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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM N-CSR
 
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
 
Investment Company Act File Number 811-07917
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Wilshire Associates Incorporated
1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1085
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 
Jamie B. Ohl, President
1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1085
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 310-260-6639
 
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
 
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2010
 
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
 
 
 

 
 
Item 1.
Reports to Stockholders.
 
The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Table of Contents
 
Shareholder Letter
2
Fund Commentaries
3
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
15
Schedules of Investments
17
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
48
Statements of Operations
49
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
50
Financial Highlights
52
Notes to the Financial Statements
58
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
68
Additional Fund Information
69
Board Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements.
72
Tax Information
76


 
Shares of the Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust are sold only as the underlying investment for variable
annuity contracts issued by insurance companies. This report is authorized for use in connection with any
offering of the Trust’s shares only if accompanied or preceded by the Trust’s current prospectus.
 
Shares of the Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co.
 
 
 

 
 
Dear Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust Shareholder:
 
We are pleased to present this annual report to shareholders of the Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust”). This report covers the period from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 (the “Period”), for the Equity, Balanced, Income, Small Cap Growth, International Equity and Socially Responsible Funds (the “Funds”).
 
MARKET ENVIRONMENT
 
A greater than usual number of macro-economic events presented themselves in 2010, greatly influencing investors’ decisions. From the sovereign debt crisis in Greece and Ireland, the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, inflation curbing rate hikes in China, the U.S. government’s additional quantitative easing (“QE2”), and more, 2010 can be best categorized by the constant macro uncertainties. This environment made strategic investment decision making a more difficult task than usual. The stock market was volatile for most of the year with investors shifting between “Risk-on” and “Risk-off” modes. Resolutions of macro events combined with positive news on economic fundamentals eventually convinced investors to drive markets higher in the last quarter of the year. As the year come to a close, both equity and fixed income investors cheered as U.S. stocks (as measured by the Wilshire 5000 IndexSM) and bonds (as measured by Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index) advanced 17.2% and 6.2%, respectively.
 
With investors becoming more constructive on equities and risk assets in general, small capitalization stocks outperformed large cap counterparts. For the year, the Wilshire Small Cap Index returned 28.9%, handily outperforming the Wilshire Large Cap Index’s 15.8% return. For the second consecutive year, growth stocks outperformed value stocks. The best performing sectors were generally economically sensitive ones, including Consumer Discretionary, Materials, Industrials, and Energy. Fears of rising interest rates and erosion of principal were on the minds of fixed income investors. In 2010, interest rates and inflation remained low - the yield on 10-year maturity U.S. Treasury actually declined from 3.85% at the beginning of the Period to 3.3% at the end of the year. While short-term rates are expected to be low in the coming year, investors should stay vigilant on managing interest rate volatility.
 
FUND PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
 
As markets moved past the macro uncertainties, our Funds posted strong positive returns for the year. Most of the Funds were able to deliver another year of double digit returns for shareholders on the back of strong results from the previous year.
 
For the moment, the current economic recovery seems to be broadening and investor confidence growing as a result. We are always mindful that markets can behave erratically and current trends shift swiftly. You can expect us to continue to work diligently to manage your investments and seek to generate returns commensurate with the Funds’ investment objectives.
 
As 2011 unfolds, we sincerely appreciate your continued support and confidence.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Jamie B. Ohl
President
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Equity Fund
Commentary
 
EQUITY FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
11.58%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
(0.29)%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
1.25%
 
S&P 500 INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
15.06%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
2.29%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
1.41%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the Equity Fund
and the S&P 500 Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns. Recent performance can be found at your particular insurance company.
 
(1)      The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 500 stocks. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
During certain periods, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns for the periods would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, there were no waivers.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Equity Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
 
Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
The Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned 11.58% for the year ended December 31, 2010, lagging the Fund’s benchmark (the S&P 500 Index) return of 15.06%. The Fund’s performance was hampered by negative stock selections across a number of sectors including Financials, Industrials, and Materials. On the other hand, overweight positions in the Industrials and Telecommunication Services sectors benefitted performance.
 
We are pleased with the absolute return of the Fund yet disappointed by the performance of the Fund versus its benchmark. However, we are encouraged by the activities and current positioning of the sub-advisers of the Fund and the underlying fund, who continue to follow through with the disciplined investment approaches that have made them successful over the long-term. It is our belief that the Fund is well positioned going into 2011 and should benefit as the market turns its focus away from macro-economic events and instead concentrates on the improving economy and corporate earnings.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
*
Based on percent of the Fund’s total investments in securities and affiliated funds, at value.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Balanced Fund
Commentary
 
 
BALANCED FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
10.92%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
2.00%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
3.27%
 
STOCK/BOND INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
11.71%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
3.94%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
3.46%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the Balanced Fund
and the Stock/Bond Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns. Recent performance can be found at your particular insurance company.
 
(1)      Stock/Bond Index: Prior to October 1, 2009, the Stock/Bond Index is a blend of 60% S&P 500 Index and 40% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Effective October 1, 2009, the Stock/Bond Index is a blend of 55% S&P 500 Index and 45% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 500 stocks. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index of investment grade fixed-rated debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities with a maturity of one year or more. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
During certain periods, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns for the periods would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, there were no waivers.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Balanced Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 

Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
U.S. fixed income markets generated good performance in 2010 against the backdrop of positive economic growth. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, comprised of U.S. investment grade bonds, returned 6.5% for the calendar year. With interest rate and inflation indicators stable and low for the year, all fixed income sectors posted positive returns with higher yielding securities garnering highest returns. Corporate bonds advanced steadily and outperformed Treasuries as the spread between corporate bonds and Treasuries narrowed. With improving economic conditions and growing positive investor sentiments, lower credit quality bonds offering higher yields outperformed the broad bond market. Non-investment grade bonds as measured by the Merrill Lynch High Yield Index returned 15.2% for the year. Hungry for yield and seeking currencies with solid fundamentals, investors continue to look for opportunities within emerging markets. Emerging market bonds experienced another stellar year, posting 12.8% return.
 
The Balanced Fund (the “Fund”) returned 10.92% for the year ended December 31, 2010, slightly trailing the Fund’s custom benchmark return of 11.71%. The Fund’s fixed income exposure to credit securities and modest exposure to high yield securities strongly benefitted performance. However, stock selection within the Fund’s equity sleeve was problematic. Specifically, stock selection in the Financials, Industrials, and Materials sectors detracted from performance.
 
We are pleased with the absolute return of the Fund yet disappointed by the performance of the Fund versus its benchmark. However, we are encouraged by the activities and current positioning of the sub-advisers of the Underlying Funds, who continue to follow through with the disciplined investment approaches that have made them successful over the long-term. It is our belief that the Fund is well positioned going into 2011 and should benefit as the market turns its focus away from macro-economic events and instead concentrates on the improving economy and corporate earnings.
 
The Balanced Fund attempts to achieve its objective by investing in other funds. You may invest in the underlying funds directly. By investing in the underlying funds indirectly through the Balanced Fund, you will incur not only the expenses of the underlying funds, but also the expenses of the Balanced Fund. The Balanced Fund is subject to the risks of the underlying funds it holds. The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
*
Based on percent of the Fund’s total investments in affiliated funds, at value.

 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Commentary
 
 
INCOME FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
9.11%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
4.62%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
5.52%
 
BARCLAYS CAPITAL U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
6.54%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
5.80%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
5.84%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the Income Fund
and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns. Recent performance can be found at your particular insurance company.
 
(1)      The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index of investment grade fixed-rated debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities with a maturity of one year or more. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
During certain periods, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns for the periods would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, there were no waivers.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
 
U.S. fixed income markets generated good performance in 2010 against the backdrop of positive economic growth. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, comprised of U.S. investment grade bonds, returned 6.5% for the calendar year. With interest rate and inflation indicators stable and low for the year, all fixed income sectors posted positive returns with higher yielding securities garnering highest returns. Corporate bonds advanced steadily and outperformed Treasuries as the spread between corporate bonds and Treasuries narrowed. With improving economic conditions and growing positive investor sentiments, lower credit quality bonds offering higher yields outperformed the broad bond market. Non-investment grade bonds as measured by the Merrill Lynch High Yield Index returned 15.2% for the year. Hungry for yield and seeking currencies with solid fundamentals, investors continue to look for opportunities within emerging markets. Emerging market bonds experienced another stellar year, posting 12.8% return.
 
The Income Fund (the “Fund”) returned 9.11% for the year ended December 31, 2010, strongly outperforming the Fund’s benchmark (the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index) return of 6.54%. The Fund’s overweight exposure to credit securities and modest exposure to high yield securities strongly benefitted performance. Additionally, the Fund’s underweight to government bonds and strong security selection benefited the Fund.
 
We are pleased with the absolute return of the Fund and the performance of the Fund versus its benchmark. We are encouraged by the activities and current positioning of our sub-advisers, who continue to follow through with the disciplined investment approach that has made them successful over the long-term. It is our belief that the Fund is well positioned going into 2011 and should benefit as the economy continues to recover from the recession of 2008.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
*
Based on percent of the Fund’s total investments in securities, at value.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Commentary
 
 
SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
26.23%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
1.99%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
(2.03)%
 
RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
29.09%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
5.30%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
3.78%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
 
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,00 Investment in the Small Cap Growth Fund
and the Russell 2000 Growth Index through 12/31/2010.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns. Recent performance can be found at your particular insurance company.
 
(1)      The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index comprised of the Russell 2000 Growth securities with a greater-than-average growth orientation. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
During certain periods, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns for the periods would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, fees totaling 0.23% of average net assets were waived.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
 
Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
The Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) returned 26.23% for the year ended December 31, 2010, lagging the Fund’s benchmark (the Russell 2000 Growth Index) return of 29.09%. The Fund’s performance was hampered by negative stock selections in the Industrials and Health Care sectors. On the other hand, positive stock selection in the Technology and Financials sectors benefitted performance, and sector positioning on balance was positive for the year.
 
We are pleased with the absolute return of the Fund yet disappointed by the performance of the Fund versus its benchmark. However, we are encouraged by the activities and current positioning of our sub-advisers, who continue to follow through with the disciplined investment approaches that have made them successful over the long-term. It is our belief that the Fund is well positioned going into 2011 and should benefit as the market turns its focus away from macro-economic events and instead concentrates on the improving economy and corporate earnings.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns. Small company stocks may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than the securities of more established companies because they tend to be more volatile and less liquid.
 
*
Based on percent of the Fund’s total investments in securities, at value.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Commentary
 
 
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
10.04%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
1.76%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
0.24%
 
MSCI EAFE INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
7.75%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
2.46%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
3.50%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the International Equity Fund
and the MSCI EAFE Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns. Recent performance can be found at your particular insurance company.
 
(1)      The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of stock markets in Europe, Australasia and the Far East. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
During certain periods, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns for the periods would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, fees totaling 0.20% of average net assets were waived.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
 
Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
Benefiting from continued economic recovery, international equities experienced good performance in 2010. International markets hampered by concerns over sovereign debt issues underperformed the U.S. equity market. For the year, the MSCI EAFE Index returned 7.75% underperforming the S&P 500 index’s 15.06% return. Despite the turmoil surrounding the debt crisis in Greece and Ireland, international stocks were buoyed by improved corporate earnings and a rebound in merger and acquisition activity. Returns were mixed among countries. Benefiting from healthy fiscal conditions and solid growth, emerging markets outperformed developed market counterparts. The MSCI Emerging Market index returned 18.9% for the year. Within emerging markets, Russia and Brazil were among the best performers while China and India lagged. Within the developed foreign markets, Japan provided strong returns on the back of its currency strength; Germany also performed well amid robust demand for its exports. On the other hand, the highly indebted nations performed the worst: Greece plunged 45%, Spain lost 22% and Ireland declined 18%.
 
The International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned 10.04% for the year ended December 31, 2010, significantly outperforming the Fund’s benchmark (the MSCI EAFE Index) return of 7.75%. The Fund’s notable relative performance was primarily attributable to positive security selection across 9 out of 10 sectors. Specifically, stock selection was strong in the Consumer Staples, Financials, and Energy sectors.
 
We are pleased with the absolute return of the Fund and the performance of the Fund versus its benchmark. We are encouraged by the activities and current positioning of our sub-advisers, who continue to follow through with the disciplined investment approaches that have made them successful over the long-term. It is our belief that the Fund is well positioned going into 2011 and should benefit as the market turns its focus away from macro-economic events and instead concentrates on the improving economy and corporate earnings.
 
Foreign securities may be subject to a higher degree of market risk due to currency fluctuations, lack of liquidity, and political and economic instability. The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
*
Based on percent of the Fund’s total investments in securities, at value.

 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Socially Responsible Fund
Commentary
 
 
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
11.76%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
(1.02)%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
1.54%
 
S&P 500 INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10
15.06%
Five Years Ended 12/31/10
2.29%
Ten Years Ended 12/31/10
1.41%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the Socially Responsible Fund
and the S&P 500 Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns. Recent performance can be found at your particular insurance company.
 
(1)      The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 500 stocks. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
During certain periods since inception, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns since inception would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, there were no waivers.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Socially Responsible Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
The Socially Responsible Fund (the “Fund”) returned 11.76% for the year ended December 31, 2010, lagging the Fund’s benchmark (the S&P 500 Index) return of 15.06%. The Fund’s performance was hampered by negative stock selections in the Energy, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors. A modest underweight position in the Energy sector detracted from performance as well. On the other hand, strong stock selection in the Health Care and Energy sectors benefitted performance.
 
We are pleased with the absolute return of the Fund yet disappointed by the performance of the Fund versus its benchmark. However, we are encouraged by the activities and current positioning of our sub-adviser, who continues to follow through with the disciplined investment approaches that have made it successful over the long-term. It is our belief that the Fund is well positioned going into 2011 and should benefit as the market turns its focus away from macro-economic events and instead concentrates on the improving economy and corporate earnings.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
*
Based on percent of the Fund’s total investments in securities, at value.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
 
 
All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a mutual fund, you incur ongoing costs, which include costs for investment advisory, administrative services, distribution and/or shareholder services and shareholder reports (like this one), among others. Operating expenses, which are deducted from a fund’s gross income, directly reduce the investment return of the fund. A fund’s expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing fees (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period.
 
The table on the next page illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:
 
Actual Fund Return: This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses, after any applicable fee waivers, that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual return for the period, the “Expense Ratio” column shows the period’s annualized expense ratio, and the “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund at the beginning of the period.
 
You may use the information here, together with your account value, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for your Fund in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period.”
 
Hypothetical 5% Return: This section is intended to help you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other mutual funds. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and assumed rate of return. It assumes that the Fund had an annual return of 5% before expenses, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the return used is not the Fund’s actual return, the results do not apply to your investment. This example is useful in making comparisons to other mutual funds because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on an assumed 5% annual return. You can assess your Fund’s ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight and help you compare your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust has no such charges or fees, but they may be present in other funds to which you compare this data. Therefore, the hypothetical portions of the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Disclosure of Fund Expenses - (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
 
 
   
Beginning Account Value 07/01/10
 
Ending Account Value 12/31/10
 
Expense Ratio(1)
 
Expenses Paid
During Period
07/01/10-
12/31/10(2)(3)
Equity Fund(4)
Actual Fund Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,232.90
 
0.81%
 
$ 4.56
Hypothetical 5% Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,021.12
 
0.81%
 
$ 4.13
                 
Balanced Fund(4)
Actual Fund Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,136.20
 
0.17%
 
$ 0.92
Hypothetical 5% Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,024.35
 
0.17%
 
$ 0.87
                 
Income Fund
Actual Fund Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,027.60
 
1.07%
 
$ 5.47
Hypothetical 5% Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,019.81
 
1.07%
 
$ 5.45
                 
Small Cap Growth Fund
Actual Fund Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,306.80
 
1.55%
 
$ 9.01
Hypothetical 5% Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,017.39
 
1.55%
 
$ 7.88
                 
International Equity Fund
Actual Fund Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,243.20
 
1.53%
 
$ 8.65
Hypothetical 5% Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,017.49
 
1.53%
 
$ 7.78
                 
Socially Responsible Fund
Actual Fund Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,205.50
 
1.30%
 
$ 7.23
Hypothetical 5% Return
 
$1,000.00
 
$1,018.65
 
1.30%
 
$ 6.61
 
(1)
Annualized, based on the Fund’s most recent fiscal half-year expenses.
   
(2)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, then divided by 365.
   
(3)
Expenses shown do not include annuity contract fees.
   
(4)
The expense ratio does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 54.8%
 
Consumer Discretionary — 7.0%
 
  2,446  
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
  $ 161,803  
  952  
Aeropostale, Inc. †
    23,457  
  3,028  
Amazon.com, Inc. †
    545,040  
  3,878  
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
    56,735  
  2,817  
Apollo Group, Inc., Class A †
    111,243  
  926  
AutoZone, Inc. †
    252,418  
  1,829  
Big Lots, Inc. †
    55,711  
  2,766  
Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A
    93,602  
  7,277  
CBS Corp., Class B
    138,627  
  1,314  
Coach, Inc.
    72,677  
  34,131  
Comcast Corp. Special, Class A
    749,858  
  3,768  
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
    174,986  
  76  
DeVry, Inc.
    3,647  
  15,851  
DIRECTV, Class A †
    632,930  
  1,180  
Dollar Tree, Inc. †
    66,175  
  3,410  
DR Horton, Inc.
    40,681  
  2,626  
Eastman Kodak Co. †
    14,075  
  7,550  
Expedia, Inc.
    189,430  
  4,651  
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
    231,201  
  3,067  
Foot Locker, Inc.
    60,175  
  70,261  
Ford Motor Co. †
    1,179,682  
  1,755  
GameStop Corp., Class A †
    40,154  
  2,903  
Gannett Co., Inc.
    43,806  
  15,975  
Gap, Inc. (The)
    353,686  
  307  
Genuine Parts Co.
    15,761  
  210  
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The) †
    2,488  
  4,897  
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
    169,779  
  94  
Home Depot, Inc. (The)
    3,296  
  17,763  
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) †
    188,643  
  22,594  
Johnson Controls, Inc.
    863,091  
  43,400  
Lowe's Cos., Inc.
    1,088,472  
  9,620  
Ltd. Brands, Inc.
    295,623  
  19,644  
Macy's, Inc.
    496,993  
  9,526  
Marriott International, Inc., Class A
    395,710  
  2,645  
McDonald's Corp.
    203,030  
  7,307  
McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)
    266,048  
  883  
NetFlix, Inc. †
    155,143  
  4,635  
NIKE, Inc., Class B
    395,922  
  3,444  
Office Depot, Inc. †
    18,598  
  888  
Panera Bread Co., Class A †
    89,874  
  3,437  
PetSmart, Inc.
    136,861  
  672  
Polaris Industries, Inc.
    52,430  
  4,101  
Pulte Group, Inc. †
    30,840  
  4,381  
Ross Stores, Inc.
    277,098  
  1,271  
Sotheby's
    57,195  
  30,900  
Staples, Inc.
    703,593  
  3,974  
Starbucks Corp.
    127,685  
  622  
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
    37,805  
  17,203  
Target Corp.
    1,034,417  
  8,926  
Time Warner Cable, Inc., Class A
    589,384  
  11,705  
TJX Cos., Inc.
    519,585  
  13,223  
Toll Brothers, Inc. †
    251,237  
  2,819  
VF Corp.
    242,942  
  2,934  
Walt Disney Co. (The)
    110,054  
  848  
Warnaco Group, Inc. (The) †
    46,699  
  200  
Washington Post Co. (The), Class B
    87,900  
  886  
Whirlpool Corp.
    78,703  
  3,091  
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
    110,318  
  6,487  
Wyndham Worldwide Corp.
    194,351  
  866  
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.
    89,925  
            14,719,292  
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Consumer Staples — 4.9%
 
  31,245  
Altria Group, Inc.
  $ 769,252  
  6,800  
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV ADR
    388,212  
  3,402  
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
    102,332  
  1,350  
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. †
    64,665  
  10,521  
Coca-Cola Co. (The)
    691,966  
  8,172  
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
    204,545  
  2,390  
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
    53,966  
  4,376  
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A †
    96,929  
  2,202  
Corn Products International, Inc.
    101,292  
  7,107  
Costco Wholesale Corp.
    513,197  
  22,677  
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
    797,323  
  1,393  
Energizer Holdings, Inc. †
    101,550  
  850  
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A
    68,595  
  432  
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
    27,233  
  20,880  
Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A
    657,929  
  6,772  
Kroger Co. (The)
    151,422  
  3,501  
Lorillard, Inc.
    287,292  
  590  
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B
    29,612  
  6,453  
Nestle SA ADR
    379,566  
  9,271  
PepsiCo, Inc.
    605,675  
  20,111  
Philip Morris International, Inc.
    1,177,097  
  14,334  
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)
    922,106  
  5,235  
Reynolds American, Inc.
    170,765  
  4,057  
Safeway, Inc.
    91,242  
  24,091  
Sara Lee Corp.
    421,833  
  1,186  
Smithfield Foods, Inc. †
    24,467  
  10,833  
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A
    186,544  
  4,501  
Walgreen Co.
    175,359  
  17,395  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    938,112  
            10,200,078  
Energy — 7.0%
 
  9,557  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
    727,861  
  4,719  
Arch Coal, Inc.
    165,448  
  19,305  
Chevron Corp.
    1,761,581  
  2,438  
Cimarex Energy Co.
    215,836  
  16,993  
ConocoPhillips
    1,157,223  
  1,796  
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
    120,099  
  3,300  
Ensco PLC ADR
    176,154  
  53,182  
Exxon Mobil Corp.
    3,888,668  
  24,087  
Halliburton Co.
    983,472  
  501  
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
    24,289  
  7,433  
Hess Corp.
    568,922  
  16,644  
Marathon Oil Corp.
    616,327  
  6,974  
Murphy Oil Corp.
    519,912  
  6,903  
Nabors Industries, Ltd. †
    161,944  
  1,241  
Newfield Exploration Co. †
    89,489  
  4,499  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
    441,352  
  1,571  
Oceaneering International, Inc. †
    115,673  
  3,040  
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
    65,512  
  1,830  
Peabody Energy Corp.
    117,083  
  4,219  
QEP Resources, Inc.
    153,192  
  3,498  
Rowan Cos., Inc. †
    122,115  
  19,714  
Schlumberger, Ltd.
    1,646,119  
  4,382  
Sunoco, Inc.
    176,638  
  1,554  
Superior Energy Services, Inc. †
    54,374  
  1,670  
Tesoro Corp.
    30,962  
  496  
Tidewater, Inc.
    26,705  
  20,583  
Valero Energy Corp.
    475,879  
  4,537  
Williams Cos., Inc. (The)
    112,155  
            14,714,984  
Financials — 7.9%
 
  9,088  
ACE, Ltd.
    565,728  
  2,742  
Aflac, Inc.
    154,731  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Financials (continued)
 
  1,353  
American Financial Group, Inc.
  $ 43,688  
  2,199  
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
    126,552  
  2,630  
Assurant, Inc.
    101,308  
  103,647  
Bank of America Corp.
    1,382,651  
  23,067  
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)
    696,623  
  7,667  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B †
    614,203  
  7,161  
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., Class A †
    146,657  
  53,761  
Charles Schwab Corp. (The)
    919,851  
  15,518  
Chubb Corp.
    925,494  
  118,758  
Citigroup, Inc. †
    561,725  
  85  
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
    5,195  
  1,531  
Discover Financial Services
    28,369  
  6,223  
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A
    85,131  
  3,461  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
    582,002  
  16,153  
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
    427,893  
  11,643  
Invesco, Ltd.
    280,131  
  1,247  
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.
    104,648  
  61,111  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    2,592,329  
  17,753  
MetLife, Inc.
    788,943  
  24,800  
Morgan Stanley
    674,808  
  8,799  
Northern Trust Corp.
    487,553  
  8,366  
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
    272,397  
  6,121  
Progressive Corp. (The)
    121,624  
  10,581  
Prudential Financial, Inc.
    621,211  
  1,203  
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Class A
    64,613  
  12,660  
State Street Corp.
    586,664  
  633  
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
    32,676  
  18,902  
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)
    1,053,030  
  5,381  
Unum Group
    130,328  
  1,816  
W.R. Berkley Corp.
    49,722  
  39,155  
Wells Fargo & Co.
    1,213,414  
  6,861  
XL Group PLC, Class A
    149,707  
            16,591,599  
Health Care — 5.3%
 
  20,493  
Abbott Laboratories
    981,820  
  5,149  
Aetna, Inc.
    157,096  
  6,885  
AmerisourceBergen Corp., Class A
    234,916  
  9,314  
Amgen, Inc. †
    511,338  
  24,444  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    647,277  
  12,760  
Cardinal Health, Inc.
    488,836  
  7,544  
CareFusion Corp. †
    193,881  
  2,744  
Cephalon, Inc. †
    169,360  
  436  
CIGNA Corp.
    15,984  
  256  
DaVita, Inc. †
    17,789  
  18,780  
Eli Lilly & Co.
    658,051  
  3,366  
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. †
    120,200  
  6,853  
Express Scripts, Inc., Class A †
    370,405  
  8,054  
Forest Laboratories, Inc. †
    257,567  
  2,791  
Health Net, Inc. †
    76,166  
  6,152  
Humana, Inc. †
    336,761  
  26,326  
Johnson & Johnson
    1,628,263  
  3,361  
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    47,222  
  2,195  
Lincare Holdings, Inc.
    58,892  
  2,867  
McKesson Corp.
    201,779  
  10,600  
Medtronic, Inc.
    393,154  
  29,769  
Merck & Co., Inc.
    1,072,875  
  484  
Mylan, Inc. †
    10,227  
  95,976  
Pfizer, Inc.
    1,680,540  
  3,457  
Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc.
    93,823  
  397  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. †
    21,978  
  19,128  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
    690,712  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Health Care (continued)
 
  1,019  
WellPoint, Inc. †
  $ 57,940  
            11,194,852  
Industrials — 6.1%
 
  604  
3M Co.
    52,125  
  32,600  
ABB, Ltd. ADR
    731,870  
  2,706  
AGCO Corp. †
    137,086  
  3,353  
Avery Dennison Corp.
    141,966  
  16,496  
Boeing Co. (The)
    1,076,529  
  2,710  
Caterpillar, Inc.
    253,819  
  1,831  
Cintas Corp.
    51,195  
  1,027  
Corrections Corp. of America †
    25,737  
  3,815  
CSX Corp.
    246,487  
  1,039  
Cummins, Inc.
    114,300  
  418  
Deere & Co.
    34,715  
  12,349  
Emerson Electric Co.
    705,992  
  6,592  
FedEx Corp.
    613,122  
  829  
Gardner Denver, Inc.
    57,052  
  100,269  
General Electric Co.
    1,833,920  
  6,876  
Honeywell International, Inc.
    365,528  
  1,367  
Hubbell, Inc., Class B
    82,198  
  9,000  
Ingersoll-Rand PLC
    423,810  
  2,402  
Iron Mountain, Inc.
    60,074  
  860  
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
    35,096  
  203  
Joy Global, Inc.
    17,610  
  1,244  
Kansas City Southern †
    59,538  
  4,431  
KBR, Inc.
    135,012  
  236  
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
    15,404  
  563  
Norfolk Southern Corp.
    35,368  
  2,649  
Oshkosh Corp. †
    93,351  
  15,813  
PACCAR, Inc.
    907,982  
  9,300  
Raytheon Co.
    430,962  
  1,498  
Republic Services, Inc., Class A
    44,730  
  1,897  
Ryder System, Inc.
    99,858  
  2,477  
Shaw Group, Inc. (The) †
    84,788  
  60,413  
Southwest Airlines Co.
    784,161  
  1,447  
SPX Corp.
    103,446  
  10,010  
Textron, Inc.
    236,637  
  427  
Thomas & Betts Corp. †
    20,624  
  2,333  
Timken Co.
    111,354  
  13,468  
Tyco International, Ltd.
    558,114  
  14,859  
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
    1,078,466  
  2,084  
United Technologies Corp.
    164,053  
  21  
URS Corp. †
    874  
  30  
Waste Connections, Inc.
    826  
  13,111  
Waste Management, Inc.
    483,402  
  2,168  
WW Grainger, Inc.
    299,422  
            12,808,603  
Information Technology — 11.1%
 
  726  
Adobe Systems, Inc. †
    22,346  
  6,132  
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. †
    50,160  
  2,200  
Altera Corp.
    78,276  
  1,487  
Analog Devices, Inc.
    56,015  
  3,130  
AOL, Inc. †
    74,212  
  6,213  
Apple, Inc. †
    2,004,065  
  15,287  
Applied Materials, Inc.
    214,782  
  16,213  
Autodesk, Inc. †
    619,337  
  5,187  
BMC Software, Inc. †
    244,515  
  3,651  
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
    80,067  
  59,609  
Cisco Systems, Inc. †
    1,205,890  
  4,292  
Compuware Corp. †
    50,088  
  27,654  
Dell, Inc. †
    374,712  
  66,423  
EMC Corp. †
    1,521,087  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
18

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Information Technology (continued)
 
  4,010  
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
  $ 109,834  
  4,102  
Google, Inc., Class A †
    2,436,465  
  4,690  
Harris Corp.
    212,457  
  16,751  
Hewlett-Packard Co.
    705,217  
  59,545  
Intel Corp.
    1,252,231  
  11,945  
International Business Machines Corp.
    1,753,048  
  10,274  
Intuit, Inc. †
    506,508  
  1,573  
Jabil Circuit, Inc.
    31,602  
  3,574  
Lam Research Corp. †
    185,062  
  2,887  
Lexmark International, Inc., Class A †
    100,525  
  15,829  
LSI Corp. †
    94,816  
  908  
McAfee, Inc. †
    42,049  
  21,103  
Micron Technology, Inc. †
    169,246  
  1,329  
MICROS Systems, Inc. †
    58,290  
  99,283  
Microsoft Corp.
    2,771,981  
  65,445  
Motorola Solutions, Inc. †
    593,586  
  2,192  
Novell, Inc. †
    12,977  
  1,113  
Novellus Systems, Inc. †
    35,972  
  54,147  
Oracle Corp.
    1,694,801  
  16,242  
Paychex, Inc.
    502,040  
  26,603  
QUALCOMM, Inc.
    1,316,583  
  3,100  
SAIC, Inc. †
    49,166  
  3,122  
SanDisk Corp. †
    155,663  
  469  
Solera Holdings, Inc.
    24,069  
  28,700  
Symantec Corp. †
    480,438  
  4,346  
Synopsys, Inc. †
    116,951  
  13,972  
Tellabs, Inc.
    94,730  
  5,784  
Teradyne, Inc. †
    81,208  
  5,461  
Total System Services, Inc.
    83,990  
  4,307  
VeriSign, Inc.
    140,710  
  1,590  
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. †
    23,341  
  7,525  
Western Digital Corp. †
    255,098  
  20,511  
Western Union Co. (The)
    380,889  
  22,651  
Xerox Corp.
    260,939  
            23,328,034  
Materials — 2.4%
 
  2,222  
Ashland, Inc.
    113,011  
  1,751  
Ball Corp.
    119,156  
  485  
Cytec Industries, Inc.
    25,734  
  6,053  
Dow Chemical Co. (The)
    206,649  
  3,060  
Ecolab, Inc.
    154,285  
  10,648  
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.
    531,122  
  7,201  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
    864,768  
  23,491  
International Paper Co.
    639,895  
  1,920  
Lubrizol Corp.
    205,210  
  1,436  
MeadWestvaco Corp.
    37,565  
  4,690  
Monsanto Co.
    326,612  
  4,705  
Newmont Mining Corp.
    289,028  
  17,511  
Nucor Corp.
    767,332  
  6,008  
PPG Industries, Inc.
    505,093  
  429  
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The), Class A
    21,780  
  2,996  
Sealed Air Corp.
    76,248  
  1,700  
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)
    142,375  
  137  
Valspar Corp.
    4,724  
            5,030,587  
Telecommunication Services — 2.1%
 
  7,800  
American Tower Corp., Class A †
    402,792  
  52,577  
AT&T, Inc.
    1,544,712  
  11,563  
Frontier Communications Corp.
    112,508  
  6,460  
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. †
    81,590  
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Telecommunication Services (continued)
 
  87,237  
Qwest Communications International, Inc.
  $ 663,874  
  77,641  
Sprint Nextel Corp. †
    328,421  
  2,642  
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.
    96,565  
  28,356  
Verizon Communications, Inc.
    1,014,578  
  5,641  
Windstream Corp.
    78,635  
            4,323,675  
Utilities — 1.0%
 
  43  
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
    1,042  
  27  
Alliant Energy Corp.
    993  
  501  
Atmos Energy Corp.
    15,631  
  5,701  
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
    89,620  
  8,380  
CMS Energy Corp.
    155,868  
  5,344  
DTE Energy Co.
    242,190  
  138  
Duke Energy Corp.
    2,458  
  7,220  
Edison International
    278,692  
  731  
Energen Corp.
    35,278  
  2,090  
Entergy Corp.
    148,035  
  7,800  
Exelon Corp.
    324,792  
  2,821  
Integrys Energy Group, Inc.
    136,847  
  782  
MDU Resources Group, Inc.
    15,851  
  5,542  
NextEra Energy, Inc.
    288,128  
  964  
Nicor, Inc.
    48,123  
  2,955  
NRG Energy, Inc. †
    57,741  
  680  
OGE Energy Corp.
    30,967  
  1,122  
Oneok, Inc.
    62,238  
  63  
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
    1,150  
  3,487  
Questar Corp.
    60,709  
  597  
TECO Energy, Inc.
    10,626  
  635  
UGI Corp.
    20,053  
            2,027,032  
Total Common Stock (Cost $100,696,342)
    114,938,736  
               
INVESTMENT IN UNDERLYING FUND — 44.9%
 
  11,577,485  
Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund* (Cost $82,441,537)
    94,240,728  
               
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 0.3%
 
  4,620  
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (Cost $575,592)
    581,104  
               
Total Investments — 100.0%
       
(Cost $183,713,471)
    209,760,568  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 0.00%
    52,917  
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 209,813,485  
 
*    Affiliated Fund.
†    Non-income producing security.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund
PLC — Public Limited Company
S&P — Standard & Poor’s
SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt
 
As of December 31, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in securities were considered Level 1. During the year ended December 31, 2010, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
19

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Balanced Fund
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS — 100.0%
 
  11,286,357  
Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund*†
  $ 91,306,625  
  6,535,910  
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust Income Fund*
    77,581,251  
               
Total Investments in Underlying Funds
       
(Cost $156,423,962)
    168,887,876  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 0.0%
    6,486  
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 168,894,362  
 
*
Affiliated Fund.
The Fund’s investment in the Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund represents greater than 50% of the Fund’s total investments. The Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund seeks capital appreciation. For further information, available upon request at no charge, on the Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund, please go to the Wilshire Mutual Funds website at http://www.wilfunds.com.
 
As of December 31, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in securities were considered Level 1. During the year ended December 31, 2010, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
20

 

Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 3.4%
 
Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc.
           
0.606%(a)
04/25/34
  $ 103,229     $ 89,386  
Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust
               
0.541%(a)
01/01/32
    28,106       20,941  
Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust
               
0.936%(a)
02/28/44
    76,804       71,705  
Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust
               
0.831%(a)
09/25/34
    60,000       53,628  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
               
5.550%
08/25/35
    200,000       105,021  
Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust
               
7.040%
06/25/27
    3,991       4,175  
Education Funding Capital Trust I
               
1.520%(a)
12/15/42
    150,000       143,436  
1.754%(a)
12/15/42
    150,000       141,934  
Green Tree Financial Corp.
               
9.150%
01/15/18
    9,794       5,512  
Green Tree Home Improvement Loan Trust
               
7.600%
07/15/20
    1,721       1,586  
Green Tree Recreational Equipment & Consumer Trust
               
7.250%
03/15/29
    17,025       11,233  
Keycorp Student Loan Trust
               
0.548%(a)
10/25/32
    192,716       187,614  
Lehman XS Trust
               
0.521%(a)
02/25/46
    240,123       146,893  
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
               
0.411%(a)
03/25/36
    138,750       36,920  
MSDWCC Heloc Trust
               
0.451%(a)
07/25/17
    17,824       13,798  
Nelnet Student Loan Trust
               
1.768%(a)
04/25/24
    200,000       204,701  
SACO I, Inc.
               
