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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-01355

The Alger Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

360 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Mr. Hal Liebes

Fred Alger Management, Inc.

360 Park Avenue South

New York, New York 10010
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-806-8800

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2016


 

ITEM 1. REPORT(S) TO STOCKHOLDERS.




 

Table of Contents
The Alger Funds
Shareholders’ Letter 1
Fund Highlights 15
Portfolio Summary 29
Schedules of Investments 31
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 73
Statements of Operations  81
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 85
Financial Highlights 93
Notes to Financial Statements 126
Additional Information

162

 

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Shareholders' Letter

April 30, 2016

Dear Shareholders,

Investor Stampede Creates Risks and Opportunities
Gary Larson’s quirky cartoon series “The Far Side” draws chuckles by having animals
exhibit human-like behavior. In one popular cartoon, a massive bison stampede extends
to the horizon. One insightful bison quips to a neighboring beast “As if we all knew where
we’re going.” The six-month reporting period ended April 30 was notable as a period filled
with economic uncertainty, diverging global monetary policies, and significant pressure on
interest rates. As with the cartoon, where this takes us as investors is unclear, yet in such
periods of deep uncertainty we are reminded that the best decisions are those that are the
most thoughtful and not based upon emotion. Many investors, in an unquenchable thirst
for income (and a misguided flight to “safety”) have rushed to bond-like equities, that is,
equities that pay steady dividends. The end result was striking. While the S&P 500 index
gained 0.43%, the Telecomm, Utilities, and Consumer Staples sectors climbed 14.68%,
12.90%, and 6.02%, respectively. These sectors have some of the poorest long-term growth
prospects in the current economic environment. On the other hand, higher growth sectors
like Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary each sustained
losses.

We have learned in our 52 years of investing that there is no free lunch. Success in investing is
not achieved by considering one factor, such as dividend yield, but instead by understanding
companies, their management, their industries, and their competitors. It is with this more
complete view that high-quality companies with strong growth potential can be identified.
Such companies, we maintain, can potentially provide investors with wealth creation from
capital appreciation and with protection from the erosion of inflation upon their savings.

Stampedes, of course, can have dire consequences. The recent investor stampede, we believe,
is dangerous, as investors have increased their exposure to the risk of higher interest rates
and, at the same time, the relatively high valuations of stocks with generally poor growth
prospects. We think the opportunities, long term, lie in the opposite direction. In particular,
these investors may miss the attractive investment opportunities that can be found within the
most vibrant industries in the U.S. and the world. America is seen as a leader in innovation
in the Health Care and IT sectors, and has the richest and most diverse consumer market in
the world. We believe it is within these sectors that superior companies and investments for
long-term growth and capital appreciation can be found.

Investing in overseas markets is more challenging with different dynamics at play. The
widely followed MSCI ACWI ex USA and MSCI Emerging Markets indices declined 1.51%
and 0.01%, respectively, during the reporting period with concerns over commodity prices
contributing to weakening investor sentiment. In many overseas markets, this is entirely
logical as the economies of many countries are strongly tied to their roles as commodities
producers. As in the U.S., defensive sectors tended to outperform abroad. Nevertheless,
international markets also have sectors that offer strong potential for long-term growth.
The rising middle class in many international markets is creating increased demand for
goods and services, which in turn is creating opportunities for leading companies. Our
team of international and emerging markets portfolio managers and analysts has a depth of
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experience in navigating foreign markets and identifying through fundamental research high-
quality growth companies across the globe. In these markets, diversification is paramount,
so our international funds are well diversified, typically owning companies across the globe
and across industries.

Oil and the U.S. Economy
From late 2013 until the start of the reporting period, the price of West Texas Intermediate
(WTI) fell from $110.62 a barrel to $46.12. It then declined to a low of $26.19 a barrel as
of February 11, which was a 43.20% drop. The decline was accompanied by an 11.43%
decline of the S&P 500. In both 2015 and early 2016, many investors misread the decline in
oil as a harbinger of a U.S. recession in 2016. We have consistently argued otherwise, noting
that while cheap oil prices would, not surprisingly, drive down earnings in the energy and
closely related sectors, there were broad benefits to the U.S. economy from lower energy
prices. Cheap oil has bolstered Americans’ finances by slashing energy costs and allowing
Americans to strengthen their personal balance sheets by increasing their savings. It has
also supported retail shopping and spending on homes. The U.S. housing market continues
to improve in a steady fashion. Many indicators of consumer spending like ecommerce,
travel, leisure, automotive, and home durables are quite healthy, despite the weakness
reported in headlines about department store sales and the sales of other “old” economy
retailers. Changing patterns of consumer preferences – largely based, in our view, on both
ecommerce technology and on the rise of younger generations of Americans (the X and Y
generations) as the baby boomers increasingly retire – is a large phenomenon that creates
challenges for companies that have failed to adapt to the “new” marketplace and great
opportunities for those that have helped define it in our time. Amazon.com, Inc., Netflix,
Inc., Alphabet, Inc. (formerly Google), and Apple, Inc. are all doing quite well in this new
American marketplace, while the landscape, especially in retail, is littered with companies,
once good or even great, but today struggling to adapt their business models to the new and
obvious reality.

So despite fears, corporate fundamentals are fine in the U.S. S&P 500 earnings ex-materials
and ex-energy grew a healthy 6.3% in 2015, despite the additional headwind of a strong U.S.
dollar weighing on both exports and foreign earnings. For the first quarter of 2016, overall
results for the S&P 500 slowed from that pace, but we expect continued growth in earnings
in 2016 (again, ex-materials and ex-energy, though these might actually contribute to
earnings growth on a reported basis through declining losses in these sectors). We note that
oil appears to have bottomed in February and has since rebounded to close the reporting
period at $45.98. Investor sentiment remains very cautious in our view, and indeed almost
bearish, but there has been a significant rally in equities of late, with the S&P 500 generating
a 13.39% return from February 12 to April 30.

Global Economy Weakens
Concerns over global economic growth continue. In early 2015, the International Monetary
Fund forecasted that the global economy would grow 3.3% in 2015 and 3.8% in 2016. In
October, it lowered those numbers to 3.1% for 2015 and 3.6% for this year. It maintained
its 2015 estimate in January, but lowered its 2016 estimate to 3.4%. Also during the reporting
period, estimates for global corporate earnings per share for the MSCI World Index were
revised downward each month, declining from $106.72 in November to $101.20 as of April
30.

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We are encouraged by the actions of many central banks across the globe, including the Bank
of Japan (BOJ), the People’s Bank of China, and the European Central Bank, to provide
additional economic stimulus. The BOJ, for its part, joined a handful of other countries that
have maintained negative interest rates. Many central banks have also expressed a willingness
to provide additional stimulus, and in the U.S., the Federal Reserve is taking a cautious
approach to normalizing monetary policy after raising the fed funds rate in December.
We note, as we did in the fall of 2015 in an Alger market commentary, that monetary
policy is not sufficient to stimulate fundamental, lasting growth in any economy. We hope
to see future governmental actions to improve structural growth in Europe, Asia, and other
foreign markets, and certainly we see that austerity policies are fading globally.

Further, in the significant changes occurring in international markets and economies, we
see many opportunities for investors. Economic and political concerns have dominated
investors’ mindset for a significant time now. But, as in the U.S., there are many companies
forging ahead in their markets and globally, showing both solid earnings growth and strong
fundamentals. We are always on the lookout for companies that are disrupting traditional
business models by exploiting large-scale changes. The internet continues to be an investable
trend but, especially in emerging markets, adoption of Western technology and lifestyles
(whether directly or in copycat fashion) is meeting with notable success in many regions
and sectors.

The U.S. Dollar, Emerging Markets, and Interest Rates
The previous end of the U.S. asset buying program, or quantitative easing, combined with
the Federal Reserve’s start to raising interest rates and anticipation of domestic economic
growth, has supported a strong U.S. dollar, especially relative to countries that have been
increasing monetary stimulus. At the start of the reporting period, the U.S. Dollar Index,
which measures U.S. currency against currencies of trading partners, was at 96.89, up
considerably from 79.14 in early 2014. Later in the reporting period, the Federal Reserve
signaled that it would take a cautious approach to raising interest rates, which caused the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar to moderate slightly, and the U.S. Dollar Index closed the
reporting period at 93.80. As mentioned previously, investors have fretted over the impact
of a strong dollar on U.S. exports and foreign earnings. We think the strong dollar does pose
challenges to U.S. exporters, especially those of undifferentiated commodity-like products
or services. In the end, however, we think U.S. companies with value-added products
and service models that are differentiated from the competition will do fine. Since global
competition is fierce, foreign companies seeking to succeed will invest in superior products
and services that will help them obtain their goals. We think there are many U.S. companies
that offer highly competitive products and services to the global market, even with the
recent disadvantage of a stronger U.S. dollar.

Finally, it’s important to note that the strong U.S. dollar has also driven periods of capital
outflows from countries with weaker currencies, especially emerging markets. We believe
the sensitivity of global markets to the U.S. dollar is likely to cause the Federal Reserve to
exercise extreme caution when normalizing monetary policy. At the same time, an estimated
$8 trillion in debt is trading globally with negative yields. When the Federal Reserve eventually
takes further actions to normalize policy, it’s likely that higher interest rates will attract even
more investors to U.S. debt, which could limit increases in yields here at home.

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The Appeal of Growth Equities and the Downside of the Investor Stampede
We believe growth stocks are well positioned to outperform the market and especially bond-
like equites that have recently reached extreme valuations. The recent market action has
left traditional growth stocks at attractive valuations, especially when assessing PEG ratios.
PEG ratios are determined by dividing a company’s price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E, by its
expected earnings growth rate. As of April 30 of this year, the 12-month forward earnings
PEG for the Russell 1000 Growth Index was 42% lower than that of the Russell 1000 Value
Index. For most of 2016, the difference in PEGs has exceeded anything that has occurred
since at least 2002. In addition, bond-like sectors such as Utilities and Consumer Staples
are trading at over a 20% premium to their 20-year average P/E ratio while growth sectors
like Information Technology and Health Care are trading at double-digit discounts. From a
historical perspective, low P/E ratios have typically indicated strong potential for stocks to
outperform and we believe the current valuations of growth stocks are no exception.

Over the long term, equity returns are driven by corporate fundamentals, including earnings
and revenue growth. While dividend yields play an important role in the total return an
investor should expect from equities, it is a mistake, in our view, to focus solely, or overly, on
the dividend yield of a stock itself. It is, after all, a company’s fundamental success growing
its sales and profits that ultimately will deliver the cash flow to support dividends and
future dividend growth. The recent stampede into bond-like equities shows many signs of
investors’ failure to discriminate between companies with strong longer term fundamentals
and those that simply happen to pay a relatively higher dividend yield today. Much like
fixed-income securities, these bond-like equities will be very interest-rate sensitive. Even a
small change in interest rates or inflation could hurt the performance of bond-like stocks,
especially those trading at high valuations with poor growth prospects or leveraged balance
sheets.

Reasons for Optimism
Concerns over global growth are likely to drive market volatility, but we maintain that the
U.S. will continue to be an economic leader. April marked the 74th consecutive month of
private-sector job growth in the U.S., which is an unprecedented accomplishment. Over the
last year, the majority of those who have returned to the labor force have been from among
the long-term unemployed, which is a category of Americans that has traditionally faced
substantial challenges with finding work. In addition to steady job creation, the nation’s
5.0% unemployment rate implies that the job market is healthy. We continue to believe that
low oil prices combined with low inflation and the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to
raising interest rates will continue to support the country’s economy.

Corporate America is also strong. In the fourth quarter, S&P 500 companies ex-financials
held $1.44 trillion in cash, according to FactSet Research Systems, Inc. The figure represents
a 0.5% year-over-year decline, but is still the third-highest level in 10 years. Fixed capital
expenditures during the quarter also declined when compared to the record level of outlays
during the same quarter of 2014. Yet, the $170.4 billion in outlays for the final quarter
of 2015 represented the third-highest level in 10 years, despite a 41% drop in capital
expenditures by energy companies. Corporations are also buying back stock at a rapid pace,
with approximately 30% of S&P 500 constituents having reduced their share count by at
least 4% during the first quarter, according to S&P Capital IQ.

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We urge investors to carefully assess the appeal of growth equities and to evaluate the role
of bond-like equities in their investment strategies. We are in an era of rapid and dynamic
change. New technologies such as the internet, smartphones, ebooks, and social media have
reached 50% market penetration in a fraction of the time that older innovations such as
washing machines, dishwashers, and landline telephones required. Medical innovation in
orthopedic, cardiac, and cancer treatments (to name only a few) has advanced and will
continue to advance in ways that were unimaginable only a generation or so ago. We think
every prudent, long-term investor should have a portfolio “overweight” in the industries,
companies, and trends that are changing nearly every aspect of modern day life.

Portfolio Matters
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund
The Alger Capital Appreciation Fund returned -4.44% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2016, compared to the -1.37% return of the Russell 1000 Growth Index.

During the period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and
Consumer Discretionary. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and
the largest sector underweight was Consumer Staples. The Consumer Discretionary sector
had a neutral impact on performance while other sectors detracted from results.

Among the most important relative contributors were Apple, Inc.; Newell Brands, Inc.;
Honeywell International, Inc.; and Edwards Lifesciences Corp. Shares of social network
provider Facebook, Inc., Cl. A also contributed to performance. Facebook performed
strongly in response to the company’s social network continuing to take advertising market
share from print and television media. We believe investors were also encouraged by the
growth of Instagram, which is the company’s video- and photo-sharing network, and by the
potential for Facebook to further grow advertising revenues.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were Allergan PLC.; Vertex
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Anadarko Petroleum Corp.; and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Ltd. Also detracting from performance were shares of LinkedIn Corp., Cl. A. The company
operates the world’s largest social network for professionals and provides services for
recruiters and human resource professionals. LinkedIn also offers digital advertising and
premium memberships. During the first quarter, the company disclosed disappointing sales
and it provided weak profit guidance. It said Europe and Asia were weak areas.

Alger International Growth Fund
The Alger International Growth Fund returned -5.48% for the fiscal six-month period
ended April 30, 2016, compared to the -1.51% return of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index.

Stock selection resulted in China, Taiwan, and South Africa providing the greatest
contributions to relative performance, while Japan, Brazil, Germany, and the United
Kingdom were among countries that detracted from results.

The largest sector weightings were Financials and Health Care. The largest sector
overweight was Information Technology and the largest sector underweight was Financials.
Underweighting of the Energy and Financials sectors provided the greatest contribution to
relative performance, while other sectors detracted from results.

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Among the most important relative contributors were DMG Mori Co., Ltd.; Cenovus
Energy, Inc.; TOTAL SA; and Allianz SE. Shares of Phoenix Healthcare Group Co., Ltd.
also contributed to performance. Phoenix is the largest private-hospital group in China. We
believe it is well-positioned to benefit from China’s health care reform and efforts to create
a tiered health care system in the country. It reported above-consensus 2015 earnings and
unexpectedly raised its dividend.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were Shire PLC; Mitsubishi
UFJ Financial Group, Inc.; Whitbread PLC.; and Intesa Sanpaolo SpA. Shares of Allergan
PLC. also detracted from results. The company manufactures and distributes both branded
and generic pharmaceuticals globally. With an upcoming presidential election, investors
were concerned that increased government regulatory intervention could negatively affect
the company’s closing of a planned merger with Pfizer, Inc. The deal was eventually halted
by regulators.

Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
The Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund returned -6.10% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2016, compared to the -1.54% return of the Russell Midcap Growth Index.

During the period, the largest sector weightings were Consumer Discretionary and
Information Technology. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and
the largest sector underweight was Consumer Staples. Relative outperformance in the
Materials and Energy sectors was the most important contributor to performance, while
Information Technology and Health Care were among sectors that detracted from results.

Among the most important relative contributors were Newell Brands, Inc.; Broadcom
Corp., Cl. A; HD Supply Holdings, Inc.; and Coach, Inc. Shares of CBS Corp., Cl. B
also contributed to performance. CBS operates the CBS television network and provides
syndicated programing and content. Investors have been concerned that the company’s
results will be hurt by cord-cutting as media viewers drop cable TV in favor of Internet-
delivered content. We believe shares of CBS performed strongly, in part, due to investors
concluding that media viewers may potentially continue to purchase “skinny bundles,” or
limited media packages through cable TV, that will include CBS.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were NetScout Systems,
Inc.; Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.; Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and DexCom,
Inc. Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. also detracted from results. Royal Caribbean
is a leading cruise operator. Investor concerns over the impact of a potential economic
slowdown on consumer cyclicals caused shares of Royal Caribbean to underperform.
We believe investors’ outlook for the economy has improved, but performance of Royal
Caribbean stock did not initially bounce back, perhaps because of concerns over terrorism.

Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund
The Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund returned -4.74% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2016, compared to the -3.05% return of the Russell 2500 Growth Index.

During the period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and
Consumer Discretionary. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and
the largest sector underweight was Materials. Relative outperformance in the Health Care

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and Consumer Staples sectors was the most important contributor to performance, while
Consumer Discretionary and Materials were among sectors that detracted from results.

Among the most important relative contributors were Cvent, Inc.; Criteo SA; Waste
Connections, Inc.; and ABIOMED, Inc. Shares of arts and crafts retailer The Michaels
Cos, Inc. also contributed to results. The company said fourth-quarter comparable-store
sales increased 4.7% and that operating margins climbed 100 basis points. The stock also
performed strongly in response to the company announcing its first share-repurchase
program.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were Diamond Resorts
International, Inc.; Signet Jewelers Ltd.; United Rentals, Inc.; and WisdomTree Investments,
Inc. Also during the reporting period, shares of Paycom Software, Inc. detracted from
results. The company provides cloud-based technology for managing human capital. The
technology assists with managing the complete cycle of employment, from recruitment
to retirement. Concerns that a potentially weakening economy could hurt hiring trends
dampened investor sentiment for Paycom.

Alger Small Cap Growth Fund
The Alger Small Cap Growth Fund returned -9.23% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2016, compared to the -4.96% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index.

During the period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Health
Care. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and the largest sector
underweight was Consumer Discretionary. The Energy and Health Care sectors provided
the greatest contributions to relative performance, while Information Technology and
Consumer Discretionary were among sectors that detracted from results.

Among the most important relative contributors were CyrusOne, Inc.; PRA Health
Sciences, Inc.; Sun Hydraulics Corp.; and Burlington Stores, Inc. Shares of Cantel Medical
Corp. also contributed to results. Cantel seeks to help hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other
medical facilities save lives by reducing or eliminating the spread of infectious diseases. It
offers a variety of products used for endoscopy and renal dialysis equipment. It also offers
water purification technology and systems that monitor medical facilities for diseases. Cantel
reported a 17% revenue growth rate for the second quarter, which exceeded consensus
expectations. Growth has been particularly strong in the company’s endoscopy division.
Moreover, the Food and Drug Administration last year recalled a competitors’ product.
In issuing the recall, the FDA said facilities using the competitor’s product were reporting
transmissions of bacterial infections.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were NetScout Systems,
Inc.; WisdomTree Investments, Inc.; Proofpoint, Inc.; and Incyte Corp. Shares of SPS
Commerce, Inc. also detracted from results. The company offers cloud-based software that
enhances how suppliers, retailers, and distributors manage and fulfill customer orders. The
company reported fourth-quarter earnings that were slightly above expectations, but it issued
disappointing guidance for 2016. This past quarter, management said the company faced
challenges in hiring additional salespeople due to the improving labor market; therefore, SPS
Commerce expects to ramp up hiring in 2016, which could delay re-acceleration in recurring
revenue growth. However, the company has a strong base of recurring revenue customers
and high retention rates. We believe SPS Commerce will continue to be a key beneficiary of
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network effects in an industry where there is a long runway for retailers to spend on supply
chain management and improve inventory systems.

Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
The Alger Small Cap Focus Fund returned -8.68% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2016, compared to the -4.96% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index.

Among the most important relative contributors were Textura Corp.; Stamps.com, Inc.; FEI
Co.; Sun Hydraulics Corp.; and Cantel Medical Corp. Shares of Cantel performed strongly
in response to developments identified in the Small Cap Growth Fund discussion.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were NetScout Systems, Inc.;
WisdomTree Investments, Inc.; FleetMatics Group PLC.; SPS Commerce, Inc.; and Incyte
Corp. Shares of SPS underperformed in response to developments identified in the Small
Cap Growth Fund discussion.

Alger Health Sciences Fund
The Alger Health Sciences Fund returned -12.94% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2016, compared to the 0.43% return of the S&P 500 index.

During the period, the largest sector weightings were Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals.
The largest sector overweight was Biotechnology and the largest sector underweight was
Information Technology. Relative outperformance in the Health Care Providers & Services
and Information Technology sectors was the most important contributor to performance,
while Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals were among sectors that detracted from results.

Among the most important relative contributors were Edwards Lifesciences Corp.;
ABIOMED, Inc.; HCA Holdings, Inc.; and VCA Antech, Inc. Shares of Bristol-Myers
Squibb Co. also contributed to performance. Bristol-Myers is a global pharmaceutical
company that offers treatments for a variety of disorders and it is a market leader in
oncology. Bristol-Myers shares have performed strongly in response to Opdivo, which is the
company’s newest drug for lung cancer, being well received by oncologists and generating
sales that exceeded consensus expectations. The strong sales have resulted in Bristol-Myers
management raising both revenue and earnings guidance for the remainder of 2016.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were Vertex Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.; Anacor Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Allergan PLC.; Incyte Corp.; and Shire PLC. Shares of
Allergan underperformed in response to developments identified in the Alger International
Growth Fund discussion.

Alger Growth & Income Fund
The Alger Growth & Income Fund returned -0.70% for the fiscal six-month period ended
April 30, 2016, compared to the 0.43% return of the S&P 500 index.

The Fund invests in companies that are classified in one of the following categories: Dividend
Leaders, which generate high dividend yields; Dividend Growers, which have a history
of strong and consistent dividend growth; and Kings of Cash Flow, which have strong
potential for capital appreciation and returning cash to investors as a result of generating
strong free cash flow.

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During the reporting period, we continued to emphasize Dividend Growers and Kings of
Cash Flow, in part because Dividend Leaders continued to trade at high valuations.

During the period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and
Financials. The largest sector overweight was Consumer Staples and the largest sector
underweight was Information Technology. Relative outperformance in the Health Care and
Consumer Discretionary sectors was the most important contributor to performance, while
Utilities and Information Technology were among sectors that detracted from results.

Among the most important relative contributors were Broadcom Ltd.; Honeywell
International, Inc.; McDonald's Corp.; and Coach, Inc. Also during the reporting period,
Verizon Communications, Inc. contributed to results. Verizon provides broadband Internet
connectivity and other communication services. During the reporting period, investors were
concerned about the potential for the U.S. to avoid an economic slowdown, so investors
flocked to non-cyclical companies, including Verizon, which was also appealing to investors
because it is a large index position.

Conversely, detracting from overall results on a relative basis were Williams Partners LP.;
Morgan Stanley; Seagate Technology PLC; Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.; and Blackstone
Group LP. Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises underperformed in response to developments
identified in the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund discussion.

I thank you for putting your trust in Alger.

Sincerely,


Daniel C. Chung, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Fred Alger Management, Inc.

As of April 30, 2016, the following companies represented the stated percentages of Alger
assets under management: Amazon.com, Inc., 3.56%; Netflix, Inc.; 0.27%; Alphabet, Inc.;
(formerly Google), 05.81%; and Apple, Inc., 4.15%.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not
reflect the deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general
information of shareholders of the funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to
prospective investors in a fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus
for the fund. Fund performance returns represent the six-month period return of Class
A shares prior to the deduction of any sales charges and include the reinvestment of any
dividends or distributions.

The performance data quoted represent past performance, which is not an

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indication or guarantee of future results.
Standardized performance results can be found on the following pages. The investment
return and principal value of an investment in a fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current
performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data
current to the most recent month-end, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.

The views and opinions of the funds’ management in this report are as of the date of the
Shareholders’ Letter and are subject to change at any time subsequent to this date. There
is no guarantee that any of the assumptions that formed the basis for the opinions stated
herein are accurate or that they will materialize. Moreover, the information forming the
basis for such assumptions is from sources believed to be reliable; however, there is no
guarantee that such information is accurate. Any securities mentioned, whether owned in a
fund or otherwise, are considered in the context of the construction of an overall portfolio
of securities and therefore reference to them should not be construed as a recommendation
or offer to purchase or sell any such security. Inclusion of such securities in a fund and
transactions in such securities, if any, may be for a variety of reasons, including, without
limitation, in response to cash flows, inclusion in a benchmark, and risk control. The
reference to a specific security should also be understood in such context and not viewed as
a statement that the security is a significant holding in a fund. Please refer to the Schedule
of Investments for each fund which is included in this report for a complete list of fund
holdings as of April 30, 2016. Securities mentioned in the Shareholders’ Letter, if not found
in the Schedule of Investments, may have been held by the funds during the fiscal period.

A Word about Risk
Investing in the stock market involves gains and losses and may not be suitable for all
investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as the price of growth
stocks tends to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive
to market, political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-sized companies
are subject to greater risk than stocks of larger, more established companies owing to such
factors as limited liquidity, inexperienced management, and limited financial resources.
Investing in foreign securities involves additional risk (including currency risk, risks related
to political, social or economic conditions, and risks associated with foreign markets, such
as increased volatility, limited liquidity, less stringent regulatory and legal system, and lack
of industry and country diversification), and may not be suitable for all investors. Some
of the countries where a fund can invest may have restrictions that could limit the access
to investment opportunities. The securities of issuers located in emerging markets can be
more volatile and less liquid than those of issuers in more mature economies. Investing
in emerging markets involves even higher levels of risk, including increased information,
market, and valuation risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Special risks associated
with investments in emerging country issuers include exposure to currency fluctuations, less
liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company
information, political instability and different auditing and legal standards.

Funds that participate in leveraging, such as Capital Appreciation, SMid Cap, and Health
Sciences, are subject to the risk that the cost of borrowing money to leverage will exceed
the returns for securities purchased or that the securities purchased may actually go down

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in value; thus, a fund’s net asset value can decrease more quickly than if the fund had not
borrowed.

A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on a fund’s
performance. When purchasing options, a fund bears the risk that if the market value of
the underlying security does not move to a level that would make exercise of the option
profitable, the option will expire unexercised. When a call option written by a fund is
exercised, the fund will not participate in any increase in the underlying security’s value
above the exercise price. When a put option written by a fund is exercised, the fund will
be required to purchase the underlying security at a price in excess of its market value. Use
of options on securities indexes is subject to the risk that trading in the options may be
interrupted if trading in certain securities included in the index is interrupted, the risk that
price movements in a fund’s portfolio securities may not correlate precisely with movements
in the level of an index, and the risk that Fred Alger Management, Inc. may not predict
correctly movements in the direction of a particular market or of the stock market generally.
Because certain options may require settlement in cash, a fund may be forced to liquidate
portfolio securities to meet settlement obligations. Forward currency contracts are subject
to currency exchange rate risks and the risk that Fred Alger Management, Inc. may not
predict accurately future foreign exchange rates. Derivative contracts generally are subject to
the risk of non-performance by the contract counterparty. For a more detailed discussion
of the risks associated with a fund, please see the Prospectus.

Before investing, carefully consider a fund’s investment objective, risks, charges,
and expenses. For a prospectus or a summary prospectus containing this and other
information about The Alger Funds call us at (800) 992-3863 or visit us at www.
alger.com. Read it carefully before investing.
Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, Distributor. Member NYSE Euronext,
SIPC.
NOT FDIC INSURED. NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE.
Definitions:

S&P 500 index: An index of large company stocks considered representative
of the U.S. stock market.
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index
(ACWI) ex USA is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index de-
signed to provide a broad measure of equity market performance throughout
the world, including both developing and emerging markets, but excluding
the United States.
MSCI Emerging Markets Index: A free float-adjusted market capitalization
index designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging
markets.
Russell 1000 Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to track
performance of large-capitalization companies with greater than average
growth orientation.
Russell 1000 Value Index: An index designed to track the performance of
large-capitalization stocks that that have value characteristics.

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Russell Midcap Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to
track performance of medium-capitalization companies with greater than
average growth orientation.
Russell 2500 Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to track
performance of small- and medium-capitalization companies with greater
than average growth orientation.
Russell 2000 Growth Index: An index of common stocks designed to track
performance of small-capitalization companies with greater than average
growth orientation.
The MSCI World Index: An index that captures large and mid cap repre-
sentation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries. The index covers
approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each
country.
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. is a multinational financial data and software
company.
S&P Capital IQ provides research, data, and analysis on capital markets and
other topics for investment managers, investment banks, private equity funds,
advisory firms, corporations and universities.
• The U.S. Dollar Index measures U.S. currency against currencies of trading
partners.

