N-CSRS 1 a10-19161_11ncsrs.htm N-CSRS

 

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

811-09645

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02111

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Scott R. Plummer

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-612-671-1947

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

March 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

September 30, 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, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 



 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2010

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information     1    
Understanding Your Expenses     2    
Investment Portfolio     3    
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
    12    
Statement of Operations     14    
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
    15    
Financial Highlights     17    
Notes to Financial Statements     21    
Important Information About
This Report
    33    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2010 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   01/18/94   07/15/98   11/11/96   05/21/99  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
    1.52       –4.32       1.15       –3.85       1.15       0.15       1.64    
1-year     9.88       3.58       9.05       4.05       9.05       8.05       10.12    
5-year     1.79       0.59       1.03       0.65       1.04       1.04       2.03    
10-year     1.04       0.44       0.27       0.27       0.27       0.27       1.27    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Russell 1000 Index tracks the performance of 1,000 of the largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization.

2The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +1.52%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.21%  
      Russell 1000 Index1  
  +6.05%  
      Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index2  

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)

Class A     21.23    
Class B     21.05    
Class C     21.04    
Class Z     21.18    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)

Class A     0.23    
Class B     0.15    
Class C     0.15    
Class Z     0.25    

 


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.20       1,019.05       6.06       6.07       1.20    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,011.50       1,015.29       9.83       9.85       1.95    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,011.50       1,015.29       9.83       9.85       1.95    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,016.40       1,020.31       4.80       4.81       0.95    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks – 61.0%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Consumer Discretionary – 6.3%  
Automobiles – 0.5%  
Ford Motor Co. (a)     37,500       459,000    
Automobiles Total     459,000    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.4%  
McDonald's Corp.     5,700       424,707    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Total     424,707    
Household Durables – 0.1%  
Garmin Ltd.     4,700       142,645    
Household Durables Total     142,645    
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.1%  
priceline.com, Inc. (a)     200       69,668    
Internet & Catalog Retail Total     69,668    
Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.2%  
Mattel, Inc.     6,400       150,144    
Leisure Equipment & Products Total     150,144    
Media – 1.8%  
Comcast Corp., Class A     21,500       388,720    
DIRECTV, Class A (a)     14,300       595,309    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.     1,300       70,187    
Time Warner, Inc.     19,700       603,805    
Viacom, Inc., Class B     1,100       39,809    
Media Total     1,697,830    
Multiline Retail – 0.8%  
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)     2,700       131,652    
Target Corp.     11,300       603,872    
Multiline Retail Total     735,524    
Specialty Retail – 2.2%  
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     7,100       416,628    
Aeropostale, Inc. (a)     7,800       181,350    
Autozone, Inc. (a)     900       206,019    
Gap, Inc.     15,200       283,328    
Limited Brands, Inc.     15,400       412,412    
PetSmart, Inc.     2,000       70,000    
Ross Stores, Inc.     3,400       185,708    
TJX Companies, Inc.     8,000       357,040    
Specialty Retail Total     2,112,485    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.2%  
Coach, Inc.     900       38,664    
NIKE, Inc., Class B     1,500       120,210    
V.F. Corp.     400       32,408    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Total     191,282    
Consumer Discretionary Total     5,983,285    
Consumer Staples – 6.8%  
Beverages – 0.6%  
Coca-Cola Co.     8,500       497,420    
PepsiCo, Inc.     1,300       86,372    
Beverages Total     583,792    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.2%  
CVS Caremark Corp.     600       18,882    
Sysco Corp.     2,100       59,892    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     19,700       1,054,344    
Food & Staples Retailing Total     1,133,118    
Food Products – 0.5%  
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.     900       28,728    
Hershey Co.     9,400       447,346    
Food Products Total     476,074    
Household Products – 1.8%  
Colgate-Palmolive Co.     2,700       207,522    
Kimberly-Clark Corp.     1,600       104,080    
Procter & Gamble Co.     23,100       1,385,307    
Household Products Total     1,696,909    
Personal Products – 0.4%  
Herbalife Ltd.     6,800       410,380    
Personal Products Total     410,380    
Tobacco – 2.3%  
Altria Group, Inc.     30,000       720,600    
Lorillard, Inc.     4,300       345,333    
Philip Morris International, Inc.     18,600       1,041,972    
Reynolds American, Inc.     600       35,634    
Tobacco Total     2,143,539    
Consumer Staples Total     6,443,812    
Energy – 6.7%  
Energy Equipment & Services – 0.8%  
Nabors Industries Ltd. (a)     1,500       27,090    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.     12,100       538,087    
Rowan Companies, Inc. (a)     5,800       176,088    
Energy Equipment & Services Total     741,265    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.9%  
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (a)     1,700       69,955    
Apache Corp.     6,300       615,888    
Chevron Corp.     16,600       1,345,430    
ConocoPhillips     10,800       620,244    
Devon Energy Corp.     7,400       479,076    
Exxon Mobil Corp.     28,488       1,760,274    
Hess Corp.     1,400       82,768    
Marathon Oil Corp.     16,000       529,600    
Peabody Energy Corp.     2,400       117,624    
Valero Energy Corp.     2,800       49,028    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Total     5,669,887    
Energy Total     6,411,152    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Financials – 9.5%  
Capital Markets – 1.0%  
Franklin Resources, Inc.     2,300       245,870    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     3,200       462,656    
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.     5,100       255,332    
Capital Markets Total     963,858    
Commercial Banks – 0.7%  
Fifth Third Bancorp.     9,500       114,285    
PNC Financial Services
Group, Inc.
    5,200       269,932    
Wells Fargo & Co.     11,500       288,995    
Commercial Banks Total     673,212    
Consumer Finance – 0.9%  
Capital One Financial Corp.     7,600       300,580    
Discover Financial Services     21,100       351,948    
SLM Corp. (a)     16,100       185,955    
Consumer Finance Total     838,483    
Diversified Financial Services – 2.7%  
Bank of America Corp.     23,700       310,707    
Citigroup, Inc. (a)     235,700       919,230    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     33,200       1,263,924    
NYSE Euronext     900       25,713    
Diversified Financial Services Total     2,519,574    
Insurance – 2.7%  
AFLAC, Inc.     9,800       506,758    
AON Corp.     4,100       160,351    
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.,
Class B (a)
    3,400       281,112    
Brown & Brown, Inc.     21,700       438,123    
Hartford Financial Services
Group, Inc.
    12,800       293,760    
Protective Life Corp.     16,300       354,688    
Prudential Financial, Inc.     1,600       86,688    
Reinsurance Group of
America, Inc.
    9,300       449,097    
Unum Group     1,900       42,085    
Insurance Total     2,612,662    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.5%  
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.     26,800       471,680    
Apartment Investment &
Management Co., Class A
    20,800       444,704    
Hospitality Properties Trust     4,800       107,184    
Simon Property Group, Inc.     3,900       361,686    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     1,385,254    
Financials Total     8,993,043    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Health Care – 6.9%  
Biotechnology – 0.4%  
Amgen, Inc. (a)     7,100       391,281    
Biotechnology Total     391,281    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.3%  
Alcon, Inc.     200       33,358    
Medtronic, Inc.     5,900       198,122    
Stryker Corp.     100       5,005    
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (a)     1,100       57,563    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies Total     294,048    
Health Care Providers & Services – 2.4%  
Aetna, Inc.     7,400       233,914    
AmerisourceBergen Corp.     11,900       364,854    
Cardinal Health, Inc.     1,000       33,040    
Humana, Inc. (a)     5,600       281,344    
Laboratory Corp. of America
Holdings (a)
    1,700       133,331    
McKesson Corp.     2,500       154,450    
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a)     7,500       390,450    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     19,400       681,134    
Health Care Providers & Services Total     2,272,517    
Pharmaceuticals – 3.8%  
Abbott Laboratories     10,800       564,192    
Eli Lilly & Co.     17,800       650,234    
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a)     3,300       102,069    
Johnson & Johnson     21,500       1,332,140    
Merck & Co., Inc.     9,400       346,014    
Pfizer, Inc.     11,700       200,889    
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International, Inc.
    6,589       165,054    
Warner Chilcott PLC, Class A     12,300       276,012    
Pharmaceuticals Total     3,636,604    
Health Care Total     6,594,450    
Industrials – 6.7%  
Aerospace & Defense – 1.4%  
General Dynamics Corp.     1,000       62,810    
Honeywell International, Inc.     2,700       118,638    
Lockheed Martin Corp.     2,400       171,072    
Raytheon Co.     9,600       438,816    
United Technologies Corp.     7,500       534,225    
Aerospace & Defense Total     1,325,561    
Air Freight & Logistics – 0.8%  
United Parcel Service, Inc.,
Class B
    12,000       800,280    
Air Freight & Logistics Total     800,280    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.6%  
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.     25,400       430,784    
Waste Management, Inc.     2,400       85,776    
Commercial Services & Supplies Total     516,560    
Electrical Equipment – 0.7%  
Emerson Electric Co.     12,300       647,718    
Electrical Equipment Total     647,718    
Industrial Conglomerates – 1.9%  
3M Co.     4,600       398,866    
General Electric Co.     86,900       1,412,125    
Industrial Conglomerates Total     1,810,991    
Machinery – 0.6%  
Caterpillar, Inc.     1,500       118,020    
Dover Corp.     3,900       203,619    
Eaton Corp.     800       65,992    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     300       14,106    
Parker Hannifin Corp.     2,800       196,168    
Machinery Total     597,905    
Professional Services – 0.5%  
Dun & Bradstreet Corp.     6,200       459,668    
Professional Services Total     459,668    
Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.2%  
W.W. Grainger, Inc.     1,500       178,665    
Trading Companies & Distributors Total     178,665    
Industrials Total     6,337,348    
Information Technology – 11.5%  
Communications Equipment – 0.7%  
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)     26,800       586,920    
QUALCOMM, Inc.     1,600       72,192    
Communications Equipment Total     659,112    
Computers & Peripherals – 3.6%  
Apple, Inc. (a)     6,700       1,901,125    
Dell, Inc. (a)     10,500       136,080    
Hewlett-Packard Co.     21,600       908,712    
Lexmark International, Inc.,
Class A (a)
    5,000       223,100    
SanDisk Corp. (a)     5,400       197,910    
Computers & Peripherals Total     3,366,927    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.2%  
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.,
Class A (a)
    3,800       215,878    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments &
Components Total
    215,878    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Internet Software & Services – 0.8%  
Google, Inc., Class A (a)     1,500       788,685    
Internet Software & Services Total     788,685    
IT Services – 1.9%  
International Business
Machines Corp.
    10,500       1,408,470    
Teradata Corp. (a)     7,400       285,344    
Western Union Co.     4,400       77,748    
IT Services Total     1,771,562    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.7%  
Intel Corp.     54,200       1,042,266    
Texas Instruments, Inc.     22,300       605,222    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment Total
    1,647,488    
Software – 2.6%  
CA, Inc.     136       2,872    
Intuit, Inc. (a)     8,300       363,623    
Microsoft Corp.     60,200       1,474,298    
Oracle Corp.     18,900       507,465    
Symantec Corp. (a)     2,900       43,993    
VMware, Inc., Class A (a)     900       76,446    
Software Total     2,468,697    
Information Technology Total     10,918,349    
Materials – 2.4%  
Chemicals – 1.7%  
Ashland, Inc.     4,100       199,957    
Eastman Chemical Co.     7,200       532,800    
Lubrizol Corp.     5,200       551,044    
PPG Industries, Inc.     4,000       291,200    
Chemicals Total     1,575,001    
Metals & Mining – 0.7%  
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.     1,600       102,272    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper &
Gold, Inc.
    4,600       392,794    
Newmont Mining Corp.     2,600       163,306    
Metals & Mining Total     658,372    
Materials Total     2,233,373    
Telecommunication Services – 2.1%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.1%  
AT&T, Inc.     31,100       889,460    
Qwest Communications
International, Inc.
    57,600       361,152    
Verizon Communications, Inc.     22,000       716,980    
Diversified Telecommunication Services Total     1,967,592    
Telecommunication Services Total     1,967,592    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Utilities – 2.1%  
Electric Utilities – 1.1%  
DPL, Inc.     5,600       146,328    
Edison International     2,500       85,975    
Entergy Corp.     1,500       114,795    
Exelon Corp.     13,600       579,088    
FirstEnergy Corp.     4,200       161,868    
Electric Utilities Total     1,088,054    
Gas Utilities – 0.2%  
Energen Corp.     3,400       155,448    
Questar Corp.     4,400       77,132    
Gas Utilities Total     232,580    
Multi-Utilities – 0.8%  
NSTAR     3,400       133,790    
OGE Energy Corp.     1,600       63,792    
Public Service Enterprise
Group, Inc.
    15,800       522,664    
Multi-Utilities Total     720,246    
Utilities Total     2,040,880    
Total Common Stocks
(cost of $46,922,021)
    57,923,284    
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 11.0%  
    Par ($)      
Basic Materials – 0.3%  
Iron/Steel – 0.1%  
ArcelorMittal USA, Inc.  
6.500% 04/15/14     100,000       110,828    
Iron/Steel Total     110,828    
Metals & Mining – 0.2%  
Vale Overseas Ltd.  
6.250% 01/23/17     125,000       143,083    
Metals & Mining Total     143,083    
Basic Materials Total     253,911    
Communications – 1.9%  
Media – 0.8%  
Comcast Cable Holdings LLC  
9.875% 06/15/22     51,000       71,855    
DIRECTV Holdings LLC  
3.550% 03/15/15     100,000       103,804    
NBC Universal, Inc.  
5.950% 04/01/41 (b)(c)     120,000       123,433    
News America, Inc.  
6.550% 03/15/33     125,000       139,518    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
RR Donnelley & Sons Co.  
6.125% 01/15/17     140,000       146,578    
Time Warner, Inc.  
6.200% 03/15/40     160,000       174,304    
Media Total     759,492    
Telecommunication Services – 1.1%  
America Movil SAB de CV  
5.625% 11/15/17     115,000       129,745    
AT&T, Inc.  
4.950% 01/15/13     150,000       162,996    
5.350% 09/01/40 (b)     76,000       76,358    
British Telecommunications PLC  
5.150% 01/15/13     125,000       133,582    
Cellco Partnership/Verizon
Wireless Capital LLC
 
5.550% 02/01/14     130,000       147,011    
Telecom Italia Capital SA  
4.950% 09/30/14     125,000       133,091    
Telefonica Emisiones SAU  
0.775% 02/04/13
(11/04/10) (d)(e)
    200,000       195,780    
Vodafone Group PLC  
5.750% 03/15/16     100,000       114,489    
Telecommunication Services Total     1,093,052    
Communications Total     1,852,544    
Consumer Cyclical – 0.2%  
Retail – 0.2%  
CVS Pass-Through Trust  
7.507% 01/10/32 (b)     153,311       179,889    
Retail Total     179,889    
Consumer Cyclical Total     179,889    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 1.1%  
Beverages – 0.3%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Worldwide, Inc.
 
2.500% 03/26/13     125,000       128,247    
Bottling Group LLC  
6.950% 03/15/14     75,000       88,915    
Miller Brewing Co.  
5.500% 08/15/13 (b)     120,000       131,963    
Beverages Total     349,125    
Food – 0.4%  
ConAgra Foods, Inc.  
5.875% 04/15/14     115,000       131,297    
Kraft Foods, Inc.  
5.375% 02/10/20     125,000       139,631    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Kroger Co.  
5.400% 07/15/40     115,000       119,523    
Food Total     390,451    
Healthcare Services – 0.2%  
Roche Holdings, Inc.  
6.000% 03/01/19 (b)     150,000       181,720    
Healthcare Services Total     181,720    
Pharmaceuticals – 0.2%  
Wyeth  
5.500% 02/01/14     150,000       170,227    
Pharmaceuticals Total     170,227    
Consumer Non-Cyclical Total     1,091,523    
Energy – 1.2%  
Oil & Gas – 0.7%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.  
6.200% 03/15/40     130,000       126,735    
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  
5.700% 05/15/17     75,000       86,297    
Nexen, Inc.  
5.875% 03/10/35     150,000       153,072    
Petroleos Mexicanos  
5.500% 01/21/21 (b)     125,000       133,125    
Talisman Energy, Inc.  
6.250% 02/01/38     110,000       120,953    
Oil & Gas Total     620,182    
Oil & Gas Services – 0.2%  
Weatherford International Ltd.  
5.150% 03/15/13     100,000       107,071    
6.750% 09/15/40     120,000       125,073    
Oil & Gas Services Total     232,144    
Pipelines – 0.3%  
Enterprise Products Operating LLC  
4.600% 08/01/12     70,000       73,720    
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.  
6.350% 05/15/67
(05/15/17) (d)(e)
    130,000       121,550    
Williams Partners LP  
7.250% 02/01/17     90,000       107,204    
Pipelines Total     302,474    
Energy Total     1,154,800    
Financials – 4.0%  
Banks – 2.4%  
ANZ National International Ltd.  
6.200% 07/19/13 (b)     100,000       111,138    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Barclays Bank PLC  
6.750% 05/22/19     175,000       207,964    
Bear Stearns Companies LLC  
7.250% 02/01/18     225,000       274,080    
Capital One Financial Corp.  
5.500% 06/01/15     125,000       137,508    
Citigroup, Inc.  
6.125% 05/15/18     215,000       234,568    
Commonwealth Bank of Australia  
3.750% 10/15/14 (b)     190,000       203,056    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.  
5.350% 01/15/16     110,000       120,936    
Keycorp  
6.500% 05/14/13     130,000       142,472    
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.  
6.875% 04/25/18     275,000       308,466    
Morgan Stanley  
6.625% 04/01/18     125,000       138,582    
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC  
3.950% 09/21/15     150,000       151,568    
Santander U.S. Debt SA
Unipersonal
 
2.991% 10/07/13 (b)(c)     100,000       99,820    
Wachovia Corp.  
4.875% 02/15/14     150,000       160,284    
Banks Total     2,290,442    
Diversified Financial Services – 0.4%  
ERAC USA Finance LLC  
6.375% 10/15/17 (b)     115,000       133,693    
General Electric Capital Corp.  
5.000% 01/08/16     225,000       247,198    
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.  
5.750% 07/18/11 (f)     150,000       33,188    
Diversified Financial Services Total     414,079    
Insurance – 0.9%  
Chubb Corp.  
5.750% 05/15/18     50,000       57,864    
CNA Financial Corp.  
7.350% 11/15/19     120,000       134,920    
Lincoln National Corp.  
8.750% 07/01/19     115,000       147,931    
MetLife, Inc.  
6.817% 08/15/18     100,000       120,646    
Prudential Financial, Inc.  
6.100% 06/15/17     100,000       112,035    
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.  
8.000% 11/30/39     145,000       151,076    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.  
5.250% 03/15/11     115,000       117,186    
Insurance Total     841,658    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.3%  
Duke Realty LP  
8.250% 08/15/19     75,000       88,821    
ERP Operating LP  
5.200% 04/01/13     16,000       17,306    
Kimco Realty Corp.  
4.300% 02/01/18     100,000       101,332    
Simon Property Group LP  
6.750% 02/01/40     80,000       94,338    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     301,797    
Financials Total     3,847,976    
Industrials – 0.7%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.2%  
United Technologies Corp.  
5.375% 12/15/17     120,000       140,960    
Aerospace & Defense Total     140,960    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 0.3%  
Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co., Ltd.  
9.500% 04/15/14     100,000       123,733    
Tyco International Ltd./Tyco
International Finance SA
 
7.000% 12/15/19     120,000       149,376    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total     273,109    
Transportation – 0.2%  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.  
6.200% 08/15/36     75,000       86,535    
Canadian Pacific Railway Co.  
4.450% 03/15/23     120,000       122,450    
Transportation Total     208,985    
Industrials Total     623,054    
Technology – 0.3%  
Networking Products – 0.2%  
Cisco Systems, Inc.  
4.950% 02/15/19     125,000       143,002    
Networking Products Total     143,002    
Software – 0.1%  
Oracle Corp.  
6.500% 04/15/38     100,000       124,214    
Software Total     124,214    
Technology Total     267,216    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 1.3%  
Electric – 1.0%  
Commonwealth Edison Co.  
6.150% 09/15/17     100,000       118,463    
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York  
5.850% 03/15/36     115,000       131,005    
Dominion Resources, Inc.  
5.200% 08/15/19     115,000       131,503    
Indiana Michigan Power Co.  
5.650% 12/01/15     100,000       112,786    
Nevada Power Co.  
6.500% 08/01/18     85,000       102,850    
Nisource Finance Corp.  
6.400% 03/15/18     95,000       110,176    
NY State Electric & Gas Corp.  
5.750% 05/01/23     18,000       18,376    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.  
5.800% 03/01/37     100,000       111,054    
Progress Energy, Inc.  
7.750% 03/01/31     100,000       132,010    
Electric Total     968,223    
Gas – 0.3%  
Atmos Energy Corp.  
6.350% 06/15/17     110,000       125,967    
Sempra Energy  
6.500% 06/01/16     105,000       125,628    
Gas Total     251,595    
Utilities Total     1,219,818    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $9,757,173)
    10,490,731    
Government & Agency Obligations – 8.2%  
Foreign Government Obligations – 0.5%  
Province of Ontario  
5.450% 04/27/16     225,000       265,568    
Province of Quebec  
4.625% 05/14/18     190,000       216,428    
Foreign Government Obligations Total     481,996    
U.S. Government Agencies – 1.1%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
3.125% 10/25/10 (g)     45,000       45,087    
5.500% 08/23/17     460,000       555,758    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
2.500% 05/15/14     475,000       498,479    
U.S. Government Agencies Total     1,099,324    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Government & Agency Obligations (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
U.S. Government Obligations – 6.6%  
U.S. Treasury Bonds  
5.375% 02/15/31     2,251,000       2,898,163    
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes  
3.000% 07/15/12     727,506       772,520    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
2.375% 10/31/14     660,000       696,610    
2.375% 02/28/15     1,800,000       1,898,712    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     6,266,005    
Total Government & Agency Obligations
(cost of $7,145,977)
    7,847,325    
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 11.0%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
4.500% 12/01/39     556,156       579,017    
4.500% 06/01/40     1,170,317       1,218,422    
4.500% 07/01/40     198,790       206,961    
5.000% 04/01/38     400,000       420,501    
5.000% 05/01/39     209,104       219,801    
5.000% 07/01/39     621,741       653,545    
5.000% 09/01/40     1,099,890       1,156,153    
5.500% 01/01/21     78,326       84,588    
5.500% 07/01/21     53,485       57,586    
5.500% 02/01/38     524,948       557,193    
5.500% 12/01/38     400,000       424,570    
6.000% 01/01/38     400,000       429,592    
6.500% 07/01/29     110,060       122,204    
6.500% 10/01/37     192,064       209,445    
8.000% 09/01/25     23,042       26,484    
TBA:  
4.500% 10/13/40 (c)     100,000       103,984    
5.000% 10/13/40 (c)     350,000       367,609    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
2.574% 08/01/36
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    21,627       22,082    
4.000% 01/01/25     356,352       372,516    
4.500% 05/01/40     183,391       191,187    
5.000% 10/01/20     192,673       205,508    
5.000% 05/01/40     246,670       259,828    
5.500% 04/01/36     86,846       92,578    
5.500% 11/01/36     126,330       134,667    
5.500% 02/01/37     195,216       207,692    
5.500% 03/01/37     206,750       220,394    
5.500% 05/01/37     19,291       20,523    
5.500% 06/01/37     184,919       196,737    
5.500% 04/01/39     387,699       412,477    
6.000% 04/01/36     107,865       116,503    
6.000% 06/01/36     177,472       191,683    
6.000% 11/01/36     11,096       11,984    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
6.000% 12/01/37     299,236       321,981    
6.500% 09/01/34     4,831       5,357    
6.500% 01/01/37     1,600       1,767    
7.500% 10/01/11     7,779       7,813    
8.500% 08/01/11     1,642       1,663    
10.000% 09/01/18     33,233       38,247    
Government National Mortgage Association  
4.500% 04/15/39     546,432       575,955    
7.500% 12/15/23     15,108       17,173    
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $10,251,423)
    10,463,970    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 6.1%  
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities  
3.970% 11/11/35
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    207,039       209,623    
5.280% 10/12/42
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    200,000       212,239    
5.623% 03/11/39
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    400,000       436,268    
5.882% 09/11/38
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    152,000       167,753    
CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.  
5.065% 08/15/38
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    291,893       307,967    
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp.  
4.819% 01/10/38     150,000       159,752    
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.  
4.529% 01/12/37     750,000       764,603    
4.659% 07/15/42     433,935       457,054    
5.201% 08/12/37
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    195,727       206,889    
5.440% 06/12/47     400,000       419,275    
5.447% 05/15/45     180,000       191,062    
5.447% 06/12/47     287,000       307,489    
5.506% 12/12/44
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    311,068       334,340    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust  
5.279% 11/15/38     157,959       160,617    
5.403% 02/15/40     320,000       344,056    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.  
I.O.,  
0.576% 12/15/30
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    1,472,284       28,122    
Morgan Stanley Capital I  
5.325% 12/15/43     380,000       416,736    
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I  
4.390% 09/15/37     139,355       141,089    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust  
5.090% 07/15/42
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    463,893       494,401    
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $5,450,796)
    5,759,335    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 1.7%  
Agency – 0.5%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
5.500% 09/15/33     180,000       195,231    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
6.000% 04/25/17     134,511       146,497    
7.000% 01/25/21     15,028       16,984    
Vendee Mortgage Trust  
I.O.:  
0.301% 03/15/29
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    5,813,392       50,574    
0.428% 03/15/28
(10/01/10) (d)(e)
    3,932,450       45,596    
Agency Total     454,882    
Non-Agency – 1.2%  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust  
5.500% 10/25/35     721,817       622,444    
Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates
 
5.500% 10/25/35     553,431       519,237    
Non-Agency Total     1,141,681    
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost of $1,629,242)
    1,596,563    
Asset-Backed Securities – 0.9%  
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust  
5.300% 05/15/14     400,000       413,606    
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust  
5.350% 03/15/13     154,808       157,280    
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust  
0.950% 08/15/13     125,000       125,019    
Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust  
5.470% 03/20/13     120,661       124,574    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(cost of $820,687)
    820,479    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Short-Term Obligation – 0.7%  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 09/30/10, due on 10/01/10
at 0.230%, collateralized by a
U.S. Government Agency
obligation maturing 11/20/14,
market value $664,844
(repurchase proceeds
$648,004)
    648,000       648,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $648,000)
    648,000    
Total Investments – 100.6%
(cost of $82,625,319) (h)
    95,549,687    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.6)%     (532,098 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     95,017,589    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2010, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $1,374,195, which represents 1.4% of net assets.

(c)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(d)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(e)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(f)  The issuer has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, and is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At September 30, 2010, the value of this security amounted to $33,188, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

(g)  A portion of this security with a market value of $35,068 is pledged as collateral for open futures contracts.

(h)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $82,625,319.

Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Interest
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc.,
6.050% 08/15/12
  $ 213,601     $     $     $ 1,008     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Common Stocks   $ 57,923,284     $     $     $ 57,923,284    
Total Corporate
Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
          10,490,731             10,490,731    
Government & Agency
Obligations
                         
Foreign Government
Obligations
          481,996             481,996    
U.S. Government
Agencies
          1,099,324             1,099,324    
U.S. Government
Obligations
    6,266,005                   6,266,005    
Total Government &
Agency Obligations
    6,266,005       1,581,320             7,847,325    
Total Mortgage-Backed
Securities
    471,593       9,992,377             10,463,970    
Total Commercial
Mortgage-Backed
Securities
          5,759,335             5,759,335    
Total Collateralized
Mortgage Obligations
          1,596,563             1,596,563    
Total Asset-Backed
Securities
          820,479             820,479    
Total Short-Term Obligation           648,000             648,000    
Total Investments     64,660,882       30,888,805             95,549,687    
Unrealized
Depreciation on
Futures Contracts
    (28,465 )                 (28,465 )  
Total   $ 64,632,417     $ 30,888,805     $     $ 95,521,222    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category represent certain short-term obligations which are valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the Fund held the following open short futures contracts:

Interest Rate Risk

Type   Number of
Contracts
  Value   Aggregate
Face
Value
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
5-Year
U.S.
Treasury
Notes
 
23
 
$2,779,945
 
$2,751,480
  December
2010
    $(28,465)    

 

At September 30, 2010, the asset allocation of the Fund is as follows:

Asset Allocation   % of
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     61.0    
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes     11.0    
Mortgage-Backed Securities     11.0    
Government & Agency Obligations     8.2    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     6.1    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     1.7    
Asset-Backed Securities     0.9    
      99.9    
Short-Term Obligation     0.7    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (0.6 )  
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
I.O.   Interest Only  
TBA   To Be Announced  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     82,625,319    
    Investments, at value     95,549,687    
    Cash     46    
    Receivable for:        
    Investments sold     355,699    
    Fund shares sold     10,587    
    Dividends     72,428    
    Interest     240,416    
    Expense reimbursement due from investment advisor     11,660    
    Prepaid expenses     1,185    
    Total Assets     96,241,708    
Liabilities   Payable for:          
    Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis     691,793    
    Fund shares repurchased     340,829    
    Futures variation margin     1,078    
    Investment advisory fee     46,716    
    Administration fee     4,763    
    Transfer agent fee     5,671    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     7,817    
    Trustees' fees     63,143    
    Legal fee     18,767    
    Custody fee     5,318    
    Distribution and service fees     16,796    
    Other liabilities     21,428    
    Total Liabilities     1,224,119    
    Net Assets     95,017,589    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     96,943,103    
    Undistributed net investment income     51,311    
    Accumulated net realized loss     (14,872,728 )  
    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
    Investments     12,924,368    
    Futures contracts     (28,465 )  
    Net Assets     95,017,589    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 69,108,282    
    Shares outstanding     3,255,177    
    Net asset value per share   $ 21.23 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     5.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($21.23/0.9425)   $ 22.53 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 1,436,299    
    Shares outstanding     68,247    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 21.05 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 886,426    
    Shares outstanding     42,138    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 21.04 (a)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 23,586,582    
    Shares outstanding     1,113,490    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 21.18    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Dividends     817,119    
    Interest     826,874    
    Interest from affiliates     1,008    
    Total Investment Income     1,645,001    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     288,021    
    Administration fee     29,910    
    Distribution and service fees—Class A     87,458    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     6,027    
    Class C     3,230    
    Service fee:        
    Class B     2,009    
    Class C     1,077    
    Transfer agent fee     76,938    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     36,584    
    Trustees' fees     19,176    
    Custody fee     12,377    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     394    
    Other expenses     96,374    
    Total Expenses     659,575    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by investment advisor     (103,729 )  
    Expense reductions     (12 )  
    Net Expenses     555,834    
    Net Investment Income     1,089,167    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts   Net realized gain (loss) on:          
    Investments     3,087,027    
    Futures contracts     (159,816 )  
    Net realized gain     2,927,211    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
    Investments     (2,597,509 )  
    Futures contracts     (39,270 )  
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (2,636,779 )  
    Net Gain     290,432    
    Net Increase Resulting from Operations     1,379,599    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     1,089,167       2,009,113    
    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and
futures contracts
    2,927,211       (446,388 )  
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments and futures contracts
    (2,636,779 )     25,738,908    
    Net increase resulting from operations     1,379,599       27,301,633    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:                  
    Class A     (749,160 )     (1,488,754 )  
    Class B     (10,687 )     (33,825 )  
    Class C     (6,284 )     (10,178 )  
    Class Z     (283,718 )     (528,747 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (1,049,849 )     (2,061,504 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (4,629,618 )     (4,905,562 )  
    Increase from regulatory settlements           1,914    
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (4,299,868 )     20,336,481    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     99,317,457       78,980,976    
    End of period     95,017,589       99,317,457    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     51,311       11,993    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     61,504       1,302,383       85,822       1,664,491    
Distributions reinvested     18,330       380,460       71,862       1,389,350    
Redemptions     (243,338 )     (5,087,305 )     (410,564 )     (7,883,419 )  
Net decrease     (163,504 )     (3,404,462 )     (252,880 )     (4,829,578 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     898       18,542       8,222       146,335    
Distributions reinvested     266       5,493       1,533       28,971    
Redemptions     (26,929 )     (562,724 )     (68,470 )     (1,290,760 )  
Net decrease     (25,765 )     (538,689 )     (58,715 )     (1,115,454 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     3,097       63,547       8,666       169,390    
Distributions reinvested     142       2,957       381       7,219    
Redemptions     (827 )     (16,952 )     (1,922 )     (38,180 )  
Net increase     2,412       49,552       7,125       138,429    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     10,395       219,200       29,914       584,656    
Distributions reinvested     11,299       236,735       23,361       451,485    
Redemptions     (57,874 )     (1,191,954 )     (6,797 )     (135,100 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (36,180 )     (736,019 )     46,478       901,041    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 21.14     $ 15.94     $ 22.39     $ 24.00     $ 22.22     $ 20.84    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.21       0.41       0.45       0.48       0.43       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, futures contracts and
foreign currency
    0.11       5.21       (6.44 )     (1.60 )     1.78       1.37    
Total from investment operations     0.32       5.62       (5.99 )     (1.12 )     2.21       1.69    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.23 )     (0.42 )     (0.46 )     (0.49 )     (0.43 )     (0.31 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 21.23     $ 21.14     $ 15.94     $ 22.39     $ 24.00     $ 22.22    
Total return (e)(f)     1.52 %(g)     35.54 %     (27.03 )%     (4.78 )%     10.06 %     8.17 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (h)     1.20 %(i)     1.21 %     1.29 %     1.22 %     1.22 %     1.13 %  
Interest expense                       %(d)     %(d)     %(d)  
Net expenses (h)     1.20 %(i)     1.21 %     1.29 %     1.22 %     1.22 %     1.13 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.22 %(i)     0.20 %     0.09 %     0.07 %     0.07 %     0.04 %  
Net investment income (h)     2.23 %(i)     2.14 %     2.31 %     1.99 %     1.89 %     1.49 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     36 %(g)     80 %     67 %     63 %     55 %     102 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 69,108     $ 72,267     $ 58,511     $ 94,827     $ 115,393     $ 119,408    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 20.96     $ 15.81     $ 22.20     $ 23.81     $ 22.04     $ 20.67    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.15       0.27       0.29       0.30       0.26       0.14    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
futures contracts and foreign currency
    0.09       5.16       (6.37 )     (1.60 )     1.77       1.38    
Total from investment operations     0.24       5.43       (6.08 )     (1.30 )     2.03       1.52    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.28 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )     (0.26 )     (0.15 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 21.05     $ 20.96     $ 15.81     $ 22.20     $ 23.81     $ 22.04    
Total return (d)(e)     1.15 %(f)     34.52 %     (27.55 )%     (5.54 )%     9.27 %     7.38 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     1.95 %(h)     1.96 %     2.04 %     1.97 %     1.97 %     1.88 %  
Interest expense                       %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     1.95 %(h)     1.96 %     2.04 %     1.97 %     1.97 %     1.88 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.22 %(h)     0.20 %     0.09 %     0.07 %     0.07 %     0.04 %  
Net investment income (g)     1.44 %(h)     1.42 %     1.49 %     1.25 %     1.14 %     0.68 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     36 %(f)     80 %     67 %     63 %     55 %     102 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,436     $ 1,970     $ 2,414     $ 7,349     $ 15,225     $ 22,247    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 20.95     $ 15.79     $ 22.18     $ 23.79     $ 22.02     $ 20.65    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.15       0.26       0.30       0.32       0.26       0.15    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
futures contracts and foreign currency
    0.09       5.18       (6.38 )     (1.62 )     1.77       1.37    
Total from investment operations     0.24       5.44       (6.08 )     (1.30 )     2.03       1.52    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.28 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )     (0.26 )     (0.15 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 21.04     $ 20.95     $ 15.79     $ 22.18     $ 23.79     $ 22.02    
Total return (d)(e)     1.15 %(f)     34.63 %     (27.58 )%     (5.54 )%     9.28 %     7.39 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     1.95 %(h)     1.96 %     2.04 %     1.97 %     1.97 %     1.88 %  
Interest expense                       %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     1.95 %(h)     1.96 %     2.04 %     1.97 %     1.97 %     1.88 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.22 %(h)     0.20 %     0.09 %     0.07 %     0.07 %     0.04 %  
Net investment income (g)     1.49 %(h)     1.38 %     1.59 %     1.32 %     1.14 %     0.73 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     36 %(f)     80 %     67 %     63 %     55 %     102 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 886     $ 832     $ 515     $ 730     $ 2,105     $ 2,468    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 21.09     $ 15.90     $ 22.34     $ 23.95     $ 22.17     $ 20.81    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.26       0.46       0.50       0.54       0.49       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
futures contracts and foreign currency
    0.08       5.20       (6.43 )     (1.60 )     1.78       1.36    
Total from investment operations     0.34       5.66       (5.93 )     (1.06 )     2.27       1.73    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.25 )     (0.47 )     (0.51 )     (0.55 )     (0.49 )     (0.37 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 21.18     $ 21.09     $ 15.90     $ 22.34     $ 23.95     $ 22.17    
Total return (d)(e)     1.64 %(f)     35.90 %     (26.86 )%     (4.55 )%     10.35 %     8.35 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     0.95 %(h)     0.96 %     1.04 %     0.97 %     0.97 %     0.88 %  
Interest expense                       %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     0.95 %(h)     0.96 %     1.04 %     0.97 %     0.97 %     0.88 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.22 %(h)     0.20 %     0.09 %     0.07 %     0.07 %     0.04 %  
Net investment income (g)     2.48 %(h)     2.39 %     2.58 %     2.24 %     2.15 %     1.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     36 %(f)     80 %     67 %     63 %     55 %     102 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 23,587     $ 24,248     $ 17,541     $ 24,859     $ 24,680     $ 25,336    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II (the "Fund"), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust"), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return, consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares, and the Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable. The Fund no longer accepts investments from new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of the other Columbia Funds.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class Z shares, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and, except as disclosed in Note 12, noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosures.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are generally valued by pricing services, which utilize pricing models that incorporate the securities cash flow and loan performance data. These models also take into account available market data, including trade, market quotations, and benchmark yield curves for identical or similar securities. Factors used to identify similar securities may include, but are not limited to, issuer, collateral type, vintage, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, credit ratings, credit enhancement and expected life. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.


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Equity securities are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Foreign securities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity, the securities are valued at the last sale price of the local shares in the principal market in which such securities are normally traded.

Generally, trading in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such foreign securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times at which they are determined and the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE, which would not be reflected in the computation of the Fund's net asset value. If events materially affecting the values of such foreign securities occur and it is determined that market quotations are not reliable, then these foreign securities will be valued at their fair value using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements) when market prices are not readily available or reliable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

•  Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

•  Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable, unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs may include management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in derivative instruments. For additional information on derivative instruments, please see Note 6.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for


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determining that the collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays in or restrictions on the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its rights.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

The Fund may invest in treasury inflation protected securities ("TIPS"). The principal amount of TIPS is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. Interest payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid. These adjustments are recorded as interest income on the Statement of Operations.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-date.

Distributions received from real estate investment trusts (REITs) in excess of their income are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents and by contract, the Trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.


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Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2010 was as follows:

Distributions paid from:   March 31, 2010  
Ordinary Income*   $ 2,061,504    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at September 30, 2010, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 14,266,363    
Unrealized depreciation     (1,341,995 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 12,924,368    

 

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2010, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

Year of Expiration   Capital Loss
Carryforwards
 
2012   $ 1,767,986    
2017     4,810,145    
2018     10,216,453    
Total   $ 16,794,584    

 

Management is required to determine whether a tax position of the Fund is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized by the Fund is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management is 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. However, management's conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

After the close of business on April 30, 2010, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise Financial") acquired a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC (the "Transaction"), including the business of managing the Fund. In connection with the closing of the Transaction (the "Closing"), RiverSource Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the investment advisor of the Fund and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "New Advisor"). The New Advisor receives a monthly investment advisory fee at the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), provided investment advisory services to the Fund under the same fee structure.

Administration Fee

Effective upon the Closing, the New Advisor became the administrator of the Fund under a new Administrative Services Agreement (the "Administrative Agreement"). Under the Administrative Agreement, the New Advisor provides administrative and other services to the Fund, including services previously performed under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement discussed below. The New Advisor receives a monthly administration fee at the annual rate of 0.12% of the Fund's average daily net assets less the fees payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. Prior to the Closing, Columbia provided administrative services to the Fund at the same fee rates.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

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Company ("State Street") and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") with State Street and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Upon the Closing, Columbia assigned and delegated its rights and obligations under the State Street Agreements to the New Advisor. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges.

Also prior to the Closing, the Fund entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provided services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provided oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Fund reimbursed Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties, such as for pricing the Fund's portfolio securities, incurred by Columbia in the performance of services under the Services Agreement. These services are now provided under the Administrative Agreement discussed above.

Transfer Agent Fee

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Service Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the transfer agent of the Fund and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the "New Transfer Agent"). The New Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The New Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and asset-based fees, calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts, which are intended to reimburse the New Transfer Agent for certain sub-transfer agent fees (exclusive of BFDS fees). The New Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund.

The New Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, Individual Retirement Account ("IRA") trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due to the New Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Fund and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the New Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Fund. The New Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Services, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provided shareholder services to the Fund and contracted with BFDS to serve as sub-transfer agent, under the same fee structure.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class as a percentage of average daily net assets was as follows:

Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z: 0.16%

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Fund Distributors, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the distributor of the Fund and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the "New Distributor").

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, initial sales charges paid by shareholders on the purchase of Class A shares amounted to $2,131 and net CDSC fees paid by shareholders on certain redemptions of Class B, shares amounted to $1,251, respectively.


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The Fund has adopted distribution and shareholder servicing plans (the "Plans") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which require the payment of distribution and service fees. The fees are intended to compensate the New Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors. The Plans require the payment of a combined distribution and shareholder servicing fee for Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly shareholder servicing fee and distribution fee for the Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans is paid to affiliates of the New Distributor. The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

    Current
Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C Shareholder  
Servicing Plans
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
    0.75 %     0.75 %  

 

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, was the principal underwriter of the Fund's shares. There were no changes to the underwriting discount structure of the Fund or the service or distribution fee rates paid by the Fund as a result of the Transaction.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective May 1, 2010, the New Advisor has voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed 0.95% of the Fund's average daily net assets on an annualized basis. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the New Advisor at any time. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia voluntarily reimbursed a portion of the Fund's expenses in the same manner.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

In connection with the Closing, all officers of the Fund are employees of the New Advisor or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year. Prior to the Closing, the Fund paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer under the same fee structure.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Fund's assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participant or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Money Market Fund (formerly known as RiverSource Cash Management Fund). Prior to the Closing, if no funds were selected, income earned on the plan participant's deferral account was based on the rate of return of BofA Treasury Reserves (formerly known as Columbia Treasury Reserves). Trustees' fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the trustees' deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations are included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statement of Operations. Liabilities under the deferred compensation plan are included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, these custody credits reduced total expenses by $12 for the Fund.


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Note 6. Objectives and Strategies for Investing in Derivative Instruments

The Fund uses derivatives instruments including futures contracts in order to meet its investment objectives. The Fund employs strategies in differing combinations to permit it to increase, decrease or change the level of exposure to market risk factors. The achievement of any strategy relating to derivatives depends on an analysis of various risk factors, and if the strategies for the use of derivatives do not work as intended, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives.

In pursuit of its investment objectives, the Fund is exposed to the following market risks:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuation in value of fixed income securities because of the inverse relationship of price and yield. Fixed income securities generally will decline in value upon an increase in general interest rates and their value generally will increase upon a decline in general interest rates. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations.

The following provides more detailed information about the derivative type held by the Fund:

Futures contracts—The Fund entered into interest rate futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark.

The use of futures contracts involves certain risks, which include, among these: (1) imperfect correlation between the price movement of the instruments and the underlying securities, (2) inability to close out positions due to differing trading hours, or the temporary absence of a liquid market, for either the instruments or the underlying securities, and (3) an inaccurate prediction of the future direction of interest rates by the Fund's investment advisor.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or securities in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires.

Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Fund entered into 86 futures contracts.

The following table is a summary of the value of the Fund's derivative instruments as of September 30, 2010:

    Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
   
Assets   Fair Value   Liabilities   Fair Value*  
    Futures Variation Margin   $ 1,078    

 

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The effect of derivative instruments on the Fund's Statement of Operations for the six months ended September 30, 2010:

    Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss)
and Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
    Risk Exposure   Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Futures Contracts   Interest Rate Risk   $ (159,816 )   $ (39,270 )  

 

Note 7. Portfolio Information

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Fund were $34,258,266 and $38,675,725, respectively, of which $5,724,427 and $6,022,129, respectively, were U.S. Government securities.

Note 8. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended March 31, 2010, the Fund received payments totaling $1,914 relating to certain regulatory settlements with third parties that the Fund had participated in during the year. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 9. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participate in a $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

As of September 30, 2010, two shareholder accounts owned 84.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 11. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Asset-Backed Securities Risk

The value of asset-backed securities may be affected by, among other factors, changes in interest rates, the market's assessment of the quality of underlying assets, the creditworthiness of the servicer for the underlying assets, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the underlying assets, or the creditworthiness or rating of the entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds, derivative instruments, or other credit enhancement. The value of asset-backed securities also will be affected by the exhaustion, termination or expiration of any credit enhancement. Most asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying debt may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Fund to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of asset-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.

Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk

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entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds or other credit enhancements or the quality of underlying assets or the market's assessment thereof. Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying mortgage may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Fund to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of mortgage-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.

Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company (now known as legacy RiverSource) mutual funds and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.


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There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

Note 12. Subsequent Events

The Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to merge the Fund into Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio. Shareholders of the Fund will vote on the proposed merger at a Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held during the first half of 2011.

Effective October 22, 2010, the Fund transitioned to a fund-of-fund structure, which means the Fund will seek to achieve its objective by investing primarily in shares of mutual funds managed by the New Advisor or its affiliates (Columbia Funds). The Fund may also invest in exchange-traded funds and third party-advised funds, equity and fixed income securities, including Treasury inflation protected securities, and other instruments such as derivatives.

Effective October 22, 2010, the New Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its advisory fee through January 31, 2012 so that the effective advisory fee rate will be a blend of (i) 0.00% on assets invested in other Columbia Funds, exchange-traded funds or third party mutual funds, and (ii) 0.60% on other assets.

In addition, effective October 22, 2010, the New Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses, through January 31, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses and certain advisory fees, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.51%, 1.26%, 1.26% and 0.26% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

Effective October 14, 2010, the line of credit disclosed in Note 9 was extended. Interest on the $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street will continue to be charged at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. The commitment fee has been decreased from 0.15% per annum to 0.125% per annum and will continue to be accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110


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This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2010 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1115 A (11/10)




Corporate Bond Funds

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2010

>  Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

>  Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

>  Columbia High Income Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund     1    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     3    
Columbia High Income Fund     5    
Investment Portfolios     7    
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities
    45    
Statements of Operations     47    
Statements of Changes in
Net Assets
    49    
Financial Highlights     52    
Notes to Financial Statements     68    
Board Consideration and
Approval of Amendment to
Investment Management
Services Agreement—Columbia
Short Term Bond Fund
    84    
Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent Fee
Consultant
    86    
Important Information About
This Report
    89    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2010 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   11/19/92   06/07/93   11/16/92   10/30/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     4.86       1.46       4.47       1.47       4.47       3.47       4.99    
1-year     9.56       6.04       8.63       5.63       8.74       7.74       9.83    
5-year     5.41       4.72       4.61       4.61       4.63       4.63       5.68    
10-year     5.56       5.21       4.77       4.77       4.77       4.77       5.83    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns shown would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results shown would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

      +4.86%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
      +6.05%  
      Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index1  

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.11    
Class B     10.11    
Class C     10.11    
Class Z     10.12    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.20    
Class B     0.17    
Class C     0.17    
Class Z     0.22    

 


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,048.60       1,020.41       4.78       4.71       0.93    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,044.70       1,016.65       8.61       8.49       1.68    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,044.70       1,016.65       8.61       8.49       1.68    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,049.90       1,021.66       3.49       3.45       0.68    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C  
Inception   10/02/92   06/07/93   10/02/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with  
6-month (cumulative)     2.09       1.07       1.71       –1.29       1.93       0.93    
1-year     4.51       3.46       3.63       0.63       4.18       3.18    
5-year     4.39       4.18       3.61       3.61       4.07       4.07    
10-year/Life     4.17       4.06       3.39       3.39       3.61       3.61    

 

      

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   I   R   W   Y   Z  
Inception   09/27/10   09/27/10   09/27/10   07/15/09   09/30/92  
Sales charge   without   without   without   without   without  
6-month (cumulative)   n/a   n/a   n/a     2.23       2.22    
1-year   n/a   n/a   n/a     4.78       4.77    
5-year   n/a   n/a   n/a     4.65       4.65    
10-year/Life     0.02       0.02       0.02       4.41       4.41    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 1.00% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class I, Y and Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R and W shares are sold at net asset value with a distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fee. Class I, R, W, Y and Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The returns for Class Y shares include the returns for Class Z shares prior to July 15, 2009, the date on which Class Y shares were initially offered by the fund. The returns shown have not been adjusted to reflect any differences in expenses between Class Y shares and Class Z shares.

The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index consists of Treasury or government agency securities and investment grade corporate debt securities with maturities of one to three years.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +2.09%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
      +1.96%  
      Barclays Capital 1-3 Year
Government/Credit Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.02    
Class B     10.01    
Class C     10.01    
Class I     10.00    
Class R     10.02    
Class W     10.02    
Class Y     10.00    
Class Z     10.00    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.14    
Class B     0.10    
Class C     0.12    
Class I     0.00 *  
Class R     0.00 *  
Class W     0.00 *  
Class Y     0.15    
Class Z     0.15    

 

*Rounds to less than $0.01.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,020.90       1,021.41       3.70       3.70       0.73    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,017.10       1,017.65       7.48       7.49       1.48    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,019.30       1,019.85       5.26       5.27       1.04    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,000.20 *     1,022.81       0.04 *     2.28       0.45    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,000.20 *     1,020.16       0.08 *     4.96       0.98    
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,000.20 *     1,021.41       0.06 *     3.70       0.73    
Class Y     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,022.30       1,022.71       2.38       2.38       0.47    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,022.20       1,022.66       2.43       2.43       0.48    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

*For the period September 27, 2010 through September 30, 2010. Class I, Class R and Class W commenced operations on September 27, 2010.


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Performance InformationColumbia High Income Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   02/14/00   02/17/00   03/08/00   02/14/00  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     5.07       0.07       4.82       –0.18       4.85       3.85       5.28    
1-year     13.73       8.37       12.91       7.91       12.99       11.99       14.00    
5-year     6.04       5.00       5.23       4.95       5.26       5.26       6.30    
10-year     7.55       7.04       6.77       6.77       6.76       6.76       7.83    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectuses for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Credit Suisse High Yield Index is a broad-based index that tracks the performance of high yield bonds.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

      +5.07%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
      +6.18%  
      Credit Suisse High Yield Index1  

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     7.92    
Class B     7.90    
Class C     7.86    
Class Z     8.01    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.28    
Class B     0.25    
Class C     0.25    
Class Z     0.29    

 


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia High Income Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,050.70       1,019.05       6.17       6.07       1.20    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,048.20       1,015.29       10.01       9.85       1.95    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,048.50       1,015.29       10.01       9.85       1.95    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,052.80       1,020.31       4.89       4.81       0.95    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


6




Investment PortfolioColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 42.6%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Basic Materials – 1.4%  
Chemicals – 0.6%  
Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC  
6.625% 10/15/18 (a)     21,000       21,473    
CF Industries, Inc.  
6.875% 05/01/18     395,000       425,119    
Dow Chemical Co.  
5.900% 02/15/15     1,455,000       1,622,443    
8.550% 05/15/19     385,000       486,136    
9.400% 05/15/39     125,000       176,935    
Hexion U.S. Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia
Finance ULC
 
8.875% 02/01/18     585,000       573,300    
INEOS Finance PLC  
9.000% 05/15/15 (a)     165,000       172,219    
INVISTA  
9.250% 05/01/12 (a)     282,000       285,525    
Koppers, Inc.  
7.875% 12/01/19     105,000       109,462    
Lubrizol Corp.  
8.875% 02/01/19     775,000       1,006,862    
Lyondell Chemical Co.  
8.000% 11/01/17 (a)     424,000       463,220    
11.000% 05/01/18     73,000       80,756    
MacDermid, Inc.  
9.500% 04/15/17 (a)     235,000       245,575    
NOVA Chemicals Corp.  
8.375% 11/01/16     90,000       94,725    
8.625% 11/01/19     135,000       143,269    
Solutia, Inc.  
8.750% 11/01/17     295,000       322,287    
Chemicals Total     6,229,306    
Forest Products & Paper – 0.2%  
Cascades, Inc.  
7.750% 12/15/17     325,000       338,813    
Domtar Corp.  
10.750% 06/01/17     400,000       498,000    
Georgia-Pacific LLC  
8.000% 01/15/24     800,000       898,000    
PE Paper Escrow GmbH  
12.000% 08/01/14 (a)     310,000       358,050    
Forest Products & Paper Total     2,092,863    
Iron/Steel – 0.5%  
ArcelorMittal  
7.000% 10/15/39     2,897,000       2,959,494    
Nucor Corp.  
5.000% 06/01/13     150,000       163,914    
5.850% 06/01/18     2,085,000       2,456,215    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Russel Metals, Inc.  
6.375% 03/01/14     295,000       291,313    
United States Steel Corp.  
7.000% 02/01/18     255,000       260,100    
Iron/Steel Total     6,131,036    
Metals & Mining – 0.1%  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.  
8.375% 04/01/17     300,000       334,875    
Novelis, Inc.  
7.250% 02/15/15     50,000       50,875    
Teck Resources Ltd.  
10.750% 05/15/19     414,000       521,350    
Vedanta Resources PLC  
9.500% 07/18/18 (a)     265,000       286,200    
Metals & Mining Total     1,193,300    
Basic Materials Total     15,646,505    
Communications – 4.3%  
Advertising – 0.1%  
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.  
6.250% 11/15/14     85,000       90,313    
10.000% 07/15/17     360,000       420,300    
inVentiv Health, Inc.  
10.000% 08/15/18 (a)     250,000       248,437    
Visant Corp.  
7.000% 09/22/16
(10/22/10) (b)(c)
    145,000       145,797    
10.000% 10/01/17 (a)     120,000       125,400    
Advertising Total     1,030,247    
Media – 2.2%  
Belo Corp.  
8.000% 11/15/16     165,000       176,344    
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.  
7.250% 10/30/17 (a)     518,000       525,123    
CMP Susquehanna Corp.  
3.398% 05/15/14
(11/10/10) (b)(c)(d)
    27,000       15,930    
Comcast Cable Holdings LLC  
9.875% 06/15/22     2,089,000       2,943,228    
Comcast Corp.  
6.950% 08/15/37     1,294,000       1,517,331    
CSC Holdings LLC  
8.500% 06/15/15     190,000       207,575    
DirecTV Holdings LLC  
3.125% 02/15/16     4,885,000       4,932,556    
6.375% 06/15/15     440,000       455,400    
DISH DBS Corp.  
7.875% 09/01/19     725,000       780,281    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


7



Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Entravision Communications Corp.  
8.750% 08/01/17 (a)     375,000       382,500    
Gannett Co., Inc.  
6.375% 09/01/15 (a)     120,000       118,650    
Gray Television, Inc.  
10.500% 06/29/15     297,000       296,629    
Insight Communications Co., Inc.  
9.375% 07/15/18 (a)     145,000       154,063    
Liberty Media LLC  
8.250% 02/01/30     355,000       342,575    
NBC Universal, Inc.  
5.950% 04/01/41 (a)(e)     2,810,000       2,890,397    
News America, Inc.  
6.400% 12/15/35     2,105,000       2,334,384    
6.550% 03/15/33     655,000       731,074    
Salem Communications Corp.  
9.625% 12/15/16     50,000       53,125    
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.  
8.375% 10/15/18 (a)     100,000       100,750    
9.250% 11/01/17 (a)     172,000       184,470    
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.  
8.750% 04/01/15 (a)     240,000       255,000    
9.750% 09/01/15 (a)     405,000       446,006    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.  
5.850% 05/01/17     950,000       1,083,203    
7.300% 07/01/38     3,375,000       4,145,654    
Umbrella Acquisition, Inc.  
PIK,
9.750% 03/15/15
(03/15/12) (a)(b)(c)
    52,625       50,160    
Media Total     25,122,408    
Telecommunication Services – 2.0%  
AT&T, Inc.  
6.550% 02/15/39     2,295,000       2,669,025    
BellSouth Corp.  
5.200% 09/15/14     305,000       342,986    
British Telecommunications PLC  
5.150% 01/15/13     750,000       801,494    
5.950% 01/15/18     520,000       579,726    
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.  
8.250% 10/15/17     350,000       353,500    
Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc.  
12.000% 12/01/15 (a)     275,000       296,313    
Cricket Communications, Inc.  
7.750% 05/15/16     595,000       631,444    
Crown Castle International Corp.  
9.000% 01/15/15     455,000       501,637    
Digicel Group Ltd.  
8.250% 09/01/17 (a)     630,000       661,500    
Frontier Communications Corp.  
7.875% 01/15/27     1,005,000       1,015,050    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Intelsat Corp.  
9.250% 06/15/16     655,000       698,394    
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA  
7.250% 10/15/20 (a)     75,000       75,375    
ITC Deltacom, Inc.  
10.500% 04/01/16     550,000       558,937    
Level 3 Financing, Inc.  
8.750% 02/15/17     360,000       320,400    
9.250% 11/01/14     295,000       277,300    
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.  
7.875% 09/01/18     330,000       339,900    
Nextel Communications, Inc.  
7.375% 08/01/15     1,100,000       1,105,500    
Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co.  
7.750% 10/15/18 (a)(e)     375,000       372,251    
NII Capital Corp.  
10.000% 08/15/16     320,000       364,000    
PAETEC Holding Corp.  
8.875% 06/30/17     325,000       339,625    
Quebecor Media, Inc.  
7.750% 03/15/16     615,000       634,219    
Qwest Communications International, Inc.  
7.500% 02/15/14     355,000       362,100    
Qwest Corp.  
7.500% 10/01/14     680,000       768,400    
7.500% 06/15/23     500,000       502,500    
SBA Telecommunications, Inc.  
8.250% 08/15/19     425,000       467,500    
Sprint Capital Corp.  
6.875% 11/15/28     190,000       173,850    
Telefonica Emisiones SAU  
6.221% 07/03/17     805,000       939,893    
6.421% 06/20/16     3,405,000       3,990,895    
Wind Acquisition Finance SA  
11.750% 07/15/17 (a)     515,000       577,122    
Windstream Corp.  
8.625% 08/01/16     1,105,000       1,168,537    
Telecommunication Services Total     21,889,373    
Communications Total     48,042,028    
Consumer Cyclical – 2.7%  
Airlines – 0.2%  
Continental Airlines, Inc.  
7.461% 04/01/15     2,054,369       2,136,544    
Airlines Total     2,136,544    
Auto Manufacturers – 0.0%  
Oshkosh Corp.  
8.500% 03/01/20     16,000       17,320    
Auto Manufacturers Total     17,320    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


8



Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Auto Parts & Equipment – 0.0%  
Accuride Corp.  
9.500% 08/01/18 (a)     60,000       63,000    
Lear Corp.  
7.875% 03/15/18     200,000       212,000    
8.125% 03/15/20     50,000       53,438    
Tenneco, Inc.  
7.750% 08/15/18 (a)     39,000       39,975    
Auto Parts & Equipment Total     368,413    
Distribution/Wholesale – 0.0%  
McJunkin Red Man Corp.  
9.500% 12/15/16 (a)     404,000       355,520    
Distribution/Wholesale Total     355,520    
Entertainment – 0.1%  
Cedar Fair LP/Canada's Wonderland Co./
Magnum Management Corp.
 
9.125% 08/01/18 (a)     100,000       105,000    
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.  
8.625% 08/01/17     300,000       318,375    
8.750% 05/15/20     280,000       275,800    
Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority  
9.375% 06/15/15 (a)     750,000       558,750    
Six Flags, Inc.  
9.625% 06/01/14 (d)(f)     171,000          
Entertainment Total     1,257,925    
Home Builders – 0.2%  
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.  
9.125% 06/15/18     269,000       251,851    
D.R. Horton, Inc.  
5.625% 09/15/14     380,000       380,000    
5.625% 01/15/16     165,000       164,588    
K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.  
10.625% 10/15/16     265,000       265,331    
KB Home  
5.875% 01/15/15     665,000       628,425    
Home Builders Total     1,690,195    
Home Furnishings – 0.0%  
Norcraft Companies LP/Norcraft Finance Corp.  
10.500% 12/15/15     20,000       20,900    
Home Furnishings Total     20,900    
Lodging – 0.3%  
Host Hotels & Resorts LP  
6.750% 06/01/16     630,000       652,837    
MGM Resorts International  
11.375% 03/01/18     435,000       414,338    
13.000% 11/15/13     150,000       176,250    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Penn National Gaming, Inc.  
8.750% 08/15/19     285,000       302,813    
Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida  
7.804% 10/01/20 (a)     325,000       305,360    
Snoqualmie Entertainment Authority  
9.125% 02/01/15 (a)     265,000       233,200    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.  
6.750% 05/15/18     615,000       661,125    
Wyndham Worldwide Corp.  
6.000% 12/01/16     95,000       99,106    
Lodging Total     2,845,029    
Retail – 1.9%  
CVS Pass-Through Trust  
5.298% 01/11/27 (a)     2,462,298       2,533,625    
6.036% 12/10/28     3,177,325       3,362,150    
8.353% 07/10/31 (a)     4,823,326       5,977,789    
Limited Brands, Inc.  
8.500% 06/15/19     530,000       616,125    
Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc.  
5.750% 07/15/14     6,310,000       6,688,600    
McDonald's Corp.  
5.700% 02/01/39     1,225,000       1,411,392    
Michaels Stores, Inc.  
11.375% 11/01/16     65,000       70,606    
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.  
10.375% 10/15/15     80,000       84,000    
PIK,
9.000% 10/15/15
    100,000       103,875    
QVC, Inc.  
7.125% 04/15/17 (a)     50,000       51,750    
7.375% 10/15/20 (a)     160,000       165,600    
7.500% 10/01/19 (a)     315,000       329,175    
Rite Aid Corp.  
8.000% 08/15/20 (a)     140,000       142,100    
10.250% 10/15/19     100,000       104,125    
Retail Total     21,640,912    
Consumer Cyclical Total     30,332,758    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 3.0%  
Beverages – 0.5%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.  
7.200% 01/15/14 (a)     2,410,000       2,808,298    
7.750% 01/15/19 (a)     495,000       642,120    
8.000% 11/15/39 (a)     1,815,000       2,569,323    
Cott Beverages USA, Inc.  
8.125% 09/01/18 (a)     88,000       93,170    
Cott Beverages, Inc.  
8.375% 11/15/17 (a)     90,000       95,400    
Beverages Total     6,208,311    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


9



Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Commercial Services – 0.2%  
Cardtronics, Inc.  
8.250% 09/01/18     195,000       205,238    
Garda World Security Corp.  
9.750% 03/15/17 (a)     80,000       85,200    
Hertz Corp.  
7.500% 10/15/18 (a)     180,000       180,000    
Interactive Data Corp.  
10.250% 08/01/18 (a)     290,000       310,300    
RSC Equipment Rental, Inc.  
10.000% 07/15/17 (a)     275,000       305,937    
Trans Union LLC/TransUnion Financing Corp.  
11.375% 06/15/18 (a)     90,000       102,375    
United Rentals North America, Inc.  
9.250% 12/15/19     505,000       546,662    
10.875% 06/15/16     65,000       73,369    
Commercial Services Total     1,809,081    
Food – 1.1%  
Campbell Soup Co.  
4.500% 02/15/19     1,330,000       1,487,997    
ConAgra Foods, Inc.  
7.000% 10/01/28     3,010,000       3,630,172    
Kraft Foods, Inc.  
6.500% 02/09/40     5,315,000       6,223,153    
Michael Foods, Inc.  
9.750% 07/15/18 (a)     150,000       160,500    
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC/Pinnacle Foods
Finance Corp.
 
8.250% 09/01/17 (a)     320,000       324,000    
9.250% 04/01/15     135,000       140,400    
U.S. Foodservice  
10.250% 06/30/15 (a)     23,000       23,115    
Food Total     11,989,337    
Healthcare Products – 0.0%  
Biomet, Inc.  
PIK,
10.375% 10/15/17
    230,000       255,300    
Healthcare Products Total     255,300    
Healthcare Services – 0.6%  
Capella Healthcare, Inc.  
9.250% 07/01/17 (a)     35,000       37,450    
Community Health Systems, Inc.  
8.875% 07/15/15     215,000       228,438    
HCA, Inc.  
9.250% 11/15/16     120,000       129,900    
PIK,
9.625% 11/15/16
    994,000       1,078,490    
Healthsouth Corp.  
8.125% 02/15/20     310,000       322,400    
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.  
6.625% 10/01/20 (a)     100,000       102,000    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Multiplan, Inc.  
9.875% 09/01/18 (a)     183,000       191,235    
Radiation Therapy Services, Inc.  
9.875% 04/15/17 (a)     170,000       167,875    
Roche Holdings, Inc.  
6.000% 03/01/19 (a)     2,155,000       2,610,705    
Select Medical Corp.  
7.625% 02/01/15     165,000       161,081    
Tenet Healthcare Corp.  
8.000% 08/01/20 (a)     245,000       244,387    
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II, LLC/
Vanguard Holding Co. II, Inc.
 
8.000% 02/01/18     185,000       187,775    
8.000% 02/01/18 (a)     175,000       175,000    
WellPoint, Inc.  
7.000% 02/15/19     1,235,000       1,503,872    
Healthcare Services Total     7,140,608    
Household Products/Wares – 0.2%  
American Greetings Corp.  
7.375% 06/01/16     165,000       167,888    
Fortune Brands, Inc.  
5.125% 01/15/11     1,565,000       1,582,985    
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.  
9.500% 06/15/18 (a)     240,000       257,400    
Household Products/Wares Total     2,008,273    
Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%  
NBTY, Inc.  
9.000% 10/01/18 (a)     25,000       26,250    
Novartis Securities Investment Ltd.  
5.125% 02/10/19     2,645,000       3,036,793    
Omnicare, Inc.  
6.875% 12/15/15     150,000       151,500    
Patheon, Inc.  
8.625% 04/15/17 (a)     195,000       199,875    
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International  
6.750% 10/01/17 (a)     85,000       86,700    
7.000% 10/01/20 (a)     240,000       245,400    
Warner Chilcott Co. LLC/Warner Chilcott Finance LLC  
7.750% 09/15/18 (a)     270,000       277,425    
Pharmaceuticals Total     4,023,943    
Consumer Non-Cyclical Total     33,434,853    
Diversified – 0.1%  
Diversified Holding Companies – 0.1%  
Leucadia National Corp.  
7.125% 03/15/17     270,000       270,675    
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group
Issuer LLC
 
7.750% 10/15/16 (a)     355,000       361,212    
Diversified Holding Companies Total     631,887    
Diversified Total     631,887    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Energy – 5.8%  
Coal – 0.1%  
Arch Coal, Inc.  
7.250% 10/01/20     21,000       22,181    
Consol Energy, Inc.  
8.000% 04/01/17 (a)     200,000       216,500    
8.250% 04/01/20 (a)     385,000       420,613    
Coal Total     659,294    
Oil & Gas – 3.3%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.  
6.200% 03/15/40     1,930,000       1,881,526    
6.375% 09/15/17     3,665,000       4,038,665    
Berry Petroleum Co.  
8.250% 11/01/16     30,000       30,750    
Brigham Exploration Co.  
8.750% 10/01/18 (a)     80,000       82,400    
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  
6.250% 03/15/38     1,835,000       2,109,569    
Chesapeake Energy Corp.  
6.625% 08/15/20     480,000       501,600    
Cimarex Energy Co.  
7.125% 05/01/17     450,000       472,500    
Comstock Resources, Inc.  
8.375% 10/15/17     28,000       28,875    
Continental Resources, Inc.  
7.125% 04/01/21 (a)     120,000       124,800    
Devon Energy Corp.  
6.300% 01/15/19     1,140,000       1,379,459    
EXCO Resources, Inc.  
7.500% 09/15/18     335,000       332,906    
Forest Oil Corp.  
8.500% 02/15/14     795,000       868,537    
Gazprom International SA  
7.201% 02/01/20 (a)     1,869,542       2,023,779    
Hess Corp.  
7.300% 08/15/31     2,560,000       3,149,358    
Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.  
7.750% 11/01/15 (a)     300,000       303,000    
Marathon Oil Corp.  
6.000% 07/01/12     2,155,000       2,322,864    
6.000% 10/01/17     897,000       1,043,885    
7.500% 02/15/19     157,000       201,038    
Newfield Exploration Co.  
6.625% 04/15/16     600,000       624,000    
6.875% 02/01/20     210,000       223,125    
Nexen, Inc.  
5.875% 03/10/35     610,000       622,494    
7.500% 07/30/39     1,675,000       2,058,101    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
PetroHawk Energy Corp.  
7.250% 08/15/18 (a)     145,000       147,900    
7.875% 06/01/15     275,000       288,063    
Qatar Petroleum  
5.579% 05/30/11 (a)     552,416       560,351    
QEP Resources, Inc.  
6.875% 03/01/21     225,000       243,563    
Quicksilver Resources, Inc.  
7.125% 04/01/16     190,000       187,625    
8.250% 08/01/15     95,000       100,225    
Range Resources Corp.  
6.750% 08/01/20     185,000       192,400    
7.500% 05/15/16     240,000       250,800    
8.000% 05/15/19     95,000       103,788    
SandRidge Energy, Inc.  
PIK,
8.625% 04/01/15
    187,000       187,000    
Shell International Finance BV  
5.500% 03/25/40     3,945,000       4,516,149    
Southwestern Energy Co.  
7.500% 02/01/18     235,000       265,550    
Talisman Energy, Inc.  
5.850% 02/01/37     1,475,000       1,550,881    
7.750% 06/01/19     2,648,000       3,380,095    
Oil & Gas Total     36,397,621    
Oil & Gas Services – 0.3%  
Expro Finance Luxembourg SCA  
8.500% 12/15/16 (a)     450,000       428,625    
Weatherford International Ltd.  
5.125% 09/15/20     700,000       715,596    
5.150% 03/15/13     815,000       872,631    
7.000% 03/15/38     1,305,000       1,386,223    
Oil & Gas Services Total     3,403,075    
Pipelines – 2.1%  
El Paso Corp.  
6.875% 06/15/14     460,000       491,808    
7.250% 06/01/18     135,000       145,505    
Energy Transfer Equity LP  
7.500% 10/15/20     365,000       384,163    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP  
5.625% 02/15/15     1,250,000       1,401,068    
6.500% 09/01/39     2,275,000       2,459,773    
6.950% 01/15/38     1,915,000       2,180,095    
Kinder Morgan Finance Co. ULC  
5.700% 01/05/16     560,000       577,500    
NGPL PipeCo LLC  
6.514% 12/15/12 (a)     4,250,000       4,519,611    
Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.  
5.750% 01/15/20     590,000       651,513    
8.750% 05/01/19     2,360,000       2,995,340    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy
Finance Corp.
 