0.431%(a)
03/25/36
    137,404       43,120  
0.521%(a)
06/25/36
    128,561       40,983  
0.821%(a)
09/25/35
    30,956       26,190  
Saxon Asset Securities Trust
               
0.721%(a)
05/25/35
    96,453       84,315  
Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust
               
0.491%(a)
02/25/37
    726,644       348,488  
SLM Student Loan Trust
               
0.732%(a)
09/16/24
    300,000       278,033  
WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates
               
0.351%(a)
05/25/47
    253,005       239,786  
0.431%(a)
05/25/47
    1,300,000       734,865  
0.551%(a)
05/25/47
    1,300,000        526,596  
                   
Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $5,672,261)
            3,560,859  
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 52.8%
 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligations — 43.8%
 
FHLMC
                 
1.750%
09/10/15
  $ 1,030,000     $ 1,012,415  
5.000%
09/01/33
    187,578       198,020  
5.000%
08/01/33
    502,987       530,986  
5.000%
10/01/33
    384,914       406,340  
5.000%
09/01/33
    131,897       139,239  
5.000%
09/01/33
    386,801       408,332  
5.557%(a)
01/01/38
    501,954       533,268  
5.590%(a)
05/01/37
    651,149       689,667  
FHLMC TBA
               
5.500%
01/01/38
    100,000       106,562  
FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, IO
               
1.522%(a)
08/25/20
    459,606       42,515  
FNMA
               
5.500%
04/01/36
    668,819       710,051  
5.500%
09/01/35
    1,504,711       1,618,164  
5.500%
08/01/37
    480,066       516,262  
5.500%
11/01/36
    402,360       431,440  
5.907%(a)
01/01/37
    301,739       322,229  
6.000%
12/01/39
    1,033,055       1,124,135  
7.000%
05/01/32
    41,163       47,168  
9.750%
11/25/18
    384,357       450,168  
FNMA TBA
               
3.500%
01/01/41
    3,200,000       3,211,625  
4.000%
11/15/34
    2,700,000       2,685,658  
4.500%
01/01/38
    4,800,000       4,926,749  
5.000%
01/01/38
    2,300,000       2,417,875  
5.500%
02/01/38
    100,000       106,797  
5.500%
01/01/38
    3,000,000       3,209,532  
6.000%
01/01/38
    2,900,000       3,151,938  
6.000%
02/01/36
    1,000,000       1,085,000  
6.500%
01/01/38
    2,600,000       2,889,250  
GNMA
               
4.500%
03/15/40
    78,264       81,361  
5.000%
11/20/40
    299,565       318,648  
5.000%
09/20/40
    198,275       210,905  
5.000%
04/15/40
    196,366       210,271  
5.000%
05/15/40
    391,459       419,178  
5.000%
08/20/40
    2,160,666       2,298,302  
5.500%
05/15/36
    93,753       101,531  
6.000%
03/15/35
    725,219       809,332  
6.000%
03/15/37
    113,215       124,683  
6.000%
05/15/33
    103,157       114,702  
GNMA TBA
               
3.500%
01/15/41
    100,000       96,281  
4.000%
01/01/40
    2,800,000       2,818,813  
4.500%
01/15/40
    5,500,000       5,709,688  
5.500%
01/01/33
    100,000       108,063  
6.000%
01/01/34
    100,000       109,953  
6.000%
01/01/38
    100,000       109,485  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
21

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligation (continued)
 
NCUA Guaranteed Notes
               
2.650%
10/29/20
  $ 149,260     $ 145,338  
2.900%
10/29/20
    10,000        9,723  
                46,767,642  
                   
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligations — 9.0%
 
American Home Mortgage Assets
               
0.491%(a)
05/25/46
    222,783       41,446  
Asset Securitization Corp.
               
6.817%(a)
02/14/43
    100,000       107,116  
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc.
               
5.620%
02/10/51
    10,000       10,517  
5.658%(a)
06/10/49
    60,000       62,885  
Banc of America Funding Corp.
               
3.079%(a)
09/20/35
    1,353,903       798,612  
Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc.
               
3.467%(a)
02/25/34
    18,983       15,855  
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
               
2.953%(a)
11/25/34
    68,577       61,963  
3.118%(a)
02/25/34
    47,569       42,248  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
               
2.986%(a)
09/25/34
    63,798       58,416  
3.339%(a)
02/25/34
    67,936       67,078  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
               
0.471%(a)
03/20/46
    74,752       42,883  
0.571%(a)
10/25/35
    113,843       75,909  
3.075%(a)
09/25/34
    111,230       78,581  
First Horizon Asset Securities, Inc.
               
2.763%(a)
02/25/35
    302,549       276,211  
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp.
               
5.543%
12/10/49
    210,000       216,217  
Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Trust
               
0.471%(a)
04/25/36
    545,931       329,978  
Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust
               
0.411%(a)
01/25/47
    792,235       504,782  
0.481%(a)
05/19/35
    128,377       83,491  
Homebanc Mortgage Trust
               
0.561%(a)
05/25/37
    112,175       82,125  
Impac CMB Trust
               
0.801%(a)
05/25/35
    107,962       80,898  
Indymac INDA Mortgage Loan Trust
               
5.874%(a)
11/25/37
    88,803       71,361  
Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust
               
0.381%(a)
07/25/36
    312,597       174,528  
0.461%(a)
06/25/47
    276,030       153,514  
0.521%(a)
06/25/35
    467,416       322,589  
2.772%(a)
03/25/35
    105,213       80,726  
5.047%(a)
09/25/35
    71,736       59,650  
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligations (continued)
 
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.
               
5.281%(a)
01/12/43
  $ 100,000     $ 104,547  
5.420%
01/15/49
    100,000       104,006  
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
               
4.954%
09/15/30
    500,000       533,305  
Luminent Mortgage Trust
               
0.451%(a)
05/25/46
    236,627       135,060  
Master Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
               
0.461%(a)
05/25/47
    756,275       425,900  
1.128%(a)
12/25/46
    278,510       90,839  
2.763%(a)
02/25/35
    259,335       221,775  
3.572%(a)
12/25/34
    16,815       12,512  
Morgan Stanley Capital I
               
4.989%
08/13/42
    240,000       254,128  
5.692%(a)
04/15/49
    400,000       414,558  
6.969%(a)
04/15/33
    103,142       103,455  
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
               
0.581%(a)
01/25/35
    348,891       264,168  
2.658%(a)
07/25/35
    157,186       114,911  
2.928%(a)
07/25/34
    71,880       61,645  
2.931%(a)
08/25/34
    105,940       87,438  
Prime Mortgage Trust
               
8.000%
07/25/34
    155,788       121,774  
RBSGC Mortgage Pass Through Certificates
               
0.711%(a)
01/25/37
    293,393       172,952  
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.
               
0.351%(a)
10/25/46
    45,577       45,029  
0.621%(a)
01/25/37
    317,203       170,957  
Residential Asset Securitization Trust
               
4.750%
02/25/19
    405,713       417,501  
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
               
0.461%(a)
07/20/36
    297,065       240,736  
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust
               
2.508%(a)
01/25/35
    125,027       103,256  
2.719%(a)
11/25/34
    109,243       86,531  
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust
               
6.180%(a)
09/25/37
    285,876       277,553  
6.190%(a)
09/25/37
    275,860       256,872  
WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
         
0.491%(a)
04/25/45
    114,719       96,061  
0.581%(a)
08/25/45
    300,465       253,957  
2.657%(a)
02/25/33
    72,774       70,944  
2.721%(a)
10/25/35
    166,810       159,784  
5.489%(a)
11/25/36
    300,000       220,033  
Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
               
2.698%(a)
01/25/35
    45,081       42,751  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
22

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligations (continued)
 
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
               
2.904%(a)
04/25/36
  $ 45,873     $ 41,786  
                9,606,303  
                   
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $58,376,071)
      56,373,945  
                   
CORPORATE BONDS — 27.4%
 
Consumer Discretionary — 2.6%
 
Boyd Gaming Corp.
               
7.125%
02/01/16
    10,000       8,975  
Cablevision Systems Corp.
               
7.750%
04/15/18
    510,000       534,225  
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc.
               
10.500%(b)
01/15/15
    10,000       10,325  
Comcast Corp.
                 
6.500%
01/15/15
    665,000       757,254  
Cricket Communications, Inc.
               
7.750%
05/15/16
    80,000       83,000  
CSC Holdings LLC
                 
8.625%
02/15/19
    10,000       11,300  
Daimler Finance North America LLC
               
6.500%
11/15/13
    30,000       33,962  
7.300%
01/15/12
    135,000       143,435  
DISH DBS Corp.
                 
7.000%
10/01/13
    20,000       21,350  
7.750%
05/31/15
    40,000       42,500  
7.875%
09/01/19
    45,000       47,025  
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
               
12.000%(c)(h)
11/15/10
    10,000       5,213  
McDonald's Corp. MTN
                 
5.350%
03/01/18
    80,000       89,896  
MGM Resorts International
               
7.625%
01/15/17
    20,000       18,700  
10.375%
05/15/14
    5,000       5,612  
11.125%
11/15/17
    20,000       23,000  
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
               
8.000%
04/01/12
    5,000       4,175  
Motors Liquidation Co.
               
8.250%(c)
07/15/23
    70,000       24,325  
8.375%(c)
07/05/33
    30,000       13,234  
News America, Inc.
               
6.650%
11/15/37
    10,000       11,076  
Qwest Corp.
               
6.875%
09/15/33
    20,000       19,650  
Reed Elsevier Capital, Inc.
               
8.625%
01/15/19
    120,000       152,567  
Service Corp. International
               
7.500%
04/01/27
    30,000       28,725  
Station Casinos, Inc.
               
6.000%(c)(h)
04/01/12
    20,000       2  
7.750%(c)(h)
08/15/16
    70,000       7  
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Consumer Discretionary (continued)
 
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
                 
5.875%
11/15/40
  $ 160,000     $ 158,297  
6.750%
06/15/39
    50,000       55,224  
7.300%
07/01/38
    130,000       152,011  
8.250%
04/01/19
    180,000       223,591  
8.750%
02/14/19
    80,000       101,953  
Verizon Global Funding Corp.
               
4.375%
06/01/13
    35,000        37,416  
                2,818,025  
Consumer Staples — 1.1%
 
Altria Group, Inc.
               
9.250%
08/06/19
    170,000       221,857  
CVS Caremark Corp.
               
6.600%
03/15/19
    380,000       444,930  
Kraft Foods, Inc.
               
5.375%
02/10/20
    280,000       301,355  
PepsiCo, Inc.
               
7.900%
11/01/18
    41,000       52,832  
Reynolds American, Inc.
               
6.750%
06/15/17
    90,000        100,595  
                1,121,569  
Energy — 4.4%
 
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
               
6.450%
09/15/36
    90,000       89,765  
8.700%
03/15/19
    10,000       12,212  
Apache Corp.
               
6.000%
09/15/13
    180,000       202,121  
Baker Hughes, Inc.
               
7.500%
11/15/18
    200,000       250,789  
Chesapeake Energy Corp.
               
7.250%
12/15/18
    85,000       87,975  
Complete Production Services, Inc.
               
8.000%
12/15/16
    75,000       77,625  
ConocoPhillips
               
4.750%
10/15/12
    80,000       85,671  
5.900%
05/15/38
    210,000       230,986  
Consol Energy, Inc.
               
8.000%(b)
04/01/17
    30,000       31,950  
El Paso Corp. MTN
               
7.800%
08/01/31
    611,000       607,788  
Energy Transfer Partners LP
               
6.700%
07/01/18
    160,000       181,515  
Enterprise Products Operating LLC
               
6.500%
01/31/19
    250,000       283,863  
Hess Corp.
               
7.300%
08/15/31
    167,000       200,286  
7.875%
10/01/29
    60,000       75,301  
8.125%
02/15/19
    160,000       202,139  
Kerr-McGee Corp.
               
6.950%
07/01/24
    10,000       10,870  
7.875%
09/15/31
    205,000       235,001  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
23

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Energy (continued)
 
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
               
5.000%
12/15/13
  $ 25,000     $ 27,162  
5.850%
09/15/12
    10,000       10,723  
6.000%
02/01/17
    150,000       165,608  
6.750%
03/15/11
    10,000       10,111  
6.950%
01/15/38
    10,000       10,866  
7.125%
03/15/12
    5,000       5,334  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
               
7.000%
11/01/13
    320,000       369,991  
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust
               
6.625%
06/15/35
    207,000       210,621  
SandRidge Energy, Inc.
               
9.875%(b)
05/15/16
    80,000       84,600  
Southern Natural Gas Co.
               
5.900%(b)
04/01/17
    30,000       32,171  
8.000%
03/01/32
    75,000       85,923  
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.
               
7.625%
04/01/37
    150,000       166,991  
Williams, Inc.
               
7.500%
01/15/31
    269,000       302,101  
7.750%
06/15/31
    60,000       67,672  
Williams Partners
               
5.250%
03/15/20
    240,000        248,784  
                4,664,515  
Financials — 11.5%
 
Ally Financial, Inc.
               
6.875%
09/15/11
    354,000       363,735  
7.250%
03/02/11
    104,000       104,520  
8.000%
03/15/20
    170,000       185,725  
American Express Co.
               
6.800%(a)
09/01/66
    115,000       113,850  
American Express Credit Corp. MTN
               
5.125%
08/25/14
    230,000       247,982  
5.875%
05/02/13
    70,000       76,128  
American General Finance Corp. MTN
               
6.900%
12/15/17
    120,000       96,900  
American International Group, Inc.
               
5.850%
01/16/18
    40,000       41,246  
6.250%
03/15/37
    200,000       176,870  
6.400%
12/15/20
    480,000       503,620  
Anadarko Finance Co.
               
7.500%
05/01/31
    100,000       110,575  
BAC Capital Trust XIV
               
5.630%(a)
03/15/12
    10,000       7,102  
Bank of America Corp.
               
7.625%
06/01/19
    370,000       426,031  
Bear Stearns LLC
               
7.250%
02/01/18
    60,000       71,104  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
               
3.200%
02/11/15
    180,000       185,738  
Boeing Capital Corp.
               
4.700%
10/27/19
    70,000       74,214  
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. MTN
               
6.200%
09/30/13
    260,000       291,898  
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Financials (continued)
 
Citigroup, Inc.
                 
5.000%
09/15/14
  $ 315,000     $ 325,861  
5.500%
10/15/14
    30,000       32,323  
6.000%
12/13/13
    290,000       316,893  
6.010%
01/15/15
    230,000       252,316  
6.500%
08/19/13
    60,000       65,924  
6.875%
03/05/38
    290,000       321,679  
Countrywide Financial Corp.
               
6.250%
05/15/16
    50,000       51,274  
FIA Card Services
               
7.125%
11/15/12
    510,000       551,480  
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
               
5.552%(a)
06/15/11
    103,000       104,545  
7.375%
02/01/11
    60,000       60,179  
8.000%
12/15/16
    420,000       469,333  
12.000%
05/15/15
    340,000       427,699  
General Electric Capital Corp. MTN
               
5.625%
05/01/18
    260,000       283,962  
6.375%(a)
11/15/67
    420,000       415,800  
6.875%
01/10/39
    470,000       543,160  
Goldman Sachs Capital II
               
5.793%(a)
12/29/49
    20,000       16,950  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. MTN
               
3.625%
08/01/12
    30,000       30,960  
4.750%
07/15/13
    20,000       21,305  
5.250%
10/15/13
    40,000       43,289  
5.300%
02/14/12
    10,000       10,464  
5.375%
03/15/20
    310,000       320,342  
5.450%
11/01/12
    50,000       53,476  
6.000%
06/15/20
    10,000       10,807  
6.600%
01/15/12
    310,000       327,813  
HSBC Finance Corp.
               
6.375%
11/27/12
    40,000       43,367  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
               
4.250%
10/15/20
    110,000       107,431  
4.400%
07/22/20
    140,000       137,794  
5.125%
09/15/14
    545,000       579,919  
5.150%
10/01/15
    200,000       211,524  
5.750%
01/02/13
    195,000       211,294  
Lehman Brothers Holdings Capital Trust VII MTN
         
5.857%(c)
11/29/49
    200,000       20  
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. MTN
               
6.500%(c)
07/19/17
    160,000       88  
6.750%(c)
12/28/17
    340,000       34  
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. MTN
               
6.875%
04/25/18
    70,000       76,716  
MetLife, Inc.
               
4.750%
02/08/21
    80,000       81,682  
5.875%
02/06/41
    160,000       168,693  
6.400%
12/15/36
    40,000       37,600  
Morgan Stanley MTN
               
0.739%(a)
10/18/16
    40,000       36,943  
5.625%
01/09/12
    300,000       313,243  
5.750%
08/31/12
    70,000       74,853  
6.625%
04/01/18
    100,000       108,477  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
24

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Financials (continued)
 
Private Export Funding Corp.
 
4.950%
11/15/15
  $ 260,000     $ 290,653  
SLM Corp. MTN
                 
5.000%
04/15/15
    10,000       9,634  
5.050%
11/14/14
    50,000       47,784  
5.375%
05/15/14
    345,000       346,700  
5.625%
08/01/33
    35,000       27,463  
SunTrust Capital VIII
 
6.100%(a)
12/15/36
    50,000       45,750  
SunTrust Preferred Capital I
 
5.853%(a)
12/15/11
    11,000       8,360  
Wachovia Capital Trust III
 
5.800%(a)
12/31/49
    320,000       277,600  
Wachovia Corp.
 
5.625%
10/15/16
    690,000       750,612  
Wells Fargo & Co.
 
5.000%
11/15/14
    5,000       5,309  
5.300%
08/26/11
    90,000       92,763  
Wells Fargo Capital X
 
5.950%
12/15/36
    100,000        96,526  
                12,323,904  
Health Care — 2.5%
 
Abbott Laboratories
               
5.125%
04/01/19
    320,000       352,341  
Community Health Systems, Inc.
               
8.875%
07/15/15
    70,000       73,500  
GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.
               
5.650%
05/15/18
    380,000       434,503  
HCA, Inc.
               
6.250%
02/15/13
    14,000       14,280  
6.300%
10/01/12
    59,000       60,328  
7.500%
11/15/95
    20,000       15,900  
7.690%
06/15/25
    30,000       28,800  
9.125%
11/15/14
    10,000       10,487  
9.250%
11/15/16
    60,000       64,162  
HCA, Inc. PIK
                 
9.625%
11/15/16
    21,037       22,536  
Humana, Inc.
                 
7.200%
06/15/18
    130,000       146,854  
Medtronic, Inc.
                 
4.450%
03/15/20
    80,000       83,054  
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
               
8.875%
07/01/19
    700,000       791,000  
9.000%
05/01/15
    60,000       66,600  
9.250%
02/01/15
    71,000       75,615  
10.000%
05/01/18
    60,000       69,900  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
               
3.875%
10/15/20
    30,000       28,621  
5.700%
10/15/40
    60,000       59,740  
6.000%
02/15/18
    40,000       45,406  
WellPoint, Inc.
               
5.875%
06/15/17
    20,000       22,356  
Wyeth
               
5.950%
04/01/37
    200,000        221,325  
                2,687,308  
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Industrials — 0.9%
 
Boeing Co.
                 
4.875%
02/15/20
  $ 40,000     $ 43,060  
6.000%
03/15/19
    100,000       115,052  
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
                 
6.821%
08/10/22
    325,023       344,524  
RailAmerica, Inc.
                 
9.250%
07/01/17
    96,000       105,480  
United Parcel Service, Inc.
               
4.500%
01/15/13
    330,000        353,008  
                961,124  
Materials — 0.5%
 
Alcoa, Inc.
                 
6.000%
07/15/13
    10,000       11,004  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
               
8.375%
04/01/17
    345,000       381,656  
PPG Industries, Inc.
               
5.750%
03/15/13
    30,000       32,561  
6.650%
03/15/18
    30,000       34,504  
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
               
6.750%
04/01/15
    60,000       60,750  
7.375%
11/01/12
    5,000       5,275  
Westlake Chemical Corp.
               
6.625%
01/15/16
    8,000        8,270  
                534,020  
Telecommunication Services — 1.3%
 
AT&T, Inc.
                 
5.100%
09/15/14
    80,000       87,528  
6.550%
02/15/39
    110,000       119,730  
Bellsouth Capital Funding Corp.
               
7.875%
02/15/30
    160,000       192,777  
BellSouth Corp.
               
4.750%
11/15/12
    10,000       10,667  
New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc.
               
8.125%
05/01/12
    85,000       92,853  
Qwest Communications International, Inc.
               
7.500%
02/15/14
    28,000       28,350  
Sprint Capital Corp.
               
6.900%
05/01/19
    230,000       227,125  
8.375%
03/15/12
    40,000       42,500  
8.750%
03/15/32
    25,000       25,250  
Verizon Communications, Inc.
               
5.500%
02/15/18
    210,000       230,778  
6.100%
04/15/18
    165,000       187,427  
Windstream Corp.
               
8.625%
08/01/16
    85,000        89,462  
                1,334,447  
Utilities — 2.6%
 
AES Corp. (The)
                 
7.750%
03/01/14
    3,000       3,202  
7.750%
10/15/15
    70,000       74,725  
8.000%
06/01/20
    240,000       254,400  
8.875%
02/15/11
    9,000       9,045  
Dominion Resources, Inc.
               
5.700%
09/17/12
    260,000       279,772  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
25

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Utilities (continued)
 
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
               
5.625%
11/30/12
  $ 380,000     $ 411,775  
Energy Future Holdings Corp. PIK
               
11.250%
11/01/17
    271,618       162,971  
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC
               
10.000%
12/01/20
    612,000       631,139  
Exelon Corp.
               
5.625%
06/15/35
    200,000       190,414  
FirstEnergy Corp.
               
6.450%
11/15/11
    7,000       7,285  
7.375%
11/15/31
    360,000       379,498  
NRG Energy, Inc.
               
7.375%
01/15/17
    20,000       20,600  
7.375%
02/01/16
    35,000       35,875  
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
               
5.800%
03/01/37
    10,000       10,598  
6.050%
03/01/34
    190,000       208,031  
8.250%
10/15/18
    20,000       25,985  
Tennessee Valley Authority
               
5.250%
09/15/39
    100,000        105,722  
                2,811,037  
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $28,230,967)
            29,255,949  
                   
FOREIGN BONDS (f) — 10.1%
 
Australia — 2.0%
                 
BHP Billiton Finance USA, Ltd.
               
6.500%
04/01/19
    280,000       332,960  
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
               
2.500%
12/10/12
    1,000,000       1,030,662  
Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.
               
6.500%
07/15/18
    250,000       291,461  
9.000%
05/01/19
    400,000        537,218  
                2,192,301  
Belgium — 0.2%
 
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
               
5.375%
01/15/20
    230,000        249,225  
                   
Canada — 1.9%
               
Conoco Funding Co.
               
7.250%
10/15/31
    35,000       43,275  
Hydro Quebec
               
6.300%
05/11/11
    60,000       61,236  
Province of Ontario Canada
               
2.700%
06/16/15
    490,000       498,841  
3.150%
12/15/17
    1,010,000       1,003,754  
4.000%
10/07/19
    380,000       390,362  
Rogers Communications, Inc.
               
6.375%
03/01/14
    10,000       11,236  
6.750%
03/15/15
    10,000       11,608  
Teck Resources, Ltd.
               
9.750%
05/15/14
    4,000       5,006  
10.250%
05/15/16
    6,000        7,425  
                2,032,743  
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Cayman Islands — 0.6%
 
MUFG Capital Finance 1, Ltd.
               
6.346%(a)
07/25/49
  $ 100,000     $ 100,769  
Petrobras International Finance Co.
               
5.750%
01/20/20
    10,000       10,376  
6.125%
10/06/16
    90,000       99,002  
Systems 2001 AT LLC
               
6.664%(b)
09/15/13
    247,333       271,349  
Vale Overseas, Ltd.
               
6.875%
11/21/36
    185,000        203,497  
                684,993  
France — 0.1%
 
Cie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas
               
7.500%
05/15/15
    25,000       25,438  
7.750%
05/15/17
    70,000        71,750  
                97,188  
Luxembourg — 0.8%
 
FMC Finance III SA
                 
6.875%
07/15/17
    145,000       153,700  
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
               
9.500%
06/15/16
    15,000       15,825  
Telecom Italia Capital SA
               
4.950%
09/30/14
    40,000       40,982  
5.250%
11/15/13
    35,000       36,463  
5.250%
10/01/15
    210,000       215,010  
6.999%
06/04/18
    30,000       31,765  
Tyco International Finance SA
               
6.000%
11/15/13
    210,000       232,961  
6.750%
02/15/11
    80,000        80,555  
                807,261  
Mexico — 0.4%
 
America Movil SAB de CV
               
5.000%
03/30/20
    100,000       103,945  
5.625%
11/15/17
    80,000       87,212  
Kansas City Southern de Mexico SA de CV
               
12.500%
04/01/16
    36,000       44,100  
Mexico Government International Bond MTN
               
6.750%
09/27/34
    152,000        171,000  
                406,257  
Netherlands — 0.4%
 
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV
               
5.750%
03/23/16
    195,000       218,397  
Shell International Finance BV
               
4.375%
03/25/20
    230,000        241,237  
                459,634  
Russia — 0.5%
 
Russia Federation
               
7.500% (e)
03/31/30
    443,025        512,359  
   
Sweden — 0.2%
 
Svensk Exportkredit AB
               
1.750%
10/20/15
    170,000        163,967  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
26

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
Switzerland — 0.3%
 
UBS AG MTN
 
3.875%
01/15/15
  $ 260,000     $ 267,962  
   
United Kingdom — 2.7%
 
Barclays Bank PLC
               
5.000%
09/22/16
    200,000       211,640  
5.200%
07/10/14
    200,000       216,016  
BP Capital Markets PLC
               
3.875%
03/10/15
    90,000       92,834  
5.250%
11/07/13
    270,000       292,414  
Diageo Capital PLC
               
4.828%
07/15/20
    390,000       411,516  
Nationwide Building Society
               
2.500%
08/17/12
    1,000,000       1,025,289  
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC MTN
               
5.000%
10/01/14
    30,000       28,859  
3.950%
09/21/15
    190,000       186,776  
4.875%
03/16/15
    100,000       102,292  
5.000%
11/12/13
    30,000       29,626  
5.050%
01/08/15
    60,000       57,725  
6.400%
10/21/19
    180,000       181,144  
7.640%
09/29/17
    100,000        66,500  
                2,902,631  
                   
Total Foreign Bonds (Cost $10,393,822)
            10,776,521  
                   
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.8%
 
Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corp., RB
               
1.487% (a)
05/01/34
    50,000       49,075  
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power RB
               
6.574%
07/01/45
    70,000       71,393  
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia RB
         
6.655%
04/01/57
    40,000       38,689  
6.637%
04/01/57
    60,000       58,650  
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority RB
               
1.200%
07/25/41
    200,000       194,180  
North Texas Higher Education Authority RB
               
1.190% (a)
07/01/30
    215,000       207,984  
Northstar Education Finance, Inc. RB
               
1.761% (a)
01/29/46
    200,000       167,812  
State of California, Build America Bonds GO
               
7.300%
10/01/39
    100,000        100,710  
                   
Total Municipal Bonds
               
(Cost $894,792)
             888,493  
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 10.3%
 
U.S. Treasury Bonds
 
8.000%
11/15/21
  $ 1,050,000     $ 1,485,099  
4.375%
05/15/40
    1,395,000       1,401,752  
U.S. Treasury Inflationary Protection Securities (g)
 
3.875%
04/15/29
    360,000       642,351  
3.625%
04/15/28
    80,000       139,644  
2.500%
01/15/29
    1,015,000       1,173,222  
2.375%
01/15/27
    40,000       48,211  
2.125%
02/15/40
    340,000       364,151  
U.S. Treasury Notes
 
3.500%
05/15/20
    650,000       665,847  
2.625%
08/15/20
    170,000       161,168  
2.625%
11/15/20
    40,000       37,731  
2.125%
12/31/15
    4,117,000       4,138,870  
0.500%
11/15/13
    10,000       9,871  
U.S. Treasury STRIPS
 
4.787% (d)
11/15/24
    680,000       382,376  
4.718% (d)
02/15/25
    680,000        377,539  
                   
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $10,829,248)
             11,027,832  
   
U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCY OBLIGATIONS — 6.9%
 
FHLMC
                 
9.193% (d)
03/15/31
    1,170,000       419,981  
4.000%
12/15/38
    200,000       195,629  
0.750% (e)
06/30/11
    880,000       870,442  
0.230% (d)
04/19/11
    1,000,000       999,310  
FNMA
                 
7.569% (d)
10/09/19
    920,000       580,906  
6.625%
11/15/30
    490,000       618,267  
5.250%
08/01/12
    280,000       299,124  
5.125%
01/02/14
    1,180,000       1,293,799  
5.000%
12/01/35
    16,590       17,526  
5.000%
06/01/35
    66,490       70,240  
2.000%
04/15/13
    810,000       813,191  
1.250%
08/16/13
    1,200,000        1,200,880  
                   
Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $7,320,536)
       7,379,295  
 
Shares
         
   
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.2%
 
  5,800  
Citigroup Capital XII, 8.500%
    153,468  
  14,850  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series Z, 8.375%
    9,341  
  500  
Federal National Mortgage Association, Series O, 0.000%
    380  
  10,775  
Federal National Mortgage Association, Series S, 8.250%
    6,034  
  2,000  
Motors Liquidation Co., Series C, Cnv †, 6.250%
    16,700  
  6,250  
Motors Liquidation Co., Series B Cnv †, 5.250%
     51,250  
               
Total Preferred Stock (Cost $974,010)
     237,173  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
27

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
   
ESCROW SECURITY — 0.0%
 
  10,000  
CB Premiere Escrow Security † (h) (i)(Cost $-)
  $  
               
Total Investments — 111.9% (Cost $122,691,707)
    119,500,067  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — (11.9)%
    (12,738,093 )
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 106,761,974  
 
   
Maturity
Date
 
Par
       
TBA SALES COMMITMENTS — (12.6)%
 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — (12.6)%
 
FNMA TBA
               
  6.000%  
01/01/38
  $ (1,900,000 )   $ (2,065,063 )
  5.500%  
01/01/38
    (2,100,000 )     (2,246,672 )
  5.000%  
01/01/38
    (2,100,000 )     (2,207,625 )
  4.500%  
01/01/38
    (4,000,000 )     (4,105,624 )
  4.000%  
11/15/34
    (2,700,000 )     (2,685,658 )
  3.500%  
01/01/41
    (100,000 )     (95,500 )
                       
Total TBA Sales Commitments (Proceeds $13,362,828)
          $ (13,406,142 )
 
Non-income producing security.
(a)
Variable Rate Security - The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the rate in effect as of December 31, 2010.
(b)
Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other qualified institutional buyers. This security has been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.
(c)
Security is in default on interest payments.
(d)
Zero Coupon Bond. The rate shown is the effective yield at time of purchase.
(e)
Step Bond - The rate shown is the effective yield on December 31, 2010. The coupon on a step bond changes on a specified date.
(f)
Foreign security denominated in U.S. currency.
(g)
Inflation protected security. Principal amount periodically adjusted for inflation.
(h)
Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of December 31, 2010 was $5,222 and represented 0.00% of Net Assets.
(i)
Security fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee. As of December 31, 2010, the total market value of this security was $0 and represented 0.0% of Net Assets.
 
Cnv — Convertible
FHLMC — Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMA — Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA — Government National Mortgage Association
GO — General Obligation
IO — Interest Only
LLC — Limited Liability Company
LP — Limited Partnership
MTN — Medium Term Note
NCUA — National Credit Union Association
PIK — Payment-in-Kind
PLC — Public Limited Company
RB — Revenue Bond
STRIPS — Separately Traded Registered Interest and Principal Security
TBA — To Be Announced
 
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value.
 
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Asset-Backed Securities
  $     $ 3,560,859     $     $ 3,560,859  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
          56,373,945             56,373,945  
Corporate Bonds
          29,255,949             29,255,949  
Foreign Bonds
          10,776,521             10,776,521  
Municipal Bonds
          888,493             888,493  
U.S. Treasury Obligations
          11,027,832             11,027,832  
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations
          7,379,295             7,379,295  
Preferred Stock
    169,223       67,950             237,173  
Escrow Security
                ††      
Total Investments in Securities
  $ 169,223     $ 119,330,844     $     $ 119,500,067  
 
TBA Sales Commitments
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
  $     $ (13,406,142 )   $     $ (13,406,142 )
 
††
This security was categorized as Level 3 and had a market value of $0 as of December 31, 2010 and the value has remained zero throughout the year ended December 31, 2010. There were no accrued discounts/premiums, realized gain/(loss), change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation), purchases, sales or transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the transfers out of Level 1 and into Level 2 were $67,950. The transfers were related to the use of trading versus bid prices of preferred stock. Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
28

 

Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.0%††
 
Consumer Discretionary — 15.1%
 
  1,166  
99 Cents Only Stores †
  $ 18,586  
  627  
AFC Enterprises, Inc. †
    8,715  
  584  
Ambassadors Group, Inc.
    6,716  
  1,778  
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. †
    22,865  
  79  
American Greetings Corp., Class A
    1,751  
  545  
American Public Education, Inc. †
    20,296  
  146  
America's Car-Mart, Inc. †
    3,954  
  10,529  
Amerigon, Inc. †
    114,556  
  812  
Ameristar Casinos, Inc.
    12,691  
  1,743  
AnnTaylor Stores Corp. †
    47,741  
  789  
Arbitron, Inc.
    32,759  
  353  
Archipelago Learning, Inc. †
    3,463  
  869  
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. †
    16,059  
  1,656  
Ascena Retail Group, Inc. †
    43,751  
  434  
Ballantyne Strong, Inc. †
    3,372  
  2,734  
Belo Corp., Class A †
    19,357  
  616  
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.
    9,406  
  6,428  
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. †
    227,744  
  373  
Blue Nile, Inc. †
    21,284  
  50  
Blyth, Inc.
    1,724  
  106  
Body Central Corp. †
    1,513  
  130  
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (The)
    1,646  
  253  
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. †
    4,850  
  576  
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. †
    10,944  
  884  
Brown Shoe Co., Inc.
    12,314  
  2,630  
Brunswick Corp.
    49,286  
  734  
Buckle, Inc. (The)
    27,723  
  536  
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. †
    23,504  
  574  
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. †
    9,919  
  500  
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. †
    1,720  
  497  
Capella Education Co. †
    33,090  
  227  
Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. †
    2,288  
  180  
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. †
    1,390  
  389  
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. †
    2,886  
  1,760  
Carter's, Inc. †
    51,938  
  1,120  
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc. †
    5,309  
  831  
Cato Corp. (The), Class A
    22,778  
  46  
Cavco Industries, Inc. †
    2,148  
  608  
CEC Entertainment, Inc. †
    23,609  
  1,787  
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) †
    54,789  
  243  
Cherokee, Inc.
    4,571  
  695  
Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (The) †
    34,500  
  617  
Christopher & Banks Corp.
    3,794  
  64  
Churchill Downs, Inc.
    2,778  
  15,017  
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
    258,893  
  443  
Citi Trends, Inc. †
    10,876  
  940  
Coinstar, Inc. †
    53,054  
  1,813  
Coldwater Creek, Inc. †
    5,747  
  1,315  
Collective Brands, Inc. †
    27,746  
  1,816  
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
    42,821  
  48  
Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc. †
    1,708  
  2,631  
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. †
    13,707  
  161  
CPI Corp.
    3,631  
  654  
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
    35,819  
  2,543  
CROCS, Inc. †
    43,536  
  280  
Culp, Inc. †
    2,901  
  3,842  
Dana Holding Corp. †
    66,121  
  1,148  
Deckers Outdoor Corp. †
    91,541  
  2,955  
Denny's Corp. †
    10,579  
  151  
Destination Maternity Corp. †
    5,727  
  532  
DineEquity, Inc. †
    26,270  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Consumer Discretionary (continued)
 
  396  
Domino's Pizza, Inc. †
  $ 6,316  
  337  
Dorman Products, Inc. †
    12,213  
  216  
Drew Industries, Inc.
    4,907  
  2,791  
Drugstore.com, Inc. †
    6,168  
  421  
DSW, Inc., Class A †
    16,461  
  7,981  
Eastman Kodak Co. †
    42,778  
  173  
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.
    2,431  
  834  
Empire Resorts, Inc. †
    859  
  596  
Entercom Communications Corp., Class A †
    6,902  
  1,521  
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A †
    3,909  
  254  
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.
    5,082  
  554  
Exide Technologies †
    5,213  
  9,419  
Express, Inc.
    177,077  
  453  
Finish Line, Inc. (The), Class A
    7,787  
  454  
Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. †
    13,338  
  72  
Genesco, Inc. †
    2,699  
  458  
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. †
    16,099  
  492  
Global Sources, Ltd. †
    4,684  
  85  
Gordmans Stores, Inc. †
    1,425  
  918  
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. †
    17,984  
  161  
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
    6,723  
  1,159  
Harte-Hanks, Inc.
    14,800  
  389  
hhgregg, Inc. †
    8,149  
  854  
Hibbett Sports, Inc. †
    31,513  
  4,083  
Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc. ADR †
    167,240  
  592  
HOT Topic, Inc.
    3,712  
  1,153  
HSN, Inc. †
    35,328  
  1,193  
Interval Leisure Group, Inc. †
    19,255  
  624  
iRobot Corp. †
    15,525  
  1,513  
Jack in the Box, Inc. †
    31,970  
  1,784  
Jamba, Inc. †
    4,050  
  812  
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. †
    48,899  
  1,308  
Joe's Jeans, Inc. †
    2,040  
  816  
JOS A Bank Clothiers, Inc. †
    32,901  
  218  
Journal Communications, Inc., Class A †
    1,101  
  745  
K12, Inc. †
    21,352  
  500  
Kirkland's, Inc. †
    7,015  
  829  
Knology, Inc. †
    12,957  
  1,734  
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. †
    12,103  
  411  
K-Swiss, Inc., Class A †
    5,125  
  155  
Lacrosse Footwear, Inc.
    2,542  
  171  
La-Z-Boy, Inc. †
    1,542  
  868  
Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc., Class A †
    4,817  
  203  
Learning Tree International, Inc.
    1,941  
  1,370  
Lee Enterprises, Inc. †
    3,370  
  1,102  
Life Time Fitness, Inc. †
    45,171  
  420  
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.
    6,514  
  1,446  
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. †
    9,413  
  75  
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A
    1,072  
  2,809  
Liz Claiborne, Inc. †
    20,112  
  238  
LodgeNet Interactive Corp. †
    1,012  
  656  
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. †
    16,341  
  680  
Maidenform Brands, Inc. †
    16,164  
  329  
Marine Products Corp. †
    2,191  
  834  
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Class A †
    3,686  
  898  
Matthews International Corp., Class A
    31,412  
  1,786  
McClatchy Co. (The), Class A †
    8,341  
  193  
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. †
    1,754  
  173  
Media General, Inc., Class A †
    1,000  
  442  
Midas, Inc. †
    3,585  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
29