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The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or
a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in
share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Since inception performance
for share classes B, C, and I is as of the Funds’ Class A shares inception date for all Funds
except that the Alger International Growth Fund Class I shares is as of its inception date.
Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class C and Class B returns
reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 3/31/16 (Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
  1   5   10   SINCE  
  YEAR   YEARS   YEARS   INCEPTION  
Alger Capital Appreciation Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (7.58 )% 10.15 % 9.10 % 8.48 %
Alger Capital Appreciation Class B (Inception 11/1/93) (7.62 )% 10.19 % 8.97 % 8.45 %
Alger Capital Appreciation Class C (Inception 7/31/97)*,† (4.09 )% 10.50 % 8.86 % 8.26 %
Alger Capital Appreciation Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (2.14 )% 11.71 % n/a   12.52 %
 
Alger International Growth Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (14.64 )% 2.40 % 2.32 % 4.74 %
Alger International Growth Class B (Inception 11/11/86) (14.95 )% 2.43 % 2.32 % 4.70 %
Alger International Growth Class C (Inception 7/31/97)*,† (11.50 )% 2.68 % 2.11 % 4.52 %
Alger International Growth Class I (Inception 5/31/13) (9.68 )% n/a   n/a   1.95 %
Alger International Growth Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (9.48 )% 3.91 % n/a   4.67 %
 
Alger Mid Cap Growth Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (17.19 )% 4.79 % 3.11 % 7.51 %
Alger Mid Cap Growth Class B (Inception 5/24/93) (17.43 )% 4.81 % 3.01 % 7.47 %
Alger Mid Cap Growth Class C (Inception 7/31/97)*,† (14.17 )% 5.00 % 2.79 % 6.94 %
Alger Mid Cap Growth Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) n/a   n/a   n/a   (13.68 )%
 
Alger SMid Cap Growth Class A (Inception 5/8/02) (17.63 )% 3.74 % 4.87 % 6.93 %
Alger SMid Cap Growth Class B (Inception 5/8/02) (16.33 )% 3.87 % 4.76 % 6.88 %
Alger SMid Cap Growth Class C (Inception 5/8/02) (14.29 )% 4.06 % 4.62 % 6.65 %
Alger SMid Cap Growth Class I (Inception 8/5/07)* (13.24 )% 4.88 % 5.51 % 7.40 %
Alger SMid Cap Growth Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (12.82 )% 5.22 % n/a   6.79 %
 
Alger Small Cap Growth Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (22.16 )% 1.94 % 3.70 % 3.09 %
Alger Small Cap Growth Class B (Inception 11/11/86) (21.43 )% 2.24 % 3.71 % 3.07 %
Alger Small Cap Growth Class C (Inception 7/31/97)*,† (18.97 )% 2.13 % 3.39 % 2.90 %
Alger Small Cap Growth Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (17.55 )% 3.30 % n/a   4.87 %
 
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class A (Inception 3/3/08) (18.99 )% 3.77 % n/a   4.99 %
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class C (Inception 3/3/08) (15.97 )% 4.18 % n/a   4.93 %
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class I (Inception 3/3/08) (14.40 )% 5.12 % n/a   5.91 %
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (14.02 )% 5.40 % n/a   6.86 %
 
Alger Health Sciences Class A (Inception 5/1/02) (26.92 )% 8.60 % 6.97 % 9.83 %
Alger Health Sciences Class B (Inception 5/1/02) (26.59 )% 8.72 % 6.86 % 9.77 %
Alger Health Sciences Class C (Inception 5/1/02) (24.09 )% 8.94 % 6.72 % 9.54 %
Alger Health Sciences Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) n/a   n/a   n/a   (25.31 )%
 
Alger Growth & Income Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (5.06 )% 9.51 % 6.29 % 7.46 %
Alger Growth & Income Class B (Inception 6/1/92) n/a   n/a   n/a   7.43 %
Alger Growth & Income Class C (Inception 7/31/97)*,† (1.55 )% 9.86 % 6.06 % 7.24 %
Alger Growth & Income Class Z (Inception 3/1/12) 0.43 % n/a   n/a   11.26 %
 
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Beginning August 7, 2015, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund (formerly Alger Growth Opportunities Fund) changed its
investment strategy to normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in
equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have a total market capitalization within
the range of companies included in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.

Beginning May 31, 2013, Alger International Growth Fund (formerly Alger Large Cap Growth Fund) changed its
investment strategy to include securities of foreign companies of any market capitalization; its previous investment
strategy considered securities of United States companies with a market capitalization equal to or greater than the
companies in the Russell 1000 Growth Index.

Beginning April 1, 2011, Alger Growth & Income Fund changed its investment strategy to focus on securities that
offer opportunities for capital appreciation as well as pay dividends. Previously, under the name “Alger Balanced
Fund”, its investment strategy focused on securities, including fixed-income, with an emphasis on income-producing
and a potential for capital appreciation.

* Historical performance prior to the inception of the Class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, which has
been adjusted to remove the sales charge imposed by Class A shares and adding the higher operating expenses
of the Class C shares.
Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares.  Historical performance
prior to July 31, 1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current
maximum sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.

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ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
Fund Highlights (Unaudited) Through April 30, 2016

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Capital
Appreciation Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell 1000 Growth Index
(unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2016. Figures for the Alger Capital
Appreciation Fund Class A shares and the Russell 1000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends.
Performance for Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class B, Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results
shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in
any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/31/1996  
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (7.86 )% 9.04 % 8.95 % 8.38 %
Class B (Inception 11/1/93) (7.92 )% 9.04 % 8.81 % 8.35 %
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* (4.40 )% 9.37 % 8.69 % 8.16 %
Russell 1000 Growth Index 1.07 % 11.44 % 8.20 % 6.74 %
 
 
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/29/2010  
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (2.47 )% 10.56 % n/a   12.06 %
Russell 1000 Growth Index 1.07 % 11.44 % n/a   12.54 %

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s
average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the
maximum initial sales charge and Class C and B returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above
do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call
us at (800) 992-3863.

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ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
Fund Highlights (Unaudited) Through April 30, 2016 (Continued)

* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares.  Historical performance prior to July 31,
1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and
the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.

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ALGER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES

— 10 years ended 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger International
Growth Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the MSCI AC WORLD INDEX ex
USA (unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2016. Beginning May 31, 2013
Alger International Growth Fund changed its investment strategy to include securities of foreign companies of
any market capitalization. Previously, under the name “Alger Large Cap Growth Fund”, its investment strategy
considered securities of United States companies with a market capitalization equal to or greater than the companies
in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Figures for the Alger International Growth Fund Class A shares and the index
include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger International Growth Fund Class B, Class C, Class
I and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those
classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Indices performance does not reflect deduction for fees,
expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/31/1996  
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (16.57 )% 2.13 % 2.36 % 4.81 %
Class B (Inception 11/11/86) (16.90 )% 2.14 % 2.36 % 4.77 %
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* (13.47 )% 2.40 % 2.14 % 4.59 %
MSCI AC WORLD INDEX ex USA (10.86 )% 0.33 % 2.15 % 4.98 %
 
 
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   5/31/2013  
Class I (Inception 5/31/13) (11.71 )% n/a   n/a   2.45 %
MSCI AC WORLD INDEX ex USA (10.86 )% n/a   n/a   1.21 %

 

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ALGER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

            Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS 12/29/2010  
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (11.49 )% 3.64 % n/a 4.92 %
MSCI AC WORLD INDEX ex USA (10.86 )% 0.33 % n/a 1.98 %

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s
average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the
maximum initial sales charge and Class C and B returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above
do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call
us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares.  Historical performance prior to July 31,
1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and
the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.

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ALGER MID CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES

— 10 years ended 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Mid Cap
Growth Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell Midcap Growth Index (an
unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2016. Figures for the Alger Mid Cap Growth
Fund Class A shares and Russell Midcap Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Class B, Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to
differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index
performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/31/1996  
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (15.81 )% 3.89 % 3.06 % 7.44 %
Class B (Inception 5/24/93) (16.26 )% 3.90 % 2.95 % 7.40 %
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* (12.83 )% 4.13 % 2.74 % 6.88 %
Russell Midcap Growth Index (4.13 )% 9.20 % 7.38 % 8.15 %
 
 
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   5/28/2015  
Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) n/a   n/a   n/a   (14.19 )%
Russell Midcap Growth Index n/a   n/a   n/a   (5.78 )%

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s
average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the
maximum initial sales charge and Class C and B returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above
do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call
us at (800) 992-3863.

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ALGER MID CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares.  Historical performance prior to July 31,
1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and
the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.

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ALGER SMID CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES

— 10 years ended 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger SMid Cap
Growth Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell 2500 Growth Index (an
unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2016. Figures for the Alger SMid Cap
Growth Fund Class A shares and the Russell 2500 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance
for the Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund Class B, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown
above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any
index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   5/8/2002  
Class A (Inception 5/8/02) (14.42 )% 3.21 % 4.84 % 6.99 %
Class B (Inception 5/8/02) (13.04 )% 3.33 % 4.74 % 6.93 %
Class C (Inception 5/8/02) (10.94 )% 3.53 % 4.59 % 6.71 %
Class I (Inception 8/5/07)* (9.74 )% 4.34 % 5.49 % 7.46 %
Russell 2500 Growth Index (6.76 )% 8.23 % 7.06 % 8.34 %
 
 
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/29/2010  
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (9.40 )% 4.68 % n/a   6.95 %
Russell 2500 Growth Index (6.76 )% 8.23 % n/a   10.18 %

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s
average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the
maximum initial sales charge and Class C and B returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above
do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call
us at (800) 992-3863.
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ALGER SMID CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

* Historical performance prior to August 5, 2007, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, which has
been reduced to remove the sales charge imposed by Class A shares.

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ALGER SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES

— 10 years ended 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Small Cap
Growth Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell 2000 Growth Index (an
unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2016. Figures for the Alger Small Cap
Growth Fund Class A shares and the Russell 2000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance
for the Alger Small Cap Growth Fund Class B, Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due
to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index
performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/31/1996  
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (18.13 )% 1.31 % 3.70 % 3.16 %
Class B (Inception 11/11/86) (17.45 )% 1.58 % 3.73 % 3.14 %
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* (14.88 )% 1.47 % 3.38 % 2.96 %
Russell 2000 Growth Index (8.27 )% 7.15 % 6.14 % 5.74 %
 
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/29/2010  
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (13.27 )% 2.66 % n/a   5.06 %
Russell 2000 Growth Index (8.27 )% 7.15 % n/a   9.01 %

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s
average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the
maximum initial sales charge and Class C and B returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above
do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call
us at (800) 992-3863.

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ALGER SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares.  Historical performance prior to July 31,
1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and
the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.

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ALGER SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES

from 3/3/08 to 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Small
Cap Focus Fund Class A shares, with an initial 5.25% maximum sales charge and the Russell 2000 Growth Index
(unmanaged indices of common stocks) from March 3, 2008, the inception date of the Alger Small Cap Focus
Fund, through April 30, 2016. Figures for the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class A shares and the Russell 2000
Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class C, Class
I and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those
classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees,
expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
            Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS 3/3/2008  
Class A (Inception 3/3/08) (15.25 )% 3.23 % n/a 5.18 %
Class C (Inception 3/3/08) (12.07 )% 3.64 % n/a 5.12 %
Class I (Inception 3/3/08) (10.40 )% 4.58 % n/a 6.11 %
Russell 2000 Growth Index (8.27 )% 7.15 % n/a 8.53 %
 
            Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS 12/29/2010  
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) (10.19 )% 4.83 % n/a 7.13 %
Russell 2000 Growth Index (8.27 )% 7.15 % n/a 9.01 %

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the
deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return
and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance
may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.

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ALGER HEALTH SCIENCES FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES

— 10 years ended 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Health
Sciences Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the S&P 500 Index (an unmanaged
index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2016. Figures for the Alger Health Sciences Fund Class
A shares and the S&P 500 Index include reinvestment of dividends. Performance for the Alger Health Sciences
Fund Class B, Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and
sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect
deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   5/1/2002  
Class A (Inception 5/1/02) (21.46 )% 7.47 % 7.56 % 9.89 %
Class B (Inception 5/1/02) (21.14 )% 7.58 % 7.45 % 9.83 %
Class C (Inception 5/1/02) (18.41 )% 7.81 % 7.32 % 9.60 %
S&P 500 Index 1.21 % 11.02 % 6.91 % 6.85 %
 
 
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   5/28/2015  
Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) n/a   n/a   n/a   (24.18 )%
S&P 500 Index n/a   n/a   n/a   (0.71 )%

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s
average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the
maximum initial sales charge and Class C and B returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above
do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call
us at (800) 992-3863.

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ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES

— 10 years ended 04/30/16


The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Growth
& Income Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the S&P 500 Index (an unmanaged
index of common stocks), for the ten years ended April 30, 2016. Beginning April 1, 2011, Alger Growth & Income
Fund changed its investment strategy to focus on securities that offer opportunities for capital appreciation as well
as pay dividends. Previously, under the name “Alger Balanced Fund”, its investment strategy focused on securities,
including fixed-income, with an emphasis on income-producing and a potential for capital appreciation. Figures for
the Alger Growth & Income Fund Class A shares, and the S&P 500 Index include reinvestment of dividends and/
or interest. Performance for the Alger Growth & Income Fund Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results
shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in
any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/16
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
              Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   12/31/1996  
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) (5.62 )% 8.82 % 6.22 % 7.43 %
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* (2.09 )% 9.17 % 6.00 % 7.21 %
S&P 500 Index 1.21 % 11.02 % 6.91 % 7.42 %
 
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS   10 YEARS   Since 3/1/2012  
Class Z (Inception 3/1/12) (0.11 )% n/a   n/a   11.05 %
S&P 500 Index 1.21 % n/a   n/a   12.65 %

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average
annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum
initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the
deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Prior to April 1,
2011, the Fund followed a different investment objective and different strategies under the name “Alger Balanced Fund”. The Fund will
compare its performance to the S&P 500 Index to reflect its new investment objective and strategies. Investment return and principal will
fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or
lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.

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ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares.  Historical performance prior to July 31,
1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund's Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and
the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY†                      
April 30, 2016                        
 
                       
    Alger Capital     Alger Mid Cap Growth     Alger SMid Cap Growth     Alger Small Cap Growth  
SECTORS   Appreciation Fund     Fund     Fund     Fund  
Consumer Discretionary 17.8 % 25.7 % 16.6 % 12.0 %
Consumer Staples 8.4   4.9   3.2   1.7  
Energy 1.5   1.0   0.2   1.5  
Financials 3.0   7.4   11.2   7.9  
Health Care 18.4   14.8   25.2   27.5  
Industrials 10.6   15.0   12.4   10.2  
Information Technology 33.9   21.3   27.9   31.4  
Materials 1.1   4.7   2.0   2.9  
Telecommunication Services 1.9   0.0   0.3   0.0  
Short-Term Investments and                        
Net Other Assets 3.4   5.2   1.0   4.9  
  100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
 
          Alger Small Cap Focus     Alger Health Sciences     Alger Growth & Income  
SECTORS         Fund     Fund     Fund  
Consumer Discretionary       3.8 % 0.0 % 13.4 %
Consumer Staples       0.0   0.0   12.4  
Energy       0.0   0.0   6.6  
Financials       0.0   0.0   16.9  
Health Care       35.8   98.5   14.7  
Industrials       8.3   0.0   11.3  
Information Technology       45.7   0.5   16.8  
Materials       3.6   0.0   1.1  
Telecommunication Services       0.0   0.0   3.6  
Utilities       0.0   0.0   0.7  
Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets   2.8   1.0   2.5  
        100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

 

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY†      
April 30, 2016 (Continued)      
 
 
    Alger International  
COUNTRY   Growth Fund  
Australia 1.7 %
Belgium 0.9  
Brazil 0.9  
Canada 4.2  
China 9.5  
Denmark 1.5  
France 5.2  
Germany 11.2  
Hong Kong 1.9  
India 3.1  
Indonesia 0.5  
Ireland 0.4  
Israel 0.7  
Italy 2.9  
Japan 11.3  
Luxembourg 1.2  
Mexico 0.5  
Netherlands 4.8  
Norway 0.8  
Portugal 0.5  
South Africa 0.7  
South Korea 1.8  
Spain 1.7  
Sweden 1.0  
Switzerland 8.2  
Taiwan 2.9  
United Kingdom 12.7  
United States 3.7  
Cash and Net Other Assets 3.6  
  100.0 %

 

Based on net assets for each Fund.

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND          
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—94.2%   SHARES       VALUE
ADVERTISING—0.0%            
Choicestream, Inc.*,@,(a) 82,955 $ 34,841
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—5.0%            
Honeywell International, Inc. 770,594     88,055,776
Lockheed Martin Corp. 66,213     15,386,577
The Boeing Co. 118,060     15,914,488
TransDigm Group, Inc.* 10,400     2,369,848
        121,726,689
AIRLINES—1.3%            
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 254,900     10,621,683
Southwest Airlines Co 343,000     15,301,230
Spirit Airlines, Inc.* 124,761     5,480,751
        31,403,664
ALTERNATIVE CARRIERS—0.6%            
Level 3 Communications, Inc.* 279,488   14,606,043
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.7%            
Hanesbrands, Inc. 213,300     6,192,099
PVH Corp. 70,000     6,692,000
Under Armour, Inc., Cl. A* 87,100     3,827,174
          16,711,273
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—2.2%            
Adobe Systems, Inc.* 241,289     22,734,250
salesforce.com, inc.* 412,453     31,263,937
        53,998,187
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—1.4%            
Delphi Automotive PLC. 400,544     29,492,055
WABCO Holdings, Inc.* 40,600     4,553,696
        34,045,751
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—0.1%            
Tesla Motors, Inc.* 10,600     2,552,056
BIOTECHNOLOGY—4.7%            
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 192,100     6,204,830
Biogen, Inc.* 81,765     22,484,557
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* 195,170     16,526,996
Celgene Corp.* 278,256     28,774,453
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 239,460     21,122,767
Incyte Corp.* 68,302     4,936,185
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 185,891     15,678,047
        115,727,835
BREWERS—1.6%            
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA# 26,793     3,327,155
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Cl. B 381,678     36,499,867
        39,827,022
BROADCASTING—1.6%            
CBS Corp., Cl. B 710,100   39,701,691
BROADCASTING & CABLE TV—0.1%            
Discovery Communications, Inc., Series A* 87,800     2,397,818
BUILDING PRODUCTS—0.3%            
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. 76,070     4,215,039
 
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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND          
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
BUILDING PRODUCTS—(CONT.)            
Lennox International, Inc. 15,883 $ 2,143,411
          6,358,450
CABLE & SATELLITE—1.7%            
Comcast Corporation, Cl. A 674,281   40,969,314
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—0.4%            
Arista Networks, Inc.* 71,415     4,757,667
Ciena Corp.* 239,000     4,022,370
Cisco Systems, Inc. 72,500     1,993,025
        10,773,062
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.1%            
LendingClub Corp.* 265,669     2,098,785
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—3.8%            
Alliance Data Systems Corp.* 12,350     2,510,879
Sabre Corp. 351,000     10,161,450
Visa, Inc., Cl. A 1,047,406     80,901,639
        93,573,968
DIVERSIFIED CHEMICALS—0.1%            
EI Du Pont de Nemours & Co. 39,700     2,616,627
DRUG RETAIL—1.5%            
CVS Caremark Corp. 267,721     26,905,960
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. 114,420     9,071,218
        35,977,178
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.4%            
Eaton Corp., PLC. 144,100     9,117,207
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—0.4%            
Stericycle, Inc.* 113,200   10,817,392
FOOD RETAIL—0.6%            
The Kroger Co. 381,776     13,511,053
FOOTWEAR—0.1%            
NIKE, Inc., Cl. B 38,200     2,251,508
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—0.7%            
Dollar General Corp. 131,392     10,762,319
Dollar Tree, Inc.* 88,655     7,066,690
        17,829,009
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—3.5%            
Boston Scientific Corp.* 661,000     14,489,120
DexCom, Inc.* 187,300     12,058,374
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* 194,000     20,604,740
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* 5,100     3,194,436
Medtronic PLC. 172,000     13,613,800
STERIS PLC. 224,967     15,898,418
Stryker Corp. 64,100     6,987,541
        86,846,429
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—0.9%            
Amsurg Corp.* 75,200     6,089,696
HCA Holdings, Inc.* 62,508     5,039,395
Universal Health Services, Inc., Cl. B 83,200     11,122,176
        22,251,267

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND          
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—1.1%            
Activision Blizzard, Inc. 111,211 $ 3,833,443
Electronic Arts, Inc.* 369,000     22,822,650
        26,656,093
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—0.9%            
Lowe's Companies, Inc. 32,800     2,493,456
The Home Depot, Inc. 147,565     19,757,478
        22,250,934
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.6%            
Ctrip.com International Ltd.#* 162,006     7,065,082
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.* 156,600     3,321,486
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.* 344,400     16,837,716
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 150,800     11,671,920
        38,896,204
HOUSEWARES & SPECIALTIES—1.1%            
Newell Brands, Inc. 566,904   25,816,808
HYPERMARKETS & SUPER CENTERS—0.5%            
Costco Wholesale Corp. 80,900     11,983,717
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—0.8%            
3M Co. 47,000     7,866,860
General Electric Co. 391,575     12,040,931
        19,907,791
INDUSTRIAL GASES—0.1%            
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 17,359     2,532,505
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—0.3%            
TOTAL SA# 139,800     7,094,850
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—1.3%            
AT&T, Inc. 442,300     17,170,086
Verizon Communications, Inc. 279,900     14,258,106
        31,428,192
INTERNET RETAIL—4.3%            
Amazon.com, Inc.* 149,204     98,413,466
NetFlix, Inc.* 65,963     5,938,649
The Priceline Group, Inc.* 1,000     1,343,660
        105,695,775
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—13.2%            
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* 236,291   163,752,026
comScore, Inc.* 295,800     9,057,396
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A* 951,167   111,838,216
LinkedIn Corp., Cl. A* 53,237     6,671,128
Match Group, Inc.* 331,100     3,774,540
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@ 153,282     1,686,102
Stamps.com, Inc.* 26,300     2,166,068
Twitter, Inc.* 48,000     701,760
Yahoo! Inc.* 695,387     25,451,164
        325,098,400
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.5%            
Morgan Stanley 365,234     9,883,232
 

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND            
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES         VALUE
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—(CONT.)              
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 11,400 $   1,870,854
            11,754,086
LEISURE PRODUCTS—0.5%              
Coach, Inc. 317,800   12,797,806
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—2.0%              
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. 348,507   50,272,135
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—2.3%              
Aetna, Inc. 78,243       8,784,342
Humana, Inc. 33,700       5,967,259
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 314,695       41,439,037
        56,190,638
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—0.4%              
The Walt Disney Co. 37,744       3,897,445
Time Warner, Inc. 85,748       6,443,105
        10,340,550
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—0.5%              
Halliburton Company 198,200       8,187,642
Weatherford International PLC.* 467,000       3,796,710
            11,984,352
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.7%              
EOG Resources, Inc. 170,200       14,061,924
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 25,000       4,152,500
        18,214,424
OTHER DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—0.3%              
Bank of America Corp. 587,041       8,547,317
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.7%              
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., Cl. A 14,600       1,272,390
The Kraft Heinz Co. 122,200       9,540,154
The WhiteWave Foods Co.* 106,400       4,278,344
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* 17,200       1,520,480
            16,611,368
PHARMACEUTICALS—4.9%              
Allergan PLC.* 247,622       53,625,020
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 563,060       40,641,671
Eli Lilly & Co. 128,600       9,713,158
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 210,200       11,373,922
Pfizer, Inc. 112,400       3,676,604
Shire PLC. 39,883       2,489,035
        121,519,410
RAILROADS—0.3%              
Union Pacific Corp. 93,226       8,132,104
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—0.5%              
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Cl. A* 162,800   12,630,024
RESTAURANTS—1.5%              
McDonald's Corp. 127,807       16,166,307
Starbucks Corp. 346,835       19,502,532
        35,668,839
 

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND          
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
SECURITY & ALARM SERVICES—0.5%            
Tyco International PLC. 319,058 $ 12,290,114
SEMICONDUCTORS—2.6%            
Broadcom Ltd. 182,656     26,622,112
Microsemi Corp.* 421,500     14,242,485
NXP Semiconductors NV* 234,667     20,012,402
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. 61,051     4,079,428
        64,956,427
SOFT DRINKS—2.0%            
Monster Beverage Corp.* 40,300     5,812,066
PepsiCo, Inc. 431,092     44,385,232
        50,197,298
SPECIALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES—0.5%            
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.* 291,200     11,158,784
SPECIALIZED FINANCE—0.2%            
S&P Global, Inc. 45,764     4,889,883
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—0.9%            
Celanese Corp. 36,900     2,608,830
PPG Industries, Inc. 78,661     8,683,388
The Sherwin-Williams Co. 37,400     10,745,394
        22,037,612
SPECIALTY STORES—0.7%            
Signet Jewelers Ltd. 167,181   18,149,169
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—5.7%            
Fortinet, Inc.* 200,200     6,508,502
Microsoft Corp. 2,185,388   108,985,299
Oracle Corp. 93,200     3,714,952
Red Hat, Inc.* 120,900     8,870,433
ServiceNow, Inc.* 171,066     12,227,798
        140,306,984
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—4.6%            
Apple, Inc. 1,206,730   113,118,870
TOBACCO—1.5%            
Altria Group, Inc. 359,706     22,557,163
Philip Morris International, Inc. 135,600     13,305,072
        35,862,235
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—0.9%            
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.* 648,678   22,236,682
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS            
       (Cost $2,128,378,204)         2,314,952,499
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.5%   SHARES       VALUE
ADVERTISING—0.1%            
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A*,@,(a) 715,332     300,439
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B*,@,(a) 1,649,956     692,982
          993,421
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.3%            
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@ 625,130     6,876,430
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@ 81,445     895,895
          7,772,325
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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND        
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
PREFERRED STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.1%          
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.*,@ 76,682   $ 2,534,340
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS          
(Cost $8,711,512)         11,300,086
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—0.7%   SHARES     VALUE
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.7%          
The Blackstone Group LP. 644,852     17,694,739
(Cost $20,992,274)         17,694,739
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—1.2%   SHARES     VALUE
MORTGAGE—0.7%          
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Cl. A 597,760     16,426,445
SPECIALIZED—0.5%          
Crown Castle International Corp. 137,200     11,919,936
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST          
(Cost $29,337,555)         28,346,381
Total Investments          
(Cost $2,187,419,545)(b) 96.6 %   2,372,293,705
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 3.4 %   84,739,355
NET ASSETS 100.0 % $ 2,457,033,060

 

# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of
$2,232,889,204, amounted to $139,404,501 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $237,600,135
and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $98,195,634.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed to not be
liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.

        % of net assets       % of net assets  
  Acquisition     (Acquisition     Market as of  
Security Date(s)   Cost Date)     Value 4/30/2016  
Choicestream, Inc. 03/14/14 $ 24,057 0.00 % $ 34,841 0.00 %
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A 12/17/13   572,038 0.03 %   300,439 0.01 %
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B 07/10/14   989,973 0.05 %   692,982 0.03 %
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. 03/27/14   2,483,730 0.14 %   2,534,340 0.10 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A 10/07/14   997,406 0.05 %   1,686,102 0.07 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B 10/07/14   4,128,004 0.22 %   6,876,430 0.28 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D 10/14/14   537,767 0.03 %   895,895 0.04 %
Total           $ 13,021,029 0.53 %
                   
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.                  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND      
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)        
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—96.4%   SHARES   VALUE
AUSTRALIA—1.7%        
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.7%        
Westpac Banking Corp. 144,500 $ 3,391,707
(Cost $3,135,965)        
BELGIUM—0.9%        
FOOD RETAIL—0.9%        
Delhaize Group 17,700   1,859,998
(Cost $1,557,863)        
BRAZIL—0.9%        
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES—0.2%        
BR Malls Participacoes SA 86,900   427,953
INDEPENDENT POWER AND RENEWABLE ENERGY—0.5%        
AES Tiete Energia SA 244,800   1,005,462
MULTI-LINE INSURANCE—0.2%        
BB Seguridade Participacoes SA 38,600   336,843
TOTAL BRAZIL        
(Cost $1,766,308)       1,770,258
CANADA—4.2%        
FOOD RETAIL—0.8%        
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. 39,100   1,714,639
GOLD—0.6%        
Goldcorp, Inc. 63,500   1,279,923
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—2.8%        
Cenovus Energy, Inc. 201,100   3,189,187
Suncor Energy, Inc. 84,500   2,481,371
        5,670,558
TOTAL CANADA        
(Cost $8,163,377)       8,665,120
CHINA—9.5%        
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.6%        
Anta Sports Products Ltd. 444,000   1,132,117
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—0.5%        
China State Construction International Holdings Ltd. 712,800   1,108,507
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.7%        
China Construction Bank Corp. 2,404,100   1,526,919
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS—0.5%        
PAX Global Technology Ltd. 1,200,000   1,035,012
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—1.2%        
Phoenix Healthcare Group Co., Ltd. 1,639,000   2,482,881
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—0.8%        
China Everbright International Ltd. 1,500,000   1,685,082
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—3.0%        
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.#* 38,900   2,992,966
Tencent Holdings Ltd. 156,300   3,180,462
        6,173,428

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)      
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES   VALUE
CHINA—(CONT.)        
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—0.9%        
Ping An Insurance Group Co., of China Ltd. 398,100 $ 1,868,329
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT—1.3%        
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. 809,000   2,567,998
TOTAL CHINA        
(Cost $19,028,197)       19,580,273
DENMARK—1.5%        
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.5%        
Novo Nordisk A/S, Cl. B 53,700   2,998,353
(Cost $3,041,438)        
FRANCE—5.2%        
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.5%        
DBV Technologies SA#* 12,100   411,037
Innate Pharma SA* 48,350   699,600
        1,110,637
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.4%        
BNP Paribas SA 54,400   2,880,965
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—0.5%        
Essilor International SA 7,800   1,009,756
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—2.6%        
TOTAL SA 104,600   5,286,566
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.2%        
Criteo SA#* 10,600   441,914
TOTAL FRANCE        
(Cost $10,519,348)       10,729,838
GERMANY—11.2%        
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—1.3%        
Continental AG 12,400   2,730,646
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—2.2%        
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 30,146   2,788,915
Daimler AG 26,600   1,853,399
        4,642,314
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—1.5%        
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. 35,400   3,081,113
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—1.3%        
Siemens AG 24,900   2,605,742
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—2.0%        
Deutsche Telekom AG 229,800   4,033,777
MULTI-LINE INSURANCE—1.7%        
Allianz SE 20,100   3,419,570
PAPER PRODUCTS—1.2%        
Sappi Ltd.# 32,400   2,542,138
TOTAL GERMANY        
(Cost $23,403,001)       23,055,300