8.375% 12/15/13     30,000       31,275    
9.375% 06/01/16     10,000       11,025    
Southern Natural Gas Co.  
8.000% 03/01/32     1,830,000       2,147,571    
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.  
6.350% 05/15/67
(05/15/17) (b)(c)
    6,160,000       5,759,600    
Williams Companies, Inc.  
7.875% 09/01/21     63,000       76,495    
Pipelines Total     23,832,342    
Energy Total     64,292,332    
Financials – 17.6%  
Banks – 10.7%  
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.  
5.450% 05/15/19     1,570,000       1,832,562    
Barclays Bank PLC  
3.900% 04/07/15     765,000       810,656    
5.000% 09/22/16     1,790,000       1,958,489    
6.860% 09/29/49 (a)     1,205,000       1,138,725    
7.375% 06/29/49 (a)     865,000       869,325    
7.434% 09/29/49 (a)     4,095,000       4,176,900    
Capital One Capital IV  
6.745% 02/17/37     5,140,000       5,114,300    
Capital One Capital V  
10.250% 08/15/39     4,850,000       5,250,125    
Chinatrust Commercial Bank  
5.625% 12/29/49
(03/29/49) (a)(b)(c)
    1,220,000       1,200,142    
CIT Group, Inc.  
7.000% 05/01/17     1,465,000       1,433,869    
Citigroup, Inc.  
5.375% 08/09/20     6,180,000       6,394,026    
6.010% 01/15/15     65,000       71,461    
8.125% 07/15/39     5,025,000       6,347,500    
Comerica Bank  
5.200% 08/22/17     1,420,000       1,515,548    
5.750% 11/21/16     365,000       409,644    
Deutsche Bank AG London  
4.875% 05/20/13     555,000       602,878    
Discover Bank/Greenwood DE  
8.700% 11/18/19     2,625,000       3,097,379    
Discover Financial Services  
10.250% 07/15/19     1,040,000       1,332,321    
Fifth Third Bank  
0.479% 05/17/13
(11/17/10) (b)(c)
    1,205,000       1,153,468    
HSBC USA, Inc.  
5.000% 09/27/20     5,070,000       5,066,127    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.  
7.900% 04/29/49     4,630,000       4,961,647    
JPMorgan Chase Capital XX  
6.550% 09/15/66     10,105,000       10,246,470    
JPMorgan Chase Capital XXIII  
1.376% 05/15/77
(11/15/10) (b)(c)
    580,000       417,516    
KeyBank NA  
5.800% 07/01/14     2,025,000       2,207,849    
Keycorp  
3.750% 08/13/15     2,265,000       2,310,986    
6.500% 05/14/13     1,645,000       1,802,823    
Lloyds Banking Group PLC  
6.267% 12/31/49
(11/16/16) (a)(b)(c)
    725,000       514,750    
6.657% 01/29/49 (a)     2,410,000       1,711,100    
Lloyds TSB Bank PLC  
4.375% 01/12/15 (a)     3,825,000       3,917,255    
Marshall & IIsley Bank  
5.300% 09/08/11     1,163,000       1,167,901    
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.  
5.700% 05/02/17 (g)     1,475,000       1,525,500    
6.150% 04/25/13 (g)     2,525,000       2,759,146    
6.400% 08/28/17     2,375,000       2,598,974    
7.750% 05/14/38 (g)     1,320,000       1,531,015    
National City Bank of Cleveland  
6.200% 12/15/11     890,000       939,179    
National City Bank of Kentucky  
6.300% 02/15/11     1,585,000       1,617,421    
National City Corp.  
6.875% 05/15/19     1,420,000       1,665,688    
Northern Trust Co.  
6.500% 08/15/18     2,100,000       2,559,747    
Northern Trust Corp.  
5.500% 08/15/13     765,000       860,115    
PNC Funding Corp.  
3.625% 02/08/15     1,580,000       1,667,767    
5.125% 02/08/20     2,245,000       2,430,388    
Regions Financial Corp.  
7.000% 03/01/11     7,430,000       7,516,976    
Santander U.S. Debt SA Unipersonal  
3.781% 10/07/15 (a)(e)     3,700,000       3,699,625    
USB Capital XIII Trust  
6.625% 12/15/39     8,080,000       8,263,820    
Banks Total     118,669,103    
Diversified Financial Services – 1.7%  
Ally Financial, Inc.  
7.500% 09/15/20 (a)     185,000       197,025    
8.000% 03/15/20 (a)     820,000       895,850    
8.000% 11/01/31     235,000       252,038    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


12



Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
American General Finance Corp.  
6.900% 12/15/17     670,000       559,450    
E*Trade Financial Corp.  
7.375% 09/15/13     70,000       68,425    
7.875% 12/01/15     170,000       166,175    
PIK,
12.500% 11/30/17
    240,000       273,600    
Eaton Vance Corp.  
6.500% 10/02/17     1,695,000       2,007,444    
ERAC USA Finance LLC  
2.750% 07/01/13 (a)     3,040,000       3,105,670    
5.250% 10/01/20 (a)     2,175,000       2,323,105    
Ford Motor Credit Co.  
6.625% 08/15/17     170,000       181,124    
7.500% 08/01/12     1,260,000       1,337,564    
8.000% 12/15/16     890,000       1,006,030    
Fund American Companies, Inc.  
5.875% 05/15/13     3,120,000       3,277,123    
International Lease Finance Corp.  
8.750% 03/15/17 (a)     194,000       208,065    
8.875% 09/01/17     255,000       275,400    
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.  
5.625% 01/24/13 (h)     8,525,000       1,960,750    
6.875% 05/02/18 (h)     660,000       155,100    
Pinafore LLC/Pinafore, Inc.  
9.000% 10/01/18 (a)     45,000       47,250    
Diversified Financial Services Total     18,297,188    
Insurance – 4.2%  
Asurion Corp.  
6.757% 07/02/15
(10/12/10) (b)(c)(i)
    210,000       199,833    
CNA Financial Corp.  
5.850% 12/15/14     778,000       833,836    
7.350% 11/15/19     1,737,000       1,952,965    
ING Groep NV  
5.775% 12/29/49
(12/08/15) (b)(c)
    7,760,000       6,964,600    
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.  
7.500% 08/15/36 (a)     4,465,000       4,541,427    
10.750% 06/15/88 (a)     2,975,000       3,510,500    
Lincoln National Corp.  
8.750% 07/01/19     815,000       1,048,384    
MetLife Capital Trust X  
9.250% 04/08/38 (a)     1,640,000       1,935,200    
MetLife, Inc.  
10.750% 08/01/69     7,565,000       9,815,588    
Provident Companies, Inc.  
7.000% 07/15/18     130,000       142,302    
Prudential Financial, Inc.  
8.875% 06/15/68
(06/15/18) (b)(c)
    9,575,000       10,676,125    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.  
8.000% 11/30/39     2,920,000       3,042,366    
Unum Group  
7.125% 09/30/16     1,795,000       2,071,575    
Insurance Total     46,734,701    
Investment Companies – 0.0%  
Offshore Group Investments Ltd.  
11.500% 08/01/15 (a)     385,000       404,250    
Investment Companies Total     404,250    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.0%  
Brandywine Operating Partnership LP  
7.500% 05/15/15     905,000       1,014,475    
Duke Realty LP  
7.375% 02/15/15     2,040,000       2,325,871    
8.250% 08/15/19     3,175,200       3,760,355    
Highwoods Properties, Inc.  
5.850% 03/15/17     930,000       956,539    
Liberty Property LP  
5.500% 12/15/16     2,860,000       3,118,839    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     11,176,079    
Savings & Loans – 0.0%  
Washington Mutual Bank  
5.125% 01/15/15 (h)     6,935,000       13,870    
Savings & Loans Total     13,870    
Financials Total     195,295,191    
Industrials – 2.0%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.4%  
Embraer Overseas Ltd.  
6.375% 01/15/20     2,485,000       2,721,075    
Esterline Technologies Corp.  
7.000% 08/01/20 (a)     15,000       15,525    
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.  
10.000% 06/01/17     220,000       233,200    
L-3 Communications Corp.  
6.375% 10/15/15     485,000       500,156    
Raytheon Co.  
7.200% 08/15/27     830,000       1,095,565    
Aerospace & Defense Total     4,565,521    
Building Materials – 0.0%  
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.  
8.000% 12/01/15     120,000       117,000    
Nortek, Inc.  
11.000% 12/01/13     125,000       132,813    
Building Materials Total     249,813    
Electrical Components & Equipment – 0.1%  
Belden, Inc.  
7.000% 03/15/17     500,000       501,250    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


13



Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
WireCo WorldGroup  
9.500% 05/15/17 (a)     130,000       133,575    
Electrical Components & Equipment Total     634,825    
Environmental Control – 0.0%  
Clean Harbors, Inc.  
7.625% 08/15/16     257,000       267,280    
Environmental Control Total     267,280    
Machinery-Construction & Mining – 0.0%  
Terex Corp.  
8.000% 11/15/17     410,000       410,512    
Machinery-Construction & Mining Total     410,512    
Machinery-Diversified – 0.1%  
Case New Holland, Inc.  
7.875% 12/01/17 (a)     405,000       439,931    
CPM Holdings, Inc.  
10.625% 09/01/14 (a)     145,000       156,238    
Manitowoc Co., Inc.  
7.125% 11/01/13     270,000       269,325    
Machinery-Diversified Total     865,494    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 0.5%  
Bombardier, Inc.  
6.300% 05/01/14 (a)     650,000       671,125    
Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co., Ltd.  
9.500% 04/15/14     2,865,000       3,544,965    
SPX Corp.  
6.875% 09/01/17 (a)     119,000       126,140    
Tyco International Ltd./Tyco International Finance SA  
6.875% 01/15/21     485,000       603,057    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total     4,945,287    
Packaging & Containers – 0.1%  
Crown Americas LLC & Crown Americas Capital Corp.  
7.750% 11/15/15     370,000       385,262    
Crown Americas LLC & Crown Americas Capital Corp. II  
7.625% 05/15/17     245,000       264,600    
Graphic Packaging International, Inc.  
7.875% 10/01/18     43,000       44,183    
9.500% 06/15/17     304,000       323,760    
Packaging & Containers Total     1,017,805    
Transportation – 0.8%  
BNSF Funding Trust I  
6.613% 12/15/55
(01/15/26) (b)(c)
    3,420,000       3,437,100    
Bristow Group, Inc.  
7.500% 09/15/17     415,000       425,375    
Kansas City Southern de Mexico SA de CV  
7.625% 12/01/13     295,000       305,325    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Union Pacific Corp.  
5.700% 08/15/18     1,745,000       2,034,542    
6.650% 01/15/11     2,550,000       2,590,711    
Transportation Total     8,793,053    
Industrials Total     21,749,590    
Technology – 0.5%  
Networking Products – 0.2%  
Cisco Systems, Inc.  
5.900% 02/15/39     2,100,000       2,426,960    
Networking Products Total     2,426,960    
Semiconductors – 0.0%  
Amkor Technology, Inc.  
9.250% 06/01/16     140,000       150,150    
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.  
9.250% 04/15/18 (a)     150,000       156,000    
NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC  
9.750% 08/01/18 (a)     295,000       314,175    
Semiconductors Total     620,325    
Software – 0.3%  
First Data Corp.  
8.875% 08/15/20 (a)     255,000       264,562    
9.875% 09/24/15     300,000       244,425    
Oracle Corp.  
6.500% 04/15/38     1,630,000       2,024,685    
Software Total     2,533,672    
Technology Total     5,580,957    
Utilities – 5.2%  
Electric – 4.7%  
AEP Texas Central Co.  
6.650% 02/15/33     2,830,000       3,270,467    
CMS Energy Corp.  
4.250% 09/30/15     1,890,000       1,906,307    
6.875% 12/15/15     160,000       177,359    
Commonwealth Edison Co.  
5.900% 03/15/36     815,000       908,816    
5.950% 08/15/16     3,430,000       4,069,873    
6.950% 07/15/18     1,460,000       1,738,131    
DTE Energy Co.  
7.625% 05/15/14     2,540,000       3,019,928    
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.  
7.500% 06/01/15     130,000       102,375    
7.750% 06/01/19     142,000       97,270    
Edison Mission Energy  
7.000% 05/15/17     175,000       126,438    
Energy Future Holdings Corp.  
10.000% 01/15/20 (a)     400,000       397,104    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


14



Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Exelon Generation Co. LLC  
6.200% 10/01/17     3,000,000       3,517,191    
FPL Energy National Wind LLC  
5.608% 03/10/24 (a)     429,707       455,378    
Georgia Power Co.  
4.750% 09/01/40     4,200,000       4,141,712    
Hydro Quebec  
8.500% 12/01/29     1,510,000       2,321,849    
Intergen NV  
9.000% 06/30/17 (a)     460,000       486,450    
Ipalco Enterprises, Inc.  
7.250% 04/01/16 (a)     310,000       333,250    
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.  
5.000% 02/15/14     3,300,000       3,619,394    
Nevada Power Co.  
5.375% 09/15/40     570,000       587,946    
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.  
4.881% 08/15/19 (a)     4,665,000       5,127,003    
NRG Energy, Inc.  
7.375% 02/01/16     1,110,000       1,141,913    
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC  
5.250% 09/30/40 (a)     4,060,000       4,135,394    
5.950% 09/01/13     3,110,000       3,484,236    
Southern California Edison Co.  
4.500% 09/01/40     4,830,000       4,722,571    
Southern Co.  
4.150% 05/15/14     1,270,000       1,375,867    
Windsor Financing LLC  
5.881% 07/15/17 (a)     1,125,688       1,014,762    
Electric Total     52,278,984    
Gas – 0.5%  
Atmos Energy Corp.  
6.350% 06/15/17     1,785,000       2,044,096    
Centerpoint Energy, Inc.  
5.950% 02/01/17     295,000       331,794    
Nakilat, Inc.  
6.067% 12/31/33 (a)     1,915,000       2,106,500    
Sempra Energy  
6.500% 06/01/16     1,410,000       1,687,009    
Gas Total     6,169,399    
Utilities Total     58,448,383    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $441,894,418)
    473,454,484    
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 17.6%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
4.500% 06/01/40     9,903,206       10,340,334    
5.576% 08/01/37
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    4,267,286       4,532,203    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
6.000% 05/01/17     43,355       47,045    
6.000% 02/01/39     3,208,665       3,442,357    
8.500% 11/01/26     125,850       146,751    
TBA,  
5.500% 10/01/40 (e)     26,500,000       28,106,563    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
2.574% 08/01/36
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    29,785       30,412    
4.000% 10/01/39     6,289,834       6,472,700    
4.500% 06/01/40     8,846,162       9,288,723    
4.500% 07/01/40     30,405,282       31,926,620    
5.500% 07/01/39     9,504,471       10,191,045    
5.829% 07/01/37
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    549,014       591,419    
5.862% 07/01/32
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    159,947       170,792    
5.965% 06/01/32
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    11,613       12,389    
6.000% 05/01/37     9,292,053       9,998,369    
6.000% 05/01/38     1,832,278       1,969,265    
6.000% 08/01/38     21,320,111       22,914,065    
6.000% 12/01/38     7,932,277       8,525,317    
7.000% 10/01/11     14,555       14,966    
10.000% 09/01/18     42,118       48,473    
TBA:  
3.500% 10/01/40 (e)     33,200,000       33,443,821    
4.000% 10/01/40 (e)     11,500,000       11,819,838    
Government National Mortgage Association  
7.000% 01/15/30     624,346       712,814    
7.500% 12/15/23     595,171       676,510    
7.500% 07/20/28     240,534       274,145    
8.000% 05/15/17     6,716       7,511    
8.500% 02/15/25     69,636       82,329    
13.000% 02/15/11     63       63    
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $194,250,524)
    195,786,839    
Government & Agency Obligations – 17.1%  
Foreign Government Obligations – 1.0%  
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau  
4.375% 03/15/18     4,210,000       4,805,138    
Province of Quebec  
5.125% 11/14/16     3,060,000       3,578,621    
Republic of Italy  
5.375% 06/12/17     2,075,000       2,290,985    
Svensk Exportkredit AB  
5.125% 03/01/17     310,000       359,713    
Foreign Government Obligations Total     11,034,457    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Government & Agency Obligations (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
U.S. Government Obligations – 16.1%  
U.S. Treasury Bond  
4.375% 05/15/40     12,831,500       14,411,442    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
0.750% 05/31/12     1,210,000       1,217,236    
0.750% 08/15/13     3,005,000       3,016,269    
1.750% 07/31/15     1,745,000       1,786,985    
1.875% 06/30/15     25,310,000       26,081,170    
2.500% 06/30/17     39,755,000       41,419,741    
2.625% 08/15/20     52,786,200       53,281,070    
3.250% 07/31/16     10,410,000       11,393,256    
U.S. Treasury STRIPS  
(j) 05/15/39 (k)     83,700,000       26,820,326    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     179,427,495    
Total Government & Agency Obligations
(cost of $179,595,034)
    190,461,952    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 15.7%  
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities  
4.740% 03/13/40     640,000       682,575    
4.830% 08/15/38     3,530,000       3,722,652    
5.201% 12/11/38     4,315,000       4,555,567    
5.700% 06/13/50     5,660,000       6,090,886    
5.742% 09/11/42
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    7,990,000       8,865,994    
5.882% 09/11/38
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    482,000       531,952    
6.480% 02/15/35     8,886,849       9,010,113    
Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.  
6.484% 02/12/16 (a)     13,237,263       13,422,843    
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.  
6.387% 08/15/36     1,262,085       1,314,182    
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates  
6.020% 06/15/38
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    10,911,000       11,950,252    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.  
I.O.:
1.355% 07/15/29
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    7,308,338       306,250    
0.854% 04/10/40
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    18,624,146       25,033    
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.  
4.533% 01/05/36     816,705       845,114    
4.799% 08/10/42
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    6,960,000       7,421,066    
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.  
5.050% 12/12/34     8,110,000       8,626,927    
5.440% 06/12/47     5,025,000       5,267,148    
5.932% 02/12/49
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    5,135,000       5,628,935    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
I.O.,
0.344% 10/15/42
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    72,464,065       311,595    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust  
5.020% 08/15/29
(10/11/10) (b)(c)
    5,308,000       5,710,062    
5.084% 02/15/31     6,486,573       6,543,160    
5.430% 02/15/40     4,585,000       4,796,042    
5.866% 09/15/45
(10/11/10) (b)(c)
    3,735,000       3,951,221    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.  
I.O.,
0.576% 12/15/30
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    20,842,427       398,113    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust  
4.747% 06/12/43
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    6,450,000       6,959,778    
Morgan Stanley Capital I  
4.970% 12/15/41     9,194,000       9,919,372    
5.447% 02/12/44
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    7,250,000       7,562,598    
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I  
4.920% 03/12/35     2,960,000       3,161,450    
5.080% 09/15/37     5,755,000       6,096,872    
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust  
5.037% 03/15/42     4,178,299       4,413,046    
5.374% 10/15/44
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    4,320,000       4,762,789    
5.418% 01/15/45
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    9,000,000       9,715,668    
5.487% 12/15/44
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    180,000       180,525    
5.609% 03/15/45
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    5,635,000       5,629,220    
5.726% 06/15/45     300,889       300,652    
6.413% 04/15/34     5,000,000       5,319,231    
I.O.,
0.426% 03/15/42
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    247,612,900       1,025,291    
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $162,466,903)
    175,024,174    
Asset-Backed Securities – 4.9%  
Ally Auto Receivables Trust  
1.450% 05/15/14     1,500,000       1,515,335    
BMW Vehicle Lease Trust  
0.820% 04/15/13     2,700,000       2,702,757    
Bombardier Capital Mortgage Securitization Corp.  
6.230% 04/15/28     73,485       71,423    
Chrysler Financial Auto Securitization Trust  
6.250% 05/08/14 (a)     4,377,000       4,614,992    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Chrysler Financial Lease Trust  
1.780% 06/15/11 (a)     2,355,000       2,361,795    
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust  
6.300% 06/20/14     275,000       292,567    
6.950% 02/18/14     955,000       1,013,505    
Contimortgage Home Equity Trust  
6.880% 01/15/28     87,057       72,097    
Daimler Chrysler Auto Trust  
4.940% 02/08/12     3,452,244       3,455,499    
5.280% 03/08/13     5,300,000       5,470,309    
Discover Card Master Trust  
0.632% 06/15/15
(12/15/10) (b)(c)
    1,375,000       1,373,780    
1.557% 12/15/14
(10/15/10) (b)(c)
    2,865,000       2,911,421    
1.557% 02/17/15
(10/15/10) (b)(c)
    2,350,000       2,391,440    
First Alliance Mortgage Loan Trust  
7.625% 07/25/25     554,353       513,887    
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust  
4.050% 10/15/16     2,500,000       2,607,622    
4.950% 03/15/13     7,500,000       7,858,325    
5.160% 04/15/13     5,650,000       5,957,479    
Franklin Auto Trust  
5.360% 05/20/16     3,200,000       3,278,474    
7.160% 05/20/16 (a)     2,100,000       2,256,241    
IMC Home Equity Loan Trust  
7.500% 04/25/26     97,051       98,077    
Long Beach Auto Receivables Trust  
4.250% 04/15/12     818,880       819,810    
Money Store Home Equity Trust  
0.557% 08/15/29
(10/15/10) (b)(c)
    2,927,822       1,370,662    
Popular ABS Mortgage Pass-Through Trust  
0.456% 02/25/36
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    51,902       51,852    
SACO I, Inc.  
0.456% 04/25/35
(10/25/10) (a)(b)(c)
    291,667       114,440    
SLM Student Loan Trust  
0.352% 03/15/17
(12/15/10) (b)(c)
    168,747       168,329    
Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust  
0.556% 11/25/35
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    1,391,470       1,322,368    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(cost of $55,361,240)
    54,664,486    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds – 1.6%  
California – 0.5%  
CA State  
Series 2009,
7.550% 04/01/39
    2,875,000       3,137,229    
CA Los Angeles Unified School District  
Series 2009,
5.750% 07/01/34
    2,665,000       2,688,105    
California Total     5,825,334    
Kentucky – 0.5%  
KY Asset/Liability Commission General Fund  
Series 2010,
3.165% 04/01/18
    5,505,000       5,557,848    
Kentucky Total     5,557,848    
New York – 0.6%  
NY Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority  
Series 2008 C,
5.000% 11/15/38
    5,525,000       5,904,789    
New York Total     5,904,789    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $16,391,743)
    17,287,971    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 0.6%  
Non-Agency – 0.6%  
Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust  
0.536% 01/25/35
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    1,400,590       1,096,122    
2.838% 10/25/33
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    1,270,867       1,181,704    
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.  
3.573% 09/25/37
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    3,867,815       2,572,813    
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust  
0.476% 02/25/47
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    7,463,033       1,081,095    
Sequoia Mortgage Trust  
1.137% 07/20/34
(10/20/10) (b)(c)
    1,969,112       504,788    
Non-Agency Total     6,436,522    
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost of $15,990,374)
    6,436,522    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Preferred Stocks (continued)  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Preferred Stocks – 0.5%  
Communications – 0.0%  
Media – 0.0%  
CMP Susquehanna Radio Holdings Corp.,  
Series A (a)(d)(l)     6,343       64    
Media Total     64    
Communications Total     64    
Financials – 0.5%  
Banks – 0.2%  
National City Preferred  
Capital Trust I     2,215,000       2,461,950    
Banks Total     2,461,950    
Diversified Financial Services – 0.3%  
Citigroup Capital XIII     123,500       3,105,683    
Diversified Financial Services Total     3,105,683    
Financials Total     5,567,633    
Total Preferred Stocks
(cost of $5,586,492)
    5,567,697    
Common Stock – 0.0%  
Consumer Discretionary – 0.0%  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.0%  
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (l)     3,384       148,758    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Total     148,758    
Consumer Discretionary Total     148,758    
Total Common Stock
(cost of $99,821)
    148,758    
Warrants – 0.0%  
    Units      
Financials – 0.0%  
CNB Capital Trust I  
Expires 03/23/19 (d)(l)     7,248       72    
Financials Total     72    
Total Warrants
(cost of $73)
    72    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Short-Term Obligation – 6.7%  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 09/30/10, due 10/01/10
at 0.230%, collateralized by a
U.S. Government Agency
obligation maturing 11/25/11,
market value $76,061,213
(repurchase proceeds
$74,566,476)
    74,566,000       74,566,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $74,566,000)
    74,566,000    
Total Investments – 107.3%
(cost of $1,146,202,622) (m)
    1,193,398,955    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (7.3)%     (81,382,636 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     1,112,016,319    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2010, these securities, which are not illiquid except for the following, amounted to $116,217,057, which represents 10.5% of net assets.

Security   Acquisition
Date
  Shares   Cost   Value  
CMP Susquehanna
Radio Holdings
Corp., Series A,
Preferred Stock
    04/01/09       6,343       $64       $64    

 

(b)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(c)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(d)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At September 30, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $16,066, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

(e)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(f)  Security has no value.

(g)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Interest
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc.,
5.700%
05/02/17
  $ 3,513,772     $     $ 1,052,384     $ 15,129     $    
Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc.,
6.150%
04/25/13
    3,547,733                   16,887          
Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc.,
7.750%
05/14/38
    2,477,433                   14,434          
Total   $ 9,538,938     $     $ 1,052,384     $ 46,450     $    

 

  As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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(h)  The issuer has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, and is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At September 30, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $2,129,720, which represents 0.2% of net assets.

(i)  Loan participation agreement.

(j)  Zero coupon bond.

(k)  The security or a portion of the security is pledged as collateral for open futures contracts. At September 30, 2010, the total market value of securities pledged amounted to $5,767,812.

(l)  Non-income producing security.

(m)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $1,146,202,622.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Corporate
Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
 
Basic Materials   $     $ 15,646,505     $     $ 15,646,505    
Communications           48,026,098       15,930       48,042,028    
Consumer Cyclical           28,196,214       2,136,544       30,332,758    
Consumer
Non-Cyclical
          33,434,853             33,434,853    
Diversified           631,887             631,887    
Energy           64,292,332             64,292,332    
Financials           195,295,191             195,295,191    
Industrials           21,749,590             21,749,590    
Technology           5,580,957             5,580,957    
Utilities           58,448,383             58,448,383    
Total Corporate
Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
          471,302,010       2,152,474       473,454,484    
Total Mortgage-Backed
Securities
    73,370,221       122,416,618             195,786,839    
Government & Agency
Obligations
 
Foreign Government
Obligations
          11,034,457             11,034,457    
U.S. Government
Obligations
    179,427,495                   179,427,495    
Total Government &
Agency Obligations
    179,427,495       11,034,457             190,461,952    
Total Commercial
Mortgage-Backed
Securities
          175,024,174             175,024,174    
Total Asset-Backed
Securities
          54,664,486             54,664,486    
Total Municipal Bonds           17,287,971             17,287,971    

 

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Collateralized
Mortgage Obligations
  $     $ 6,436,522     $     $ 6,436,522    
Preferred Stocks  
Communications                 64       64    
Financials     3,105,683       2,461,950             5,567,633    
Total Preferred Stocks     3,105,683       2,461,950       64       5,567,697    
Total Common Stocks     148,758                   148,758    
Total Warrants                 72       72    
Total Short-Term
Obligation
          74,566,000             74,566,000    
Total Investments     256,052,157       935,194,188       2,152,610       1,193,398,955    
Value of Credit Default
Swap Contracts
Appreciation
          2,431,933             2,431,933    
Value of Credit Default
Swap Contracts
Depreciation
          (123,365 )           (123,365 )  
Unrealized Depreciation
on Futures Contracts
    (2,146,514 )                 (2,146,514 )  
Total   $ 253,905,643     $ 937,502,756     $ 2,152,610     $ 1,193,561,009    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain Preferred Stock and Warrants classified as Level 3 are valued using a market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered earnings of the respective company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the respective company's capital structure. Certain Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach and may utilize single market quotations from broker dealers. Certain Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors including, but not limited to, observed yields on securities management deemed comparable. Certain Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes classified as Level 3 securities are valued using an income approach, which considers estimates of distributions from potential actions related to the respective company's bankruptcy filing.

Certain short-term obligations may be valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

The following table reconciles asset balances for the six month period ending September 30, 2010, in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
March 31,
2010
  Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
September 30,
2010
 
Corporate Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
Communications
  $ 15,930     $ 237     $     $ (237 )   $     $     $     $     $ 15,930    
Consumer Cyclical     2,726,977       4,182       29,089       90,256             (713,960 )                 2,136,544    
Preferred Stock     63                   1                               64    
Warrants     72                                                 72    
    $ 2,743,042     $ 4,419     $ 29,089     $ 90,020     $     $ (713,960 )   $     $     $ 2,152,610    

 

The information in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at September 30, 2010, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) amounted to $90,020. This amount is included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables above,please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the Fund has entered into the following credit default swap contracts:

Credit Risk

Swap
Counterparty
  Referenced
Obligation
  Receive
Buy/Sell
Protection
  Fixed Rate   Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
  Upfront
Premium
Paid (Received)
  Value of
Contract
 
Barclays Capital
  Toll Brothers, Inc.
5.150% 05/15/15
 
Buy
    1.000 %  
09/20/14
  $ 5,165,000     $ 40,574     $ 143,204    
Barclays Capital   Textron, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     3,000,000       95,390       68,157    
Barclays Capital   D.R. Horton, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     6,000,000       261,866       180,537    
Barclays Capital   The Home Depot, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     5,500,000       (26,109 )     (36,851 )  
Barclays Capital
  Toll Brothers, Inc.
5.150% 05/15/15
 
Buy
    1.000 %  
06/20/15
    5,700,000       234,078       62,087    
BNP Paribas   Marriott International, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     6,280,000       58,332       3,721    
Credit Suisse First Boston   Textron, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     3,280,000       111,555       68,070    
Credit Suisse First Boston   Morgan Stanley   Buy     1.000 %   06/20/15     8,050,000       692,955       (390,207 )  
JPMorgan   Macy's, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     8,000,000       429,112       (89,192 )  
JPMorgan   D.R. Horton, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     5,800,000       253,112       174,419    
Morgan Stanley   Limited Brands, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     5,700,000       268,715       (7,768 )  
Morgan Stanley   The Home Depot, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     6,200,000       (46,941 )     (26,062 )  
                                        $ 150,115    

 

At September 30, 2010, the Fund held the following open short futures contracts:

Risk Exposure/Type

Interest Rate Risk   Number of
Contracts
  Value   Aggregate Face
Value
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes     975     $ 122,895,703     $ 122,205,815     Dec-2010   $ (689,888 )  
2-Year U.S. Treasury Notes     650       142,664,844       142,368,200     Dec-2010     (296,644 )  
30-Year U.S. Treasury Notes     604       80,766,125       80,434,068     Dec-2010     (332,057 )  
5-Year U.S. Treasury Notes     900       108,780,469       107,952,544     Dec-2010     (827,925 )  
                                $ (2,146,514 )  

 

At September 30, 2010, the Fund held investments in the following sectors:

Sector   % of
Net Assets
 
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes     42.6    
Mortgage-Backed Securities     17.6    
Government & Agency Obligations     17.1    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     15.7    
Asset-Backed Securities     4.9    
Municipal Bonds     1.6    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     0.6    
Preferred Stocks     0.5    
Common Stock     0.0 *  
Warrants     0.0 *  
      100.6    
Short-Term Obligation     6.7    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (7.3 )  
      100.0    

 

*  Rounds to less than 0.1%

Acronym   Name  
I.O.   Interest Only  
PIK   Payment-In-Kind  
STRIPS   Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities  
TBA   To Be Announced  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 29.6%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Basic Materials – 0.8%  
Chemicals – 0.1%  
Lubrizol Corp.  
5.500% 10/01/14     1,636,000       1,804,213    
Chemicals Total     1,804,213    
Iron/Steel – 0.4%  
ArcelorMittal USA, Inc.  
6.500% 04/15/14     7,580,000       8,400,724    
Nucor Corp.  
5.000% 06/01/13     2,504,000       2,736,264    
Iron/Steel Total     11,136,988    
Metals & Mining – 0.3%  
Vale Inco Ltd.  
7.750% 05/15/12     6,235,000       6,784,023    
Metals & Mining Total     6,784,023    
Basic Materials Total     19,725,224    
Communications – 4.5%  
Media – 1.1%  
DIRECTV Holdings LLC  
3.550% 03/15/15     7,210,000       7,484,290    
NBC Universal, Inc.  
2.100% 04/01/14 (a)(e)     10,000,000       10,046,450    
Time Warner, Inc.  
3.150% 07/15/15     9,285,000       9,624,172    
Media Total     27,154,912    
Telecommunication Services – 3.4%  
America Movil S.A. de C.V.  
5.500% 03/01/14     7,420,000       8,194,084    
AT&T, Inc.  
6.700% 11/15/13     14,000,000       16,210,040    
British Telecommunications PLC  
5.150% 01/15/13     6,505,000       6,951,627    
Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless Capital LLC  
5.550% 02/01/14     12,000,000       13,570,260    
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV  
5.250% 07/22/13     3,715,000       4,074,968    
5.875% 08/20/13     5,000,000       5,584,990    
Telecom Italia Capital SA  
4.950% 09/30/14     7,785,000       8,288,923    
Telefonica Emisiones SAU  
0.775% 02/04/13
(11/04/10) (b)(c)
    10,875,000       10,645,516    
Vodafone Group PLC  
5.375% 01/30/15     9,038,000       10,179,382    
Telecommunication Services Total     83,699,790    
Communications Total     110,854,702    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Consumer Cyclical – 0.2%  
Retail – 0.2%  
CVS Caremark Corp.  
5.750% 08/15/11     5,997,000       6,248,574    
Retail Total     6,248,574    
Consumer Cyclical Total     6,248,574    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 3.6%  
Beverages – 1.2%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.  
2.500% 03/26/13     8,500,000       8,720,787    
Bottling Group LLC  
6.950% 03/15/14     5,000,000       5,927,680    
Diageo Capital PLC  
5.200% 01/30/13     5,600,000       6,103,054    
Miller Brewing Co.  
5.500% 08/15/13 (a)     4,460,000       4,904,626    
SABMiller PLC  
5.700% 01/15/14 (a)     2,360,000       2,647,007    
Beverages Total     28,303,154    
Commercial Services – 0.4%  
RR Donnelley & Sons Co.  
5.500% 05/15/15     8,000,000       8,404,112    
Commercial Services Total     8,404,112    
Food – 0.8%  
ConAgra Foods, Inc.  
5.875% 04/15/14     6,840,000       7,809,303    
HJ Heinz Finance Co.  
6.000% 03/15/12     5,110,000       5,450,372    
Kraft Foods, Inc.  
2.625% 05/08/13     6,650,000       6,892,260    
Food Total     20,151,935    
Healthcare Products – 0.2%  
Hospira, Inc.  
5.550% 03/30/12     5,015,000       5,380,634    
Healthcare Products Total     5,380,634    
Healthcare Services – 0.4%  
Roche Holdings, Inc.  
5.000% 03/01/14 (a)     6,200,000       6,931,978    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.  
5.500% 11/15/12     3,641,000       3,946,611    
Healthcare Services Total     10,878,589    
Pharmaceuticals – 0.6%  
Express Scripts, Inc.  
6.250% 06/15/14     7,080,000       8,128,569    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


21



Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Wyeth  
6.950% 03/15/11     7,031,000       7,235,827    
Pharmaceuticals Total     15,364,396    
Consumer Non-Cyclical Total     88,482,820    
Energy – 2.5%  
Oil & Gas – 1.1%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.  
7.625% 03/15/14     6,650,000       7,525,259    
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  
5.450% 10/01/12     4,100,000       4,414,991    
6.700% 07/15/11     3,010,000       3,145,074    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.  
6.750% 01/15/12     2,750,000       2,952,777    
Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd. III  
4.500% 09/30/12 (a)     9,250,000       9,724,340    
Oil & Gas Total     27,762,441    
Oil & Gas Services – 0.3%  
Weatherford International Ltd.  
5.150% 03/15/13     6,885,000       7,371,859    
Oil & Gas Services Total     7,371,859    
Pipelines – 1.1%  
Energy Transfer Partners LP  
8.500% 04/15/14     6,000,000       7,123,896    
Plains All American Pipeline LP  
4.250% 09/01/12     5,000,000       5,215,060    
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.  
3.400% 06/01/15     6,385,000       6,828,247    
Williams Partners LP  
7.250% 02/01/17     6,290,000       7,492,346    
Pipelines Total     26,659,549    
Energy Total     61,793,849    
Financials – 13.9%  
Banks – 9.3%  
ANZ National International Ltd.  
6.200% 07/19/13 (a)     12,735,000       14,153,412    
Barclays Bank PLC  
3.900% 04/07/15     12,325,000       13,060,568    
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce  
1.450% 09/13/13     2,000,000       2,013,350    
Capital One Financial Corp.  
6.250% 11/15/13     9,160,000       10,187,505    
Citigroup, Inc.  
5.500% 10/15/14     14,000,000       15,190,966    
6.500% 08/19/13     2,000,000       2,209,740    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Comerica Bank  
0.418% 05/26/11
(11/26/10) (b)(c)
    1,590,000       1,582,589    
0.439% 05/24/11
(11/24/10) (b)(c)
    2,000,000       1,990,786    
Commonwealth Bank of Australia  
3.750% 10/15/14 (a)     13,000,000       13,893,295    
Credit Suisse/New York NY  
5.000% 05/15/13     12,300,000       13,400,026    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.  
3.700% 08/01/15     10,000,000       10,231,110    
ING Bank NV  
1.157% 01/13/12
(10/13/10) (a)(b)(c)
    12,500,000       12,490,400    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.  
1.039% 09/30/13
(12/30/10) (b)(c)
    19,000,000       19,055,879    
Keycorp  
6.500% 05/14/13     7,925,000       8,685,332    
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.  
5.000% 01/15/15 (d)     17,200,000       18,317,518    
Morgan Stanley  
2.876% 05/14/13
(11/15/10) (b)(c)
    10,015,000       10,206,206    
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC  
3.950% 09/21/15     11,315,000       11,433,298    
Santander U.S. Debt SA Unipersonal  
2.991% 10/07/13 (a)(e)     10,300,000       10,281,460    
Svenska Handelsbanken AB  
2.875% 09/14/12 (a)     12,155,000       12,505,684    
U.S. Bank N.A.  
6.300% 02/04/14     11,200,000       12,827,898    
Wachovia Corp.  
0.656% 08/01/13
(11/01/10) (b)(c)
    11,010,000       10,855,409    
2.236% 05/01/13
(11/01/10) (b)(c)
    7,465,000       7,682,090    
Banks Total     232,254,521    
Diversified Financial Services – 1.7%  
ERAC USA Finance LLC  
5.600% 05/01/15 (a)     7,000,000       7,841,386    
General Electric Capital Corp.  
0.568% 05/08/13
(11/08/10) (b)(c)
    30,510,000       29,847,140    
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.  
3.950% 11/10/09 (f)     5,365,000       1,187,006    
Woodside Finance Ltd.  
8.125% 03/01/14 (a)     2,070,000       2,434,657    
Diversified Financial Services Total     41,310,189    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


22



Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Insurance – 2.0%  
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.  
5.000% 08/15/13     8,327,000       9,213,026    
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.  
0.834% 02/11/13
(11/12/10) (b)(c)
    4,969,000       4,993,159    
CNA Financial Corp.  
5.850% 12/15/14     6,585,000       7,057,599    
Lincoln National Corp.  
4.750% 02/15/14     1,855,000       1,967,515    
5.650% 08/27/12     5,300,000       5,668,663    
Metropolitan Life Global Funding I  
5.125% 04/10/13 (a)     10,650,000       11,591,407    
Principal Life Income Funding Trusts  
0.598% 11/08/13
(11/08/10) (b)(c)
    4,500,000       4,443,129    
Prudential Financial, Inc.  
3.625% 09/17/12     2,000,000       2,078,420    
4.500% 07/15/13     3,750,000       3,945,964    
Insurance Total     50,958,882    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.9%  
Duke Realty LP  
7.375% 02/15/15     6,340,000       7,228,443    
Kimco Realty Corp.  
4.300% 02/01/18     6,300,000       6,383,897    
Simon Property Group LP  
4.900% 01/30/14     7,760,000       8,388,855    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     22,001,195    
Financials Total     346,524,787    
Industrials – 1.2%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%  
United Technologies Corp.  
6.100% 05/15/12     1,719,000       1,857,955    
Aerospace & Defense Total     1,857,955    
Machinery – 0.3%  
John Deere Capital Corp.  
4.500% 04/03/13     6,215,000       6,716,948    
Machinery Total     6,716,948    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 0.6%  
Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co., Ltd.  
9.500% 04/15/14     6,002,000       7,426,485    
Tyco International Finance SA  
4.125% 10/15/14     2,000,000       2,176,866    
6.000% 11/15/13     4,337,000       4,915,512    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total     14,518,863    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Transportation – 0.2%  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.  
6.750% 07/15/11     5,405,000       5,668,024    
Transportation Total     5,668,024    
Industrials Total     28,761,790    
Technology – 1.0%  
Computers – 0.6%  
Electronic Data Systems Corp.  
6.000% 08/01/13     7,500,000       8,524,178    
International Business Machines Corp.  
6.500% 10/15/13     5,010,000       5,823,769    
Computers Total     14,347,947    
Networking & Telecom Equipment – 0.2%  
Cisco Systems, Inc.  
5.250% 02/22/11     5,095,000       5,187,984    
Networking & Telecom Equipment Total     5,187,984    
Software – 0.2%  
Oracle Corp.  
5.000% 01/15/11     6,625,000       6,707,295    
Software Total     6,707,295    
Technology Total     26,243,226    
Utilities – 1.9%  
Electric – 1.3%  
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.  
4.875% 02/01/13     5,193,000       5,623,952    
5.550% 04/01/14     265,000       300,314    
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.  
5.500% 07/01/13     9,325,000       10,440,140    
Ohio Power Co.  
5.750% 09/01/13     5,870,000       6,543,230    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.  
4.200% 03/01/11     5,850,000       5,937,656    
Sierra Pacific Power Co.  
6.250% 04/15/12     4,200,000       4,489,342    
Electric Total     33,334,634    
Gas – 0.6%  
Atmos Energy Corp.  
5.125% 01/15/13     1,960,000       2,114,434    
7.375% 05/15/11     3,875,000       4,019,844    
Sempra Energy  
8.900% 11/15/13     6,505,000       7,821,898    
Gas Total     13,956,176    
Utilities Total     47,290,810    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $711,475,412)
    735,925,782    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


23



Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 23.1%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Agency – 19.0%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
3.100% 08/15/19     4,789,119       4,900,823    
3.200% 07/15/19     14,756,736       15,131,210    
3.500% 01/15/17     1,403,582       1,430,613    
4.000% 09/15/15     192,254       192,774    
4.000% 08/15/16     584,988       596,167    
4.000% 12/15/17     8,167,441       8,389,132    
4.000% 12/15/17     17,020,186       17,979,395    
4.250% 04/15/33     1,132,880       1,181,768    
4.500% 03/15/17     470,628       478,717    
4.500% 03/15/19     8,903,511       9,330,844    
4.500% 07/15/22     15,443,855       16,144,118    
4.500% 01/15/29     6,934,161       7,107,965    
4.500% 11/15/32     6,074,018       6,423,158    
4.500% 05/15/39     9,057,991       9,731,360    
4.750% 08/15/19     15,840,357       16,595,744    
4.750% 08/15/19     17,333,724       18,160,326    
5.000% 07/15/17     7,424,187       8,038,538    
5.000% 02/15/21     10,899,310       11,446,614    
5.000% 10/15/34     2,740,169       2,832,571    
5.000% 12/15/35     11,040,741       11,518,022    
5.000% 10/15/36     18,073,459       18,865,750    
5.000% 07/15/37     9,701,483       10,438,922    
5.125% 10/15/15     1,131,185       1,145,167    
5.350% 05/15/29     6,995,707       7,152,448    
5.500% 08/15/13     254,715       261,515    
5.500% 12/15/19     7,835,857       8,136,759    
5.500% 11/15/21     1,117,798       1,129,218    
5.500% 04/15/26     432,667       434,431    
5.500% 12/15/26     864,355       867,193    
5.500% 09/15/27     156,099       156,127    
5.500% 10/15/27     850,945       855,124    
5.500% 06/15/28     1,028,384       1,036,186    
5.500% 11/15/28     1,349,575       1,376,478    
5.500% 01/15/29     3,022,510       3,089,751    
5.500% 10/15/29     1,161,974       1,175,861    
5.500% 12/15/31     5,208,912       5,427,571    
6.000% 09/15/27     1,294,248       1,296,380    
7.000% 06/15/22     71,646       82,975    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
0.100% 05/25/23     769,014       685,152    
3.000% 11/25/24     16,693,630       17,235,036    
3.500% 03/25/18     6,015,658       6,244,611    
3.750% 05/25/30     5,806,450       5,961,512    
4.000% 01/25/19     3,914,610       4,158,888    
4.000% 06/25/23     3,416,239       3,632,692    
4.000% 11/25/23     17,545,700       18,413,183    
4.250% 03/25/22     2,797,240       2,893,545    
4.500% 11/25/21     3,421,329       3,576,307    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
4.500% 03/25/23     10,669,611       11,296,219    
4.500% 12/25/23     7,806,848       8,314,284    
4.500% 09/25/24     24,102,710       25,213,801    
4.500% 10/25/39     21,409,900       21,969,163    
5.000% 12/25/16     1,328,906       1,345,000    
5.000% 12/25/17     1,018,924       1,030,981    
5.000% 11/25/24     7,180,649       7,475,513    
5.000% 04/25/31     1,102,179       1,129,844    
5.000% 05/25/32     2,747,911       2,891,959    
5.000% 07/25/33     16,247,297       16,973,237    
5.000% 09/25/33     2,720,331       2,881,236    
5.500% 12/25/29     4,233,057       4,343,877    
5.500% 06/25/30     894,810       919,456    
5.500% 01/25/33     12,601,343       12,963,653    
5.500% 05/25/33     4,983,745       5,272,244    
Government National Mortgage Association  
4.000% 06/20/37     7,454,815       7,746,986    
4.000% 05/16/39     20,912,882       21,443,819    
4.000% 08/20/39     9,749,321       10,244,890    
4.500% 01/16/31     2,507,154       2,680,453    
4.500% 03/20/33     7,163,392       7,668,343    
4.500% 08/20/35     243,413       251,954    
4.500% 05/20/39     5,211,484       5,444,795    
5.000% 05/16/27     242,063       254,216    
Agency Total     473,094,564    
Non-Agency – 4.1%  
Bank of America Mortgage Securities  
3.059% 03/25/34
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    2,316,312       2,223,368    
BCAP LLC Trust  
4.000% 01/26/37
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    14,494,579       14,349,634    
5.000% 12/26/36
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    9,404,330       9,427,841    
6.000% 05/26/37
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    8,639,881       8,657,785    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust  
0.656% 03/25/34
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    212,585       201,750    
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust  
0.756% 03/25/34
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    846,275       774,063    
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates  
5.000% 12/27/36 (a)     11,174,495       11,202,431    
5.000% 06/27/37
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    3,655,775       3,648,829    
5.200% 04/27/36
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    2,453,561       2,453,561    
5.540% 10/27/37
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    9,299,274       9,415,515    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
6.000% 08/27/37
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    11,131,853       11,277,958    
6.000% 01/27/47 (a)     5,396,682       5,511,362    
6.250% 12/27/36 (a)     6,143,256       6,354,596    
GMAC Mortgage Corporation Loan Trust  
0.756% 05/25/18
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    1,022,640       951,890    
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.  
0.856% 07/25/32
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    19,985       13,703    
Structured Asset Securities Corp.  
5.500% 05/25/33     170,804       175,589    
5.500% 07/25/33     70,598       72,390    
5.750% 04/25/33     1,107,838       1,135,552    
Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage
Pass-Through Certificates
 
5.500% 10/25/35     1,604,949       1,505,787    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust  
3.424% 04/25/36
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    3,428,663       3,146,199    
4.500% 08/25/18     179,301       182,640    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Loan Trust  
5.619% 12/27/46
(10/01/10) (a)(b)(c)
    8,811,006       8,912,685    
Non-Agency Total     101,595,128    
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost of $571,012,312)
    574,689,692    
Asset-Backed Securities – 14.5%  
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust  
1.220% 10/08/13     6,200,000       6,220,782    
4.630% 06/06/12     2,423,416       2,425,154    
5.020% 11/06/12     2,533,642       2,535,624    
5.210% 09/06/13     1,367,061       1,396,948    
5.420% 08/08/11     1,050,083       1,051,067    
5.420% 05/07/12     883,010       883,780    
5.530% 01/06/14     23,888,000       24,467,215    
5.560% 06/06/14     12,110,669       12,759,044    
5.640% 09/06/13     5,601,582       5,688,606    
5.680% 12/12/12     4,453,905       4,536,014    
Americredit Prime Automobile Receivable  
5.220% 06/08/12     1,478,738       1,482,598    
Amresco Residential Securities Mortgage Loan Trust  
0.736% 07/25/28
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    14,774       10,283    
Arizona Educational Loan Marketing Corp.  
0.517% 12/01/23     8,842,105       8,740,333    
BMW Floorplan Master Owner Trust  
1.407% 09/15/14
(10/15/10) (a)(b)(c)
    15,000,000       15,189,954    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
BMW Vehicle Lease Trust  
2.910% 03/15/12     4,376,816       4,419,488    
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust  
5.300% 05/15/14     1,750,000       1,809,526    
5.420% 12/15/14     3,070,000       3,285,071    
Chrysler Financial Auto Securitization Trust  
2.820% 01/15/16     14,405,000       14,676,023    
CitiFinancial Auto Issuance Trust  
2.590% 10/15/13 (a)     15,000,000       15,248,688    
Cityscape Home Equity Loan Trust  
7.380% 07/25/28
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    607,686       576,399    
7.410% 05/25/28     7,173       7,092    
CPS Auto Trust  
5.330% 11/15/12 (a)     3,858,943       3,864,659    
Daimler Chrysler Auto Trust  
4.940% 02/08/12     948,546       949,440    
EFS Volunteer LLC  
1.389% 10/26/26
(10/25/10) (a)(b)(c)
    15,000,000       15,007,250    
Fifth Third Auto Trust  
4.070% 01/17/12     909,363       911,016    
First Alliance Mortgage Loan Trust  
6.680% 06/25/25     51,477       50,725    
8.225% 09/20/27     172,892       143,916    
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust  
5.240% 07/15/12     1,097,500       1,129,661    
Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust  
1.907% 12/15/14
(10/15/10) (a)(b)(c)
    10,000,000       10,206,632    
Franklin Auto Trust  
5.360% 05/20/16     2,498,000       2,559,259    
GS Auto Loan Trust  
5.480% 12/15/14     11,340,000       11,679,136    
Household Automotive Trust  
5.340% 09/17/13     2,423,528       2,459,517    
IMC Home Equity Loan Trust  
7.080% 08/20/28     7,519       7,325    
7.500% 04/25/26     128,519       129,878    
7.520% 08/20/28     785,262       793,641    
Keycorp Student Loan Trust  
0.369% 06/27/25     13,877,840       13,234,902    
0.619% 12/27/29
(12/27/10) (b)(c)
    14,200,600       13,549,815    
0.748% 08/25/27
(11/25/10) (b)(c)
    12,311,999       11,946,237    
Long Beach Auto Receivables Trust  
4.250% 04/15/12     605,971       606,659    
4.522% 06/15/12     744,191       745,120    
5.500% 05/15/13     705,659       706,827    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust  
4.809% 07/20/31 (a)     7,663,733       7,953,417    
Merrill Auto Trust Securitization  
5.500% 03/15/12     1,732,796       1,752,737    
MMCA Automobile Trust  
3.930% 03/15/13 (a)     5,800,000       5,941,343    
National Collegiate Student Loan Trust
0.406% 07/25/26
 
(10/25/10) (b)(c)     12,000,000       10,378,042    
Navistar Financial Corp. Owner Trust  
1.470% 10/18/12 (a)     10,000,000       10,036,548    
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust  
4.280% 06/16/14     2,768,771       2,839,722    
Novastar Home Equity Loan  
1.036% 05/25/33
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    2,093,373       1,641,540    
Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc.  
0.546% 08/25/33
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    14,281       9,963    
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust  
0.950% 08/15/13     8,575,000       8,576,311    
1.360% 03/15/13     7,675,000       7,684,882    
SLM Student Loan Trust  
0.352% 03/15/17
(12/15/10) (b)(c)
    87,889       87,671    
0.372% 12/15/20
(12/15/10) (b)(c)
    5,314,826       5,291,257    
0.498% 07/25/17
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    11,814,973       11,754,702    
0.977% 09/15/20
(12/15/10) (b)(c)
    12,802,258       11,747,697    
Terwin Mortgage Trust  
1.156% 07/25/34
(10/25/10) (b)(c)
    797,807       731,507    
Triad Auto Receivables Owner Trust  
0.317% 02/12/14
(10/12/10) (b)(c)
    12,361,153       12,181,425    
5.310% 05/13/13     11,405,592       11,651,372    
UPFC Auto Receivables Trust  
5.530% 07/15/13     5,393,727       5,457,939    
Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust  
3.410% 04/16/12     24,870,000       25,265,057    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(cost of $357,501,760)
    359,074,436    
Government & Agency Obligations – 11.8%  
Foreign Government Obligations – 2.4%  
Financement-Quebec  
5.000% 10/25/12     11,146,000       12,030,837    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Morocco Government AID Bond  
0.463% 05/01/23
(10/05/10) (b)(c)(g)
    1,105,000       1,049,750    
Nova Scotia Province  
5.750% 02/27/12     10,493,000       11,246,177    
Petroleos Mexicanos  
4.875% 03/15/15 (a)     7,000,000       7,550,361    
Province of Ontario  
4.100% 06/16/14     13,175,000       14,473,159    
Svensk Exportkredit AB  
4.875% 09/29/11     13,090,000       13,652,765    
Foreign Government Obligations Total     60,003,049    
U.S. Government Obligations – 9.4%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note  
3.000% 07/15/12     42,437,850       45,063,692    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
0.875% 03/31/11 (h)     1,750,000       1,755,742    
1.375% 03/15/13     160,000,000       163,288,000    
1.875% 06/30/15     22,630,000       23,319,513    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     233,426,947    
Total Government & Agency Obligations
(cost of $272,454,340)
    293,429,996    
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 10.0%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
2.395% 04/01/35
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    455,797       470,968    
2.642% 03/01/34
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    832,870       867,578    
4.000% 05/01/11     1,456,583       1,474,561    
4.000% 05/01/24     4,954,805       5,179,541    
4.000% 07/01/24     13,592,106       14,208,605    
4.500% 11/01/20     1,616,354       1,713,804    
4.500% 03/01/21     3,169,624       3,355,561    
4.500% 05/01/23     11,587,309       12,200,815    
4.500% 05/01/24     3,449,871       3,629,834    
4.500% 06/01/24     7,885,999       8,297,373    
4.500% 08/01/24     29,772,496       31,325,585    
4.500% 10/01/24     5,701,245       5,998,652    
4.500% 06/01/25     122,130       128,501    
5.000% 09/01/22     9,037,532       9,590,371    
5.000% 01/01/24     2,224,861       2,360,959    
5.000% 02/01/24     3,646,056       3,869,091    
5.500% 05/01/17     64,255       69,312    
5.500% 09/01/17     240,427       259,349    
5.500% 01/01/19     5,920       6,397    
5.500% 07/01/19     306,192       330,865    
5.500% 12/01/20     3,300,750       3,564,662    
5.500% 01/01/21     5,801,003       6,264,824    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
5.500% 02/01/21     5,591,527       6,020,252    
5.505% 01/01/36
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,302,843       1,373,457    
5.863% 07/01/36
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    50,429       53,918    
6.000% 03/01/17     29,444       31,950    
6.000% 04/01/17     35,104       38,092    
6.000% 06/01/17     2,130       2,311    
6.000% 08/01/17     101,261       109,880    
6.000% 08/01/21     833,479       904,809    
6.000% 09/01/21     315,518       342,520    
6.000% 10/01/21     3,498,168       3,797,543    
7.500% 09/01/15     32,389       34,949    
8.500% 07/01/30     20,158       23,449    
TBA:  
4.500% 10/01/25 (e)     9,265,000       9,742,722    
5.000% 10/01/25 (e)     12,000,000       12,721,116    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
2.055% 06/01/33
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,373,895       1,398,815    
2.438% 04/01/34
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,163,242       1,214,246    
2.510% 01/01/35
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,114,823       1,160,415    
2.548% 03/01/34
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,290,342       1,349,814    
2.689% 06/01/34
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    882,493       922,176    
2.765% 07/01/34
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,506,715       1,579,365    
4.500% 11/01/14     1,056,157       1,095,346    
4.500% 07/01/24     4,921,568       5,187,666    
4.826% 06/01/35
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,908,467       2,000,237    
4.983% 07/01/35
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,424,545       1,514,915    
5.000% 07/01/22     10,586,252       11,233,001    
5.000% 08/01/24     6,195,061       6,572,918    
5.000% 03/01/25     11,046,823       11,720,605    
5.500% 05/01/21     733,775       790,552    
5.500% 11/01/21     3,355,674       3,615,326    
5.500% 10/01/23     3,793,668       4,085,813    
5.500% 01/01/24     5,526,941       5,952,562    
5.500% 10/01/24     2,860,449       3,080,727    
5.694% 10/01/35
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    908,655       972,442    
5.698% 04/01/36
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,514,837       1,600,099    
5.728% 07/01/36
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    67,643       72,340    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
6.000% 03/01/37     1,481,596       1,587,735    
6.230% 09/01/37
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    755,971       816,957    
6.500% 03/01/12     4,183       4,527    
7.500% 08/01/15     22,663       24,684    
7.500% 10/01/28     1,208,552       1,375,390    
7.500% 01/01/29     393,890       448,266    
8.000% 05/01/15     47,461       51,725    
8.000% 01/01/16     91,808       99,647    
8.000% 08/01/30     15,402       17,849    
8.000% 05/01/31     52,099       60,378    
8.000% 07/01/31     23,158       26,852    
9.000% 04/01/16     380       383    
TBA,  
4.500% 10/01/25 (e)     24,000,000       25,237,488    
Government National Mortgage Association  
1.000% 03/20/30
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    49,009       50,610    
3.375% 04/20/22
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,332,603       1,374,740    
3.375% 06/20/29
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    180,095       185,790    
3.625% 07/20/18
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    231,208       239,078    
6.500% 09/15/13     14,694       15,953    
6.500% 03/15/32     1,737       1,939    
6.500% 11/15/33     219,810       244,870    
7.000% 11/15/13     21,938       23,297    
7.000% 04/15/29     57,365       65,515    
7.000% 08/15/29     2,879       3,288    
8.000% 10/15/17     210,893       233,169    
Small Business Administration  
0.875% 06/25/22
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    153,302       153,804    
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $243,050,902)
    249,827,490    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 9.2%  
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.  
4.060% 08/15/38     6,677,893       6,761,468    
5.280% 10/12/42
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    17,850,000       18,942,318    
5.382% 12/11/40     11,000,000       11,869,618    
5.882% 09/11/38
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    3,500,000       3,862,723    
6.480% 02/15/35     621,714       630,337    
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust  
4.755% 05/15/43     12,540,899       13,189,937    
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.  
3.727% 03/15/35     347,740       355,835    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
4.302% 07/15/36     419,726       419,417    
4.681% 04/15/37     14,543,650       15,163,183    
5.100% 08/15/38
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    6,000,000       6,402,907    
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates  
5.250% 03/15/39     2,208,486       2,225,064    
CW Capital Cobalt Ltd.  
5.324% 05/15/46     813,696       835,441    
First Union National Bank Commercial Mortgage  
6.141% 02/12/34     4,118,706       4,312,267    
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp.  
4.599% 06/10/48     2,435,828       2,564,323    
4.970% 08/11/36     2,075,788       2,144,760    
6.070% 06/10/38     14,600,000       15,186,882    
6.531% 05/15/33     6,908,894       7,003,640    
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.  
4.533% 01/05/36     6,214,016       6,430,173    
4.619% 08/10/42     5,029,211       5,253,215    
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.  
4.659% 07/15/42     12,193,562       12,843,215    
4.914% 07/12/37     1,385,927       1,401,288    
4.980% 02/15/51     2,522,539       2,580,899    
5.017% 02/12/51     309,148       310,087    
5.201% 08/12/37
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    11,275,581       11,918,608    
5.320% 06/12/47     1,146,450       1,171,770    
5.338% 05/12/45     1,199,367       1,205,057    
5.506% 12/12/44
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    9,603,616       10,322,085    
5.822% 05/12/34     865,839       886,307    
6.062% 04/15/45     3,000,000       3,225,804    
JPMorgan Commercial Mortgage Finance Corp.  
6.812% 01/15/30     2,301,443       2,329,899    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust  
4.095% 03/15/27     3,039,191       3,116,998    
5.007% 04/15/30     2,124,474       2,248,950    
5.391% 02/15/40     3,245,207       3,303,150    
5.403% 02/15/40     5,526,335       5,941,771    
5.611% 04/15/41     3,080,330       3,207,659    
5.642% 12/15/25     977,088       993,752    
6.653% 11/15/27     6,222,692       6,311,945    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.  
I.O.,
0.576% 12/15/30
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    4,100,731       78,328    
Morgan Stanley Capital I  
5.257% 12/15/43     943,744       952,187    
5.380% 04/15/49     14,986,450       15,396,535    
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I  
6.390% 10/15/35     3,281,267       3,422,339    
6.540% 02/15/31     177,569       177,821    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Nationslink Funding Corp.  
7.104% 01/22/26     8,872,137       9,753,600    
Prudential Securities Secured Financing Corp.  
7.623% 06/16/31
(10/01/10) (b)(c)
    1,066,707       1,066,115    
Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII  
6.428% 12/18/35     829,317       840,874    
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust  
5.037% 03/15/42     665,773       703,178    
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $226,888,601)
    229,263,729    
Short-Term Obligation – 2.1%  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 09/30/10, due 10/01/10
at 0.230%, collateralized by
U.S. Government Agency
obligations with various
maturities to 11/20/14,
market value $53,703,763
(repurchase proceeds
$52,646,336)
    52,646,000       52,646,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $52,646,000)
    52,646,000    
Total Investments – 100.3%
(cost of $2,449,722,851) (i)
    2,494,857,125    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.3)%     (7,617,351 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     2,487,239,774    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2010, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $301,657,151, which represents 12.1% of net assets.

(b)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(c)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Interest
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc.
6.150%
04/25/13
  $ 2,153,404     $     $     $ 10,250     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the Fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(e)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

(f)  The issuer has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, and is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At September 30, 2010, the value of this security amounted to $1,187,006, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

(g)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At September 30, 2010, the value of this security amounted to $1,049,750, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

(h)  The security or a portion of the security is pledged as collateral for open futures contracts. At September 30, 2010, the total market value of securities pledged amounted to $1,755,742

(i)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $2,449,722,851.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Corporate
Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
  $     $ 735,925,782     $     $ 735,925,782    
Total Collateralized
Mortgage
Obligations
          574,689,692             574,689,692    
Total Asset-Backed
Securities
          359,074,436             359,074,436    
Government &
Agency
Obligations
 
Foreign
Governmment
Obligations
          58,953,299       1,049,750       60,003,049    
U.S. Government
Obligations
    233,426,947                   233,426,947    
Total Government &
Agency
Obligations
    233,426,947       58,953,299       1,049,750       293,428,996    

 

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Mortgage-Backed
Securities
  $ 47,701,326     $ 202,126,164     $     $ 249,827,490    
Total Commercial
Mortgage-Backed
Securities
          229,263,729             229,263,729    
Total Short-Term
Obligations
          52,646,000             52,646,000    
Total Investments     281,128,273       2,212,679,102       1,049,750       2,494,857,125    
Unrealized
Depreciation
on Futures
Contracts
    (1,207,638 )                 (1,207,638 )  
Total   $ 279,920,635     $ 2,212,679,102     $ 1,049,750     $ 2,493,649,487    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

Certain short-term obligations may be valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.

Certain Government & Agency Obligations classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors including, but not limited to, estimated cash flows of the securities and observed yields on securities management deemed comparable.

The following table reconciles asset balances for the six month period ending September 30, 2010, in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance as of
March 31,
2010
  Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
  Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
September 30,
2010
 
Government & Agency
Obligations
 
Foreign Government
Obligations
  $     $ 755     $ 1,167     $ 32,356     $     $ (42,500 )   $ 1,057,972     $     $ 1,049,750    

 

The information in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at September 30, 2010, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) amounted to $32,356. This amount is included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

The following table shows transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 2   Level 3   Level 2   Level 3  
$     $ 1,057,972     $ 1,057,972     $    

 

Financial Assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 as the result of the pricing services discontinuing coverage of the securities. As a result, as of period end, management determined to fair value the securities under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

At September 30, 2010, the Fund held the following open short futures contracts:

Risk Exposure/Type

Interest Rate Risk   Number of
Contracts
  Value   Aggregate Face
Value
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
2-Year U.S. Treasury Notes     1,275     $ 279,842,579     $ 279,340,387     Dec-2010   $ (502,192 )  
5-Year U.S. Treasury Notes     570       68,894,297       68,188,851     Dec-2010     (705,446 )  
                    $ (1,207,638 )  

 

At September 30, 2010, the asset allocation of the Fund is as follows:

Asset Allocation   % of
Net Assets
 
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes     29.6    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     23.1    
Asset-Backed Securities     14.5    
Government & Agency Obligations     11.8    
Mortgage-Backed Securities     10.0    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     9.2    
      98.2    
Short-Term Obligation     2.1    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (0.3 )  
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
I.O.   Interest Only  
TBA   To Be Announced  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia High Income Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 92.8%  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Basic Materials – 8.6%  
Chemicals – 4.0%  
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.3%  
CF Industries, Inc.  
6.875% 05/01/18     1,245,000       1,339,931    
7.125% 05/01/20     1,000,000       1,093,750    
      2,433,681    
Chemicals-Diversified – 3.2%  
Georgia Gulf Corp.  
9.000% 01/15/17 (b)     3,300,000       3,456,750    
INVISTA  
9.250% 05/01/12 (b)     3,138,000       3,177,225    
Koppers, Inc.  
7.875% 12/01/19     2,435,000       2,538,488    
NOVA Chemicals Corp.  
3.748% 11/15/13
(11/15/10) (c)(d)
    4,425,000       4,231,406    
6.500% 01/15/12     3,975,000       4,134,000    
8.375% 11/01/16     2,020,000       2,126,050    
Olin Corp.  
8.875% 08/15/19     2,945,000       3,187,963    
Westlake Chemical Corp.  
6.625% 01/15/16     3,190,000       3,213,925    
      26,065,807    
Chemicals-Specialty – 0.3%  
Huntsman International LLC  
5.500% 06/30/16     2,160,000       2,068,200    
      2,068,200    
Chemicals Total     30,567,688    
Forest Products & Paper – 4.2%  
Forestry – 0.2%  
Weyerhaeuser Co.  
6.950% 10/01/27     1,965,000       1,938,052    
      1,938,052    
Paper & Related Products – 4.0%  
ABI Escrow Corp.  
10.250% 10/15/18 (b)     3,255,000       3,311,962    
Bowater, Inc.  
9.375% 12/15/21 (e)     2,945,000       839,325    
Domtar Corp.  
7.875% 10/15/11     5,005,000       5,280,275    
Georgia-Pacific LLC  
7.000% 01/15/15 (b)     4,750,000       4,940,000    
7.750% 11/15/29     757,000       794,850    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
8.000% 01/15/24     921,000       1,033,823    
8.125% 05/15/11     1,485,000       1,540,687    
8.875% 05/15/31     6,745,000       7,689,300    
Smurfit Capital Funding PLC  
7.500% 11/20/25     7,825,000       7,003,375    
      32,433,597    
Forest Products & Paper Total     34,371,649    
Iron/Steel – 0.3%  
Steel-Producers – 0.3%  
Ryerson, Inc.  
12.000% 11/01/15     1,930,000       1,987,900    
      1,987,900    
Iron/Steel Total     1,987,900    
Metals & Mining – 0.3%  
Metal-Diversified – 0.3%  
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.  
8.375% 12/15/11     2,320,000       2,444,336    
      2,444,336    
Metals & Mining Total     2,444,336    
Basic Materials Total     69,371,573    
Communications – 13.8%  
Advertising – 0.1%  
Advertising Agencies – 0.1%  
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.  
6.250% 11/15/14     1,171,000       1,244,187    
      1,244,187    
Advertising Total     1,244,187    
Media – 5.3%  
Cable TV – 4.1%  
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital  
8.000% 04/30/12 (b)     5,230,000       5,543,800    
Charter Communications Term Loan C Extended  
3.790% 09/06/16     3,651,322       3,561,156    
Charter Term Loan Incremental Term Loan  
2.260% 03/06/14 (c)(f)     450,913       438,650    
CSC Holdings, Inc.  
6.750% 04/15/12     3,960,000       4,143,150    
Rainbow National Services LLC  
8.750% 09/01/12 (b)     4,605,000       4,622,269    
10.375% 09/01/14 (b)     1,556,000       1,618,240    
Shaw Communications, Inc.  
7.500% 11/20/13   CAD 6,060,000       6,696,156    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia High Income Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Videotron Ltee  
6.375% 12/15/15     665,000       679,962    
6.875% 01/15/14     5,860,000       5,947,900    
      33,251,283    
Multimedia – 0.8%  
Lamar Media Corp.  
6.625% 08/15/15     4,320,000       4,377,656    
7.875% 04/15/18     1,995,000       2,094,750    
      6,472,406    
Publishing-Newspapers – 0.2%  
Morris Publishing Group LLC  
PIK,
10.000% 09/01/14
    1,795,982       1,715,163    
      1,715,163    
Publishing-Periodicals – 0.0%  
Ziff Davis Media, Inc.  
PIK,
11.500% 07/15/11
(10/15/10) (c)(d)(g)
    691,865       18,058    
      18,058    
Television – 0.2%  
CW Media Holdings, Inc.  
13.500% 08/15/15 (b)     1,015,000       1,159,638    
ION Media Networks, Inc.  
PIK,
10.070% 01/15/13 (b)(e)(g)
    1,254,550       125    
      1,159,763    
Media Total     42,616,673    
Telecommunication Services – 8.4%  
Cellular Telecommunications – 1.0%  
iPCS, Inc.  
2.591% 05/01/13
(11/01/10) (c)(d)
    1,120,000       1,064,000    
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.  
7.875% 09/01/18     1,585,000       1,632,550    
Millicom International Cellular SA  
10.000% 12/01/13     5,115,000       5,262,056    
      7,958,606    
Media – 1.3%  
Nielsen Finance LLC  
2.258% 08/09/13
(10/12/10) (c)(d)(f)
    465,000       447,752    
2.258% 08/09/13
(10/12/10) (c)(d)(f)
    3,912,549       3,767,425    
10.000% 08/01/14     975,000       1,024,969    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Quebecor Media, Inc.  
7.750% 03/15/16     5,025,000       5,182,031    
9.750% 01/15/49 (g)     1,885,000       98,020    
      10,520,197    
Satellite Telecommunications – 1.7%  
Inmarsat Finance PLC  
7.375% 12/01/17 (b)     1,635,000       1,708,575    
Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co., Ltd.  
8.500% 01/15/13     10,785,000       10,906,331    
8.875% 01/15/15 (b)     915,000       942,450    
      13,557,356    
Telecommunication Equipment – 0.5%  
Lucent Technologies, Inc.  
6.450% 03/15/29     4,825,000       3,510,188    
6.500% 01/15/28     920,000       664,700    
      4,174,888    
Telecommunication Services – 2.8%  
American Tower Corp.  
7.250% 05/15/19     1,405,000       1,652,631    
CC Holdings GS V LLC/Crown Castle GS III Corp.  
7.750% 05/01/17 (b)     5,845,000       6,458,725    
Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc.  
12.000% 12/01/15 (b)     3,145,000       3,396,600    
GCI, Inc.  
7.250% 02/15/14     3,225,000       3,289,500    
8.625% 11/15/19     1,800,000       1,921,500    
Sable International Finance Ltd.  
7.750% 02/15/17 (b)     3,765,000       3,972,075    
tw telecom holdings, Inc.  
8.000% 03/01/18     1,544,000       1,617,340    
      22,308,371    
Telephone-Integrated – 1.1%  
Sprint Capital Corp.  
8.750% 03/15/32     3,445,000       3,617,250    
Virgin Media Finance PLC  
8.375% 10/15/19     1,395,000       1,531,013    
9.125% 08/15/16     1,115,000       1,193,050    
9.500% 08/15/16     2,580,000       2,915,400    
      9,256,713    
Telecommunication Services Total     67,776,131    
Communications Total     111,636,991    
Consumer Cyclical – 14.3%  
Airlines – 0.0%  
Delta Air Lines, Inc.  
2.875% 02/06/24 (h)     1,555,000       27,368    
2.875% 02/18/49 (h)     905,000       15,928    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia High Income Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
8.000% 06/03/23 (h)     2,885,000       50,776    
8.000% 06/03/49 (h)     2,256,000       39,706    
8.300% 12/15/29 (h)     1,023,000       17,903    
9.250% 03/15/49 (h)     715,000       12,513    
9.750% 05/15/49 (h)     2,335,000       40,862    
10.000% 08/15/49 (h)     1,945,000       34,038    
10.375% 12/15/22 (h)     2,990,000       52,325    
10.375% 02/01/49 (h)     4,295,000       75,162    
Northwest Airlines, Inc.  
7.625% 11/15/23 (h)     2,552,500       6,381    
7.875% 03/15/13 (h)     2,390,800       6,216    
8.700% 03/15/49 (h)     260,000       676    
8.875% 06/01/49 (h)     971,900       2,527    
9.875% 03/15/37 (h)     4,278,500       11,124    
10.000% 02/01/49 (h)     2,426,300       6,308    
Airlines Total     399,813    
Apparel – 0.8%  
Apparel Manufacturers – 0.3%  
Hanesbrands, Inc.  
8.000% 12/15/16     1,835,000       1,938,219    
      1,938,219    
Textile-Apparel – 0.5%  
Unifi, Inc.  
11.500% 05/15/14     3,984,000       4,163,280    
      4,163,280    
Apparel Total     6,101,499    
Auto Manufacturers – 1.1%  
Auto-Cars/Light Trucks – 1.0%  
Ford Holdings LLC  
9.300% 03/01/30     870,000       967,875    
Ford Motor Co.  
3.010% 12/15/13
(10/15/10) (c)(d)(f)
    7,641,776       7,487,748    
      8,455,623    
Auto-Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks – 0.1%  
Oshkosh Corp.  
8.500% 03/01/20     580,000       627,850    
      627,850    
Auto Manufacturers Total     9,083,473    
Auto Parts & Equipment – 2.5%  
Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original – 1.4%  
Collins & Aikman Products Co.  
12.875% 08/15/12 (b)(g)(i)     6,910,000       691    
Lear Corp.  
7.875% 03/15/18     455,000       482,300    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
8.125% 03/15/20     360,000       384,750    
8.750% 12/01/16 (g)(h)     1,595,000       2,393    
Tenneco Automotive, Inc.  
7.750% 08/15/18 (b)     1,590,000       1,629,750    
8.125% 11/15/15     2,670,000       2,793,487    
8.625% 11/15/14     755,000       773,875    
Titan International, Inc.  
7.875% 10/01/17 (b)     1,620,000       1,636,200    
TRW Automotive, Inc.  
7.000% 03/15/14 (b)     3,180,000       3,354,900    
      11,058,346    
Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Replacement – 0.4%  
Affinia Group, Inc.  
9.000% 11/30/14     1,470,000       1,514,100    
10.750% 08/15/16 (b)     1,000,000       1,112,500    
Allison Transmission  
PIK,
11.250% 11/01/15 (b)
    679,800       737,583    
      3,364,183    
Rubber-Tires – 0.7%  
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.  
7.625% 03/15/27     855,000       799,425    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.  
8.250% 08/15/20     2,815,000       2,962,787    
10.500% 05/15/16     1,815,000       2,055,488    
      5,817,700    
Auto Parts & Equipment Total     20,240,229    
Distribution/Wholesale – 0.6%  
ACE Hardware Corp.  
9.125% 06/01/16 (b)     3,055,000       3,261,213    
American Tire Distributors, Inc.  
9.750% 06/01/17 (b)     1,525,000       1,624,125    
Distribution/Wholesale Total     4,885,338    
Entertainment – 3.8%  
Casino Services – 0.9%  
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC  
11.000% 06/15/14     1,460,000       1,423,500    
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.  
13.000% 07/01/15 (b)     2,045,000       2,219,581    
Peninsula Gaming LLC  
8.375% 08/15/15     1,500,000       1,560,000    
10.750% 08/15/17     2,285,000       2,413,532    
      7,616,613    
Gambling (Non-Hotel) – 2.1%  
Global Cash Access LLC  
8.750% 03/15/12     932,000       922,680    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.  
7.000% 03/01/14     1,016,000       919,480    
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.  
9.750% 06/15/14     3,955,000       3,618,825    
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority  
6.125% 02/15/13     2,180,000       1,724,925    
Penn National Gaming, Inc.  
6.750% 03/01/15     3,755,000       3,755,000    
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.  
7.500% 06/15/15     2,925,000       2,829,937    
Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc.  
2.792% 03/15/14
(12/15/10) (b)(c)(d)
    3,280,000       2,878,200    
      16,649,047    
Motion Pictures & Services – 0.0%  
United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.  
9.300% 07/01/15 (g)     174,231       173,011    
      173,011    
Professional Sports – 0.4%  
MU Finance PLC  
8.375% 02/01/17 (b)     3,115,000       3,037,125    
      3,037,125    
Racetracks – 0.2%  
Speedway Motorsports, Inc.  
8.750% 06/01/16     1,780,000       1,922,400    
      1,922,400    
Resorts/Theme Parks – 0.2%  
Vail Resorts, Inc.  
6.750% 02/15/14     1,580,000       1,613,575    
      1,613,575    
Entertainment Total     31,011,771    
Housewares – 0.3%  
Libbey Glass, Inc.  
10.000% 02/15/15 (b)     2,620,000       2,816,500    
Housewares Total     2,816,500    
Leisure Time – 0.3%  
Leisure & Recreational Products – 0.1%  
Brunswick Corp.  
11.250% 11/01/16 (b)     770,000       887,425    
      887,425    
Recreational Centers – 0.2%  
Town Sports International, Inc.  
11.000% 02/01/14     1,690,000       1,601,275    
      1,601,275    
Leisure Time Total     2,488,700    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Lodging – 1.7%  
Casino Hotels – 0.5%  
Ameristar Casinos, Inc.  
9.250% 06/01/14     1,360,000       1,451,800    
FireKeepers Development Authority  
13.875% 05/01/15 (b)     545,000       634,925    
MGM Resorts International  
13.000% 11/15/13     412,000       484,100    
Seneca Gaming Corp.  
7.250% 05/01/12     1,275,000       1,255,875    
      3,826,700    
Hotels & Motels – 1.2%  
Host Hotels & Resorts LP  
6.375% 03/15/15     1,635,000       1,673,831    
6.750% 06/01/16     2,220,000       2,300,475    
6.875% 11/01/14     1,090,000       1,125,425    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.  
6.750% 05/15/18     2,190,000       2,354,250    
7.875% 05/01/12     2,345,000       2,515,013    
      9,968,994    
Lodging Total     13,795,694    
Office Furnishings – 0.2%  
Interface, Inc.  
11.375% 11/01/13     1,200,000       1,362,000    
Office Furnishings Total     1,362,000    
Retail – 3.0%  
Retail-Apparel/Shoe – 0.2%  
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.  
7.375% 05/15/20     1,540,000       1,622,775    
      1,622,775    
Retail-Automobiles – 1.0%  
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.  
7.625% 03/15/17     2,298,000       2,240,550    
8.000% 03/15/14     555,000       560,550    
AutoNation, Inc.  
6.750% 04/15/18     1,680,000       1,722,000    
Sonic Automotive, Inc.  
8.625% 08/15/13     355,000       361,212    
9.000% 03/15/18     230,000       238,625    
United Auto Group, Inc.  
7.750% 12/15/16     3,320,000       3,241,150    
      8,364,087    
Retail-Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.7%  
Sally Holdings LLC  
9.250% 11/15/14     1,945,000       2,047,112    
Susser Holdings LLC  
8.500% 05/15/16     3,110,000       3,234,400    
      5,281,512    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Retail-Propane Distributors – 0.3%  
AmeriGas Partners LP  
7.125% 05/20/16     845,000       880,913    
7.250% 05/20/15     1,665,000       1,723,275    
      2,604,188    
Retail-Regional Department Stores – 0.3%  
JC Penney Corp., Inc.  
7.125% 11/15/23     1,855,000       1,938,475    
      1,938,475    
Retail-Restaurants – 0.1%  
Roadhouse Financing, Inc.  
10.750% 10/15/17 (b)     810,000       830,250    
      830,250    
Retail-Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements – 0.4%  
NBTY, Inc.  
7.125% 10/01/15     3,300,000       3,423,750    
      3,423,750    
Retail Total     24,065,037    
Consumer Cyclical Total     116,250,054    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 15.9%  
Agriculture – 0.3%  
Tobacco – 0.3%  
Alliance One International, Inc.  
10.000% 07/15/16     2,285,000       2,473,513    
      2,473,513    
Agriculture Total     2,473,513    
Beverages – 1.0%  
Beverages-Non-Alcoholic – 0.8%  
Cott Beverages USA, Inc.  
8.125% 09/01/18 (b)     2,390,000       2,530,413    
Cott Beverages, Inc.  
8.375% 11/15/17 (b)     3,825,000       4,054,500    
      6,584,913    
Beverages-Wine/Spirits – 0.2%  
Constellation Brands, Inc.  
8.375% 12/15/14     1,315,000       1,451,431    
      1,451,431    
Beverages Total     8,036,344    
Biotechnology – 0.2%  
Medical-Biomedical/Gene – 0.2%  
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.  
8.000% 09/15/16     1,440,000       1,562,400    
      1,562,400    
Biotechnology Total     1,562,400    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Commercial Services – 3.2%  
Commercial Services – 1.2%  
KAR Holdings, Inc.  
8.750% 05/01/14     1,930,000       2,009,612    
10.000% 05/01/15     4,225,000       4,436,250    
Quintiles Transnational Corp.  
PIK,
9.500% 12/30/14 (b)
    3,130,000       3,216,075    
      9,661,937    
Commercial Services-Finance – 1.0%  
Lender Processing Services, Inc.  
8.125% 07/01/16     3,805,000       4,099,887    
National Money Mart Co.  
10.375% 12/15/16     3,555,000       3,786,075    
      7,885,962    
Consulting Services – 0.2%  
FTI Consulting, Inc.  
7.750% 10/01/16     2,025,000       2,106,000    
      2,106,000    
Printing-Commercial – 0.1%  
Cenveo Corp.  
8.875% 02/01/18     650,000       642,688    
      642,688    
Private Corrections – 0.1%  
Corrections Corp. of America  
7.750% 06/01/17     810,000       870,750    
      870,750    
Schools – 0.6%  
Knowledge Learning Corp., Inc.  
7.750% 02/01/15 (b)     4,700,000       4,653,000    
      4,653,000    
Commercial Services Total     25,820,337    
Food – 1.9%  
Fisheries – 0.1%  
American Seafoods Group LLC/American Seafoods Finance, Inc.  
10.750% 05/15/16 (b)     825,000       841,500    
      841,500    
Food-Meat Products – 1.1%  
Smithfield Foods, Inc.  
10.000% 07/15/14 (b)     2,090,000       2,403,500    
Tyson Foods, Inc.  
8.250% 10/01/11     2,420,000       2,568,225    
10.500% 03/01/14     3,465,000       4,170,994    
      9,142,719    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Food-Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.1%  
B&G Foods, Inc.  
7.625% 01/15/18     630,000       655,988    
      655,988    
Food-Retail – 0.4%  
American Stores Co.  
7.900% 05/01/17     2,425,000       2,346,187    
8.000% 06/01/26     175,000       147,219    
Stater Brothers Holdings  
8.125% 06/15/12     385,000       385,481    
      2,878,887    
Food-Wholesale/Distributor – 0.2%  
C&S Group Enterprises LLC  
8.375% 05/01/17 (b)     1,910,000       1,864,637    
      1,864,637    
Food Total     15,383,731    
Healthcare Products – 2.9%  
Diagnostic Kits – 0.1%  
Alere, Inc.  
8.625% 10/01/18 (b)     975,000       989,625    
      989,625    
Medical Products – 2.8%  
Biomet, Inc.  
10.000% 10/15/17     1,380,000       1,523,175    
11.625% 10/15/17     2,380,000       2,650,725    
DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp.  
10.875% 11/15/14     4,700,000       5,111,250    
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.  
10.250% 06/01/14     3,560,000       3,738,000    
Invacare Corp.  
9.750% 02/15/15     2,110,000       2,252,425    
ReAble Therapeutics Finance LLC / ReAble Therapeutics Finance Corp.  
11.750% 11/15/14     2,760,000       2,891,100    
Universal Hospital Services, Inc.  
4.134% 06/01/15
(12/01/10) (c)(d)
    2,817,000       2,422,620    
PIK,
8.500% 06/01/15
    1,820,000       1,831,375    
      22,420,670    
Healthcare Products Total     23,410,295    
Healthcare Services – 2.8%  
Medical-HMO – 0.4%  
Multiplan, Inc.  
9.875% 09/01/18 (b)     3,185,000       3,328,325    
      3,328,325    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Medical-Hospitals – 1.9%  
Capella Healthcare, Inc.  
9.250% 07/01/17 (b)     1,620,000       1,733,400    
Community Health Systems, Inc.  
2.549% 07/25/14
(11/30/10) (c)(d)(f)
    5,119,194       4,841,260    
2.549% 07/25/14
(11/30/10) (c)(d)(f)
    290,824       275,772    
2.549% 07/25/14
(11/30/10) (c)(d)(f)
    150,000       142,237    
8.875% 07/15/15     3,020,000       3,208,750    
HCA, Inc.  
6.300% 10/01/12     4,305,000       4,369,575    
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II, LLC/Vanguard Holding Co. II, Inc.  
8.000% 02/01/18     500,000       507,500    
      15,078,494    
Medical-Nursing Homes – 0.3%  
Sun Healthcare Group, Inc.  
9.125% 04/15/15     2,285,000       2,422,100    
      2,422,100    
Physical Therapy/Rehab Centers – 0.2%  
Healthsouth Corp.  
8.125% 02/15/20     1,655,000       1,721,200    
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.  
7.750% 07/15/15     170,000       176,800    
      1,898,000    
Healthcare Services Total     22,726,919    
Household Products/Wares – 1.4%  
Consumer Products-Miscellaneous – 1.1%  
Central Garden & Pet Co.  
8.250% 03/01/18     1,950,000       1,991,438    
Jarden Corp.  
7.500% 05/01/17     3,090,000       3,198,150    
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.  
9.500% 06/15/18 (b)     3,735,000       4,005,787    
      9,195,375    
Soap & Cleaning Preparations – 0.3%  
Diversey, Inc.  
8.250% 11/15/19     2,045,000       2,188,150    
      2,188,150    
Household Products/Wares Total     11,383,525    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Pharmaceuticals – 2.2%  
Medical-Drugs – 1.5%  
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.  
PIK,
9.500% 04/15/15
(10/15/10) (c)(d)
    4,079,467       4,120,262    
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.  
9.750% 05/15/17 (b)     1,600,000       1,648,000    
Phibro Animal Health Corp.  
9.250% 07/01/18 (b)     1,915,000       1,982,025    
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International  
6.750% 10/01/17 (b)     1,210,000       1,234,200    
7.000% 10/01/20 (b)     1,210,000       1,237,225    
8.375% 06/15/16     2,290,000       2,656,400    
      12,878,112    
Medical-Generic Drugs – 0.4%  
Mylan, Inc.  
7.625% 07/15/17 (b)     3,215,000       3,419,956    
      3,419,956    
Pharmacy Services – 0.3%  
BioScrip, Inc.  
10.250% 10/01/15     1,960,000       2,004,100    
      2,004,100    
Pharmaceuticals Total     18,302,168    
Consumer Non-Cyclical Total     129,099,232    
Diversified – 0.3%  
Diversified Holding Companies – 0.3%  
Diversified Operations – 0.3%  
Leucadia National Corp.  
7.125% 03/15/17     2,165,000       2,170,412    
      2,170,412    
Diversified Holding Companies Total     2,170,412    
Diversified Total     2,170,412    
Energy – 12.9%  
Coal – 0.9%  
Arch Coal, Inc.  
8.750% 08/01/16     1,105,000       1,218,263    
Consol Energy, Inc.  
8.000% 04/01/17 (b)     3,755,000       4,064,787    
Peabody Energy Corp.  
7.375% 11/01/16     370,000       403,300    
7.875% 11/01/26     1,855,000       2,045,137    
Coal Total     7,731,487    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Energy-Alternate Sources – 0.3%  
Headwaters, Inc.  
11.375% 11/01/14     2,460,000       2,619,900    
Salton Sea Funding  
8.300% 05/30/11     1,390       1,415    
Energy-Alternate Sources Total     2,621,315    
Oil & Gas – 8.6%  
Oil & Gas Drilling – 0.1%  
Pioneer Drilling Co.  
9.875% 03/15/18 (b)     520,000       531,700    
      531,700    
Oil Companies-Exploration & Production – 7.7%  
Berry Petroleum Co.  
10.250% 06/01/14     2,205,000       2,486,137    
Chaparral Energy, Inc.  
8.500% 12/01/15     3,700,000       3,598,250    
Comstock Resources, Inc.  
6.875% 03/01/12     1,635,000       1,637,093    
Concho Resources, Inc.  
8.625% 10/01/17     1,500,000       1,590,000    
Continental Resources, Inc.  
8.250% 10/01/19     1,600,000       1,752,000    
Denbury Resources, Inc.  
9.750% 03/01/16     1,625,000       1,824,062    
Forest Oil Corp.  
8.000% 12/15/11     475,000       502,313    
8.500% 02/15/14     2,000,000       2,185,000    
Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.  
7.750% 11/01/15 (b)     4,495,000       4,539,950    
Hilcorp Energy LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.  
9.000% 06/01/16 (b)     1,110,000       1,151,625    
KCS Energy, Inc.  
7.125% 04/01/12     803,000       805,008    
Linn Energy LLC  
9.875% 07/01/18     1,545,000       1,695,638    
11.750% 05/15/17     2,005,000       2,300,737    
Mariner Energy, Inc.  
7.500% 04/15/13     1,890,000       1,958,512    
Newfield Exploration Co.  
6.625% 09/01/14     4,450,000       4,550,125    
6.625% 04/15/16     3,310,000       3,442,400    
PetroHawk Energy Corp.  
7.875% 06/01/15     2,720,000       2,849,200    
10.500% 08/01/14     1,000,000       1,132,500    
Petroquest Energy, Inc.  
10.000% 09/01/17     1,905,000       1,924,050    
Plains Exploration & Production Co.  
10.000% 03/01/16     2,520,000       2,872,800    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Range Resources Corp.  
6.375% 03/15/15     1,420,000       1,451,950    
7.500% 05/15/16     1,595,000       1,666,775    
Rosetta Resources, Inc.  
9.500% 04/15/18     1,995,000       2,054,850    
Stone Energy Corp.  
6.750% 12/15/14     2,714,000       2,496,880    
8.625% 02/01/17     845,000       830,213    
W&T Offshore, Inc.  
8.250% 06/15/14 (b)     1,631,000       1,565,760    
Whiting Petroleum Corp.  
7.000% 02/01/14     7,655,000       8,076,025    
      62,939,853    
Oil Refining & Marketing – 0.8%  
Frontier Oil Corp.  
6.625% 10/01/11     2,475,000       2,484,281    
8.500% 09/15/16     2,290,000       2,381,600    
Holly Corp.  
9.875% 06/15/17     1,420,000       1,503,425    
      6,369,306    
Oil & Gas Total     69,840,859    
Oil & Gas Services – 0.9%  
Oil-Field Services – 0.9%  
American Petroleum Tankers LLC/AP Tankers Co.  
10.250% 05/01/15 (b)     1,640,000       1,676,900    
Complete Production Services, Inc.  
8.000% 12/15/16     2,650,000       2,729,500    
Expro Finance Luxembourg SCA  
8.500% 12/15/16 (b)     2,950,000       2,809,875    
      7,216,275    
Oil & Gas Services Total     7,216,275    
Pipelines – 2.2%  
ANR Pipeline Co.  
7.375% 02/15/24     1,205,000       1,554,628    
Copano Energy LLC/Copano Energy Finance Corp.  
7.750% 06/01/18     5,175,000       5,226,750    
8.125% 03/01/16     395,000       402,900    
Crosstex Energy LP/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp.  
8.875% 02/15/18     1,165,000       1,220,338    
El Paso Natural Gas Co.  
8.375% 06/15/32     1,250,000       1,514,032    
MarkWest Energy Partners LP  
6.875% 11/01/14     1,065,000       1,079,644    
8.500% 07/15/16     5,100,000       5,380,500    
8.375% 12/15/13     1,198,000       1,248,915    
Pipelines Total     17,627,707    
Energy Total     105,037,643    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Financials – 9.7%  
Banks – 0.9%  
Commercial Banks – 0.3%  
CapitalSource, Inc.  
12.750% 07/15/14 (b)     2,405,000       2,795,813    
      2,795,813    
Mortgage Banks – 0.6%  
Ocwen Financial Corp.  
9.000% 07/29/15 (f)     3,090,750       3,106,204    
Provident Funding Associates  
10.250% 04/15/17 (b)     1,600,000       1,648,000    
      4,754,204    
Banks Total     7,550,017    
Diversified Financial Services – 6.0%  
Finance-Auto Loans – 4.6%  
Ally Financial, Inc.  
6.875% 09/15/11     2,830,000       2,918,438    
7.250% 03/02/11     580,000       590,150    
8.000% 11/01/31     5,247,000       5,627,408    
8.300% 02/12/15 (b)     5,395,000       5,880,550    
AmeriCredit Corp.  
8.500% 07/01/15     2,560,000       2,691,200    
Credit Acceptance Corp.  
9.125% 02/01/17 (b)     1,915,000       2,010,750    
Ford Motor Credit Co.  
5.542% 06/15/11
(12/15/10) (c)(d)
    2,350,000       2,408,750    
7.250% 10/25/11     4,100,000       4,303,893    
7.800% 06/01/12     630,000       670,015    
8.125% 01/15/20     7,700,000       8,847,800    
12.000% 05/15/15     1,320,000       1,662,496    
      37,611,450    
Finance-Other Services – 0.5%  
Nationstar Mortgage/Nationstar Capital Corp.  
10.875% 04/01/15 (b)     4,765,000       3,990,688    
      3,990,688    
Investment Management/Advisor Service – 0.5%  
Janus Capital Group, Inc.  
6.500% 06/15/12     480,000       503,500    
6.950% 06/15/17     3,065,000       3,201,751    
Nuveen Investments, Inc.  
10.500% 11/15/15     230,000       228,562    
      3,933,813    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Special Purpose Entity – 0.4%  
Harley-Davidson Funding Corp.  
6.800% 06/15/18 (b)     2,900,000       3,153,138    
      3,153,138    
Diversified Financial Services Total     48,689,089    
Insurance – 2.4%  
Insurance Brokers – 0.8%  
HUB International Holdings, Inc.  
9.000% 12/15/14 (b)     2,495,000       2,463,812    
Trinity Acquisition Ltd.  
12.875% 12/31/16 (b)(g)     1,840,000       2,568,031    
USI Holdings Corp.  
4.251% 11/15/14
(11/15/10) (b)(c)(d)
    780,000       663,975    
9.750% 05/15/15 (b)     840,000       814,800    
      6,510,618    
Multi-Line Insurance – 0.6%  
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.  
7.375% 04/15/18     875,000       906,719    
7.750% 07/15/37     3,590,000       3,414,987    
8.300% 04/15/26     185,000       186,156    
      4,507,862    
Mutual Insurance – 0.0%  
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty  
8.300% 12/01/37 (b)(e)     180,000       1,818    
8.450% 12/01/97 (b)(e)     4,600,000       46,460    
9.150% 07/01/26 (b)(e)     9,865,000       99,637    
      147,915    
Property/Casualty Insurance – 1.0%  
Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.  
7.750% 05/01/17     7,655,000       7,970,769    
      7,970,769    
Insurance Total     19,137,164    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.4%  
REITS-Health Care – 0.4%  
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.  
7.000% 04/01/14     2,920,000       2,980,225    
      2,980,225    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     2,980,225    
Financials Total     78,356,495    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Industrials – 8.8%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.6%  
Aerospace/Defense – 0.4%  
DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc.  
4.230% 07/31/14
(10/29/10) (c)(d)(f)
    554,377       508,343    
11.250% 08/01/15 (b)     2,565,000       2,584,494    
      3,092,837    
Aerospace/Defense-Equipment – 0.2%  
BE Aerospace, Inc.  
8.500% 07/01/18     1,540,000       1,678,600    
      1,678,600    
Aerospace & Defense Total     4,771,437    
Building Materials – 1.7%  
Building & Construction Products-Miscellaneous – 0.9%  
Associated Materials LLC/Associated Materials Finance, Inc.  
9.875% 11/15/16     1,490,000       1,802,900    
Building Materials Corp. of America  
6.875% 08/15/18 (b)     2,350,000       2,308,875    
7.500% 03/15/20 (b)     3,210,000       3,226,050    
      7,337,825    
Building Products-Air & Heating – 0.2%  
Goodman Global, Inc.  
PIK,
13.500% 02/15/16
    1,835,000       2,018,500    
      2,018,500    
Building Products-Cement/Aggregates – 0.6%  
Texas Industries, Inc.  
9.250% 08/15/20 (b)     4,670,000       4,845,125    
      4,845,125    
Building Materials Total     14,201,450    
Building Products – 0.2%  
Chemicals-Plastics – 0.2%  
CPG International I, Inc.  
10.500% 07/01/13     1,580,000       1,595,800    
      1,595,800    
Building Products Total     1,595,800    
Electrical Components & Equipment – 0.5%  
Wire & Cable Products – 0.5%  
Belden, Inc.  
7.000% 03/15/17     3,948,000       3,957,870    
      3,957,870    
Electrical Components & Equipment Total     3,957,870    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Electronics – 0.2%  
Electronic Components-Miscellaneous – 0.2%  
Stoneridge, Inc.  
9.500% 10/15/17 (b)     1,620,000       1,660,500    
      1,660,500    
Electronics Total     1,660,500    
Environmental Control – 0.7%  
Pollution Control – 0.7%  
Geo Sub Corp.  
11.000% 05/15/12     6,165,000       5,533,088    
      5,533,088    
Environmental Control Total     5,533,088    
Metal Fabricate/Hardware – 0.9%  
Metal Processors & Fabrication – 0.6%  
Neenah Foundry Co.  
11.000% 01/29/15
(11/29/10) (c)(d)(f)(g)
    4,320,000       4,320,000    
15.000% 07/29/15 (g)     837,777       837,777    
      5,157,777    
Steel Pipe & Tube – 0.3%  
Mueller Water Products, Inc.  
7.375% 06/01/17     2,205,000       1,945,912    
      1,945,912    
Metal Fabricate/Hardware Total     7,103,689    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 1.5%  
Diversified Manufacturing Operators – 1.3%  
Actuant Corp.  
6.875% 06/15/17     2,215,000       2,259,300    
Amsted Industries, Inc.  
8.125% 03/15/18 (b)     5,460,000       5,685,225    
SPX Corp.  
7.625% 12/15/14     2,335,000       2,545,150    
Tyco Electronics Group SA  
6.000% 10/01/12     375,000       405,527    
      10,895,202    
Firearms & Ammunition – 0.2%  
Colt Defense LLC/Colt Finance Corp.  
8.750% 11/15/17 (b)     1,640,000       1,205,400    
      1,205,400    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total     12,100,602    
Packaging & Containers – 1.4%  
Containers-Metal/Glass – 1.0%  
Greif, Inc.  
6.750% 02/01/17     1,535,000       1,582,969    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.  
6.750% 12/01/14     4,120,000       4,233,300    
Silgan Holdings, Inc.  
6.750% 11/15/13     2,375,000       2,410,625    
      8,226,894    
Containers-Paper/Plastic – 0.4%  
Plastipak Holdings, Inc.  
8.500% 12/15/15 (b)     1,000,000       1,035,000    
10.625% 08/15/19 (b)     2,200,000       2,442,000    
      3,477,000    
Packaging & Containers Total     11,703,894    
Transportation – 1.1%  
Automotive – 0.0%  
BHM Technologies  
8.500%
01/26/13 (c)(f)(g)(i)
    1,237,123       3,340    
      3,340    
Transportation-Railroad – 0.2%  
Kansas City Southern de Mexico SA de CV  
7.375% 06/01/14     1,850,000       1,914,750    
      1,914,750    
Transportation-Services – 0.3%  
syncreon Global Ireland Ltd./
syncreon Global Finance US, Inc.
 
9.500% 05/01/18 (b)     2,410,000       2,364,813    
      2,364,813    
Transportation-Shipping – 0.6%  
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.  
7.750% 12/15/13     2,945,000       2,959,725    
Greenbrier Companies, Inc.  
8.375% 05/15/15     1,970,000       1,910,900    
      4,870,625    
Transportation Total     9,153,528    
Industrials Total     71,781,858    
Technology – 1.8%  
Semiconductors – 0.4%  
Electronic Components-Semiconductors – 0.4%  
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
7.750% 08/01/20 (b)     1,585,000       1,636,513    
STATS ChipPAC Ltd.  
7.500% 08/12/15 (b)     1,595,000       1,718,612    
      3,355,125    
Semiconductors Total     3,355,125    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Software – 1.4%  
Application Software – 1.4%  
SS&C Technologies, Inc.  
11.750% 12/01/13     2,922,000       3,046,185    
Sungard Data Systems, Inc.  
4.875% 01/15/14     3,585,000       3,468,488    
9.125% 08/15/13     1,485,000       1,516,556    
10.625% 05/15/15     2,725,000       3,038,375    
      11,069,604    
Software Total     11,069,604    
Technology Total     14,424,729    
Utilities – 6.7%  
Electric – 6.3%  
Electric-Generation – 0.7%  
Cedar Brakes LLC  
8.500% 02/15/14 (b)     1,254,327       1,294,691    
Cedar Brakes II LLC  
9.875% 09/01/13 (b)     1,647,756       1,719,911    
Reliant Energy Mid-Atlantic Power Holdings LLC  
9.237% 07/02/17     115,598       120,222    
9.681% 07/02/26     2,490,000       2,595,825    
      5,730,649    
Electric-Integrated – 3.2%  
Calpine Construction Finance Co. LP  
8.000% 06/01/16 (b)     4,980,000       5,328,600    
Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc.  
10.000% 12/01/20     1,625,000       1,612,674    
Ipalco Enterprises, Inc.  
7.250% 04/01/16 (b)     2,475,000       2,660,625    
8.625% 11/14/11     1,575,000       1,659,656    
PNM Resources, Inc.  
9.250% 05/15/15     2,915,000       3,137,269    
Public Service Co. of New Mexico  
7.950% 05/15/18     3,265,000       3,603,659    
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC  
3.757% 10/10/14
(10/12/10) (c)(d)(f)
    2,771,330       2,143,161    
4.066% 10/10/14
(11/10/10) (c)(d)(f)
    6,888,731       5,342,597    
      25,488,241    
Independent Power Producer – 2.4%  
AES Eastern Energy LP  
9.000% 01/02/17     3,567,003       3,691,848    
Calpine Corp.  
3.415% 03/29/14     5,297,577       5,168,083    

 

    Par (a)   Value ($)  
GenOn Escrow Corp.  
9.500% 10/15/18 (b)     1,145,000       1,102,063    
RRI Energy, Inc.  
6.750% 12/15/14     2,455,000       2,510,238    
7.625% 06/15/14     685,000       678,150    
7.875% 06/15/17     7,145,000       6,662,712    
      19,813,094    
Electric Total     51,031,984    
Gas Utilities – 0.4%  
Retail-Propane Distributors – 0.4%  
Star Gas Partners LP/Star Gas Finance Co.  
10.250% 02/15/13     2,949,000       3,015,352    
      3,015,352    
Gas Utilities Total     3,015,352    
Utilities Total     54,047,336    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $722,055,203)
    752,176,323    
Convertible Bonds – 1.4%  
Communications – 0.0%  
Internet – 0.0%  
Web Portals/ISP – 0.0%  
At Home Corp.  
4.750% 12/15/06 (g)(i)     3,896,787       390    
Internet Total     390    
Communications Total     390    
Consumer Cyclical – 0.6%  
Retail – 0.6%  
Sonic Automotive, Inc.  
5.000% 10/01/29     1,575,000       1,667,531    
United Auto Group, Inc.  
3.500% 04/01/26     3,408,000       3,425,040    
Retail Total     5,092,571    
Consumer Cyclical Total     5,092,571    
Diversified – 0.5%  
Diversified Holding Companies – 0.5%  
Icahn Enterprises LP  
4.000% 08/15/13
(10/15/10) (b)(c)(d)
    4,375,000       4,025,000    
Diversified Holding Companies Total     4,025,000    
Diversified Total     4,025,000    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Convertible Bonds (continued)  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Telecommunication Services – 0.3%  
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.3%  
NII Holdings, Inc.  
3.125% 06/15/12     2,470,000       2,395,900    
Wireless Telecommunication Services Total     2,395,900    
Telecommunication Services Total     2,395,900    
Total Convertible Bonds
(cost of $10,605,868)
    11,513,861    
Preferred Stocks – 0.4%  
    Shares      
Financials – 0.4%  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.4%  
REITS-Diversified – 0.4%  
Sovereign Real Estate
Investment Corp.,
12.00% (b)
    2,581       3,000,412    
      3,000,412    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     3,000,412    
Financials Total     3,000,412    
Transportation – 0.0%  
Automotive – 0.0%  
BHM Technologies (g)(j)     1,378       14    
Automotive Total     14    
Transportation Total     14    
Total Preferred Stocks
(cost of $2,524,997)
    3,000,426    
Common Stocks – 0.1%  
Communications – 0.0%  
Media – 0.0%  
Haights Cross
Communications (g)(j)(k)
    275,078          
Vertis Holdings, Inc. (g)     1,908       19    
Ziff Davis Media, Inc. (g)(j)     12,260       123    
Media Total     142    
Communications Total     142    
Consumer Staples – 0.0%  
Beverages – 0.0%  
Cott Corp. (j)     7,100       55,735    
Beverages Total     55,735    
Consumer Staples Total     55,735    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Financials – 0.0%  
Diversified Financial Services – 0.0%  
Adelphia Recovery
Trust (g)(j)
    1,410,902       14,109    
Diversified Financial Services Total     14,109    
Financials Total     14,109    
Industrials – 0.1%  
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.1%  
Neenah Enterprises,
Inc. (g)
    162,528       729,751    
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (j)     2,915       136,189    
Commercial Services & Supplies Total     865,940    
Industrials Total     865,940    
Information Technology – 0.0%  
Communications Equipment – 0.0%  
Loral Space &
Communications, Inc. (j)
    101       5,272    
Communications Equipment Total     5,272    
Information Technology Total     5,272    
Transportation – 0.0%  
Automotive – 0.0%  
BHM Technologies (g)(j)     115,119       1,151    
Automotive Total     1,151    
Transportation Total     1,151    
Total Common Stocks
(cost of $4,977,908)
    942,349    
Warrants – 0.0%  
    Units      
Communications – 0.0%  
Media – 0.0%  
Multimedia – 0.0%  
Haights Cross Communications
Expires 12/10/11 (g)(j)(k)
    1,366          
                 
Media Total        
Communications Total        
Total Warrants
(cost of $—)
       

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Obligation – 3.7%  
    Par (a)   Value ($)  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 09/30/10, due 10/01/10,
at 0.230%, collateralized by a
U.S. Government Agency
obligation maturing 09/24/13,
market value $30,372,919
(repurchase proceeds
$29,774,190)
    29,774,000       29,774,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $29,774,000)
    29,774,000    
Total Investments – 98.4%
(cost of $769,937,976) (l)
    797,406,959    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 1.6%     13,111,579    
Net Assets – 100.0%     810,518,538    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Principal amount is stated in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.

(b)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2010, these securities, which are not illiquid except for the following, amounted to $202,433,548, which represents 25.0% of net assets.

Security   Acquisition
Date
  Par/
Shares
  Cost   Value  
Advanced Micro                        
   
Devices, Inc.                              
7.750% 08/01/20   07/26/10   $ 1,585,000     $ 1,585,000     $ 1,636,513    
Building Materials
Corp. of America
  08/10/10 -                          
6.875% 08/15/18   08/11/10     2,350,000       2,315,188       2,308,875    
Cott Beverages  
USA, Inc.
                     
8.125% 09/01/18   08/12/10     2,390,000       2,437,256       2,530,413    
ION Media Networks,  
Inc., PIK
                     
10.070% 01/15/13   02/28/08     1,254,550       1,137,893       125    
Lumbermens Mutual
Casualty:
                             
8.300% 12/01/37   06/04/03     180,000       20,250       1,818    
8.450% 12/01/97   03/06/03     4,600,000       422,625       46,460    
9.150% 07/01/26
  01/10/03 -
06/04/03
    9,865,000       2,090,824       99,637    
Sovereign Real  
Estate Investment        
Corp.,
                     
12.00%
Preferred Stock
  08/21/00 -
10/17/06
    2,581       2,524,923       3,000,412    
Trinity Acquisition Ltd.,                              
12.875% 12/31/16   03/06/09     1,840,000       1,840,000       2,568,031    
    $ 12,192,284    

 

(c)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(d)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(e)  The issuer has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, and is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At September 30, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $987,365, which represents 0.1% of net assets.

(f)  Loan assignment agreement.

(g)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At September 30, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $8,737,003, which represents 1.1% of net assets.

(h)  Position reflects anticipated residual bankruptcy claims. Income is not being accrued.

(i)  The issuer is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At September 30, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $4,421, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

(j)  Non-income producing security.

(k)  Security has no value.

(l)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $769,937,976.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Corporate Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
 
Basic Materials   $     $ 69,371,573     $     $ 69,371,573    
Communications           111,520,788       116,203       111,636,991    
Consumer Cyclical           116,073,959       176,095       116,250,054    
Consumer Non-Cyclical           129,099,232             129,099,232    
Diversified           2,170,412             2,170,412    
Energy           105,037,643             105,037,643    
Financials           75,788,464       2,568,031       78,356,495    
Industrials           66,620,741       5,161,117       71,781,858    
Technology           14,424,729             14,424,729    
Utilities           54,047,336             54,047,336    
Total Corporate
Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
          744,154,877       8,021,446       752,176,323    
Convertible Bonds  
Communications                 390       390    
Consumer Cyclical           5,092,571             5,092,571    
Diversified           4,025,000             4,025,000    
Telecommunication
Services
          2,395,900             2,395,900    
Total Convertible Bonds           11,513,471       390       11,513,861    
Preferred Stocks  
Financials           3,000,412             3,000,412    
Transportation                 14       14    
Total Preferred Stocks           3,000,412       14       3,000,426    
Common Stocks  
Communications                 142       142    
Consumer Staples     55,735                   55,735    
Financials                 14,109       14,109    
Industrials     136,189             729,751       865,940    
Information Technology     5,272                   5,272    
Transportation                 1,151       1,151    
Total Common Stocks     197,196             745,153       942,349    
Total Warrants                          
Total Short-Term Obligation           29,774,000             29,774,000    
Total Investments   $ 197,196     $ 788,442,760     $ 8,767,003     $ 797,406,959    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

Certain short-term obligations may be valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount to premium at purchase.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia High Income Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Certain common stocks classified as Level 3 are valued using an income approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered estimates of future distributions from the liquidation of company assets or potential actions related to the respective company's bankruptcy filing.

Certain corporate fixed-income bonds and notes classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, estimated cash flows of the securities and observed yields on securities management deemed comparable.

Certain corporate fixed-income bonds and notes classified as Level 3 are valued using a market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the respective company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the respective company's capital structure.

The following table reconciles asset balances for the six month period ending September 30, 2010, in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments in
Securities
  Balance
as of
March 31,
2010
  Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
September 30,
2010
 
Common Stocks  
Communications   $ 142     $     $     $     $     $     $     $     $ 142    
Financials     14,109                                                 14,109    
Industrials                       (646,865 )     1,376,616                         729,751    
Transportation     1,151                                                 1,151    
Preferred Stocks  
Transportation     14                                                 14    
Convertible Bonds  
Communications     390                                                 390    
Corporate Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
 
Communications     250,353             44,203       73,901       729,971       (982,225 )                 116,203    
Consumer Cyclical     113,063       2,532       2,449       68,713             (13,055 )     2,393             176,095    
Financials     2,532,381                   35,650                               2,568,031    
Industrials     4,066,492       (35,032 )     (47,819 )     49,097       3,157,777       (2,029,398 )                 5,161,117    
    $ 6,978,095     $ (32,500 )   $ (1,167 )   $ (419,504 )   $ 5,264,364     $ (3,024,678 )   $ 2,393     $     $ 8,767,003    

 

The information in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

The change in unrealized depreciation attributed to securities owned at September 30, 2010, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) amounted to $983,729. This amount is included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

The following table shows transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 2   Level 3   Level 2   Level 3  
$     $ 2,393     $ 2,393     $    

 

Financial Assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to management's determination and consideration of estimates of distributions from potential actions related to the respective company's bankruptcy filing. As a result, as of period end, management determined to fair value the securities under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the asset allocation of the Fund is as follows:

Asset Allocation   % of
Net Assets
 
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes     92.8    
Convertible Bonds     1.4    
Preferred Stocks     0.4    
Common Stocks     0.1    
Warrants     0.0 *  
      94.7    
Short Term Obligation     3.7    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.6    
      100.0    

 

*  Represents less than 0.1%

Acronym   Name  
CAD   Canadian Dollar  
PIK   Payment-In-Kind  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


44




Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesCorporate Bond Funds

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
  Columbia
High Income
Fund
 
Assets  
Investments, at identified cost     1,146,202,622       2,449,722,851       769,937,976    
Investments, at value     1,193,398,955       2,494,857,125       797,406,959    
Cash     34,529       13,250,657       3,427,099    
Open credit default swap contracts     700,195                
Credit default swap contracts premiums paid     2,201,496                
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     9,727,778       36,143,879       2,289,738    
Fund shares sold     3,010,181       7,264,532       1,924,422    
Interest     9,591,509       13,159,313       16,336,884    
Foreign tax reclaims     279                
Expense reimbursement due from investment advisor           100,040          
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     7,535       13,903          
Prepaid expenses     16,062       32,319       9,913    
Other assets     9,781       44,869          
Total Assets     1,218,698,300       2,564,866,637       821,395,015    
Liabilities  
Open credit default swap contracts     550,080                
Credit default swap contracts premiums received     64,027                
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     8,595,562       19,884,544       8,434,233    
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis     76,417,136       48,247,103          
Fund shares repurchased     17,387,173       3,768,188       1,672,810    
Futures variation margin     13,922       106,406          
Distributions     2,984,164       4,303,643          
Investment advisory fee     344,068       612,734       353,922    
Administration fee     128,425       274,275       139,422    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     21,181       17,235       16,799    
Transfer agent fee     72,040       142,343       86,399    
Trustees' fees     62,727       95,927       55,654    
Custody fee     3,336       4,644       4,733    
Distribution and service fees     12,460       125,311       67,130    
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     7,535       13,903          
Other liabilities     18,145       30,607       45,375    
Total Liabilities     106,681,981       77,626,863       10,876,477    
Net Assets     1,112,016,319       2,487,239,774       810,518,538    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     1,123,038,966       2,478,473,100       868,724,401    
Overdistributed net investment income     (72,475 )     (4,971,790 )     (125,902 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     (56,135,622 )     (30,188,172 )     (85,550,686 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     47,196,333       45,134,274       27,468,983    
Foreign currency translations     188             1,742    
Credit default swap contracts     135,443                
Futures contracts     (2,146,514 )     (1,207,638 )        
Net Assets     1,112,016,319       2,487,239,774       810,518,538    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


45



Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Corporate Bond Funds

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
  Columbia
High Income
Fund
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 22,125,646     $ 301,969,864     $ 123,028,026    
Shares outstanding     2,188,903       30,143,081       15,524,917    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 10.11     $ 10.02     $ 7.92    
Maximum sales charge     3.25 %     1.00 %     4.75 %  
Maximum offering price per share (b)   $ 10.45     $ 10.12     $ 8.31    
Class B  
Net assets   $ 3,508,087     $ 8,602,207     $ 24,541,019    
Shares outstanding     346,942       859,122       3,106,184    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 10.11     $ 10.01     $ 7.90    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 5,707,509     $ 129,671,707     $ 23,121,358    
Shares outstanding     564,618       12,958,015       2,942,657    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 10.11     $ 10.01     $ 7.86    
Class I (c)  
Net assets         $ 2,501          
Shares outstanding           250          
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share         $ 10.00          
Class R (c)  
Net assets         $ 2,501          
Shares outstanding           250          
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share         $ 10.02 (d)        
Class W (c)  
Net assets         $ 2,501          
Shares outstanding           250          
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share         $ 10.02 (d)        
Class Y  
Net assets         $ 20,782,803          
Shares outstanding           2,078,794          
Net asset value per share         $ 10.00          
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 1,080,675,077     $ 2,026,205,690     $ 639,828,135    
Shares outstanding     106,812,062       202,626,040       79,886,478    
Net asset value per share   $ 10.12     $ 10.00     $ 8.01    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

(c)  Class I, Class R and Class W shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010.

(d)  Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


46



Statements of OperationsCorporate Bond Funds

For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
  Columbia
High Income
Fund
 
Investment Income  
Dividends                 215,318    
Interest     28,769,971       39,659,173       31,414,979    
Interest from affiliates     46,450       10,250          
Securities lending     29                
Total Investment Income     28,816,450       39,669,423       31,630,297    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     2,176,352       3,715,096       2,119,838    
Administration fee     820,906       1,663,712       834,357    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     13,986       33,641       99,373    
Class C     19,670       461,828       84,384    
Service fee:  
Class B     4,662       11,214       33,125    
Class C     6,557       153,943       28,128    
Distribution and service fees:  
Class A     26,516       343,266       146,103    
Transfer agent fee—Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z     755,577             527,712    
Transfer agent fee—Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R,
Class W and Class Z
          517,578          
Transfer agent fee—Class Y           99          
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     94,568       85,882       83,989    
Trustees' fees     14,439       21,590       20,741    
Custody fee     30,257       34,726       13,185    
Chief compliance officer expenses     472       402       424    
Other expenses     140,251       253,556       149,601    
Expenses before interest expense     4,104,213       7,296,533       4,140,960    
Interest expense     313                
Total Expenses     4,104,526       7,296,533       4,140,960    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by
investment advisor and/or administrator
          (347,128 )        
Fees waived by distributor—Class C           (270,939 )        
Expense reductions     (74 )     (2,595 )     (450 )  
Net Expenses     4,104,452       6,675,871       4,140,510    
Net Investment Income     24,711,998       32,993,552       27,489,787    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


47



Statements of Operations (continued)Corporate Bond Funds

For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
  Columbia
High Income
Fund
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Foreign
Currency, Futures Contracts and Credit Default Swap Contracts
 
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     37,261,752       11,445,121       2,478,547    
Foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
    147,812             (16,633 )  
Futures contracts     (26,822,182 )     (4,390,445 )        
Credit default swap contracts     (900,671 )              
Net realized gain     9,686,711       7,054,676       2,461,914    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     22,661,955       14,506,972       10,405,620    
Foreign currency translations and forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
    1,206             (2,843 )  
Futures contracts     (1,338,764 )     (1,109,668 )        
Credit default swap contracts     733,876                
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     22,058,273       13,397,304       10,402,777    
Net Gain     31,744,984       20,451,980       12,864,691    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     56,456,982       53,445,532       40,354,478    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


48



Statements of Changes in Net AssetsCorporate Bond Funds

Increase (Decrease)
in Net Assets
  Columbia Total Return Bond
Fund
  Columbia Short Term Bond
Fund
  Columbia High Income
Fund
 
    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)(a)(b)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)(c)(d)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     24,711,998       58,446,150       32,993,552       67,230,409       27,489,787       57,190,902    
Net realized gain (loss)
on investments, foreign
currency transactions,
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts, futures
contracts and credit
default swap contracts
    9,686,711       29,997,990       7,054,676       1,967,672       2,461,914       (44,352,384 )  
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation)
on investments, foreign
currency translations,
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts, futures
contracts and credit
default swap contracts
    22,058,273       129,605,028       13,397,304       79,994,878       10,402,777       244,111,177    
Net increase resulting
from operations
    56,456,982       218,049,168       53,445,532       149,192,959       40,354,478       256,949,695    
Distributions
to Shareholders
 
From net investment income:  
Class A     (434,286 )     (903,090 )     (3,750,413 )     (6,207,014 )     (4,177,627 )     (7,623,106 )  
Class B     (62,703 )     (180,119 )     (89,100 )     (271,323 )     (825,085 )     (2,585,782 )  
Class C     (87,441 )     (153,315 )     (1,489,311 )     (2,094,729 )     (716,428 )     (1,557,575 )  
Class I                 (1 )                    
Class R                 (1 )                    
Class W                 (1 )                    
Class Y                 (357,317 )     (690,988 )              
Class Z     (25,172,068 )     (61,455,109 )     (30,530,294 )     (58,760,506 )     (22,524,773 )     (46,773,102 )  
Total distributions
to shareholders
    (25,756,498 )     (62,691,633 )     (36,216,438 )     (68,024,560 )     (28,243,913 )     (58,539,565 )  
Net Capital Stock
Transactions
    (215,904,284 )     (83,078,763 )     50,466,489       1,036,423,022       2,833,814       (14,622,568 )  
Increase from regulatory
settlements
          40,867             49,053             177,263    
Total increase (decrease) in
net assets
    (185,203,800 )     72,319,639       67,695,583       1,117,640,474       14,944,379       183,964,825    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     1,297,220,119       1,224,900,480       2,419,544,191       1,301,903,717       795,574,159       611,609,334    
End of period     1,112,016,319       1,297,220,119       2,487,239,774       2,419,544,191       810,518,538       795,574,159    
Undistributed (overdistributed)
net investment income
at end of period
    (72,475 )     972,025       (4,971,790 )     (1,748,904 )     (125,902 )     628,224    

 

(a)  Class I, Class R and Class W shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010.

(b)  Class I, Class R and Class W shares reflect activity for the period September 27, 2010 through September 30, 2010.

(c)  Class Y shares commenced operations on July 15, 2009.

(d)  Class Y shares reflect activity for the period July 15, 2009 through March 31, 2010.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


49



Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Capital Stock Activity

    Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   Columbia Short Term Bond Fund  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010 (a)(b)
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010 (c)(d)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     315,545       3,137,695       397,880       3,796,868       10,253,510       102,278,122       19,545,601       192,127,134    
Distributions reinvested     28,740       286,248       71,501       682,118       263,300       2,629,193       522,432       5,145,173    
Redemptions     (218,274 )     (2,174,245 )     (497,035 )     (4,721,691 )     (5,088,864 )     (50,774,983 )     (8,226,025 )     (81,090,294 )  
Net increase (decrease)     126,011       1,249,698       (27,654 )     (242,705 )     5,427,946       54,132,332       11,842,008       116,182,013    
Class B  
Subscriptions     50,256       503,001       101,131       958,579       141,669       1,411,293       269,391       2,650,071    
Distributions reinvested     4,215       41,965       14,583       138,911       6,923       69,076       23,567       231,211    
Redemptions     (144,948 )     (1,438,095 )     (235,850 )     (2,234,617 )     (227,413 )     (2,266,479 )     (464,484 )     (4,570,887 )  
Net decrease     (90,477 )     (893,129 )     (120,136 )     (1,137,127 )     (78,821 )     (786,110 )     (171,526 )     (1,689,605 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     140,226       1,384,815       209,261       2,011,184       3,062,388       30,511,629       9,522,422       93,616,714    
Distributions reinvested     4,771       47,528       9,859       94,253       86,299       860,728       137,158       1,351,256    
Redemptions     (40,523 )     (401,177 )     (163,888 )     (1,572,741 )     (1,565,608 )     (15,607,456 )     (2,082,162 )     (20,462,910 )  
Net increase (decrease)     104,474       1,031,166       55,232       532,696       1,583,079       15,764,901       7,577,418       74,505,060    
Class I  
Subscriptions                             250       2,500                
Distributions reinvested                             (e)     1                
Net increase                             250       2,501                
Class R  
Subscriptions                             250       2,500                
Distributions reinvested                             (e)     1                
Net increase                             250       2,501                
Class W  
Subscriptions                             250       2,500                
Distributions reinvested                             (e)     1                
Net increase                             250       2,501                
Class Y  
Subscriptions                             10,400       104,000       3,701,658       36,034,293    
Distributions reinvested                             9,060       90,253       14,109       139,640    
Redemptions                             (570,471 )     (5,685,770 )     (1,085,962 )     (10,693,171 )  
Net increase (decrease)                             (551,011 )     (5,491,517 )     2,629,805       25,480,762    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     4,768,221       47,433,183       14,729,781       138,286,475       43,276,190       430,908,990       140,730,646       1,377,894,072    
Distributions reinvested     548,856       5,470,870       1,792,766       17,116,076       783,230       7,805,936       1,673,563       16,441,940    
Redemptions     (27,250,398 )     (270,196,072 )     (25,132,516 )     (237,634,178 )     (45,376,460 )     (451,875,546 )     (58,374,664 )     (572,391,220 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (21,933,321 )     (217,292,019 )     (8,609,969 )     (82,231,627 )     (1,317,040 )     (13,160,620 )     84,029,545       821,944,792    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    Columbia High Income Fund  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     3,389,071       26,435,400       6,596,682       47,672,499    
Distributions reinvested     367,392       2,858,475       811,059       5,873,327    
Redemptions     (2,665,180 )     (20,779,642 )     (4,940,770 )     (36,525,050 )  
Net increase (decrease)     1,091,283       8,514,233       2,466,971       17,020,776    
Class B  
Subscriptions     63,962       498,665       206,107       1,433,179    
Distributions reinvested     54,040       418,722       223,836       1,596,281    
Redemptions     (951,151 )     (7,397,697 )     (2,701,733 )     (19,678,794 )  
Net decrease     (833,149 )     (6,480,310 )     (2,271,790 )     (16,649,334 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     433,639       3,343,543       561,599       4,004,756    
Distributions reinvested     51,411       396,803       136,602       977,029    
Redemptions     (580,008 )     (4,456,283 )     (723,507 )     (5,265,262 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (94,958 )     (715,937 )     (25,306 )     (283,477 )  
Class I  
Subscriptions                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Net increase                          
Class R  
Subscriptions                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Net increase                          
Class W  
Subscriptions                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Net increase                          
Class Y  
Subscriptions                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Redemptions                          
Net increase (decrease)                          
Class Z  
Subscriptions     14,814,081       116,663,937       33,783,341       246,485,305    
Distributions reinvested     856,609       6,741,083       1,992,576       14,454,556    
Redemptions     (15,495,512 )     (121,889,192 )     (37,410,313 )     (275,650,394 )  
Net increase (decrease)     175,178       1,515,828       (1,634,396 )     (14,710,533 )  

 

(a)  Class I, Class R and Class W shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010.

(b)  Class I, Class R and Class W shares reflect activity for the period September 27, 2010 through September 30, 2010.

(c)  Class Y shares commenced operations on July 15, 2009.

(d)  Class Y shares reflect activity for the period July 15, 2009 through March 31, 2010.

(e) Rounds to less than one share.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


51




Financial HighlightsColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.84     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.74     $ 9.56     $ 9.80    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.20       0.40       0.43       0.45       0.44       0.35    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, foreign currency, futures contracts
and credit default swap contracts
    0.27       1.16       (0.76 )     (0.23 )     0.18       (0.17 )  
Total from investment operations     0.47       1.56       (0.33 )     0.22       0.62       0.18    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (0.44 )     (0.46 )     (0.45 )     (0.44 )     (0.39 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.20 )     (0.44 )     (0.46 )     (0.45 )     (0.44 )     (0.42 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.11     $ 9.84     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.74     $ 9.56    
Total return (d)     4.86 %(f)     18.10 %(e)     (3.45 )%     2.34 %     6.65 %     1.84 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (h)     0.93 %(i)     0.89 %     0.85 %     0.85 %     0.79 %     0.79 %  
Interest expense     %(i)(j)     %(j)     %(j)                    
Net expenses (h)     0.93 %(i)     0.89 %     0.85 %     0.85 %     0.79 %     0.79 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.06 %(k)  
Net investment income (h)     3.92 %(i)     4.27 %     4.79 %     4.74 %     4.60 %     3.91 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     90 %(f)     165 %     223 %     253 %     320 %     199 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 22,126     $ 20,300     $ 18,221     $ 23,087     $ 24,704     $ 35,849    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(k)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been —% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


52



Financial HighlightsColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.84     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.74     $ 9.57     $ 9.81    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.16       0.33       0.36       0.38       0.37       0.28    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, foreign currency, futures contracts
and credit default swap contracts
    0.28       1.15       (0.76 )     (0.23 )     0.17       (0.17 )  
Total from investment operations     0.44       1.48       (0.40 )     0.15       0.54       0.11    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.32 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.35 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.11     $ 9.84     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.74     $ 9.57    
Total return (d)     4.47 %(f)     17.23 %(e)     (4.16 )%     1.58 %     5.75 %     1.09 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (h)     1.68 %(i)     1.64 %     1.60 %     1.60 %     1.54 %     1.54 %  
Interest expense     %(i)(j)     %(j)     %(j)                    
Net expenses (h)     1.68 %(i)     1.64 %     1.60 %     1.60 %     1.54 %     1.54 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.06 %(k)  
Net investment income (h)     3.19 %(i)     3.55 %     4.04 %     3.99 %     3.85 %     3.14 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     90 %(f)     165 %     223 %     253 %     320 %     199 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3,508     $ 4,306     $ 4,861     $ 7,334     $ 8,735     $ 10,108    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(k)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been —% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


53



Financial HighlightsColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.84     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.74     $ 9.56     $ 9.80    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.16       0.33       0.36       0.38       0.37       0.28    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, foreign currency, futures contracts
and credit default swap contracts
    0.28       1.15       (0.76 )     (0.23 )     0.18       (0.17 )  
Total from investment operations     0.44       1.48       (0.40 )     0.15       0.55       0.11    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.32 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.35 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.11     $ 9.84     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.74     $ 9.56    
Total return (d)     4.47 %(f)     17.23 %(e)     (4.17 )%     1.57 %     5.86 %     1.08 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (h)     1.68 %(i)     1.64 %     1.60 %     1.60 %     1.54 %     1.54 %  
Interest expense     %(i)(j)     %(j)     %(j)                    
Net expenses (h)     1.68 %(i)     1.64 %     1.60 %     1.60 %     1.54 %     1.54 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.06 %(k)  
Net investment income (h)     3.16 %(i)     3.50 %     4.04 %     3.97 %     3.84 %     3.20 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     90 %(f)     165 %     223 %     253 %     320 %     199 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 5,708     $ 4,528     $ 3,529     $ 3,120     $ 2,275     $ 2,956    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(k)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been —% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


54



Financial HighlightsColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.85     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.75     $ 9.57     $ 9.81    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.21       0.43       0.45       0.48       0.47       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, foreign currency, futures
contracts and credit default swap contracts
    0.28       1.16       (0.76 )     (0.24 )     0.18       (0.16 )  
Total from investment operations     0.49       1.59       (0.31 )     0.24       0.65       0.21    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.22 )     (0.46 )     (0.48 )     (0.48 )     (0.47 )     (0.42 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.22 )     (0.46 )     (0.48 )     (0.48 )     (0.47 )     (0.45 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.12     $ 9.85     $ 8.72     $ 9.51     $ 9.75     $ 9.57    
Total return (d)     4.99 %(f)     18.52 %(e)     (3.20 )%     2.49 %     6.91 %     2.10 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (h)     0.68 %(i)     0.64 %     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.54 %     0.54 %  
Interest expense     %(i)(j)     %(j)     %(j)                    
Net expenses (h)     0.68 %(i)     0.64 %     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.54 %     0.54 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.06 %(k)  
Net investment income (h)     4.18 %(i)     4.52 %     5.03 %     4.98 %     4.85 %     4.13 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     90 %(f)     165 %     223 %     253 %     320 %     199 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,080,675     $ 1,268,087     $ 1,198,289     $ 1,682,595     $ 1,865,289     $ 1,997,046    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(k)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been —% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


55




Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.95     $ 9.47     $ 9.89     $ 9.84     $ 9.75     $ 9.82    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.12       0.32       0.42       0.44       0.40       0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.09       0.49       (0.42 )     0.05       0.09       (0.07 )  
Total from investment operations     0.21       0.81             0.49       0.49       0.24    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.33 )     (0.42 )     (0.44 )     (0.40 )     (0.31 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.02     $ 9.95     $ 9.47     $ 9.89     $ 9.84     $ 9.75    
Total return (d)(e)     2.09 %(f)     8.68 %     0.03 %     5.13 %     5.12 %     2.47 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     0.73 %(h)     0.73 %     0.73 %     0.73 %     0.73 %     0.72 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %(h)     0.03 %     0.04 %     0.02 %     0.02 %     0.08 %(i)  
Net investment income (g)     2.47 %(h)     3.27 %     4.43 %     4.43 %     4.05 %     3.27 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     37 %(f)     91 %     58 %     58 %     72 %     80 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 301,970     $ 245,872     $ 121,914     $ 76,196     $ 85,635     $ 83,675    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


56



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.94     $ 9.47     $ 9.89     $ 9.84     $ 9.74     $ 9.81    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.09       0.26       0.35       0.36       0.32       0.25    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.08       0.47       (0.42 )     0.06       0.11       (0.08 )  
Total from investment operations     0.17       0.73       (0.07 )     0.42       0.43       0.17    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.10 )     (0.26 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.33 )     (0.24 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.01     $ 9.94     $ 9.47     $ 9.89     $ 9.84     $ 9.74    
Total return (d)(e)     1.71 %(f)     7.77 %     (0.72 )%     4.35 %     4.45 %     1.71 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     1.48 %(h)     1.48 %     1.48 %     1.48 %     1.48 %     1.47 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %(h)     0.03 %     0.04 %     0.02 %     0.02 %     0.08 %(i)  
Net investment income (g)     1.73 %(h)     2.62 %     3.69 %     3.69 %     3.30 %     2.69 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     37 %(f)     91 %     58 %     58 %     72 %     80 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 8,602     $ 9,326     $ 10,502     $ 14,035     $ 20,303     $ 28,061    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


57



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.94     $ 9.46     $ 9.88     $ 9.83     $ 9.74     $ 9.81    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.11       0.29       0.39       0.41       0.37       0.26    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.08       0.49       (0.42 )     0.05       0.09       (0.07 )  
Total from investment operations     0.19       0.78       (0.03 )     0.46       0.46       0.19    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.30 )     (0.39 )     (0.41 )     (0.37 )     (0.26 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.01     $ 9.94     $ 9.46     $ 9.88     $ 9.83     $ 9.74    
Total return (d)(e)     1.93 %(f)     8.35 %     (0.29 )%     4.80 %     4.80 %     1.94 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     1.04 %(h)     1.04 %     1.04 %     1.04 %     1.04 %     1.20 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.47 %(h)     0.47 %     0.48 %     0.46 %     0.46 %     0.35 %(i)  
Net investment income (g)     2.16 %(h)     2.90 %     4.12 %     4.12 %     3.75 %     2.69 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     37 %(f)     91 %     58 %     58 %     72 %     80 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 129,672     $ 113,038     $ 35,926     $ 18,644     $ 17,598     $ 22,091    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


58



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period is as follows:

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Period Ended
September 30,
2010 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)        
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and futures contracts (c)        
Total from investment operations (c)        
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income (c)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.00    
Total return (d)(e)     0.02 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)(g)     0.45 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement (g)     0.02 %  
Net investment income (f)(g)     2.11 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     37 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


59



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period is as follows:

Class R Shares   (Unaudited)
Period Ended
September 30,
2010 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.02    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)        
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and futures contracts (c)        
Total from investment operations (c)        
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income (c)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.02    
Total return (d)(e)     0.02 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)(g)     0.98 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement (g)     0.04 %  
Net investment income (f)(g)     1.43 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     37 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3    

 

(a)  Class R shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


60



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period is as follows:

Class W Shares   (Unaudited)
Period Ended
September 30,
2010 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.02    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)        
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and futures contracts (c)        
Total from investment operations (c)        
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income (c)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.02    
Total return (d)(e)     0.02 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)(g)     0.73 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement (g)     0.05 %  
Net investment income (f)(g)     1.82 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     37 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3    

 

(a)  Class W shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


61



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

Class Y Shares   (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30,
2010
  Period
Ended
March 31,
2010 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.93     $ 9.70    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.14       0.24    
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and futures contracts     0.08       0.23    
Total from investment operations     0.22       0.47    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.24 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.00     $ 9.93    
Total return (e)(f)     2.23 %     4.91 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)(h)     0.47 %     0.47 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           %(h)(i)  
Net investment income (g)(h)     2.74 %     3.39 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (f)     37 %     91 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 20,783     $ 26,110    

 

(a)  Class Y shares commenced operations on July 15, 2009. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


62



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.93     $ 9.45     $ 9.87     $ 9.82     $ 9.73     $ 9.80    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.14       0.35       0.45       0.46       0.42       0.33    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.08       0.49       (0.43 )     0.06       0.09       (0.07 )  
Total from investment operations     0.22       0.84       0.02       0.52       0.51       0.26    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.36 )     (0.44 )     (0.47 )     (0.42 )     (0.33 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.00     $ 9.93     $ 9.45     $ 9.87     $ 9.82     $ 9.73    
Total return (d)(e)     2.22 %(f)     8.97 %     0.27 %     5.39 %     5.39 %     2.73 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses (g)     0.48 %(h)     0.48 %     0.48 %     0.48 %     0.48 %     0.47 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %(h)     0.03 %     0.04 %     0.02 %     0.02 %     0.08 %(i)  
Net investment income (g)     2.72 %(h)     3.54 %     4.68 %     4.67 %     4.29 %     3.40 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     37 %(f)     91 %     58 %     58 %     72 %     80 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 2,026,206     $ 2,025,199     $ 1,133,563     $ 1,092,555     $ 857,655     $ 1,130,604    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


63




Financial HighlightsColumbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares (a)   2010   2010   2009   2008 (b)   2007   2006 (c)  
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
  $ 7.81     $ 5.92     $ 8.03     $ 9.11     $ 8.91     $ 9.31    
Income from Investment
Operations:
 
Net investment income (d)     0.27       0.54       0.57       0.64       0.62       0.63    
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency
    0.12       1.90       (2.05 )     (1.00 )     0.32       (0.10 )  
Total from investment operations     0.39       2.44       (1.48 )     (0.36 )     0.94       0.53    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.28 )     (0.55 )     (0.57 )     (0.65 )     (0.62 )     (0.66 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.06 )     (0.07 )     (0.12 )     (0.27 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.28 )     (0.55 )     (0.63 )     (0.72 )     (0.74 )     (0.93 )  
Increase from regulatory
settlements
          (e)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.92     $ 7.81     $ 5.92     $ 8.03     $ 9.11     $ 8.91    
Total return (f)     5.07 %(g)     42.43 %     (19.17 )%(h)     (4.22 )%(i)     11.10 %     6.03 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses before interest expense (j)     1.20 %(k)     1.19 %     1.18 %     1.16 %     1.13 %     1.08 %  
Interest expense                       %(l)              
Net expenses (j)     1.20 %(k)     1.19 %     1.18 %     1.16 %     1.13 %     1.08 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                 %(l)                    
Net investment income (j)     6.84 %(k)     7.35 %     8.06 %     7.28 %     6.88 %     6.90 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %(g)     41 %     25 %     2 %(g)(m)              
Turnover of Columbia High Income
Master Portfolio
                      32 %(g)     44 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 123,028     $ 112,678     $ 70,836     $ 98,973     $ 123,071     $ 109,029    

 

(a)  Through February 27, 2008, the per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(d)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(f)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(i)  Includes a reimbursement by the investment sub-advisor for a realized investment loss on disposal of an investment not meeting the Fund's investment restrictions. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, resepectively.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Annualized.

(l)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(m)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


64



Financial HighlightsColumbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares (a)   2010   2010   2009   2008 (b)   2007   2006 (c)  
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
  $ 7.78     $ 5.90     $ 8.01     $ 9.09     $ 8.89     $ 9.29    
Income from Investment
Operations:
 
Net investment income (d)     0.24       0.48       0.52       0.57       0.55       0.56    
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency
    0.13       1.90       (2.05 )     (1.00 )     0.32       (0.10 )  
Total from investment operations     0.37       2.38       (1.53 )     (0.43 )     0.87       0.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.25 )     (0.50 )     (0.52 )     (0.58 )     (0.55 )     (0.59 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.06 )     (0.07 )     (0.12 )     (0.27 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.25 )     (0.50 )     (0.58 )     (0.65 )     (0.67 )     (0.86 )  
Increase from regulatory
settlements
          (e)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.90     $ 7.78     $ 5.90     $ 8.01     $ 9.09     $ 8.89    
Total return (f)     4.82 %(g)     41.33 %     (19.84 )%(h)     (4.95 )%(i)     10.29 %     5.25 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses before interest expense (j)     1.95 %(k)     1.94 %     1.93 %     1.91 %     1.88 %     1.83 %  
Interest expense                       %(l)              
Net expenses (j)     1.95 %(k)     1.94 %     1.93 %     1.91 %     1.88 %     1.83 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                 %(l)                    
Net investment income (j)     6.09 %(k)     6.71 %     7.29 %     6.54 %     6.16 %     6.22 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %(g)     41 %     25 %     2 %(g)(m)              
Turnover of Columbia High Income
Master Portfolio
                      32 %(g)     44 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 24,541     $ 30,664     $ 36,667     $ 64,786     $ 93,413     $ 102,085    

 

(a)  Through February 27, 2008, the per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(d)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(f)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(i)  Includes a reimbursement by the investment sub-advisor for a realized investment loss on disposal of an investment not meeting the Fund's investment restrictions. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, resepectively.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Annualized.

(l)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(m)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


65



Financial HighlightsColumbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares (a)   2010   2010   2009   2008 (b)   2007   2006 (c)  
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
  $ 7.74     $ 5.87     $ 7.97     $ 9.05     $ 8.86     $ 9.25    
Income from Investment
Operations:
 
Net investment income (d)     0.24       0.48       0.52       0.57       0.55       0.56    
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency
    0.13       1.89       (2.04 )     (1.00 )     0.31       (0.09 )  
Total from investment operations     0.37       2.37       (1.52 )     (0.43 )     0.86       0.47    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.25 )     (0.50 )     (0.52 )     (0.58 )     (0.55 )     (0.59 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.06 )     (0.07 )     (0.12 )     (0.27 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.25 )     (0.50 )     (0.58 )     (0.65 )     (0.67 )     (0.86 )  
Increase from regulatory
settlements
          (e)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.86     $ 7.74     $ 5.87     $ 7.97     $ 9.05     $ 8.86    
Total return (f)     4.85 %(g)     41.38 %     (19.81 )%(h)     (4.98 )%(i)     10.21 %     5.39 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses before interest expense (j)     1.95 %(k)     1.94 %     1.93 %     1.91 %     1.88 %     1.83 %  
Interest expense                       %(l)              
Net expenses (j)     1.95 %(k)     1.94 %     1.93 %     1.91 %     1.88 %     1.83 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                 %(l)                    
Net investment income (j)     6.09 %(k)     6.63 %     7.32 %     6.54 %     6.16 %     6.23 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %(g)     41 %     25 %     2 %(g)(m)              
Turnover of Columbia High Income
Master Portfolio
                      32 %(g)     44 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 23,121     $ 23,519     $ 17,991     $ 26,976     $ 35,639     $ 39,547    

 

(a)  Through February 27, 2008, the per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(d)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(f)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(i)  Includes a reimbursement by the investment sub-advisor for a realized investment loss on disposal of an investment not meeting the Fund's investment restrictions. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, resepectively.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Annualized.

(l)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(m)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares (a)   2010   2010   2009   2008 (b)   2007   2006 (c)  
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
  $ 7.89     $ 5.98     $ 8.10     $ 9.19     $ 8.98     $ 9.37    
Income from Investment
Operations:
 
Net investment income (d)     0.28       0.56       0.60       0.66       0.64       0.66    
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency
    0.13       1.92       (2.07 )     (1.01 )     0.33       (0.10 )  
Total from investment operations     0.41       2.48       (1.47 )     (0.35 )     0.97       0.56    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.29 )     (0.57 )     (0.59 )     (0.67 )     (0.64 )     (0.68 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.06 )     (0.07 )     (0.12 )     (0.27 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.29 )     (0.57 )     (0.65 )     (0.74 )     (0.76 )     (0.95 )  
Increase from regulatory
settlements
          (e)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 8.01     $ 7.89     $ 5.98     $ 8.10     $ 9.19     $ 8.98    
Total return (f)     5.28 %(g)     42.69 %     (18.92 )%(h)     (4.05 )%(i)     11.41 %     6.37 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses before interest expense (j)     0.95 %(k)     0.94 %     0.93 %     0.91 %     0.88 %     0.83 %  
Interest expense                       %(l)              
Net expenses (j)     0.95 %(k)     0.94 %     0.93 %     0.91 %     0.88 %     0.83 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement                 %(l)                    
Net investment income (j)     7.09 %(k)     7.63 %     8.41 %     7.54 %     7.14 %     7.19 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %(g)     41 %     25 %     2 %(g)(m)              
Turnover of Columbia High Income
Master Portfolio
                      32 %(g)     44 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 639,828     $ 628,713     $ 486,116     $ 545,228     $ 739,921     $ 681,752    

 

(a)  Through February 27, 2008, the per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure..

(c)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(d)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(f)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(i)  Includes a reimbursement by the investment sub-advisor for a realized investment loss on disposal of an investment not meeting the Fund's investment restrictions. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, resepectively.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Annualized.

(l)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(m)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsCorporate Bond Funds

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following diversified series of the Trust (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"):

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Columbia High Income Fund

Investment Objectives

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation.

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund seeks current income, consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal.

Columbia High Income Fund seeks total return, consisting of a high level of income and capital appreciation.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares.

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund each offer four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares.

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund offers eight classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class W, Class Y and Class Z. Effective September 27, 2010, Class I, Class R and Class W shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund commenced operations. Columbia Short Term Bond Fund is also authorized to issue Class R4 shares, however as of the date of this report Class R4 shares are not offered for sale and have not commenced operations. Class Y shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund commenced operations effective July 15, 2009. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

The Funds no longer accept investments by new or existing investors in the Funds' Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of each Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of the other Columbia Funds.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 1.00%, 3.25% and 4.75% for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund, respectively, based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% based upon the holding period after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00%, 3.00% and 5.00% for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund, respectively, based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within twelve months after purchase.

Class I, Class R, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of these share classes, as described in each Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and, except as disclosed in Note 13, noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosures.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing


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techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Equity securities and securities of certain investment companies are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies.

Credit default swap contracts are marked to market daily based upon spread quotations from market makers.

Foreign securities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity, the securities are valued at the last sale price of the local shares in the principal market in which such securities are normally traded.

Foreign securities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity, the securities are valued at the last sale price of the local shares in the principal market in which such securities are normally traded.

Generally, trading in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such foreign securities may occur between the times at which they are determined and the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE, which would not be reflected in the computation of the Fund's net asset value. If events materially affecting the values of such foreign securities occur and it is determined that market quotations are not reliable, then these foreign securities will be valued at their fair value using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.

Certain Funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements) when market prices are not readily available or reliable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities


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•  Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

•  Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable, unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs may include management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Derivative Instruments

The Funds may invest in derivative instruments. For additional information on derivative instruments, please see Note 6.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that that management has determined are creditworthy. Each Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays in or restrictions on each Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Funds seek to assert their rights.

Loan Participations and Commitments

The Funds may invest in loan participations. When a Fund purchases a loan participation, the Fund typically enters into a contractual relationship with the lender or third party selling such participation ("Selling Participant"), but not the borrower. However, the Fund assumes the credit risk of the borrower, Selling Participant and any other persons interpositioned between the Fund and the borrower. The Funds may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the senior loan which it has purchased from the Selling Participant.

Delayed Delivery Securities

Each Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Funds to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. Each Fund identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Funds or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees. The Funds will not incur any registration costs upon such resale.

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

The Funds may invest in treasury inflation protected securities ("TIPS"). The principal amount of TIPS is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. Interest payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid. These adjustments are recorded as interest income on the Statements of Operations.

Stripped Securities

The Funds may invest in Interest Only ("IO") and Principal Only ("PO") stripped mortgage-backed securities. These securities are derivative multi-class mortgage securities structured so that one class receives most, if not all, of the principal from the underlying mortgage assets, while the other class receives most, if not all, of the interest and the remainder of the principal. If the underlying mortgage assets experience


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greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may fail to fully recoup its initial investment in an IO security; therefore, the daily interest accrual factor is adjusted each month to reflect the paydown of principal. The market value of these securities can be extremely volatile in response to changes in interest rates. Credit risk reflects the risk that a Fund may not receive all or part of its principal because the issuer or credit enhancer has defaulted on its obligation.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Funds do not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments on the Statements of Operations.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Funds and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to such Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statements of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of a Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax-exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly for each Fund, except Columbia High Income Fund for which distributions from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because this would involve future claims against a Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents and by contract, the Trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.


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Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2010 was as follows:

    Ordinary
Income*
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   $ 62,691,633     $    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     68,024,560          
Columbia High Income Fund     58,539,565          

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at September 30, 2010, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   $ 71,610,777     $ (24,414,444 )   $ 47,196,333    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     53,988,484       (8,854,210 )     45,134,274    
Columbia High Income Fund     53,793,158       (26,324,175 )     27,468,983    

 

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2010, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Year of Expiration  
    2012   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Total  
Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
  $     $     $     $     $     $ 65,175,950     $     $ 65,175,950    
Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
    1,196,305       9,446,701       11,783,069       12,691,619       642,768                   35,760,462    
Columbia
High Income
Fund
                                  16,962,990       69,241,867       86,204,857    

 

Management is required to determine whether a tax position of the Funds is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized by each Fund is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management is 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. However, management's conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Funds' federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.


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Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

After the close of business on April 30, 2010, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise Financial") acquired a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC (the "Transaction"), including the business of managing the Funds. In connection with the closing of the Transaction (the "Closing"), RiverSource Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the investment advisor of the Funds and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "New Advisor"). The New Advisor receives a monthly investment advisory fee based on each Fund's average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

    First
$500 Million
  $500 Million to
$1 Billion
  $1 Billion to
$1.5 Billion
  $1.5 Billion to
$3 Billion
  $3 Billion to
$6 Billion
  Over
$6 Billion
 
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund     0.40 %     0.35 %     0.32 %     0.29 %     0.28 %     0.27 %  
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %  
Columbia High Income Fund     0.55 %     0.52 %     0.49 %     0.46 %     0.46 %     0.46 %  

 

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), provided investment advisory services to the Funds under the same fee structure.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the annualized effective investment advisory fee rates for the Funds, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets, were as follows:

    Annualized
Effective
Fee Rate
 
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund     0.37 %  
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     0.30 %  
Columbia High Income Fund     0.54 %  

 

Sub-Advisory Fee

MacKay Shields LLC ("MacKay Shields") has been retained by the New Advisor to serve as the investment sub-advisor to Columbia High Income Fund. As the sub-advisor, and subject to the oversight of the New Advisor and the Fund's Board of Trustees, MacKay Shields is responsible for the daily investment operations, including placing all orders for the purchase and sale of the portfolio securities for Columbia High Income Fund. The New Advisor, from the investment advisory fee it receives, pays MacKay Shields a monthly sub-advisory fee based on Columbia High Income Fund's average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual Fee Rate  
First $100 Million     0.400 %  
$100 Million to $200 Million     0.375 %  
Over $200 Million     0.350 %  

 

Prior to the Closing, MacKay Shields provided sub-advisory services to Columbia High Income Fund under the same fee structure in accordance with an agreement with Columbia.

