N-CSR 1 d438508dncsr.htm NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL SERIES FUND, INC. Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

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 811-3990

 

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

720 East Wisconsin Avenue,

Milwaukee Wisconsin 53202


(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Barbara E. Courtney, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.


(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 414-271-1444

 

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

 

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2012

 

 

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

 

[Attached EDGARIZED ANNUAL REPORT]


Annual Report December 31, 2012

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

 

A Series Fund Offering 28 Portfolios

 

  ·   Growth Stock Portfolio
  ·   Focused Appreciation Portfolio
  ·   Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio
  ·   Large Cap Blend Portfolio
  ·   Index 500 Stock Portfolio
  ·   Large Company Value Portfolio
  ·   Domestic Equity Portfolio
  ·   Equity Income Portfolio
  ·   Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio
  ·   Index 400 Stock Portfolio
  ·   Mid Cap Value Portfolio
  ·   Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio
  ·   Index 600 Stock Portfolio
  ·   Small Cap Value Portfolio
  ·   International Growth Portfolio
  ·   Research International Core Portfolio
  ·   International Equity Portfolio
  ·   Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
  ·   Money Market Portfolio
  ·   Short-Term Bond Portfolio
  ·   Select Bond Portfolio
  ·   Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio
  ·   Inflation Protection Portfolio
  ·   High Yield Bond Portfolio
  ·   Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio
  ·   Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio
  ·   Balanced Portfolio
  ·   Asset Allocation Portfolio


Letter to Clients

December 31, 2012

 

At this time last year, we shared our views with contract holders about markets being dominated by macroeconomic themes, as opposed to individual, company specific factors. The macroeconomic landscape led to “risk on/risk off” trades and sharp volatility. A similar market environment was again the primary story of 2012, as markets continued to react to an uncertain economic outlook. Risk aversion in markets rose considerably over the summer of 2012 as the economic outlook dimmed, declining later in the year upon the announcements of additional stimulus from the world’s central banks. Measuring returns from the beginning to the end of the year, riskier assets generally outperformed their less risky counterparts, which was a notable divergence from 2011 market performance. For example, international markets outperformed the U.S., as the European Union took additional steps toward financial reform and economic growth stabilized in the developing world.

In the United States, investors’ preference for riskier assets was also evident, as all of the major U.S. equity indices posted double-digit returns. Mid-sized companies, as measured by the S&P MidCap 400® Index, led the rally, followed by the S&P SmallCap 600® Index and the S&P 500® Index of larger companies.

Similarly, within fixed income markets, high yield corporate bonds rallied along with other credit sensitive bonds. Within the universe of corporate debt, lower quality bonds generally outperformed higher quality, investment grade debt. Bonds that offered more stability and lower yields—Treasurys and mortgage-backed securities—lagged the corporate bond market while posting solid returns.

At a high level, markets responded favorably to the coordinated efforts of policy makers to stimulate the global economy. However, the economy continued to grow at a relatively slow pace with high unemployment. In our view, the optimism that markets expressed during 2012 was somewhat disconnected with the long-term outlook for global growth. Unanswered questions regarding growth rates and debt levels in the developed world lingered despite the robust market performance. In our opinion, the biggest concern for financial markets is whether developed countries across the globe will have the ability to grow their way out of debt without the help of economic and financial stimulus.

For all that was uncertain, we found some reasons for optimism. Profit margins on average hit all time highs, while companies continued to hold record amounts of cash on comparatively healthy balance sheets. How corporations decide to utilize these resources is likely to be an important influence on the economy at this point in the business cycle. With some clarity in economic policy, a broad-based move toward capital spending and infrastructure projects could increase economic growth.

Given all of the economic crosscurrents and market volatility, we have a somewhat cautious outlook going into 2013, as we believe that slow economic growth is likely to persist. We also think that the public and private sectors will continue to grapple with policy decisions that could shape the investment landscape for many years.

Despite all of the economic challenges that we have seen over the last several years, we continue to believe that spreading investment risk across many different asset classes can act as an implicit hedge against uncertainty.

While markets remain relatively unpredictable, investors still have control over determining their goals through careful financial planning and saving for the future. To reach your important financial targets, we would encourage you to work with a financial professional to develop a plan consistent with your risk tolerance, goals, and other wealth and life cycle considerations.

    

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R. David Ells, CFA

President of Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

Managing Director of Mason Street Advisors, LLC

 

 


Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

 

Table of Contents

 

Expense Examples

     i   

Series Fund Overviews and Schedules of Investments:

  

Growth Stock Portfolio

     1   

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

     5   

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

     8   

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

     12   

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

     15   

Large Company Value Portfolio

     22   

Domestic Equity Portfolio

     27   

Equity Income Portfolio

     30   

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     35   

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

     39   

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     45   

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     50   

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

     54   

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     62   

International Growth Portfolio

     66   

Research International Core Portfolio

     70   

International Equity Portfolio

     76   

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     81   

Money Market Portfolio

     86   

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

     90   

Select Bond Portfolio

     97   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

     112   

Inflation Protection Portfolio

     119   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     129   

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

     140   

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

     161   

Balanced Portfolio

     165   

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     189   

Benchmark Definitions

     211   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     214   

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio)

     218   

Statements of Operations

     220   

Consolidated Statement of Operations (Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio)

     224   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     226   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio)

     234   

Statement of Cash Flows

     235   

Financial Highlights

     236   

Notes to Financial Statements

     244   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     265   

Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings

     266   

Director and Officer Information

     267   

Approval and Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreements

     270   

 

Mason Street Advisors, LLC (“Mason Street Advisors”), adviser to the Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mason Street Advisors is the principal investment adviser for all the Portfolios of the Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., and has engaged and oversees sub-advisers who provide day-to-day management for certain of the Portfolios. Each sub-adviser may be replaced without the approval of shareholders. Please see the Series Fund prospectus for more information.

 

The views expressed in the portfolio manager commentaries set forth in the following pages reflect those of the portfolio managers only through the end of the period covered by this report and do not necessarily represent the views of any affiliated organization. The views expressed are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market conditions or other events and should not be relied upon as investment advice. Mason Street Advisors disclaims any responsibility to update these views.


Expense Examples (unaudited)

 

 

 

Example

As a shareholder of each Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Portfolio expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolios and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012).

 

Actual Expenses

The first line of 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 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 Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table below for each Portfolio provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 a Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs or separate account charges. Therefore, the second line of 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 or separate account charges were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

      Beginning Account Value
July 1, 2012
     Ending Account Value
December 31, 2012
     Expenses Paid During
Period July 1, 2012 to
December 31, 2012*
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
 

Growth Stock Portfolio

           

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,032.55         $2.30         0.45

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.87         2.29         0.45   

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,057.83         3.88         0.75   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.37         3.81         0.75   

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,044.00         2.41         0.47   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.77         2.39         0.47   

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,088.71         4.46         0.85   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.86         4.32         0.85   

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,058.42         1.14         0.22   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,024.03         1.12         0.22   

 

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Expense Examples (unaudited)

 

 

      Beginning Account Value
July 1, 2012
     Ending Account Value
December 31, 2012
     Expenses Paid During
Period July 1, 2012 to
December 31, 2012*
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
 

Large Company Value Portfolio

           

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,076.72         $4.18         0.80

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.11         4.06         0.80   

Domestic Equity Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,088.59         3.10         0.59   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.17         3.00         0.59   

Equity Income Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,082.92         3.61         0.69   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.67         3.51         0.69   

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,052.89         2.73         0.53   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.47         2.69         0.53   

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,090.90         1.52         0.29   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,023.68         1.48         0.29   

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,087.05         4.98         0.95   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.36         4.82         0.95   

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,027.85         3.11         0.61   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.07         3.10         0.61   

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,075.51         1.77         0.34   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,023.43         1.73         0.34   

Small Cap Value Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,103.14         4.76         0.90   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.61         4.57         0.90   

International Growth Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,147.81         4.37         0.81   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.06         4.12         0.81   

Research International Core Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,128.45         5.83         1.09   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,019.66         5.53         1.09   

International Equity Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,172.63         3.77         0.69   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.67         3.51         0.69   

 

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Expense Examples (unaudited)

 

      Beginning Account Value
July 1, 2012
     Ending Account Value
December 31, 2012
     Expenses Paid During
Period July 1, 2012 to
December 31, 2012*
     Annualized
Expense Ratio
 

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

           

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,125.23         $7.85         1.47

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,017.75         7.46         1.47   

Money Market Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,000.39         0.85         0.17   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,024.28         0.87         0.17   

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,010.73         2.22         0.44   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.92         2.24         0.44   

Select Bond Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,019.20         1.62         0.32   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,023.53         1.63         0.32   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         994.50         3.47         0.69   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.42         3.52         0.69   

Inflation Protection Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,032.30         3.32         0.65   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,021.87         3.30         0.65   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,071.81         2.55         0.49   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.67         2.49         0.49   

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,073.52         4.59         0.88   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.71         4.47         0.88   

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,024.70         4.63         0.91   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,020.33         4.62         0.91   

Balanced Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,047.22         1.54         0.30   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,023.63         1.53         0.30   

Asset Allocation Portfolio

           

Actual

     1,000.00         1,054.46         2.89         0.56   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00         1,022.32         2.85         0.56   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Growth Stock Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective.    Invest in well-established companies with above average potential for earnings growth.    $534 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Growth Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in the equity securities of well established, medium and large capitalization companies that are selected for their above average earnings growth potential, with an emphasis on companies that have strong financial characteristics. In evaluating individual companies, the Portfolio considers factors such as the company management team, product outlook, competitive position, global exposure, financial characteristics and valuation.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year.

 

As measured by the relevant Russell Indices, growth-oriented stocks posted double-digit returns, but trailed value shares, in part due to the volatility of growth expectations. Growth investors base investments on evaluating the future growth opportunities of more expensive, rapid growth companies. The economic environment added to concerns about the growth that these types of companies could experience going forward.

 

Portfolio Results

The Growth Stock Portfolio returned 12.94% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”) returned 15.26%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio trailed the 16.00% average return of its Large Cap Growth Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

The Portfolio’s underperformance relative to the Index was largely attributable to stock selection in the Healthcare and Energy sectors. In the Healthcare space, the Portfolio’s position in Express Scripts was a negative contributor. The company faced difficulty managing its growth plans, as markets became somewhat concerned with its long-term growth potential, particularly after it acquired MedCo. The Portfolio’s performance was also hurt by Allergan, as the company missed its high growth targets which led to underperformance relative to slower growth large pharmaceutical companies. This positioning hurt performance relative to the Index. The Portfolio did not hold Amgen or Regeneron, as their paths to sustainable, long-term growth were unclear to the portfolio managers. Both Index stocks participated in the biotechnology rally, adding return to the Index, and in turn, detracting from the Portfolio’s relative results.

 

The Portfolio’s holdings in Energy lagged as a result of holdings in the equipment and services and oil, gas and consumable fuels industries. National Oilwell Varco, Inc. was a stock that we favored for its strong exposure to offshore drilling. However, the company made acquisitions unrelated to its core business and the stock declined during 2012. Similarly, the portfolio managers felt Weatherford International, Ltd. had turnaround growth potential, but its shares declined as the company struggled to execute on its plans. In the oil, gas & consumable fuels industry, Portfolio holdings in Occidental Petroleum Corp., Anadarko Petroleum Corp., and Concho Resources, Inc., hurt performance compared with the Index. Occidental Petroleum was the most significant detractor, as the stock’s price sank on market concerns about returns on capital due to higher than expected production costs.

 

Shifting to positive contributors to relative results, the Portfolio’s emphasis on holdings in some higher quality banks in the Financials sector helped performance. Picks in banks, such as J.P. Morgan and Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co. worked well for the Portfolio. Cellular tower operator American Tower also did well thanks to growing demand for telecommunication infrastructure needed to support new, data-intensive smartphones. In the beverages industry, the Portfolio benefited from seeking growth in a mid-sized, faster growing company (Monster Beverage Corp.), while deemphasizing the slower growth, household names (PepsiCo Inc. and Coca-Cola Co.).

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We believe that the current environment of slow global growth and heightened volatility is likely to persist in 2013. Early in the year, the economy could benefit from capital spending decisions that companies have delayed due to economic and legislative uncertainty. The pace of global growth will largely depend upon China. If China improves, Europe is likely to follow, as Chinese consumers are a large source of demand for European exports. The cyclical growth stocks in the Portfolio may benefit from this theme.

 

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Growth Stock Portfolio

 

 

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Growth Stock Portfolio

    12.94%        0.99%        5.56%   

Russell 1000® Growth Index

    15.26%        3.12%        7.52%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Large Cap Growth Funds Average

    16.00%        1.45%        7.23%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past
performance. Past performance is historical and does
not guarantee future performance. Investment return
and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when
redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. Current performance may be lower or
higher than the performance data quoted. For the
most recent month-end performance information visit
www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments as a cash management strategy, to seek to enhance returns, for hedging purposes or as alternatives to direct investments. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description

     % of Net Assets   

Apple, Inc.

     7.1%   

Qualcomm, Inc.

     2.8%   

Google, Inc. - Class A

     2.6%   

Monsanto Co.

     2.2%   

Visa, Inc. - Class A

     2.0%   

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     2.0%   

American Tower Corp.

     2.0%   

EMC Corp.

     1.8%   

International Business Machines Corp.

     1.8%   

Microsoft Corp.

     1.7%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Growth Stock Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (94.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (14.8%)

  

*  

Amazon.com, Inc.

    22,750        5,713   
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    175,250        6,551   
*  

Delphi Automotive PLC

    135,000        5,164   
 

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    95,900        4,362   
*  

Dollar General Corp.

    162,900        7,182   
 

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

    95,900        4,427   
 

Limited Brands, Inc.

    123,800        5,826   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    118,550        4,626   
*  

Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd.

    121,000        6,175   
 

News Corp. - Class A

    146,500        3,742   
*  

Priceline.com, Inc.

    7,500        4,659   
 

Starbucks Corp.

    146,450        7,853   
 

Target Corp.

    89,000        5,266   
 

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

    147,600        7,784   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      79,330   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (6.8%)

  

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    59,900        5,916   
 

CVS Caremark Corp.

    133,229        6,442   
 

The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

    89,800        5,375   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    83,500        5,714   
 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    97,200        8,130   
 

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

    54,400        4,968   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      36,545   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (6.9%)

  

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    95,250        7,078   
*  

Concho Resources, Inc.

    45,700        3,681   
 

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    76,900        5,256   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    94,500        7,240   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    154,000        10,671   
*  

Weatherford International, Ltd.

    243,954        2,730   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      36,656   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (7.2%)

  

 

American Express Co.

    147,400        8,472   
 

American Tower Corp.

    134,525        10,395   
 

Invesco, Ltd.

    123,400        3,219   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    186,400        8,196   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

    234,250        8,007   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      38,289   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (11.4%)

  

 

Abbott Laboratories

    57,000        3,734   
*  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    55,700        5,225   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    160,000        6,909   
    Common Stocks (94.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care continued

  

*  

Biogen Idec, Inc.

    35,000        5,133   
*  

Catamaran Corp.

    137,400        6,473   
*  

Express Scripts Holding Co.

    107,250        5,791   
*  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    110,300        8,102   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    73,400        5,145   
 

Perrigo Co.

    35,400        3,683   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    68,300        3,705   
*  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    60,850        2,552   
*  

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    49,700        4,274   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      60,726   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (11.1%)

  

 

The Boeing Co.

    100,050        7,540   
 

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

    42,400        2,681   
 

Cummins, Inc.

    28,975        3,139   
 

Danaher Corp.

    155,150        8,673   
 

FedEx Corp.

    59,768        5,482   
 

Honeywell International, Inc.

    110,400        7,007   
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

    33,712        6,386   
 

SPX Corp.

    55,075        3,863   
 

Union Pacific Corp.

    52,500        6,600   
 

United Technologies Corp.

    94,777        7,773   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      59,144   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (32.0%)

  

 

Apple, Inc.

    71,200        37,952   
 

Avago Technologies, Ltd.

    127,700        4,043   
*  

Baidu, Inc., ADR

    15,000        1,504   
 

Broadcom Corp. - Class A

    193,450        6,425   
*  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    45,900        3,018   
*  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    103,700        7,679   
*  

eBay, Inc.

    149,900        7,648   
*  

EMC Corp.

    386,000        9,766   
*  

Facebook, Inc. - Class A

    56,400        1,502   
*  

Google, Inc. - Class A

    19,742        14,004   
 

Intel Corp.

    119,700        2,469   
 

International Business Machines Corp.

    50,500        9,673   
 

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

    13,000        6,387   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    338,400        9,045   
*  

NetApp, Inc.

    72,200        2,422   
 

Oracle Corp.

    234,500        7,814   
 

Qualcomm, Inc.

    243,500        15,102   
*  

Salesforce.com, Inc.

    39,800        6,690   
 

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    70,700        10,717   
*  

VMware, Inc. - Class A

    25,200        2,372   
*  

Yahoo!, Inc.

    224,100        4,460   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      170,692   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (94.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Materials (3.9%)

  

 

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

    53,800        4,220   
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    25,000        5,079   
 

Monsanto Co.

    121,781        11,527   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      20,826   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $436,681)

      502,208   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (5.8%)  
 

Federal Government & Agencies (0.4%)

  

(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.12%, 3/4/13

    2,000,000        2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Services (1.9%)

  

 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/9/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
 

Govco LLC,
0.23%, 1/22/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Personal Credit Institutions (0.9%)

  

 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.19%, 3/25/13

    5,000,000        4,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (1.7%)

  

 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    9,100,000        9,100   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,100   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.9%)

  

 

CVS Caremark Corp., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $31,096)

      31,097   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $467,777)(a)

      533,305   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.1%)

      510   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      533,815   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Growth Stock Portfolio

 

 

* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $468,317 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $64,988 which is comprised of $75,696 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $10,708 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)    Number of
Contracts
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

S&P 500 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $16,920)

   237    3/13    $ (92)   

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

        

Common Stocks

  $ 502,208      $ -         $ -           

Short-Term Investments

    -          31,097         -           

Liabilities:

        

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Futures

    (92     -           -           

Total

  $ 502,116      $ 31,097       $ -           

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

4   Growth Stock Portfolio  


Focused Appreciation Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:

Long-term growth of capital.

   Invest in equity securities selected for their growth potential.    $389 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Focused Appreciation Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. In seeking to implement its growth strategy, the Portfolio employs a “bottom up” approach. That is, the Portfolio looks at companies one at a time to determine if a company is an attractive investment opportunity and is consistent with the Portfolio’s investment policies. The Portfolio may invest in companies of any size, from larger, well established companies to smaller, emerging growth companies. As a non-diversified fund, the Portfolio may hold larger positions in a smaller number of companies and, in anticipation of such investments, may hold a correspondingly larger position in cash pending investment. The Portfolio invests primarily in a core group of 20-40 common stocks.

 

Market Overview

In 2012, there was evidence that investors began to recognize the underlying fundamentals of individual businesses once again. This was a stark contrast from 2011, a year in which correlations were high and market sentiment was dominated more strongly by macroeconomic events. In the recent environment, it appears company analysis and individual stock selection have increased in importance for generating relative performance.

 

Portfolio Results

The Focused Appreciation Portfolio returned 20.14% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Russell® 1000 Growth Index (the “Index”) returned 15.26%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio outperformed the 16.00% average return of its Large Cap Growth Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

In providing attribution commentary on this Portfolio, it should be noted that the concentrated nature of the Portfolio can result in one holding, or a small number of holdings, producing a significant effect on the Portfolio’s relative results.

 

The Portfolio’s stock selections in the Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors were the largest contributors to relative performance. Meanwhile, the Portfolio’s holdings in the Materials and Industrials sectors hurt relative performance.

 

Within Information Technology, the sector experienced a proliferation of data usage through mobile devices at work and at home, with broad implications for content owners, Internet companies and device manufacturers. The data growth trend provided a solid backdrop for companies with strong competitive positions, such as Apple, eBay and Crown Castle, three of the Portfolio’s top performing stocks during the year. On the downside, the Portfolio held a position in Facebook, which underperformed as the company experienced difficulty monetizing its position as the leading social networking company.

 

One of the predominant themes represented in some of the Portfolio’s Consumer Discretionary holdings was the growing wealth of many emerging market consumers. The portfolio manager‘s main investing thesis in the sector was identifying companies with strong brands and growth prospects in their core markets that were well positioned to capture growth from emerging markets, based on the view that emerging consumers were willing to pay a premium for brands that represented quality or social status. Within the sector, the portfolio manager invested in luxury goods, lifestyle and fashion brands that had the potential to deliver rapid earnings growth in emerging economies and solid earnings in more mature markets. This theme resulted in the Consumer Discretionary sector being the second largest contributor to relative performance.

 

The Portfolio’s relative underperformance in the Materials sector was due to one holding in particular, Turquoise Hill Resource Partners. The Portfolio also lagged the Index in the Industrials sector. The Portfolio’s holdings were largely concentrated in transport services, logistics and asset light companies that tend to underperform the more cyclical names in the sector in a broad rally. For example, one of the Portfolio’s weakest holdings in the sector was the logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide. The company was impacted by a shortage of trucking capacity, which reduced profitability as truckers were able to demand better pricing.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of Janus, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We have been encouraged to see the market respond more to the underlying fundamentals of companies this year. We think this will be the case going into 2013. Much attention has been paid to today’s macroeconomic risks and uncertainties. We believe these are “known unknowns” that are already priced into the market, so we expect business fundamentals to be the biggest driver of stock performance in the coming months. In that environment, we believe the type of wide moat, long-duration growth companies we seek to identify should be recognized by the market for the strength of their businesses and the elements that set them apart from their competitors.

 

  Focused Appreciation Portfolio     5   


Focused Appreciation Portfolio

 

 

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

    20.14%        1.06%        9.26%   

Russell 1000® Growth Index

    15.26%        3.12%        7.11%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Large Cap Growth Funds Average

    16.00%        1.45%        -     

*Inception date of 5/1/03

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 5/1/03 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

As a non-diversified portfolio, the Portfolio may hold fewer securities because of its focused investment strategy. Holding fewer securities increases the risk that the value of the Portfolio could go down because of the poor performance of a single investment.
The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments for hedging purposes, to earn income or to seek to enhance returns. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description

     % of Net Assets   

Apple, Inc.

     10.4%   

Celgene Corp.

     6.3%   

News Corp. - Class A

     5.8%   

Express Scripts Holding Co.

     5.6%   

eBay, Inc.

     5.3%   

FANUC Corp., ADR

     4.7%   

Precision Castparts Corp.

     4.5%   

Limited Brands, Inc.

     4.4%   

Crown Castle International Corp.

     4.2%   

Oracle Corp.

     4.0%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Focused Appreciation Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (91.4%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (21.3%)

  

*  

Amazon.com, Inc.

    35,129        8,822   
 

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA, ADR

    1,448,952        11,287   
 

Limited Brands, Inc.

    362,408        17,055   
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    254,773        9,496   
*  

MGM Resorts International

    671,144        7,812   
 

News Corp. - Class A

    878,728        22,443   
 

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

    112,500        5,805   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      82,720   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (1.5%)

  

*  

Monster Beverage Corp.

    109,223        5,776   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,776   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (1.7%)

  

 

Prudential PLC, ADR

    226,107        6,455   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,455   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (14.8%)

  

*  

Celgene Corp.

    313,232        24,658   
*  

Express Scripts Holding Co.

    404,986        21,869   
*  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    61,153        4,492   
*  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

    4,757        2,333   
*  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    103,280        4,331   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      57,683   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (91.4%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Industrials (16.1%)

  

 

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

    110,231        6,969   
*  

FANUC Corp., ADR

    588,672        18,290   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc.

    223,546        6,941   
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

    91,430        17,319   
 

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

    178,734        13,178   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      62,697   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (29.2%)

  

 

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

    69,729        4,511   
 

Apple, Inc.

    75,695        40,348   
*  

eBay, Inc.

    401,198        20,469   
*  

EMC Corp.

    538,976        13,636   
 

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

    9,047        4,444   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    423,333        11,316   
 

Oracle Corp.

    471,303        15,704   
 

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    87,329        3,242   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      113,670   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (2.6%)

  

*  

Turquoise Hill Resources, Ltd.

    1,330,386        10,124   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,124   
     

 

 

 
     Common Stocks (91.4%)    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
  

Telecommunication Services (4.2%)

  

*   

Crown Castle International Corp.

     224,006         16,164   
        

 

 

 
  

Total

        16,164   
        

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

     
  

(Cost: $264,607)

        355,289   
        

 

 

 
     Short-Term Investments (4.9%)  
  

Commercial Banks Non-US (4.9%)

  

  

BNP Paribas Finance, Inc., 0.01%, 1/2/13

     19,000,000         19,000   
        

 

 

 
  

Total

        19,000   
        

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

     
  

(Cost: $19,000)

        19,000   
        

 

 

 
  

Total Investments (96.3%)

     
  

(Cost: $283,607)(a)

        374,289   
        

 

 

 
  

Other Assets, Less

     
  

Liabilities (3.7%)

        14,331   
        

 

 

 
  

Net Assets (100.0%)

        388,620   
        

 

 

 
 

 

* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $285,463 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $88,826 which is comprised of $103,040 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $14,214 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 355,289       $ -        $ -           

Short-Term Investments

    -          19,000         -           

Total

  $ 355,289       $ 19,000       $ -           

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Focused Appreciation Portfolio     7   


Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital and income.    Invest primarily in equity securities of large capitalization companies.    $385 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in equity securities of large capitalization companies that may include both “growth” and “value” stocks, and may represent companies across all market sectors. In selecting investments, the Portfolio looks for companies with characteristics such as strong management teams, solid balance sheets, consistent earnings growth, sustainable cash flows and leading market shares in their industries. The Portfolio may be broadly diversified, potentially reflecting all sectors of the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”). Economic outlook and/or absolute valuation determines the relative attractiveness of market sectors and sector weights may differ from those in the Index, reflecting the economic outlook.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 11.63% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Index returned 16.00%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio trailed the 15.02% average return of its Large Cap Core Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

The broad market environment worked against the Portfolio’s investment process. While the Portfolio focused on companies with strong financial characteristics and attractive valuations, the stocks that performed best in the Index generally had highly levered balance sheets with low returns on equity. Stock selection in the Energy sector was the biggest detractor to performance relative to the Index. The Portfolio’s positions in Occidental Petroleum Corp., Weatherford International Ltd. and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. were the largest negative contributors. Occidental Petroleum Corp. continued to follow its growth strategy, but investors grew impatient with its execution. Weatherford International Ltd. experienced accounting issues.

 

The Materials sector was another source of performance weakness. In the metals and mining industry, HudBay Minerals, a small copper producer, was growing production that the portfolio managers believed had the potential to pay off in the long term, but the stock declined during the Portfolio’s holding period over concerns about China’s near-term rate of growth. Similarly, Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. was unable to lower costs at one of its mines while iron ore prices declined, hurting the company’s profitability.

 

In the Industrials sector, machinery stocks weighed on performance. Dover Corp. declined after an acquisition did not deliver anticipated cost savings, while Caterpillar Inc. tumbled as slower growth in China weighed on its orders for machinery. The Portfolio’s positioning in Health Care stocks also underperformed the Index’s Health Care holdings. In particular, the Portfolio did not hold Abbott Laboratories when the shares rallied after the company announced spinoff plans. Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. also detracted from performance, as the stock fell when one of its highly anticipated drug offerings failed during testing.

 

Looking at positive contributors to relative results, the Portfolio’s positioning in the Utilities sector aided the Portfolio. The Portfolio avoided underperformers in the electrical utilities space and overweighted American Water Works Co. In the Consumer Discretionary sector, the Portfolio’s positions in media stocks News Corp., CIA and Comcast Corp. delivered solid results. Both companies pursued shareholder friendly policies with share buybacks and dividend payouts, driving their share prices higher.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We are cautiously optimistic going into 2013. While Washington will likely dominate the headlines near-term, once investors can look past this and focus on the economy’s fundamentals, it is likely they will see an improving housing market and a rebound in China. If the economy’s fundamentals allow companies to maintain their record high margins, equity valuations are reasonable and should not be an impediment for another positive year in the stock market. Also to the benefit of equities, there seem to be a lack of alternative investments with expectations of outsized returns.

 

8   Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio  


Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

 

 

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

    11.63%        -0.27%        5.74%   

S&P 500® Index

    16.00%        1.66%        7.10%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Large Cap Core Funds Average

    15.02%        0.53%        6.55%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments as a cash management strategy, to generate income or as alternatives to direct investments. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets  

Apple, Inc.

     4.1%   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2.7%   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     2.6%   

Chevron Corp.

     2.6%   

Microsoft Corp.

     2.5%   

Johnson & Johnson

     2.5%   

International Business Machines Corp.

     2.4%   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     2.4%   

General Electric Co.

     2.2%   

Citigroup, Inc.

     2.2%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (96.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Consumer Discretionary (11.0%)

  

 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    141,100        5,274   
*  

Delphi Automotive PLC

    89,375        3,419   
 

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    66,500        3,025   
*  

Dollar General Corp.

    97,150        4,283   
 

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

    61,700        2,848   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    90,750        3,541   
 

News Corp. - Class A

    239,975        6,129   
 

Starbucks Corp.

    59,800        3,207   
 

Target Corp.

    78,300        4,633   
 

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

    112,200        5,917   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      42,276   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (8.7%)

  

 

Beam, Inc.

    47,775        2,919   
 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    73,050        3,913   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    22,800        2,252   
 

CVS Caremark Corp.

    124,172        6,004   
 

The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

    38,400        2,299   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

    43,975        2,897   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    71,300        4,879   
 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    97,650        8,167   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      33,330   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (12.0%)

  

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    86,025        6,393   
 

Chevron Corp.

    91,050        9,846   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    116,874        10,115   
 

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    35,500        2,426   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    67,375        5,162   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    87,300        6,049   
*  

Weatherford International, Ltd.

    347,853        3,892   
*  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.

    56,600        2,455   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      46,338   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (15.7%)

  

 

American Express Co.

    91,650        5,268   
 

American Tower Corp.

    96,250        7,437   
 

BlackRock, Inc.

    15,625        3,230   
 

Citigroup, Inc.

    211,030        8,348   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    38,550        4,917   
 

Invesco, Ltd.

    181,550        4,737   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    236,946        10,418   
 

MetLife, Inc.

    106,250        3,500   
    Common Stocks (96.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    61,080        3,562   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

    267,250        9,135   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      60,552   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (11.2%)

  

 

Abbott Laboratories

    41,800        2,738   
*  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    15,800        1,482   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    102,500        4,426   
*  

Biogen Idec, Inc.

    15,400        2,259   
 

Eli Lilly and Co.

    38,700        1,909   
*  

Express Scripts Holding Co.

    45,300        2,446   
*  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    46,100        3,386   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    135,200        9,477   
 

Perrigo Co.

    26,000        2,705   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

    226,150        5,672   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    82,750        4,488   
*  

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    25,700        2,210   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      43,198   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (11.5%)

  

 

The Boeing Co.

    75,300        5,675   
 

Cummins, Inc.

    23,550        2,552   
 

Danaher Corp.

    91,434        5,111   
 

FedEx Corp.

    65,553        6,012   
 

General Electric Co.

    406,625        8,535   
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

    22,220        4,209   
 

SPX Corp.

    40,600        2,848   
 

Union Pacific Corp.

    28,950        3,640   
 

United Technologies Corp.

    69,275        5,681   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      44,263   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (20.4%)

  

 

Apple, Inc.

    29,400        15,671   
 

Avago Technologies, Ltd.

    77,000        2,438   
 

Broadcom Corp. - Class A

    106,450        3,535   
*  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. -
Class A

    45,700        3,384   
*  

eBay, Inc.

    39,600        2,020   
*  

EMC Corp.

    127,900        3,236   
*  

Google, Inc. - Class A

    8,150        5,781   
 

Intel Corp.

    243,600        5,026   
 

International Business Machines Corp.

    48,850        9,357   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    360,100        9,626   
 

Oracle Corp.

    175,400        5,844   
 

Qualcomm, Inc.

    82,500        5,117   
 

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    27,500        4,169   
*  

Yahoo!, Inc.

    166,400        3,311   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      78,515   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (96.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Materials (3.4%)

   
 

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

    39,900        3,130   
 

Celanese Corp.

    46,600        2,075   
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    10,800        2,194   
 

Monsanto Co.

    59,500        5,632   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,031   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (1.0%)

   
 

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

    147,900        3,726   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,726   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (2.0%)

   
 

American Water Works Co., Inc.

    204,550        7,595   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,595   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $334,905)

      372,824   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (3.0%)         
 

Federal Government & Agencies (0.5%)

  

(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.12%, 3/4/13

    2,000,000        2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (2.5%)

   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    9,500,000        9,500   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,500   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $11,499)

      11,500   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $346,404)(a)

      384,324   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.1%)

      355   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      384,679   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

10   Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio  


Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

 

* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $346,914 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $37,410 which is comprised of $46,198 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $8,788 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)    Number of
Contracts
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

S&P 500 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $4,855)

   68    3/13    $  (26)   

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

        

Common Stocks

  $ 372,824      $ -        $ -           

Short-Term Investments

    -         11,500         -          

Liabilities:

        

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Futures

    (26     -          -          

Total

  $ 372,798      $ 11,500       $  -          

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio     11   


 

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital and income.    Invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. large capitalization companies listed or traded on U.S. securities exchanges.    $79 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Effective October 1, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. appointed Fiduciary Management, Inc. (“FMI”) to act as sub-adviser to the Large Cap Blend Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Prior to that time, the Portfolio was sub-advised by Capital Guardian Trust Company (“Capital Guardian”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in equity securities of large capitalization companies listed or traded on U.S. securities exchanges. In selecting investments, greater consideration is given to potential appreciation and future dividends than to current income. The Portfolio uses fundamental analysis to look for stocks of good businesses that are selling at value prices, typically invested in a core group of 20-30 large capitalization stocks and ADRs.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 15.20% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”) returned 16.00%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio outperformed the 15.02% average return of its Large Cap Core Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

As noted above, prior to October 1, 2012, the Portfolio was managed by Capital Guardian. With respect to the period prior to October 1, 2012, the Portfolio underperformed the Index primarily due to stock selection and an overweight stance within the Materials sector, especially among metals and mining stocks Allegheny Technologies, Cliffs Natural Resources and Barrick Gold. Stock selection in the Telecommunication Services and Utilities sectors was a drag on relative results during the period as well.

 

On the positive side, stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary sector was the largest contributor to relative returns. Individual stocks within this sector included Comcast, Home Depot, Time Warner Cable and Scripps Networks Interactive.

 

The following attribution comments relate to the period October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, during which FMI acted as the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

The Portfolio outperformed the Index during the October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 period primarily due to stock selection in the Information Technology sector. Within the sector, electronic equipment company TE Connectivity Ltd. was a strong performer for the Portfolio during the period. An overweight position in the Industrials sector was beneficial as well.

 

In terms of detractors, the Energy and Financials sectors held back relative returns for the Portfolio. Within the Energy sector, the Portfolio’s investment in Devon Energy detracted from Portfolio performance. In Financials, the Portfolio was hurt by an underweight in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) and lower quality money center banks.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of FMI, the Portfolio’s current sub-adviser.

 

Regarding our investments and outlook for 2013, the summary is that it is more of the same. The Federal Reserve induced rally has kept the market trading higher, even while fundamentals appear to be darkening. Of course, there is a chance we are reading the tea leaves incorrectly. A mid-December purchasing managers survey showed expectations for a pick-up in growth in 2013 versus 2012. We hope these expectations come to fruition, but we are not staking the Portfolio on such an outcome. The Portfolio remains fairly balanced with a mixture of reasonably priced cyclical and more defensive businesses. Overall, the Portfolio is still tilted toward the cautious side.

 

The extensive stock market valuation work that we do every quarter again shows stocks to be well above their long-term valuation averages. Valuations for the market have been elevated for almost three years. We continue to find reasonable businesses at decent prices and our stocks trade at a very meaningful discount to the S&P 500. We do not see great opportunities in some of the assets that have been hot the past several years: gold, bonds, farmland, timber and REITs. Owning high quality equities of well financed and durable business franchises, particularly those that operate on a global basis, seems like the prudent approach, and that is the one we are taking.

 

12   Large Cap Blend Portfolio  


Large Cap Blend Portfolio

 

 

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

    15.20%        -0.42%        -1.54%   

S&P 500® Index

    16.00%        1.66%        1.53%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Large Cap Core Funds Average

    15.02%        0.53%        -     

 

* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past
performance. Past performance is historical and does
not guarantee future performance. Investment return
and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when
redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. Current performance may be lower or
higher than the performance data quoted. For the
most recent month-end performance information visit
www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

The Portfolio may hold fewer securities than other diversified portfolios because of its more focused investment strategy. Holding fewer securities increases the risk that the value of the Portfolio could go down because of the poor performance of a single investment.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description

     % of Net Assets   

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     5.4%   

3M Co.

     5.4%   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B

     5.2%   

Sysco Corp.

     4.5%   

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

     4.3%   

Accenture PLC - Class A

     4.2%   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     4.1%   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     3.8%   

Covidien PLC

     3.7%   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     3.6%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

LOGO

 

Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

  Large Cap Blend Portfolio     13   


Large Cap Blend Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (93.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (6.5%)

  

 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    53,200        2,658   
 

Time Warner, Inc.

    51,200        2,449   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,107   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (15.6%)

  

 

Danone SA, ADR

    41,750        559   
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    35,200        2,972   
 

Nestle SA, ADR

    36,500        2,379   
 

Sysco Corp.

    112,000        3,546   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    41,500        2,831   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      12,287   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (6.1%)

  

 

Devon Energy Corp.

    53,800        2,800   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    28,900        2,002   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,802   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (18.7%)

  

 

American Express Co.