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)      
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES   VALUE
HONG KONG—1.9%        
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—1.9%        
AIA Group Ltd. 646,504 $ 3,860,812
(Cost $3,128,711)        
INDIA—3.1%        
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.5%        
HDFC Bank Ltd. 155,200   3,150,582
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.6%        
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. 125,000   1,422,440
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. 144,000   1,758,602
        3,181,042
TOTAL INDIA        
(Cost $5,110,457)       6,331,624
INDONESIA—0.5%        
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.5%        
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk., PT 1,260,000   984,896
(Cost $1,034,591)        
IRELAND—0.4%        
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.4%        
Eaton Corp., PLC. 13,200   835,164
(Cost $764,297)        
ISRAEL—0.7%        
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.7%        
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.# 25,900   1,410,255
(Cost $1,631,129)        
ITALY—2.9%        
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.7%        
Azimut Holding SpA 55,700   1,405,943
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.0%        
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA* 731,600   2,033,702
GAS UTILITIES—1.2%        
Snam SpA* 425,200   2,600,267
TOTAL ITALY        
(Cost $6,453,844)       6,039,912
JAPAN—11.3%        
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—0.5%        
Toyota Motor Corp. 20,225   1,024,574
COMMODITY CHEMICALS—1.1%        
Toray Industries, Inc. 272,750   2,276,829
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.8%        
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. 810,400   3,737,563
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES—2.5%        
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. 132,300   3,229,115
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. 66,000   1,917,862
        5,146,977
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—1.1%        
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 17,700   2,306,871
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE
JAPAN—(CONT.)          
FOOD RETAIL—1.0%          
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. 49,800 $   2,030,721
HOMEBUILDING—0.8%          
Haseko Corp. 185,100     1,672,758
INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS—0.5%        
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. 33,500     1,009,009
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—0.9%          
DMG Mori Co., Ltd.* 155,000     1,737,960
TOBACCO—1.1%          
Japan Tobacco, Inc. 55,900     2,282,564
TOTAL JAPAN          
(Cost $24,774,510)         23,225,826
LUXEMBOURG—1.2%          
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES—1.2%          
Grand City Properties SA 110,400     2,442,544
(Cost $1,725,402)          
MEXICO—0.5%          
DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES—0.5%          
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV 609,030     992,402
(Cost $1,261,008)          
NETHERLANDS—4.8%          
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.5%          
ING Groep NV 256,000     3,136,875
PERSONAL PRODUCTS—1.4%          
Unilever NV 66,800     2,934,514
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—0.6%          
ASML Holding NV# 12,957     1,251,646
SEMICONDUCTORS—1.3%          
NXP Semiconductors NV* 30,300     2,583,984
TOTAL NETHERLANDS          
(Cost $10,308,227)         9,907,019
NORWAY—0.8%          
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—0.8%          
DNB ASA* 125,600     1,607,990
(Cost $1,618,654)          
PORTUGAL—0.5%          
BROADCASTING—0.5%          
NOS SGPS SA* 152,600     1,094,128
(Cost $1,173,478)          
SOUTH AFRICA—0.7%          
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.7%          
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. 58,000     1,368,340
(Cost $1,094,605)          
SOUTH KOREA—1.8%          
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS—0.5%          
SFA Engineering Corp.* 21,000     1,041,780
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)      
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES   VALUE
SOUTH KOREA—(CONT.)        
SEMICONDUCTORS—1.3%        
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 2,350 $ 2,547,288
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA        
(Cost $3,770,614)       3,589,068
SPAIN—1.7%        
ELECTRIC UTILITIES—1.7%        
Iberdrola SA 346,700   2,468,067
Red Electrica Corp., SA 12,300   1,100,041
        3,568,108
(Cost $3,396,695)        
SWEDEN—1.0%        
BUILDING PRODUCTS—0.8%        
Assa Abloy AB, Cl. B 80,800   1,696,956
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—0.2%        
Arcam AB* 18,900   412,329
TOTAL SWEDEN        
(Cost $2,252,179)       2,109,285
SWITZERLAND—8.2%        
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.8%        
Cie Financiere Richemont SA 24,000   1,600,327
DIVERSIFIED CAPITAL MARKETS—1.3%        
UBS Group AG 151,700   2,629,789
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.8%        
Luxoft Holding, Inc.* 28,400   1,641,804
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—2.3%        
Nestle SA 64,000   4,776,940
PHARMACEUTICALS—2.3%        
Novartis AG 30,600   2,328,729
Roche Holding AG 9,448   2,390,431
        4,719,160
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—0.7%        
Chubb Ltd. 12,700   1,496,822
TOTAL SWITZERLAND        
(Cost $17,693,910)       16,864,842
TAIWAN—2.9%        
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—0.6%        
Largan Precision Co., Ltd.* 17,000   1,185,493
SEMICONDUCTORS—1.7%        
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.* 760,000   3,488,260
TEXTILES—0.6%        
Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.* 120,000   1,364,498
TOTAL TAIWAN        
(Cost $6,049,566)       6,038,251
UNITED KINGDOM—12.7%        
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—2.1%        
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC. 43,762   4,263,683
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
UNITED KINGDOM—(CONT.)            
INDUSTRIAL GASES—1.2%            
Essentra PLC.* 209,400   $ 2,490,609
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—3.0%            
BP PLC. 406,100       2,237,590
Royal Dutch Shell PLC., Cl. A 85,100       2,248,161
Royal Dutch Shell PLC., Cl. B 65,932       1,731,214
            6,216,965
MULTI-UTILITIES—1.4%            
National Grid PLC. 200,500       2,861,149
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.6%            
Shire PLC. 19,900       1,241,927
TOBACCO—2.8%            
British American Tobacco PLC. 43,511       2,653,229
Imperial Brands PLC.* 57,200       3,110,467
            5,763,696
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—1.0%            
Ashtead Group PLC. 155,200       2,064,280
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.6%            
Vodafone Group PLC. 383,200       1,234,735
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM            
(Cost $25,322,546)           26,137,044
UNITED STATES—3.7%            
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.4%            
Delphi Automotive PLC. 10,000       736,300
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—0.9%            
Medtronic PLC. 13,200       1,044,780
STERIS PLC. 11,700       826,839
            1,871,619
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—0.5%            
Weatherford International PLC.* 135,500       1,101,615
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.0%            
Allergan PLC.* 9,300       2,014,008
SEMICONDUCTORS—0.9%            
Broadcom Ltd. 13,400       1,953,050
TOTAL UNITED STATES            
(Cost $8,078,706)           7,676,592
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS            
             (Cost $197,258,626)         198,134,949
Total Investments            
(Cost $197,258,626)(a) 96.4 %   198,134,949
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 3.6 %   7,329,017
NET ASSETS 100.0 % $ 205,463,966

 

# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of
$197,258,626, amounted to $876,323 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $15,766,489 and
aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $14,890,166.

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* Non-income producing security.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—89.9%   SHARES       VALUE
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—2.3%            
Hexcel Corp. 36,100 $   1,634,247
TransDigm Group, Inc.* 9,400     2,141,978
          3,776,225
AIRLINES—1.8%            
Southwest Airlines Co 34,900     1,556,889
Spirit Airlines, Inc.* 11,100     487,623
United Continental Holdings, Inc.* 20,900     957,429
          3,001,941
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—3.3%            
Hanesbrands, Inc. 66,900     1,942,107
lululemon athletica, Inc.* 11,300     740,715
PVH Corp. 15,000     1,434,000
Under Armour, Inc., Cl. A* 16,200     711,828
Under Armour, Inc., Cl. C* 14,400     587,520
          5,416,170
APPAREL RETAIL—1.8%            
Burlington Stores, Inc.* 16,800     957,096
Ross Stores, Inc. 34,300     1,947,554
          2,904,650
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—0.5%            
Guidewire Software, Inc.* 4,700     267,759
Intuit, Inc. 5,300     534,717
          802,476
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—2.1%            
Delphi Automotive PLC. 26,550     1,954,876
WABCO Holdings, Inc.* 13,800     1,547,808
          3,502,684
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—0.1%            
Tesla Motors, Inc.* 800     192,608
AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL—0.9%            
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.* 5,600     1,471,008
BIOTECHNOLOGY—3.1%            
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 7,900     495,646
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* 10,500     889,140
Bluebird Bio, Inc.* 7,100     314,885
Incyte Corp.* 11,700     845,559
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 15,700     373,032
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.* 8,900     601,818
United Therapeutics Corp.* 7,800     820,560
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 8,700     733,758
          5,074,398
BROADCASTING—1.2%            
CBS Corp., Cl. B 33,900     1,895,349
BROADCASTING & CABLE TV—0.7%            
Discovery Communications, Inc., Series A* 43,500     1,187,985
 

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE
BUILDING PRODUCTS—2.8%          
Allegion PLC. 34,600 $ 2,264,570
AO Smith Corp. 11,600   895,752
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. 26,600   1,473,906
        4,634,228
CASINOS & GAMING—1.1%          
Penn National Gaming, Inc.* 58,600   945,218
Red Rock Resorts, Inc., Cl. A* 43,400   808,976
        1,754,194
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—2.7%          
Arista Networks, Inc.* 12,700   846,074
Ciena Corp.* 28,800   484,704
F5 Networks, Inc.* 12,722   1,332,630
Finisar Corp.* 29,800   490,508
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.* 19,700   498,410
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.* 4,700   709,089
        4,361,415
CONSTRUCTION & FARM MACHINERY & HEAVY          
        TRUCKS—0.6%          
Wabtec Corp. 11,900   986,867
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.1%          
LendingClub Corp.* 27,100   214,090
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—4.0%          
Alliance Data Systems Corp.* 5,600   1,138,536
Fiserv, Inc.* 19,900   1,944,628
MAXIMUS, Inc. 26,000   1,375,400
Sabre Corp. 47,300   1,369,335
Vantiv, Inc., CL. A* 13,700   747,198
        6,575,097
DISTILLERS & VINTNERS—0.4%          
Constellation Brands Inc., Cl. A 3,800   593,028
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—0.8%          
Stericycle, Inc.* 14,400   1,376,064
FOOD RETAIL—0.8%          
The Kroger Co. 36,000   1,274,040
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—1.9%          
Dollar General Corp. 21,800   1,785,638
Dollar Tree, Inc.* 17,600   1,402,896
        3,188,534
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—5.1%          
ABIOMED, Inc.* 15,400   1,495,956
DexCom, Inc.* 29,700   1,912,086
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* 20,000   2,124,200
Hologic, Inc.* 39,200   1,316,728
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* 14,300   1,206,205
STERIS PLC. 4,600   325,082
        8,380,257
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—3.6%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.* 22,700 $   1,434,413
Amsurg Corp.* 16,300     1,319,974
Universal Health Services, Inc., Cl. B 13,000     1,737,840
VCA Antech, Inc.* 22,700     1,429,419
          5,921,646
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.8%            
Adeptus Health, Inc., Cl. A* 12,100     824,252
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.* 14,400     436,176
          1,260,428
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—0.7%            
Electronic Arts, Inc.* 19,300     1,193,705
HOMEBUILDING—0.2%            
Toll Brothers, Inc.* 14,200     387,660
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—5.7%            
Ctrip.com International Ltd.#* 9,200     401,212
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.* 100,400     2,129,484
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.* 76,400     3,735,196
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 39,000     3,018,600
          9,284,492
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.0%            
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. 17,900     1,659,330
HOUSEWARES & SPECIALTIES—2.3%            
Newell Brands, Inc. 81,367     3,705,453
INDUSTRIAL GASES—0.5%            
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 5,400     787,806
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—1.5%            
Colfax Corp.* 24,700     801,021
Donaldson Co., Inc. 33,400     1,091,512
Graco, Inc. 6,335     496,601
          2,389,134
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—2.8%            
comScore, Inc.* 30,300     927,786
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.* 19,200     659,520
Criteo SA#* 13,200     550,308
LinkedIn Corp., Cl. A* 4,400     551,364
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@ 16,376     180,136
SPS Commerce, Inc.* 15,100     769,043
Stamps.com, Inc.* 8,800     724,768
Twitter, Inc.* 12,400     181,288
          4,544,213
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.6%            
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. 32,600     972,458
LEISURE PRODUCTS—0.9%            
Coach, Inc. 37,000     1,489,990
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—0.3%          
Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc.* 7,600 $ 524,932
OIL & GAS DRILLING—0.3%          
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. 23,500   464,125
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.7%          
Devon Energy Corp. 10,800   374,544
Newfield Exploration Co.* 8,900   322,625
PDC Energy, Inc.* 6,400   401,856
        1,099,025
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—2.1%          
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 5,700   253,992
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., Cl. A 5,900   514,185
The WhiteWave Foods Co.* 29,300   1,178,153
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* 17,300   1,529,320
        3,475,650
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.9%          
Akorn, Inc.* 5,700   145,065
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC.* 2,800   421,960
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 15,600   844,116
        1,411,141
REAL ESTATE SERVICES—0.3%          
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. 4,500   518,265
REGIONAL BANKS—1.7%          
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 50,100   1,144,785
Signature Bank* 11,400   1,571,262
        2,716,047
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—2.2%          
CoStar Group, Inc.* 4,700   927,357
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Cl. A* 35,000   2,715,300
        3,642,657
SECURITY & ALARM SERVICES—0.8%          
Tyco International PLC. 33,600   1,294,272
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—0.8%          
Lam Research Corp. 17,100   1,306,440
SEMICONDUCTORS—4.3%          
Broadcom Ltd. 18,100   2,638,075
Cavium Networks, Inc.* 11,600   572,692
Microsemi Corp.* 32,300   1,091,417
NXP Semiconductors NV* 14,800   1,262,144
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. 22,700   1,516,814
        7,081,142
SOFT DRINKS—0.6%          
Monster Beverage Corp.* 6,800   980,696
SPECIALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES—1.2%          
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.* 52,900   2,027,128
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES         VALUE
SPECIALIZED FINANCE—1.3%              
Moody's Corp. 4,000 $   382,880
S&P Global, Inc. 16,400       1,752,340
            2,135,220
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—4.2%              
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* 49,000       1,395,030
Balchem Corp. 10,400       638,144
Celanese Corp. 16,900       1,194,830
PPG Industries, Inc. 15,700       1,733,123
The Sherwin-Williams Co. 6,500       1,867,515
            6,828,642
SPECIALTY STORES—3.2%              
Signet Jewelers Ltd. 13,900       1,508,984
The Michaels Cos, Inc.* 36,800       1,046,224
Tractor Supply Co. 13,500       1,277,910
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.* 6,500       1,353,820
            5,186,938
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—4.4%              
Fortinet, Inc.* 59,900       1,947,349
Proofpoint, Inc.* 14,300       833,118
Red Hat, Inc.* 9,300       682,341
ServiceNow, Inc.* 37,000       2,644,760
Tableau Software, Inc., Cl. A* 6,900       356,730
TubeMogul, Inc.* 62,000       803,520
            7,267,818
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—1.6%              
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.* 75,800       2,598,424
TRUCKING—0.3%              
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.* 8,600       568,030
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
       (Cost $143,875,571)         147,286,215
PREFERRED STOCKS—1.5%   SHARES         VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—1.0%              
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.*,@,(a) 219,610       992,637
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,@,(a) 495,000       653,400
            1,646,037
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.5%              
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@ 66,787       734,657
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@ 8,701       95,711
            830,368
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS              
       (Cost $2,979,689)             2,476,405
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—3.2%   SHARES         VALUE
HEALTH CARE—0.4%              
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. 21,800       736,186
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)            
 
 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—(CONT.)   SHARES         VALUE
MORTGAGE—0.5%              
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Cl. A 30,800     $   846,384
OFFICE—0.7%              
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 12,800         1,126,144
SPECIALIZED—1.6%              
Crown Castle International Corp. 20,100         1,746,288
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A 13,200         818,928
              2,565,216
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST              
(Cost $5,424,287)             5,273,930
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.2%   SHARES         VALUE
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.2%              
JS Kred SPV I, LLC.@ 314,956         314,956
        (Cost $314,956)             314,956
Total Investments              
(Cost $152,594,503)(b) 94.8 %   155,351,506
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 5.2 %       8,561,034
NET ASSETS 100.0 %   $   163,912,540

 

# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax
purposes of $152,771,520, amounted to $2,579,986 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized
appreciation of $13,172,118 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $10,592,132.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is
deemed to not be liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.

        % of net assets       % of net assets  
  Acquisition     (Acquisition     Market as of  
Security Date(s)   Cost Date)     Value 4/30/2016  
JS Kred SPV I, LLC. 06/26/15 $ 314,956 0.15 % $ 314,956 0.19 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A 10/07/14   106,558 0.05 %   180,136 0.11 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B 10/07/14   441,024 0.22 %   734,657 0.45 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D 10/14/14   57,451 0.03 %   95,711 0.06 %
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc. 02/06/15   988,245 0.50 %   992,637 0.60 %
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 08/01/14   1,003,888 0.45 %   439,353 0.27 %
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10/31/14   489,082 0.23 %   214,047 0.13 %
Total           $ 2,971,497 1.81 %
                   
See Notes to Financial Statements.                  

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—94.3%   SHARES       VALUE
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—0.6%            
Hexcel Corp. 38,750 $ 1,754,213
AIRLINES—1.1%            
Spirit Airlines, Inc.* 75,650     3,323,305
ALTERNATIVE CARRIERS—0.3%            
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.* 31,000     804,760
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—1.7%            
Ralph Lauren Corp. 58,700     5,471,427
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—7.1%            
Blackbaud, Inc. 47,350     2,924,809
Ellie Mae, Inc.* 14,100     1,178,760
Fair Isaac Corp. 7,450     794,989
HubSpot, Inc.* 74,100     3,281,889
Manhattan Associates, Inc.* 59,700     3,614,238
Splunk, Inc.* 60,600     3,149,988
Tyler Technologies, Inc.* 22,950     3,360,110
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.* 19,800     3,892,482
        22,197,265
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—3.3%            
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.* 32,050     5,458,756
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. 434,550     4,732,249
        10,191,005
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—1.8%            
Lear Corp. 27,250     3,137,293
WABCO Holdings, Inc.* 22,350     2,506,776
          5,644,069
BIOTECHNOLOGY—3.6%            
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 71,900     2,322,370
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 21,500     1,348,910
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.* 40,300     425,165
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.* 17,200     368,768
Incyte Corp.* 10,950     791,356
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* 33,850     1,542,883
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 62,750     1,490,940
TESARO, Inc.* 25,700     1,065,008
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.* 26,300     1,778,406
          11,133,806
BUILDING PRODUCTS—2.7%            
Allegion PLC. 35,500     2,323,475
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. 47,200     2,615,352
Masonite International Corp.* 53,250     3,602,895
          8,541,722
CASINOS & GAMING—1.2%            
Penn National Gaming, Inc.* 226,400     3,651,832
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—0.8%            
Finisar Corp.* 52,800     869,088

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER SMID CAP GROWTH FUND            
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—(CONT.)            
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.* 62,450 $ 1,579,985
          2,449,073
CONSTRUCTION & FARM MACHINERY & HEAVY            
         TRUCKS—1.5%            
Wabtec Corp. 56,150     4,656,520
CONSUMER FINANCE—2.0%            
LendingClub Corp.* 776,750     6,136,325
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—2.3%            
Broadridge Financial Solutions 39,700     2,375,648
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* 64,000     4,934,400
          7,310,048
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS—1.3%            
FEI Co. 18,050     1,606,811
FLIR Systems, Inc. 85,000     2,567,850
          4,174,661
ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING SERVICES—0.5%            
Trimble Navigation Ltd.* 63,050     1,510,048
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—0.8%            
Waste Connections, Inc. 36,825     2,477,586
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS—0.9%            
Performance Food Group Co.* 103,500     2,678,580
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—5.5%            
Abaxis, Inc. 36,300     1,645,116
ABIOMED, Inc.* 56,650     5,502,981
Cantel Medical Corp. 45,950     3,078,191
DexCom, Inc.* 35,500     2,285,490
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* 9,900     835,065
STERIS PLC. 55,650     3,932,785
        17,279,628
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—3.7%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.* 44,400     2,805,636
Amsurg Corp.* 69,400     5,620,012
Surgery Partners, Inc.* 77,950     1,269,805
VCA Antech, Inc.* 31,650     1,993,001
          11,688,454
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—1.0%            
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.* 104,300     3,159,247
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—1.0%            
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. 25,050     1,492,980
Neogen Corp.* 32,950     1,556,558
          3,049,538
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—1.8%            
Medidata Solutions, Inc.* 47,450     2,070,243
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* 60,350     1,660,229
 
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES         VALUE
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—(CONT.)              
Vocera Communications, Inc.* 155,715 $   1,824,980
            5,555,452
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—0.3%              
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* 30,850       1,054,453
HOME FURNISHING RETAIL—0.7%              
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 35,462       2,084,456
HOMEBUILDING—0.5%              
Toll Brothers, Inc.* 57,450       1,568,385
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.2%              
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.* 174,500       3,701,145
HOUSEWARES & SPECIALTIES—0.8%              
Newell Brands, Inc. 58,013       2,641,912
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—1.9%              
On Assignment, Inc.* 86,050       3,102,963
WageWorks, Inc.* 54,250       2,921,905
            6,024,868
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—1.4%              
Donaldson Co., Inc. 63,000       2,058,840
Sun Hydraulics Corp. 69,950       2,474,831
            4,533,671
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—6.2%              
Criteo SA#* 117,500       4,898,575
Match Group, Inc.* 427,050       4,868,370
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@ 81,310       894,410
SPS Commerce, Inc.* 28,600       1,456,598
Stamps.com, Inc.* 86,950       7,161,202
        19,279,155
LEISURE FACILITIES—1.0%              
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A* 208,350       3,200,256
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—3.1%              
Bio-Techne Corp. 34,250       3,191,415
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* 19,150       1,518,020
Luminex Corp.* 80,150       1,611,015
PRA Health Sciences, Inc.* 23,135       1,097,756
Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc.* 34,050       2,351,834
            9,770,040
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—1.7%              
Centene Corp.* 86,700       5,371,932
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—1.6%              
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. 232,300       5,157,060
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.2%              
Whiting Petroleum Corp.* 39,450       473,400
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—2.3%              
Pinnacle Foods, Inc. 35,000       1,490,650
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—(CONT.)            
The WhiteWave Foods Co.* 76,000 $ 3,055,960
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* 30,900     2,731,560
          7,278,170
PAPER PACKAGING—1.5%            
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. 240,000     3,187,200
Sealed Air Corp. 31,950     1,513,152
          4,700,352
PHARMACEUTICALS—2.9%            
Akorn, Inc.* 57,900     1,473,555
Nektar Therapeutics* 31,150     488,432
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 68,000     3,679,480
The Medicines Co.* 96,250     3,425,537
          9,067,004
REAL ESTATE SERVICES—1.2%            
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. 32,585     3,752,814
REGIONAL BANKS—1.2%            
Investors Bancorp, Inc. 135,300     1,562,715
Signature Bank* 14,750     2,032,993
          3,595,708
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—1.1%            
CoStar Group, Inc.* 17,650     3,482,521
RESTAURANTS—4.0%            
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.* 38,125     1,475,437
Shake Shack, Inc., Cl. A* 191,950     7,010,014
Wingstop, Inc.* 162,650     4,056,491
        12,541,942
SEMICONDUCTORS—2.0%            
Microsemi Corp.* 114,100     3,855,439
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. 38,400     2,396,928
          6,252,367
SPECIALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES—1.0%            
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.* 83,700     3,207,384
SPECIALIZED FINANCE—1.0%            
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. 25,800     3,167,208
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—0.5%            
Balchem Corp. 24,950     1,530,932
SPECIALTY STORES—1.9%            
Signet Jewelers Ltd. 35,300     3,832,168
The Michaels Cos, Inc.* 71,800     2,041,274
          5,873,442
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—5.0%            
Fortinet, Inc.* 87,050     2,829,996
Proofpoint, Inc.* 73,450     4,279,197
ServiceNow, Inc.* 33,250     2,376,710
Tableau Software, Inc., Cl. A* 25,300     1,308,010

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER SMID CAP GROWTH FUND                
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES           VALUE
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—(CONT.)                
TubeMogul, Inc.* 386,650   $   5,010,984
          15,804,897
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—0.9%                
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.* 85,250         2,922,370
TRUCKING—0.7%                
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.* 34,400         2,272,120
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS                
(Cost $280,150,203)           295,148,528
PREFERRED STOCKS—2.2%   SHARES           VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.4%                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.*,@,(a) 231,474         1,046,262
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—1.3%                
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@ 331,607         3,647,677
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@ 43,203         475,233
              4,122,910
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.5%                
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.*,@ 49,317         1,629,927
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS                
(Cost $5,114,017)               6,799,099
RIGHTS—–%   SHARES           VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—–%                
Dyax Corp.* 37,550        
(Cost $0)                –
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—2.5%   SHARES           VALUE
SPECIALIZED—2.5%                
CyrusOne, Inc. 35,300         1,557,789
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A 103,100         6,396,324
              7,954,113
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST                
(Cost $7,314,010)               7,954,113
Total Investments                
(Cost $292,578,230)(b) 99.0 %     309,901,740
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 1.0 %       3,285,300
NET ASSETS 100.0 % $   313,187,040

 

# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act
of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of
$297,463,201, amounted to $12,438,539 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $24,806,878 and
aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $12,368,339.
* Non-income producing security.

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed to not be
liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.

        % of net assets       % of net assets  
  Acquisition     (Acquisition     Market as of  
Security Date(s)   Cost Date)     Value 4/30/2016  
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. 03/27/14 $ 1,597,378 0.14 % $ 1,629,927 0.52 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A 10/07/14   529,084 0.05 %   894,410 0.29 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B 10/07/14   2,189,744 0.22 %   3,647,677 1.17 %
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D 10/14/14   285,262 0.03 %   475,233 0.15 %
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc. 02/06/15   1,041,633 0.10 %   1,046,262 0.33 %
Total           $ 7,693,509 2.46 %
                   
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.                  

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)              
 
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—91.6%   SHARES         VALUE
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—0.8%              
Hexcel Corp. 21,200 $   959,724
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—0.5%              
Forward Air Corp. 14,200       647,236
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.6%              
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.* 16,400       742,100
APPAREL RETAIL—1.7%              
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 62,300       891,513
Burlington Stores, Inc.* 22,600       1,287,522
            2,179,035
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—13.6%              
American Software, Inc., Cl. A 176,151       1,610,020
ANSYS, Inc.* 6,900       626,313
Blackbaud, Inc. 36,300       2,242,251
Ellie Mae, Inc.* 10,000       836,000
Fair Isaac Corp. 7,500       800,325
Guidewire Software, Inc.* 17,900       1,019,763
HubSpot, Inc.* 14,600       646,634
Manhattan Associates, Inc.* 42,400       2,566,896
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. 20,600       453,818
Paycom Software, Inc.* 51,300       1,960,173
Textura Corp.* 40,000       1,055,600
Tyler Technologies, Inc.* 22,100       3,235,661
        17,053,454
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.9%              
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. 105,698       1,151,051
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—1.0%              
Tenneco, Inc.* 23,300       1,241,890
AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL—0.8%              
Lithia Motors, Inc., Cl. A 11,500       954,730
BIOTECHNOLOGY—3.9%              
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 30,600       988,380
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 8,500       533,290
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.* 34,600       365,030
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.* 17,900       383,776
Juno Therapeutics, Inc.* 7,700       324,093
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* 9,800       446,684
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 20,800       494,208
TESARO, Inc.* 18,300       758,352
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.* 8,300       561,246
            4,855,059
BUILDING PRODUCTS—1.7%              
Masonite International Corp.* 32,500       2,198,950
CASINOS & GAMING—1.0%              
Penn National Gaming, Inc.* 77,600       1,251,688
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE
COMMODITY CHEMICALS—0.5%          
Calgon Carbon Corp. 41,100 $ 673,629
CONSUMER FINANCE—1.1%          
LendingClub Corp.* 171,900   1,358,010
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—2.1%          
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* 22,100   1,703,910
MAXIMUS, Inc. 18,400   973,360
        2,677,270
EDUCATION SERVICES—0.5%          
Strayer Education, Inc.* 13,300   660,212
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—1.1%          
DTS, Inc.* 60,700   1,324,474
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS—3.8%          
Cognex Corp. 49,800   1,769,394
FEI Co. 23,200   2,065,264
FLIR Systems, Inc. 29,700   897,237
        4,731,895
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS—1.1%          
Performance Food Group Co.* 53,800   1,392,344
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—5.7%          
Abaxis, Inc. 44,300   2,007,676
ABIOMED, Inc.* 19,200   1,865,088
Cantel Medical Corp. 39,000   2,612,610
STERIS PLC. 10,500   742,035
        7,227,409
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—3.2%          
Amsurg Corp.* 17,600   1,425,248
Surgery Partners, Inc.* 47,500   773,775
VCA Antech, Inc.* 29,000   1,826,130
        4,025,153
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—4.4%          
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 35,900   686,049
Neogen Corp.* 63,800   3,013,912
Quidel Corp.* 102,700   1,776,710
        5,476,671
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—3.6%          
Medidata Solutions, Inc.* 47,900   2,089,877
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* 49,800   1,369,998
Vocera Communications, Inc.* 92,300   1,081,756
        4,541,631
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE—0.5%          
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* 16,700   570,806
HOME FURNISHING RETAIL—0.3%          
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 7,400   434,972

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—0.9%            
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.* 53,900 $   1,143,219
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—2.9%            
On Assignment, Inc.* 46,000     1,658,760
WageWorks, Inc.* 36,400     1,960,504
          3,619,264
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—3.3%            
Proto Labs, Inc.* 31,900     1,908,577
Sun Hydraulics Corp. 62,700     2,218,326
          4,126,903
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—4.2%            
comScore, Inc.* 25,500     780,810
NIC, Inc. 55,700     986,447
SPS Commerce, Inc.* 26,400     1,344,552
Stamps.com, Inc.* 26,400     2,174,304
          5,286,113
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.5%            
Evercore Partners, Inc., Cl. A 12,900     666,156
LEISURE FACILITIES—0.5%            
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A* 40,100     615,936
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—3.9%            
Bio-Techne Corp. 28,500     2,655,630
Luminex Corp.* 84,300     1,694,430
PRA Health Sciences, Inc.* 13,000     616,850
          4,966,910
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—0.7%            
Molina Healthcare, Inc.* 15,900     822,984
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—0.6%            
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. 32,300     717,060
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—0.5%            
RPC, Inc. 45,100     681,912
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—1.0%            
Parsley Energy, Inc., Cl. A* 20,100     470,742
QEP Resources, Inc. 43,700     783,541
          1,254,283
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.6%            
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* 9,000     795,600
PAPER PACKAGING—0.5%            
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. 48,600     645,408
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.7%            
Impax Laboratories, Inc.* 17,500     583,625
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 15,100     817,061
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.* 18,400     338,192
The Medicines Co.* 10,900     387,931
          2,126,809
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES         VALUE
REGIONAL BANKS—2.3%              
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. 22,200 $   916,860
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. 93,300       1,140,126
Investors Bancorp, Inc. 71,000       820,050
            2,877,036
RESTAURANTS—3.3%              
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.* 27,300       1,056,510
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.* 17,700       568,347
Shake Shack, Inc., Cl. A* 32,300       1,179,596
Wingstop, Inc.* 53,200       1,326,808
            4,131,261
SEMICONDUCTORS—2.9%              
Cavium Networks, Inc.* 18,000       888,660
Microsemi Corp.* 41,297       1,395,426
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. 21,100       1,317,062
            3,601,148
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—1.9%              
Balchem Corp. 39,000       2,393,040
SPECIALTY STORES—0.8%              
Five Below, Inc.* 25,455       1,061,473
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—3.2%              
Fleetmatics Group PLC.* 26,500       960,625
Proofpoint, Inc.* 30,100       1,753,626
TubeMogul, Inc.* 98,049       1,270,715
            3,984,966
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—1.0%              
Watsco, Inc. 9,600       1,290,912
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS              
       (Cost $112,433,123)         115,137,786
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.4%   SHARES         VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.4%              
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.*,@,(a) 50,688       229,110
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,@,(a) 148,237       195,673
            424,783
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS              
       (Cost $675,194)             424,783
RIGHTS—–%   SHARES         VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—–%              
Dyax Corp.* 9,700      
Neuralstem, Inc., 1/8/2019* 77,950      
           
TOTAL RIGHTS              
       (Cost $0)              –

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)            
 
 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—2.9%   SHARES         VALUE
SPECIALIZED—2.9%              
CyrusOne, Inc. 44,500     $   1,963,785
Sovran Self Storage, Inc. 16,100         1,710,142
              3,673,927
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST              
(Cost $2,703,036)             3,673,927
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.2%   SHARES         VALUE
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.2%              
JS Kred SPV I, LLC.@ 290,078         290,078
(Cost $290,078)             290,078
Total Investments              
(Cost $116,101,431)(b) 95.1 %   119,526,574
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 4.9 %       6,220,464
NET ASSETS 100.0 %   $   125,747,038

 

(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax
purposes of $117,951,868, amounted to $1,574,706 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized
appreciation of $11,547,696 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $9,972,990.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is
deemed to not be liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.