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Consumer Discretionary (continued)
 
  5,071  
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
  $ 175,389  
  256  
Morgans Hotel Group Co. †
    2,322  
  14,040  
National American University Holdings, Inc.
    103,054  
  7,768  
National CineMedia, Inc.
    154,661  
  797  
Nutrisystem, Inc.
    16,761  
  910  
OfficeMax, Inc. †
    16,107  
  592  
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. †
    3,309  
  438  
Overstock.com, Inc. †
    7,218  
  390  
Oxford Industries, Inc.
    9,988  
  486  
Papa John's International, Inc. †
    13,462  
  351  
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. †
    14,651  
  502  
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. †
    8,745  
  684  
PetMed Express, Inc.
    12,182  
  684  
PF Chang's China Bistro, Inc.
    33,147  
  3,100  
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. †
    32,550  
  130  
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. †
    1,823  
  474  
Playboy Enterprises, Inc., Class B †
    2,474  
  924  
Polaris Industries, Inc.
    72,091  
  1,480  
Pool Corp.
    33,359  
  222  
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. †
    13,375  
  144  
ReachLocal, Inc. †
    2,867  
  282  
Rentrak Corp. †
    8,505  
  687  
Retail Ventures, Inc. †
    11,198  
  273  
RG Barry Corp.
    3,036  
  436  
Rue21, Inc. †
    12,779  
  908  
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. †
    4,204  
  2,534  
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. †
    36,819  
  996  
Scientific Games Corp., Class A †
    9,920  
  553  
Sealy Corp. †
    1,615  
  1,375  
Select Comfort Corp. †
    12,554  
  54  
Shoe Carnival, Inc. †
    1,458  
  1,601  
Shuffle Master, Inc. †
    18,331  
  6,199  
Shutterfly, Inc. †
    217,151  
  1,026  
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A †
    20,520  
  1,691  
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. †
    6,324  
  193  
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A
    2,555  
  1,818  
Sonic Corp. †
    18,398  
  6,992  
Sotheby's
    314,640  
  145  
Standard Motor Products, Inc.
    1,986  
  335  
Stein Mart, Inc.
    3,099  
  446  
Steiner Leisure, Ltd. †
    20,828  
  3,994  
Steven Madden, Ltd. †
    166,630  
  458  
Stoneridge, Inc. †
    7,232  
  583  
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.
    8,914  
  337  
Summer Infant, Inc. †
    2,555  
  180  
Superior Industries International, Inc.
    3,820  
  400  
SuperMedia, Inc. †
    3,484  
  273  
Systemax, Inc. †
    3,849  
  1,815  
Talbots, Inc. †
    15,464  
  6,580  
Tenneco, Inc. †
    270,833  
  1,699  
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., Class A †
    29,172  
  820  
Timberland Co. (The), Class A †
    20,164  
  153  
Tower International, Inc. †
    2,707  
  753  
True Religion Apparel, Inc. †
    16,762  
  8,018  
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. †
    272,612  
  7,437  
Under Armour, Inc., Class A †
    407,845  
  153  
Universal Electronics, Inc. †
    4,341  
  626  
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
    13,784  
  11,078  
US Auto Parts Network, Inc. †
    93,055  
  1,478  
Valassis Communications, Inc. †
    47,813  
  262  
Vera Bradley, Inc. †
    8,646  
  422  
Vitacost.com, Inc. (a)†
    2,406  
  11,349  
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. †
    381,780  
  576  
Volcom, Inc.
    10,869  
 
 
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Consumer Discretionary (continued)
 
  1,316  
Warnaco Group, Inc. (The) †
  $ 72,472  
  422  
Warner Music Group Corp. †
    2,376  
  171  
Westwood One, Inc. †
    1,561  
  2,231  
Wet Seal, Inc. (The), Class A †
    8,255  
  111  
Weyco Group, Inc.
    2,718  
  76  
Winmark Corp.
    2,557  
  867  
Winnebago Industries, Inc. †
    13,178  
  1,470  
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    46,864  
  648  
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A
    9,228  
  610  
Zumiez, Inc. †
    16,391  
            6,170,616  
Consumer Staples — 3.7%
 
  37  
Arden Group, Inc., Class A
    3,053  
  796  
B&G Foods, Inc., Class A
    10,929  
  257  
Boston Beer Co., Inc., Class A †
    24,438  
  331  
Calavo Growers, Inc.
    7,629  
  381  
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
    12,032  
  428  
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
    18,194  
  129  
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
    7,170  
  1,819  
Darling International, Inc. †
    24,156  
  648  
Diamond Foods, Inc.
    34,461  
  561  
Female Health Co. (The)
    3,192  
  3,146  
Fresh Market, Inc. (The) †
    129,615  
  11,951  
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. †
    392,710  
  2,653  
Heckmann Corp. †
    13,345  
  431  
Inter Parfums, Inc.
    8,124  
  401  
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
    19,344  
  575  
Lancaster Colony Corp.
    32,890  
  162  
Lifeway Foods, Inc. †
    1,547  
  246  
Limoneira Co.
    7,060  
  400  
Medifast, Inc. †
    11,552  
  335  
National Beverage Corp.
    4,402  
  245  
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. †
    2,200  
  10,296  
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A
    311,557  
  58  
Pantry, Inc. (The) †
    1,152  
  632  
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. †
    4,481  
  470  
Pricesmart, Inc.
    17,874  
  169  
Primo Water Corp. †
    2,401  
  157  
Revlon, Inc., Class A †
    1,545  
  1,213  
Rite Aid Corp. †
    1,071  
  679  
Ruddick Corp.
    25,014  
  601  
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
    23,529  
  902  
Smart Balance, Inc. †
    3,906  
  770  
Snyders-Lance, Inc.
    18,049  
  2,893  
Star Scientific, Inc. †
    5,641  
  566  
Synutra International, Inc. †
    7,613  
  648  
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.
    18,773  
  6,739  
United Natural Foods, Inc. †
    247,187  
  179  
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. †
    7,778  
  891  
Vector Group, Ltd.
    15,432  
  101  
Village Super Market, Inc., Class A
    3,333  
  471  
WD-40 Co.
    18,972  
            1,503,351  
Energy — 6.8%
 
  746  
Abraxas Petroleum Corp. †
    3,409  
  92  
Amyris, Inc. †
    2,455  
  273  
Apco Oil and Gas International, Inc.
    15,697  
  695  
BPZ Resources, Inc. †
    3,308  
  13,495  
Brigham Exploration Co. †
    367,604  
  866  
Callon Petroleum Co. †
    5,127  
  1,431  
CAMAC Energy, Inc. †
    2,848  
  2,528  
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.
    261,749  
  924  
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. †
    31,869  
  619  
Cheniere Energy, Inc. †
    3,417  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Energy (continued)
 
  159  
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. †
  $ 13,351  
  1,357  
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. †
    18,781  
  191  
Cloud Peak Energy, Inc. †
    4,437  
  230  
Contango Oil & Gas Co. †
    13,324  
  1,007  
Dril-Quip, Inc. †
    78,264  
  649  
Endeavour International Corp. †
    8,962  
  2,050  
Energy XXI Bermuda, Ltd. †
    56,723  
  463  
Evolution Petroleum Corp. †
    3,019  
  1,304  
FX Energy, Inc. †
    8,020  
  806  
Gulfport Energy Corp. †
    17,450  
  112  
Hallador Energy Co.
    1,175  
  539  
Houston American Energy Corp.
    9,750  
  3,766  
ION Geophysical Corp. †
    31,936  
  37  
Isramco, Inc. †
    3,119  
  667  
James River Coal Co. †
    16,895  
  219  
Key Energy Services, Inc. †
    2,843  
  4,997  
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. †
    32,980  
  557  
L&L Energy, Inc. †
    6,016  
  4,784  
Lufkin Industries, Inc.
    298,474  
  38,661  
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. †
    278,359  
  140  
Matrix Service Co. †
    1,705  
  2,834  
McMoRan Exploration Co. †
    48,575  
  191  
Newpark Resources, Inc. †
    1,177  
  10,871  
North American Energy Partners, Inc. †
    133,278  
  9,412  
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. †
    256,100  
  13,367  
Oasis Petroleum, Inc. †
    362,513  
  113  
OYO Geospace Corp. †
    11,199  
  220  
Panhandle Oil and Gas, Inc., Class A
    6,032  
  386  
Petroquest Energy, Inc. †
    2,907  
  1,590  
RAM Energy Resources, Inc. †
    2,926  
  6,414  
Rentech, Inc. †
    7,825  
  164  
Rex Energy Corp. †
    2,239  
  961  
Rosetta Resources, Inc. †
    36,172  
  6,024  
Rowan Cos., Inc. †
    210,298  
  1,284  
RPC, Inc.
    23,266  
  430  
Scorpio Tankers, Inc. †
    4,347  
  92  
Stone Energy Corp. †
    2,051  
  2,120  
Syntroleum Corp. †
    3,922  
  250  
Tetra Technologies, Inc. †
    2,967  
  4,402  
TransAtlantic Petroleum, Ltd. †
    14,659  
  1,798  
Uranium Energy Corp. †
    10,860  
  188  
Vaalco Energy, Inc. †
    1,346  
  139  
Venoco, Inc. †
    2,565  
  374  
Warren Resources, Inc. †
    1,690  
  1,115  
World Fuel Services Corp.
    40,318  
            2,792,298  
Financials — 4.3%
 
  254  
Acadia Realty Trust
    4,633  
  214  
Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Inc.
    1,207  
  40  
Alexander's, Inc.
    16,491  
  746  
Artio Global Investors, Inc., Class A
    11,004  
  690  
Associated Estates Realty Corp.
    10,550  
  59  
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
    2,558  
  1,709  
BGC Partners, Inc., Class A
    14,202  
  76  
Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
    1,874  
  288  
Cash America International, Inc.
    10,636  
  586  
CNO Financial Group, Inc. †
    3,973  
  418  
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
    10,910  
  120  
Compass Diversified Holdings
    2,123  
  756  
Crawford & Co., Class B †
    2,571  
  167  
Credit Acceptance Corp. †
    10,461  
  67  
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.
    4,847  
  7,199  
Dollar Financial Corp. †
    206,107  
  812  
Duff & Phelps Corp., Class A
    13,690  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Financials (continued)
 
  450  
DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc.
  $ 9,572  
  363  
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
    15,362  
  662  
eHealth, Inc. †
    9,394  
  5,462  
Encore Capital Group, Inc. †
    128,084  
  365  
Epoch Holding Corp.
    5,668  
  513  
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.
    28,692  
  181  
Equity One, Inc.
    3,291  
  4,541  
Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A
    154,394  
  1,269  
Ezcorp, Inc., Class A †
    34,428  
  1,414  
FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc. †
    9,955  
  381  
Financial Engines, Inc. †
    7,555  
  194  
First American Financial Corp.
    2,898  
  895  
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. †
    27,736  
  280  
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
    14,330  
  133  
GAMCO Investors, Inc., Class A
    6,385  
  284  
Getty Realty Corp.
    8,884  
  1,183  
GFI Group, Inc.
    5,548  
  1,169  
Gleacher & Co., Inc. †
    2,771  
  338  
HFF, Inc., Class A †
    3,265  
  368  
Home Properties, Inc.
    20,420  
  207  
Investors Bancorp, Inc. †
    2,716  
  716  
KBW, Inc.
    19,991  
  603  
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. †
    6,024  
  2,776  
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc. †
    3,248  
  196  
Life Partners Holdings, Inc.
    3,749  
  143  
LTC Properties, Inc.
    4,015  
  827  
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
    17,210  
  600  
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
    38,094  
  314  
National Health Investors, Inc.
    14,136  
  75  
Nelnet, Inc., Class A
    1,777  
  452  
Netspend Holdings, Inc. †
    5,795  
  570  
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.
    12,791  
  1,609  
optionsXpress Holdings, Inc.
    25,213  
  521  
Oritani Financial Corp.
    6,377  
  6,684  
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. †
    502,637  
  620  
Potlatch Corp.
    20,181  
  108  
PS Business Parks, Inc.
    6,018  
  252  
Pzena Investment Management, Inc., Class A
    1,852  
  459  
Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. †
    1,230  
  131  
Saul Centers, Inc.
    6,203  
  1,220  
Signature Bank †
    61,000  
  917  
Stifel Financial Corp. †
    56,891  
  1,053  
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. †
    5,570  
  99  
Suffolk Bancorp
    2,443  
  686  
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers
    35,116  
  137  
Tejon Ranch Co. †
    3,774  
  505  
Tower Group, Inc.
    12,918  
  333  
TradeStation Group, Inc. †
    2,248  
  180  
Universal Health Realty Income Trust
    6,575  
  163  
ViewPoint Financial Group
    1,905  
  140  
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. †
    6,352  
  478  
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
    14,813  
  390  
Westamerica Bancorporation
    21,633  
  164  
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
    6,553  
  243  
World Acceptance Corp. †
    12,830  
            1,776,347  
Health Care — 14.4%
 
  655  
Abaxis, Inc. †
    17,587  
  931  
ABIOMED, Inc. †
    8,947  
  870  
Accelrys, Inc. †
    7,221  
  342  
Accretive Health, Inc. †
    5,557  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
31

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Health Care (continued)
 
  1,523  
Accuray, Inc. †
  $ 10,280  
  1,146  
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. †
    31,240  
  288  
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    953  
  155  
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    2,196  
  614  
Affymax, Inc. †
    4,083  
  242  
Affymetrix, Inc. †
    1,217  
  9,243  
Air Methods Corp. †
    520,104  
  1,639  
Akorn, Inc. †
    9,949  
  1,320  
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    1,650  
  1,755  
Align Technology, Inc. †
    34,293  
  202  
Alimera Sciences, Inc. †
    2,097  
  783  
Alkermes, Inc. †
    9,615  
  846  
Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. †
    3,587  
  2,333  
Allos Therapeutics, Inc. †
    10,755  
  242  
Almost Family, Inc. †
    9,298  
  1,083  
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    10,678  
  1,194  
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. †
    3,224  
  624  
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    11,294  
  847  
Amedisys, Inc. †
    28,374  
  275  
America Service Group, Inc.
    4,164  
  2,235  
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. †
    42,152  
  196  
AMERIGROUP Corp. †
    8,608  
  532  
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. †
    3,266  
  322  
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    1,729  
  277  
Analogic Corp.
    13,714  
  2,123  
Antares Pharma, Inc. †
    3,609  
  188  
Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    917  
  733  
Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. †
    2,045  
  396  
Ardea Biosciences, Inc. †
    10,296  
  3,623  
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    6,232  
  3,765  
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    19,202  
  1,237  
Arqule, Inc. †
    7,261  
  1,593  
Array Biopharma, Inc. †
    4,763  
  800  
Arthrocare Corp. †
    24,848  
  5,566  
athenahealth, Inc. †
    228,095  
  47  
Atrion Corp.
    8,435  
  1,235  
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    26,059  
  2,764  
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A †
    11,277  
  327  
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    4,781  
  3,289  
AVI BioPharma, Inc. †
    6,973  
  865  
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    4,472  
  576  
Biodel, Inc. †
    1,054  
  538  
BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. †
    6,833  
  708  
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc. †
    15,703  
  2,129  
Biosante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    3,492  
  859  
BioScrip, Inc. †
    4,493  
  119  
Biospecifics Technologies Corp. †
    3,046  
  751  
Biotime, Inc. †
    6,256  
  154  
BMP Sunstone Corp. †
    1,526  
  2,148  
Bruker Corp. †
    35,657  
  924  
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    6,976  
  1,340  
Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. †
    8,496  
  198  
CardioNet, Inc. †
    927  
  1,124  
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. †
    52,255  
  956  
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. †
    3,939  
  1,760  
Cepheid, Inc. †
    40,040  
  1,422  
Cerus Corp. †
    3,498  
  1,143  
Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. †
    8,573  
  676  
Chemed Corp.
    42,933  
  175  
Chindex International, Inc. †
    2,886  
  350  
Clinical Data, Inc. †
    5,568  
  359  
Codexis, Inc. †
    3,805  
  165  
Complete Genomics, Inc. †
    1,232  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Health Care (continued)
 
  292  
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.
  $ 13,677  
  921  
Conceptus, Inc. †
    12,710  
  668  
Continucare Corp. †
    3,126  
  6,220  
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)
    350,435  
  815  
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. †
    3,146  
  207  
Corvel Corp. †
    10,008  
  1,730  
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    37,022  
  380  
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    2,276  
  2,277  
Curis, Inc. †
    4,508  
  824  
Cyberonics, Inc. †
    25,560  
  261  
Cypress Bioscience, Inc. †
    1,691  
  1,322  
Cytokinetics, Inc. †
    2,763  
  1,371  
Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. †
    7,115  
  3,297  
CytRx Corp. †
    3,330  
  1,294  
Delcath Systems, Inc. †
    12,681  
  1,557  
Depomed, Inc. †
    9,903  
  1,829  
DexCom, Inc. †
    24,966  
  522  
Dionex Corp. †
    61,601  
  2,595  
Durect Corp. †
    8,953  
  2,944  
Dyax Corp. †
    6,300  
  2,849  
Dynavax Technologies Corp. †
    9,117  
  562  
Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. †
    13,185  
  667  
Emeritus Corp. †
    13,147  
  1,453  
Endologix, Inc. †
    10,389  
  404  
Ensign Group, Inc. (The)
    10,047  
  900  
Enzo Biochem, Inc. †
    4,752  
  917  
Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    11,160  
  1,457  
eResearchTechnology, Inc. †
    10,709  
  548  
Eurand NV †
    6,483  
  1,368  
Exact Sciences Corp. †
    8,181  
  180  
Exactech, Inc. †
    3,388  
  7,284  
ExamWorks Group, Inc. †
    134,608  
  1,726  
Exelixis, Inc. †
    14,170  
  237  
Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    3,425  
  415  
Genomic Health, Inc. †
    8,877  
  519  
Genoptix, Inc. †
    9,871  
  291  
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. †
    7,741  
  3,640  
Geron Corp. †
    18,819  
  743  
Haemonetics Corp. †
    46,943  
  2,325  
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. †
    18,414  
  395  
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. †
    8,370  
  1,302  
Hansen Medical, Inc. †
    1,914  
  2,613  
Healthsouth Corp. †
    54,115  
  276  
HeartWare International, Inc. †
    24,169  
  271  
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. †
    6,762  
  5,068  
HMS Holdings Corp. †
    328,254  
  85  
ICU Medical, Inc. †
    3,102  
  1,070  
Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    5,393  
  2,070  
Immucor, Inc. †
    41,048  
  2,010  
Immunogen, Inc. †
    18,613  
  1,961  
Immunomedics, Inc. †
    7,020  
  1,659  
Impax Laboratories, Inc. †
    33,363  
  2,608  
Incyte Corp., Ltd. †
    43,188  
  322  
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    1,909  
  1,482  
Inhibitex, Inc. †
    3,853  
  1,476  
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    1,697  
  1,766  
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    14,834  
  1,294  
Insulet Corp. †
    20,057  
  624  
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. †
    29,515  
  1,349  
InterMune, Inc. †
    49,104  
  5,870  
IPC The Hospitalist Co., Inc. †
    228,989  
  495  
IRIS International, Inc. †
    5,064  
  570  
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A †
    5,900  
  2,791  
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    28,245  
 
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December 31, 2010
 
 
 
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Health Care (continued)
 
  420  
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
  $ 8,266  
  223  
Kensey Nash Corp. †
    6,206  
  1,517  
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    6,948  
  279  
Landauer, Inc.
    16,732  
  563  
LCA-Vision, Inc. †
    3,237  
  2,007  
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    2,890  
  463  
LHC Group, Inc. †
    13,890  
  593  
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class B †
    5,290  
  1,111  
Luminex Corp. †
    20,309  
  905  
MAKO Surgical Corp. †
    13,774  
  1,979  
MannKind Corp. †
    15,951  
  468  
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    7,834  
  1,536  
Masimo Corp.
    44,651  
  156  
Maxygen, Inc.
    613  
  1,276  
MedAssets, Inc. †
    25,762  
  870  
Medicines Co. (The) †
    12,293  
  556  
Medidata Solutions, Inc. †
    13,277  
  1,007  
Medivation, Inc. †
    15,276  
  349  
MedQuist, Inc.
    3,005  
  758  
MELA Sciences, Inc. †
    2,539  
  1,549  
Merge Healthcare, Inc. †
    5,778  
  1,205  
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
    27,908  
  762  
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. †
    12,062  
  799  
Metabolix, Inc. †
    9,724  
  1,200  
Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. †
    5,364  
  2,693  
Micromet, Inc. †
    21,867  
  268  
Molina Healthcare, Inc. †
    7,464  
  1,311  
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    19,626  
  367  
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. †
    23,176  
  1,290  
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals †
    7,469  
  517  
Nanosphere, Inc. †
    2,254  
  60  
National Research Corp.
    2,055  
  850  
Natus Medical, Inc. †
    12,053  
  2,792  
Nektar Therapeutics †
    35,877  
  3,966  
Neogen Corp. †
    162,725  
  934  
Neostem, Inc. †
    1,317  
  1,379  
Neuralstem, Inc. †
    2,923  
  1,459  
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. †
    11,147  
  332  
NeurogesX, Inc. †
    2,112  
  2,700  
Novavax, Inc. †
    6,561  
  1,993  
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    15,745  
  1,159  
NuVasive, Inc. †
    29,728  
  7,386  
NxStage Medical, Inc. †
    183,764  
  494  
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp. †
    3,478  
  515  
Obagi Medical Products, Inc. †
    5,948  
  564  
Omeros Corp. †
    4,647  
  970  
Omnicell, Inc. †
    14,017  
  1,856  
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    68,431  
  2,623  
Opko Health, Inc. †
    9,626  
  991  
Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    11,208  
  1,383  
OraSure Technologies, Inc. †
    7,952  
  903  
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. †
    7,296  
  525  
Orthofix International NV †
    15,225  
  2,002  
Orthovita, Inc. †
    4,024  
  502  
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. †
    3,911  
  1,474  
Owens & Minor, Inc.
    43,380  
  397  
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. †
    6,316  
  1,072  
Pain Therapeutics, Inc.
    7,236  
  326  
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. †
    4,632  
  1,732  
Parexel International Corp. †
    36,770  
  232  
PDI, Inc. †
    2,445  
  4,142  
PDL BioPharma, Inc.
    25,805  
  1,914  
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    4,402  
  1,295  
Pharmacyclics, Inc. †
    7,874  
  871  
Pharmasset, Inc. †
    37,810  
 
 
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  355  
PharMerica Corp. †
  $ 4,065  
  798  
Pozen, Inc. †
    5,307  
  622  
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    3,396  
  387  
Providence Service Corp. (The) †
    6,219  
  1,695  
PSS World Medical, Inc. †
    38,307  
  1,127  
Pure Bioscience †
    2,502  
  558  
Quality Systems, Inc.
    38,960  
  1,632  
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    24,039  
  644  
Quidel Corp. †
    9,306  
  133  
RehabCare Group, Inc. †
    3,152  
  1,547  
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    11,649  
  292  
Rochester Medical Corp. †
    3,189  
  569  
Rural/Metro Corp. †
    8,296  
  1,689  
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. †
    79,316  
  1,346  
Sangamo Biosciences, Inc. †
    8,937  
  1,570  
Santarus, Inc. †
    5,134  
  2,001  
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    22,291  
  1,121  
Sciclone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    4,686  
  2,475  
Seattle Genetics, Inc. †
    37,001  
  2,737  
Sequenom, Inc. †
    21,951  
  1,019  
SIGA Technologies, Inc. †
    14,266  
  992  
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. †
    41,446  
  544  
Solta Medical, Inc. †
    1,659  
  1,095  
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    3,449  
  403  
SonoSite, Inc. †
    12,735  
  1,010  
Spectranetics Corp. †
    5,212  
  1,482  
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    10,181  
  1,045  
Staar Surgical Co. †
    6,374  
  3,606  
StemCells, Inc. †
    3,894  
  936  
Stereotaxis, Inc. †
    3,585  
  1,666  
STERIS Corp.
    60,742  
  1,660  
Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. †
    9,047  
  308  
SurModics, Inc. †
    3,656  
  3,558  
SXC Health Solutions Corp. †
    152,496  
  261  
Syneron Medical, Ltd. †
    2,660  
  347  
Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. †
    5,590  
  671  
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. †
    4,107  
  707  
Targacept, Inc. †
    18,736  
  454  
Team Health Holdings, Inc. †
    7,055  
  1,853  
Theravance, Inc. †
    46,455  
  519  
TomoTherapy, Inc. †
    1,874  
  273  
Transcend Services, Inc. †
    5,348  
  133  
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    984  
  286  
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. †
    5,669  
  1,442  
Unilife Corp. †
    7,643  
  827  
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. †
    7,823  
  505  
Vascular Solutions, Inc. †
    5,919  
  2,153  
Vical, Inc. †
    4,349  
  329  
Vital Images, Inc. †
    4,599  
  2,398  
Vivus, Inc. †
    22,469  
  1,487  
Volcano Corp. †
    40,610  
  987  
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    40,664  
  732  
Wright Medical Group, Inc. †
    11,368  
  929  
XenoPort, Inc. †
    7,915  
  64  
Young Innovations, Inc.
    2,049  
  2,005  
Zalicus, Inc. †
    3,168  
  1,456  
ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. †
    6,785  
  185  
Zogenix, Inc. †
    1,049  
  10,644  
Zoll Medical Corp. †
    396,276  
            5,883,444  
Industrials — 16.8%
 
  541  
3D Systems Corp. †
    17,036  
  2,526  
51job, Inc. ADR †
    124,406  
  2,153  
A123 Systems, Inc. †
    20,540  
  374  
AAON, Inc.
    10,551  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Small Cap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Industrials (continued)
 
  9,555  
AAR Corp. †
  $ 262,476  
  421  
ABM Industries, Inc.
    11,072  
  1,002  
Acacia Research-Acacia Technologies †
    25,992  
  2,016  
Actuant Corp., Class A
    53,666  
  4,973  
Acuity Brands, Inc.
    286,793  
  647  
Administaff, Inc.
    18,957  
  1,287  
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. †
    4,955  
  4,820  
Advisory Board Co. (The) †
    229,577  
  492  
Aerovironment, Inc. †
    13,200  
  2,676  
Alaska Air Group, Inc. †
    151,703  
  160  
Albany International Corp., Class A
    3,790  
  451  
Allegiant Travel Co., Class A
    22,207  
  803  
Altra Holdings, Inc. †
    15,948  
  141  
Ameresco, Inc., Class A †
    2,025  
  184  
American Reprographics Co. †
    1,397  
  267  
American Science & Engineering, Inc.
    22,756  
  4,875  
American Superconductor Corp. †
    139,376  
  1,004  
AO Smith Corp.
    38,232  
  957  
APAC Customer Services, Inc. †
    5,809  
  2,359  
Applied Energetics, Inc. †
    2,007  
  1,258  
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
    40,860  
  188  
Applied Signal Technology, Inc.
    7,123  
  2,787  
ArvinMeritor, Inc. †
    57,189  
  5,865  
Astec Industries, Inc. †
    190,085  
  265  
Astronics Corp. †
    5,565  
  3,051  
Avis Budget Group, Inc. †
    47,474  
  348  
AZZ, Inc.
    13,924  
  446  
Badger Meter, Inc.
    19,722  
  1,306  
Baldor Electric Co.
    82,330  
  1,276  
Barnes Group, Inc.
    26,375  
  173  
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
    2,690  
  1,361  
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. †
    24,321  
  1,387  
Belden, Inc.
    51,069  
  1,425  
Blount International, Inc. †
    22,458  
  377  
BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. †
    1,380  
  929  
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
    18,292  
  1,200  
Brink's Co. (The)
    32,256  
  723  
Broadwind Energy, Inc. †
    1,670  
  117  
CAI International, Inc. †
    2,293  
  7,203  
Capstone Turbine Corp. †
    6,913  
  768  
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A †
    5,445  
  603  
CBIZ, Inc. †
    3,763  
  370  
Celadon Group, Inc. †
    5,472  
  1,641  
Cenveo, Inc. †
    8,763  
  1,401  
CLARCOR, Inc.
    60,089  
  682  
Clean Harbors, Inc. †
    57,343  
  239  
Coleman Cable, Inc. †
    1,501  
  716  
Colfax Corp. †
    13,181  
  279  
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. †
    13,512  
  1,015  
Corporate Executive Board Co. (The)
    38,113  
  614  
CoStar Group, Inc. †
    35,342  
  66  
CRA International, Inc. †
    1,552  
  200  
Cubic Corp.
    9,430  
  1,434  
Deluxe Corp.
    33,011  
  819  
DigitalGlobe, Inc. †
    25,971  
  395  
Dolan Co. (The) †
    5,498  
  850  
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. †
    40,171  
  249  
DXP Enterprises, Inc. †
    5,976  
  138  
Dynamex, Inc. †
    3,417  
  166  
Dynamic Materials Corp.
    3,747  
  1,806  
Ener1, Inc. †
    6,845  
  1,106  
Energy Recovery, Inc. †
    4,048  
  583  
EnerNOC, Inc. †
    13,940  
  411  
EnerSys †
    13,201  
  169  
Ennis, Inc.
    2,890  
 
 
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Industrials (continued)
 
  258  
EnPro Industries, Inc. †
  $ 10,722  
  5,606  
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
    212,131  
  390  
Exponent, Inc. †
    14,637  
  1,223  
Flow International Corp. †
    5,002  
  866  
Forward Air Corp.
    24,577  
  408  
Franklin Covey Co. †
    3,505  
  634  
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
    24,675  
  2,859  
FuelCell Energy, Inc. †
    6,604  
  992  
Furmanite Corp. †
    6,855  
  209  
Generac Holdings, Inc. †
    3,380  
  1,151  
Genessee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A †
    60,945  
  1,000  
Geo Group, Inc. (The) †
    24,660  
  661  
GeoEye, Inc. †
    28,020  
  365  
Gorman-Rupp Co. (The)
    11,797  
  142  
GP Strategies Corp. †
    1,454  
  15,791  
GrafTech International, Ltd. †
    313,293  
  298  
Graham Corp.
    5,960  
  630  
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.
    4,643  
  375  
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. †
    2,940  
  1,948  
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
    31,686  
  1,507  
Heartland Express, Inc.
    24,142  
  873  
HEICO Corp.
    44,549  
  47  
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
    1,347  
  1,685  
Herman Miller, Inc.
    42,630  
  2,366  
Hexcel Corp. †
    42,801  
  11,704  
Higher One Holdings, Inc. †
    236,772  
  190  
Hill International, Inc. †
    1,229  
  1,341  
HNI Corp.
    41,839  
  536  
Houston Wire & Cable Co.
    7,204  
  6,346  
HUB Group, Inc., Class A †
    222,998  
  974  
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. †
    5,678  
  207  
Huron Consulting Group, Inc. †
    5,475  
  178  
ICF International, Inc. †
    4,578  
  5,775  
IDEX Corp.
    225,918  
  745  
II-VI, Inc. †
    34,538  
  720  
Innerworkings, Inc. †
    4,716  
  1,007  
Insituform Technologies, Inc., Class A †
    26,696  
  1,498  
Interface, Inc., Class A
    23,444  
  93  
Interline Brands, Inc. †
    2,117  
  841  
John Bean Technologies Corp.
    16,929  
  110  
Kadant, Inc. †
    2,593  
  415  
Kaman Corp.
    12,064  
  992  
Kaydon Corp.
    40,394  
  89  
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A †
    1,673  
  241  
Keyw Holding Corp. (The) †
    3,535  
  918  
Kforce, Inc. †
    14,853  
  1,766  
Knight Transportation, Inc.
    33,554  
  1,393  
Knoll, Inc.
    23,305  
  80  
Korn/Ferry International †
    1,849  
  319  
LaBarge, Inc. †
    5,012  
  371  
Lindsay Corp.
    22,048  
  84  
Marten Transport, Ltd.
    1,796  
  296  
McGrath Rentcorp
    7,761  
  493  
Middleby Corp. †
    41,619  
  580  
Mine Safety Appliances Co.
    18,055  
  442  
Mistras Group, Inc. †
    5,958  
  157  
Mueller Industries, Inc.
    5,134  
  4,300  
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A
    17,931  
  95  
MYR Group, Inc. †
    1,995  
  159  
NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A
    17,231  
  144  
National Presto Industries, Inc.
    18,721  
  357  
Navigant Consulting, Inc. †
    3,284  
  592  
NCI Building Systems, Inc. †
    8,282  
  1,011  
Nordson Corp.
    92,891  
  1,124  
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. †
    35,957  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Small Cap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Industrials (continued)
 
  94  
Omega Flex, Inc. †
  $ 1,555  
  131  
On Assignment, Inc. †
    1,068  
  705  
Orbital Sciences Corp. †
    12,077  
  809  
Orion Marine Group, Inc. †
    9,384  
  1,059  
Pacer International, Inc. †
    7,244  
  240  
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. †
    5,018  
  443  
PMFG, Inc. †
    7,265  
  5,869  
Polypore International, Inc. †
    239,044  
  555  
PowerSecure International, Inc. †
    4,318  
  244  
Quanex Building Products Corp.
    4,629  
  483  
Raven Industries, Inc.
    23,034  
  646  
RBC Bearings, Inc. †
    25,246  
  1,377  
Resources Connection, Inc.
    25,598  
  201  
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. †
    2,907  
  8,630  
Robbins & Myers, Inc.
    308,781  
  1,907  
Rollins, Inc.
    37,663  
  3,427  
Satcon Technology Corp. †
    15,422  
  345  
Sauer-Danfoss, Inc. †
    9,747  
  290  
Schawk, Inc., Class A
    5,968  
  219  
School Specialty, Inc. †
    3,051  
  215  
SFN Group, Inc. †
    2,098  
  1,096  
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    33,877  
  471  
Standard Parking Corp. †
    8,897  
  575  
Standard Register Co. (The)
    1,961  
  73  
Standex International Corp.
    2,184  
  267  
Steelcase, Inc., Class A
    2,822  
  373  
Sun Hydraulics Corp.
    14,099  
  142  
SYKES Enterprises, Inc. †
    2,877  
  118  
TAL International Group, Inc.
    3,643  
  1,875  
Taser International, Inc. †
    8,813  
  295  
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. †
    12,971  
  563  
Tennant Co.
    21,625  
  1,831  
Tetra Tech, Inc. †
    45,885  
  284  
Textainer Group Holdings, Ltd.
    8,091  
  168  
Titan International, Inc.
    3,283  
  128  
Titan Machinery, Inc. †
    2,470  
  3,778  
TransDigm Group, Inc. †
    272,054  
  465  
Trex Co., Inc. †
    11,141  
  449  
Trimas Corp. †
    9,186  
  2,471  
Triumph Group, Inc.
    220,932  
  829  
TrueBlue, Inc. †
    14,914  
  452  
United Stationers, Inc. †
    28,842  
  1,092  
UQM Technologies, Inc. †
    2,501  
  513  
US Ecology, Inc.
    8,916  
  85  
Viad Corp.
    2,165  
  582  
Vicor Corp.
    9,545  
  426  
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. †
    3,685  
  67  
VSE Corp.
    2,212  
  825  
Watsco, Inc.
    52,041  
  86  
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A
    3,147  
  194  
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
    4,384  
  8,051  
WESCO International, Inc. †
    425,093  
  1,808  
Woodward Governor Co.
    67,909  
  188  
Xerium Technologies, Inc. †
    2,999  
            6,867,543  
               
Information Technology — 35.1%
 
  1,010  
ACI Worldwide, Inc. †
    27,139  
  7,114  
Acme Packet, Inc. †
    378,180  
  1,360  
Actuate Corp. †
    7,752  
  2,031  
Acxiom Corp. †
    34,832  
  1,842  
ADTRAN, Inc.
    66,699  
  686  
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. †
    9,357  
  467  
Advent Software, Inc. †
    27,049  
 