    41,200        2,368   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    166,400        4,277   
*  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B

    45,200        4,054   
 

Comerica, Inc.

    82,900        2,515   
 

Willis Group Holdings PLC

    44,900        1,506   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      14,720   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (93.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care (10.3%)

  

 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    63,100        2,724   
 

Covidien PLC

    50,900        2,939   
 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC, ADR

    55,600        2,417   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,080   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (20.3%)

  

 

3M Co.

    45,600        4,234   
 

Cintas Corp.

    54,100        2,213   
 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

    61,400        2,428   
 

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    53,200        3,235   
 

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    45,100        2,163   
 

PACCAR, Inc.

    38,150        1,725   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      15,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (13.8%)

  

 

Accenture PLC - Class A

    50,075        3,330   
 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    38,800        2,212   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    72,600        1,940   
 

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    91,700        3,404   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,886   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (93.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Materials (2.4%)

  

 

Monsanto Co.

    19,800        1,874   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,874   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $73,207)

      73,754   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (6.4%)         
 

Other Holdings (6.4%)

  

 

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund

    2,562,973        2,563   
 

JPMorgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund

    2,500,551        2,501   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,064   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $5,064)

      5,064   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (100.1%)

   
 

(Cost: $78,271)(a)

      78,818   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (-0.1%)

      (118
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      78,700   
     

 

 

 
 
* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $78,271 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $547 which is comprised of $2,294 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $1,747 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 73,754       $  -         $  -           

Short-Term Investments

    5,064         -           -           

Total

  $ 78,818       $ -         $ -           

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

14   Large Cap Blend Portfolio  


Index 500 Stock Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Investment results that approximate the performance of the S&P 500® Index.   

Invest in stocks included in the S&P 500® Index in approximately the same proportion as each stock’s

weighting in the Index.

  

$1.7 billion

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Index 500 Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The S&P 500® Index (the “Index”) is composed of the stocks of primarily large capitalization companies that represent a broad spectrum of the U.S. economy and a substantial part of the U.S. stock market’s total capitalization. The Portfolio attempts to achieve its objective by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. This is known as a full replication strategy. The Portfolio may also invest in S&P 500® Index stock futures and, to a lesser extent, swap agreements to help achieve full replication.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains (as measured by the Index) despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year. In that environment, mid cap stocks outperformed shares of large and small sized companies. For the year, returns for the S&P 500®, MidCap 400®, and SmallCap 600® Indices were 16.00%, 17.88%, and 16.33%, respectively.

 

Within the S&P 500 Index®, every economic sector generated positive returns. Financial stocks led the rally on improving balance sheets, solid earnings, and better credit conditions. The Consumer Discretionary sector also delivered solid gains, as consumer spending continued amid slow economic growth. Performance varied widely within the sector according to spending trends, as media and internet retail stocks generally posted large gains, while hotels, restaurants and traditional retail box stores underperformed overall. Healthcare stocks outperformed the broader Index, primarily fueled by higher share prices in biotechnology.

 

Meanwhile, Energy was a notable laggard. Relatively flat prices for crude oil and natural gas weighed on the sector’s return during the year. Similarly, the Utilities sector, known for its stable stock prices and dividend yields, contributed very little to the Index’s performance, as investors embraced riskier stocks. Traditionally more economically sensitive stocks in the Information Technology, Materials and Industrials sectors slightly lagged the broader Index, reflecting uncertainty around global economic growth and capital spending.

 

Portfolio Results

The Index 500 Stock Portfolio had a total return of 15.76% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. That was in line with the Index, which returned 16.00%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) Portfolio performance slightly lagged the Index due to transaction costs, administrative expenses, cash flow effects and costs associated with the use of stock index futures contracts. The Portfolio outperformed the 15.39% average return for its peer group, S&P 500 Index Objective Funds, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc.

 

As the Portfolio seeks to track the performance and weightings of stocks in the Index, the portfolio managers make adjustments to the Portfolio’s holdings as the Index changes. Standard & Poor’s modifies the composition of the Index as companies go public or private, merge, divest or have major changes in market capitalization. Additionally, Standard & Poor’s adjusts the Index to better reflect the companies that are most representative of the composition of the U.S. economy. During 2012, there were 18 stocks added to the Index, and a like number of companies were eliminated. The portfolio managers try to make these adjustments in a way that minimizes the cost and market impact of trading.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We have a cautiously optimistic view of equity markets heading into 2013. Currently, stocks appear relatively attractive given reasonable valuations, record high profit margins and cash positions, as well as relatively low energy prices. Extremely low interest rates have also led to improving fundamentals in the housing market and steady increases in employment.

 

Nevertheless, the market still faces a number of risks—from uncertainty surrounding further economic stimulus and concerns over the developed world’s ongoing debt crisis, among others—that have the potential for creating a volatile market environment for the foreseeable future.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

    15.76%        1.56%        6.97%   

S&P 500® Index

    16.00%        1.66%        7.10%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) S&P 500 Index Objective Funds Average

    15.39%        1.29%        6.73%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past
performance. Past performance is historical and does
not guarantee future performance. Investment return
and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when
redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. Current performance may be lower or
higher than the performance data quoted. For the
most recent month-end performance information visit
www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

“Standard & Poor’s®”, “S&P®”, “S&P 500” and “Standard & Poor’s 500” are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Portfolio is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s, and Standard & Poor’s makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Portfolio.
The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments such as futures and swap agreements to help achieve full replication. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description

     % of Net Assets   

Apple, Inc.

     3.9%   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     3.1%   

General Electric Co.

     1.7%   

Chevron Corp.

     1.6%   

International Business Machines Corp.

     1.6%   

Microsoft Corp.

     1.6%   

Johnson & Johnson

     1.5%   

AT&T, Inc.

     1.5%   

Google, Inc. - Class A

     1.5%   

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     1.4%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on equities.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Index 500 Stock Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (11.4%)

  

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Class A

    10,500        504   
*  

Amazon.com, Inc.

    47,800        12,005   
*  

Apollo Group, Inc. - Class A

    13,200        276   
*  

AutoNation, Inc.

    5,129        204   
*  

AutoZone, Inc.

    4,925        1,746   
*  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

    30,300        1,694   
 

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    35,275        418   
*  

Big Lots, Inc.

    7,600        216   
*  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    15,400        1,103   
 

Cablevision Systems Corp. - Class A

    28,500        426   
*  

CarMax, Inc.

    30,200        1,134   
 

Carnival Corp.

    58,809        2,162   
 

CBS Corp. - Class B

    78,024        2,969   
*  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

    4,200        1,249   
 

Coach, Inc.

    37,400        2,076   
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    350,805        13,113   
 

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    36,900        730   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    16,950        764   
*  

Delphi Automotive PLC

    39,000        1,492   
*  

DIRECTV

    79,700        3,998   
*  

Discovery Communications, Inc. - Class A

    31,500        2,000   
*  

Dollar General Corp.

    34,700        1,530   
*  

Dollar Tree, Inc.

    30,000        1,217   
 

Expedia, Inc.

    12,250        753   
 

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

    12,600        799   
 

Ford Motor Co.

    503,265        6,517   
*  

Fossil, Inc.

    7,100        661   
 

GameStop Corp. -
Class Class A

    16,000        401   
 

Gannett Co., Inc.

    30,350        547   
 

The Gap, Inc.

    39,275        1,219   
 

Garmin, Ltd.

    14,400        588   
 

Genuine Parts Co.

    20,500        1,303   
*  

The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Co.

    32,300        446   
 

H&R Block, Inc.

    35,800        665   
 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

    29,900        1,460   
 

Harman International Industries, Inc.

    8,900        397   
 

Hasbro, Inc.

    15,225        547   
 

The Home Depot, Inc.

    197,400        12,209   
 

International Game Technology

    35,100        497   
 

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

    56,900        627   
*  

J.C. Penney Co., Inc.

    18,850        372   
 

Johnson Controls, Inc.

    90,300        2,772   
 

Kohl’s Corp.

    27,967        1,202   
 

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

    18,633        507   
 

Lennar Corp. - Class A

    21,700        839   
    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary continued

  

 

Limited Brands, Inc.

    31,587        1,487   
 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    148,500        5,275   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    52,146        2,035   
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    32,456        1,210   
 

Mattel, Inc.

    45,288        1,658   
 

McDonald’s Corp.

    132,478        11,686   
 

The McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc.

    36,620        2,002   
*  

NetFlix, Inc.

    7,300        677   
 

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

    37,992        846   
 

News Corp. - Class A

    266,200        6,799   
 

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

    97,800        5,046   
 

Nordstrom, Inc.

    20,034        1,072   
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    34,900        1,744   
*  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.

    15,100        1,350   
 

PetSmart, Inc.

    14,200        970   
*  

Priceline.com, Inc.

    6,600        4,100   
*  

PulteGroup, Inc.

    44,835        814   
 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    8,100        1,214   
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

    29,400        1,592   
 

Scripps Networks Interactive - Class A

    11,500        666   
 

Staples, Inc.

    88,950        1,014   
 

Starbucks Corp.

    98,200        5,266   
 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

    25,900        1,486   
 

Target Corp.

    85,857        5,080   
 

Tiffany & Co.

    15,767        904   
 

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

    39,792        3,867   
 

Time Warner, Inc.

    125,033        5,980   
 

The TJX Cos., Inc.

    96,300        4,088   
*  

TripAdvisor, Inc.

    14,450        606   
*  

Urban Outfitters, Inc.

    14,400        567   
 

VF Corp.

    11,657        1,760   
 

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

    61,024        3,218   
 

The Walt Disney Co.

    233,957        11,649   
 

The Washington Post Co. - Class B

    600        219   
 

Whirlpool Corp.

    10,244        1,042   
 

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

    18,486        984   
 

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

    10,500        1,181   
 

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    59,660        3,961   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      193,469   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (10.5%)

  

 

Altria Group, Inc.

    267,322        8,399   
 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    86,903        2,380   
 

Avon Products, Inc.

    57,000        819   
 

Beam, Inc.

    20,967        1,281   
 

Brown-Forman Corp. -
Class B

    20,033        1,267   
 

Campbell Soup Co.

    23,622        824   
 

The Clorox Co.

    17,250        1,263   
    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Staples continued

  

 

The Coca-Cola Co.

    509,150        18,457   
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

    35,600        1,130   
 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    58,622        6,128   
 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

    53,767        1,586   
*  

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A

    20,000        708   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    57,064        5,636   
 

CVS Caremark Corp.

    164,561        7,957   
*  

Dean Foods Co.

    24,500        404   
 

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

    27,500        1,215   
 

The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

    31,700        1,898   
 

General Mills, Inc.

    85,134        3,440   
 

H.J. Heinz Co.

    42,317        2,441   
 

The Hershey Co.

    19,700        1,423   
 

Hormel Foods Corp.

    17,700        552   
 

The J.M. Smucker Co.

    14,300        1,233   
 

Kellogg Co.

    32,657        1,824   
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    51,656        4,361   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

    78,198        3,556   
 

The Kroger Co.

    67,805        1,764   
 

Lorillard, Inc.

    17,046        1,989   
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

    17,500        1,112   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

    26,831        1,768   
 

Molson Coors Brewing Co. - Class B

    20,600        881   
 

Mondelez International, Inc.

    234,596        5,975   
*  

Monster Beverage Corp.

    19,700        1,042   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    204,225        13,975   
 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    220,522        18,444   
 

The Procter & Gamble Co.

    360,964        24,506   
 

Reynolds American, Inc.

    42,800        1,773   
 

Safeway, Inc.

    31,600        572   
 

Sysco Corp.

    77,625        2,458   
 

Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A

    37,900        735   
 

Walgreen Co.

    113,446        4,199   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    220,800        15,065   
 

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

    22,800        2,082   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      178,522   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (10.8%)

  

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    65,924        4,899   
 

Apache Corp.

    51,646        4,054   
 

Baker Hughes, Inc.

    58,064        2,371   
 

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

    27,700        1,378   
*  

Cameron International Corp.

    32,600        1,841   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Index 500 Stock Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

 
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

    68,400        1,137   
 

Chevron Corp.

    258,314        27,934   
 

ConocoPhillips

    160,238        9,292   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

    30,100        966   
*  

Denbury Resources, Inc.

    51,100        828   
 

Devon Energy Corp.

    49,700        2,586   
 

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

    9,200        625   
 

Ensco PLC - Class A

    30,700        1,820   
 

EOG Resources, Inc.

    35,720        4,315   
 

EQT Corp.

    19,700        1,162   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    601,801        52,086   
*  

FMC Technologies, Inc.

    31,400        1,345   
 

Halliburton Co.

    122,538        4,251   
 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

    14,000        784   
 

Hess Corp.

    39,200        2,076   
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    83,517        2,951   
 

Marathon Oil Corp.

    93,266        2,860   
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    44,733        2,818   
 

Murphy Oil Corp.

    24,400        1,453   
*  

Nabors Industries, Ltd.

    38,300        553   
 

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    56,400        3,855   
*  

Newfield Exploration Co.

    17,800        477   
 

Noble Corp.

    33,400        1,163   
 

Noble Energy, Inc.

    23,500        2,391   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    106,940        8,193   
 

Peabody Energy Corp.

    35,400        942   
 

Phillips 66

    82,619        4,387   
 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    16,300        1,737   
 

QEP Resources, Inc.

    23,500        711   
 

Range Resources Corp.

    21,500        1,351   
*  

Rowan Cos., PLC. - Class A

    16,350        511   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    175,284        12,145   
*  

Southwestern Energy Co.

    46,100        1,540   
 

Spectra Energy Corp.

    87,936        2,408   
 

Tesoro Corp.

    18,500        815   
 

Valero Energy Corp.

    73,100        2,494   
 

The Williams Companies, Inc.

    88,900        2,911   
*  

WPX Energy, Inc.

    26,300        391   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      184,807   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (15.3%)

   
 

ACE, Ltd.

    44,900        3,583   
 

Aflac, Inc.

    61,850        3,285   
 

The Allstate Corp.

    63,628        2,556   
 

American Express Co.

    128,475        7,385   
*  

American International Group, Inc.

    194,891        6,880   
 

American Tower Corp.

    52,200        4,033   
 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    27,155        1,701   
 

Aon PLC

    42,100        2,341   
 

Apartment Investment & Management Co. -
Class A

    19,256        521   
 

Assurant, Inc.

    10,400        361   
    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    15,073        2,044   
 

Bank of America Corp.

    1,422,696        16,503   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    154,263        3,965   
 

BB&T Corp.

    92,400        2,690   
*  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B

    240,766        21,597   
 

BlackRock, Inc.

    16,600        3,431   
 

Boston Properties, Inc.

    19,900        2,106   
 

Capital One Financial Corp.

    76,829        4,451   
*  

CBRE Group, Inc.

    39,800        792   
 

The Charles Schwab Corp.

    144,711        2,078   
 

The Chubb Corp.

    34,600        2,606   
 

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    19,375        759   
 

Citigroup, Inc.

    387,064        15,312   
 

CME Group, Inc.

    40,500        2,054   
 

Comerica, Inc.

    25,150        763   
 

Discover Financial Services

    66,656        2,570   
*  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    33,960        304   
 

Equity Residential

    42,500        2,408   
 

Federated Investors, Inc. - Class B

    12,500        253   
 

Fifth Third Bancorp

    118,434        1,799   
 

First Horizon National Corp.

    32,666        324   
 

Franklin Resources, Inc.

    18,250        2,294   
*  

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Class A

    64,900        487   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    58,300        7,437   
 

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    57,550        1,291   
 

HCP, Inc.

    59,700        2,697   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc.

    34,300        2,102   
 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    95,694        1,499   
 

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

    62,700        510   
 

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    112,942        722   
*  

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

    9,600        1,189   
 

Invesco, Ltd.

    58,600        1,529   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    501,829        22,065   
 

KeyCorp

    123,275        1,038   
 

Kimco Realty Corp.

    53,800        1,039   
 

Legg Mason, Inc.

    15,500        399   
 

Leucadia National Corp.

    26,200        623   
 

Lincoln National Corp.

    36,330        941   
 

Loews Corp.

    41,021        1,672   
 

M&T Bank Corp.

    16,000        1,575   
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    71,880        2,478   
 

MetLife, Inc.

    143,974        4,742   
 

Moody’s Corp.

    25,550        1,286   
 

Morgan Stanley

    182,413        3,488   
    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 
 

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

    15,500        388   
 

Northern Trust Corp.

    28,850        1,447   
 

NYSE Euronext

    32,100        1,012   
 

People’s United Financial, Inc.

    45,900        555   
 

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

    21,300        945   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    69,789        4,069   
 

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    36,400        1,038   
 

The Progressive Corp.

    73,400        1,549   
 

Prologis, Inc.

    60,797        2,218   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    61,200        3,264   
 

Public Storage

    19,000        2,754   
 

Regions Financial Corp.

    186,490        1,328   
 

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    40,836        6,456   
 

SLM Corp.

    61,042        1,046   
 

State Street Corp.

    61,400        2,886   
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    71,133        2,017   
 

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

    33,600        2,188   
 

Torchmark Corp.

    12,575        650   
 

The Travelers Cos., Inc.

    50,310        3,613   
 

U.S. Bancorp

    248,221        7,928   
 

Unum Group

    36,331        756   
 

Ventas, Inc.

    39,000        2,524   
 

Vornado Realty Trust

    22,374        1,792   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

    646,231        22,088   
 

XL Group PLC

    39,700        995   
 

Zions Bancorporation

    24,300        520   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      260,584   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (11.8%)

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

    208,650        13,667   
 

Aetna, Inc.

    44,208        2,047   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    46,037        1,885   
*  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    25,600        2,401   
 

Allergan, Inc.

    40,634        3,727   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    31,100        1,343   
 

Amgen, Inc.

    101,243        8,739   
 

Baxter International, Inc.

    72,500        4,833   
 

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

    25,950        2,029   
*  

Biogen Idec, Inc.

    31,190        4,575   
*  

Boston Scientific Corp.

    181,222        1,038   
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    217,913        7,102   
 

C.R. Bard, Inc.

    10,100        987   
 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    44,825        1,846   
*  

CareFusion Corp.

    29,312        838   
*  

Celgene Corp.

    55,800        4,393   
*  

Cerner Corp.

    19,200        1,491   
 

CIGNA Corp.

    37,787        2,020   
 

Coventry Health Care, Inc.

    17,800        798   
 

Covidien PLC

    62,500        3,609   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Index 500 Stock Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care continued

  

*  

DaVita, Inc.

    11,100        1,227   
 

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

    18,700        741   
*  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.

    15,200        1,371   
 

Eli Lilly and Co.

    134,806        6,649   
*  

Express Scripts Holding Co.

    107,741        5,818   
*  

Forest Laboratories, Inc.

    30,866        1,090   
*  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    100,000        7,345   
*  

Hospira, Inc.

    21,765        680   
 

Humana, Inc.

    20,900        1,434   
*  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

    5,200        2,550   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    365,837        25,645   
*  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings

    12,500        1,083   
*  

Life Technologies Corp.

    22,680        1,113   
 

McKesson Corp.

    31,205        3,026   
 

Medtronic, Inc.

    133,500        5,476   
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

    401,283        16,428   
*  

Mylan, Inc.

    53,800        1,478   
 

Patterson Cos., Inc.

    11,000        376   
 

PerkinElmer, Inc.

    15,200        482   
 

Perrigo Co.

    11,600        1,207   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

    971,892        24,375   
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

    21,000        1,224   
 

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

    40,700        1,471   
 

Stryker Corp.

    38,100        2,089   
*  

Tenet Heathcare Corp.

    14,062        457   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    47,500        3,029   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    134,844        7,314   
*  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

    14,400        1,011   
*  

Waters Corp.

    11,500        1,002   
*  

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    16,900        1,453   
 

WellPoint, Inc.

    40,100        2,443   
 

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

    22,937        1,529   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      201,984   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (10.0%)

  

 

3M Co.

    84,076        7,806   
 

The ADT Corp.

    30,700        1,427   
 

Avery Dennison Corp.

    13,150        459   
 

The Boeing Co.

    89,576        6,750   
 

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

    21,300        1,347   
 

Caterpillar, Inc.

    86,276        7,729   
 

Cintas Corp.

    14,033        574   
 

CSX Corp.

    136,100        2,685   
 

Cummins, Inc.

    23,300        2,525   
 

Danaher Corp.

    76,800        4,293   
 

Deere & Co.

    51,720        4,470   
 

Dover Corp.

    23,667        1,555   
 

The Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

    5,900        464   
 

Eaton Corp. PLC

    61,003        3,306   
 

Emerson Electric Co.

    95,600        5,063   
 

Equifax, Inc.

    15,800        855   
    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Industrials continued

  

 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

    27,600        1,092   
 

Fastenal Co.

    35,600        1,662   
 

FedEx Corp.

    38,520        3,533   
 

Flowserve Corp.

    6,600        969   
 

Fluor Corp.

    22,000        1,292   
 

General Dynamics Corp.

    43,800        3,034   
 

General Electric Co.

    1,384,206        29,054   
 

Honeywell International, Inc.

    103,450        6,566   
 

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    56,300        3,424   
 

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    37,000        1,774   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc.

    23,785        739   
*  

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.

    17,200        732   
 

Joy Global, Inc.

    14,000        893   
 

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

    12,400        950   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    35,408        3,268   
 

Masco Corp.

    47,100        785   
 

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    41,757        2,582   
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    32,420        2,191   
 

PACCAR, Inc.

    46,615        2,107   
 

Pall Corp.

    14,650        883   
 

Parker Hannifin Corp.

    19,712        1,677   
 

Pentair, Ltd.

    27,780        1,365   
 

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

    26,537        282   
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

    19,200        3,637   
*  

Quanta Services, Inc.

    28,100        767   
 

Raytheon Co.

    43,500        2,504   
 

Republic Services, Inc.

    39,507        1,159   
 

Robert Half International, Inc.

    18,540        590   
 

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

    18,350        1,541   
 

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

    18,550        1,079   
 

Roper Industries, Inc.

    13,000        1,449   
 

Ryder System, Inc.

    6,700        335   
 

Snap-on, Inc.

    7,717        610   
 

Southwest Airlines Co.

    97,367        997   
 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    22,242        1,645   
*  

Stericycle, Inc.

    11,300        1,054   
 

Textron, Inc.

    37,200        922   
 

Tyco International, Ltd.

    61,500        1,799   
 

Union Pacific Corp.

    62,120        7,810   
 

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

    94,400        6,960   
 

United Technologies Corp.

    111,334        9,130   
 

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

    7,900        1,599   
 

Waste Management, Inc.

    57,585        1,943   
 

Xylem, Inc.

    24,500        664   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      170,356   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (18.8%)

  

 

Accenture PLC - Class A

    84,300        5,606   
*  

Adobe Systems, Inc.

    65,350        2,462   
*  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

    79,900        192   
    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

*  

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    23,400        957   
 

Altera Corp.

    42,311        1,457   
 

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

    21,200        1,372   
 

Analog Devices, Inc.

    39,757        1,672   
 

Apple, Inc.

    124,200        66,202   
 

Applied Materials, Inc.

    158,100        1,809   
*  

Autodesk, Inc.

    29,668        1,049   
 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    64,050        3,651   
*  

BMC Software, Inc.

    18,860        748   
 

Broadcom Corp. - Class A

    68,400        2,272   
 

CA, Inc.

    44,292        974   
 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    700,800        13,771   
*  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    24,620        1,619   
*  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    39,600        2,932   
 

Computer Sciences Corp.

    20,550        823   
 

Corning, Inc.

    195,100        2,462   
 

Dell, Inc.

    192,633        1,951   
*  

eBay, Inc.

    153,700        7,842   
*  

Electronic Arts, Inc.

    40,300        586   
*  

EMC Corp.

    278,074        7,035   
*  

F5 Networks, Inc.

    10,400        1,010   
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    32,900        1,145   
*  

First Solar, Inc.

    7,900        244   
*  

Fiserv, Inc.

    17,625        1,393   
 

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    19,800        442   
*  

Google, Inc. - Class A

    35,100        24,899   
 

Harris Corp.

    15,000        734   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

    259,526        3,698   
 

Intel Corp.

    656,863        13,551   
 

International Business Machines Corp.

    140,239        26,863   
 

Intuit, Inc.

    36,700        2,184   
 

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

    24,667        476   
*  

JDS Uniphase Corp.

    30,850        418   
*  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    68,100        1,340   
 

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    22,000        1,051   
*  

Lam Research Corp.

    22,587        816   
 

Linear Technology Corp.

    30,550        1,048   
*  

LSI Corp.

    73,000        517   
 

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

    14,100        6,927   
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    25,700        838   
*  

Micron Technology, Inc.

    134,350        853   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    999,892        26,727   
 

Molex, Inc.

    18,250        499   
 

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    37,053        2,063   
*  

NetApp, Inc.

    47,300        1,587   
 

NVIDIA Corp.

    82,450        1,013   
 

Oracle Corp.

    496,125        16,531   
 

Paychex, Inc.

    42,735        1,331   
 

Qualcomm, Inc.

    224,934        13,950   
*  

Red Hat, Inc.

    25,500        1,350   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Index 500 Stock Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

 
 

SAIC, Inc.

    37,500        424   
*  

Salesforce.com, Inc.

    17,200        2,891   
*  

SanDisk Corp.

    31,900        1,390   
 

Seagate Technology PLC

    44,300        1,350   
*  

Symantec Corp.

    91,554        1,722   
 

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    55,800        2,071   
*  

Teradata Corp.

    22,300        1,380   
*  

Teradyne, Inc.

    24,750        418   
 

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    147,900        4,576   
 

Total System Services, Inc.

    21,178        454   
*  

VeriSign, Inc.

    20,500        796   
 

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    68,800        10,429   
 

Western Digital Corp.

    28,900        1,228   
 

Western Union Co.

    78,732        1,072   
 

Xerox Corp.

    166,770        1,137   
 

Xilinx, Inc.

    34,400        1,235   
*  

Yahoo!, Inc.

    137,400        2,734   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      320,249   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (3.7%)

  

 

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

    28,067        2,358   
 

Airgas, Inc.

    9,300        849   
 

Alcoa, Inc.

    140,907        1,223   
 

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

    14,117        429   
 

Ball Corp.

    20,264        907   
 

Bemis Co., Inc.

    13,600        455   
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    8,300        1,686   
 

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.

    18,800        725   
 

The Dow Chemical Co.

    158,309        5,117   
 

E.I. du Pont de Nemours
and Co.

    123,128        5,537   
 

Eastman Chemical Co.

    20,250        1,378   
 

Ecolab, Inc.

    34,800        2,502   
 

FMC Corp.

    18,100        1,059   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

    125,276        4,284   
 

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

    10,800        719   
 

International Paper Co.

    57,966        2,309   
 

LyondellBasell Industries
NV - Class A

    50,100        2,860   
 

MeadWestvaco Corp.

    23,079        735   
 

Monsanto Co.

    70,606        6,683   
 

The Mosaic Co.

    36,500        2,067   
 

Newmont Mining Corp.

    65,480        3,041   
 

Nucor Corp.

    41,932        1,811   
*  

Owens-Illinois, Inc.

    21,700        462   
 

PPG Industries, Inc.

    20,267        2,743   
 

Praxair, Inc.

    39,200        4,290   
 

Sealed Air Corp.

    25,642        449   
 

The Sherwin-Williams Co.

    11,313        1,740   
 

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

    15,900        1,170   
 

United States Steel Corp.

    19,050        455   
 

Vulcan Materials Co.

    17,100        890   
    Common Stocks (98.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Materials continued

  

 
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    71,453        1,988   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      62,921   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (3.0%)

  

 

AT&T, Inc.

    749,775        25,275   
 

CenturyLink, Inc.

    82,433        3,225   
*  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    38,700        2,793   
 

Frontier Communications Corp.

    131,797        564   
*  

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

    41,800        415   
*  

Sprint Nextel Corp.

    396,602        2,249   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    376,742        16,302   
 

Windstream Corp.

    77,592        642   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      51,465   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (3.4%)

  

 
 

The AES Corp.

    81,500        872   
 

AGL Resources, Inc.

    15,554        622   
 

Ameren Corp.

    32,067        985   
 

American Electric
Power Co., Inc.

    64,040        2,733   
 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    56,462        1,087   
 

CMS Energy Corp.

    34,800        849   
 

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

    38,650        2,147   
 

Dominion Resources, Inc.

    75,876        3,930   
 

DTE Energy Co.

    22,750        1,366   
 

Duke Energy Corp.

    92,930        5,929   
 

Edison International

    43,020        1,944   
 

Entergy Corp.

    23,509        1,499   
 

Exelon Corp.

    112,813        3,355   
 

FirstEnergy Corp.

    55,206        2,306   
 

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

    10,332        540   
 

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    55,814        3,862   
 

NiSource, Inc.

    40,873        1,017   
 

Northeast Utilities

    41,400        1,618   
 

NRG Energy, Inc.

    42,500        977   
 

ONEOK, Inc.

    27,000        1,154   
 

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

    30,300        594   
 

PG&E Corp.

    56,725        2,279   
 

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    14,500        739   
 

PPL Corp.

    76,768        2,198   
 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    66,772        2,043   
 

SCANA Corp.

    17,400        794   
 

Sempra Energy

    29,702        2,107   
 

Southern Co.

    115,400        4,940   
 

TECO Energy, Inc.

    26,900        451   
 

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

    30,400        1,120   
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    64,320        1,718   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      57,775   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $1,253,062)

      1,682,132   
     

 

 

 
   

Short-Term

Investments (1.2%)

  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Electronics (0.5%)

  

(b)  

International Business Machines Corp., 0.05%, 1/2/13

    8,200,000        8,200   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,200   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (0.6%)

   
 

Xcel Energy, Inc., 0.23%, 1/7/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (0.1%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.13%, 2/25/13

    2,000,000        1,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $20,199)

      20,199   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $1,273,261)(a)

      1,702,331   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.1%)

      2,140   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      1,704,471   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

20   Index 500 Stock Portfolio  


Index 500 Stock Portfolio

 

* Non-Income Producing

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $1,282,928 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $419,403 which is comprised of $601,298 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $181,895 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)    Number of
Contracts
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

S&P 500 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $20,795)

   293    3/13    $ 9   

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

   

Valuation Inputs

     
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
    

Level 2 –

Other Significant
Observable Inputs

     Level 3 –
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 1,682,132       $ -         $ -       

Short-Term Investments

    -           20,199         -       

Other Financial Instruments^

         

Futures

    9         -           -       

Total

  $ 1,682,141       $ 20,199       $ -       

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

  Index 500 Stock Portfolio     21   


Large Company Value Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term of capital growth. Income    Invest primarily in equity securities of larger companies    $87 million
is a secondary objective.    that are temporarily out of favor in the market.   

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Large Company Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“American Century”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio looks for stocks of companies that it believes are undervalued at the time of purchase. The Portfolio attempts to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until it has returned to favor in the market and the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the Portfolio believes more accurately reflects the fair value of the company. Companies may be undervalued due to market declines, poor economic conditions, actual or anticipated bad news regarding the issuer or its industry, or because they have been overlooked by the market.

 

Market Overview

Stocks recorded strong gains in 2012, driven by the Federal Reserve’s (the Fed) extraordinary fiscal and monetary stimulus. Though the unemployment rate declined and the housing market showed signs of improvement, U.S. economic growth overall was lackluster. As a result, the Fed extended a number of its liquidity measures and launched a third round of quantitative easing (QE3). In December, the Fed identified its threshold levels for unemployment and inflation, indicating that it would continue holding short-term interest rates close to zero as long as unemployment remained above 6.5% and inflation was below 2.5%. In this environment, investors generally favored smaller and riskier companies, as measured by the relevant Russell Indices.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 16.47% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, its benchmark, the Russell®1000 Value Index (the “Index”), returned 17.51%. (This Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) According to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency, the average return of the Large Cap Value Funds peer group was 15.71%.

 

In Information Technology, which was among the weakest performing sectors in the Index, the Portfolio was hampered by an overweight relative to the Index in the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industry. More specifically, the Portfolio was overweight Marvell Technology and Intel Corp. Shares of both companies dropped on weaker-than-expected revenues. Marvell’s hard drive business has also been affected by slowing PC sales and the company has seen weak results in its mobile and wireless business. Intel provided guidance that offered a weak outlook for its core PC business. Within computers and peripherals, an overweight in Hewlett-Packard detracted from performance. The company experienced a steady drop in revenues and struggled to regain a competitive position in the consumer and enterprise markets. It also took a significant asset-impairment charge related to its acquisition of software firm, Autonomy Corp.

 

In the Energy sector, which posted the second-weakest results in the Index, the Portfolio was hindered by its mix of large, integrated oil and gas companies. Many of these names declined as the global economy weakened, demand for oil fell, and fears increased about an oil supply cushion. Two of the Portfolio’s top overweights—Exxon Mobil and Chevron Corp.—detracted from the Portfolio’s relative results this year. We continued to favor these companies because they both had a track record of strong returns and continued to expand their oil and gas production capabilities.

 

On a positive note, the Energy sector provided notable contributor Valero Energy. Shares of the oil refiner climbed on strong earnings and the announcement it would spin off its retail business.

 

Although an overweight in Consumer Discretionary—the strongest performing sector in the Index—contributed positively, security selection within the sector dampened results. In specialty retailing, an overweight in Staples detracted. The office supply retailer announced a sharp drop in earnings and lowered its full-year outlook. Its shares declined further on news of a restructuring plan, including a reduction in its North American retail footprint.

 

In the Industrials sector, strong security selection added to results. The Portfolio held Ingersoll-Rand. The diversified industrial company started to reduce costs, boosting its profit margins as the prolonged slump in residential and commercial construction continued to weigh on demand for its products. Ingersoll-Rand’s share price also appreciated on news that activist investor Nelson Peltz had taken a position in the stock.

 

Forward currency exchange contracts were used to insulate the Portfolio from adverse currency movements.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of American Century, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We continue to be bottom-up investment managers, evaluating each company individually and building our Portfolio one stock at a time. As of December 31, 2012, the Portfolio was broadly diversified, with ongoing overweight positions in the Health Care, Energy and Consumer Discretionary sectors. Our valuation work contributed to our smaller relative weightings in Utilities, Financials and Materials stocks. We are still finding greater value opportunities among mega-cap stocks and have maintained our bias toward these firms.

 

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Relative Performance

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Large Company Value Portfolio

    16.47     -0.13     -1.19

Russell 1000® Value Index

    17.51     0.59     -0.37

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Large Cap Value Funds Average

    15.71     0.35     -     

 

* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments for cash management purposes or to hedge foreign currency exposure. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description   

% of Net Assets

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   6.7%

General Electric Co.

   3.8%

Pfizer, Inc.

   3.4%

Chevron Corp.

   3.4%

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   3.4%

Wells Fargo & Co.

   3.2%

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   2.8%

Johnson & Johnson

   2.8%

Cisco Systems, Inc.

   2.5%

Merck & Co., Inc.

   2.3%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (97.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (9.5%)

  

 

Autoliv, Inc.

    2,570        173   
 

Carnival Corp.

    11,930        439   
 

CBS Corp. - Class B

    17,260        657   
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    29,470        1,102   
 

Ford Motor Co.

    97,500        1,263   
 

Kohl’s Corp.

    9,270        398   
 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    19,410        689   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    14,770        576   
 

Staples, Inc.

    18,350        209   
 

Target Corp.

    20,440        1,209   
 

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

    4,260        414   
 

Time Warner, Inc.

    24,060        1,151   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,280   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (7.1%)

   
 

Altria Group, Inc.

    12,480        392   
 

CVS Caremark Corp.

    19,500        943   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

    6,561        298   
 

The Kroger Co.

    24,700        643   
 

Mondelez International, Inc.

    19,520        497   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    5,710        391   
 

The Procter & Gamble Co.

    35,770        2,428   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    8,980        613   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,205   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (16.6%)

   
 

Apache Corp.

    11,570        908   
 

Baker Hughes, Inc.

    17,890        731   
 

Chevron Corp.

    27,220        2,944   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    67,720        5,861   
 

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    11,030        754   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    10,840        830   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    10,230        709   
 

Total SA, ADR

    16,580        862   
*  

Ultra Petroleum Corp.

    12,510        227   
 

Valero Energy Corp.

    16,700        570   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      14,396   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (25.3%)

   
 

The Allstate Corp.

    18,120        728   
*  

American International Group, Inc.

    15,589        550   
 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    14,980        938   
 

Bank of America Corp.

    69,460        806   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    24,560        631   
*  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B

    14,010        1,257   
 

BlackRock, Inc.

    3,690        763   
 

The Chubb Corp.

    4,400        331   
 

Citigroup, Inc.

    48,930        1,936   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    9,320        1,189   
    Common Stocks (97.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    66,730        2,934   
 

KeyCorp

    46,500        391   
 

Loews Corp.

    14,190        578   
 

MetLife, Inc.

    35,280        1,162   
 

Morgan Stanley

    15,800        302   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    20,370        1,188   
 

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    17,830        508   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    15,740        839   
 

Torchmark Corp.

    2,800        145   
 

The Travelers Cos., Inc.

    12,540        901   
 

U.S. Bancorp

    36,370        1,162   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

    80,920        2,766   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,005   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (13.4%)

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

    7,370        483   
*  

Abbott Laboratories - When Issued

    6,310        198   
 

Aetna, Inc.

    15,080        698   
 

Amgen, Inc.

    1,930        167   
*  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    3,330        245   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    34,150        2,394   
 

Medtronic, Inc.

    30,720        1,260   
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

    49,280        2,017   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

    118,780        2,979   
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

    7,420        432   
 

WellPoint, Inc.

    12,540        764   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      11,637   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (9.0%)

   
 

The ADT Corp.