        % of net assets       % of net assets  
  Acquisition     (Acquisition     Market as of  
Security Date(s)   Cost Date)     Value 4/30/2016  
JS Kred SPV I, LLC. 06/26/15 $ 290,078 0.15 % $ 290,078 0.23 %
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc. 02/06/15   228,096 0.10 %   229,110 0.18 %
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10/31/14   447,098 0.19 %   195,673 0.16 %
Total           $ 714,861 0.57 %
                   
See Notes to Financial Statements.                  

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—97.1%   SHARES       VALUE
APPAREL RETAIL—1.0%            
Burlington Stores, Inc.* 17,945 $ 1,022,327
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—21.9%            
American Software, Inc., Cl. A 222,545     2,034,061
ANSYS, Inc.* 13,255     1,203,157
Blackbaud, Inc. 41,435     2,559,440
Ellie Mae, Inc.* 19,645     1,642,322
Fair Isaac Corp. 5,715     609,848
Guidewire Software, Inc.* 17,555     1,000,108
HubSpot, Inc.* 18,915     837,745
Manhattan Associates, Inc.* 55,750     3,375,105
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. 38,040     838,021
Paycom Software, Inc.* 38,795     1,482,357
Textura Corp.* 81,399     2,148,120
Tyler Technologies, Inc.* 34,208     5,008,393
        22,738,677
BIOTECHNOLOGY—1.9%            
Incyte Corp.* 26,930     1,946,231
CASINOS & GAMING—0.5%            
Penn National Gaming, Inc.* 31,510     508,256
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—1.7%            
DTS, Inc.* 79,757     1,740,298
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS—7.0%            
Cognex Corp. 98,875     3,513,029
FEI Co. 35,610     3,170,002
FLIR Systems, Inc. 20,170     609,336
          7,292,367
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—7.5%            
Abaxis, Inc. 58,797     2,664,680
ABIOMED, Inc.* 15,230     1,479,442
Cantel Medical Corp. 55,095     3,690,814
          7,834,936
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—1.9%            
VCA Antech, Inc.* 31,030     1,953,959
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—8.9%            
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 56,100     1,072,071
Neogen Corp.* 102,569     4,845,360
Quidel Corp.* 188,920     3,268,316
          9,185,747
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—8.6%            
Medidata Solutions, Inc.* 81,280     3,546,247
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* 91,475     2,516,477
Vocera Communications, Inc.* 240,224     2,815,425
          8,878,149
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—2.8%            
WageWorks, Inc.* 53,259     2,868,530

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES           VALUE
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—5.5%                
Proto Labs, Inc.* 31,895   $   1,908,278
Sun Hydraulics Corp. 108,616         3,842,834
              5,751,112
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—8.1%                
comScore, Inc.* 39,335         1,204,438
NIC, Inc. 64,305         1,138,841
SPS Commerce, Inc.* 45,690         2,326,992
Stamps.com, Inc.* 45,071         3,712,048
              8,382,319
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—5.9%                
Bio-Techne Corp. 37,180         3,464,432
Luminex Corp.* 130,350         2,620,035
              6,084,467
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.0%                
Heska Corp.* 35,369         1,082,291
RESTAURANTS—2.3%                
Shake Shack, Inc., Cl. A* 37,165         1,357,266
Wingstop, Inc.* 41,158         1,026,480
              2,383,746
SEMICONDUCTORS—1.8%                
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. 29,800         1,860,116
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—3.6%                
Balchem Corp. 60,453         3,709,396
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—5.2%                
Fleetmatics Group PLC.* 27,716         1,004,705
Proofpoint, Inc.* 44,541         2,594,959
TubeMogul, Inc.* 141,288         1,831,092
              5,430,756
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS                
      (Cost $99,651,291)           100,653,680
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.1%   SHARES           VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.0%                
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,@,(a) 10,097         13,328
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.1%                
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.*,@ 759         25,085
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS                
(Cost $55,038)               38,413
Total Investments                
       (Cost $99,706,329)(b) 97.2 %     100,692,093
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 2.8 %       2,953,589
NET ASSETS 100.0 % $   103,645,682

 

(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act
of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

(b) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of
$100,440,964, amounted to $251,129 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $5,041,656 and
aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $4,790,527.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed to not be
liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.

        % of net assets       % of net assets  
  Acquisition     (Acquisition     Market as of  
Security Date(s)   Cost Date)     Value 4/30/2016  
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. 03/27/14 $ 24,584 0.14 % $ 25,085 0.03 %
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10/31/14   30,454 0.20 %   13,328 0.01 %
Total           $ 38,413 0.04 %
                   
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.                  

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—94.1%   SHARES     VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—31.3%          
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 59,600   $ 1,925,080
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.* 3,500     104,825
Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC.#* 26,045     252,376
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.* 105,150     785,470
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 27,650     1,734,761
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 64,000     459,520
Bavarian Nordic A/S* 7,950     303,901
Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 45,900     465,426
Biogen, Inc.* 19,000     5,224,810
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* 55,900     4,733,612
Bluebird Bio, Inc.* 16,250     720,687
Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 114,782     506,189
Celgene Corp.* 14,850     1,535,638
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.* 53,200     212,800
Chimerix, Inc.* 36,150     216,177
Epizyme, Inc.* 18,000     187,560
FibroGen, Inc.* 25,000     450,000
Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.* 13,400     637,706
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 54,300     4,789,803
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.* 127,250     1,342,488
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.* 31,950     685,008
Incyte Corp.* 47,200     3,411,144
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 2,500     302,175
Medivation, Inc.* 15,000     867,000
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* 13,100     597,098
Novavax, Inc.* 98,200     514,568
Otonomy, Inc.* 23,150     330,119
REGENXBIO, Inc.* 20,000     208,400
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* 66,000     936,540
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.* 6,000     215,340
TESARO, Inc.* 14,850     615,384
TG Therapeutics, Inc.* 68,100     620,391
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.* 8,600     581,532
United Therapeutics Corp.* 11,100     1,167,720
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 47,400     3,997,716
        41,638,964
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—17.0%          
ABIOMED, Inc.* 32,100     3,118,194
Boston Scientific Corp.* 76,250     1,671,400
CR Bard, Inc. 5,800     1,230,586
DexCom, Inc.* 38,850     2,501,163
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* 43,250     4,593,583
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* 13,000     1,096,550
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.* 10,150     718,823
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* 1,650     1,033,494
Medtronic PLC. 20,250     1,602,787
Nevro Corp.* 15,000     1,008,750
Stryker Corp. 26,700     2,910,567

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—(CONT.)            
Teleflex, Inc. 7,500 $ 1,168,350
        22,654,247
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—11.2%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.* 47,150     2,979,408
Amsurg Corp.* 34,400     2,785,712
HCA Holdings, Inc.* 42,900     3,458,598
Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.* 17,350     838,873
Universal Health Services, Inc., Cl. B 17,550     2,346,084
VCA Antech, Inc.* 40,000     2,518,800
        14,927,475
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.6%            
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.* 23,700     717,873
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—0.9%            
The Spectranetics Corp.* 20,200     343,400
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 11,000     783,200
          1,126,600
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—0.5%            
athenahealth, Inc.* 5,300     706,490
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—0.5%            
WebMD Health Corp.* 10,000     627,400
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—1.6%            
Bio-Techne Corp. 4,150     386,697
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* 13,450     1,066,182
NanoString Technologies, Inc.* 37,000     589,040
NeoGenomics, Inc.* 15,000     122,100
          2,164,019
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—5.8%            
Aetna, Inc. 20,200     2,267,854
Humana, Inc. 2,900     513,503
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 37,400     4,924,832
          7,706,189
PHARMACEUTICALS—24.7%            
Akorn, Inc.* 47,000     1,196,150
Alcobra Ltd.* 60,700     243,407
Allergan PLC.* 12,567     2,721,510
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 110,950     8,008,371
Cempra, Inc.* 41,150     696,669
Dermira, Inc.* 50,000     1,264,500
Eli Lilly & Co. 85,550     6,461,592
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc.*,@ 479,063     143,719
GlaxoSmithKline PLC.# 37,000     1,587,670
Nektar Therapeutics* 43,000     674,240
Novo Nordisk A/S# 17,850     995,851
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 38,250     2,069,708
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.* 6,000     340,680
Redhill Biopharma Ltd.#* 15,550     199,040
 
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES           VALUE
PHARMACEUTICALS—(CONT.)                
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.* 5,000   $   91,900
Shire PLC.# 25,600         4,797,952
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 22,000         377,520
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.# 7,450         405,652
The Medicines Co.* 10,000         355,900
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.* 12,000         249,000
          32,881,031
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS                
(Cost $128,523,828)           125,150,288
PREFERRED STOCKS—4.9%   SHARES           VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—4.7%                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.*,@,(a) 897,366         4,056,095
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,@,(a) 1,638,547         2,162,882
              6,218,977
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.2%                
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.*,@ 8,965         296,293
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS                
(Cost $9,270,545)               6,515,270
RIGHTS—–%   SHARES           VALUE
BIOTECHNOLOGY—–%                
Dyax Corp.* 21,800        
Neuralstem, Inc., 1/8/2019* 344,125        
             
PHARMACEUTICALS—–%                
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc., 9/11/2018*,@ 320,000        
TOTAL RIGHTS                
(Cost $0)                –
Total Investments                
(Cost $137,794,373)(b) 99.0 %     131,665,558
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 1.0 %       1,299,280
NET ASSETS 100.0 % $   132,964,838

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER HEALTH SCIENCES FUND
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax
purposes of $138,671,346, amounted to $7,005,788 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized
appreciation of $11,581,280 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $18,587,068.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is
deemed to not be liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.

        % of net assets       % of net assets  
  Acquisition     (Acquisition     Market as of  
Security Date(s)   Cost Date)     Value 4/30/2016  
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. 09/09/13 $ 800,000 0.42 % $ 84,745 0.06 %
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. 06/06/14   556,721 0.28 % $ 58,974 0.05 %
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc.,                  
Rights 09/09/13   0.00 0.00 %   0.00 0.00 %
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. 03/27/14   290,376 0.15 %   296,293 0.22 %
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc. 02/06/15   4,038,147 2.00 %   4,056,095 3.05 %
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc 08/01/14   3,914,286 2.01 %   1,708,677 1.29 %
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc 10/31/14   1,027,736 0.49 %   454,205 0.34 %
Total           $ 6,658,989 5.01 %
                   
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.                  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND            
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)            
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—91.7%   SHARES       VALUE
ADVERTISING—0.0%            
Choicestream, Inc.*,@,(a) 5,064 $   2,127
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—4.9%            
General Dynamics Corp. 7,200     1,011,744
Honeywell International, Inc. 18,000     2,056,860
The Boeing Co. 12,320     1,660,736
          4,729,340
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—0.8%            
United Parcel Service, Inc., Cl. B 7,300     767,011
AIRPORT SERVICES—0.7%            
Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. 9,780     688,414
APPAREL RETAIL—1.3%            
L Brands, Inc. 6,300     493,227
VF Corp. 11,600     731,380
          1,224,607
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.5%            
BlackRock, Inc. 4,100     1,460,953
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—1.2%            
Delphi Automotive PLC. 15,500     1,141,265
BIOTECHNOLOGY—1.5%            
Amgen, Inc. 4,100     649,030
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 9,700     855,637
          1,504,667
BREWERS—1.1%            
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA# 3,200     397,376
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Cl. B 6,900     659,847
          1,057,223
CABLE & SATELLITE—1.8%            
Comcast Corporation, Cl. A 28,100     1,707,356
CASINOS & GAMING—0.4%            
Las Vegas Sands Corp. 9,500     428,925
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—1.2%            
Cisco Systems, Inc. 41,100     1,129,839
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS—0.5%            
Garmin Ltd. 11,100     473,193
CONSUMER FINANCE—1.1%            
Discover Financial Services 11,800     663,986
Synchrony Financial* 13,607     415,966
          1,079,952
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—4.8%            
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 41,461     2,620,335
Wells Fargo & Co. 40,900     2,044,182
          4,664,517
DIVERSIFIED CHEMICALS—0.9%            
The Dow Chemical Co. 16,500     868,065
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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND          
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE
DRUG RETAIL—2.1%          
CVS Caremark Corp. 15,600 $ 1,567,800
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. 6,100   483,608
        2,051,408
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.5%          
Eaton Corp., PLC. 8,200   518,814
FERTILIZERS & AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS—0.2%          
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. 13,800   244,536
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—0.9%          
Becton Dickinson and Co. 5,400   870,804
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—2.3%          
The Home Depot, Inc. 17,000   2,276,130
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—0.7%          
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 8,400   650,160
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.5%          
The Procter & Gamble Co. 18,225   1,460,187
HYPERMARKETS & SUPER CENTERS—1.0%          
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 14,500   969,615
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—2.2%          
General Electric Co. 69,847   2,147,795
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—4.1%          
Exxon Mobil Corp. 32,100   2,837,640
TOTAL SA# 21,900   1,111,425
        3,949,065
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—3.6%          
AT&T, Inc. 30,300   1,176,246
Verizon Communications, Inc. 45,229   2,303,965
        3,480,211
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—4.2%          
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. A* 2,005   1,419,299
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* 2,010   1,392,950
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A* 10,900   1,281,622
        4,093,871
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—2.0%          
Morgan Stanley 51,500   1,393,590
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. 18,100   539,923
        1,933,513
LEISURE FACILITIES—0.8%          
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. 13,400   804,670
LEISURE PRODUCTS—1.2%          
Coach, Inc. 15,700   632,239
Mattel, Inc. 17,300   537,857
        1,170,096
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—2.2%          
Aetna, Inc. 9,500   1,066,565
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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND          
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—(CONT.)          
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 8,500 $ 1,119,280
        2,185,845
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—0.8%          
Time Warner, Inc. 10,000   751,400
MULTI-LINE INSURANCE—0.8%          
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. 16,900   750,022
MULTI-UTILITIES—0.7%          
Sempra Energy 6,500   671,775
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—0.8%          
Halliburton Company 19,500   805,545
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—1.0%          
ConocoPhillips 21,000   1,003,590
OTHER DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—1.0%          
Bank of America Corp. 65,900   959,504
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—0.7%          
The Kraft Heinz Co. 9,000   702,630
PHARMACEUTICALS—9.5%          
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 27,900   2,013,822
Eli Lilly & Co. 21,300   1,608,789
GlaxoSmithKline PLC.# 17,100   733,761
Johnson & Johnson 20,000   2,241,600
Pfizer, Inc. 59,099   1,933,128
Roche Holding AG# 23,800   751,366
        9,282,466
RAILROADS—1.2%          
CSX Corp. 42,100   1,148,067
RESTAURANTS—2.3%          
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 8,100   504,225
McDonald's Corp. 13,600   1,720,264
        2,224,489
SECURITY & ALARM SERVICES—1.0%          
Tyco International PLC. 26,400   1,016,928
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—0.7%          
Kla-Tencor Corp. 9,700   678,418
SEMICONDUCTORS—3.6%          
Broadcom Ltd. 10,900   1,588,675
Intel Corp. 42,000   1,271,760
QUALCOMM, Inc. 12,100   611,292
        3,471,727
SOFT DRINKS—3.5%          
PepsiCo, Inc. 19,800   2,038,608
The Coca-Cola Co. 30,500   1,366,400
        3,405,008

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND            
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
COMMON STOCKS—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
SPECIALIZED FINANCE—1.3%            
CME Group, Inc. 13,350 $   1,226,999
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—3.3%            
Microsoft Corp. 65,400     3,261,498
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—3.8%            
Apple, Inc. 35,555     3,332,926
Seagate Technology PLC. 19,100     415,807
          3,748,733
TOBACCO—2.5%            
Altria Group, Inc. 38,215     2,396,463
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS            
(Cost $64,879,864)           89,239,436
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS—0.6%   SHARES       VALUE
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.6%            
Allergan PLC., 5.50%, 3/1/2018 770     624,847
(Cost $770,000)           624,847
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.1%   SHARES       VALUE
ADVERTISING—0.1%            
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A*,@,(a) 43,672     18,342
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B*,@,(a) 89,234     37,479
          55,821
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS            
(Cost $88,465)           55,821
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—2.1%   SHARES       VALUE
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.4%            
The Blackstone Group LP. 50,400     1,382,976
OIL & GAS STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION—0.7%            
Cheniere Energy Partners LP.(b) 23,400     682,578
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP            
(Cost $1,926,885)           2,065,554
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—3.0%   SHARES       VALUE
HEALTH CARE—0.8%            
Welltower, Inc. 11,100     770,562
MORTGAGE—0.6%            
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Cl. A 22,200     610,056
SPECIALIZED—1.6%            
Crown Castle International Corp. 8,400     729,792

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND            
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—(CONT.)   SHARES       VALUE
SPECIALIZED—(CONT.)            
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A 12,600   $   781,704
            1,511,496
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST            
(Cost $2,584,854)           2,892,114
Total Investments            
        (Cost $70,250,068)(c) 97.5 %     94,877,772
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 2.5 %     2,460,595
NET ASSETS 100.0 % $   97,338,367

 

# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Alger fund complex during the year for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act
of 1940. See Affiliated Securities in Notes to Financial Statements.
(b) All or a portion of the security is on loan.
(c) At April 30, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of
$69,991,947, amounted to $24,885,825 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $26,919,085 and
aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $2,033,260.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment is deemed to not be
liquid and may be sold only to qualified buyers.

        % of net assets       % of net assets  
  Acquisition     (Acquisition     Market as of  
Security Date(s)   Cost Date)     Value 4/30/2016  
Choicestream, Inc. 03/14/14 $ 1,469 0.00 % $ 2,127 0.00 %
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. A 12/17/13   34,924 0.03 %   18,342 0.02 %
Choicestream, Inc., Cl. B 07/10/14   53,541 0.05 %   37,479 0.04 %
Total           $ 57,948 0.06 %
                   
See Notes to Financial Statements.                  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS            
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)        
 
 
 
    Alger Capital   Alger International  
  Appreciation Fund     Growth Fund  
 
ASSETS:            
Investments in securities, at value (Identified cost below)*            
         see accompanying schedules of investments $ 2,371,265,443   $ 198,134,949  
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost            
         below)** see accompanying schedules of investments 1,028,262    
Cash and cash equivalents 66,488,717   1,642,457  
Foreign cash †   139,048  
Receivable for investment securities sold 59,451,403   7,107,329  
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold 4,331,088   385,533  
Dividends and interest receivable 1,305,165   958,869  
Receivable from Investment Manager   9,393  
Prepaid expenses 170,729   55,770  
               Total Assets 2,504,040,807   208,433,348  
 
LIABILITIES:            
Payable for investment securities purchased 41,351,166   2,397,112  
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed 2,383,153   159,044  
Foreign capital gain tax payable   25,292  
Accrued investment advisory fees 1,596,026   123,198  
Accrued transfer agent fees 734,113   67,999  
Accrued distribution fees 595,312   65,047  
Accrued administrative fees 56,427   4,772  
Accrued shareholder administrative fees 30,548   2,589  
Accrued other expenses 261,002   124,329  
               Total Liabilities 47,007,747   2,969,382  
NET ASSETS $ 2,457,033,060   $ 205,463,966  
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:            
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) 2,297,428,977   221,267,292  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) (10,452,000 ) 514,296  
Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) (14,818,076 ) (17,175,447 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 184,874,159   857,825  
NET ASSETS $ 2,457,033,060   $ 205,463,966  
* Identified cost $ 2,185,833,477   $ 197,258,626  
** Identified cost $ 1,586,068   $  
† Cost of foreign cash $   $ 138,835  
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

    Alger Capital Alger International
  Appreciation Fund   Growth Fund
 
NET ASSETS BY CLASS:        
Class A $ 1,510,449,940 $ 114,682,113
Class B $ 18,945,831 $ 27,423,288
Class C $ 316,245,840 $ 19,182,381
Class I $ $ 18,875,494
Class Z $ 611,391,449 $ 25,300,690
 
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6:      
Class A 78,360,165 7,795,765
Class B 1,205,288 2,122,279
Class C 20,031,344 1,522,353
Class I 1,287,046
Class Z 31,175,382 1,705,259
 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:        
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 19.28 $ 14.71
Class A — Offering Price Per Share        
          (includes a 5.25% sales charge) $ 20.34 $ 15.53
Class B — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 15.72 $ 12.92
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 15.79 $ 12.60
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share $ $ 14.67
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 19.61 $ 14.84
See Notes to Financial Statements.        

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS            
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)    
 
 
 
  Alger Mid Cap Growth     Alger SMid Cap  
    Fund     Growth Fund  
 
ASSETS:            
Investments in securities, at value (Identified cost below)*            
              see accompanying schedules of investments $ 153,702,469   $ 308,855,478  
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost            
              below)** see accompanying schedules of investments 1,649,037   1,046,262  
Cash and cash equivalents 9,172,066   124,072  
Receivable for investment securities sold 3,843,791   14,983,807  
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold 24,969   322,942  
Dividends and interest receivable 46,045   39,848  
Receivable from Investment Manager 1,688    
Prepaid expenses 43,134   68,438  
Total Assets 168,483,199   325,440,847  
 
LIABILITIES:            
Payable for investment securities purchased 4,067,580   10,437,855  
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed 155,821   1,139,504  
Accrued investment advisory fees 103,887   211,173  
Accrued transfer agent fees 84,238   239,253  
Accrued distribution fees 59,770   64,002  
Accrued administrative fees 3,759   7,169  
Accrued shareholder administrative fees 2,240   3,369  
Accrued other expenses 93,364   151,482  
                Total Liabilities 4,570,659   12,253,807  
NET ASSETS $ 163,912,540   $ 313,187,040  
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:            
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) 202,574,007   356,017,697  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) (991,866 ) (2,057,502 )
Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) (40,424,241 ) (58,096,665 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 2,754,640   17,323,510  
NET ASSETS $ 163,912,540   $ 313,187,040  
* Identified cost $ 150,113,289   $ 291,536,597  
** Identified cost $ 2,481,214   $ 1,041,633  
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS        
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)  
 
 
 
  Alger Mid Cap Growth   Alger SMid Cap
    Fund   Growth Fund
 
NET ASSETS BY CLASS:        
Class A $ 119,203,687 $ 98,982,408
Class B $ 20,612,694 $ 2,489,119
Class C $ 21,245,755 $ 38,809,689
Class I $ $ 41,543,993
Class Z $ 2,850,404 $ 131,361,831
 
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6:      
Class A 11,906,706 9,676,605
Class B 2,540,517 312,462
Class C 2,645,188 4,832,060
Class I 3,989,955
Class Z 283,902 12,397,955
 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:        
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 10.01 $ 10.23
Class A — Offering Price Per Share        
              (includes a 5.25% sales charge) $ 10.57 $ 10.80
Class B — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 8.11 $ 7.97
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 8.03 $ 8.03
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share $ $ 10.41
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 10.04 $ 10.60
See Notes to Financial Statements.        

 

David

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

    Alger Small Cap   Alger Small Cap Focus  
    Growth Fund     Fund  
 
ASSETS:            
Investments in securities, at value (Identified cost below)*            
         see accompanying schedules of investments $ 119,101,791   $ 100,678,765  
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost            
         below)** see accompanying schedules of investments 424,783   13,328  
Cash and cash equivalents 6,014,684   1,703,273  
Receivable for investment securities sold 2,139,648   3,020,170  
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold 3,678   757,660  
Dividends and interest receivable 2,738    
Receivable from Investment Manager   17,393  
Prepaid expenses 40,084   82,180  
Total Assets 127,727,406   106,272,769  
 
LIABILITIES:            
Payable for investment securities purchased 1,511,863   2,272,614  
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed 164,659   209,821  
Accrued investment advisory fees 84,561   62,344  
Due to investment  advisor 1,106    
Accrued transfer agent fees 58,823   27,271  
Accrued distribution fees 32,161   23,385  
Accrued administrative fees 2,871   2,286  
Accrued shareholder administrative fees 1,629   982  
Accrued other expenses 122,695   28,384  
Total Liabilities 1,980,368   2,627,087  
NET ASSETS $ 125,747,038   $ 103,645,682  
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:            
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) 129,535,918   110,992,571  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) 41,319   (686,022 )
Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) (7,252,683 ) (7,646,631 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments 3,422,484   985,764  
NET ASSETS $ 125,747,038   $ 103,645,682  
* Identified cost $ 115,426,237   $ 99,675,875  
** Identified cost $ 675,194   $ 30,454  
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

    Alger Small Cap Alger Small Cap Focus
    Growth Fund   Fund
 
NET ASSETS BY CLASS:        
Class A $ 92,656,311 $ 16,400,417
Class B $ 5,318,014 $
Class C $ 10,237,944 $ 12,230,560
Class I $ $ 50,165,605
Class Z $ 17,534,769 $ 24,849,100
 
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6:      
Class A 15,955,855 1,640,558
Class B 1,184,215
Class C 2,349,701 1,327,828
Class I 4,895,202
Class Z 2,967,127 2,409,271
 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:        
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 5.81 $ 10.00
Class A — Offering Price Per Share        
         (includes a 5.25% sales charge) $ 6.13 $ 10.55
Class B — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 4.49 $
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 4.36 $ 9.21
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share $ $ 10.25
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 5.91 $ 10.31
See Notes to Financial Statements.        

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS          
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)  
 
 
 
  Alger Health Sciences     Alger Growth &
    Fund     Income Fund
 
ASSETS:          
Investments in securities, at value (Identified cost below)*          
see accompanying schedules of investments # (Including          
in Growth & Income Funds securities loaned at value of          
$503,861) $ 125,446,582   $ 94,819,824
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost          
below)** see accompanying schedules of investments 6,218,976   57,948
Cash and cash equivalents # 680,528   2,111,921
Receivable for investment securities sold 2,297,901   643,397
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold 75,489   275,116
Dividends and interest receivable 79,892   149,678
Receivable from Investment Manager 1,709  
Prepaid expenses 38,451   32,351
Total Assets 134,839,528   97,572,510
 
LIABILITIES:          
Payable for investment securities purchased 1,205,562  
Collateral on securities loaned at value (Note 4)   517,725
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed 379,690   83,859
Accrued investment advisory fees 93,155   47,215
Accrued transfer agent fees 86,049   34,259
Accrued distribution fees 53,307   31,295
Accrued administrative fees 3,163   2,220
Accrued shareholder administrative fees 1,856   1,273
Accrued other expenses 51,908   34,022
         Total Liabilities 1,874,690   234,143
NET ASSETS $ 132,964,838   $ 97,338,367
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:          
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) 146,502,878   72,400,608
Undistributed net investment income 4,017,854   276,330
Undistributed net realized gain (accumulated realized loss) (11,424,089 ) 33,724
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (6,131,805 ) 24,627,705
NET ASSETS $ 132,964,838   $ 97,338,367
* Identified cost $ 128,814,204   $ 70,160,134
** Identified cost $ 8,980,169   $ 89,934
# Includes collateral received on stock loan $   $ 517,725
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.          

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS        
Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)  
 
 
 
  Alger Health Sciences   Alger Growth &
    Fund   Income Fund
 
NET ASSETS BY CLASS:        
Class A $ 85,054,641 $ 65,151,891
Class B $ 3,063,043 $
Class C $ 37,521,613 $ 21,786,185
Class Z $ 7,325,541 $ 10,400,291
 
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6:      
Class A 5,243,743 2,046,831
Class B 233,362
Class C 2,842,941 693,537
Class Z 455,326 326,523
 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:        
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 16.22 $ 31.83
Class A — Offering Price Per Share        
         (includes a 5.25% sales charge) $ 17.12 $ 33.59
Class B — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 13.13 $
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 13.20 $ 31.41
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share $ 16.09 $ 31.85
See Notes to Financial Statements.        