Administration Fee

Effective upon the Closing, the New Advisor became the administrator of the Funds under a new Administrative Services Agreement (the "Administrative Agreement"). Under the Administrative Agreement, the New Advisor provides administrative and other services to the Funds, including services previously performed under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement discussed below. The New Advisor receives an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, based on each Fund's average daily net assets at the annual rates listed below less


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the fees payable by the Funds as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below:

    Annual Fee Rate  
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund     0.15 %  
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     0.14 %  
Columbia High Income Fund     0.23 %  

 

Prior to the Closing, Columbia provided administrative services to the Funds at the same fee rates.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to the Closing, the Funds entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") with State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Funds. The Funds also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") with State Street and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Funds. Upon the Closing, Columbia assigned and delegated its rights and obligations under the State Street Agreements to the New Advisor. Under the State Street Agreements, each Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of each Fund for the month. The aggregate fee per Fund will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Funds also reimburse State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges.

Also prior to the Closing, the Funds entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provided services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provided oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Funds reimbursed Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties, such as for pricing the Funds' portfolio securities, incurred by Columbia in the performance of services under the Services Agreement. These services are now provided under the Administrative Agreement discussed above.

Transfer Agent Fee

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Service Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the transfer agent of the Funds and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the "New Transfer Agent"). The New Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The New Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and asset-based fees, calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts, which are intended to reimburse the New Transfer Agent for certain sub-transfer agent fees (exclusive of BFDS fees). The New Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Funds.

The New Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, Individual Retirement Account ("IRA") trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due to the New Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Funds and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the New Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Funds. The New Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Services, Inc, an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provided shareholder services to the Funds and contracted with BFDS to serve as sub-transfer agent, under the same fee structure.


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For the six months ended September 30, 2010, the Funds' effective transfer agent fee rate for each class as a percentage of average daily net assets was as follows:

    Class A   Class B   Class C   Class R   Class W   Class Y   Class Z  
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.13 %   N/A   N/A   N/A     0.13 %  
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     0.04 %     0.04 %     0.04 %     0.05 %     0.05 %     0.00 %*     0.04 %  
Columbia High Income Fund     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.13 %   N/A   N/A   N/A     0.13 %  

 

Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

*Rounds to less than 0.01%.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below each Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statements of Operations. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Funds.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Fund Distributors, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the distributor of the Funds and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the "New Distributor").

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, initial sales charges paid by shareholders on the purchase of Class A shares and net CDSC fees paid by shareholders on certain redemptions of Class A, Class B and Class C shares were as follows:

    Front End Sales Charge   Contingent Deferred Sales Charge  
Fund   Class A   Class A   Class B   Class C  
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   $ 1,000     $     $ 1,204     $ 25    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     22,854       11,573       2,465       37,028    
Columbia High Income Fund     7,509             7,107       793    

 

The Trust has adopted distribution plans for Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, shareholder servicing plans for Class B, Class C and Class W shares, and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse the New Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes' shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets and are charged as expenses of each Fund directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans may be paid to affiliates of the New Distributor.

The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

    Current
Fee Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
    0.25 %(1)     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Shareholder Servicing Plans
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
    0.75%       0.75%    
Class R Distribution Plan*     0.50 %     0.50 %  

 


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    Current
Fee Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class W Shareholder
Servicing Plan*
    up to 0.25%       0.25 %(2)  
Class W Distribution Plan*
    up to 0.25%       0.25 %(2)  

 

*  For Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

(1)  Columbia Short Term Bond Fund pays its shareholder servicing fees, at the rates shown above, under a separate shareholder servicing plan.

(2)  Columbia Short Term Bond Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, provided, however, that the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

The New Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee on Class C shares for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund so that it does not exceed 0.31% of average net assets. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the New Distributor at any time.

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares. Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund each offer four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Columbia Short Term Bond Fund offers eight classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class W, Class Y and Class Z. Effective September 27, 2010, Class I, Class R and Class W shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund commenced operations. Also on that date, Class R4 shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund were registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, however as of September 30, 2010, Class R4 shares have not yet commence operations. Class Y shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund commenced operations effective July 15, 2009. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

The Funds no longer accept investments by new or existing investors in the Funds' Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of each Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of the other Columbia Funds.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 1.00%, 3.25% and 4.75% for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund, respectively, based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") if the shares are sold within one year after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00%, 3.00% and 5.00% for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund, respectively, based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within twelve months after purchase.

Class I, Class R, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of these share classes, as described in each Fund's prospectus.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, was the principal underwriter of the Funds' shares. There were no changes to the underwriting discount structure of the Funds, the service or distribution fee rates paid by the Funds, or the distribution fee waivers for Class C shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund as a result of the Transaction.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective September 27, 2010, the New Advisor has voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund expenses so that ordinary operating expenses (excluding any brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.73%, 1.45%, 1.45%, 0.45%, 0.98%, 0.73%, 0.48% and 0.48% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares, respectively, based on the Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements may be modified or terminated by the New Advisor at any time.

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expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund custodian, did not exceed 0.48% of the Fund's average daily net assets on an annualized basis. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia voluntarily reimbursed a portion of the Fund expenses in the same manner.

Effective May 1, 2010, the New Advisor has voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund expenses so that ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from each Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.70% and 1.00%, respectively, based on each Fund's average daily net assets. These arrangements may be modified or terminated by the New Advisor at any time. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia voluntarily reimbursed a portion of each Fund's expenses in the same manner.

The New Advisor is entitled to recover from Columbia Total Return Bond Fund any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under this arrangement if such recovery does not cause the Fund's expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia was entitled to recover fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed from Columbia Total Return Bond Fund in the same manner.

At September 30, 2010, no amounts were potentially recoverable from the Fund.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

In connection with the Closing, all officers of the Funds are employees of the New Advisor or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Funds. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Funds in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. Each Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year. Prior to the Closing, each Fund paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer under the same fee structure.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Funds, as set forth on the Statements of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Funds' assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participant or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Money Market Fund (formerly known as RiverSource Cash Management Fund). Prior to the Closing, if no funds were selected, income earned on the plan participant's deferral account was based on the rate of return of BofA Treasury Reserves (formerly known as Columbia Treasury Reserves). Trustees' fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the trustees' deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations are included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statements of Operations. Liabilities under the deferred compensation plan are included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 5. Custody Credits

Each Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statements of Operations. The Funds could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if they had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, these custody credits reduced total expenses for the Funds as follows:

    Custody Credits  
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   $ 74    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     2,595    
Columbia High Income Fund     450    

 


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Note 6. Objectives and Strategies for Investing in Derivative Instruments

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund use derivatives instruments including futures contracts, credit default swaps and forward contracts in order to meet their investment objectives. Each Fund employs strategies in differing combinations to permit it to increase, decrease or change the level of exposure to market risk factors. The achievement of any strategy relating to derivatives depends on an analysis of various risk factors, and if the strategies for the use of derivatives do not work as intended, each Fund may not achieve its investment objectives.

In pursuit of the Funds' investment objectives, the Funds are exposed to the following market risks:

Interest rate risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuation in value of fixed income securities because of the inverse relationship of price and yield. Fixed income securities generally will decline in value upon an increase in general interest rates and their value generally will increase upon a decline in general interest rates. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations.

Foreign exchange rate risk: Foreign exchange rate risk relates to the change in the U.S. dollar value of a security held that is denominated in a foreign currency. The U.S. dollar value of a foreign-currency-denominated security will decrease as the dollar appreciates against the currency, while the U.S. dollar value will increase as the dollar depreciates against the currency.

Credit risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or counterparty to a derivative contract, to make timely principal and /or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Generally, lower-yield higher-quality bonds are subject to credit risk to a lesser extent than lower-grade higher-yield bonds.

The following note provides more detailed information about each derivative type held by the Funds:

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts—Columbia Total Return Bond Fund entered into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to shift its investment exposure from one currency to another

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements to exchange one currency for another at a future date at a specified price. These contracts are used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. Contracts to buy generally are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies, while contracts to sell are generally used to reduce the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued daily at the current exchange rate of the underlying currency, resulting in unrealized gains (losses) which become realized at the time the forward foreign currency exchange contracts are closed or mature. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) arising from such transactions are included in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Funds' portfolio securities. While the maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened, exposure is typically limited to the change in value of the contract (in U.S. dollars) over the period it remains open. The Funds could also be exposed to risk that counterparties of the contracts may be unable to fulfill the terms of the contracts.

During the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Columbia Total Return Bond Fund entered into 34 forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

Futures Contracts—Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund entered into interest rate futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Funds versus the benchmarks.

The use of futures contracts involves certain risks, which include, among others: (1) imperfect correlation between the price movement of the instruments and the underlying securities, (2) inability to close out positions due to differing trading hours, or the temporary absence of a liquid market, for either the instruments or the underlying securities, and (3) an inaccurate prediction of the future direction of interest rates by the Funds' investment advisor. In addition, upon entering


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into index futures contracts, the Fund bears risks which may include securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss.

Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or securities in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by a Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and offset in unrealized gains or losses. A Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires.

Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

During the six month period ended September 30, 2010, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund entered into 8,876 and 5,803 futures contracts, respectively.

Credit Default Swaps—Columbia Total Return Bond Fund entered into credit default swap transactions as a protection buyer to reduce overall credit exposure.

Credit default swaps are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for a guarantee from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a negative credit event take place. The Funds may receive an upfront payment as the protection seller or make an upfront payment as the protection buyer. Credit default swaps are marked to market daily based on quotations from market makers and any change is recorded as unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Periodic payments received or made are recorded as a realized gain or loss and premiums received or made are amortized on the Statements of Operations.

If a Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

If a Fund is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

Credit default swap agreements involve greater risks than if a Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk.

During the six month period ended September 30, 2010, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund purchased credit default swaps with a notional amount of $68,675,000.

The following table is a summary of the value of the Funds' derivative instruments as of September 30, 2010:

    Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  
    Statements of Assets and Liabilities  
    Assets   Liabilities  
Funds   Futures
Variation
Margin*
  Credit Default
Swaps/Premiums
  Futures
Variation
Margin*
  Credit Default
Swaps/Premiums
 
    Fair Value   Fair Value  
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   $     $ 2,901,691     $ 13,922     $ 614,107    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund                 106,406          

 

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The effect of derivative instruments on the Funds' Statements of Operations for the six month period ended September 30, 2010:

    Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss)
on Derivatives Recognized
in Income
  Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
 
Funds   Risk
Exposure
  Futures
Contracts
  Credit
Default
Swaps
  Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
  Futures
Contracts
  Credit
Default
Swaps
  Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
 
Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund
  Interest
Rate
  $ (26,822,182 )               $ (1,338,764 )              
    Credit         $ (900,671 )               $ 733,876          
    Foreign
Exchange
Rate
              $ 49,743                 $ (19,656 )  
Columbia Short Term
Bond Fund
  Interest
Rate
    (4,390,445 )                 (1,109,668 )              

 

Note 7. Portfolio Information

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Funds were as follows:

    U.S Government Securities   Other Investment Securities  
    Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales  
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   $ 706,737,951     $ 676,738,814     $ 311,875,709     $ 587,374,092    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     687,144,264       328,913,641       289,232,888       566,411,649    
Columbia High Income Fund                 200,705,203       180,193,070    

 

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Funds and other affiliated funds participate in a $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund borrowed under these arrangements. The average daily loan balance outstanding on days where borrowing existed was $7,600,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.483%.


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Note 9. Securities Lending

Each Fund may lend its securities to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Each loan is collateralized by cash, in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Funds and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Funds on the next business day. The collateral received is invested and the income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, is paid to the Funds. Generally, in the event of borrower default, the Funds have the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event the Funds are delayed or prevented from exercising their right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Funds. The Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral.

For the six months period ended September 30, 2010, the Funds did not participate in the securities lending program.

Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

As of September 30, 2010, certain shareholder accounts owned of record more than 10% of the outstanding shares of one or more of the Funds. Purchase and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds. The number of accounts and aggregate percentages of shares outstanding held therein are as follows:

    Number of
Accounts
  % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund
    1       76.6    
Columbia Short Term
Bond Fund
    1       58.6    
Columbia High Income Fund     1       53.6    

 

Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds.

Note 11. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended March 31, 2010, the following Funds received payments relating to certain regulatory settlements with third parties that the Funds had participated in during the year. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The payments were as follows:

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   $ 40,867    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     49,053    
Columbia High Income Fund     177,263    

 

Note 12. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities Risk

There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Asset-Backed Securities Risk

The value of asset-backed securities may be affected by, among other factors, changes in interest rates, the market's assessment of the quality of underlying assets, the creditworthiness of the servicer for the underlying assets, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the underlying assets, or the creditworthiness or rating of the entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds, derivative instruments, or other credit enhancement. The value of asset-backed securities also will be affected by the exhaustion, termination or expiration of any credit enhancement. Most asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying debt may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Fund to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of asset-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.


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Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk

The value of mortgage-backed securities may be affected by, among other things, changes in interest rates, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the mortgages, the creditworthiness of the entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds or other credit enhancements or the quality of underlying assets or the market's assessment thereof. Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying mortgage may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Fund to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of mortgage-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.

Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company (now known as legacy RiverSource) mutual funds and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to


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make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

Note 13. Subsequent Events

The Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to merge Columbia Total Return Bond Fund into Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund into Columbia Income Opportunities Fund (formerly known as RiverSource Income Opportunities Fund). Shareholders of Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund will vote on each respective proposed merger at a Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held during the first half of 2011.

Effective October 26, 2010, MacKay Shields ceased serving as the investment sub-advisor to Columbia High Income Fund. Effective on that date, the New Advisor became responsible for the day to day management of the Fund. As a result, the administration fee for Columbia High Income Fund will be reduced as follows:

Columbia High Income Fund    
Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
First $1 billion     0.08 %  
$1 billion to $3 billion     0.07 %  
Over $3 billion     0.06 %  

 

Effective October 14, 2010, the line of credit disclosed in Note 8 was extended. Interest on the $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street will continue to be charged at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. The commitment fee has been decreased from 0.15% per annum to 0.125% per annum and will continue to be accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.


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Board Consideration and Approval of Amendment to Investment Management Services AgreementColumbia Short Term Bond Fund

In September 2010, the Board (the "Board") of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") unanimously approved an amendment to the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "IMS Agreement") between Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("Columbia Management") and the Trust, on behalf of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund (the "Fund"). As detailed below, the Contracts Review Committee and/or the Board held numerous meetings and discussions with Columbia Management and reviewed and considered extensive materials in connection with the approval of the changes to the fee rates payable by the Fund before determining to approve the amendment to the IMS Agreement.

Prior to approving the proposed changes to the fee rates payable by the Fund, the trustees (the "Trustees") of the Board were presented with, and requested, received and evaluated, materials about the current IMS Agreement, the proposed changes to the fee rates and related matters from Columbia Management. The Trustees also reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc., an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing the Fund's current fees and expense ratios with a group of comparable funds that were selected by Lipper, Inc. Included in these reports were comparisons of contractual and actual investment advisory fee rates and total operating expenses.

In addition, the Trustees considered that the proposed amendment was part of a larger group of proposals, aligning the fees and expenses for similar funds based on a more consistent and uniform pricing model for all funds in the family of funds. In this regard, the Board recognized that many of the funds in the fund family were organized at different times by many different sponsors, and as a result, their fees and expenses did not reflect a common overall design.

The Trustees also reviewed and considered information that they had previously received, addressing the services Columbia Management provides and fund performance, among other things, in connection with their most recent consideration and approval of the IMS Agreement. Moreover, the Board and its Contract Review Committee met on several occasions, and received extensive materials, which the Trustees considered relevant to their consideration and approval of the proposed changes to the fee rates payable by the Fund. The Trustees also consulted with the non-interested Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on the legal standards for consideration by the Trustees, and otherwise assisted the Trustees in their deliberations.

At the conclusion of its review of the materials discussed above and of the discussions among the Trustees leading up to and during the September 20, 2010 meetings, the Board, on behalf of the Fund, agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to approval of the amendment to the IMS Agreement.

In making its decision to approve the proposed amendment to the IMS Agreement for the Fund, the Board considered factors bearing on the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund, and the costs for those services, with a view toward making a business judgment as to whether the proposed amendment to the IMS Agreement is, under all of the circumstances, in the best interest of the Fund and the Fund's shareholders. The factors that the Trustees considered and the conclusions that they, in their business judgment, reached included, principally, the following:

•  The expected benefits of continuing to retain Columbia Management as the Fund's investment manager;

•  The Board's favorable evaluation of the nature, extent and quality of investment management services provided by Columbia Management to the Fund;

•  The Board's recent evaluation of the historical performance of Columbia Management in managing the Fund, recognizing that no assurances can be given that the Fund would achieve any level of performance in the future;

•  The Board's recent evaluation of the Fund's potential to realize economies scale through operations of Columbia Management;

•  The benefits from soft dollar arrangements that Columbia Management has obtained and will continue to obtain, from managing the Fund;

•  The expected benefits to shareholders of further integrating the legacy Columbia-branded funds (the "Columbia Funds Complex") and the legacy RiverSource-, Seligman- and Threadneedle-branded funds (the "Columbia RiverSource Funds Complex"


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and, collectively with the Columbia Funds Complex, the "Combined Fund Complex") by:

°  Standardizing investment advisory fee rates and total management fee rates (i.e., the investment advisory fee rates and the administration fee rates), to the extent possible, across funds in the Combined Fund Complex that are in the same investment category (e.g., the amendment would align the investment advisory fee rates of Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund with those of all other actively managed mid-cap funds in the Combined Fund Complex) to promote uniformity of pricing among similar funds;

°  Implementing contractual expense limitations that will generally cap annual operating expense ratios for each fund in the Combined Fund Complex at levels that are at or below the median net operating expense ratio of the other funds in the respective fund's peer group (as determined annually by an independent third-party data provider); and

°  Correlating investment advisory and administration fee rates across the Combined Fund Complex commensurate with the level of services being provided to various funds in the same investment category.

In making its decision to approve the amendment to the IMS Agreement that included the increase of the investment advisory fee rates payable by the Fund at all or most asset levels, the factors that the Trustees considered and the conclusions that they reached included, principally, the following:

•  The impact of the proposed changes in investment advisory fee rates on the gross and net expense ratios of the Fund, including the contemporaneous reduction in the rates payable by the Fund under the administration services agreement contingent on shareholder approval of the amendment to the IMS Agreement and the willingness of Columbia Management to contractually agree to limit total operating expenses for the Fund for a certain period of time;

•  Current and projected profits to Columbia Management from providing investment management and other services to the Fund, both under the current investment advisory fee rates and the proposed investment advisory fee rates; and

•  That the proposed investment advisory fee rates are designed to be competitive and to fairly compensate Columbia Management for services performed for the Fund.

In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single item that was paramount or controlling and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to various factors. The Trustees also evaluated all information available to them on a fund-by-fund basis, and their determinations were made separately in respect of the Fund and other funds. Based on the foregoing, and other relevant information received, the Trustees concluded that the proposed investment advisory fee rate increase for the Fund is acceptable and competitive, including when compared to similar funds in the industry. Accordingly, the Board unanimously approved the amendment to the IMS Agreement with respect to the Fund.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT TO THE FUNDS SUPERVISED BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005
Assurance of Discontinuance
among the Office of Attorney General of New York State,
Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, and
Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

September 21, 2010

I. Overview

On February 9, 2005, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.1 ("CMD") agreed to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Columbia Fund ("Columbia Fund" and, together with some or all of such funds, the "Columbia Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Columbia Fund's Board of Trustees appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

With effect from January 1, 2007, the Independent Members of the Board of Trustees for certain Columbia Funds known collectively as the "Nations Funds" (together with the other members of that Board, the "Trustees") retained me as IFC for the Nations Funds.2 In this capacity, I have prepared this written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. As has been the case with my previous reports, my immediate predecessor as IFC, John Rea, provided invaluable assistance in the preparation of this report.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise entered into an asset purchase agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and its parent, Bank of America Corporation (together, the "Bank") pursuant to which the Bank agreed to sell certain CMG assets relating to Columbia's long-term asset management business, including management of the Nations Funds (the "Transaction"). The Transaction, which closed on April 30, 2010,3 resulted in the termination of the existing Investment Management Agreements with CMA. Prior to the closing of the Transaction, the Trustees and shareholders of the Funds approved new Advisory and Administrative Agreements with an Ameriprise subsidiary now called Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("CMIA"). Those Agreements did not change the rates paid by the Funds from the levels specified in the former agreements with CMA.

CMIA serves as the adviser of funds supervised by three different Boards of Trustees: the Atlantic, Nations, and RiverSource Boards, and a subsidiary of CMIA serves as adviser to funds overseen by a fourth Board, Columbia/Wanger. After reviewing the range of funds overseen by all four Boards, CMIA proposed a series of changes intended, among other things, to rationalize its mutual fund product offerings (by for example proposing to merge funds with similar investment strategies) and the fees charged to the funds by CMIA and its affiliates. These proposals included (1) changes to the advisory fees paid by certain funds, (2) changes to administrative and similar fees paid by certain funds, (3) changes to the transfer agency, sub-transfer agency, custody, and pricing/bookkeeping fees paid by the funds, and (4) mergers involving more than 60 funds. CMIA asked the Trustees to consider these proposals together. This report, consistent with and (to the extent applicable) in fulfillment of the terms of the AOD, will focus on changes to advisory and aggregate management fees and discuss other proposals insofar as they affect total fund expenses, which may be a relevant factor in considering the appropriate level of advisory and management fees (defined for purposes of this report as advisory plus administrative fees).

1  CMA and CMD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, LLC ("CMG"), and are the successors to the entities named in the AOD.

2  I have no material relationship with Bank of America, CMG or Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise"), aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship with any of their affiliates. I retained John Rea, an independent economic consultant, to assist me with this report.

  Unless otherwise stated or required by the context, this report covers only the Nations Funds.

3  Tab 1, CMIA, Supplemental Materials Prepared for the Nations Board, June 16, 2010 ("June Supplemental Materials") at p. 1.


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A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees ... to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." The AOD also provides that CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees ... using ... an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of ... the Independent Fee Consultant." Therefore, the AOD makes clear that the IFC does not supplant the Trustees in negotiating management fees, nor does the IFC substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees with respect to the reasonableness of proposed fees or any other matter that is committed to the business judgment of the Trustees.

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

In preparing the report required by the AOD, the IFC must consider at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.  The nature and quality of the adviser's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.  Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the adviser for like services;

5.  Costs to the adviser and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.  Profit margins of the adviser and its affiliates from supplying such services.

II. Findings

1.  Based upon my examination of the information supplied by CMG and Ameriprise in the light of the six factors set forth in the AOD, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fee changes for each affected Nations Fund (each a "Fee Change Fund").

2.  In my view, the process by which the proposed management fees of each Fee Change Fund have been negotiated with CMIA thus far has been, to the extent practicable, at arm's length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

3.  CMIA has proposed an increase either in contractual advisory or total management fees for 10 Funds (each a "Fee Increase Fund"). All 10 would have higher advisory fees and lower administrative fees. For three Funds, the increase in proposed contractual advisory fees outweighs the decrease in contractual administrative fees, leading to a proposed increase in contractual management fees. Proposed contractual management fees would decline for six Funds and remain unchanged for one.

4.  The projected actual management fee, computed on the basis of assets as of October 31, 2009, would increase for only one of the 10 Funds, Large Cap Enhanced Core, after application of CMIA's proposed expense limitation program and consummation of proposed mergers. For eight Funds, actual management fees are projected to decline, reflecting the interaction of changes in contractual management fees, gross expenses, and expense limitations at October 31, 2009 asset levels. No change is projected in the actual management fee of the remaining Fee Increase Fund.

5.  CMIA's fee rationalization and merger proposals would have little effect on the quintile rankings of the actual management fees of the Fee Increase Funds. The ranking would change for only one Fund, while remaining unchanged from the current level for the other nine Funds. On a post-rationalization, post-merger basis, half the


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actual management fees would be in the fourth or fifth quintiles.

6.  Half of the Fee Increase Funds have had median or better-than-median investment performance. None of the Funds would be designated a Review Fund based solely on performance.

7.  CMIA proposed that the Funds (except sub-advised Funds) and most other mutual funds it or its affiliates advise or sponsor (together, the "CMIA Funds") be subject to an expense limitation calculated by reference to the median of the relevant fund's Lipper expense group. As a result, all of the Fee Increase Funds are projected to have median or better total expenses after full implementation of the proposed fee changes, expense limitations, and mergers. Some Funds would have higher-than-median actual management fees under this program notwithstanding the newly-established expense limitations. The expense limitation would be recalculated every year based on updated Lipper data. Based upon an analysis of median expenses of Fund peer groups for the 2008-2010 period, it is likely that some Funds would experience sizable changes in their expense limits from year-to-year.

8.  CMIA reviewed the differences between management of retail mutual funds and advising institutional accounts and supplied charts plotting contractual and actual institutional and fund fees against assets in various investment categories. The data showed that mutual fund fees are often lower at small asset levels reflecting CMIA's reimbursement of fund expenses. At higher asset levels, mutual fund fees typically exceed institutional fees.

9.  CMIA provided fund-by-fund projected profitability data. Due to the significant changes in the operations of the Funds (including the change of the Funds' investment adviser), historical profitability data was judged to have little relevance.

10.  CMIA provided data comparing the cumulative benefit to CMIA Fund shareholders of all aspects of its proposals (including proposed mergers) with a projection of synergies in the form of decreased expenses that would benefit CMIA and its parent, Ameriprise.


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Important Information About This Report

The funds mail one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of the Corporate Bond Funds listed on the front cover.

A description of the policies and procedures that each fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of each fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the funds' website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

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Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110


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This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2010 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Fixed Income Sector Portfolios

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2010

>  Corporate Bond Portfolio

>  Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

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Table of Contents

Corporate Bond Portfolio     1    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed
Portfolio
    3    
Investment Portfolios     5    
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities
    14    
Statements of Operations     15    
Statements of Changes in
Net Assets
    16    
Financial Highlights     18    
Notes to Financial Statements     20    
Important Information About
This Report
    29    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2010 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationCorporate Bond Portfolio

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Inception   08/30/02  
6-month (cumulative)     8.28    
1-year     13.54    
5-year     7.23    
Life     6.80    

 

  

No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in a wrap fee program who are eligible to invest in the Portfolio, however, may pay program level fees. The Portfolio may incur significant transaction costs that are in addition to the program level fees. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or on the redemption of portfolio shares.

1The Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Bond Index consists of publicly issued investment grade corporate securities and dollar-denominated SEC registered global debentures.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +8.28%  
      Portfolio Performance  
  +8.07%  
      Barclays Capital U.S
Credit Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)     10.82    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)     0.32    

 


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Understanding Your ExpensesCorporate Bond Portfolio

The information on this page is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio.

The table below reflects the fact that no fees or expenses are charged to the portfolio. Participants in the wrap fee programs eligible to invest in the portfolio pay an asset-based fee, which is negotiable, for investment services, brokerage services and investment consultation. Please read the wrap program documents for information regarding fees charged.

The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column is calculated using a hypothetical annual return of 5%. You should not use the hypothetical account value to estimate your actual account balance.

Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
04/01/10
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
09/30/10
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)*
 
Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical  
  1,000.00       1,000.00       1,082.80       1,024.93                

 

        

* No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in wrap fee programs pay an asset-based fee that is not included in this table.


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Performance InformationMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Inception   08/30/02  
6-month (cumulative)     4.09    
1-year     8.04    
5-year     3.79    
Life     3.77    

 

  

No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in a wrap fee program who are eligible to invest in the Portfolio, however, may pay program level fees. The Portfolio may incur significant transaction costs that are in addition to the program level fees. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or on the redemption of portfolio shares.

1The Barclays Capital U.S. Securitized Index is the largest component of the U.S. Aggregate Index and consists of the U.S. MBS Index, the ERISA-Eligible CMBS Index, and the fixed-rate ABS Index. The U.S. MBS Index includes both fixed-rate agency passthroughs and agency hybrid ARM securities.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +4.09%  
      Portfolio Performance  
  +4.00%  
      Barclays Capital U.S.
Securitized Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)     9.48    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)     0.16    

 


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Understanding Your ExpensesMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

The information on this page is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio.

The table below reflects the fact that no fees or expenses are charged to the portfolio. Participants in the wrap fee programs eligible to invest in the portfolio pay an asset-based fee, which is negotiable, for investment services, brokerage services and investment consultation. Please read the wrap program documents for information regarding fees charged.

The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column is calculated using a hypothetical annual return of 5%. You should not use the hypothetical account value to estimate your actual account balance.

Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
04/01/10
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
09/30/10
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)*
 
Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical  
  1,000.00       1,000.00       1,040.90       1,024.93                

 

        

* No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in wrap fee programs pay an asset-based fee that is not included in this table.


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Investment PortfolioCorporate Bond Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 93.7%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Basic Materials – 4.7%  
Chemicals – 1.7%  
Dow Chemical Co.
5.900% 02/15/15
    160,000       178,413    
8.550% 05/15/19     40,000       50,508    
9.400% 05/15/39     90,000       127,393    
Chemicals Total     356,314    
Iron/Steel – 2.2%  
ArcelorMittal
7.000% 10/15/39
    180,000       183,883    
Nucor Corp.
5.850% 06/01/18
    245,000       288,620    
Iron/Steel Total     472,503    
Metals & Mining – 0.8%  
Vale Overseas Ltd.
6.875% 11/21/36
    160,000       182,793    
Metals & Mining Total     182,793    
Basic Materials Total     1,011,610    
Communications – 10.8%  
Media – 5.8%  
Comcast Cable Holdings LLC
9.875% 06/15/22
    72,000       101,442    
Comcast Corp.
6.950% 08/15/37
    70,000       82,081    
DirecTV Holdings LLC
6.375% 06/15/15
    75,000       77,625    
NBC Universal, Inc.
5.950% 04/01/41 (a)(b)
    150,000       154,292    
News America, Inc.
6.400% 12/15/35
    204,000       226,230    
6.550% 03/15/33     35,000       39,065    
Rogers Cable, Inc.
6.250% 06/15/13
    6,000       6,752    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
3.500% 02/01/15
    125,000       131,203    
5.850% 05/01/17     60,000       68,413    
7.300% 07/01/38     145,000       178,110    
Time Warner, Inc.
6.500% 11/15/36
    160,000       179,432    
Media Total     1,244,645    
Telecommunication Services – 5.0%  
AT&T, Inc.
5.625% 06/15/16
    130,000       151,006    
6.550% 02/15/39     135,000       157,001    
BellSouth Corp.
5.200% 09/15/14
    160,000       179,927    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
5.550% 02/01/14
    220,000       248,788    
Telefonica Emisiones SAU
6.221% 07/03/17
    100,000       116,757    
6.421% 06/20/16     190,000       222,693    
Telecommunication Services Total     1,076,172    
Communications Total     2,320,817    
Consumer Cyclical – 2.1%  
Airlines – 0.4%  
Continental Airlines, Inc.
7.461% 04/01/15
    78,797       81,949    
Airlines Total     81,949    
Home Builders – 0.0%  
D.R. Horton, Inc.
5.625% 09/15/14
    10,000       10,000    
Home Builders Total     10,000    
Retail – 1.7%  
CVS Pass-Through Trust
5.298% 01/11/27 (a)
    104,779       107,814    
McDonald's Corp.
4.875% 07/15/40
    55,000       57,073    
5.700% 02/01/39     165,000       190,106    
Retail Total     354,993    
Consumer Cyclical Total     446,942    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 12.3%  
Beverages – 3.1%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
7.200% 01/15/14 (a)
    565,000       658,377    
Beverages Total     658,377    
Food – 6.1%  
Campbell Soup Co.
4.500% 02/15/19
    90,000       100,691    
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
7.000% 10/01/28
    75,000       90,453    
Kraft Foods, Inc.
4.125% 02/09/16
    610,000       659,837    
Kroger Co.
3.900% 10/01/15
    420,000       455,823    
Food Total     1,306,804    
Healthcare Services – 0.5%  
WellPoint, Inc.
7.000% 02/15/19
    90,000       109,594    
Healthcare Services Total     109,594    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Household Products/Wares – 0.4%  
Fortune Brands, Inc.
5.125% 01/15/11
    90,000       91,034    
Household Products/Wares Total     91,034    
Pharmaceuticals – 2.2%  
Novartis Securities Investment Ltd.
5.125% 02/10/19
    185,000       212,403    
Wyeth
5.500% 02/01/14
    225,000       255,341    
Pharmaceuticals Total     467,744    
Consumer Non-Cyclical Total     2,633,553    
Energy – 10.9%  
Oil & Gas – 5.5%  
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
6.250% 03/15/38
    240,000       275,911    
Devon Energy Corp.
6.300% 01/15/19
    70,000       84,704    
Marathon Oil Corp.
6.000% 07/01/12
    25,000       26,947    
6.000% 10/01/17     54,000       62,843    
Nexen, Inc.
5.875% 03/10/35
    75,000       76,536    
7.500% 07/30/39     45,000       55,292    
Qatar Petroleum
5.579% 05/30/11 (a)
    20,007       20,294    
Shell International Finance BV
5.500% 03/25/40
    225,000       257,575    
Talisman Energy, Inc.
5.850% 02/01/37
    140,000       147,202    
7.750% 06/01/19     135,000       172,324    
Oil & Gas Total     1,179,628    
Oil & Gas Services – 1.5%  
Hess Corp.
5.600% 02/15/41
    70,000       73,038    
Smith International, Inc.
9.750% 03/15/19
    130,000       186,357    
Weatherford International Ltd. Bermuda
5.150% 03/15/13
    35,000       37,475    
Weatherford International Ltd. Bermuda
5.125% 09/15/20
    30,000       30,668    
Oil & Gas Services Total     327,538    
Pipelines – 3.9%  
Plains All American Pipeline LP
5.750% 01/15/20
    10,000       11,043    
6.500% 05/01/18     330,000       380,897    
8.750% 05/01/19     120,000       152,305    
Southern Natural Gas Co.
8.000% 03/01/32
    105,000       123,221    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.
6.350% 05/15/67
(05/15/17) (c)(d)
    185,000       172,975    
Pipelines Total     840,441    
Energy Total     2,347,607    
Financials – 29.2%  
Banks – 15.7%  
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
5.450% 05/15/19
    60,000       70,034    
Barclays Bank PLC
3.900% 04/07/15
    65,000       68,879    
5.000% 09/22/16     135,000       147,707    
Capital One Capital IV
6.745% 02/17/37 (d)
    110,000       109,450    
Capital One Capital V
10.250% 08/15/39
    125,000       135,313    
Capital One Financial Corp.
7.375% 05/23/14
    15,000       17,510    
Chinatrust Commercial Bank
5.625% 12/29/49
(03/01/15) (a)(c)(d)
    45,000       44,268    
Citigroup, Inc.
5.375% 08/09/20
    65,000       67,251    
6.010% 01/15/15     25,000       27,485    
8.125% 07/15/39     65,000       82,107    
Comerica Bank
5.200% 08/22/17
    120,000       128,074    
Comerica, Inc.
3.000% 09/16/15
    280,000       283,390    
Discover Bank/Greenwood DE
8.700% 11/18/19
    275,000       324,487    
Discover Financial Services
10.250% 07/15/19
    60,000       76,865    
JPMorgan Chase Capital XX
6.550% 09/29/36
    100,000       101,400    
JPMorgan Chase Capital XXIII
1.376% 05/15/47
(11/15/10) (c)(d)
    150,000       107,978    
KeyCorp.
3.750% 08/13/15
    160,000       163,249    
KeyBank N.A.
5.800% 07/01/14
    175,000       190,802    
Lloyds TSB Bank PLC
4.375% 01/12/15 (a)
    211,000       216,089    
Marshall & IIsley Bank
5.300% 09/08/11
    67,000       67,282    
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
6.050% 08/15/12 (e)
    35,000       37,566    
6.400% 08/28/17 (e)     120,000       131,317    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
National City Corp.
4.900% 01/15/15
    15,000       16,543    
6.875% 05/15/19     110,000       129,032    
Northern Trust Co.
6.500% 08/15/18
    25,000       30,473    
PNC Funding Corp.
3.625% 02/08/15
    145,000       153,055    
5.125% 02/08/20     90,000       97,432    
Regions Financial Corp.
7.750% 09/15/24
    32,000       32,414    
Santander US Debt SA Unipersonal
3.781% 10/07/15 (a)(b)
    200,000       199,980    
Scotland International Finance No. 2
4.250% 05/23/13 (a)
    127,000       125,476    
Banks Total     3,382,908    
Diversified Financial Services – 3.1%  
Eaton Vance Corp.
6.500% 10/02/17
    110,000       130,277    
ERAC USA Finance LLC
2.750% 07/01/13 (a)
    175,000       178,780    
5.250% 10/01/20 (a)     160,000       170,895    
Fund American Companies, Inc.
5.875% 05/15/13
    110,000       115,540    
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
5.625% 01/24/13 (f)
    240,000       55,200    
6.875% 05/02/18 (f)     45,000       10,575    
Diversified Financial Services Total     661,267    
Insurance – 7.7%  
CNA Financial Corp.
5.850% 12/15/14
    61,000       65,378    
7.350% 11/15/19     124,000       139,417    
ING Groep NV
5.775% 12/29/49
(12/08/15) (c)(d)
    105,000       94,237    
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
7.500% 08/15/36 (a)
    265,000       269,536    
10.750% 06/15/58 (a)(d)     45,000       53,100    
Lincoln National Corp.
8.750% 07/01/19
    170,000       218,681    
MetLife Capital Trust X
9.250% 04/08/38 (a)(d)
    100,000       118,000    
MetLife, Inc.
10.750% 08/01/39
    80,000       103,800    
Prudential Financial, Inc.
4.500% 07/15/13
    90,000       94,703    
7.375% 06/15/19     50,000       60,908    
8.875% 06/15/38 (d)     70,000       78,050    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
8.000% 11/30/39
    150,000       156,286    
Unum Group
7.125% 09/30/16
    180,000       207,735    
Insurance Total     1,659,831    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 2.7%  
Brandywine Operating Partnership LP
7.500% 05/15/15
    110,000       123,306    
Duke Realty LP
7.375% 02/15/15
    140,000       159,619    
8.250% 08/15/19     200,000       236,858    
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
5.850% 03/15/17
    55,000       56,569    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     576,352    
Financials Total     6,280,358    
Industrials – 5.1%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.7%  
Embraer Overseas Ltd.
6.375% 01/15/20
    140,000       153,300    
Aerospace & Defense Total     153,300    
Machinery-Construction & Mining – 0.8%  
Caterpillar, Inc.
8.250% 12/15/38
    115,000       172,576    
Machinery-Construction & Mining Total     172,576    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 1.3%  
Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co., Ltd.
9.500% 04/15/14
    150,000       185,600    
Tyco International Ltd./Tyco International Finance SA
6.875% 01/15/21
    75,000       93,256    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total     278,856    
Transportation – 2.3%  
BNSF Funding Trust I
6.613% 12/15/55
(01/15/26) (c)(d)
    130,000       130,650    
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
7.950% 08/15/30
    115,000       154,913    
Union Pacific Corp.
4.698% 01/02/24
    9,415       9,791    
5.700% 08/15/18     165,000       192,378    
Transportation Total     487,732    
Industrials Total     1,092,464    
Technology – 2.2%  
Networking Products – 0.7%  
Cisco Systems, Inc.
5.900% 02/15/39
    120,000       138,684    
Networking Products Total     138,684    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Software – 1.5%  
Oracle Corp.
5.375% 07/15/40 (a)
    305,000       328,051    
Software Total     328,051    
Technology Total     466,735    
Utilities – 16.4%  
Electric – 14.1%  
AEP Texas Central Co.
6.650% 02/15/33
    160,000       184,903    
Columbus Southern Power Co.
6.600% 03/01/33
    41,000       49,854    
Commonwealth Edison Co.
4.000% 08/01/20
    210,000       220,134    
5.950% 08/15/16     80,000       94,924    
6.950% 07/15/18     95,000       113,098    
Detroit Edison Co.
3.450% 10/01/20
    255,000       258,949    
Duke Energy Corp.
5.300% 10/01/15
    285,000       331,548    
Exelon Generation Co. LLC
6.200% 10/01/17
    220,000       257,927    
Georgia Power Co.
4.750% 09/01/40
    235,000       231,739    
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.
5.000% 02/15/14
    197,000       216,067    
6.125% 04/01/36     70,000       80,083    
Nevada Power Co.
5.375% 09/15/40
    285,000       293,973    
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
4.881% 08/15/19 (a)
    80,000       87,923    
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
5.250% 09/30/40 (a)
    195,000       198,621    
5.950% 09/01/13     155,000       173,652    
Southern California Edison Co.
4.500% 09/01/40
    105,000       102,664    
Southern Co.
4.150% 05/15/14
    60,000       65,002    
Xcel Energy, Inc.
4.700% 05/15/20
    65,000       70,670    
Electric Total     3,031,731    
Gas – 2.3%  
Atmos Energy Corp.
6.350% 06/15/17
    100,000       114,515    
8.500% 03/15/19     115,000       149,494    
Nakilat, Inc.
6.067% 12/31/33 (a)
    145,000       159,500    
Sempra Energy
6.500% 06/01/16
    60,000       71,788    
Gas Total     495,297    
Utilities Total     3,527,028    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(Cost of $18,418,965)
    20,127,114    

 

Government & Agency Obligations – 3.7%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Foreign Government Obligations – 3.7%  
European Investment Bank
3.000% 04/08/14
    310,000       330,127    
Province of Ontario
3.375% 05/20/11
    115,000       117,225    
Province of Quebec
5.125% 11/14/16
    200,000       233,897    
Republic of Italy
5.375% 06/12/17
    105,000       115,929    
Foreign Government Obligations Total     797,178    
U.S. Government Obligations – 0.0%  
U.S. Treasury Bond
4.375% 05/15/40
    1,000       1,123    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     1,123    
Total Government & Agency Obligations
(Cost of $763,034)
    798,301    
Municipal Bonds – 1.4%  
California – 0.6%  
CA State
Series 2009,
7.550% 04/01/39
    25,000       27,281    
CA Los Angeles Unified School District
Series 2009,
5.750% 07/01/34
    115,000       115,997    
California Total     143,278    
Kentucky – 0.8%  
KY Asset/Liability Commission General Fund
Series 2010,
3.165% 04/01/18
    165,000       166,584    
Kentucky Total     166,584    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $303,833)
    309,862    
Short-Term Obligation – 1.0%  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 09/30/10, due 10/01/10
at 0.230%, collateralized by a
U.S. Government Agency
obligation maturing 01/27/14,
market value $211,575
(repurchase proceeds $203,001)
    203,000       203,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(Cost of $203,000)
    203,000    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    Value ($)  
Total Investments – 99.8%
(Cost of $19,688,832) (g)
    21,438,277    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.2%     44,815    
Net Assets – 100.0%     21,483,092    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2010, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $3,090,996, which represents 14.4% of net assets.

(b)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(c)  Parenthetical date represents the effective maturity date for the security.

(d)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(e)  Investments in affiliate during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning
of period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Interest
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
Merrill Lynch &
Co., Inc.
6.050%
08/15/12*
  $ 37,380     $     $     $ 176     $    

 

*  As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the Portfolio.

(f)  The issuer has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, and is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At September 30, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $65,775, which represents 0.3% of net assets.

(g)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $19,688,832.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Portfolio's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices in
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Corporate Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
 
Basic Materials   $     $ 1,011,610     $     $ 1,011,610    
Communications           2,320,817             2,320,817    
Consumer Cyclical           364,993       81,949       446,942    
Consumer Non-Cyclical           2,633,553             2,633,553    
Energy           2,347,607             2,347,607    
Financials           6,280,358             6,280,358    
Industrials           1,082,673       9,791       1,092,464    
Technology           466,735             466,735    
Utilities           3,527,028             3,527,028    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
          20,035,374       91,740       20,127,114    
Government & Agency
Obligations
 
Foreign Government
Obligations
          797,178             797,178    
U.S. Government Obligations     1,123                   1,123    
Total Government &
Agency Obligations
    1,123       797,178             798,301    
Total Municipal Bonds           309,862             309,862    
Total Short-Term Obligation           203,000             203,000    
Total Investments     1,123       21,345,414       91,740       21,438,277    
Unrealized Depreciation
on open Futures
Contracts
    (20,835 )                 (20,835 )  
Unrealized Appreciation
on Credit Default
Swap Contracts
          27,278             27,278    
Unrealized Depreciation
on Credit Default
Swap Contracts
          (6,701 )           (6,701 )  
Total   $ (19,712 )   $ 21,365,991     $ 91,740     $ 21,438,019    

 

The Portfolio's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

Certain short-term obligations may be valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

Certain corporate fixed-income bonds & notes classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach and utilize single market quotations from broker dealers.

The following table reconciles asset balances for the six months ended September 30, 2010, in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investment
in Securities
  Balance
as of
March 31,
2010
  Accrued
Discounts/
(Premiums)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
September 30,
2010
 
Corporate Fixed-Income
Bonds & Notes
 
Consumer Cyclical   $ 91,195     $ 277     $ 476     $ 3,553     $     $ (13,552 )   $     $     $ 81,949    
Industrials                       (14 )           (312 )     10,117             9,791    
    $ 91,195     $ 277     $ 476     $ 3,539     $     $ (13,864 )   $ 10,117     $     $ 91,740    

 

The information in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

The change in unrealized appreciation attributable to securities owned at September 30, 2010, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) amounted to $3,539. This amount is included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

The following table shows transfers of financial assets between Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 2   Level 3   Level 2   Level 3  
$     $ 10,117     $ 10,117     $    

 

Financial Assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 as the result of the pricing service changing the pricing methodology from the use of observable market inputs to the use of a single broker quote. As a result, as of period end, management determined to fair value the securities under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the tables above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the Portfolio has entered into the following credit default swap contracts:

Credit Risk

Swap
Counterparty
  Referenced
Obligation
  Receive
Buy/Sell
Protection
  Fixed Rate   Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
  Upfront
Premium
Paid
(Received)
  Value of
Contract
 
Barclays Capital   D.R. Horton, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15   $ 300,000     $ 13,093     $ 9,027    
Barclays Capital   The Home Depot, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     200,000       (949 )     (1,340 )  
Barclays Capital   Toll Brothers, Inc.
5.150% 05/15/15
  Buy     1.000 %   06/20/15     300,000       12,320       3,268    
Barclays Capital   Toll Brothers, Inc.
5.150% 05/15/15
  Buy     1.000 %   09/20/14     215,000       1,689       5,961    
JPMorgan   D.R. Horton, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     300,000       13,092       9,022    
JPMorgan   Macy's, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     300,000       16,092       (3,345 )  
Morgan Stanley   Limited Brands, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     400,000       18,857       (545 )  
Morgan Stanley   The Home Depot, Inc.   Buy     1.000 %   03/20/15     350,000       (2,650 )     (1,471 )  
                                        $ 20,577    

 

At September 30, 2010 the Portfolio held the following open short futures contracts:

Interest Rate Risk

Type   Number of
Contracts
  Value   Aggregate Face
Value
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes     17     $ 2,142,797     $ 2,127,444     Dec-2010   $ (15,353 )  
Ultra Long-Term U.S. Treasury Bonds     4       565,125       559,643     Dec-2010     (5,482 )  
                    $ (20,835 )  

 

As of September 30, 2010, cash of $99,000 was pledged as collateral for open futures contracts.

At September 30, 2010, the Portfolio held investments in the following sectors:

Sector   % of
Net Assets
 
Financials     29.2    
Utilities     16.4    
Consumer Non-Cyclical     12.3    
Energy     10.9    
Communications     10.8    
Industrials     5.1    
Basic Materials     4.7    
Technology     2.2    
Consumer Cyclical     2.1    
      93.7    
Government & Agency Obligations     3.7    
Municipal Bond     1.4    
Short Term Obligation     1.0    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.2    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


10



Investment PortfolioMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Mortgage-Backed Securities – 52.8%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
5.632% 06/01/37
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    455,604       485,396    
6.500% 11/01/32     6,740       7,484    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
4.000% 12/01/39     691,412       711,513    
4.000% 09/01/40     1,847,559       1,901,273    
4.500% 04/01/39     225,285       236,928    
4.500% 04/01/40     267,899       281,121    
4.500% 06/01/40     1,651,922       1,734,566    
4.500% 07/01/40     1,471,223       1,544,836    
5.000% 06/01/40     1,467,761       1,546,052    
5.000% 07/01/40     1,244,052       1,319,731    
5.500% 06/01/38     3,600,204       3,850,411    
5.500% 07/01/39     3,596,312       3,856,099    
6.000% 09/01/36     1,147,753       1,243,851    
6.000% 11/01/38     913,232       986,359    
6.500% 10/01/37     231,707       253,110    
7.000% 02/01/32     10,280       11,643    
TBA:  
3.500% 10/01/40 (c)     350,000       352,570    
5.500% 10/01/40 (c)     450,000       478,336    
Government National Mortgage Association  
7.000% 03/15/31     1,433       1,638    
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost of $20,690,315)
    20,802,917    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 23.6%  
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities  
4.740% 03/13/40     95,848       102,224    
4.830% 08/15/38     123,627       130,374    
5.201% 12/11/38     474,847       501,320    
5.700% 06/13/50     435,000       468,116    
5.742% 09/11/42
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    145,000       160,897    
6.480% 02/15/35     148,724       150,787    
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates  
5.472% 07/10/37
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    235,000       255,335    
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates  
5.681% 02/15/39
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    50,000       54,042    
6.020% 06/15/38
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    265,000       290,241    
First Union National Bank Commercial Mortgage  
6.141% 02/12/34     166,448       174,270    
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp.  
4.819% 01/10/38     425,000       452,632    
5.349% 08/11/36     130,000       137,326    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.  
5.659% 05/10/40
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    80,000       87,814    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.  
4.799% 08/10/42
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    140,000       149,274    
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.  
4.985% 01/12/37     85,000       90,391    
5.122% 01/15/49     45,366       45,725    
5.170% 05/15/47     164,470       166,445    
5.255% 07/12/37 (a)     30,000       32,409    
5.552% 05/12/45     440,000       476,808    
5.857% 10/12/35     122,828       127,005    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust  
4.166% 05/15/32     205,000       216,535    
4.810% 01/15/36
(10/11/10) (a)(b)
    554,190       560,838    
4.853% 09/15/31     512,196       542,727    
5.020% 08/15/29
(10/11/10) (a)(b)
    170,000       182,877    
5.430% 02/15/40     295,000       308,579    
5.866% 09/15/45
(10/11/10) (a)(b)
    400,000       423,156    
Morgan Stanley Capital I  
4.970% 12/15/41     280,000       302,091    
5.332% 12/15/43     419,566       457,093    
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I  
4.920% 03/12/35     400,722       427,994    
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust  
4.039% 10/15/41     177,749       179,015    
4.748% 02/15/41     265,000       284,754    
4.807% 04/15/42     181,839       191,815    
4.980% 11/15/34     85,000       90,114    
5.037% 03/15/42     270,901       286,121    
5.308% 11/15/48     115,000       123,846    
5.374% 10/15/44
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    470,000       518,174    
5.609% 03/15/45
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    45,000       44,954    
5.997% 06/15/45     85,000       93,038    
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost of $8,568,772)
    9,287,156    
Asset-Backed Securities – 8.4%  
Ally Auto Receivables Trust  
1.380% 07/15/14
(10/15/10) (a)(b)
    135,000       136,406    
BMW Vehicle Lease Trust  
0.820% 04/15/13     100,000       100,102    
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust  
5.210% 03/17/14     196,596       201,894    
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust  
0.337% 09/15/15
(10/15/10) (a)(b)
    320,000       317,977    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Chrysler Financial Auto Securitization Trust  
6.250% 05/08/14 (d)     100,000       105,437    
Chrysler Financial Lease Trust  
1.780% 06/15/11 (d)     75,000       75,217    
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust  
0.458% 02/09/15
(11/07/10) (a)(b)
    385,000       383,050    
6.950% 02/18/14     38,000       40,328    
CitiFinancial Auto Issuance Trust  
2.590% 10/15/13 (d)     200,000       203,316    
Daimler Chrysler Auto Trust  
5.280% 03/08/13     200,000       206,427    
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust  
1.320% 06/15/14     100,000       101,026    
5.160% 04/15/13     389,000       410,170    
Franklin Auto Trust  
5.360% 05/20/16     100,000       102,452    
GE Capital Credit Card Master Note Trust  
3.690% 07/15/15     135,000       141,569    
SACO I, Inc.  
0.456% 04/25/35
(10/25/10) (a)(b)(d)
    13,515       5,303    
SLM Student Loan Trust  
0.352% 03/15/17 (a)(b)     10,494       10,468    
Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust  
0.556% 11/25/35
(10/25/10) (a)(b)
    47,369       45,017    
Terwin Mortgage Trust  
1.156% 07/25/34
(10/25/10) (a)(b)
    44,088       40,424    
USAA Auto Owner Trust  
5.070% 06/15/13     579,434       591,507    
Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust  
5.470% 03/20/13     80,440       83,049    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost of $3,257,612)
    3,301,139    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 10.5%  
Agency – 10.2%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
4.000% 12/15/22     535,786       567,421    
4.500% 11/15/24     794,074       838,065    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
5.000% 04/25/18     2,385,138       2,597,314    
Agency Total     4,002,800    
Non-Agency – 0.3%  
Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust  
0.536% 01/25/35
(10/25/10) (a)(b)
    59,665       46,695    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust  
0.476% 02/25/47
(10/25/10) (a)(b)
    636,597       92,217    
Non-Agency Total     138,912    
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(Cost of $4,639,365)
    4,141,712    
Government Obligation – 0.1%  
U.S. Government Obligation – 0.1%  
U.S. Treasury Note  
1.875% 06/30/15     20,000       20,609    
U.S. Government Obligation Total     20,609    
Total Government Obligation
(Cost of $20,177)
    20,609    
Short-Term Obligations – 1.8%  
Repurchase Agreement – 1.1%  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 09/30/10, due 10/01/10
at 0.230%, collateralized by a
U.S. Government Agency
obligation maturing 01/27/14,
market value $468,488
(repurchase proceeds $458,003)
    458,000       458,000    
U.S. Government Obligation – 0.7%  
U.S. Treasury Bill  
0.010% 08/25/11     270,000       269,410    
Total Short-Term Obligations
(Cost of $727,446)
    727,410    
Total Investments – 97.2%
(Cost of $37,903,687) (e)
    38,280,943    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 2.8%     1,093,628    
Net Assets – 100.0%     39,374,571    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next reset date for the security.

(c)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(d)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2010, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $389,273, which represents 1.0% of net assets.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $37,903,687.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Portfolio's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices in
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Mortgage-Backed
Securities
  $ 830,906     $ 19,972,011     $     $ 20,802,917    
Total Commercial
Mortgage-Backed
Securities
          9,287,156             9,287,156    
Total Asset-Backed Securities           3,301,139             3,301,139    
Total Collateralized
Mortgage Obligations
          4,141,712             4,141,712    
Total Government Obligation     20,609                   20,609    
Short-Term Obligations  
Repurchase Agreement           458,000             458,000    
U.S. Government Obligation           269,410             269,410    
Total Short-Term Obligations           727,410             727,410    
Total Investments     851,515       37,429,428             38,280,943    
Unrealized Depreciation
on Futures Contracts
    (4,782 )                 (4,782 )  
Total   $ 846,733     $ 37,429,428     $     $ 38,276,161    

 

The Portfolio's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

Certain short-term obligations may be valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the Portfolio held the following open short futures contracts:

Interest Rate Risk

Type   Number of
Contracts
  Value   Aggregate
Face Value
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
5-Year U.S.
Treasury
Notes
    5     $ 604,336     $ 599,554     Dec-2010   $ (4,782 )  

 

As of September 30, 2010, cash of $20,000 was pledged as collateral for open futures contracts.

At September 30, 2010, the asset allocation of the Portfolio is as follows:

Asset Allocation   % of
Net Assets
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities     52.8    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     23.6    
Asset-Backed Securities     8.4    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     10.5    
Government & Agency Obligation     0.1    
      95.4    
Short-Term Obligation     1.8    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.8    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
TBA   To Be Announced  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesFixed Income Sector Portfolios

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)  
    Corporate
Bond
Portfolio
  Mortgage- and
Asset-Backed
Portfolio
 
Assets  
Investments, at identified cost     19,688,832       37,903,687    
Investments, at value     21,438,277       38,280,943    
Cash     921       979    
Cash collateral for open futures contracts     99,000       20,000    
Open credit default swap contracts     27,278          
Credit default swap contracts premiums paid     66,613          
Receivable for:  
Investments sold on a delayed delivery basis     59,967       4,712,989    
Portfolio shares sold           330    
Interest     261,225       164,388    
Futures variation margin     1,234          
Foreign tax reclaims     12          
Other assets     9,498          
Total Assets     21,964,025       43,179,629    
Liabilities  
Open credit default swap contracts     6,701          
Credit default swap contracts premiums received     3,157          
Payable for:  
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis     350,579       3,616,589    
Portfolio shares repurchased     120,210       188,235    
Futures variation margin           234    
Interest payable     286          
Total Liabilities     480,933       3,805,058    
Net Assets     21,483,092       39,374,571    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     23,053,861       51,245,101    
Undistributed net investment income     31,216       24,063    
Accumulated net realized loss     (3,343,836 )     (12,267,067 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     1,749,445       377,256    
Credit default swap contracts     13,241          
Futures contracts     (20,835 )     (4,782 )  
Net Assets     21,483,092       39,374,571    
Shares outstanding     1,986,125       4,154,137    
Net asset value price per share     10.82       9.48    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


14



Statements of OperationsFixed Income Sector Portfolios

For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)  
    Corporate
Bond
Portfolio
  Mortgage- and
Asset-Backed
Portfolio
 
Investment Income  
Interest     613,681       660,154    
Interest from affiliate     176          
Total Investment Income     613,857       660,154    
Expenses  
Expenses before interest expense              
Interest expense     2,098          
Total Expenses     2,098          
Net Investment Income     611,759       660,154    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts
and Credit Default Swap Contracts
 
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     597,655       923,711    
Futures contracts     (145,878 )     (20,780 )  
Credit default swap contracts     (24,851 )        
Net realized gain     426,926       902,931    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     697,151       115,249    
Futures contracts     (20,835 )     (4,782 )  
Credit default swap contracts     45,204          
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     721,520       110,467    
Net Gain     1,148,446       1,013,398    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     1,760,205       1,673,552    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsFixed Income Sector Portfolios

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Corporate Bond Portfolio   Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     611,759       1,345,672       660,154       1,747,063    
Net realized gain on investments,
futures contracts and credit default  
swap contracts
    426,926       400,541       902,931       954,764    
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments,  
futures contracts and credit default  
swap contracts
    721,520       3,275,751       110,467       823,140    
Net increase resulting from operations     1,760,205       5,021,964       1,673,552       3,524,967    
Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (672,072 )     (1,309,428 )     (685,402 )     (1,762,349 )  
Net Capital Stock Transactions     (3,436,702 )     564,513       (2,269,835 )     (9,234,695 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (2,348,569 )     4,277,049       (1,281,685 )     (7,472,077 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     23,831,661       19,554,612       40,656,256       48,128,333    
End of period     21,483,092       23,831,661       39,374,571       40,656,256    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period     31,216       91,529       24,063       49,311    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Capital Stock Activity

    Corporate Bond Portfolio   Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Subscriptions     7,482       78,359       465,475       4,487,267       492,162       4,569,031       536,314       4,902,872    
Distributions reinvested     296       3,074       1,274       12,338       9,926       93,308       16,385       148,495    
Redemptions     (335,484 )     (3,518,135 )     (415,326 )     (3,935,092 )     (740,220 )     (6,932,174 )     (1,583,094 )     (14,286,062 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (327,706 )     (3,436,702 )     51,423       564,513       (238,132 )     (2,269,835 )     (1,030,395 )     (9,234,695 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


17




Financial HighlightsCorporate Bond Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
    2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.30     $ 8.64     $ 9.66     $ 10.06     $ 9.93     $ 10.19    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.29       0.60       0.56       0.58       0.55       0.49    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments, futures contracts and
credit default swap contracts
    0.55       1.65       (1.01 )     (0.40 )     0.13       (0.25 )  
Total from investment operations     0.84       2.25       (0.45 )     0.18       0.68       0.24    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.32 )     (0.59 )     (0.57 )     (0.58 )     (0.55 )     (0.49 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.32 )     (0.59 )     (0.57 )     (0.58 )     (0.55 )     (0.50 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.82     $ 10.30     $ 8.64     $ 9.66     $ 10.06     $ 9.93    
Total return (b)     8.28 %(c)     26.58 %     (4.65 )%     1.81 %(d)     7.01 %     2.34 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)                                      
Interest expense     0.02 %(f)                                
Net expenses (e)     0.02 %(f)                                
Net investment income (e)     5.48 %(f)     6.14 %     6.10 %     5.84 %     5.55 %     4.83 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     66 %(c)     146 %     137 %     189 %     114 %     62 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 21,483     $ 23,832     $ 19,555     $ 73,803     $ 78,588     $ 64,597    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the investment advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(e)  The net investment income and expense ratios exclude expenses charged directly to shareholders.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


18



Financial HighlightsMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
    2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.26     $ 8.88     $ 9.32     $ 10.01     $ 9.85     $ 10.01    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.15       0.38       0.44       0.54       0.54       0.40    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.23       0.39       (0.44 )     (0.67 )     0.14       (0.12 )  
Total from investment operations     0.38       0.77             (0.13 )     0.68       0.28    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.39 )     (0.44 )     (0.53 )     (0.52 )     (0.40 )  
From net realized gains                       (0.03 )           (0.04 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.16 )     (0.39 )     (0.44 )     (0.56 )     (0.52 )     (0.44 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.48     $ 9.26     $ 8.88     $ 9.32     $ 10.01     $ 9.85    
Total return (b)     4.09 %(c)     8.79 %     0.10 %     (1.34 )%     7.12 %     2.85 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (d)                                      
Net investment income (d)     3.19 %(e)     4.20 %     4.92 %     5.50 %     5.41 %     4.00 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     136 %(c)     146 %     142 %     369 %     543 %     561 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 39,375     $ 40,656     $ 48,128     $ 138,196     $ 135,358     $ 89,569    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  The net investment income and expense ratios exclude expenses charged directly to shareholders.

(e)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to Corporate Bond Portfolio and Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio (each, a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"), each a series of the Trust.

Investment Goals

Corporate Bond Portfolio and Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio each seek total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation.

Portfolio Shares

The Portfolios are authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares without par value and are available only to certain eligible investors through certain wrap fee programs, certain other managed accounts and certain registered investment companies, including those sponsored or managed by Bank of America Corporation ("BOA") and its affiliates.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted, except as disclosed in Note 9, no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosures.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolios in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Credit default swap contracts are marked to market daily based upon spread quotations from market makers.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements) when market prices are not readily available or reliable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

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•  Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

•  Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable, unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs may include management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Derivative Instruments

The Portfolios may invest in derivative instruments. For additional information on derivative instruments, please see Note 5.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Portfolio may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. Each Portfolio, through its custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays in or restrictions on each Portfolio's ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Portfolios seek to assert their rights.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Portfolios or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees. The Portfolios will not incur any registration costs upon such resale.

Delayed Delivery Securities

Each Portfolio may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Portfolios to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. Each Portfolio identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Portfolio intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Portfolio should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.


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Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because this would involve future claims against a Portfolio. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents and by contract, the Trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolios expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2010 was as follows:

    Ordinary
Income*
  Long-term
Capital Gains
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 1,309,428     $    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     1,762,349          

 

*  For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at September 30, 2010, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 1,993,534     $ (244,089 )   $ 1,749,445    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     1,018,028       (640,772 )     377,256    

 

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2010, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Year of Expiration  
    2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Total  
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 190,899     $ 595,089     $ 576,674     $ 2,121,554     $ 224,029     $ 3,708,245    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio                 635,139       12,534,859             13,169,998    

 

Management is required to determine whether a tax position of the Portfolios is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized by each Portfolio is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management is 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. However, management's conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Portfolios' federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.


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Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

After the close of business on April 30, 2010, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise Financial") acquired a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC (the "Transaction"), including the business of managing the Portfolios. In connection with the closing of the Transaction (the "Closing"), RiverSource Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the investment advisor of the Portfolios and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "New Advisor").

The New Advisor does not receive any fees for its investment advisory services. In addition, under its investment advisory agreement, the New Advisor has agreed to bear all fees and expenses of the Portfolios (exclusive of brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expense and extraordinary expenses, but inclusive of custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any).

The Portfolios do not incur any fees or expenses except brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expense and extraordinary expenses. Participants in the wrap fee programs eligible to invest in the Portfolios are required to pay fees to the program sponsor pursuant to separate agreements and should review the wrap program disclosure document for fees and expenses charged.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), provided investment advisory services to the Portfolios under the same fee structure.

Administration Fee

Effective upon the Closing, the New Advisor became the administrator of the Portfolios under a new Administrative Services Agreement (the "Administrative Agreement"). Under the Administrative Agreement, the New Advisor provides administrative and other services to the Portfolios. The New Advisor does not receive any compensation from the Portfolios for its services.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia provided administrative services to the Portfolios. Columbia did not receive any compensation from the Portfolios for its services.

Transfer Agent Fee

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Service Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the transfer agent of the Portfolios and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the "New Transfer Agent"). The New Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The New Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Portfolios. The New Transfer Agent does not receive any compensation directly from the Portfolios for its services.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Services, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provided shareholder services to the Portfolios and contracted with BFDS to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Previous Transfer Agent did not receive any fees for its services to the Portfolios.

Distribution and Service Fees

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Fund Distributors, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the distributor of the Portfolios and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the "New Distributor"). The New Distributor does not receive a fee for its services as distributor.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, was the principal underwriter of the Portfolios' shares. There were no changes to the underwriting discount structure of the Portfolios as a result of the Transaction. Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. did not receive any fees for its services as distributor.

Note 5. Objectives and Strategies for Investing in Derivative Instruments

The Portfolios may use derivatives instruments including futures and credit default swaps in order to meet their investment objectives. The Portfolios employ strategies in differing combinations to permit them to increase, decrease or change the level of exposure to market risk factors. The achievement of any strategy relating to derivatives depends on an analysis of various risk factors, and if the strategies for the


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use of derivatives do not work as intended, the Portfolios may not achieve their investment objectives.

In pursuit of their investment objectives the Portfolios are exposed to the following market risks:

Credit Risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or counterparty to a derivative contract to make timely principal and /or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings. Generally, lower-yield higher-quality bonds are subject to credit risk to a lesser extent than lower-grade higher-yield bonds.

Interest Rate Risk: Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuation in value of fixed income securities because of the inverse relationship of price and yield. Fixed income securities generally will decline in value upon an increase in general interest rates and their value generally will increase upon a decline in general interest rates. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations.

The following notes provide more detailed information about each derivative type held by the Portfolios:

Futures Contracts—The Portfolios entered into interest rate futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Portfolios versus the benchmark.

The use of futures contracts involves certain risks, which include, among others: (1) imperfect correlation between the price movement of the instruments and the underlying securities, (2) inability to close out positions due to differing trading hours, or the temporary absence of a liquid market, for either the instruments or the underlying securities, and (3) an inaccurate prediction of the future direction of interest rates by the Portfolios' investment advisor.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Portfolios identify within their portfolio of investments cash or securities in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Portfolios equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Portfolios recognize a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires.

Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the six month period ended September 30, 2010, Corporate Bond Portfolio and Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio entered into 102 and 48 futures contracts, respectively.

Credit Default Swap Contracts—Corporate Bond Portfolio entered into credit default swap transactions as a protection buyer to reduce overall credit exposure.

Credit default swaps are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for a guarantee from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a negative credit event take place. The Portfolio may receive or make an upfront payment as the protection buyer or seller. Credit default swaps are marked to market daily based on quotations from market makers and any change is recorded as unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Periodic payments received or made are recorded as a realized gain or loss and premiums received or made are amortized on the Statement of Operations.

If the Portfolio is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

If the Portfolio is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

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since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk.

During the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Corporate Bond Portfolio purchased credit default swaps with a notional amount of $1,000,000.

The following table is a summary of the value of the Portfolios' derivative instruments as of September 30, 2010:

    Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  
    Statement of Assets and Liabilities  
    Assets   Fair Value   Liabilities   Fair Value  
Corporate Bond Portfolio   Futures Variation Margin   $ 1,234 *   $     $    

  Open Credit Default Swap
Contracts/Premiums paid
    93,891     Open Credit Default Swap
Contracts/Premiums received
    (9,858 )  
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed
Portfolio
              Futures Variation Margin   $ (234 )*  

 

*  Includes only current day's variation margin.

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended September 30, 2010:

    Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) and Change in
Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation)
on Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio   Risk Exposure   Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Futures Contracts   Interest Rate Risk   $ (145,878 )   $ (20,835 )  
Credit Default Swap Contracts   Credit Risk     (24,851 )     45,204    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio  
Futures Contracts   Interest Rate Risk   $ (20,780 )     (4,782 )  

 

Note 6. Portfolio Information

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Portfolios were as follows:

    U.S Government Securities   Other Investment Securities  
    Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales  
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 5,367,859     $ 5,996,493     $ 9,363,108     $ 11,785,613    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     48,438,967       50,950,859       4,246,957       4,141,889    

 


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Note 6. Line of Credit

The Portfolios and other affiliated funds participate in a $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any portfolio is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Portfolio's borrowing limit set forth in the Portfolio's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Corporate Bond Portfolio borrowed under these arrangements. The average daily loan balance outstanding on days where borrowing existed was $1,245,714 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.497%.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of September 30, 2010, certain shareholder accounts owned of record more than 10% of the outstanding shares of the Portfolios. The aggregate percentages of shares outstanding held therein are as follows:

    % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio     100.0    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     96.8    

 

Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Portfolios.

Note 8. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities Risk

There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Asset-Backed Securities Risk

The value of asset-backed securities may be affected by, among other factors, changes in interest rates, the market's assessment of the quality of underlying assets, the creditworthiness of the servicer for the underlying assets, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the underlying assets, or the creditworthiness or rating of the entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds, derivative instruments, or other credit enhancement. The value of asset-backed securities also will be affected by the exhaustion, termination or expiration of any credit enhancement. Most asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying debt may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Portfolios to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of asset-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.

Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk

The value of mortgage-backed securities may be affected by, among other things, changes in interest rates, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the mortgages, the creditworthiness of the entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds or other credit enhancements or the quality of underlying assets or the market's assessment thereof. Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying mortgage may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Portfolios to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of mortgage-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.

Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express


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Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company (now known as legacy RiverSource) mutual funds and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Note 9. Subsequent Event

Effective October 14, 2010, the line of credit disclosed in Note 6 was extended. Interest on the $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street will continue to be charged at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. The commitment fee has been decreased from 0.15% per annum to 0.125% per annum and will continue to be accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.


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Important Information About This Report

The portfolios mail one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of the Fixed Income Sector Portfolios listed on the front cover.

A description of the policies and procedures that each portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of each portfolio's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how each portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how each portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the portfolios' website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

Each portfolio files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each portfolio's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia LifeGoal® Growth
Portfolio
    1    
Columbia LifeGoal® Balanced
Growth Portfolio
    3    
Columbia LifeGoal® Income &
Growth Portfolio
    5    
Columbia LifeGoal® Income
Portfolio
    7    
Investment Portfolios     9    
Financial Statements     13    
Board Consideration and
Approval of Amendment to
Investment Management
Services Agreement
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Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent Fee
Consultant
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Important Information About
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The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

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We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

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We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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Performance InformationColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R   Z  
Inception   10/15/96   08/12/97   10/15/96   01/23/06   10/15/96  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
6-month (cumulative)     1.30       –4.52       0.88       –4.12       0.89       –0.11       1.19       1.50    
1-year     11.68       5.28       10.82       5.82       10.92       9.92       11.41       12.07    
5-year     2.90       1.70       2.13       1.85       2.13       2.13       2.66       3.19    
10-year     2.01       1.40       1.23       1.23       1.22       1.22       1.89       2.26    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or on the redemption of portfolio shares.

The inception date of the portfolio's Class R shares is January 23, 2006. Class R shares have no performance prior to their inception date. The performance shown for Class R shares prior to their inception date is that of Class A shares. If Class R shares fees and expenses were included, performance would be lower.

1The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  1.30%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.42%  
      S&P 500 Index1  

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.43    
Class B     9.56    
Class C     9.48    
Class R     10.35    
Class Z     10.60    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.03    
Class B     0.00 *  
Class C     0.00 *  
Class R     0.02    
Class Z     0.04    

 

*Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the portfolio and when comparing the expenses of this portfolio with other funds.

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,013.00       1,022.56       2.52       2.54       0.50    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,008.80       1,018.80       6.29       6.33       1.25    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,008.90       1,018.80       6.30       6.33       1.25    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,011.90       1,021.31       3.78       3.80       0.75    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.00       1,023.82       1.26       1.27       0.25    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R   Z  
Inception   10/15/96   08/13/97   10/15/96   01/23/06   10/15/96  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
6-month (cumulative)     2.42       –3.43       2.05       –2.95       2.02       1.02       2.29       2.55    
1-year     10.57       4.16       9.72       4.72       9.70       8.70       10.20       10.75    
5-year     4.29       3.07       3.50       3.19       3.50       3.50       4.03       4.56    
10-year     4.26       3.64       3.47       3.47       3.47       3.47       4.12       4.51    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or on the redemption of portfolio shares.

The inception date of the portfolio's Class R shares is January 23, 2006. Class R shares have no performance prior to their inception date. The performance shown for Class R shares prior to their inception date is that of Class A shares. If Class R shares fees and expenses were included, performance would be lower.