    3,560        165   
 

Avery Dennison Corp.

    5,010        175   
 

Dover Corp.

    9,590        630   
 

Eaton Corp. PLC

    13,060        708   
 

General Electric Co.

    156,830        3,292   
 

Honeywell International, Inc.

    4,820        306   
 

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    4,140        199   
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    4,820        326   
 

PACCAR, Inc.

    12,640        571   
 

Raytheon Co.

    9,080        523   
 

Southwest Airlines Co.

    48,080        492   
 

Tyco International, Ltd.

    14,480        424   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,811   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (7.2%)

  

*  

Adobe Systems, Inc.

    8,120        306   
 

Applied Materials, Inc.

    42,670        488   
 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    110,310        2,168   
*  

Fiserv, Inc.

    850        67   
 

Intel Corp.

    42,410        875   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    40,150        1,073   
*  

NetApp, Inc.

    10,550        354   
    Common Stocks (97.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

 

Oracle Corp.

    28,540        951   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,282   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (2.5%)

   
 

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

    7,340        330   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

    20,380        697   
 

International Paper Co.

    17,180        684   
 

Nucor Corp.

    11,550        499   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,210   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (3.3%)

  

 

AT&T, Inc.

    56,100        1,891   
 

CenturyLink, Inc.

    18,460        722   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    5,030        218   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,831   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (3.9%)

   
 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    11,760        502   
 

Exelon Corp.

    9,240        275   
 

NV Energy, Inc.

    22,240        403   
 

PG&E Corp.

    14,420        579   
 

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    10,660        544   
 

PPL Corp.

    18,630        533   
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    18,970        507   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,343   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $74,880)

      85,000   
     

 

 

 
    Foreign Common Stocks (0.9%)         
 

Energy (0.9%)

   
(l)  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class A

    24,190        831   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      831   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $838)

      831   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Short Term

Investments (1.5%)

  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Other Holdings (1.5%)

  

 

JPMorgan Money Market Fund

    1,294,582        1,295   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,295   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $1,295)

      1,295   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (100.2%)

   
 

(Cost: $77,013)(a)

      87,126   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (-0.2%)

      (211
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      86,915   
     

 

 

 

    

    

 
     

 

* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $79,627 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $7,499 which is comprised of $11,143 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $3,644 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(h) Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Type    Counterparty    Currency   

Principal

Amount

Covered by

Contract (000’s)

   Settlement
Month
  

Unrealized

Appreciation
(000’s)

    

Unrealized

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

   

Net Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

Sell

  

UBS AG

   EUR    1,149    1/13    $ -       $ -   (m)    $ -   (m) 
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
               $ -       $ -   (m)    $ -   (m) 
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

EUR — Euro

 

(l) As of December 31, 2012 portfolio securities with an aggregate value of $831 (in thousands) were fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

(m) Amount is less than one thousand.

 

(o) Short Sales outstanding on 12/31/2012.

 

Description   Shares     

Proceeds

(000’s)

    

Value

(000’s)

 

AbbVie, Inc. - When Issued

    5,630       $ 194       $ 192   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

   

Level 2 –

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

   

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

       

Domestic Common Stocks

  $ 85,000      $ -        $ -           

Foreign Common Stocks

    -          831        -           

Short-Term Investments

    1,295        -          -           

Liabilities:

       

Short Sales

    (192     -          -           

Other Financial Instruments^

       

Forward Currency Contracts

    -          -   (m)      -           

Total

  $ 86,103      $ 831      $ -           

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Domestic Equity Portfolio

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital and income.    Invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers that are selling at attractive prices relative to their intrinsic value.    $400 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Effective October 1, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. appointed Delaware Management Company, as series of Delaware Management Business Trust (“Delaware”) to act as sub-adviser to the Portfolio. Prior to that time, the Portfolio was sub-advised by Capital Guardian Trust Company (“Capital Guardian”). The Portfolio primarily invests in a core group of 30-40 equity securities of large capitalization U.S. issuers that have long-term capital appreciation potential. Typically, the Portfolio seeks securities that are undervalued in relation to their intrinsic value, as indicated by multiple factors, including the earnings and cash flow potential or the asset valuation of the respective issuers.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year.

 

As measured by the relevant Russell Indices, large cap value stocks performed better than their growth counterparts during the past year. The value-oriented Financials sector drove strong results for value stocks, as many large financial institutions rebounded in 2012 after a number of years of lackluster results.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 14.35% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Russell 1000® Value Index (the “Index”) returned 17.51%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio also underperformed the 15.71% average return of its Large Cap Value Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

As noted above, prior to October 1, 2012, the Portfolio was managed by Capital Guardian. With respect to the period prior to October 1, 2012, the Portfolio underperformed the Index primarily due to stock selection and an overweight stance within the Information Technology sector, especially among semiconductors and equipment companies. Stock selection and an overweight stance in the Materials sector also pulled from relative returns.

 

On the positive side, stock selection within the Consumer Discretionary sector and an underweight stance in the Utilities sector contributed to relative results.

 

The following attribution comments relate to the period October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, during which Delaware acted as the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

The Portfolio trailed the Index during the October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 period primarily due to an underweight position in the Financials sector, which was the second best performing sector of the Index. Stock selection within the Materials sector was also detrimental for relative results during the period.

 

In terms of contributors, stock selection within the Energy sector provided the biggest boost to relative results during the period. Strong stock picks in the Industrials and Consumer Discretionary sectors helped the Portfolio’s relative results as well.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of Delaware, the Portfolio’s current sub-adviser.

 

Looking out about five years, we are optimistic about the prospects for equities, especially those of higher quality companies trading well below their long-term average valuation multiples. While we think annualized total returns for equities during this period will be below historical averages, it is our belief that these returns will be competitive versus other asset classes. Near-term, there are several developments that could make conditions more challenging for stocks. One is that the broad market, as measured by the S&P 500® Index, has recently been generating above-average returns that, in our view, will be difficult to sustain. A second is that the market’s valuation looks stretched to us. The price-to-earnings ratio for the S&P 500® Index based on 5-year average earnings remains above 20.

 

In light of these circumstances, we remain focused on shares of companies that look demonstrably undervalued, and that have strong cash flows, manageable debt levels, diversified businesses and good dividends. To us, these represent some of the best investment opportunities in the current environment, because we think they will hold up comparatively well and have the potential to perform competitively in a market upturn.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Domestic Equity Portfolio

    14.35     1.05     6.92

Russell 1000® Value Index

    17.51     0.59     7.38

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Large Cap Value Funds Average

    15.71     0.35     6.54

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

The Portfolio may hold fewer securities than other diversified portfolios because of its more focused investment strategy. Holding fewer securities increases the risk that the value of the Portfolio could go down because of the poor performance of a single investment.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Halliburton Co.

   3.3%

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

   3.2%

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   3.2%

The Travelers Cos., Inc.

   3.2%

Waste Management, Inc.

   3.2%

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

   3.2%

Comcast Corp. - Class A

   3.2%

Cisco Systems, Inc.

   3.1%

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   3.1%

Johnson & Johnson

   3.1%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (98.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (6.4%)

  

 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    339,700        12,698   
 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    365,100        12,968   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      25,666   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (13.7%)

  

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    447,100        12,246   
 

CVS Caremark Corp.

    250,900        12,131   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

    262,566        11,939   
 

Mondelez International, Inc.

    293,900        7,486   
 

Safeway, Inc.

    601,600        10,883   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      54,685   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (15.1%)

  

 

Chevron Corp.

    112,846        12,203   
 

ConocoPhillips

    212,500        12,323   
 

Halliburton Co.

    377,700        13,102   
 

Marathon Oil Corp.

    375,600        11,516   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    148,500        11,377   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      60,521   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (12.3%)

  

 

The Allstate Corp.

    306,800        12,324   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    494,700        12,714   
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    334,600        11,534   
 

The Travelers Cos., Inc.

    178,000        12,784   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      49,356   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (98.6%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care (18.0%)

  

 

Baxter International, Inc.

    174,000        11,599   
 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    311,800        12,840   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    176,300        12,359   
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

    269,400        11,029   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

    489,000        12,264   
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

    203,000        11,829   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      71,920   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (9.4%)

  

 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    182,900        12,360   
 

Raytheon Co.

    212,600        12,237   
 

Waste Management, Inc.

    378,800        12,781   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      37,378   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (11.9%)

  

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    636,300        12,503   
 

Intel Corp.

    572,600        11,813   
 

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    217,000        12,082   
 

Xerox Corp.

    1,655,400        11,290   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      47,688   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (3.0%)

  

 

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

    263,300        11,841   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      11,841   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (98.6%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Telecommunication Services (5.8%)

  

 

AT&T, Inc.

    343,200        11,569   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    266,600        11,536   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      23,105   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (3.0%)

  

 

Edison International

    265,900        12,016   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      12,016   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $380,937)

      394,176   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (1.3%)  
 

Other Holdings (1.3%)

  

 

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund

    2,688,183        2,688   
 

JPMorgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund

    2,688,183        2,688   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,376   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $5,376)

      5,376   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $386,313)(a)

      399,552   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.1%)

      506   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      400,058   
     

 

 

 
 
(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $386,314 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $13,238 which is comprised of $22,056 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $8,818 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –Quoted Prices     

Level 2 –

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 394,176       $ -         $ -       

Short-Term Investments

    5,376         -           -       

Total

  $ 399,552       $ -         $ -       

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Equity Income Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital and income.    Invests in commons stocks with a focus on well-established, dividend paying companies.    $409 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Equity Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (“T. Rowe Price”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. Normally, the Portfolio invests in common stocks, with 65% in the stocks of well established companies paying dividends. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio will seek to have a dividend which generally exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500® Index. The Portfolio will typically employ a value approach in selecting investments, with an effort made to identify companies that appear to be undervalued by various measures and may be temporarily out of favor, but that have good prospects for capital appreciation and dividend growth.

 

Market Overview

U.S. stock market indices produced solid returns in 2012 despite muted U.S. economic growth, a recession and sovereign debt crisis in Europe, and a slowdown in emerging economies. Domestic stocks were supported by strong U.S. corporate earnings and actions by central banks to reduce or suppress interest rates in hopes of stimulating growth. As measured by the various Russell® indices, mid and small cap shares narrowly surpassed their large cap counterparts, and value stocks outperformed growth stocks across all market capitalizations.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 17.23% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Russell 1000® Value Index (“the Index”) returned 17.51%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio outperformed the 14.99% average return of its Equity Income Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

The leading contributors to relative results were the Industrial and Business Services, Consumer Discretionary, and Materials sectors. The Telecommunication Services, Utilities and Energy sectors detracted from performance.

 

Stock selection and an overweight position in the Industrials and Business Services sector contributed to relative results. Shares of diversified building products company USG rose as the housing market improved. Shares of Cooper Industries advanced after diversified power products manufacturer Eaton announced it would acquire the electrical products company at a premium. The Consumer Discretionary sector contributed due to an overweight position in the Index’s strongest-performing sector.

 

The Materials sector contributed due to stock selection. International Paper continued to benefit from synergies related to its acquisition of Temple-Inland, as well as higher containerboard prices. The share price of Vulcan Materials rose on the expectation that Martin Marietta would renew its bid for the leading U.S. aggregates producer.

 

At the other end of the spectrum, the Telecommunication Services sector detracted from performance relative to the Index due to stock selection and an overweight position. Declining revenue at Telefonica, Europe’s largest integrated telecommunications operator, hurt the company’s share price, reflecting economic problems in Spain

 

Stock selection in the Utilities sector detracted from performance relative to the Index. Exelon and Entergy suffered, as low natural gas prices more than offset improvements in the supply and demand balance for power, resulting in lower power prices and lower earnings power for coal and nuclear power producers.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of T. Rowe Price, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We are reasonably optimistic that the policymakers in Washington will come up with a compromise on government spending. We expect the U.S. economy to grow in the range of 2% to 3% in 2013. We are encouraged by positive trends in the housing industry and unemployment rate. In our view, the main impediments to global growth remain the same as last year: an economic slowdown in China and sovereign debt problems in Europe. In addition, continuing turmoil in the Middle East carries the potential to escalate into more widespread violence.

 

We continue to seek opportunities to invest in high quality companies selling at attractive valuations with good dividend yields. We are currently finding value in select Energy and Information Technology stocks. We maintain our focus on investing in quality companies that are well managed, with strong competitive and financial positions and attractive value characteristics. In most cases, we also prefer firms with histories of providing attractive dividend yields.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
     1 Year     5 Years    

Since

Inception*

 

Equity Income Portfolio

    17.23     1.39     7.18

Russell 1000® Value Index

    17.51     0.59     7.26

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Equity Income Funds Average

    14.99     0.78     -     

 

* Inception date of 5/1/03

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 5/1/03 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

General Electric Co.

   2.7%

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   2.6%

Chevron Corp.

   2.4%

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   2.1%

Wells Fargo & Co.

   1.9%

AT&T, Inc.

   1.8%

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class A, ADR

   1.6%

U.S. Bancorp

   1.6%

American Express Co.

   1.5%

International Paper Co.

   1.4%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (93.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Consumer Discretionary (11.3%)

   
 

Cablevision Systems Corp. - Class A

    111,100        1,660   
 

Carnival Corp.

    57,500        2,114   
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    68,100        2,545   
 

Ford Motor Co.

    170,400        2,207   
 

Genuine Parts Co.

    32,600        2,073   
 

Hasbro, Inc.

    41,000        1,472   
 

Johnson Controls, Inc.

    70,600        2,167   
 

Kohl’s Corp.

    85,400        3,670   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    62,500        2,439   
*  

Madison Square Garden, Inc. - Class A

    37,050        1,643   
 

Mattel, Inc.

    114,600        4,197   
 

The McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc.

    69,100        3,778   
*  

The New York Times Co. - Class A

    117,600        1,003   
 

Staples, Inc.

    212,800        2,426   
 

Tiffany & Co.

    7,100        407   
 

Time Warner, Inc.

    111,300        5,323   
 

The Walt Disney Co.

    78,100        3,889   
 

Whirlpool Corp.

    27,400        2,788   
 

WPP PLC, ADR

    5,400        394   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      46,195   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (5.6%)

   
 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    124,900        3,421   
 

Avon Products, Inc.

    164,000        2,355   
 

Campbell Soup Co.

    99,000        3,454   
 

The Clorox Co.

    54,000        3,954   
 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

    63,800        1,882   
 

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    20,800        1,664   
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

    29,400        1,868   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    50,000        3,421   
 

The Procter & Gamble Co.

    12,300        835   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,854   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (14.0%)

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    53,700        3,990   
 

Apache Corp.

    43,700        3,431   
 

BP PLC, ADR

    55,300        2,303   
 

Chevron Corp.

    90,400        9,776   
 

ConocoPhillips

    29,400        1,705   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

    87,000        2,793   
 

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

    45,900        3,119   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    101,200        8,759   
 

Hess Corp.

    66,700        3,532   
 

Murphy Oil Corp.

    76,900        4,579   
 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR

    60,200        1,172   
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class A, ADR

    96,400        6,647   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    55,300        3,832   
 

Spectra Energy Corp.

    52,550        1,439   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      57,077   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (93.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Financials (20.1%)

   
 

The Allstate Corp.

    115,300        4,632   
 

American Express Co.

    109,300        6,283   
 

Bank of America Corp.

    434,123        5,036   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    96,900        2,490   
 

Capital One Financial Corp.

    47,200        2,734   
 

The Chubb Corp.

    24,100        1,815   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    241,488        10,618   
 

Legg Mason, Inc.

    106,300        2,734   
 

Lincoln National Corp.

    77,776        2,014   
 

Loews Corp.

    32,900        1,341   
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    127,200        4,385   
 

Northern Trust Corp.

    76,200        3,822   
 

Och-Ziff Capital Management Group - Class A

    58,400        555   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    72,100        4,204   
 

Regions Financial Corp.

    180,500        1,285   
 

SLM Corp.

    166,600        2,854   
 

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

    59,300        1,573   
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    126,800        3,595   
 

U.S. Bancorp

    205,500        6,564   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

    223,700        7,646   
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    109,635        3,050   
 

Willis Group Holdings PLC

    53,500        1,794   
 

XL Group PLC

    51,600        1,293   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      82,317   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (7.1%)

   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    37,300        1,527   
 

Amgen, Inc.

    21,600        1,864   
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    97,800        3,187   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    77,300        5,419   
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

    111,300        4,557   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

    205,026        5,142   
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

    35,900        2,092   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    83,900        5,351   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      29,139   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (14.1%)

   
 

3M Co.

    59,900        5,562   
 

Avery Dennison Corp.

    28,800        1,006   
 

The Boeing Co.

    44,700        3,369   
 

Eaton Corp. PLC

    36,570        1,982   
 

Emerson Electric Co.

    88,800        4,703   
 

General Electric Co.

    525,300        11,026   
 

Honeywell International, Inc.

    69,100        4,386   
 

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    83,200        5,059   
 

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    50,100        2,403   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    21,000        1,938   
 

Masco Corp.

    120,200        2,002   
 

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    67,900        4,199   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Common Stocks (93.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Industrials continued

   
*  

United Continental Holdings, Inc.

    125,900        2,943   
 

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

    53,400        3,937   
 

United Technologies Corp.

    8,300        681   
*  

USG Corp.

    51,800        1,454   
 

Xylem, Inc.

    38,000        1,030   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      57,680   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (8.1%)

   
 

Analog Devices, Inc.

    68,000        2,860   
 

Applied Materials, Inc.

    207,000        2,368   
 

CA, Inc.

    42,000        923   
 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    171,100        3,362   
 

Computer Sciences Corp.

    86,400        3,460   
 

Corning, Inc.

    238,200        3,006   
 

Dell, Inc.

    275,300        2,789   
*  

First Solar, Inc.

    21,700        670   
 

Harris Corp.

    78,300        3,834   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

    98,300        1,401   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    184,300        4,926   
 

Nokia Corp. OYJ, ADR

    240,300        949   
 

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    80,400        2,488   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      33,036   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (4.8%)

   
 

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.

    35,900        1,384   
 

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

    43,700        1,965   
 

International Paper Co.

    143,500        5,717   
 

MeadWestvaco Corp.

    66,400        2,116   
 

Newmont Mining Corp.

    25,000        1,161   
 

Nucor Corp.

    95,800        4,137   
 

Vulcan Materials Co.

    60,400        3,144   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      19,624   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (3.2%)

   
 

AT&T, Inc.

    216,035        7,283   
 

CenturyLink, Inc.

    55,190        2,159   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    84,100        3,639   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,081   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (5.6%)

   
 

The AES Corp.

    99,600        1,066   
 

Duke Energy Corp.

    82,000        5,231   
 

Entergy Corp.

    64,200        4,093   
 

Exelon Corp.

    116,900        3,477   
 

FirstEnergy Corp.

    37,700        1,574   
 

NiSource, Inc.

    165,900        4,129   
 

TECO Energy, Inc.

    42,300        709   
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    97,800        2,612   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,891   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

  

 
 

(Cost: $348,767)

      383,894   
     

 

 

 
    Foreign Common Stocks (0.8%)    Country   

Shares/

$ Par

    

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Consumer Discretionary (0.2%)

  

  
(l)  

WPP PLC

   United Kingdom      57,461         836   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           836   
          

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.6%)

     
(l)  

Telefonica SA

   Spain      80,725         1,095   
(l)  

Vodafone Group PLC

   United Kingdom      492,427         1,239   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           2,334   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     
 

(Cost: $3,283)

           3,170   
          

 

 

 
    Preferred Stocks (0.6%)                       
 

Consumer Discretionary (0.6%)

     
 

General Motors Co., Series B, 4.75%, 12/1/13

        56,300         2,484   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Preferred Stocks

        
 

(Cost: $2,648)

        2,484   
          

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (4.6%)                       
 

Other Holdings (4.6%)

     
 

T. Rowe Price Reserve Investment Fund

        19,020,794         19,021   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           19,021   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

     
 

(Cost: $19,021)

        19,021   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.9%)

     
 

(Cost: $373,719)(a)

        408,569   
          

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

        
 

Liabilities (0.1%)

           528   
          

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

           409,097   
          

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements

 

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* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $374,685 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $33,884 which is comprised of $57,048 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $23,164 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(l) As of December 31, 2012 portfolio securities with an aggregate value of $3,170 (in thousands) were fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

    

Level 2 –

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Domestic Common Stocks

  $ 383,894       $ -         $ -       

Foreign Common Stocks

    -           3,170         -       

Preferred Stocks

    2,484         -           -       

Short-Term Investments

    19,021         -           -       

Total

  $ 405,399       $ 3,170       $ -       

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

34   Equity Income Portfolio  


Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital.    Invests primarily in equity securities of mid-sized companies with potential for above average growth.    $829 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in stocks of mid-sized companies. In keeping with its growth strategy, the Portfolio selects companies for their above average growth potential, giving consideration to factors such as company management, growth rate of revenues and earnings, opportunities for margin expansion, strong financial characteristics and attractive valuations.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented throughout the world. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 11.97% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Russell® Midcap Growth Index returned 15.81%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio trailed the 14.20% average return of its Mid Cap Growth Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

Holdings in the Information Technology sector were responsible for the majority of the Portfolio’s underperformance relative to the Index. The leading detractors in the software industry were Informatica Corp., Fortinet Inc. and AutoDesk Inc. The information services industry was another source of weakness. Verifone Systems, a maker of credit card scanners, declined on poor execution and fear that its product would be replaced by smart phone technology. Global Payments, a payments processor, had a highly publicized security breach, sending its shares lower. In the computer industry, the Portfolio’s holding in NetApp Inc. detracted from performance. The company suffered from poor execution and sluggish business spending.

 

Holdings in the Healthcare sector also detracted from performance relative to the Index. The performance of the Healthcare sector was led by a sharp rally in biotechnology stocks during 2012. From a fundamental perspective, picking the winners and losers in biotechnology requires an investor to assume considerable risk, looking several years into the future to determine the products that may or may not pan out. As such, the Portfolio held an underweight position in the biotechnology industry, avoiding Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Amylin Inc., two biotechnology stocks that had remarkably strong returns.

 

On the positive side, holdings in the Telecommunications Sector helped offset some of the Portfolio’s underperformance. A relatively large position in SBA Communications Corp. generated strong returns for the Portfolio, as the stock outperformed on consistent earnings growth. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, the Portfolio also experienced higher returns than the Index. A significant overweight in Polaris Industries helped relative performance, as the maker of all terrain vehicles rose on improving profit margins and increasing market share. Similarly, the Portfolio’s substantial holdings in Chicos FAS Inc. worked for the Portfolio, as the stock rallied sharply on solid execution.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We are a taking a cautious view going into 2013. We expect the market to remain volatile as resolution about the “Fiscal Cliff” remains in the headlines and the resulting uncertainty swings the market around. Once resolved, we expect enterprise spending to improve, which could provide a nice tailwind for many industries. An improving Chinese economy should also provide many companies with a better outlook for future growth. However, we remain concerned that the improved global economy could lead to higher commodity prices and in turn higher inflation, as we enter the back half of the year. This could potentially cool off growth and weigh on the valuations of many stocks, making the investing environment more challenging. Therefore, we believe 2013 will be similar to the last couple of years, where the market can have solid rallies, followed by corrections that lead to a range bound market for the year.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

    11.97%        0.59%        6.97%   

Russell MidCap® Growth Index

    15.81%        3.23%        10.32%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Mid Cap Growth Funds Average

    14.20%        1.96%        9.17%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

Investing in small and medium-sized companies involves a greater degree of risk than investing in large company stocks.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments for hedging purposes, as a cash management strategy or to earn income. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

SBA Communications Corp. - Class A

   2.7%

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

   2.3%

Global Payments, Inc.

   2.1%

Airgas, Inc.

   2.1%

Corrections Corp. of America

   2.0%

Robert Half International, Inc.

   1.9%

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

   1.9%

Kansas City Southern

   1.8%

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

   1.8%

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

   1.8%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (89.1%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Consumer Discretionary (19.0%)

  

*  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

    136,223        7,616   
*  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    170,600        12,218   
 

Brunswick Corp.

    239,400        6,964   
 

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

    733,301        13,537   
 

Coach, Inc.

    106,200        5,895   
 

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    107,600        4,895   
 

The Gap, Inc.

    155,300        4,821   
*  

LKQ Corp.

    523,000        11,035   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    262,500        10,243   
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    153,400        5,717   
 

The McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc.

    245,100        13,400   
*  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.

    141,260        12,632   
*  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

    149,900        7,362   
 

Polaris Industries, Inc.

    168,700        14,196   
 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    22,400        3,358   
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

    183,200        9,920   
 

Scripps Networks Interactive - Class A

    90,200        5,224   
 

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

    49,900        4,903   
 

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

    33,600        3,780   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      157,716   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (6.1%)

  

 

Beam, Inc.

    216,200        13,208   
 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    232,500        12,455   
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

    225,900        14,351   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

    164,900        10,865   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      50,879   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (4.4%)

  

*  

Cameron International Corp.

    141,800        8,006   
*  

Concho Resources, Inc.

    106,000        8,539   
*  

FMC Technologies, Inc.

    143,600        6,150   
 

Noble Energy, Inc.

    93,400        9,503   
*  

Southwestern Energy Co.

    122,300        4,086   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      36,284   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (4.7%)

  

*  

CBRE Group, Inc.

    640,800        12,752   
*  

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

    57,683        7,142   
 

Lazard, Ltd. - Class A

    144,300        4,306   
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    376,000        14,487   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      38,687   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (89.1%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care (10.5%)

  

*  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    37,800        3,546   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    364,500        15,739   
*  

Catamaran Corp.

    229,400        10,807   
*  

Cerner Corp.

    106,300        8,253   
*  

DaVita, Inc.

    95,150        10,517   
*  

Express Scripts Holding Co.

    79,700        4,304   
*  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

    102,712        9,532   
*  

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

    46,300        8,950   
*  

Mylan, Inc.

    131,900        3,625   
 

Perrigo Co.

    84,500        8,790   
*  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    77,500        3,250   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      87,313   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (18.4%)

  

*  

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

    295,000        14,573   
 

Corrections Corp. of America

    472,400        16,756   
 

Cummins, Inc.

    98,946        10,721   
 

Dover Corp.

    170,200        11,184   
*  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    127,200        3,717   
 

Graco, Inc.

    222,000        11,431   
 

Kansas City Southern

    175,600        14,659   
 

Knight Transportation, Inc.

    311,800        4,562   
 

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Class A

    93,700        7,063   
*  

Owens Corning, Inc.

    219,300        8,112   
 

Regal-Beloit Corp.

    119,958        8,453   
 

Robert Half International, Inc.

    501,200        15,948   
 

Roper Industries, Inc.

    105,300        11,739   
*  

WESCO International, Inc.

    200,860        13,544   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      152,462   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (17.7%)

  

*  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    134,100        19,412   
 

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

    145,000        9,381   
*  

Aruba Networks, Inc.

    203,500        4,223   
 

Avago Technologies, Ltd.

    207,500        6,569   
*  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    139,900        9,198   
*  

F5 Networks, Inc.

    93,100        9,045   
*  

Fortinet, Inc.

    464,100        9,779   
*  

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd.

    347,100        3,821   
 

Global Payments, Inc.

    378,600        17,151   
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    244,095        7,955   
    Common Stocks (89.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

*  

NetApp, Inc.

    138,300        4,640   
*  

NetSuite, Inc.

    41,500        2,793   
*  

Red Hat, Inc.

    112,700        5,969   
*  

ServiceNow, Inc.

    59,069        1,774   
*  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    207,600        4,214   
*  

Teradata Corp.

    80,200        4,964   
*  

TIBCO Software, Inc.

    196,600        4,327   
*  

VeriFone Systems, Inc.

    416,200        12,353   
*  

Zebra Technologies Corp. - Class A

    239,800        9,419   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      146,987   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (5.5%)

  

 

Airgas, Inc.

    187,761        17,141   
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    38,700        7,862   
 

PPG Industries, Inc.

    100,100        13,549   
 

Westlake Chemical Corp.

    87,900        6,970   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      45,522   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (2.8%)

  

*  

SBA Communications Corp. - Class A

    319,600        22,698   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,698   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $623,270)

      738,548   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (10.8%)  
 

Autos (1.2%)

  

 

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.14%, 1/25/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (1.2%)

  

 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 0.10%, 1/30/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Electric Utilities (2.0%)

  

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc., 0.30%, 1/2/13

    6,200,000        6,200   
 

Emerson Electric Co., 0.11%, 1/16/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      16,199   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (1.6%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.12%, 2/27/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.12%, 3/4/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      12,999   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Short-Term

Investments (10.8%)

 

Shares/

$ Par

 

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Finance Services (3.0%)

  

 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/22/13

  10,000,000     9,999   
 

Govco LLC, 0.23%, 1/22/13

  10,000,000     9,999   
 

Jupiter Securitization Co. LLC, 0.16%, 2/4/13

  5,000,000     4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      24,997   
     

 

 

 
   

Short-Term

Investments (10.8%)

 

Shares/

$ Par

 

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Personal Credit Institutions (0.6%)

  

 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.19%, 3/25/13

  5,000,000     4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (0.6%)

  

 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

  5,000,000     5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
   

Short-Term

Investments (10.8%)

 

Shares/

$ Par

 

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.6%)

  

 

CVS Caremark Corp., 0.28%, 1/2/13

  5,000,000     5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $89,190)

      89,192   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $712,460)(a)

      827,740   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.1%)

      1,213   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      828,953   
     

 

 

 
 
* Non-Income Producing

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $714,281 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $113,459 which is comprised of $126,959 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $13,500 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)   

Number of

Contracts

   Expiration Date   

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

S&P 400 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $58,883)

   583    3/13    $ 471   

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

    

Level 2 –

Other Significant
Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 738,548       $ -         $ -       

Short-Term Investments

    -           89,192         -       

Other Financial Instruments^

         

Futures

    471         -           -       

Total

  $ 739,019       $ 89,192       $ -       

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Index 400 Stock Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Investment results that approximate the performance of the S&P MidCap 400® Index.    Invest in stocks that make up the S&P MidCap 400® Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index.    $479 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Index 400 Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio seeks investment results that approximate the performance of the S&P MidCap 400® Index (the “Index”), which is composed of the stocks of companies whose capitalizations generally are smaller than those of companies that comprise the S&P 500® Index. The Index does not include the very large issues that account for most of the weighting in the S&P 500® Index. The Portfolio attempts to achieve its objective by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. This is known as a full replication strategy. The Portfolio may also invest in S&P MidCap 400® Index stock futures and, to a lesser extent, swap agreements, to help achieve full replication.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains (as measured by the Index) despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year. In that environment, mid cap stocks outperformed shares of large and small sized companies. For the year, returns for the S&P 500®, MidCap 400®, and SmallCap 600® Indices were 16.00%, 17.88%, and 16.33%, respectively.

 

Within the S&P 400 Index®, every economic sector posted a positive return. The Healthcare sector had the biggest gains, led by biotechnology stocks. Stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector also outperformed the aggregate Index, reflecting strong demand for mid-sized apparel companies, homebuilders and specialty retail. The economically sensitive Industrials and Materials sectors also had strongly positive results. The Information Technology sector trailed the broader Index—slow capital spending weighed on several technology industries. The Financials sector performed in line with the Index despite a strong performance from Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

 

Stocks in the Energy sector lagged the benchmark by a considerable margin, as relatively flat oil and natural gas prices restrained profits. Similarly, the traditionally defensive Utilities sector had a modest positive return.

 

Portfolio Results

The Index 400 Stock Portfolio had a total return of 17.64% in the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. That was in line with the 17.88% return of the Index. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) Portfolio performance slightly lagged the Index due to transaction costs, administrative expenses, cash flow effects and costs associated with the use of stock index futures contracts. The average return for the Portfolio’s peer group, Mid Cap Core Funds, was 16.07%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency. However, the Mid Cap Core Funds peer group is not strictly comparable to the Portfolio because many of the funds in the group are actively managed.

 

As the Portfolio seeks to track the performance and weightings of stocks in the Index, the portfolio managers make adjustments to the Portfolio’s holdings as the Index changes. Standard & Poor’s modifies the composition of the Index as companies go public or private, merge, divest or have major changes in market capitalization. Additionally, Standard & Poor’s adjusts the Index to better reflect the companies that are most representative of the composition of the U.S. economy. During 2012, there were 24 stocks added to the Index, and a like number of companies were eliminated. The portfolio managers try to make these adjustments in a way that minimizes the cost and market impact of trading.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We have a cautiously optimistic view of equity markets heading into 2013. Currently, stocks appear relatively attractive given reasonable valuations, record high profit margins and cash positions, as well as relatively low energy prices. Extremely low interest rates have also led to improving fundamentals in the housing market and steady increases in employment.

 

Nevertheless, the market still faces a number of risks—from uncertainty surrounding further economic stimulus and concerns over the developed world’s ongoing debt crisis, among others—that have the potential for creating a volatile market environment for the foreseeable future.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

    17.64%        4.93%        10.30%   

S&P MidCap 400® Index

    17.88%        5.14%        10.52%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Mid Cap Core Funds Average

    16.07%        2.82%        8.96%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

“Standard & Poor’s®”, “S&P®”, “S&P MidCap 400 Index” and “Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index” are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Portfolio is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s, and Standard & Poor’s makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Portfolio.

 

Investing in small and medium-sized companies involves a greater degree of risk than investing in large company stocks.

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments such as futures and swap agreements to help achieve full replication. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     1.1%   

Equinix, Inc.

     0.8%   

HollyFrontier Corp.

     0.8%   

Kansas City Southern

     0.8%   

AMETEK, Inc.

     0.8%   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     0.8%   

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.

     0.7%   

The Macerich Co.

     0.7%   

PVH Corp.

     0.6%   

Trimble Navigation, Ltd.

     0.6%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on equities.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Index 400 Stock Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (13.0%)

  

 

Aaron’s, Inc.

    27,700        783   
 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    28,900        2,091   
*  

Aeropostale, Inc.

    30,875        402   
*  

AMC Networks, Inc. - Class A

    22,600        1,119   
 

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    71,050        1,457   
*  

Ann, Inc.

    19,050        645   
*  

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.

    49,600        917   
*  

Bally Technologies, Inc.

    16,200        724   
*  

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

    14,900        225   
 

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

    11,100        446   
 

Brinker International, Inc.

    28,775        892   
*  

Cabela’s, Inc.

    18,200        760   
*  

Carter’s, Inc.

    20,000        1,113   
 

The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.

    19,650        643   
 

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

    65,600        1,211   
 

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

    40,300        1,047   
*  

Deckers Outdoor Corp.

    13,900        560   
 

DeVry, Inc.

    22,500        534   
 

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    38,700        1,760   
*  

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Class A

    28,300        469   
 

Foot Locker, Inc.

    59,400        1,908   
 

Gentex Corp.

    56,200        1,058   
 

Guess?, Inc.

    24,200        594   
*  

Hanesbrands, Inc.

    38,600        1,383   
 

HSN, Inc.

    14,300        788   
 

International Speedway Corp. - Class A

    10,100        279   
*  

Jarden Corp.

    28,900        1,494   
 

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. - Class A

    18,500        720   
 

KB Home

    30,200        477   
*  

Lamar Advertising Co. - Class A

    21,800        845   
*  

Life Time Fitness, Inc.

    15,800        778   
*  

LKQ Corp.

    117,100        2,471   
 

M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

    15,300        562   
 

Matthews International Corp. - Class A

    10,800        347   
 

Meredith Corp.

    14,200        489   
*  

Mohawk Industries, Inc.

    22,900        2,072   
*  

The New York Times Co. - Class A

    48,000        409   
*  

NVR, Inc.

    1,800        1,656   
*  

Office Depot, Inc.

    112,400        369   
*  

Panera Bread Co. - Class A

    11,100        1,763   
 

Polaris Industries, Inc.

    25,300        2,129   
 

PVH Corp.

    27,800        3,086   
 

Regis Corp.

    22,700        384   
 

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

    23,200        797   
*  

Saks, Inc.

    40,000        420   
    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary continued

  

 

Scholastic Corp.

    10,400        307   
*  

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A

    20,800        180   
 

Service Corp. International

    83,800        1,157   
 

Signet Jewelers, Ltd.

    31,900        1,703   
 

Sotheby’s

    26,700        898   
 

Strayer Education, Inc.

    4,700        264   
*  

Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.

    23,500        740   
 

Thor Industries, Inc.

    17,300        648   
*  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

    59,000        1,908   
 

Tractor Supply Co.

    27,800        2,456   
 

Tupperware Brands Corp.

    21,800        1,397   
*  

Under Armour, Inc.

    30,500        1,480   
 

Valassis Communications, Inc.

    15,500        400   
*  

The Warnaco Group, Inc.

    16,100        1,152   
 

The Wendy’s Co.

    110,900        521   
 

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    34,000        1,488   
*  

WMS Industries, Inc.

    21,500        376   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      62,151   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (3.7%)

  

 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    55,100        2,952   
 

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    24,400        1,952   
 

Flowers Foods, Inc.

    45,200        1,052   
*  

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

    48,500        2,006   
 

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.

    19,400        748   
 

Hillshire Brands Co.

    48,200        1,356   
 

Ingredion, Inc.

    30,201        1,946   
 

Lancaster Colony Corp.

    7,600        526   
*  

Post Holdings, Inc.

    12,850        440   
*  

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.

    21,700        1,945   
*  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

    49,200        1,061   
 

SUPERVALU, INC.

    84,100        208   
 

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

    8,077        209   
*  

United Natural Foods, Inc.

    19,400        1,040   
 

Universal Corp.

    9,200        459   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      17,900   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (5.9%)

  

*  

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

    86,900        846   
 

Arch Coal, Inc.

    83,600        612   
*  

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.

    22,400        1,026   
*  

Bill Barrett Corp.