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statement of Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

    Alger Capital   Alger International  
  Appreciation Fund     Growth Fund  
 
INCOME:            
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) $ 14,029,035   $ 1,983,268  
Interest 55,362   3,531  
Total Income 14,084,397   1,986,799  
 
EXPENSES:            
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) 9,594,034   748,711  
Distribution fees — Note 3(c)            
Class A 1,908,926   145,602  
Class B 104,138   139,710  
Class C 1,550,113   98,793  
Class I   20,288  
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) 183,504   15,882  
Administration fees — Note 3(b) 338,578   28,999  
Custodian fees 93,837   105,867  
Interest expenses   74  
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) 877,529   107,904  
Printing fees 240,500   18,200  
Professional fees 93,635   29,940  
Registration fees 52,120   45,106  
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) 49,314   4,095  
Fund accounting fees 164,680   16,578  
Miscellaneous 37,309   21,682  
Total Expenses 15,288,217   1,547,431  
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a)   (36,609 )
Net Expenses 15,288,217   1,510,822  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (1,203,820 ) 475,977  
 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:  
      Net realized gain (loss) on investments and purchased options 29,026,662   (6,870,514 )
Net realized (loss) on foreign currency transactions (9,803 ) (201,351 )
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on investments,            
options  and foreign currency (142,953,784 ) (5,788,013 )
Net realized and unrealized (loss) on investments, options,            
and foreign currency (113,936,925 ) (12,859,878 )
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM            
OPERATIONS $ (115,140,745 ) $ (12,383,901 )
* Foreign withholding taxes $ 70,565   $ 241,565  
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statement of Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

  Alger Mid Cap Growth     Alger SMid Cap  
    Fund     Growth Fund  
 
INCOME:            
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) $ 581,177   $ 928,221  
Interest 7,020   1,508  
Total Income 588,197   929,729  
 
EXPENSES:            
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) 640,971   1,393,310  
Distribution fees — Note 3(c)            
Class A 152,114   144,132  
Class B 112,175   15,313  
Class C 109,764   218,164  
Class I   61,197  
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) 13,832   22,467  
Administration fees — Note 3(b) 23,193   47,304  
Custodian fees 23,879   37,049  
Interest expenses   2,634  
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) 107,345   140,175  
Printing fees 6,945   48,900  
Professional fees 32,844   33,300  
Registration fees 37,711   63,369  
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) 3,437   6,549  
Fund accounting fees 12,637   22,801  
Miscellaneous 12,010   18,766  
Total Expenses 1,288,857   2,275,430  
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) (5,169 )  
Net Expenses 1,283,688   2,275,430  
NET INVESTMENT LOSS (695,491 ) (1,345,701 )
 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:  
      Net realized gain (loss) on investments and purchased options (5,416,604 ) 3,098,362  
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions    
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on investments,            
options  and foreign currency (5,317,743 ) (21,204,035 )
Net realized and unrealized (loss) on investments, options,            
and foreign currency (10,734,347 ) (18,105,673 )
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM            
OPERATIONS $ (11,429,838 ) $ (19,451,374 )
* Foreign withholding taxes $   $ 3,883  
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statement of Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

    Alger Small Cap   Alger Small Cap Focus  
    Growth Fund     Fund  
 
INCOME:            
Dividends $ 328,817   $ 153,793  
Interest 1,316   2,337  
Total Income 330,133   156,130  
 
EXPENSES:            
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) 550,313   352,759  
Distribution fees — Note 3(c)            
Class A 124,049   18,976  
Class B 28,071    
Class C 56,910   54,147  
Class I   55,903  
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) 10,571   5,548  
Administration fees — Note 3(b) 18,683   12,934  
Custodian fees 19,258   19,683  
Interest expenses 23    
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) 74,812   45,836  
Printing fees 5,585   6,183  
Professional fees 29,572   12,649  
Registration fees 35,415   62,809  
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) 2,939   2,025  
Fund accounting fees 10,621   8,796  
Miscellaneous 15,479   3,547  
Total Expenses 982,301   661,795  
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) (7,170 ) (48,717 )
Net Expenses 975,131   613,078  
NET INVESTMENT LOSS (644,998 ) (456,948 )
 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:  
Net realized (loss) on investments and purchased options (5,524,372 ) (6,583,418 )
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions    
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on investments,            
options  and foreign currency (8,334,417 ) (2,071,319 )
Net realized and unrealized (loss) on investments, options,            
and foreign currency (13,858,789 ) (8,654,737 )
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM            
OPERATIONS $ (14,503,787 ) $ (9,111,685 )
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statement of Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

  Alger Health Sciences     Alger Growth &  
    Fund     Income Fund  
 
INCOME:            
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) $ 444,292   $ 1,447,305  
Interest 2,165   4,342  
Total Income 446,457   1,451,647  
 
EXPENSES:            
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) 640,663   282,782  
Distribution fees — Note 3(c)            
Class A 126,273   80,764  
Class B 21,092    
Class C 221,965   104,407  
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) 12,773   7,612  
Administration fees — Note 3(b) 21,750   13,293  
Custodian fees 31,457   14,387  
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) 96,965   46,963  
Printing fees 15,289   9,100  
Professional fees 20,654   16,986  
Registration fees 39,293   26,086  
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) 3,564   2,002  
Fund accounting fees 11,686   7,592  
Miscellaneous 17,807   2,967  
Total Expenses 1,281,231   614,941  
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) (7,949 )  
Net Expenses 1,273,282   614,941  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) (826,825 ) 836,706  
 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:  
Net realized (loss) on investments and purchased options (5,618,691 ) (89,011 )
Net realized (loss) on foreign currency transactions (463 )  
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on investments,            
options  and foreign currency (16,104,394 ) (1,578,167 )
Net realized and unrealized (loss) on investments, options,            
and foreign currency (21,723,548 ) (1,667,178 )
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM            
OPERATIONS $ (22,550,373 ) $ (830,472 )
* Foreign withholding taxes $ 3,769   $ 19,081  
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS              
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)              
 
 
      Alger Capital Appreciation Fund  
      For the     For the  
      Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016     October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment loss $ (1,203,820 ) $ (5,068,995 )
Net realized gain on investments, options and foreign currency 29,016,859   175,487,453  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on              
investments, options and foreign currency (142,953,784 ) 5,671,377  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (115,140,745 ) 176,089,835  
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:              
Net realized gains:              
Class A (123,485,355 ) (194,964,620 )
Class B (2,118,475 ) (4,786,430 )
Class C (29,213,786 ) (39,410,575 )
Class Z (47,387,508 ) (41,877,560 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders (202,205,124 ) (281,039,185 )
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:            
Class A 112,596,889   269,268,157  
Class B (2,238,285 ) (3,509,729 )
Class C 46,586,091   95,954,673  
Class Z 65,419,193   352,682,737  
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions              
Note 6(a) 222,363,888   714,395,838  
 
Redemption Fees:              
Class A   10,598  
Class C   1,094  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   11,692  
Total increase (decrease) (94,981,981 ) 609,458,180  
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 2,552,015,041   1,942,556,861  
END OF PERIOD $ 2,457,033,060   $ 2,552,015,041  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) $ (10,452,000 ) $ (6,987,556 )
See Notes to Financial Statements.              

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS              
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
      Alger International Growth Fund  
      For the     For the  
      Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016     October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment income $ 475,977   $ 76,153  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign              
currency (7,071,865 ) 5,130,975  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, options              
and foreign currency (5,788,013 ) (1,406,244 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (12,383,901 ) 3,800,884  
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:              
Net investment income:              
Class A (52,326 ) (1,271,849 )
Class B   (11,264 )
Class C (295,560 ) (98,277 )
Class I (52,328 ) (37,199 )
Class Z (133,058 ) (130,363 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders (533,272 ) (1,548,952 )
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:            
Class A (15,324,018 ) 4,373,732  
Class B (2,146,761 ) (8,017,758 )
Class C (901,292 ) 1,027,255  
Class I 5,235,444   10,912,008  
Class Z 7,496,055   11,136,307  
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest              
transactions — Note 6(a) (5,640,572 ) 19,431,544  
 
Redemption Fees:              
Class A   16  
Class C   188  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   204  
Total increase (decrease) (18,557,745 ) 21,683,680  
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 224,021,711   202,338,031  
END OF PERIOD $ 205,463,966   $ 224,021,711  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) $ 514,296   $ (549,513 )
See Notes to Financial Statements.              

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS              
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
      Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund  
      For the     For the  
      Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016     October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment loss $ (695,491 ) $ (1,744,547 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign              
currency (5,416,604 ) 5,519,863  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, options              
and foreign currency (5,317,743 ) (1,230,895 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (11,429,838 ) 2,544,421  
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:            
Class A (4,388,706 ) (13,488,557 )
Class B (3,856,591 ) (7,627,468 )
Class C (772,626 ) (2,461,723 )
Class Z 576,133   2,531,432  
Net decrease from shares of beneficial interest transactions              
— Note 6(a) (8,441,790 ) (21,046,316 )
 
Redemption Fees:              
Class A   45  
Class C   10  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   55  
Total decrease (19,871,628 ) (18,501,840 )
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 183,784,168   202,286,008  
END OF PERIOD $ 163,912,540   $ 183,784,168  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) $ (991,866 ) $ (1,738,585 )
See Notes to Financial Statements.              

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS              
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
      Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund  
      For the     For the  
      Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016     October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment loss $ (1,345,701 ) $ (5,255,899 )
Net realized gain on investments, options and foreign currency 3,098,362   195,242,041  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, options              
and foreign currency (21,204,035 ) (147,803,282 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (19,451,374 ) 42,182,860  
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:              
Net realized gains:              
Class A (48,219,809 ) (31,265,366 )
Class B (1,548,623 ) (1,043,101 )
Class C (21,021,697 ) (9,340,509 )
Class I (19,821,414 ) (92,147,031 )
Class Z (50,943,545 ) (5,749,475 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders (141,555,088 ) (139,545,482 )
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:            
Class A (4,306,048 ) (54,803,635 )
Class B 84,015   (2,083,473 )
Class C 7,699,031   952,259  
Class I (6,342,943 ) (574,202,182 )
Class Z 54,335,835   86,558,448  
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest              
transactions — Note 6(a) 51,469,890   (543,578,583 )
 
Redemption Fees:              
Class A   3,058  
Class C   78  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   3,136  
Total decrease (109,536,572 ) (640,938,069 )
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 422,723,612   1,063,661,681  
END OF PERIOD $ 313,187,040   $ 422,723,612  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) $ (2,057,502 ) $ (2,956,550 )
See Notes to Financial Statements.              

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
      Alger Small Cap Growth Fund  
      For the       For the  
      Six Months Ended       Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016       October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment loss $ (644,998 ) $ (1,922,582 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign                
currency (5,524,372 ) 30,403,103  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, options                
and foreign currency (8,334,417 ) (22,120,661 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (14,503,787 ) 6,359,860  
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:                
Net realized gains:                
Class A (22,341,073 ) (15,277,775 )
Class B (1,545,156 ) (1,086,069 )
Class C (3,286,045 ) (2,082,876 )
Class Z (4,367,677 ) (6,929,069 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders (31,539,951 ) (25,375,789 )
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:              
Class A 9,829,511   (10,653,267 )
Class B 901,727   (1,268,060 )
Class C 1,089,215   (318,934 )
Class Z 2,086,286   (40,040,660 )
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest                
transactions — Note 6(a) 13,906,739   (52,280,921 )
 
Redemption Fees:                
Class A   8,079  
Class B   3  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   8,082  
Total decrease (32,136,999 ) (71,288,768 )
 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of period 157,884,037   229,172,805  
END OF PERIOD $ 125,747,038   $ 157,884,037  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) $ 41,319   $ (1,671,771 )
See Notes to Financial Statements.                

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)          
 
 
      Alger Small Cap Focus Fund  
      For the       For the  
      Six Months Ended       Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016       October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment loss $ (456,948 ) $ (404,317 )
Net realized loss on investments, options and foreign currency (6,583,418 ) (1,057,718 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on                
investments, options and foreign currency (2,071,319 ) 217,460  
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations (9,111,685 ) (1,244,575 )
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:                
Net realized gains:                
Class A   (589,965 )
Class C   (236,774 )
Class I   (149,175 )
Class Z   (277,428 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders   (1,253,342 )
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:              
Class A 3,310,120   7,653,562  
Class C 5,320,798   5,795,542  
Class I 12,865,339   39,972,575  
Class Z 10,728,322   14,028,865  
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions                
Note 6(a) 32,224,579   67,450,544  
 
Redemption Fees:                
Class A   53  
Class C   1  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   54  
Total increase 23,112,894   64,952,681  
 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of period 80,532,788   15,580,107  
END OF PERIOD $ 103,645,682   $ 80,532,788  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) $ (686,022 ) $ (388,941 )
See Notes to Financial Statements.                

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS              
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
      Alger Health Sciences Fund  
      For the     For the  
      Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016     October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment loss $ (826,825 ) $ (2,756,239 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign              
currency (5,619,154 ) 34,970,074  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, options              
and foreign currency (16,104,394 ) (29,480,280 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (22,550,373 ) 2,733,555  
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:              
Net investment income:              
Class A   (794,186 )
Class C   (1,266 )
Net realized gains:              
Class A (17,874,985 ) (27,298,213 )
Class B (956,709 ) (2,021,660 )
Class C (9,452,994 ) (13,763,765 )
Class Z (1,581,486 )  
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders (29,866,174 ) (43,879,090 )
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:            
Class A (5,615,505 ) 9,777,177  
Class B (1,167,903 ) (1,600,558 )
Class C (85,013 ) 5,708,604  
Class Z 3,634,834   6,911,105  
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest              
transactions — Note 6(a) (3,233,587 ) 20,796,328  
 
Redemption Fees:              
Class A   230  
Class C   126  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   356  
Total decrease (55,650,134 ) (20,348,851 )
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 188,614,972   208,963,823  
END OF PERIOD $ 132,964,838   $ 188,614,972  
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated loss) $ 4,017,854   $  
See Notes to Financial Statements.              

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS              
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
      Alger Growth & Income Fund  
      For the     For the  
      Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      April 30, 2016     October 31, 2015  
 
Net investment income $ 836,706   $ 1,687,315  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options and foreign              
currency (89,011 ) 3,092,404  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, options              
and foreign currency (1,578,167 ) (794,071 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (830,472 ) 3,985,648  
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:              
Net investment income:              
Class A (559,886 ) (1,132,813 )
Class C (105,823 ) (176,746 )
Class Z (116,975 ) (153,455 )
Net realized gains:              
Class A (2,110,139 ) (2,392,561 )
Class C (668,401 ) (661,139 )
Class Z (373,315 ) (276,636 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders (3,934,539 ) (4,793,350 )
 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:            
Class A (2,528,857 ) (2,119,880 )
Class C 1,620,323   1,294,549  
Class Z 2,170,578   359,072  
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest              
transactions — Note 6(a) 1,262,044   (466,259 )
 
Redemption Fees:              
Class A   667  
Class C   10  
Total Redemption Fees — Note 6(b)   677  
Total decrease (3,502,967 ) (1,273,284 )
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 100,841,334   102,114,618  
END OF PERIOD $ 97,338,367   $ 100,841,334  
Undistributed net investment income $ 276,330   $ 290,468  
See Notes to Financial Statements.              

 

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Capital Appreciation Fund                         Class A                  
    Six months                                                
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.83     $   23.13     $   21.18     $   16.59     $ 14.64     $ 13.84  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                      
OPERATIONS:                                                      
Net investment income (loss)(ii)   (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     0.11     0.05     (0.03 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                      
on investments   (0.87 )     1.97       3.51       4.67     1.90     1.19  
Total from investment operations   (0.88 )     1.93       3.48       4.78     1.95     1.16  
Dividends from net investment income                   (0.12 )        
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.67 )     (3.23 )     (1.53 )     (0.07 )        
Net asset value, end of period   $ 19.28     $   21.83     $   23.13     $   21.18     $ 16.59     $ 14.64  
Total return(iii)   (4.44 )%       9.15 %     17.35 %     29.11 %   13.32 %   8.60 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                      
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                      
omitted) $ 1,510,450   $   1,592,859   $   1,389,005   $   1,217,389   $ 952,955   $ 753,348  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                      
net assets   1.22 %     1.23 %     1.24 %     1.26 %   1.29 %   1.31 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                      
average net assets                              
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                      
assets   1.22 %     1.23 %     1.24 %     1.26 %   1.29 %   1.31 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                      
average net assets   (0.07 )%       (0.18 )%       (0.14 )%       0.58 %   0.30 %   (0.19 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   63.86 %     141.43 %     147.78 %     123.81 %   142.32 %   163.79 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                  

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Capital Appreciation Fund                         Class B                      
    Six months                                                    
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 18.17     $   19.91     $   18.58     $   14.57     $   12.96     $   12.04  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                          
OPERATIONS:                                                          
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.07 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.02 )     (0.07 )     (0.14 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                          
on investments   (0.71 )     1.66       3.03       4.10       1.68       1.06  
Total from investment operations   (0.78 )     1.49       2.86       4.08       1.61       0.92  
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.67 )     (3.23 )     (1.53 )     (0.07 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 15.72     $   18.17     $   19.91     $   18.58     $   14.57     $   12.96  
Total return(iii)   (4.81 )%       8.30 %     16.37 %     28.13 %     12.42 %     7.60 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                          
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                          
omitted) $ 18,946   $ 24,399   $    30,382   $ 33,068   $ 31,965   $ 37,124  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                          
net assets   2.03 %     2.01 %     2.03 %     2.05 %     2.11 %     2.15 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                          
average net assets                                  
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                          
assets   2.03 %     2.01 %     2.03 %     2.05 %     2.11 %     2.15 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                          
average net assets   (0.88 )%       (0.95 )%       (0.93 )%       (0.15 )%       (0.52 )%       (1.04 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   63.86 %     141.43 %     147.78 %     123.81 %     142.32 %     163.79 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                      

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Capital Appreciation Fund                         Class C                      
    Six months                                                      
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014         10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 18.24     $   19.97     $   18.62     $ 14.62     $   13.00     $   12.07  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.07 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.13 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (0.71 )     1.67       3.05       4.12       1.69       1.06  
Total from investment operations   (0.78 )     1.50       2.88       4.09       1.62       0.93  
Dividends from net investment income                   (0.02 )            
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.67 )     (3.23 )     (1.53 )     (0.07 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 15.79     $   18.24     $   19.97     $ 18.62     $   14.62     $   13.00  
Total return(iii)   (4.79 )%       8.33 %     16.44 %       28.14 %     12.46 %     7.70 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 316,246   $ 314,402   $ 236,985     198,377   $    149,400   $ 127,186  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   1.97 %     1.99 %     2.00 %       2.02 %     2.07 %     2.09 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets                                    
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   1.97 %     1.99 %     2.00 %       2.02 %     2.07 %     2.09 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (0.83 )%       (0.94 )%       (0.90 )%         (0.20 )%       (0.47 )%       (0.97 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   63.86 %     141.43 %     147.78 %       123.81 %     142.32 %     163.79 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Capital Appreciation Fund                       Class Z                  
                                            From 12/29/2010  
    Sixmonths   ended 4/30/2016           Year ended 10/31/2015        Year  ended 10/31/2014        Year  ended 10/31/2013        Year  ended 10/31/2012        (commencement of operations)  to 10/31/2011  (ii)  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 22.15     $   23.35     $ 21.31     $ 16.68     $ 14.68   $   14.52  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                  
OPERATIONS:                                                  
Net investment income(iii)   0.02       0.03     0.04     0.11     0.12     0.03  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments   (0.89 )     2.00     3.53     4.76     1.88     0.13  
Total from investment operations   (0.87 )     2.03     3.57     4.87     2.00     0.16  
Dividends from net investment income               (0.17 )        
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.67 )     (3.23 )   (1.53 )   (0.07 )        
Net asset value, end of period   $ 19.61     $   22.15     $ 23.35     $ 21.31     $ 16.68   $   14.68  
Total return(iv)   (4.32 )%       9.54 %   17.68 %   29.58 %   13.62 %   1.10 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                  
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                  
omitted) $ 611,391   $ 620,355   $ 286,186   $ 183,790   $ 37,956   $   2,329  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                  
net assets   0.90 %     0.90 %   0.93 %   0.93 %   1.01 %   7.14 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                  
average net assets                     (0.04 )%     (6.17 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                  
assets   0.90 %     0.90 %   0.93 %   0.93 %   0.97 %   0.97 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                  
average net assets   0.25 %     0.12 %   0.16 %   0.58 %   0.73 %   0.25 %
Portfolio turnover rate   63.86 %     141.43 %   147.78 %   123.81 %   142.32 %   163.79 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                              

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger International Growth Fund                       Class A                  
    Six months                                            
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.57     $   15.29     $ 15.27     $ 12.61     $ 11.91     $ 11.25  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                  
OPERATIONS:                                                  
Net investment income(ii)   0.04       0.03     0.04     0.11     0.04     0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments   (0.89 )     0.40     (0.02 )   2.64     0.66     0.69  
Total from investment operations   (0.85 )     0.43     0.02     2.75     0.70     0.70  
Dividends from net investment income (0.01 )     (0.15 )   (iii)     (0.09 )       (0.04 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.71     $   15.57     $ 15.29     $ 15.27     $ 12.61     $ 11.91  
Total return(iv)   (5.48 )%       2.85 %   0.15 %   21.98 %   5.88 %   6.30 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                  
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                  
omitted) $ 114,682   $ 137,207   $ 130,957   $ 145,096   $ 139,693   $ 201,449  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                  
net assets   1.35 %     1.32 %   1.32 %   1.37 %   1.33 %   1.41 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                  
average net assets                          
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                  
assets   1.35 %     1.32 %   1.32 %   1.37 %   1.33 %   1.41 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                  
average net assets   0.52 %     0.18 %   0.25 %   0.79 %   0.32 %   0.05 %
Portfolio turnover rate   75.51 %     114.81 %   97.50 %   217.57 %   148.66 %   66.70 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                              

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger International Growth Fund                         Class B                    
    Six months                                                  
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.71     $   13.44     $   13.51     $   11.18     $ 10.64     $   10.07  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                        
OPERATIONS:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)(ii)   (0.01 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )     0.02     (0.04 )     (0.05 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                        
on investments   (0.78 )     0.34       (0.01 )     2.33     0.58       0.62  
Total from investment operations   (0.79 )     0.27       (0.07 )     2.35     0.54       0.57  
Dividends from net investment income     (iii)             (0.02 )          
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.92     $   13.71     $   13.44     $   13.51     $ 11.18     $   10.64  
Total return(iv)   (5.76 )%     2.04 %     (0.52 )%       21.07 %   5.08 %     5.70 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                        
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                        
omitted) $ 27,423   $ 31,357   $   38,520   $ 63,826   $ 77,408   $    88,496  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                        
net assets   2.06 %     2.04 %     2.02 %     2.04 %   1.97 %     1.96 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                        
average net assets                                
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                        
assets   2.06 %     2.04 %     2.02 %     2.04 %   1.97 %     1.96 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                        
average net assets   (0.20 )%       (0.53 )%       .(0.47 )%       0.17 %   (0.36 )%     (0.51 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   75.51 %     114.81 %     97.50 %     217.57 %   148.66 %     66.70 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                    

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger International Growth Fund                         Class C                    
    Six months                                                    
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014         10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.57     $   13.36     $   13.44     $ 11.12     $ 10.60     $   10.05  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                          
OPERATIONS:                                                          
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.02 )     (0.08 )     (0.07 )         (0.05 )     (0.07 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                          
on investments   (0.77 )     0.36       (0.01 )     2.33     0.57       0.62  
Total from investment operations   (0.79 )     0.28       (0.08 )     2.33     0.52       0.55  
Dividends from net investment income (0.18 )     (0.07 )           (0.01 )          
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.60     $   13.57     $   13.36     $ 13.44     $ 11.12     $   10.60  
Total return(iii)   (5.84 )%       1.99 %     (0.60 )%           20.94 %   4.91 %     5.50 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                          
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                          
omitted) $ 19,182   $    21,697   $   20,567    $  17,786   $ 17,305   $   21,436  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                          
net assets   2.13 %     2.09 %     2.08 %       2.15 %   2.08 %     2.09 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                          
average net assets                                  
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                          
assets   2.13 %     2.09 %     2.08 %       2.15 %   2.08 %     2.09 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                          
average net assets   (0.28 )%       (0.60 )%       (0.49 )%         0.03 %   (0.47 )%       (0.65 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   75.51 %     114.81 %     97.50 %       217.57 %   148.66 %     66.70 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                      

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger International Growth Fund               Class I              
                              From 5/31/2013  
 
    Six months  ended   4/30/2016         Year ended 10/31//2015         Year ended 10/31//2014         (commencement ofoperations) to 10/31/2013(ii)  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.55     $   15.27   $ 15.29   $ 13.94  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                      
OPERATIONS:                                      
Net investment income(iii)   0.06       0.05     0.12     0.03  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                      
on investments   (0.89 )     0.41     (0.07 )   1.32  
Total from investment operations   (0.83 )     0.46     0.05     1.35  
Dividends from net investment income (0.05 )     (0.18 )   (0.07 )    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.67     $   15.55   $ 15.27   $ 15.29  
Total return(iv)   (5.35 )%       3.04 %     0.31 %     9.68 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                      
Net assets, end of period (000's                                      
omitted) $ 18,876   $ 14,435   $     3,722   $ 157  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                      
net assets   1.33 %     1.30 %     1.27 %     15.73 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                      
average net assets   (0.18 )%       (0.15 )%       (0.12 )%       (14.58 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                      
assets   1.15 %     1.15 %     1.15 %     1.15 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                      
average net assets   0.84 %     0.34 %     0.76 %     0.44 %
Portfolio turnover rate   75.51 %     114.81 %     97.50 %     217.57 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                  

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger International Growth Fund                       Class Z                    
                                                From 12/29/2010  
    Six months ended 4/30/2016         Year ended 10/31/2015       Year ended 10/31/2014       Year ended 10/31/2013         Year ended 10/31/2012       (commencement of operations) to 10/31/2011(ii)   
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.73     $   15.44   $   15.35   $   12.66     $   11.94     $ 11.83  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                    
OPERATIONS:                                                    
Net investment income(iii)   0.08       0.12     0.13     0.33       0.08     0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                    
on investments   (0.90 )     0.39     (0.04 )   2.50       0.64     0.07  
Total from investment operations   (0.82 )     0.51     0.09     2.83       0.72     0.11  
Dividends from net investment income (0.07 )     (0.22 )       (0.14 )          
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.84     $   15.73   $   15.44   $   15.35     $   12.66     $ 11.94  
Total return(iv)   (5.24 )%       3.27 %   0.59 %   22.56 %     6.03 %   0.90 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                    
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                    
omitted) $ 25,301   $ 19,326   $   8,573   $   2,277   $ 20,217   $ 20,832  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                    
net assets   1.04 %     1.03 %   1.04 %   1.12 %     0.96 %   1.01 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                    
average net assets   (0.15 )%       (0.14 )%     (0.15 )%     (0.13 )%           (0.02 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                    
assets   0.89 %     0.89 %   0.89 %   0.99 %     0.96 %   0.99 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                    
average net assets   1.05 %     0.73 %   0.82 %   2.50 %     0.65 %   0.37 %
Portfolio turnover rate   75.51 %     114.81 %   97.50 %   217.57 %     148.66 %   66.70 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund                         Class A                      
    Six months                                                    
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.66     $   10.54     $   9.38     $   7.05     $   6.51     $   6.39  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                          
OPERATIONS:                                                          
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (0.06 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                          
on investments   (0.62 )     0.19       1.20       2.36       0.56       0.18  
Total from investment operations   (0.65 )     0.12       1.16       2.33       0.54       0.12  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.01     $   10.66     $   10.54     $   9.38     $   7.05     $   6.51  
Total return(iii)   (6.10 )%       1.23 %     12.37 %     33.05 %     8.29 %     1.90 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                          
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                          
omitted) $ 119,204   $ 131,592   $ 142,977   $ 143,231   $ 131,454   $ 165,315  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                          
net assets   1.32 %     1.32 %     1.35 %     1.39 %     1.40 %     1.38 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                          
average net assets                                  
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                          
assets   1.32 %     1.32 %     1.35 %     1.39 %     1.40 %     1.38 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                          
average net assets   (0.63 )%       (0.67 )%       (0.38 )%       (0.31 )%       (0.25 )%       (0.89 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   46.94 %     122.05 %     194.81 %     156.98 %     234.91 %     245.44 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                      

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund                         Class B                      
    Six months                                                    
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 8.67     $   8.63     $   7.73     $   5.86     $   5.46     $   5.39  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                          
OPERATIONS:                                                          
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.05 )     (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.07 )     (0.05 )     (0.09 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                          
on investments   (0.51 )     0.16       0.99       1.94       0.45       0.16  
Total from investment operations   (0.56 )     0.04       0.90       1.87       0.40       0.07  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 8.11     $   8.67     $   8.63     $   7.73     $   5.86     $   5.46  
Total return(iii)   (6.46 )%       0.46 %     11.64 %     31.91 %     7.33 %     1.30 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                          
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                          
omitted) $ 20,613   $ 26,151   $ 33,377   $ 50,341   $ 45,501   $ 48,334  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                          
net assets   2.04 %     2.02 %     2.04 %     2.10 %     2.08 %     2.11 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                          
average net assets                                  
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                          
assets   2.04 %     2.02 %     2.04 %     2.10 %     2.08 %     2.11 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                          
average net assets   (1.35 )%       (1.36 )%       (1.05 )%       (1.02 )%     (0.92 )%       (1.61 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   46.94 %     122.05 %     194.81 %     156.98 %     234.91 %     245.44 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                      

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund                         Class C                      
    Six months                                                      
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014         10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 8.58     $   8.56     $   7.68     $ 5.82     $   5.43     $   5.37  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.06 )     (0.13 )     (0.10 )     (0.08 )     (0.06 )     (0.10 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (0.49 )     0.15       0.98       1.94       0.45       0.16  
Total from investment operations   (0.55 )     0.02       0.88       1.86       0.39       0.06  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 8.03     $   8.58     $   8.56     $ 7.68     $   5.82     $   5.43  
Total return(iii)   (6.41 )%       0.35 %     11.46 %       31.96 %     7.18 %     1.10 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 21,246   $   23,628   $ 25,932      $ 26,320   $   22,812   $ 26,731  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   2.15 %     2.12 %     2.16 %       2.21 %     2.22 %     2.20 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets                                    
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   2.15 %     2.12 %     2.16 %       2.21 %     2.22 %     2.20 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (1.45 )%       (1.47 )%       (1.19 )%         (1.13 )%       (1.06 )%       (1.71 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   46.94 %     122.05 %     194.81 %       156.98 %     234.91 %     245.44 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund   Class Z  
            From 5/28/2015  
  Six months   ( commencement  
    ended   of operations) to  
  4/30/2016 (i) 10/31/2015 (ii)
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.67   $   11.70  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT              
OPERATIONS:              
Net investment loss(iii) (0.01 )   (0.02 )
Net realized and unrealized loss on              
investments (0.62 )   (1.01 )
Total from investment operations (0.63 )   (1.03 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.04   $   10.67  
Total return(iv) (5.90 )%     (8.80 )%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:              
Net assets, end of period (000's              
omitted) $ 2,850   $   2,413  
Ratio of gross expenses to average              
net assets 1.39 %   1.76 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to              
average net assets (0.40 )%     (0.77 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net              
assets 0.99 %   0.99 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to              
average net assets (0.29 )%     (0.49 )%
Portfolio turnover rate 46.94 %   122.05 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.            