1The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

2The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  2.42%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  6.05%  
      Barclays Capital
Aggregate Bond Index1
 
  –1.42%  
      S&P 500 Index2  

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.38    
Class B     10.31    
Class C     10.44    
Class R     10.37    
Class Z     10.36    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.09    
Class B     0.06    
Class C     0.06    
Class R     0.08    
Class Z     0.11    

 


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the portfolio and when comparing the expenses of this portfolio with other funds.

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,024.20       1,022.56       2.54       2.54       0.50    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,020.50       1,018.80       6.33       6.33       1.25    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,020.20       1,018.80       6.33       6.33       1.25    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,022.90       1,021.31       3.80       3.80       0.75    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,025.50       1,023.82       1.27       1.27       0.25    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R   Z  
Inception   10/15/96   08/07/97   10/15/96   01/23/06   10/15/96  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
6-month (cumulative)     3.27       –2.64       2.90       –2.10       2.92       1.92       3.24       3.43    
1-year     9.57       3.24       8.69       3.69       8.74       7.74       9.29       9.83    
5-year     4.66       3.44       3.86       3.54       3.88       3.88       4.44       4.88    
10-year     4.67       4.05       3.88       3.88       3.88       3.88       4.55       4.92    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or on the redemption of portfolio shares.

The inception date of the portfolio's Class R shares is January 23, 2006. Class R shares have no performance prior to their inception date. The performance shown for Class R shares prior to their inception date is that of Class A shares. If Class R shares fees and expenses were included, performance would be lower.

1The Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

2The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  3.27%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  6.05%  
      Barclays Capital
Aggregate Bond Index1
 
  –1.42%  
      S&P 500 Index2  

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.23    
Class B     10.19    
Class C     10.13    
Class R     10.24    
Class Z     10.13    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 –09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.13    
Class B     0.10    
Class C     0.10    
Class R     0.12    
Class Z     0.15    

 


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the portfolio and when comparing the expenses of this portfolio with other funds.

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,032.70       1,022.56       2.55       2.54       0.50    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,029.00       1,018.80       6.36       6.33       1.25    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,029.20       1,018.80       6.36       6.33       1.25    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,032.40       1,021.31       3.82       3.80       0.75    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,034.30       1,023.82       1.27       1.27       0.25    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   09/04/03   09/04/03   09/05/03   09/04/03  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     3.63       0.29       3.24       0.24       3.15       2.15       3.65    
1-year     8.62       5.12       7.82       4.82       7.83       6.83       8.89    
5-year     4.41       3.72       3.64       3.64       3.62       3.62       4.65    
Life     4.40       3.91       3.62       3.62       3.60       3.60       4.66    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio's prospectuses for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or on the redemption of portfolio shares.

1The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index is an index of publicly-issued investment-grade corporate, U.S. Treasury and government agency securities with remaining maturities of one to three years.

2This blend is 80% Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index and 20% Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index. The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is a market value-weighted index, which covers the U.S. non-investment grade fixed-rate debt market. The index is composed of US. dollar-denominated corporate debt in industrial, utility and finance sectors with a minimum $150 million par amount outstanding and a maturity greater than one year. The index includes reinvestment of income.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  3.63%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  1.62%  
      Barclays Capital
U.S. Aggregate
1-3 Years Index1
 
  2.63%  
      Blended 80% Barclays
Capital U.S. Aggregate
1-3 Years Index/
20% Barclays Capital
U.S. Corporate High Yield
Bond Index2
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.10    
Class B     10.09    
Class C     10.07    
Class Z     10.10    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.16    
Class B     0.12    
Class C     0.12    
Class Z     0.17    

 


7



Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the portfolio and when comparing the expenses of this portfolio with other funds.

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,036.30       1,021.71       3.42       3.40       0.67    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,032.40       1,017.95       7.23       7.18       1.42    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,031.50       1,017.95       7.23       7.18       1.42    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,036.50       1,022.96       2.14       2.13       0.42    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Companies (a) – 100.1%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Acorn International,
Class Z
    382,208       14,523,899    
Columbia Acorn USA, Class Z     447,655       10,980,983    
Columbia Contrarian
Core Fund, Class Z
    1,714,293       21,737,229    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z
    1,054,619       14,479,924    
Columbia Core Bond Fund,
Class Z
    1,203,319       13,441,078    
Columbia Disciplined
Value Fund, Class Z
    868,479       8,997,443    
Columbia Dividend
Income Fund, Class Z
    739,678       8,972,300    
Columbia Emerging
Markets Fund, Class Z
    2,010,172       23,961,248    
Columbia Energy and Natural
Resources Fund, Class Z
    1,431,444       27,354,902    
Columbia International
Value Fund, Class Z
    1,314,281       18,294,786    
Columbia Large Cap
Core Fund, Class Z
    1,537,389       18,110,437    
Columbia Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z
    601,052       12,694,218    
Columbia Large Cap
Value Fund, Class Z
    879,331       8,977,967    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund, Class Z
    575,302       11,753,429    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund, Class Z
    1,612,341       18,187,209    
Columbia Mid Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z
    1,172,653       27,299,359    
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund,
Class Z
    2,312,405       27,286,374    
Columbia Pacific/Asia Fund,
Class Z
    687,306       5,464,084    
Columbia Real Estate
Equity Fund, Class Z
    730,440       8,575,368    
Columbia Select Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z
    1,380,183       15,513,259    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund I, Class Z
    203,407       5,494,017    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II, Class Z
    532,716       5,497,626    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund I, Class Z
    266,965       10,902,864    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z
    925,202       10,972,900    
Columbia U.S. Treasury
Index Fund, Class Z
    284,803       3,349,289    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Value and
Restructuring Fund, Class Z
    208,552       9,082,457    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $337,184,116)
    361,904,649    
Total Investments – 100.1%
(cost of $337,184,116) (b)
    361,904,649    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (483,605 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     361,421,044    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC or its affiliates.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $337,184,116.

Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) were used in determining value for all securities in the Portfolio as of September 30, 2010.

For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


9



Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Companies – 98.7%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Cash Reserves, Capital
Class Shares (c)
    2,582,727       2,582,727    
Columbia Acorn International,
Class Z (a)
    293,575       11,155,844    
Columbia Acorn USA,
Class Z (a)
    403,941       9,908,685    
Columbia Contrarian
Core Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,644,970       20,858,215    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,400,389       19,227,335    
Columbia Core Bond Fund,
Class Z (a)
    10,658,124       119,051,241    
Columbia Disciplined
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    797,506       8,262,167    
Columbia Dividend
Income Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,359,367       16,489,122    
Columbia Emerging
Markets Fund, Class Z (a)
    2,142,802       25,542,203    
Columbia Energy and Natural
Resources Fund, Class Z (a)
    2,046,990       39,117,979    
Columbia High Income Fund,
Class Z (a)
    4,914,426       39,364,556    
Columbia International
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,413,458       19,675,336    
Columbia Large Cap
Core Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,767,031       20,815,625    
Columbia Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z (a)
    663,107       14,004,822    
Columbia Large Cap
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    807,195       8,241,465    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund, Class Z (a)
    547,708       11,189,680    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund,
Class Z (a)
    1,743,530       19,667,022    
Columbia Mid Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,093,655       25,460,278    
Columbia Mid Cap
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    2,130,841       25,143,925    
Columbia Pacific/Asia Fund,
Class Z (a)
    1,058,868       8,418,002    
Columbia Real Estate
Equity Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,360,875       15,976,669    
Columbia Select Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,525,257       17,143,888    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund I, Class Z (a)
    211,546       5,713,847    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II, Class Z (a)
    414,845       4,281,203    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund I, Class Z (a)
    239,833       9,794,799    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z (a)
    835,209       9,905,584    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia U.S. Treasury
Index Fund, Class Z (a)
    219,347       2,579,518    
Columbia Value and
Restructuring Fund,
Class Z (a)
    192,840       8,398,164    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $494,097,690)
    537,969,901    
Government Obligations – 1.4%  
    Par ($)      
U.S. Government Obligations – 1.4%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds:
2.125% 02/15/40
    161,384       180,334    
2.375% 01/15/25     1,069,827       1,230,218    
3.875% 04/15/29     1,041,028       1,447,679    
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes:
1.625% 01/15/15
    907,683       970,016    
1.875% 07/15/13     593,500       630,779    
2.000% 01/15/14     707,922       759,246    
2.000% 01/15/16     620,602       680,141    
2.125% 01/15/19     695,563       783,051    
2.625% 07/15/17     510,162       588,201    
3.000% 07/15/12     412,253       437,761    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     7,707,426    
Total Government Obligations
(cost of $7,407,038)
    7,707,426    
Total Investments – 100.1%
(cost of $501,504,728)(b)
    545,677,327    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (524,912 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     545,152,415    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC or its affiliates.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $501,504,728.

Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurement) were used in determining value for all securities in the Investment Portfolio as of September 30, 2010.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  As of May 1, 2010, this security was no longer an affiliate of the Portfolio.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


10



Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Companies – 97.2%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Cash Reserves,
Capital Class Shares (c)
    670,885       670,885    
Columbia Acorn USA,
Class Z (a)
    43,963       1,078,406    
Columbia Contrarian
Core Fund, Class Z (a)
    250,898       3,181,385    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z (a)
    463,145       6,358,982    
Columbia Core Bond Fund,
Class Z (a)
    3,792,184       42,358,694    
Columbia Disciplined
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    135,508       1,403,859    
Columbia Dividend
Income Fund, Class Z (a)
    404,521       4,906,837    
Columbia Emerging
Markets Fund, Class Z (a)
    424,508       5,060,134    
Columbia Energy and Natural
Resources Fund, Class Z (a)
    373,118       7,130,289    
Columbia High Income Fund,
Class Z (a)
    2,042,839       16,363,138    
Columbia International
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    104,720       1,457,696    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund,
Class Z (a)
    269,650       3,176,480    
Columbia Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z (a)
    100,989       2,132,898    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund, Class Z (a)
    69,382       1,417,483    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund, Class Z (a)
    127,156       1,434,323    
Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund,
Class Z (a)
    153,978       3,584,600    
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund,
Class Z (a)
    301,120       3,553,214    
Columbia Pacific/Asia Fund,
Class Z (a)
    90,067       716,035    
Columbia Real Estate
Equity Fund, Class Z (a)
    234,090       2,748,213    
Columbia Select Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class Z (a)
    257,012       2,888,817    
Columbia Short Term
Bond Fund, Class Z (a)
    1,213,211       12,132,107    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund I, Class Z (a)
    40,208       1,086,005    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund I, Class Z (a)
    26,099       1,065,877    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z (a)
    90,479       1,073,084    
Columbia U.S. Treasury
Index Fund, Class Z (a)
    228,009       2,681,385    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Mortgage- and
Asset-Backed Portfolio (a)
    424,931       4,028,345    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $126,142,889)
    133,689,171    
Government Obligations – 2.9%  
    Par ($)      
U.S. Government Obligations – 2.9%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds:
2.125% 02/15/40
    80,692       90,167    
2.375% 01/15/25     560,936       645,033    
3.875% 04/15/29     530,460       737,671    
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes:
1.625% 01/15/15
    473,822       506,360    
1.875% 07/15/13     314,555       334,313    
2.000% 01/15/14     377,558       404,931    
2.000% 01/15/16     318,539       349,099    
2.125% 01/15/19     365,551       411,531    
2.625% 07/15/17     262,970       303,196    
3.000% 07/15/12     206,127       218,881    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     4,001,182    
Total Government Obligations
(cost of $3,845,293)
    4,001,182    
Total Investments – 100.1%
(cost of $129,988,182)(b)
    137,690,353    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (89,039 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     137,601,314    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC or one of its affiliates.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $129,988,182.

Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) were used in determining value for all securities in the Investment Portfolio as of September 30, 2010.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  As of May 1, 2010, this security was no longer an affiliate of the Portfolio.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Companies – 95.3%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Cash Reserves,
Capital Class Shares (c)
    565,093       565,093    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z (a)
    103,031       1,414,614    
Columbia Core Bond Fund,
Class Z (a)
    1,106,633       12,361,085    
Columbia Dividend
Income Fund, Class Z (a)
    115,926       1,406,188    
Columbia Energy and Natural
Resources Fund, Class Z (a)
    44,803       856,184    
Columbia High Income Fund,
Class Z (a)
    460,773       3,690,789    
Columbia International
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    40,349       561,656    
Columbia Mid Cap
Value Fund, Class Z (a)
    (d)     1    
Columbia Real Estate
Equity Fund, Class Z (a)
    48,045       564,047    
Columbia Short Term
Bond Fund, Class Z (a)
    312,044       3,120,442    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund I, Class Z (a)
    3,319       135,530    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z (a)
    11,345       134,548    
Columbia U.S. Treasury
Index Fund, Class Z (a)
    72,496       852,554    
Mortgage- and
Asset-Backed Portfolio (a)
    134,326       1,273,412    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $25,495,786)
    26,936,143    
Government Obligations – 4.9%  
    Par ($)      
U.S. Government Obligations – 4.9%  
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds:
2.125% 02/15/40
    35,303       39,448    
2.375% 01/15/25     196,617       226,094    
3.875% 04/15/29     172,400       239,743    
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes:
1.625% 01/15/15
    165,552       176,921    
1.875% 07/15/13     100,895       107,233    
2.000% 01/15/14     129,786       139,195    
2.000% 01/15/16     115,333       126,398    
2.125% 01/15/19     132,005       148,608    
2.625% 07/15/17     94,669       109,151    
3.000% 07/15/12     72,751       77,252    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     1,390,043    
Total Government Obligations
(cost of $1,335,884)
    1,390,043    

 

    Value ($)  
Total Investments – 100.2%
(cost of $26,831,670) (b)
    28,326,186    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.2)%     (50,278 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     28,275,908    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC or its affiliates.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $26,831,670.

(c)  As of May 1, 2010, this security was no longer an affiliate of the Portfolio.

(d)  Fraction of a share.

Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) were used in determining value for all securities in the Investment Portfolio as of September 30, 2010.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


12




Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios
September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
LifeGoal
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Balanced
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income and
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income
Portfolio
 
Assets  
Affiliated investments, at identified cost     337,184,116       491,514,963       125,472,004       24,930,693    
Unaffiliated investments, at identified cost           9,989,765       4,516,178       1,900,977    
Total investments, at identified cost     337,184,116       501,504,728       129,988,182       26,831,670    
Affiliated investments, at value     361,904,649       535,387,174       133,018,286       26,371,050    
Unaffiliated investments, at value           10,290,153       4,672,067       1,955,136    
Total investments, at value     361,904,649       545,677,327       137,690,353       28,326,186    
Cash           87,855       52,437       20,741    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     598,168       301,884       54,051          
Portfolio shares sold     174,463       362,507       31,860       31,107    
Interest           44,160       22,787       7,765    
Expense reimbursement due from investment advisor                       10,498    
Other assets                       26,271    
Total Assets     362,677,280       546,473,733       137,851,488       28,422,568    
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Investments purchased                       7,909    
Portfolio shares repurchased     1,031,053       962,449       162,461       50,795    
Distributions     9       76       313          
Investment advisory fee     73,280       110,653       28,001       1,068    
Administration fee                       690    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees                       2,213    
Transfer agent fee                       1,804    
Trustees' fees                       37,074    
Audit fee                       16,707    
Legal fee                       13,335    
Custody fee                       513    
Distribution and service fees     151,894       248,140       59,399       12,126    
Chief compliance officer expenses                       4    
Other liabilities                       2,422    
Total Liabilities     1,256,236       1,321,318       250,174       146,660    
Net Assets     361,421,044       545,152,415       137,601,314       28,275,908    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     426,632,900       580,407,870       143,047,980       29,013,876    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     (3,022 )     755       7,430       2,446    
Accumulated net realized loss     (89,929,367 )     (79,428,809 )     (13,156,267 )     (2,234,930 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     24,720,533       44,172,599       7,702,171       1,494,516    
Net Assets     361,421,044       545,152,415       137,601,314       28,275,908    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios
September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    Columbia
LifeGoal
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Balanced
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income and
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income
Portfolio
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 173,435,300     $ 252,829,186     $ 58,745,915     $ 13,674,351    
Shares outstanding     16,625,611       24,365,019       5,741,406       1,353,775    
Net asset value and redemption price per share (a)   $ 10.43     $ 10.38     $ 10.23     $ 10.10    
Maximum sales charge     5.75 %     5.75 %     5.75 %     3.25 %  
Maximum offering price per share   $ 11.07 (b)   $ 11.01 (b)   $ 10.85 (b)   $ 10.44 (c)  
Class B  
Net assets   $ 78,325,943     $ 153,166,135     $ 33,588,393     $ 6,195,887    
Shares outstanding     8,190,942       14,862,900       3,294,769       614,226    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 9.56     $ 10.31     $ 10.19     $ 10.09    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 63,728,464     $ 85,148,554     $ 23,274,626     $ 5,060,774    
Shares outstanding     6,720,098       8,158,472       2,297,512       502,411    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 9.48     $ 10.44     $ 10.13     $ 10.07    
Class R  
Net assets   $ 1,926,209     $ 2,494,881     $ 652,188          
Shares outstanding     186,127       240,647       63,707          
Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.35     $ 10.37     $ 10.24          
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 44,005,128     $ 51,513,659     $ 21,340,192     $ 3,344,896    
Shares outstanding     4,152,079       4,970,369       2,106,386       331,092    
Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.60     $ 10.36     $ 10.13     $ 10.10    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

(c)  On sales of $100,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of OperationsColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
LifeGoal
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Balanced
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income and
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income
Portfolio
 
Investment Income  
Dividends from affiliates     1,905,823       6,014,095       2,061,652       517,470    
Dividends     39,407       61,161       15,443       386    
Interest           124,555       51,927       14,588    
Total Investment Income     1,945,230       6,199,811       2,129,022       532,444    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     456,347       687,060       173,735       8,291    
Administration fee                       17,975    
Distribution and service fees:  
Class A     214,881       303,706       72,545       17,204    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     306,437       612,984       137,956       24,743    
Class C     238,289       316,884       86,814       19,070    
Class R     4,084       4,855       1,492          
Service fee:  
Class B     102,146       204,328       45,985       8,247    
Class C     79,430       105,628       28,938       6,357    
Transfer agent fee                       17,633    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees                       13,160    
Trustees' fees                       15,306    
Custody fee                       2,606    
Registration fees                       21,457    
Audit fee                       12,934    
Legal fees                       24,623    
Chief compliance officer expenses                       402    
Other expenses                       10,584    
Total Expenses     1,401,614       2,235,445       547,465       220,592    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by investment advisor
and/or administrator
                      (83,766 )  
Net Expenses     1,401,614       2,235,445       547,465       136,826    
Net Investment Income     543,616       3,964,366       1,581,557       395,618    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and
Capital Gains Distributions Received
         
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Affiliated investments     (1,109,399 )     16,058,410       6,154,208       1,225,812    
Investments     (140,002 )     (99,979 )     (23,695 )     4,811    
Capital gains distributions received from affiliates     1,048,495       1,088,955       212,288       1,123    
Net realized gain (loss)     (200,906 )     17,047,386       6,342,801       1,231,746    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    2,180,320       (10,844,607 )     (3,867,043 )     (666,062 )  
Net Gain     1,979,414       6,202,779       2,475,758       565,684    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     2,523,030       10,167,145       4,057,315       961,302    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia
LifeGoal Growth Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal Income Portfolio
 
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     543,616       849,551       3,964,366       11,354,374       1,581,557       4,079,078       395,618       1,076,274    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received     (200,906 )     (15,019,054 )     17,047,386       (22,053,973 )     6,342,801       (1,712,275 )     1,231,746       (514,103 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     2,180,320       158,467,291       (10,844,607 )     191,543,831       (3,867,043 )     31,464,277       (666,062 )     4,929,754    
Net increase resulting from operations     2,523,030       144,297,788       10,167,145       180,844,232       4,057,315       33,831,080       961,302       5,491,925    
Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (557,299 )     (354,759 )     (2,253,815 )     (5,327,779 )     (761,807 )     (1,774,246 )     (214,147 )     (500,449 )  
Class B     (31,332 )     (72,537 )     (891,612 )     (3,029,203 )     (344,861 )     (1,045,055 )     (77,804 )     (224,860 )  
Class C     (24,595 )     (49,902 )     (465,907 )     (1,330,248 )     (226,850 )     (542,321 )     (60,124 )     (164,769 )  
Class R     (3,364 )     (2,306 )     (16,389 )     (37,238 )     (7,352 )     (14,094 )              
Class Z     (204,887 )     (102,921 )     (615,003 )     (1,522,123 )     (307,336 )     (647,227 )     (63,225 )     (176,430 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (821,477 )     (582,425 )     (4,242,726 )     (11,246,591 )     (1,648,206 )     (4,022,943 )     (415,300 )     (1,066,508 )  
Net Capital Stock Transactions     (32,111,810 )     (22,899,343 )     (41,328,168 )     (26,500,404 )     (10,449,670 )     (4,264,005 )     (2,787,236 )     (2,232,566 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           7,713                                        
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (30,410,257 )     120,823,733       (35,403,749 )     143,097,237       (8,040,561 )     25,544,132       (2,241,234 )     2,192,851    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     391,831,301       271,007,568       580,556,164       437,458,927       145,641,875       120,097,743       30,517,142       28,324,291    
End of period     361,421,044       391,831,301       545,152,415       580,556,164       137,601,314       145,641,875       28,275,908       30,517,142    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income at end of period     (3,022 )     274,839       755       279,115       7,430       74,079       2,446       22,128    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsCapital Stock Activity

    Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     1,333,005       13,412,073       3,091,308       27,588,415       2,773,438       27,889,172       4,803,386       44,609,724    
Distributions reinvested     42,634       414,095       43,067       335,160       152,179       1,497,726       532,093       4,997,088    
Redemptions     (2,059,096 )     (20,491,863 )     (3,207,836 )     (29,248,812 )     (2,548,264 )     (25,554,231 )     (4,546,857 )     (42,351,740 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (683,457 )     (6,665,695 )     (73,461 )     (1,325,237 )     377,353       3,832,667       788,622       7,255,072    
Class B  
Subscriptions     28,172       261,504       300,175       2,294,384       78,131       787,569       589,083       5,178,715    
Distributions reinvested     3,354       29,546       9,589       68,850       62,131       602,880       310,682       2,872,923    
Redemptions     (1,518,236 )     (13,966,597 )     (2,663,286 )     (21,979,706 )     (3,099,405 )     (30,866,177 )     (4,573,702 )     (41,976,618 )  
Net decrease     (1,486,710 )     (13,675,547 )     (2,353,522 )     (19,616,472 )     (2,959,143 )     (29,475,728 )     (3,673,937 )     (33,924,980 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     349,954       3,223,144       961,091       7,928,734       465,718       4,721,861       1,437,027       13,435,382    
Distributions reinvested     2,326       20,310       5,627       40,063       30,592       303,080       115,164       1,082,100    
Redemptions     (884,456 )     (8,039,282 )     (1,945,856 )     (15,923,996 )     (843,776 )     (8,484,686 )     (1,846,000 )     (17,014,082 )  
Net decrease     (532,176 )     (4,795,828 )     (979,138 )     (7,955,199 )     (347,466 )     (3,459,745 )     (293,809 )     (2,496,600 )  
Class R  
Subscriptions     39,146       384,779       59,693       489,491       86,780       856,507       60,150       539,862    
Distributions reinvested     345       3,364       298       2,306       1,635       16,389       4,033       37,237    
Redemptions     (8,165 )     (80,610 )     (30,267 )     (272,508 )     (18,077 )     (181,622 )     (121,078 )     (1,160,141 )  
Net increase (decrease)     31,326       307,533       29,724       219,289       70,338       691,274       (56,895 )     (583,042 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     525,254       5,366,113       1,752,025       16,262,948       647,018       6,535,725       1,506,119       13,977,974    
Distributions reinvested     4,759       47,499       7,159       56,483       21,837       217,775       114,054       1,061,854    
Redemptions     (1,298,943 )     (12,695,885 )     (1,187,216 )     (10,541,155 )     (2,058,465 )     (19,670,136 )     (1,268,234 )     (11,790,682 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (768,930 )     (7,282,273 )     571,968       5,778,276       (1,389,610 )     (12,916,636 )     351,939       3,249,146    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Capital Stock Activity

    Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio   Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     790,638       7,895,960       1,792,223       16,683,536       212,046       2,110,754       414,030       3,845,408    
Distributions reinvested     46,842       464,151       159,758       1,519,412       15,941       158,000       44,786       422,811    
Redemptions     (1,156,819 )     (11,455,707 )     (1,470,993 )     (13,754,411 )     (226,264 )     (2,260,037 )     (422,314 )     (4,050,740 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (319,339 )     (3,095,596 )     480,988       4,448,537       1,723       8,717       36,502       217,479    
Class B  
Subscriptions     67,257       666,570       209,608       1,919,007       28,835       285,915       81,196       758,008    
Distributions reinvested     21,355       209,456       101,019       952,550       5,462       54,016       20,424       192,117    
Redemptions     (843,187 )     (8,390,230 )     (1,290,520 )     (12,149,208 )     (135,767 )     (1,347,329 )     (257,918 )     (2,441,151 )  
Net decrease     (754,575 )     (7,514,204 )     (979,893 )     (9,277,651 )     (101,470 )     (1,007,398 )     (156,298 )     (1,491,026 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     189,035       1,866,685       555,399       5,176,368       66,283       653,644       126,587       1,191,173    
Distributions reinvested     14,222       139,528       47,502       445,991       4,014       39,695       14,092       132,492    
Redemptions     (251,626 )     (2,478,350 )     (565,216 )     (5,289,047 )     (132,128 )     (1,309,744 )     (173,176 )     (1,638,681 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (48,369 )     (472,137 )     37,685       333,312       (61,831 )     (616,405 )     (32,497 )     (315,016 )  
Class R  
Subscriptions     9,999       98,324       24,710       228,170                            
Distributions reinvested     734       7,352       1,484       14,094                            
Redemptions     (2,660 )     (26,399 )     (15,095 )     (140,807 )                          
Net increase     8,073       79,277       11,099       101,457                            
Class Z  
Subscriptions     375,584       3,695,299       579,483       5,364,435       172,620       1,714,369       204,365       1,949,223    
Distributions reinvested     13,320       131,867       43,544       408,286       1,905       18,929       11,166       105,281    
Redemptions     (335,034 )     (3,274,176 )     (615,771 )     (5,642,381 )     (295,216 )     (2,905,448 )     (285,245 )     (2,698,507 )  
Net increase (decrease)     53,870       552,990       7,256       130,340       (120,691 )     (1,172,150 )     (69,714 )     (644,003 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.33     $ 6.68     $ 13.24     $ 14.69     $ 13.92     $ 12.19    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.03       0.05       0.06       0.05       0.07       0.05    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.10       3.62       (4.12 )     (0.59 )     1.38       2.34    
Total from investment operations     0.13       3.67       (4.06 )     (0.54 )     1.45       2.39    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.09 )  
From net realized gains                 (2.46 )     (0.86 )     (0.63 )     (0.57 )  
From return of capital                 (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (2.50 )     (0.91 )     (0.68 )     (0.66 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.43     $ 10.33     $ 6.68     $ 13.24     $ 14.69     $ 13.92    
Total return (d)     1.30 %(e)     55.04 %     (37.62 )%     (4.31 )%     10.74 %     20.01 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %     0.50 %(h)     0.50 %(h)     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Net investment income     0.57 %(g)     0.54 %     0.68 %(h)     0.31 %(h)     0.31 %     0.37 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     19 %     45 %     21 %     8 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 173,435     $ 178,769     $ 116,169     $ 210,861     $ 206,715     $ 142,967    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.48     $ 6.17     $ 12.46     $ 13.93     $ 13.28     $ 11.72    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (b)     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.09       3.34       (3.80 )     (0.55 )     1.32       2.25    
Total from investment operations     0.08       3.32       (3.81 )     (0.61 )     1.28       2.20    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (— )(c)     (0.01 )     (0.01 )                 (0.07 )  
From net realized gains                 (2.46 )     (0.86 )     (0.63 )     (0.57 )  
From return of capital                 (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (— )(c)     (0.01 )     (2.48 )     (0.86 )     (0.63 )     (0.64 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.56     $ 9.48     $ 6.17     $ 12.46     $ 13.93     $ 13.28    
Total return (d)     0.88 %(e)     53.78 %     (37.99 )%     (5.08 )%     9.90 %     19.13 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %(h)     1.25 %(h)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment loss     (0.20 )%(g)     (0.21 )%     (0.09 )%(h)     (0.46 )%(h)     (0.45 )%     (0.38 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     19 %     45 %     21 %     8 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 78,326     $ 91,699     $ 74,197     $ 150,705     $ 170,971     $ 153,920    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.40     $ 6.12     $ 12.38     $ 13.85     $ 13.20     $ 11.66    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (b)     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.09       3.31       (3.77 )     (0.55 )     1.32       2.23    
Total from investment operations     0.08       3.29       (3.78 )     (0.61 )     1.28       2.18    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (— )(c)     (0.01 )     (0.01 )                 (0.07 )  
From net realized gains                 (2.46 )     (0.86 )     (0.63 )     (0.57 )  
From return of capital                 (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (— )(c)     (0.01 )     (2.48 )     (0.86 )     (0.63 )     (0.64 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.48     $ 9.40     $ 6.12     $ 12.38     $ 13.85     $ 13.20    
Total return (d)     0.89 %(e)     53.73 %     (37.99 )%     (5.11 )%     9.97 %     19.06 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %(h)     1.25 %(h)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment loss     (0.18 )%(g)     (0.21 )%     (0.09 )%(h)     (0.41 )%(h)     (0.43 )%     (0.38 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     19 %     45 %     21 %     8 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 63,728     $ 68,150     $ 50,343     $ 98,889     $ 96,558     $ 66,261    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,   Period Ended
March 31,
 
Class R Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.25     $ 6.64     $ 13.19     $ 14.67     $ 13.92     $ 13.19    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (b)     0.02       0.03       0.04       0.02       0.14       (0.03 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.10       3.60       (4.10 )     (0.60 )     1.27       0.76    
Total from investment operations     0.12       3.63       (4.06 )     (0.58 )     1.41       0.73    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.02 )     (0.02 )     (0.02 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )        
From net realized gains                 (2.46 )     (0.86 )     (0.63 )        
From return of capital                 (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.02 )     (2.49 )     (0.90 )     (0.66 )        
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.35     $ 10.25     $ 6.64     $ 13.19     $ 14.67     $ 13.92    
Total return (d)     1.19 %(e)     54.68 %     (37.76 )%     (4.65 )%     10.45 %     5.53 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses (f)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.75 %(h)     0.75 %(h)     0.75 %     0.75 %(g)  
Net investment income (loss)     0.35 %(g)     0.29 %     0.45 %(h)     0.12 %(h)     0.76 %     (1.15 )%(g)  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     19 %     45 %     21 %     8 %     30 %(e)  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,926     $ 1,586     $ 831     $ 1,206     $ 1,169     $ 10    

 

(a)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.49     $ 6.78     $ 13.37     $ 14.80     $ 14.01     $ 12.24    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.04       0.07       0.09       0.16       0.10       0.08    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.11       3.66       (4.17 )     (0.66 )     1.40       2.36    
Total from investment operations     0.15       3.73       (4.08 )     (0.50 )     1.50       2.44    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.04 )     (0.07 )     (0.08 )     (0.10 )  
From net realized gains                 (2.46 )     (0.86 )     (0.63 )     (0.57 )  
From return of capital                 (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (2.51 )     (0.93 )     (0.71 )     (0.67 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.60     $ 10.49     $ 6.78     $ 13.37     $ 14.80     $ 14.01    
Total return (d)     1.50 %(e)     55.20 %     (37.38 )%     (4.02 )%     11.01 %     20.33 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %     0.25 %(h)     0.25 %(h)     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Net investment income     0.83 %(g)     0.78 %     0.90 %(h)     1.07 %(h)     0.55 %     0.62 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     19 %     45 %     21 %     8 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 44,005     $ 51,627     $ 29,467     $ 55,202     $ 252,536     $ 188,132    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.23     $ 7.33     $ 11.36     $ 12.38     $ 11.86     $ 11.50    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.09       0.23       0.22       0.25       0.26       0.22    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
ditributions received
    0.15       2.89       (2.91 )     (0.45 )     0.88       1.08    
Total from investment operations     0.24       3.12       (2.69 )     (0.20 )     1.14       1.30    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.09 )     (0.22 )     (0.22 )     (0.25 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )  
From net realized gains                 (1.12 )     (0.57 )     (0.36 )     (0.67 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.09 )     (0.22 )     (1.34 )     (0.82 )     (0.62 )     (0.94 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.38     $ 10.23     $ 7.33     $ 11.36     $ 12.38     $ 11.86    
Total return (c)     2.42 %(d)     42.94 %     (26.48 )%     (1.99 )%     9.95 %     11.75 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Net investment income     1.75 %(f)     2.45 %     2.44 %(g)     2.05 %(g)     2.17 %     1.89 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     50 %(d)     27 %     47 %     18 %     18 %     46 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 252,829     $ 245,327     $ 170,155     $ 275,576     $ 266,506     $ 219,302    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.16     $ 7.29     $ 11.30     $ 12.31     $ 11.81     $ 11.45    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.05       0.16       0.15       0.16       0.17       0.13    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.16       2.87       (2.89 )     (0.44 )     0.86       1.08    
Total from investment operations     0.21       3.03       (2.74 )     (0.28 )     1.03       1.21    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.06 )     (0.16 )     (0.15 )     (0.16 )     (0.17 )     (0.18 )  
From net realized gains                 (1.12 )     (0.57 )     (0.36 )     (0.67 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.06 )     (0.16 )     (1.27 )     (0.73 )     (0.53 )     (0.85 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.31     $ 10.16     $ 7.29     $ 11.30     $ 12.31     $ 11.81    
Total return (c)     2.05 %(d)     41.72 %     (27.01 )%     (2.66 )%     9.00 %     10.99 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.25 %(f)     1.25 %     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income     0.99 %(f)     1.70 %     1.67 %(g)     1.28 %(g)     1.42 %     1.14 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     50 %(d)     27 %     47 %     18 %     18 %     46 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 153,166     $ 181,026     $ 156,679     $ 282,912     $ 325,190     $ 318,564    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.29     $ 7.38     $ 11.43     $ 12.44     $ 11.92     $ 11.56    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.05       0.16       0.15       0.16       0.17       0.14    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.16       2.91       (2.93 )     (0.44 )     0.88       1.07    
Total from investment operations     0.21       3.07       (2.78 )     (0.28 )     1.05       1.21    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.06 )     (0.16 )     (0.15 )     (0.16 )     (0.17 )     (0.18 )  
From net realized gains                 (1.12 )     (0.57 )     (0.36 )     (0.67 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.06 )     (0.16 )     (1.27 )     (0.73 )     (0.53 )     (0.85 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.44     $ 10.29     $ 7.38     $ 11.43     $ 12.44     $ 11.92    
Total return (c)     2.02 %(d)     41.76 %     (27.05 )%     (2.63 )%     9.09 %     10.88 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.25 %(f)     1.25 %     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income     1.00 %(f)     1.70 %     1.67 %(g)     1.30 %(g)     1.42 %     1.14 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     50 %(d)     27 %     47 %     18 %     18 %     46 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 85,149     $ 87,496     $ 64,940     $ 112,902     $ 118,747     $ 98,160    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,   Period Ended
March 31
 
Class R Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.22     $ 7.33     $ 11.36     $ 12.37     $ 11.86     $ 11.59    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.08       0.20       0.22       0.21       0.29       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.15       2.89       (2.94 )     (0.43 )     0.81       0.28    
Total from investment operations     0.23       3.09       (2.72 )     (0.22 )     1.10       0.31    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.08 )     (0.20 )     (0.19 )     (0.22 )     (0.23 )     (0.04 )  
From net realized gains                 (1.12 )     (0.57 )     (0.36 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.08 )     (0.20 )     (1.31 )     (0.79 )     (0.59 )     (0.04 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.37     $ 10.22     $ 7.33     $ 11.36     $ 12.37     $ 11.86    
Total return (c)     2.29 %(d)     42.46 %     (26.67 )%     (2.15 )%     9.59 %     2.68 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses (e)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.75 %(f)  
Net investment income     1.50 %(f)     2.16 %     2.48 %(g)     1.69 %(g)     2.34 %     1.13 %(f)  
Portfolio turnover rate     50 %(d)     27 %     47 %     18 %     18 %     46 %(d)  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 2,495     $ 1,740     $ 1,666     $ 1,257     $ 1,916     $ 10    

 

(a)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.21     $ 7.33     $ 11.36     $ 12.35     $ 11.84     $ 11.48    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.10       0.25       0.25       0.34       0.29       0.25    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.16       2.88       (2.92 )     (0.47 )     0.87       1.08    
Total from investment operations     0.26       3.13       (2.67 )     (0.13 )     1.16       1.33    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.11 )     (0.25 )     (0.24 )     (0.29 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )  
From net realized gains                 (1.12 )     (0.57 )     (0.36 )     (0.67 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.11 )     (0.25 )     (1.36 )     (0.86 )     (0.65 )     (0.97 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.36     $ 10.21     $ 7.33     $ 11.36     $ 12.35     $ 11.84    
Total return (c)     2.55 %(d)     43.01 %     (26.28 )%     (1.49 )%     10.15 %     12.05 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.25 %(f)     0.25 %     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Net investment income     2.06 %(f)     2.69 %     2.83 %(g)     2.68 %(g)     2.42 %     2.14 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     50 %(d)     27 %     47 %     18 %     18 %     46 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 51,514     $ 64,967     $ 44,020     $ 46,711     $ 292,939     $ 251,980    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primanry A shares were renamed Class Z shares

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.04     $ 8.03     $ 10.40     $ 11.04     $ 10.80     $ 11.04    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.13       0.31       0.33       0.36       0.34       0.28    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.19       2.00       (1.97 )     (0.30 )     0.50       0.54    
Total from investment operations     0.32       2.31       (1.64 )     0.06       0.84       0.82    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.30 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.34 )     (0.32 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.40 )     (0.34 )     (0.26 )     (0.74 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )     (0.30 )     (0.73 )     (0.70 )     (0.60 )     (1.06 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.23     $ 10.04     $ 8.03     $ 10.40     $ 11.04     $ 10.80    
Total return (c)     3.27 %(d)     29.06 %     (16.58 )%     0.34 %     8.07 %     7.91 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense                 %(h)                    
Net expenses (e)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Net investment income     2.57 %(f)     3.26 %     3.59 %(g)     3.29 %(g)     3.15 %     2.61 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     64 %(d)     34 %     52 %     20 %     25 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 58,746     $ 60,848     $ 44,825     $ 54,370     $ 50,829     $ 48,112    

 

.

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.00     $ 8.01     $ 10.36     $ 11.00     $ 10.77     $ 11.01    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.09       0.23       0.26       0.28       0.26       0.20    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.20       1.99       (1.95 )     (0.31 )     0.49       0.54    
Total from investment operations     0.29       2.22       (1.69 )     (0.03 )     0.75       0.74    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.10 )     (0.23 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )     (0.26 )     (0.24 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.40 )     (0.34 )     (0.26 )     (0.74 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.10 )     (0.23 )     (0.66 )     (0.61 )     (0.52 )     (0.98 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.19     $ 10.00     $ 8.01     $ 10.36     $ 11.00     $ 10.77    
Total return (c)     2.90 %(d)     27.94 %     (17.09 )%     (0.41 )%     7.20 %     7.12 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     1.25 %(f)     1.25 %     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Interest expense                 %(h)                    
Net expenses (e)     1.25 %(f)     1.25 %     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income     1.80 %(f)     2.51 %     2.80 %(g)     2.53 %(g)     2.39 %     1.86 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     64 %(d)     34 %     52 %     20 %     25 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 33,588     $ 40,508     $ 40,270     $ 66,558     $ 75,119     $ 82,098    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.94     $ 7.96     $ 10.30     $ 10.94     $ 10.71     $ 10.96    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.09       0.23       0.26       0.28       0.26       0.20    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.20       1.98       (1.94 )     (0.31 )     0.49       0.53    
Total from investment operations     0.29       2.21       (1.68 )     (0.03 )     0.75       0.73    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.10 )     (0.23 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )     (0.26 )     (0.24 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.40 )     (0.34 )     (0.26 )     (0.74 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.10 )     (0.23 )     (0.66 )     (0.61 )     (0.52 )     (0.98 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.13     $ 9.94     $ 7.96     $ 10.30     $ 10.94     $ 10.71    
Total return (c)     2.92 %(d)     27.99 %     (17.09 )%     (0.41 )%     7.24 %     7.06 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     1.25 %(f)     1.25 %     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Interest expense                 %(h)                    
Net expenses (e)     1.25 %(f)     1.25 %     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income     1.82 %(f)     2.51 %     2.81 %(g)     2.55 %(g)     2.41 %     1.86 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     64 %(d)     34 %     52 %     20 %     25 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 23,275     $ 23,321     $ 18,370     $ 26,501     $ 24,367     $ 21,104    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,   Period Ended
March 31,
 
Class R Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.04     $ 8.04     $ 10.40     $ 11.04     $ 10.80     $ 10.69    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.12       0.28       0.31       0.32       0.36       0.05    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.20       2.00       (1.96 )     (0.29 )     0.46       0.12    
Total from investment operations     0.32       2.28       (1.65 )     0.03       0.82       0.17    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.28 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.06 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.40 )     (0.34 )     (0.26 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.28 )     (0.71 )     (0.67 )     (0.58 )     (0.06 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.24     $ 10.04     $ 8.04     $ 10.40     $ 11.04     $ 10.80    
Total return (c)     3.24 %(d)     28.58 %     (16.69 )%     0.09 %     7.80 %     1.62 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.75 %(f)  
Interest expense                 %(h)                    
Net expenses (e)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.75 %(f)  
Net investment income     2.31 %(f)     3.00 %     3.34 %(g)     2.93 %(g)     3.25 %     2.61 %(f)  
Portfolio turnover rate     64 %(d)     34 %     52 %     20 %     25 %     30 %(d)  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 652     $ 559     $ 358     $ 451     $ 896     $ 10    

 

(a)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.94     $ 7.96     $ 10.30     $ 10.96     $ 10.73     $ 10.97    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.14       0.33       0.35       0.42       0.37       0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.20       1.98       (1.93 )     (0.36 )     0.49       0.54    
Total from investment operations     0.34       2.31       (1.58 )     0.06       0.86       0.85    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.35 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.40 )     (0.34 )     (0.26 )     (0.74 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.15 )     (0.33 )     (0.76 )     (0.72 )     (0.63 )     (1.09 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.13     $ 9.94     $ 7.96     $ 10.30     $ 10.96     $ 10.73    
Total return (c)     3.43 %(d)     29.25 %     (16.23 )%     0.40 %     8.30 %     8.22 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     0.25 %(f)     0.25 %     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Interest expense                 %(h)                    
Net expenses (e)     0.25 %(f)     0.25 %     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Net investment income     2.83 %(f)     3.51 %     3.98 %(g)     3.78 %(g)     3.42 %     2.86 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     64 %(d)     34 %     52 %     20 %     25 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 21,340     $ 20,406     $ 16,275     $ 13,598     $ 68,749     $ 66,806    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.90     $ 8.58     $ 9.83     $ 10.22     $ 9.99     $ 10.07    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.15       0.36       0.38       0.44       0.42       0.38    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.21       1.31       (1.19 )     (0.38 )     0.25       (0.06 )  
Total from investment operations     0.36       1.67       (0.81 )     0.06       0.67       0.32    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.35 )     (0.40 )     (0.43 )     (0.43 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.16 )     (0.35 )     (0.44 )     (0.45 )     (0.44 )     (0.40 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.10     $ 9.90     $ 8.58     $ 9.83     $ 10.22     $ 9.99    
Total return (c)(d)     3.63 %(e)     19.77 %     (8.37 )%     0.60 %     6.91 %     3.22 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.67 %(g)     0.67 %     0.67 %     0.67 %(h)     0.67 %     0.67 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.58 %(g)     0.58 %     0.39 %     0.47 %     0.54 %     0.37 %  
Net investment income     2.99 %(g)     3.78 %     4.40 %     4.34 %(h)     4.19 %     3.60 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     75 %(e)     35 %     51 %     24 %     42 %     19 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 13,674     $ 13,390     $ 11,281     $ 13,941     $ 15,240     $ 15,687    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.89     $ 8.56     $ 9.82     $ 10.21     $ 9.98     $ 10.06    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.11       0.28       0.31       0.36       0.35       0.29    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.21       1.33       (1.20 )     (0.37 )     0.25       (0.05 )  
Total from investment operations     0.32       1.61       (0.89 )     (0.01 )     0.60       0.24    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.28 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )     (0.30 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.28 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.32 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.09     $ 9.89     $ 8.56     $ 9.82     $ 10.21     $ 9.98    
Total return (c)(d)     3.24 %(e)     19.04 %     (9.17 )%     (0.15 )%     6.13 %     2.44 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.42 %(g)     1.42 %     1.42 %     1.42 %(h)     1.42 %     1.42 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.58 %(g)     0.58 %     0.39 %     0.47 %     0.54 %     0.37 %  
Net investment income     2.22 %(g)     3.02 %     3.66 %     3.58 %(h)     3.43 %     2.85 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     75 %(e)     35 %     51 %     24 %     42 %     19 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 6,196     $ 7,079     $ 7,467     $ 8,849     $ 9,591     $ 10,946    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.88     $ 8.55     $ 9.81     $ 10.19     $ 9.97     $ 10.05    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.11       0.28       0.31       0.36       0.35       0.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.20       1.33       (1.20 )     (0.36 )     0.24       (0.06 )  
Total from investment operations     0.31       1.61       (0.89 )     0.00       0.59       0.24    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.28 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )     (0.30 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.28 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.32 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.07     $ 9.88     $ 8.55     $ 9.81     $ 10.19     $ 9.97    
Total return (c)(d)     3.15 %(e)     19.07 %     (9.18 )%     (0.05 )%     6.03 %     2.45 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.42 %(g)     1.42 %     1.42 %     1.42 %(h)     1.42 %     1.42 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.58 %(g)     0.58 %     0.39 %     0.47 %     0.54 %     0.37 %  
Net investment income     2.22 %(g)     3.02 %     3.70 %     3.59 %(h)     3.44 %     2.85 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     75 %(e)     35 %     51 %     24 %     42 %     19 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 5,061     $ 5,573     $ 5,104     $ 4,932     $ 4,734     $ 6,082    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.91     $ 8.57     $ 9.83     $ 10.22     $ 10.00     $ 10.08    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.16       0.38       0.42       0.46       0.46       0.38    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and capital gains
distributions received
    0.20       1.34       (1.21 )     (0.37 )     0.23       (0.04 )  
Total from investment operations     0.36       1.72       (0.79 )     0.09       0.69       0.34    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.38 )     (0.43 )     (0.46 )     (0.46 )     (0.40 )  
From net realized gains                 (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.38 )     (0.47 )     (0.48 )     (0.47 )     (0.42 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.10     $ 9.91     $ 8.57     $ 9.83     $ 10.22     $ 10.00    
Total return (c)(d)     3.65 %(e)     20.33 %     (8.25 )%     0.85 %     7.07 %     3.47 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.42 %(g)     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %(h)     0.42 %     0.42 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.58 %(g)     0.58 %     0.39 %     0.47 %     0.54 %     0.37 %  
Net investment income     3.28 %(g)     4.04 %     4.60 %     4.57 %(h)     4.50 %     3.85 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     75 %(e)     35 %     51 %     24 %     42 %     19 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3,345     $ 4,475     $ 4,472     $ 5,813     $ 3,731     $ 403    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests. If these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios
September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following diversified series of the Trust (each, a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"):

Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Investment Objectives

Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio seeks capital appreciation. Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio seeks total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio seeks total return, consisting of current income and modest capital appreciation.
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio seeks current income, consistent with relative stability of principal.

Under normal circumstances, the Portfolios invest most of their assets in Class Z shares of mutual funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, the Portfolios' investment adviser (the "Adviser"), or its affiliates ("Columbia Funds"), exchange traded funds ("ETFs") and third party-advised funds (collectively, "Underlying Funds"), equity and fixed income securities, including Treasury Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"), and other instruments such as derivatives. The financial statements of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolios invest should be read in conjunction with the Portfolios' financial statements.

Portfolio Shares

The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Trust's Declaration of Trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to classify or reclassify any authorized but unissued shares into one or more additional classes or series of shares.

Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares.

Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio and Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio each offer five classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

The Portfolios no longer accept investments in Class B shares by new or existing investors in the Portfolios' Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of each Portfolio and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of the other Columbia Funds.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% for each Portfolio with the exception of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio is subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the amount of initial investment.

Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% based upon the holding period after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% (3.00% for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio) based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase.

Class R and Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class R and Class Z shares, as described in each Portfolio's prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted, except as disclosed in Note 9, no items


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requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosures.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolios in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of each class of the respective Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Exchange-traded funds are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Exchange-traded funds for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the latest bid price on such exchanges.

Investments in securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Investments in certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements) when market prices are not readily available or reliable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

•  Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

•  Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable, unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs may include management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

The Portfolios may invest in treasury inflation protected securities ("TIPS"). The principal amount of TIPS is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. Interest payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid. These adjustments are recorded as interest income on the Statements of Operations.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Distributions from the Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Portfolios and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a Portfolio are charged to such Portfolio.


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Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statements of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Portfolios on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Portfolio intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Portfolio should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly for each Portfolio, except Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio for which distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which differ from GAAP.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because this would involve future claims against a Portfolio. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents and by contract, the Trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolios expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2010 was as follows:

    Ordinary
Income*
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 582,425     $    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     11,246,591          
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     4,022,943          
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     1,066,508          

 

*  For tax purpose, short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at September 30, 2010, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 49,513,173     $ (24,792,640 )   $ 24,720,533    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     59,256,893       (15,084,294 )     44,172,599    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     9,246,927       (1,544,756 )     7,702,171    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     1,555,401       (60,885 )     1,494,516    

 


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Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios, September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) (continued)

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2010, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Year of Expiration  
    2017   2018   Total  
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 40,958,553     $ 32,807,517     $ 73,766,070    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     27,410,771       48,686,674       76,097,445    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     2,817,485       8,930,869       11,748,354    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     425,616       666,391       1,092,007    

 

Management is required to determine whether a tax position of the Portfolios is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized by each Portfolio is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management is 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. However, management's conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Portfolios' federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

After the close of business on April 30, 2010, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise Financial") acquired a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC (the "Transaction"), including the business of managing the Portfolios. In connection with the closing of the Transaction (the "Closing"), RiverSource Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the investment advisor of the Portfolios and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the "New Advisor"). The New Advisor receives a monthly investment advisory fee based on each Portfolio's average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

    Annual
Fee Rate
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio     0.25 %  
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     0.25 %  
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     0.25 %  
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     0.50 %*  

 

*  The New Advisor is entitled to receive an investment advisory fee based on Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's assets that are invested in individual securities and the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio and the Corporate Bond Portfolio, each of which is a series of the Trust. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio is not charged an advisory fee on its assets that are invested in other Columbia Funds (excluding the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio and the Corporate Bond Portfolio. Actual management fees will be charged to Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio based on a weighted average of applicable underlying assets of the Portfolio.)

The New Advisor has contractually agreed to waive 0.10% of advisory fees payable by Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio on its assets that are invested in individual securities, the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio and the Corporate Bond Portfolio until July 31, 2011. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue after July 31, 2011.

Under its investment advisory agreement, the New Advisor has agreed to bear all fees and expenses of the Portfolios, excluding Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, (exclusive of investment advisory fees, brokerage fees and commissions, distribution and shareholder servicing fees, taxes, interest expense and extraordinary expenses, if any).

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), provided investment advisory services to the Portfolios under the same fee structure.


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Administration Fee

Effective upon the Closing, the New Advisor became the administrator of the Portfolios under a new Administrative Services Agreement (the "Administrative Agreement"). Under the Administrative Agreement, the New Advisor provides administrative and other services to the Portfolios, including services previously performed under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement discussed below. The New Advisor does not receive any compensation for its services from the Portfolios, excluding Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio.

With respect to Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, the New Advisor receives an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.23% of its average daily net assets less the custody and the pricing and bookkeeping fees payable by the Portfolio.

The New Advisor has contractually agreed to waive 0.10% of administration fees on Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's assets that are invested in Underlying Funds (excluding the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio and the Corporate Bond Portfolio) until July 31, 2011. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue after July 31, 2011.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia provided administrative services to the Portfolios at the same fee rates.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to the Closing, the Portfolios entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") with State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Portfolios. The Portfolios also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") with State Street and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Portfolios. Upon the Closing, Columbia assigned and delegated its rights and obligations under the State Street Agreements to the New Advisor. Under the State Street Agreements, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $26,000 paid monthly. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Except for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, the Portfolios do not pay any separate fees for services rendered under the State Street Agreements, and, except for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, the fees for pricing and bookkeeping services incurred by the Portfolios are paid as part of the management fee.

Also prior to the Closing, the Portfolios entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provided services related to Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provided oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio reimbursed Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties, such as for pricing the Portfolio's portfolio securities, incurred by Columbia in the performance of services under the Services Agreement. These services are now provided under the Administrative Agreement discussed above.

Transfer Agent Fee

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Service Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the transfer agent of the Portfolios and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the "New Transfer Agent"). The New Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The New Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and asset-based fees, calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts, which are intended to reimburse the New Transfer Agent for certain sub-transfer agent fees (exclusive of BFDS fees). The New Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Portfolios.

The New Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, Individual Retirement Account ("IRA") trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due to the New Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Portfolios and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the New Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Portfolios. The New Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.


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Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios, September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) (continued)

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Services, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provided shareholder services to the Portfolios and contracted with BFDS to serve as sub-transfer agent, under the same fee structure.

For the six months ended September 30, 2010, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's effective transfer agent fee rate was 0.12% of the Portfolio's average net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below each Portfolio's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statements of Operations. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Portfolios.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Fund Distributors, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the distributor of the Portfolios and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the "New Distributor").

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, initial sales charges paid by shareholders on the purchase of Class A shares and net CDSC fees paid by shareholders on certain redemptions of Class A, Class B and Class C shares were as follows:

    Front-End
Sales Charge
  Contingent Deferred Sales Charge  
    Class A   Class A   Class B   Class C  
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 21,060     $ 4     $ 52,448     $ 4,223    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     44,729             82,141       3,497    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     10,978             22,281       1,210    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     796             2,087       229    

 

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and Class C shares of each Portfolio and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for the Class A shares of each Portfolio. The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan for the Class R shares of Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio and Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Portfolios to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Portfolios to compensate or reimburse the New Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes' shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets, set from time to time by the Board of Trustees, and are charged as expenses of each Portfolio directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans may be paid to affiliates of the New Distributor.

The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

    Current
Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Shareholder Servicing Plans
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
    0.75 %     0.75 %  
Class R Distribution Plan     0.50 %     0.50 %  

 


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Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios, September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) (continued)

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, was the principal underwriter of the Portfolios' shares. There were no changes to the underwriting discount structure of the Portfolios or the service or distribution fee rates paid by the Portfolios as a result of the Transaction.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective May 1, 2010, the New Advisor has contractually agreed to bear a portion of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's expenses through July 31, 2011, so that the Portfolio's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses and expenses associated with the Portfolio's investments in other investment companies, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Portfolio's custodian, do not exceed 0.42% annually of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. There is no guarantee that this expense limitation will continue after July 31, 2011. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's expenses in the same manner.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

In connection with the Closing, all officers of the Portfolios are employees of the New Advisor or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Portfolios' Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Portfolios. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Portfolios in accordance with federal securities regulations. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year. Prior to the Closing, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer under the same fee structure.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Portfolios, as set forth on the Statements of Operations for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participant or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Money Market Fund (formerly known as RiverSource Cash Management Fund). Prior to the Closing, if no funds were selected, income earned on the plan participant's deferral account was based on the rate of return of BofA Treasury Reserves (formerly known as Columbia Treasury Reserves). The expense for the deferred compensation plan, which includes trustees' fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the trustees' deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations, is included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statements of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Portfolios were as follows:

    U.S Government Securities   Other Investment Securities  
    Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales  
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $     $     $ 105,031,568     $ 139,320,246    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     14,774,029       7,505,318       261,085,821       315,900,323    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     5,835,344       2,028,080       82,664,361       98,987,826    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     1,514,418       184,379       20,298,948       24,863,445    

 


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Note 6. Line of Credit

The Portfolios and other affiliated funds participate in a $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any Portfolio is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Portfolio's borrowing limit set forth in the Portfolio's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Portfolios did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of September 30, 2010, certain shareholder accounts owned of record more than 10% of the outstanding shares of one or more of the Portfolios. The number of accounts and aggregate percentages of shares outstanding held therein are as follows:

    Number of
Shareholders
  % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia LifeGoal
Growth Portfolio
    1       42.9    
Columbia LifeGoal
Balanced Growth Portfolio
    1       43.9    
Columbia LifeGoal
Income and Growth Portfolio
    1       58.2    
Columbia LifeGoal
Income Portfolio
    1       54.6    

 

Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Portfolios.

Note 8. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Risk Factors of the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds

Allocation Risk

Each Portfolio uses an asset allocation strategy in pursuing its investment objective. There is a risk that a Portfolio's allocation among asset classes or investments will cause the Portfolio to under-perform other funds with similar investment objectives, or that the investments themselves will not produce the returns expected.

Investing in Other Funds Risk

The performance of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolios invest could be adversely affected if other entities investing in the same Underlying Funds make relatively large investments or redemptions in the Underlying Funds. Because the expenses and costs of the Underlying Funds are shared by the Portfolios, redemptions by other investors in the Underlying Funds could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for the Portfolios. In addition, the Advisor has the authority to change the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolios invest or to change the percentage of each Portfolio's investments allocated to each Underlying Fund. If an Underlying Fund pays fees to the Advisor, such fees could result in the Advisor having a potential conflict of interest in selecting the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolios invest or in determining the percentage of the Portfolios' investments allocated to each Underlying Fund.

Smaller Company Securities Risk

Securities of small- or mid-capitalization companies ("smaller companies") may have a higher potential for gains than securities of large-capitalization companies but also may involve more risk. Smaller companies may be more vulnerable to market downturns and adverse economic events than larger, more established companies because smaller companies may have more limited financial resources and business operations. Their securities may trade less frequently and in smaller volumes and may be less liquid and fluctuate more sharply in value than securities of larger companies.


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Value Securities Risk

Certain Underlying Funds invest in value securities, which are securities of companies that may have experienced adverse business, industry or other developments that have caused the securities to be potentially undervalued. There is the risk that the market value of a portfolio security may not meet Columbia's future value assessment of that security. There is also a risk that it may take longer than expected for the value of these investments to rise to the believed value. In addition, value securities at times may not perform as well as growth securities or the stock market in general.

Interest Rate Risk

Certain Underlying Funds invest in debt securities, which are subject to interest rate risk. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities will tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities will tend to rise. Changes in the value of a debt security may affect the value of the Underlying Fund's shares. Interest rate risk is generally greater for debt securities with longer maturities/durations.

Credit Risk

Certain Underlying Funds are subject to credit risk, which applies to most debt securities, but is generally not a factor for obligations backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. Government. The Underlying Fund could lose money if the issuer of a debt security is unable or perceived to be unable to pay interest or principal when it becomes due. Various factors could affect the issuer's actual or perceived ability to make timely interest or principal payments, including changes in the issuer's financial condition or in general economic conditions. Debt securities backed by an issuer's taxing authority may be subject to legal limits on the issuer's ability to increase taxes or otherwise to raise revenue. Certain debt securities are backed only by revenues derived from a particular project, and thus may have a greater risk of default.

Low and Below Investment Grade Securities Risk

Certain Underlying Funds invest in debt securities with the lowest investment grade rating or that are below investment grade. These securities are more speculative than securities with higher ratings, and tend to be more sensitive to credit risk particularly during a downturn in the economy. These securities typically pay a premium in the form of a higher interest rate or yield because of the increased risk of loss, including default. These securities also are generally less liquid than higher-rated securities.

Foreign Securities Risk

Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities which involves certain additional risks. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments or foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities. Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk as these countries are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Asset-Backed Securities Risk

The value of asset-backed securities may be affected by, among other factors, changes in interest rates, the market's assessment of the quality of underlying assets, the creditworthiness of the servicer for the underlying assets, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the underlying assets, or the creditworthiness or rating of the entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds, derivative instruments, or other credit enhancement. The value of asset-backed securities also will be affected by the exhaustion, termination or expiration of any credit enhancement. Most asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying debt may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Fund to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of asset-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.

Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk

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entities that provide any supporting letters of credit, surety bonds or other credit enhancements or the quality of underlying assets or the market's assessment thereof. Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the possibility that the underlying mortgage may be refinanced or prepaid prior to maturity during periods of declining or low interest rates, causing the Funds to have to reinvest the money received in securities that have lower yields. In addition, the impact of prepayments on the value of mortgage-backed securities may be difficult to predict and may result in greater volatility.

Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company (now known as legacy RiverSource) mutual funds and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.


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There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

Note 9. Subsequent Event

Effective October 14, 2010, the line of credit disclosed in Note 6 was extended. Interest on the $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street will continue to be charged at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. The commitment fee has been decreased from 0.15% per annum to 0.125% per annum and will continue to be accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.


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Board Consideration and Approval of Amendment to Investment Management Services Agreement

In September 2010, the Board (the "Board") of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") unanimously approved an amendment to the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "IMS Agreement") between Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("Columbia Management") and the Trust, on behalf of Columbia LifeGoal® Balanced Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal® Growth Portfolio and Columbia LifeGoal® Income and Growth Portfolio (collectively, the "Bundled Fee Portfolios") and Columbia LifeGoal® Income Portfolio (collectively with the Bundled Fee Portfolios, the "LifeGoal Portfolios"). As detailed below, the Contracts Review Committee and/or the Board held numerous meetings and discussions with Columbia Management and reviewed and considered extensive materials in connection with the approval of the changes to the fee structures of the LifeGoal Portfolios before determining to approve the amendment to the IMS Agreement.

Prior to approving the proposed changes to the fee structures of the LifeGoal Portfolios, the trustees (the "Trustees") of the Board were presented with, and requested, received and evaluated, materials about the current IMS Agreement, the proposed changes to the fee structures and related matters from Columbia Management. The Trustees also reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc., an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing the LifeGoal Portfolios' current fees and expense ratios with a group of comparable funds that were selected by Lipper, Inc. Included in these reports were comparisons of contractual and actual investment advisory fee rates and total operating expenses.

In addition, the Trustees considered that the proposed amendment was part of a larger group of proposals, aligning the fees and expenses for similar funds based on a more consistent and uniform pricing model for all funds in the family of funds. In this regard, the Board recognized that many of the funds in the fund family were organized at different times by many different sponsors, and as a result, their fees and expenses did not reflect a common overall design.

The Trustees also reviewed and considered information that they had previously received, addressing the services Columbia Management provides and fund performance, among other things, in connection with their most recent consideration and approval of the IMS Agreement. Moreover, the Board and its Contract Review Committee met on several occasions, and received extensive materials, which the Trustees considered relevant to their consideration and approval of the proposed changes to the fee structures of the LifeGoal Portfolios. The Trustees also consulted with the non-interested Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on the legal standards for consideration by the Trustees, and otherwise assisted the Trustees in their deliberations.

At the conclusion of its review of the materials discussed above and of the discussions among the Trustees leading up to and during the September 20, 2010 meetings, the Board, on behalf of the LifeGoal Portfolios, agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to approval of the amendment to the IMS Agreement.

In making its decision to approve the proposed amendment to the IMS Agreement for each LifeGoal Portfolio, the Board considered factors bearing on the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to such LifeGoal Portfolio, and the costs for those services, with a view toward making a business judgment as to whether the proposed amendment to the IMS Agreement is, under all of the circumstances, in the best interest of such LifeGoal Portfolio and the LifeGoal Portfolio's shareholders. The factors that the Trustees considered and the conclusions that they, in their business judgment, reached included, principally, the following:

•  The expected benefits of continuing to retain Columbia Management as the LifeGoal Portfolios' investment manager;

•  The Board's favorable evaluation of the nature, extent and quality of investment management services provided by Columbia Management to each LifeGoal Portfolio;

•  The Board's recent evaluation of the historical performance of Columbia Management in managing the LifeGoal Portfolios, recognizing that no assurances can be given that a LifeGoal Portfolio would achieve any level of performance in the future;

•  The Board's recent evaluation of each LifeGoal Portfolio's potential to realize economies scale through operations of Columbia Management;

•  The benefits from soft dollar arrangements that Columbia Management has obtained and will continue to obtain, from managing the LifeGoal Portfolio;


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•  The expected benefits to shareholders of further integrating the legacy Columbia-branded funds (the "Columbia Funds Complex") and the legacy RiverSource-, Seligman- and Threadneedle-branded funds (the "Columbia RiverSource Funds Complex" and, collectively with the Columbia Funds Complex, the "Combined Fund Complex") by:

°  Standardizing investment advisory fee rates and total management fee rates (i.e., the investment advisory fee rates and the administration fee rates), to the extent possible, across funds in the Combined Fund Complex that are in the same investment category (e.g., the amendment would align the investment advisory fee rates of Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund with those of all other actively managed mid-cap funds in the Combined Fund Complex) to promote uniformity of pricing among similar funds;

°  Implementing contractual expense limitations that will generally cap annual operating expense ratios for each fund in the Combined Fund Complex at levels that are at or below the median net operating expense ratio of the other funds in the respective fund's peer group (as determined annually by an independent third-party data provider); and

°  Correlating investment advisory and administration fee rates across the Combined Fund Complex commensurate with the level of services being provided to various funds in the same investment category.

In making its decision to approve the amendment to the IMS Agreement that would change the fee structures of each LifeGoal Portfolio, and which contemplates, for the Bundled Portfolios, the termination of the related assumption agreement, the factors that the Trustees considered and the conclusions that they reached included, principally, the following:

•  That unbundling of the fees payable by the Bundled Portfolios would improve the clarity of the services provided to, and the expenses incurred and paid by, the Bundled Portfolios;

•  The impact of the proposed changes in fee structures on the gross and net expense ratios of each LifeGoal Portfolio, including the termination of the assumption agreement of each Bundled Portfolio and the payment by each Bundled Portfolio of other fees and expenses, and the willingness of Columbia Management to contractually agree to limit total operating expenses for each LifeGoal Portfolio for a certain period of time;

•  The elimination of the investment advisory fee for underlying proprietary funds that pay a management fee to Columbia Management;

•  Current and projected profits to Columbia Management, both under the current fee structures and the proposed fee structures of the LifeGoal Portfolios; and

•  That the fee structures are designed to be competitive and to fairly compensate Columbia Management for services performed for the LifeGoal Portfolios.

In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single item that was paramount or controlling and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to various factors. The Trustees also evaluated all information available to them on a fund-by-fund basis, and their determinations were made separately in respect of each LifeGoal Portfolio. Based on the foregoing, and other relevant information received, the Trustees concluded that the proposed fee structures for each LifeGoal Portfolio are acceptable and competitive, including when compared to similar funds in the industry. Accordingly, the Board unanimously approved the amendment to the IMS Agreement with respect to the LifeGoal Portfolios.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT TO THE FUNDS SUPERVISED BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005
Assurance of Discontinuance among the
Office of Attorney General of New York State,
Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, and
Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

September 21, 2010

I. Overview

On February 9, 2005, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.1 ("CMD") agreed to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Columbia Fund ("Columbia Fund" and, together with some or all of such funds, the "Columbia Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Columbia Fund's Board of Trustees appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

With effect from January 1, 2007, the Independent Members of the Board of Trustees for certain Columbia Funds known collectively as the "Nations Funds" (together with the other members of that Board, the "Trustees") retained me as IFC for the Nations Funds.2 In this capacity, I have prepared this written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. As has been the case with my previous reports, my immediate predecessor as IFC, John Rea, provided invaluable assistance in the preparation of this report.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise entered into an asset purchase agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and its parent, Bank of America Corporation (together, the "Bank") pursuant to which the Bank agreed to sell certain CMG assets relating to Columbia's long-term asset management business, including management of the Nations Funds (the "Transaction"). The Transaction, which closed on April 30, 2010,3 resulted in the termination of the existing Investment Management Agreements with CMA. Prior to the closing of the Transaction, the Trustees and shareholders of the Funds approved new Advisory and Administrative Agreements with an Ameriprise subsidiary now called Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("CMIA"). Those Agreements did not change the rates paid by the Funds from the levels specified in the former agreements with CMA.

CMIA serves as the adviser of funds supervised by three different Boards of Trustees: the Atlantic, Nations, and RiverSource Boards, and a subsidiary of CMIA serves as adviser to funds overseen by a fourth Board, Columbia/Wanger. After reviewing the range of funds overseen by all four Boards, CMIA proposed a series of changes intended, among other things, to rationalize its mutual fund product offerings (by for example proposing to merge funds with similar investment strategies) and the fees charged to the funds by CMIA and its affiliates. These proposals included (1) changes to the advisory fees paid by certain funds, (2) changes to administrative and similar fees paid by certain funds, (3) changes to the transfer agency, sub-transfer agency, custody, and pricing/bookkeeping fees paid by the funds, and (4) mergers involving more than 60 funds. CMIA asked the Trustees to consider these proposals together. This report, consistent with and (to the extent applicable) in fulfillment of the terms of the AOD, will focus on changes to advisory and aggregate management fees and discuss other proposals insofar as they affect total fund expenses, which may be a relevant factor in considering the appropriate level of advisory and management fees (defined for purposes of this report as advisory plus administrative fees).

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees ... to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." The AOD also provides that CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia

1  CMA and CMD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, LLC ("CMG"), and are the successors to the entities named in the AOD.

2  I have no material relationship with Bank of America, CMG or Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise"), aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship with any of their affiliates. I retained John Rea, an independent economic consultant, to assist me with this report.

  Unless otherwise stated or required by the context, this report covers only the Nations Funds.

3  Tab 1, CMIA, Supplemental Materials Prepared for the Nations Board, June 16, 2010 ("June Supplemental Materials") at p. 1.


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Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees ... using ... an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of ... the Independent Fee Consultant." Therefore, the AOD makes clear that the IFC does not supplant the Trustees in negotiating management fees, nor does the IFC substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees with respect to the reasonableness of proposed fees or any other matter that is committed to the business judgment of the Trustees.

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

In preparing the report required by the AOD, the IFC must consider at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.  The nature and quality of the adviser's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.  Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the adviser for like services;

5.  Costs to the adviser and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.  Profit margins of the adviser and its affiliates from supplying such services.

II. Findings

1.  Based upon my examination of the information supplied by CMG and Ameriprise in the light of the six factors set forth in the AOD, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fee changes for each affected Nations Fund (each a "Fee Change Fund").

2.  In my view, the process by which the proposed management fees of each Fee Change Fund have been negotiated with CMIA thus far has been, to the extent practicable, at arm's length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

3.  CMIA has proposed an increase either in contractual advisory or total management fees for 10 Funds (each a "Fee Increase Fund"). All 10 would have higher advisory fees and lower administrative fees. For three Funds, the increase in proposed contractual advisory fees outweighs the decrease in contractual administrative fees, leading to a proposed increase in contractual management fees. Proposed contractual management fees would decline for six Funds and remain unchanged for one.

4.  The projected actual management fee, computed on the basis of assets as of October 31, 2009, would increase for only one of the 10 Funds, Large Cap Enhanced Core, after application of CMIA's proposed expense limitation program and consummation of proposed mergers. For eight Funds, actual management fees are projected to decline, reflecting the interaction of changes in contractual management fees, gross expenses, and expense limitations at October 31, 2009 asset levels. No change is projected in the actual management fee of the remaining Fee Increase Fund.

5.  CMIA's fee rationalization and merger proposals would have little effect on the quintile rankings of the actual management fees of the Fee Increase Funds. The ranking would change for only one Fund, while remaining unchanged from the current level for the other nine Funds. On a post-rationalization, post-merger basis, half the actual management fees would be in the fourth or fifth quintiles.

6.  Half of the Fee Increase Funds have had median or better-than-median investment performance. None of the Funds would be designated a Review Fund based solely on performance.

7.  CMIA proposed that the Funds (except sub-advised Funds) and most other mutual funds it or its affiliates advise or sponsor (together, the "CMIA Funds") be subject to an expense limitation calculated by reference to the median of the relevant fund's Lipper expense group. As a result, all of the Fee Increase Funds are projected to have median or better total expenses after full implementation of the proposed fee changes, expense limitations, and mergers. Some Funds would have higher-than-median actual management fees under this program notwithstanding the newly-established expense limitations. The expense


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limitation would be recalculated every year based on updated Lipper data. Based upon an analysis of median expenses of Fund peer groups for the 2008-2010 period, it is likely that some Funds would experience sizable changes in their expense limits from year-to-year.

8.  CMIA reviewed the differences between management of retail mutual funds and advising institutional accounts and supplied charts plotting contractual and actual institutional and fund fees against assets in various investment categories. The data showed that mutual fund fees are often lower at small asset levels reflecting CMIA's reimbursement of fund expenses. At higher asset levels, mutual fund fees typically exceed institutional fees.

9.  CMIA provided fund-by-fund projected profitability data. Due to the significant changes in the operations of the Funds (including the change of the Funds' investment adviser), historical profitability data was judged to have little relevance.

10.  CMIA provided data comparing the cumulative benefit to CMIA Fund shareholders of all aspects of its proposals (including proposed mergers) with a projection of synergies in the form of decreased expenses that would benefit CMIA and its parent, Ameriprise.


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Important Information About This Report

The portfolios mail one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of the Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios listed on the front cover.