    19,000        338   
 

CARBO Ceramics, Inc.

    7,700        603   
 

Cimarex Energy Co.

    34,100        1,969   
*  

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.

    29,800        1,673   
*  

Dril-Quip, Inc.

    14,300        1,045   
 

Energen Corp.

    28,400        1,280   
    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

*  

Forest Oil Corp.

    46,600        312   
*  

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.

    38,600        797   
 

HollyFrontier Corp.

    79,780        3,714   
*  

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

    23,300        392   
 

Oceaneering International, Inc.

    42,500        2,286   
*  

Oil States International, Inc.

    21,600        1,545   
 

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

    58,800        1,095   
*  

Plains Exploration & Production Co.

    50,866        2,388   
*  

Quicksilver Resources, Inc.

    47,000        134   
*  

Rosetta Resources, Inc.

    20,700        939   
 

SM Energy Co.

    26,000        1,357   
*  

Superior Energy Services, Inc.

    62,100        1,287   
 

Tidewater, Inc.

    19,600        876   
*  

Unit Corp.

    17,000        766   
 

World Fuel Services Corp.

    28,400        1,169   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      28,449   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (21.6%)

  

*  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

    20,400        2,655   
*  

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

    16,900        496   
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

    25,100        1,740   
*  

Alleghany Corp.

    6,700        2,247   
 

American Campus Communities, Inc.

    41,200        1,901   
 

American Financial Group, Inc.

    29,850        1,180   
 

Apollo Investment Corp.

    79,904        668   
 

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

    49,000        1,698   
 

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

    28,000        898   
 

Associated Banc-Corp.

    67,663        888   
 

Astoria Financial Corp.

    32,200        301   
 

BancorpSouth, Inc.

    32,700        475   
 

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

    17,700        780   
 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

    60,800        1,175   
 

BRE Properties, Inc.

    30,300        1,540   
 

Brown & Brown, Inc.

    46,500        1,184   
 

Camden Property Trust

    33,100        2,258   
 

Cathay General Bancorp

    28,900        564   
 

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

    34,400        1,013   
 

City National Corp.

    18,700        926   
 

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

    30,672        1,075   
 

Corporate Office Properties Trust

    31,800        794   
 

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

    24,200        1,313   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

Duke Realty Corp.

    108,400        1,503   
 

East West Bancorp, Inc.

    55,300        1,188   
 

Eaton Vance Corp.

    45,400        1,446   
 

Equity One, Inc.

    24,300        511   
 

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

    14,400        2,112   
 

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    20,400        2,243   
 

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    25,500        2,653   
 

Federated Investors, Inc. - Class B

    37,500        759   
 

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. - Class A

    83,491        1,966   
 

First American Financial Corp.

    42,000        1,012   
 

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

    138,910        1,102   
 

FirstMerit Corp.

    43,210        613   
 

Fulton Financial Corp.

    78,500        754   
 

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

    10,400        541   
 

Hancock Holding Co.

    33,400        1,060   
 

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

    17,600        682   
 

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

    39,950        1,487   
 

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

    30,900        1,034   
 

Home Properties, Inc.

    20,200        1,238   
 

Hospitality Properties Trust

    48,700        1,141   
 

International Bancshares Corp.

    21,500        388   
 

Janus Capital Group, Inc.

    73,800        629   
 

Jefferies Group, Inc.

    50,400        936   
 

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

    17,400        1,461   
 

Kemper Corp.

    21,400        631   
 

Liberty Property Trust

    46,600        1,667   
 

The Macerich Co.

    53,788        3,136   
 

Mack-Cali Realty Corp.

    32,700        854   
 

Mercury General Corp.

    14,300        568   
*  

MSCI, Inc.

    48,100        1,491   
 

National Retail Properties, Inc.

    43,400        1,354   
 

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

    173,021        2,267   
 

Old Republic International Corp.

    95,075        1,013   
 

OMEGA Healthcare Investors, Inc.

    44,100        1,052   
 

Potlatch Corp.

    15,947        625   
 

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

    17,300        727   
 

Protective Life Corp.

    31,200        892   
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    43,925        1,692   
 

Rayonier, Inc.

    48,499        2,514   
 

Realty Income Corp.

    52,600        2,115   
 

Regency Centers Corp.

    35,600        1,677   
 

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    29,100        1,557   
 

SEI Investments Co.

    53,100        1,239   
    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

Senior Housing Properties Trust

    69,600        1,645   
*  

Signature Bank

    18,200        1,298   
 

SL Green Realty Corp.

    35,600        2,729   
 

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

    17,400        638   
*  

SVB Financial Group

    17,500        979   
 

Synovus Financial Corp.

    309,900        759   
 

Taubman Centers, Inc.

    24,300        1,913   
 

TCF Financial Corp.

    64,400        782   
 

Trustmark Corp.

    25,500        573   
 

UDR, Inc.

    98,602        2,345   
 

Valley National Bancorp

    77,886        724   
 

W.R. Berkley Corp.

    43,350        1,636   
 

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. - Class A

    33,700        1,173   
 

Washington Federal, Inc.

    41,865        706   
 

Webster Financial Corp.

    31,600        649   
 

Weingarten Realty Investors

    44,000        1,178   
 

Westamerica Bancorporation

    10,800        460   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      103,486   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (9.2%)

  

*  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

    67,600        637   
*  

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Class A

    7,900        830   
*  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.

    19,100        716   
 

Community Health Systems, Inc.

    35,900        1,104   
 

The Cooper Cos., Inc.

    18,900        1,748   
*  

Covance, Inc.

    21,600        1,248   
*  

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.

    45,000        1,182   
*  

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Class A

    101,000        941   
*  

Health Net, Inc.

    32,000        778   
*  

Henry Schein, Inc.

    34,700        2,792   
 

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

    24,000        684   
*  

HMS Holdings Corp.

    34,200        886   
*  

Hologic, Inc.

    105,100        2,105   
*  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

    21,500        1,995   
*  

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.

    19,400        732   
 

Masimo Corp.

    20,500        431   
*  

MEDNAX, Inc.

    19,600        1,559   
*  

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

    12,100        2,339   
 

Omnicare, Inc.

    43,600        1,574   
 

Owens & Minor, Inc.

    24,950        711   
*  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    29,700        5,081   
 

ResMed, Inc.

    56,400        2,344   
 

STERIS Corp.

    23,000        799   
 

Techne Corp.

    13,600        929   
 

Teleflex, Inc.

    16,100        1,148   
*  

Thoratec Corp.

    23,200        870   
    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care continued

  

*  

United Therapeutics Corp.

    18,600        994   
 

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

    34,900        1,687   
*  

VCA Antech, Inc.

    34,600        728   
*  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    85,400        3,582   
*  

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

    17,000        828   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      43,982   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (16.9%)

  

 

Acuity Brands, Inc.

    16,800        1,138   
*  

Aecom Technology Corp.

    42,600        1,014   
*  

AGCO Corp.

    38,200        1,876   
*  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    27,700        1,194   
 

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

    12,900        799   
 

AMETEK, Inc.

    95,712        3,596   
*  

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

    41,000        2,025   
 

The Brink’s Co.

    18,800        536   
 

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

    24,800        1,457   
 

CLARCOR, Inc.

    19,700        941   
*  

Clean Harbors, Inc.

    20,800        1,144   
 

Con-way, Inc.

    22,100        615   
*  

Copart, Inc.

    41,772        1,232   
 

The Corporate Executive Board Co.

    13,200        627   
 

Corrections Corp. of America

    39,400        1,398   
 

Crane Co.

    18,800        870   
 

Deluxe Corp.

    20,100        648   
 

Donaldson Co., Inc.

    53,200        1,747   
*  

Esterline Technologies Corp.

    12,200        776   
 

Exelis, Inc.

    73,900        833   
*  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    64,100        1,873   
*  

FTI Consulting, Inc.

    16,300        538   
 

Gardner Denver, Inc.

    19,300        1,322   
 

GATX Corp.

    18,500        801   
*  

General Cable Corp.

    19,600        596   
*  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. - Class A

    17,200        1,309   
 

Graco, Inc.

    23,900        1,231   
 

Granite Construction, Inc.

    14,000        471   
 

Harsco Corp.

    31,800        747   
 

Herman Miller, Inc.

    23,000        493   
 

HNI Corp.

    17,800        535   
 

Hubbell, Inc. - Class B

    21,000        1,777   
 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    19,500        845   
 

IDEX Corp.

    32,580        1,516   
 

ITT Corp.

    36,500        856   
 

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

    35,900        2,144   
*  

JetBlue Airways Corp.

    89,625        512   
 

Kansas City Southern

    43,400        3,623   
 

KBR, Inc.

    58,100        1,738   
 

Kennametal, Inc.

    31,400        1,256   
*  

Kirby Corp.

    22,000        1,362   
 

Landstar System, Inc.

    18,300        960   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Industrials continued

  

 

Lennox International, Inc.

    18,000        945   
 

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

    32,700        1,592   
 

Manpower, Inc.

    30,900        1,311   
 

Matson, Inc.

    16,800        415   
 

Mine Safety Appliances Co.

    12,200        521   
 

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Class A

    18,300        1,379   
 

Nordson Corp.

    22,200        1,401   
*  

Oshkosh Corp.

    36,000        1,067   
 

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

    71,000        639   
 

Regal-Beloit Corp.

    17,500        1,233   
 

Rollins, Inc.

    25,930        572   
*  

The Shaw Group, Inc.

    26,256        1,224   
 

SPX Corp.

    20,000        1,403   
*  

Terex Corp.

    43,500        1,223   
 

The Timken Co.

    31,300        1,497   
 

Towers Watson & Co. - Class A

    22,500        1,265   
 

Trinity Industries, Inc.

    31,150        1,116   
 

Triumph Group, Inc.

    19,700        1,286   
*  

United Rentals, Inc.

    36,523        1,663   
 

URS Corp.

    30,300        1,190   
 

UTI Worldwide, Inc.

    40,900        548   
 

Valmont Industries, Inc.

    9,200        1,256   
 

Wabtec Corp.

    18,900        1,655   
 

Waste Connections, Inc.

    48,350        1,634   
 

Watsco, Inc.

    11,700        876   
 

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

    17,550        380   
 

Woodward, Inc.

    23,700        904   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      81,166   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (15.2%)

  

*  

ACI Worldwide, Inc.

    15,500        677   
*  

Acxiom Corp.

    29,402        513   
 

ADTRAN, Inc.

    24,700        483   
*  

Advent Software, Inc.

    12,500        267   
*  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    19,600        2,837   
*  

ANSYS, Inc.

    36,500        2,458   
 

AOL, Inc.

    33,000        977   
*  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

    41,800        1,592   
*  

Atmel Corp.

    173,200        1,134   
*  

Avnet, Inc.

    54,100        1,656   
 

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

    48,200        1,103   
*  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

    110,300        1,490   
*  

Ciena Corp.

    39,500        620   
*  

Compuware Corp.

    84,000        913   
*  

Concur Technologies, Inc.

    17,800        1,202   
 

Convergys Corp.

    43,000        706   
*  

CoreLogic, Inc.

    38,400        1,034   
*  

Cree, Inc.

    45,800        1,556   
 

Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

    51,800        562   
 

Diebold, Inc.

    24,900        762   
 

DST Systems, Inc.

    12,100        733   
    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

*  

Equinix, Inc.

    19,200        3,959   
 

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

    16,000        1,409   
 

Fair Isaac Corp.

    13,800        580   
*  

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.

    50,000        720   
*  

Gartner, Inc.

    36,900        1,698   
 

Global Payments, Inc.

    31,100        1,409   
*  

Informatica Corp.

    42,500        1,289   
*  

Ingram Micro, Inc. - Class A

    59,200        1,002   
*  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.

    56,830        415   
 

InterDigital, Inc.

    16,100        662   
*  

International Rectifier Corp.

    27,200        482   
 

Intersil Corp. - Class A

    50,000        415   
*  

Itron, Inc.

    15,400        686   
 

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    33,900        1,331   
 

Lender Processing Services, Inc.

    33,400        822   
 

Lexmark International, Inc. - Class A

    25,400        589   
 

ManTech International Corp. - Class A

    9,300        241   
*  

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.

    91,000        292   
*  

Mentor Graphics Corp.

    37,200        633   
*  

MICROS Systems, Inc.

    31,600        1,341   
*  

Monster Worldwide, Inc.

    46,100        259   
 

National Instruments Corp.

    37,275        962   
*  

NCR Corp.

    63,000        1,605   
*  

NeuStar, Inc. - Class A

    26,107        1,095   
*  

Parametric Technology Corp.

    47,100        1,060   
 

Plantronics, Inc.

    16,800        619   
*  

Polycom, Inc.

    69,100        723   
*  

QLogic Corp.

    36,500        355   
*  

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.

    43,200        3,209   
*  

RF Micro Devices, Inc.

    110,100        493   
*  

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

    63,300        1,248   
*  

Rovi Corp.

    40,800        630   
*  

Semtech Corp.

    26,100        756   
*  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.

    15,100        631   
*  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    76,600        1,555   
*  

Solarwinds, Inc.

    24,100        1,264   
 

Solera Holdings, Inc.

    27,100        1,449   
*  

Synopsys, Inc.

    58,800        1,872   
*  

Tech Data Corp.

    14,900        678   
 

Tellabs, Inc.

    136,100        310   
*  

TIBCO Software, Inc.

    61,200        1,347   
*  

Trimble Navigation, Ltd.

    49,700        2,971   
*  

ValueClick, Inc.

    27,900        542   
*  

VeriFone Systems, Inc.

    42,500        1,261   
*  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    51,887        552   
    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

*  

WEX, Inc.

    15,200        1,146   
*  

Zebra Technologies Corp. - Class A

    20,000        786   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      72,628   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (7.1%)

  

 

Albemarle Corp.

    35,200        2,187   
 

AptarGroup, Inc.

    26,200        1,250   
 

Ashland, Inc.

    28,900        2,324   
 

Cabot Corp.

    23,500        935   
 

Carpenter Technology Corp.

    17,400        898   
 

Commercial Metals Co.

    45,800        681   
 

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

    13,000        971   
 

Cytec Industries, Inc.

    18,000        1,239   
 

Domtar Corp.

    13,900        1,161   
 

Grief, Inc. - Class A

    11,900        530   
 

Intrepid Potash, Inc.

    21,100        449   
*  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

    54,500        1,053   
 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    18,100        1,706   
 

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    13,900        555   
 

NewMarket Corp.

    4,200        1,101   
 

Olin Corp.

    31,600        682   
 

Packaging Corp. of America

    38,700        1,489   
 

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

    29,800        1,851   
 

Rock-Tenn Co. - Class A

    28,000        1,957   
 

Royal Gold, Inc.

    25,600        2,082   
 

RPM International, Inc.

    52,100        1,530   
 

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. - Class A

    15,200        670   
 

Sensient Technologies Corp.

    19,600        697   
 

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

    19,313        803   
 

Sonoco Products Co.

    39,700        1,180   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

    86,400        1,186   
 

The Valspar Corp.

    33,300        2,078   
 

Worthington Industries, Inc.

    20,700        538   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      33,783   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.5%)

  

 

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

    39,862        882   
*  

tw telecom, Inc.

    59,600        1,518   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,400   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (4.8%)

  

 

Alliant Energy Corp.

    43,700        1,919   
 

Aqua America, Inc.

    55,133        1,402   
 

Atmos Energy Corp.

    35,600        1,250   
 

Black Hills Corp.

    17,400        632   
 

Cleco Corp.

    23,900        956   
 

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

    60,377        1,226   
 

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

    38,400        965   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Index 400 Stock Portfolio

 

 

    Common Stocks (97.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Utilities continued

  

 

IDACORP, Inc.

    19,800        858   
 

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

    74,400        1,580   
 

National Fuel Gas Co.

    32,900        1,668   
 

NV Energy, Inc.

    92,781        1,683   
 

OGE Energy Corp.

    38,900        2,191   
 

PNM Resources, Inc.

    31,350        643   
 

Questar Corp.

    69,000        1,364   
 

UGI Corp.

    44,400        1,452   
 

Vectren Corp.

    32,400        953   
 

Westar Energy, Inc.

    49,800        1,425   
 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

    20,300        796   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,963   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $391,058)

      468,908   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (1.3%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (0.4%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.13%, 2/25/13

    2,000,000        2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (0.9%)

  

(b)  

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    4,300,000        4,300   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,300   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $6,300)

      6,300   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.2%)

   
 

(Cost: $397,358)(a)

      475,208   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.8%)

      3,833   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      479,041   
     

 

 

 
 
* Non-Income Producing

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $398,320 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $76,888 which is comprised of $115,959 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $39,071 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)    Number of
Contracts
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)

S&P 400 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $10,502)

   104    3/13    $86

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 468,908       $ -         $ -       

Short-Term Investments

    -           6,300         -       

Other Financial Instruments^

         

Futures

    86         -           -       

Total

  $ 468,994       $ 6,300       $  -       

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

44   Index 400 Stock Portfolio  


Mid Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:

Long-term capital growth. Current

income is a secondary objective.

  

Invest primarily in equity securities of mid-sized companies

that are determined to be undervalued.

   $163 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Mid Cap Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“American Century”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of mid-sized companies that are determined to be undervalued. In selecting securities, the Portfolio attempts to identify companies whose long-term earnings, cash flows and/or assets are not reflected in the current market price of their securities and hold each security until it has returned to favor in the market and the price has increased to, or is higher than a level the Portfolio believes more accurately reflects the fair value of the company.

 

Market Overview

Stocks recorded strong gains in 2012, driven by the Federal Reserve’s (the Fed) extraordinary fiscal and monetary stimulus. The unemployment rate declined and the housing market showed signs of improvement, though U.S. economic growth overall was lackluster. As a result, the Fed extended a number of its liquidity measures and launched a third round of quantitative easing (QE3). In December, the Fed identified its threshold levels for unemployment and inflation, indicating that it would continue holding short-term interest rates close to zero as long as unemployment remained above 6.5% and inflation was below 2.5%. In this environment, investors generally favored riskier, lower-quality securities.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 16.57% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Russell® MidCap Value Index (the “Index”) returned 18.51%. (This Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) According to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency, the average return of the Mid Cap Value Funds peer group was 17.33%.

 

In Energy, the only sector in which the Portfolio declined in absolute terms, the Portfolio was hampered by security selection. A top detractor was Ultra Petroleum, a natural gas exploration and production company. Its shares declined, largely because of supply and demand. New extraction techniques, which produced a significant amount of natural gas supply, put pressure on prices. An investment in Imperial Oil also hurt performance. Falling energy prices and worries about Europe’s financial problems weighed on Imperial’s share price during the reporting period. In addition, the Portfolio was underweight relative to the Index in U.S. oil refiners, which generally performed well as the price difference between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude widened. For example, the Portfolio did not own Valero Energy, a stock in the Index, which appreciated more than 66%.

 

An underweight position in the Consumer Discretionary sector, which posted the strongest sector return in the Index, dampened performance. Specifically, the Portfolio was underweight household durables. Many of these stocks performed well, as the housing market improved.

 

The Portfolio’s holdings in the Materials sector detracted from relative performance. In particular, the Portfolio was hurt by its investment in gold producer Newmont Mining Corp. As risk appetite increased during the year, investors shifted away from sectors and industries they perceived as defensive and into riskier names. Newmont’s share price was also negatively impacted when the company provided lower-than-expected earnings guidance, citing the higher cost of finding gold and a decline in the amount of gold it expected to produce.

 

In Industrials, an overweight position contributed positively to relative performance. The sector also provided two notable contributors. Shares of Thomas & Betts Corp., a maker of electrical components, appreciated on the news it would be acquired by Swiss engineering firm ABB Ltd. The deal, which closed in May, was valued at $3.9 billion. Oshkosh Corp., the specialty vehicle manufacturer, reported stronger-than-expected earnings.

 

The Portfolio’s underweight in Information Technology, one of the weakest performing sectors in the Index, enhanced relative performance. Effective security selection also boosted results. Within computers and peripherals, the Portfolio owned SanDisk Corp. and Western Digital. SanDisk, a maker of flash drive memory chip products, outperformed as supply and demand fundamentals improved during the second half of the reporting period. Western Digital reported unexpectedly strong profits, benefiting from the acquisition of Hitachi’s hard drive operations.

 

Forward currency exchange contracts were used to insulate the Portfolio from adverse currency movements.

 

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Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of American Century, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We continue to follow our disciplined, bottom-up process, selecting companies one at a time for the Portfolio. As of December 31, 2012, we see opportunity in Health Care and Industrials, reflected by the Portfolio’s overweight positions in these sectors relative to the benchmark. Fundamental analysis and valuation work have led to smaller relative weightings in Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Information Technology and Materials stocks.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

     1 Year   5 Years   Since
Inception*

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

  16.57%   2.14%   8.07%

Russell MidCap® Value Index

  18.51%   3.79%   10.65%

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Mid Cap Value Funds Average

  17.33%   2.88%   -  

 

* Inception date of 5/1/03

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 5/1/03 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

Investing in small and medium-sized companies involves a greater degree of risk than investing in large company stocks.

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments as a cash management strategy or to hedge foreign currency exposure. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

The Portfolio may engage in active and frequent trading in pursuit of its investment objective. Active and frequent trading may cause higher brokerage expenses and other transaction costs, which may adversely affect the Portfolio’s performance.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

iShares Russell Midcap Value Index Fund

   3.5%

Republic Services, Inc.

   3.3%

Northern Trust Corp.

   2.8%

Imperial Oil, Ltd.

   2.3%

CareFusion Corp.

   1.8%

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

   1.7%

Applied Materials, Inc.

   1.7%

PG&E Corp.

   1.5%

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

   1.4%

AGL Resources, Inc.

   1.4%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

46   Mid Cap Value Portfolio  


Mid Cap Value Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (90.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Consumer Discretionary (5.3%)

   
 

Autoliv, Inc.

    10,762        725   
 

Carnival Corp.

    18,303        673   
 

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

    37,607        1,248   
 

Hasbro, Inc.

    23,083        829   
 

International Game Technology

    72,135        1,022   
 

International Speedway Corp. - Class A

    15,475        428   
 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    65,376        2,322   
 

Target Corp.

    22,450        1,328   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,575   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (6.1%)

   
 

Campbell Soup Co.

    12,204        426   
 

The Clorox Co.

    12,231        895   
 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

    27,673        816   
 

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

    33,884        1,497   
 

General Mills, Inc.

    39,461        1,595   
 

Kellogg Co.

    20,593        1,150   
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    9,719        821   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

    36,887        1,677   
 

Sysco Corp.

    34,997        1,108   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,985   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (5.2%)

   
 

Apache Corp.

    15,924        1,250   
 

Devon Energy Corp.

    28,328        1,474   
 

EQT Corp.

    18,060        1,065   
 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

    14,357        804   
 

Murphy Oil Corp.

    24,314        1,448   
 

Peabody Energy Corp.

    23,445        624   
*  

Southwestern Energy Co.

    32,052        1,071   
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP

    24,502        765   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,501   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (24.9%)

   
 

ACE, Ltd.

    17,755        1,417   
 

The Allstate Corp.

    25,979        1,044   
 

American Tower Corp.

    20,353        1,573   
 

Aon PLC

    29,080        1,617   
 

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.

    123,474        1,443   
 

The Charles Schwab Corp.

    116,444        1,672   
 

The Chubb Corp.

    29,580        2,228   
 

Comerica, Inc.

    55,640        1,688   
 

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

    58,244        2,042   
 

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

    16,299        885   
 

Franklin Resources, Inc.

    4,055        510   
 

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

    54,890        2,042   
 

HCP, Inc.

    26,394        1,192   
 

KeyCorp

    117,084        986   
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    51,012        1,758   
 

Northern Trust Corp.

    89,509        4,490   
 

People’s United Financial, Inc.

    135,932        1,643   
    Common Stocks (90.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

   
 

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. - Class A

    104,881        1,893   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    36,726        2,141   
 

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    21,907        625   
 

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    30,731        1,645   
 

State Street Corp.

    10,969        516   
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    29,840        846   
 

Symetra Financial Corp.

    64,504        837   
 

The Travelers Cos., Inc.

    17,571        1,262   
 

Unum Group

    57,080        1,188   
 

Westamerica Bancorporation

    28,999        1,235   
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    10,954        305   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      40,723   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (12.6%)

   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    21,061        862   
 

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

    21,812        1,706   
*  

Boston Scientific Corp.

    152,437        873   
*  

CareFusion Corp.

    104,455        2,985   
 

CIGNA Corp.

    16,139        863   
*  

Hospira, Inc.

    43,353        1,354   
 

Humana, Inc.

    17,840        1,224   
*  

Life Technologies Corp.

    11,311        555   
*  

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.

    53,436        2,017   
 

Medtronic, Inc.

    27,806        1,141   
 

Patterson Cos., Inc.

    42,237        1,446   
 

STERIS Corp.

    39,070        1,357   
 

Stryker Corp.

    34,366        1,884   
 

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

    33,343        2,223   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      20,490   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (14.3%)

   
 

ABB, Ltd., ADR

    71,344        1,483   
 

The ADT Corp.

    29,922        1,391   
 

Brady Corp. - Class A

    20,850        696   
 

Corrections Corp. of America

    13,754        488   
 

Emerson Electric Co.

    8,001        424   
 

General Dynamics Corp.

    30,194        2,092   
 

Heartland Express, Inc.

    102,372        1,338   
 

ITT Corp.

    76,068        1,785   
 

Kaydon Corp.

    48,077        1,150   
 

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

    4,040        310   
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    21,223        1,434   
 

Republic Services, Inc.

    181,354        5,319   
 

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

    13,722        798   
 

Southwest Airlines Co.

    126,140        1,292   
 

Tyco International, Ltd.

    52,230        1,528   
 

Waste Management, Inc.

    22,475        758   
 

Woodward, Inc.

    27,521        1,049   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      23,335   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Common Stocks (90.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Information Technology (6.2%)

   
 

Analog Devices, Inc.

    17,090        719   
 

Applied Materials, Inc.

    234,550        2,683   
 

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    16,476        787   
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    20,121        656   
 

Molex, Inc. - Class A

    27,943        624   
*  

SanDisk Corp.

    19,985        871   
 

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    33,957        1,260   
*  

Teradyne, Inc.

    96,025        1,622   
 

Western Digital Corp.

    21,002        892   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,114   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (3.0%)

   
 

Bemis Co., Inc.

    39,661        1,327   
 

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    6,899        276   
 

Newmont Mining Corp.

    35,167        1,633   
 

Nucor Corp.

    17,625        761   
 

Sonoco Products Co.

    29,275        870   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,867   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (1.8%)

   
 

CenturyLink, Inc.

    31,504        1,233   
*  

tw telecom, Inc.

    64,943        1,654   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,887   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (11.0%)

   
 

AGL Resources, Inc.

    56,575        2,261   
 

The Empire District Electric Co.

    71,851        1,464   
 

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

    139,480        2,833   
 

IDACORP, Inc.

    19,630        851   
 

Northeast Utilities

    25,003        977   
 

NV Energy, Inc.

    58,616        1,063   
 

PG&E Corp.

    60,265        2,422   
 

Portland General Electric Co.

    41,648        1,140   
 

Westar Energy, Inc.

    68,132        1,950   
 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

    11,294        443   
 

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

    15,201        560   
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    75,477        2,016   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      17,980   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $137,625)

      147,457   
     

 

 

 

 

    Foreign Common Stocks (3.9%)    Country                
 

Energy (2.3%)

        
 

Imperial Oil, Ltd.

   Canada      87,468         3,765   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           3,765   
          

 

 

 
 

Industrials (0.9%)

        
(l)  

Royal Philips Electronics NV

   Netherlands      57,634         1,546   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           1,546   
          

 

 

 
    Foreign Common Stocks (3.9%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.7%)

  

 

Rogers Communications, Inc. - Class B

   Canada      23,870         1,086   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           1,086   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     
 

(Cost: $6,291)

        6,397   
          

 

 

 
    Investment Companies (3.5%)                      
 

Investment Companies (3.5%)

        
 

iShares Russell Midcap Value Index Fund

        114,249         5,740   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           5,740   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Companies

     
 

(Cost: $5,590)

           5,740   
          

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (1.8%)                      
 

Other Holdings (1.8%)

        
 

JPMorgan Money Market Fund

        2,925,935         2,926   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           2,926   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

     
 

(Cost: $2,926)

           2,926   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.6%)

        
 

(Cost: $152,432)(a)

           162,520   
          

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

        
 

Liabilities (0.4%)

           703   
          

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

           163,223   
          

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Mid Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $154,378 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $8,142 which is comprised of $12,577 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $4,435 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(h) Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Type    Counterparty    Currency    Principal
Amount
Covered by
Contract (000’s)
   Settlement
Month
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(000’s)
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Sell

  

UBS AG

   CAD    4,142    1/13    $  -         $ (1   $ (1

Sell

  

Credit Suisse International

   CHF    1,144    1/13      -           -    (m)      -    (m) 

Sell

  

UBS AG

   EUR    982    1/13      -           -    (m)      -    (m) 
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
               $ -         $ (1   $ (1
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

CAD — Canadian Dollar

 

CHF — Swiss Franc

 

EUR — Euro

 

(l) As of December 31, 2012 portfolio securities with an aggregate value of $1,546 (in thousands) were fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

(m) Amount is less than one thousand.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

    

Level 2 –

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

   

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

        

Domestic Common Stocks

  $ 147,457       $ -        $ -       

Foreign Common Stocks

    4,851         1,546        -       

Investment Companies

    5,740         -          -       

Short-Term Investments

    2,926         -          -       

Liabilities:

        

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Forward Currency Contracts

    -           (1     -       

Total

  $ 160,974       $ 1,545      $  -       

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Mid Cap Value Portfolio     49   


Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital    Invest primarily in equity securities of small-sized companies with potential for above average growth.    $376 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in common stocks of U.S. companies with market capitalizations that do not exceed the maximum market capitalizations of any security in the Russell 2000® Growth Index (the “Index”) at the time of purchase. The Portfolio employs a growth strategy, selecting securities for their above average growth potential, giving consideration to factors such as company management, growth rate of revenues and earnings, opportunities for margin expansion and strong financial characteristics.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year.

 

Within the Index, consumer-based stocks led the rally, followed by stocks in the Financials and Materials sectors. Energy and Utilities stocks declined during the year. Within the broader universe of small companies, value stocks outperformed growth shares.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 9.48% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Index returned 14.59%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio trailed the 14.09% average return of its Small Cap Growth Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

Stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary sector was one of the main sources of underperformance relative to the Index. In the specialty retail industry, the Portfolio held a large overweight in Body Central, which hurt performance when the stock declined, as the company’s fashion products failed to meet consumer expectations. Similarly, the Portfolio’s position in Hibbett Sports underperformed, as the sporting goods retailer’s stock declined on weak demand.

 

The Industrials sector also weighed on performance due to stock selection. The Portfolio’s long-term overweight position in GrafTech International Ltd., a global leader in gratified electrodes, detracted from performance. The stock declined when weak economic conditions in Europe pressured prices for its products. The leading detractor in the professional services industry was Huron, Inc.

 

The Materials and Energy sectors also hurt performance relative to the Index, largely due to the performance of two stocks whose businesses provided inputs for the natural gas industry. In the Materials sector, chemical maker Balchem Corp. finished the year lower. Sales for one of its products used in natural gas production declined as fracking activity slowed. In the Energy sector, the stock price of pipeline maker Heckman Corp., which had experienced growth related to delivering water for natural gas production, dropped as natural gas production weakened.

 

Stock selection in the Technology sector was one source of strength for the Portfolio’s performance relative to the Index. Based on the portfolio manager’s investment theme of growth in data usage, the Portfolio held positions in software as a service (SaaS) and infrastructure. Portfolio overweights in SaaS providers SPS Commerce Inc. and Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. contributed positively to relative performance, as both companies experienced solid growth. Similarly, the Portfolio participated in the initial public offering of Synacor Inc., which advanced in anticipation of strong growth. Infrastructure picks, such as Equinix, InterXion Holding N.V., and AboveNet Inc. also helped the Portfolio’s relative performance, as the shares rose on strong demand for data centers and related telecommunications services.

 

During the period, the Portfolio used futures contracts to help maintain a fully invested position and total return swap agreements to gain additional exposure to the biotechnology industry. The biotechnology swaps were modest contributors to relative performance during the year.

 

50   Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio  


Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

 

 

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

Looking ahead to 2013, we expect to see muted economic growth in the first part of the year driven by the payroll tax hike’s impact on consumer spending. However, as the fiscal cliff and the debt ceiling issues abate and as housing, autos, and manufacturing continue their recovery, we expect economic growth to accelerate as the year progresses. We will continue to employ our investment strategy as bottom-up stock pickers, while remaining cognizant of the risks and opportunities that a volatile environment can create for stock selection. We have positioned the Portfolio for sustainable economic growth by maintaining an overweight in Industrials and Energy while keeping an underweight in Consumer Discretionary and Staples.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

    9.48     -0.28     7.31

Russell 2000® Growth Index

    14.59     3.49     9.80

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Small Cap Growth Funds Average

    14.09     2.75     8.98

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

Stocks of smaller or newer companies, such as those held in this Portfolio, are more likely to realize more substantial growth as well as suffer more significant losses than larger or more established issuers.

Investments in such companies can be both more volatile and more speculative. Investing in small company stocks involves a greater degree of risk than investing in medium or large company stocks.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments for hedging purposes, as a cash management strategy, to earn income and seek to enhance returns; or as alternatives to direct investments. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

   2.9%

Valmont Industries, Inc.

   1.6%

East West Bancorp, Inc.

   1.5%

LKQ Corp.

   1.5%

Actuant Corp. - Class A

   1.5%

InterXion Holding NV

   1.4%

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

   1.4%

SPS Commerce, Inc.

   1.4%

tw telecom, Inc.

   1.4%

Hexcel Corp.

   1.4%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (85.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (11.8%)

  

*  

Bally Technologies, Inc.

    91,408        4,087   
 

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

    187,300        3,457   
*  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.

    79,300        1,772   
*  

Genesco, Inc.

    55,350        3,044   
*  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

    203,003        4,764   
*  

Hibbett Sports, Inc.

    58,300        3,072   
*  

Life Time Fitness, Inc.

    90,000        4,429   
*  

LKQ Corp.

    273,630        5,774   
 

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

    107,100        3,223   
*  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

    65,550        2,313   
*  

SHFL Entertainment, Inc.

    124,150        1,800   
 

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

    33,400        3,282   
*  

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

    59,200        3,396   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      44,413   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (0.8%)

  

*  

United Natural Foods, Inc.

    56,419        3,024   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,024   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (6.9%)

  

*  

Approach Resources, Inc.

    156,300        3,909   
*  

Dril-Quip, Inc.

    58,850        4,299   
 

EXCO Resources, Inc.

    518,000        3,507   
*  

Gulfport Energy Corp.

    120,500        4,606   
*  

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

    90,900        3,121   
*  

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.

    362,900        3,212   
*  

Rosetta Resources, Inc.

    73,400        3,329   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      25,983   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (6.1%)

  

 

AmREIT, Inc., - Class B

    114,050        1,956   
 

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

    496,702        4,475   
 

East West Bancorp, Inc.

    269,850        5,799   
 

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

    235,950        2,511   
 

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

    88,850        4,619   
*  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    110,050        3,518   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,878   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (14.0%)

  

*  

Akorn, Inc.

    227,250        3,036   
*  

Align Technology, Inc.

    79,684        2,211   
*  

Conceptus, Inc.

    89,401        1,878   
*  

DexCom, Inc.

    239,442        3,259   
*  

Endologix, Inc.

    205,942        2,933   
*  

Exact Sciences Corp.

    346,300        3,667   
*  

Fluidigm Corp.

    175,150        2,506   
    Common Stocks (85.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care continued

  

*  

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Class A

    362,550        3,379   
*  

HealthStream, Inc.

    126,100        3,065   
*  

HMS Holdings Corp.

    62,300        1,615   
*  

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

    231,800        4,750   
*  

IPC The Hospitalist Co.

    53,100        2,109   
*  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

    31,200        1,660   
*  

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    200,600        3,151   
*  

Neogen Corp.

    42,750        1,937   
*  

Omnicell, Inc.

    216,281        3,216   
*  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.

    82,400        2,371   
 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

    110,200        3,035   
 

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

    58,550        2,831   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      52,609   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (22.0%)

  

 

Actuant Corp. - Class A

    201,650        5,628   
*  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

    106,100        3,531   
 

Celadon Group, Inc.

    210,800        3,809   
*  

Chart Industries, Inc.

    61,342        4,090   
*  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

    56,650        2,780   
 

Graco, Inc.

    90,248        4,647   
*  

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.

    201,650        3,027   
*  

Hexcel Corp.

    189,700        5,114   
*  

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.

    130,137        4,384   
*  

The Keyw Holding Corp.

    299,860        3,805   
 

Lindsay Corp.

    57,800        4,631   
 

The Manitowoc Co., Inc.

    146,400        2,296   
*  

Mistras Group, Inc.

    122,450        3,023   
*  

NCI Building Systems, Inc.

    164,383        2,285   
*  

Oshkosh Corp.

    125,150        3,711   
*  

Performant Financial Corp.

    150,600        1,521   
 

Snap-on, Inc.

    60,400        4,771   
 

Sun Hydraulics Corp.

    110,850        2,891   
*  

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.

    113,950        2,567   
 

TransDigm Group, Inc.

    24,950        3,402   
 

Valmont Industries, Inc.

    45,100        6,159   
*  

WESCO International, Inc.

    68,680        4,631   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      82,703   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (21.9%)

  

*  

Aspen Technology, Inc.

    104,350        2,884   
*  

BroadSoft, Inc.