 
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  691  
American Software, Inc., Class A
  $ 4,678  
  3,123  
Amkor Technology, Inc. †
    23,079  
  33,876  
Anadigics, Inc. †
    234,761  
  561  
Ancestry.com, Inc. †
    15,888  
  416  
Anixter International, Inc.
    24,848  
  1,950  
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. †
    20,826  
  2,665  
Ariba, Inc. †
    62,601  
  727  
Arris Group, Inc. †
    8,157  
  4,651  
Art Technology Group, Inc. †
    27,813  
  17,465  
Aruba Networks, Inc. †
    364,669  
  1,845  
Aspen Technology, Inc. †
    23,431  
  21,883  
Atmel Corp. †
    269,599  
  389  
AXT, Inc. †
    4,061  
  171  
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. †
    3,105  
  749  
BigBand Networks, Inc. †
    2,097  
  1,327  
Blackbaud, Inc.
    34,369  
  4,957  
Blackboard, Inc. †
    204,724  
  1,232  
Blue Coat Systems, Inc. †
    36,800  
  936  
Bottomline Technologies, Inc. †
    20,321  
  2,089  
Brightpoint, Inc. †
    18,237  
  170  
BroadSoft, Inc. †
    4,060  
  1,147  
Brooks Automation, Inc. †
    10,403  
  162  
Cabot Microelectronics Corp. †
    6,715  
  66  
CACI International, Inc., Class A †
    3,524  
  190  
Calix, Inc. †
    3,211  
  803  
Cardtronics, Inc. †
    14,213  
  256  
Cass Information Systems, Inc.
    9,713  
  8,260  
Cavium Networks, Inc. †
    311,237  
  583  
Ceva, Inc. †
    11,952  
  466  
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. †
    9,576  
  2,051  
Cirrus Logic, Inc. †
    32,775  
  933  
Cognex Corp.
    27,449  
  519  
Coherent, Inc. †
    23,428  
  148  
Cohu, Inc.
    2,454  
  1,278  
CommVault Systems, Inc. †
    36,576  
  689  
Compellent Technologies, Inc. †
    19,009  
  308  
Computer Task Group, Inc. †
    3,351  
  6,765  
comScore, Inc. †
    150,927  
  312  
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
    8,652  
  757  
Comverge, Inc. †
    5,231  
  1,192  
Concur Technologies, Inc. †
    61,901  
  2,480  
Conexant Systems, Inc. †
    4,042  
  6,084  
Constant Contact, Inc. †
    188,543  
  184  
Convio, Inc. †
    1,524  
  462  
Cray, Inc. †
    3,303  
  475  
CSG Systems International, Inc. †
    8,997  
  310  
CTS Corp.
    3,429  
  220  
Cymer, Inc. †
    9,915  
  11,818  
Daktronics, Inc.
    188,143  
  408  
DDi Corp.
    4,798  
  1,006  
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. †
    20,190  
  556  
Deltek, Inc. †
    4,037  
  570  
DemandTec, Inc. †
    6,179  
  743  
DG FastChannel, Inc. †
    21,458  
  23,356  
Dice Holdings, Inc. †
    335,159  
  140  
Digi International, Inc. †
    1,554  
  205  
Digimarc Corp. †
    6,152  
  146  
Digital River, Inc. †
    5,025  
  1,008  
Diodes, Inc. †
    27,206  
  516  
DTS, Inc. †
    25,310  
  796  
Ebix, Inc. †
    18,841  
  985  
Echelon Corp. †
    10,037  
  317  
Echo Global Logistics, Inc. †
    3,817  
  84  
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. †
    1,347  
  20,412  
Emulex Corp. †
    238,004  
 
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  332  
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. †
  $ 1,527  
  1,246  
Entegris, Inc. †
    9,308  
  44,912  
Entropic Communications, Inc. †
    542,537  
  176  
Envestnet, Inc. †
    3,003  
  899  
Epicor Software Corp. †
    9,080  
  452  
ExlService Holdings, Inc. †
    9,709  
  768  
Extreme Networks †
    2,373  
  205  
Fabrinet †
    4,408  
  418  
FalconStor Software, Inc. †
    1,400  
  482  
FARO Technologies, Inc. †
    15,829  
  308  
FEI Co. †
    8,134  
  14,677  
Finisar Corp. †
    435,760  
  438  
Forrester Research, Inc.
    15,457  
  1,240  
Fortinet, Inc. †
    40,114  
  1,165  
FSI International, Inc. †
    5,149  
  6,107  
Gartner, Inc. †
    202,752  
  1,353  
Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. †
    4,316  
  14,959  
GSI Commerce, Inc. †
    347,049  
  428  
GSI Technology, Inc. †
    3,467  
  1,850  
GT Solar International, Inc. †
    16,872  
  411  
Guidance Software, Inc. †
    2,955  
  568  
Hackett Group, Inc. (The) †
    1,994  
  695  
Harmonic, Inc. †
    5,956  
  1,123  
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.
    17,317  
  811  
Hittite Microwave Corp. †
    49,503  
  1,369  
Hypercom Corp. †
    11,459  
  6,216  
iGate Corp.
    122,517  
  849  
Immersion Corp. †
    5,697  
  2,413  
Infinera Corp. †
    24,926  
  158  
Infospace, Inc. †
    1,311  
  147  
Inphi Corp. †
    2,953  
  327  
Insight Enterprises, Inc. †
    4,303  
  2,819  
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. †
    18,775  
  704  
Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. †
    5,653  
  387  
Interactive Intelligence, Inc. †
    10,124  
  1,302  
InterDigital, Inc.
    54,215  
  869  
Intermec, Inc. †
    11,002  
  260  
Intevac, Inc. †
    3,643  
  265  
IntraLinks Holdings, Inc. †
    4,958  
  770  
IPG Photonics Corp. †
    24,347  
  969  
Ixia †
    16,260  
  470  
IXYS Corp. †
    5,461  
  927  
j2 Global Communications, Inc. †
    26,837  
  2,531  
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
    73,779  
  237  
JDA Software Group, Inc. †
    6,636  
  672  
Kenexa Corp. †
    14,643  
  842  
KIT Digital, Inc. †
    13,506  
  489  
Knot, Inc. (The) †
    4,831  
  788  
Kopin Corp. †
    3,278  
  2,088  
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. †
    15,034  
  465  
KVH Industries, Inc. †
    5,557  
  3,455  
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. †
    20,937  
  4,117  
Lawson Software, Inc. †
    38,082  
  1,119  
Limelight Networks, Inc. †
    6,501  
  1,787  
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. †
    6,594  
  12,595  
Liquidity Services, Inc. †
    176,960  
  558  
Littelfuse, Inc.
    26,259  
  1,322  
LivePerson, Inc. †
    14,939  
  481  
Local.com Corp. †
    3,122  
  8,975  
LogMeIn, Inc. †
    397,951  
  544  
LoopNet, Inc. †
    6,044  
  324  
Loral Space & Communications, Inc. †
    24,786  
  1,457  
LTX-Credence Corp. †
    10,782  
  1,978  
Magma Design Automation, Inc. †
    9,910  
  675  
Manhattan Associates, Inc. †
    20,615  
 
 
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  604  
Mantech International Corp., Class A †
  $ 24,963  
  1,526  
Mattson Technology, Inc. †
    4,578  
  518  
MAXIMUS, Inc.
    33,970  
  231  
MaxLinear, Inc., Class A †
    2,486  
  785  
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. †
    14,829  
  126  
Mediamind Technologies, Inc. †
    1,726  
  1,371  
Mentor Graphics Corp. †
    16,452  
  84  
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. †
    1,544  
  162  
Meru Networks, Inc. †
    2,498  
  653  
Methode Electronics, Inc.
    8,469  
  1,517  
Micrel, Inc.
    19,706  
  938  
Microsemi Corp. †
    21,480  
  247  
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A †
    21,111  
  2,843  
Microvision, Inc. †
    5,288  
  960  
Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. †
    5,856  
  26,728  
MIPS Technologies, Inc., Class A †
    405,196  
  623  
MKS Instruments, Inc. †
    15,257  
  2,211  
MoneyGram International, Inc. †
    5,992  
  963  
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. †
    15,909  
  668  
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. †
    7,415  
  972  
MoSys, Inc. †
    5,531  
  121  
Motricity, Inc. †
    2,247  
  4,660  
Move, Inc. †
    11,976  
  456  
MTS Systems Corp.
    17,082  
  257  
Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. †
    6,808  
  531  
Nanometrics, Inc. †
    6,813  
  200  
NCI, Inc., Class A †
    4,598  
  1,044  
Netgear, Inc. †
    35,162  
  7,449  
Netlogic Microsystems, Inc. †
    233,973  
  908  
Netscout Systems, Inc. †
    20,893  
  8,755  
NetSuite, Inc. †
    218,875  
  1,137  
Network Engines, Inc. †
    1,728  
  911  
Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. †
    4,218  
  337  
Newport Corp. †
    5,854  
  1,660  
NIC, Inc.
    16,119  
  98  
Novatel Wireless, Inc. †
    936  
  141  
NVE Corp. †
    8,154  
  379  
Occam Networks, Inc. †
    3,286  
  1,467  
Oclaro, Inc. †
    19,291  
  1,261  
Omnivision Technologies, Inc. †
    37,338  
  308  
Online Resources Corp. †
    1,432  
  3,044  
OpenTable, Inc. †
    214,541  
  2,527  
Openwave Systems, Inc. †
    5,357  
  226  
Oplink Communications, Inc. †
    4,174  
  396  
Opnet Technologies, Inc.
    10,601  
  359  
OSI Systems, Inc. †
    13,053  
  3,439  
Parametric Technology Corp. †
    77,481  
  383  
Park Electrochemical Corp.
    11,490  
  702  
PDF Solutions, Inc. †
    3,384  
  480  
Pegasystems, Inc.
    17,582  
  435  
Perficient, Inc. †
    5,437  
  1,430  
Plantronics, Inc.
    53,225  
  1,198  
Plexus Corp. †
    37,066  
  1,151  
PLX Technology, Inc. †
    4,155  
  732  
Power Integrations, Inc.
    29,382  
  2,070  
Power-One, Inc. †
    21,114  
  875  
Presstek, Inc. †
    1,942  
  1,250  
Progress Software Corp. †
    52,900  
  581  
PROS Holdings, Inc. †
    6,618  
  1,244  
Pulse Electronics Corp.
    6,618  
  200  
QAD, Inc., Class A †
    1,820  
  303  
QLIK Technologies, Inc. †
    7,820  
  5,792  
Quantum Corp. †
    21,546  
  1,611  
Quest Software, Inc. †
    44,689  
  8,355  
QuinStreet, Inc. †
    160,500  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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December 31, 2010
 
 
 
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Information Technology (continued)
 
  2,872  
Rackspace Hosting, Inc. †
  $ 90,210  
  981  
Radiant Systems, Inc. †
    19,198  
  541  
Radisys Corp. †
    4,815  
  21,345  
RealD, Inc. †
    553,262  
  346  
RealPage, Inc. †
    10,702  
  394  
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
    4,665  
  7,961  
RF Micro Devices, Inc. †
    58,513  
  147  
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
    1,718  
  642  
RightNow Technologies, Inc. †
    15,196  
  13,141  
Riverbed Technology, Inc. †
    462,169  
  385  
Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc. †
    13,644  
  158  
Rogers Corp. †
    6,044  
  311  
Rosetta Stone, Inc. †
    6,599  
  2,445  
Rovi Corp. †
    151,614  
  470  
Rubicon Technology, Inc. †
    9,908  
  884  
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. †
    7,275  
  858  
Saba Software, Inc. †
    5,251  
  2,364  
Sanmina-SCI Corp. †
    27,139  
  3,054  
Sapient Corp.
    36,953  
  1,113  
SAVVIS, Inc. †
    28,404  
  410  
Seachange International, Inc. †
    3,506  
  1,845  
Semtech Corp. †
    41,771  
  1,342  
ShoreTel, Inc. †
    10,481  
  152  
Sigma Designs, Inc. †
    2,154  
  1,743  
Silicon Image, Inc. †
    12,811  
  29,111  
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. †
    833,448  
  939  
SMART Modular Technologies WWH, Inc. †
    5,409  
  795  
Smith Micro Software, Inc. †
    12,513  
  1,030  
SolarWinds, Inc. †
    19,828  
  13,462  
Sonic Solutions, Inc. †
    201,930  
  5,103  
Sonus Networks, Inc. †
    13,625  
  814  
Sourcefire, Inc. †
    21,107  
  429  
Spansion, Inc., Class A †
    8,880  
  154  
Spectrum Control, Inc. †
    2,308  
  144  
SPS Commerce, Inc. †
    2,275  
  106  
SRA International, Inc., Class A †
    2,168  
  376  
SRS Labs, Inc. †
    3,313  
  373  
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. †
    7,650  
  324  
Stamps.com, Inc.
    4,293  
  212  
Standard Microsystems Corp. †
    6,112  
  1,207  
STEC, Inc. †
    21,304  
  609  
Stratasys, Inc. †
    19,878  
  1,863  
SuccessFactors, Inc. †
    53,952  
  730  
Super Micro Computer, Inc. †
    8,424  
  303  
Supertex, Inc. †
    7,327  
  1,399  
support.com, Inc. †
    9,065  
  1,003  
Synaptics, Inc. †
    29,468  
  9,044  
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. †
    241,565  
  390  
Syntel, Inc.
    18,638  
  192  
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. †
    2,350  
  1,178  
Taleo Corp., Class A †
    32,572  
  320  
TechTarget, Inc. †
    2,538  
  274  
Tekelec †
    3,263  
  566  
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., Class A †
    2,643  
  250  
TeleNav, Inc. †
    1,820  
  849  
TeleTech Holdings, Inc. †
    17,481  
  1,731  
Terremark Worldwide, Inc. †
    22,416  
  96  
Tessco Technologies, Inc.
    1,531  
  866  
Tessera Technologies, Inc. †
    19,182  
  759  
THQ, Inc. †
    4,600  
  4,924  
TIBCO Software, Inc. †
    97,052  
  228  
Tier Technologies, Inc., Class B †
    1,366  
  3,435  
TiVo, Inc. †
    29,644  
 
 
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  776  
TNS, Inc. †
  $ 16,141  
  4,334  
Travelzoo, Inc. †
    178,647  
  23,070  
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. †
    269,688  
  554  
TTM Technologies, Inc. †
    8,260  
  846  
Tyler Technologies, Inc. †
    17,563  
  7,174  
Ultimate Software Group, Inc. †
    348,872  
  655  
Ultra Clean Holdings †
    6,098  
  577  
Ultratech, Inc. †
    11,471  
  509  
Unisys Corp. †
    13,178  
  573  
United Online, Inc.
    3,782  
  893  
Universal Display Corp. †
    27,370  
  1,880  
ValueClick, Inc. †
    30,136  
  3,836  
VanceInfo Technologies, Inc. ADR †
    132,495  
  655  
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. †
    5,325  
  1,202  
Veeco Instruments, Inc. †
    51,638  
  11,257  
VeriFone Systems, Inc. †
    434,070  
  359  
Viasat, Inc. †
    15,943  
  95  
Viasystems Group, Inc. †
    1,913  
  1,046  
VirnetX Holding Corp.
    15,533  
  222  
Virtusa Corp. †
    3,632  
  11,551  
Vocus, Inc. †
    319,501  
  737  
Volterra Semiconductor Corp. †
    17,069  
  2,393  
Wave Systems Corp., Class A †
    9,428  
  1,281  
Websense, Inc. †
    25,940  
  1,150  
Wright Express Corp. †
    52,900  
  897  
Xyratex, Ltd. †
    14,630  
  1,674  
Zix Corp. †
    7,148  
  173  
Zoran Corp. †
    1,522  
            14,385,962  
Materials — 2.2%
 
  65  
AEP Industries, Inc. †
    1,687  
  2,219  
Allied Nevada Gold Corp. †
    58,382  
  710  
AMCOL International Corp.
    22,010  
  411  
Arch Chemicals, Inc.
    15,589  
  838  
Balchem Corp.
    28,333  
  50  
Brush Engineered Materials, Inc. †
    1,932  
  1,669  
Calgon Carbon Corp. †
    25,235  
  1,823  
Capital Gold Corp. †
    9,243  
  251  
Clearwater Paper Corp. †
    19,653  
  171  
Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. †
    4,672  
  25  
Contango ORE, Inc. †
    264  
  320  
Deltic Timber Corp.
    18,029  
  1,123  
Ferro Corp. †
    16,441  
  1,910  
General Moly, Inc. †
    12,377  
  1,822  
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.
    31,138  
  7,650  
Golden Star Resources, Ltd. †
    35,113  
  217  
Hawkins, Inc.
    9,635  
  50  
Haynes International, Inc.
    2,092  
  108  
HB Fuller Co.
    2,216  
  165  
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
    5,953  
  2,494  
Jaguar Mining, Inc. †
    17,782  
  167  
KMG Chemicals, Inc.
    2,767  
  612  
Koppers Holdings, Inc.
    21,897  
  285  
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. †
    8,821  
  513  
LSB Industries, Inc. †
    12,445  
  184  
Metals USA Holdings Corp. †
    2,804  
  47  
Minerals Technologies, Inc.
    3,074  
  335  
Molycorp, Inc. †
    16,716  
  222  
Neenah Paper, Inc.
    4,369  
  307  
NewMarket Corp.
    37,875  
  407  
Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp. †
    5,942  
  1,368  
Olin Corp.
    28,071  
  1,334  
Omnova Solutions, Inc. †
    11,152  
  1,929  
PolyOne Corp. †
    24,093  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
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Materials (continued)
 
  244  
Quaker Chemical Corp.
  $ 10,168  
  393  
Rock-Tenn Co., Class A
    21,202  
  1,151  
Rockwood Holdings, Inc. †
    45,027  
  120  
RTI International Metals, Inc. †
    3,238  
  543  
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    34,165  
  1,154  
Senomyx, Inc. †
    8,228  
  792  
Silgan Holdings, Inc.
    28,362  
  3,600  
Solutia, Inc. †
    83,088  
  440  
Spartech Corp. †
    4,119  
  233  
Stepan Co.
    17,771  
  1,319  
Stillwater Mining Co. †
    28,161  
  843  
STR Holdings, Inc. †
    16,860  
  514  
Thompson Creek Metals Co., Inc. †
    7,566  
  83  
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. †
    3,497  
  2,645  
US Gold Corp. †
    21,345  
  464  
Verso Paper Corp. †
    1,587  
  201  
Wausau Paper Corp.
    1,731  
  1,013  
Worthington Industries, Inc.
    18,639  
  341  
WR Grace & Co. †
    11,979  
  652  
Zep, Inc.
    12,962  
            897,497  
Telecommunication Services — 0.6%
 
  664  
AboveNet, Inc.
    38,818  
  1,340  
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.
    14,874  
  261  
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.
    10,007  
  796  
Cbeyond, Inc. †
    12,163  
  1,669  
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. †
    4,673  
  1,334  
Cogent Communications Group, Inc. †
    18,863  
  581  
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.
    11,213  
  548  
Global Crossing, Ltd. †
    7,080  
  169  
Hughes Communications, Inc. †
    6,834  
  1,747  
ICO Global Communications Holdings, Ltd. †
    2,620  
  978  
Neutral Tandem, Inc. †
    14,122  
  877  
NTELOS Holdings Corp.
    16,707  
  2,557  
PAETEC Holding Corp. †
    9,563  
  673  
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.
    12,605  
  2,063  
Syniverse Holdings, Inc. †
    63,644  
  387  
USA Mobility, Inc.
    6,877  
  1,287  
Vonage Holdings Corp. †
    2,883  
            253,546  
Utilities — 0.0%
 
  450  
American DG Energy, Inc. †
    1,247  
  373  
Cadiz, Inc. †
    4,640  
  153  
South Jersey Industries, Inc.
    8,081  
            13,968  
Total Common Stock (Cost $31,342,809)
    40,544,572  
               
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 0.9%
 
  4,001  
iShares Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund (Cost $329,071)
    349,767  
               
WARRANT — 0.0%
 
  15  
GRH, Expires 09/11 †(a)(b) (Cost $0)
     
 
 
 
Maturity
Date
 
Par
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BOND — 0.0%
 
Gamco Investors, Inc.
             
0.000% (a) (Cost $460)
12/31/15
    460     $  
                   
Total Investments — 99.9%
     
(Cost $31,672,340)
    40,894,339  
         
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 0.1%
    37,760  
         
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 40,932,099  
 
Non-income producing security.
††
More narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas broad sectors are utilized for reporting purposes.
(a)
Security fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Pricing Commitee. As of December 31, 2010, the total market value of these securities was $2,406, and represented 0.0% of Net Assets.
(b)
All or a portion of this security is on loan.
 
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
 
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0, or have been rounded to $0.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
38

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s investments earned at value:
 
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
                       
Consumer Discretionary
  $ 6,168,210     $     $ 2,406     $ 6,170,616  
Consumer Staples
    1,503,351                   1,503,351  
Energy
    2,792,298                   2,792,298  
Financials
    1,776,347                   1,776,347  
Health Care
    5,883,444                   5,883,444  
Industrials
    6,867,543                   6,867,543  
Information Technology
    14,385,962                   14,385,962  
Materials
    897,497                   897,497  
Telecommunication Services
    253,546                   253,546  
Utilities
    13,968                   13,968  
      40,542,166             2,406       40,544,572  
                                 
Exchange-Traded Fund
    349,767                   349,767  
Warrant
                *      
Corporate Bond
                **      
      349,767                   349,767  
                                 
Total Investments in Securities
  $ 40,891,933     $     $ 2,406     $ 40,894,339  
 
*
This security was categorized as Level 3 and had a market value of $0 as of December 31, 2010. This security was categorized as Level 2 and had a market value of $0 as of December 31, 2009. There were $0 of accrued discounts/premiums, realized gain/(loss), change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation), purchases, sales and transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2010 due to the fact that the value has remained zero throughout the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
**
This security was categorized as Level 3 and had a market value of $0 as of December 31, 2010 and the value has remained zero throughout the year ended December 31, 2010. There were no accrued discounts/premiums, realized gain/(loss), change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation), purchases, sales or transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
 
   
Common Stock
 
Beginning balance as of January 1, 2010
  $  
Accrued discounts/premiums
     
Realized gain/(loss)
     
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
     
Purchases
     
Sales
     
Transfer into Level 3
    2,406  
Transfer out of Level 3
     
Ending balance as of December 31, 2010
  $ 2,406  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
39

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 95.4%
 
Australia — 4.5%
 
  840  
AGL Energy, Ltd.
  $ 13,073  
  5,331  
Alumina, Ltd.
    13,529  
  3,220  
AMP, Ltd.
    17,395  
  1,749  
Aristocrat Leisure, Ltd.
    5,344  
  11,576  
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.
    276,033  
  5,553  
BHP Billiton, Ltd.
    257,790  
  3,707  
BlueScope Steel, Ltd.
    8,506  
  2,590  
Brambles, Ltd.
    18,834  
  2,470  
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
    128,129  
  1,000  
CSL, Ltd.
    37,060  
  1,215  
DuluxGroup, Ltd.
    3,410  
  3,120  
Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd. †
    20,880  
  4,120  
Foster's Group, Ltd.
    23,911  
  7,617  
GPT Group
    22,897  
  6,870  
Insurance Australia Group, Ltd.
    27,239  
  308  
Leighton Holdings, Ltd.
    9,692  
  1,114  
Macquarie Atlas Roads Group †
    1,726  
  528  
Macquarie Group, Ltd.
    19,947  
  30,000  
Metcash, Ltd.
    125,834  
  3,409  
National Australia Bank, Ltd.
    82,570  
  823  
Newcrest Mining, Ltd.
    34,080  
  1,215  
Orica, Ltd.
    30,934  
  802  
Origin Energy, Ltd.
    13,652  
  1,610  
QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.
    29,850  
  620  
Rio Tinto, Ltd.
    54,201  
  4,886  
Stockland
    17,968  
  4,732  
Suncorp Group, Ltd.
    41,602  
  2,388  
TABCORP Holdings, Ltd.
    17,335  
  8,000  
Telstra Corp., Ltd.
    22,785  
  1,550  
Toll Holdings, Ltd.
    9,080  
  2,602  
Transurban Group
    13,637  
  1,459  
Wesfarmers, Ltd.
    47,716  
  754  
Wesfarmers, Ltd. PPS
    24,899  
  3,555  
Westfield Group
    34,764  
  3,555  
Westfield Retail Trust †
    9,329  
  5,262  
Westpac Banking Corp.
    119,343  
  970  
Woodside Petroleum, Ltd.
    42,183  
  2,227  
Woolworths, Ltd.
    61,396  
  383  
WorleyParsons, Ltd.
    10,472  
            1,749,025  
Austria — 0.8%
 
  4,070  
Erste Group Bank AG
    192,161  
  2,560  
OMV AG
    106,728  
  790  
Telekom Austria AG
    11,139  
            310,028  
Belgium — 0.4%
 
  5,266  
Ageas
    12,040  
  1,014  
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV
    57,960  
  624  
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV VVPR †
    3  
  280  
Belgacom SA
    9,411  
  197  
Delhaize Group SA
    14,574  
  341  
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA
    28,702  
  400  
KBC Groep NV
    13,634  
  100  
Solvay SA
    10,667  
  200  
UCB SA
    6,870  
            153,861  
Bermuda — 0.1%
 
  736  
Seadrill, Ltd.
    25,152  
   
Brazil — 0.9%
 
  15,400  
Brookfield Incorporacoes SA
    80,281  
  6,500  
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo
    166,838  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Brazil (continued)
 
  7,100  
Diagnosticos da America SA
  $ 96,276  
            343,395  
Canada — 3.6%
 
  2,900  
Bank of Nova Scotia
    166,038  
  2,000  
Canadian National Railway Co.
    133,059  
  4,000  
Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.
    177,880  
  3,300  
Enbridge, Inc.
    186,194  
  6,400  
Nexen, Inc.
    146,315  
  6,000  
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B
    208,162  
  3,900  
Royal Bank of Canada
    204,601  
  2,700  
Teck Resources, Ltd., Class B
    167,285  
            1,389,534  
China — 2.1%
 
  107,613  
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd., Class H
    108,309  
  164,000  
China Citic Bank Corp., Ltd., Class H
    106,291  
  282,000  
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H
    269,842  
  187,000  
Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., Class H
    322,097  
  7,327  
Foxconn International Holdings, Ltd. †
    5,115  
            811,654  
Denmark — 0.4%
 
  3  
AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Class B
    27,182  
  841  
Danske Bank A/S
    21,585  
  700  
DSV A/S
    15,529  
  631  
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B
    71,147  
  125  
Novozymes A/S, Class B
    17,455  
  350  
Vestas Wind Systems A/S †
    11,093  
            163,991  
Finland — 1.6%
 
  1,070  
Fortum OYJ
    32,287  
  2,900  
Kesko OYJ, Class B
    135,567  
  5,740  
Nokia OYJ
    59,481  
  15,500  
Pohjola Bank PLC
    186,023  
  7,560  
Sampo OYJ, Class A
    202,224  
  1,450  
Stora Enso OYJ, Class R
    14,928  
  420  
UPM-Kymmene OYJ
    7,448  
            637,958  
France — 6.8%
 
  370  
Accor SA
    16,496  
  592  
Air Liquide SA
    74,983  
  4,580  
Alcatel-Lucent
    13,404  
  440  
Alstom SA
    21,097  
  2,840  
AXA SA
    47,290  
  6,524  
BNP Paribas
    415,641  
  450  
Bouygues SA
    19,428  
  290  
Cap Gemini SA
    13,562  
  964  
Carrefour SA
    39,762  
  1,400  
Christian Dior SA
    200,320  
  720  
Cie de St.-Gobain
    37,097  
  295  
Cie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas †
    9,009  
  245  
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Class B
    17,594  
  440  
Cie Generale d'Optique Essilor International SA
    28,360  
  720  
CNP Assurances
    13,000  
  1,610  
Credit Agricole SA
    20,480  
  950  
Danone
    59,755  
  370  
Edenred †
    8,767  
  362  
EDF SA
    14,872  
  7,844  
France Telecom SA
    164,202  
  1,834  
GDF Suez
    65,892  
  350  
Lafarge SA
    21,980  
  330  
Lagardere SCA
    13,610  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
40

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
France (continued)
 
  490  
L'Oreal SA
  $ 54,504  
  509  
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA
    83,865  
  40  
Neopost SA
    3,490  
  285  
Pernod-Ricard SA
    26,836  
  100  
PPR
    15,927  
  520  
Publicis Groupe SA
    27,144  
  4,577  
Sanofi-Aventis SA
    293,541  
  2,303  
Schneider Electric SA
    345,428  
  820  
Societe Generale
    44,138  
  230  
Sodexo
    15,877  
  450  
Suez Environnement Co.
    9,300  
  310  
Technip SA
    28,664  
  3,672  
Total SA
    195,651  
  132  
Unibail-Rodamco SE
    26,145  
  270  
Vallourec SA
    28,398  
  867  
Veolia Environnement SA
    25,387  
  604  
Vinci SA
    32,880  
  1,936  
Vivendi SA
    52,333  
            2,646,109  
Germany — 6.8%
 
  350  
Adidas AG
    22,775  
  742  
Allianz SE
    88,193  
  4,952  
BASF SE
    395,327  
  1,314  
Bayer AG
    97,439  
  3,100  
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    244,328  
  1,250  
Commerzbank AG
    9,309  
  1,439  
Daimler AG
    97,405  
  5,555  
Deutsche Bank AG
    290,609  
  350  
Deutsche Boerse AG
    24,191  
  1,323  
Deutsche Post AG
    22,453  
  3,748  
Deutsche Telekom AG
    48,334  
  2,952  
E.ON AG
    90,183  
  217  
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGAA
    12,480  
  1,100  
Hochtief AG
    93,283  
  260  
Linde AG
    39,347  
  250  
MAN SE
    29,787  
  106  
Merck KGAA
    8,489  
  310  
Metro AG
    22,383  
  1,731  
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG
    262,263  
  3,040  
RWE AG
    203,114  
  4,880  
SAP AG
    248,983  
  1,313  
Siemens AG
    162,706  
  280  
Solarworld AG
    2,769  
  720  
ThyssenKrupp AG
    29,923  
  6,050  
United Internet AG
    98,475  
  10  
Volkswagen AG
    1,419  
            2,645,967  
Greece — 0.1%
 
  1,070  
Alpha Bank AE
    5,442  
  826  
EFG Eurobank Ergasias SA
    4,148  
  680  
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA
    5,583  
  875  
National Bank of Greece SA
    7,122  
  500  
OPAP SA
    8,654  
  454  
Piraeus Bank SA
    2,219  
            33,168  
Guernsey — 0.0%
 
  164  
Resolution, Ltd.
    600  
               
Hong Kong — 4.4%
 
  4,840  
Bank of East Asia, Ltd.
    20,256  
  11,600  
BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.
    39,450  
  39,000  
Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd.
    107,593  
  20,200  
Cheung Kong Holdings, Ltd.
    311,344  
  10,500  
China Mobile, Ltd.
    104,117  
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Hong Kong (continued)
 
  2,582  
CLP Holdings, Ltd.
  $ 20,967  
  79,800  
CNOOC, Ltd.
    189,970  
  2,049  
Esprit Holdings, Ltd.
    9,748  
  3,801  
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.
    17,768  
  2,100  
Hang Seng Bank, Ltd.
    34,507  
  6,463  
Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.
    15,230  
  1,200  
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Ltd.
    27,210  
  3,100  
Hongkong Electric Holdings, Ltd.
    19,543  
  5,100  
Hutchison Whampoa, Ltd.
    52,471  
  12,500  
Jardine Strategic Holdings, Ltd.
    345,789  
  22,000  
Kingboard Chemical Holdings, Ltd.
    131,733  
  4,129  
Li & Fung, Ltd.
    23,959  
  4,775  
New World Development, Ltd.
    8,960  
  1,900  
Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd.
    31,527  
  12,400  
Swire Pacific, Ltd., Class A
    203,753  
            1,715,895  
India — 1.0%
 
  3,100  
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. ADR
    114,576  
  3,400  
Infosys Technologies, Ltd. ADR
    258,672  
            373,248  
Indonesia — 1.0%
 
  41,000  
Gudang Garam TBK PT
    181,875  
  40,000  
Indo Tambangraya Megah PT
    225,109  
            406,984  
Ireland — 0.2%
 
  273  
CRH PLC^
    5,698  
  1,058  
CRH PLC^
    21,954  
  770  
Elan Corp. PLC †
    4,343  
  2,400  
Experian PLC
    29,897  
            61,892  
Israel — 0.9%
 
  1,500  
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.
    78,667  
  5,000  
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. ADR
    260,650  
            339,317  
Italy — 1.9%
           
  1,997  
Assicurazioni Generali SPA
    38,036  
  724  
Atlantia SPA
    14,790  
  4,660  
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SPA
    5,322  
  1,530  
Banco Popolare SC
    6,947  
  8,800  
Enel SPA
    44,113  
  17,406  
ENI SPA
    381,632  
  1,510  
Fiat SPA
    31,240  
  1,090  
Finmeccanica SPA
    12,406  
  13,484  
Intesa Sanpaolo SPA
    36,672  
  2,180  
Intesa Sanpaolo SPA, RNC
    5,201  
  2,310  
Mediaset SPA
    13,995  
  1,375  
Mediobanca SPA
    12,269  
  4,476  
Snam Rete Gas SPA
    22,297  
  14,324  
Telecom Italia SPA
    18,591  
  13,120  
Telecom Italia SPA, RNC
    14,285  
  26,743  
UniCredit SPA
    55,463  
  1,132  
Unione di Banche Italiane SCPA
    9,936  
            723,195  
Japan — 16.1%
 
  300  
Advantest Corp.
    6,743  
  1,600  
Aeon Co., Ltd.
    19,958  
  500  
Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
    17,612  
  685  
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    7,113  
  12,100  
Amada Co., Ltd.
    98,024  
  1,300  
Asahi Breweries, Ltd.
    25,081  
  2,200  
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
    25,576  
  3,600  
Asahi Kasei Corp.
    23,408  
  5,300  
Astellas Pharma, Inc.
    201,354  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
41

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Japan (continued)
 
  4,100  
Bank of Yokohama, Ltd. (The)
  $ 21,134  
  600  
Bridgestone Corp.
    11,545  
  13,500  
Brother Industries, Ltd.
    199,172  
  1,598  
Canon, Inc.
    82,051  
  2  
Central Japan Railway Co.
    16,713  
  1,400  
Chiba Bank, Ltd. (The)
    9,075  
  878  
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
    21,546  
  500  
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    9,152  
  1,900  
Chuo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.
    7,846  
  100  
Credit Saison Co., Ltd.
    1,631  
  2,100  
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    28,472  
  1,400  
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
    30,566  
  600  
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    21,188  
  200  
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.
    13,663  
  308  
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
    3,771  
  2,900  
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.
    14,870  
  548  
Denso Corp.
    18,833  
  500  
Dentsu, Inc.
    15,443  
  700  
East Japan Railway Co.
    45,406  
  500  
Eisai Co., Ltd.
    18,057  
  500  
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
    15,653  
  300  
FANUC Corp.
    45,840  
  36,000  
Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    277,522  
  1,000  
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.
    36,006  
  4,600  
Fujitsu, Ltd.
    31,859  
  1,900  
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.
    8,221  
  25,217  
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
    116,829  
  100  
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.
    11,233  
  2,773  
Hitachi, Ltd.
    14,717  
  509  
Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.
    10,390  
  1,600  
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.
    3,243  
  2,500  
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    98,636  
  900  
Hoya Corp.
    21,753  
  200  
Ibiden Co., Ltd.
    6,271  
  3  
INPEX Corp.
    17,512  
  3,800  
ITOCHU Corp.
    38,274  
  1,164  
Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (The)
    12,119  
  8  
Japan Tobacco, Inc.
    29,530  
  700  
JFE Holdings, Inc.
    24,262  
  2,000  
Joyo Bank, Ltd. (The)
    8,763  
  700  
JS Group Corp.
    15,349  
  1,200  
JTEKT Corp.
    14,075  
  2,261  
JX Holdings, Inc.
    15,294  
  4,300  
Kajima Corp.
    11,397  
  1,100  
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)
    27,115  
  1,000  
Kao Corp.
    26,865  
  5  
KDDI Corp.
    28,823  
  1,015  
Keio Corp.
    6,911  
  110  
Keyence Corp.
    31,727  
  5,300  
Kintetsu Corp.
    16,555  
  1,900  
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
    26,564  
  53,100  
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
    134,120  
  1,800  
Komatsu, Ltd.
    54,154  
  4,900  
Konami Corp.
    103,635  
  1,100  
Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.
    11,365  
  1,133  
Kubota Corp.
    10,670  
  1,000  
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
    14,270  
  300  
Kyocera Corp.
    30,468  
  5,200  
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.
    116,375  
  4,200  
Marubeni Corp.
    29,392  
  900  
Marui Group Co., Ltd.
    7,305  
  3,600  
MEIJI Holdings Co., Ltd.
    162,396  
  4,300  
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.
    29,035  
  2,600  
Mitsubishi Corp.
    70,049  
  4,200  
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
    43,871  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Japan (continued)
 
  2,200  
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
  $ 40,644  
  1,400  
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.
    9,899  
  6,000  
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    22,453  
  4,600  
Mitsubishi Materials Corp.
    14,612  
  14,856  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
    80,076  
  3,400  
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
    55,923  
  1,600  
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
    31,786  
  2,700  
Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd.
    18,289  
  17,000  
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
    31,878  
  750  
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings
    18,715  
  500  
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    34,890  
  1,583  
NEC Corp.
    4,734  
  100  
Nidec Corp.
    10,079  
  800  
Nikon Corp.
    16,143  
  137  
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    39,983  
  14,056  
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
    201,684  
  2,100  
Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
    9,427  
  5,989  
Nippon Steel Corp.
    21,447  
  3,800  
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.
    172,980  
  2,800  
Nippon Yusen KK
    12,322  
  20,200  
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    191,018  
  400  
Nitto Denko Corp.
    18,753  
  1,900  
NKSJ Holdings, Inc.
    13,933  
  3,500  
Nomura Holdings, Inc.
    22,200  
  2,100  
NSK, Ltd.
    18,879  
  3  
NTT Data Corp.
    10,342  
  22  
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
    38,301  
  1,100  
Obayashi Corp.
    5,048  
  400  
Olympus Corp.
    12,039  
  500  
Omron Corp.
    13,172  
  200  
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
    18,492  
  180  
ORIX Corp.
    17,629  
  32,800  
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
    127,100  
  2,765  
Panasonic Corp.
    39,024  
  1,100  
Resona Holdings, Inc.
    6,554  
  1,100  
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
    16,033  
  200  
Rohm Co., Ltd.
    13,002  
  2,900  
Sankyo Co., Ltd.
    163,336  
  600  
Secom Co., Ltd.
    28,340  
  400  
Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.
    7,583  
  300  
Seiko Epson Corp.
    5,444  
  2,000  
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
    14,303  
  1,700  
Sekisui House, Ltd.
    17,124  
  1,500  
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.
    39,891  
  1,900  
Sharp Corp.
    19,490  
  700  
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    37,714  
  1,300  
Shinsei Bank, Ltd.
    1,691  
  700  
Shiseido Co., Ltd.
    15,238  
  2,100  
Shizuoka Bank, Ltd. (The)
    19,302  
  2,800  
Showa Denko KK
    6,279  
  38  
SMC Corp.
    6,482  
  4,700  
Softbank Corp.
    161,999  
  4,544  
Sojitz Corp.
    9,932  
  1,800  
Sony Corp.
    64,353  
  3,200  
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
    15,703  
  22,700  
Sumitomo Corp.
    319,436  
  1,900  
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
    26,247  
  1,800  
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    11,509  
  7,600  
Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.
    18,625  
  1,300  
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
    22,635  
  5,600  
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
    198,207  
  900  
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.
    21,403  
  2,600  
Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. (The)
    16,282  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
42