A description of the policies and procedures that each portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of each portfolio's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how each portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how each portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the portfolios' website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

Each portfolio files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each portfolio's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

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P.O. Box 8081
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1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Semiannual Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2010

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>  Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

>  Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

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Table of Contents

Columbia Short Term Municipal
Bond Fund
    1    
Columbia California Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    3    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    5    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    7    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    9    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    11    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    13    
Financial Statements     64    
Board Consideration and
Approval of Amendment to
Investment Management
Services Agreement—
Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
    119    
Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent Fee
Consultant
    121    
Important Information About
This Report
    125    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

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We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

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We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

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Performance InformationColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   11/02/93   10/12/93   05/19/94   10/07/93  
Sales charge   without   with   without   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     1.00       –0.04       0.63       0.63       –0.37       1.13    
1-year     1.70       0.65       0.94       0.94       –0.06       1.95    
5-year     3.28       3.08       2.51       2.51       2.51       3.54    
10-year     3.14       3.04       2.38       2.37       2.37       3.40    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 1.00% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% for Class C shares in the first year after purchase. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The BofAML 1-3 Year Municipal Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of investment-grade U.S. tax-exempt bonds with remaining terms to final maturities of at least one year and less than three years. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

      +1.00%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +1.42%  
      BofAML 1-3 Year
Municipal Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.58    
Class B     10.58    
Class C     10.58    
Class Z     10.58    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.08    
Class B     0.04    
Class C     0.04    
Class Z     0.09    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.00       1,021.31       3.78       3.80       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,006.30       1,017.55       7.54       7.59       1.50    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,006.30       1,017.55       7.54       7.59       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,011.30       1,022.56       2.52       2.54       0.50    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   09/09/02   08/29/02   09/11/02   08/19/02  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     5.87       2.39       5.37       2.37       5.37       4.37       5.90    
1-year     5.33       1.94       4.45       1.45       4.45       3.45       5.50    
5-year     4.54       3.86       3.72       3.72       3.72       3.72       4.76    
Life     3.71       3.29       3.03       3.03       2.93       2.93       4.10    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

2The Barclays Capital California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks investment grade bonds issued from the state of California and its municipalities.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +5.87%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.21%  
      Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 
  +5.93%  
      Barclays Capital California
3-15 Year Blend Municipal
Bond Index2
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.13    
Class B     10.11    
Class C     10.12    
Class Z     10.10    

 

Distribution declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.16    
Class B     0.12    
Class C     0.12    
Class Z     0.17    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,058.70       1,021.06       4.13       4.05       0.80    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,053.70       1,017.30       7.98       7.84       1.55    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,053.70       1,017.30       7.98       7.84       1.55    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,059.00       1,022.31       2.84       2.79       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   05/04/92   06/07/93   06/17/92   03/01/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     5.46       1.99       5.07       2.07       5.07       4.07       5.59    
1-year     4.94       1.55       4.06       1.06       4.06       3.06       5.20    
5-year     4.25       3.56       3.45       3.45       3.47       3.47       4.51    
10-year     4.35       4.01       3.57       3.57       3.57       3.57       4.61    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectuses for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +5.46%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.21%  
      Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.99    
Class B     10.99    
Class C     10.99    
Class Z     10.99    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.16    
Class B     0.12    
Class C     0.12    
Class Z     0.18    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,054.60       1,021.06       4.12       4.05       0.80    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,050.70       1,017.30       7.97       7.84       1.55    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,050.70       1,017.30       7.97       7.84       1.55    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,055.90       1,022.31       2.83       2.79       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   09/01/90   06/08/93   06/17/92   09/01/90  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     5.14       1.75       4.74       1.74       4.74       3.74       5.27    
1-year     4.91       1.50       4.13       1.13       4.13       3.13       5.07    
5-year     3.90       3.21       3.14       3.14       3.12       3.12       4.15    
10-year     4.01       3.67       3.25       3.25       3.24       3.24       4.27    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +5.14%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.21%  
      Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.90    
Class B     10.91    
Class C     10.90    
Class Z     10.90    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.17    
Class B     0.13    
Class C     0.13    
Class Z     0.18    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,051.40       1,021.06       4.11       4.05       0.80    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,047.40       1,017.30       7.96       7.84       1.55    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,047.40       1,017.30       7.96       7.84       1.55    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,052.70       1,022.31       2.83       2.79       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   12/14/92   06/07/93   12/16/92   12/11/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     5.36       1.95       4.97       1.97       4.97       3.97       5.49    
1-year     4.77       1.36       3.99       0.99       3.99       2.99       5.03    
5-year     3.77       3.07       3.00       3.00       2.99       2.99       4.05    
10-year     4.21       3.86       3.45       3.45       3.44       3.44       4.47    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +5.36%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.21%  
      Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.56    
Class B     10.56    
Class C     10.56    
Class Z     10.56    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.15    
Class B     0.11    
Class C     0.11    
Class Z     0.17    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


9



Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,053.60       1,021.06       4.12       4.05       0.80    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,049.70       1,017.30       7.96       7.84       1.55    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,049.70       1,017.30       7.96       7.84       1.55    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,054.90       1,022.31       2.83       2.79       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   05/05/92   06/08/93   06/17/92   01/06/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     5.20       1.79       4.70       1.70       4.80       3.80       5.23    
1-year     5.23       1.78       4.35       1.35       4.44       3.44       5.39    
5-year     4.04       3.35       3.24       3.24       3.26       3.26       4.27    
10-year     4.43       4.09       3.66       3.66       3.66       3.66       4.69    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +5.20%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.21%  
      Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     10.52    
Class B     10.52    
Class C     10.53    
Class Z     10.52    

 

Distribution declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.18    
Class B     0.14    
Class C     0.14    
Class Z     0.19    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


11



Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,052.00       1,021.06       4.12       4.05       0.80    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,047.00       1,017.30       7.95       7.84       1.55    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,048.00       1,017.30       7.96       7.84       1.55    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,052.30       1,022.31       2.83       2.79       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Performance InformationColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   12/05/89   06/07/93   06/17/92   09/20/89  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month (cumulative)     5.06       1.63       4.58       1.58       4.57       3.57       5.19    
1-year     4.68       1.32       3.91       0.91       3.99       2.99       5.04    
5-year     4.44       3.74       3.66       3.66       3.66       3.66       4.70    
10-year     4.53       4.18       3.76       3.76       3.76       3.76       4.80    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

  +5.06%  
      Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.21%  
      Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     11.32    
Class B     11.32    
Class C     11.32    
Class Z     11.32    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)  
Class A     0.17    
Class B     0.13    
Class C     0.13    
Class Z     0.18    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


13



Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g   For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,050.60       1,021.06       4.11       4.05       0.80    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,045.80       1,017.30       7.95       7.84       1.55    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,045.70       1,017.30       7.95       7.84       1.55    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,051.90       1,022.31       2.83       2.79       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 91.2%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 3.8%  
Education – 3.0%  
DE University of Delaware  
Series 2009 A,
2.000% 11/01/37
(06/01/11) (a)(b)
    10,750,000       10,825,572    
FL University Athletic Association, Inc.  
Series 2006,
LOC: SunTrust Bank
3.800% 10/01/31
(10/01/11) (a)(b)
    3,510,000       3,604,419    
GA Private Colleges & Universities Authority  
Emory University,
Series 2008 B,
5.000% 09/01/11
    7,400,000       7,718,866    
IL Educational Facilities Authority  
University of Chicago,
Series 1998,
3.375% 07/01/25
(02/03/14) (a)(b)
    5,650,000       6,030,584    
IL Finance Authority  
The Art Institution of Chicago:
Series 2010 B,
4.000% 07/01/15
    13,850,000       14,726,012    
Series 2010,
5.000% 03/01/15
    3,200,000       3,622,048    
IN St. Joseph County Educational Facilities Revenue  
University Notre Dame Du Lac,
Series 2005,
3.875% 03/01/40
(03/01/12) (a)(b)
    6,700,000       6,935,773    
MA Development Finance Agency  
Boston University,
Series 2009 V-2,
2.875% 10/01/14
    4,975,000       5,241,163    
MA University of Massachusetts Building Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/01/15
    3,000,000       3,468,660    
NJ Educational Facilities Authority  
Princeton University,
Series 2008 K,
5.000% 07/01/11
    2,965,000       3,070,376    
NY Troy Industrial Development Authority  
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Series 2002 E,
4.050% 04/01/37
(09/01/11) (a)(b)
    2,500,000       2,566,400    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TN School Bond Authority  
Series 2009 A,
2.000% 05/01/11
    4,000,000       4,040,200    
Education Total     71,850,073    
Student Loan – 0.8%  
MA Educational Financing Authority  
Series 2009 I,
5.250% 01/01/16
    12,500,000       13,940,500    
NM Educational Assistance Foundation  
Series 2009 C, AMT,
3.900% 09/01/14
    4,890,000       5,181,591    
Student Loan Total     19,122,091    
Education Total     90,972,164    
Health Care – 8.0%  
Hospitals – 8.0%  
AZ Health Facilities Authority  
Banner Health System,
Series 2008 D,
5.000% 01/01/12
    2,000,000       2,088,800    
CA Health Facilities Financing Authority  
Catholic Healthcare West:
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 07/01/34
(10/16/14) (a)(b)
    12,000,000       13,417,680    
Series 2009 G,
5.000% 07/01/28
(07/02/12) (a)(b)
    3,000,000       3,168,840    
St. Joseph Health System,
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 07/01/37
(07/02/12) (a)(b)
    15,250,000       16,108,270    
CA Newport Beach  
Hoag Memorial Hospital,
Series 2009 B,
4.000% 12/01/38
(02/08/11) (a)(b)
    6,000,000       6,068,880    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Kaiser Hospital Asset Management:
Series 2002 E,
4.000% 11/01/36
(05/02/11) (a)(b)
    15,830,000       16,134,727    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 04/01/13
    10,250,000       11,157,022    
CO Health Facilities Authority  
Catholic Health Initiatives:
Series 2008 C-6,
3.950% 09/01/36
(11/10/10) (a)(b)
    6,620,000       6,643,832    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2008 D2,
5.250% 10/01/38
(11/13/10) (a)(b)
    2,185,000       2,440,907    
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 07/01/39
(11/08/12) (a)(b)
    2,250,000       2,428,403    
FL Orange County Health Facilities Authority  
Orlando Health, Inc.,
Series 2009,
5.000% 10/01/14
    2,000,000       2,184,140    
FL Tampa  
Baycare Health System, Inc,
Series 2010,
5.000% 11/15/16
    2,000,000       2,259,220    
IA Finance Authority  
Central Health System,
Series 2009 F,
5.000% 08/15/39
(08/15/12) (a)(b)
    5,100,000       5,462,916    
Genesis Health Systems,
Series 2010:
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,075,000       1,187,069    
5.000% 07/01/16     1,150,000       1,267,450    
IL Finance Authority  
Advocate Healthcare Network,
Series 2008 A3,
3.875% 11/01/30
(05/01/12) (a)(b)
    2,250,000       2,305,350    
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,
Series 2009 A:
5.000% 08/15/11
    2,450,000       2,527,151    
5.000% 08/15/12     5,130,000       5,468,529    
5.000% 08/15/13     3,500,000       3,821,650    
IN Health Facility Financing Authority  
Ascension Health,
Series 2001 A2,
3.750% 11/15/36
(02/01/12) (a)(b)
    9,675,000       10,067,708    
KY Economic Development Finance Authority  
Catholic Health Initiatives,
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 05/01/39
(11/08/12) (a)(b)
    2,000,000       2,260,880    
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Caregroup, Inc.,
Series 2008 E-2,
5.000% 07/01/12
    2,500,000       2,628,925    
MD Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority  
Johns Hopkins Health Systems,
Series 2008,
5.000% 05/15/42
(11/15/11) (a)(b)
    4,450,000       4,638,502    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MI Hospital Finance Authority  
Ascension Health,
Series 2010,
5.000% 11/15/15
    2,000,000       2,303,480    
MI Kent Hospital Financial Authority  
Spectrum Health,
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 01/15/47
(01/15/12) (a)(b)
    1,300,000       1,367,314    
NC Medical Care Commission  
Duke University Health System,
Series 2006 B,
0.570% 06/01/39
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    20,750,000       20,750,000    
NV Reno Hospital  
Renown Regional Medical Center Project,
Series 2007 A:
5.000% 06/01/11
    650,000       663,676    
5.000% 06/01/12     815,000       854,674    
5.000% 06/01/13     500,000       533,070    
OK Development Finance Authority  
Integris Baptist Medical Center,
Series 2008 B,
5.000% 08/15/11
    4,590,000       4,767,404    
PA Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority  
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 09/01/11
    9,450,000       9,818,172    
PA Higher Educational Facilties Authority  
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Series 2010 E,
5.000% 05/15/15
    4,250,000       4,819,117    
TX Harris County Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corp.
 
Methodist Hospital,
Series 2009 B1,
5.000% 12/01/28
(06/01/12) (a)(b)
    10,000,000       10,671,000    
TX Lubbock Health Facilities Development Corp.  
Series 2008 A,
3.050% 07/01/30
(10/16/12) (a)(b)
    4,875,000       4,972,207    
TX Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corp.
 
Scott and White Memorial Hospital,
Series 2008,
5.000% 08/15/11
    1,275,000       1,314,079    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
UT Riverton  
IHC Health Services Inc,
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/15/13
    1,400,000       1,549,254    
Hospitals Total     190,120,298    
Health Care Total     190,120,298    
Housing – 1.7%  
Multi-Family – 0.6%  
GA Clayton County Housing Authority  
Tara Court II Apartments Project,
Series 2001,
LIQ FAC: FNMA
4.350% 12/01/31
(12/01/11) (a)(b)
    2,990,000       3,065,946    
NY New York City Housing Development Corp.  
Series 2009 C2,
5.000% 11/01/11
    10,000,000       10,403,400    
Multi-Family Total     13,469,346    
Single-Family – 1.1%  
CT Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2008 D,
4.750% 05/15/18
    7,000,000       7,227,710    
FL Housing Finance Corp.  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 07/01/28
    3,500,000       3,805,760    
MA Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2009 D,
4.000% 09/01/11
    7,250,000       7,452,782    
MI Housing Development Authority  
Series 2009 C, AMT,
3.150% 12/01/10
    3,830,000       3,837,852    
VA Housing Development Authority  
Series 2004 A, AMT,
3.900% 10/01/10
    2,740,000       2,740,164    
WA Housing Finance Commission  
Series 2010 A,
Insured: GNMA
4.700% 10/01/28
    1,500,000       1,618,710    
Single-Family Total     26,682,978    
Housing Total     40,152,324    
Industrials – 1.6%  
Oil & Gas – 1.6%  
CA Pollution Control Financing Authority  
BP West Coast Products, LLC,
Series 2009,
2.600% 12/01/46
(09/02/14) (a)(b)
    5,000,000       5,025,050    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA Public Gas Partners, Inc.  
Series 2009 A:
5.000% 10/01/12
    2,300,000       2,473,719    
5.000% 10/01/14     3,630,000       4,077,724    
IN Whiting  
BP PLC,
Series 2008,
2.800% 06/01/44
(06/02/14) (a)(b)
    13,250,000       13,382,367    
LA Offshore Terminal Authority  
LOOP LLC:
Series 2007 B-1A,
1.600% 10/01/37
(12/03/91) (a)(b)(c)
    3,350,000       3,350,972    
Series 2010 B1,
1.875% 10/01/40
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    3,500,000       3,495,940    
TX Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority  
BP Products North America,
Series 2007,
GTY AGMT: BP PLC
2.300% 01/01/42
(09/03/13) (a)(b)
    3,950,000       3,949,961    
TX Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp.  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 12/15/10
    1,500,000       1,511,265    
Oil & Gas Total     37,266,998    
Industrials Total     37,266,998    
Other – 9.7%  
Other – 0.7%  
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
J. Paul Getty Trust:
Series 2007 A3,
2.250% 10/01/47
(04/02/12) (a)(b)
    6,675,000       6,841,274    
Series 2007 A4,
1.650% 10/01/47
(04/01/11) (a)(b)
    2,325,000       2,338,299    
United Nations Development Corp.  
Series 2009 A:
4.000% 07/01/12
    3,925,000       4,158,027    
4.500% 07/01/13     2,200,000       2,414,830    
5.000% 07/01/14     2,000,000       2,271,720    
Other Total     18,024,150    
Pool/Bond Bank – 0.9%  
AK Industrial Development & Export Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 04/01/16
    2,500,000       2,881,650    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
ME Health & Higher Educational Fasilities Authority  
Series 2010 B:
4.000% 07/01/16
    3,555,000       3,901,933    
5.000% 07/01/15     3,455,000       3,939,598    
MT Board of Investments  
Series 2004,
0.500% 03/01/29
(03/01/11) (a)(b)
    3,500,000       3,500,840    
PA Delaware Valley Regional Financing Authority  
Series 2002,
5.500% 07/01/12
    6,000,000       6,355,440    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     20,579,461    
Refunded/Escrowed (d) – 8.1%  
AL County of Jefferson  
Series 2001 A,
Pre-refunded 02/01/11,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 02/01/40
    19,000,000       19,518,700    
CA County of Sacramento  
Series 1988 A, AMT,
Escrowed to Maturity,
8.000% 07/01/16
    12,810,000       16,803,517    
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 2002 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/12,
6.000% 05/01/14
    8,250,000       9,059,903    
CA Economic Recovery  
Series 2004 A,
Pre-refunded 07/01/14,
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,170,000       1,352,707    
Series 2008 B,
Pre-refunded 07/01/11,
5.000% 07/01/23
(07/01/11) (a)(b)
    5,650,000       5,851,253    
CO Health Facilities Authority  
Catholic Health Initiatives,
Series 2008 D1,
Pre-refunded 11/12/13,
5.250% 10/01/38
(11/12/13) (a)(b)
    315,000       359,075    
FL Orlando Urban Community Development District  
Series 2001 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/11,
6.950% 05/01/33
    7,690,000       8,003,983    
IL Chicago Water Revenue  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 11/01/10,
5.875% 11/01/30
    4,000,000       4,059,360    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
IL Chicago  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunfed 01/01/11,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 01/01/31
    2,000,000       2,026,200    
IL Health Facilities Authority  
Riverside Health Systems,
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 11/15/10,
6.850% 11/15/29
    4,000,000       4,072,760    
IL State  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 10/01/12,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 10/01/14
    5,000,000       5,472,700    
LA State  
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 11/15/10,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 11/15/17
    5,005,000       5,036,231    
MI State  
Series 2001 A,
Pre-refunded 11/01/11,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 11/01/13
    7,345,000       7,735,313    
MN Dakota & Washington Counties Housing & Redevelopment Authority  
Series 1988 AMT,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: GNMA
7.950% 03/01/13
    3,000,000       3,502,020    
MO Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
SSM Healthcare System,
Series 2001 A,
Pre-refunded 06/01/11,
5.250% 06/01/28
    2,000,000       2,083,920    
MS State  
Capital Improvements,
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 11/01/12,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 11/01/13
    7,925,000       8,669,237    
NJ Economic Development Authority  
Series 2008 W,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.000% 09/01/11
    4,705,000       4,906,656    
NJ Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 12/01/12,
6.125% 06/01/42
    6,425,000       7,029,593    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
OH County of Hamilton  
Series 2000 B,
Pre-refunded 12/01/10,
5.250% 12/01/32
    8,845,000       8,918,944    
PA Philadelphia  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 03/15/11,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 09/15/31
    8,000,000       8,172,960    
PA State  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 01/15/2011,
5.000% 01/15/12
    12,500,000       12,796,250    
SC Greenville County School District  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 12/01/12,
5.875% 12/01/16
    5,475,000       6,158,225    
TX Houston  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 03/01/12,
5.250% 03/01/19
    3,750,000       3,992,363    
TX Turnpike Authority  
Series 1996,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: AMBAC
(e) 01/01/11
    2,500,000       2,497,475    
TX Wichita Falls  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 08/01/11,
Insured: AMBAC
5.375% 08/01/20
    1,500,000       1,562,835    
WI Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.  
Pre-refunded to Various Dates,
Series 2002,
6.125% 06/01/27
    9,520,000       10,179,355    
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 06/01/12,
6.000% 06/01/17
    20,000,000       21,799,200    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     191,620,735    
Other Total     230,224,346    
Other Revenue – 0.6%  
Recreation – 0.6%  
FL Board of Education  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/12
    6,150,000       6,608,114    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
OR Department of Administrative Services  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 04/01/11
    5,010,000       5,125,881    
Series 2009 A,
3.000% 04/01/11
    2,000,000       2,026,200    
Recreation Total     13,760,195    
Other Revenue Total     13,760,195    
Resource Recovery – 1.3%  
Disposal – 0.3%  
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Republic Services, Inc.,
Series 2003 A, AMT,
4.950% 12/01/12
    3,000,000       3,142,170    
NY Babylon Industrial Development Agency  
Babylon, Inc.,
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/13
    1,500,000       1,619,310    
Babylon, Inc.
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/14
    2,000,000       2,205,940    
Disposal Total     6,967,420    
Resource Recovery – 1.0%  
FL County of Hillsborough  
Series 2006 A, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/14
    3,025,000       3,332,491    
FL County of Lee  
Series 2001, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.625% 10/01/12
    5,285,000       5,496,030    
FL Tampa Solid Waste System  
Series 1999 B, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 10/01/15
    5,000,000       5,000,700    
MD Northeast Waste Disposal Authority  
Series 2003, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 04/01/11
    8,425,000       8,603,442    
MS Business Finance Corp.  
Waste Management, Inc.,
Series 2002, AMT,
4.400% 03/01/27
(03/01/11) (a)(b)
    2,375,000       2,397,515    
Resource Recovery Total     24,830,178    
Resource Recovery Total     31,797,598    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tax-Backed – 41.2%  
Local Appropriated – 1.4%  
CA Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority  
Series 2010,
4.000% 05/01/12
    10,000,000       10,429,900    
FL Palm Beach County School Board  
Series 2002 E,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 08/01/12
    7,625,000       8,202,746    
IL Chicago Public Building Commission  
Series 1999 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 12/01/15
    3,165,000       3,660,639    
NC Durham  
Series 2010 A,
4.000% 10/01/11
    2,600,000       2,690,636    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 01/15/14
    6,300,000       6,991,299    
OK Tulsa County Industrial Authority  
Series 2009:
4.000% 09/01/13
    1,000,000       1,090,640    
5.500% 09/01/14     1,280,000       1,494,925    
Local Appropriated Total     34,560,785    
Local General Obligations – 10.5%  
AK North Slope Borough  
Series 2000 B,
Insured: NPFGC
(e) 06/30/11
    16,050,000       15,943,428    
CA Gilroy Unified School District  
Series 2010,
5.000% 04/01/13
    5,125,000       5,547,198    
CA Long Beach Community College District  
Series 2010 A,
9.850% 01/15/13
    13,875,000       16,607,126    
CA Long Beach Unified School District  
Series 2009 A:
4.000% 08/01/11
    2,150,000       2,214,909    
5.000% 08/01/11     1,650,000       1,713,575    
CA Los Angeles Unified School District  
Series 2009,
3.000% 07/01/11
    14,905,000       15,179,997    
CA Los Angeles  
Series 2009 A,
2.500% 09/01/11
    8,250,000       8,398,665    
FL Miami Dade County School District  
Series 1996,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/15/11
    5,895,000       6,092,306    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA Lowndes County School District  
Series 2007,
5.000% 02/01/11
    2,700,000       2,742,093    
GA Richmond County Board of Education  
Series 2007,
5.000% 10/01/10
    2,000,000       2,000,260    
GA Whitfield County School District  
Series 2009,
5.000% 04/01/11
    3,250,000       3,325,693    
HI City & County of Honolulu  
Series 1993 B,
8.000% 10/01/10
    7,140,000       7,141,499    
IL Chicago Board Education  
Series 1997,
6.750% 12/01/10
    5,000,000       5,051,500    
Series 1999 A,
Insured: NPFGC
(e) 12/01/11
    4,500,000       4,432,995    
IL County of Cook  
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 11/15/12
    4,000,000       4,336,240    
Series 2009 D,
5.000% 11/15/14
    3,000,000       3,434,340    
KS Sedgwick County Unified School District No. 259  
Series 2001,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 09/01/11
    5,100,000       5,343,321    
KS Spring Hill  
Series 2009 C,
2.000% 09/01/11
    5,475,000       5,492,411    
KS Topeka  
Series 2009 B,
4.000% 08/15/11
    5,700,000       5,881,089    
LA Orleans Parish Parishwide School District  
Series 2010,
Insured: AGMC:
4.000% 09/01/15
    8,240,000       9,033,924    
5.000% 09/01/16     3,785,000       4,366,944    
MA Cambridge  
Series 2009,
2.000% 03/15/11
    2,715,000       2,736,503    
MA Plymouth  
Series 2009,
3.000% 05/15/11
    3,195,000       3,249,123    
MI Kent County Refuse Disposal Systems  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 11/01/10
    7,605,000       7,636,028    
MO St. Louis County Rockwood School District No. R-6  
Series 2001,
5.250% 02/01/11
    3,500,000       3,559,185    

 

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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NJ Jersey City  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 03/01/11
    4,195,000       4,269,839    
NM Albuquerque  
Series 2009 A,
3.000% 07/01/11
    6,085,000       6,208,891    
NM Central Community College  
Series 2009,
3.000% 08/15/11
    5,525,000       5,654,506    
NM Santa Fe Public School District  
Series 2009,
2.500% 08/01/11
    7,000,000       7,127,890    
NY New York City  
Series 2009 E,
5.000% 08/01/15
    3,500,000       4,064,865    
SC Spartanburg County School District No. 5  
Series 2009,
5.000% 05/01/11
    6,220,000       6,390,801    
TN County of Rutherford  
Series 2009,
4.000% 04/01/12
    10,000,000       10,490,100    
TN Sevier County Public Building Authority  
Series 2009,
4.000% 06/01/11
    7,500,000       7,663,425    
TN Shelby County  
Public Improvement,
Series 2001 A,
5.000% 04/01/11
    6,250,000       6,399,062    
TX Denver City Independent School District  
Series 2009,
2.500% 02/15/11
    3,785,000       3,814,977    
TX Plano Independent School District  
Series 2002,
5.000% 02/15/12
    3,335,000       3,543,604    
Series 2004,
5.000% 02/15/12
    7,000,000       7,437,850    
VA Newport News  
Series 2009 B,
3.250% 09/01/11
    6,095,000       6,260,357    
VA Pittsylvania County  
Series 2010 A,
3.500% 07/15/13
    3,000,000       3,055,800    
WA Seattle  
Series 2009,
4.000% 05/01/11
    8,655,000       8,843,246    
WI Milwaukee  
Series 2001 T,
5.250% 09/01/11
    5,575,000       5,827,101    
Local General Obligations Total     248,512,666    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Special Non-Property Tax – 8.9%  
AR Fayetteville  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: NPFGC
4.000% 12/01/11
    6,830,000       7,115,494    
CA State  
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,690,000       1,905,678    
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 07/01/23
(07/01/14) (a)(b)
    14,500,000       16,412,985    
CT State  
Series 1991 B,
6.500% 10/01/10
    3,905,000       3,905,664    
Series 2001 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.375% 10/01/14
    15,780,000       16,511,403    
FL Citizens Property Insurance Corp.  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 03/01/13
    15,000,000       15,807,450    
Series 2010 A-3,
2.020% 06/01/13
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    10,000,000       9,956,500    
FL Department of Environmental Protection  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 07/01/11
    4,865,000       5,023,404    
FL Jacksonville  
Series 2010 A-1,
5.000% 10/01/16
    8,985,000       10,459,439    
FL Pasco County School District Sales Tax Revenue  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/10
    4,500,000       4,500,585    
IL Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority  
Series 1996 A,
Insured: NPFGC
(e) 12/15/11
    6,500,000       6,367,270    
IL Regional Transportation Authority  
Series 1999,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 06/01/11
    8,125,000       8,410,756    
KS Wyandotte County Unified Government  
Series 2010,
(e) 06/01/21
    4,100,000       2,332,039    
LA Regional Transit Authority  
Series 2010,
Insured: AGMC:
4.000% 12/01/15 (c)
    1,150,000       1,251,649    
4.000% 12/01/16 (c)     1,000,000       1,090,260    

 

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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
LA State Gas & Fuel Tax  
Series 2010 A-1,
1.020% 05/01/43
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    21,250,000       21,239,375    
MA School Building Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/15/12
    6,100,000       6,608,374    
MO Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District  
Series 2002 B,
5.250% 10/01/15
    10,500,000       11,562,390    
ND Fargo Sales Tax  
Series 2009 D,
3.000% 11/01/11
    5,040,000       5,166,353    
NM State Severance Tax  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC
4.000% 07/01/13
    3,000,000       3,075,330    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/14
    7,895,000       9,074,118    
NY Local Government Assistance Corp.  
Series 2001 A-1,
5.000% 04/01/11
    9,300,000       9,520,875    
NY New York City Transitional Finance Authority  
Series 2002 B-1,
5.000% 11/01/12
    3,500,000       3,819,515    
Series 2009 A:
5.000% 11/01/11
    3,470,000       3,646,380    
5.000% 11/01/11     1,360,000       1,427,252    
Series 2009 C1,
5.000% 08/01/14
    6,795,000       7,808,406    
RI Convention Center Authority  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/15/16
    5,610,000       6,039,502    
TX Houston  
Series 2001 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.750% 09/01/12
    3,590,000       3,703,049    
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2009 B:
5.000% 10/01/11
    2,500,000       2,585,150    
5.000% 10/01/12     4,145,000       4,389,182    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     210,715,827    
State Appropriated – 7.6%  
AL Public School & College Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/14
    9,000,000       10,251,270    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
AZ School Facilities Board  
Series 2005 A-1,
5.000% 09/01/14
    10,000,000       11,193,500    
Series 2008,
5.500% 09/01/13
    8,000,000       8,874,240    
AZ State  
Series 2010 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/15
    5,000,000       5,722,250    
CA Public Works Board  
Series 2010 A-1:
5.000% 03/01/15
    3,000,000       3,284,010    
5.000% 03/01/16     1,325,000       1,459,673    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 06/15/13
    18,200,000       19,941,558    
KS Development Finance Authority  
Series 2004 F,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 10/01/11
    2,250,000       2,351,970    
KY Property & Buildings Commission  
Series 2008,
5.000% 11/01/10
    4,560,000       4,578,012    
LA Facilities Authority Revenue  
Hurricane Recovery Program,
Series 2007,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/01/11
    3,000,000       3,079,770    
LA Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority  
Series 2009 A,
4.000% 10/01/14
    1,545,000       1,685,580    
MI Building Authority  
Series 2005 I,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/15/29
(10/15/11) (a)(b)
    12,000,000       12,468,840    
NJ Building Authority  
Series 2007 B,
5.000% 06/15/13
    8,205,000       9,076,371    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 11/15/29
(05/15/12) (a)(b)
    10,000,000       10,687,900    
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/14
    3,660,000       4,137,850    
Series 2008 E,
5.000% 02/15/11
    2,170,000       2,207,281    

 

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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2009,
5.000% 02/15/13
    13,505,000       14,741,248    
NY Thruway Authority Service Contract  
Local Highway & Bridge,
Series 2002,
5.500% 04/01/11
    3,000,000       3,074,460    
Series 2008,
5.000% 04/01/12
    5,245,000       5,573,022    
NY Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority  
Series 1990,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 01/01/11
    5,000,000       5,071,300    
NY Urban Development Corp.  
Series 2002 A,
5.500% 01/01/17
(01/01/11) (a)(b)
    11,885,000       12,040,337    
OH Building Authority  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 04/01/15
    2,080,000       2,304,806    
OH Major New State Infrastructure  
Series 2008-1,
5.000% 06/15/12
    2,200,000       2,364,736    
OR Department of Administrative Services  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.250% 05/01/15
    6,020,000       6,385,173    
5.250% 05/01/16     6,085,000       6,449,187    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/14
    3,125,000       3,537,031    
VA Public Building Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 08/01/11
    9,000,000       9,353,970    
State Appropriated Total     181,895,345    
State General Obligations – 12.8%  
AK State  
Series 2003 A,
Insured:AGMC
5.000% 08/01/14
    14,000,000       15,576,400    
CA State  
Series 2004:
5.000% 04/01/11
    1,850,000       1,890,904    
5.000% 12/01/15     2,200,000       2,451,328    
Series 2005,
5.000% 03/01/15
    4,000,000       4,546,320    
Series 2006,
5.000% 03/01/14
    4,000,000       4,471,560    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CT State  
Series 2004 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/11
    5,000,000       5,117,950    
Series 2007,
5.000% 03/15/11
    3,600,000       3,677,472    
Series 2009 B,
4.000% 06/01/11
    21,000,000       21,515,550    
DE State  
Series 2009 B,
3.500% 01/01/11
    9,450,000       9,527,301    
FL Board of Education  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 06/01/11
    4,090,000       4,213,191    
Series 2009 D,
5.000% 06/01/14
    16,460,000       18,748,105    
GA State  
Series 1994 D,
6.800% 08/01/11
    3,000,000       3,160,050    
Series 1995 B,
6.800% 03/01/11
    11,000,000       11,294,800    
IL State  
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 08/01/16
    6,700,000       7,134,562    
Series 2009,
3.000% 04/01/11
    6,000,000       6,053,040    
Series 2010:
5.000% 01/01/16
    10,000,000       11,072,400    
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 01/01/16
    4,250,000       4,714,567    
LA State  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/01/12
    10,000,000       10,813,300    
Series 2009 B,
3.000% 04/15/11
    19,675,000       19,957,730    
MA State  
Series 2010 A:
0.650% 02/01/13
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    14,500,000       14,414,595    
0.800% 02/01/14
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    2,500,000       2,484,000    
2.000% 04/28/11     10,000,000       10,097,676    
MD State  
Series 2004,
5.000% 02/01/11
    4,750,000       4,825,430    
MI Finance Authority  
Series 2010 D-1,
2.000% 08/19/11
    6,400,000       6,467,202    

 

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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MI State  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 05/01/12
    3,670,000       3,908,036    
NC State  
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 03/01/11
    7,500,000       7,648,575    
NJ State  
Series 1992 D,
6.000% 02/15/11
    7,770,000       7,924,312    
OH State  
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 09/15/14
    20,000,000       23,013,000    
TX State  
Series 2008,
5.000% 10/01/10
    4,275,000       4,275,556    
Series 2010 AMT,
5.000% 08/01/15
    5,775,000       6,630,566    
Series 2010,
2.000% 08/31/11
    30,000,000       30,452,135    
UT State  
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 07/01/14
    2,500,000       2,882,375    
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 07/01/12
    6,180,000       6,671,495    
WV State  
Series 2005,
Insured:NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/11
    5,700,000       5,879,151    
State General Obligations Total     303,510,634    
Tax-Backed Total     979,195,257    
Transportation – 10.7%  
Airports – 4.8%  
AZ Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp.  
Series 2002 B, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.750% 07/01/17
    6,000,000       6,283,560    
Series 2005 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/11
    4,500,000       4,658,175    
Series 2008 D, AMT,
5.250% 07/01/11
    2,600,000       2,685,332    
CO Denver City & County Airport  
Series 2008 A1, AMT,
5.000% 11/15/11
    5,000,000       5,228,100    
DC Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority  
Series 2007 B, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.000% 10/01/10
    7,000,000       7,000,840    
5.000% 10/01/11     5,000,000       5,206,250    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2010 B AMT:
5.000% 10/01/11
    1,775,000       1,848,219    
5.000% 10/01/12     3,300,000       3,544,695    
FL Broward County Airport Systems Revenue  
Series 1998 G, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
4.500% 10/01/11
    3,300,000       3,309,075    
FL County of Lee  
Series 2010 A, AMT,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 10/01/12
    1,500,000       1,593,855    
FL Greater Orlando Aviation Authority  
Series 2008 A, AMT,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/10
    5,625,000       5,625,675    
FL Miami Dade County Aviation  
Miami International Airport:
Series 2007 C, AMT,
Insured:AGMC
5.000% 10/01/13
    3,500,000       3,808,805    
Series 2007 D,
Insured:AGO
5.000% 10/01/10
    1,745,000       1,745,209    
GA Atlanta  
Series 2003 D, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/15
    5,000,000       5,339,550    
HI State  
Series 2010 B, AMT,
5.000% 07/01/15
    7,000,000       7,826,350    
KY Louisville Kentucky Regional Airport Authority  
Series 2008 AMT,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/12
    2,935,000       3,113,565    
MA Port Authority  
Series 2010 E, AMT:
5.000% 07/01/14
    5,000,000       5,518,550    
5.000% 07/01/15     4,000,000       4,443,440    
MN Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission  
Series 2008 A, AMT,
5.000% 01/01/11
    1,805,000       1,824,079    
Series 2009 B, AMT,
5.000% 01/01/14
    2,055,000       2,254,273    
NV Clark County Airport  
Series 2010 E2,
5.000% 07/01/12
    7,000,000       7,424,620    
PA Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority  
Series 1998 A, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/12
    5,000,000       5,014,400    

 

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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TN Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority  
Series 2010 B, AMT:
4.000% 07/01/15
    2,060,000       2,194,827    
5.000% 07/01/16     1,000,000       1,112,170    
TX Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facilities Improvement Corp.  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 11/01/14
    3,000,000       3,411,420    
TX Houston  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 07/01/13
    6,330,000       6,804,054    
WA Port of Seattle  
Series 2007 B, AMT,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/11
    5,580,000       5,809,617    
Airports Total     114,628,705    
Ports – 1.0%  
CA Port of Oakland  
Series 2007 A, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 11/01/13
    5,610,000       6,058,127    
NY Port Authority of New York & New Jersey  
Series 2002 AMT,
5.500% 12/15/16
    3,630,000       3,860,614    
Series 2003 AMT,
5.000% 12/15/16
    10,000,000       10,830,300    
TX Port of Houston Authority  
Series 2001 B, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 10/01/13
    2,515,000       2,618,492    
Ports Total     23,367,533    
Toll Facilities – 2.6%  
NY Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority  
Series 2005,
LOC: U.S. Bank N.A.
2.625% 01/01/25
(07/01/14) (a)(b)
    11,000,000       11,175,230    
NY Thruway Authority  
Series 2009,
4.000% 07/15/11
    17,000,000       17,478,720    
NY Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority  
Series 2002 B,
5.250% 11/15/16
    10,000,000       10,891,500    
PA Turnpike Commission  
Series 2009 C:
0.790% 12/01/11
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    6,500,000       6,477,120    
0.890% 12/01/12
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    10,000,000       9,934,200    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TX Harris County  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.375% 08/15/11
    5,150,000       5,377,527    
TX North Texas Tollway Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/13
    1,300,000       1,401,296    
Toll Facilities Total     62,735,593    
Transportation – 2.3%  
DE Transportation Authority Motor Fuel Tax  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 07/01/11
    3,385,000       3,505,303    
IL Chicago Transit Authority  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 06/01/12
    3,650,000       3,870,424    
KS Department of Transportation  
Series 2003 A,
5.000% 09/01/12
    8,000,000       8,692,640    
NM Finance Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 06/15/11
    2,000,000       2,066,200    
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 2003 B,
5.250% 11/15/16
    4,500,000       5,000,085    
Series 2005 H,
5.250% 11/15/10
    6,000,000       6,033,780    
Series 2008 B,
5.000% 11/15/16
(11/15/11) (a)(b)
    20,150,000       21,042,846    
TX Transportation Commission  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 04/01/12
    3,000,000       3,204,450    
Transportation Total     53,415,728    
Transportation Total     254,147,559    
Utilities – 12.6%  
Investor Owned – 3.4%  
AL Mobile Industrial Development Board  
Alabama Power Co.,
Series 2007 A,
4.750% 06/01/34
(03/19/12) (a)(b)
    2,000,000       2,103,520    
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
Pacific Gas & Electric,
Series 2010 E,
2.250% 11/01/26
(04/02/12) (a)(b)
    6,000,000       6,028,680    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CT Development Authority  
Connecticut Light & Power Co.,
Series 1996 A, AMT,
1.400% 05/01/31
(04/01/11) (a)(b)
    5,000,000       5,002,100    
FL Escambia County  
Gulf Power Co.,
Series 2009,
2.000% 04/01/39
(04/03/12) (a)(b)
    5,000,000       5,037,450    
GA Burke County Development Authority  
Georgia Power Co.,
Series 1994,
3.750% 10/01/32
(01/12/12) (a)(b)
    16,025,000       16,535,717    
GA Monroe County Development Authority  
Georgia Power Co.,
Series 2008,
0.800% 11/01/48
(01/07/11) (a)(b)
    2,400,000       2,398,800    
LA Public Facilities Authority  
Cleco Power LLC,
Series 2008,
7.000% 12/01/38
(12/01/11) (a)(b)
    4,000,000       4,201,360    
Series 2010 B,
2.875% 11/01/15 (c)
    2,750,000       2,746,865    
MI Strategic Fund  
The Detroit Edison Co.,
Series 2009,
3.050% 08/01/24
(12/03/12) (a)(b)
    5,000,000       5,123,050    
NH Business Finance Authority  
United Illuminating Co.:
Series 2009 A, AMT,
6.875% 12/01/29
(02/01/12) (a)(b)
    2,000,000       2,113,360    
Series 2009 AMT,
7.125% 07/01/27
(02/01/12) (a)(b)
    4,000,000       4,187,240    
NJ Salem County Utilities Authority  
Public Service Electric & Gas,
Series 2010 A,
0.950% 05/01/28
(11/01/10) (a)(b)
    4,500,000       4,500,450    
OH Air Quality Development Authority  
Columbus Southern Power Co.,
Series 2009 A,
3.875% 12/01/38
(06/01/14) (a)(b)
    3,400,000       3,560,038    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Ohio Power Co.:
Series 2010 A,
3.250% 06/01/41
(06/02/14) (a)(b)
    6,150,000       6,273,861    
Series 2010 A, AMT,
2.875% 12/01/27
(08/01/14) (a)(b)
    3,130,000       3,131,408    
VA Louisa Industrial Development Authority  
Virginia Electric & Power Co.,
Series 1997 A, AMT,
1.375% 04/01/22
(04/01/11) (a)(b)
    3,500,000       3,502,170    
VA York County Economic Development Authority  
Virginia Electric & Power Co.,
Series 2009 A,
4.050% 05/01/33
(05/01/14) (a)(b)
    3,500,000       3,732,540    
Investor Owned Total     80,178,609    
Joint Power Authority – 4.8%  
CA Northern California Power Agency  
Series 2010 A,
4.000% 07/01/15
    1,355,000       1,463,820    
GA Municipal Electric Authority  
Series 1998 Y,
Insured: AGMC
6.500% 01/01/17
    6,300,000       7,423,795    
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 01/01/12
    2,000,000       2,100,100    
GA Municipal Gas Authority  
Series 2010,
2.000% 05/17/11
    13,000,000       13,128,960    
ND McLean County  
Great River Energy,
Series 2010 C, AMT,
3.500% 07/01/38
(07/01/15) (a)(b)
    13,000,000       13,396,110    
OK Grand River Dam Authority  
Series 1995,
Insured: AMBAC
6.250% 06/01/11
    13,590,000       14,075,571    
SC Public Service Authority  
Series 2009 E,
5.000% 01/01/14
    1,500,000       1,697,730    
TX Lower Colorado River Authority  
Series 2010:
5.000% 05/15/14
    2,230,000       2,525,854    
5.000% 05/15/15     4,000,000       4,607,560    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
UT Intermountain Power Agency  
Series 2008 A,
5.250% 07/01/11
    7,000,000       7,249,970    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/13
    10,000,000       11,068,900    
WA Energy Northwest Washington Electric Revenue  
Refunding Project No. 1A,
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/15
    5,000,000       5,382,150    
WA Energy Northwest  
Bonneville Power Administration
Series 2001 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 07/01/16
    10,000,000       10,447,000    
Series 1992 A,
6.300% 07/01/12
    9,000,000       9,878,490    
Series 2001 A,
5.500% 07/01/17
    8,800,000       9,193,360    
Joint Power Authority Total     113,639,370    
Municipal Electric – 2.3%  
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 05/01/14
    7,035,000       7,611,588    
FL JEA  
Series 2002,
5.250% 10/01/12
    4,910,000       5,134,976    
FL Kissimmee Utility Authority  
Series 2001,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/14
    7,195,000       7,486,038    
FL Lakeland Energy System  
Series 2009,
1.020% 10/01/12
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    13,475,000       13,438,483    
NE Lincoln  
Series 2002,
5.000% 09/01/14
    5,000,000       5,389,200    
NY Long Island Power Authority  
Series 2003 B,
5.250% 06/01/13
    4,250,000       4,730,505    
WA Clark County Public Utility District No. 1  
Series 2010,
5.000% 01/01/15
    2,900,000       3,273,143    
WA Seattle Municipal Light & Power  
Series 2004,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/01/15
    6,000,000       6,820,740    
Municipal Electric Total     53,884,673    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Water & Sewer – 2.1%  
AR Development Finance Authority  
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 12/01/12
    2,435,000       2,505,299    
CA Contra Costa Water District  
Series 2010 A,
2.000% 10/01/11
    6,750,000       6,867,180    
CA Los Angeles  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 06/01/12
    6,040,000       6,484,665    
FL Orlando Utilities Commission Water & Electric  
Series 2008,
3.500% 10/01/25
(10/01/12) (a)(b)
    10,500,000       10,798,305    
FL Reedy Creek Improvement District Utilities  
Series 2004 2,
5.250% 10/01/10
    3,000,000       3,000,360    
Series 2005 2,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/10
    2,500,000       2,500,275    
IL Chicago Wastewater Transmission  
Series 1993,
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 01/01/13
    2,965,000       3,082,977    
NM Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority  
Series 2009 A1,
5.000% 07/01/13
    2,000,000       2,234,620    
TX Dallas Waterworks & Sewer Systems Revenue  
Series 2007,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/12
    5,000,000       5,449,400    
TX Houston Water & Sewer System  
Series 1991 C,
Insured: AMBAC
(e) 12/01/11
    5,000,000       4,950,650    
TX Titus County Fresh Water Supply District  
Southwestern Electric Power Co.,
Series 2008,
4.500% 07/01/11
    1,000,000       1,020,450    
WA King County Sewer Revenue  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 01/01/14
    2,000,000       2,112,760    
Water & Sewer Total     51,006,941    
Utilities Total     298,709,593    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $2,122,672,908)
    2,166,346,332    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


27



Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Company – 0.8%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.140%) (f)
    19,845,776       19,845,776    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $19,845,776)
    19,845,776    
Short-Term Obligations – 7.4%  
    Par ($)      
Variable Rate Demand Notes (g) – 7.4%  
AL University of Alabama  
Series 2008 B,
LOC: Regions Bank
1.080% 09/01/31
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    16,000,000       16,000,000    
FL JEA Energy Systems  
Series 2004 A,
LOC: State Street Bank & Trust Co.
0.240% 10/01/34
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    403,000       403,000    
GA Atlanta  
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC,
LIQ FAC: JPMorgan Chase Bank
0.370% 01/01/13
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    7,430,000       7,430,000    
GA Bartow County Development Authority  
Georgia Power Co.,
Series 2009,
0.420% 12/01/32
(10/01/10) (a)(b)
    10,000,000       10,000,000    
GA Gwinnett County Hospital Authority  
Gwinnett Hospital System,
Series 2008 C,
LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
0.280% 07/01/32
(10/06/10) (a)(b)
    11,135,000       11,135,000    
IA Finance Authority  
Village Court Associates,
Series 1985 B,
GTY AGMT: E.I. DuPont De Nemours
0.320% 11/01/35
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    15,000,000       15,000,000    
IL Finance Authority  
Dominican University,
Series 2006,
LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank
0.270% 03/01/36
(10/06/10) (a)(b)
    6,170,000       6,170,000    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Provena Health,
Series 2009 C,
LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank
0.270% 08/15/44
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    15,000,000       15,000,000    
IN Finance Authority  
Duke Energy, Inc,
Series 2003 A, AMT,
0.550% 12/01/38
(10/06/10) (a)(b)
    12,000,000       12,000,000    
IN Goshen  
Goshen College, Inc,
Series 2007,
LOC: JPMorgan Chase Bank
0.270% 10/01/42
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    11,700,000       11,700,000    
NM Farmington Hospital Revenue  
San Juan Regional Medical Center,
Series 2004-B,
LOC: Bank of Nova Scotia
0.280% 06/01/28
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    14,500,000       14,500,000    
NY Clinton County Industrial Development Agency  
Champlain Valley Physicians,
Series 2006 A,
LOC: Keybank N.A.
0.350% 07/01/17
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    8,655,000       8,655,000    
OH County of Cuyahoga  
Cleveland Hearing and Speech,
Series 2008,
LOC: Keybank N.A.
0.450% 06/01/38
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    2,690,000       2,690,000    
TX Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facilities Improvement Corp.  
Series 2008, AMT,
Insured: AGMC,
LIQ FAC: JPMorgan Chase Bank
0.420% 05/01/12
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    6,945,000       6,945,000    
WA Chelan County Public Utility District No 1  
Series 2008 B, AMT,
SPA: U.S. Bank N.A.
0.280% 07/01/32
(10/06/10) (a)(b)
    37,720,000       37,720,000    
Variable Rate Demand Notes Total     175,348,000    
Total Short-Term Obligations
(cost of $175,348,000)
    175,348,000    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


28



Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    Value ($)  
Total Investments – 99.4%
(cost of $2,317,866,684) (h)
    2,361,540,108    
Other Assets & Liabilites, Net – 0.6%     13,618,852    
Net Assets – 100.0%     2,375,158,960    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(d)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(e)  Zero coupon bond.

(f)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Dividend
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
BofA
Tax-Exempt
Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield
of 0.140%)
  $ 8,152,375     $ 120,426,296     $ 96,471,671     $ 2,413     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the Fund. The table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(g)  Variable rate demand notes. These securities are payable upon demand and are secured by letters of credit or other credit support agreements from banks. The interest rates change periodically and the interest rates shown reflect the rates at September 30, 2010.

(h)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $2,317,866,684.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 2,166,346,332     $     $ 2,166,346,332    
Total Investment
Company
    19,845,776                   19,845,776    
Total Short-Term
Obligations
          175,348,000             175,348,000    
Total investments   $ 19,845,776     $ 2,341,694,332     $     $ 2,361,540,108    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

Certain short-term obligations may be valued using amortized cost, an income approach which converts future cash flows to a present value based upon the discount or premium at purchase.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     41.2    
Utilities     12.6    
Transportation     10.7    
Other     9.7    
Health Care     8.0    
Education     3.8    
Industrials     1.7    
Housing     1.6    
Resource Recovery     1.3    
Other Revenue     0.6    
      91.2    
Investment Company     0.8    
Short Term Obligations     7.4    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.6    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association  
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Association  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
LIQ FAC   Liquidity Facility  
LOC   Letter of Credit  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
SPA   Stand-by Purchase Agreement  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


29



Investment PortfolioColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 94.7%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 6.4%  
Education – 6.4%  
CA Educational Facilities Authority  
Pitzer College:
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 04/01/25
    1,270,000       1,302,385    
Series 2009,
5.000% 04/01/19
    1,610,000       1,790,417    
Pomona College,
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/24
    1,175,000       1,366,137    
University of Southern California,
Series 2009,
5.250% 10/01/24
    3,000,000       3,709,650    
CA Public Works Board  
California State University,
Series 2006 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 10/01/16
    1,000,000       1,108,250    
University of California:
Series 2005 C,
5.000% 04/01/16
    1,000,000       1,128,470    
Series 2005 D,
5.000% 05/01/15
    1,000,000       1,141,050    
CA State University  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 11/01/22
    2,500,000       2,865,875    
CA University of California  
Series 2009 O,
5.000% 05/15/20
    1,000,000       1,182,890    
Education Total     15,595,124    
Education Total     15,595,124    
Health Care – 7.9%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 1.5%  
CA ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations  
Series 2010,
Insured: CMI
4.000% 09/01/15
    1,500,000       1,578,345    
CA Health Facilities Financing Authority  
Episcopal Senior Communities,
Series 2010 B,
5.100% 02/01/19
    1,000,000       1,055,350    
Nevada Methodist Homes,
Series 2006,
Insured: CMI
5.000% 07/01/26
    1,000,000       1,014,390    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     3,648,085    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Hospitals – 6.4%  
CA Health Facilities Financing Authority  
Catholic Healthcare West:
Series 2009 A,
6.000% 07/01/29
    1,250,000       1,396,775    
Series 2009 E,
5.625% 07/01/25
    1,500,000       1,647,030    
Children's Hospital Orange County,
Series 2009 A,
6.000% 11/01/21
    2,000,000       2,213,760    
CA Loma Linda  
Loma Linda University Medical Center,
Series 2005,
5.000% 12/01/18
    1,000,000       1,018,060    
CA Municipal Finance Authority  
Community Hospitals of Central California,
Series 2013,
5.000% 02/01/13
    1,150,000       1,208,121    
CA Rancho Mirage Joint Powers Financing Authority  
Eisenhower Medical Center,
Series 1997 B,
Insured: NPFGC
4.875% 07/01/22
    1,500,000       1,535,850    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Adventist Health System West,
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 03/01/17
    1,000,000       1,063,430    
John Muir Health,
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 08/15/17
    3,000,000       3,246,930    
Kaiser Permanente,
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 04/01/19
    2,000,000       2,252,660    
Hospitals Total     15,582,616    
Health Care Total     19,230,701    
Housing – 0.4%  
Single-Family – 0.4%  
CA Department of Veteran Affairs  
Series 2006,
4.500% 12/01/23
    1,000,000       1,002,810    
Single-Family Total     1,002,810    
Housing Total     1,002,810    
Industrials – 1.9%  
Oil & Gas – 1.9%  
CA M-S-R Energy Authority  
Series 2009,
6.125% 11/01/29
    2,000,000       2,193,960    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


30



Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Pollution Control Financing Authority  
BP West Coast Products, LLC,
Series 2009,
2.600% 12/01/46
(09/02/14) (a)(b)
    2,000,000       2,010,020    
CA Roseville Natural Gas Financing Authority  
Series 2007,
5.000% 02/15/11
    500,000       506,320    
Oil & Gas Total     4,710,300    
Industrials Total     4,710,300    
Other – 3.4%  
Other – 1.5%  
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
California Science Center,
Series 2006 B,
Insured: FGIC:
5.000% 05/01/22
    1,360,000       1,383,120    
5.000% 05/01/23     1,240,000       1,254,818    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
The California Endowment,
Series 2003,
5.000% 07/01/13
    1,000,000       1,112,370    
Other Total     3,750,308    
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 0.9%  
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 2003 Y,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 12/01/10
    15,000       15,121    
CA Lucia Mar Unified School District  
Series 2004 A,
Pre-refunded 08/01/14,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 08/01/20
    1,230,000       1,433,823    
CA Orange County Water District  
Series 2003 B,
Pre-refunded 08/15/13,
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 08/15/17
    650,000       738,231    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     2,187,175    
Tobacco – 1.0%  
CA California County Tobacco Securitization Agency  
Series 2006,
(d) 06/01/21
(5.250% 12/01/10)
    1,000,000       949,810    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/01/14
    1,250,000       1,357,087    
Tobacco Total     2,306,897    
Other Total     8,244,380    
Resource Recovery – 1.6%  
Resource Recovery – 1.6%  
CA Los Angeles Sanitation Equipment  
Series 2005,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 02/01/13
    1,000,000       1,096,340    
CA Los Angeles Solid Waste  
Series 2009 A,
4.000% 02/01/17
    2,445,000       2,729,354    
Resource Recovery Total     3,825,694    
Resource Recovery Total     3,825,694    
Tax-Backed – 39.2%  
Local Appropriated – 9.7%  
CA Anaheim Public Financing Authority  
Series 1997 C,
Insured: AGMC
6.000% 09/01/11
    1,000,000       1,046,300    
CA City & County of San Francisco  
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 04/01/24
    1,495,000       1,655,219    
CA County of Monterey  
Series 2009,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/01/17
    1,000,000       1,150,610    
CA County of San Diego  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2001,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/01/11
    1,000,000       1,044,720    
CA Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority  
Series 2010,
4.000% 05/01/12
    2,500,000       2,607,475    
CA Kings River Conservation District  
Series 2004,
5.000% 05/01/14
    3,135,000       3,425,834    
CA Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/15
    1,095,000       1,203,755    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Los Angeles County Capital Asset Leasing Corp.  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AMBAC
6.000% 12/01/12
    1,000,000       1,060,510    
CA Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp.  
Series 2002 G,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 09/01/13
    1,500,000       1,672,845    
CA Oakland Joint Powers Financing Authority  
Series 2008 B,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 08/01/22
    2,000,000       2,173,240    
CA Pico Rivera Public Financing Authority  
Series 2009,
5.250% 09/01/26
    1,085,000       1,177,388    
CA Richmond Joint Powers Financing Authority  
Series 2009,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 08/01/17
    1,570,000       1,755,307    
CA Sacramento City Financing Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/01/22
    1,000,000       1,093,690    
CA San Mateo County Joint Powers Financing Authority  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 07/15/20
    435,000       493,638    
CA Santa Clara County Financing Authority  
Series 2010 N,
5.000% 05/15/17
    1,000,000       1,163,540    
CA Vista  
Series 2007,
Insured: NPFGC
4.750% 05/01/21
    750,000       781,823    
Local Appropriated Total     23,505,894    
Local General Obligations – 10.2%  
CA Culver City School Facilities Financing Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 08/01/23
    1,490,000       1,840,031    
CA East Bay Municipal Utility District  
Series 2003 F,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 04/01/15
    1,000,000       1,094,450    
CA East Side Union High School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 09/01/20
    1,280,000       1,504,691    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Foothill-De Anza Community College District  
Series 2002,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 08/01/14
    975,000       1,043,416    
Series 2005,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 08/01/18
    1,000,000       1,210,080    
CA Long Beach Unified School District  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 08/01/21
    1,750,000       2,069,217    
CA Los Angeles Unified School District  
Series 2006 G,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/20
    1,000,000       1,110,490    
CA Los Angeles  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
4.000% 09/01/13
    1,000,000       1,089,730    
CA Pasadena Area Community College District  
Series 2006 C,
Insured: AMBAC
(e) 08/01/11
    2,000,000       1,990,880    
CA Rancho Santiago Community College District  
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 09/01/19
    1,000,000       1,215,590    
CA Rescue Unified School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
(e) 09/01/26
    1,100,000       461,153    
CA San Mateo County Community College District  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC
(e) 09/01/15
    1,000,000       886,800    
CA San Mateo Foster City School Facilities Financing Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC:
4.000% 08/15/12
    1,000,000       1,063,390    
5.500% 08/15/19     2,000,000       2,479,520    
CA San Ramon Valley Unified School District  
Series 2004,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 08/01/16
    1,800,000       2,046,348    
CA Saugus Union School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/01/21
    1,000,000       1,203,200    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Simi Valley School Financing Authority  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/01/18
    1,045,000       1,237,165    
CA South San Francisco School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 09/15/20
    1,000,000       1,211,910    
Local General Obligations Total     24,758,061    
Special Non-Property Tax – 3.3%  
CA Economic Recovery  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 07/01/14
    1,000,000       1,143,410    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/18
    3,000,000       3,552,180    
CA Napa County Flood Protection & Watershed Improvement Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
4.500% 06/15/12
    1,000,000       1,061,130    
CA Orange County Local Transportation Authority  
Series 1992,
Insured: AMBAC
6.200% 02/14/11
    560,000       567,151    
VI Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/20
    1,490,000       1,630,746    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     7,954,617    
Special Property Tax – 3.5%  
CA Culver City Redevelopment Finance Authority  
Series 1993,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 11/01/14
    1,730,000       1,785,360    
CA Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/14
    450,000       479,682    
CA Long Beach Bond Finance Authority  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 11/01/19
    1,070,000       1,191,916    
CA Oakland Redevelopment Agency  
Series 1992,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 02/01/14
    2,520,000       2,565,587    
CA Redwood City Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/15/13
    1,000,000       1,077,290    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/01/18
    1,255,000       1,360,595    
Special Property Tax Total     8,460,430    
State Appropriated – 6.7%  
CA Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority  
Series 2006:
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 08/01/17
    2,000,000       2,116,080    
Insured: SYNC
5.000% 08/01/17
    2,000,000       2,107,780    
CA Public Works Board  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 06/01/15
    1,200,000       1,315,968    
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 04/01/28
    1,000,000       1,011,020    
Series 2009,
5.000% 11/01/17
    2,000,000       2,218,280    
Series 2010 A-1,
5.250% 03/01/22
    2,000,000       2,141,020    
CA San Francisco Building Authority  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 12/01/12
    3,000,000       3,189,480    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 06/15/13
    2,000,000       2,191,380    
State Appropriated Total     16,291,008    
State General Obligations – 5.8%  
CA State  
Series 2005,
5.000% 06/01/11
    2,000,000       2,058,720    
Series 2007:
4.500% 08/01/26
    1,000,000       1,005,420    
5.000% 08/01/18     3,750,000       4,220,700    
Series 2009:
5.250% 10/01/29
    1,500,000       1,591,650    
5.625% 04/01/26     2,000,000       2,221,640    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority  
Series 2004 J,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/36
(07/01/12) (a)(b)
    1,255,000       1,301,410    
Series 2007 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/21
    1,500,000       1,644,765    
State General Obligations Total     14,044,305    
Tax-Backed Total     95,014,315    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Transportation – 6.9%  
Airports – 5.5%  
CA County of Orange  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 07/01/25
    1,500,000       1,660,575    
CA Los Angeles Department of Airports  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 05/15/22
    1,855,000       2,157,495    
CA Sacramento County Airport Systems  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/23
    1,000,000       1,107,110    
CA San Francisco City & County Airports Commission  
Series 2003 B,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 05/01/13
    2,000,000       2,220,260    
Series 2008 34-D,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 05/01/18
    500,000       587,010    
Series 2009 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/01/18
    1,825,000       2,142,586    
Series 2010 D,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/01/23
    2,000,000       2,282,180    
CA San Jose Airport  
Series 2007,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 03/01/22
    1,000,000       1,067,760    
Airports Total     13,224,976    
Ports – 1.0%  
CA Los Angeles Harbor Department  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 08/01/23
    2,000,000       2,318,480    
Ports Total     2,318,480    
Transportation – 0.4%  
CA Department of Transportation  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: FGIC
4.500% 02/01/13
    1,000,000       1,081,960    
Transportation Total     1,081,960    
Transportation Total     16,625,416    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 27.0%  
Independent Power Producers – 1.4%  
CA Sacramento Power Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/15
    3,000,000       3,296,070    
Independent Power Producers Total     3,296,070    
Investor Owned – 0.7%  
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Series 2010,
4.500% 09/01/29
    1,575,000       1,584,986    
Investor Owned Total     1,584,986    
Joint Power Authority – 8.8%  
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
California Independent System Operator Corp.,
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 02/01/22
    1,900,000       2,021,980    
CA M-S-R Public Power Agency  
Series 2008 L,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/21
    3,500,000       3,957,590    
CA Northern California Power Agency  
Series 2008 1C,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 07/01/22
    3,000,000       3,342,960    
CA Northern California Transmission Agency  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/21
    2,500,000       2,783,800    
CA Southern California Public Power Authority  
Series 1989,
6.750% 07/01/13
    3,000,000       3,445,920    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 01/01/18
    2,000,000       2,221,800    
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 07/01/22
    2,000,000       2,279,960    
Series 2008 B,
6.000% 07/01/27
    1,000,000       1,172,110    
Joint Power Authority Total     21,226,120    
Municipal Electric – 9.8%  
CA Anaheim Public Financing Authority  
Series 1999,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/13
    1,500,000       1,646,940    
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 2002 A,
6.000% 05/01/13
    2,375,000       2,595,091    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2002 G 11,
5.000% 05/01/18
    2,000,000       2,366,420    
CA Imperial Irrigation District  
Series 2008,
5.250% 11/01/21
    2,500,000       2,879,825    
CA Los Angeles Department of Water & Power  
Series 2007 A Sub-Series A-1,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/19
    1,000,000       1,143,720    
Series 2009,
5.250% 07/01/23
    2,000,000       2,383,080    
CA Modesto Irrigation District  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/01/18
    1,185,000       1,238,254    
CA Riverside  
Series 2008 D,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/23
    1,000,000       1,107,810    
CA Sacramento Municipal Utility District  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,000,000       1,116,090    
Series 2008 U,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/15/21
    2,500,000       2,867,750    
CA Tuolumne Wind Project Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/22
    1,000,000       1,102,890    
CA Walnut Energy Center Authority  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 01/01/16
    2,055,000       2,281,769    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2010,
5.000% 07/01/17
    1,000,000       1,123,990    
Municipal Electric Total     23,853,629    
Water & Sewer – 6.3%  
CA Clovis Public Financing Authority  
Series 2007,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 08/01/21
    1,000,000       1,087,600    
CA Fresno  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 09/01/23
    1,000,000       1,122,560    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Kern County Water Agency Improvement District No. 004  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 05/01/22
    2,020,000       2,233,615    
CA Los Angeles Waste Water System Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.750% 06/01/25
    2,000,000       2,371,700    
CA Sacramento County Sanitation District  
Series 2006,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,000,000       1,165,960    
CA Sacramento County Water Financing Authority  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 06/01/18
    2,000,000       2,250,240    
CA San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority  
Series 2009 B,
5.250% 05/15/25
    1,500,000       1,719,150    
Series 2010,
5.000% 08/01/24
    2,000,000       2,300,200    
CA San Francisco City & County Public Utilities Commission  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 10/01/13
    1,000,000       1,097,580    
Water & Sewer Total     15,348,605    
Utilities Total     65,309,410    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $214,953,270)
    229,558,150    
Municipal Preferred Stock – 0.7%  
    Shares      
Housing – 0.7%  
Multi-Family – 0.7%  
Munimae Tax-Exempt Bond Subsidiary LLC  
Series 2004 A-2,
4.900% 06/30/49
(09/30/14) (a)(b)(f)
    2,000,000       1,640,000    
Multi-Family Total     1,640,000    
Housing Total     1,640,000    
Total Municipal Preferred Stock
(Cost of $2,000,000)
    1,640,000    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Company – 4.3%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA California Tax-Exempt
Reserves, Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.150%) (g)
    10,539,909       10,539,909    
Total Investment Company
(cost of $10,539,909)
    10,539,909    
Total Investments – 99.7%
(cost of $227,493,179) (h)
    241,738,059    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.3%     686,462    
Net Assets – 100.0%     242,424,521    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Step bond. This security is currently not paying coupon. Shown parenthetically is the next coupon rate to be paid and the date the security will begin accruing at this rate.

(e)  Zero coupon bond.

(f)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2010, this security, which is not illiquid, amounted to $1,640,000, which represents 0.7% of net assets.