    98,800        3,589   
*  

Calix, Inc.

    467,000        3,591   
    Common Stocks (85.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

*  

Cardtronics, Inc.

    85,500        2,030   
*  

Cavium, Inc.

    113,150        3,531   
*  

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.

    84,550        2,497   
*  

Diodes, Inc.

    239,350        4,153   
*  

EXA Corp.

    104,225        1,014   
*  

ExactTarget, Inc.

    83,800        1,676   
*  

EZchip Semiconductor, Ltd.

    66,950        2,214   
 

FEI Co.

    82,400        4,570   
*  

Finisar Corp.

    157,550        2,568   
*  

Fortinet, Inc.

    171,750        3,619   
*  

InterXion Holding NV

    225,536        5,359   
*  

Microsemi Corp.

    174,865        3,679   
*  

MicroStrategy, Inc. - Class A

    21,250        1,984   
 

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    123,355        3,180   
*  

Nanometrics, Inc.

    181,700        2,620   
*  

Proofpoint, Inc.

    68,400        842   
*  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    137,300        2,787   
*  

Sourcefire, Inc.

    42,687        2,016   
*  

SPS Commerce, Inc.

    140,400        5,233   
*  

Synacor, Inc.

    238,600        1,305   
*  

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

    250,532        5,284   
*  

Tangoe, Inc.

    317,650        3,771   
*  

TIBCO Software, Inc.

    64,700        1,424   
*  

The Ultimate Software Group, Inc.

    52,800        4,985   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      82,405   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (1.0%)

  

 

Balchem Corp.

    101,950        3,711   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,711   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (1.3%)

  

*  

tw telecom, Inc.

    203,100        5,173   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,173   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $290,001)

      322,899   
     

 

 

 
    Investment Companies (4.1%)  
 

Investment Companies (4.1%)

  

 

Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF

    224,500        4,445   
 

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

    122,300        10,752   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      15,197   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Companies

   
 

(Cost: $17,273)

      15,197   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

52   Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio  


Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

 

    Short-Term
Investments (11.0%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Autos (1.3%)

  

 

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.14%, 1/25/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks US (1.3%)

  

 

Bank of America NA, 0.20%, 1/3/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (1.3%)

  

 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 0.10%, 1/30/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (1.9%)

  

(b)  

Federal Home Loan Banks, 0.08%, 3/20/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.12%, 2/25/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
    Short-Term
Investments (11.0%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Federal Government & Agencies continued

  

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.135%, 2/25/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Services (1.3%)

  

 

Govco LLC, 0.23%, 1/22/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (1.3%)

  

 

John Deere Canada ULC, 0.15%, 1/29/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Personal Credit Institutions (1.4%)

  

 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.19%, 3/25/13

    5,000,000        4,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,998   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term
Investments (11.0%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Restaurants (1.2%)

   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    4,400,000        4,400   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,400   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $41,394)

      41,395   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (100.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $348,668)(a)

      379,491   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (-0.9%)

      (3,265
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      376,226   
     

 

 

 
 
* Non-Income Producing

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $350,535 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $28,956 which is comprised of $44,440 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $15,484 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)    Number of
Contracts
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Russell 2000 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $21,828)

   262    3/13    $ 353   

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 -

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 322,899       $ -         $ -       

Investment Companies

    15,197         -           -       

Short-Term Investments

    -           41,395         -       

Other Financial Instruments^

         

Futures

    353         -           -       

Total

  $ 338,449       $ 41,395       $  -       

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Investment results that approximate the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600® Index.    Invest in stocks included in the S&P SmallCap 600® Index in approximately the same proportion as each stock’s weighting in the Index.    $74 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Index 600 Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio attempts to achieve its objective by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in stocks that make up the S&P SmallCap 600® Index (“Index”), holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. This is known as a full replication strategy. The Portfolio may also invest in exchange traded funds and swap agreements, and to a lesser extent, futures contracts, for cash management purposes and to help achieve full replication.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains (as measured by the Index) despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures designed to calm markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year. In that environment, mid cap stocks outperformed shares of large and small sized companies. For the year, returns for the S&P 500®, MidCap 400®, and SmallCap 600® Indices were 16.00%, 17.88%, and 16.33%, respectively.

 

Within the S&P SmallCap 600® Index, the Consumer Discretionary sector drove performance more than any other sector, as consumers continued to spend despite slow economic growth. Returns for industries within the sector varied widely—specialty retail, hotel, restaurant and leisure stocks experienced solid performance, while consumer services and internet retailers had negative returns overall. Stocks in the economically sensitive Materials and Industrials sectors also outperformed other small cap stocks, as investors preferred companies with more business in the U.S. and less exposure to slowing global growth. The Financial sector also delivered solid performance, driven by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

 

Meanwhile, the Energy sector finished the year relatively unchanged due to flat oil and persistently low natural gas prices. The traditionally defensive Utilities sector also lagged the broad Index, reflecting investors’ preference for riskier stocks.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio posted a total return of 15.80% in the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. That was in line with the 16.33% return of the Index. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) Portfolio performance slightly lagged the Index due to transaction costs, administrative expenses, cash flow effects and the costs associated with the use of exchange traded funds and other derivative instruments used to achieve full replication. The average return for the Portfolio’s peer group, Small Cap Core Funds, was 15.68%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency. However, the Small Cap Core Funds peer group is not strictly comparable to the Portfolio because many of the funds in the group are actively managed.

 

As the Portfolio seeks to track the performance and weightings of stocks in the Index, the portfolio managers make adjustments to the Portfolio’s holdings as the Index changes. Standard & Poor’s modifies the composition of the Index as companies go public or private, merge, divest or have major changes in market capitalization. Additionally, Standard & Poor’s adjusts the Index to better reflect the companies that are most representative of the composition of the U.S. economy. During 2012, there were 38 stocks added to the Index, and a like number of companies were eliminated. The portfolio managers try to make these adjustments in a way that minimizes the cost and market impact of trading.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We have a cautiously optimistic view of equity markets heading into 2013. Currently, stocks appear relatively attractive given reasonable valuations, record high profit margins and cash positions, as well as relatively low energy prices. Extremely low interest rates have also led to improving fundamentals in the housing market and steady increases in employment.

 

Nevertheless, the market still faces a number of risks—from uncertainty surrounding further economic stimulus and concerns over the developed world’s ongoing debt crisis, among others— that have the potential for creating a volatile market environment for the foreseeable future.

 

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Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

 

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
     1 Year     5 Years    

Since

Inception*

 

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

    15.80%            4.81%        3.12

S&P SmallCap 600® Index

    16.33%            5.13%        3.47

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Small Cap Core Funds Average

    15.68%            3.41%        -   
* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

“Standard & Poor’s®”, “S&P®”, “S&P SmallCap 600” and “Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600” are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Portfolio is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s, and Standard & Poor’s makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Portfolio.

Stocks of smaller or newer companies, such as those held in this Portfolio, are more likely to realize more substantial growth as well as suffer more significant losses than larger or more established issuers. Investments in such companies can be both more volatile and more speculative. Investing in small company stocks involves a greater degree of risk than investing in medium or large company stocks.

 

The Portfolio may invest in exchange-traded funds and derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements for cash management purposes and to help achieve full replication. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Index Fund

   2.3%

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

   0.6%

Kilroy Realty Corp.

   0.6%

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

   0.6%

CommVault Systems, Inc.

   0.5%

Cymer, Inc.

   0.5%

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

   0.5%

Eagle Materials, Inc.

   0.5%

Post Properties, Inc.

   0.5%

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   0.5%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on equities.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Consumer Discretionary (13.4%)

  

 

American Greetings Corp. - Class A

    4,016        68   
*  

American Public Education, Inc.

    2,295        83   
 

Arbitron, Inc.

    3,324        155   
*  

Arctic Cat, Inc.

    1,683        56   
 

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

    2,126        28   
*  

Biglari Holdings, Inc.

    153        60   
*  

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.

    3,133        103   
*  

Blue Nile, Inc.

    1,588        61   
 

Blyth, Inc.

    1,429        22   
*  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

    7,150        48   
 

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

    5,177        95   
 

Brunswick Corp.

    11,373        331   
 

The Buckle, Inc.

    3,479        155   
*  

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.

    2,363        172   
 

Callaway Golf Co.

    9,018        59   
*  

Capella Education Co.

    1,453        41   
*  

Career Education Corp.

    6,479        23   
 

The Cato Corp. - Class A

    3,423        94   
 

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

    2,136        71   
*  

The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.

    2,997        133   
*  

Christopher & Banks Corp.

    4,698        26   
*  

Coinstar, Inc.

    3,834        199   
*  

Coldwater Creek, Inc.

    2,559        12   
*  

Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

    9,914        24   
 

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

    3,009        193   
*  

Crocs, Inc.

    11,558        166   
*  

Digital Generation, Inc.

    3,230        35   
*  

DineEquity, Inc.

    1,967        132   
 

Drew Industries, Inc.

    2,389        77   
*  

The E.W. Scripps Co. - Class A

    3,630        39   
 

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

    3,297        85   
*  

Fifth & Pacific Cos., Inc.

    14,377        179   
 

The Finish Line, Inc. - Class A

    6,458        122   
 

Fred’s, Inc. - Class A

    4,289        57   
*  

Genesco, Inc.

    3,068        169   
 

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

    2,713        168   
 

Harte-Hanks, Inc.

    5,502        33   
 

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

    2,496        41   
*  

Helen of Troy, Ltd.

    4,041        135   
*  

Hibbett Sports, Inc.

    3,279        173   
 

Hillenbrand, Inc.

    7,955        180   
 

Hot Topic, Inc.

    5,375        52   
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary continued

  

*  

Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

    8,667        193   
 

Interval Leisure Group, Inc.

    4,912        95   
*  

iRobot Corp.

    3,314        62   
*  

ITT Educational Services, Inc.

    2,100        36   
*  

Jack in the Box, Inc.

    5,451        156   
 

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

    2,629        33   
*  

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.

    3,550        151   
*  

Kirkland’s, Inc.

    1,908        20   
*  

K-Swiss, Inc. - Class A

    3,041        10   
 

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

    6,662        94   
 

Lincoln Educational Services Corp.

    2,693        15   
 

Lithia Motors, Inc. -
Class A

    2,662        100   
*  

Live Nation, Inc.

    17,931        167   
*  

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.

    3,448        182   
*  

M/I Homes, Inc.

    2,723        72   
*  

Maidenform Brands, Inc.

    2,995        58   
 

The Marcus Corp.

    2,509        31   
*  

MarineMax, Inc.

    3,019        27   
*  

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

    3,640        152   
 

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

    6,077        189   
*  

Meritage Homes Corp.

    3,933        147   
*  

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

    1,196        13   
 

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

    3,736        131   
 

Movado Group, Inc.

    2,252        69   
*  

Multimedia Games, Inc.

    3,595        53   
 

Nutrisystem, Inc.

    3,626        30   
 

OfficeMax, Inc.

    11,020        108   
 

Oxford Industries, Inc.

    1,811        84   
*  

Papa John’s International, Inc.

    2,204        121   
 

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack

    6,746        66   
 

Perry Ellis International, Inc.

    1,527        30   
 

PetMed Express, Inc.

    2,542        28   
*  

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.

    7,485        119   
 

Pool Corp.

    5,933        251   
*  

Quiksilver, Inc.

    15,809        67   
*  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

    1,647        58   
*  

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.

    7,601        60   
*  

Rue21, Inc.

    1,994        57   
*  

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.

    4,513        33   
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary continued

  

 

The Ryland Group, Inc.

    5,736        209   
*  

Select Comfort Corp.

    7,119        186   
*  

SHFL Entertainment, Inc.

    7,109        103   
*  

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. -
Class A

    4,875        90   
 

Sonic Automotive, Inc. - Class A

    4,652        97   
*  

Sonic Corp.

    6,922        72   
 

Spartan Motors, Inc.

    3,953        20   
 

Stage Stores, Inc.

    4,054        101   
 

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

    2,493        55   
*  

Standard Pacific Corp.

    13,999        103   
 

Stein Mart, Inc.

    3,499        26   
*  

Steven Madden, Ltd.

    5,191        219   
 

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

    2,434        111   
 

Superior Industries International, Inc.

    2,942        60   
 

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

    7,449        125   
 

True Religion Apparel, Inc.

    3,079        78   
*  

Tuesday Morning Corp.

    5,399        34   
*  

Universal Electronics, Inc.

    1,911        37   
 

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

    2,751        28   
*  

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

    3,832        220   
*  

VOXX International Corp.

    2,408        16   
*  

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

    3,600        62   
 

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

    6,227        255   
*  

Zale Corp.

    3,330        14   
*  

Zumiez, Inc.

    2,828        55   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,899   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (3.4%)

  

*  

Alliance One International, Inc.

    10,466        38   
 

The Andersons, Inc.

    2,197        94   
 

B&G Foods, Inc.

    6,677        189   
*  

The Boston Beer Co., Inc. - Class A

    1,066        143   
 

Calavo Growers, Inc.

    1,616        41   
 

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

    1,763        71   
 

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

    4,867        258   
*  

Central Garden & Pet Co. - Class A

    5,227        55   
*  

Darling International, Inc.

    14,961        240   
 

Diamond Foods, Inc.

    2,804        38   
*  

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

    5,696        309   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

56   Index 600 Stock Portfolio  


Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Staples continued

  

 

Inter Parfums, Inc.

    2,059        40   
 

J & J Snack Foods Corp.

    1,882        120   
*  

Medifast, Inc.

    1,736        46   
 

Nash Finch Co.

    1,559        33   
*  

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.

    6,416        129   
 

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

    2,539        121   
*  

Seneca Foods Corp. - Class A

    985        30   
 

Snyders-Lance, Inc.

    6,108        147   
 

Spartan Stores, Inc.

    2,764        43   
*  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

    4,597        240   
 

WD-40 Co.

    1,877        88   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,513   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (3.6%)

  

*  

Approach Resources, Inc.

    4,210        105   
*  

Basic Energy Services, Inc.

    3,475        40   
 

Bristow Group, Inc.

    4,571        245   
*  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.

    4,634        97   
*  

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.

    7,762        150   
*  

Comstock Resources, Inc.

    5,690        86   
 

Contango Oil & Gas Co.

    1,621        69   
*  

Exterran Holdings, Inc.

    8,245        181   
*  

Geospace Technologies Corp.

    1,620        144   
 

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.

    1,831        44   
*  

Gulfport Energy Corp.

    6,300        241   
*  

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

    4,048        139   
*  

ION Geophysical Corp.

    15,260        99   
 

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

    4,271        248   
*  

Matrix Service Co.

    3,292        38   
*  

PDC Energy, Inc.

    3,845        128   
 

Penn Virginia Corp.

    6,999        31   
*  

PetroQuest Energy, Inc.

    7,161        35   
*  

Pioneer Energy Services Corp.

    7,880        57   
 

SEACOR Holdings, Inc.

    2,517        211   
*  

Stone Energy Corp.

    6,289        129   
*  

Swift Energy Co.

    5,453        84   
*  

TETRA Technologies, Inc.

    9,919        75   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,676   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (18.9%)

  

 

Acadia Realty Trust

    6,437        161   
*  

AMERISAFE, Inc.

    2,310        63   
 

Bank Mutual Corp.

    5,473        24   
 

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

    3,746        125   
 

Banner Corp.

    2,220        68   
 

BBCN Bancorp, Inc.

    9,914        115   
 

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

    10,028        90   
 

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

    8,897        76   
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

Calamos Asset Management, Inc.

    2,590        27   
 

Cash America International, Inc.

    3,691        146   
 

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.

    6,945        37   
 

City Holding Co.

    1,884        66   
 

Colonial Properties Trust

    10,522        225   
 

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

    5,042        91   
 

Community Bank System, Inc.

    5,029        138   
 

Cousins Properties, Inc.

    11,508        96   
 

CVB Financial Corp.

    11,186        116   
 

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

    24,791        223   
 

Dime Community Bancshares

    3,664        51   
 

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

    3,765        203   
*  

eHealth, Inc.

    2,573        71   
 

Employers Holdings, Inc.

    3,903        80   
*  

Encore Capital Group, Inc.

    2,954        90   
 

EPR Properties

    5,951        274   
 

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

    13,011        474   
*  

EZCORP, Inc. - Class A

    5,742        114   
 

F.N.B. Corp.

    17,759        189   
*  

Financial Engines, Inc.

    5,231        145   
*  

First BanCorp.

    8,905        41   
*  

First Cash Financial Services, Inc.

    3,347        166   
 

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

    13,036        89   
 

First Financial Bancorp.

    7,433        109   
 

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

    3,800        148   
 

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

    9,508        119   
*  

Forestar Group, Inc.

    4,407        76   
 

Franklin Street Properties Corp.

    9,166        113   
 

Getty Realty Corp.

    3,394        61   
 

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

    9,139        134   
 

Government Properties Income Trust

    5,484        131   
*  

Hanmi Financial Corp.

    4,001        54   
 

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

    11,082        266   
 

HFF, Inc. - Class A

    4,143        62   
 

Home Bancshares, Inc.

    2,916        96   
 

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

    5,002        100   
 

Independent Bank Corp.

    2,887        84   
 

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

    1,483        86   
 

Inland Real Estate Corp.

    9,873        83   
 

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. - Class A

    5,188        71   
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

*  

Investment Technology Group, Inc.

    4,821        43   
 

Kilroy Realty Corp.

    9,475        449   
 

Kite Realty Group Trust

    9,281        52   
 

LaSalle Hotel Properties

    11,975        304   
 

Lexington Realty Trust

    19,293        202   
 

LTC Properties, Inc.

    3,874        136   
 

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    4,738        167   
 

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

    5,944        34   
 

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

    17,223        206   
 

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    5,370        348   
*  

National Financial Partners Corp.

    5,061        87   
 

National Penn Bancshares, Inc.

    15,389        143   
*  

The Navigators Group, Inc.

    1,338        68   
 

NBT Bancorp, Inc.

    4,287        87   
 

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

    12,403        151   
 

Old National Bancorp

    12,882        153   
 

Oritani Financial Corp.

    4,945        76   
 

PacWest Bancorp

    4,088        101   
 

Parkway Properties, Inc.

    4,238        59   
 

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

    6,685        118   
*  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

    4,143        78   
*  

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.

    2,066        66   
*  

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.

    2,145        229   
 

Post Properties, Inc.

    6,912        345   
 

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

    7,944        122   
 

ProAssurance Corp.

    7,808        329   
 

Prospect Capital Corp.

    23,357        254   
 

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

    6,878        103   
 

PS Business Parks, Inc.

    2,283        148   
 

RLI Corp.

    2,157        140   
 

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

    3,777        68   
 

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

    4,707        102   
 

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

    1,615        75   
 

Saul Centers, Inc.

    1,618        69   
 

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

    6,987        135   
 

Simmons First National Corp. - Class A

    2,110        54   
 

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

    3,866        240   
 

Sterling Bancorp

    3,933        36   
 

Stewart Information Services Corp.

    2,262        59   
*  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    6,335        203   
 

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

    23,688        248   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

*  

SWS Group, Inc.

    3,592        19   
 

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

    11,930        408   
*  

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.

    5,156        231   
 

Tompkins Financial Corp.

    1,460        58   
 

Tower Group, Inc.

    4,388        78   
 

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

    11,933        63   
 

UMB Financial Corp.

    4,126        181   
 

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

    14,219        168   
 

United Bankshares, Inc.

    5,812        141   
*  

United Community Banks, Inc.

    5,866        55   
 

United Fire Group, Inc.

    2,777        61   
 

Universal Health Realty Income Trust

    1,612        82   
 

Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc. - Class A

    3,243        64   
 

ViewPoint Financial Group

    4,525        95   
*  

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

    737        89   
*  

Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.

    7,880        46   
 

Wintrust Financial Corp.

    4,629        170   
*  

World Acceptance Corp.

    1,642        122   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,885   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (9.4%)

  

 

Abaxis, Inc.

    2,621        97   
*  

ABIOMED, Inc.

    4,586        62   
*  

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.

    5,102        127   
*  

Affymetrix, Inc.

    8,980        29   
 

Air Methods Corp.

    4,428        163   
*  

Akorn, Inc.

    8,608        115   
*  

Align Technology, Inc.

    9,098        253   
 

Almost Family, Inc.

    1,055        21   
*  

Amedisys, Inc.

    3,931        44   
*  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.

    5,639        65   
*  

AmSurg Corp.

    4,024        121   
 

Analogic Corp.

    1,554        115   
*  

ArQule, Inc.

    7,445        21   
*  

Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.

    3,097        89   
*  

Cambrex Corp.

    3,794        43   
 

Cantel Medical Corp.

    2,730        81   
*  

Centene Corp.

    6,559        269   
 

Chemed Corp.

    2,450        168   
 

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.

    1,323        67   
 

CONMED Corp.

    3,619        101   
*  

CorVel Corp.

    783        35   
*  

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

    3,926        19   
 

CryoLife, Inc.

    3,172        20   
*  

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    8,182        344   
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care continued

  

*  

Cyberonics, Inc.

    3,028        159   
*  

Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.

    3,229        52   
 

Ensign Group, Inc.

    2,220        60   
*  

Enzo Biochem, Inc.

    4,241        11   
*  

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.

    3,619        36   
*  

Greatbatch, Inc.

    3,010        70   
*  

Haemonetics Corp.

    6,552        268   
*  

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.

    4,351        119   
*  

HealthStream, Inc.

    2,499        61   
*  

Healthways, Inc.

    4,311        46   
 

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

    1,409        49   
*  

ICU Medical, Inc.

    1,631        99   
*  

Integra LifeSciences Holdings

    2,474        96   
 

Invacare Corp.

    3,692        60   
*  

IPC The Hospitalist Co.

    2,119        84   
*  

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.

    6,769        73   
 

Landauer, Inc.

    1,201        74   
*  

LHC Group, Inc.

    1,878        40   
*  

Luminex Corp.

    4,800        80   
*  

Magellan Health Services, Inc.

    3,512        172   
*  

The Medicines Co.

    6,843        164   
*  

Medidata Solutions, Inc.

    2,831        111   
 

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

    5,245        106   
*  

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

    5,067        70   
*  

Molina Healthcare, Inc.

    3,787        103   
*  

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    5,779        68   
*  

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.

    1,528        168   
*  

Natus Medical, Inc.

    3,805        43   
*  

Neogen Corp.

    2,836        129   
*  

NuVasive, Inc.

    5,530        86   
*  

Omnicell, Inc.

    4,215        63   
*  

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.

    2,264        21   
*  

PAREXEL International Corp.

    7,473        221   
*  

PharMerica Corp.

    3,746        53   
*  

PSS World Medical, Inc.

    6,392        185   
 

Quality Systems, Inc.

    5,053        88   
 

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    7,425        198   
*  

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

    6,354        257   
 

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    6,593        74   
*  

SurModics, Inc.

    1,545        35   
*  

Symmetry Medical, Inc.

    4,673        49   
*  

ViroPharma, Inc.

    8,373        191   
 

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

    4,335        237   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,898   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Industrials (14.1%)

  

 

A.O. Smith Corp.

    4,927        311   
 

AAON, Inc.

    2,368        49   
 

AAR Corp.

    5,074        95   
 

ABM Industries, Inc.

    6,407        128   
 

Actuant Corp. - Class A

    9,258        258   
*  

Aegion Corp.

    4,990        111   
*  

Aerovironment, Inc.

    2,421        53   
 

Albany International Corp. - Class A

    3,670        83   
 

Allegiant Travel Co.

    1,936        142   
 

American Science and Engineering, Inc.

    1,055        69   
 

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

    3,606        86   
 

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

    5,341        224   
 

Arkansas Best Corp.

    3,027        29   
 

Astec Industries, Inc.

    2,663        89   
 

AZZ, Inc.

    3,216        124   
 

Barnes Group, Inc.

    5,981        134   
 

Belden, Inc.

    5,610        252   
 

Brady Corp. - Class A

    5,845        195   
 

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

    6,038        127   
 

Cascade Corp.

    1,069        69   
 

CDI Corp.

    1,769        30   
 

CIRCOR International, Inc.

    2,214        88   
 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

    4,736        58   
*  

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

    1,038        36   
 

Cubic Corp.

    2,038        98   
 

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    5,943        195   
*  

Dolan Co.

    3,660        14   
*  

Dycom Industries, Inc.

    4,141        82   
 

EMCOR Group, Inc.

    8,453        293   
 

Encore Wire Corp.

    2,362        72   
*  

EnerSys

    6,159        232   
*  

Engility Holdings, Inc.

    2,106        41   
*  

EnPro Industries, Inc.

    2,631        108   
 

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

    3,386        127   
*  

Exponent, Inc.

    1,680        94   
*  

Federal Signal Corp.

    7,914        60   
 

Forward Air Corp.

    3,732        131   
 

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

    2,449        152   
 

G & K Services, Inc. - Class A

    2,429        83   
*  

GenCorp, Inc.

    7,686        70   
 

The GEO Group, Inc.

    8,998        254   
*  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.

    3,650        58   
 

Griffon Corp.

    5,792        66   
 

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

    8,605        200   
 

Heartland Express, Inc.

    5,833        76   
 

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

    2,078        32   
*  

Hub Group, Inc. - Class A

    4,510        152   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

58   Index 600 Stock Portfolio  


Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Industrials continued

  

*  

II-VI, Inc.

    6,930        127   
 

Insperity, Inc.

    2,804        91   
 

Interface, Inc.

    7,288        117   
 

John Bean Technologies Corp.

    3,675        65   
 

Kaman Corp.

    3,372        124   
 

Kaydon Corp.

    4,078        98   
 

Kelly Services, Inc. - Class A

    3,439        54   
 

Knight Transportation, Inc.

    7,496        110   
*  

Korn/Ferry International

    6,174        98   
 

Lindsay Corp.

    1,616        129   
*  

Lydall, Inc.

    2,158        31   
*  

Mobile Mini, Inc.

    4,819        100   
*  

Moog, Inc. - Class A

    5,761        236   
 

Mueller Industries, Inc.

    3,569        179   
 

National Presto Industries, Inc.

    621        43   
*  

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

    6,499        72   
*  

NCI Building Systems, Inc.

    2,404        33   
*  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

    8,976        308   
*  

On Assignment, Inc.

    5,538        112   
*  

Orbital Sciences Corp.

    7,558        104   
*  

Orion Marine Group, Inc.

    3,450        25   
*  

Powell Industries, Inc.

    1,150        48   
 

Quanex Building Products Corp.

    4,691        96   
 

Resources Connection, Inc.

    5,268        63   
 

Robbins & Myers, Inc.

    5,409        322   
 

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    5,096        167   
 

SkyWest, Inc.

    6,511        81   
 

Standex International Corp.

    1,617        83   
*  

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.

    4,951        75   
*  

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.

    4,687        305   
 

Tennant Co.

    2,361        104   
*  

Tetra Tech, Inc.

    8,111        214   
 

The Toro Co.

    7,462        321   
*  

TrueBlue, Inc.

    5,103        80   
 

UniFirst Corp.

    1,902        139   
 

United Stationers, Inc.

    5,110        158   
 

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

    2,514        96   
 

Viad Corp.

    2,574        70   
 

Vicor Corp.

    2,468        13   
 

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. - Class A

    3,556        153   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,374   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology (16.4%)

  

*  

3D Systems Corp.

    6,232        332   
*  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

    4,475        62   
*  

Agilysys, Inc.

    1,800        15   
 

Anixter International, Inc.

    3,400        218   
*  

Arris Group, Inc.

    14,402        215   
*  

ATMI, Inc.

    4,067        85   
*  

Avid Technology, Inc.

    3,857        29   
 

Badger Meter, Inc.

    1,817        86   
 

Bel Fuse, Inc. - Class B

    1,337        26   
*  

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

    7,044        117   
 

Black Box Corp.

    2,101        51   
 

Blackbaud, Inc.

    5,737        131   
*  

Blucora, Inc.

    5,176        81   
*  

Bottomline Technologies, Inc.

    4,749        125   
 

Brooks Automation, Inc.

    8,426        68   
 

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

    2,946        105   
*  

CACI International, Inc. - Class A

    2,900        160   
*  

Cardtronics, Inc.

    5,649        134   
*  

CEVA, Inc.

    2,848        45   
*  

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

    5,157        55   
*  

CIBER, Inc.

    8,502        28   
*  

Cirrus Logic, Inc.

    8,319        241   
 

Cognex Corp.

    5,076        187   
 

Coherent, Inc.

    3,043        154   
 

Cohu, Inc.

    2,893        31   
*  

CommVault Systems, Inc.

    5,373        375   
*  

comScore, Inc.

    4,119        57   
 

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

    2,210        56   
*  

CSG Systems International, Inc.

    4,283        78   
 

CTS Corp.

    4,292        46   
*  

Cymer, Inc.

    3,954        358   
 

Daktronics, Inc.

    4,725        52   
*  

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.

    5,426        156   
*  

Dice Holdings, Inc.

    6,363        58   
*  

Digi International, Inc.

    3,349        32   
*  

Digital River, Inc.

    4,514        65   
*  

Diodes, Inc.

    4,559        79   
*  

DSP Group, Inc.

    2,766        16   
*  

DTS, Inc.

    2,373        40   
 

Ebix, Inc.

    4,073        65   
 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

    3,174        32   
*  

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

    5,915        112   
*  

Entropic Communications, Inc.

    11,249        59   
 

EPIQ Systems, Inc.

    4,059        52   
*  

Exar Corp.

    5,835        52   
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

*  

Exlservice Holdings, Inc.

    3,308        88   
*  

FARO Technologies, Inc.

    2,156        77   
 

FEI Co.

    4,841        268   
 

Forrester Research, Inc.

    1,841        49   
(n)*  

Gerber Scientific, Inc.

    2,359        0   
*  

GT Advance Technologies, Inc.

    15,119        46   
*  

Harmonic, Inc.

    14,708        75   
 

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

    4,768        141   
*  

Higher One Holdings, Inc.

    4,018        42   
*  

Hittite Microwave Corp.

    3,443        214   
*  

iGATE Corp.

    3,874        61   
*  

Insight Enterprises, Inc.

    5,660        98   
*  

Interactive Intelligence Group

    1,891        63   
*  

Intermec, Inc.

    7,129        70   
*  

Intevac, Inc.

    2,981        14   
*  

Ixia

    6,711        114   
 

j2 Global, Inc.

    5,477        167   
*  

Kopin Corp.

    7,832        26   
*  

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.

    9,534        114   
*  

Liquidity Services, Inc.

    3,117        127   
 

Littelfuse, Inc.

    2,774        171   
*  

LivePerson, Inc.

    6,388        84   
*  

LogMeIn, Inc.

    2,836        64   
*  

Manhattan Associates, Inc.

    2,524        152   
 

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    4,331        274   
*  

Measurement Specialties, Inc.

    1,948        67   
*  

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.

    4,096        38   
 

Methode Electronics, Inc.

    4,473        45   
 

Micrel, Inc.

    5,971        57   
*  

Microsemi Corp.

    11,474        241   
*  

MicroStrategy, Inc. - Class A

    1,127        105   
 

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    6,686        172   
 

Monolithic Power Systems

    4,011        89   
 

Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.

    4,702        75   
 

MTS Systems Corp.

    1,994        102   
*  

Nanometrics, Inc.

    2,706        39   
*  

NETGEAR, Inc.

    4,862        192   
*  

NetScout Systems, Inc.

    4,567        119   
*  

Newport Corp.

    4,866        65   
 

NIC, Inc.

    7,471        122   
*  

OpenTable, Inc.

    2,887        141   
*  

Oplink Communications, Inc.

    2,430        38   
*  

OSI Systems, Inc.

    2,387        153   
 

Park Electrochemical Corp.

    2,458        63   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Index 600 Stock Portfolio     59   


Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

 

PC-Tel, Inc.

    2,211        16   
*  

Perficient, Inc.

    4,207        50   
*  

Pericom Semiconductor Corp.

    2,720        22   
*  

Plexus Corp.

    4,457        115   
 

Power Integrations, Inc.

    3,680        124   
*  

Procera Networks, Inc.

    2,466        46   
*  

Progress Software Corp.

    8,119        170   
*  

QuinStreet, Inc.

    3,260        22   
*  

RadiSys Corp.

    2,871        9   
*  

Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.

    3,568        77   
*  

Rogers Corp.

    2,107        105   
*  

Rubicon Technology, Inc.

    2,151        13   
*  

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

    4,109        55   
*  

ScanSource, Inc.

    3,513        112   
*  

Sigma Designs, Inc.

    4,251        22   
*  

Sourcefire, Inc.

    3,822        180   
*  

Stamps.com, Inc.

    1,784        45   
*  

STR Holdings, Inc.

    4,869        12   
*  

Super Micro Computer, Inc.

    3,345        34   
 

Supertex, Inc.

    1,326        23   
*  

Symmetricom, Inc.

    5,194        30   
*  

Synaptics, Inc.

    4,185        125   
*  

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

    3,446        73   
*  

SYNNEX Corp.

    3,368        116   
*  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

    11,529        127   
*  

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.

    2,866        51   
 

Tessera Technologies, Inc.

    6,636        109   
*  

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.

    21,127        102   
*  

TTM Technologies, Inc.

    6,661        61   
*  

Tyler Technologies, Inc.

    3,339        162   
*  

Ultratech, Inc.

    3,433        128   
 

United Online, Inc.

    11,558        65   
*  

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

    3,664        30   
*  

Veeco Instruments, Inc.

    4,974        147   
*  

ViaSat, Inc.

    5,088        198   
*  

Virtusa Corp.

    2,560        42   
*  

Volterra Semiconductor Corp.

    3,183        55   
*  

Websense, Inc.

    4,637        70   
*  

XO Group, Inc.

    3,123        29   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      12,115   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (5.8%)

  

 

A. Schulman, Inc.

    3,722        108   
*  

A.M. Castle & Co.

    2,113        31   
 

AK Steel Holding Corp.

    17,268        79   
 

AMCOL International Corp.

    3,207        98   
 

American Vanguard Corp.

    3,030        94   
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Materials continued

  

 

Balchem Corp.

    3,731        136   
 

Buckeye Technologies, Inc.

    4,914        141   
*  

Calgon Carbon Corp.

    7,246        103   
*  

Century Aluminum Co.

    6,520        57   
*  

Clearwater Paper Corp.

    2,948        115   
 

Deltic Timber Corp.

    1,383        98   
 

Eagle Materials, Inc.

    5,906        346   
 

Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.

    8,104        111   
 

H.B. Fuller Co.

    6,337        221   
 

Hawkins, Inc.

    1,165        45   
 

Haynes International, Inc.

    1,562        81   
*  

Headwaters, Inc.

    7,768        67   
 

Innophos Holdings, Inc.

    2,759        128   
 

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

    2,135        132   
 

KapStone Paper & Packaging Corp.

    4,876        108   
 

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

    2,614        100   
*  

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.

    4,100        99   
*  

LSB Industries, Inc.

    2,390        85   
 

Materion Corp.

    2,596        67   
 

Myers Industries, Inc.

    3,945        60   
 

Neenah Paper, Inc.

    2,015        57   
 

Olympic Steel, Inc.

    1,165        26   
*  

OM Group, Inc.

    4,113        91   
 

P.H. Glatfelter Co.

    5,444        95   
 

PolyOne Corp.

    11,316        231   
 

Quaker Chemical Corp.

    1,662        90   
*  

RTI International Metals, Inc.

    3,853        106   
 

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

    3,943        154   
 

Stepan Co.

    2,112        117   
*  

Stillwater Mining Co.

    14,840        190   
*  

SunCoke Energy, Inc.

    8,888        139   
*  

Texas Industries, Inc.

    2,635        134   
 

Tredegar Corp.

    3,060        62   
 

Wausau Paper Corp.

    5,890        51   
 

Zep, Inc.

    2,844        41   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,294   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.5%)

  

 

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.

    1,187        43   
*  

Cbeyond, Inc.

    3,788        34   
*  

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.

    25,335        139   
*  

General Communication, Inc. - Class A

    4,132        40   
 

Lumos Networks Corp.

    1,883        19   
 

Neutral Tandem, Inc.

    3,848        10   
 

NTELOS Holdings Corp.

    1,962        26   
 

USA Mobility, Inc.

    2,782        32   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      343   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Utilities (3.5%)

  

 

ALLETE, Inc.

    4,441        182   
 

American States Water Co.

    2,441        117   
 

Avista Corp.

    7,592        183   
 

CH Energy Group, Inc.

    1,899        124   
 

El Paso Electric Co.

    5,096        163   
 

The Laclede Group, Inc.

    2,665        103   
 

New Jersey Resources Corp.

    5,296        210   
 

Northwest Natural Gas Co.

    3,414        151   
 

NorthWestern Corp.

    4,728        164   
 

Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

    9,156        287   
 

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

    3,972        200   
 

Southwest Gas Corp.

    5,862        248   
 

UIL Holdings Corp.

    6,421        230   
 

UNS Energy Corp.