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                         Class A                        
    Six months                                                      
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 16.72     $   19.32     $   20.89     $ 16.72     $   15.22     $   14.48  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.05 )     (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.03 )     (0.09 )     (0.16 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (0.48 )     0.09       1.53       4.92       1.59       0.90  
Total from investment operations   (0.53 )     (0.03 )     1.44       4.89       1.50       0.74  
Distributions from net realized gains   (5.96 )     (2.57 )     (3.01 )     (0.72 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.23     $   16.72     $   19.32     $ 20.89     $   16.72     $   15.22  
Total return(iii)   (4.74 )%       (0.31 )%       7.68 %       30.39 %     9.86 %     5.10 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 98,982   $ 159,061   $ 241,510     $ 294,846   $   299,934   $   377,947  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   1.36 %     1.30 %     1.27 %       1.29 %     1.29 %     1.37 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets                                    
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   1.36 %     1.30 %     1.27 %       1.29 %     1.29 %     1.37 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (0.82 )%       (0.65 )%       (0.45 )%         (0.19 )%       (0.54 )%       (0.99 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   83.90 %     110.40 %     91.59 %       95.67 %     81.09 %     64.83 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                   Class B                      
  Six months                                              
    ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended     Year ended  
  4/30/2016 (i) 10/31/2015   10/31/2014   10/31/2013   10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.39   $   17.11   $   18.96   $ 15.36   $   14.09     $   13.50  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                  
OPERATIONS:                                                  
Net investment loss(ii) (0.08 )   (0.22 )   (0.21 )   (0.16 )   (0.20 )     (0.26 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments (0.38 )   0.07     1.37     4.48     1.47       0.85  
Total from investment operations (0.46 )   (0.15 )   1.16     4.32     1.27       0.59  
Distributions from net realized gains (5.96 )   (2.57 )   (3.01 )   (0.72 )          
Net asset value, end of period $ 7.97   $   14.39   $   17.11   $ 18.96   $   15.36     $   14.09  
Total return(iii) (5.13 )%     (1.16 )%      6.87 %    29.33 % 9.01 %    4.40 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                  
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                  
omitted) $ 2,489   $   4,167   $   7,252      $ 9,413   $   9,448   $   10,998  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                  
net assets 2.25 %   2.10 %   2.06 %     2.07 %   2.10 %     2.12 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                  
average net assets                          
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                  
assets 2.25 %   2.10 %   2.06 %     2.07 %   2.10 %     2.12 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                  
average net assets (1.72 )%     (1.44 )%     (1.24 )%       (0.97 )%     (1.34 )%       (1.73 )%
Portfolio turnover rate 83.90 %   110.40 %   91.59 %     95.67 %   81.09 %     64.83 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                         Class C                        
    Six months                                                      
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014         10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.45     $   17.16     $   19.00     $ 15.39     $   14.12     $   13.53  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.07 )     (0.22 )     (0.21 )     (0.16 )     (0.20 )     (0.25 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (0.39 )     0.08       1.38       4.49       1.47       0.84  
Total from investment operations   (0.46 )     (0.14 )     1.17       4.33       1.27       0.59  
Distributions from net realized gains   (5.96 )     (2.57 )     (3.01 )     (0.72 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 8.03     $   14.45     $   17.16     $ 19.00     $   15.39     $   14.12  
Total return(iii)   (5.15 )%     (1.09 )%       6.92 %       29.34 %     9.00 %     4.40 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 38,810   $    54,768   $ 63,572      $ 68,161   $   59,063   $    64,597  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   2.14 %     2.07 %     2.03 %       2.06 %     2.09 %     2.10 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets                                    
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   2.14 %     2.07 %     2.03 %       2.06 %     2.09 %     2.10 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (1.60 )%       (1.43 )%       (1.21 )%         (0.96 )%     (1.33 )%       (1.70 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   83.90 %     110.40 %     91.59 %       95.67 %     81.09 %     64.83 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                         Class I                          
    Six months                                                    
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 16.91     $   19.54     $   21.09     $   16.88     $   15.35     $   14.57  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                          
OPERATIONS:                                                          
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.04 )     (0.11 )     (0.09 )     (0.04 )     (0.08 )     (0.13 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                          
on investments   (0.50 )     0.05       1.55       4.97       1.61       0.91  
Total from investment operations   (0.54 )     (0.06 )     1.46       4.93       1.53       0.78  
Distributions from net realized gains   (5.96 )     (2.57 )     (3.01 )     (0.72 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.41     $   16.91     $   19.54     $   21.09     $   16.88     $   15.35  
Total return(iii)   (4.72 )%       (0.48 )%      7.70 %     30.34 %     10.00 %     5.40 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                          
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                          
omitted) $ 41,544   $ 70,677   $ 699,237   $   692,445   $   545,397   $   420,089  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                          
net assets   1.31 %     1.31 %     1.27 %     1.31 %     1.23 %     1.21 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                          
average net assets                                  
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                          
assets   1.31 %     1.31 %     1.27 %     1.31 %     1.23 %     1.21 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                          
average net assets   (0.77 )%       (0.62 )%       (0.45 )%      (0.22 )%       (0.45 )%       (0.79 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   83.90 %     110.40 %     91.59 %     95.67 %     81.09 %     64.83 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                      

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                         Class Z                      
                                                    From 12/29/2010  
   

Six month ended 4/30/2016

       

Six month ended 10/31/2015

       

Six month ended 10/31/2014

Six month ended 10/31//2013

Six month ended 10/31/2012

(commencement of operations) (ii) to 10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 17.08     $   19.63     $   21.11     $ 16.84     $ 15.28     $   15.86  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                          
OPERATIONS:                                                          
Net investment income (loss)(iii)   (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.02 )     0.02     (0.02 )     (0.07 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                          
on investments   (0.49 )     0.08       1.55       4.97     1.58       (0.51 )
Total from investment operations   (0.52 )     0.02       1.53       4.99     1.56       (0.58 )
Distributions from net realized gains   (5.96 )     (2.57 )     (3.01 )     (0.72 )          
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.60     $   17.08     $   19.63     $ 21.11     $ 16.84     $   15.28  
Total return(iv)   (4.62 )%       (0.02 )%       8.07 %       30.78 %   10.21 %     (3.70 )%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                          
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                          
omitted) $ 131,362   $ 134,051   $ 52,091   $     67,852   $ 54,965   $   24,124  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                          
net assets   1.01 %     0.99 %     0.95 %       0.96 %   0.97 %     1.06 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                          
average net assets                                 (0.07 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                          
assets   1.01 %     0.99 %     0.95 %       0.96 %   0.97 %     0.99 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                          
average net assets   (0.47 )%       (0.33 )%       (0.13 )%         0.13 %   (0.14 )%       (0.51 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   83.90 %     110.40 %     91.59 %       95.67 %   81.09 %     64.83 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                      

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Growth Fund                         Class A                        
    Six months                                                      
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 8.00     $   8.96     $   9.97     $ 7.79     $   7.12     $   6.70  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.03 )     (0.08 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )     (0.09 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (0.57 )     0.11       0.19       2.53       0.72       0.51  
Total from investment operations   (0.60 )     0.03       0.12       2.49       0.67       0.42  
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.59 )     (0.99 )     (1.13 )     (0.31 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 5.81     $   8.00     $   8.96     $ 9.97     $   7.79     $   7.12  
Total return(iii)   (9.23 )%       0.16 %     1.30 %       33.15 %     9.41 %     6.30 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 92,656   $ 115,594   $ 139,497   $ 175,214   $ 172,202   $ 194,799  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   1.39 %     1.35 %     1.35 %       1.38 %     1.40 %     1.43 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets                       (0.02 )%             (0.01 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   1.39 %     1.35 %     1.35 %       1.36 %     1.40 %     1.42 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (0.91 )%       (0.92 )%       (0.81 )%         (0.49 )%       (0.71 )%       (1.18 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   33.61 %     131.72 %     88.98 %       93.97 %     72.59 %     67.37 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Growth Fund                   Class B                        
  Six months                                                  
    ended   Year ended   Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
  4/30/2016 (i) 10/31/2015   10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 6.57   $   7.59   $   8.67     $ 6.86     $   6.27     $   5.95  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                      
OPERATIONS:                                                      
Net investment loss(ii) (0.04 )   (0.12 )   (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.10 )     (0.13 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                      
on investments (0.45 )   0.09     0.17       2.21       0.69       0.45  
Total from investment operations (0.49 )   (0.03 )   0.05       2.12       0.59       0.32  
Distributions from net realized gains (1.59 )   (0.99 )   (1.13 )     (0.31 )            
Net asset value, end of period $ 4.49   $   6.57   $   7.59     $ 8.67     $   6.86     $   6.27  
Total return(iii) (9.63 )%     (0.55 )%     0.61 %       32.21 %     9.41 %     5.40 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                      
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                      
omitted) $ 5,318   $   6,564   $   8,874   $ 13,626   $ 13,389   $ 15,954  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                      
net assets 2.15 %   2.16 %   2.11 %       2.13 %     2.16 %     2.18 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                      
average net assets                 (0.02 )%             (0.01 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                      
assets 2.15 %   2.16 %   2.11 %       2.11 %     2.16 %     2.17 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                      
average net assets (1.67 )%     (1.73 )%     (1.56 )%         (1.24 )%       (1.47 )%       (1.92 )%
Portfolio turnover rate 33.61 %   131.72 %   88.98 %       93.97 %     72.59 %     67.37 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                    

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Growth Fund                         Class C                        
    Six months                                                      
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014         10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 6.42     $   7.44     $   8.52     $ 6.76     $   6.27     $   5.95  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.04 )     (0.12 )     (0.12 )     (0.10 )     (0.10 )     (0.13 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (0.43 )     0.09       0.17       2.17       0.59       0.45  
Total from investment operations   (0.47 )     (0.03 )     0.05       2.07       0.49       0.32  
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.59 )     (0.99 )     (1.13 )     (0.31 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 4.36     $   6.42     $   7.44     $ 8.52     $   6.76     $   6.27  
Total return(iii)   (9.56 )%       (0.70 )%       0.61 %       31.94 %     7.81 %     5.40 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 10,238   $ 13,724   $ 16,119   $ 19,461   $ 17,091   $ 19,145  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   2.23 %     2.16 %     2.15 %       2.18 %     2.19 %     2.22 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets                       (0.02 )%             0.01 %
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   2.23 %     2.16 %     2.15 %       2.16 %     2.19 %     2.21 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (1.75 )%       (1.73 )%       (1.61 )%         (1.31 )%       (1.50 )%       (1.96 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   33.61 %     131.72 %     88.98 %       93.97 %     72.59 %     67.37 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Growth Fund                         Class Z                        
                                                      From 12/29/2010  
       Six months ended 4//30/2016          Year ended 10//31/2015          Year ended 10//31/2014            Year ended 10//31/2013          Year ended 10//31/2012         (commencement of operations) to 10//31/2011(ii)  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 8.10     $   9.04     $   10.01     $ 7.79     $   7.14     $   7.43  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(iii)   (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.02 )     (0.04 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (0.58 )     0.10       0.20       2.55       0.67       (0.25 )
Total from investment operations   (0.60 )     0.05       0.16       2.53       0.65       (0.29 )
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.59 )     (0.99 )     (1.13 )     (0.31 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 5.91     $   8.10     $   9.04     $ 10.01     $   7.79     $   7.14  
Total return(iv)   (9.09 )%       0.52 %     1.73 %       33.67 %     9.10 %     (3.90 )%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 17,535   $ 22,002   $ 64,684   $ 79,723   $ 29,264   $ 26,137  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   1.06 %     1.04 %     1.03 %       1.05 %     1.04 %     1.13 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets   (0.07 )%       (0.05 )%       (0.04 )%         (0.06 )%       (0.05 )%       (0.14 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   0.99 %     0.99 %     0.99 %       0.99 %     0.99 %     0.99 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (0.51 )%       (0.55 )%       (0.45 )%         (0.18 )%       (0.28 )%       (0.72 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   33.61 %     131.72 %     88.98 %       93.97 %     72.59 %     67.37 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Focus Fund                       Class A                    
    Six months                                              
      ended     Year ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015   10/31/2014   10/31/2013   10/31/2012   10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.95     $   11.52   $   12.98   $ 10.88   $   10.82   $   10.23  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                    
OPERATIONS:                                                    
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.05 )     (0.14 )   (0.11 )   (0.08 )   (0.09 )   (0.14 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                    
on investments   (0.90 )     0.55     0.60     3.55     1.03     0.73  
Total from investment operations   (0.95 )     0.41     0.49     3.47     0.94     0.59  
Distributions from net realized gains         (0.98 )   (1.95 )   (1.37 )   (0.88 )    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.00     $   10.95   $   11.52   $ 12.98   $   10.88   $   10.82  
Total return(iii)   (8.68 )%       3.78 %   4.23 %     36.03 %   9.60 %   5.80 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                    
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                    
omitted) $ 16,400   $ 14,480   $   7,241   $ 7,563   $   6,464   $   8,851  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                    
net assets   1.40 %     1.82 %   2.22 %     2.45 %   2.60 %   2.29 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                  
average net assets   (0.08 )%       (0.22 )%     (0.62 )%       (0.85 )%     (1.04 )%     (0.79 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                  
assets   1.32 %     1.60 % 1.60 %     1.60 %   1.56 %   1.50 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                  
average net assets   (0.99 )%       (1.24 )%     (0.95 )%       (0.69 )%     (0.86 )%     (1.22 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   58.87 %     162.44 %   91.91 %     92.82 %   63.81 %   66.59 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Focus Fund                     Class C                    
    Six months                                            
      ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i) 10/31/2015   10/31/2014       10/31/2013   10/31/2012   10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.12   $   10.79   $   12.34   $ 10.48   $   10.52   $   10.02  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                  
OPERATIONS:                                                  
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.08 )   (0.20 )   (0.17 )   (0.15 )   (0.16 )   (0.22 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments   (0.83 )   0.51     0.57     3.38     1.00     0.72  
Total from investment operations   (0.91 )   0.31     0.40     3.23     0.84     0.50  
Distributions from net realized gains       (0.98 )   (1.95 )   (1.37 )   (0.88 )    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 9.21   $   10.12   $   10.79   $ 12.34   $   10.48   $   10.52  
Total return(iii)   (8.99 )%     3.06 %   3.65 %     35.00 %   8.90 %   5.00 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                  
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                  
omitted) $ 12,231   $   8,020   $   2,612   $ 2,636   $   1,956   $   2,293  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                  
net assets   2.15 %   2.53 %   2.99 %     3.23 %   3.33 %   3.04 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                  
average net assets   (0.12 )%     (0.28 )%     (0.74 )%       (0.98 )%     (1.08 )%     (0.79 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                  
assets   2.03 %   2.25 %   2.25 %     2.25 %   2.25 %   2.25 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                  
average net assets   (1.70 )%     (1.91 )%     (1.60 )%       (1.34 )%     (1.54 )%     (1.97 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   58.87 %   162.44 %   91.91 %     92.82 %   63.81 %   66.59 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                              

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Focus Fund                       Class I                      
    Six months                                            
      ended     Year ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015   10/31/2014   10/31/2013   10/31/2012   10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.22     $   11.75   $   13.17   $   11.00   $   10.90   $   10.29  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                  
OPERATIONS:                                                  
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.05 )     (0.12 )   (0.08 )   (0.05 )   (0.07 )   (0.11 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments   (0.92 )     0.57     0.61     3.59     1.05     0.72  
Total from investment operations   (0.97 )     0.45     0.53     3.54     0.98     0.61  
Distributions from net realized gains         (0.98 )   (1.95 )   (1.37 )   (0.88 )    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.25     $   11.22   $   11.75   $   13.17   $   11.00   $   10.90  
Total return(iii)   (8.65 )%       4.07 %   4.50 %   36.31 %   9.90 %   5.90 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                  
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                  
omitted) $ 50,166   $ 40,924   $   2,359   $   2,034   $   1,349   $   2,075  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                  
net assets   1.39 %     1.56 %   2.19 %   2.43 %   3.20 %   2.43 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                  
average net assets   (0.12 )%       (0.21 )%     (0.84 )%     (1.08 )%     (1.89 )%     (1.18 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                  
assets   1.27 %     1.35 %   1.35 %   1.35 %   1.31 %   1.25 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                  
average net assets   (0.94 )%       (1.07 )%     (0.70 )%     (0.46 )%     (0.62 )%     (0.96 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   58.87 %     162.44 %   91.91 %   92.82 %   63.81 %   66.59 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                              

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Small Cap Focus Fund                       Class Z                    
                                              From 12/29/2010  
    Six months ended 4/30/2016          Year ended 10/31/2015        Year ended 10/31/2014          Year ended 10/31/2013        Year ended 10/31/2012       (commencement of operations) to 10/31/2011(ii)  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.28     $   11.77   $   13.16   $ 10.97   $   10.85   $   11.31  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                    
OPERATIONS:                                                    
Net investment loss(iii)   (0.04 )     (0.08 )   (0.05 )   (0.02 )   (0.04 )   (0.06 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                    
on investments   (0.93 )     0.57     0.61     3.58     1.04     (0.40 )
Total from investment operations   (0.97 )     0.49     0.56     3.56     1.00     (0.46 )
Distributions from net realized gains         (0.98 )   (1.95 )   (1.37 )   (0.88 )    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.31     $   11.28   $   11.77   $ 13.16   $   10.97   $   10.85  
Total return(iv)   (8.60 )%       4.43 %   4.78 %     36.61 %   10.15 %   (4.10 )%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                    
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                    
omitted) $ 24,849   $ 17,109   $   3,368   $     3,202   $   2,426   $   1,964  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                    
net assets   1.09 %     1.56 %   2.11 %     2.38 %   2.69 %   37.74 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                    
average net assets   (0.07 )%       (0.55 )%     (1.01 )%       (1.28 )%     (1.59 )%     (36.64 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                    
assets   1.02 %     1.01 %   1.10 %     1.10 %   1.10 %   1.10 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                    
average net assets   (0.68 )%       (0.68 )%     (0.45 )%       (0.20 )%     (0.38 )%     (0.72 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   58.87 %     162.44 %   91.91 %     92.82 %   63.81 %   66.59 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Health Sciences Fund                         Class A                    
    Six months                                                  
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.94     $   26.96     $   25.35     $   21.75     $   19.34     $ 17.42  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                        
OPERATIONS:                                                        
Net investment income (loss)(ii)   (0.07 )     (0.25 )     (0.14 )     (0.05 )     0.02     (0.09 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                        
on investments   (2.26 )     0.82       5.89       6.11       2.39     2.01  
Total from investment operations   (2.33 )     0.57       5.75       6.06       2.41     1.92  
Dividends from net investment income       (0.16 )           (0.01 )          
Distributions from net realized gains   (3.39 )     (5.43 )     (4.14 )     (2.45 )          
Net asset value, end of period   $ 16.22     $   21.94     $   26.96     $   25.35     $   21.75     $ 19.34  
Total return(iii)   (12.94 )%       1.72 %     26.29 %     30.81 %     12.46 %   11.00 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                        
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                        
omitted) $ 85,055   $ 122,814   $ 139,306   $ 129,870   $ 120,490   $ 148,445  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                        
net assets   1.39 %     1.31 %     1.31 %     1.35 %     1.37 %   1.35 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                        
average net assets                                
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                        
assets   1.39 %     1.31 %     1.31 %     1.35 %     1.37 %   1.35 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                        
average net assets   (0.83 )%       (1.05 )%       (0.59 )%       (0.21 )%       0.11 %   (0.46 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   59.00 %     133.92 %     167.94 %     115.08 %     110.37 %   63.17 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                    

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Health Sciences Fund                   Class B                    
  Six months                                              
    ended   Year ended   Year ended     Year ended       Year ended       Year ended  
  4/30/2016 (i) 10/31/2015   10/31/2014     10/31/2013       10/31/2012       10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 18.46   $   23.53   $   22.78     $   19.91       $  17.85     $  16.21
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                  
OPERATIONS:                                                  
Net investment loss(ii) (0.12 )   (0.38 )   (0.29 )     (0.20 )     (0.13 )     (0.23 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                    
on investments (1.82 )   0.74     5.18       5.52       2.19       1.87  
Total from investment operations (1.94 )   0.36     4.89       5.32       2.06       1.64  
Distributions from net realized gains (3.39 )   (5.43 )   (4.14 )     (2.45 )            
Net asset value, end of period $ 13.13   $   18.46   $   23.53     $   22.78     $   19.91     $   17.85  
Total return(iii) (13.31 )%     0.95 %   25.33 %     29.82 %     11.54 %     10.00 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                    
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                    
omitted) $ 3,063   $   5,797   $   9,030   $ 11,767   $   11,879   $   13,878   
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                    
net assets 2.24 %   2.09 %   2.10 %     2.12 %     2.16 %     2.16 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                    
average net assets                            
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                    
assets 2.24 %   2.09 %   2.10 %     2.12 %     2.16 %     2.16 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                    
average net assets (1.69 )%   (1.83 )%     (1.37 )%       (0.99 )%         (0.68 )%       (1.27 )%
Portfolio turnover rate 59.00 %   133.92 %   167.94 %     115.08 %     110.37 %     63.17 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                  

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

Alger Health Sciences Fund                         Class C                      
    Six months                                                      
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014         10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 18.53     $   23.60     $   22.83     $ 19.95     $   17.88     $   16.23  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                            
OPERATIONS:                                                            
Net investment loss(ii)   (0.12 )     (0.37 )     (0.29 )     (0.20 )     (0.13 )     (0.22 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                            
on investments   (1.82 )     0.73       5.20       5.53       2.20       1.87  
Total from investment operations   (1.94 )     0.36       4.91       5.33       2.07       1.65  
Dividends from net investment income     (iii)                          
Distributions from net realized gains   (3.39 )     (5.43 )     (4.14 )     (2.45 )            
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.20     $   18.53     $   23.60     $ 22.83     $   19.95     $   17.88  
Total return(iv)   (13.25 )%       0.95 %     25.37 %       29.81 %     11.58 %     10.20 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                            
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                            
omitted) $ 37,522   $ 53,487   $ 60,628   $ 56,717   $ 50,049   $ 59,207  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                            
net assets   2.16 %     2.08 %     2.06 %       2.10 %     2.14 %     2.12 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                            
average net assets                                    
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                            
assets   2.16 %     2.08 %     2.06 %       2.10 %     2.14 %     2.12 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                            
average net assets   (1.60 )%       (1.81 )%       (1.34 )%         (0.98 )%       (0.67 )%       (1.23 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   59.00 %     133.92 %     167.94 %       115.08 %     110.37 %     63.17 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                        

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger Health Sciences Fund     Class Z  
                 From 5/28/2015  
    Six months    (commencement  
      ended   of operations) to  
    4/30/2016 (i)     10/31/2015 (ii)
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 21.74   $ 25.03  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                  
OPERATIONS:                  
Net investment loss(iii) (0.04 )   (0.05 )
Net realized and unrealized loss on                  
investments (2.22 )   (3.22 )
Total from investment operations (2.26 )   (3.27 )
Distributions from net realized gains (3.39 )    
Net asset value, end of period $ 16.09   $ 21.76  
Total return(iv)(v)   (12.71 )%       (13.06 )%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                  
Net assets, end of period (000's                  
omitted) $ 7,325   $ 6,517  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                  
net assets   1.18 %     1.36 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                  
average net assets   (0.19 )%       (0.28 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                  
assets   0.99 %     1.08 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                  
average net assets   (0.44 )%       (0.47 )%
Portfolio turnover rate   59.00 %     133.92 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(v) During the year ended October 31, 2015, the Health Science Fund received a payment made by the Advisor due to a delay in
recording the expense reimbursement for the Class Z shares that amounted to $0.02 per share. Had the Fund not received this
payment, total return of the Class Z shares would have been lower by 0.08%.

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Alger Growth & Income Fund                       Class A                    
    Six months                                              
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014     10/31/2013     10/31/2012     10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 33.37     $   33.56     $ 29.63     $ 24.43     $ 21.74     $ 21.38  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                    
OPERATIONS:                                                    
Net investment income(ii)   0.29       0.59     0.63     0.56     0.44     0.32  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                    
on investments   (0.52 )     0.81     3.92     5.11     2.60     0.69  
Total from investment operations   (0.23 )     1.40     4.55     5.67     3.04     1.01  
Dividends from net investment income (0.27 )     (0.51 )   (0.62 )   (0.47 )   (0.35 )   (0.65 )
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.04 )     (1.08 )                
Net asset value, end of period   $ 31.83     $   33.37     $ 33.56     $ 29.63     $ 24.43     $ 21.74  
Total return(iii)   (0.70 )%       4.26 %   15.53 %     23.45 %   14.02 %   4.80 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                    
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                    
omitted) $ 65,152   $ 70,933   $ 73,674   $ 80,832   $ 73,050   $ 41,446  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                    
net assets   1.14 %     1.15 %   1.18 %     1.19 %   1.25 %   1.43 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                    
average net assets                           (0.03 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                    
assets   1.14 %     1.15 %   1.18 %     1.19 %   1.25 %   1.40 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                    
average net assets   1.87 %     1.76 %   2.00 %     2.07 %   1.87 %   1.49 %
Portfolio turnover rate   2.97 %     15.83 %   21.20 %     29.27 %   45.36 %   119.61 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger Growth & Income Fund                       Class C                  
    Six months                                            
      ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended   Year ended  
    4/30/2016 (i)   10/31/2015     10/31/2014       10/31/2013     10/31/2012   10/31/2011  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 32.95     $   33.18     $ 29.33     $ 24.22     $ 21.54   $ 21.02  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                                  
OPERATIONS:                                                  
Net investment income(ii)   0.17       0.33     0.38     0.34     0.26   0.16  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments   (0.51 )     0.80     3.89     5.08     2.58   0.68  
Total from investment operations   (0.34 )     1.13     4.27     5.42     2.84   0.84  
Dividends from net investment income (0.16 )     (0.28 )   (0.42 )   (0.31 )   (0.16 ) (0.32 )
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.04 )     (1.08 )              
Net asset value, end of period   $ 31.41     $   32.95     $ 33.18     $ 29.33     $ 24.22   $ 21.54  
Total return(iii)   (1.07 )%     3.47 %   14.65 %     22.53 %   13.20 % 4.00 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                  
Net assets, end of period (000's                                                  
omitted) $ 21,786   $ 21,156   $ 19,999   $ 17,173   $ 13,121   $ 9,806  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                                  
net assets   1.89 %     1.90 %   1.93 %     1.96 %   2.01 % 2.16 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                                  
average net assets                         (0.03 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                                  
assets   1.89 %     1.90 %   1.93 %     1.96 %   2.01 % 2.13 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                  
average net assets   1.10 %     0.99 %   1.22 %     1.27 %   1.11 % 0.75 %
Portfolio turnover rate   2.97 %     15.83 %   21.20 %     29.27 %   45.36 % 119.61 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                              

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

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Alger Growth & Income Fund                   Class Z                  
                                From 3/1/2012  
    Six months ended 4/30/2016       

Year ended 10/31/2015

   

Year ended 10/31/2015

     

Year ended 10/31/2015

      (commencement of operations) to  10/31/2012 (ii)  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 33.39   $   33.57   $ 29.64   $   24.43   $   23.83  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT                                      
OPERATIONS:                                      
Net investment income(iii)   0.33     0.66   0.63     0.59     0.34  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                      
on investments   (0.51 )   0.82   4.00     5.14     0.59  
Total from investment operations   (0.18 )   1.48   4.63     5.73     0.93  
Dividends from net investment income (0.32 )   (0.58 ) (0.70 )   (0.52 )   (0.33 )
Distributions from net realized gains   (1.04 )   (1.08 )          
Net asset value, end of period   $ 31.85   $   33.39   $ 33.57   $   29.64   $   24.43  
Total return(iv)   (0.57 )%     4.53 % 15.78 %   23.74 %   3.90 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                      
Net assets, end of period (000's                                      
omitted) $ 10,400   $   8,752   $ 8,441   $   2,306   $   1,087  
Ratio of gross expenses to average                                      
net assets   0.89 %   0.91 % 1.05 %   1.36 %   2.92 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to                                      
average net assets         (0.10 )%       (0.41 )%     (1.97 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net                                      
assets   0.89 %   0.91 % 0.95 %   0.95 %   0.95 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                      
average net assets   2.08 %   1.99 % 1.98 %   2.18 %   2.14 %
Portfolio turnover rate   2.97 %   15.83 % 21.20 %   29.27 %   45.36 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                  

 

(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — General:
The Alger Funds (the “Trust”) is a diversified, open-end registered investment company
organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The
Trust qualifies as an investment company as defined in the Financial Accounting Standards
Board Accounting Standards Codification 946-Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The Trust operates as a series company currently offering an unlimited number of shares
of beneficial interest in eight funds — Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger International
Growth Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small
Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger Health Sciences Fund and Alger
Growth & Income Fund (collectively, the “Funds” or individually, each a “Fund”). The
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger International Growth Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth
Fund, Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap
Focus Fund and Alger Health Sciences Fund normally invest primarily in equity securities
and each has an investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The Alger Growth
& Income Fund also normally invests primarily in equity securities but has an investment
objective of both capital appreciation and current income.

Each Fund offers one or more of the following share classes: Class A, B, C, I and Z. Class A
shares are generally subject to an initial sales charge while Class B and C shares are generally
subject to a deferred sales charge. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A
shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the order to purchase was
accepted. The conversion is completed without the imposition of any sales charges or other
fees. Class I and Z shares are sold to institutional investors without an initial or deferred
sales charge. Each class has identical rights to assets and earnings, except that each share
class bears the costs of its plan of distribution, if it maintains one, and transfer agency and
sub-transfer agency services.

NOTE 2 — Significant Accounting Policies:
(a) Investment Valuation: The Funds value their financial instruments at fair value using
independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Trust’s Board of
Trustees (“Board”). Investments are valued on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the
“NYSE”) is open, as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
Equity securities and option contracts for which valuation information is readily available are
valued at the last quoted sales price or official closing price as reported by an independent
pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded. In the absence
of quoted sales, such securities are valued at the bid price or, in the absence of a recent
bid price, the equivalent as obtained from one or more of the major market makers for the
securities to be valued.

Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market. Debt securities with
remaining maturities of more than sixty days at the time of acquisition are valued on
the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers
or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services
may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations

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from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various
relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures
based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such investments.
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by independent pricing services
using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a
benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield
based on the unique attributes of the tranche. Debt securities with a remaining maturity of
sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value, as
determined in good faith pursuant to procedures established by the Board.

Securities in which the Funds invest may be traded in foreign markets that close before the
close of the NYSE. Developments that occur between the close of the foreign markets
and the close of the NYSE may result in adjustments to the closing foreign prices to reflect
what the investment manager, pursuant to policies established by the Board, believes to be
the fair value of these securities as of the close of the NYSE. The Funds may also fair value
securities in other situations, for example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the
Funds are open.

Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 820 – Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that the Funds
would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer
in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. ASC 820 established a
three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of
unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure
purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability and may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs
are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable
inputs are inputs that reflect the Funds’ own assumptions based on the best information
available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three
broad Levels listed below.

• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
Level 2 – signifiant other observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar
investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in
determining the fair value of investments)

The Funds’ valuation techniques are generally consistent with either the market or the
income approach to fair value. The market approach considers prices and other relevant
information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets
to measure fair value. The income approach converts future amounts to a current, or
discounted, single amount. These fair value measurements are determined on the basis
of the value indicated by current market expectations about such future events. Inputs
for Level 1 include exchange-listed prices and broker quotes in an active market. Inputs
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for Level 2 include the last trade price in the case of a halted security, an exchange-listed
price which has been adjusted for fair value factors, and prices of closely related securities.
Additional Level 2 inputs include an evaluated price which is based upon a compilation of
observable market information such as spreads for fixed income and preferred securities.
Inputs for Level 3 include revenue multiples, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples, discount rates, and the probabilities of success of
certain outcomes. Such unobservable market information may be obtained from a company’s
financial statements and from industry studies, market data, and market indicators such as
benchmarks and indices.