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Japan (continued)
 
  300  
T&D Holdings, Inc.
  $ 7,565  
  1,300  
Takashimaya Co., Ltd.
    11,099  
  1,100  
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    54,019  
  200  
TDK Corp.
    13,842  
  3,100  
Teijin, Ltd.
    13,193  
  400  
Terumo Corp.
    22,427  
  2,500  
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd.
    14,016  
  900  
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
    20,030  
  891  
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
    26,459  
  1,700  
Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)
    41,435  
  300  
Tokyo Electron, Ltd.
    18,881  
  2,500  
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
    11,067  
  3,000  
Tokyu Corp.
    13,718  
  2,100  
Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
    19,104  
  2,700  
Toray Industries, Inc.
    16,090  
  6,000  
Toshiba Corp.
    32,552  
  500  
Toyota Industries Corp.
    15,464  
  4,355  
Toyota Motor Corp.
    171,386  
  500  
Toyota Tsusho Corp.
    8,752  
  4  
West Japan Railway Co.
    14,924  
  34  
Yahoo Japan Corp.
    13,137  
  2,090  
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.
    142,133  
  600  
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
    9,733  
  1,200  
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.
    17,017  
            6,307,490  
Jersey — 0.0%
 
  709  
Atrium European Real Estate, Ltd.
    4,160  
               
Luxembourg — 0.7%
 
  7,545  
ArcelorMittal
    287,241  
               
Malaysia — 0.5%
 
  83,700  
Genting Malaysia BHD
    92,043  
  38,800  
Hong Leong Bank BHD
    115,834  
            207,877  
Mexico — 1.7%
 
  118,000  
America Movil SAB de CV, Series L
    338,227  
  24,000  
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O
    114,070  
  52,400  
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B
    215,704  
            668,001  
Netherlands — 3.9%
 
  1,766  
Aegon NV
    10,815  
  296  
Akzo Nobel NV
    18,423  
  470  
ASML Holding NV
    18,032  
  690  
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV
    16,107  
  600  
Heineken NV
    29,439  
  4,786  
ING Groep NV, CVA
    46,708  
  1,780  
Koninklijke Ahold NV
    23,523  
  3,230  
Koninklijke DSM NV
    184,186  
  2,352  
Koninklijke KPN NV
    34,365  
  1,840  
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV
    56,430  
  1,203  
Reed Elsevier NV
    14,899  
  5,853  
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A
    195,450  
  13,098  
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B
    433,795  
  922  
TNT NV
    24,392  
  13,345  
Unilever NV, CVA
    416,482  
  660  
Wolters Kluwer NV
    14,479  
            1,537,525  
New Zealand — 0.0%
 
  7,043  
Telecom Corp. of New Zealand, Ltd.
    11,832  
               
Norway — 0.3%
 
  2,322  
DnB NOR ASA
    32,724  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Norway (continued)
 
  2,200  
Norsk Hydro ASA
  $ 16,234  
  2,150  
Orkla ASA
    21,010  
  1,472  
Statoil ASA
    35,123  
  965  
Telenor ASA
    15,753  
            120,844  
Philippines — 0.2%
 
  3,200  
Globe Telecom, Inc.
    58,639  
               
Poland — 0.2%
 
  7,000  
Grupa Lotos SA †
    86,236  
               
Portugal — 0.1%
 
  3,730  
Banco Comercial Portugues SA, Class R
    2,902  
  1,620  
Brisa Auto-Estradas de Portugal SA
    11,304  
  4,750  
Energias de Portugal SA
    15,821  
  770  
Portugal Telecom SGPS SA
    8,793  
            38,820  
Russia — 0.6%
 
  6,900  
Tatneft ADR
    228,613  
               
Singapore — 2.3%
 
  3,000  
DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.
    33,494  
  9,800  
Jardine Cycle & Carriage, Ltd.
    279,507  
  3,908  
Keppel Corp., Ltd.
    34,492  
  6,000  
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.
    46,206  
  1,825  
SATS, Ltd.
    4,096  
  2,500  
Singapore Airlines, Ltd.
    29,839  
  71,200  
Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.
    169,242  
  22,200  
United Overseas Bank, Ltd.
    315,126  
            912,002  
South Africa — 2.6%
 
  3,750  
AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd.
    185,469  
  10,000  
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Ltd.
    139,384  
  7,700  
Gold Fields, Ltd.
    140,441  
  11,000  
Remgro, Ltd.
    188,071  
  12,100  
Shoprite Holdings, Ltd.
    182,609  
  3,000  
Tiger Brands, Ltd.
    87,992  
  644  
Trans Hex Group, Ltd. †
    234  
  9,450  
Vodacom Group, Ltd.
    109,441  
            1,033,641  
South Korea — 2.9%
 
  600  
Honam Petrochemical Corp. †
    143,908  
  1,100  
Hyosung Corp. †
    103,867  
  3,900  
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
    90,920  
  1,425  
LG Corp. †
    110,903  
  525  
LG Innotek Co., Ltd. †
    62,622  
  650  
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    549,815  
  1,100  
S-Oil Corp.
    90,767  
            1,152,802  
Spain — 3.4%
 
  609  
Abertis Infraestructuras SA
    10,999  
  138  
Acciona SA
    9,799  
  144  
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA
    6,765  
  6,885  
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
    70,192  
  1,882  
Banco Popular Espanol SA
    9,708  
  45,238  
Banco Santander SA
    482,222  
  63  
Ferrovial SA
    629  
  210  
Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SA
    5,533  
  6,683  
Iberdrola SA
    51,836  
  380  
Inditex SA
    28,455  
  11,440  
Repsol YPF SA
    320,477  
  13,869  
Telefonica SA
    316,744  
            1,313,359  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
43

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Sweden — 2.2%
 
  800  
Assa Abloy AB, Class B
  $ 22,626  
  1,400  
Atlas Copco AB, Class B
    31,776  
  14,400  
Atlas Copco AB, Class A
    364,462  
  600  
Electrolux AB, Series B
    17,072  
  1,690  
Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B
    56,434  
  6,200  
Nordea Bank AB
    67,589  
  2,000  
Sandvik AB
    39,126  
  1,000  
Scania AB, Class B
    23,080  
  1,100  
Securitas AB, Class B
    12,915  
  3,840  
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A
    32,145  
  1,200  
SKF AB, Class B
    34,334  
  1,500  
Svenska Cellulosa AB, Class B
    23,746  
  621  
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A
    19,903  
  3,777  
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B
    43,886  
  4,100  
TeliaSonera AB
    32,634  
  2,283  
Volvo AB, Class B
    40,323  
            862,051  
Switzerland — 5.1%
 
  3,841  
ABB, Ltd.
    85,927  
  1,400  
ACE, Ltd.
    87,150  
  130  
Actelion, Ltd. †
    7,132  
  340  
Adecco SA
    22,340  
  2,000  
Baloise Holding AG
    194,926  
  775  
Cie Financiere Richemont SA
    45,661  
  1,883  
Credit Suisse Group AG
    75,984  
  90  
Geberit AG
    20,850  
  530  
Holcim, Ltd.
    40,184  
  3,700  
Julius Baer Group, Ltd.
    173,580  
  5,639  
Nestle SA
    330,990  
  325  
Nobel Biocare Holding AG
    6,142  
  6,893  
Novartis AG
    406,543  
  1,091  
Roche Holding AG
    160,242  
  1,470  
STMicroelectronics NV
    15,293  
  79  
Swatch Group AG (The)
    35,292  
  66  
Swiss Life Holding AG
    9,538  
  764  
Swiss Reinsurance Co., Ltd.
    41,065  
  48  
Swisscom AG
    21,141  
  166  
Syngenta AG
    48,754  
  149  
Synthes, Inc.
    20,150  
  4,866  
UBS AG
    80,047  
  260  
Zurich Financial Services AG
    67,461  
            1,996,392  
Thailand — 0.4%
 
  13,500  
Bangkok Bank PCL
    65,798  
  18,100  
PTT Exploration & Production PCL
    100,758  
            166,556  
Turkey — 0.2%
 
  18,500  
KOC Holding AS
    90,248  
               
United Kingdom — 14.0%
 
  2,297  
3i Group PLC
    11,802  
  2,159  
Anglo American PLC
    112,959  
  5,315  
AstraZeneca PLC
    242,262  
  4,840  
Aviva PLC
    29,755  
  6,290  
BAE Systems PLC
    32,403  
  16,799  
Barclays PLC
    69,438  
  5,198  
BG Group PLC
    105,457  
  9,663  
BHP Billiton PLC
    388,813  
  27,705  
BP PLC
    204,240  
  7,343  
British American Tobacco PLC
    282,495  
  1,069  
British Land Co. PLC
    8,776  
  2,330  
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC
    26,785  
  7,318  
BT Group PLC, Class A
    20,787  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
United Kingdom (continued)
 
  4,422  
Cable & Wireless Communications PLC
  $ 3,363  
  4,422  
Cable & Wireless Worldwide PLC
    4,542  
  1,219  
Capita Group PLC (The)
    13,259  
  400  
Carnival PLC
    18,608  
  9,673  
Centrica PLC
    50,126  
  18,980  
Compass Group PLC
    172,285  
  3,710  
Diageo PLC
    68,748  
  28,000  
G4S PLC
    111,091  
  7,832  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
    151,906  
  490  
Hammerson PLC
    3,194  
  2,878  
Home Retail Group PLC
    8,506  
  26,785  
HSBC Holdings PLC
    273,784  
  12,960  
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
    398,441  
  619  
Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC
    12,093  
  3,260  
International Power PLC
    22,329  
  3,120  
J Sainsbury PLC
    18,332  
  830  
Johnson Matthey PLC
    26,447  
  4,950  
Kingfisher PLC
    20,395  
  970  
Land Securities Group PLC
    10,233  
  13,730  
Legal & General Group PLC
    20,798  
  44,104  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC
    45,535  
  350  
London Stock Exchange Group PLC
    4,589  
  3,512  
Man Group PLC
    16,287  
  2,730  
Marks & Spencer Group PLC
    15,745  
  20,723  
National Grid PLC
    179,139  
  8,195  
Next PLC
    253,136  
  12,240  
Old Mutual PLC
    23,574  
  1,940  
Pearson PLC
    30,577  
  4,759  
Prudential PLC
    49,725  
  831  
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
    45,724  
  1,930  
Reed Elsevier PLC
    16,305  
  2,290  
Rexam PLC
    11,894  
  5,933  
Rio Tinto PLC
    422,972  
  3,689  
Rolls-Royce Group PLC
    35,948  
  28,552  
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC †
    17,537  
  5,679  
RSA Insurance Group PLC
    11,104  
  1,780  
SABMiller PLC
    62,717  
  4,410  
Sage Group PLC (The)
    18,840  
  1,550  
Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
    29,613  
  500  
Severn Trent PLC
    11,561  
  2,010  
Smith & Nephew PLC
    21,226  
  1,276  
Smiths Group PLC
    24,808  
  22,207  
Standard Chartered PLC
    599,575  
  11,297  
Tesco PLC
    74,921  
  2,071  
Tullow Oil PLC
    40,903  
  2,529  
Unilever PLC
    77,692  
  1,228  
United Utilities Group PLC
    11,362  
  80,414  
Vodafone Group PLC
    211,128  
  625  
Whitbread PLC
    17,491  
  2,185  
WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC
    9,131  
  157  
Wolseley PLC †
    5,027  
  2,730  
WPP PLC
    33,754  
  3,750  
Xstrata PLC
    88,873  
            5,462,865  
United States — 0.5%
 
  3,350  
Philip Morris International, Inc.
    196,076  
  411  
Thomson Reuters Corp.
    15,347  
            211,423  
Total Common Stock (Cost $34,878,002)
    37,289,590  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
44

 

Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — 3.0%
 
Brazil — 2.8%
 
  6,413  
Banco Bradesco SA
  $ 126,188  
  4,700  
Cia Paranaense de Energia
    117,550  
  34,170  
Itausa - Investimentos Itau SA
    271,828  
  12,600  
Petroleo Brasileiro SA
    207,228  
  12,800  
Vale SA
    374,134  
            1,096,928  
Germany — 0.2%
 
  276  
Henkel AG & Co. KGAA
    17,119  
  190  
Porsche Automobil Holding SE
    15,162  
  160  
Volkswagen AG
    26,023  
            58,304  
Total Preferred Stock (Cost $1,066,792)
    1,155,232  
               
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 0.7%
 
  4,900  
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (Cost $281,236)
    285,327  
   
RIGHTS — 0.0%
 
  106  
Banco Bradesco SA (Cost $0)
    549  
               
PRIVATE COMPANY — 0.0%
 
  7,765  
BGP Holdings †(a) (Cost $0)
     
               
Total Investments — 99.1%
       
(Cost $36,226,030)
    38,730,698  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 0.9%
    350,547  
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 39,081,245  
 
Non-income producing security.
^
Securities incorporated in the same country but traded on different exchanges.
(a)
Security fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee. As of December 31, 2010, the total market value of this security was $0 and represented 0.0% of Net Assets.
 
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
EAFE — Europe, Australasia, Far East
MSCI — Morgan Stanley Capital International
PLC — Public Limited Company
PPS — Price Protected Shares
VVPR — Voter Verified Paper Record
 
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2010, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried as value:
 
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
                       
Australia
  $ 50,931     $ 1,698,094 *   $     $ 1,749,025  
Austria
          310,028 *           310,028  
Belgium
    3       153,858 *           153,861  
Bermuda
          25,152 *           25,152  
Brazil
    343,395                   343,395  
Canada
    1,389,534                   1,389,534  
China
          811,654 *           811,654  
Denmark
          163,991 *           163,991  
Finland
          637,958 *           637,958  
France
          2,646,109 *           2,646,109  
Germany
          2,645,967 *           2,645,967  
Greece
          33,168 *           33,168  
Guernsey
          600 *           600  
Hong Kong
          1,715,895 *           1,715,895  
India
    373,248                   373,248  
Indonesia
          406,984 *           406,984  
Ireland
          61,892 *           61,892  
Israel
    260,650       78,667 *           339,317  
Italy
          723,195 *           723,195  
Japan
          6,307,490 *           6,307,490  
Jersey
          4,160 *           4,160  
Luxembourg
          287,241 *           287,241  
Malaysia
          207,877 *           207,877  
Mexico
    668,001                   668,001  
Netherlands
          1,537,525 *           1,537,525  
New Zealand
          11,832 *           11,832  
Norway
          120,844 *           120,844  
Phillippines
          58,639 *           58,639  
Poland
          86,236 *             86,236  
Portugal
          38,820 *           38,820  
Russia
          228,613 *           228,613  
Singapore
          912,002 *           912,002  
South Africa
          1,033,641 *           1,033,641  
South Korea
          1,152,802 *           1,152,802  
Spain
          1,313,359 *           1,313,359  
Sweden
          862,051 *           862,051  
Switzerland
    87,150       1,909,242 *           1,996,392  
Thailand
          166,556 *           166,556  
Turkey
          90,248 *           90,248  
United Kingdom
          5,462,865 *           5,462,865  
United States
    211,423                   211,423  
      3,384,335       33,905,255             37,289,590  
Preferred Stock
                               
Brazil
    1,096,928                   1,096,928  
Germany
          58,304 *           58,304  
      1,096,928       58,304             1,155,232  
Exchange-Traded Fund
    285,327                   285,327  
Rights
    549                   549  
Private Company
                ††      
Total Investments in Securities
  $ 4,767,139     $ 33,963,559     $     $ 38,730,698  
 
*
Represents securities trading primarily outside the United States, the values of which were adjusted as a result of significant market movements following the close of local trading through the application of a third party valuation model.
††
This security was categorized as Level 3 and had a market value of $0 as of December 31, 2010 and the value has remained zero throughout the year ended December 31, 2010. There were no accrued discounts/premiums, realized gain/(loss), change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation), purchases, sales or transfers in or out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the transfers out of Level 1 and into Level 2 were $173,579 and the transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1 were $41,605. The transfers were related to the fair value of certain international securities. Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Socially Responsible Fund
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
 
COMMON STOCK — 96.6%
 
Consumer Discretionary — 14.4%
 
  2,020  
Amazon.com, Inc. †
  $ 363,600  
  8,660  
Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A
    293,054  
  26,350  
Comcast Corp. Special, Class A
    578,910  
  4,030  
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
    139,720  
  12,240  
Home Depot, Inc. (The)
    429,135  
  13,240  
Johnson Controls, Inc.
    505,768  
  8,370  
Marcus Corp.
    111,070  
  4,570  
McDonald's Corp.
    350,793  
  13,030  
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.
    236,885  
  22,290  
News Corp., Class B
    366,002  
  29,560  
Staples, Inc.
    673,081  
  32,610  
Target Corp.
    1,960,839  
  14,020  
Toll Brothers, Inc. †
    266,380  
  28,810  
Walt Disney Co. (The)
    1,080,663  
  5,020  
Yum! Brands, Inc.
    246,231  
            7,602,131  
Consumer Staples — 11.0%
 
  5,550  
Coca-Cola Co. (The)
    365,023  
  8,010  
Costco Wholesale Corp.
    578,402  
  6,850  
CVS Caremark Corp.
    238,175  
  6,400  
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A
    516,480  
  7,030  
General Mills, Inc.
    250,198  
  6,500  
HJ Heinz Co.
    321,490  
  8,600  
Kellogg Co.
    439,288  
  4,940  
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
    311,418  
  13,860  
Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A
    436,728  
  8,400  
McCormick & Co., Inc.
    390,852  
  11,950  
PepsiCo, Inc.
    780,694  
  18,010  
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)
    1,158,583  
            5,787,331  
Energy — 8.7%
 
  4,645  
Apache Corp.
    553,823  
  3,510  
Devon Energy Corp.
    275,570  
  2,780  
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
    185,899  
  30,290  
El Paso Corp.
    416,790  
  6,140  
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
    412,915  
  9,650  
Newfield Exploration Co. †
    695,862  
  10,100  
Petrohawk Energy Corp. †
    184,325  
  22,610  
Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR
    855,563  
  2,200  
Schlumberger, Ltd.
    183,700  
  16,670  
Spectra Energy Corp.
    416,583  
  18,000  
Weatherford International, Ltd. †
    410,400  
            4,591,430  
Financials — 13.8%
 
  5,380  
American Express Co.
    230,910  
  20,180  
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
    361,625  
  28,870  
Bank of America Corp.
    385,126  
  6  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class A †
    722,700  
  26,800  
Charles Schwab Corp. (The)
    458,548  
  85,790  
Chimera Investment Corp.
    352,597  
  83,500  
Citigroup, Inc. †
    394,955  
  4,550  
Comerica, Inc.
    192,192  
  14,300  
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A †
    238,667  
  540  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
    90,806  
  22,560  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    956,995  
  4,170  
MetLife, Inc.
    185,315  
  9,270  
Moody's Corp.
    246,026  
  22,120  
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)
    1,232,305  
  3,370  
Visa, Inc., Class A
    237,181  
  31,890  
Wells Fargo & Co.
    988,271  
            7,274,219  
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Health Care — 9.2%
 
  5,340  
Abbott Laboratories
  $ 255,839  
  19,970  
AmerisourceBergen Corp., Class A
    681,376  
  4,950  
Amgen, Inc. †
    271,755  
  17,780  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    470,814  
  5,230  
Celgene Corp. †
    309,302  
  3,200  
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. †
    258,688  
  3,440  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR
    134,917  
  14,810  
Johnson & Johnson
    915,999  
  12,150  
Merck & Co., Inc.
    437,886  
  12,900  
Novartis AG ADR
    760,455  
  20,440  
Pfizer, Inc.
    357,905  
            4,854,936  
Industrials — 11.1%
 
  7,550  
3M Co.
    651,565  
  3,950  
Covanta Holding Corp.
    67,900  
  1,990  
Cummins, Inc.
    218,920  
  4,980  
Eaton Corp.
    505,520  
  9,560  
Emerson Electric Co.
    546,545  
  45,470  
General Electric Co.
    831,646  
  4,990  
Harsco Corp.
    141,317  
  9,280  
Honeywell International, Inc.
    493,325  
  24,070  
Masco Corp.
    304,726  
  9,310  
Norfolk Southern Corp.
    584,854  
  6,780  
Tyco International, Ltd.
    280,963  
  10,510  
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
    762,816  
  12,080  
Waste Management, Inc.
    445,390  
            5,835,487  
Information Technology — 17.4%
 
  3,900  
Apple, Inc. †
    1,257,984  
  12,880  
ASML Holding NV, NY Shares
    493,819  
  8,950  
Autodesk, Inc. †
    341,890  
  7,540  
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
    348,951  
  27,470  
Cisco Systems, Inc. †
    555,718  
  3,620  
Citrix Systems, Inc. †
    247,645  
  2,850  
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A †
    190,095  
  7,930  
eBay, Inc. †
    220,692  
  11,950  
EMC Corp. †
    273,655  
  1,590  
First Solar, Inc. †
    206,923  
  1,820  
Google, Inc., Class A †
    1,081,025  
  18,580  
Intel Corp.
    390,737  
  5,380  
International Business Machines Corp.
    789,569  
  2,370  
Intuit, Inc. †
    116,841  
  7,260  
Juniper Networks, Inc. †
    268,039  
  38,410  
Microsoft Corp.
    1,072,407  
  16,420  
Oracle Corp.
    513,946  
  14,830  
Texas Instruments, Inc.
    481,975  
  9,540  
VeriSign, Inc.
    311,672  
  1,520  
Xilinx, Inc.
    44,050  
            9,207,633  
Materials — 6.2%
 
  4,730  
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
    430,194  
  4,400  
BHP Billiton, Ltd. ADR
    408,848  
  13,760  
Celanese Corp., Ser A
    566,499  
  4,000  
Ecolab, Inc.
    201,680  
  4,780  
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.
    238,426  
  20,370  
International Paper Co.
    554,879  
  1,450  
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.
    224,503  
  7,800  
PPG Industries, Inc.
    655,746  
            3,280,775  
Telecommunication Services — 3.0%
 
  8,050  
American Tower Corp., Class A †
    415,702  
  18,740  
AT&T, Inc.
    550,581  
  17,040  
Verizon Communications, Inc.
    609,691  
            1,575,974  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Socially Responsible Fund
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
Utilities — 1.8%
 
  12,700  
NextEra Energy, Inc.
  $ 660,273  
  3,220  
Sempra Energy
    168,986  
  2,000  
Wisconsin Energy Corp.
    117,720  
            946,979  
Total Common Stock (Cost $37,770,403)
    50,956,895  
               
Total Investments — 96.6%
       
(Cost $37,770,403)
    50,956,895  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 3.4%
    1,796,664  
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 52,753,559  
 
†    Non-income producing security.
 
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
NY — New York
PLC — Public Limited Company
 
As of December 31, 2010, all of the Fund’s investments in securities were considered Level 1. During the year ended December 31, 2010, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
47

 

Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2010
   
 
   
EQUITY
FUND
   
BALANCED
FUND
   
INCOME
FUND
   
SMALL CAP
GROWTH
FUND
   
INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
FUND
   
SOCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE
FUND
 
ASSETS:
                                   
Investments in securities, at value (Note 2)
  $ 115,519,840     $     $ 119,500,067     $ 40,894,339     $ 38,730,698     $ 50,956,895  
 Investments in affiliated funds, at
value
    94,240,728       168,887,876                          
Cash equivalents
    349,568             15,144,971       152,001       340,321       1,983,565  
Cash
          423,905                          
Foreign currency, at value
                            4,509        
Dividends and interest receivable
    134,513             814,555       5,432       46,725       86,544  
Receivable for investment securities sold and matured
    45,356             27,333,260       102,375       17,305       9,562  
Subscriptions receivable
    11,670       8,646       9,518       9,410       8,145       4,933  
 Receivable from Adviser (Note 3)
                      7,114       6,352        
Reclaims receivable
                427             90,648        
Total assets
    210,301,675       169,320,427       162,802,798       41,170,671       39,244,703       53,041,499  
                                                 
LIABILITIES:
                                               
TBA sales commitments
                13,406,142                    
Cash overdraft
                            8,382        
Redemptions payable
    205,687       326,915       29,442       41,350       40,284       56,432  
Investment advisory fees payable (Note 3)
    68,035             47,426       39,734       32,726       37,573  
Distribution (12b-1) fees payable (Note 4)
    44,075             21,396       8,638       8,210       11,105  
Payable for investment securities purchased
    25,410             42,435,896       104,157             150,203  
Administration fees payable
    12,335       9,964       6,036       2,419       2,291       3,094  
Chief Compliance Officer expenses payable
    1,770       1,462       910       330       338       444  
Trustees’ fees payable
    9,123       7,533       4,691       1,703       1,742       2,289  
Interest payable
                12,966                    
 Obligation to return securities
lending collateral
                      18              
Other accrued expenses
    121,755       80,191       75,919       40,223       69,485       26,800  
Total liabilities
    488,190       426,065       56,040,824       238,572       163,458       287,940  
                                                 
NET ASSETS
  $ 209,813,485     $ 168,894,362     $ 106,761,974     $ 40,932,099     $ 39,081,245     $ 52,753,559  
                                                 
NET ASSETS consist of:
                                               
Paid-in capital
  $ 321,897,169     $ 182,334,897     $ 106,679,583     $ 47,314,276     $ 46,257,976     $ 61,853,823  
Undistributed net investment income
    16,012       4,429,091       3,200,085             215,885       388,831  
Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions
    (138,146,793 )     (30,333,540 )     117,260       (15,604,176 )     (9,915,363 )     (22,675,587 )
Net unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) of investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
    26,047,097       12,463,914       (3,234,954 )     9,221,999       2,522,747       13,186,492  
                                                 
NET ASSETS 
  $ 209,813,485     $ 168,894,362     $ 106,761,974     $ 40,932,099     $ 39,081,245     $ 52,753,559  
                                                 
 SHARES OUTSTANDING:
 (Unlimited shares authorized)
    11,473,772       10,564,249       8,992,642       2,903,222       3,084,298       4,765,252  
                                                 
NET ASSET VALUE:
(Offering and redemption price per share)
  $ 18.29     $ 15.99     $ 11.87     $ 14.10     $ 12.67     $ 11.07  
                                                 
 Investments, at cost (Note 2)
  $ 101,271,934     $     $ 122,691,707     $ 31,672,340     $ 36,226,030     $ 37,770,403  
Investments in affiliated funds, at cost
    82,441,537       156,423,962                          
TBA sales commitments, proceeds receivable
                13,362,828                    
Foreign currency, at cost
                            4,471        
Market value of securities on loan
                                   
 
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0, or have been rounded to $0.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
48

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
   
 
   
EQUITY
FUND
   
BALANCED
FUND
   
INCOME
FUND
   
SMALL CAP
GROWTH
FUND
   
INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
FUND
   
SOCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE
FUND
 
 INVESTMENT INCOME:
                                   
Dividends
  $ 2,233,765     $     $ 15,349     $ 196,161     $ 1,151,247     $ 1,053,357  
 Dividends from affiliated funds
    1,046,920       4,733,331                          
Interest
    462             4,231,022       178       293       1,125  
Foreign taxes withheld
    (2,740 )                       (114,714 )     (9,770 )
Total income
    3,278,407       4,733,331       4,246,371       196,339       1,036,826       1,044,712  
                                                 
EXPENSES:
                                               
 Investment advisory fees (Note 3)
    769,565             570,930       409,500       366,961       427,520  
 Distribution (12b-1) fees (Note 4)
    431,550             259,521       89,020       91,736       125,632  
 Administration fees (Note 3)
    140,071       115,938       72,676       24,860       25,617       35,178  
Trustees’ fees (Note 3)
    36,780       30,422       19,033       6,508       6,791       9,228  
Chief Compliance Officer expenses
    565       514       355       152       115       149  
Professional fees
    86,209       79,769       48,590       17,541       18,169       24,628  
Transfer agent fees
    71,501       19,856       12,542       4,248       4,458       6,056  
Custodian fees
    51,253       7,755       20,919       39,168       49,888       9,150  
Printing fees
    40,623       30,497       19,620       7,060       7,057       9,496  
Other
    31,728       19,479       92,080       29,344       75,912       8,809  
Total expenses
    1,659,845       304,230       1,116,266       627,401       646,704       655,846  
 Fees waived by Adviser (Note 3)
                      (81,526 )     (74,144 )      
Net expenses
    1,659,845       304,230       1,116,266       545,875       572,560       655,846  
                                                 
 Net Investment income/(loss)
    1,618,562       4,429,101       3,130,105       (349,536 )     464,266       388,866  
                                                 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS (NOTES 2 and 5):
                                   
Net realized gain/(loss) from:
                                               
Investments
    12,725,165             732,516       2,353,753       (350,316 )     3,139,513  
Investments in affiliated funds
    1,134,406       4,762,680                                  
Futures contracts
    55,002                                
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency transactions
                53,995             (16,530 )      
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of:
                                               
Investments
    (1,530,458 )           5,248,652       6,609,456       3,477,805       2,086,601  
Investments in affiliated funds
    7,892,337       7,874,438                                  
Futures contracts
    (11,677 )                              
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
                (53,995 )           (4,905 )      
                                                 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, futures contracts and foreign currencies
    20,264,775       12,637,118       5,981,168       8,963,209       3,106,054       5,226,114  
                                                 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
  $ 21,883,337     $ 17,066,219     $ 9,111,273     $ 8,613,673     $ 3,570,320     $ 5,614,980  
 
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0, or have been rounded to $0.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
49

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
   
 
   
EQUITY
FUND
   
BALANCED
FUND
   
INCOME
FUND
   
SMALL CAP
GROWTH
FUND
   
INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
FUND
   
SOCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE
FUND
 
OPERATIONS:
                                   
 Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 1,618,562     $ 4,429,101     $ 3,130,105     $ (349,536 )   $ 464,266     $ 388,866  
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency transactions
    13,914,573       4,762,680       786,511       2,353,753       (366,846 )     3,139,513  
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
    6,350,202       7,874,438       5,194,657       6,609,456       3,472,900       2,086,601  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    21,883,337       17,066,219       9,111,273       8,613,673       3,570,320       5,614,980  
                                                 
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
                                   
Net investment income
    (1,624,648 )     (3,379,097 )     (3,555,672 )           (522,270 )     (553,977 )
Net realized capital gains
                (1,911,197 )                  
 Total distributions to shareholders
    (1,624,648 )     (3,379,097 )     (5,466,869 )           (522,270 )     (553,977 )
                                                 
 CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: (DOLLARS)
                                     
Shares sold
    1,752,375       2,300,884       12,623,340       1,152,106       1,424,576       930,525  
Shares issued as reinvestment
of distributions
    1,609,557       3,379,096       5,466,865             522,270       553,977  
Shares redeemed
    (21,526,356 )     (17,357,109 )     (15,547,593 )     (3,788,134 )     (3,571,184 )     (5,419,448 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions
    (18,164,424 )     (11,677,129 )     2,542,612       (2,636,028 )     (1,624,338 )     (3,934,946 )
                                                 
 Net increase in net assets 
    2,094,265       2,009,993       6,187,016       5,977,645       1,423,712       1,126,057  
                                                 
NET ASSETS:
                                               
Beginning of year
    207,719,220       166,884,369       100,574,958       34,954,454       37,657,533       51,627,502  
End of year
  $ 209,813,485     $ 168,894,362     $ 106,761,974     $ 40,932,099     $ 39,081,245     $ 52,753,559  
                                                 
Undistributed net investment income at end of year
  $ 16,012     $ 4,429,091     $ 3,200,085     $     $ 215,885     $ 388,831  
                                                 
 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
                                   
Shares sold
    104,556       150,949       1,056,268       96,143       122,952       91,820  
 Shares issued as reinvestment
of distributions
    88,002       211,723       456,199             41,352       49,998  
Shares redeemed
    (1,290,140 )     (1,139,938 )     (1,272,867 )     (323,152 )     (306,535 )     (532,889 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
    (1,097,582 )     (777,266 )     239,600       (227,009 )     (142,231 )     (391,071 )
 
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0, or have been rounded to $0.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
50

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
   
 
   
EQUITY
FUND
   
BALANCED
FUND
   
INCOME
FUND
   
SMALL CAP
GROWTH
FUND
   
INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY
FUND
   
SOCIALLY
RESPONSIBLE
FUND
 
OPERATIONS:
                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 2,310,232     $ 3,379,125     $ 3,471,124     $ (305,964 )   $ 530,394     $ 553,971  
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency transactions
    (51,378,005 )     (5,898,998 )     1,292,547       (2,528,666 )     (4,833,145 )     (19,578,236 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
    101,651,272       28,179,406       7,576,838       10,716,339       13,318,009       28,166,606  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    52,583,499       25,659,533       12,340,509       7,881,709       9,015,258       9,142,341  
                                                 
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
                                   
Net investment income
    (2,338,855 )     (5,314,130 )     (4,609,550 )           (596,674 )     (821,779 )
Total distributions to shareholders
    (2,338,855 )     (5,314,130 )     (4,609,550 )           (596,674 )     (821,779 )
                                                 
 CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: (DOLLARS)
                                   
Shares sold
    5,702,250       1,499,605       12,803,458       1,337,131       1,838,303       1,430,497  
 Shares issued as reinvestment
of distributions
    2,317,402       5,314,129       4,609,547             596,674       821,778  
Shares redeemed
    (104,878,910 )     (15,532,524 )     (26,172,970 )     (5,117,537 )     (6,049,914 )     (3,523,125 )
                                                 
Net decrease in net assets from capital stock transactions
    (96,859,258 )     (8,718,790 )     (8,759,965 )     (3,780,406 )     (3,614,937 )     (1,270,850 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets
    (46,614,614 )     11,626,613       (1,029,006 )     4,101,303       4,803,647       7,049,712  
                                                 
NET ASSETS:
                                               
Beginning of year
    254,333,834       155,257,756       101,603,964       30,853,151       32,853,886       44,577,790  
End of year
  $ 207,719,220     $ 166,884,369     $ 100,574,958     $ 34,954,454     $ 37,657,533     $ 51,627,502  
                                                 
Undistributed net investment income at end of year
  $ 20,236     $ 3,379,087     $ 3,501,713     $     $ 276,917     $ 553,942  
                                                 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
                                   
Shares sold
    406,602       109,042       1,084,272       145,250       190,723       167,792  
 Shares issued as reinvestment
of distributions
    138,933       359,063       401,528             50,824       81,445  
Shares redeemed
    (6,791,248 )     (1,193,032 )     (2,292,681 )     (562,985 )     (645,632 )     (416,353 )
                                                 
Net decrease in shares outstanding
    (6,245,713 )     (724,927 )     (806,881 )     (417,735 )     (404,085 )     (167,116 )
 
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0, or have been rounded to $0.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
51

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Equity Fund
Financial Highlights
   
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year.
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
 Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 16.52     $ 13.52     $ 22.97     $ 25.24     $ 22.35  
                                         
 Income/(loss) from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income1 
    0.13       0.14       0.15       0.14       0.21  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and futures contracts
    1.78       3.05       (9.39 )     0.47       3.57  
Total from investment operations
    1.91       3.19       (9.24 )     0.61       3.78  
                                         
 Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.14 )     (0.19 )     (0.17 )     (0.15 )     (0.23 )
From capital gains
    0.00       0.00       (0.04 )     (2.73 )     (0.66 )
Total distributions
    (0.14 )     (0.19 )     (0.21 )     (2.88 )     (0.89 )
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 18.29     $ 16.52     $ 13.52     $ 22.97     $ 25.24  
Total return2 
    11.58 %     23.57 %     (40.19 )%     2.20 %     16.92 %
                                         
 Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)
  $ 209,813     $ 207,719     $ 254,334     $ 496,132     $ 527,981  
 Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits†
    0.83 %     1.16 %     1.17 %     1.13 %     1.00 %
 Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits†
    0.83 %     1.16 %     1.17 %     1.13 %     1.03 %
Net investment income
    0.81 %     0.97 %     0.80 %     0.54 %     0.87 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    81 %     350 %     93 %     81 %     135 %
 

 
These ratios do not include expenses from the underlying funds.
1
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the year.
2
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
52

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Balanced Fund
Financial Highlights
   
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year.
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
 Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 14.71     $ 12.87     $ 20.75     $ 20.13     $ 18.72  
                                         
 Income/(loss) from investment
operations:
                                       