    5,257        223   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,585   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $58,030)

      65,582   
     

 

 

 
    Investment Companies (2.3%)  
 

Investment Companies (2.3%)

  

 

iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Index Fund

    22,077        1,727   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,727   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Companies

   
 

(Cost: $1,687)

      1,727   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (8.4%)         
 

Electric Utilities (1.1%)

  

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc., 0.30%, 1/2/13

    800,000        800   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      800   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (4.2%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan Banks, 0.11%, 2/1/13

    3,100,000        3,100   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,100   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Services (2.2%)

  

 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/9/13

    800,000        800   
 

Govco LLC, 0.23%, 1/22/13

    800,000        800   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,600   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

60   Index 600 Stock Portfolio  


Index 600 Stock Portfolio

 

 

    Short-Term Investments (8.4%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Personal Credit Institutions (0.9%)

  

 

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.21%, 3/28/13

    700,000        699   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      699   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $6,199)

      6,199   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.7%)

   
 

(Cost: $65,916)(a)

      73,508   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.3%)

      214   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      73,722   
     

 

 

 

    

    

 
* Non-Income Producing

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $66,385 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $7,123 which is comprised of $12,042 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $4,919 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(j) Swap agreements outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Total Return Swaps

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty    Payment Made
by the Fund
  

Payment

Received by the

Fund

   Expiration Date   

Notional

Amount (000’s)

  

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

S&P SmallCap 600 Index

  

JPMorgan Chase London

   1-Month Usd Libor - 12 Bps    S&P SmallCap 600 Index    5/13    6,406    $ -     
                 

 

 

 
                  $ -     
                 

 

 

 

 

(n) Security valued in good faith by the Board of Directors.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 -

Quoted Prices

    

Level 2 -

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 -

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 65,582       $ -         $ -           

Investment Companies

    1,727         -           -           

Short-Term Investments

    -           6,199         -           

Other Financial Instruments^

    -           6,199         -           

Total Return Swaps

    -           -           -           

Total

  $ 67,309       $ 6,199       $ -           

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital.    Invest primarily in equity securities of small-sized companies whose common stocks are believed to be undervalued.    $410 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Small Cap Value Portfolio (“the Portfolio”), has engaged T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (“T. Rowe Price”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. Normally, the Portfolio invests in common stocks of companies with market capitalizations that do not exceed the maximum market capitalization of any security in the S&P SmallCap 600® Index at the time of purchase. Reflecting a value approach to investing, the Portfolio will seek the stocks of companies whose current stock prices do not appear to adequately reflect their underlying value as measured by assets, earnings, cash flow or business franchises.

 

Market Overview

Major U.S. stock market Indices produced solid returns in 2012 despite muted U.S. economic growth, a eurozone recession and sovereign debt crisis, and a slowdown in emerging economies. Domestic equities were supported by strong U.S. corporate earnings and actions by central banks around the world to reduce or suppress interest rates in hopes of stimulating growth. Small and mid cap stocks narrowly surpassed their large cap counterparts. As measured by various Russell® Indexes, value stocks outperformed growth stocks across all market capitalizations.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 16.33% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Russell 2000® Value Index (the “Index”) returned 18.05%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio underperformed the 16.38% average return of its Small Cap Value Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

Stock selection, especially in the Energy and Materials sectors, drove the Portfolio’s underperformance relative to the Index. The Portfolio’s Energy sector produced a negative absolute return and performance fell short of that of the Index. A notable detractor was CARBO Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of lightweight ceramic proppants used by pressure pumpers to complete oil and gas wells. The company suffered along with other firms exposed to natural gas, as prices for the commodity stayed around historic lows. Further, logistic constraints hindered the firm from reaching more profitable oil-producing clients.

 

The Financials sector was one of the Index’s best performers during the year. As a result, the Portfolio’s substantially underweight position detracted from performance relative to the Index.

 

Materials stocks within the Portfolio had a double-digit gain, but lagged those in the Index. In particular, AptarGroup weighed on performance. The company, which has a stable business supplying dispensing systems for household products, failed to attract investors in a rising market. In addition, AptarGroup had significant exposure to the European market, which was particularly weak during the year.

 

On the positive end of the spectrum, stock selection in the Information Technology sector was a positive contributor to performance. A top contributor was Cymer, a supplier of light sources used in the photolithography process for semiconductor manufacturing. During the period, a large customer reported that it would acquire Cymer for a significant premium. Stock selection and an overweight position helped the Industrials and Business Services sector to outperform its Index counterpart. An improving housing market boosted Beacon Roofing Supply, a distributor of roofing and other building materials in the United States and Canada.

 

The Portfolio’s Consumer Discretionary stocks also contributed positively to relative performance. Recreational vehicle manufacturer Winnebago was a top contributor within the sector. The firm, which sells motor homes through independent dealers under the Winnebago, Itasca, and Era brand names, reported sharply higher revenue due to increased deliveries of motor homes and travel trailers. The Portfolio also benefited from holding single-family homebuilders M/I Homes and Meritage. Positive signs in the housing market, including increased housing starts and home prices and decreased drag from foreclosures, acted as tailwinds for homebuilders.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of T. Rowe Price, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

The market proved surprisingly resilient in the face of global economic challenges during 2012. Yet, we still consider stocks to be relatively inexpensive when viewed against the previous 50 years or against bond yields. So what did we learn? First, those who thought they would wait to invest until the world economic background improved missed a 15% move. Second, when the Federal Reserve is aggressively lowering interest rates and providing liquidity to our economy, that backdrop can be beneficial for stocks. Third, do not count out the U.S.—the resilience that our economy and markets demonstrated in 2012 is amazing to us.

 

62   Small Cap Value Portfolio  


Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

 

We believe U.S. equities will continue to rise in 2013, although maybe not at the pace of 2012. With small company value stocks valued at close to their 30-year average compared to large companies and growth companies, we think small cap value stocks may continue to perform relatively well.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Small Cap Value Portfolio

    16.33%        5.21%        10.40%   

Russell 2000® Value Index

    18.05%        3.55%        9.50%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Small Cap Value Funds Average

    16.38%        4.15%        9.95%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

Stocks of smaller or newer companies, such as those held in this Portfolio, are more likely to realize more substantial growth as well as suffer more significant losses than larger or more established issuers. Investments in such companies can be both more volatile and more speculative. Investing in small company stocks involves a greater degree of risk than investing in medium or large company stocks.

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Aaron’s, Inc.

   2.1%

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. - Class A

   2.1%

Landstar System, Inc.

   2.1%

ProAssurance Corp.

   2.1%

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

   1.8%

Kirby Corp.

   1.7%

Nordson Corp.

   1.5%

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

   1.4%

SVB Financial Group

   1.3%

AptarGroup, Inc.

   1.3%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (96.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (13.6%)

  

 

Aaron’s, Inc.

    309,000        8,738   
*  

Ascent Media Corp. - Class A

    44,000        2,725   
 

Brunswick Corp.

    55,900        1,626   
 

CSS Industries, Inc.

    81,000        1,773   
 

Culp, Inc.

    86,600        1,300   
 

Drew Industries, Inc.

    124,100        4,002   
 

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

    48,800        1,255   
*  

Fifth & Pacific Co.

    90,100        1,122   
 

Fred’s, Inc. - Class A

    118,800        1,581   
 

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

    142,600        2,326   
*  

M/I Homes, Inc.

    69,100        1,831   
*  

MarineMax, Inc.

    128,000        1,144   
 

Matthews International
Corp. - Class A

    101,400        3,255   
 

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

    99,000        3,085   
*  

Meritage Homes Corp.

    112,500        4,202   
*  

Modine Manufacturing Co.

    160,100        1,302   
*  

Orient-Express Hotels, Ltd. - Class A

    217,500        2,543   
 

Pool Corp.

    101,625        4,301   
 

Saga Communications, Inc. - Class A

    44,200        2,055   
*  

Stanley Furniture Co., Inc.

    91,000        409   
 

Stein Mart, Inc.

    227,000        1,712   
 

True Religion Apparel, Inc.

    32,400        824   
*  

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

    155,000        2,655   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      55,766   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (0.6%)

  

*  

Alliance One International, Inc.

    280,400        1,021   
 

Nash Finch Co.

    69,000        1,468   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,489   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (4.8%)

  

*  

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.

    43,500        1,992   
*  

C&J Energy Services, Inc.

    61,700        1,323   
 

CARBO Ceramics, Inc.

    27,900        2,186   
*  

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.

    101,000        1,952   
*  

Hercules Offshore, Inc.

    150,000        927   
*  

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

    145,000        2,439   
*  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.

    117,500        3,737   
*  

PDC Energy, Inc.

    42,389        1,408   
*  

Swift Energy Co.

    88,000        1,354   
 

Teekay Tankers, Ltd. -
Class A

    276,000        800   
*  

TETRA Technologies, Inc.

    200,000        1,518   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      19,636   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (22.6%)

  

 

Acadia Realty Trust

    73,800        1,851   
 

Alterra Capital Holdings, Ltd.

    115,600        3,259   
 

Ares Capital Corp.

    286,000        5,005   
    Common Stocks (96.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

Assured Guaranty, Ltd.

    105,094        1,495   
 

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

    245,100        5,199   
 

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.

    213,000        1,125   
 

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

    69,000        1,238   
 

Compass Diversified Holdings

    138,000        2,030   
 

East West Bancorp, Inc.

    192,300        4,132   
 

Employers Holdings, Inc.

    63,000        1,296   
 

First Potomac Realty Trust

    161,000        1,990   
 

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

    181,700        2,673   
 

Hatteras Financial Corp.

    59,800        1,484   
 

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.

    202,800        2,257   
 

Home Bancshares, Inc.

    117,700        3,886   
 

JMP Group, Inc.

    94,000        571   
 

KCAP Financial, Inc.

    167,000        1,535   
 

Kilroy Realty Corp.

    107,600        5,097   
 

LaSalle Hotel Properties

    131,000        3,326   
*  

Markel Corp.

    5,800        2,514   
 

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

    131,400        759   
 

National Interstate Corp.

    118,800        3,424   
*  

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.

    36,000        1,157   
 

Potlatch Corp.

    78,800        3,088   
 

ProAssurance Corp.

    203,600        8,590   
 

PS Business Parks, Inc.

    5,800        377   
 

Radian Group, Inc.

    149,500        913   
 

Redwood Trust, Inc.

    172,000        2,905   
*  

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.

    78,000        1,150   
 

Saul Centers, Inc.

    34,000        1,455   
*  

Signature Bank

    48,600        3,467   
*  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    81,000        2,590   
*  

SVB Financial Group

    95,000        5,317   
 

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

    70,300        1,838   
 

Wintrust Financial Corp.

    97,600        3,582   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      92,575   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (3.9%)

  

 

Analogic Corp.

    32,300        2,400   
 

Landauer, Inc.

    31,800        1,947   
*  

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    109,000        1,284   
 

National Healthcare Corp.

    57,500        2,704   
*  

Quidel Corp.

    97,000        1,811   
*  

Triple-S Management Corp. - Class B

    86,100        1,590   
 

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

    75,200        4,117   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      15,853   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (26.1%)

  

*  

Aegion Corp.

    142,000        3,151   
*  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    136,200        5,869   
    Common Stocks (96.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Industrials continued

  

 

Astec Industries, Inc.

    50,900        1,696   
*  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

    225,100        7,491   
 

Belden, Inc.

    92,400        4,157   
 

Cascade Corp.

    36,300        2,334   
 

CIRCOR International, Inc.

    58,800        2,328   
 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

    124,000        1,508   
*  

Dolan Co.

    147,000        572   
 

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

    35,578        2,212   
*  

FTI Consulting, Inc.

    36,800        1,214   
 

G & K Services, Inc. - Class A

    84,300        2,879   
*  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. - Class A

    114,600        8,719   
*  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.

    163,000        2,595   
*  

Hub Group, Inc. - Class A

    72,300        2,429   
 

IDEX Corp.

    94,200        4,383   
 

Kaman Corp.

    72,400        2,664   
*  

Kirby Corp.

    113,100        7,000   
*  

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

    200,500        1,009   
 

Landstar System, Inc.

    164,800        8,645   
 

McGrath Rentcorp

    158,000        4,585   
 

Mine Safety Appliances Co.

    59,200        2,528   
*  

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

    167,000        1,864   
 

Nordson Corp.

    95,400        6,022   
*  

On Assignment, Inc.

    137,200        2,782   
*  

Proto Labs, Inc.

    23,500        926   
 

Quanex Building Products Corp.

    94,000        1,919   
 

Robbins & Myers, Inc.

    51,500        3,062   
 

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

    67,000        2,549   
 

Waste Connections, Inc.

    121,000        4,089   
 

Woodward, Inc.

    105,100        4,007   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      107,188   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (9.2%)

  

*  

Accelrys, Inc.

    102,300        926   
*  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

    150,000        2,071   
*  

ATMI, Inc.

    70,000        1,461   
 

Brooks Automation, Inc.

    138,000        1,111   
 

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

    57,900        2,056   
 

Cognex Corp.

    35,300        1,300   
*  

Cymer, Inc.

    9,000        814   
 

Electro Rent Corp.

    188,400        2,897   
 

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

    120,800        1,202   
*  

Entegris, Inc.

    66,900        614   
*  

Ixia

    197,000        3,345   
 

Littelfuse, Inc.

    65,900        4,067   
 

Methode Electronics, Inc.

    73,200        734   
*  

Newport Corp.

    113,000        1,520   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

    Common Stocks (96.6%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Information Technology continued

  

*

 

Progress Software Corp.

    156,500        3,285   

*

 

Sonus Networks, Inc.

    474,500        807   

*

 

SYNNEX Corp.

    87,600        3,012   

*

 

Teradyne, Inc.

    176,000        2,973   

*

 

TNS, Inc.

    50,355        1,044   

*

 

Websense, Inc.

    109,000        1,639   
 

Xyratex, Ltd.

    91,100        766   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      37,644   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (11.2%)

  

 

AMCOL International Corp.

    73,300        2,249   
 

American Vanguard Corp.

    114,400        3,554   
 

AptarGroup, Inc.

    109,200        5,211   
 

Carpenter Technology Corp.

    77,300        3,991   

*

 

Clearwater Paper Corp.

    82,400        3,227   
 

Deltic Timber Corp.

    54,600        3,856   
 

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    67,200        3,842   
 

Innospec, Inc.

    146,700        5,060   
 

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    67,400        2,691   
 

Myers Industries, Inc.

    180,800        2,739   

*

 

North American Palladium, Ltd.

    680,000        884   
 

Royal Gold, Inc.

    50,286        4,089   
 

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

    50,000        1,516   

*

 

Texas Industries, Inc.

    26,600        1,357   
 

Wausau Paper Corp.

    178,000        1,541   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      45,807   
     

 

 

 
    Common Stocks (96.6%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.5%)

  

*

 

Premiere Global Services, Inc.

    207,000        2,024   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,024   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (4.1%)

  

 

Black Hills Corp.

    50,467        1,834   
 

Cleco Corp.

    107,500        4,301   
 

El Paso Electric Co.

    97,400        3,108   
 

NorthWestern Corp.

    64,900        2,254   
 

PNM Resources, Inc.

    79,300        1,626   
 

Southwest Gas Corp.

    74,100        3,143   
 

Vectren Corp.

    22,000        647   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      16,913   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Common Stocks

  

 
 

(Cost: $288,455)

      395,895   
     

 

 

 
    Preferred Stocks (0.5%)              
 

Financials (0.5%)

  

 

East West Bancorp, Inc., 8.00%, 12/31/49

    1,359        1,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Preferred Stocks

  

 
 

(Cost: $1,348)

      1,999   
     

 

 

 
    Investment Companies (0.7%)  

Shares/

$ Par

 

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Investment Companies (0.7%)

   
 

iShares Russell 2000 Value Index Fund

  39,100     2,953   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,953   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Companies

   
 

(Cost: $2,238)

      2,953   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (2.2%)            
 

Other Holdings (2.2%)

   
 

T. Rowe Price Reserve Investment Fund

  8,950,187     8,950   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,950   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $8,950)

      8,950   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (100.0%)

   
 

(Cost: $300,991)(a)

      409,797   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.0%)

      (149
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      409,648   
     

 

 

 
 
* Non-Income Producing

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $301,861 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $107,936 which is comprised of $130,675 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $22,739 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
    

Level 2 –

Other Significant
Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 -

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 395,895       $ -         $ -       

Preferred Stocks

    -           1,999         -       

Investment Companies

    2,953         -           -       

Short-Term Investments

    8,950         -           -       

Total

  $ 407,798       $ 1,999       $ -       

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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International Growth Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital.    Invest primarily in securities of issuers from countries    $330 million
   outside the U.S. that have above average growth potential.   

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the International Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. Normally, the Portfolio invests in a core group of equity securities of 60–100 issuers from countries outside the United States, including emerging markets. The Portfolio’s investments in equity securities may include small, medium and large capitalization issues. The Portfolio employs a “bottom up” approach in choosing investments and assesses companies for their growth potential. In other words, the Portfolio looks at companies one at a time to determine if a company is an attractive investment opportunity and if it is consistent with the Portfolio’s investment policies.

 

Market Overview

International markets rose strongly in early 2012. The European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to inject liquidity through its Long Term Refinancing Operation took a significant amount of fear out of the market. During the middle of the year, stocks declined due to concerns of slowing global growth, particularly in China, and renewed worries over the European sovereign debt crisis. However, equity markets charged higher in September, following the ECB’s announcement that it would buy sovereign debt to reduce the borrowing costs of peripheral European countries. Additional Chinese stimulus measures also aided the rebound in equities. International markets continued to perform strongly over the final three months, as two big overhangs, China’s slowing economic growth and the European sovereign debt crisis, reduced significantly.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 17.99% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Growth Index (the “Index”) returned 17.08%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio underperformed the 19.45% average return of its International Growth Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

The Portfolio’s holdings within Information Technology contributed the most to relative performance, followed by the holdings and an underweight in Materials. The Portfolio’s holdings and overweight in Financials, which generally performed strongly, also aided performance. Relative detractors included the holdings and an overweight in the Energy sector and the holdings in Consumer Discretionary. On a country basis, the Portfolio’s holdings in the U.K., Japan and Italy were key contributors. Meanwhile, the Portfolio’s holdings in Brazil and France detracted.

 

In Financials, U.K. insurer Prudential benefited from increasing market share and widening profit margins in its Asian markets. In Materials, chemicals maker LyondellBasell’s shares rallied sharply during the year on lower costs. The primary input to the company’s production process is natural gas, a commodity that experienced considerable price pressure due to excess supply. The company also made several decisions that were beneficial to shareholders, including a special dividend, debt reduction and refinancing. Mitsubishi Estate also recorded strong gains. The company was among Japanese real estate firms that benefited from the anticipation of an inflationist monetary policy.

 

There were also several securities that detracted from performance relative to the Index. In Energy, OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes, a Brazilian exploration and production company, traded lower after it reported slow production. Similarly, Yamada Denki, a Japanese electronics retailer, also suffered after one of its competitors was effectively acquired by another company, significantly altering the competitive landscape for Yamada.

 

Finally, Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten, was another key detractor. The stock suffered from investor fears over the company’s aggressive acquisition strategy, which included Kobo (a competing e-reader to Amazon’s Kindle) and numerous e-commerce sites such as Buy.com, Play.com and PriceMinister.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of Janus, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We have a positive outlook for global growth in 2013, as there are signs that the Chinese economy is improving and Europe has seen relative stability since the European Central Bank took action on the debt crisis. We are particularly upbeat about the prospect for international markets. Since global markets peaked in 2007, stock markets in China, Europe, Japan, Brazil and India have continued to sell well below their peaks, while U.S. stocks have much less of a discount relative to their peak, which leads us to conclude that non-U.S. markets may have more ground to regain.

 

Emerging markets look particularly attractive to us. In China, we anticipate some relaxation of policies that have hindered growth and potentially some small stimulus measures. We have already seen loan demand accelerate and house prices stabilize. We think China’s growth in 2013 could be higher than forecasts. Meanwhile in India, the general paralysis in economic activity began to ease during the fourth quarter. In Europe, we expect 2013 growth to be weak, but we see nascent signs of improving consumption, which imply that conditions are not deteriorating faster than expected.

 

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Finally, we think Japan has the potential to escape deflation under the pro-growth policies of the new government. In terms of positioning, we intend to enter 2013 with more emerging markets exposure and a smaller weight in Energy.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
      1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

International Growth Portfolio

     17.99     -4.59     7.99

MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Growth Index (Gross)

     17.08     -2.55     9.36

MSCI EAFE® Index (Gross)

     17.90     -3.21     8.70

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) International Growth Funds Average

     19.45     -2.49     8.96

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

Investors should be aware of the risks of investments in foreign securities, particularly investments in securities of companies in developing nations. These include the risks of currency fluctuation, of political and economic instability and of less well-developed government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices, as well as differences in accounting standards.

The Portfolio may invest a relatively large percentage of its assets in issuers located in a single country, a small number of countries or a particular geographical region. The Portfolio’s performance may be more volatile than that of a more geographically diversified fund, and may be tied more closely to the performance of a single country or region.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Fanuc Corp.

   3.7%

Kuehne + Nagel International AG

   3.1%

Prudential PLC

   2.9%

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

   2.9%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

   2.9%

AIA Group, Ltd.

   2.8%

ARM Holdings PLC

   2.8%

The Weir Group PLC

   2.6%

Novartis AG

   2.5%

ThyssenKrupp AG

   2.5%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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International Growth Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Foreign Common Stocks (95.9%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (12.3%)

  

  
 

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA

   Switzerland      68,507         5,475   
*  

Ctrip.com International, Ltd., ADR

   China      110,922         2,528   
 

Isuzu Motors, Ltd.

   Japan      1,032,000         6,139   
 

Kabel Deutschland Holding AG

   Germany      69,918         5,226   
 

Prada S.p.A

   Italy      417,300         4,037   
 

Rakuten, Inc.

   Japan      371,300         2,892   
 

Renault SA

   France      88,929         4,905   
 

Samsonite International SA

   Luxembourg      1,618,200         3,385   
 

WPP PLC

   Ireland      404,248         5,879   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           40,466   
          

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (13.0%)

  

  
 

Beiersdorf AG

   Germany      20,602         1,683   
 

Danone SA

   France      109,419         7,226   
 

ITC, Ltd.

   India      764,852         3,996   
 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

   Japan      263,800         7,427   
 

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

   United Kingdom      154,014         9,651   
 

SABMiller PLC

   United Kingdom      131,705         6,201   
 

Unilever NV

   Netherlands      174,920         6,598   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           42,782   
          

 

 

 
 

Energy (8.6%)

  

  
 

AMEC PLC

   United Kingdom      198,043         3,241   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.

   Canada      162,306         4,683   
 

Encana Corp.

   Canada      173,444         3,435   
*  

OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA

   Brazil      742,600         1,588   
 

Petrofac, Ltd.

   United Kingdom      192,534         5,218   
 

Reliance Industries, Ltd.

   India      383,679         5,918   
 

Tullow Oil PLC

   United Kingdom      220,303         4,488   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           28,571   
          

 

 

 
 

Financials (18.4%)

  

  
 

AIA Group, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      2,322,800         9,258   
 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

   Spain      172,294         1,581   
 

Banco do Brasil SA

   Brazil      544,600         6,806   
 

BNP Paribas SA

   France      6,935         391   
 

China Construction Bank Corp. - Class H

   China      4,662,000         3,800   
 

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

   Singapore      152,000         1,861   
 

Grupo BTG Pactual

   Brazil      176,900         2,677   
 

Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,284,411         5,150   
 

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      308,279         3,261   
 

ICICI Bank, Ltd.

   India      96,070         2,020   
*  

ING Groep NV

   Netherlands      153,553         1,468   
 

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

   Japan      282,000         6,733   
 

Prudential PLC

   United Kingdom      692,752         9,669   
 

Standard Chartered PLC

   United Kingdom      112,778         2,860   
    Foreign Common Stocks (95.9%)   Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

  
 

Turkiye Halk Bankasi A.S.

  Turkey      332,858         3,280   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

          60,815   
         

 

 

 
 

Health Care (6.8%)

  

  
 

Elekta AB - Class B

  Sweden      214,797         3,388   
 

Novartis AG

  Switzerland      128,330         8,121   
 

Novo Nordisk A/S

  Denmark      24,342         3,974   
 

Shire PLC

  Ireland      228,432         7,018   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

          22,501   
         

 

 

 
 

Industrials (16.5%)

  

  
 

A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S

  Denmark      1,036         7,927   
 

Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.

  Canada      71,491         7,267   
 

Fanuc Corp.

  Japan      65,400         12,146   
 

Koninklijke Vopak NV

  Netherlands      57,222         4,033   
 

Kuehne + Nagel International AG

  Switzerland      82,567         10,043   
 

Nabtesco Corp.

  Japan      160,500         3,547   
 

Vallourec SA

  France      17,897         934   
 

The Weir Group PLC

  United Kingdom      272,510         8,461   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

          54,358   
         

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (12.6%)

  

  
 

ARM Holdings PLC

  United Kingdom      719,332         9,201   
 

Hexagon AB - Class B

  Sweden      254,107         6,389   
 

Keyence Corp.

  Japan      22,600         6,229   
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

  South Korea      2,989         4,306   
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

  Taiwan      2,846,000         9,517   
 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Class B

  Sweden      576,439         5,799   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

          41,441   
         

 

 

 
 

Materials (7.7%)

  

  
 

LyondellBasell Industries NV

  Netherlands      110,116         6,287   
 

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

  Canada      126,030         5,139   
 

Rio Tinto PLC

  United Kingdom      99,630         5,808   
 

ThyssenKrupp AG

  Germany      344,025         8,080   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

          25,314   
         

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     
 

(Cost: $280,044)

          316,248   
         

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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International Growth Portfolio

 

 

    Short-Term Investments (4.0%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Commercial Banks Non-US (4.0%)

  

  
 

BNP Paribas Finance, Inc., 0.01%, 1/2/13

   United States      13,100,000         13,100   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           13,100   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

        
 

(Cost: $13,100)

           13,100   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.9%)

        
 

(Cost: $293,144)(a)

           329,348   
          

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

        
 

Liabilities (0.1%)

           370   
          

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

           329,718   
          

 

 

 
 
* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $295,503 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $33,845 which is comprised of $48,465 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $14,620 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

Investments Percentage by Country is based on Net Assets:

   

United Kingdom

    20.6%     

Japan

    13.7%     

Switzerland

    7.2%     

Canada

    6.2%     

Netherlands

    5.6%     

Other

    46.6%     

Total

    99.9%     

 

(l) As of December 31, 2012 portfolio securities with an aggregate value of $275,838 (in thousands) were fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    

Valuation Inputs

      
Description    Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

      
     (Amounts in thousands)       
Assets:                          

Foreign Common Stocks

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 2,528       $ 37,938       $  -        

Energy

     9,706         18,865         -        

Financials

     9,483         51,332         -        

Industrials

     7,267         47,091         -        

Materials

     11,426         13,888         -        

All Others

     -           106,724         -        

Short-Term Investments

     -           13,100         -        

Total

   $ 40,410       $ 288,938       $ -        

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Research International Core Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Capital appreciation.    Invest primarily in foreign equity securities, including    $261 million
   emerging markets.   

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Research International Core Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged Massachusetts Financial Services Company (“MFS®”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio normally invests in foreign equity securities, including emerging market equity securities. A team of research analysts selects investments for the Portfolio. MFS allocates the Portfolio’s assets to analysts by broad market sectors, which generally approximate the sector weightings in the MSCI EAFE® Index. When investing in foreign markets, the Portfolio is not constrained to any particular investment style. The Portfolio may invest in stocks of companies it believes to have above average earnings growth potential compared to other companies (growth companies), and in the stocks of companies it believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth (value companies), or in a combination of growth and value companies. The Portfolio also may invest in companies of any size.

 

Market Overview

In the aftermath of additional liquidity measures by the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) and a commensurate improvement in macroeconomic conditions, the beginning of 2012 was characterized by a risk-on sentiment. During this time, global equity valuations rose, credit spreads contracted, and high-quality sovereign yields increased modestly.

 

During the middle of the year, conditions worsened, driven by broadly weaker global macroeconomic indicators, as well as renewed concerns over the Europe’s capacity and determination to address its ongoing crisis. Despite this deterioration, broad market sentiment remained relatively resilient as equity markets generally maintained gains and credit spreads did not indicate deterioration.

 

However, this renewed weakness in the fundamentals precipitated a further round of monetary easing by the Fed (QE3) and the European Central Bank (rate cut and a new bond purchase facility) in the second half of the year, which soon instilled additional confidence in risk markets.

 

Portfolio Results

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, the Portfolio provided a total return of 16.76%. By comparison, its primary and secondary benchmarks, the MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index and MSCI EAFE® Index, returned 17.39% and 17.90%, respectively. (These Indices are unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly, and do not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio underperformed the average return of its peer group, International Core Funds, which was 17.56%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency. The performance attribution commentary is presented against the MSCI EAFE® Index (the “Index”).

 

Stock selection in the Financial Services sector detracted from the Portfolio’s performance relative to the Index. Holdings of poor-performing Brazilian diversified bank Itau Unibanco Holding hindered relative performance.

 

Security selection in both the Capital Goods and Telecom/Catv sectors held back relative performance. Within the Capital Goods sector, holdings of Australian mining company Iluka Resources, parcel delivery services company Yamato Holdings, and mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global hurt relative results. In the Telecom/Catv sector, holdings of poor-performing telecommunications company China Unicom Hong Kong weighed on results.

 

Elsewhere in the Portfolio, shares of pharmaceutical company Santen Pharmaceutical, oil and gas exploration company INPEX, television broadcasting company Nippon Television, digital camera and office equipment company Canon, and medical diagnostics company Diagnosticos Da America negatively impacted relative performance, as all five stocks underperformed the broad Index during the year.

 

The Portfolio’s currency exposure was a detractor from relative performance. Because the Portfolio’s investment decisions were driven by the fundamentals of each individual opportunity, the Portfolio had different currency exposure than the Index during the year.

 

Stock selection in the Healthcare and Technology sectors supported relative performance. In the Health Care sector, holdings of German healthcare products maker Bayer and healthcare service provider Rhone-Klinikum contributed to relative performance. There were no individual securities within the Technology sector that were among the Portfolio’s top relative contributors. The Portfolio outperformed the Index within the Technology sector due to smaller contributions from the Portfolio’s diversified Technology holdings.

 

Elsewhere in the Portfolio, holdings of Dutch brewer Heineken, financial services firm Barclays, paint and specialty chemical manufacturer Akzo Nobel, diversified bank Erste Group Bank, reinsurance company Swiss Reinsurance, and casino operator Sands China, aided relative performance. Not holding shares of Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica, also benefited relative performance.

 

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Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of MFS, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

The Research International Core Portfolio is a sector-neutral portfolio that emphasizes bottom-up fundamental research. Because of this approach, the Portfolio’s sector weightings vary only modestly from those of the Index. Instead, we attempt to outperform the Index by holding what we believe to be the most attractive opportunities among growth and value companies within each sector of the Index without regard to market capitalization.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
      1 Year    5 Years      Since
Inception*
 

Research International Core Portfolio

   16.76%      -2.69%         -1.45%   

MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index (Gross)

   17.39%      -2.44%         -0.85%   

MSCI EAFE® Index (Gross)

   17.90%      -3.21%         -2.39%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) International Core Funds Average

   17.56%      -3.50%         -     
* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Investors should be aware of the risks of investments in foreign securities, particularly investments in securities of companies in developing nations. These include the risks of currency fluctuation, of political and economic instability and of less well-developed government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices, as well as differences in accounting standards.

 

Investments in the securities of companies in developing nations impose risks different from, and greater than, risks of investing in developed countries.

 

The Portfolio may invest a relatively large percentage of its assets in issuers located in a single country, a small number of countries, or a particular geographic region. The Portfolio’s performance may be more volatile than that of a more geographically diversified fund, and may be tied more closely to the performance of a single country or region.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments to increase or decrease exposure to a particular market, segment of the market or security. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and imposes certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

 

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Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class A

   3.1%

Roche Holding AG

   2.8%

Nestle SA

   2.8%

Rio Tinto PLC

   2.6%

Novartis AG

   2.2%

BP PLC

   2.1%

Heineken NV

   2.0%

Westpac Banking Corp.

   2.0%

Bayer AG

   2.0%

Barclays PLC

   1.9%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Foreign Common Stocks (98.9%)    Country   Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (10.7%)

  

  
 

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc.

   Virgin Islands
(British)
    147,670         1,766   
 

Compass Group PLC

   United Kingdom     109,270         1,293   
 

DENSO Corp.

   Japan     96,400         3,350   
 

GKN PLC

   United Kingdom     412,498         1,539   
 

Hennes & Mauritz AB - B Shares

   Sweden     52,330         1,819   
 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

   Japan     119,600         4,402   
 

Li & Fung, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     1,328,000         2,393   
 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA

   France     14,209         2,647   
 

Nippon Television Holdings

   Japan     116,000         1,541   
 

Publicis Groupe SA

   France     40,048         2,398   
 

Sands China, Ltd.

   Macau     652,800         2,929   
 

Whitbread PLC

   United Kingdom     46,735         1,864   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

  

     27,941   
         

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (10.7%)

  

  
 

Danone SA

   France     71,711         4,736   
 

Heineken NV

   Netherlands     78,579         5,240   
 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

   Japan     141,200         3,975   
 

Lawson, Inc.

   Japan     23,000         1,561   
 

M Dias Branco SA

   Brazil     37,900         1,445   
 

Nestle SA

   Switzerland     110,553         7,201   
 

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

   United Kingdom     49,907         3,127   
 

Wumart Stores, Inc.

   China     255,000         551   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

  

     27,836   
         

 

 

 
 

Energy (8.1%)

  

  
 

BG Group PLC

   United Kingdom     118,409         1,986   
 

BP PLC

   United Kingdom     777,995         5,392   
 

Cairn Energy PLC

   United Kingdom     111,520         489   
 

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

   Canada     31,810         1,067   
 

CNOOC, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     464,000         1,019   
 

INPEX Corp.

   Japan     377         2,009   
 

Reliance Industries, Ltd.

   India     86,332         1,332   
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class A

   Netherlands     226,087         7,991   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

  

     21,285   
         

 

 

 
 

Financials (24.4%)

  

  
 

Aeon Credit Service Co., Ltd.

   Japan     67,600         1,363   
 

AIA Group, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     644,000         2,567   
 

Banco Santander SA

   Spain     212,300         1,711   
 

Barclays PLC

   United Kingdom     1,151,321         4,973   
 

BNP Paribas SA

   France     64,485         3,633   
 

BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     307,500         963   
 

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

   Singapore     184,000         2,253   
 

Delta Lloyd NV

   Netherlands     54,760         911   
*  

Erste Group Bank AG

   Austria     112,398         3,593   
*  

Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico SAB de CV, ADR - Class B

   Mexico     65,270         1,056   
 

GSW Immobilien AG

   Germany     26,169         1,106   
 

Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     546,000         2,189   
    Foreign Common Stocks (98.9%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

  
 

HDFC Bank, Ltd., ADR

   India      28,500         1,161   
 

Hiscox, Ltd.

   Bermuda      156,447         1,139   
 

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      236,785         2,505   
 

ICICI Bank, Ltd.

   India      45,436         956   
*  

ING Groep NV

   Netherlands      353,988         3,384   
 

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR

   Brazil      49,910         822   
 

KBC Groep NV

   Belgium      51,437         1,790   
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

   Japan      340,200         1,828   
 

PT Bank Mandiri Tbk

   Indonesia      1,000,500         846   
 

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk

   Indonesia      1,195,500         871   
 

Siam Commercial Bank PCL

   Thailand      187,300         1,108   
 

Sony Financial Holdings, Inc.

   Japan      68,500         1,231   
 

Standard Chartered PLC

   United Kingdom      165,652         4,200   
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

   Japan      119,800         4,346   
 

Swiss Re AG

   Switzerland      48,877         3,565   
 

UBS AG

   Switzerland      149,332         2,347   
 

Westpac Banking Corp.

   Australia      190,920         5,225   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

  

     63,642   
          

 

 

 
 

Health Care (9.8%)

  

  
 

Bayer AG

   Germany      54,002         5,126   
 

Diagnosticos da America SA

   Brazil      163,000         1,049   
 

Miraca Holdings, Inc.

   Japan      37,000         1,488   
 

Novartis AG

   Switzerland      91,190         5,770   
 

Roche Holding AG

   Switzerland      36,421         7,416   
 

Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

   Japan      87,400         3,342   
 

Sonova Holding AG

   Switzerland      12,769         1,414   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

  

     25,605   
          

 

 

 
 

Industrials (12.8%)

  

  
 

East Japan Railway Co.

   Japan      23,300         1,504   
 

Glory, Ltd.

   Japan      83,200         1,925   
 

Hutchison Whampoa, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      214,000         2,270   
 

JGC Corp.

   Japan      109,000         3,391   
 

Joy Global, Inc.

   United States      41,830         2,668   
 

Keppel Corp., Ltd.

   Singapore      172,400         1,567   
 

Kuehne + Nagel International AG

   Switzerland      17,450         2,122   
 

Legrand SA

   France      21,024         887   
 

Mitsubishi Corp.

   Japan      88,800         1,705   
 

Schindler Holding AG

   Switzerland      22,461         3,243   
 

Schneider Electric SA

   France      55,036         4,103   
 

Siemens AG

   Germany      42,126         4,577   
 

Sinotruk Hong Kong, Ltd.

   China      777,000         598   
 

Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.

   Japan      182,700         2,774   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

  

     33,334   
          

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (6.0%)

  

  
 

Amadeus IT Holding SA - Class A

   Spain      62,204         1,560   
 

ASML Holding NV

   Netherlands      9,349         605   
 

Canon, Inc.

   Japan      70,500         2,762   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Foreign Common Stocks (98.9%)   Country   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Information Technology continued

  

 
*  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

  United States     18,390        1,362   
 

Dassault Systemes SA

  France     14,925        1,670   
 

Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

  Japan     64,600        1,335   
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

  Taiwan     600,189        2,007   
 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Class B

  Sweden     289,651        2,914   
 

Yahoo! Japan Corp.

  Japan     4,235        1,369   
       

 

 

 
 

Total

  

    15,584   
       

 

 

 
 

Materials (8.3%)

  

 
 

Akzo Nobel NV

  Netherlands     67,382        4,445   
 

Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd.

  Japan     90,000        537   
 

Iluka Resources, Ltd.