Valuation processes are determined by a Valuation Committee (“Committee”) established
by the Board and comprised of representatives of the Trust’s investment adviser. The
Committee reports its fair valuation determinations to the Board which is responsible for
approving valuation policy and procedures.

While the Committee meets on an as-needed basis, the Committee generally meets
quarterly to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures for making fair value
determinations. The Committee considers, among other things, the results of quarterly
back testing of the fair value model for foreign securities, pricing comparisons between
primary and secondary price sources, the outcome of price challenges put to the Funds’
pricing vendor, and variances between transactional prices and previous mark-to-markets.

The Funds will record a change to a security’s fair value level if new inputs are available
or it becomes evident that inputs previously considered for leveling have changed or are
no longer relevant. Transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 are recognized at the end of the
reporting period.

(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include U.S. dollars, foreign cash,
overnight time deposits and money market funds.
(c) Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on a
trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the
identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest
income is recognized on the accrual basis.
Premiums and discounts on debt securities purchased are amortized or accreted over the
lives of the respective securities.

(d) Foreign Currency Translations: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S.
dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into
U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date. Purchases and sales
of investment securities and income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the
prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses
from the disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the
trade dates and settlement dates of security transactions, and the difference between the
amount of net investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually received.

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The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities
are included in realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying
Statements of Operations.

(e) Option Contracts: When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received
by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current fair value
of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are
treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains from investments. The difference
between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction,
including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or, if the premium is less
than the amount paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option
is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security
in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the
premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Fund. The Fund as writer
of an option bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security
underlying the written option.
The Funds may also purchase put and call options. Each Fund pays a premium which is
included in the Fund’s accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment
and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums
paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. The risk associated
with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for
purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset
against the proceeds on the underlying security to determine the realized gain or loss.

(f) Lending of Fund Securities: The Funds may lend their securities to financial institutions,
provided that the market value of the securities loaned will not at any time exceed one
third of a Fund’s total assets, as defined in its prospectuses. The Funds earn fees on the
securities loaned, which are included in interest income in the accompanying Statements
of Operations. In order to protect against the risk of failure by the borrower to return the
securities loaned or any delay in the delivery of such securities, the loan is collateralized by
cash or securities that are maintained with the Custodian in an amount equal to at least 102
percent of the current market value of U.S. loaned securities or 105 percent for non-U.S.
loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of
business of the Funds. Any required additional collateral is delivered to the Custodian and
any excess collateral is returned to the borrower on the next business day. In the event the
borrower fails to return the loaned securities when due, the Funds may take the collateral
to replace the securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of
replacement securities, the Custodian shall be responsible for any shortfall, but only to
the extent that the shortfall is not due to any diminution in collateral value, as defined in
the securities lending agreement. The Funds are required to maintain the collateral in a
segregated account and determine its value each day until the loaned securities are returned.
Cash collateral may be invested as determined by the Funds. Collateral is returned to the
borrower upon settlement of the loan.

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(g) Dividends to Shareholders: Dividends payable to shareholders are recorded on the ex-
dividend date. The Funds declare and pay dividends from net investment income annually
except that the Alger Growth & Income Fund declares and pays such dividends quarterly.
With respect to all Funds, dividends from net realized gains, offset by any loss carryforward,
are declared and paid annually after the end of the fiscal year in which earned.
Each class is treated separately in determining the amounts of dividends from net investment
income payable to holders of its shares.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is
determined in accordance with federal income tax rules. Therefore, the source of a Fund’s
distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from, or in
excess of, net investment income, net realized gain on investment transactions, or return of
capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may exist. Capital accounts within
the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications
result primarily from the differences in tax treatment of net operating losses, foreign
currency transactions and premium/discount of debt securities. The reclassifications are
done annually at fiscal year end and have no impact on the net asset values of the Funds and
are designed to present each Fund’s capital accounts on a tax basis.

(h) Federal Income Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the
Internal Revenue Code Subchapter M applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Provided the Funds maintain such
compliance, no federal income tax provision is required. Each Fund is treated as a separate
entity for the purpose of determining such compliance.
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740 – Income
Taxes (“ASC 740”) requires the Funds to measure and recognize in their financial statements
the benefit of a tax position taken (or expected to be taken) on an income tax return
if such position will more likely than not be sustained upon examination based on the
technical merits of the position. No tax years are currently under investigation. The Funds
file income tax returns in the U.S., as well as New York State and New York City. The
statute of limitations on the Funds’ tax returns remains open for the tax years 2012-2015.
Management does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition
of a tax liability.

(i) Allocation Methods: The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations
of each Fund. Expenses directly attributable to each Fund are charged to that Fund’s
operations; expenses which are applicable to all Funds are allocated among them based on
net assets. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and expenses of each Fund
are allocated among the Fund’s classes based on relative net assets, with the exception of
distribution fees, transfer agency fees, and shareholder servicing and related fees.
(j) Estimates: These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require using estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts therein. These unaudited interim financial
statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to

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present a fair statement of results for the interim period. Actual results may differ from
those estimates. All such adjustments are of normal recurring nature.
NOTE 3 — Investment Advisory Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Investment Advisory Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of
the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement with Fred Alger Management, Inc. (“Alger
Management” or the “Manager”), are payable monthly and computed based on the following
rates. The actual rate paid as a percentage of average daily net assets, for the six months
ended April 30, 2016, is set forth below under the heading “Actual Rate.”

    Tier 1     Tier 2     Tier 3     Actual Rate  
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund(a) 0.810 % 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.780 %
Alger International Growth Fund(b) 0.710   0.600     0.710  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund(b) 0.760   0.700     0.760  
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund(b) 0.810   0.750     0.810  
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund(b) 0.810   0.750     0.810  
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund(d) 0.750       0.750  
Alger Health Sciences Fund(c) 0.810   0.650     0.810  
Alger Growth & Income Fund(b) 0.585   0.550     0.585  

 

(a) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $2 billion, Tier 2 rate is paid on assets between $2 and
$4 billion and Tier 3 rate is paid on assets in excess of $4 billion.

(b) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $1 billion and Tier 2 rate is paid on assets in excess of
$1 billion.

(c) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $500 million and Tier 2 rate is paid on assets in excess
of $500 million.

(d) Tier 1 is based on all assets.

Alger Management has established expense caps for several share classes, effective through
February 28, 2017, whereby it reimburses the share classes if annualized operating expenses
(excluding interest, taxes, brokerage, dividend expense and extraordinary expenses) exceed
the rates, based on average daily net assets, listed below:

                  FEES WAIVED /  
                  REIMBURSED FOR  
                  THE SIX MONTHS  
  CLASS     ENDED  
  A   C   I   Z   APRIL 30, 2016  
Alger International Growth Fund     1.15 % 0.89 % $ 36,609
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund*       0.99   5,169
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund       0.99   7,170
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund** 1.20 % 1.95 % 1.20   1.10   48,717
Alger Health Sciences Fund       0.99   7,949
* Effective June 1, 2016, the expense cap for the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Class Z will  
change to 1.05%.                        

 

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** Prior to March 1, 2016, the expense cap for the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class A was
1.60%, Class C was 2.25%, Class I was 1.35% and Class Z was 0.99%.

Fred Alger Management Inc. may recoup reimbursed expenses during the one-year term of
the expense reimbursement contract if the expense ratio falls below the stated limitation.

(b) Administration Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Trust’s
Administration Agreement with Fred Alger Management, Inc., are payable monthly and
computed based on the average daily net assets of each Fund at the annual rate of 0.0275%.
(c) Distribution Fees:
Class A Shares: The Trust has adopted a Plan of Distribution pursuant to which each Fund
pays Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, the Fund’s distributor (the “Distributor” or
“Alger Inc.”) and an affiliate of Alger Management, a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of
the respective average daily net assets of the Class A shares of the designated Fund to
compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing the Class A
shares and shareholder servicing. Fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred
by Alger Inc.

Class B Shares: The Trust has adopted an Amended and Restated Plan of Distribution
pursuant to which Class B shares of each Fund issuing such shares reimburse Alger Inc.
for costs and expenses incurred by Alger Inc. in connection with advertising, marketing and
selling the Class B shares, and shareholder servicing, not to exceed an annual rate of 1%
of the respective average daily net assets of the Class B shares of the designated Fund. If
in any month, the costs incurred by Alger Inc. relating to the Class B shares are in excess
of the distribution fees charged to the Class B shares of the Fund, the excess may be
carried forward, with interest, and sought to be reimbursed in future periods. As of April
30, 2016, such excess carried forward was $21,685,181, $16,228,567, $10,703,888, $278,007,
$16,334,536 and $997,162, for Class B shares of the Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger
International Growth Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund,
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund and Alger Health Sciences Fund, respectively. Contingent
deferred sales charges imposed on redemptions of Class B shares will reduce the amount of
distribution expenses for which reimbursement may be sought. See Note 3(d) below.

Class C Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class C shares
of each Fund pay Alger Inc. a fee at the annual rate of 1% of the respective average daily
net assets of the Class C shares of the designated Fund to compensate Alger Inc. for its
activities and expenses incurred in distributing the Class C shares and shareholder servicing.
The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger Inc.

Class I Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class I shares of
the Alger International Growth Fund, Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund and Alger Small Cap
Focus Fund each pay Alger Inc. a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net
assets of the Fund’s Class I shares to compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses
incurred in distributing the Class I shares and shareholder servicing. The fees paid may be
more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger Inc.

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(d) Sales Charges: Purchases and sales of shares of the Funds may be subject to initial sales
charges or contingent deferred sales charges. The contingent deferred sales charges are
used by Alger Inc. to offset distribution expenses previously incurred. Sales charges do not
represent expenses of the Trust. For the six months ended April 30, 2016, the initial sales
charges and contingent deferred sales charges imposed, all of which were retained by Alger
Inc., were as follows:

        CONTINGENT
  INITIAL SALES DEFERRED SALES
    CHARGES   CHARGES
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund $ 4,987 $ 30,489
Alger International Growth Fund 1,927 9,017
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund 1,438 19,336
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund 262 4,971
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund 1,014 2,859
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund 53 1,769
Alger Health Sciences Fund 509 5,156
Alger Growth & Income Fund 1,554 1,532

 

(e) Brokerage Commissions: During the six months ended April 30, 2016, the Alger Capital
Appreciation Fund, Alger International Growth Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger
SMid Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger
Health Sciences Fund and Alger Growth & Income Fund paid Alger Inc. commissions of
$497,208, $6,126, $19,335, $123,490, $12,990, $8,835, $25,877 and $1,654 respectively, in
connection with securities transactions.
(f) Shareholder Administrative Fees: The Trust has entered into a shareholder administrative
services agreement with Alger Management to compensate Alger Management for its
liaison and administrative oversight of Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., the transfer
agent, and other related services. The Funds compensate Alger Management at the annual
rate of 0.0165% of their respective average daily net assets for the Class A, Class B and
Class C shares and 0.01% of their respective average daily net assets of the Class I and Class
Z shares for these services.
Alger Management makes payments to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services
to omnibus accounts invested in the Funds. A portion of the fees paid by Alger Management
to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services are charged back to the appropriate
Fund, subject to certain limitations, as approved by the Board. For the six months ended
April 30, 2016, Alger Management charged back to the Alger Capital Appreciation Fund,
Alger International Growth Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger SMid Cap Growth
Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger Health Sciences
Fund and Alger Growth & Income Fund, $515,740, $33,304, $45,785, $128,600, $29,656,
$15,812, $54,060 and $19,280, respectively, for these services, which are included in transfer
agent fees and expenses in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

(g) Trustees’ Fees: From November 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016, each trustee who
is not affiliated with Alger Management or its affiliates each, an “Independent Trustee”
received a fee of $25,875 for each board meeting attended, to a maximum of $103,500

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per annum, paid pro rata by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex, plus travel expenses
incurred for attending the meeting. The Independent Trustee appointed as Chairman of the
Board of Trustees received additional compensation of $24,300 per annum paid pro rata by
each fund in the Alger Fund Complex. Additionally, each member of the Audit Committee
received a fee of $2,500 for each Audit Committee meeting attended to a maximum of
$10,000 per annum, paid pro rata by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex.
Effective March 1, 2016, each Independent Trustee receives a fee of $27,250 for each board
meeting attended, to a maximum of $109,000 per annum, paid pro rata by each fund in
the Alger Fund Complex, plus travel expenses incurred for attending the meeting. The
Independent Trustee appointed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees receives additional
compensation of $26,000 per annum paid pro rata by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex.
Additionally, each member of the Audit Committee receives a fee of $2,500 for each Audit
Committee meeting attended to a maximum of $10,000 per annum, paid pro rata by each
fund in the Alger Fund Complex.

(h) Interfund Trades: The Funds engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds
that have a common investment adviser. For the six months ended April 30, 2016, these
purchases and sales were as follows:

    Purchases   Sales
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund $ 557,050 $
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund 278,525
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund 196,014 291,380

 

(i) Interfund Loans: The Funds, along with other funds advised by Alger Management, may
borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes.
To the extent permitted under its investment restrictions, each fund may lend uninvested
cash in an amount up to 15% of its net assets to other funds. If a fund has borrowed from
other funds and has aggregate borrowings from all sources that exceed 10% of the fund’s
total assets, such fund will secure all of its loans from other funds. The interest rate charged
on interfund loans is equal to the average of the overnight time deposit rate and bank loan
rate available to the funds. There were no interfund loans outstanding as of April 30, 2016.
During the six months ended April 30, 2016, Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund and Alger Small
Cap Growth Fund incurred interfund loan interest expense of $2,145 and $23, respectively
and Alger Capital Appreciation Fund earned interfund loan interest income of $1,786.

(j) Other Transactions With Affiliates: Certain officers of the Trust are directors and officers
of Alger Management and the Distributor. At April 30, 2016, Alger Management and its
affiliated entities owned the following shares:

            SHARE CLASS    
      A     C   I   Z
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund 61,690   24,202
Alger International Growth Fund     7,315 108,897
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund     85,681
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund 141,718 82,885 69,272

 

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          SHARE CLASS    
      A   C   I   Z
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund 62,507 78,354
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund   286,570
Alger Health Sciences Fund   4,712
Alger Growth & Income Fund   28,554

 

NOTE 4 — Securities Transactions:
The following summarizes the securities transactions by the Trust, other than U.S.
Government securities, short-term securities, purchased options and short sales, for the six
months ended April 30, 2016:

      PURCHASES     SALES
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund $ 1,626,452,169 $ 1,529,738,561
Alger International Growth Fund   154,799,168   158,916,963
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund   74,893,083   79,323,413
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund   295,084,239   381,499,144
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund   45,758,293   63,555,708
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund   93,871,487   53,355,025
Alger Health Sciences Fund   91,277,100   116,176,704
Alger Growth & Income Fund   2,835,729   5,385,305

 

Transactions in foreign securities may involve certain considerations and risks not typically
associated with those of U.S. companies because of, among other factors, the level of
governmental supervision and regulation of foreign security markets, and the possibility of
political or economic instability. Additional risks associated with investing in the emerging
markets include increased volatility, limited liquidity, and less stringent regulatory and legal
system.

The following table summarizes the Fund’s securities lending agreements by counterparty
which are subject to rights of offset as of April 30, 2016.

Alger Growth & Income Fund        
          Fair Value  
    Securities   Cash on Non-  
    Loaned at   Collateral Cash Collateral Net
Counterparty   Value   Received(a) Received Amount(b)
 
Barclays Capital $ 503,861 $ 503,861    

 

(a) Collateral with a value of $517,725 has been received in connection with securities
lending agreements.

(b) The Market value of loaned securities is determined as of April 30, 2016. The net
amount would be subject to the borrower default indemnity in the event of default by the
counterparty.

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NOTE 5 — Borrowing:
The Funds may borrow from their custodian on an uncommitted basis. Each Fund pays the
custodian a market rate of interest, generally based upon the London Interbank Offered
Rate. The Funds may also borrow from other funds advised by Alger Management,
as discussed in Note 3(i). For the six months ended April 30, 2016, the Funds had the
following borrowings:

  AVERAGE DAILY WEIGHTED AVERAGE  
    BORROWING   INTEREST RATE  
Alger International Growth Fund $ 9,075 1.99 %
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund 398,863 1.42  
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund 3,582 1.28  
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund 1,350 2.47  

 

The highest amount borrowed during the six months ended April 30, 2016 for each Fund
was as follows:

  HIGHEST BORROWING
Alger International Growth Fund $ 435,000
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund 13,745,000
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund 652,000
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund 243,287

 

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NOTE 6 — Share Capital:
(a) The Trust has an unlimited number of authorized shares of beneficial interest of $.001
par value which are presently divided into eight series. Each series is divided into separate
classes. The transactions of shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED       FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2016       OCTOBER 31, 2015  
    SHARES         AMOUNT       SHARES         AMOUNT  
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund                                  
Class A:                                  
Shares sold 10,829,106     $   216,089,767     19,941,463     $   429,216,453  
Shares converted from Class B 78,882       1,614,446     173,220       3,729,703  
Shares converted from Class C 1,305       25,712     176       3,894  
Dividends reinvested 5,111,190       104,063,825     7,954,361       164,180,132  
Shares redeemed (10,624,465 ) (209,196,861 )   (15,164,333 ) (327,851,427 )
Net increase 5,396,018     $   112,596,889     12,904,887     $   269,278,755  
Class B:                                  
Shares sold 43,812     $   715,532     80,825     $   1,449,684  
Shares converted to Class A (95,857 )     (1,614,446 )   (206,707 )     (3,729,703 )
Dividends reinvested 114,399       1,904,747     239,941       4,150,980  
Shares redeemed (199,784 )     (3,244,118 )   (297,342 )     (5,380,690 )
Net decrease (137,430 )    $ (2,238,285 )   (183,283 )   $ (3,509,729 )
Class C:                                  
Shares sold 3,440,101     $   56,325,112     6,139,982     $   111,154,806  
Shares converted to Class A (1,592 )     (25,712 )   (210 )     (3,894 )
Dividends reinvested 1,219,048       20,382,484     1,510,451       26,218,831  
Shares redeemed (1,860,076 )     (30,095,793 )   (2,283,166 )     (41,413,976 )
Net increase 2,797,481     $   46,586,091     5,367,057     $   95,955,767  
Class Z:                                  
Shares sold 3,682,925     $   74,228,756     18,379,428     $   409,588,134  
Dividends reinvested 2,060,384       42,629,342     1,662,259       34,707,970  
Shares redeemed (2,577,210 )     (51,438,905 )   (4,287,362 )     (91,613,367 )
Net increase 3,166,099     $   65,419,193     15,754,325     $   352,682,737  

 

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  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED       FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2016       OCTOBER 31, 2015  
    SHARES       AMOUNT       SHARES       AMOUNT  
Alger International Growth Fund                              
Class A:                              
Shares sold 259,761   $   3,827,220     1,318,497   $   21,202,489  
Shares converted from Class B 28,893     424,678     72,646     1,155,119  
Shares converted from Class C         837     13,494  
Dividends reinvested 3,042     46,449     75,380     1,141,318  
Shares redeemed (1,310,398 )   (19,622,365 )   (1,218,713 )   (19,138,672 )
Net increase (decrease) (1,018,702     $ (15,324,018     248,647   $   4,373,748  
Class B:                              
Shares sold 15,195   $   194,703     30,301   $   420,627  
Shares converted to Class A (32,832 )   (424,678 )   (82,241 )   (1,155,119 )
Dividends reinvested         727     9,757  
Shares redeemed (146,402 )   (1,916,786 )   (529,374 )   (7,293,023 )
Net decrease (164,039     $ (2,146,761 )    (580,587 )    $ (8,017,758 )
Class C:                              
Shares sold 131,177   $   1,685,193     376,012   $   5,352,938  
Shares converted to Class A         (956 )   (13,494 )
Dividends reinvested 16,873     221,367     5,186     68,915  
Shares redeemed (224,891 )   (2,807,852 )   (320,301 )   (4,380,916 )
Net increase (decrease) (76,841     $ (901,292     59,941   $   1,027,443  
Class I:                              
Shares sold 466,404   $   6,790,242     799,096   $   12,669,754  
Dividends reinvested 3,430     52,174     2,439     36,830  
Shares redeemed (111,329 )   (1,606,972 )   (116,718 )   (1,794,576 )
Net increase 358,505   $   5,235,444     684,817   $   10,912,008  
Class Z:                              
Shares sold 1,716,552   $   25,677,631     1,181,195   $   19,140,824  
Dividends reinvested 5,881     90,447     5,490     83,664  
Shares redeemed (1,246,090 )   (18,272,023 )   (512,859 )   (8,088,181 )
Net increase 476,343   $   7,496,055     673,826   $   11,136,307  

 

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  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED       FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2016       OCTOBER 31, 2015  
    SHARES       AMOUNT       SHARES       AMOUNT  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund                              
Class A:                              
Shares sold 825,295   $   8,293,900     858,755   $   9,544,674  
Shares converted from Class B 62,136     630,951     113,448     1,246,215  
Shares converted from Class C         58     641  
Shares redeemed (1,330,762 )   (13,313,557 )   (2,193,763 )   (24,280,042 )
Net decrease (443,331     $ (4,388,706     (1,221,502     $ (13,488,512 )
Class B:                              
Shares sold 22,663   $   183,745     45,346   $   405,449  
Shares converted to Class A (76,548 )   (630,951 )   (138,955 )   (1,246,215 )
Shares redeemed (423,155 )   (3,409,385 )   (756,856 )   (6,786,702 )
Net decrease (477,040     $ (3,856,591     (850,465     $ (7,627,468 )
Class C:                              
Shares sold 274,160   $   2,303,081     270,110   $   2,438,597  
Shares converted to Class A         (72 )   (641 )
Shares redeemed (381,690 )   (3,075,707 )   (548,366 )   (4,899,669 )
Net decrease (107,530     $ (772,626     (278,328     $ (2,461,713 )
Class Z:                              
Shares sold 87,767   $   874,178     230,040   $   2,574,944  
Shares redeemed (30,051 )   (298,045 )   (3,854 )   (43,512 )
Net increase 57,716   $   576,133     226,186   $   2,531,432  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)                    
 
 
  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED       FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2016       OCTOBER 31, 2015  
    SHARES       AMOUNT       SHARES         AMOUNT  
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                                
Class A:                                
Shares sold 943,160   $   10,902,234     2,515,669     $   44,770,555  
Shares converted from Class B 21,494     236,188     26,382       469,683  
Dividends reinvested 4,172,831     44,649,289     1,756,178       29,697,232  
Shares redeemed (4,973,666 )   (60,093,759 )   (7,282,943 ) (129,738,047 )
Net increase (decrease) 163,819   $   (4,306,048 )    (2,984,714       $ (54,800,577 )
Class B:                                
Shares sold 15,951   $   133,355     12,637     $   185,261  
Shares converted to Class A (27,118 )   (236,188 )   (30,450 )     (469,683 )
Dividends reinvested 165,010     1,379,483     56,485       828,071  
Shares redeemed (130,875 )   (1,192,635 )   (173,061 )     (2,627,122 )
Net increase (decrease) 22,968   $   84,015     (134,389       $ (2,083,473 )
Class C:                                
Shares sold 593,100   $   4,999,527     326,733     $   4,980,075  
Dividends reinvested 1,957,334     16,500,322     503,010       7,399,281  
Shares redeemed (1,508,429 )   (13,800,818 )   (743,932 )     (11,427,019 )
Net increase 1,042,005   $   7,699,031     85,811     $   952,337  
Class I:                                
Shares sold 244,937   $   2,737,689     4,562,014     $   82,321,216  
Dividends reinvested 1,747,857     19,016,684     5,334,507       91,380,102  
Shares redeemed (2,182,058 )   (28,097,316 )   (41,500,869 ) (747,903,500 )
Net decrease (189,264     $ (6,342,943     (31,604,348)     $   (574,202,182)  
Class Z:                                
Shares sold 3,138,701   $   42,259,236     6,632,842     $   113,310,928  
Dividends reinvested 4,220,629     46,722,362     188,649       3,250,429  
Shares redeemed (2,808,123 )   (34,645,763 )   (1,628,271 )     (30,002,909 )
Net increase 4,551,207   $   54,335,835     5,193,220     $   86,558,448  

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)                
 
  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2016     OCTOBER 31, 2015  
    SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES       AMOUNT  
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund                          
Class A:                          
Shares sold 499,175   $ 3,013,812   1,580,029   $   13,419,571  
Shares converted from Class B 38,144   240,932   94,284     800,038  
Dividends reinvested 3,299,670   20,986,414   1,746,872     14,202,069  
Shares redeemed (2,325,802 ) (14,411,647 ) (4,548,661 )   (39,066,866 )
Net increase (decrease) 1,511,187   $ 9,829,511   (1,127,476     $ (10,645,188 )
Class B:                          
Shares sold 14,467   $ 69,479   91,268   $   614,597  
Shares converted to Class A (48,646 ) (240,932 ) (113,836 )   (800,038 )
Dividends reinvested 310,086   1,528,725   153,462     1,031,264  
Shares redeemed (90,545 ) (455,545 ) (301,914 )   (2,113,880 )
Net increase (decrease) 185,362   $ 901,727   (171,020 )    $ (1,268,057 )
Class C:                          
Shares sold 203,306   $ 969,813   171,469   $   1,158,931  
Dividends reinvested 549,988   2,634,442   254,757     1,673,757  
Shares redeemed (539,661 ) (2,515,040 ) (457,300 )   (3,151,622 )
Net increase (decrease) 213,633   $ 1,089,215   (31,074 )    $ (318,934 )
Class Z:                          
Shares sold 321,740   $ 2,104,737   1,029,786   $   8,766,273  
Dividends reinvested 587,321   3,794,092   819,654     6,729,363  
Shares redeemed (657,298 ) (3,812,543 ) (6,292,720 )   (55,536,296 )
Net increase (decrease) 251,763   $ 2,086,286   (4,443,280 )    $ (40,040,660 )

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                        
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
 
  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2016     OCTOBER 31, 2015  
    SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund                        
Class A:                        
Shares sold 749,971   $ 7,731,653   1,654,205   $ 18,594,316  
Dividends reinvested     45,119   481,873  
Shares redeemed (431,853 ) (4,421,533 ) (1,005,502 ) (11,422,574 )
Net increase 318,118   $ 3,310,120   693,822   $ 7,653,615  
Class C:                        
Shares sold 631,115   $ 6,206,820   590,280   $ 6,221,786  
Dividends reinvested     21,518   213,678  
Shares redeemed (95,532 ) (886,022 ) (61,705 ) (639,921 )
Net increase 535,583   $ 5,320,798   550,093   $ 5,795,543  
Class I:                        
Shares sold 1,894,912   $ 19,474,558   3,642,592   $ 42,213,625  
Dividends reinvested     9,345   102,042  
Shares redeemed (647,019 ) (6,609,219 ) (205,350 ) (2,343,092 )
Net increase 1,247,893   $ 12,865,339   3,446,587   $ 39,972,575  
Class Z:                        
Shares sold 1,813,664   $ 19,530,885   1,261,095   $ 14,388,178  
Dividends reinvested     23,909   261,562  
Shares redeemed (921,361 ) (8,802,563 ) (54,143 ) (620,875 )
Net increase 892,303   $ 10,728,322   1,230,861   $ 14,028,865  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                              
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)                  
 
  FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED       FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2016       OCTOBER 31, 2015  
    SHARES       AMOUNT       SHARES       AMOUNT  
Alger Health Sciences Fund                              
Class A:                              
Shares sold 373,178   $   6,631,305     1,398,761   $   34,246,474  
Shares converted from Class B 23,699     415,117     40,286     984,600  
Shares converted from Class C 6,096     113,325          
Dividends reinvested 812,450     15,501,550     1,035,935     23,173,875  
Shares redeemed (1,568,825 )   (28,276,802 )   (2,045,448 )   (48,627,542 )
Net increase (decrease) (353,402     $ (5,615,505     429,534   $   9,777,407  
Class B:                              
Shares sold 11,426   $   176,984     19,505   $   372,914  
Shares converted to Class A (29,042 )   (415,117 )   (47,600 )   (984,600 )
Dividends reinvested 48,679     754,035     84,278     1,597,068  
Shares redeemed (111,782 )   (1,683,805 )   (125,898 )   (2,585,940 )
Net decrease (80,719     $ (1,167,903     (69,715     $ (1,600,558 )
Class C:                              
Shares sold 205,417   $   3,148,834     409,745   $   8,190,033  
Shares converted to Class A (7,475 )   (113,325 )        
Dividends reinvested 423,918     6,600,406     494,274     9,401,097  
Shares redeemed (665,096 )   (9,720,928 )   (586,919 )   (11,882,400 )
Net increase (decrease) (43,236     $ (85,013     317,100   $   5,708,730  
Class Z:                              
Shares sold 268,529   $   5,474,496     308,872   $   7,123,472  
Dividends reinvested 51,369     970,368          
Shares redeemed (164,101 )   (2,806,410 )   (9,344 )   (212,367 )
Net increase 155,797   $   3,638,454     299,528   $   6,911,105  
 
Alger Growth & Income Fund                              
Class A:                              
Shares sold 135,797   $   4,264,850     230,587   $   7,699,744  
Shares converted from Class C 34     1,162     180     6,135  
Dividends reinvested 72,413     2,324,844     90,408     2,991,002  
Shares redeemed (287,204 )   (9,119,713 )   (390,788 )   (12,816,094 )
Net decrease (78,960 )    $ (2,528,857     (69,613     $ (2,119,213 )
Class C:                              
Shares sold 96,973   $   2,995,884     110,995   $   3,655,182  
Shares converted to Class A (34 )   (1,162 )   (182 )   (6,135 )
Dividends reinvested 20,630     655,129     21,539     705,009  
Shares redeemed (66,069 )   (2,029,528 )   (93,083 )   (3,059,497 )
Net increase 51,500   $   1,620,323     39,269   $   1,294,559  
Class Z:                              
Shares sold 152,828   $   4,916,333     48,152   $   1,602,084  
Dividends reinvested 10,669     342,815     8,482     280,555  
Shares redeemed (99,088 )   (3,088,570 )   (45,944 )   (1,523,567 )
Net increase 64,409   $   2,170,578     10,690   $   359,072  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(b) Redemption Fee: Prior to March 1, 2015, the Funds imposed a 2.00% redemption fee
on certain Class A, Class B and Class C shares redeemed (including shares redeemed
by exchange) within 30 days after such shares were acquired. Since March 1, 2015, the
redemption fee is no longer imposed.
NOTE 7 — Income Tax Information:
At October 31, 2015, the Funds, for federal income tax purposes, had capital loss
carryforwards as set forth in the table below. These amounts may be applied against future
net realized gains until the earlier of their utilization or expiration.