(g)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Dividend
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
BofA
California
Tax-Exempt
Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield
of 0.150%)
  $ 8,127,933     $ 8,049,631     $ 11,430,000     $ 368     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the Fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(h)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $227,493,179.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 229,558,150     $     $ 229,558,150    
Total Municipal
Preferred Stock
          1,640,000             1,640,000    
Total Investment
Company
    10,539,909                   10,539,909    
Total Investments   $ 10,539,909     $ 231,198,150     $     $ 241,738,059    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     39.2    
Utilities     27.0    
Health Care     7.9    
Transportation     6.9    
Education     6.4    
Other     3.4    
Industrials     1.9    
Resource Recovery     1.6    
Housing     1.1    
      95.4    
Investment Company     4.3    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.3    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
CMI   California Mortgage Insurance  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 98.8%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 11.2%  
Education – 11.2%  
GA Athens Housing Authority  
University of Georgia - East Campus Housing,
Series 2010,
4.000% 12/01/16
    2,575,000       2,891,210    
GA Bleckley & Dodge County Development Authority  
Middle Georgia College,
Series 2008,
5.000% 07/01/21
    1,260,000       1,360,636    
GA Bulloch County Development Authority  
Georgia Southern University Student Housing,
Series 2008,
Insured: AGO
5.250% 07/01/20
    1,000,000       1,174,200    
GA Cobb County Development Authority  
Kennesaw State University Foundation,
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/15/19
    1,870,000       2,076,710    
GA DeKalb Newton & Gwinnett Counties Joint Development Authority  
GGC Foundation LLC,
Series 2009,
5.500% 07/01/24
    2,500,000       2,892,375    
GA Private Colleges & Universities Authority  
Spelman College,
Series 2003,
5.250% 06/01/19
    2,250,000       2,448,720    
GA South Regional Joint Development Authority  
Valdosta State University Auxiliary Services,
Series 2008,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 08/01/23
    1,125,000       1,243,541    
Education Total     14,087,392    
Education Total     14,087,392    
Health Care – 12.1%  
Hospitals – 12.1%  
GA Chatham County Hospital Authority  
Memorial Health University Medical Center:
Series 2001 A,
6.125% 01/01/24
    2,500,000       2,531,925    
Series 2004 A,
5.375% 01/01/26
    1,000,000       988,140    
GA Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority  
Wellstar Health System,
Series 2005 B,
4.000% 04/01/16
    1,110,000       1,193,628    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA DeKalb Private Hospital Authority  
Children's Healthcare Atlanta, Inc.,
Series 2009,
5.000% 11/15/17
    320,000       364,512    
GA Fayette County Hospital Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 06/15/23
    2,000,000       2,199,180    
GA Floyd County Hospital Authority  
Floyd Healthcare Management,
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.500% 07/01/14
    765,000       824,617    
5.500% 07/01/18     1,290,000       1,361,853    
GA Gwinnett County Hospital Authority  
Gwinnett Hospital System,
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/23
    2,000,000       2,156,320    
GA Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority  
Medical Center of Central Georgia,
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/01/23
    1,030,000       1,114,748    
GA Savannah Hospital Authority  
St. Joseph's Candler Health Systems,
Series 1998 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.250% 07/01/11
    1,225,000       1,234,665    
5.250% 07/01/12     1,310,000       1,319,864    
Hospitals Total     15,289,452    
Health Care Total     15,289,452    
Housing – 7.4%  
Multi-Family – 7.4%  
GA Clayton County Housing Authority  
GCC Ventures LLC,
Series 2001,
LIQ FAC: FNMA
4.350% 12/01/31
(12/01/11) (a)(b)
    3,430,000       3,517,122    
GA Cobb County Development Authority  
Kennesaw State University Foundation:
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/15/19
    2,000,000       2,239,260    
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/15/27
    3,000,000       3,033,900    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA Lawrenceville Housing Authority  
Knollwood Park LP,
Series 1997, AMT,
Guarantor: FNMA
6.250% 12/01/29
(06/01/15) (a)(b)
    475,000       505,476    
Multi-Family Total     9,295,758    
Housing Total     9,295,758    
Industrials – 1.1%  
Forest Products & Paper – 0.8%  
GA Richmond County Development Authority  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2001 A,
5.150% 03/01/15
    1,000,000       1,040,620    
Forest Products & Paper Total     1,040,620    
Oil & Gas – 0.3%  
GA Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.  
Series 2007 A,
5.250% 09/15/19
    295,000       312,095    
Oil & Gas Total     312,095    
Industrials Total     1,352,715    
Other – 5.1%  
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 5.1%  
GA Athens Housing Authority  
University of Georgia - East Campus Housing:
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 12/01/2012,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/01/19
    1,150,000       1,259,986    
Series 2010,
Escrowed to Maturity,
4.000% 12/01/16
    295,000       333,300    
GA Gwinnett County School District  
Series 2008:
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.000% 02/01/17
    1,000,000       1,199,870    
Pre-refunded 02/01/2018,
5.000% 02/01/22
    1,000,000       1,208,200    
GA State  
Series 2007 G,
Pre-refunded 12/01/17,
5.000% 12/01/20
    2,000,000       2,450,020    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     6,451,376    
Other Total     6,451,376    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tax-Backed – 33.1%  
Local Appropriated – 2.1%  
GA Atlanta Public Safety & Judicial Facilities Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,310,000       1,523,203    
GA Fulton County Facilities Corp.  
Series 2009,
5.000% 11/01/17
    1,000,000       1,150,400    
Local Appropriated Total     2,673,603    
Local General Obligations – 20.0%  
GA Atlanta Solid Waste Management Authority  
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 12/01/17
    795,000       943,784    
GA Augusta Richmond County  
Series 2009,
4.000% 10/01/15
    2,310,000       2,589,695    
GA Barrow County School District  
Series 2006,
5.000% 02/01/14
    1,000,000       1,137,310    
GA Chatham County School District  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 08/01/14
    1,000,000       1,163,030    
Series 2004,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 08/01/19
    2,000,000       2,479,740    
GA College Park Business & Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 09/01/19
    3,230,000       3,622,703    
GA County of Cherokee  
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/01/22
    2,000,000       2,352,680    
GA Douglas County School District  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 04/01/21
    2,000,000       2,287,400    
5.000% 04/01/23     1,500,000       1,694,940    
GA Fulton County School District  
Series 1998,
5.375% 01/01/17
    1,390,000       1,681,664    
GA Gwinnett County School District  
Series 2010:
4.000% 02/01/18
    2,000,000       2,280,120    
5.000% 02/01/24     1,500,000       1,859,235    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA Lowndes County  
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 04/01/14
    1,000,000       1,141,620    
Local General Obligations Total     25,233,921    
Special Non-Property Tax – 4.2%  
GA Cobb-Marietta County Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 10/01/19
    2,430,000       2,885,333    
GA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority  
Series 1992 N,
Insured: NPFGC
6.250% 07/01/18
    2,000,000       2,356,900    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     5,242,233    
Special Property Tax – 1.3%  
GA Atlanta Tax Allocation  
Atlantic Station Project,
Series 2007,
Insured: AGO
5.250% 12/01/20
    1,545,000       1,656,997    
Special Property Tax Total     1,656,997    
State General Obligations – 5.5%  
GA Georgia State  
Series 2009 G,
5.000% 11/01/16
    1,000,000       1,200,840    
Series 2009,
5.000% 05/01/23
    3,000,000       3,534,870    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority  
Series 2007,
6.250% 07/01/23
    1,825,000       2,120,614    
State General Obligations Total     6,856,324    
Tax-Backed Total     41,663,078    
Transportation – 4.1%  
Toll Facilities – 4.1%  
GA State Road & Tollway Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/16
    3,405,000       4,029,000    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 06/01/21
    1,000,000       1,174,570    
Toll Facilities Total     5,203,570    
Transportation Total     5,203,570    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 24.7%  
Investor Owned – 0.8%  
GA Appling County Development Authority  
Georgia Power Co.,
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
4.400% 07/01/16
    1,000,000       1,026,490    
Investor Owned Total     1,026,490    
Joint Power Authority – 5.8%  
GA Monroe County Development Authority  
Oglethorpe Power Corp.,
Series 1992,
6.800% 01/01/12
    1,000,000       1,060,570    
GA Municipal Electric Authority  
Power Revenue Bonds,
Series 1992 B,
Insured: NPFGC
6.375% 01/01/16
    2,000,000       2,291,420    
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/13
    1,000,000       1,091,840    
Series 2008 A,
5.250% 01/01/21
    1,395,000       1,635,219    
Series 2008 D,
6.000% 01/01/23
    1,000,000       1,169,140    
Joint Power Authority Total     7,248,189    
Municipal Electric – 1.8%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2002 JJ,
Insured: SYNC
5.375% 07/01/16
    1,405,000       1,608,781    
PR Electric Power Authority  
Series 2007 TT,
5.000% 07/01/20
    655,000       709,909    
Municipal Electric Total     2,318,690    
Water & Sewer – 16.3%  
GA Atlanta Water & Wastewater  
Series 2009 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 11/01/17
    2,000,000       2,277,260    
GA Augusta Water & Sewer  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 10/01/21
    1,000,000       1,145,530    
5.000% 10/01/22     2,000,000       2,273,020    
GA Dekalb County Water & Sewer  
Series 2006 B,
5.250% 10/01/21
    2,000,000       2,491,740    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA Gainesville Water & Sewer  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 11/15/16
    1,000,000       1,157,620    
GA Griffin Combined Public Utility Improvement  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.125% 01/01/19
    2,585,000       2,812,041    
GA Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority  
Series 2009 A,
4.000% 08/01/17
    2,000,000       2,287,740    
GA Jackson County Water & Sewer  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: SYNC
5.000% 09/01/16
    1,030,000       1,116,324    
GA Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 07/01/17
    1,140,000       1,326,812    
5.000% 07/01/22     1,855,000       2,058,735    
GA Walton County Water & Sewer Authority  
Walton Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Project,
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 02/01/25
    1,495,000       1,650,106    
Water & Sewer Total     20,596,928    
Utilities Total     31,190,297    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $116,500,167)
    124,533,638    
Investment Companies – 1.2%  
    Shares      
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.140%) (d)
    723,196       723,196    
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.110%)
    810,917       810,917    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $1,534,113)
    1,534,113    
Total Investments – 100.0%
(cost of $118,034,280) (e)
    126,067,751    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.0%     42,495    
Net Assets – 100.0%     126,110,246    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Dividend
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
BofA
Tax-Exempt
Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield
of 0.140%)
  $ 631,338     $ 2,237,118     $ 2,018,456     $ 111     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $118,034,280.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 124,533,638     $     $ 124,533,638    
Total Investment
Companies
    1,534,113                   1,534,113    
Total Investments   $ 1,534,113     $ 124,533,638     $     $ 126,067,751    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax Backed     33.1    
Utilities     24.7    
Health Care     12.1    
Education     11.2    
Housing     7.4    
Other     5.1    
Transportation     4.1    
Industrials     1.1    
      98.8    
Investment Companies     1.2    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.0 *  
      100.0    

 

*  Rounds to less than 0.01%

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association  
LIQ FAC   Liquidity Facility  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 98.4%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 10.1%  
Education – 10.1%  
MD Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority  
College of Notre Dame,
Series 1998,
Insured: NPFGC
4.600% 10/01/14
    510,000       573,250    
Johns Hopkins University,
Series 2008,
5.000% 07/01/18
    1,750,000       2,112,688    
MD Industrial Development Financing Authority  
American Center for Physics,
Series 2001,
GTY AGMT: American Institute of Physics
5.250% 12/15/15
    1,000,000       1,053,890    
MD University System of Maryland  
Series 2006,
5.000% 10/01/15
    3,545,000       4,178,314    
Series 2009 D:
4.000% 04/01/21
    1,980,000       2,191,048    
4.000% 04/01/22     2,060,000       2,253,723    
Series 2009,
4.000% 10/01/18
    3,000,000       3,407,220    
MD Westminster Educational Facilities  
McDaniel College, Inc.,
Series 2006,
5.000% 11/01/17
    500,000       551,435    
Education Total     16,321,568    
Education Total     16,321,568    
Health Care – 11.3%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 3.8%  
MD Baltimore County  
Oak Crest Village, Inc.,
Series 2007 A:
5.000% 01/01/22
    1,045,000       1,080,614    
5.000% 01/01/27     2,000,000       2,008,380    
MD Gaithersburg  
Series 2009,
6.000% 01/01/23
    1,250,000       1,348,300    
MD Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority  
King Farm Presbyterian Community,
Series 2007 A,
5.250% 01/01/27
    2,000,000       1,675,300    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     6,112,594    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Hospitals – 7.5%  
MD Baltimore County  
Catholic Health Initiatives,
Series 2006 A:
5.000% 09/01/16
    1,000,000       1,158,990    
5.000% 09/01/26     1,500,000       1,623,480    
MD Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority  
Carroll Hospital Center, Inc.,
Series 2006,
4.500% 07/01/26
    1,000,000       1,005,230    
Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Series 2008,
5.000% 05/15/48
(05/15/15) (a)(b)
    2,000,000       2,252,060    
Peninsula Regional Medical Center,
Series 2006,
5.000% 07/01/26
    2,000,000       2,077,780    
University of Maryland Medical System,
Series 2010,
5.000% 07/01/20
    1,000,000       1,097,960    
Western Maryland Health System,
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 07/01/13
    1,280,000       1,390,387    
5.000% 01/01/20     1,450,000       1,558,460    
Hospitals Total     12,164,347    
Health Care Total     18,276,941    
Housing – 7.9%  
Multi-Family – 5.5%  
MD Economic Development Corp.  
Collegiate Housing Foundation,
Series 1999 A:
5.700% 06/01/12
    685,000       693,145    
6.000% 06/01/19     815,000       830,852    
6.000% 06/01/30     1,850,000       1,885,057    
Towson University Project,
Series 2007 A,
5.250% 07/01/24
    1,185,000       1,203,059    
University of Maryland - Baltimore Project,
Series 2006,
Insured: SYNC
5.000% 07/01/20
    600,000       595,848    
University of Maryland - College Park Project,
Series 2006,
Insured: CIFG:
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,000,000       1,068,000    
5.000% 06/01/19     1,000,000       1,049,710    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MD Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission  
Series 2000 A,
6.100% 07/01/30
    1,500,000       1,501,830    
Multi-Family Total     8,827,501    
Single-Family – 2.4%  
MD Community Development Administration Department of Housing & Community Development  
Series 1999 D, AMT,
5.375% 09/01/24
    2,410,000       2,419,881    
Series 2003,
Insured: AGMC
4.400% 07/01/21
    1,500,000       1,538,235    
Single-Family Total     3,958,116    
Housing Total     12,785,617    
Other – 6.5%  
Other – 3.4%  
MD County of Montgomery  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 04/01/22
    2,055,000       2,379,484    
MD Transportation Authority  
Baltimore/Washington International Airport Parking Project,
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
4.500% 03/01/15
    3,000,000       3,147,180    
Other Total     5,526,664    
Pool/Bond Bank – 0.7%  
MD Water Quality Financing Administration Revolving Loan Fund  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 03/01/23
    1,000,000       1,156,160    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     1,156,160    
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 2.4%  
MD Baltimore  
Series 1994 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.000% 07/01/24
    1,400,000       1,736,812    
MD Transportation Authority  
Series 1978,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.800% 07/01/16
    430,000       504,816    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MS Hospital Facilities & Equipment Authority  
Forrest County General Hospital,
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 01/01/11,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 01/01/24
    1,500,000       1,534,245    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     3,775,873    
Other Total     10,458,697    
Other Revenue – 1.8%  
Hotels – 1.2%  
MD Baltimore  
Baltimore Hotel Corp.,
Series 2006 A,
Insured: SYNC
5.250% 09/01/17
    1,835,000       1,911,391    
Hotels Total     1,911,391    
Other Industrial Development Bonds – 0.6%  
MD Economic Development Corp.  
CNX Marine Terminals, Inc,
Series 2010,
5.750% 09/01/25
    1,000,000       1,027,950    
Other Industrial Development Bonds Total     1,027,950    
Other Revenue Total     2,939,341    
Tax-Backed – 46.2%  
Local Appropriated – 1.5%  
MD Baltimore  
Series 2010,
5.000% 10/01/17
    2,100,000       2,458,134    
Local Appropriated Total     2,458,134    
Local General Obligations – 23.0%  
MD Anne Arundel County  
Series 2006:
5.000% 03/01/15
    2,000,000       2,335,640    
5.000% 03/01/18     3,300,000       3,833,082    
MD Baltimore County  
Series 2006,
5.000% 09/01/15
    1,120,000       1,323,235    
Series 2008,
5.000% 02/01/18
    1,000,000       1,210,410    
MD Baltimore  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/15/22
    2,000,000       2,318,120    
MD Frederick County  
Series 2005,
5.000% 08/01/14
    3,000,000       3,460,890    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2006:
5.250% 11/01/18
    2,005,000       2,474,591    
5.250% 11/01/21     2,500,000       3,145,450    
MD Howard County  
Series 2002 A,
5.250% 08/15/15
    795,000       843,400    
MD Laurel  
Series 1996 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 10/01/11
    1,530,000       1,535,539    
MD Montgomery County  
Series 2001,
5.250% 10/01/14
    1,000,000       1,056,900    
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 07/01/16
    1,500,000       1,793,775    
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 05/01/24
    3,000,000       3,465,570    
MD Prince Georges County  
Series 1999,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/12
    65,000       65,567    
Series 2000,
5.125% 10/01/10
    1,000,000       1,000,140    
Series 2001,
Insured: FGIC:
5.250% 12/01/11
    4,825,000       5,107,262    
5.250% 12/01/12     2,000,000       2,130,520    
Local General Obligations Total     37,100,091    
Special Non-Property Tax – 7.5%  
MD Department of Transportation  
Series 2002,
5.500% 02/01/14
    5,000,000       5,768,650    
Series 2008,
5.000% 02/15/22
    3,125,000       3,605,781    
Series 2009,
4.000% 06/15/21
    1,495,000       1,656,266    
VI Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,000,000       1,102,230    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     12,132,927    
Special Property Tax – 1.7%  
MD Frederick County  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 07/01/25
    2,500,000       2,712,725    
Special Property Tax Total     2,712,725    
State Appropriated – 2.6%  
MD Economic Development Corp.  
Series 2010,
4.500% 06/01/22
    2,675,000       3,118,836    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MD Stadium Authority  
Series 1995,
5.375% 12/15/13
    500,000       501,920    
NJ Transportation Trust Fund Authority  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 12/15/19
    500,000       586,175    
State Appropriated Total     4,206,931    
State General Obligations – 9.9%  
MD State  
Series 2002 A,
5.500% 03/01/13
    2,245,000       2,511,369    
Series 2003,
5.250% 03/01/17
    4,000,000       4,864,400    
Series 2009,
5.000% 03/01/21
    2,000,000       2,384,160    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority  
Series 2003 H,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 07/01/18
    3,000,000       3,295,140    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/17
    2,520,000       2,803,802    
State General Obligations Total     15,858,871    
Tax-Backed Total     74,469,679    
Transportation – 4.4%  
Toll Facilities – 2.2%  
MD State Transportation Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 07/01/22
    3,000,000       3,533,280    
Toll Facilities Total     3,533,280    
Transportation – 2.2%  
DC Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 07/01/23
    3,000,000       3,478,530    
Transportation Total     3,478,530    
Transportation Total     7,011,810    
Utilities – 10.2%  
Investor Owned – 1.8%  
MD Economic Development Corp.  
Potomac Electric Power Co.,
Series 2009,
6.200% 09/01/22
    2,500,000       2,952,475    
Investor Owned Total     2,952,475    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Municipal Electric – 1.4%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2010,
5.250% 07/01/25
    1,985,000       2,176,890    
Municipal Electric Total     2,176,890    
Water & Sewer – 7.0%  
MD Baltimore  
Series 2006 C,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/18
    1,125,000       1,283,850    
Series 2007 DC,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/19
    1,250,000       1,461,975    
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 07/01/21
    1,250,000       1,452,700    
MD Washington Suburban Sanitation District  
Series 2009 A,
4.000% 06/01/18
    1,750,000       2,000,618    
Series 2009,
4.000% 06/01/21
    2,000,000       2,230,000    
MD Water Quality Financing Administration  
Bay Restoration Fund,
Series 2008,
5.000% 03/01/21
    2,500,000       2,876,950    
Water & Sewer Total     11,306,093    
Utilities Total     16,435,458    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $148,217,259)
    158,699,111    
Investment Companies – 1.2%  
    Shares      
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.140%) (d)
    789,210       789,210    
Dreyfus Tax Exempt
Cash Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.110%)
    1,216,040       1,216,040    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $2,005,250)
    2,005,250    
Total Investments – 99.6%
(cost of $150,222,509) (e)
    160,704,361    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.4%     639,541    
Net Assets – 100.0%     161,343,902    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Dividend
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
BofA
Tax-Exempt
Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield
of 0.140%)
  $ 2,037,000     $ 4,021,188     $ 4,886,000     $ 114     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $150,222,509.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010 in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 158,699,111     $     $ 158,699,111    
Total Investment
Companies
    2,005,250                   2,005,250    
Total Investments   $ 2,005,250     $ 158,699,111     $     $ 160,704,361    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax Backed     46.2    
Health Care     11.3    
Utilities     10.2    
Education     10.1    
Housing     7.9    
Other     6.5    
Transportation     4.4    
Other Revenue     1.8    
      98.4    
Investment Companies     1.2    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.4    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


45



Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
CIFG   CIFG Assurance North America, Inc.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


46



Investment PortfolioColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 95.5%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 7.0%  
Education – 7.0%  
NC Appalachian State University  
Series 1998,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 05/15/12
    1,000,000       1,069,270    
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/15/21
    1,485,000       1,605,404    
NC Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 10/01/22
    2,000,000       2,269,760    
Series 2009 B,
4.250% 10/01/17
    1,000,000       1,127,180    
Series 2009 C,
4.500% 10/01/17
    1,525,000       1,704,752    
Series 2010 B2,
5.000% 04/01/15
    1,000,000       1,144,150    
Series 2010 C,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 10/01/16
    3,000,000       3,537,360    
NC Capital Facilities Finance Agency  
Johnson & Wales University,
Series 2003 A,
Insured: SYNC
5.250% 04/01/21
    1,000,000       1,032,440    
Meredith College,
Series 2008,
6.000% 06/01/31
    1,000,000       1,042,280    
Wake Forest University,
Series 2009,
5.000% 01/01/26
    1,000,000       1,125,740    
Education Total     15,658,336    
Education Total     15,658,336    
Health Care – 10.6%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.5%  
NC Medical Care Commission  
Givens Estate, Inc.,
Series 2007,
5.000% 07/01/16
    1,000,000       1,065,150    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     1,065,150    
Hospitals – 10.1%  
AZ University Medical Center Corp.  
Series 2004,
5.250% 07/01/13
    750,000       802,643    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Albemarle Hospital Authority  
Series 2007:
5.250% 10/01/21
    2,000,000       1,917,780    
5.250% 10/01/27     1,000,000       886,660    
NC Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority  
Carolinas Healthcare Foundation:
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 01/15/20
    1,550,000       1,722,530    
Series 2008,
5.250% 01/15/24
    2,000,000       2,185,720    
Series 2009,
5.000% 01/15/21
    1,000,000       1,117,780    
NC Medical Care Commission  
Duke University Health System,
Series 2006 B,
0.570% 06/01/39
(10/07/10) (a)(b)
    2,000,000       2,000,000    
North Carolina Baptist Hospitals,
Series 2010,
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,500,000       1,734,990    
Novant Health, Inc.,
Series 2003 A:
5.000% 11/01/13
    3,000,000       3,323,430    
5.000% 11/01/17     2,000,000       2,134,060    
Wilson Medical Center,
Series 2007,
5.000% 11/01/19
    3,385,000       3,584,038    
NC Northern Hospital District of Surry County  
Series 2008,
5.750% 10/01/24
    1,000,000       1,040,100    
Hospitals Total     22,449,731    
Health Care Total     23,514,881    
Housing – 1.8%  
Single-Family – 1.8%  
NC Housing Finance Agency  
Series 1998 A-2, AMT,
5.200% 01/01/20
    530,000       530,456    
Series 1999 A-3, AMT,
5.150% 01/01/19
    760,000       760,669    
Series 1999 A-5, AMT,
5.550% 01/01/19
    1,220,000       1,268,263    
Series 1999 A-6, AMT,
6.000% 01/01/16
    305,000       305,552    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


47



Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2000 A-8, AMT,
6.050% 07/01/12
    150,000       150,430    
Series 2007 A-30, AMT,
5.000% 07/01/23
    1,000,000       1,036,570    
Single-Family Total     4,051,940    
Housing Total     4,051,940    
Other – 12.3%  
Other – 1.3%  
NC Durham County Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority  
Research Triangle Institution,
Series 2010:
4.000% 02/01/17
    1,440,000       1,622,073    
4.000% 02/01/18     1,000,000       1,129,110    
Other Total     2,751,183    
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 10.1%  
NC Cabarrus County  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 04/01/11,
5.500% 04/01/13
    2,000,000       2,086,440    
NC Craven County  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 05/01/12,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 05/01/19
    1,000,000       1,082,590    
NC Durham  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 06/01/11,
5.250% 06/01/16
    1,000,000       1,043,400    
NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency  
Series 1986 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.000% 01/01/17
    2,165,000       2,536,579    
Series 1988 A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/22,
6.000% 01/01/26
    1,000,000       1,325,220    
NC Gaston County  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 06/01/12,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 06/01/20
    1,500,000       1,635,285    
NC High Point  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 06/01/12,
Insured: NPFGC
4.500% 06/01/14
    1,275,000       1,374,106    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC New Hanover County  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 06/01/11,
4.600% 06/01/14
    1,750,000       1,826,230    
NC State  
Series 2001 A,
Pre-refunded 03/01/11,
4.750% 03/01/14
    4,605,000       4,759,406    
NC Wake County  
Series 2009,
Pre-refunded 03/01/19,
5.000% 03/01/20
    935,000       1,144,206    
Wake Medical,
Series 1993,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
5.125% 10/01/26
    3,065,000       3,617,834    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     22,431,296    
Tobacco – 0.9%  
NJ Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.  
Series 2007 1A,
4.250% 06/01/12
    2,000,000       2,041,300    
Tobacco Total     2,041,300    
Other Total     27,223,779    
Tax-Backed – 36.2%  
Local Appropriated – 18.0%  
NC Burke County  
Series 2006 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 04/01/18
    1,425,000       1,570,478    
NC Cabarrus County  
Series 2007,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 02/01/13
    400,000       439,400    
Series 2008,
5.000% 06/01/22
    1,545,000       1,753,992    
NC Chapel Hill  
Series 2005,
5.250% 06/01/21
    1,360,000       1,502,025    
NC Charlotte  
Series 2003 A,
5.500% 08/01/16
    2,550,000       2,852,252    
NC Chatham County  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/01/20
    1,065,000       1,164,034    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


48



Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Concord  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,490,000       1,551,463    
NC Craven County  
Series 2007,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 06/01/18
    2,825,000       3,230,161    
5.000% 06/01/19     1,825,000       2,063,382    
NC Cumberland County  
Series 2009 B1,
5.000% 12/01/21
    2,775,000       3,239,923    
NC Dare County  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/20
    3,005,000       3,238,699    
NC Durham  
Series 2010,
5.000% 10/01/12
    2,500,000       2,712,125    
NC Gaston County  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 12/01/15
    1,350,000       1,552,797    
NC Greenville  
Series 2004,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 06/01/22
    2,180,000       2,353,005    
NC Harnett County  
Series 2009,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 06/01/22
    1,880,000       2,137,240    
NC Henderson County  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/01/16
    1,060,000       1,196,782    
NC Mecklenburg County  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 02/01/23
    1,000,000       1,141,510    
NC New Hanover County  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/18
    1,755,000       2,063,880    
NC Randolph County  
Series 2004,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/01/14
    1,640,000       1,843,836    
NC Sampson County  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/01/16
    1,000,000       1,169,660    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Wilmington  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,005,000       1,163,710    
Local Appropriated Total     39,940,354    
Local General Obligations – 12.2%  
NC Cabarrus County  
Series 2006:
5.000% 03/01/15
    1,000,000       1,165,470    
5.000% 03/01/16     1,000,000       1,184,370    
NC Charlotte  
Series 2002 C:
5.000% 07/01/20
    1,570,000       1,667,497    
5.000% 07/01/22     1,265,000       1,335,182    
NC Forsyth County  
Series 2009,
4.000% 03/01/17
    1,510,000       1,721,929    
NC Iredell County  
Series 2006,
5.000% 02/01/19
    2,420,000       2,752,532    
NC Mecklenburg County  
Series 1993,
6.000% 04/01/11
    1,000,000       1,028,560    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 08/01/19
    1,000,000       1,226,230    
NC New Hanover County  
Series 2009,
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,170,000       1,417,408    
NC Orange County  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 04/01/22
    2,000,000       2,244,560    
NC Stanly County  
Series 2010:
4.000% 02/01/17
    1,220,000       1,368,059    
4.000% 02/01/18     1,500,000       1,686,075    
NC Wake County  
Series 2009:
4.000% 02/01/18
    2,000,000       2,281,600    
5.000% 03/01/20     4,065,000       4,895,520    
NC Wilmington  
Series 1997 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/11
    460,000       463,965    
NC Winston-Salem  
Series 2010,
4.000% 06/01/18
    585,000       655,066    
Local General Obligations Total     27,094,023    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


49



Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Special Non-Property Tax – 3.7%  
NC Charlotte  
Storm Water Fee,
Series 2006,
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,120,000       1,313,502    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 2003 AA,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/18
    3,500,000       3,921,050    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority  
Series 2005 C,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/20
    1,200,000       1,341,012    
VI Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/20
    1,560,000       1,707,358    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     8,282,922    
State Appropriated – 1.3%  
NC Infrastructure Finance Corp.  
Capital Improvement,
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/01/24
    2,570,000       2,873,414    
State Appropriated Total     2,873,414    
State General Obligations – 1.0%  
NC State  
Series 2001 A,
4.750% 03/01/14
    395,000       407,442    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/14
    1,725,000       1,903,089    
State General Obligations Total     2,310,531    
Tax-Backed Total     80,501,244    
Transportation – 2.5%  
Airports – 1.5%  
NC Raleigh Durham Airport Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 05/01/23
    3,000,000       3,417,960    
Airports Total     3,417,960    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Ports – 1.0%  
NC Ports Authority  
Series 2010 B,
5.000% 02/01/25
    2,000,000       2,103,460    
Ports Total     2,103,460    
Transportation Total     5,521,420    
Utilities – 25.1%  
Joint Power Authority – 6.7%  
NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency  
Series 1993 B,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 01/01/22
    3,000,000       3,683,040    
Series 1993 B,
Insured: AGO
6.000% 01/01/22
    1,000,000       1,218,310    
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 01/01/20
    2,000,000       2,253,340    
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGO
5.250% 01/01/19
    1,500,000       1,717,395    
NC Municipal Power Agency No. 1  
Series 2008 A:
5.250% 01/01/17
    1,185,000       1,380,715    
5.250% 01/01/20     2,000,000       2,298,280    
Series 2010 B,
5.000% 01/01/21
    2,000,000       2,275,940    
Joint Power Authority Total     14,827,020    
Municipal Electric – 1.9%  
NC Greenville Utilities Commission  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 11/01/18
    1,040,000       1,232,025    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2007 TT,
5.000% 07/01/22
    1,000,000       1,067,450    
Series 2007 VV,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/25
    1,690,000       1,919,536    
Municipal Electric Total     4,219,011    
Water & Sewer – 16.5%  
NC Brunswick County  
Enterprise Systems,
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 04/01/20
    1,915,000       2,210,925    
5.000% 04/01/22     1,390,000       1,578,331    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


50



Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Cape Fear Public Utility Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 08/01/20
    1,000,000       1,166,960    
NC Charlotte  
Water and Sewer Systems:
Series 2002 A,
5.500% 07/01/14
    1,250,000       1,461,700    
Series 2008,
5.000% 07/01/23
    3,000,000       3,470,550    
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 07/01/25
    3,835,000       4,496,921    
Series 2009,
4.000% 07/01/19
    1,000,000       1,138,300    
NC Concord  
Series 2009,
5.000% 12/01/19
    1,500,000       1,774,365    
NC Gastonia  
Combined Utility System,
Series 2009,
Insured: AGO
4.000% 05/01/17
    1,205,000       1,348,034    
NC Greensboro  
Enterprise Systems,
Series 2006:
5.250% 06/01/17
    2,000,000       2,428,120    
5.250% 06/01/22     1,200,000       1,498,908    
Series 2006,
5.250% 06/01/23
    2,000,000       2,523,920    
NC High Point  
Combined Enterprise System,
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 11/01/24
    1,000,000       1,129,990    
5.000% 11/01/25     1,000,000       1,125,050    
NC Raleigh  
Combined Enterprise System,
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 03/01/16
    1,500,000       1,776,555    
Series 2010,
5.000% 03/01/17
    2,500,000       2,985,575    
NC Winston Salem  
Water and Sewer System:
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 06/01/19
    3,000,000       3,508,590    
Series 2009,
5.000% 06/01/23
    1,000,000       1,167,680    
Water & Sewer Total     36,790,474    
Utilities Total     55,836,505    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $199,073,489)
    212,308,105    

 

Investment Companies – 3.6%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.140%) (d)
    3,577,671       3,577,671    
Dreyfus Tax Exempt
Cash Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.110%)
    4,320,498       4,320,498    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $7,898,169)
    7,898,169    
Total Investments – 99.1%
(cost of $206,971,658) (e)
    220,206,274    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.9%     2,002,442    
Net Assets – 100.0%     222,208,716    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Dividend
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
BofA
Tax-Exempt
Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield
of 0.140%)
  $ 551,000     $ 4,567,298     $ 1,995,000     $ 617     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $206,971,658.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 212,308,105     $     $ 212,308,105    
Total Investment
Companies
    7,898,169                   7,898,169    
Total Investments   $ 7,898,169     $ 212,308,105     $     $ 220,206,274    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


51



Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

At September 30, 2010, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     36.2    
Utilities     25.1    
Other     12.3    
Health Care     10.6    
Education     7.0    
Transportation     2.5    
Housing     1.8    
      95.5    
Investment Companies     3.6    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.9    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


52



Investment PortfolioColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 97.1%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 4.0%  
Education – 2.8%  
SC Florence Darlington Commission for Technical Education  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 03/01/18
    1,725,000       1,912,801    
5.000% 03/01/20     1,905,000       2,103,577    
SC University of South Carolina  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/01/21
    1,060,000       1,218,724    
Education Total     5,235,102    
Student Loan – 1.2%  
SC Education Assistance Authority  
Series 2009 I,
5.000% 10/01/24
    2,000,000       2,106,640    
Student Loan Total     2,106,640    
Education Total     7,341,742    
Health Care – 20.3%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 2.6%  
SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority  
Episcopal Church Home,
Series 2007:
5.000% 04/01/15
    525,000       559,120    
5.000% 04/01/16     600,000       633,924    
Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.,
Series 2007:
5.000% 05/01/16
    1,245,000       1,219,502    
5.375% 05/01/21     1,650,000       1,554,036    
Wesley Commons,
Series 2006,
5.125% 10/01/26
    1,000,000       854,760    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     4,821,342    
Hospitals – 17.7%  
SC Charleston County  
Care Alliance Health Services,
Series 1999 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 08/15/12
    1,000,000       1,007,610    
5.125% 08/15/15     6,370,000       7,196,189    
SC Greenville Hospital System Board  
GHS Partners in Health,
Series 2008 A,
GTY AGMT: Endowment Fund Greenville
5.250% 05/01/21
    2,750,000       3,046,862    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Horry County  
Conway Hospital,
Series 1998,
Insured: AMBAC
4.875% 07/01/11
    1,200,000       1,202,316    
SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority  
Anmed Health,
Series 2010,
5.000% 02/01/17
    1,000,000       1,111,540    
Bon Secours Health System, Inc.,
Series 2002 B,
5.500% 11/15/23
    2,235,000       2,287,835    
Georgetown Memorial Hospital,
Series 2001,
Insured: RAD
5.250% 02/01/21
    1,250,000       1,253,863    
Kershaw County Medical Center,
Series 2008,
5.500% 09/15/25
    1,925,000       1,969,237    
Palmetto Health Alliance,
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 08/01/21
    4,000,000       4,438,760    
SC Lexington County Health Services District  
Lexington Medical Center:
Series 1997,
Insured: AGMC
5.125% 11/01/21
    3,000,000       3,004,140    
Series 2007:
5.000% 11/01/17
    2,230,000       2,484,131    
5.000% 11/01/18     1,000,000       1,101,960    
SC Spartanburg County Health Services District  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGO:
5.000% 04/15/18
    1,000,000       1,126,100    
5.000% 04/15/19     1,225,000       1,365,532    
Hospitals Total     32,596,075    
Health Care Total     37,417,417    
Housing – 0.6%  
Single-Family – 0.6%  
SC Housing Finance & Development Authority  
Series 2010,
5.000% 01/01/28
    1,000,000       1,094,470    
Single-Family Total     1,094,470    
Housing Total     1,094,470    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


53



Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Industrials – 1.4%  
Forest Products & Paper – 1.4%  
SC Georgetown County  
International Paper Co.:
Series 1999 A,
5.125% 02/01/12
    2,000,000       2,090,600    
Series 1997 A, AMT,
5.700% 10/01/21
    500,000       500,170    
Forest Products & Paper Total     2,590,770    
Industrials Total     2,590,770    
Other – 6.4%  
Refunded/Escrowed (a) – 6.4%  
SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority  
Palmetto Health Alliance,
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 12/15/10,
7.125% 12/15/15
    3,500,000       3,615,255    
SC Lexington County Health Services District  
Lexington Medical Center,
Series 2003,
Pre-refunded 11/01/13,
5.500% 11/01/23
    2,000,000       2,294,100    
SC Lexington Water & Sewer Authority  
Series 1997,
Pre-refunded 10/01/14,
Insured: RAD
5.450% 04/01/19
    2,000,000       2,255,960    
SC Tobacco Settlement Revenue Management Authority  
Series 2001 B,
Pre-refunded 05/15/11,
6.375% 05/15/28
    3,500,000       3,659,495    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     11,824,810    
Other Total     11,824,810    
Resource Recovery – 0.9%  
Disposal – 0.9%  
SC Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority  
Series 2007:
(b) 10/01/24
    1,835,000       889,975    
(b) 10/01/25     1,835,000       833,861    
Disposal Total     1,723,836    
Resource Recovery Total     1,723,836    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tax-Backed – 32.3%  
Local Appropriated – 18.3%  
SC Berkeley County School District  
Securing Assets for Education,
Series 2006:
5.000% 12/01/20
    1,000,000       1,089,890    
5.000% 12/01/21     2,000,000       2,161,040    
5.000% 12/01/22     3,545,000       3,802,013    
SC Charleston County  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.125% 06/01/17
    2,470,000       2,808,143    
SC Charleston Educational Excellence Financing Corp.  
Series 2006,
5.000% 12/01/19
    2,000,000       2,280,720    
SC Fort Mill School Facilities Corp.  
Series 2006,
5.000% 12/01/17
    2,900,000       3,212,620    
SC Greenville County School District  
Series 2003,
5.250% 12/01/16
    2,625,000       2,886,686    
Series 2006:
5.000% 12/01/27
    1,300,000       1,407,965    
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 12/01/15
    500,000       581,665    
SC Hilton Head Island Public Facilities Corp.  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/01/14
    1,600,000       1,834,064    
SC Newberry Investing in Children's Education  
Series 2005,
5.250% 12/01/15
    1,265,000       1,425,478    
SC South Carolina Association of Governmental Organizations Educational Facilities Corp.  
Colleton School District,
Series 2006,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 12/01/14
    1,325,000       1,487,564    
Pickens School District,
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 12/01/23
    5,000,000       5,448,300    
5.000% 12/01/24     2,000,000       2,172,020    
SC Sumter Two School Facilities, Inc.  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,000,000       1,169,710    
Local Appropriated Total     33,767,878    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


54



Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Local General Obligations – 11.2%  
SC Anderson County School District No. 004  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 03/01/19
    1,115,000       1,278,615    
SC Berkeley County  
Series 2010,
5.000% 03/01/16
    2,000,000       2,363,820    
SC Charleston County  
Series 2009 A:
5.000% 08/01/23
    2,000,000       2,352,000    
5.000% 08/01/24     2,000,000       2,340,880    
SC Hilton Head Island  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,960,000       2,293,572    
SC Horry County School District  
Series 2010,
5.000% 03/01/17
    2,000,000       2,388,200    
SC Richland County School District No. 002  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 02/01/18
    2,500,000       2,988,225    
SC Spartanburg County School District No. 007  
Series 2001:
5.000% 03/01/18
    2,000,000       2,342,260    
5.000% 03/01/21     1,940,000       2,205,004    
Local General Obligations Total     20,552,576    
Special Non-Property Tax – 2.8%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority  
Series 2005 C,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/20
    1,200,000       1,341,012    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 2005 BB,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/17
    1,080,000       1,188,637    
SC Hilton Head Island Public Facilities Corp.  
Stormwater System,
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 12/01/16
    1,440,000       1,565,366    
VI Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/25
    1,060,000       1,108,400    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     5,203,415    
Tax-Backed Total     59,523,869    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Transportation – 3.1%  
Transportation – 3.1%  
SC Transportation Infrastructure Bank  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 10/01/20
    4,880,000       5,767,233    
Transportation Total     5,767,233    
Transportation Total     5,767,233    
Utilities – 28.1%  
Investor Owned – 3.2%  
SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority  
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.,
Series 2002, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
4.200% 11/01/12
    3,615,000       3,789,966    
SC Oconee County  
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC,
Series 2009,
3.600% 02/01/17
    2,000,000       2,107,480    
Investor Owned Total     5,897,446    
Joint Power Authority – 6.8%  
SC Piedmont Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2008 A-3,
Insured: AGO:
5.000% 01/01/17
    3,000,000       3,435,270    
5.000% 01/01/18     3,050,000       3,502,650    
SC Public Service Authority  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 01/01/18
    1,615,000       1,711,125    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/28
    2,000,000       2,233,060    
Series 2009 E,
4.000% 01/01/17
    1,500,000       1,685,790    
Joint Power Authority Total     12,567,895    
Municipal Electric – 4.4%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2007 TT,
5.000% 07/01/20
    1,000,000       1,083,830    
Series 2010,
5.250% 07/01/25
    1,485,000       1,628,555    
SC Rock Hill Utility System  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.250% 01/01/13
    2,350,000       2,583,543    
5.375% 01/01/19     1,500,000       1,617,480    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


55



Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Winnsboro Utility  
Series 1999,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/15/13
    1,020,000       1,133,781    
Municipal Electric Total     8,047,189    
Water & Sewer – 13.7%  
SC Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 03/01/23
    1,500,000       1,691,400    
4.750% 03/01/25     3,000,000       3,266,760    
SC Berkeley County Water & Sewer  
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 06/01/19
    155,000       168,491    
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/01/21
    1,000,000       1,159,460    
SC Charleston  
Waterworks & Sewer System,
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/21
    4,000,000       4,702,240    
SC Columbia  
Waterworks & Sewer System,
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 02/01/23
    2,000,000       2,222,620    
SC Mount Pleasant  
Waterworks & Sewer System,
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.250% 12/01/16
    1,980,000       2,152,379    
5.250% 12/01/18     1,270,000       1,368,247    
SC North Charleston Sewer District  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 07/01/17
    3,040,000       3,298,279    
SC Renewable Water Resources  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 01/01/20
    2,500,000       2,958,925    
SC Spartanburg Sanitation Sewer District  
Series 2009,
Insured: AGO
4.500% 03/01/18
    1,000,000       1,139,520    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 03/01/19
    1,000,000       1,214,120    
Water & Sewer Total     25,342,441    
Utilities Total     51,854,971    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $167,916,724)
    179,139,118    
Investment Companies – 2.2%  
    Shares      
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.140%) (c)
    2,171,433       2,171,433    
Dreyfus Tax Exempt
Cash Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.110%)
    1,904,840       1,904,840    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $4,076,273)
    4,076,273    
Total Investments – 99.3%
(cost of $171,992,997) (d)
    183,215,391    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.7%     1,336,774    
Net Assets – 100.0%     184,552,165    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(b)  Zero coupon bond.

(c)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Dividend
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
BofA
Tax-Exempt
Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield
of 0.140%)
  $ 1,000     $ 4,219,068     $ 1,834,000     $ 176     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the Fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $171,992,997.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description Quoted
Prices
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 1)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  (Level 3)   Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 179,139,118     $     $ 179,139,118    
Total Investment
Companies
    4,076,273                   4,076,273    
Total Investments   $ 4,076,273     $ 179,139,118     $     $ 183,215,391    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     32.3    
Utilities     28.1    
Health Care     20.3    
Other     6.4    
Education     4.0    
Transportation     3.1    
Industrials     1.4    
Resource Recovery     0.9    
Housing     0.6    
      97.1    
Investment Companies     2.2    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.7    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
RAD   Radian Asset Assurance, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


57



Investment PortfolioColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 97.4%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 2.2%  
Education – 2.2%  
VA Amherst Industrial Development Authority  
Sweet Briar College,
Series 2006,
5.000% 09/01/26
    1,000,000       1,027,790    
VA College Building Authority  
Roanoke College,
Series 2007,
5.000% 04/01/23
    1,000,000       1,072,730    
Washington & Lee University,
Series 1998,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/26
    3,115,000       3,819,706    
VA Lexington Industrial Development Authority  
VMI Development Board, Inc.,
Series 2006,
5.000% 12/01/20
    1,400,000       1,680,210    
Education Total     7,600,436    
Education Total     7,600,436    
Health Care – 9.0%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 1.6%  
VA Fairfax County Economic Development Authority  
Goodwin House, Inc.,
Series 2007,
5.000% 10/01/22
    2,500,000       2,617,175    
Greenspring Village, Inc.,
Series 2006 A,
4.750% 10/01/26
    2,000,000       1,876,760    
VA Henrico County Economic Development Authority  
Westminster-Canterbury,
Series 2006,
5.000% 10/01/21
    1,000,000       1,037,360    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     5,531,295    
Hospitals – 7.4%  
AZ University Medical Center Corp.  
Series 2004,
5.250% 07/01/14
    1,000,000       1,084,800    
VA Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority  
Inova Health Systems:
Series 1993,
Insured: NPFGC
 
5.250% 08/15/19     1,000,000       1,118,230    
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 05/15/25
    1,000,000       1,103,750    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority  
Medicorp Health Systems,
Series 2007:
5.250% 06/15/18
    2,000,000       2,243,180    
5.250% 06/15/20     6,495,000       7,286,936    
VA Medical College of Virginia Hospital Authority  
University Health Services,
Series 1998,
Insured: NPFGC
4.800% 07/01/11
    1,000,000       1,002,650    
VA Roanoke Economic Development Authority  
Carilion Clinic Obligated Group,
Series 2010,
5.000% 07/01/25 (a)
    2,500,000       2,609,825    
VA Roanoke Industrial Development Authority  
Carilion Medical Center,
Series 2002 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/12
    4,000,000       4,288,040    
VA Small Business Financing Authority  
Sentara Healthcare,
Series 2010,
4.000% 11/01/16
    1,000,000       1,088,310    
Wellmont Health Systems,
Series 2007 A,
5.125% 09/01/22
    710,000       727,622    
VA Winchester Industrial Development Authority  
Valley Health Systems,
Series 2007,
5.000% 01/01/26
    1,250,000       1,341,350    
WI Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.,
Series 2001,
6.000% 07/01/21
    1,000,000       1,009,790    
Hospitals Total     24,904,483    
Health Care Total     30,435,778    
Housing – 2.8%  
Multi-Family – 2.8%  
VA Housing Development Authority  
Series 2000 B, AMT,
5.875% 08/01/15
    2,655,000       2,659,753    
VA Prince William County Industrial Development Authority  
CRS Triangle Housing Corp.,
Series 1998 C,
7.000% 07/01/29
    950,000       864,367    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


58



Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Suffolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority  
Windsor Fieldstone LP,
Series 2001,
4.850% 07/01/31
(07/01/11) (b)(c)
    5,800,000       5,961,066    
Multi-Family Total     9,485,186    
Housing Total     9,485,186    
Industrials – 0.3%  
Other Industrial Development Bonds – 0.3%  
VA Peninsula Ports Authority  
Series 2003,
GTY AGMT: Dominion Energy Terminal
5.000% 10/01/33
(10/01/11) (b)(c)
    1,000,000       1,026,970    
Other Industrial Development Bonds Total     1,026,970    
Industrials Total     1,026,970    
Other – 23.7%  
Other – 1.6%  
VA Norfolk Parking Systems  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 02/01/21
    5,170,000       5,340,403    
Other Total     5,340,403    
Pool/Bond Bank – 16.1%  
VA Public School Authority  
Series 2004 C,
5.000% 08/01/16
    7,425,000       8,844,363    
Series 2009:
4.000% 08/01/24
    1,000,000       1,074,030    
4.000% 08/01/25     2,560,000       2,724,582    
5.000% 08/01/16     1,000,000       1,191,160    
5.000% 08/01/17     2,000,000       2,402,340    
VA Resources Authority  
Airports Revolving Fund,
Series 2001 A,
5.250% 08/01/18
    1,205,000       1,222,593    
Clean Water State Revolving Fund:
Series 2005:
5.500% 10/01/19
    5,180,000       6,542,651    
5.500% 10/01/20     3,500,000       4,453,330    
5.500% 10/01/21     6,475,000       8,308,267    
Series 2008,
5.000% 10/01/29
    5,000,000       5,612,250    
Series 2009,
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,380,000       1,665,094    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Virginia Pooled Financing Program:
Series 2002 B,
5.000% 11/01/13
    1,175,000       1,328,208    
Series 2003:
5.000% 11/01/18
    1,055,000       1,165,269    
5.000% 11/01/19     1,100,000       1,214,972    
Series 2005 B,
5.000% 11/01/18
    1,030,000       1,184,623    
Series 2009 B:
4.000% 11/01/18
    4,000,000       4,579,400    
4.000% 11/01/18     1,000,000       1,136,070    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     54,649,202    
Refunded/Escrowed (d) – 6.0%  
MS Hospital Facilities & Equipment Authority  
Forrest County General Hospital,
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 01/01/11,
Insured: AGMC
5.625% 01/01/20
    1,285,000       1,314,735    
VA Biotechnology Research Park Authority  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 09/01/11,
5.125% 09/01/16
    1,100,000       1,148,719    
VA Hampton  
Series 2005 A,
Pre-refunded 04/01/15,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/18
    1,500,000       1,761,000    
VA Henrico County  
Series 2008 A,
Pre-refunded 12/01/18,
5.000% 12/01/21
    1,000,000       1,235,150    
VA Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2000 B,
Pre-refunded 01/15/11,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 01/15/22
    2,000,000       2,050,340    
VA Resources Authority Infrastructure Authority  
Pooled Financing Program:
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/11,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 05/01/21
    1,070,000       1,112,961    
Series 2003,
Pre-refunded 11/01/13:
5.000% 11/01/18
    20,000       22,647    
5.000% 11/01/19     25,000       28,309    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


59



Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.  
Series 2005:
Refunded to various dates/prices:
5.500% 06/01/26
    4,250,000       4,795,530    
5.250% 06/01/19     2,010,000       2,084,772    
VA Virginia Beach Development Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/15,
5.000% 05/01/21
    4,000,000       4,706,960    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     20,261,123    
Other Total     80,250,728    
Tax-Backed – 46.5%  
Local Appropriated – 11.0%  
VA Appomattox County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2010,
5.000% 05/01/22
    1,490,000       1,688,811    
VA Arlington County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2004:
5.000% 08/01/17
    1,205,000       1,362,108    
5.000% 08/01/18     1,205,000       1,345,383    
VA Bedford County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 05/01/15
    1,230,000       1,404,070    
VA Fairfax County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2003,
5.000% 05/15/15
    6,260,000       7,269,112    
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 04/01/19
    1,380,000       1,546,676    
Series 2005,
5.000% 01/15/24
    2,315,000       2,505,756    
Series 2010,
4.000% 04/01/24
    1,340,000       1,439,173    
VA Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 07/01/14
    1,750,000       1,951,950    
5.000% 07/01/15     1,685,000       1,854,696    
5.000% 07/01/16     1,930,000       2,105,726    
VA Henrico County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2009 B,
4.500% 08/01/21
    1,770,000       2,036,102    
VA James City County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/15/23
    2,000,000       2,227,440    
VA Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 02/01/29
    1,000,000       1,082,140    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA New Kent County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 02/01/15
    1,000,000       1,150,880    
5.000% 02/01/21     2,075,000       2,323,564    
VA Prince William County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2005,
5.250% 02/01/17
    1,115,000       1,331,522    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.000% 09/01/17
    800,000       920,944    
5.000% 09/01/21     1,625,000       1,799,103    
Local Appropriated Total     37,345,156    
Local General Obligations – 19.9%  
VA Arlington County  
Series 1993,
6.000% 06/01/12
    3,285,000       3,586,990    
Series 2006,
5.000% 08/01/17
    4,000,000       4,718,880    
VA Hampton  
Series 2004,
5.000% 02/01/15
    1,275,000       1,437,563    
Series 2010 A,
4.000% 01/15/19
    2,000,000       2,275,500    
VA Leesburg  
Series 2006 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/15/17
    1,145,000       1,372,603    
VA Loudoun County  
Series 1998 B,
5.250% 12/01/15
    1,000,000       1,198,780    
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 07/01/14
    4,000,000       4,611,800    
VA Lynchburg  
Series 2009 A:
5.000% 08/01/20
    525,000       627,407    
5.000% 08/01/21     530,000       627,297    
VA Manassas Park  
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 01/01/22
    1,205,000       1,385,545    
VA Newport News  
Series 2005 A,
5.250% 01/15/23
    1,510,000       1,686,625    
Series 2006 B,
5.250% 02/01/18
    3,030,000       3,686,752    
Series 2007 B,
5.250% 07/01/20
    2,000,000       2,472,360    
Series 2007,
5.250% 07/01/21
    2,000,000       2,488,980    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


60



Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Norfolk  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/01/11
    2,000,000       2,074,540    
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 03/01/15
    5,070,000       5,896,106    
Series 2010 A,
4.000% 03/01/16
    2,000,000       2,254,860    
VA Pittsylvania County  
Series 2008 B,
5.500% 02/01/23
    1,030,000       1,210,075    
VA Portsmouth  
Series 2003,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 07/01/17
    4,385,000       4,994,603    
5.000% 07/01/19     2,060,000       2,329,345    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/16
    1,000,000       1,186,130    
VA Richmond  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/15/11
    2,150,000       2,234,731    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/15/15
    8,840,000       10,397,696    
VA Virginia Beach  
Series 2004 B:
5.000% 05/01/13
    1,305,000       1,451,304    
5.000% 05/01/17     1,000,000       1,190,430    
Local General Obligations Total     67,396,902    
Special Non-Property Tax – 8.0%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority  
Series 2005 C,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/19
    2,500,000       2,781,300    
VA Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 06/15/15
    2,480,000       2,791,265    
5.000% 06/15/18     3,800,000       4,149,714    
5.000% 06/15/25     3,000,000       3,145,800    
VA Marquis Community Development Authority  
Series 2007,
5.625% 09/01/18
    3,000,000       2,400,540    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority  
Series 2007,
6.250% 09/01/24
    2,000,000       2,024,420    
VA Reynolds Crossing Community Development Authority  
Series 2007,
5.100% 03/01/21
    2,150,000       2,041,253    
VA Watkins Centre Community Development Authority  
Series 2007,
5.400% 03/01/20
    2,250,000       2,252,497    
VA White Oak Village Shops Community Development Authority  
Series 2007,
5.300% 03/01/17
    2,708,000       2,766,818    
VI Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/25
    2,450,000       2,561,867    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     26,915,474    
Special Property Tax – 0.9%  
VA Fairfax County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/24
    2,865,000       3,065,321    
Special Property Tax Total     3,065,321    
State Appropriated – 5.6%  
VA Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 09/01/20
    1,715,000       2,059,029    
VA College Building Authority  
Series 2006 A:
5.000% 09/01/13
    2,000,000       2,249,940    
5.000% 09/01/14     2,925,000       3,377,234    
Series 2009 E-1,
5.000% 02/01/23
    1,000,000       1,205,710    
VA Public Building Authority  
Series 2005 C,
5.000% 08/01/14
    2,000,000       2,305,620    
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 08/01/15
    4,775,000       5,615,161    
Series 2006 B,
4.500% 08/01/26
    2,000,000       2,129,660    
State Appropriated Total     18,942,354    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


61



Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
State General Obligations – 1.1%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority  
Series 2007,
5.500% 07/01/24
    3,425,000       3,601,935    
State General Obligations Total     3,601,935    
Tax-Backed Total     157,267,142    
Transportation – 4.8%  
Airports – 2.8%  
DC Metropolitan Airports Authority  
Series 1998 B, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 10/01/10
    1,000,000       1,000,130    
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 10/01/23
    3,000,000       3,358,380    
Series 2009,
5.000% 10/01/21
    3,000,000       3,443,520    
Series 2010 C,
5.000% 10/01/27
    1,515,000       1,686,453    
Airports Total     9,488,483    
Ports – 0.9%  
VA Port Authority  
Series 2003, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.125% 07/01/14
    1,360,000       1,487,078    
5.125% 07/01/15     1,430,000       1,549,934    
Ports Total     3,037,012    
Toll Facilities – 1.1%  
DC Metropolitan Airports Authority  
Series 2009,
Insured: AGO
(e) 10/01/23
    5,000,000       2,646,550    
VA Richmond Metropolitan Authority  
Series 1998,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 07/15/17
    1,000,000       1,130,520    
Toll Facilities Total     3,777,070    
Transportation Total     16,302,565    
Utilities – 8.1%  
Investor Owned – 1.4%  
VA Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority  
Virginia Electric & Power Co,
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/23
    2,000,000       2,211,400    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Louisa Industrial Development Authority  
Virginia Electric & Power Co.,
Series 2008,
5.375% 11/01/35
(12/02/13) (b)(c)
    1,000,000       1,096,870    
VA York County Economic Development Authority  
Virginia Electric & Power Co.,
Series 2009 A,
4.050% 05/01/33
(05/01/14) (b)(c)
    1,300,000       1,386,372    
Investor Owned Total     4,694,642    
Municipal Electric – 1.4%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2002 JJ,
Insured: SYNC
5.375% 07/01/16
    1,100,000       1,259,544    
Series 2007 V,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 07/01/24
    1,000,000       1,136,860    
Series 2010,
5.250% 07/01/23
    2,000,000       2,210,340    
Municipal Electric Total     4,606,744    
Water & Sewer – 5.3%  
VA Fairfax County Water Authority  
Series 2005 B,
5.250% 04/01/19
    1,835,000       2,258,867    
VA Hampton Roads Sanitation District  
Series 2007,
5.000% 04/01/22
    1,000,000       1,160,270    
Series 2008,
5.000% 04/01/24
    3,000,000       3,446,670    
VA Henrico County Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/22
    1,030,000       1,215,977    
VA Newport News Water Authority  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/01/19
    1,035,000       1,193,831    
VA Richmond Public Utility Authority  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
4.500% 01/15/21
    1,000,000       1,107,020    
VA Spotsylvania County  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/01/19
    1,030,000       1,201,145    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


62



Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority  
Series 1995 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.150% 07/01/20
    1,295,000       1,557,911    
Series 2003,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/13
    1,640,000       1,834,783    
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/21
    2,640,000       3,002,445    
Water & Sewer Total     17,978,919    
Utilities Total     27,280,305    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $306,901,351)
    329,649,110    
Investment Companies – 2.7%  
    Shares      
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.140%) (f)
    5,171,000       5,171,000    
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt
Cash Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.110%)
    4,019,054       4,019,054    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $9,190,054)
    9,190,054    
Total Investments – 100.1%
(cost of $316,091,405) (g)
    338,839,164    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (233,619 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     338,605,545    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(b)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at September 30, 2010.

(c)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(d)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(e)  Zero coupon bond.

(f)  Investments in affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2010:

Affiliate   Value,
beginning of
period
  Purchases   Sales
Proceeds
  Dividend
Income
  Value,
end of
period
 
BofA
Tax-Exempt
Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield
of 0.140%)
  $ 1,987,000     $ 5,021,271     $ 3,613,000     $ 241     $    

 

As of May 1, 2010, this company was no longer an affiliate of the Fund. The above table reflects activity for the period from April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.

(g)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $316,091,405.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of September 30, 2010, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Description Quoted
Prices
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 1)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  (Level 3)   Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 329,649,110     $     $ 329,649,110    
Total Investment
Companies
    9,190,054                   9,190,054    
Total Investments   $ 9,190,054     $ 329,649,110     $     $ 338,839,164    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, and their aggregation into the levels used in the table above, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

At September 30, 2010, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings By Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     46.5    
Other     23.7    
Health Care     9.0    
Utilities     8.1    
Transportation     4.8    
Housing     2.8    
Education     2.2    
Industrials     0.3    
      97.4    
Investment Companies     2.7    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (0.1 )  
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


63




Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesMunicipal Bond Funds

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Short Term
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
California
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Georgia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Maryland
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Assets  
Investments, at identified cost     2,317,866,684       227,493,179       118,034,280       150,222,509    
Investments, at value     2,361,540,108       241,738,059       126,067,751       160,704,361    
Cash     784       406       246       226    
Receivable for:  
Fund shares sold     3,325,932       404,451       111,416       126,163    
Interest     26,970,745       2,967,739       1,620,270       1,833,952    
Expense reimbursement due from investment advisor           14,995       12,782       17,245    
Prepaid expenses     32,314       3,399       1,644       2,107    
Other assets           6,822       5,591          
Total Assets     2,391,869,883       245,135,871       127,819,700       162,684,054    
Liabilities  
Expense reimbursement due to investment advisor     16,135                      
Payable for:  
Investments purchased           1,005,680                
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis     8,441,657                      
Fund shares repurchased     4,145,941       880,742       1,231,126       730,115    
Distributions     2,808,015       623,653       301,653       406,603    
Investment advisory fee     515,943       79,050       42,375       54,030    
Administration fee     285,211       23,504       11,141       15,069    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     18,847       9,382       6,607       7,367    
Transfer agent fee     221,552       5,435       2,053       3,192    
Trustees' fees     49,494       39,741       69,220       75,909    
Audit fee     18,454       18,654       15,344       17,043    
Legal fee     18,637       17,281       18,059       13,868    
Custody fee     8,286       2,102       1,242       2,067    
Distribution and service fees     129,107       4,447       7,834       10,005    
Chief compliance officer expenses                       356    
Other liabilities     33,644       1,679       2,800       4,528    
Total Liabilities     16,710,923       2,711,350       1,709,454       1,340,152    
Net Assets     2,375,158,960       242,424,521       126,110,246       161,343,902    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     2,343,287,839       228,662,118       118,595,320       155,842,407    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     73,448       (35,128 )     171,096       222,955    
Accumulated net realized loss     (11,875,751 )     (447,349 )     (689,641 )     (5,203,312 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     43,673,424       14,244,880       8,033,471       10,481,852    
Net Assets     2,375,158,960       242,424,521       126,110,246       161,343,902    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
North Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
South Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Virginia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Assets  
Investments, at identified cost     206,971,658       171,992,997       316,091,405    
Investments, at value     220,206,274       183,215,391       338,839,164    
Cash     553       840       930    
Receivable for:  
Fund shares sold     203,214       47,361       155,295    
Interest     2,773,042       2,286,004       4,143,725    
Expense reimbursement due from investment advisor     18,315       21,421       17,854    
Prepaid expenses     2,715       2,354       4,133    
Other assets                    
Total Assets     223,204,113       185,573,371       343,161,101    
Liabilities  
Expense reimbursement due to investment advisor                    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased                    
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis                 2,609,825    
Fund shares repurchased     269,762       321,418       816,902    
Distributions     488,846       485,865       837,632    
Investment advisory fee     72,283       61,312       111,583    
Administration fee     21,233       17,533       34,496    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     8,450       7,787       10,752    
Transfer agent fee     4,438       3,784       4,634    
Trustees' fees     72,507       69,754       71,466    
Audit fee     17,043       19,893       19,893    
Legal fee     19,741       14,752       14,182    
Custody fee     2,133       814       2,407    
Distribution and service fees     12,563       13,942       14,634    
Chief compliance officer expenses     413       9       16    
Other liabilities     5,985       4,343       7,134    
Total Liabilities     995,397       1,021,206       4,555,556    
Net Assets     222,208,716       184,552,165       338,605,545    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     212,085,455       174,174,928       315,807,927    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     677,205       1,119,407       859,995    
Accumulated net realized loss     (3,788,560 )     (1,964,564 )     (810,136 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     13,234,616       11,222,394       22,747,759    
Net Assets     222,208,716       184,552,165       338,605,545    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Municipal Bond Funds

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    Columbia
Short Term
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
California
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Georgia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Maryland
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 398,733,750     $ 12,343,917     $ 18,898,994     $ 27,264,544    
Shares outstanding     37,690,186       1,219,077       1,719,910       2,501,584    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 10.58     $ 10.13     $ 10.99     $ 10.90    
Maximum sales charge     1.00 %     3.25 %     3.25 %     3.25 %  
Maximum offering price per share (b)   $ 10.69     $ 10.47     $ 11.36     $ 11.27    
Class B  
Net assets   $ 340,012     $ 226,031     $ 703,972     $ 549,880    
Shares outstanding     32,139       22,359       64,028       50,416    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.58     $ 10.11     $ 10.99     $ 10.91    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 51,808,513     $ 2,159,579     $ 3,810,798     $ 4,744,514    
Shares outstanding     4,896,779       213,443       346,721       435,298    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.58     $ 10.12     $ 10.99     $ 10.90    
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 1,924,276,685     $ 227,694,994     $ 102,696,482     $ 128,784,964    
Shares outstanding     181,877,424       22,543,776       9,346,006       11,813,922    
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.58     $ 10.10     $ 10.99     $ 10.90    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $100,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    Columbia
North Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
South Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Virginia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 36,324,273     $ 18,406,398     $ 51,690,897    
Shares outstanding     3,439,014       1,749,793       4,567,138    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 10.56     $ 10.52     $ 11.32    
Maximum sales charge     3.25 %     3.25 %     3.25 %  
Maximum offering price per share (b)   $ 10.91     $ 10.87     $ 11.70    
Class B  
Net assets   $ 1,262,004     $ 877,072     $ 1,070,016    
Shares outstanding     119,500       83,334       94,506    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.56     $ 10.52     $ 11.32    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 4,760,081     $ 10,070,869     $ 3,739,631    
Shares outstanding     450,727       956,741       330,328    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.56     $ 10.53     $ 11.32    
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 179,862,358     $ 155,197,826     $ 282,105,001    
Shares outstanding     17,040,029       14,748,660       24,927,760    
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.56     $ 10.52     $ 11.32    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of OperationsMunicipal Bond Funds

For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Short Term
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
California
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Georgia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Maryland
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Investment Income  
Interest     27,039,069       4,606,265       2,490,794       3,180,430    
Dividends     19,298       4,947       650       995    
Dividends from affiliates     2,413       368       111       114    
Total Investment Income     27,060,780       4,611,580       2,491,555       3,181,539    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     3,224,467       467,083       259,395       325,043    
Administration fee     1,789,475       138,631       68,550       90,702    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     1,269       837       3,028       2,776    
Class C     208,518       7,541       13,973       14,311    
Service fee:  
Class B     423       279       1,010       926    
Class C     69,506       2,514       4,658       4,770    
Distribution and service fees:  
Class A     551,505       15,264       24,483       34,664    
Transfer agent fee     832,530       9,959       7,685       10,165    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     95,617       46,246       34,167       37,341    
Trustees' fees     20,514       19,348       19,362       20,429    
Custody fee     32,515       5,910       4,643       5,582    
Chief compliance officer expenses     827       409       397       803    
Other expenses     256,869       58,526       56,631       62,031    
Total Expenses     7,084,035       772,547       497,982       609,543    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by investment advisor           (103,872 )     (94,160 )     (105,158 )  
Expense reductions     (247 )     (1 )     (3 )     (2 )  
Net Expenses     7,083,788       668,674       403,819       504,383    
Net Investment Income     19,976,992       3,942,906       2,087,736       2,677,156    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (1,232,803 )     143,285       270,328       (387,896 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     8,411,537       9,277,482       4,635,682       5,950,730    
Net Gain     7,178,734       9,420,767       4,906,010       5,562,834    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     27,155,726       13,363,673       6,993,746       8,239,990    

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $1.00.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
North Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
South Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Columbia
Virginia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Investment Income  
Interest     3,985,532       3,835,675       6,491,852    
Dividends     1,943       601       4,882    
Dividends from affiliates     617       176       241    
Total Investment Income     3,988,092       3,836,452       6,496,975    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     427,814       367,340       674,075    
Administration fee     125,381       104,979       208,499    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     4,641       4,118       4,886    
Class C     15,543       36,702       11,715    
Service fee:  
Class B     1,547       1,373       1,629    
Class C     5,181       12,234       3,905    
Distribution and service fees:  
Class A     45,296       30,574       65,240    
Transfer agent fee     12,881       11,185       17,046    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     43,431       39,211       54,490    
Trustees' fees     18,471       18,547       17,864    
Custody fee     6,018       5,740       7,378    
Chief compliance officer expenses     874       442       481    
Other expenses     69,973       65,577       68,191    
Total Expenses     777,051       698,022       1,135,399    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by investment advisor     (116,599 )     (107,925 )     (121,169 )  
Expense reductions     (1 )     (3 )     (a)  
Net Expenses     660,451       590,094       1,014,230    
Net Investment Income     3,327,641       3,246,358       5,482,745    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     126,522       847,173       354,804    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     7,826,052       5,233,730       10,918,388    
Net Gain     7,952,574       6,080,903       11,273,192    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     11,280,215       9,327,261       16,755,937    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsMunicipal Bond Funds

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
  Columbia California Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     19,976,992       36,072,956       3,942,906       7,764,145    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (1,232,803 )     159,968       143,285       (603,780 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     8,411,537       15,106,965       9,277,482       9,108,635    
Net increase resulting from operations     27,155,726       51,339,889       13,363,673       16,269,000    
Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (3,153,825 )     (5,907,846 )     (192,856 )     (577,687 )  
Class B     (1,151 )     (3,989 )     (2,677 )     (6,372 )  
Class C     (189,101 )     (425,275 )     (24,060 )     (39,246 )  
Class Z     (16,633,017 )     (29,735,846 )     (3,723,313 )     (7,140,840 )  
From net realized gains:  
Class A                       (16,678 )  
Class B                       (187 )  
Class C                       (1,026 )  
Class Z                       (143,875 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (19,977,094 )     (36,072,956 )     (3,942,906 )     (7,925,911 )  
Net Capital Stock Transactions     (197,121,182 )     1,262,297,659       5,804,578       11,140,052    
Increase from regulatory settlements           1,276                
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (189,942,550 )     1,277,565,868       15,225,345       19,483,141    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     2,565,101,510       1,287,535,642       227,199,176       207,716,035    
End of period     2,375,158,960       2,565,101,510       242,424,521       227,199,176    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income at end of period     73,448       73,550       (35,128 )     (35,128 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Columbia Maryland Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     2,087,736       4,509,696       2,677,156       5,601,499    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     270,328       129,577       (387,896 )     (2,377,473 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     4,635,682       4,826,475       5,950,730       9,226,271    
Net increase resulting from operations     6,993,746       9,465,748       8,239,990       12,450,297    
Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (298,291 )     (560,391 )     (432,195 )     (842,997 )  
Class B     (9,263 )     (29,733 )     (8,738 )     (39,020 )  
Class C     (42,685 )     (71,706 )     (44,810 )     (65,708 )  
Class Z     (1,737,497 )     (3,847,866 )     (2,191,414 )     (4,653,775 )  
From net realized gains:  
Class A                          
Class B                          
Class C                          
Class Z                          
Total distributions to shareholders     (2,087,736 )     (4,509,696 )     (2,677,157 )     (5,601,500 )  
Net Capital Stock Transactions     (12,720,336 )     394,560       (7,073,617 )     1,451,169    
Increase from regulatory settlements                          
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (7,814,326 )     5,350,612       (1,510,784 )     8,299,966    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     133,924,572       128,573,960       162,854,686       154,554,720    
End of period     126,110,246       133,924,572       161,343,902       162,854,686    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income at end of period     171,096       171,096       222,955       222,956    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Municipal Bond Funds

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
  (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     3,327,641       7,008,384       3,246,358       7,215,833    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     126,522       (509,896 )     847,173       (1,425 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     7,826,052       7,819,262       5,233,730       6,852,647    
Net increase resulting from operations     11,280,215       14,317,750       9,327,261       14,067,055    
Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (530,107 )     (940,744 )     (413,703 )     (788,201 )  
Class B     (13,504 )     (41,658 )     (14,409 )     (43,672 )  
Class C     (44,976 )     (97,172 )     (128,417 )     (204,902 )  
Class Z     (2,739,054 )     (5,928,809 )     (2,689,829 )     (6,179,058 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (3,327,641 )     (7,008,383 )     (3,246,358 )     (7,215,833 )  
Net Capital Stock Transactions     3,096,052       11,137,493       (7,100,942 )     (25,872,504 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     11,048,626       18,446,860       (1,020,039 )     (19,021,282 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     211,160,090       192,713,230       185,572,204       204,593,486    
End of period     222,208,716       211,160,090       184,552,165       185,572,204    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period     677,205       677,205       1,119,407       1,119,407    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia Virginia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     5,482,745       11,223,036    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     354,804       (712,903 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     10,918,388       12,093,012    
Net increase resulting from operations     16,755,937       22,603,145    
Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (797,846 )     (1,611,250 )  
Class B     (14,989 )     (46,449 )  
Class C     (35,806 )     (51,913 )  
Class Z     (4,634,104 )     (9,513,424 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (5,482,745 )     (11,223,036 )  
Net Capital Stock Transactions     (7,077,556 )     3,365,566    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     4,195,636       14,745,675    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     334,409,909       319,664,234    
End of period     338,605,545       334,409,909    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period     859,995       859,995    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Capital Stock Activity

    Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     6,496,371       68,607,351       40,601,310       427,132,076       249,172       2,473,569       483,750       4,620,287    
Distributions reinvested     187,067       1,976,415       414,761       4,366,715       7,251       72,078       43,349       415,676    
Redemptions     (15,011,740 )     (158,504,637 )     (15,035,039 )     (158,399,815 )     (483,032 )     (4,749,426 )     (1,057,393 )     (10,175,520 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (8,328,302 )     (87,920,871 )     25,981,032       273,098,976       (226,609 )     (2,203,779 )     (530,294 )     (5,139,557 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     667       7,034                   23       235       23       221    
Distributions reinvested     88       932       361       3,794       45       443       219       2,094    
Redemptions     (8 )     (84 )     (12,797 )     (135,133 )     (196 )     (1,939 )     (15,078 )     (142,192 )  
Net increase (decrease)     747       7,882       (12,436 )     (131,339 )     (128 )     (1,261 )     (14,836 )     (139,877 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     599,041       6,326,670       3,720,975       39,124,683       40,284       400,267       109,932       1,070,384    
Distributions reinvested     8,728       92,209       21,795       229,301       732       7,276       877       8,503    
Redemptions     (1,259,347 )     (13,299,808 )     (1,325,966 )     (13,975,192 )     (20,573 )     (203,573 )     (31,284 )     (305,059 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (651,578 )     (6,880,929 )     2,416,804       25,378,792       20,443       203,970       79,525       773,828    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     40,356,252       426,214,959       163,803,147       1,724,078,530       2,546,748       25,298,658       6,030,327       57,994,921    
Distributions reinvested     155,918       1,647,709       262,626       2,765,331       31,453       312,228       65,061       624,637    
Redemptions     (50,201,849 )     (530,189,932 )     (72,404,339 )     (762,892,631 )     (1,791,508 )     (17,805,238 )     (4,473,766 )     (42,973,900 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (9,689,679 )     (102,327,264 )     91,661,434       963,951,230       786,693       7,805,648       1,621,622       15,645,658    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


74



    Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     118,008       1,274,769       519,795       5,467,850    
Distributions reinvested     17,407       188,311       35,742       376,489    
Redemptions     (252,456 )     (2,742,096 )     (172,235 )     (1,826,548 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (117,041 )     (1,279,016 )     383,302       4,017,791    
Class B  
Subscriptions     86       941       9,049       93,766    
Distributions reinvested     575       6,211       2,312       24,342    
Redemptions     (20,294 )     (218,697 )     (51,914 )     (550,367 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (19,633 )     (211,545 )     (40,553 )     (432,259 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     36,632       395,946       230,495       2,418,784    
Distributions reinvested     2,272       24,615       3,883       40,983    
Redemptions     (29,262 )     (318,896 )     (103,530 )     (1,072,642 )  
Net increase (decrease)     9,642       101,665       130,848       1,387,125    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     260,454       2,806,871       1,551,458       16,301,234    
Distributions reinvested     4,965       53,707       10,762       113,395    
Redemptions     (1,321,494 )     (14,192,018 )     (2,003,923 )     (20,992,726 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (1,056,075 )     (11,331,440 )     (441,703 )     (4,578,097 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


75



Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Capital Stock Activity

    Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund   Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
  (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     122,989       1,316,187       459,976       4,837,296       540,664       5,607,035       1,182,078       11,995,911    
Distributions reinvested     26,924       289,111       61,434       644,916       37,965       395,407       73,398       745,118    
Redemptions     (252,325 )     (2,714,211 )     (250,909 )     (2,643,212 )     (413,404 )     (4,342,916 )     (354,419 )     (3,593,240 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (102,412 )     (1,108,913 )     270,501       2,839,000       165,225       1,659,526       901,057       9,147,789    
Class B  
Subscriptions     138       1,482       445       4,667       2,972       31,326       8,987       89,797    
Distributions reinvested     469       5,042       2,372       24,864       866       9,001       2,839       28,763    
Redemptions     (38,363 )     (411,480 )     (134,682 )     (1,408,921 )     (8,184 )     (83,764 )     (84,053 )     (852,174 )  
Net decrease     (37,756 )     (404,956 )     (131,865 )     (1,379,390 )     (4,346 )     (43,437 )     (72,227 )     (733,614 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     154,023       1,661,561       188,231       1,987,840       92,786       967,812       111,489       1,130,922    
Distributions reinvested     3,005       32,342       5,148       54,083       2,206       22,984       4,318       43,832    
Redemptions     (32,106 )     (343,750 )     (95,577 )     (1,009,407 )     (17,562 )     (181,307 )     (117,514 )     (1,196,223 )  
Net increase (decrease)     124,922       1,350,153       97,802       1,032,516       77,430       809,489       (1,707 )     (21,469 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     567,562       6,096,423       2,836,340       29,758,810       1,947,619       20,320,089       4,615,577       46,761,349    
Distributions reinvested     8,698       93,484       17,904       187,830       16,345       169,874       32,514       329,596    
Redemptions     (1,221,682 )     (13,099,808 )     (2,953,816 )     (30,987,597 )     (1,919,010 )     (19,819,489 )     (4,396,215 )     (44,346,158 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (645,422 )     (6,909,901 )     (99,572 )     (1,040,957 )     44,954       670,474       251,876       2,744,787    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


76



    Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     179,191       1,859,018       452,624       4,557,470    
Distributions reinvested     15,663       162,441       34,175       346,148    
Redemptions     (816,625 )     (8,560,412 )     (540,186 )     (5,413,883 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (621,771 )     (6,538,953 )     (53,387 )     (510,265 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     81       856       4,052       40,272    
Distributions reinvested     775       8,024       2,997       30,312    
Redemptions     (33,003 )     (343,713 )     (92,474 )     (935,553 )  
Net decrease     (32,147 )     (334,833 )     (85,425 )     (864,969 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     86,914       902,369       360,994       3,661,805    
Distributions reinvested     5,429       56,371       8,931       90,549    
Redemptions     (49,151 )     (515,348 )     (80,493 )     (820,500 )  
Net increase (decrease)     43,192       443,392       289,432       2,931,854    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     1,354,198       14,187,091       2,791,722       28,125,140    
Distributions reinvested     14,619       151,943       34,920       352,958    
Redemptions     (1,455,775 )     (15,009,582 )     (5,523,432 )     (55,907,222 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (86,958 )     (670,548 )     (2,696,790 )     (27,429,124 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


77



Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Capital Stock Activity

    Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     158,988       1,779,009       672,637       7,332,775    
Distributions reinvested     45,985       513,878       100,572       1,097,331    
Redemptions     (376,089 )     (4,212,532 )     (573,018 )     (6,279,940 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (171,116 )     (1,919,645 )     200,191       2,150,166    
Class B  
Subscriptions     1,662       18,457       6,934       75,488    
Distributions reinvested     692       7,734       2,355       25,657    
Redemptions     (51,718 )     (574,787 )     (75,392 )     (821,354 )  
Net decrease     (49,364 )     (548,596 )     (66,103 )     (720,209 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     109,169       1,219,725       80,863       885,276    
Distributions reinvested     2,237       25,041       3,508       38,255    
Redemptions     (9,374 )     (104,002 )     (35,678 )     (387,391 )  
Net increase     102,032       1,140,764       48,693       536,140    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     1,664,207       18,576,449       4,784,155       52,070,723    
Distributions reinvested     19,497       218,013       25,325       276,557    
Redemptions     (2,203,463 )     (24,544,541 )     (4,677,774 )     (50,947,811 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (519,759 )     (5,750,079 )     131,706       1,399,469    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


78




Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.08       0.17       0.27       0.32       0.30       0.22    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments
    0.03       0.09       0.15       0.15       0.03       (0.04 )  
Total from investment operations     0.11       0.26       0.42       0.47       0.33       0.18    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.08 )     (0.17 )     (0.28 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.25 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14    
Total return (d)(e)     1.00 %(f)     2.53 %     4.14 %     4.66 %     3.30 %     1.80 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     0.75 %(h)     0.72 %     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     0.75 %(h)     0.72 %     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.01 %     0.07 %     0.11 %     0.11 %     0.08 %  
Net investment income (g)     1.43 %(h)     1.57 %     2.60 %     3.09 %     2.95 %     2.47 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     23 %(f)     62 %     94 %     73 %     98 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 398,734     $ 485,404     $ 209,539     $ 31,952     $ 32,855     $ 52,003    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


79



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.04       0.10       0.20       0.24       0.22       0.16    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.03       0.08       0.14       0.15       0.03       (0.05 )  
Total from investment operations     0.07       0.18       0.34       0.39       0.25       0.11    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.04 )     (0.09 )     (0.20 )     (0.24 )     (0.22 )     (0.18 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14    
Total return (d)(e)     0.63 %(f)     1.77 %     3.37 %     3.88 %     2.54 %     1.04 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     1.50 %(h)     1.47 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     1.50 %(h)     1.47 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.01 %     0.07 %     0.11 %     0.11 %     0.08 %  
Net investment income (g)     0.68 %(h)     0.91 %     1.98 %     2.35 %     2.20 %     1.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     23 %(f)     62 %     94 %     73 %     98 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 340     $ 331     $ 458     $ 615     $ 739     $ 904    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