Net investment income1 
    0.41       0.30       0.35       0.39       0.41  
 Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
    1.20       2.02       (5.94 )     0.23       1.76  
Total from investment operations
    1.61       2.32       (5.59 )     0.62       2.17  
                                         
 Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.33 )     (0.48 )     (1.13 )     0.00       (0.70 )
From capital gains
    0.00       0.00       (1.16 )     0.00       (0.06 )
Total distributions
    (0.33 )     (0.48 )     (2.29 )     0.00       (0.76 )
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 15.99     $ 14.71     $ 12.87     $ 20.75     $ 20.13  
Total return2 
    10.92 %     18.03 %     (26.68 )%     3.08 %     11.59 %
                                         
 Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)
  $ 168,894     $ 166,884     $ 155,258     $ 243,184     $ 260,416  
 Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits†
    0.18 %     0.22 %     0.16 %     0.09 %     0.08 %
 Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits†
    0.18 %     0.22 %     0.16 %     0.09 %     0.10 %
Net investment income
    2.67 %     2.21 %     1.92 %     1.88 %     2.09 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    12 %     46 %     30 %     10 %     4 %
 

 
These ratios do not include expenses from the underlying funds.
1
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the year. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
2
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
53

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Income Fund
Financial Highlights
   
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year.
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
 Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 11.49     $ 10.63     $ 12.29     $ 12.36     $ 12.40  
                                         
 Income/(loss) from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income1 
    0.37       0.40       0.54       0.56       0.52  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    0.68       1.01       (1.33 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )
Total from investment operations
    1.05       1.41       (0.79 )     0.51       0.49  
                                         
 Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.43 )     (0.55 )     (0.60 )     (0.56 )     (0.52 )
From capital gains
    (0.24 )     0.00       (0.27 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )
Total distributions
    (0.67 )     (0.55 )     (0.87 )     (0.58 )     (0.53 )
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 11.87     $ 11.49     $ 10.63     $ 12.29     $ 12.36  
Total return2 
    9.11 %     13.29 %     (6.44 )%     4.21 %     3.99 %
                                         
 Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)
  $ 106,762     $ 100,575     $ 101,604     $ 127,463     $ 129,228  
 Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits
    1.08 %     1.08 %     1.05 %     0.98 %     1.02 %
 Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits
    1.08 %     1.08 %     1.05 %     1.05 %     1.05 %
Net investment income
    3.02 %     3.49 %     4.52 %     4.47 %     4.12 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    302 %     318 %     367 %     458 %     421 %
 

 
1
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the year.
2
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
54

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Small Cap Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
   
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year.
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
 Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 11.17     $ 8.70     $ 16.22     $ 14.24     $ 12.78  
                                         
 Income/(loss) from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment loss1 
    (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.11 )     (0.13 )     (0.18 )
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
    3.05       2.56       (7.41 )     2.11       1.64  
 Total from investment operations
    2.93       2.47       (7.52 )     1.98       1.46  
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 14.10     $ 11.17     $ 8.70     $ 16.22     $ 14.24  
Total return2 
    26.23 %     28.39 %     (46.36 )%     13.91 %     11.42 %
                                         
 Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)
  $ 40,932     $ 34,954     $ 30,853     $ 58,758     $ 54,195  
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver and excluding earnings credits
    1.53 %     1.63 %     1.64 %     1.45 %     1.60 %
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver and excluding earnings credits
    1.76 %     1.86 %     1.88 %     1.76 %     1.76 %
Net investment loss
    (0.98 )%     (0.98 )%     (0.86 )%     (0.85 )%     (1.29 )%
Portfolio turnover rate
    138 %     174 %     199 %     110 %     240 %
 

 
1
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the year.
2
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
55

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
International Equity Fund
Financial Highlights
   
 

 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year.
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
 Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 11.67     $ 9.05     $ 16.44     $ 16.11     $ 13.11  
                                         
 Income/(loss) from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income1 
    0.15       0.16       0.25       0.13       0.07  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    1.02       2.65       (7.44 )     1.26       3.04  
Total from investment operations
    1.17       2.81       (7.19 )     1.39       3.11  
                                         
 Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.17 )     (0.19 )     (0.20 )     (0.15 )     (0.11 )
From capital gains
    0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.91 )     0.00  
Total distributions
    (0.17 )     (0.19 )     (0.20 )     (1.06 )     (0.11 )
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 12.67     $ 11.67     $ 9.05     $ 16.44     $ 16.11  
Total return2 
    10.04 %     31.02 %     (43.75 )%     8.73 %     23.76 %
                                         
 Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)
  $ 39,081     $ 37,658     $ 32,854     $ 57,093     $ 51,219  
 Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits
    1.56 %     1.64 %     1.56 %     2.06 %     2.10 %
 Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits
    1.76 %     1.84 %     1.78 %     2.26 %     2.27 %
Net investment income
    1.27 %     1.61 %     1.90 %     0.77 %     0.49 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    29 %     29 %     27 %     106 %     103 %
 

 
1
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the year.
2
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Socially Responsible Fund
Financial Highlights
   
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year.
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
 
 Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 10.01     $ 8.37     $ 15.77     $ 17.43     $ 16.21  
                                         
 Income/(loss) from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income1 
    0.08       0.11       0.16       0.17       0.21  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
    1.10       1.69       (6.58 )     (0.60 )     3.12  
Total from investment operations
    1.18       1.80       (6.42 )     (0.43 )     3.33  
                                         
 Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.12 )     (0.16 )     (0.17 )     (0.21 )     (0.22 )
From capital gains
    0.00       0.00       (0.81 )     (1.02 )     (1.89 )
Total distributions
    (0.12 )     (0.16 )     (0.98 )     (1.23 )     (2.11 )
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 11.07     $ 10.01     $ 8.37     $ 15.77     $ 17.43  
Total return2 
    11.76 %     21.51 %     (40.39 )%     (2.63 )%     20.52 %
                                         
 Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)
  $ 52,754     $ 51,628     $ 44,578     $ 83,802     $ 91,154  
 Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits
    1.31 %     1.36 %     1.32 %     1.28 %     1.23 %
 Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver
and excluding earnings credits
    1.31 %     1.36 %     1.32 %     1.29 %     1.32 %
Net investment income
    0.77 %     1.23 %     1.27 %     0.96 %     1.20 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    53 %     182 %     34 %     21 %     46 %
 

 
1
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the year.
2
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2010
   
 
1. Organization.
 
The Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust”) is an open-end, diversified management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), which offers units of beneficial ownership (shares) in 9 separate investment portfolios. The portfolios presented in these financial statements are: Equity Fund, Balanced Fund, Income Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, International Equity Fund and Socially Responsible Fund (collectively the “Funds”, and each a “Fund”). The Balanced Fund is a “fund of funds” and offers shareholders the opportunity to invest in certain underlying affiliated investment companies, which are separately managed series of Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust and Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. The assets of each Fund are segregated, and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the Fund in which shares are held. The financial statements for the 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund, and 2035 ETF Fund are included in a separate annual report. Shares of the Funds are presently offered to Horace Mann Life Insurance Company (“HMLIC”) Separate Account and the HMLIC 401(k) Separate Account. The Equity Fund shares also may be purchased under the dividend reinvestment plans by certain shareholders.
 
Fund Investment Objectives:
 
Equity Fund — primary, long-term capital growth; secondary, conservation of principal and production of income.
 
Balanced Fund — realization of high long-term total rate of return consistent with prudent investment risks.
 
Income Fund — long-term total rate of return in excess of the U.S. bond market over a full market cycle.
 
Small Cap Growth Fund — long-term capital appreciation through investing primarily in equity securities of small cap companies with earnings growth potential.
 
International Equity Fund — long-term growth of capital through diversified holdings of marketable foreign equity investments.
 
Socially Responsible Fund — long-term growth of capital, current income and growth of income through investing primarily in equity securities of issuers that meet certain socially responsible criteria.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies.
 
Use of estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Security valuation — A security listed or traded on a domestic exchange is valued at its last sales price on the exchange where it is principally traded. In the absence of a current quotation, the security is valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices on the exchange. Securities traded on National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation (“NASDAQ”) System are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. If there is no NASDAQ official closing price available, the most recent bid quotation is used. Securities traded over-the-counter (other than on NASDAQ) are valued at the last current sale price. Equity securities primarily traded on a foreign exchange or market are valued daily at the price, which is an estimate of the fair value price, as provided by an independent pricing service. Debt securities that have a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at prices supplied by the Funds’ pricing agent for such securities, if available, and otherwise are valued at amortized cost. When market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued according to procedures established by the Board of Trustees or are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee, whose members include at least two representatives of Wilshire Associates Incorporated (“Wilshire” or the “Adviser”), one of whom is an officer of the Trust, or the Funds’ Valuation Committee. Securities whose market value using the procedures outlined above does not reflect fair value because a significant valuation event has occurred may be valued at fair value by the Pricing Committee or the Valuation Committee. The value of fair valued securities may be different from the last sale price (or the mean between the last bid and asked prices), and there is no guarantee that a fair valued security will be sold at the price at which a Fund is carrying the security. Investments in the underlying funds by the Equity and Balanced Funds are valued at their net asset value as reported by the underlying funds.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
 
The International Equity Fund uses Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data, Inc. (formerly FT Interactive Data Corp.) (“Interactive Data”) as a third party fair valuation vendor daily. Interactive Data provides a fair value for foreign securities in the International Equity Fund based on certain factors and methodologies (involving, generally, tracking valuation correlations between the U.S. market and each non-U.S. security) applied by Interactive Data. These factors are used to value the International Equity Fund without holding a Pricing Committee meeting. In the event that the Adviser believes that the fair values provided by Interactive Data are not reliable, the Adviser contacts the International Equity Fund’s administrator and may request that a meeting of the Pricing Committee be held.
 
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
 
 
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;
 
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, referenced indices, quoted prices in inactive markets, adjusted quoted prices in active markets, etc.); and
 
 
Level 3 – Prices, inputs or exotic modeling techniques which are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
 
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For the year ended December 31, 2010, there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair value methodologies.
 
Fair value measurement classifications are summarized in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
 
Security transactions and investment income — Security transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Dividend income and distributions on underlying funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign dividends, as soon as the dividend information becomes available. Interest income and distributions on underlying funds, if applicable, premium and discount amortization is accrued daily, using the scientific or straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. Securities gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are reclassed as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The actual character of income, realized gain and return of capital distributions received from Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) are not known until after the end of the fiscal year, at which time such distribution estimates are appropriately adjusted.
 
When-issued and delayed delivery investments — The Income Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, International Equity Fund and Socially Responsible Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis and make contracts to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond customary settlement time. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the settlement date. Although the Funds would generally purchase securities on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis with the intention of acquiring the securities, each Fund may dispose of such securities prior to settlement if its sub-adviser deems it appropriate to do so. Each Fund may dispose of or negotiate a when-issued or forward commitment after entering into these transactions. Such transactions are generally considered to be derivative transactions. The Fund will normally realize a capital gain or loss in connection with
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
these transactions. When a Fund purchases securities on a when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward commitment basis, the Fund’s custodian will maintain cash or liquid securities having a value (determined daily) at least equal to the amount of the Fund’s purchase commitments. In the case of a forward commitment to sell portfolio securities, the custodian will hold the portfolio securities themselves while the commitment is outstanding. These procedures are designed to ensure that each Fund will maintain sufficient assets at all times to cover its obligations under when-issued purchases, forward commitments and delayed-delivery transactions. The when-issued market is commonly associated with government bonds that are to be issued as a pending auction. Portfolio managers use when-issued investments as a way to participate in a new issuance. As of, and during the year ended December 31, 2010, the Income Fund held when-issued and delayed delivery investments.
 
Repurchase agreements — Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held by PNC Global Investment Servicing, Inc. (“PNCGIS”) and are designated as being held on each Fund’s behalf by its custodian under a book-entry system. Each Fund monitors the adequacy of the collateral on a daily basis and can require the seller to provide additional collateral in the event the market value of the securities pledged falls below the carrying value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest. It is the Funds’ policy to only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other financial institutions which are deemed by the investment adviser to be creditworthy. The Fund bears the risk of loss in the event that the other party to a repurchase agreement defaults on its obligations and the Fund is prevented from exercising its rights to dispose of the underlying securities received as collateral and the risk of a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Income Fund entered into repurchase agreements. There were no investments in repurchase agreements as of December 31, 2010.
 
Investments in REITs — With respect to the Funds, dividend income is recorded based on the income included in distributions received from the REIT investments using published REIT reclassifications including some management estimates when actual amounts are not available. Distributions received in excess of these estimated amounts are recorded as a reduction of the cost of investments or reclassified to capital gains. The actual amounts of income, return of capital, and capital gains are only determined by each REIT after its fiscal year end, and may differ from the estimated amounts.
 
Cash equivalents — Idle cash may be swept into various money market sweep accounts and is classified as cash equivalents on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Trust maintains cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed United States federally insured limits. Amounts invested are available on the same business day.
 
Securities lending — The Equity, Income, Small Cap Growth, International Equity and the Socially Responsible Funds may seek additional income by lending their securities on a short-term basis to banks, brokers and dealers in return for cash collateral, which is invested in short-term securities. A Fund may return a portion of the interest earned to the borrower or a third party which is unaffiliated with the Trust and acting as a “placing broker.” A Fund receives compensation for lending securities in the form of fees. A Fund also continues to receive dividends on the securities loaned. Security loans are secured at all times by collateral. It is the Trust’s policy that the collateral be equal to at least 102% of the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued interest when the transaction is entered into, and that the collateral supporting loans be remarked daily. Gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan are reflected in the value of the Fund. The risks from securities lending are that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due or when called for by the Fund. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if and to the extent that the market value of securities loans were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. PNCGIS, the Funds’ custodian, acts as the securities lending agent for the Funds. The value of the securities on loan and the value of the related collateral at December 31, 2010 are shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The PNC Institutional Money Market Trust was purchased with proceeds from collateral received from securities on loan. At December 31, 2010 $18 of this cash equivalent represents the collateral received for securities on loan in the Small Cap Growth Fund.
 
Mortgage dollar rolls  TBA (“To Be Announced”) purchase commitments are commitments to purchase securities for a fixed price at a future date, typically not exceeding 45 days. TBAs may be considered securities in themselves and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to settlement date. This risk is in addition to the risk of decline in each Fund’s other assets. Unsettled TBAs are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Income Fund entered into dollar roll transactions, pursuant to which it sells a mortgage-backed TBA or security and simultaneously purchases a similar, but not identical, TBA with the same issuer, rate and terms. The Income Fund may execute a roll to obtain better underlying mortgage securities or to increase yield. The Income Fund accounts for dollar roll transactions as purchases and sales, which has the effect of increasing its portfolio turnover rate. Risks associated with dollar rolls are that actual mortgages received by the Income Fund may be less favorable than those anticipated or that counterparties may fail to perform under the terms of the contracts.
 
TBA sale commitments are commitments to sell mortgage-backed securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA sales commitments are considered securities in themselves and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases prior to settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Fund’s other assets.
 
ADRs, EDRs and GDRs — The Small Cap Growth Fund, International Equity Fund and Socially Responsible Fund may invest in both sponsored and unsponsored American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) and other similar global instruments. The Equity Fund may invest in ADRs. ADRs typically are issued by an American bank or trust company and evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation. EDRs, which are sometimes referred to as Continental Depositary Receipts, are receipts issued in Europe, typically by foreign banks and trust companies, that evidence ownership of either foreign or domestic underlying securities. GDRs are depositary receipts structured like global debt issues to facilitate trading on an international basis. Unsponsored ADR, EDR and GDR programs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the issuer of the underlying securities. As a result, available information concerning the issuer may not be as current as for sponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs, and the prices of unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be more volatile than if such instruments were sponsored by the issuer.
 
Asset-backed and mortgage securities — The Income Fund may invest in mortgage and asset-backed securities which represent shares in a pool of mortgages or other debt. These securities are generally pass-through securities, which means that principal and interest payments on the underlying securities (less servicing fees) are passed through to shareholders on a pro rata basis. These securities involve prepayment risk, which is the risk that the underlying mortgages or other debt may be refinanced or paid off before they mature, particularly during periods of declining interest rates. In that case, a sub-adviser may have to reinvest the proceeds from the securities at a lower interest rate. This could lower the Fund’s return and result in losses to the Fund if some securities were acquired at a premium. Potential market gains on a security subject to prepayment risk may be more limited than potential market gains on a comparable security that is not subject to prepayment risk. The Income Fund may also invest in collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”). In a CMO, a series of bonds or certificates is issued in multiple classes, which have varying levels of risks.
 
Foreign currency transactions — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
 
 
market value of investment securities, other assets and other liabilities at the daily rates of exchange and
 
 
purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from foreign currency related transactions includes gains and losses between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains and losses arising from the sales of foreign currency and gains and losses between the ex-dividend and payment dates on dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes. The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses is reflected as a component of such gains or losses.
 
Futures contracts — A futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed asset at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. The change in the value of the futures contract is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain or loss. When the contract expires or is closed, the gain or loss is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain or loss on futures contracts. Risks of entering into futures contracts include the possibility that a change in the value of the contract may not correlate
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
with the changes in the value of the underlying instruments. It is possible that a lack of liquidity for futures contracts could exist in the secondary market, resulting in an inability to close a futures position prior to its expiration date. Additionally, the purchase of a futures contract involves the risk that a Fund could lose more than the original margin deposit required to initiate a futures transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Equity Fund entered into futures contracts. The Equity Fund’s investment in futures contracts was for cash management purposes. As of December 31, 2010, there were no investments in futures contracts.
 
Forward foreign currency contracts — The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts as hedges against either specific transactions, fund positions or anticipated fund positions. All commitments are “marked-to-market” daily at the applicable foreign exchange rate, and any resulting unrealized gains or losses are recorded currently. The Funds realize gains and losses at the time forward contracts are extinguished. Unrealized gains or losses on outstanding positions in forward foreign currency contracts held at the close of the year are recognized as ordinary income or loss for federal income tax purposes. The Funds could be exposed to risk if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of the contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Forward foreign currency contracts are used to hedge the foreign currency exposure of assets that are denominated in a currency other than the base currency of the Funds. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Income Fund held forward foreign currency contracts. As of December 31, 2010. there were no forward foreign currency contracts held.
 
Expense policy — Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to that Fund. Expenses not directly attributable to a Fund are allocated proportionately among all Funds daily in relation to the net assets of each Fund or based upon another reasonable basis. Expenses which are attributable to the Trust and the Wilshire Mutual Funds are allocated across the Trust and the Wilshire Mutual Funds based upon relative net assets or another reasonable basis.
 
Distributions to shareholders — Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. The Funds’ net realized capital gains, unless offset by any available capital loss carryforward, are distributed to shareholders annually. Additional distributions of net investment income and capital gains may be made at the discretion of the Board of Trustees in order to avoid the application of a 4% non-deductible Federal excise tax.
 
3. Investment Advisory Fee and Other Transactions.
 
The Trust employs the Adviser to manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Funds and to continuously review, oversee and administer the Funds’ investment programs. The Adviser has entered into agreements with the following sub-advisers: Equity Fund — Madison Square Investors and Victory Capital Management, Inc.; Income Fund — Western Asset Management Company and Western Asset Management Limited; International Equity Fund — PanAgora Asset Management, Inc. and Thomas White International, Ltd.; Small Cap Growth Fund — TWIN Capital Management, Inc. and Copper Rock Capital Partners, LLC; Socially Responsible Fund — Clear Bridge Advisors, LLC.
 
Each sub-adviser’s fees are paid by the Adviser out of the advisory fees that it receives from each of the Funds. Fees paid to a sub-adviser of a Fund with multiple sub-advisers depends upon the fee rate negotiated with the Adviser and upon the percentage of the Fund’s assets allocated to that sub-adviser by the Adviser, which may vary from time to time. Thus, the basis for fees paid to any such sub-adviser is not constant, and the relative amounts of fees paid to the various sub-advisers of a Fund may fluctuate. These internal fluctuations, however, will not affect the total advisory fees paid by a Fund, which will remain fixed on the terms described below. The Adviser may, however, determine in its discretion to waive a portion of its fee if internal fluctuations in the fee to be paid to the sub-advisers results in excess profit to the Adviser. Because the Adviser will pay each sub-adviser’s fees out of its own fees from the Funds, there will not be any “duplication” of advisory fees paid by the Funds.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Adviser provided services and assumed expenses pursuant to the amended Investment Advisory Agreement for which it received a fee based on each Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly, at the following annual rates:
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
Fund
Rate on the First
$1 Billion of Average
     Daily Net Assets     
Rate on Average
Daily Net Assets
in Excess of
     $1 Billion     
Equity Fund*
0.70%
0.60%
Balanced Fund**
0.55%
0.45%
Income Fund
0.55%
0.45%
Small Cap Growth Fund
1.15%
1.15%
International Equity Fund
1.00%
0.90%
Socially Responsible Fund
0.85%
0.75%
 
*
The Equity Fund invests in the Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund (the “130/30 Fund”). The Adviser directly receives from the Equity Fund a fee based on the average daily net assets of the Equity Fund that are not invested in the 130/30 Fund.
**
The Balanced Fund operates under a “fund of funds” structure, primarily investing in shares of underlying funds. The Adviser directly receives from the Balanced Fund a fee based on the average daily net assets of the Balanced Fund that are not invested in underlying funds. The Adviser did not receive fees from the Balanced Fund during the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Adviser voluntarily waived fees in the amounts listed below. The Adviser cannot recoup amounts of any management fees waived.
 
Fund
Advisory Fees
     Voluntarily Waived     
Rate on Average
     Daily Net Assets    
Equity Fund
$ ––
––
Balanced Fund
  ––
––
Income Fund
  ––
––
Small Cap Growth Fund
81,526
0.23%
International Equity Fund
74,144
0.20%
Socially Responsible Fund
  ––
––
 
SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEI”) serves as the Funds’ administrator and accounting agent pursuant to an administration agreement dated May 30, 2008. DST Systems, Inc. serves as the Funds’ transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent. PNCGIS serves as the Funds’ Custodian. SEI Investments Distribution Co. (the “Distributor”) serves as the Funds’ distributor.
 
Officers and Trustees’ expenses — The officers of the Trust receive remuneration from the Adviser. The Trust does not pay any remuneration to its officers. The Trust and the Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. together pay each independent trustee an annual retainer of $14,000, an annual additional Board chair retainer of $12,000, a Board in-person meeting fee of $1,500, a Board telephonic meeting fee of $1,000, an annual Committee member retainer of $4,000, an annual Committee chairperson retainer of $8,000 in lieu of the $4,000 Committee member retainer, and a Committee telephonic meeting fee of $500.
 
4. Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan.
 
The Funds have adopted a Rule 12b-1 distribution and shareholder services plan (the “Distribution Plan”). Pursuant to the Distribution Plan with the Funds the Distributor receives a distribution and shareholder services fee, payable by each Fund. The Distributor uses the fee to pay for distribution-related and shareholder services for the Funds. Under the Distribution Plan, each Fund will pay to the Distributor a shareholder/distribution services fee computed at the annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets attributable to each Fund. The Distributor did not receive fees from the Balanced Fund during the year ended December 31, 2010. By investing indirectly in the Income Fund and 130/30 Fund through the Balanced Fund, an investor bears not only his or her proportionate share of certain expenses of the Balanced Fund but also, indirectly, similar expenses of the Income Fund and 130/30 Fund. As a result of the fund of funds arrangement, shareholders of the Balanced Fund will not be subject to duplicative distribution fees.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
5. Security Transactions.
 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than affiliated investments, short-term investments and U.S. Government securities, were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Purchases
   
Proceeds
from Sales
 
Equity Fund
  $ 158,909,903     $ 166,251,691  
Income Fund
    16,498,078       18,800,517  
Small Cap Growth Fund
    48,926,425       51,685,886  
International Equity Fund
    10,275,055       11,828,236  
Socially Responsible Fund
    25,449,867       27,412,053  
 
Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities during the year ended December 31, 2010 were:
 
Fund
 
Purchases 
   
Proceeds
from Sales
 
Income Fund
  $ 281,369,946     $ 278,645,385  
 
Purchases and sales of affiliated investments during the year ended December 31, 2010, and value as of December 31, 2010 were:
 
Fund
 
Purchases
   
Sales
 
Value as of
December 31, 2010
Equity Fund
                 
Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund
  $ 1,669,415     $ 9,775,506     $ 94,240,728  
Balanced Fund
                       
Wilshire Large Cap Core 130/30 Fund
    6,751,999       18,046,505       91,306,625  
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust Income Fund
    13,816,554       12,369,164       77,581,251  
 
6. Significant Shareholder Activity.
 
On December 31, 2010, the Funds had the following concentrations of shareholders holding 10% or more of the outstanding shares of the Funds. These represent omnibus shareholder accounts.
 
Fund
 
Equity Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
88%
Balanced Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
100%
Income Fund (2 omnibus shareholders)
100%
Small Cap Growth Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
100%
International Equity Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
100%
Socially Responsible Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
100%
 
7. Tax Information.
 
No provision for Federal income taxes is required because each Fund has qualified, and intends to continue to qualify, as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and distributes to shareholders all of its taxable income and gains. Federal income tax regulations differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely than-not” (i.e., greater than 50-percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax provision in the current period. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last 3 tax year ends, as applicable), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.
 
The Funds intend to retain realized gains to the extent of available capital loss carryforwards. At December 31, 2010, the following Funds had available for Federal income tax purposes unused capital losses as follows:
 
   
Expiring December 31,
 
Fund
 
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
Equity Fund
  $ 59,276,350     $ 76,212,202     $  
Balanced Fund
    17,916,660       12,404,279        —  
Small Cap Growth Fund
    12,003,667       3,386,074        
International Equity Fund
    4,489,974       4,827,194       387,496  
Socially Responsible Fund
    3,016,991       19,588,055        
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Equity Fund, Balanced Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, and Socially Responsible Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $11,739,470, $4,553,018, $2,161,629, and $3,171,833, respectively, to offset capital gains.
 
The tax character of distributions declared during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:
 
Fund
 
2010
Ordinary Income
   
2010
Capital Gains
   
2009
Ordinary Income
   
2009
Capital Gains
 
Equity Fund
  $ 1,624,648     $     $ 2,338,855     $  
Balanced Fund
    3,379,097             5,314,130        
Income Fund
    5,466,869             4,609,550        
International Equity Fund
    522,270             596,674        
Socially Responsible Fund
    553,977             821,779        
 
At December 31, 2010, the components of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
 
   
Equity
Fund
   
Balanced
Fund
   
Income
Fund
   
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
   
International
Equity
Fund
   
Socially
Responsible
Fund
 
Undistributed ordinary income
  $ 16,012     $ 4,429,090     $ 3,510,123     $     $ 351,083     $ 388,831  
Capital loss carryforwards
    (135,488,552 )     (30,320,939 )           (15,389,741 )     (9,704,664 )     (22,605,046 )
Unrealized appreciation/
(depreciation)
    23,388,856       12,451,314       (3,427,732 )     9,007,564       2,176,850       13,115,951  
Total distributable earnings/
(accumulated losses)
  $ (112,083,684 )   $ (13,440,535 )   $ 82,391     $ (6,382,177 )   $ (7,176,731 )   $ (9,100,264 )
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
The federal tax cost, unrealized appreciation and depreciation at December 31, 2010 for each Fund are as follows (excluding TBA sales commitments):
 
Fund
 
Tax Cost
   
Aggregate Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
   
Aggregate Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
   
Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Equity Fund
  $ 186,371,712     $ 27,118,867     $ (3,730,011 )   $ 23,388,856  
Balanced Fund
    156,436,562       14,777,568       (2,326,254 )     12,451,314  
Income Fund
    122,884,485       3,927,235       (7,311,653 )     (3,384,418 )
Small Cap Growth Fund
    31,886,775       10,472,271       (1,464,707 )     9,007,564  
International Equity Fund
    36,571,927       6,540,189       (4,381,418 )     2,158,771  
Socially Responsible Fund
    37,840,944       13,555,198       (439,247 )     13,115,951  
 
The differences between book and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales on all Funds.
 
8. Reclassifications
 
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. The reclassifications primarily include: foreign currency capital gain/(loss) to ordinary income, recharacterization of distributions, PFIC capital gain to ordinary income, partnership income, short-term capital gain distributions from underlying funds and the write off of net operating loss to paid-in-capital. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share. As of December 31, 2010, the reclassifications were as follows:
 
Fund
 
Decrease Paid-
in Capital
   
Increase/(Decrease)
Undistributed
Investment Income
   
Increase/(Decrease)
Net Realized
Capital Gains/(Losses)
 
Equity Fund
  $     $ 1,862     $ (1,862 )
Income Fund
          123,939       (123,939 )
Small Cap Growth Fund
    (1,058,322 )     349,536       708,786  
International Equity Fund
          (3,028 )     3,028  
 
9. Indemnifications.
 
In the normal course of business, the Trust on behalf of the Funds enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
 
10. Risks.
 
Credit risk — The Income Fund invests primarily in debt instruments. The issuers’ ability to meet their obligations may be affected by the recent economic developments. In addition, the Income Fund’s investments are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that an issuer will be unable, or will be perceived to be unable, to repay its obligations at maturity. Funds that invest primarily in high quality securities generally are subject to less credit risk than funds that invest in lower quality securities. Certain securities are backed by credit enhancements from various financial institutions and financial guarantee assurance agencies. These credit enhancements reinforce the credit quality of the individual securities; however, if any of the financial institutions or financial guarantee assurance agencies’ credit quality should deteriorate, it could cause the individual security’s credit quality to change. Additionally, if the Income Fund concentrates its credit enhancements in any one financial institution, the risk of credit quality deterioration increases. The value of asset-backed securities may be affected by the credit risk of the servicing agent for the pool, the originator of the loans or receivables, or the financial institution(s) providing the credit support. In addition to credit risk, asset-backed securities and other securities with early redemption features are subject to pre-payment risk. During periods of declining interest rates, prepayment of
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
   
 
loans underlying asset-backed securities can be expected to accelerate or an issuer may retire an outstanding bond early to reduce interest costs. The Income Fund’s ability to maintain positions in such securities will be affected by reductions in the principal amount of such securities resulting from prepayments, and its ability to reinvest the returns of principal at comparable yields is subject to generally prevailing interest rates at that time. Since the Balanced Fund invests in the Income Fund, the Balanced Fund is indirectly subject to these risks.
 
Counterparty credit risk — Counterparty credit risk is the risk that a counterparty to a financial instrument will fail on a commitment that it has entered into with the Funds. The Funds’ sub-advisers seek to minimize counterparty credit risk by monitoring the creditworthiness of each counterparty on an ongoing basis.
 
Foreign security risk — The Income and International Equity Funds invest in securities of foreign issuers in various countries. These investments may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in the United States, as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of future political and economic developments and the level of governmental supervision and regulation of securities markets in the respective countries. The market values of the Income and International Equity Funds’ investments will change in response to interest rate changes and other factors. During periods of falling interest rates, the values of fixed income securities generally rise. Conversely, during periods of rising interest rates, the values of such securities generally decline. Changes by recognized rating agencies in the ratings of any fixed income security and in the ability of an issuer to make payments of interest and principal may also affect the value of these investments. Also, the ability of the issuers of debt securities held by the Income Fund to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments in a specific country, industry or region. Since the Balanced Fund invests in the Income Fund, the Balanced Fund is indirectly subject to these risks.
 
11. Recent Accounting Pronouncement.
 
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.” ASU No. 2010-06 will require reporting entities to make new disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of ASU No. 2010-06 and its impact on the financial statements has not been determined.
 
12. Subsequent Event Evaluation.
 
The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders
of Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust:
 
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Equity Fund, Balanced Fund, Income Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, International Equity Fund and Socially Responsible Fund (six series of Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Funds”) at December 31, 2010, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Funds’ management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2010 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 1, 2011
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Additional Fund Information
   
 
A listing of the Trustees and Officers of the Trust, their ages and their principal occupations for the past five years is presented below. The address of each Trustee and Officer is 1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 700, Santa Monica, California 90401.
 
Name and Age
Position Held
With The
Trust
Term Of
Office(1)
and Length
of Time
Served
Principal
Occupations
During the Past
Five Years
Number of
Funds/Funds
in Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee
INTERESTED TRUSTEES
Lawrence E.
Davanzo, 57(2)
Trustee
Since 2005
President, Wilshire Associates Incorporated, October 2007-Present; Senior Managing Director, October 2004-October 2007, Wilshire Associates Incorporated; President, 2005-Present, Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust; Managing Director, August 2004-October 2004, Guggenheim Partners, independent investor, August 2001-August 2004.
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds); Wilshire Associates Incorporated
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES
Margaret M.
Cannella, 59
Trustee
Since 2011
Adjunct Professor, Columbia Business School. Formerly, Managing Director, Head, Global Credit Research and Corporate Strategy, JPMorgan Securities, Inc. and Managing Director, Head US Corporate Research, JP Morgan Securities, Inc.
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds); Schroder Series Trust; Schroder Global Series Trust; Schroder Capital Funds (Delaware); CHF Finance International (for profit joint venture of the World Bank and CHF); Advanced Pierre Foods; Princeton-in-Asia
           
Roger A.
Formisano, 62
Trustee
Since 2006
Vice President, University Medical Foundation, 2006- Present; formerly Director, The Center for Leadership and Applied Business, UW-Madison School of Business; Principal, R.A. Formisano & Company, LLC
15
Integrity Mutual Insurance Company, Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
Edward
Gubman, 59
Trustee
Since 2011
Founder and Principal, Strategic Talent Solutions
9
N/A
           
Richard A.
Holt, 68
 
Trustee
Since 2006
Retired; formerly Senior Relationship Manager, Scudder Insurance Asset Management.
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
Suanne K.
Luhn, 55
Trustee
Since 2008
Retired; formerly Chief Compliance Officer, Bahl & Gaynor (investment adviser) (1990 to 2006)
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
Harriet A.
Russell, 68
Trustee
Since 2006
President, Greater Cincinnati Credit Union; formerly Vice President, Cincinnati Board of Education; formerly teacher, Walnut Hills High School.
15
Greater Cincinnati Credit Union Board; Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
George J.
Zock, 60
Trustee, Chairman of the Board
Since 2006
Independent Consultant; Consultant, Horace Mann Service Corporation (2004 to 2005); Executive Vice President, Horace Mann Life Insurance Company and Horace Mann Service Corporation (1997 to 2003).
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Additional Fund Information - (Continued)
   
 
Name and Age
Position Held
With The
Trust
Term Of
Office(1)
and Length
of Time
Served
Principal
Occupations
During the Past
Five Years
Number of
Funds/Funds
in Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee
OFFICERS
Jamie B. Ohl, 45
President
Since 2010
Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Wilshire Funds Management since 2010; Senior Vice President and Director of the Retirement Plans Group, Hartford Life Insurance Co. from 2006-2010.
N/A
N/A
           
Aaron W.L.
Eubanks, 48
Chief Compliance Officer
Since 2009
Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Director, Wilshire Associates, Incorporated (since 2009). Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Provident Investment Counsel (1992-2009)
N/A
N/A
           
Reena S.
Lalji, 39
Secretary
Since 2009
Managing Director and General Counsel, Wilshire Associates Incorporated (Since 2009); Senior Counsel, Royal Bank of Canada (2003-2008)
N/A
N/A
           
James E.
St. Aubin, 33
Vice President
Since 2009
Senior Portfolio Manager in Wilshire's Funds Management Group. 2004-2008, Senior Consultant at Ibbotson Associates-a division Morningstar Inc.
N/A
N/A
           
Helen
Thompson, 43
Vice President
Since 2008
Managing Director, Wilshire Associates Incorporated. (since 2003); Associate Director, First Quadrant, L.P. (2001 to 2003); Chief Investment Accountant, Financial Controller, Company Secretary, Associate Director, Compliance Officer (1996 to 2003), First Quadrant Limited
N/A
N/A
           
Michael
Wauters, 45
Treasurer
Since 2009
Controller, Wilshire Associates Incorporated (since 2009); Assistant Vice President- Financial Operations, Pacific Life Insurance Company (2000-2009)
N/A
N/A
           
Victor
Zhang, 38
Vice President
Since 2009
Head of Portfolio Management, Member of Wilshire Funds Management Investment Committee, Wilshire Associates Incorporated, January 2006 to Present; Director of Investments, Harris myCFO LLC, 2001 to 2006.
N/A
N/A
 
(1)
Each Trustee serves until the next shareholders’ meeting (and until the election and qualification of a successor), or until death, resignation, removal (as provided in the Trust’s Declaration of Trust) or retirement which takes effect no later than the May 1 following his or her 70th birthday. Officers are elected by the Board on an annual basis to serve until their successors have been elected and qualified.
(2)
Mr. Davanzo is an interested person because of his position with the Trust’s investment adviser, Wilshire Associates Incorporated.
 
The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Trust and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-200-6796.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Additional Fund Information - (Continued)
   
 
Information on Proxy Voting
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has adopted the requirement that all funds file their complete proxy voting records with the SEC on an annual basis on Form N-PX. Such filing, for the 12-month period ended June 30, must be made no later than August 31 of each year.
 
A description of policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, along with each Fund’s proxy voting record relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at no charge, upon request by calling 1-888-200-6796, or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
Information on Form N-Q
 
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within sixty days after the end of period. The Trust’s Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090.
 