  Alger Capital Alger International Alger Mid Cap Alger SMid Cap
Expiration Dates Appreciation Fund Growth Fund Growth Fund Growth Fund
2017 $ 8,458,699 $ 34,620,840
Total 8,458,699 34,620,840
 
 
  Alger Small Cap Alger Small Cap   Alger Health Alger Growth &
Expiration Dates Growth Fund   Focus Fund Sciences Fund Income Fund
POST ACT $ 331,935
Total 331,935

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses
incurred by the Funds after October 31, 2011 will not be subject to expiration. In addition,
losses incurred after October 31, 2011 must be utilized prior to the utilization of capital loss
carryforwards above.

During the year ended October 31, 2015 the Alger International Growth Fund and Alger
Mid Cap Growth Fund utilized $4,135,831 and $4,724,152 of their capital loss carryforwards,
respectively.

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is
determined annually and is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales,
U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 988 currency transactions, nondeductible expenses
on dividends sold short, the tax treatment of partnerships investments, the realization of
unrealized appreciation of passive foreign investment companies, and return of capital from
real estate investment trust investments.

NOTE 8 — Fair Value Measurements:
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2016 in valuing the Funds’
investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Based upon the nature, characteristics,
and risks associated with their investments, the Funds have determined that presenting them
by security type and sector is appropriate.

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THE ALGER FUNDS                                
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund       TOTAL FUND       LEVEL 1       LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                                
Consumer Discretionary $ 432,714,434 $ 432,679,593   $ 34,841
Consumer Staples     203,969,871   203,969,871  
Energy     37,293,626   37,293,626  
Financials     27,290,071   27,290,071  
Health Care     452,807,714   450,318,679     2,489,035
Industrials     259,173,813   259,173,813  
Information Technology     828,481,991   826,795,889     1,686,102
Materials     27,186,744   27,186,744  
Telecommunication Services     46,034,235   46,034,235  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS $ 2,314,952,499 $ 2,310,742,521   $   2,489,035 $   1,720,943
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP                                
Financials     17,694,739   17,694,739  
PREFERRED STOCKS                                
Consumer Discretionary       993,421       993,421
Health Care       2,534,340       2,534,340
Information Technology       7,772,325       7,772,325
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS   $ 11,300,086         $   11,300,086
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST                            
Financials     28,346,381   28,346,381  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                                
        SECURITIES $ 2,372,293,705 $ 2,356,783,641   $   2,489,035 $   13,021,029
 
Alger International Growth Fund       TOTAL FUND       LEVEL 1       LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                                
Consumer Discretionary     15,997,662     736,300   15,261,362
Consumer Staples     25,626,755     4,649,153   20,977,602
Energy     18,275,704     6,772,173   11,503,531
Financials     49,047,181     3,254,020   45,793,161
Health Care     26,489,091     5,706,919   20,782,172
Industrials     12,146,020     835,164   11,310,856
Information Technology     25,650,530   10,865,364   14,785,166
Materials       8,589,499     1,279,923     7,309,576
Telecommunication Services       5,268,512       5,268,512
Utilities     11,043,995     1,005,462   10,038,533
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS   $ 198,134,949   $   35,104,478   $   163,030,471  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                                
        SECURITIES   $ 198,134,949   $   35,104,478   $   163,030,471  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                              
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
 
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund     TOTAL FUND       LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                              
Consumer Discretionary   42,047,035   42,047,035  
Consumer Staples     7,982,744     7,982,744  
Energy     1,563,150     1,563,150  
Financials     6,556,080     6,556,080  
Health Care   22,572,802   22,572,802  
Industrials   24,888,293   24,888,293  
Information Technology   34,059,663   33,879,527     180,136
Materials     7,616,448     7,616,448  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS $ 147,286,215   $   147,106,079     $   180,136
PREFERRED STOCKS                              
Health Care     1,646,037       1,646,037
Information Technology     830,368       830,368
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS $ 2,476,405         $   2,476,405
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST                        
Financials     5,273,930     5,273,930  
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE                              
Financials     314,956       314,956
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                              
         SECURITIES $ 155,351,506   $   152,380,009     $   2,971,497
 
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund     TOTAL FUND       LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                              
Consumer Discretionary   52,236,534   52,236,534  
Consumer Staples     9,956,750     9,956,750  
Energy     473,400     473,400  
Financials   26,843,060   26,843,060  
Health Care   76,075,101   76,075,101  
Industrials   39,013,151   39,013,151  
Information Technology   83,514,488   82,620,078     894,410
Materials     6,231,284     6,231,284  
Telecommunication Services     804,760     804,760  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS $ 295,148,528   $   294,254,118     $   894,410
PREFERRED STOCKS                              
Health Care     2,676,189       2,676,189
Information Technology     4,122,910       4,122,910
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS $ 6,799,099         $   6,799,099
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST                            
Financials     7,954,113     7,954,113  
RIGHTS                              
Health Care      
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                              
          SECURITIES $ 309,901,740   $   302,208,231     $   7,693,509

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                            
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)            
 
 
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund     TOTAL FUND       LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                            
Consumer Discretionary   15,133,576   15,133,576
Consumer Staples     2,187,944     2,187,944
Energy     1,936,195     1,936,195
Financials     6,052,253     6,052,253
Health Care   34,042,626   34,042,626
Industrials   12,842,989   12,842,989
Information Technology   39,230,126   39,230,126
Materials     3,712,077     3,712,077
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS $ 115,137,786   $   115,137,786    
PREFERRED STOCKS                            
Health Care     424,783     424,783
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST                          
Financials     3,673,927     3,673,927
RIGHTS                            
Health Care     —* —*
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE                            
Financials     290,078     290,078
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                            
         SECURITIES $ 119,526,574   $   118,811,713   $   714,861
 
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund     TOTAL FUND       LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                            
Consumer Discretionary     3,914,329     3,914,329
Health Care   36,965,780   36,965,780
Industrials     8,619,642     8,619,642
Information Technology   47,444,533   47,444,533
Materials     3,709,396     3,709,396
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS $ 100,653,680   $   100,653,680    
PREFERRED STOCKS                            
Health Care     38,413     38,413
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                            
         SECURITIES $ 100,692,093   $   100,653,680   $   38,413
 
Alger Health Sciences Fund     TOTAL FUND       LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                            
Health Care   124,522,888   124,075,268   303,901   143,719
Information Technology     627,400     627,400
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS $ 125,150,288   $   124,702,668 $   303,901 $   143,719
PREFERRED STOCKS                            
Health Care     6,515,270     6,515,270
RIGHTS                            
Health Care     —* —*
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                            
          SECURITIES $ 131,665,558   $   124,702,668 $   303,901 $   6,658,989

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

Alger Growth & Income Fund     TOTAL FUND     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
COMMON STOCKS                            
Consumer Discretionary   12,854,418   12,852,291     2,127
Consumer Staples   12,042,534   12,042,534  
Energy     5,758,200     5,758,200  
Financials   12,075,460   12,075,460  
Health Care   13,843,782   13,843,782  
Industrials   11,016,369   11,016,369  
Information Technology   16,384,086   16,384,086  
Materials     1,112,601     1,112,601  
Telecommunication Services     3,480,211     3,480,211  
Utilities     671,775     671,775  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS $ 89,239,436   $ 89,237,309     $   2,127
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS                      
Health Care     624,847     624,847  
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP                            
Energy     682,578     682,578  
Financials     1,382,976     1,382,976  
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED                            
          PARTNERSHIP $ 2,065,554   $ 2,065,554      
PREFERRED STOCKS                            
Consumer Discretionary     55,821       55,821
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST                          
Financials     2,892,114     2,892,114  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN                            
          SECURITIES $ 94,877,772   $ 94,819,824     $   57,948

 

*Alger Small Cap Growth Fund and Alger Health Sciences Fund rights are fair valued at
zero as of April 30, 2016.

    FAIR VALUE
  MEASUREMENTS
  USING SIGNIFICANT
  UNOBSERVABLE
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Common Stocks
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $   1,414,379
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments   306,564
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016   1,720,943
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $   306,564

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS      
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)      
 
 
    FAIR VALUE
  MEASUREMENTS
  USING SIGNIFICANT
  UNOBSERVABLE
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Preferred Stocks
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 10,241,974
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1,058,112
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 11,300,086
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $ 1,058,112
 
    FAIR VALUE
  MEASUREMENTS
  USING SIGNIFICANT
  UNOBSERVABLE
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Common Stocks
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 147,384
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments 32,752
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 180,136
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $ 32,752

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS        
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
    FAIR VALUE  
  MEASUREMENTS  
  USING SIGNIFICANT  
  UNOBSERVABLE  
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 3,160,606  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments (684,201 )
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 2,476,405  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $ (684,201 )
 
  Special Purpose  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund     Vehicle  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 314,956  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments  
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 314,956  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS      
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)      
 
 
    FAIR VALUE
  MEASUREMENTS
  USING SIGNIFICANT
  UNOBSERVABLE
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund Common Stocks
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 731,790
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments 162,620
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 894,410
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $ 162,620
 
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund Preferred Stocks
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 6,273,187
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments 525,912
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 6,799,099
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $ 525,912

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS        
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
    FAIR VALUE  
  MEASUREMENTS  
  USING SIGNIFICANT  
  UNOBSERVABLE  
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)  
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund     Rights  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments  
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $  
 
    FAIR VALUE  
  MEASUREMENTS  
  USING SIGNIFICANT  
  UNOBSERVABLE  
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)  
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 675,194  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments (250,411 )
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 424,783  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at 4/30/2016 April 30, 2016 $ (250,411 )

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS      
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)      
 
 
    FAIR VALUE
  MEASUREMENTS
  USING SIGNIFICANT
  UNOBSERVABLE
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund     Rights
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $
 
  Special Purpose
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund     Vehicle
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 290,078
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 290,078
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS        
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
    FAIR VALUE  
  MEASUREMENTS  
  USING SIGNIFICANT  
  UNOBSERVABLE  
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)  
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 59,052  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments (20,639 )
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 38,413  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $ (20,639 )
 
    FAIR VALUE  
  MEASUREMENTS  
  USING SIGNIFICANT  
  UNOBSERVABLE  
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)  
Alger Health Sciences Fund Common Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 143,719  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments  
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 143,719  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS        
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
    FAIR VALUE  
  MEASUREMENTS  
  USING SIGNIFICANT  
  UNOBSERVABLE  
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)  
Alger Health Sciences Fund Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 9,317,970  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments (2,802,700 )
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 6,515,270  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $ (2,802,700 )
 
Alger Health Sciences Fund     Rights  
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $  
Transfers into Level 3  
Transfers out of Level 3  
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments  
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments  
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements  
Purchases  
Issuances  
Sales  
Settlements  
Closing balance at April 30, 2016  
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized        
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS      
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)      
 
 
    FAIR VALUE
  MEASUREMENTS
  USING SIGNIFICANT
  UNOBSERVABLE
  INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
Alger Growth & Income Fund Common Stocks
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 2,127
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 2,127
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $
 
Alger Growth & Income Fund Preferred Stocks
Opening balance at November 1, 2015 $ 55,821
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Total gains or losses      
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
Included in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Closing balance at April 30, 2016 55,821
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in net realized      
and unrealized gain (loss) attributable to change in unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) relating to investments still held at April 30, 2016 $

 

The following table provides quantitative information about our Level 3 fair value
measurements of our investments as of April 30, 2016. In addition to the techniques and
inputs noted in the table below, according to our valuation policy we may also use other
valuation techniques and methodologies when determining our fair value measurements.
The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the
Level 3 inputs as they relate to our fair value measurements.

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  THE ALGER FUNDS            
  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)    
 
 
      Fair Value Valuation Unobservable    
      April 30, 2016 Methodology Input Input/Range  
  Alger Capital Appreciation Fund            
  Common Stocks $ 34,841 Income Discount Rate 40%
        Approach      
  Common Stocks   1,686,102 Performance Market Multiple 11.5x-12.3x  
        Multiple      
        Methodology      
        (xRevenue)      
  Preferred Stocks   993,421 Income Discount Rate 40%
        Approach    
  Preferred Stocks   2,534,340 Discounted Discount Rate 20%
        Cash Flow    
  Preferred Stocks   7,772,325 Performance Market Multiple 11.5x-12.3x
        Multiple    
        Methodology    
        (xRevenue)    
  Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund          
  Common Stocks   180,136 Performance Market Multiple 11.5x-12.3x
        Multiple    
        Methodology    
        (xRevenue)    
  Preferred Stocks   830,368 Performance Market Multiple 11.5x-12.3x
        Multiple    
        Methodology    
        (xRevenue)    
  Preferred Stocks   992,637 Discounted Discount Rate 28%
        Cash Flow    
  Preferred Stocks   653,400 Discounted Discount Rate 20.7%
        Cash Flow Weight 40%
        Liquidation Estimated Recover NA
        Analysis Levels  
          Weight 60%
  Special Purpose Vehicle   314,956 Performance Market Multiple 4.38x-4.88x  
        Multiple      
        Methodology      
        (xRevenue)      
  Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund            
  Common Stocks   894,410 Performance Market Multiple 11.5x-12.3x  
        Multiple      
        Methodology      
        (xRevenue)      
  Preferred Stocks   4,122,910 Performance Market Multiple 11.5x-12.3x  
        Multiple      
        Methodology      
        (xRevenue)      
  Preferred Stocks   2,676,189 Discounted Discount Rate 20.0-28.0%  
        Cash Flow      
  Alger Small Cap Growth Fund            
  Preferred Stocks   195,673 Discounted Discount Rate 20.7%
        Cash Flow Weight 40%
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THE ALGER FUNDS          
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)    
 
 
    Liquidation Estimated Recover NA  
    Analysis Levels    
      Weight 60%
Preferred Stocks 229,110 Discounted Discount Rate 28.0%
    Cash Flow      
Special Purpose Vehicle 290,078 Performance Market Multiple 4.38x-4.88x  
    Multiple      
    Methodology      
    (xRevenue)      
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund          
Preferred Stocks 13,328 Discounted Discount Rate 20.7%
    Cash Flow Weight 40%
    Liquidation Estimated Recover NA
    Analysis Levels  
      Weight 60%
Preferred Stocks 25,085 Discounted Discount Rate 20.0%
    Cash Flow    
Alger Health Sciences Fund        
Common Stocks 143,719 Income Discount Rate 30%
    Approach    
Preferred Stocks 2,162,882 Discounted Discount Rate 20.7%
    Cash Flow Weight 40%
    Liquidation Estimated Recover NA
    Analysis Levels  
      Weight 60%
Preferred Stocks 4,352,388 Discounted Discount Rate 20.0%
    Cash Flow    
Rights - Income Discount Rate 30%
    Approach    
Alger Growth & Income Fund        
Common Stocks 2,127 Income Discount Rate 40%
    Approach    
Preferred Stocks 55,821 Income Discount Rate 40%
    Approach      

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds’s
securities are revenue and EBITDA multiples, discount rates, and the probabilities of
success of certain outcomes. Significant increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation
and interrelationships between those inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair
value measurements as noted in the table above.

On April 30, 2016, there were no transfers of securities between Level 1 and Level 2.

Certain of the Funds’ assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount or face value, which
approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2016, such assets
are categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:

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THE ALGER FUNDS                      
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
 
  TOTAL FUND LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3
Cash, Foreign cash and Cash equivalents:                      
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund $ 66,488,717 $ $ 66,488,717  
Alger International Growth Fund   1,781,505   139,048 1,642,457  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund   9,172,066   — 9,172,066  
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund   124,072   124,072  
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund   6,014,684   6,014,684  
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund   1,703,273   1,703,273  
Alger Health Sciences Fund   680,528   680,528  
Alger Growth & Income Fund   2,111,921   517,725 1,594,196  

 

NOTE 9 — Derivatives:
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 815 – Derivatives
and Hedging (“ASC 815”) requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for
using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses
on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in
derivative agreements.

Options—The Funds seek to capture the majority of the returns associated with equity
market investments. To meet this investment goal, the Funds invest in a broadly diversified
portfolio of common stocks, while also buying and selling call and put options on equities
and equity indices. The Funds purchase call options to increase their exposure to the stock
market and also provide diversification of risk. The Funds purchase put options in order
to protect from significant market declines that may occur over a short period of time. The
Funds will write covered call and cash secured put options to generate cash flows while
reducing the volatility of the Funds’ portfolios. The cash flows may be an important source
of the Funds’ returns, although written call options may reduce the Funds’ ability to profit
from increases in the value of the underlying security or equity portfolio. The value of a
call option generally increases as the price of the underlying stock increases and decreases
as the stock decreases in price. Conversely, the value of a put option generally increases
as the price of the underlying stock decreases and decreases as the stock increases in price.
The combination of the diversified stock portfolio and the purchase and sale of options
is intended to provide the Funds with the majority of the returns associated with equity
market investments but with reduced volatility and returns that are augmented with the cash
flows from the sale of options. During the six months ended April 30, 2016, options were
used in accordance with these objectives.

The Funds’ option contracts were not subject to any rights of offset with any counterparty.
All of the Funds’ options were exchange traded which utilize a clearing house that acts as an
intermediary between buyer and seller, receiving initial and maintenance margin from both,
and guaranteeing performance of the option contract.

There were no open derivative instruments as of April 30, 2016.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

NOTE 10 — Principal Risks:
As of April 30, 2016, the Funds invested a significant portion of its assets in securities in
the consumer discretionary, health care and information technology sectors. Changes in
economic conditions affecting such sectors would have a greater impact on the Funds and
could affect the value, income and/or liquidity of positions in such securities.

In the normal course of business, the Funds invest in securities and enter into transactions
where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer
of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by
the Funds may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the
issuers whose securities are owned by the Funds; conditions affecting the general economy;
overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and
currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Funds may
be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Funds have
unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The
Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties
that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring
the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose
the Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial
instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to
market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is generally
approximated by its value recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, less any
collateral held by the Funds.

NOTE 11 — Affiliated Securities:
The issuers of the securities listed below are deemed to be affiliates of the Funds because
the Funds or their affiliates owned 5% or more of the issuer’s voting securities during all or
part of the six months ended April 30, 2016. Purchase and sale transactions and dividend
income earned during the period were as follows:

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THE ALGER FUNDS                
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)        
 
 
  Shares/              
  Par at         Realized   Value at
  October Purchases/ Sales/  Shares/Par at Dividend Gain   April 30,
Security 31, 2015 Conversion Conversion April 30, 2016 Income (Loss)   2016
 
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund              
Common Stocks                
Choicestream, Inc.* 82,955 82,955 $ 34,841
Preferred Stocks                
Choicestream, Inc.* 2,365,288 2,365,288   993,421
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund                
Preferred Stocks                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.* 219,610 219,610   995,637
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 495,000 495,000   653,400
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                
Preferred Stocks                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.* 231,474 231,474   1,046,262
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund                
Preferred Stocks                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.* 50,688 50,688   229,110
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 148,237 148,237   195,673
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund                
Preferred Stocks                
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 10,097 10,097   13,328
Alger Health Sciences Fund                
Preferred Stocks                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.* 897,366 897,366   4,056,094
Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* 1,638,547 1,638,547   2,162,882
 
 
Alger Growth & Income Fund                
Common Stocks                
Choicestream, Inc.* 5,064 5,064   2,127
Preferred Stocks                
Choicestream, Inc.* 132,906 132,906   55,821
 
*Non-income producing security.              
 
NOTE 12 — Subsequent Events:            

 

Management of each Fund has evaluated events that have occurred subsequent to April
30, 2016 through the issuance date of the Financial Statements. No such events have been
identified which require recognition and/or disclosure.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, if applicable,
including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and ongoing costs, including
management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, if applicable, and other fund expenses. This
example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in
the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual
funds.

The example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the
six-month period starting November 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2016.

Actual Expenses
The first line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about actual
account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together
with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you would have paid over the
period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value
divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the
heading entitled “Expenses Paid during the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on
your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about
hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense
ratios for each class of shares and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses,
which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not
be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and
other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical
examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs
only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) and redemption
fees. Therefore, the second line under each class of shares in the table is useful in comparing
ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning
different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would
have been higher.

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THE ALGER FUNDS                      
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)                  
 
                    Annualized  
                Expenses Expense Ratio  
    Beginning     Ending   Paid During   For the  
      Account     Account   the Six Months Six Months  
      Value     Value     Ended   Ended  
    November 1, 2015   April 30, 2016   April 30, 2016(a) April 30, 2016(b)  
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund                      
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00   $ 955.60   $ 5.93 1.22 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,018.80   6.12 1.22  
Class B Actual 1,000.00   951.91   9.85 2.03  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.77 10.17 2.03  
Class C Actual 1,000.00   952.11   9.56 1.97  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,015.07   9.87 1.97  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00   956.76   4.38 0.90  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,020.39   4.52 0.90  
                         
Alger International Growth Fund                      
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00   $ 945.17   $ 6.53 1.35 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,018.15   6.77 1.35  
Class B Actual 1,000.00   942.38   9.95 2.06  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.62 10.32 2.06  
Class C Actual 1,000.00   941.59 10.28 2.13  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.27 10.67 2.13  
Class I Actual 1,000.00   946.50   5.57 1.15  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,019.14   5.77 1.15  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00   947.60   4.36 0.89  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,020.39   4.52 0.89  
                         
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund                      
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00   $ 939.02   $ 6.36 1.32 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,018.30   6.62 1.32  
Class B Actual 1,000.00   935.41   9.86 2.04  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.67 10.27 2.04  
Class C Actual 1,000.00   935.90 10.35 2.15  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.17 10.77 2.15  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00   940.96   4.78 0.99  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,019.94   4.97 0.99  
                         

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                        
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)                    
 
                    Annualized  
                Expenses Expense Ratio  
    Beginning     Ending   Paid During     For the  
      Account     Account   the Six Months Six Months  
      Value     Value     Ended     Ended  
    November 1, 2015   April 30, 2016   April 30, 2016(a) April 30, 2016(b)  
Alger SMid Cap Growth Fund                        
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00   $ 952.59   $ 6.60   1.36 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,018.10   6.82   1.36  
Class B Actual 1,000.00   948.65 10.95   2.25  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,013.63   11.31   2.25  
Class C Actual 1,000.00   948.54 10.42   2.14  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.17 10.77   2.14  
Class I Actual 1,000.00   952.79   6.36   1.31  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,018.35   6.57   1.31  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00   953.79   4.91   1.01  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,019.84   5.07   1.01  
                           
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund                        
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00   $ 907.70   $ 6.59   1.39 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,017.95   6.97   1.39  
Class B Actual 1,000.00   903.68 10.22   2.15  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.12 10.82   2.15  
Class C Actual 1,000.00   904.42 10.56   2.23  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,013.77   11.17   2.23  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00   909.10   4.75   0.99  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,019.89   5.02   0.99  
                           
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund                        
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00   $ 913.24   $ 6.33   1.32 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,018.25   6.67   1.32  
Class C Actual 1,000.00   910.08   9.64   2.03  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.77 10.17   2.03  
Class I Actual 1,000.00   913.55   6.04   1.27  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,018.55   6.37   1.27  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00   914.01   4.85   1.02  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,019.79   5.12   1.02  
                           
Alger Health Sciences Fund                        
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00   $ 870.64   $ 6.51   1.39 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,017.90   7.02   1.39  
Class B Actual 1,000.00   866.93 10.44   2.24  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,013.67   11.27   2.24  
Class C Actual 1,000.00   867.46 10.08   2.16  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,014.07 10.87   2.16  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00   872.93   4.61   0.99  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,019.94   4.97   0.99  
                           

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS                  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)              
 
                Annualized  
            Expenses Expense Ratio  
    Beginning   Ending Paid During   For the  
      Account   Account the Six Months Six Months  
      Value   Value   Ended   Ended  
    November 1, 2015   April 30, 2016 April 30, 2016(a) April 30, 2016(b)  
Alger Growth & Income Fund                  
Class A Actual $ 1,000.00 $ 993.01 $ 5.65 1.14 %
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,019.19 5.72 1.14  
Class C Actual 1,000.00 989.33 9.35 1.89  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,015.47 9.47 1.89  
Class Z Actual 1,000.00 994.31 4.41 0.89  
  Hypothetical(c) 1,000.00 1,020.44 4.47 0.89  
                     

 

(a) Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of the respective share class, multiplied by the average account
value over the period, multiple by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
(b) Annualized.
(c) 5% annual return before expenses.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

Privacy Policy
U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice Rev. 01/2015 3/31/15

FACTS WHAT DOES ALGER DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
 
 
Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law
  gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us
  to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this
  notice carefully to understand what we do.
What? The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service
  you have with us.
  This information can include:
  • Social Security number and
  • Account balances and
  • Transaction history and
  • Purchase history and
  • Assets
  When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as
  described in this notice.
How? All financial companies need to share personal information to run their everyday business.
  In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share personal
  information; the reasons Alger chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

Reasons we can share your personal Does Can you limit
information Alger share? this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes — Yes No
such as to process your transactions, maintain    
your account(s), respond to court orders and    
legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus    
For our marketing purposes — to offer our Yes No
products and services to you    
For joint marketing with other financial No We don’t share
companies    
For our affiliates’ everyday business Yes No
purposes — information about your    
transactions and experiences    
For nonaffiliates to market to you No We don’t share
Questions? Call 1-800-342-2186    

 

Who we are  
 
Who is providing this notice? Alger includes Fred Alger Management, Inc. and Fred
  Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as the following
  funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger
  Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, and Alger
  Global Growth Fund.

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

What we do  
How does Alger To protect your personal information from unauthorized
protect my personal access and use, we use security measures that comply
information? with federal law. These measures include computer
  safeguards and secured files and buildings.
How does Alger We collect your personal information, for example,
collect my personal when you:
information? • Open an account or
  • Make deposits or withdrawals from your account or
  • Give us your contact information or
  • Provide account information or
  • Pay us by check.
 
 
Why can’t I limit all sharing? Federal law gives you the right to limit
  sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes
  information about your credit worthiness
  affiliates from using your information to market to you
  sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
  State laws and individual companies may give you
  additional rights to limit sharing.

 

Definitions  
Affiliates Companies related by common ownership or control.
  They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
  Our affiliates include Fred Alger Management, Inc.
  and Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as the
  following funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II,
  The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, and
  Alger Global Growth Fund.
Nonaffiliates Companies not related by common ownership or
  control. They can be financial and nonfinancial
  companies
Joint marketing A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial
  companies that together market financial products or
  services to you.
Other important information  

 

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THE ALGER FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

Proxy Voting Policies
A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote
proxies relating to portfolio securities and the proxy voting record is available, without
charge, by calling (800) 992-3863 or online on the Fund’s website at http://www.alger.com
or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Fund Holdings
The Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures relating to disclosure of the
Funds’ portfolio securities. These policies and procedures recognize that there may be
legitimate business reasons for holdings to be disclosed and seek to balance those interests
to protect the proprietary nature of the trading strategies and implementation thereof by
the Funds.

Generally, the policies prohibit the release of information concerning portfolio holdings
which have not previously been made public to individual investors, institutional investors,
intermediaries that distribute the Funds’ shares and other parties which are not employed
by the Manager or its affiliates except when the legitimate business purposes for selective
disclosure and other conditions (designed to protect the Funds) are acceptable.

The Funds make their full holdings available semi-annually in shareholder reports filed on
Form N-CSR and after the first and third fiscal quarters in regulatory filings on Form N-Q.
These shareholder reports and regulatory filings are filed with the SEC, as required by federal
securities laws, and are generally available within sixty (60) days of the end of the Funds’
fiscal quarter. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available online on the SEC’s website at www.
sec.gov or may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington,
D.C. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

In addition, the Funds make publicly available their respective month-end top 10 holdings
with a 15 day lag and their month-end full portfolios with a 60 day lag on their website www.
alger.com and through other marketing communications (including printed advertising/
sales literature and/or shareholder telephone customer service centers). No compensation
or other consideration is received for the non-public disclosure of portfolio holdings
information.

In accordance with the foregoing, the Funds provide portfolio holdings information to
service providers who provide necessary or beneficial services when such service providers
need access to this information in the performance of their services and are subject to
duties of confidentiality (1) imposed by law, including a duty not to trade on non-public
information, and/or (2) pursuant to an agreement that confidential information is not to be
disclosed or used (including trading on such information) other than as required by law. From
time to time, the Funds will communicate with these service providers to confirm that they
understand the Funds’ policies and procedures regarding such disclosure. This agreement
must be approved by the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, President or Secretary.

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THE ALGER FUNDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

The Board of Trustees periodically reviews a report disclosing the third parties to whom
each Fund’s holdings information has been disclosed and the purpose for such disclosure,
and it considers whether or not the release of information to such third parties is in the best
interest of the Fund and its shareholders.

In addition to material the Funds routinely provide to shareholders, the Manager may,
upon request, make additional statistical information available regarding the Funds. Such
information will include, but not be limited to, relative weightings and characteristics of a
Fund portfolios versus its peers or an index (such as P/E ratio, alpha, beta, capture ratio,
standard deviation, EPS forecasts, Sharpe ratio, information ratio, R-squared, and market
cap analysis), security specific impact on overall portfolio performance, month-end top
ten contributors to and detractors from performance, breakdown of High Unit Volume
Growth holdings vs. Positive Lifecycle Change holdings, portfolio turnover, and requests
of a similar nature. Please contact the Funds at (800) 992-3863 to obtain such information.

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THE ALGER FUNDS

360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
(800) 992-3863
www.alger.com

Investment Manager

Fred Alger Management, Inc.
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010

Distributor

Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010

Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent

State Street Bank and Trust Company
c/o Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 8480
Boston, MA 02266-8480

Custodian

Brown Brothers Harriman & Company
50 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02110

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of The Alger
Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied by
an effective Prospectus for the Trust, which contains information concerning the Trust’s
investment policies, fees and expenses as well as other pertinent information.

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.

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.

Not applicable.

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that
the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the


 

Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of the
disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.

(b) No changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the
Registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that materially affected, or
are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

(a) (1) Not applicable

(a) (2) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by rule 30a-
2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached as Exhibit 99.CERT

(a) (3) Not applicable

(b) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by rule 30a-2(b)
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached 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.

The Alger Funds

By: /s/Hal Liebes

Hal Liebes

President

Date: June 24, 2016

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: /s/Hal Liebes

Hal Liebes

President

Date: June 24, 2016

By: /s/Michael D. Martins


 

Michael D. Martins

Treasurer

Date: June 24, 2016