  Australia     275,966        2,677   
 

Linde AG

  Germany     25,144        4,383   
 

Newcrest Mining, Ltd.

  Australia     43,935        1,027   
 

Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.

  Japan     98,000        841   
 

Rio Tinto PLC

  United Kingdom     114,570        6,679   
 

Symrise AG

  Germany     30,884        1,105   
       

 

 

 
 

Total

  

    21,694   
       

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (5.0%)

  

 
 

Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

  Israel     663,810        767   
 

BT Group PLC

  United Kingdom     268,810        1,014   
 

China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd.

  Hong Kong     934,000        1,512   
 

KDDI Corp.

  Japan     56,800        4,007   
 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

  Italy     531,725        480   
*  

Telecom Italia S.p.A. - Rights

  Italy     1,494,238        1,182   
 

Tim Participacoes SA, ADR

  Brazil     38,621        766   
 

Vodafone Group PLC

  United
Kingdom
    1,379,858        3,471   
       

 

 

 
 

Total

  

    13,199   
       

 

 

 
 

Utilities (3.1%)

  

 
 

CEZ AS

  Czech Republic     30,753        1,106   
 

China Resources Gas Group, Ltd.

  Hong Kong     128,000        265   
 

Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo

  Brazil     10,300        437   
 

EDP - Energias do Brasil SA

  Brazil     284,100        1,732   
 

GDF Suez

  France     75,196        1,549   
 

Suez Environnement Co.

  France     87,550        1,055   
 

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

  Japan     453,000        2,068   
       

 

 

 
 

Total

  

    8,212   
       

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

  

 
 

(Cost: $229,061)

        258,332   
       

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (98.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $229,061)(a)

      258,332   
       

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

     
 

Liabilities (1.1%)

        2,936   
       

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

  

    261,268   
       

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $234,361 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $23,971 which is comprised of $32,946 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $8,975 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

Investments Percentage by Country is based on Net Assets:

   

Japan

    20.9%     

United Kingdom

    14.7%     

Switzerland

    12.7%     

France

    8.7%     

Netherlands

    8.6%     

Germany

    6.2%     

Hong Kong

    5.0%     

Other

    22.1%     

Total

    98.9%     

 

(l) As of December 31, 2012 portfolio securities with an aggregate value of $243,001 (in thousands) were fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Foreign Common Stocks

         

Consumer Discretionary

  $ 1,766       $ 26,175       $ -       

Consumer Staples

    1,445         26,391         -       

Energy

    1,067         20,218         -       

Financials

    3,039         60,603         -       

Health Care

    1,049         24,556         -       

Industrials

    2,668         30,666         -       

Information Technology

    1,362         14,222         -       

Materials

    -           21,694         -       

Telecommunication Services

    766         12,433         -       

Utilities

    2,169         6,043         -       

Total

  $ 15,331       $ 243,001       $  -       

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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International Equity Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Long-term growth of capital. Any income realized will be identical.    Invests primarily in equity securities of issuers outside of the U.S. with favorable long-term potential relative to current market values.    $1.5 billion

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the International Equity Portfolio (“the Portfolio”), has engaged Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC (“Templeton”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio may purchase securities in any foreign country, developed or undeveloped. The Portfolio’s strategy reflects a bottom up, value oriented and long-term investment philosophy. In choosing equity investments, the Portfolio will focus on the market price of a company’s securities in relation to its long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. A company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value, also will be considered.

 

Market Overview

International stocks finished the year with solid gains amid considerable volatility. For most of 2012, the headlines from the European debt crisis caused concern about the durability of the financial system, while the economic slowdowns in the U.S. and China created worries about the pace of global growth. The outlook improved in the last several months of 2012, bringing relief for investors. The European Central Bank took extraordinary measures to back the Euro, and U.S. consumers increased spending, driving Chinese exports higher. In that environment, the MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index (the “Index”) rose 17.39%, while the MSCI® Emerging Market Index advanced 18.63%.

 

Portfolio Results

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, the Portfolio returned 21.52%, while the Index returned 17.39%. (The index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio outperformed the average return for the Portfolio’s peer group, International Value Funds, which was 17.30%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund rating agency.

 

Stock selection in the Financials sector was among the biggest contributors to performance relative to the Index. In particular, European financials were trading at relatively extreme discounts relative to their historical book value, reflecting concerns over the sovereign debt crisis. The Portfolio’s value-oriented investment process identified several financial institutions that had long-term appreciation potential given their low valuations and relative importance to the global financial system. These positions had a positive impact on performance during 2012, as the European Central Bank implemented broad measures to avoid sovereign defaults in the weaker European economies. In particular, the Portfolio’s holdings in Lloyds Banking Gp, DBS Group Hldgs, Swiss Re AG and BNP Paribas were responsible for the majority of the Portfolio’s relative performance in the Financials sector.

 

In the Materials sector, stock selection added to the Portfolio’s outperformance relative to the Index. The biggest contributor in the sector was Lyondellbasell. The stock rose sharply, as cost reductions related to low natural gas prices in the U.S. gave the company an advantage over its global competitors. The Portfolio also held Australian steel maker Bluescope Steel, which sells most of its products in China. The stock had a solid balance sheet with manageable debt, meaning the company had increased potential to weather the economic slowdown in China. The stock increased in 2012, as the Chinese economy began to recover. In addition, the Portfolio entirely avoided mining stocks that were in the Index, which helped relative performance, as stock prices generally fell in the mining industry.

 

Overall, the Portfolio’s holdings in the Healthcare and Information Technology sectors also outperformed the Index. The top three relative contributors were Bayer AG, Sanofi, and Merck KgaA. In the Technology sector, Samsung Electronics was the biggest contributor, as the stock outperformed on solid demand for its television and cellular phones. Taiwan Semiconductor also rallied, as the company delivered strong earnings in each of its business subdivisions.

 

On the other end of the spectrum, stock selection in the Consumer Staples and Industrials sectors detracted from relative performance. Specifically, some stock specific challenges weighed on relative performance in those sectors, as U.K. grocer Tesco, China’s largest specialty steel manufacturer Citic Pacific and diversified manufacturer Shanghai Electric declined sharply.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of Templeton, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

The portfolio managers believe the best way to generate performance over time versus the Index is through superior individual security selection using a value-oriented approach. From a country perspective, we believe several of our holdings in Japan, including the automakers, have the potential to benefit if Japan begins to pursue economic policies that could boost the company’s exports. Similarly, we are seeing valuation opportunities in Brazil, China, and India. Many companies in these countries have attractively priced free cash flow, as investors fully discounted the economic slowdown in emerging markets.

 

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Our investment thesis for healthcare will be based on European drug companies with emerging markets exposure that are exiting slower growth businesses and pursuing the development of new treatments for disease. We are also finding value in highly profitable technology stocks with exposure to business capital spending, as the pace of spending has not kept up with depreciating assets.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

International Equity Portfolio

    21.52%        -2.52%        9.78%   

MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index (Gross)

    17.39%        -2.44%        10.22%   

MSCI EAFE® Index (Gross)

    17.90%        -3.21%        8.70%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) International Value Funds Average

    17.30%        -4.41%        7.43%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Investors should be aware of the risks of investments in foreign securities, particularly investments in securities of companies in developing nations. These include the risks of currency fluctuation, of political and economic instability and of less well-developed government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices, as well as differences in accounting standards.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Roche Holding AG

   2.7%

Bayer AG

   2.5%

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

   2.4%

Telenor ASA

   2.3%

HSBC Holdings PLC

   2.1%

Merck KGaA

   2.1%

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class B

   2.0%

Kingfisher PLC

   2.0%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

   2.0%

Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.

   1.9%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Foreign Common Stocks (95.9%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (9.7%)

  

 

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin

   France      264,268         25,044   
*  

Hyundai Mobis

   South Korea      66,060         18,034   
 

Kingfisher PLC

   United Kingdom      6,466,180         29,876   
 

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

   United Kingdom      3,687,520         22,998   
*  

Mazda Motor Corp.

   Japan      1,955,880         3,988   
 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

   Japan      2,114,490         20,043   
 

Toyota Motor Corp.

   Japan      534,020         24,893   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           144,876   
          

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (2.4%)

  

  
 

Carrefour SA

   France      317,780         8,226   
 

Tesco PLC

   United Kingdom      4,916,610         27,017   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           35,243   
          

 

 

 
 

Energy (8.8%)

        
 

China Coal Energy Co., Ltd.

   China      11,855,740         13,257   
 

China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd.

   China      2,712,940         12,122   
 

ENI SpA

   Italy      899,565         22,183   
 

Galp Energia SGPS SA

   Portugal      1,126,050         17,487   
 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR

   Brazil      370,530         7,214   
 

Repsol SA

   Spain      234,660         4,817   
*  

Respol SA - Rights

   Spain      234,660         143   
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class B

   United Kingdom      849,205         30,065   
 

Statoil ASA

   Norway      491,680         12,335   
 

Talisman Energy, Inc.

   Canada      1,011,970         11,469   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           131,092   
          

 

 

 
 

Financials (21.1%)

  

  
 

Aegon NV

   Netherlands      931,090         5,931   
 

AIA Group, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      5,984,820         23,854   
 

Aviva PLC

   United Kingdom      2,395,180         14,464   
 

AXA SA

   France      554,855         10,032   
 

Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.

   Thailand      2,559,200         17,532   
 

BNP Paribas SA

   France      219,470         12,366   
 

Cheung Kong Holdings, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      741,850         11,484   
 

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

   China      6,621,000         21,882   
 

Credit Suisse Group AG

   Switzerland      951,410         23,859   
 

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

   Singapore      2,175,000         26,628   
 

Housing Development Finance Corp., Ltd.

   India      47,610         725   
 

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      2,956,937         31,392   
*  

ING Groep NV

   Netherlands      1,845,152         17,638   
*  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

   United Kingdom      20,101,110         16,112   
 

NKSJ Holdings, Inc.

   Japan      397,200         8,448   
 

Nordea Bank AB

   Sweden      2,758,570         26,425   
 

Standard Chartered PLC

   United Kingdom      867,390         21,994   
 

Swiss Reinsurance Co., Ltd.

   Switzerland      302,612         22,074   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           312,840   
          

 

 

 
    Foreign Common Stocks (95.9%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care (13.8%)

  

  
*  

Algeta ASA

   Norway      270,370         7,591   
*  

Basilea Pharmaceutica AG

   Switzerland      87,430         4,276   
 

Bayer AG

   Germany      384,080         36,459   
*  

Elan Corp. PLC, ADR

   Ireland      1,915,120         19,553   
 

Getinge AB - Class B

   Sweden      591,650         20,047   
 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom      633,240         13,753   
 

Ipsen SA

   France      282,440         8,551   
 

Merck KGaA

   Germany      233,520         30,799   
*  

Prothena Corp. PLC

   Ireland      46,710         342   
 

Roche Holding AG

   Switzerland      195,570         39,821   
 

Sanofi

   France      246,075         23,328   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           204,520   
          

 

 

 
 

Industrials (11.8%)

        
 

ABB, Ltd.

   Switzerland      180,460         3,745   
 

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

   Germany      898,420         16,881   
 

G4S PLC

   United Kingdom      4,897,450         20,456   
 

Hutchison Whampoa, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,389,983         14,746   
*  

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA

   United Kingdom      5,205,520         16,052   
 

ITOCHU Corp.

   Japan      2,092,640         22,060   
*  

Qantas Airways, Ltd.

   Australia      8,270,480         13,018   
 

Randstad Holding NV

   Netherlands      293,300         10,823   
 

Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd.

   China      31,604,000         13,741   
 

Siemens AG

   Germany      170,620         18,538   
 

Siemens AG, ADR

   Germany      228,990         25,068   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           175,128   
          

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (10.3%)

  

  
*  

Flextronics International, Ltd.

   Singapore      1,704,200         10,583   
 

Infineon Technologies AG

   Germany      1,580,200         12,818   
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

   South Korea      24,520         35,322   
 

Siliconware Precision Industries Co.

   Taiwan      13,391,000         14,319   
 

Software AG

   Germany      519,740         22,069   
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

   Taiwan      8,880,235         29,695   
*  

Trend Micro, Inc.

   Japan      932,980         28,119   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           152,925   
          

 

 

 
 

Materials (8.2%)

  

  
 

Akzo Nobel NV

   Netherlands      336,140         22,172   
*  

BlueScope Steel, Ltd.

   Australia      4,285,762         15,739   
 

CRH PLC

   Ireland      558,050         11,669   
 

HeidelbergCement AG

   Germany      303,280         18,366   
 

LyondellBasell Industries NV

   Netherlands      399,680         22,818   
 

POSCO

   South Korea      37,010         12,180   
 

Rexam PLC

   United Kingdom      2,717,150         19,100   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           122,044   
          

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (9.5%)

  

  
 

China Mobile, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      2,046,500         23,974   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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International Equity Portfolio

 

    Foreign Common Stocks (95.9%)   Country  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Telecommunication Services continued

   
 

China Telecom Corp., Ltd.

  China     45,846,000        25,688   
 

Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.

  Singapore     10,531,850        28,645   
 

Telenor ASA

  Norway     1,699,790        34,526   
*  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

  Turkey     1,369,410        8,870   
 

Vodafone Group PLC

  United Kingdom     7,868,633        19,795   
       

 

 

 
 

Total

        141,498   
       

 

 

 
 

Utilities (0.3%)

     
 

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA

  Brazil     1,543,190        4,769   
       

 

 

 
 

Total

        4,769   
       

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     
 

(Cost: $1,234,794)

        1,424,935   
       

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (95.9%)

     
 

(Cost: $1,234,794)(a)

        1,424,935   
       

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

     
 

Liabilities (4.1%)

        60,761   
       

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

        1,485,696   
       

 

 

 
 
* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $1,234,794 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $190,141 which is comprised of $276,228 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $86,087 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

Investments Percentage by Country is based on Net Assets:

   

United Kingdom

    19.1%     

Germany

    12.2%     

Japan

    7.2%     

Switzerland

    6.3%     

France

    5.9%     

China

    5.8%     

Netherlands

    5.3%     

Hong Kong

    5.0%     

Other

    29.1%     

Total

    95.9%     

 

(l) As of December 31, 2012 portfolio securities with an aggregate value of $1,323,119 (in thousands) were fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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International Equity Portfolio

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
    

Level 2 –

Other Significant
Observable Inputs

     Level 3 –
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Foreign Common Stocks

         

Consumer Discretionary

  $ -         $ 144,876       $ -           

Consumer Staples

    -           35,243         -           

Financials

    -           312,840         -           

Energy

    18,683         112,409         -           

Health Care

    19,895         184,625         -           

Industrials

    25,068         150,060         -           

Information Technology

    10,583         142,342         -           

Telecommunication Services

    -           141,498         -           

Materials

    22,818         99,226         -           

Utilities

    4,769         -           -           

Total

  $ 101,816       $ 1,323,119       $ -           

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Capital appreciation.    Invest primarily in equity securities of issuers that are tied economically to emerging market countries.    $256 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (“the Portfolio”), has engaged Massachusetts Financial Services Company (“MFS®”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio normally invests in equity securities of issuers that are tied economically to emerging market countries. Emerging market countries may include countries determined to have emerging market economies, taking into account a number of factors, including whether a particular country has a low to middle economy according to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank), the country’s foreign currency debt rating, its political and economic stability, and the development of its financial and capital markets. When investing in emerging market equities, the Portfolio may invest in companies of any size. Investments are selected primarily based on fundamental analysis of individual issuers and their potential in light of their current financial condition and market, economic, political and regulatory conditions. The Portfolio may also invest in securities of companies that are not tied economically to emerging markets countries.

 

Market Overview

In the aftermath of additional liquidity measures by the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) and a commensurate improvement in macroeconomic conditions, the beginning of 2012 was characterized by a risk-on sentiment. During this time, global equity valuations rose, credit spreads contracted, and high-quality sovereign yields increased modestly.

 

During the middle of the year, conditions worsened, driven by broadly weaker global macroeconomic indicators, as well as renewed concerns over Europe’s capacity and determination to address its ongoing crisis. Despite this deterioration, broad market sentiment remained relatively resilient, as equity markets generally maintained gains and credit spreads did not indicate deterioration.

 

However, this renewed weakness in the fundamentals precipitated a further round of monetary easing by the Fed (QE3) and the ECB (rate cut and a new bond purchase facility) in the second half of the year, which soon instilled additional confidence in risk markets.

 

Portfolio Results

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, the Portfolio returned 18.83%. This compares with a return of 18.63% for the Portfolio’s benchmark, the MSCI® Emerging Markets Index (the “Index”). (This Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The average return of its peer group, Emerging Markets Funds, was 18.23%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

Stock selection and, to a lesser extent, an overweight position in the Retailing sector contributed to performance relative to the Index. Within the sector, South African retailer Mr Price Group, Russian retail chain operator O’Key Group, and Thailand-based convenience store operator CP ALL benefited relative returns as all three stocks turned in strong performance over the period.

 

Stock selection in the Special Products & Services sector was another primary contributor to relative performance. Brazilian private education provider Kroton Educacional benefited relative performance as the stock outpaced the Index.

 

Security selection in the technology, transportation, and leisure sectors also positively impacted relative results. Within the transportation sector, airport facilities manager Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste of Mexico benefited relative performance as the stock advanced. Elsewhere in the Portfolio, Hong Kong listed automaker Geely Automobile Holdings, banking firm ICICI Bank of India, and Mexican exchange Bolsa Mexicana de Valores aided relative results as all three stocks outperformed the Index. An underweight position in the poor-performing Brazilian oil company Petroleo Brasileiro and not holding shares of OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes, also of Brazil, aided relative performance.

 

Stock selection in the Autos & Housing sector detracted from relative performance. South Korean automotive companies Mando and Kia Motors, and housing construction company Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos of Mexico hindered relative results, as all three stocks turned in weak performance over the period.

 

Security selection in the Energy and Health Care sectors also detracted from relative performance. Within the Energy sector, oil drilling rig manufacturer Lamprell of the United Arab Emirates and oil and gas exploration companies, INPEX of Japan and Bankers Petroleum of Canada, weakened relative results.

 

Stocks in other sectors that detracted from relative performance included telecommunications service provider China Unicom Hong Kong, mining company Iluka Resources of Australia, and South Korean supermarket operator E-Mart Company.

 

The Portfolio’s cash position was another negative factor for relative performance. In a period when the Index rose, holding cash hurt performance versus the Index, which has no cash position. The Portfolio’s relative currency exposure, resulting primarily from differences between the Portfolio’s and the Index’s exposures to holdings of securities denominated in foreign currencies, also weakened relative performance. All of the Portfolio’s investment decisions are driven by the fundamentals of each individual opportunity and as such, it is common for the Portfolio to have different currency exposures than the Index.

 

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Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of MFS, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

Regardless of changing economic and market conditions, we will continue to adhere to our investment process, building a Portfolio of companies that we regard as undergoing fundamental operational improvements and whose shares trade at discounted valuations. As a result, the Portfolio’s sector and industry allocation will reflect where we are finding what we believe to be the best investment opportunities at any given time.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

    18.83%        -1.83%        2.29%   

MSCI® Emerging Markets Index (Gross)

    18.63%        -0.61%        4.24%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Emerging Markets Funds Average

    18.23%        -2.10%        -     
* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

Investors should be aware of the risks of investments in foreign securities, particularly investments in securities

of companies in developing nations. These include the risks of currency fluctuation, of political and economic instability and of less well-developed government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices, as well as differences in accounting standards.

 

Investments in the securities of companies in developing nations impose risks different from, and greater than, risks of investing in developed countries.

 

The Portfolio may invest a relatively large percentage of its assets in issuers located in a single country, a small number of countries, or a particular geographic region. The Portfolio’s performance may be more volatile than that of a more geographically diversified fund, and may be tied more closely to the performance of a single country or region.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

     4.6%   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

     3.5%   

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

     1.9%   

China Construction Bank Corp. - Class H

     1.8%   

Vale SA, ADR

     1.7%   

Naspers, Ltd. - Class N

     1.7%   

China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd.

     1.6%   

Li & Fung, Ltd.

     1.6%   

Standard Chartered PLC

     1.5%   

Bank of China, Ltd. - Class H

     1.5%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Foreign Common Stocks (98.7%)    Country   Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Discretionary (16.0%)

  

 

Abril Educacao SA

   Brazil     45,410         887   
 

Ajisen China Holdings, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     1,386,000         1,343   
 

Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes SA

   Brazil     54,800         925   
 

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc.

   Virgin Islands
(British)
    63,080         754   
 

Arezzo Industria e Comercio SA

   Brazil     38,250         738   
 

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd

   Malaysia     800,100         788   
 

Companhia Hering

   Brazil     31,900         654   
*  

Dish TV India, Ltd.

   India     1,673,926         2,332   
 

Estacio Participacoes SA

   Brazil     54,570         1,111   
 

Exide Industries, Ltd.

   India     330,872         869   
 

Geely Automobile Holdings, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     3,980,000         1,899   
 

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.

   China     1,868,000         1,683   
*  

Kia Motors Corp.

   South Korea     73,330         3,927   
*  

Kroton Educacional SA

   Brazil     37,078         837   
 

Li & Fung, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     2,212,000         3,986   
 

Lojas Renner SA

   Brazil     20,800         810   
(n)  

M Video OAO

   Russia     210,490         1,655   
*  

Mando Corp.

   South Korea     12,005         1,459   
 

Minor International PCL

   Thailand     1,826,610         1,170   
 

Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk PT

   Indonesia     932,000         653   
 

Mr. Price Group, Ltd.

   South Africa     135,325         2,267   
 

Naspers, Ltd. - Class N

   South Africa     67,327         4,338   
 

PDG Realty SA Empreendimentos e Participacoes

   Brazil     362,000         585   
 

Shangri-La Asia, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     724,000         1,459   
 

Stella International Holdings, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     1,184,000         3,210   
*  

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV

   Mexico     1,149,374         725   
         

 

 

 
 

Total

          41,064   
         

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (9.5%)

       
 

Arca Continental SAB de CV

   Mexico     116,143         870   
 

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

   Turkey     17,567         862   
 

Brazil Pharma SA

   Brazil     148,000         1,040   
 

Clicks Group, Ltd.

   South Africa     301,700         2,369   
 

Companhia de Bebidas das Americas, ADR

   Brazil     61,110         2,566   
 

CP ALL PCL

   Thailand     1,092,200         1,642   
 

Dabur India, Ltd.

   India     1,281,632         3,011   
 

Dairy Farm International Holdings, Ltd.

   Hong Kong     136,800         1,491   
*  

E-Mart Co., Ltd.

   South Korea     11,102         2,487   
 

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd.

   China     97,000         875   
 

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV - Class A

   Mexico     329,584         851   
 

M Dias Branco SA

   Brazil     46,800         1,784   
 

O’Key Group SA GDR

   Luxembourg     240,800         2,817   
    Foreign Common Stocks (98.7%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Staples continued

  

 

Raia Drogasil SA

   Brazil      67,500         760   
 

Wumart Stores, Inc.

   China      408,000         881   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           24,306   
          

 

 

 
 

Energy (7.7%)

        
 

China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. - Class H

   China      491,000         2,194   
 

CNOOC, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      897,000         1,970   
 

Gazprom OAO, ADR

   Russia      408,594         3,865   
 

INPEX Corp.

   Japan      307         1,636   
 

Lamprell PLC

   United Arab
Emirates
     551,500         842   
 

NovaTek OAO GDR

   Russia      11,050         1,324   
 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR

   Brazil      126,974         2,472   
 

Reliance Industries, Ltd.

   India      243,259         3,753   
 

Tenaris SA, ADR

   Luxembourg      38,728         1,623   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           19,679   
          

 

 

 
 

Financials (25.3%)

        
 

Akbank TAS

   Turkey      253,570         1,255   
 

Asian Property Development PCL

   Thailand      3,853,000         1,070   
 

Banco Santander Brasil SA

   Brazil      184,400         1,348   
 

Banco Santander Chile, ADR

   Chile      16,892         481   
 

Bancolombia SA, ADR

   Colombia      8,364         557   
 

Bangkok Bank PCL

   Thailand      476,400         3,264   
 

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

   Indonesia      5,151,831         1,985   
 

Bank of China, Ltd. - Class H

   China      8,650,000         3,939   
 

Bank Pekao SA

   Poland      31,750         1,734   
*  

BDO Unibank, Inc.

   Philippines      91,580         163   
 

BM&FBOVESPA SA

   Brazil      341,800         2,336   
 

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV

   Mexico      404,600         1,026   
 

Brasil Brokers Participacoes SA

   Brazil      393,900         1,308   
 

Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao SA

   Brazil      185,900         1,815   
 

CETIP SA - Balcao Organizados

   Brazil      102,742         1,273   
 

China Construction Bank Corp. -
Class H

   China      5,522,020         4,501   
 

China Pacific Insurance Group Co., Ltd. - Class H

   China      849,600         3,187   
 

Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

   Taiwan      2,951,733         1,748   
 

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd

   Malaysia      425,000         1,062   
 

Credicorp, Ltd.

   Bermuda      15,761         2,310   
 

First Pacific Co., Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,250,000         1,385   
 

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV

   Mexico      102,900         668   
*  

Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico SAB de CV, ADR

   Mexico      73,580         1,191   
 

Hana Financial Group, Inc.

   South Korea      80,630         2,653   
 

Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      668,000         2,679   
 

Housing Development Finance Corp., Ltd.

   India      117,906         1,794   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

 

    Foreign Common Stocks (98.7%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

ICICI Bank, Ltd.

   India      176,901         3,720   
 

Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR

   Brazil      89,578         1,474   
 

Komercni Banka AS

   Czech Republic      12,605         2,666   
 

LPS Brasil - Consultoria de Imoveis SA

   Brazil      77,800         1,436   
 

Sberbank of Russia

   Russia      862,600         2,644   
 

Standard Chartered PLC

   United Kingdom      154,725         3,947   
 

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS

   Turkey      417,868         2,176   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           64,795   
          

 

 

 
 

Health Care (2.0%)

        
 

Diagnosticos da America SA

   Brazil      91,200         587   
 

Fleury SA

   Brazil      94,900         1,068   
*  

Genomma Lab Internacional SAB de CV - Class B

   Mexico      671,700         1,388   
 

OdontoPrev SA

   Brazil      112,600         590   
 

Top Glove Corp. Bhd

   Malaysia      783,400         1,444   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           5,077   
          

 

 

 
 

Industrials (4.6%)

        
 

Alfa SAB de CV - Class A

   Mexico      326,080         697   
 

Copa Holdings SA

   Panama      6,776         674   
 

Crompton Greaves, Ltd.

   India      250,294         531   
 

Embraer SA, ADR

   Brazil      36,030         1,027   
 

Global Ports Investments PLC GDR

   Cyprus      80,460         1,134   
 

Glory, Ltd.

   Japan      73,700         1,705   
 

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV, ADR

   Mexico      7,790         888   
*  

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura SAB de CV

   Mexico      138,200         925   
 

Sinotruk Hong Kong, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      2,353,500         1,811   
 

Thermax, Ltd.

   India      86,934         981   
*  

TK Corp.

   South Korea      65,237         1,327   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           11,700   
          

 

 

 

Information Technology (15.3%)

     
 

Asustek Computer, Inc.

   Taiwan      242,000         2,730   
*  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.

   United States      46,690         3,457   
 

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

   Taiwan      1,546,706         4,764   
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

   South Korea      8,247         11,880   
*  

Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.

   South Korea      64,348         1,473   
 

Siliconware Precision Industries Co.

   Taiwan      3,502,000         3,745   
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

   Taiwan      2,687,290         8,986   
 

Totvs SA

   Brazil      30,600         603   
 

VTech Holdings, Ltd.

   Bermuda      155,600         1,749   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           39,387   
          

 

 

 
 

Materials (9.0%)

        
 

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. -
Class H

   China      694,000         2,582   
 

Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd.

   Japan      216,000         1,288   
 

Formosa Plastics Corp.

   Taiwan      374,000         1,015   
 

Gerdau SA, ADR

   Brazil      194,870         1,752   
    Foreign Common Stocks (98.7%)    Country    Shares/
$ Par
     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Materials continued

  

 

Gold Fields, Ltd.

   South Africa      156,495         1,948   
 

Grupo Mexico SAB de CV - Series B

   Mexico      328,501         1,192   
 

Iluka Resources, Ltd.

   Australia      321,576         3,120   
 

Mexichem SAB de CV

   Mexico      165,400         924   
 

Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel, ADR

   Russia      53,183         1,007   
 

MOIL, Ltd.

   India      196,605         948   
 

Steel Authority of India, Ltd.

   India      1,221,536         2,028   
 

Ternium SA, ADR

   Luxembourg      39,090         921   
 

Vale SA, ADR

   Brazil      209,747         4,396   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           23,121   
          

 

 

 
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.4%)

  

  
*  

Macquarie Mexico Real Estate Management SA de CV

   Mexico      566,300         1,128   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           1,128   
          

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (7.3%)

  

  
 

America Movil SAB de CV - Series L, ADR

   Mexico      132,450         3,065   
 

China Mobile, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      128,000         1,499   
 

China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd.

   Hong Kong      2,494,000         4,038   
 

ENTEL Chile SA

   Chile      24,611         509   
 

Mobile Telesystems OAO, ADR

   Russia      174,563         3,255   
 

MTN Group, Ltd.

   South Africa      85,404         1,800   
 

Tim Participacoes SA, ADR

   Brazil      62,949         1,248   
*  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

   Turkey      239,430         1,551   
 

XL Axiata Tbk PT

   Indonesia      3,017,500         1,792   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           18,757   
          

 

 

 
 

Utilities (1.6%)

  

  
 

Aguas Andinas SA - Class A

   Chile      2,604,738         1,850   
 

EDP - Energias do Brasil SA

   Brazil      166,300         1,014   
 

Tractebel Energia SA

   Brazil      29,000         472   
 

Transmissora Alianca de Energia Eletrica SA

   Brazil      85,190         907   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           4,243   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     
 

(Cost: $231,934)

           253,257   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (98.7%)

     
 

(Cost: $231,934)(a)

           253,257   
          

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

        
 

Liabilities (1.3%)

           3,219   
          

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

           256,476   
          

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements

 

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* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

GDR after the name of a security represents—Global Depositary Receipt.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $233,428 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $19,829 which is comprised of $37,197 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $17,368 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

Investments Percentage by Country is based on Net Assets:

   

Brazil

    15.5%     

Hong Kong

    10.4%     

South Korea

    9.8%     

Taiwan

    9.0%     

India

    7.8%     

China

    7.7%     

Mexico

    6.1%     

Russia

    5.4%     

South Africa

    5.1%     

Other

    21.9%     

Total

    98.7%     

 

(l) As of December 31, 2012 portfolio securities with an aggregate value of $165,568 (in thousands) were fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.

 

(n) Security valued in good faith by the Board of Directors.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

    

Level 2 –

Other Significant
Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Foreign Common Stocks

         

Consumer Discretionary

  $ 8,026       $ 33,038       $ -           

Consumer Staples

    12,179         12,127         -           

Energy

    9,284         10,395         -           

Financials

    19,867         44,928         -           

Health Care

    3,633         1,444         -           

Industrials

    5,345         6,355         -           

Information Technology

    4,060         35,327         -           

Materials

    10,192         12,929         -           

Telecommunication Services

    8,077         10,680         -           

All Others

    5,371         -           -           

Total

  $ 86,034       $ 167,223       $ -           

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Money Market Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Maximum current income to the extent consistent with liquidity and stability of capital.    Invest in high quality, short-term, dollar-denominated money market instruments that present minimal credit risks.    $483 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio invests only in high quality, short term, dollar-denominated money market instruments that present minimal credit risks. The Portfolio may invest more than 25% of its total assets in domestic or dollar-denominated foreign bank obligations. As a money market fund, the Portfolio is subject to maturity, quality, liquidity, and diversification requirements. The Portfolio attempts to maximize its return by trading to take advantage of changing money market conditions and trends. The Portfolio will also trade to take advantage of what are believed to be disparities in yield relationships between different money market instruments. This procedure may increase or decrease the Portfolio’s yield depending upon management’s ability to correctly time and execute such transactions.

 

Market Overview

The combination of slow economic growth and low inflation continue to hold down money market yields. The Federal Reserve (“the Fed”) extended its short-term interest rate policy during 2012, keeping its rate target in a range between 0% and 0.25% for the entire year. During the year, the Fed also announced an official inflation target of 2.0% along with the other half of its mandate, maximum employment.

 

Fed policies are important for money market investors, because they determine rates on money market securities. Record low Fed rate policy meant continued historically low yields on Treasury bills and LIBOR (the London interbank offered rate), two prominent money market benchmarks. Against that backdrop, the Merrill Lynch® 3-Month T-Bill Index returned just 0.11% for the full year. By way of comparison, stocks and bonds returned 16.00% and 4.22%, as measured by the S&P 500® Index and Barclays® Aggregate Bond Index, respectively.

 

Portfolio Results

The Money Market Portfolio returned 0.15% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012; by comparison, the Portfolio’s benchmark, the Merrill Lynch 3-Month Treasury Bill (T-Bill) Index, returned 0.11%. (This Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio outperformed the (0.03%) average return of the Money Market Funds peer group tracked by Lipper® Analytical Services, an independent mutual fund ranking agency. As of December 31, 2012, the Portfolio’s 7-day yield was 0.02%.

 

The Portfolio’s absolute return reflects the historically low yields currently available on money market instruments. Relative to the peer group and benchmark, performance benefited from the management fee waiver that was in place during the period. The Portfolio’s investment adviser waived its entire management fee (30 basis points) through the first six months of 2012, and waived half of its fee (15 basis points) for the last six months. In the absence of the fee waiver, the Portfolio’s return would have been lower. The Portfolio’s adviser will continue to monitor this voluntary waiver in light of market and economic developments, and may discontinue the waiver at any time.

 

With respect to Portfolio positioning, the Portfolio maintained a conservative bias, with high standards for liquidity and credit quality. The Portfolio limited its exposure to European financial institutions; however, the Portfolio did hold a limited amount of what the portfolio manager believed were high quality, attractively valued securities issued by Swiss and British (non-euro currency countries) banks. In addition, the portfolio manager continued to look for opportunities to diversify the Portfolio’s holdings despite a slowdown in commercial paper issuance in 2012.

 

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Portfolio Manager Outlook

The key determinant of money market rates is Fed interest rate policy. Unfortunately, Fed Chairman Bernanke recently stated that rates would stay near zero until “at least 2015.” As a result, money market investors should expect low yields to persist for some time. The Fed’s inflation target of 2.0% may eventually provide justification for somewhat higher interest rates if inflation picks up in the years ahead. In the meantime, we will work hard to maximize the Portfolio’s yield consistent with maintaining safety and liquidity.

 

Because the Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies in the banking industry, developments affecting that industry will have a disproportionate impact on the Portfolio, including interest rate risk, credit risk, and risks associated with regulatory changes.

    

 

 

 

 

AN INVESTMENT IN THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY. ALTHOUGH THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO SEEKS TO PRESERVE THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT AT $1.00 PER SHARE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE MONEY BY INVESTING IN THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO.