Householding Policy
 
In order to reduce printing and mailing expenses, only one copy of each prospectus, annual and semi-annual report will be sent to all related accounts at a common address, unless you have indicated otherwise on your Account Application. Contract Owners may revoke their consent to householding at any time by calling 1-800-999-1030. Upon receipt of a Contract Owner’s revocation, the Trust will begin mailing individual copies of the above-referenced documents to the shareholder’s attention within 30 days.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Board Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
 
 
During the six months ended December 31, 2010, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust”) approved the renewal for an additional one-year term of the Trust’s advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with Wilshire Associates Incorporated (“Wilshire” or the “Adviser”) on behalf of the Equity Fund, Socially Responsible Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, Income Fund, International Equity Fund and Balanced Fund (the “Funds”). The Board also approved the renewal for additional one-year terms of Wilshire’s Subadvisory Agreements with each of the following subadvisers: ClearBridge Advisors, LLC (“ClearBridge”) (Socially Responsible Fund), Copper Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“Copper Rock”) (Small Cap Growth Fund), Madison Square Investors, LLC (“Madison Square”) (Equity Fund), PanAgora Asset Management, Inc. (“PanAgora”) (International Equity Fund), Thomas White International, Ltd. (“Thomas White”) (International Equity Fund), Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”) (Income Fund), Western Asset Management Company Limited (“Western Asset Limited”) (Income Fund) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (“Victory”) (Equity Fund); and the approval of a Subadvisory Agreement with TWIN Capital Management Inc. (“TWIN”) (Small Cap Growth Fund). In the following text, the subadvisers are referred to as “Subadvisers” and the Subadvisory Agreements between Wilshire and each Subadviser are referred to as “Subadvisory Agreements.”
 
The information in this summary outlines the Board’s considerations associated with its approval of the Advisory Agreement and each of the Subadvisory Agreements. In connection with its deliberations regarding the continuation or approval of these relationships, as applicable, the Board considered such information and factors as it believed to be relevant. As described below, the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services performed or to be performed by Wilshire and the Subadvisers under the existing or proposed advisory arrangements, as applicable; with respect to Wilshire, comparative fees and expense ratios; the profits to be realized by Wilshire and the Subadvisers; the extent to which Wilshire and the Subadvisers realize or would realize economies of scale as a Fund grows; and whether any fall-out benefits are being realized by Wilshire and the Subadvisers. In considering these matters, the Board was advised with respect to relevant legal standards by independent counsel. In addition, the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Independent Trustees”) discussed the renewal of the Advisory Agreement with management and in private sessions with counsel at which no representatives of Wilshire were present and discussed renewal or approval of the Subadvisory Agreements, as applicable, with management and in private sessions with counsel at which no representatives of the Subadvisers were present.
 
As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, each approval was confirmed by the separate vote of the Independent Trustees. In deciding to approve the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and renewal or approval of each Subadvisory Agreement, as applicable, the Board did not identify any single factor as controlling and this summary does not describe all of the matters considered. However, the Board concluded that each of the various factors referred to below favored such approval.
 
Information Requested and Received
 
The Board, including all the Independent Trustees, considered the renewal of the continuing Subadvisory Agreements pursuant to a process that concluded at the Board’s August 27, 2010 meeting and renewal of the Advisory Agreement and approval of the Subadvisory Agreement with TWIN pursuant to a process that concluded at the Board’s December 3, 2010 meeting, in each case following an extensive process. At the direction of the Independent Trustees, counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees sent a memorandum to the Adviser requesting information regarding the continuing Subadvisory Agreements and the Advisory Agreement to be provided to the Trustees in advance of meetings of the Contract Review Committee (which is comprised of all the Independent Trustees) held on August 26, 2010 and December 2, 2010, respectively. With respect to TWIN, the Adviser sent a memorandum to TWIN requesting information regarding the Subadvisory Agreement to be provided to the Trustees in advance of the December 2, 2010 Contract Review Committee meeting.
 
In response to the requests for information, the Trustees received information from the Adviser as to each of the Funds describing: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided; (ii) the investment performance of each Fund as provided by Wilshire based upon data gathered from the Morningstar Direct database (“Morningstar”); (iii) the costs of services provided and estimated profits realized by the Adviser; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale are realized as a Fund grows; (v) whether fee levels reflect any possible economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders; (vi) comparisons of services rendered and amounts paid to other registered investment companies as provided by Wilshire based upon data gathered from Morningstar, and (vii) benefits realized by the Adviser from its relationship with each Fund. The Trustees received information from the Adviser regarding the factors underlying its recommendations to continue or
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Board Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
(Continued)
 
 
approve each Subadvisory Agreement, as applicable. The Trustees also received information from each Subadviser as to each Fund it managed or was proposed to manage, as applicable, describing: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided or to be provided, as applicable; (ii) for continuing Subadvisors, the investment performance of the Subadviser in connection with the Fund; (iii) the financial condition of the Subadviser; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale are or may be realized as a Fund grows; (v) whether fee levels reflect any possible economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders; (vi) where applicable, comparisons of services rendered and amounts paid by other registered investment companies and any comparable advisory clients; and (vii) benefits realized or to be realized, as applicable, by the Subadviser from its relationship with the Fund. At each meeting, the Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from counsel describing their duties in connection with contract approvals, and they were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel.
 
Prior to consideration by the Board, the Contract Review Committee met on August 26, 2010 and December 2, 2010, respectively, to discuss the information provided. With respect to Wilshire and TWIN and as a part of its evaluation it considered the assessment made by the Investment Committee (which is comprised solely of Independent Trustees), which also met on December 2, 2010 to review data Wilshire had prepared on its performance and information provided regarding TWIN. Based upon its evaluation of all materials provided, the Contract Review Committee concluded that it was in the best interests of each Fund to renew the Advisory Agreement and to renew or approve the Subadvisory Agreements, as applicable, and recommended to the Board that the Advisory Agreement be renewed and that the Subadvisory Agreements be renewed or approved, as applicable. At its meeting on August 27, 2010 and December 3, 2010, as applicable, the Board considered the recommendation of the Contract Review Committee along with the other factors that the Board deemed relevant.
 
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Wilshire
 
With respect to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser, the Board reviewed the functions performed by the Adviser, noting that the Adviser performs administrative functions on behalf of the Funds and engages and oversees subadvisers to manage the assets of the Funds, except for the Balanced Fund, which has a fund-of-funds structure whereby it invests in shares of certain funds advised by Wilshire. The Board considered the experience and skills of the senior management leading Fund operations, the experience and skills of the personnel performing the functions under the Advisory Agreement and the resources made available to such personnel. The Board also considered the compliance program established by the Adviser and the level of compliance maintained for the Funds. The Board concluded that appropriate resources were being provided under the agreement to administer the Trust’s affairs. The Board reviewed the processes used by the Adviser to select, monitor and replace subadvisers. The Board concluded that the Adviser was successful in negotiating favorable subadvisory agreements on behalf of the subadvised Funds. The Board concluded that the Adviser had a robust system in place for selecting, monitoring and terminating subadvisers. The Board also reviewed the Adviser’s financial condition, and considered the financial support provided by the Adviser to the Small Cap Growth Fund and the International Equity Fund through voluntary advisory fee waivers. Based upon all relevant factors, the Board concluded that the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by the Adviser to each Fund support renewal of the contract.
 
The Board reviewed information on the performance of each Fund for the annualized one- , three- , five- and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2010, as applicable, along with the performance information of a peer group of funds determined by Wilshire based upon the Morningstar database for the same periods and in comparison to its benchmark. For the Equity Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund, the Board noted that, although the Funds underperformed their respective peer groups and benchmarks for the annualized one-, three- and five- year periods ended September 30, 2010, the Funds slightly underperformed the median of their peer groups for the one-year period ended September 30, 2010 and outperformed their peer groups for the annualized ten-year period ended September 30, 2010. For the Balanced Fund and Socially Responsible Fund, the Board noted that although the Funds underperformed their respective benchmarks for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended September 30, 2010, the Funds’ shorter-term performance had improved as compared to their peer groups. For the International Equity Fund and the Income Fund, the Board noted that performance had been competitive to their respective peer groups for all periods ended September 30, 2010 and that they had outperformed their respective benchmarks for the one-year period.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Board Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
(Continued)
 
 
Advisory Fees
 
The Board reviewed each Fund’s advisory fee and total expense ratio and reviewed information comparing the advisory fee and total expense ratio to those of the peer group of funds. The Board noted that although the Small Cap Growth Fund has a relatively high contractual advisory fee in comparison to its peer group, the advisory fee charged to the Fund is primarily driven by the subadvisory fee paid, which the Board concluded was at a competitive level. For the Socially Responsible Fund, the Board noted that the comparative information was influenced by the inclusion in the peer group of funds without socially responsible mandates, and that the advisory fee was competitive with the two funds in the peer group that are socially responsible subadvised funds. The Board determined that the advisory fees for the Income Fund and the International Equity Fund were competitive. For each of the Equity Fund and Balanced Fund, the Board determined that the advisory fee was below the median of its peer group. In addition, the Board noted that pursuant to the Trust’s current arrangement with the Adviser, the Adviser voluntarily waives a portion of its advisory fees with respect to the Small Cap Growth Fund and the International Equity Fund. As to total expenses, the Board noted that total expenses are influenced by the small size of the complex. The Board received information regarding fees charged by the Adviser to other registered investment companies advised by the Adviser and similar to certain Funds and determined such fees were comparable to those of the applicable funds. The Board concluded that the advisory fee for each Fund was reasonable and appropriate in amount.
 
Profitability to Wilshire and Economies of Scale
 
With respect to the profitability of the Advisory Agreement, the Board primarily considered the fee structure of the Advisory Agreement, including the costs of the services provided and the profits realized by the Adviser from its relationship with the Funds. The Board concluded that the profits realized by the Adviser were reasonable in comparison with the costs of providing investment advisory services to the Funds. In addition, the Board considered the extent to which economies of scale are realized as the Funds grow and whether fee levels reasonably reflect economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Board reviewed each Fund’s asset size, each Fund’s expense ratio, the advisory fee waivers currently in place and whether the investment process produced economies of scale. The Board noted that the advisory fee for all Funds other than the Small Cap Growth Fund include a breakpoint. The Board concluded that each Fund’s advisory fee reasonably reflected appropriate recognition of any economies of scale.
 
Fall-Out Benefits — Wilshire
 
The Board considered the nature and amount of any benefits derived by the Adviser from its relationship with the Funds. The Board determined that the advisory fees were reasonable in light of these fall-out benefits.
 
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Subadvisers
 
As to each Subadvisory Agreement, the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided, and with respect to TWIN, to be provided. The Board considered the reputation, qualifications and background of the Subadviser, investment approach of the Subadviser, the experience and skills of investment personnel responsible (or to be responsible, in the case of TWIN) for the day-to-day management of each Fund, and the resources made available to such personnel. The Board also considered the continuing Subadvisers’ compliance with investment policies and, for all Subadvisers, general legal compliance. In addition, the Board considered the analysis provided under the Adviser’s oversight program, which concluded that each continuing Subadviser was providing reasonable services and recommended that each Subadvisory Agreement for each Fund be continued. While TWIN does not manage a similar strategy to the Small Cap Growth Fund, the Board considered TWIN’s experience in managing another fund in the Wilshire complex and noted TWIN’s performance with respect to such fund while taking into account the difference in strategy and Wilshire’s recommendation that such Subadvisory Agreement be approved.
 
The Board reviewed information comparing each continuing Subadviser’s gross investment performance to a relevant benchmark. Based upon all relevant factors, the Board concluded that the investment performance of PanAgora and Thomas White, with respect to the International Equity Fund, met or exceeded acceptable levels of investment performance and, therefore, was satisfactory. The Board also noted that the investment performance of Madison Square, with respect to the Equity Fund, and the investment performance of ClearBridge, with respect to the Socially Responsible Fund, closely trailed their benchmarks, and therefore, was satisfactory. The Board also concluded that, although Western Asset and Western Asset Limited had underperformed with respect to the Income Fund over the annualized three- and five-year
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Board Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
(Continued)
 
 
periods ended June 30, 2010, outperformance for the one-year period ended June 30, 2010 resulted in a conclusion that performance was satisfactory. The Board also determined that, although Victory underperformed for all periods reviewed (since April 2009), it was appropriate to approve continuation of Victory’s Subadvisory Agreement given the limited periods covered coupled with the Adviser’s recommendation of approval and its commitment to monitor Victory’s performance.
 
Subadvisory Fees
 
The Board considered each Fund’s subadvisory fees and TWIN’s proposed subadvisory fee. The Board evaluated the competitiveness of the subadvisory fees based upon data supplied by each Subadviser about the fees charged to other clients. The Board also considered that the subadvisory fee rates were negotiated at arm’s length between the Adviser and each Subadviser, that the Adviser compensates the Subadviser from its fees, and that the aggregate advisory fee was deemed reasonable by the Board.
 
For the Subadvisers that reported fees for “Other Clients” with comparable investment policies and services, the Board noted that most Subadvisers did not charge higher fees to the Adviser for the Funds than were charged to their Other Clients. For those Subadvisers where the fees charged to the Adviser were higher than that charged to Other Clients, the Board determined that the fees charged to the Adviser were competitive.
 
Based upon all of the above, the Board determined that the subadvisory fees for each Fund were reasonable.
 
Profitability to the Subadvisers
 
The Board noted that the Adviser compensates each Subadviser from its own advisory fees and that the fees were negotiated at arm’s length between the Adviser and each Subadviser. In addition, the Board noted that the revenues to the various Subadvisers were or would be limited due to the size of the Funds. The Board took these factors into account in concluding that the subadvisory fees were reasonable.
 
Economies of Scale — Subadvisers
 
The Board considered whether there are or may be economies of scale with respect to the subadvisory services provided to each Fund and whether the subadvisory fees reflect such economies of scale through breakpoints in fees. The Board also considered whether the effective subadvisory fee rate for each Fund under the Subadvisory Agreement is reasonable in relation to the asset size of such Fund. The Board concluded that the fee schedule for each Subadviser reflects an appropriate recognition of any economies of scale.
 
Fall-Out Benefits — Subadvisers
 
The Board also considered the character and amount of other incidental benefits received or be received by each Subadviser. The Board considered each Subadviser’s soft dollar practices, as applicable. The Board concluded that, taking into account the benefits arising from these practices, the fees charged under each Subadvisory Agreement were reasonable.
 
Conclusion
 
Based upon all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Advisory Agreement and each continuing Subadvisory Agreement continues to be fair and reasonable and that the continuation of the Advisory Agreement and each continuing Subadvisory Agreement is in the best interests of each Fund. The Board also determined that the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement with TWIN are fair and reasonable and that the approval of such Subadvisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Small Cap Growth Fund.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Tax Information
 
 
Of the distributions made by the following Funds, the corresponding percentage represents the amount of each distribution which will qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders:
 
Fund
 
Percentage
Equity Fund
 
100.00%
Balanced Fund
 
100.00%
International Equity Fund
 
3.28%
Socially Responsible Fund
 
100.00%
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Privacy Statement
 
 
At Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust, we appreciate the privacy concerns of our customers. We have established the following policies to maintain the privacy of information you share with us.
 
Information We Collect
 
We collect and retain nonpublic personal information about you that may include:
 
Information we receive on your account applications or other forms such as your name, address, financial information and/or social security number;
 
Information we receive about your mutual fund transactions, such as purchases, sales, exchanges and account balances; and
 
Information we collect through the use of Internet “cookies” when you access our website. Cookies are a collection of information stored on the local hard drive of an Internet user, used primarily by web servers to identify previous users and their preferences. A web server cannot find out a user’s name or email address, or anything about the user’s computer using cookies.
 
Information We May Share
 
We do not sell any of your nonpublic personal information to third parties. We may share the information we collect with affiliates or with non-affiliated third parties only when those parties are acting on our behalf in servicing your account, or as required by law. These third parties may include:
 
Administrative service providers who, for example, process transactions for your account, print checks or prepare account statements;
 
Companies that provide services for us to help market our products to you; and
 
Governmental or other legal agencies, as required by law.
 
When information is shared with third parties, they are legally obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the information and to limit their use of it to servicing your account, except as permitted or required by law.
 
Confidentiality And Security
 
Within our organization, we restrict access to your nonpublic personal information to authorized employees who need to access such information in order to provide services or products to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.
 
As previously mentioned, we may collect information through the use of Internet “cookies” on our website. In addition, in order to provide you with access to your account via the web, it is necessary for us to collect certain nonpublic personal information such as your name, social security number and account information. Special measures such as data encryption and authentication apply to all nonpublic personal information and communications on our web site.
 
Applicability
 
Our privacy policies apply only to those individual investors who have a direct customer relationship with us. If you are an individual shareholder of record of any of the Funds, we consider you to be our customer. Shareholders purchasing or owning shares of any of the Funds through their bank, broker, or other financial institution should also consult that financial institution’s privacy policies.
 
The Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust values your business. We understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of your personal information and are committed to keeping your trust. Please contact us at 888-200-6796 if you have any questions concerning our policy.
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Annual Report
December 31, 2010
   
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Equity Fund
Balanced Fund
Income Fund
Small Cap Growth Fund
International Equity Fund
Socially Responsible Fund
 
Board of Trustees
Margaret M. Cannella
Lawrence E. Davanzo
Roger A. Formisano
Edward Gubman
Richard A. Holt
Suanne K. Luhn
Harriet A. Russell
George J. Zock
Chairman of the Board
 
Officers of the Funds
Jamie B. Ohl
President
Victor Zhang
Vice President
Helen Thompson
Vice President
James E. St. Aubin
Vice President
Michael Wauters
Treasurer
Reena Lalji
Secretary
Guarav Chopra
Assistant Treasurer
 
Aaron Eubanks
Chief Compliance Officer
 

Administrator
SEI Investments Global Funds Services
1 Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
 
Transfer Agent
DST Systems, Inc.
333 W. 11th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
 
Investment Adviser
Wilshire Associates Incorporated
1299 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1085
 
Custodian
PNC Global Investment Servicing
The Eastwick Center
8800 Tinicum Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19153
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
Investment Subadvisers
Clear Bridge Advisors LLC
620 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
 
Copper Rock Capital Partners, LLC
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
 
Madison Square Investors
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 15258
 
TWIN Capital Management, Inc.
3244 Washington Rd., Suite 202
McMurray, PA 15317
 
PanAgora Asset Management, Inc.
260 Franklin Street, 22nd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
 
Thomas White International, Ltd.
440 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3900
Chicago, IL 60605
 
Victory Capital Management, Inc.
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 41114
 
Western Asset Management Company
117 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 600
Pasadena, CA 91105
 
Western Asset Management Limited
155 Bishopsgate, London England
EC2M 3XG
 
 
 

 

 
 
Wilshire Associates Incorporated
1299 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
1-888-200-6796
 

 
WIL-AR-002-0300
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Table of Contents
 
Shareholder Letter
2
Fund Commentaries
3
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
9
Schedules of Investments
11
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
12
Statements of Operations
13
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
14
Financial Highlights
16
Notes to the Financial Statements
19
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
24
Board Approval of Advisory Agreement
25
Additional Fund Information
27
Tax Information
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Shares of the Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust are sold only as the underlying investment for variable annuity contracts issued by insurance companies. This report is authorized for use in connection with any offering of the Trust’s shares only if accompanied or preceded by the Trust’s current prospectus.
 
Shares of the Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co.
 
 
 

 
 
Dear Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust Shareholder:
 
We are pleased to present this annual report to shareholders of the Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust”) Target Maturity Funds (the “Funds”). This report covers the period from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 (the “Period”), for the 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund, and the 2035 ETF Fund.
 
MARKET ENVIRONMENT
 
A greater than usual number of macro-economic events presented themselves in 2010, greatly influencing investors’ decisions. From the sovereign debt crisis in Greece and Ireland, the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, inflation curbing rate hikes in China, the U.S. government’s additional quantitative easing (“QE2”), and more, 2010 can be best categorized by the constant macro uncertainties. This environment made strategic investment decision making a more difficult task than usual. The stock market was volatile for most of the year with investors shifting between “Risk-on” and “Risk-off” modes. Resolutions of macro events combined with positive news on economic fundamentals eventually convinced investors to drive markets higher in the last quarter of the year. As the year comes to a close, both equity and fixed income investors cheered as U.S. stocks (as measured by the Wilshire 5000 Indexsm) and bonds (as measured by the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index) advanced 17.2% and 6.2%, respectively.
 
With investors becoming more constructive on equities and risk assets in general, small capitalization stocks outperformed large cap counterparts. For the year, the Wilshire Small Cap Index returned 28.9%, handily outperforming the Wilshire Large Cap Index’s 15.8% return. For the second consecutive year, growth stocks outperformed value stocks. The best performing sectors were generally economically sensitive ones, including Consumer Discretionary, Materials, Industrials, and Energy. Fears of rising interest rates and loss of principal were on the minds of fixed income investors. In 2010, interest rates and inflation remained low — the yield on 10-year maturity U.S. Treasury actually declined from 3.85% at the beginning of the Period to 3.3% at the end of the year. While short-term rates are expected to be low in the coming year, investors should stay vigilant on managing interest rate volatility.
 
FUND PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
 
As markets moved past the macro uncertainties, our Funds posted strong positive returns for the year. All Funds delivered double-digit gains for the second consecutive year. For the moment, the current economic recovery seems to be broadening and investor confidence growing as a result. We are always mindful that markets can behave erratically and current trends shift swiftly. You can expect us to continue to work diligently to manage your investments and seek to generate returns commensurate with the Funds’ investment objectives.
 
As 2011 unfolds, we sincerely appreciate your continued support and confidence.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Jamie B. Ohl
President
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2015 ETF Fund
Commentary
 
 
 
2015 ETF FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
11.41%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
2.49%
 
S&P TARGET DATE 2015 INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
11.85%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
3.59%
 
BLENDED BENCHMARK(2)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
11.85%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
3.57%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the
2015 ETF Fund and the S&P Target Date 2015 Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
(1)  The S&P Target Date 2015 Index (the “Index”) is designed to measure the performance of an investable asset allocation strategy that meets the investment objectives of an investor with an approximate 2015 target retirement horizon. The Index has replaced the Blended Benchmark as a benchmark index for the Fund. Wilshire believes that the Index, which seeks to represent the average asset allocation of 2015 target date funds, provides a better benchmark comparison.
 
(2)  The Blended Benchmark is based on the Fund’s target allocation and is comprised of 32% S&P 500 Index, 8% Russell 2000 Growth Index, 11% MSCI EAFE Index, 22% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 27% Treasury Bill Index. The S&P 500 Index is an index comprised of 500 U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an index comprised of the Russell 2000 Growth securities with a greater-than-average growth orientation. The MSCI EAFE Index is a capitalization weighted measure of stock markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index of investment grade fixed-rated debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities with a maturity of one year or more. The Treasury Bill Index consists of U.S. Treasury Bills with 90 day maturities. All indices are unmanaged. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
Since inception, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, fees totaling 0.08% of average net assets were waived.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2015 ETF Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
   
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
 
The investment objective of the 2015 ETF Fund (“Fund”) is to provide capital appreciation with current income and maximize total return until its target retirement date. Thereafter, the Fund’s objective will be to seek high current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The chart above provides an illustrative allocation among the underlying ETFs, and the actual allocations will vary over time.
 
Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
The Fund returned 11.41% for the year ending December 31, 2010. The Fund’s performance benefited from the continued market recovery in both equity and fixed income asset classes. Investors’ objectives of seeking current income and capital appreciation are balanced in the Fund’s portfolio, which maintained approximately 41% of its assets in high credit quality intermediate-term and short-term bond investments while investing the remaining 59% in diversified domestic and international equities.
 
*
Based on percent of Fund’s total investments in securities, at value.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2025 ETF Fund
Commentary
 
   
 
2025 ETF FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
11.77%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
1.50%
 
S&P TARGET DATE 2025 INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
13.82%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
3.09%
 
BLENDED BENCHMARK(2)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
13.82%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
3.41%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the
2025 ETF Fund and the S&P Target Date 2025 Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
(1)  The S&P Target Date 2025 Index (the “Index”) is designed to measure the performance of an investable asset allocation strategy that meets the investment objectives of an investor with an approximate 2025 target retirement horizon. The Index has replaced the Blended Benchmark as a benchmark index for the Fund. Wilshire believes that the Index, which seeks to represent the average asset allocation of 2025 target date funds, provides a better benchmark comparison.
 
(2)  The Blended Benchmark is based on the Fund’s target allocation and is comprised of 42% S&P 500 Index, 9% Russell 2000 Growth Index, 11% MSCI EAFE Index, 20% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 18% Treasury Bill Index. The S&P 500 Index is an index comprised of 500 U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an index comprised of the Russell 2000 Growth securities with a greater-than-average growth orientation. The MSCI EAFE Index is a capitalization weighted measure of stock markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index of investment grade fixed-rated debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities with a maturity of one year or more. The Treasury Bill Index consists of U.S. Treasury Bills with 90 day maturities. All indices are unmanaged. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
Since inception, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, fees totaling 0.10% of average net assets were waived.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2025 ETF Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
   
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
 
The investment objective of the 2025 ETF Fund (“Fund”) is to provide capital appreciation with current income and maximize total return until its target retirement date. Thereafter, the Fund’s objective will be to seek high current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The chart above provides an illustrative allocation among the underlying ETFs, and the actual allocations will vary over time.
 
Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
The Fund returned 11.77% for the year ending December 31, 2010. The Fund’s performance benefited from the continued market recovery in both equity and fixed income asset classes. Investors’ objectives of seeking capital appreciation and current income are balanced in the Fund’s portfolio, which maintained approximately 64% in diversified domestic and international equities while investing the remaining 36% of its assets in high credit quality intermediate-term and short-term bond investments.
 
*
Based on percent of Fund’s total investments in securities, at value.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2035 ETF Fund
Commentary
 
   
 
2035 ETF FUND
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
12.52%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
0.19%
 
S&P TARGET DATE 2035 INDEX(1)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
15.02%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
2.48%
 
BLENDED BENCHMARK(2)
Average Annual Total Return
 
One Year Ended 12/31/10                                                                                                      
15.02%
Inception (05/01/06) through 12/31/10
2.39%
 
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment in the
2035 ETF Fund and the S&P Target Date 2035 Index through 12/31/10.
 
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. Annuity contract fees are not reflected in returns.
 
(1)  The S&P Target Date 2035 Index (the “Index”) is designed to measure the performance of an investable asset allocation strategy that meets the investment objectives of an investor with an approximate 2035 target retirement horizon. The Index has replaced the Blended Benchmark as a benchmark index for the Fund. Wilshire believes that the Index, which seeks to represent the average asset allocation of 2035 target date funds, provides a better benchmark comparison.
 
(2)  The Blended Benchmark is based on the Fund’s target allocation and is comprised of 57% S&P 500 Index, 13% Russell 2000 Growth Index, 12% MSCI EAFE Index, 10% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 8% Treasury Bill Index. The S&P 500 Index is an index comprised of 500 U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an index comprised of the Russell 2000 Growth securities with a greater-than-average growth orientation. The MSCI EAFE Index is a capitalization weighted measure of stock markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index of investment grade fixed-rated debt issues, including government, corporate, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities with a maturity of one year or more. The Treasury Bill Index consists of U.S. Treasury Bills with 90 day maturities. All indices are unmanaged. An individual cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance is presented for general comparative purposes.
 
Since inception, certain fees and expenses were waived and reimbursed. Without waivers and reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. For the year ended December 31, 2010, fees totaling 0.10% of average net assets were waived.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2035 ETF Fund
Commentary - (Continued)
 
   
 
PORTFOLIO SECTOR WEIGHTING*
(As of December 31, 2010)
 
 
The investment objective of the 2035 ETF Fund (“Fund”) is to provide capital appreciation with current income and maximize total return until its target retirement date. Thereafter, the Fund’s objective will be to seek high current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The chart above provides an illustrative allocation among the underlying ETFs, and the actual allocations will vary over time.
 
Equity markets exhibited strong returns in 2010 as the markets and economy continued to recover from the financial crisis and subsequent recession witnessed in 2008. Although stocks endured substantial volatility in the first half of the year, a rally in the second half of the year pushed annual returns considerably higher. The S&P 500 Index returned 15.06% for the year. Growth stocks led the markets higher in 2010, continuing the trend from the previous year. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 16.71%, outpacing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s return of 15.51%. However, the differential was most notable among smaller-capitalization stocks with the Russell 2000 Growth Index and Russell 2000 Value Index returning 17.11% and 15.36%, respectively. Cyclical-oriented sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Materials advanced the most, each posting returns in excess of 20%. Small cap stocks also posted strong returns in 2010, as the Russell 2000 Index returned 26.85%, largely outperforming larger-cap stocks. The market rebound in 2010 has been generally characterized by investors fluctuating between “risk on” and “risk off” strategies as they processed mixed signals on the strength of global economies and the sustainability of corporate earnings.
 
The Fund returned 12.52% for the year ending December 31, 2010. The Fund’s performance benefited from the continued market recovery in both equity and fixed income asset classes. Investors’ objectives of seeking capital appreciation and current income are balanced in the Fund’s portfolio, which maintained approximately 75% in diversified domestic and international equities while investing the remaining 25% of its assets in high credit quality intermediate-term and short-term bond investments.
 
*
Based on percent of Fund’s total investments in securities, at value.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
 
   
 
All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a mutual fund, you incur ongoing costs, which include costs for investment advisory, administrative services, distribution and/or shareholder services and shareholder reports (like this one), among others. Operating expenses, which are deducted from a fund’s gross income, directly reduce the investment return of the fund. A fund’s expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing fees (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period.
 
The table on the next page illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:
 
Actual Fund Return: This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses, after any applicable fee waivers, that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual return for the period, the “Expense Ratio” column shows the period’s annualized expense ratio, and the “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund at the beginning of the period.
 
You may use the information here, together with your account value, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for your Fund in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period.”
 
Hypothetical 5% Return: This section is intended to help you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other mutual funds. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and assumed rate of return. It assumes that the Fund had an annual return of 5% before expenses, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the return used is not the Fund’s actual return, the results do not apply to your investment. This example is useful in making comparisons to other mutual funds because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on an assumed 5% annual return. You can assess your Fund’s ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight and help you compare your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust has no such charges or fees, but they may be present in other funds to which you compare this data. Therefore, the hypothetical portions of the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Disclosure of Fund Expenses - (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
 
   
 
 
Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/10
 
Ending
Account
Value
12/31/10
 
Expense
Ratio(1)(2)
 
Expenses Paid
During Period
07/01/10-12/31/10(3)(4)
2015 ETF Fund
Actual Fund Return
$1,000.00
 
$1,149.70
 
0.60%
 
$3.25
Hypothetical 5% Return
$1,000.00
 
$1,022.18
 
0.60%
 
$3.06
               
2025 ETF Fund
Actual Fund Return
$1,000.00
 
$1,162.00
 
0.60%
 
$3.27
Hypothetical 5% Return
$1,000.00
 
$1,022.18
 
0.60%
 
$3.06
               
2035 ETF Fund
Actual Fund Return
$1,000.00
 
$1,189.20
 
0.60%
 
$3.31
Hypothetical 5% Return
$1,000.00
 
$1,022.18
 
0.60%
 
$3.06
 
(1)
The expense ratio does not include the expenses of the underlying ETFs.
   
(2)
Annualized, based on the Fund’s expenses for the most recent fiscal half-year.
   
(3)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, then divided by 365.
   
(4)
Expenses shown do not include annuity contract fees.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Schedules of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
 
 
2015 ETF Fund
 
Shares
     
Value
 
   
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 98.6%
 
  69,239  
iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund
  $ 7,444,577  
  55,268  
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund
    3,218,256  
  3,072  
SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bond ETF
    121,989  
  30,146  
SPDR Barclays Capital International Treasury Bond ETF
    1,762,335  
  9,217  
SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF
    358,818  
  14,456  
Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF
    696,056  
  1,098  
Vanguard Growth ETF
    67,439  
  134,340  
Vanguard Large-Cap ETF
    7,739,328  
  13,796  
Vanguard REIT ETF
    763,885  
  9,907  
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
    773,142  
  22,129  
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
    1,479,545  
  9,692  
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
    777,977  
               
Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $21,877,537)
    25,203,347  
               
Total Investments — 98.6% (Cost $21,877,537)
    25,203,347  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 1.4%
    355,928  
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 25,559,275  
 
2025 ETF Fund
 
Shares
     
Value
 
   
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 98.9%
 
  46,728  
iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund
  $ 5,024,195  
  66,541  
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund
    3,874,682  
  4,406  
SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bond ETF
    174,962  
  24,112  
SPDR Barclays Capital International Treasury Bond ETF
    1,409,587  
  4,431  
SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF
    172,499  
  15,111  
Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF
    727,595  
  2,097  
Vanguard Growth ETF
    128,798  
  141,866  
Vanguard Large-Cap ETF
    8,172,900  
  13,200  
Vanguard REIT ETF
    730,884  
  11,190  
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
    873,268  
  21,177  
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
    1,415,894  
  20,002  
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
    1,605,561  
               
Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $21,243,003)
    24,310,825  
               
Total Investments — 98.9% (Cost $21,243,003)
    24,310,825  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 1.1%
    276,218  
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 24,587,043  
 
2035 ETF Fund
 
Shares
     
Value
 
   
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 97.9%
 
  22,231  
iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund
  $ 2,390,277  
  83,863  
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund
    4,883,343  
  21,136  
SPDR Barclays Capital International Treasury Bond ETF
    1,235,611  
  2,941  
SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF
    114,493  
  18,829  
Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF
    906,616  
  2,095  
Vanguard Growth ETF
    128,675  
  170,138  
Vanguard Large-Cap ETF
    9,801,650  
  8,779  
Vanguard REIT ETF
    486,093  
  13,739  
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
    1,072,192  
  22,061  
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
    1,474,998  
  24,924  
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
    2,000,649  
               
Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $21,153,574)
    24,494,597  
               
Total Investments — 97.9% (Cost $21,153,574)
    24,494,597  
               
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net — 2.1%
    524,298  
               
NET ASSETS — 100.0%
  $ 25,018,895  
 
As of December 31, 2010, each of the Funds’ investments in securities were considered Level 1. Please see Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements for further information regarding fair value measurements.
 
EAFE — Europe, Australasia, Far East
ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund
MSCI — Morgan Stanley Capital International
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt
TIPS — Treasury Inflationary Protection Securities
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
   
2015 ETF
FUND
   
2025 ETF
FUND
   
2035 ETF
FUND
 
ASSETS:
                 
Investments in securities, at value (Note 2)
  $ 25,203,347     $ 24,310,825     $ 24,494,597  
Cash equivalents
    367,355       1,043,561       515,805  
Dividends and interest receivable
    32,032       24,275       13,604  
Subscriptions receivable
    13,875       25,030       47,066  
Receivable from Adviser (Note 3)
    894       2,230       2,258  
Total assets
    25,617,503       25,405,921       25,073,330  
                         
LIABILITIES:
                       
Redemptions payable
    25,385       23,906       23,336  
Payable for investment securities purchased
    ––       764,168       ––  
Investment advisory fees payable (Note 3)
    5,346       5,077       5,151  
Distribution fees payable (Note 4)
    5,307       4,987       5,058  
Trustees’ fees payable
    1,126       1,043       1,052  
Administration fees payable
    855       812       824  
Chief Compliance Officer expenses payable
    218       203       204  
Other accrued expenses
    19,991       18,682       18,810  
Total liabilities
    58,228       818,878       54,435  
                         
NET ASSETS 
  $ 25,559,275     $ 24,587,043     $ 25,018,895  
                         
NET ASSETS consist of:
                       
Paid-in capital
  $ 24,778,132     $ 23,415,348     $ 23,532,883  
Undistributed net investment income
    393,095       345,434       326,022  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (2,937,762 )     (2,241,561 )     (2,181,033 )
Net unrealized appreciation of investments
    3,325,810       3,067,822       3,341,023  
                         
NET ASSETS 
  $ 25,559,275     $ 24,587,043     $ 25,018,895  
                         
SHARES OUTSTANDING: (Unlimited shares authorized)
    2,464,092       2,483,227       2,615,454  
                         
NET ASSET VALUE: (Offering and redemption price per share)
  $ 10.37     $ 9.90     $ 9.57  
                         
Investments, at cost (Note 2)
  $ 21,877,537     $ 21,243,003     $ 21,153,574  
 
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
     
 
   
2015 ETF
FUND
   
2025 ETF
FUND
   
2035 ETF
FUND
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
                 
Dividend income
  $ 531,354     $ 464,986     $ 444,831  
Interest income
    250       291       296  
Total income
    531,604       465,277       445,127  
                         
EXPENSES:
                       
Distribution fees (Note 4)
    57,659       49,877       49,563  
Investment advisory fees (Note 3)
    57,648       49,877       49,564  
Administration fees (Note 3)
    9,226       7,980       7,930  
Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 3)
    4,236       3,657       3,633  
Chief Compliance Officer expenses
    111       131       137  
Professional fees
    11,871       10,755       10,896  
Custodian fees
    6,663       6,622       6,687  
Printing fees
    4,194       5,422       5,803  
Transfer agent fees
    2,703       2,488       2,476  
Other
    2,856       2,607       2,635  
Total expenses
    157,167       139,416       139,324  
Fees waived by Adviser (Note 3)
    (18,679 )     (19,587 )     (20,245 )
Net expenses
    138,488       119,829       119,079  
                         
Net investment income 
    393,116       345,448       326,048  
                         
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND REALIZED GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS FROM UNDERLYING FUNDS (NOTES 2 AND 5):
                       
Net realized gains from:
                       
Sales of investments
    445,434       264,184       331,805  
Realized gain distributions from underlying funds
    2,941       5,464       5,857  
                         
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments
    1,734,950       1,822,785       1,951,673  
                         
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    2,183,325       2,092,433       2,289,335  
                         
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
  $ 2,576,441     $ 2,437,881     $ 2,615,383  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
     
 
   
2015 ETF
FUND
   
2025 ETF
FUND
   
2035 ETF
FUND
 
OPERATIONS:
                 
Net investment income
  $ 393,116     $ 345,448     $ 326,048  
Net realized gain from sales of investments and realized gain distributions from underlying funds
    448,375       269,648       337,662  
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments
    1,734,950       1,822,785       1,951,673  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    2,576,441       2,437,881       2,615,383  
                         
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
                       
Net investment income
    (169,619 )     (144,001 )     (130,932 )
                         
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: (DOLLARS)
                       
Shares sold
    5,191,515       7,336,937       7,057,276  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions
    169,618       144,001       130,932  
Shares redeemed
    (3,698,040 )     (1,852,329 )     (1,031,873 )
                         
Net increase in net assets from capital stock transactions
    1,663,093       5,628,609       6,156,335  
                         
Net increase in net assets 
    4,069,915       7,922,489       8,640,786  
                         
NET ASSETS:
                       
Beginning of year
    21,489,360       16,664,554       16,378,109  
End of year
  $ 25,559,275     $ 24,587,043     $ 25,018,895  
                         
Undistributed net investment income at end of period
  $ 393,095     $ 345,434     $ 326,022  
                         
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
                       
Shares sold
    538,415       800,513       802,279  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions
    16,388       14,575       13,696  
Shares redeemed
    (384,564 )     (202,982 )     (116,891 )
                         
Net increase in shares outstanding
    170,239       612,106       699,084  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
     
 
   
2015 ETF
FUND
   
2025 ETF
FUND
   
2035 ETF
FUND
 
OPERATIONS:
                 
Net investment income
  $ 169,628     $ 144,020     $ 130,932  
Net realized gain/(loss) from:
                       
Investments
    118,592       57,283       65,077  
Investments in affiliated funds
    (3,359,618 )     (2,561,131 )     (2,525,764 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:
                       
Investments
    1,590,860       1,245,037       1,389,350  
Investments in affiliated funds
    5,005,080       3,744,739       3,583,853  
                         
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    3,524,542       2,629,948       2,643,448  
                         
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
                       
Net investment income
    (630,168 )     (314,215 )     (159,931 )
Net realized capital gains
    (25,054 )     (22,210 )     (13,684 )
                         
Total distributions to shareholders
    (655,222 )     (336,425 )     (173,615 )
                         
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: (DOLLARS)
                       
Shares sold
    4,760,774       5,904,979       6,835,092  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions
    655,220       336,425       173,614  
Shares redeemed
    (1,469,541 )     (1,549,492 )     (1,023,317 )
                         
Net increase in net assets from capital stock transactions
    3,946,453       4,691,912       5,985,389  
                         
Net increase in net assets 
    6,815,773       6,985,435       8,455,222  
                         
NET ASSETS:
                       
Beginning of year
    14,673,587       9,679,119       7,922,887  
                         
End of year
  $ 21,489,360     $ 16,664,554     $ 16,378,109  
                         
Undistributed net investment income at end of year
  $ 169,598     $ 143,987     $ 130,906  
                         
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
                       
Shares sold
    567,419       741,898       922,388  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions
    69,496       37,520       20,164  
Shares redeemed
    (172,787 )     (192,016 )     (135,695 )
                         
Net increase in shares outstanding
    464,128       587,402       806,857  
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2015 ETF Fund
Financial Highlights
 
     
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period.
 