80



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.04       0.09       0.20       0.24       0.22       0.16    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments
    0.03       0.09       0.14       0.15       0.03       (0.05 )  
Total from investment operations     0.07       0.18       0.34       0.39       0.25       0.11    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.04 )     (0.09 )     (0.20 )     (0.24 )     (0.22 )     (0.18 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14    
Total return (d)(e)     0.63 %(f)     1.76 %     3.37 %     3.88 %     2.53 %     1.04 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     1.50 %(h)     1.47 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     1.50 %(h)     1.47 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.01 %     0.07 %     0.11 %     0.11 %     0.08 %  
Net investment income (g)     0.68 %(h)     0.84 %     1.92 %     2.35 %     2.20 %     1.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     23 %(f)     62 %     94 %     73 %     98 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 51,809     $ 58,529     $ 32,750     $ 14,816     $ 16,549     $ 22,848    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


81



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.09       0.19       0.30       0.34       0.32       0.25    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments
    0.03       0.10       0.15       0.15       0.04       (0.04 )  
Total from investment operations     0.12       0.29       0.45       0.49       0.36       0.21    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.09 )     (0.20 )     (0.31 )     (0.34 )     (0.33 )     (0.28 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.55     $ 10.46     $ 10.32     $ 10.17     $ 10.14    
Total return (d)(e)     1.13 %(f)     2.79 %     4.41 %     4.92 %     3.56 %     2.05 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     0.50 %(h)     0.47 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     0.50 %(h)     0.47 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.01 %     0.07 %     0.11 %     0.11 %     0.08 %  
Net investment income (g)     1.68 %(h)     1.83 %     2.94 %     3.34 %     3.20 %     2.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     23 %(f)     62 %     94 %     73 %     98 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,924,277     $ 2,020,837     $ 1,044,788     $ 519,786     $ 380,532     $ 529,770    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


82



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.72     $ 9.34     $ 9.50     $ 9.63     $ 9.49     $ 9.63    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.16       0.32       0.31       0.33       0.33       0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.41       0.39       (0.16 )     (0.13 )     0.14       (0.08 )  
Total from investment operations     0.57       0.71       0.15       0.20       0.47       0.23    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.32 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.32 )  
From net realized gains           (0.01 )                       (0.05 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.16 )     (0.33 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.37 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.13     $ 9.72     $ 9.34     $ 9.50     $ 9.63     $ 9.49    
Total return (c)(d)     5.87 %(e)     7.65 %     1.65 %     2.08 %     5.00 %     2.37 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.79 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.79 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)     0.11 %     0.13 %     0.16 %     0.20 %     0.18 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.16 %(g)     3.34 %     3.33 %     3.40 %     3.41 %     3.30 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(e)     25 %     19 %     5 %     13 %     35 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 12,344     $ 14,059     $ 18,463     $ 13,488     $ 9,108     $ 7,145    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


83



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.71     $ 9.34     $ 9.49     $ 9.62     $ 9.48     $ 9.62    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.12       0.25       0.24       0.26       0.26       0.24    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.40       0.37       (0.15 )     (0.14 )     0.14       (0.08 )  
Total from investment operations     0.52       0.62       0.09       0.12       0.40       0.16    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )     (0.26 )     (0.25 )  
From net realized gains           (0.01 )                       (0.05 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.25 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.11     $ 9.71     $ 9.34     $ 9.49     $ 9.62     $ 9.48    
Total return (c)(d)     5.37 %(e)     6.74 %     1.00 %     1.32 %     4.22 %     1.61 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)     0.11 %     0.13 %     0.16 %     0.20 %     0.18 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.40 %(g)     2.58 %     2.58 %     2.69 %     2.67 %     2.55 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(e)     25 %     19 %     5 %     13 %     35 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 226     $ 218     $ 348     $ 475     $ 874     $ 1,258    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


84



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.72     $ 9.35     $ 9.50     $ 9.63     $ 9.49     $ 9.63    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.12       0.25       0.24       0.26       0.26       0.25    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.40       0.37       (0.15 )     (0.14 )     0.14       (0.09 )  
Total from investment operations     0.52       0.62       0.09       0.12       0.40       0.16    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )     (0.26 )     (0.25 )  
From net realized gains           (0.01 )                       (0.05 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.25 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.12     $ 9.72     $ 9.35     $ 9.50     $ 9.63     $ 9.49    
Total return (c)(d)     5.37 %(e)     6.74 %     1.00 %     1.31 %     4.22 %     1.61 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)     0.11 %     0.13 %     0.16 %     0.20 %     0.18 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.39 %(g)     2.55 %     2.58 %     2.67 %     2.67 %     2.55 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(e)     25 %     19 %     5 %     13 %     35 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 2,160     $ 1,875     $ 1,061     $ 1,263     $ 1,274     $ 1,339    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


85



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.70     $ 9.33     $ 9.48     $ 9.61     $ 9.47     $ 9.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.17       0.34       0.34       0.35       0.35       0.34    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.40       0.38       (0.15 )     (0.13 )     0.14       (0.09 )  
Total from investment operations     0.57       0.72       0.19       0.22       0.49       0.25    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.35 )     (0.34 )  
From net realized gains           (0.01 )                       (0.05 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.35 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.35 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.10     $ 9.70     $ 9.33     $ 9.48     $ 9.61     $ 9.47    
Total return (c)(d)     5.90 %(e)     7.82 %     2.02 %     2.33 %     5.27 %     2.63 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.54 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.54 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)     0.11 %     0.13 %     0.16 %     0.20 %     0.18 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.40 %(g)     3.56 %     3.58 %     3.66 %     3.67 %     3.55 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(e)     25 %     19 %     5 %     13 %     35 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 227,695     $ 211,046     $ 187,844     $ 203,426     $ 132,921     $ 122,286    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


86



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.18     $ 10.35     $ 10.54     $ 10.51     $ 10.66    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.16       0.34       0.37       0.40       0.40       0.40    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.41       0.40       (0.17 )     (0.19 )     0.03       (0.15 )  
Total from investment operations     0.57       0.74       0.20       0.21       0.43       0.25    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.34 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.40 )     (0.40 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.99     $ 10.58     $ 10.18     $ 10.35     $ 10.54     $ 10.51    
Total return (c)(d)     5.46 %(e)     7.31 %     2.04 %     2.00 %     4.20 %     2.38 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.15 %(g)     0.17 %     0.17 %     0.20 %     0.21 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.05 %(g)     3.20 %     3.67 %     3.80 %     3.84 %     3.79 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     22 %     22 %     28 %     26 %     12 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 18,899     $ 19,433     $ 14,801     $ 13,742     $ 15,574     $ 17,913    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


87



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.19     $ 10.35     $ 10.55     $ 10.52     $ 10.67    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.12       0.26       0.30       0.32       0.33       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.41       0.39       (0.16 )     (0.20 )     0.03       (0.15 )  
Total from investment operations     0.53       0.65       0.14       0.12       0.36       0.17    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )     (0.32 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.99     $ 10.58     $ 10.19     $ 10.35     $ 10.55     $ 10.52    
Total return (c)(d)     5.07 %(e)     6.41 %     1.38 %     1.15 %     3.43 %     1.62 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.15 %(g)     0.17 %     0.17 %     0.20 %     0.21 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.30 %(g)     2.47 %     2.92 %     3.05 %     3.09 %     3.04 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     22 %     22 %     28 %     26 %     12 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 704     $ 886     $ 1,266     $ 1,364     $ 1,960     $ 2,581    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


88



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.18     $ 10.35     $ 10.55     $ 10.51     $ 10.66    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.12       0.26       0.30       0.32       0.33       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contract
    0.41       0.40       (0.17 )     (0.20 )     0.04       (0.15 )  
Total from investment operations     0.53       0.66       0.13       0.12       0.37       0.17    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )     (0.32 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.99     $ 10.58     $ 10.18     $ 10.35     $ 10.55     $ 10.51    
Total return (c)(d)     5.07 %(e)     6.51 %     1.28 %     1.14 %     3.52 %     1.62 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.15 %(g)     0.17 %     0.17 %     0.20 %     0.21 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.29 %(g)     2.42 %     2.92 %     3.05 %     3.09 %     3.04 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     22 %     22 %     28 %     26 %     12 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3,811     $ 3,567     $ 2,100     $ 1,830     $ 1,877     $ 2,189    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


89



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.18     $ 10.35     $ 10.54     $ 10.51     $ 10.66    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.18       0.36       0.40       0.42       0.43       0.43    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.41       0.40       (0.17 )     (0.19 )     0.03       (0.15 )  
Total from investment operations     0.59       0.76       0.23       0.23       0.46       0.28    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.36 )     (0.40 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.43 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.99     $ 10.58     $ 10.18     $ 10.35     $ 10.54     $ 10.51    
Total return (c)(d)     5.59 %(e)     7.58 %     2.30 %     2.26 %     4.46 %     2.63 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense                       %(h)           %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.15 %(g)     0.17 %     0.17 %     0.20 %     0.21 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.29 %(g)     3.46 %     3.92 %     4.05 %     4.09 %     4.04 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     22 %     22 %     28 %     26 %     12 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 102,696     $ 110,040     $ 110,408     $ 106,927     $ 100,541     $ 102,259    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


90




Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.53     $ 10.08     $ 10.44     $ 10.63     $ 10.57     $ 10.78    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.17       0.34       0.38       0.39       0.40       0.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.37       0.45       (0.36 )     (0.19 )     0.06       (0.22 )  
Total from investment operations     0.54       0.79       0.02       0.20       0.46       0.17    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.38 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.90     $ 10.53     $ 10.08     $ 10.44     $ 10.63     $ 10.57    
Total return (c)(d)     5.14 %(e)     7.93 %     0.26 %     1.96 %     4.46 %     1.59 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.79 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.79 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.13 %(g)     0.15 %     0.15 %     0.16 %     0.17 %     0.16 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.12 %(g)     3.26 %     3.76 %     3.74 %     3.81 %     3.59 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(e)     23 %     11 %     8 %     20 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 27,265     $ 27,423     $ 23,530     $ 24,405     $ 24,730     $ 28,877    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


91



Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.54     $ 10.09     $ 10.45     $ 10.64     $ 10.57     $ 10.78    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.13       0.27       0.31       0.32       0.33       0.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.37       0.45       (0.36 )     (0.19 )     0.06       (0.21 )  
Total from investment operations     0.50       0.72       (0.05 )     0.13       0.39       0.09    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.27 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.91     $ 10.54     $ 10.09     $ 10.45     $ 10.64     $ 10.57    
Total return (c)(d)     4.74 %(e)     7.13 %     (0.48 )%     1.20 %     3.78 %     0.83 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.13 %(g)     0.15 %     0.15 %     0.16 %     0.17 %     0.16 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.37 %(g)     2.56 %     3.01 %     3.00 %     3.07 %     2.84 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(e)     23 %     11 %     8 %     20 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 550     $ 929     $ 2,220     $ 2,689     $ 4,159     $ 7,825    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


92



Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.53     $ 10.08     $ 10.44     $ 10.63     $ 10.57     $ 10.78    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.13       0.26       0.31       0.32       0.32       0.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.37       0.45       (0.36 )     (0.19 )     0.06       (0.21 )  
Total from investment operations     0.50       0.71       (0.05 )     0.13       0.38       0.09    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.90     $ 10.53     $ 10.08     $ 10.44     $ 10.63     $ 10.57    
Total return (c)(d)     4.74 %(e)     7.12 %     (0.49 )%     1.20 %     3.68 %     0.83 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.13 %(g)     0.15 %     0.15 %     0.16 %     0.17 %     0.16 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.34 %(g)     2.49 %     3.02 %     2.99 %     3.06 %     2.84 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(e)     23 %     11 %     8 %     20 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 4,745     $ 3,269     $ 2,143     $ 1,597     $ 1,767     $ 1,979    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


93



Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.53     $ 10.09     $ 10.44     $ 10.63     $ 10.57     $ 10.78    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.18       0.37       0.41       0.42       0.43       0.41    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.37       0.44       (0.35 )     (0.19 )     0.06       (0.21 )  
Total from investment operations     0.55       0.81       0.06       0.23       0.49       0.20    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.37 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.41 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.90     $ 10.53     $ 10.09     $ 10.44     $ 10.63     $ 10.57    
Total return (c)(d)     5.27 %(e)     8.09 %     0.61 %     2.21 %     4.72 %     1.84 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.54 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.54 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.13 %(g)     0.15 %     0.15 %     0.16 %     0.17 %     0.16 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.37 %(g)     3.52 %     4.01 %     3.99 %     4.06 %     3.84 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(e)     23 %     11 %     8 %     20 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 128,785     $ 131,234     $ 126,661     $ 135,506     $ 141,094     $ 148,553    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


94



Financial HighlightsColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.08     $ 10.38     $ 10.40     $ 10.56    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.15       0.33       0.37       0.39       0.40       0.41    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.39       0.38       (0.29 )     (0.30 )     0.03       (0.16 )  
Total from investment operations     0.54       0.71       0.08       0.09       0.43       0.25    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.33 )     (0.37 )     (0.39 )     (0.39 )     (0.41 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.06 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.15 )     (0.33 )     (0.37 )     (0.39 )     (0.45 )     (0.41 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.56     $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.08     $ 10.38     $ 10.40    
Total return (d)(e)     5.36 %(f)     7.34 %     0.87 %     0.84 %     4.23 %     2.37 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     0.80 %(h)     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.11 %(h)     0.13 %     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.18 %     0.17 %  
Net investment income (g)     2.92 %(h)     3.27 %     3.79 %     3.73 %     3.80 %     3.89 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(f)     15 %     20 %     25 %     17 %     16 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 36,324     $ 33,307     $ 23,236     $ 22,399     $ 18,705     $ 19,155    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


95



Financial HighlightsColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.08     $ 10.38     $ 10.39     $ 10.56    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.11       0.26       0.30       0.31       0.32       0.33    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.39       0.38       (0.29 )     (0.30 )     0.04       (0.17 )  
Total from investment operations     0.50       0.64       0.01       0.01       0.36       0.16    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.11 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.06 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.11 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.37 )     (0.33 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.56     $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.08     $ 10.38     $ 10.39    
Total return (d)(e)     4.97 %(f)     6.55 %     0.13 %     0.09 %     3.55 %     1.51 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     1.55 %(h)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.11 %(h)     0.13 %     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.18 %     0.17 %  
Net investment income (g)     2.18 %(h)     2.56 %     3.04 %     2.99 %     3.05 %     3.14 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(f)     15 %     20 %     25 %     17 %     16 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,262     $ 1,260     $ 1,920     $ 2,668     $ 3,776     $ 4,478    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


96



Financial HighlightsColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.08     $ 10.38     $ 10.40     $ 10.56    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.11       0.26       0.30       0.31       0.32       0.33    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.39       0.38       (0.29 )     (0.30 )     0.03       (0.16 )  
Total from investment operations     0.50       0.64       0.01       0.01       0.35       0.17    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.11 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.06 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.11 )     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.37 )     (0.33 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.56     $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.08     $ 10.38     $ 10.40    
Total return (d)(e)     4.97 %(f)     6.55 %     0.12 %     0.09 %     3.45 %     1.60 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     1.55 %(h)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.11 %(h)     0.13 %     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.18 %     0.17 %  
Net investment income (g)     2.17 %(h)     2.54 %     3.04 %     2.99 %     3.05 %     3.14 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(f)     15 %     20 %     25 %     17 %     16 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 4,760     $ 3,797     $ 3,672     $ 3,108     $ 3,760     $ 4,650    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


97



Financial HighlightsColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.07     $ 10.38     $ 10.39     $ 10.56    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.17       0.36       0.40       0.41       0.42       0.43    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.39       0.38       (0.28 )     (0.31 )     0.05       (0.16 )  
Total from investment operations     0.56       0.74       0.12       0.10       0.47       0.27    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.36 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.44 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.06 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.36 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.48 )     (0.44 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.56     $ 10.17     $ 9.79     $ 10.07     $ 10.38     $ 10.39    
Total return (d)(e)     5.49 %(f)     7.61 %     1.22 %     0.99 %     4.59 %     2.53 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     0.55 %(h)     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.11 %(h)     0.13 %     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.18 %     0.17 %  
Net investment income (g)     3.18 %(h)     3.54 %     4.03 %     3.99 %     4.05 %     4.14 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     9 %(f)     15 %     20 %     25 %     17 %     16 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 179,862     $ 172,795     $ 163,885     $ 154,515     $ 155,432     $ 138,854    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


98



Financial HighlightsColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.17     $ 9.84     $ 10.01     $ 10.27     $ 10.25     $ 10.46    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.18       0.34       0.37       0.39       0.39       0.43    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.35       0.33       (0.17 )     (0.25 )     0.06       (0.17 )  
Total from investment operations     0.53       0.67       0.20       0.14       0.45       0.26    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.34 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )     (0.40 )  
From net realized gains                       (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.18 )     (0.34 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.43 )     (0.47 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.52     $ 10.17     $ 9.84     $ 10.01     $ 10.27     $ 10.25    
Total return (c)(d)     5.20 %(e)     6.91 %     2.09 %     1.39 %     4.50 %     2.46 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.80 %(g)     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.12 %(g)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.15 %     0.17 %     0.14 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.39 %(g)     3.39 %     3.76 %     3.78 %     3.77 %     3.78 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     16 %     21 %     13 %     15 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 18,406     $ 24,126     $ 23,865     $ 16,007     $ 17,443     $ 18,855    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


99



Financial HighlightsColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.18     $ 9.85     $ 10.01     $ 10.27     $ 10.25     $ 10.46    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.14       0.27       0.30       0.31       0.31       0.34    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.34       0.33       (0.16 )     (0.24 )     0.07       (0.16 )  
Total from investment operations     0.48       0.60       0.14       0.07       0.38       0.18    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.27 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )  
From net realized gains                       (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.14 )     (0.27 )     (0.30 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.52     $ 10.18     $ 9.85     $ 10.01     $ 10.27     $ 10.25    
Total return (c)(d)     4.70 %(e)     6.12 %     1.43 %     0.64 %     3.72 %     1.70 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.12 %(g)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.15 %     0.17 %     0.14 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.63 %(g)     2.64 %     3.03 %     3.03 %     3.02 %     3.03 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     16 %     21 %     13 %     15 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 877     $ 1,175     $ 1,978     $ 2,268     $ 2,866     $ 4,135    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


100



Financial HighlightsColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.18     $ 9.85     $ 10.01     $ 10.28     $ 10.26     $ 10.47    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.14       0.27       0.30       0.31       0.31       0.34    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.35       0.33       (0.16 )     (0.26 )     0.07       (0.16 )  
Total from investment operations     0.49       0.60       0.14       0.05       0.38       0.18    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.27 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )  
From net realized gains                       (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.14 )     (0.27 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.53     $ 10.18     $ 9.85     $ 10.01     $ 10.28     $ 10.26    
Total return (c)(d)     4.80 %(e)     6.11 %     1.43 %     0.54 %     3.72 %     1.70 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.55 %(g)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.12 %(g)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.15 %     0.17 %     0.14 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.62 %(g)     2.63 %     3.02 %     3.03 %     3.02 %     3.03 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     16 %     21 %     13 %     15 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 10,071     $ 9,300     $ 6,146     $ 5,697     $ 6,324     $ 7,060    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


101



Financial HighlightsColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.18     $ 9.84     $ 10.01     $ 10.27     $ 10.25     $ 10.46    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.19       0.37       0.40       0.41       0.41       0.46    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.34       0.34       (0.17 )     (0.24 )     0.07       (0.18 )  
Total from investment operations     0.53       0.71       0.23       0.17       0.48       0.28    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )  
From net realized gains                       (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.43 )     (0.46 )     (0.49 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.52     $ 10.18     $ 9.84     $ 10.01     $ 10.27     $ 10.25    
Total return (c)(d)     5.23 %(e)     7.28 %     2.34 %     1.65 %     4.76 %     2.71 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(h)     %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.12 %(g)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.15 %     0.17 %     0.14 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.63 %(g)     3.64 %     4.03 %     4.03 %     4.01 %     4.03 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     6 %(e)     16 %     21 %     13 %     15 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 155,198     $ 150,971     $ 172,604     $ 170,987     $ 157,399     $ 160,021    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


102



Financial HighlightsColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.94     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.17       0.35       0.37       0.38       0.38       0.38    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.38       0.37       (0.08 )     (0.08 )     0.11       (0.18 )  
Total from investment operations     0.55       0.72       0.29       0.30       0.49       0.20    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.05 )     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.43 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.32     $ 10.94     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67    
Total return (d)(e)     5.06 %(f)     6.83 %     2.83 %     2.85 %     4.64 %     1.88 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     0.80 %(h)     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense                             %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     0.80 %(h)     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.13 %     0.12 %  
Net investment income (g)     3.06 %(h)     3.17 %     3.54 %     3.51 %     3.55 %     3.54 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(f)     12 %     12 %     12 %     22 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 51,691     $ 51,857     $ 47,970     $ 48,158     $ 48,924     $ 53,054    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


103



Financial HighlightsColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.13       0.27       0.29       0.30       0.30       0.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.37       0.37       (0.08 )     (0.08 )     0.11       (0.18 )  
Total from investment operations     0.50       0.64       0.21       0.22       0.41       0.12    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.05 )     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.35 )     (0.31 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.32     $ 10.95     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67    
Total return (d)(e)     4.58 %(f)     6.14 %     2.07 %     2.08 %     3.86 %     1.12 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     1.55 %(h)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     1.55 %(h)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.13 %     0.12 %  
Net investment income (g)     2.31 %(h)     2.44 %     2.80 %     2.77 %     2.80 %     2.79 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(f)     12 %     12 %     12 %     22 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,070     $ 1,575     $ 2,220     $ 2,434     $ 3,119     $ 4,360    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


104



Financial HighlightsColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.13       0.26       0.29       0.30       0.30       0.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.37       0.38       (0.08 )     (0.08 )     0.11       (0.18 )  
Total from investment operations     0.50       0.64       0.21       0.22       0.41       0.12    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.05 )     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.35 )     (0.31 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.32     $ 10.95     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67    
Total return (d)(e)     4.57 %(f)     6.13 %     2.07 %     2.08 %     3.86 %     1.12 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     1.55 %(h)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     1.55 %(h)     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.13 %     0.12 %  
Net investment income (g)     2.29 %(h)     2.41 %     2.79 %     2.77 %     2.80 %     2.79 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(f)     12 %     12 %     12 %     22 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3,740     $ 2,499     $ 1,898     $ 967     $ 1,340     $ 1,450    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


105



Financial HighlightsColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
  Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2010   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.94     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.18       0.37       0.40       0.40       0.41       0.44    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and futures contracts
    0.38       0.37       (0.08 )     (0.07 )     0.10       (0.21 )  
Total from investment operations     0.56       0.74       0.32       0.33       0.51       0.23    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )  
From net realized gains                       (c)     (0.05 )     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.18 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.45 )     (0.42 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.32     $ 10.94     $ 10.57     $ 10.65     $ 10.73     $ 10.67    
Total return (d)(e)     5.19 %(f)     7.10 %     3.09 %     3.10 %     4.90 %     2.13 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     0.55 %(h)     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense                             %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses (g)     0.55 %(h)     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.13 %     0.12 %  
Net investment income (g)     3.30 %(h)     3.42 %     3.80 %     3.76 %     3.80 %     3.79 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(f)     12 %     12 %     12 %     22 %     30 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 282,105     $ 278,479     $ 267,576     $ 288,262     $ 273,728     $ 266,292    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


106




Notes to Financial StatementsMunicipal Bond Funds

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following series of the Trust (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"):

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund is a non-diversified fund. Each of the other Funds operates as a diversified fund.

Investment Objectives

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund seeks current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal.

Each of the state-specific Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds seeks current income exempt from federal income tax and the respective state individual income tax, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares, and each Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable. The Funds no longer accept investments by new or existing investors in the Funds' Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of each Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of the other Columbia Funds.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 1.00% for Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund and 3.25% for the state-specific Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds, based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares of the state-specific Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares of the state-specific Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class Z shares, as described in each Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and, except as disclosed in Note 11, noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosures.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.


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Municipal Bond Funds, September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements) when market prices are not readily available or reliable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

•  Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

•  Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable, unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs may include management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Delayed Delivery Securities

Each Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Funds to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. Each Fund identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Funds and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to such Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statements of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of a Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax-exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Fund intends to distribute in each calendar


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year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because this would involve future claims against a Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents and by contract, the Trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2010 was as follows:

    Tax-Exempt
Income
  Ordinary
Income*
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 36,039,799     $ 33,157     $    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     7,781,315       3,073       141,523    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     4,506,122       3,574          
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     5,494,650       106,849          
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     6,939,301       69,082          
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     7,126,807       89,026          
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     11,077,237       145,799          

 

*  For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at September 30, 2010, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, were:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
(Depreciation)
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 44,095,408     $ (421,984 )   $ 43,673,424    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     14,838,370       (593,490 )     14,244,880    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     8,113,265       (79,794 )     8,033,471    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     10,622,946       (141,094 )     10,481,852    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     13,443,747       (209,131 )     13,234,616    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     11,366,921       (144,527 )     11,222,394    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     23,676,643       (928,884 )     22,747,759    

 


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The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2010, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Year of Expiration  
    2011   2012   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Total  
Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
  $ 10,024     $ 397,238     $ 2,170,497     $ 3,786,208     $ 3,090,745     $ 1,181,270     $     $     $ 10,635,982    
Columbia California
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
                                              549,741       549,741    
Columbia Georgia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    728,393                                           231,576       959,969    
Columbia Maryland
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    421,787             828,332       901,428       271,557             511       2,323,465       4,747,080    
Columbia North Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
                                        1,049,117       2,838,774       3,887,891    
Columbia South Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
                                  317,772       952,549       1,541,416       2,811,737    
Columbia Virginia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
                                        72.197       1,092,743       1,164,940    

 

Management is required to determine whether a tax position of the Funds is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized by each Fund is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management is 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. However, management's conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Funds' federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

After the close of business on April 30, 2010, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise Financial") acquired a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC (the "Transaction"), including the business of managing the Funds. In connection with the closing of the Transaction (the "Closing"), RiverSource Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the investment advisor of the Funds and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC


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(the "New Advisor"). The New Advisor receives a monthly investment advisory fee based on each Fund's average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

    Fees on Average Net Assets  
    First
$500 Million
  $500 Million to
$1 Billion
  $1 Billion to
$1.5 Billion
  $1.5 Billion to
$3 Billion
  $3 Billion
to $6 Billion
  Over
$6 Billion
 
All Funds (except Columbia
Short Term Municipal Bond Fund)
    0.40 %     0.35 %     0.32 %     0.29 %     0.28 %     0.27 %  
Columbia Short Term Municipal  
Bond Fund
    0.30 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %  

 

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), provided investment advisory services to the Funds under the same fee structure.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the annualized effective investment advisory fee rates for the Funds, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets, were as follows:

    Annualized
Effective
Fee Rate
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     0.26 %  
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal  
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal  
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate  
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  

 

Administration Fee

Effective upon the Closing, the New Advisor became the administrator of the Funds under a new Administrative Services Agreement (the "Administrative Agreement"). Under the Administrative Agreement, the New Advisor provides administrative and other services to the Funds, including services previously performed under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement discussed below. The New Advisor receives an administration fee from each Fund, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of each Fund's average daily net assets less the fees payable by the Funds as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. Prior to the Closing, Columbia provided administrative services to the Funds at the same fee rates.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to the Closing, the Funds entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") with State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Funds. The Funds also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") with State Street and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Funds. Upon the Closing, Columbia assigned and delegated its rights and obligations under the State Street Agreements to the New Advisor. Under the State Street Agreements, each Fund pays State Street an annual fee


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of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of each Fund for the month. The aggregate fee per Fund will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Funds also reimburse State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges.

Also, prior to the Closing, the Funds entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provided services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provided oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Funds reimbursed Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties, such as for pricing the Funds' portfolio securities, incurred by Columbia in the performance of services under the Services Agreement. These services are now provided under the Administrative Agreement discussed above.

Transfer Agent Fee

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Service Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the transfer agent of the Funds and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the "New Transfer Agent"). The New Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The New Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and asset-based fees, calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts, which are intended to reimburse the New Transfer Agent for certain sub-transfer agent fees (exclusive of BFDS fees). The New Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Funds.

The New Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, Individual Retirement Account ("IRA") trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due to the New Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Funds and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the New Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Funds. The New Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Services, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provided shareholder services to the Funds and contracted with BFDS to serve as sub-transfer agent, under the same fee structure.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the annualized effective transfer agent fee rates for each class of the Funds, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets, were as follows:

    Annualized
Effective
Fee Rate
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     0.07 %  
Columbia California Intermediate  
Municipal Bond Fund
    %*  
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal          
Bond Fund     0.01 %  
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.01 %  
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.01 %  
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.01 %  
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.01%    

 

*  Rounds to less than 0.01%

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below each Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense


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reductions on the Statements of Operations. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Funds.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Fund Distributors, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the distributor of the Funds and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the "New Distributor").

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, initial sales charges paid by shareholders on the purchase of Class A shares and net CDSC fees paid by shareholders on certain redemptions of Class A, Class B and Class C shares were as follows:

    Front End Sales Charge   Contingent Deferred Sales Charge  
    Class A   Class A   Class B   Class C  
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 8,890     $ 34,188     $     $ 17,543    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     1,471                      
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     962             500       19    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     2,055             1,099       145    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     4,000                      
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     2,843                   *  
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     1,052       100       2       95    

 

*  Rounds to less than $1.

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and Class C shares of each Fund and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for the Class A shares of each Fund. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse the New Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes' shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets, set from time to time by the Board of Trustees, and are charged as expenses of each Fund directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans may be paid to affiliates of the New Distributor.

The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

    Current
Rate
  Plan Limit  
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Shareholder Servicing Plans
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
    0.75 %     0.75 %  

 

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, was the principal underwriter of the Funds' shares. There were no changes to the underwriting discount structure of the Funds or the service or distribution fee rates paid by the Funds as a result of the Transaction.


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Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective May 1, 2010, the New Advisor has voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Funds' expenses so that ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Funds' custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates, based on each Fund's average daily net assets:

  Annual Rate  
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     0.50 %  
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal  
Bond Fund
    0.55 %  
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.55 %  
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal  
Bond Fund
    0.55 %  
  Annual Rate  
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.55 %  
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate  
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.55 %  
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.55 %  

 

These arrangements may be modified or terminated by the New Advisor at any time. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia voluntarily reimbursed a portion of the Funds' expenses in the same manner.

The New Advisor is entitled to recover from the Funds any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under these arrangements if such recovery does not cause the Funds' expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia was entitled to recover fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed from the Funds in the same manner.

At September 30, 2010, the amounts potentially recoverable pursuant to this arrangement are as follows:

    Amount of potential recovery expiring
March 31,
  Total
potential
  Amount
recovered
during the
six month
period ended
 
    2014   2013   2012   2011   recovery   9/30/10  
Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
    $       $223,599       $602,386       $470,889       $1,296,874       $    
Columbia California Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    103,872       249,629       299,298       245,824       898,623          
Columbia Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    94,160       221,167       212,433       246,888       774,648          
Columbia Maryland Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    105,158       249,129       239,429       267,402       861,118          
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    116,599       259,947       259,156       293,196       928,898          
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    107,925       247,880       267,234       273,304       896,343          
Columbia Virginia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    121,169       298,704       367,033       386,045       1,172,951          

 


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Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

In connection with the Closing, all officers of the Funds are employees of the New Advisor or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Funds. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Funds in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. Each Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year. Prior to the Closing, each Fund paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer under the same fee structure.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Funds, as set forth on the Statements of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Funds' assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participant or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Money Market Fund (formerly known as RiverSource Cash Management Fund). Prior to the Closing, if no funds were selected, income earned on the plan participant's deferral account was based on the rate of return of BofA Treasury Reserves (formerly known as Columbia Treasury Reserves). Trustees' fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the trustees' deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations are included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statements of Operations. Liabilities under the deferred compensation plan are included in "Trustees' fees" on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Other

Prior to the Closing, certain Funds made daily investments of cash balances in BofA (formerly Columbia) Tax-Exempt Reserves and/or BofA (formerly Columbia) California Tax-Exempt Reserves, each formerly an affiliated open-ended investment company of Columbia, pursuant to an exemptive order received from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The income earned prior to the Closing by each Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" on the Statements of Operations. As an investing Fund, each Fund was indirectly allocated its proportionate share of the expenses of BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves and/or BofA California Tax-Exempt Reserves.

Note 5. Custody Credits

Each Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statements of Operations. The Funds could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if they had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, these custody credits reduced total expenses for the Funds as follows:

    Custody
Credits
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 247    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    1    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    3    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    2    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    1    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    3    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    *    

 

*  Rounds to less than $1.00.


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Note 6. Portfolio Information

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Funds were as follows:

    Purchases   Sales  
Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
  $ 553,451,452     $ 685,822,051    
Columbia California
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    12,363,594       9,236,637    
Columbia Georgia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    8,012,296       19,245,440    
Columbia Maryland
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    13,760,417       17,251,406    
Columbia North Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    19,582,777       22,268,449    
Columbia South Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    11,329,707       21,011,074    
Columbia Virginia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    14,339,436       22,500,297    

 

Note 7. Regulatory Settlements

As of March 31, 2010, Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund had received payments of $1,276 relating to certain regulatory settlements with third parties that the Fund had participated in during the period. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Funds and other affiliated funds participate in a $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and each Fund's borrowing limit set forth in each Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Funds did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

As of September 30, 2010, certain shareholder accounts owned more than 10% of the outstanding shares of one or more of the Funds. The number of accounts and aggregate percentages of shares outstanding held therein are as follows:

    Number of
Accounts
  % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal
Bond Fund
    1       69.8    
Columbia California
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    1       85.4    
Columbia Georgia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    1       78.0    
Columbia Maryland
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    2       33.8    
Columbia North Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    1       73.0    
Columbia South Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    1       75.8    
Columbia Virginia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    2       87.9    

 

Purchase and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operation of the Funds.


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Note 10. Significant Risks and Contingencies

State-Specific Municipal Securities Risk

Securities issued by a particular state and its instrumentalities are subject to the risk of unfavorable developments in such state. The value of Fund shares may be more volatile than the value of shares of funds that invest in municipal securities of issuers in more than one state, as unfavorable developments have the potential to impact more significantly each Fund than funds that invest in municipal securities of many different states. A municipal security can be significantly affected by adverse tax, legislative, demographic or political changes as well as changes in the state's financial or economic condition and prospects.

Sector Focus Risk

Certain Funds may focus their investments in certain sectors, subjecting them to greater risk than a fund that is less focused.

Non-Diversified Risk

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a "diversified" fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

A Fund's municipal holdings may include obligations of issuers that rely in whole or in part for payment of interest and principal on state specific revenues, real property taxes, revenues from particular institutions, such as healthcare institutions, or obligations secured by mortgages on real property. Consequently, the impact of changes in state law or regulations or the economic conditions in a particular state should be considered. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or region.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Each Fund holds investments that are insured by private insurers who guarantee the payment of principal and interest in the event of default or that are supported by a letter of credit. At September 30, 2010, private insurers who insured greater than 20% of the total net assets of the Funds were as follows:

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Insurer   % of Total
Net Assets
 
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.     24.4    

 

At October 20, 2010, Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. was rated by Standard & Poor's AAA-.

Tax Development Risk

Each Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of a Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company (now known as legacy RiverSource) mutual funds and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court


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Municipal Bond Funds, September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

The Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to merge Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Acquired Funds) into Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. Shareholders of each Acquired Fund will vote on each respective proposed merger at a Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held during the first half of 2011.

Effective October 14, 2010, the line of credit disclosed in Note 8 was extended. Interest on the $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street will continue to be charged at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. The commitment fee has been decreased from 0.15% per annum to 0.125% per annum and will continue to be accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.


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Board Consideration and Approval of Amendment to Investment Management Services Agreement—Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

In September 2010, the Board (the "Board") of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") unanimously approved an amendment to the Investment Management Services Agreement (the "IMS Agreement") between Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("Columbia Management") and the Trust, on behalf of Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund (the "Fund"). As detailed below, the Contracts Review Committee and/or the Board held numerous meetings and discussions with Columbia Management and reviewed and considered extensive materials in connection with the approval of the changes to the fee rates payable by the Fund before determining to approve the amendment to the IMS Agreement.

Prior to approving the proposed changes to the fee rates payable by the Fund, the trustees (the "Trustees") of the Board were presented with, and requested, received and evaluated, materials about the current IMS Agreement, the proposed changes to the fee rates and related matters from Columbia Management. The Trustees also reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc., an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing the Fund's current fees and expense ratios with a group of comparable funds that were selected by Lipper, Inc. Included in these reports were comparisons of contractual and actual investment advisory fee rates and total operating expenses.

In addition, the Trustees considered that the proposed amendment was part of a larger group of proposals, aligning the fees and expenses for similar funds based on a more consistent and uniform pricing model for all funds in the family of funds. In this regard, the Board recognized that many of the funds in the fund family were organized at different times by many different sponsors, and as a result, their fees and expenses did not reflect a common overall design.

The Trustees also reviewed and considered information that they had previously received, addressing the services Columbia Management provides and fund performance, among other things, in connection with their most recent consideration and approval of the IMS Agreement. Moreover, the Board and its Contract Review Committee met on several occasions, and received extensive materials, which the Trustees considered relevant to their consideration and approval of the proposed changes to the fee rates payable by the Fund. The Trustees also consulted with the non-interested Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on the legal standards for consideration by the Trustees, and otherwise assisted the Trustees in their deliberations.

At the conclusion of its review of the materials discussed above and of the discussions among the Trustees leading up to and during the September 20, 2010 meetings, the Board, on behalf of the Fund, agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to approval of the amendment to the IMS Agreement.

In making its decision to approve the proposed amendment to the IMS Agreement for the Fund, the Board considered factors bearing on the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund, and the costs for those services, with a view toward making a business judgment as to whether the proposed amendment to the IMS Agreement is, under all of the circumstances, in the best interest of the Fund and the Fund's shareholders. The factors that the Trustees considered and the conclusions that they, in their business judgment, reached included, principally, the following:

•  The expected benefits of continuing to retain Columbia Management as the Fund's investment manager;

•  The Board's favorable evaluation of the nature, extent and quality of investment management services provided by Columbia Management to the Fund;

•  The Board's recent evaluation of the historical performance of Columbia Management in managing the Fund, recognizing that no assurances can be given that the Fund would achieve any level of performance in the future;

•  The Board's recent evaluation of the Fund's potential to realize economies scale through operations of Columbia Management;

•  The benefits from soft dollar arrangements that Columbia Management has obtained and will continue to obtain, from managing the Fund;

•  The expected benefits to shareholders of further integrating the legacy Columbia-branded funds (the "Columbia Funds Complex") and the legacy RiverSource-, Seligman- and Threadneedle-branded funds (the "Columbia RiverSource Funds Complex" and, collectively


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with the Columbia Funds Complex, the "Combined Fund Complex") by:

o  Standardizing investment advisory fee rates and total management fee rates (i.e., the investment advisory fee rates and the administration fee rates), to the extent possible, across funds in the Combined Fund Complex that are in the same investment category (e.g., the amendment would align the investment advisory fee rates of Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund with those of all other actively managed mid-cap funds in the Combined Fund Complex) to promote uniformity of pricing among similar funds;

o  Implementing contractual expense limitations that will generally cap annual operating expense ratios for each fund in the Combined Fund Complex at levels that are at or below the median net operating expense ratio of the other funds in the respective fund's peer group (as determined annually by an independent third-party data provider); and

o  Correlating investment advisory and administration fee rates across the Combined Fund Complex commensurate with the level of services being provided to various funds in the same investment category.

In making its decision to approve the amendment to the IMS Agreement that included the increase of the investment advisory fee rates payable by the Fund at all or most asset levels, the factors that the Trustees considered and the conclusions that they reached included, principally, the following:

•  The impact of the proposed changes in investment advisory fee rates on the gross and net expense ratios of the Fund, including the contemporaneous reduction in the rates payable by the Fund under the administration services agreement contingent on shareholder approval of the amendment to the IMS Agreement and the willingness of Columbia Management to contractually agree to limit total operating expenses for the Fund for a certain period of time;

•  Current and projected profits to Columbia Management from providing investment management and other services to the Fund, both under the current investment advisory fee rates and the proposed investment advisory fee rates; and

•  That the proposed investment advisory fee rates are designed to be competitive and to fairly compensate Columbia Management for services performed for the Fund.

In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single item that was paramount or controlling and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to various factors. The Trustees also evaluated all information available to them on a fund-by-fund basis, and their determinations were made separately in respect of the Fund and other funds. Based on the foregoing, and other relevant information received, the Trustees concluded that the proposed investment advisory fee rate increase for the Fund is acceptable and competitive, including when compared to similar funds in the industry. Accordingly, the Board unanimously approved the amendment to the IMS Agreement with respect to the Fund.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by
Independent Fee Consultant

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT TO THE FUNDS SUPERVISED BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005
Assurance of Discontinuance among the
Office of Attorney General of New York State,
Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, and
Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

September 21, 2010

I. Overview

On February 9, 2005, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.1 ("CMD") agreed to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Columbia Fund ("Columbia Fund" and, together with some or all of such funds, the "Columbia Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Columbia Fund's Board of Trustees appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

With effect from January 1, 2007, the Independent Members of the Board of Trustees for certain Columbia Funds known collectively as the "Nations Funds" (together with the other members of that Board, the "Trustees") retained me as IFC for the Nations Funds.2 In this capacity, I have prepared this written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. As has been the case with my previous reports, my immediate predecessor as IFC, John Rea, provided invaluable assistance in the preparation of this report.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise entered into an asset purchase agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and its parent, Bank of America Corporation (together, the "Bank") pursuant to which the Bank agreed to sell certain CMG assets relating to Columbia's long-term asset management business, including management of the Nations Funds (the "Transaction"). The Transaction, which closed on April 30, 2010,3 resulted in the termination of the existing Investment Management Agreements with CMA. Prior to the closing of the Transaction, the Trustees and shareholders of the Funds approved new Advisory and Administrative Agreements with an Ameriprise subsidiary now called Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("CMIA"). Those Agreements did not change the rates paid by the Funds from the levels specified in the former agreements with CMA.

CMIA serves as the adviser of funds supervised by three different Boards of Trustees: the Atlantic, Nations, and RiverSource Boards, and a subsidiary of CMIA serves as adviser to funds overseen by a fourth Board, Columbia/Wanger. After reviewing the range of funds overseen by all four Boards, CMIA proposed a series of changes intended, among other things, to rationalize its mutual fund product offerings (by for example proposing to merge funds with similar investment strategies) and the fees charged to the funds by CMIA and its affiliates. These proposals included (1) changes to the advisory fees paid by certain funds, (2) changes to administrative and similar fees paid by certain funds, (3) changes to the transfer agency, sub-transfer agency, custody, and pricing/bookkeeping fees paid by the funds, and (4) mergers involving more than 60 funds. CMIA asked the Trustees to consider these proposals together. This report, consistent with and (to the extent applicable) in fulfillment of the terms of the AOD, will focus on changes to advisory and aggregate management fees and discuss other proposals insofar as they affect total fund expenses, which may be a relevant factor in considering the appropriate level of advisory and management fees (defined for purposes of this report as advisory plus administrative fees).

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees ... to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." The AOD also provides that CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management

1  CMA and CMD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, LLC ("CMG"), and are the successors to the entities named in the AOD.

2  I have no material relationship with Bank of America, CMG or Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise"), aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship with any of their affiliates. I retained John Rea, an independent economic consultant, to assist me with this report.

  Unless otherwise stated or required by the context, this report covers only the Nations Funds.

3  Tab 1, CMIA, Supplemental Materials Prepared for the Nations Board, June 16, 2010 ("June Supplemental Materials") at p. 1.


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fees is determined by the Board of Trustees ... using ... an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of ... the Independent Fee Consultant." Therefore, the AOD makes clear that the IFC does not supplant the Trustees in negotiating management fees, nor does the IFC substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees with respect to the reasonableness of proposed fees or any other matter that is committed to the business judgment of the Trustees.

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

In preparing the report required by the AOD, the IFC must consider at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.  The nature and quality of the adviser's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.  Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the adviser for like services;

5.  Costs to the adviser and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.  Profit margins of the adviser and its affiliates from supplying such services.

II. Findings

1.  Based upon my examination of the information supplied by CMG and Ameriprise in the light of the six factors set forth in the AOD, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fee changes for each affected Nations Fund (each a "Fee Change Fund").

2.  In my view, the process by which the proposed management fees of each Fee Change Fund have been negotiated with CMIA thus far has been, to the extent practicable, at arm's length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

3.  CMIA has proposed an increase either in contractual advisory or total management fees for 10 Funds (each a "Fee Increase Fund"). All 10 would have higher advisory fees and lower administrative fees. For three Funds, the increase in proposed contractual advisory fees outweighs the decrease in contractual administrative fees, leading to a proposed increase in contractual management fees. Proposed contractual management fees would decline for six Funds and remain unchanged for one.

4.  The projected actual management fee, computed on the basis of assets as of October 31, 2009, would increase for only one of the 10 Funds, Large Cap Enhanced Core, after application of CMIA's proposed expense limitation program and consummation of proposed mergers. For eight Funds, actual management fees are projected to decline, reflecting the interaction of changes in contractual management fees, gross expenses, and expense limitations at October 31, 2009 asset levels. No change is projected in the actual management fee of the remaining Fee Increase Fund.

5.  CMIA's fee rationalization and merger proposals would have little effect on the quintile rankings of the actual management fees of the Fee Increase Funds. The ranking would change for only one Fund, while remaining unchanged from the current level for the other nine Funds. On a post-rationalization, post-merger basis, half the actual management fees would be in the fourth or fifth quintiles.

6.  Half of the Fee Increase Funds have had median or better-than-median investment performance. None of the Funds would be designated a Review Fund based solely on performance.

7.  CMIA proposed that the Funds (except sub-advised Funds) and most other mutual funds it or its affiliates advise or sponsor (together, the "CMIA Funds") be subject to an expense limitation calculated by reference to the median of the relevant fund's Lipper expense group. As a result, all of the Fee Increase Funds are projected to have median or better total expenses after full implementation of the proposed fee changes, expense limitations, and mergers. Some Funds would have higher-than-median actual management fees under this program notwithstanding the newly-established expense limitations. The expense


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limitation would be recalculated every year based on updated Lipper data. Based upon an analysis of median expenses of Fund peer groups for the 2008-2010 period, it is likely that some Funds would experience sizable changes in their expense limits from year-to-year.

8.  CMIA reviewed the differences between management of retail mutual funds and advising institutional accounts and supplied charts plotting contractual and actual institutional and fund fees against assets in various investment categories. The data showed that mutual fund fees are often lower at small asset levels reflecting CMIA's reimbursement of fund expenses. At higher asset levels, mutual fund fees typically exceed institutional fees.

9.  CMIA provided fund-by-fund projected profitability data. Due to the significant changes in the operations of the Funds (including the change of the Funds' investment adviser), historical profitability data was judged to have little relevance.

10.  CMIA provided data comparing the cumulative benefit to CMIA Fund shareholders of all aspects of its proposals (including proposed mergers) with a projection of synergies in the form of decreased expenses that would benefit CMIA and its parent, Ameriprise.


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Important Information About This Report

Transfer Agent

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Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110

The funds mail one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of the Municipal Bond Funds listed on the front cover.

A description of the policies and procedures that each fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the funds' voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the funds' website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.


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This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2010

 

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Table of Contents

 

Performance Information     1   
Understanding Your Expenses     2   
Investment Portfolio     3   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities     4   
Statement of Operations     6   
Statement of Changes in Net Assets     7   
Financial Highlights     9   
Notes to Financial Statements     14   
Important Information About This Report     21   

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

 

President’s Message

 

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Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation’s largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe’s largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city’s financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments’ beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy — an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

 

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A singular focus on our shareholders. Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

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First-class research and thought leadership. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today’s opportunities and anticipate tomorrow’s. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

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A disciplined investment approach. We aren’t distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don’t consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

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J. Kevin Connaughton

President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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Performance Information – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Average annual total return as of 09/30/10 (%)  
Share class   A     B     C     R     Z  
Inception   02/15/06     02/15/06     02/15/06     02/15/06     02/15/06  
Sales charge   without     with     without     with     without     with     without     without  

6-month (cumulative)

    3.42        –2.50        3.00        –2.00        3.01        2.01        3.28        3.56   

1-year

    5.71        –0.40        4.88        –0.12        4.88        3.88        5.53        6.03   

Life

    0.22        –1.06        -0.49        –0.86        –0.52        –0.52        –0.04        0.47   

The “with sales charge” returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with distribution (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z and Class R shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or on the redemption of portfolio shares.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 09/30/10

 

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+3.42%

Class A shares
(without sales charge)

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+0.20%

MSCI EAFE Index (Net)1

 

Net asset value per share  

as of 09/30/10 ($)

  

Class A

     8.25   

Class B

     8.24   

Class C

     8.23   

Class R

     8.24   

Class Z

     8.26   
Distributions declared per share  

04/01/10 – 09/30/10 ($)

  

Class A

     0.24   

Class B

     0.18   

Class C

     0.18   

Class R

     0.22   

Class Z

     0.26   
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The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization Index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada. As of May 27, 2010, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net) consisted of the following 22 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the portfolio many not match those in an index.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

 

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For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

 
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For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

 
  1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.  
  2. In the section of the table below titled “Expenses paid during the period,” locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled “Actual”. Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.  

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the portfolio and when comparing the expenses of this portfolio with other funds.

 

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio’s expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “Actual” column is calculated using the portfolio’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio’s actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

As a shareholder of the underlying funds in which it invests, the portfolio will bear its allocable share of the costs and expenses of these underlying funds. These costs and expenses are not included in the portfolio’s annualized expense ratios used to calculate the expense information below.

04/01/10 – 09/30/10                                
     Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
    Account value at the
end of the period ($)
    Expenses paid
during the period ($)
    Portfolio’s annualized
expense ratio (%)*
 
    Actual     Hypothetical     Actual     Hypothetical     Actual     Hypothetical     Actual  

Class A

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,034.20        1,023.82        1.27        1.27        0.25   

Class B

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,030.00        1,020.05        5.09        5.06        1.00   

Class C

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,030.10        1,020.05        5.09        5.06        1.00   

Class R

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,032.80        1,022.56        2.55        2.54        0.50   

Class Z

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,035.60        1,025.07                        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio’s most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

* Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio’s expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

 

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Investment Portfolio – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

 

     Shares      Value ($)  
Investment Companies (a) – 100.2%      

Columbia Acorn International, Class Z

    619,807         23,552,654   

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund, Class Z

    8,069,133         94,408,851   
          

Total Investment Companies
(cost of $142,578,094)

       117,961,505   
          

Total Investments – 100.2%
(cost of $142,578,094) (b)

       117,961,505   
          

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.2)%

  

     (192,802
          

Net Assets – 100.0%

       117,768,703   

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

 

(a) Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC or its affiliates.

 

(b) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $142,578,094.

Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) were used in determining value for all securities in the Investment Portfolio as of September 30, 2010.

There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

For more information on valuation inputs, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

          ($)  
Assets   

Affiliated investments, at identified cost

     142,578,094   
           
  

Affiliated investments, at value

     117,961,505   
  

Receivable for portfolio shares sold

     52,972   
  

Expense reimbursement due from investment advisor

     46,448   
  

Prepaid expenses

     1,811   
      
  

Total Assets

     118,062,736   
Liabilities   

Payable for:

  
  

Investments purchased

     28,264   
  

Portfolio shares repurchased

     132,112   
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

     2,243   
  

Transfer agent fee

     31,804   
  

Trustees’ fees

     36,088   
  

Legal fee

     15,940   
  

Custody fee

     728   
  

Distribution and service fees

     19,910   
  

Other liabilities

     26,944   
      
  

Total Liabilities

     294,033   
      
  

Net Assets

     117,768,703   
Net Assets Consist of   

Paid-in capital

     211,204,707   
  

Undistributed net investment income

     175,787   
  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (68,995,202
  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (24,616,589
      
  

Net Assets

     117,768,703   

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued) – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

             
Class A   

Net assets

   $ 45,581,960   
  

Shares outstanding

     5,524,268   
  

Net asset value per share (a)

   $ 8.25   
  

Maximum sales charge

     5.75
  

Maximum offering price per share ($8.25/0.9425) (b)

   $ 8.75   
Class B   

Net assets

   $ 3,467,159   
  

Shares outstanding

     420,908   
  

Net asset value and offering price per share (a)

   $ 8.24   
Class C   

Net assets

   $ 9,477,651   
  

Shares outstanding

     1,151,717   
  

Net asset value and offering price per share (a)

   $ 8.23   
Class R   

Net assets

   $ 25,216   
  

Shares outstanding

     3,061   
  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 8.24   
Class Z   

Net assets

   $ 59,216,717   
  

Shares outstanding

     7,169,220   
  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 8.26   

 

 

 

(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

          ($)  
Investment Income   

Dividends from affiliates

     403,796   
      
  

Total Investment Income

     403,796   
Expenses   

Distribution fee:

  
  

Class B

     13,055   
  

Class C

     35,348   
  

Class R

     68   
  

Service fee:

  
  

Class B

     4,351   
  

Class C

     11,783   
  

Distribution and service fees:

  
  

Class A

     58,008   
  

Transfer agent fee

     98,299   
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

     13,188   
  

Trustees’ fees

     19,554   
  

Custody fee

     2,582   
  

Registration fees

     32,417   
  

Legal fees

     26,757   
  

Reports to shareholders

     28,941   
  

Chief compliance officer expenses

     357   
  

Other expenses

     17,736   
      
  

Total Expenses

     362,444   
  

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by investment advisor

     (239,831
  

Expense reductions

     (a) 
      
  

Net Expenses

     122,613   
      
  

Net Investment Income

     281,183   
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   

Net realized loss on affiliated investments

     (10,766,125
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     13,098,307   
      
  

Net Gain

     2,332,182   
      
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

     2,613,365   

 

(a) Rounds to less than $1.00.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2010 ($)
    

Year

Ended
March 31,
2010 ($)

 
Operations   

Net investment income

     281,183         5,124,789   
  

Net realized loss on investments

     (10,766,125      (22,127,081
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     13,098,307         75,038,404   
                      
  

Net increase resulting from operations

     2,613,365         58,036,112   
Distributions to Shareholders   

From net investment income:

     
  

Class A

     (1,405,247      (1,162,782
  

Class B

     (81,323      (29,094
  

Class C

     (218,842      (79,794
  

Class R

     (882      (433
  

Class Z

     (1,951,490      (1,875,064
                      
  

Total distributions to shareholders

     (3,657,784      (3,147,167
  

Net Capital Stock Transactions

     (18,020,761      (33,028,724
  

Redemption fees

             938   
                      
  

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (19,065,180      21,861,159   
Net Assets   

Beginning of period

     136,833,883         114,972,724   
  

End of period

     117,768,703         136,833,883   
  

Undistributed net investment income at end of period

     175,787         3,552,388   

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued) – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

       Capital Stock Activity  
       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2010
     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
 
        Shares      Dollars ($)      Shares      Dollars ($)  

Class A

             

Subscriptions

       161,437         1,261,760         860,237         6,474,067   

Distributions reinvested

       158,369         1,141,837         148,393         1,091,724   

Redemptions

       (1,225,267      (9,416,258      (2,688,107      (20,377,765
                                     

Net decrease

       (905,461      (7,012,661      (1,679,477      (12,811,974

Class B

             

Subscriptions

       4,864         36,690         45,790         340,223   

Distributions reinvested

       10,085         72,711         3,423         25,770   

Redemptions

       (75,835      (588,118      (128,083      (968,770
                                     

Net decrease

       (60,886      (478,717      (78,870      (602,777

Class C

             

Subscriptions

       31,539         238,910         88,936         682,997   

Distributions reinvested

       23,640         170,210         7,447         56,125   

Redemptions

       (185,947      (1,410,414      (489,572      (3,645,416
                                     

Net decrease

       (130,768      (1,001,294      (393,189      (2,906,294

Class R

             

Subscriptions

       558         4,293         3,559         27,333   

Distributions reinvested

       74         536         58         431   

Redemptions

       (1,395      (9,949      (4,632      (35,426
                                     

Net decrease

       (763      (5,120      (1,015      (7,662

Class Z

             

Subscriptions

       276,965         2,142,400         1,509,342         11,298,156   

Distributions reinvested

       15,847         114,258         14,075         104,306   

Redemptions

       (1,513,192      (11,779,627      (3,692,821      (28,102,479
                                     

Net decrease

       (1,220,380      (9,522,969      (2,169,404      (16,700,017

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
    Year Ended March 31,     Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class A Shares   2010     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006 (a)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.24      $ 5.49      $ 11.14      $ 11.69      $ 10.26      $ 10.00   

Income from Investment Operations:

           

Net investment income (b)

    0.02        0.27        0.05        0.17        0.15        (c) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received

    0.23        2.64        (5.14     0.11        1.63        0.26   
                                               

Total from investment operations

    0.25        2.91        (5.09     0.28        1.78        0.26   

Less Distributions to Shareholders:

           

From net investment income

    (0.24     (0.16            (0.13     (0.07       

From net realized gains

                  (0.56     (0.70     (0.28       
                                               

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.16     (0.56     (0.83     (0.35       

Redemption Fees:

           

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital

           (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c) 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.25      $ 8.24      $ 5.49      $ 11.14      $ 11.69      $ 10.26   

Total return (d)(e)

    3.42 %(f)      53.33     (48.03 )%      1.76     17.39     2.60 %(f) 

Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:

   

         

Net expenses (g)(h)

    0.25 %(i)      0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25     0.25 %(i) 

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.41 %(i)      0.28     0.26     0.22     0.59     13.23 %(i) 

Net investment income
(loss) (g)

    0.43 %(i)      3.50     0.56     1.39     1.31     (0.25 )%(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    %(f)(j)      2     20     3     1       

Net assets, end of period (000s)

  $ 45,582      $ 53,013      $ 44,548      $ 119,670      $ 75,289      $ 5,846   

 

(a) Class A shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(f) Not annualized.

 

(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests, if these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

 

(i) Annualized.

 

(j) Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
    Year Ended March 31,     Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class B Shares   2010     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006 (a)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.20      $ 5.43      $ 11.09      $ 11.66      $ 10.26      $ 10.00   

Income from Investment Operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (b)

    (0.01     0.21        (0.01     0.07        0.10        (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received

    0.23        2.62        (5.09     0.12        1.59        0.27   
                                               

Total from investment operations

    0.22        2.83        (5.10     0.19        1.69        0.26   

Less Distributions to Shareholders:

           

From net investment income

    (0.18     (0.06            (0.06     (0.01       

From net realized gains

                  (0.56     (0.70     (0.28       
                                               

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (0.06     (0.56     (0.76     (0.29       

Redemption Fees:

           

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital

           (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c) 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.24      $ 8.20      $ 5.43      $ 11.09      $ 11.66      $ 10.26   

Total return (d)(e)

    3.00 %(f)      52.13     (48.35 )%      1.03     16.50     2.60 %(f) 

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

           

Net expenses (g)(h)

    1.00 %(i)      1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00 %(i) 

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.41 %(i)      0.28     0.26     0.22     0.59     13.23 %(i) 

Net investment income (loss)(g)

    (0.31 )%(i)      2.73     (0.18 )%      0.55     0.93     (1.00 )%(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    %(f)(j)      2     20     3     1       

Net assets, end of period (000s)

  $ 3,467      $ 3,950      $ 3,043      $ 7,490      $ 5,960      $ 1,176   

 

(a) Class B shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(e) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(f) Not annualized.

 

(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests, if these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

 

(i) Annualized.

 

(j) Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
    Year Ended March 31,     Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class C Shares   2010     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006 (a)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.19      $ 5.42      $ 11.08      $ 11.66      $ 10.25      $ 10.00   

Income from Investment Operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (b)

    (0.01     0.21        (0.02     0.07        0.10        (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received

    0.23        2.62        (5.08     0.11        1.60        0.26   
                                               

Total from investment operations

    0.22        2.83        (5.10     0.18        1.70        0.25   

Less Distributions to Shareholders:

           

From net investment income

    (0.18     (0.06            (0.06     (0.01       

From net realized gains

                  (0.56     (0.70     (0.28       
                                               

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.18     (0.06     (0.56     (0.76     (0.29       

Redemption Fees:

           

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital

           (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c) 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.23      $ 8.19      $ 5.42      $ 11.08      $ 11.66      $ 10.25   

Total return (d)(e)

    3.01 %(f)      52.22     (48.39 )%      0.94     16.61     2.50 %(f) 

Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:

           

Net expenses (g)(h)

    1.00 %(i)      1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00 %(i) 

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.41 %(i)      0.28     0.26     0.22     0.59     13.23 %(i) 

Net investment income (loss) (g)

    (0.32 )%(i)      2.77     (0.19 )%      0.60     0.88     (1.00 )%(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    %(f)(j)      2     20     3     1       

Net assets, end of period (000s)

  $ 9,478      $ 10,506      $ 9,087      $ 27,656      $ 21,210      $ 3,140   

 

(a) Class C shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(e) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(f) Not annualized.

 

(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests, if these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

 

(i) Annualized.

 

(j) Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
    Year Ended March 31,     Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class R Shares   2010     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006 (a)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.22      $ 5.47      $ 11.12      $ 11.68      $ 10.26      $ 10.00   

Income from Investment Operations:

           

Net investment income (loss) (b)

    0.01        0.28        0.02        0.15        0.16        (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received

    0.23        2.59        (5.11     0.09        1.59        0.27   
                                               

Total from investment operations

    0.24        2.87        (5.09     0.24        1.75        0.26   

Less Distributions to Shareholders:

           

From net investment income

    (0.22     (0.12            (0.10     (0.05       

From net realized gains

                  (0.56     (0.70     (0.28       
                                               

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.22     (0.12     (0.56     (0.80     (0.33       

Redemption Fees:

           

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital

           (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c) 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.24      $ 8.22      $ 5.47      $ 11.12      $ 11.68      $ 10.26   

Total return (d)(e)

    3.28 %(f)      52.81     (48.12 )%      1.48     17.09     2.60 %(f) 

Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:

           

Net expenses (g)(h)

    0.50 %(i)      0.50     0.50     0.50     0.50     0.50 %(i) 

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.41 %(i)      0.28     0.26     0.22     0.59     13.23 %(i) 

Net investment income (loss) (g)

    0.26 %(i)      3.78     0.26     1.22     1.46     (0.50 )%(i) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    %(f)(j)      2     20     3     1       

Net assets, end of period (000s)

  $ 25      $ 31      $ 26      $ 44      $ 12      $ 10   

 

(a) Class R shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(e) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(f) Not annualized.

 

(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests, if these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

 

(i) Annualized.

 

(j) Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
September 30,
    Year Ended March 31,     Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class Z Shares   2010     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006 (a)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.26      $ 5.52      $ 11.16      $ 11.70      $ 10.26      $ 10.00   

Income from Investment Operations:

           

Net investment income (b)

    0.03        0.29        0.07        0.23        0.12        (c) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received

    0.23        2.64        (5.15     0.08        1.69        0.26   
                                               

Total from investment operations

    0.26        2.93        (5.08     0.31        1.81        0.26   

Less Distributions to Shareholders:

           

From net investment income

    (0.26     (0.19            (0.15     (0.09       

From net realized gains

                  (0.56     (0.70     (0.28       
                                               

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.26     (0.19     (0.56     (0.85     (0.37       

Redemption Fees:

           

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital

           (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c)      (b)(c) 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.26      $ 8.26      $ 5.52      $ 11.16      $ 11.70      $ 10.26   

Total return (d)(e)

    3.56 %(f)      53.58     (47.84 )%      2.03     17.69     2.60 %(f) 

Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:

           

Net expenses (g)(h)

                                         

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.41 %(i)      0.28     0.26     0.22     0.59     13.23 %(i) 

Net investment income (g)

    0.68 %(i)      3.77     0.83     1.89     0.93     %(i)(j) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    %(f)(j)      2     20     3     1       

Net assets, end of period (000s)

  $ 59,217      $ 69,334      $ 58,268      $ 89,568      $ 31,029      $ 316   

(a) Class Z shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(f) Not annualized.

 

(g) The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests, if these expenses were included, the expense ratios would have been higher.

 

(i) Annualized.

 

(j) Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Note 1. Organization

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Trust”), is a diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Investment Objective

The Portfolio seeks capital appreciation. The Portfolio generally invests in Class Z shares of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund and Columbia Acorn International (the “Underlying Funds”). The Underlying Funds are advised by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, the Portfolio’s investment adviser (the “New Advisor”), or its affiliates.

The financial statements of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests should be read in conjunction with the Portfolio’s financial statements and are available at www.columbiamanagement.com.

Portfolio Shares

The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, and the Portfolio offers five classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Z. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable. The Portfolio no longer accepts investments in Class B shares by new or existing investors in the Portfolio’s Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Portfolio and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of the other Columbia Funds. Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase. Class R and Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class R and Class Z shares, as described in the Portfolio’s prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and, except as noted in Note 11, noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosures.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of the Class Z shares of the respective Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date.

GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements) when market prices are not readily available or reliable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

n  

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

n  

Level 2 — prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

n  

Level 3 — prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable, unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs may include

 

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management’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Distributions from the Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Portfolio and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Portfolio are charged to the Portfolio. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Portfolio on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Portfolio intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Portfolio should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which differ from GAAP.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because this would involve future claims against the Portfolio. Also, under the Trust’s organizational documents and by contract, the Trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolio expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2010 was as follows:

 

       
Distributions paid from:      

Ordinary Income*

  $ 3,147,167   

Long-Term Capital Gains

      

 

* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at September 30, 2010, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

 

       

Unrealized appreciation

  $ 5,409,218   

Unrealized depreciation

    (30,025,807
       

Net unrealized depreciation

  $ (24,616,589

 

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The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2010, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

 

       
Year of Expiration   Capital Loss Carryforwards  
2017   $ 4,980,942   
2018     25,984,153   
       
Total   $ 30,965,095   

Management is required to determine whether a tax position of the Portfolio is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized by the Portfolio is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Management is 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. However, management’s conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

After the close of business on April 30, 2010, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (“Ameriprise Financial”) acquired a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC (the “Transaction”), including the business of managing the Portfolio. In connection with the closing of the Transaction (the “Closing”), RiverSource Investments, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the investment advisor of the Portfolio and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. The Portfolio does not pay any fee to the New Advisor for its investment advisory services.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“Columbia”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BOA”), provided investment advisory services to the Portfolio under the same fee structure.

Administration Fee

Effective upon the Closing, the New Advisor became the administrator of the Portfolio under a new Administrative Services Agreement (the “Administrative Agreement”). Under the Administrative Agreement, the New Advisor provides administrative and other services to the Portfolio, including services previously performed under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement discussed below. The New Advisor does not receive any compensation from the Portfolio for its services.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia provided administrative services to the Portfolio. Columbia did not receive any compensation from the Portfolio for its services.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to the Closing, the Portfolio entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the “Financial Reporting Services Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Portfolio. The Portfolio also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the “State Street Agreements”) with State Street and Columbia pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Portfolio. Upon the Closing, Columbia assigned and delegated its rights and obligations under the State Street Agreements to the New Advisor. Under the State Street Agreements, the Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $26,000 paid monthly. The Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges.

Also prior to the Closing, the Portfolio entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provided services related to Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provided oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Portfolio reimburses Columbia for out-of- pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties, such as for pricing the Portfolio’s portfolio securities, incurred by Columbia in the performance of services under the

 

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Services Agreement. These services are now provided under the Administrative Agreement discussed above.

Transfer Agent Fee

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Service Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the transfer agent of the Portfolio and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the “New Transfer Agent”). The New Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (“BFDS”) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The New Transfer Agent receives monthly account based service fees based on the number of open accounts and asset-based fees, calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts, which are intended to reimburse the New Transfer Agent for certain sub-transfer agent fees (exclusive of BFDS fees). The New Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Portfolio.

The New Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”) trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due to the New Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Portfolio and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the New Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Portfolio. The New Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Services, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provided shareholder services to the Portfolio and contracted with BFDS to serve as sub-transfer agent, under the same fee structure.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Portfolio’s annualized effective transfer account fee rate for each class was 0.17% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Portfolio’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Portfolio.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

In connection with the Closing, RiverSource Fund Distributors, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, became the distributor of the Portfolio and subsequently changed its name to Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the “New Distributor”).

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, initial sales charges paid by shareholders on the purchase of Class A shares amounted to $964 and net CDSC fees paid by shareholders on certain redemptions of Class B and Class C shares amounted to $5,472 and $109, respectively.

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and Class C shares of the Portfolio, a distribution plan for the Class R shares of the Portfolio and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for the Class A shares of the Portfolio. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse the New Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes’ shares. Payments for the shareholder servicing plans are made at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares. Payments for the distribution plans are made at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares and 0.50% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to the Class R shares. The Portfolio’s Class A shares pay a combined distribution and service fee at an annual rate of 0.25% pursuant to the Portfolio’s combined servicing and distribution plan for Class A shares. Payments under the plans are charged as expenses directly to the applicable share class.

Prior to the Closing, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, was the principal underwriter of the Portfolio’s shares. There were no changes to the underwriting discount structure of the Portfolio or the service or distribution fee rates paid by the Portfolio as a result of the Transaction.

 

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Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective August 1, 2010, the New Advisor has voluntarily agreed to bear a portion of the Portfolio’s expenses so that the Portfolio’s ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Portfolio’s custodian, do not exceed 0.00% of the Portfolio’s average net assets. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the New Advisor at any time. For the period May 1, 2010 through July 31, 2010, the New Advisor contractually agreed to bear a portion of the Portfolio’s expenses at the same rate. Prior to May 1, 2010, Columbia contractually agreed to reimburse a portion of the Portfolio’s expenses in the same manner.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

In connection with the Closing, all officers of the Portfolio are employees of the New Advisor or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Portfolio’s Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Portfolio. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Portfolio in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Portfolio, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Portfolio’s expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year. Prior to the Closing, the Portfolio paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer under the same fee structure.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Portfolio, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust’s eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Portfolio’s assets. Income earned on the plan participant’s deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participant or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Money Market Fund (formerly known as RiverSource Cash Management Fund). Prior to the Closing, if no funds were selected, income earned on the plan participant’s deferral account was based on the rate of return of BofA Treasury Reserves (formerly known as Columbia Treasury Reserves). Trustees’ fees deferred during the current period as well as any gains or losses on the trustees’ deferred compensation balances as a result of market fluctuations are included in “Trustees’ fees” on the Statement of Operations. Liabilities under the deferred compensation plan are included in “Trustees’ fees” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Portfolio has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Portfolio could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, these custody credits reduced total expenses by less than $1 for the Portfolio.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Portfolio were $200,813 and $21,915,464, respectively.

Note 7. Redemption Fees

Effective March 1, 2010, the Portfolio no longer assesses a 2.00% redemption fee on the proceeds from portfolio shares that are redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fee was designed to offset brokerage commissions and other costs associated with short term trading of portfolio shares. The redemption fees, which were retained by the Portfolio, were accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital and were allocated to each class based on the relative net assets at the time of the redemption. For the year ended March 31, 2010, the redemption fees for Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class Z of the Portfolio amounted to $362, $26, $71 and $479, respectively.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Portfolio and other affiliated funds participate in a $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Portfolio’s borrowing limit set forth in the Portfolio’s registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

 

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Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the fund’s borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended September 30, 2010, the Portfolio did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

As of September 30, 2010, two shareholder accounts owned 55.4% of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio. Purchase and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Portfolio.

Note 10. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Allocation Risk

The Portfolio uses an asset allocation strategy in pursuing its investment objective. There is a risk that the Portfolio’s allocation among asset classes or investments will cause the Portfolio to under-perform other funds with similar investment objectives, or that the investments themselves will not produce the returns expected.

Investing in Other Funds Risk

The performance of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests could be adversely affected if other entities investing in the same Underlying Funds make relatively large investments or redemptions in the Underlying Funds. Because the expenses and costs of the Underlying Funds are shared by the Portfolio, redemptions by other investors in the Underlying Funds could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for the Portfolio. In addition, Columbia has the authority to change the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests or to change the percentage of the Portfolio’s investments allocated to each Underlying Fund. If an Underlying Fund pays fees to Columbia, such fees could result in Columbia having a potential conflict of interest in selecting the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests or in determining the percentage of the Portfolio’s investments allocated to each Underlying Fund.

Smaller Company Securities Risk

Securities of small- or mid-capitalization companies (“smaller companies”) may have a higher potential for gains than securities of large-capitalization companies but also may involve more risk. Smaller companies may be more vulnerable to market downturns and adverse economic events than larger, more established companies because smaller companies may have more limited financial resources and business operations. Their securities may trade less frequently and in smaller volumes and may be less liquid and fluctuate more sharply in value than securities of larger companies.

Value Securities Risk

Certain Underlying Funds invest in value securities, which are securities of companies that may have experienced adverse business, industry or other developments that have caused the securities to be potentially undervalued. There is the risk that the market value of a portfolio security may not meet Columbia’s future value assessment of that security. There is also a risk that it may take longer than expected for the value of these investments to rise to the believed value. In addition, value securities at times may not perform as well as growth securities or the stock market in general.

Foreign Securities Risk

Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities which involves certain additional risks. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments or foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities. Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk as these countries are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company (now known as legacy RiverSource) mutual funds and they

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs’ four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants’ favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds’ Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

Note 11. Subsequent Event

Effective October 14, 2010, the line of credit disclosed in Note 8 was extended. Interest on the $280,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street will continue to be charged at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. The commitment fee has been decreased from 0.15% per annum to 0.125% per annum and will continue to be accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

 

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Important Information About This Report

 

The portfolio mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio.

A description of the policies and procedures that the portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the portfolio’s voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC’s website. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the portfolio’s website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The portfolio files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The portfolio’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment

Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

100 Federal Street

Boston, MA 02110

 

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LOGO

 

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Portfolio is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

©2010 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

C-1120 A (11/10)


 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments

 

(a)          The registrant’s “Schedule I — Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(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 were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)          The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)         There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting 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 required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 



 

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)

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

November 19, 2010

 

 

 

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/J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

November 19, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/Michael G. Clarke

 

 

Michael G. Clarke, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

November 19, 2010