   
Year Ended
December 31,
 2010
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2009
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2008
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2007
   
For the Period May 1, 2006 to December 31,
 20061
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 9.37     $ 8.02     $ 10.94     $ 10.54     $ 10.00  
                                         
Income from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income2 
    0.16       0.08       0.44       0.34       0.61  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
    0.91       1.56       (3.09 )     0.14       (0.07 )
Total from investment operations
    1.07       1.64       (2.65 )     0.48       0.54  
                                         
Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.07 )     (0.28 )     (0.16 )     (0.05 )     0.00  
From capital gains
    0.00       (0.01 )     (0.11 )     (0.03 )     0.00  
Total distributions
    (0.07 )     (0.29 )     (0.27 )     (0.08 )     0.00  
                                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 10.37     $ 9.37     $ 8.02     $ 10.94     $ 10.54  
                                         
Total return3 
    11.41 %     20.49 %     (24.18 )%     4.57 %     5.40 %4
                                         
Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)
  $ 25,559     $ 21,489     $ 14,674     $ 8,555     $ 1,934  
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver/recoupment†
    0.60 %     0.59 %6     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %5
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver/recoupment†
    0.68 %     0.62 %     1.05 %     1.35 %     8.69 %5
Net investment income†
    1.70 %     0.97 %     4.54 %     3.08 %     8.87 %5
Portfolio turnover rate
    37 %     107 %     32 %     3 %     55 %4
 
These ratios do not include expenses from the affiliated funds held prior to October 8, 2009, or ETFs.
1
The Fund commenced operations May 1, 2006.
2
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
3
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
On October 1, 2009, the Fund began accruing expenses under a 12b-1 plan which caused expenses to exceed the expense cap of 0.60%, resulting in expenses which were waived. Prior to October 1, 2009, the Fund ran at or below its expense cap of 0.60%.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2025 ETF Fund
Financial Highlights
 
     
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period.
 
   
Year Ended
December 31,
 2010
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2009
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2008
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2007
   
For the Period May 1, 2006 to December 31,
 20061
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 8.91     $ 7.54     $ 11.00     $ 10.60     $ 10.00  
                                         
Income from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income2 
    0.16       0.09       0.23       0.32       0.54  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
    0.89       1.46       (3.33 )     0.14       0.06  
Total from investment operations
    1.05       1.55       (3.10 )     0.46       0.60  
                                         
Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.06 )     (0.17 )     (0.20 )     (0.03 )     0.00  
From capital gains
    0.00       (0.01 )     (0.16 )     (0.03 )     0.00  
Total distributions
    (0.06 )     (0.18 )     (0.36 )     (0.06 )     0.00  
                                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 9.90     $ 8.91     $ 7.54     $ 11.00     $ 10.60  
                                         
Total return3 
    11.77 %     20.60 %     (28.11 )%     4.36 %     6.00 %4
                                         
Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)
  $ 24,587     $ 16,665     $ 9,679     $ 7,028     $ 1,372  
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver/recoupment†
    0.60 %     0.59 %6     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %5
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver/recoupment†
    0.70 %     0.65 %     1.13 %     1.72 %     12.72 %5
Net investment income†
    1.73 %     1.13 %     2.46 %     2.85 %     7.83 %5
Portfolio turnover rate
    32 %     100 %     24 %     2 %     10 %4
 
These ratios do not include expenses from the affiliated funds held prior to October 8, 2009, or ETFs.
1
The Fund commenced operations May 1, 2006.
2
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
3
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
On October 1, 2009, the Fund began accruing expenses under a 12b-1 plan which caused expenses to exceed the expense cap of 0.60%, resulting in expenses which were waived. Prior to October 1, 2009, the Fund ran at or below its expense cap of 0.60%.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2035 ETF Fund
Financial Highlights
 
     
 
For a Fund Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period.
 
   
Year Ended
December 31,
 2010
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2009
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2008
   
Year Ended December 31,
 2007
   
For the Period May 1, 2006 to December 31,
 20061
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 8.55     $ 7.14     $ 11.04     $ 10.57     $ 10.00  
                                         
Income from investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income2 
    0.14       0.09       0.24       0.24       0.40  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments
    0.93       1.41       (3.89 )     0.24       0.17  
Total from investment operations
    1.07       1.50       (3.65 )     0.48       0.57  
                                         
Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.05 )     (0.08 )     (0.13 )     0.00 3     0.00  
From capital gains
    0.00       (0.01 )     (0.12 )     (0.01 )     0.00  
Total distributions
    (0.05 )     (0.09 )     (0.25 )     (0.01 )     0.00  
                                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 9.57     $ 8.55     $ 7.14     $ 11.04     $ 10.57  
                                         
Total return4 
    12.52 %     21.03 %     (33.00 )%     4.61 %     5.70 %5
                                         
Ratios to average net assets/supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)
  $ 25,019     $ 16,378     $ 7,923     $ 3,607     $ 324  
Operating expenses including reimbursement/waiver/recoupment†
    0.60 %     0.60 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %6
Operating expenses excluding reimbursement/waiver/recoupment†
    0.70 %     0.69 %     1.64 %     3.37 %     61.49 %6
Net investment income†
    1.64 %     1.12 %     2.65 %     2.20 %     5.78 %6
Portfolio turnover rate
    35 %     96 %     18 %     0 %     4 %5
 
These ratios do not include expenses from the affiliated funds held prior to October 8, 2009, or ETFs.
1
The Fund commenced operations May 1, 2006.
2
The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
3
Amount is less than $0.01 per share.
4
If you are an annuity contract owner, the total return does not reflect the expenses that apply to the separate account or related insurance policies. The inclusion of these charges would reduce the total return figures for all periods shown.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
1.          Organization.
 
The Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust”) is an open-end, diversified management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), which offers units of beneficial ownership (shares) in 9 separate investment portfolios. The portfolios presented in these financial statements are: 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund and 2035 ETF Fund (collectively the “Funds”, each a “Fund” of the Trust). The Funds operate under a fund of funds structure and at this time invest substantially all of their assets in unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETF” or “ETFs”), which primarily invest in equity and fixed income securities, according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors planning to retire in certain target years. The financial statements for the other Funds of the Trust managed by Wilshire Associates Incorporated (“Wilshire” or the “Adviser”) are included in a separate annual report. Shares are presently offered to Horace Mann Life Insurance Company (“HMLIC”) Separate Account, the HMLIC 401(k) Separate Account and Great American Life Insurance Company.
 
Funds’ Investment Objectives:
 
High total return until each respective Fund’s target retirement date. Thereafter, high current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The Funds are designed to provide a mix of assets with a risk/return profile that is appropriate for the participant’s age in connection with his/her anticipated target retirement date. The risk/return profile of the Funds will adjust with time and become more conservative.
 
2.          Significant Accounting Policies.
 
Use of estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Security valuation — A Fund’s investment in an ETF is valued at the ETF’s net asset value or is valued at market price, depending upon whether a Fund purchased the ETF directly from the ETF in “creation units” or on an exchange, as applicable.
 
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
 
 
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;
 
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and
 
 
Level 3 – Prices, inputs or exotic modeling techniques which are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
 
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For the year ended December 31, 2010, there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair value methodologies and there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
Fair value measurement classifications are summarized in the Funds’ Schedules of Investments.
 
Security transactions and investment income — Security transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Dividend income and realized gain distributions from the ETFs are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income accrues daily. Securities gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost.
 
Cash equivalents — Idle cash may be swept into various money market sweep accounts and is classified as cash equivalents on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Trust maintains cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. Amounts invested are available on the same business day.
 
Expense policy — Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to that Fund. Expenses not directly attributable to a Fund are allocated proportionately among all Funds in relation to the net assets of each Fund or another reasonable basis. Expenses which are attributable to the Trust and the Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. are allocated across the Trust and the Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. based upon relative net assets or another reasonable basis.
 
Distributions to shareholders — Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. The Funds’ net realized capital gains, unless offset by any available capital loss carryforward, are distributed to shareholders annually. Additional distributions of net investment income and capital gains may be made at the discretion of the Board of Trustees in order to avoid the application of a 4% non-deductible federal excise tax.
 
3.          Investment Advisory Fee and Other Transactions With Affiliates.
 
The Trust employs the Adviser to manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Funds and to continuously review, oversee and administer the Funds’ investment programs.
 
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Funds and Wilshire, Wilshire charges annual management fees of 0.25% of average daily net assets of the 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund and the 2035 ETF Fund. Wilshire has entered into a contractual expense limitation agreement (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”) with the Funds to waive a portion of its management fee and/or reimburse expenses to limit annual operating expenses to 0.60% (exclusive of ETF fees and expenses) of average daily net assets for each of the Funds. This agreement to limit expenses continues through at least April 30, 2011. Wilshire may recoup the amount of any management fee waived within three years after the year in which Wilshire incurred the expense if the recoupment does not exceed the existing expense limitation for each Fund. At December 31, 2010, the amounts of waivers subject to recoupment for the 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund and the 2035 ETF Fund are $10,601, $11,200 and $11,427, respectively, expiring in 2012 and $18,679, $19,587 and $20,245, respectively, expiring in 2013. The Adviser cannot recapture any expenses or fees it waived or reimbursed prior to August 21, 2009 under the prior Expense Limitation Agreement.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Adviser waived expenses in the amounts listed below.
 
Fund
 
Fees Waived
2015 ETF Fund
 
$18,679
2025 ETF Fund
 
$19,587
2035 ETF Fund
 
$20,245
 
Because the ETFs have varied fee and expense levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the ETFs at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by a Fund will vary.
 
SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEI”) serves as the Trust’s administrator and accounting agent pursuant to an administration agreement dated May 30, 2008. DST Systems, Inc. serves as the Trust’s transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent. PNC Global Investment Services Inc. (“PNCGIS”) serves as the Trust’s custodian. SEI Investments Distribution Co. serves as the Trust’s distributor.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
Officers’ and Trustees’ expenses — The officers of the Trust receive remuneration from the Adviser. The Trust does not pay any remuneration to its officers. The Trust and the Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. together pay each independent trustee an annual retainer of $14,000, an annual additional Board chair retainer of $12,000, a Board in-person meeting fee of $1,500, a Board telephonic meeting fee of $1,000, an annual Committee member retainer of $4,000, an annual Committee chairperson retainer of $8,000 in lieu of the $4,000 Committee member retainer, and a Committee Telephonic meeting fee of $500.
 
4.          Distribution and Shareholder Services Plan.
 
The Funds have adopted a plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act that provides for a fee of up to 0.25% of each Fund’s average net assets payable to SEI Investments Distribution Co. (the “Distributor”) to reimburse the Distributor for distribution and shareholder services provided to shareholders.
 
5.          Security Transactions.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, were as follows:
 
Fund
Purchases
Proceeds from Sales
2015 ETF Fund
$10,234,032
$8,245,498
2025 ETF Fund
12,434,221
6,114,206
2035 ETF Fund
13,347,046
6,771,149
 
6.          Significant Shareholder Activity.
 
On December 31, 2010, the Funds had the following concentrations of shareholders holding 10% or more of the outstanding shares of the Funds. These represent omnibus shareholder accounts.
 
Fund
 
2015 ETF Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
97%
2025 ETF Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
98%
2035 ETF Fund (1 omnibus shareholder)
98%
 
7.          Tax Information.
 
No provision for federal income taxes is required because each Fund has qualified, and intends to continue to qualify, as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and distributes to shareholders all of its taxable income and gains. Federal income tax regulations differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; therefore, distributions determined in accordance with tax regulations may differ in amount or character from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. The Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
 
The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing a Fund’s tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely than-not” (i.e., greater than 50-percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax provision in the current period. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last 3 tax year ends, as applicable), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
The tax character of distributions declared for the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively were as follows:
 
Fund
 
2010
Ordinary Income
   
2010
Capital Gains
   
2009
Ordinary Income
   
2009
Capital Gains
 
2015 ETF Fund
  $ 169,619     $     $ 639,608     $ 15,614  
2025 ETF Fund
    144,001             322,791       13,634  
2035 ETF Fund
    130,932             163,216       10,399  
 
At December 31, 2010, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
 
   
2015 ETF
Fund
   
2025 ETF
Fund
   
2035 ETF
Fund
 
Undistributed ordinary income
  $ 393,095     $ 345,434     $ 326,022  
Accumulated capital gain
                 
Capital loss carryforwards
    (2,937,026 )     (2,238,508 )     (2,181,028 )
Unrealized appreciation
    3,325,075       3,064,762       3,341,023  
Other temporary differences
    (1 )     7       (5 )
Total distributable earnings
  $ 781,143     $ 1,171,695     $ 1,486,012  
 
The Funds intend to retain realized gains to the extent of available capital loss carryforwards. At December 31, 2010, the 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund and 2035 Fund had available for federal income tax purposes unused capital losses of $2,937,026, $2,238,508 and $2,181,028, respectively, expiring December 31, 2017.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund and 2035 ETF Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $449,111, $272,709 and $337,663, respectively, to offset capital gains.
 
The federal tax cost, unrealized appreciation and depreciation at December 31, 2010 for each Fund is as follows:
 
Fund
 
Tax Cost
   
Aggregate
Gross
Unrealized Appreciation
   
Aggregate
Gross
Unrealized Depreciation
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation
 
2015 ETF Fund
  $ 21,878,272     $ 3,346,737     $ (21,662 )   $ 3,325,075  
2025 ETF Fund
    21,246,063       3,096,365       (31,603 )     3,064,762  
2035 ETF Fund
    21,153,574       3,364,018       (22,995 )     3,341,023  
 
8.          Indemnifications.
 
In the normal course of business, the Trust on behalf of the Funds enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Notes to Financial Statements - (Continued)
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
9.          Credit Risk.
 
Certain securities in which an ETF may invest are backed by credit enhancements from various financial institutions and financial guarantee assurance agencies. These credit enhancements reinforce the credit quality of the individual securities; however, if any of the financial institutions or financial guarantee assurance agencies’ credit quality should deteriorate, it could cause the individual security’s credit quality to change. Additionally, if any of the ETFs concentrate their credit enhancements in any one financial institution, the risk of credit quality deterioration increases. The value of asset-backed securities may be affected by the credit risk of the servicing agent for the pool, the originator of the loans or receivables, or the financial institution(s) providing the credit support. In addition to credit risk, asset-backed securities and other securities with early redemption features are subject to pre-payment risk. During periods of declining interest rates, prepayment of loans underlying asset-backed securities can be expected to accelerate or an issuer may retire an outstanding bond early to reduce interest costs. An ETF’s ability to maintain positions in such securities will be affected by reductions in the principal amount of such securities resulting from prepayments, and its ability to reinvest the returns of principal at comparable yields is subject to generally prevailing interest rates at that time.
 
10.          Recent Accounting Pronouncement
 
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.” ASU No. 2010-06 will require reporting entities to make new disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of ASU No. 2010-06 and its impact on the financial statements has not been determined.
 
11.          Subsequent Event Evaluation.
 
The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of December 31, 2010.

 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Report Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
   
 
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust:
 
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of 2015 ETF Fund, 2025 ETF Fund and 2035 ETF Fund (three series of Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Funds”) at December 31, 2010, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended and the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Funds’ management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of investments at December 31, 2010 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 1, 2011
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Board Approval of Advisory Agreement
 
 
   
 
During the six months ended December 31, 2010, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust (the “Trust”) approved the renewal for an additional one-year term of the Trust’s advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with Wilshire Associates Incorporated (“Wilshire” or the “Adviser”) on behalf of the Wilshire 2015 ETF Fund, Wilshire 2025 ETF Fund and Wilshire 2035 ETF Fund (the “Funds”).
 
The information in this summary outlines the Board’s considerations associated with its approval of the Advisory Agreement. In connection with its deliberations regarding the continuation of this relationship, the Board considered such information and factors as it believed to be relevant. As described below, the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services performed by Wilshire under the existing advisory arrangement; comparative fees and expense ratios; the profits to be realized by Wilshire; the extent to which Wilshire realizes economies of scale as a Fund grows; and whether any fall-out benefits are being realized by Wilshire. In considering these matters, the Board was advised with respect to relevant legal standards by independent counsel. In addition, the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Independent Trustees”) discussed the renewal of the Advisory Agreement with management and in private sessions with counsel at which no representatives of Wilshire were present.
 
As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, each approval was confirmed by the separate vote of the Independent Trustees. In deciding to approve the renewal of the Advisory Agreement, the Board did not identify any single factor as controlling and this summary does not describe all of the matters considered. However, the Board concluded that each of the various factors referred to below favored such approval.
 
Information Requested and Received
 
The Board, including all the Independent Trustees, considered the renewal of the Advisory Agreement pursuant to a process that concluded at the Board’s December 3, 2010 meeting, following an extensive process. At the direction of the Independent Trustees, counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees sent a memorandum to the Adviser requesting information regarding the Advisory Agreement to be provided to the Trustees in advance of a meeting of the Contract Review Committee (which is comprised of all the Independent Trustees) held on December 2, 2010.
 
In response to the request for information, the Trustees received information from the Adviser as to each of the Funds describing: (i) the nature, extent and quality of services provided; (ii) the investment performance of each Fund as provided by Wilshire based upon data gathered from the Morningstar Direct database (“Morningstar”); (iii) the costs of services provided and estimated profits realized by the Adviser; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale are realized as a Fund grows; (v) whether fee levels reflect any possible economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders; (vi) comparisons of services rendered and amounts paid to other registered investment companies as provided by Wilshire based upon data gathered from Morningstar, and (vii) benefits realized by the Adviser from its relationship with each Fund. The Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from counsel describing their duties in connection with contract approvals, and they were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel.
 
Prior to consideration by the Board, the Contract Review Committee met on December 2, 2010 to discuss the information provided. As a part of its evaluation it considered the assessment of performance made by the Investment Committee (which is comprised solely of Independent Trustees), which also met on December 2, 2010 to review data Wilshire had prepared on performance. Based upon its evaluation of all materials provided, the Contract Review Committee concluded that it was in the best interests of each Fund to renew the Advisory Agreement and recommended to the Board that the Advisory Agreement be renewed. At its meeting on December 3, 2010, the Board considered the recommendation of the Contract Review Committee along with the other factors that the Board deemed relevant.
 
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
 
With respect to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser, the Board reviewed the functions performed by the Adviser, noting that the Adviser performs administrative functions on behalf of the Funds. The Board considered the experience and skills of the senior management leading Fund operations, the experience and skills of the personnel performing the functions under the Advisory Agreement and the resources made available to such personnel. The Board also considered the compliance program established by the Adviser and the level of compliance maintained for the Funds. The Board concluded that appropriate resources were being provided under the agreement to administer the Trust’s affairs. The Board also reviewed the Adviser’s financial condition, and considered the financial support provided
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Board Approval of Advisory Agreement - (Continued)
 
 
     
 
by the Adviser to the Funds pursuant to an expense limitation agreement. Based upon all relevant factors, the Board concluded that the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by the Adviser to each Fund support renewal of the contract.
 
The Board reviewed information on the performance of each Fund for the annualized one and three year periods ended September 30, 2010, along with the performance information of a peer group of funds determined by Wilshire based upon the Morningstar database for the same periods and in comparison to its benchmark. The Board noted that the Funds met acceptable levels of performance compared to their respective peer groups and benchmarks for the one- and three-year periods ended September 30, 2010.
 
Advisory Fees
 
The Board reviewed each Fund’s advisory fee and total expense ratio and reviewed information comparing the advisory fee and total expense ratio to those of the peer group of funds. The Board noted that the advisory fee for each of the Funds was relatively high in comparison to their peer groups but noted that the Adviser waives advisory fees and reimburses expenses for the Funds pursuant to an expense limitation agreement. As to total expenses, the Board noted that total expenses are influenced by the small size of the complex. The Board concluded that the advisory fee for each Fund was reasonable and appropriate in amount.
 
Profitability to Wilshire and Economies of Scale
 
With respect to the profitability of the Advisory Agreement, the Board primarily considered the fee structure of the Advisory Agreement, including the costs of the services provided and the profits realized by the Adviser from its relationship with the Funds. The Board concluded that the profits realized by the Adviser were reasonable in comparison with the costs of providing investment advisory services to the Funds. In addition, the Board considered the extent to which economies of scale are realized as the Funds grow and whether fee levels reasonably reflect economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Board reviewed each Fund’s asset size, each Fund’s expense ratio, the advisory fee waivers and expense reimbursements currently in place and whether the investment process produced economies of scale. The Board concluded that each Fund’s advisory fee reasonably reflected appropriate recognition of any economies of scale.
 
Fall-Out Benefits
 
The Board considered the nature and amount of any benefits derived by the Adviser from its relationship with the Funds. The Board determined that the advisory fees were reasonable in light of these fall-out benefits.
 
Conclusion
 
Based upon all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Advisory Agreement continue to be fair and reasonable and that the continuation of the Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of each Fund.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Additional Fund Information
 
 
     
 
A listing of the Trustees and Officers of the Trust, their ages and their principal occupations for the past five years is presented below. The address of each Trustee and Officer is 1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 700, Santa Monica, California 90401.
 
Name and Age
Position Held
With The
Trust
Term Of
Office(1)
and Length
of Time
Served
Principal
Occupations
During the Past
Five Years
Number of
Funds/Funds
in Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee
INTERESTED TRUSTEES
Lawrence E. Davanzo, 57(2)
Trustee
Since 2005
President, Wilshire Associates Incorporated, October 2007-Present; Senior Managing Director, October 2004-October 2007, Wilshire Associates Incorporated; President, 2005-Present, Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust; Managing Director, August 2004-October 2004, Guggenheim Partners, independent investor, August 2001-August 2004.
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds); Wilshire Associates Incorporated
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES
Margaret M. Cannella, 59
Trustee
Since 2011
Adjunct Professor, Columbia Business School. Formerly, Managing Director, Head, Global Credit Research and Corporate Strategy, JPMorgan Securities, Inc. and Managing Director, Head US Corporate Research, JP Morgan Securities, Inc.
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds); Schroder Series Trust; Schroder Global Series Trust; Schroder Capital Funds (Delaware); CHF Finance International (for profit joint venture of the World Bank and CHF); Advanced Pierre Foods; Princeton-in-Asia
           
Roger A. Formisano, 62
Trustee
Since 2006
Vice President, University Medical Foundation, 2006- Present; formerly Director, The Center for Leadership and Applied Business, UW-Madison School of Business; Principal, R.A. Formisano & Company, LLC
15
Integrity Mutual Insurance Company, Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
Edward Gubman, 59
Trustee
Since 2011
Founder and Principal, Strategic Talent Solutions
9
N/A
           
Richard A. Holt, 68
Trustee
Since 2006
Retired; formerly Senior Relationship Manager, Scudder Insurance Asset Management.
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
Suanne K. Luhn, 55
Trustee
Since 2008
Retired; formerly Chief Compliance Officer, Bahl & Gaynor (investment adviser) (1990 to 2006)
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
Harriet A. Russell, 68
Trustee
Since 2006
President, Greater Cincinnati Credit Union; formerly Vice President, Cincinnati Board of Education; formerly teacher, Walnut Hills High School.
15
Greater Cincinnati Credit Union Board; Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
           
George J. Zock, 60
Trustee, Chairman of the Board
Since 2006
Independent Consultant; Consultant, Horace Mann Service Corporation (2004 to 2005); Executive Vice President, Horace Mann Life Insurance Company and Horace Mann Service Corporation (1997 to 2003).
15
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc. (6 Funds)
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Additional Fund Information - (Continued)
 
 
     
 
Name and Age
Position Held
With The
Trust
Term Of
Office(1)
and Length
of Time
Served
Principal
Occupations
During the Past
Five Years
Number of
Funds/Funds
in Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee
OFFICERS
Jamie B. Ohl, 45
President
Since 2010
Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Wilshire Funds Management since 2010; Senior Vice President and Director of the Retirement Plans Group, Hartford Life Insurance Co. from 2006-2010.
N/A
N/A
           
Aaron W.L. Eubanks, 48
Chief Compliance Officer
Since 2009
Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Director, Wilshire Associates, Incorporated (since 2009). Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Provident Investment Counsel (1992-2009)
N/A
N/A
           
Reena S. Lalji, 39
Secretary
Since 2009
Managing Director and General Counsel, Wilshire Associates Incorporated (Since 2009); Senior Counsel, Royal Bank of Canada (2003-2008)
N/A
N/A
           
James E. St. Aubin, 33
Vice President
Since 2009
Senior Portfolio Manager in Wilshire's Funds Management Group. 2004-2008, Senior Consultant at Ibbotson Associates-a division Morningstar Inc.
N/A
N/A
           
Helen Thompson, 43
Vice President
Since 2008
Managing Director, Wilshire Associates Incorporated. (since 2003); Associate Director, First Quadrant, L.P. (2001 to 2003); Chief Investment Accountant, Financial Controller, Company Secretary, Associate Director, Compliance Officer (1996 to 2003), First Quadrant Limited
N/A
N/A
           
Michael Wauters, 45
Treasurer
Since 2009
Controller, Wilshire Associates Incorporated (since 2009); Assistant Vice President- Financial Operations, Pacific Life Insurance Company (2000-2009)
N/A
N/A
           
Victor Zhang, 38
Vice President
Since 2009
Head of Portfolio Management, Member of Wilshire Funds Management Investment Committee, Wilshire Associates Incorporated, January 2006 to Present; Director of Investments, Harris myCFO LLC, 2001 to 2006.
N/A
N/A
 
(1)
Each Trustee serves until the next shareholders’ meeting (and until the election and qualification of a successor), or until death, resignation, removal (as provided in the Trust’s Declaration of Trust) or retirement which takes effect no later than the May 1 following his or her 70th birthday. Officers are elected by the Board on an annual basis to serve until their successors have been elected and qualified.
 
(2)
Mr. Davanzo is an interested person because of his position with the Trust’s investment adviser, Wilshire Associates Incorporated.
 
The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Trust and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-200-6796.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Additional Fund Information - (Continued)
 
 
     
 
Information on Proxy Voting
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has adopted the requirement that all funds file their complete proxy voting records with the SEC on an annual basis on Form N-PX. Such filing, for the 12-month period ended June 30, must be made no later than August 31 of each year.
 
A description of policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, along with each Fund’s proxy voting record relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at no charge, upon request by calling 1-888-200-6796, or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
Information on Form N-Q
 
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within sixty days after the end of period. The Trust’s Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s website at
 
http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090.
 
Householding Policy
 
In order to reduce printing and mailing expenses, only one copy of each prospectus, annual and semi-annual report will be sent to all related accounts at a common address, unless you have indicated otherwise on your Account Application. Contract Owners may revoke their consent to householding at any time by calling 1-800-999-1030. Upon receipt of a Contract Owner’s revocation, the Trust will begin mailing individual copies of the above-referenced documents to the shareholder’s attention within 30 days.
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Tax Information
 
 
   
 
Of the distributions made by the following Funds, the corresponding percentage represents the amount of each distribution which will qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders:
 
Fund
Percentage
2015 ETF Fund
0.08%
2025 ETF Fund
0.01%
2035 ETF Fund
0.01%
 
 
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Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Privacy Statement
 
 
   
 
At Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust, we appreciate the privacy concerns of our customers. We have established the following policies to maintain the privacy of information you share with us.
 
Information We Collect
 
We collect and retain nonpublic personal information about you that may include:
 
Information we receive on your account applications or other forms such as your name, address, financial information and/or social security number;
 
Information we receive about your mutual fund transactions, such as purchases, sales, exchanges and account balances; and
 
Information we collect through the use of Internet “cookies” when you access our website. Cookies are a collection of information stored on the local hard drive of an Internet user, used primarily by web servers to identify previous users and their preferences. A web server cannot find out a user’s name or email address, or anything about the user’s computer using cookies.
 
Information We May Share
 
We do not sell any of your nonpublic personal information to third parties. We may share the information we collect with affiliates or with non-affiliated third parties only when those parties are acting on our behalf in servicing your account, or as required by law. These third parties may include:
 
Administrative service providers who, for example, process transactions for your account, print checks or prepare account statements;
 
Companies that provide services for us to help market our products to you; and
 
Governmental or other legal agencies, as required by law.
 
When information is shared with third parties, they are legally obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the information and to limit their use of it to servicing your account, except as permitted or required by law.
 
Confidentiality And Security
 
Within our organization, we restrict access to your nonpublic personal information to authorized employees who need to access such information in order to provide services or products to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.
 
As previously mentioned, we may collect information through the use of Internet “cookies” on our website. In addition, in order to provide you with access to your account via the web, it is necessary for us to collect certain nonpublic personal information such as your name, social security number and account information. Special measures such as data encryption and authentication apply to all nonpublic personal information and communications on our web site.
 
Applicability
 
Our privacy policies apply only to those individual investors who have a direct customer relationship with us. If you are an individual shareholder of record of any of the Funds, we consider you to be our customer. Shareholders purchasing or owning shares of any of the Funds through their bank, broker, or other financial institution should also consult that financial institution’s privacy policies.
 
The Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust values your business. We understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of your personal information and are committed to keeping your trust. Please contact us at 888-200-6796 if you have any questions concerning our policy.
 
 
 

 
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
Annual Report
December 31, 2010
 
     
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
2015 ETF Fund
2025 ETF Fund
2035 ETF Fund
 
Board of Trustees
Margaret M. Cannella
Lawrence E. Davanzo
Roger A. Formisano
Edward Gubman
Richard A. Holt
Suanne K. Luhn
Harriet A. Russell
George J. Zock
Chairman of the Board
Officers of the Funds
Jamie B. Ohl
President
Victor Zhang
Vice President
Helen Thompson
Vice President
James E. St. Aubin
Vice President
Michael Wauters
Treasurer
Reena S. Lalji
Secretary
Guarav Chopra
Assistant Treasurer
 
Aaron W.L. Eubanks
Chief Compliance Officer
 
 
 
Administrator
SEI Investments Global Funds Services
1 Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
 
Transfer Agent
DST Systems, Inc.
333 W. 11th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
 
Investment Adviser
Wilshire Associates Incorporated
1299 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1085
Custodian
PNC Global Investment Servicing Inc.
The Eastwick Center
8800 Tinicum Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19153
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
Wilshire Associates Incorporated
1299 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
1-888-200-6796
 
 
WIL-SA-003-0300
 
 
 

 
 
Item 2.
Code of Ethics.
 
 
(a)
The registrant, as of the end of the period covered by this report, has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.
 
 
(c)
During the period covered by this report, the code of ethics was amended to address changes in the registrant’s covered officers.
 
 
(d)
The registrant has not granted any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions.
 
Item 3.
Audit Committee Financial Expert.
 
The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its Audit Committee. Mr. Roger A. Formisano, the Registrant’s audit committee financial expert, is “independent” for purposes of Item 3 to Form N-CSR.
 
An “audit committee financial expert” is not an “expert” for any purpose, including for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated as an “audit committee financial expert.” Further, the designation of a person as an “audit committee financial expert” does not mean that the person has any greater duties, obligations, or liability than those imposed on the person without the “audit committee financial expert” designation. Similarly, the designation of a person as an “audit committee financial expert” does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the audit committee or Board of Trustees.
 
Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
Audit Fees
 
 
(a)
The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years are $133,913 for 2009 and $138,000  for 2010.
 
Audit-Related Fees
 
 
(b)
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item are $0 for 2009 and $0 for 2010.
 
Tax Fees
 
 
(c)
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, tax planning and tax training are $21,375 for 2009 and $21,375 for 2010. Such services consisted of quarterly diversification review, annual distribution review and tax return review.
 
 
 

 

All Other Fees
 
 
(d)
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item are $0 for 2009 and $0 for 2010.
 
 
(e)(1)
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures.
 
Pursuant to Registrant’s Audit Committee Charter (the “Charter”), the Audit Committee is responsible for pre-approving any engagement of the principal accountant to provide non-prohibited services to the Registrant, including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the principal accountant, to the extent required by Rule 2-01(c)(7) of Regulation S-X. The Chairman of the Audit Committee may grant pre-approval for engagements of less than $5,000. All such delegated pre-approvals will be presented to the Audit Committee no later than the next Audit Committee meeting.
 
Pursuant to the Charter, the Audit Committee is also responsible for pre-approving any engagement of the principal accountant, including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the principal accountant, to provide non-audit services to the Registrant’s investment adviser (or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant), if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant, to the extent required by Rule 2-01(c)(7) of Regulation S-X. The Chairman of the Audit Committee may grant pre-approval for engagements of less than $5,000. All such delegated pre-approvals will be presented to the Audit Committee no later than the next Audit Committee meeting.
 
 
(e)(2)
The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are as follows:
 
 
(b)
Not Applicable
 
 
(c)
0%
 
 
(d)
Not Applicable
 
 
(f)
The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was (0%) zero percent.
 
 
(g)
The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant was $1,125,706 for 2009 and $788,715 for 2010.
 
 
(h)
The registrant’s audit committee of the board of directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
 
Item 5.
Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 6.
Schedule of Investments.
 
 
(a)
Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
 
 
(b)
Not applicable.

 
 

 
 
Item 7. 
Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 8.
Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 9.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 10.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees since the Registrant last disclosed such procedures in the definitive prospectus/proxy statement on Form N-14 filed with the SEC on December 3, 2008.
 
Item 11.
Controls and Procedures.
 
 
(a)
The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
 
 
(b)
There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 12.
Exhibits.
 
 
(a)(1)
Code of ethics that is the subject of disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto.
 
 
(a)(2)
Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.
 
 
(a)(3)
Not applicable.
 
 
(b)
Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.
 
 
 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant)
 
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust
 
       
By (Signature and Title)*
 
/s/ Jamie B. Ohl                        
 
   
Jamie B. Ohl, President
 
   
(principal executive officer)
 
       
Date: March 11, 2011
     

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


By (Signature and Title)*
 
/s/ Jamie B. Ohl                        
 
   
Jamie B. Ohl, President
 
   
(principal executive officer)
 
       
Date: March 11, 2011
     
       
       
By (Signature and Title)*
 
/s/ Michael Wauters                  
 
   
Michael Wauters, Treasurer
 
   
(principal financial officer)
 
       
Date: March 11, 2011
     

*     Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.