 

 

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Money Market Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Money Market Investments
(99.6%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Autos (10.0%)

  

 

American Honda Finance Corp.,
0.19%, 2/5/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
 

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.331%, 12/5/13 144A

    12,500,000        12,500   
 

Fcar Owner Trust I, 0.22%, 2/7/13

    4,900,000        4,899   
 

Fcar Owner Trust I, 0.24%, 3/1/13

    8,500,000        8,497   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.513%, 2/1/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.55%, 1/24/13

    7,500,000        7,497   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      48,392   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks Non-US (6.5%)

  

 
 

Bank of Nova Scotia/Houston, 0.745%, 10/18/13

    15,000,000        15,051   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.07%, 1/31/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
 

Toronto Dominion Holdings USA, Inc., 0.18%, 1/29/13

    6,500,000        6,499   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      31,550   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks US (10.8%)

  

 
 

Bank of America NA, 0.20%, 1/14/13

    5,500,000        5,500   
 

Bank of America NA, 0.25%, 1/3/13

    7,000,000        7,000   
 

Bank of America NA, 0.25%, 1/15/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 0.512%, 2/8/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 0.512%, 5/7/13

    7,000,000        7,000   
 

Wachovia Corp., 2.083%, 5/1/13

    15,645,000        15,735   
 

Wells Fargo Co., 0.14%, 2/19/13

    2,000,000        2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      52,235   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (9.9%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.025%, 1/18/13

    3,200,000        3,200   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.08%, 3/20/13

    14,000,000        13,998   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.125%, 2/20/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.08%, 4/1/13

    4,200,000        4,199   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.09%, 3/25/13

    13,300,000        13,297   
    Money Market Investments
(99.6%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Federal Government & Agencies continued

  

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.12%, 1/28/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.13%, 2/6/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      47,692   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Services (11.1%)

  

 
 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/30/13

    7,500,000        7,499   
 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.20%, 1/23/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
 

Govco LLC, 0.27%, 1/31/13

    10,500,000        10,497   
 

Govco LLC,
0.28%, 2/1/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
 

Govco LLC, 0.28%, 2/11/13

    3,000,000        2,999   
 

Jupiter Securitization Co. LLC,
0.21%, 2/27/13

    10,000,000        9,997   
 

Jupiter Securitization Co. LLC,
0.25%, 3/27/13

    7,500,000        7,495   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      53,485   
     

 

 

 
 

Government (17.4%)

  

 
 

US Treasury, 0.375%, 6/30/13

    15,000,000        15,019   
 

US Treasury, 0.625%, 4/30/13

    14,000,000        14,023   
 

US Treasury, 1.375%, 2/15/13

    10,000,000        10,015   
 

US Treasury, 1.375%, 3/15/13

    10,000,000        10,025   
 

US Treasury, 2.75%, 2/28/13

    10,000,000        10,041   
 

US Treasury, 2.875%, 1/31/13

    15,000,000        15,034   
 

US Treasury, 3.125%, 4/30/13

    5,000,000        5,048   
 

US Treasury, 3.375%, 7/31/13

    5,000,000        5,093   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      84,298   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (1.7%)

  

 
 

Roche Holdings, Inc., 0.12%, 1/7/13

    8,100,000        8,100   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,100   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (3.6%)

  

 
 

Google, Inc., 0.09%, 1/16/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
 

Google, Inc.,
0.13%, 3/7/13

    6,000,000        5,998   
 

Google, Inc.,
0.14%, 1/4/13

    6,500,000        6,500   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      17,498   
     

 

 

 
    Money Market Investments
(99.6%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Machinery (7.2%)

  

 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 0.17%, 1/22/13

    7,500,000        7,499   
 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 0.17%, 3/4/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 0.18%, 3/4/13

    4,800,000        4,798   
 

John Deere Canada ULC, 0.16%, 1/24/13

    12,500,000        12,499   
 

John Deere Canada ULC, 0.16%, 2/6/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      34,794   
     

 

 

 
 

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions (3.8%)

   

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
0.14%, 3/28/13

    8,500,000        8,497   
 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
0.37%, 1/2/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      18,497   
     

 

 

 
 

Personal Credit Institutions (11.1%)

  

 

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.19%, 1/18/13

    2,500,000        2,500   
 

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.21%, 3/18/13

    7,000,000        6,997   
 

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.21%, 3/19/13

    8,000,000        7,996   
 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.05%, 1/3/13

    9,800,000        9,800   
 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.15%, 1/16/13

    3,690,000        3,690   
 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.18%, 1/17/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
 

Straight-A Funding LLC, 0.18%, 1/17/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
 

Straight-A Funding LLC, 0.18%, 1/25/13

    12,500,000        12,498   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      53,481   
     

 

 

 
 

Short Term Business Credit (6.5%)

  

 

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, 0.14%, 1/2/13

    14,000,000        14,000   
 

Sheffield Receivables Corp.,
0.17%, 1/9/13

    5,500,000        5,500   
 

Sheffield Receivables Corp.,
0.19%, 2/4/13

    5,800,000        5,799   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Money Market Investments
(99.6%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Short Term Business Credit continued

  

 

Sheffield Receivables Corp., 0.21%, 1/8/13

    6,200,000        6,200   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      31,499   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Money Market Investments

   
 

(Cost: $481,521)

      481,521   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.6%)

   
 

(Cost: $481,521)(a)

      481,521   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.4%)

      1,916   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      483,437   
     

 

 

 
 

144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $12,500 representing 2.6% of the net assets.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

US Government

  $ -         $ 84,298       $  -           

Corporate Bonds

    -           53,286         -           

Commercial Paper

    -           343,937         -           

Total

  $  -         $ 481,521       $  -           

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Short-Term Bond Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment risk.    Invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade debt securities.    $145 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Short-Term Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in a diversified portfolio of investment grade debt securities. The Portfolio may invest up to 20% of net assets in non-investment grade securities and up to 30% of net assets in foreign securities. Debt securities may be of any duration, but under normal market conditions, the Portfolio attempts to maintain an effective duration (the percentage price change of the Portfolio, stated in years, for a given change in interest rates, and adjusted for prepayments and yield curve shifts for mortgage based securities) of between zero and three years, and a dollar weighted average maturity of not more than three years. Both a top down and bottom up investment approach is used to construct the portfolio of investments. The top down investment approach involves an evaluation of the overall economic environment and its potential impact on the level and direction of interest rates. The bottom up investment approach focuses on fundamental research of issuers to identify issuers that appear to have strong relative credit quality, solid balance sheets, improving company specific fundamentals and free cash flows.

 

Market Overview

Bonds delivered solid returns in 2012, as slow economic growth, low inflation and an uncertain outlook increased investors’ appetite for the relative stability of fixed income. 2012 was an unusual year for the bond market. The debt crisis in Europe dimmed the economic outlook, while the Federal Reserve continued to purchase Treasury bonds to stimulate the economy. As a result, Treasury yields declined along with yields on higher-risk investments. Lower yields meant bond prices rose for both bond segments. Typically, investors express a clear preference for either riskier, higher-yielding investments or lower-risk Treasurys.

 

During 2012, all sectors of the bond market experienced positive total returns. Bond purchases by the Federal Reserve drove Treasury yields lower, contributing to solid performance for debt backed by the U.S. government. Meanwhile, high yield corporate bonds led the rally, followed by investment grade corporate bonds. Record amounts of corporate bond issuance reflected improvements in balance sheets and strong demand for additional lending to Corporate America. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) lagged the broader fixed income market, largely affected by interest rate volatility. (MBS typically performs better when interest rates are stable, because rate volatility affects the likelihood of refinancing the underlying mortgages.) For the year, the broad Barclays Capital® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 4.22%.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 2.07% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012; by comparison, the Portfolio’s benchmark, the Barclays Capital® Aggregate 1-3 Year Index (the “Index”), returned 1.33%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio trailed the 3.03% average return of its Short-Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

The Portfolio’s absolute return reflects the low interest rate environment and performance of short-term investment grade bonds generally. Relative to the Index, the Portfolio outperformed as a result of both strong security selection and sector allocation decisions. Security selection in the investment grade corporate sector provided the biggest benefit to relative performance during the year. Strong security selection among asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities also contributed to relative results.

 

Based on the belief that credit conditions would improve, the management team also allocated more of the Portfolio to investment grade corporate bonds and less to Treasurys in 2012. This decision was another generator of outperformance relative to the Index, as corporate bonds overall were the best performers during 2012, significantly outpacing Treasurys.

 

For a portion of the year, the portfolio managers kept the Portfolio’s duration (price sensitivity to rate changes) shorter than that of the Index. This positioning hindered relative performance in 2012, as the yield curve made a significant shift lower. As a tool in managing the Portfolio’s duration and yield curve exposure during the year, Treasury futures contracts were used.

 

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Portfolio Manager Outlook

We expect a relatively stable investing environment in 2013 marked by slow growth, low inflation and modest volatility. We do not expect any major policy shifts by the Federal Reserve or the U.S. Treasury, although events in Europe could cause intermittent volatility in the bond market.

 

The Portfolio will begin the year with sector allocations relatively close to those of the Index, based on the view that many of the sectors appear to be reasonably valued, offering limited upside for performance relative to the Index. Similarly, Treasury yields are near historic lows, leaving little room for appreciation, so we seek to minimize the Portfolio’s interest rate sensitivity. In that environment, we believe that security selection can provide opportunity for performance relative to the Index. We will continue to focus our efforts on picking attractively valued bonds, while monitoring changes in relative value at the sector level.

 

Relative Performance

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

    2.07%        3.21%        3.38%   

Barclays® U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index

    1.33%        3.05%        3.53%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Short-Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Average

    3.03%        2.90%        -     

 

* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

Return of principal is not guaranteed. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Portfolio. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. With a fixed income fund, when interest rates rise, the value of the fund’s existing bonds drops, which could negatively affect overall fund performance.

 

Investing in bonds issued by foreign corporations and governments carries additional risk, including foreign currency risk, and may increase the volatility of the Portfolio’s performance.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments to adjust the Portfolio’s duration and yield curve exposure, to hedge foreign currency exposure or other purposes as part of its investment strategy. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and impose certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those investments.

 

 

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Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets  

US Treasury, Various

     45.7%   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Various

     5.5%   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.4, Series 4100, Class AD, 1.75%, 8/15/27

     3.8%   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.5, Series 4092, Class CL, 1.25%, 6/15/27

     3.6%   

Federal National Mortgage Association, Various

     2.4%   

Residential Asset Securities Corp., Series 2006-KS4, Class A3, 0.36%, 6/25/36

     2.0%   

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust1, Series 2009-E, Class D, 5.53%, 5/15/16

     1.5%   

Federal National Mortgage Association1, Series 2011-113, Class AG, 2.5%, 11/25/26

     1.4%   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.2, Series 3718, Class BC, 2.00%, 2/15/25

     1.2%   

Federal National Mortgage Association3, Series 2010-95, Class BK, 1.50%, 2/25/20

     1.1%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

The Corporate Bonds sector includes bonds of companies and governments headquartered outside the United States.

The Government and Structured Product categories include domestic taxable bonds.

Consistent with the Portfolio’s stated parameters, no more than 30% of the Portfolio is invested in foreign securities, and no more than 20% is invested in high yield securities.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Corporate Bonds (20.5%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Aerospace/Defense (0.6%)

  

 

Boeing Capital Corp., 5.80%, 1/15/13

    80,000        80   
 

L-3 Communications Corp.,
3.95%, 11/15/16

    300,000        325   
 

Northrop Grumman Corp., 1.85%, 11/15/15

    380,000        390   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      795   
     

 

 

 
 

Auto Manufacturing (0.8%)

  

 

American Honda Finance Corp., 2.375%, 3/18/13 144A

    50,000        50   
 

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.625%, 9/15/16 144A

    500,000        519   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
3.00%, 6/12/17

    500,000        514   
 

PACCAR, Inc., 6.875%, 2/15/14

    45,000        48   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,131   
     

 

 

 
 

Banking (3.9%)

  

 

Bank of America Corp., 3.625%, 3/17/16

    200,000        212   
 

Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.375%, 12/18/17

    500,000        501   
 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 2.35%, 12/11/15

    100,000        105   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 6.125%, 11/21/17

    250,000        297   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 6.50%, 8/19/13

    200,000        207   
 

DnB NOR Boligkreditt, 2.90%, 3/29/16 144A

    375,000        399   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 2.00%, 9/15/15

    1,000,000        957   
 

Fifth Third Bank, 4.75%, 2/1/15

    600,000        643   
 

Morgan Stanley, 3.80%, 4/29/16

    250,000        262   
 

Nordea Bank AB, 3.125%, 3/20/17 144A

    325,000        346   
 

Regions Financial Corp., 4.875%, 4/26/13

    100,000        101   
 

The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, 4.375%, 3/16/16

    200,000        216   
 

Standard Chartered PLC, 3.20%, 5/12/16 144A

    270,000        284   
 

Standard Chartered PLC, 3.85%, 4/27/15 144A

    160,000        169   
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc., 3.60%, 4/15/16

    450,000        481   
 

U.S. Bancorp, 3.442%, 2/1/16

    450,000        474   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,654   
     

 

 

 
    Corporate Bonds (20.5%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Beverage/Bottling (0.7%)

  

 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 3.625%, 4/15/15

    250,000        267   
 

Heineken NV, 1.40%, 10/1/17 144A

    280,000        279   
 

Pernod Ricard SA, 2.95%, 1/15/17 144A

    250,000        263   
 

SABMiller Holdings, Inc., 2.45%, 1/15/17 144A

    250,000        260   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,069   
     

 

 

 
 

Cable/Media/Broadcasting/Satellite (0.6%)

  

 

Comcast Corp., 4.95%, 6/15/16

    250,000        282   
 

Discovery Communications LLC,
3.70%, 6/1/15

    180,000        192   
 

Time Warner, Inc., 3.15%, 7/15/15

    135,000        142   
 

Viacom, Inc., 4.375%, 9/15/14

    250,000        265   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      881   
     

 

 

 
 

Conglomerate/Diversified
Manufacturing (0.2%)

   

 

Eaton Corp., 1.50%, 11/2/17 144A

    335,000        336   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      336   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products (0.2%)

  

 

Unilever Capital Corp., 2.75%, 2/10/16

    250,000        265   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      265   
     

 

 

 
 

Electric Utilities (2.7%)

  

 

Arizona Public Service Co., 4.65%, 5/15/15

    262,000        284   
 

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, 3.85%, 6/15/13

    250,000        254   
 

Consumers Energy Co., 5.50%, 8/15/16

    500,000        578   
 

Entergy Arkansas, Inc., 5.40%, 8/1/13

    250,000        257   
 

Entergy Corp., 4.70%, 1/15/17

    340,000        368   
 

Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 3.25%, 6/1/16

    500,000        525   
 

Exelon Corp., 4.90%, 6/15/15

    250,000        272   
 

Jersey Central Power & Light Co.,
5.65%, 6/1/17

    250,000        291   
 

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 1.20%, 6/1/15

    250,000        252   
    Corporate Bonds (20.5%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Electric Utilities continued

  

 

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 2.60%, 9/1/15

    500,000        521   
 

PacifiCorp,
5.45%, 9/15/13

    250,000        258   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,860   
     

 

 

 
 

Electronics (0.2%)

  

 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 2.60%, 9/15/17

    350,000        341   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      341   
     

 

 

 
 

Food Processors (0.8%)

  

 

ConAgra Foods, Inc., 5.875%, 4/15/14

    250,000        266   
 

H.J. Heinz Co., 5.35%, 7/15/13

    250,000        256   
 

Kraft Foods, Inc., 4.125%, 2/9/16

    400,000        436   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., 3.50%, 11/1/14

    200,000        209   
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.50%, 8/11/17

    25,000        31   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,198   
     

 

 

 
 

Gas Pipelines (1.5%)

  

 

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.15%, 5/1/16

    250,000        286   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 5.95%, 2/1/15

    400,000        438   
 

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.20%, 2/1/16

    100,000        106   
 

ONEOK Partners LP, 2.00%, 10/1/17

    125,000        126   
 

ONEOK Partners LP, 3.25%, 2/1/16

    230,000        243   
 

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 5.625%, 12/15/13

    175,000        183   
 

Spectra Energy Capital LLC, 5.90%, 9/15/13

    200,000        207   
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 2.95%, 6/15/16

    521,000        536   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,125   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (1.2%)

  

 

AbbVie, Inc., 1.75%, 11/6/17 144A

    500,000        505   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 2.65%, 2/15/17 144A

    355,000        369   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.125%, 5/15/16

    60,000        63   
 

Medtronic, Inc., 3.00%, 3/15/15

    250,000        263   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Corporate Bonds (20.5%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals continued

  

 

Stryker Corp.,
3.00%, 1/15/15

    135,000        141   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,
3.25%, 11/20/14

    250,000        261   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,
1.40%, 10/15/17

    70,000        70   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
1.875%, 10/1/17

    115,000        117   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,789   
     

 

 

 
 

Independent Finance (0.4%)

  

 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
2.30%, 4/27/17

    400,000        415   
 

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.,
3.25%, 1/30/13 144A

    65,000        65   
 

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.,
4.50%, 1/30/15 144A

    30,000        32   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      512   
     

 

 

 
 

Information/Data Technology (0.6%)

  

 

Adobe Systems, Inc.,
3.25%, 2/1/15

    250,000        262   
 

Intel Corp.,
1.35%, 12/15/17

    330,000        330   
 

Xerox Corp.,
4.25%, 2/15/15

    250,000        263   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      855   
     

 

 

 
 

Life Insurance (0.8%)

  

 

Aetna, Inc.,
1.50%, 11/15/17

    110,000        110   
 

American International Group, Inc.,
3.65%, 1/15/14

    115,000        118   
 

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I,
2.50%, 1/11/13 144A

    250,000        250   
 

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I,
3.125%, 1/11/16 144A

    250,000        265   
 

WellPoint, Inc.,
1.875%, 1/15/18

    470,000        476   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,219   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (0.1%)

   
 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.,
2.65%, 4/1/16

    200,000        210   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      210   
 

Metals/Mining (0.1%)

   
 

Teck Resources, Ltd.,
3.15%, 1/15/17

    165,000        173   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      173   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil & Gas Field Machines and Services (0.1%)

   

 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.,
1.35%, 12/1/17

    105,000        106   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      106   
     

 

 

 
    Corporate Bonds (20.5%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Oil and Gas (2.2%)

  

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.,
5.95%, 9/15/16

    350,000        403   
 

BG Energy Capital PLC,
2.875%, 10/15/16 144A

    500,000        528   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC,
1.375%, 11/6/17

    185,000        185   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC,
1.846%, 5/5/17

    500,000        511   
 

EnCana Holdings Finance Corp.,
5.80%, 5/1/14

    105,000        112   
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp.,
3.50%, 3/1/16

    100,000        106   
 

Petrohawk Energy Corp.,
6.25%, 6/1/19

    500,000        569   
 

Statoil ASA,
1.20%, 1/17/18

    440,000        440   
 

Talisman Energy, Inc.,
5.125%, 5/15/15

    245,000        264   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,118   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Finance (0.2%)

  

 

Prudential Covered Trust 2012-1,
2.997%, 9/30/15 144A

    332,500        345   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      345   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (0.1%)

  

(f)  

Morgan Stanley,
5.40%, 5/15/15 144A

    325,038        173   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      173   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Services (0.3%)

  

 

CC Holdings GS V LLC,
2.381%, 12/15/17 144A

    230,000        231   
 

Waste Management, Inc.,
2.60%, 9/1/16

    200,000        210   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      441   
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.9%)

  

 

ERP Operating LP,
6.584%, 4/13/15

    275,000        308   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc.,
3.625%, 3/15/16

    290,000        306   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp.,
2.00%, 2/15/18

    500,000        501   
 

World Financial Properties Tower B Corp.,
6.91%, 9/1/13 144A

    160,233        162   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,277   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.2%)

  

 

Delhaize Group,
6.50%, 6/15/17

    250,000        284   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      284   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Stores (0.6%)

  

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.,
1.125%, 12/15/17

    500,000        503   
    Corporate Bonds (20.5%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Retail Stores continued

   
 

Nordstrom, Inc.,
6.75%, 6/1/14

    145,000        157   
 

Walgreen Co.,
1.80%, 9/15/17

    255,000        257   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      917   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (0.5%)

  

 
 

America Movil SAB de CV,
2.375%, 9/8/16

    75,000        78   
 

America Movil SAB de CV,
3.625%, 3/30/15

    140,000        148   
 

France Telecom SA,
4.375%, 7/8/14

    250,000        263   
 

Telefonica Emisiones SAU,
2.582%, 4/26/13

    50,000        50   
 

Telefonica Emisiones SAU,
5.855%, 2/4/13

    200,000        201   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      740   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Corporate
Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $28,990)

      29,814   
     

 

 

 
    Governments (48.9%)              
 

Governments (48.9%)

   
 

Canada Government International Bond,
0.875%, 2/14/17

    850,000        857   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
2.25%, 1/23/17

    750,000        767   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
0.50%, 8/9/13

    3,000,000        3,006   
 

US Treasury,
0.125%, 12/31/14

    11,580,000        11,551   
(b)  

US Treasury,
0.25%, 8/31/14

    40,290,000        40,301   
 

US Treasury,
0.25%, 9/30/14

    14,410,000        14,413   
     

 

 

 
 

Total
Governments

   
 

(Cost: $70,859)

      70,895   
     

 

 

 
    Municipal Bonds (0.4%)              
 

Municipal Bonds (0.4%)

   
 

State of Illinois, Series 2010-3,
4.79%, 4/1/16 GO

    300,000        322   
 

State of Illinois, Series 2011,
4.961%, 3/1/16 GO

    195,000        214   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Municipal
Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $510)

      536   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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     Structured Products (27.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products (27.6%)

  

 
 

Ally Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2012-2, Class B,
1.76%, 2/15/17 144A

    750,000        760   
 

Bear Stears Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-PW17, Class AAB,
5.703%, 6/11/50

    712,313        756   
 

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate, Series 2001-J2A, Class C,
6.586%, 7/16/34

    993,090        1,079   
 

DBRR Trust, Series 2012-EZ1, Class A,
0.946%, 9/25/45 144A

    495,704        497   
 

Discover Card Master Trust I, Series 2012-B3, Class B3,
0.659%, 5/15/18

    1,000,000        1,000   
 

FDIC Structured Sale Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-S2, Class 2A,
2.57%, 7/29/47 144A

    542,274        550   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 4092, Class CL,
1.25%, 6/15/27

    5,206,868        5,190   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series K009, Class X1,
1.506%, 8/25/20 IO

    2,496,243        206   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 4100, Class AD,
1.75%, 8/15/27

    5,455,696        5,509   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3718, Class BC,
2.00%, 2/15/25

    1,673,065        1,703   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
2.50%, 10/1/27

    5,682,345        5,951   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.00%, 4/1/18

    165,338        177   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.50%, 5/1/22

    749,968        809   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2439, Class LH,
6.00%, 4/15/32

    180,937        202   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
7.00%, 12/1/35

    207,422        239   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-95, Class BK,
1.50%, 2/25/20

    1,616,677        1,638   
     Structured Products (27.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
  Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-113, Class AB,
1.50%, 10/25/27

  483,715     487   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2011-113, Class AG,
2.5%, 11/25/26

  1,984,357     2,046   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.00%, 8/1/22

  412,320     455   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2011-B, Class B,
2.27%, 1/15/17

  200,000     207   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-E, Class D,
5.53%, 5/15/16 144A

  2,128,000     2,229   
 

Golden Credit Card Trust, Series 2012-5A, Class A,
0.79%, 9/15/17 144A

  725,000     727   
 

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2012-2, Class A4,
0.91%, 5/15/18

  150,000     151   
 

John Deere Owner Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A4,
0.99%, 6/15/18

  600,000     606   
 

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2004-CB8, Class A1A,
4.158%, 1/12/39 144A

  1,051,623     1,083   
 

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A4,
5.871%, 4/15/45

  935,805     1,077   
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-C6, Class A6,
5.02%, 8/15/29

  425,000     448   
 

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority,
5.75%, 2/1/19

  62,878     69   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-10, Class 1A1,
5.25%, 11/25/23

  42,168     44   
 

Residential Asset Securities Corp., Series 2006-KS4, Class A3,
0.36%, 6/25/36

  2,965,394     2,859   
 

Sparebank 1 Boligkreditt AS.,
2.30%, 6/30/17 144A

  550,000     574   
    Structured Products (27.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-EE, Class 2A2,
2.625%, 12/25/34

    683,885        704   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Structured Products

   
 

(Cost: $39,520)

      40,032   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (2.1%)         
 

Commercial Banks US (0.7%)

  

 
(b)  

Bank of America NA,
0.20%, 1/3/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (0.7%)

   
(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
0.135%, 2/25/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Services (0.7%)

   
(b)  

Govco LLC,
0.23%, 1/22/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $3,000)

      3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.5%)

   
 

(Cost: $142,879)(a)

      144,277   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.5%)

      759   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      145,036   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $12,250 representing 8.5% of the net assets.

 

IO — Interest Only Security

GO — General Obligation

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $142,879 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $1,398 which is comprised of $1,477 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $79 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)  

Number of

Contracts

  Expiration Date  

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

US Five Year Treasury Note Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $7,841)

  63   3/13   $ 3   

US Long Treasury Bond Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $1,345)

  9   3/13     17   

US Ten Year Treasury Note Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $10,120)

  76   3/13     28   

US Two Year Treasury Note Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $13,886)

  63   3/13     3   

 

(f) Foreign Bond — par value is foreign denominated

 

— Morgan Stanley — Brazilian Real

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

    

Level 2 –

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Government & US Agency Bonds

  $ -         $ 70,895       $ -       

Foreign Bonds

    -           173         -       

Municipal Bonds

    -           536         -       

Corporate Bonds

    -           29,641         -       

Structured Products

    -           39,482         550     

Short-Term Investments

    -           3,000         -       

Other Financial Instruments^

         

Futures

    51         -           -       

Total

  $ 51       $ 143,727       $ 550     

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Provide as high a level of total return as is consistent with prudent investment risk. A secondary objective is to seek preservation of shareholders’ capital.    Invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade debt securities with maturities exceeding one year.    $1.7 billion

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Select Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in a diversified portfolio of investment grade debt securities with maturities exceeding one year. The Portfolio may invest up to 20% of net assets in non-investment grade securities and up to 30% of net assets in foreign securities. Debt securities may be of any duration, but under normal market conditions, the Portfolio attempts to maintain an effective duration (the percentage price change of the Portfolio, stated in years, for a given change in interest rates, and adjusted for prepayments and yield curve shifts for mortgage based securities) of between three and eight years and a dollar weighted average maturity of between five and ten years. Both a top down and bottom up investment approach is used to construct the portfolio of investments. The top down investment approach involves an evaluation of the overall economic environment and its potential impact on the level and direction of interest rates. The bottom up investment approach focuses on fundamental research of issuers to identify issuers that appear to have strong relative credit quality, solid balance sheets, improving company specific fundamentals and free cash flows.

 

Market Overview

Bonds delivered solid returns in 2012, as slow economic growth, low inflation and an uncertain outlook increased investors’ appetite for the relative stability of fixed income. 2012 was an unusual year for the bond market. The debt crisis in Europe dimmed the economic outlook, while the Federal Reserve continued to purchase Treasury bonds to stimulate the economy. As a result, Treasury yields declined along with yields on higher-risk investments. Lower yields meant bond prices rose for both bond segments. Typically, investors express a clear preference for either riskier, higher-yielding investments or lower-risk Treasurys.

 

During 2012, all sectors of the bond market experienced positive total returns. Bond purchases by the Federal Reserve drove Treasury yields lower, contributing to solid performance for debt backed by the U.S. government. Meanwhile, high yield corporate bonds led the rally, followed by investment grade corporate bonds. Record amounts of corporate bond issuance reflected improvements in balance sheets and strong demand for additional lending to Corporate America. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) lagged the broader fixed income market, largely affected by interest rate volatility. (MBS typically performs better when interest rates are stable, because rate volatility affects the likelihood of refinancing the underlying mortgages.) For the year, the broad Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”) returned 4.22%.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 4.96% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012; by comparison, the Index returned 4.22%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio underperformed the 6.91% average return of its Corporate Debt Funds A-Rated peer group, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

The Portfolio’s absolute returns reflected the solid performance of investment grade bonds in 2012. Relative to the Index, the Portfolio benefited from a number of sector allocation decisions. The primary sector allocation contributor during the period was the decision to underweight Treasury securities. Based on the belief that credit conditions would improve, the management team chose to overweight risk assets, including commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and investment grade corporate bonds. This decision worked well for the Portfolio, as overall CMBS and corporate bonds were the best performers during 2012, significantly outperforming Treasurys. While we were overweight in these higher yielding categories relative to the Index, we were likely underweight relative to the peer group, which presumably held much larger positions in riskier bonds.

 

Security selection also had a positive contribution to performance relative to the Index. In particular, it was beneficial to have a general overweight to lower quality corporates, as well as an overweight to the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry. Additionally, an underweight to the information technology industry was helpful. Within the structured products allocation, strong security selection among MBS contributed to the Portfolio’s relative results this year.

 

Elsewhere, the portfolio managers kept the Portfolio’s duration (price sensitivity to rate changes) shorter than that of the Index for a portion of the year. This positioning hindered relative performance in 2012, as the yield curve made a significant shift lower. As a tool in managing the Portfolio’s duration and yield curve exposure during the year, Treasury futures contracts were used.

 

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Portfolio Manager Outlook

We expect a relatively stable investing environment in 2013 marked by slow growth, low inflation and modest volatility. We do not expect any major policy shifts by the Federal Reserve or the U.S. Treasury, although events in Europe could cause intermittent volatility in the bond market.

 

The Portfolio will begin the year with sector allocations relatively close to those of the Index, based on the view that many of the sectors appear to be reasonably valued, offering limited upside for performance relative to the Index. Similarly, Treasury yields are near historic lows, leaving little room for appreciation, so we seek to minimize the Portfolio’s interest rate sensitivity. In that environment, we believe that security selection can provide opportunity for performance relative to the Index. We will continue to focus our efforts on picking attractively valued bonds, while monitoring changes in relative value at the sector level.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

For Periods Ended December 31, 2012

 
      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  

Select Bond Portfolio

     4.96%         6.25%         5.37%   

Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Index

     4.22%         5.95%         5.18%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Corporate Debt Funds A-Rated Average

     6.91%         6.06%         4.99%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Return of principal is not guaranteed. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Portfolio. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. With a fixed income fund, when interest rates rise, the value of the fund’s existing bonds drops, which could negatively affect overall fund performance.

 

Investing in bonds issued by foreign corporations and governments carries additional risk, including foreign currency risk, and may increase the volatility of the Portfolio’s performance.

 

The Portfolio may invest in derivative instruments to adjust the Portfolio’s duration and yield curve exposure, to hedge foreign currency exposure or other purposes as part of its investment strategy. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and impose certain risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those investments.

 

 

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Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description

     % of Net Assets   

US Treasury, Various

     35.2%   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Various

     17.5%   

Federal National Mortgage Association, Various

     12.5%   

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-RR3, Class MLSR, 5.737%, 6/14/50

     0.6%   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Various

     0.5%   

Morgan Stanley, Various

     0.5%   

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-E, Class D, 5.53%, 5/15/16

     0.5%   

Canada Government International Bond, 0.875%, 2/14/17

     0.5%   

GE Capital Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2012-1, Class B, 1.62%, 1/15/18

     0.4%   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.3, Series K001, Class A2, 5.651%, 4/25/16

     0.4%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

The Corporate Bonds sector includes bonds of companies and governments headquartered outside the United States.

The Government and Structured Product categories include domestic taxable bonds.

Consistent with the Portfolio’s stated parameters, no more than 30% of the Portfolio is invested in foreign securities, and no more than 20% is invested in high yield securities.

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Aerospace/Defense (0.5%)

  

 

BAE Systems Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/19 144A

    740,000        884   
 

Boeing Capital Corp., 2.125%, 8/15/16

    745,000        775   
 

General Dynamics Corp., 2.25%, 11/15/22

    1,200,000        1,174   
 

L-3 Communications Corp., 5.20%, 10/15/19

    950,000        1,083   
 

Litton Industries, Inc., 6.75%, 4/15/18

    1,000,000        1,153   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.35%, 9/15/21

    315,000        333   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp., 4.07%, 12/15/42 144A

    267,000        262   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.65%, 5/1/16

    500,000        606   
 

Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/40 144A

    650,000        561   
 

Raytheon Co., 3.125%, 10/15/20

    1,000,000        1,064   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,895   
     

 

 

 
 

Auto Manufacturing (0.8%)

  

 

American Honda Finance Corp., 2.125%, 2/28/17 144A

    1,520,000        1,555   
 

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.625%, 9/15/16 144A

    170,000        177   
 

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 3.00%, 3/28/16 144A

    1,910,000        1,998   
 

Ford Motor Co., 7.45%, 7/16/31

    1,180,000        1,499   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.00%, 6/12/17

    1,250,000        1,284   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.25%, 2/3/17

    940,000        1,007   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.75%, 2/1/21

    1,255,000        1,445   
 

PACCAR, Inc., 6.875%, 2/15/14

    140,000        149   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 1.75%, 5/22/17

    1,845,000        1,889   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 3.30%, 1/12/22

    1,800,000        1,942   
 

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 2.875%, 4/1/16 144A

    1,075,000        1,128   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      14,073   
     

 

 

 
 

Banking (3.3%)

  

 

Bank of America Corp., 3.625%, 3/17/16

    885,000        938   
    Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Banking continued

  

 

Bank of America Corp., 3.75%, 7/12/16

    335,000        358   
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 12/1/17

    985,000        1,148   
 

Bank of Montreal, 2.55%, 11/6/22

    1,720,000        1,703   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 3.55%, 9/23/21

    2,025,000        2,206   
 

Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.375%, 12/18/17

    1,275,000        1,277   
 

Barclays Bank PLC, 5.00%, 9/22/16

    125,000        140   
 

Barclays Bank PLC, 6.05%, 12/4/17 144A

    170,000        188   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 3.953%, 6/15/16

    6,155,000        6,625   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 2.00%, 9/15/15

    6,000,000        5,743   
 

Fifth Third Bank, 4.75%, 2/1/15

    1,215,000        1,303   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.95%, 1/18/18

    3,105,000        3,613   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/18

    1,115,000        1,310   
 

HSBC Bank PLC, 4.75%, 1/19/21 144A

    30,000        35   
 

HSBC Holdings PLC, 5.10%, 4/5/21

    875,000        1,033   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.15%, 7/5/16

    6,890,000        7,300   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.00%, 1/15/18

    720,000        862   
(d)  

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 4/4/16

    385,000        90   
(d)  

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 6.875%, 5/2/18

    480,000        115   
 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.40%, 8/28/17

    3,110,000        3,652   
 

Morgan Stanley, 2.875%, 7/28/14

    1,100,000        1,124   
 

Morgan Stanley, 3.80%, 4/29/16

    1,175,000        1,234   
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.75%, 3/22/17

    1,830,000        1,996   
 

Nordea Bank AB, 4.875%, 1/27/20 144A

    440,000        507   
 

The Northern Trust Co., 5.85%, 11/9/17

    250,000        299   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 2.854%, 11/9/22

    1,255,000        1,262   
 

PNC Funding Corp., 4.375%, 8/11/20

    750,000        855   
    Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Banking continued

  

 

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/22

    635,000        670   
 

Standard Chartered PLC, 3.20%, 5/12/16 144A

    960,000        1,009   
 

State Street Corp., 2.875%, 3/7/16

    585,000        621   
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc., 6.00%, 9/11/17

    570,000        674   
 

U.S. Bancorp, 3.442%, 2/1/16

    1,065,000        1,122   
 

Wachovia Corp., 5.75%, 2/1/18

    280,000        335   
(d,n)  

Washington Mutual Bank, 6.75%, 5/20/36

    520,000        -    
(d,n)  

Washington Mutual Bank, 6.875%, 6/15/11

    505,000        -    
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 2.625%, 12/15/16

    1,815,000        1,916   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 4.60%, 4/1/21

    1,085,000        1,248   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 7.98%, 12/31/49

    250,000        287   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      54,798   
     

 

 

 
 

Beverage/Bottling (0.9%)

  

 

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC,
5.75%, 4/1/36

    200,000        254   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 2.50%, 7/15/22

    1,575,000        1,585   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/20

    1,180,000        1,436   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 8.20%, 1/15/39

    1,260,000        2,069   
 

Beam, Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/22

    460,000        477   
 

The Coca-Cola Co., 1.65%, 3/14/18

    1,200,000        1,229   
 

The Coca-Cola Co., 3.15%, 11/15/20

    1,170,000        1,273   
 

Heineken NV, 1.40%, 10/1/17 144A

    430,000        429   
 

Heineken NV, 2.75%, 4/1/23 144A

    645,000        633   
 

Heineken NV, 4.00%, 10/1/42 144A

    170,000        164   
 

PepsiCo, Inc., 2.75%, 3/5/22

    1,000,000        1,027   
 

PepsiCo, Inc., 3.125%, 11/1/20

    1,590,000        1,704   
 

PepsiCo, Inc., 7.90%, 11/1/18

    345,000        466   
 

Pernod-Ricard SA, 5.75%, 4/7/21 144A

    840,000        1,005   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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     Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Beverage/Bottling continued

  

 

SABMiller Holdings, Inc., 3.75%, 1/15/22 144A

    920,000        994   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      14,745   
     

 

 

 
 

Cable/Media/Broadcasting/Satellite (1.0%)

  

 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/23

    1,875,000        1,870   
 

Comcast Corp., 5.875%, 2/15/18

    800,000        964   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 2.40%, 3/15/17

    840,000        861   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 3.80%, 3/15/22

    1,260,000        1,300   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 4.60%, 2/15/21

    150,000        162   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/42

    600,000        607   
 

Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/20

    326,000        377   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 144A

    2,500,000        2,500   
 

Historic TW, Inc., 6.625%, 5/15/29

    880,000        1,123   
 

Historic TW, Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/18

    180,000        227   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 2.875%, 4/1/16

    890,000        938   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 6.40%, 4/30/40

    695,000        892   
 

News America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39

    170,000        223   
 

TCI Communications, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/15

    735,000        877   
 

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.55%, 5/1/37

    900,000        1,114   
 

Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23

    690,000        975   
 

Videotron Ltee, 5.00%, 7/15/22

    600,000        629   
 

The Walt Disney Co., 2.55%, 2/15/22

    1,000,000        1,023   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      16,662   
     

 

 

 
 

Conglomerate/Diversified Manufacturing (0.6%)

   

 

Celanese US Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 11/15/22

    1,250,000        1,309   
 

The Dow Chemical Co., 3.00%, 11/15/22

    800,000        798   
 

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.,
3.625%, 1/15/21

    1,500,000        1,648   
     Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Conglomerate/Diversified Manufacturing continued

   

 

Eastman Chemical Co., 7.25%, 1/15/24

    110,000        143   
 

Eaton Corp., 2.75%, 11/2/22 144A

    2,700,000        2,692   
 

Honeywell International, Inc., 4.25%, 3/1/21

    1,000,000        1,169   
 

Monsanto Co., 5.125%, 4/15/18

    55,000        65   
 

United Technologies Corp., 3.10%, 6/1/22

    1,620,000        1,716   
 

United Technologies Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/42

    750,000        833   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,373   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products (0.1%)

  

 

The Procter & Gamble Co., 5.55%, 3/5/37

    460,000        617   
 

Unilever Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/10/21

    1,000,000        1,154   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,771   
     

 

 

 
 

Electric Utilities (2.4%)

  

 

AEP Texas Central Co., 6.65%, 2/15/33

    575,000        731   
 

Alabama Power Co., 3.95%, 6/1/21

    1,170,000        1,308   
 

Ameren Corp., 8.875%, 5/15/14

    350,000        383   
 

Appalachian Power Co., 4.60%, 3/30/21

    590,000        680   
 

Arizona Public Service Co., 5.05%, 9/1/41

    535,000        613   
 

Arizona Public Service Co., 8.75%, 3/1/19

    115,000        152   
 

Bruce Mansfield Unit, 6.85%, 6/1/34

    383,874        400   
 

Carolina Power & Light Co., 2.80%, 5/15/22

    910,000        934   
 

Carolina Power & Light Co., 5.15%, 4/1/15

    320,000        350   
 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 5/1/18

    375,000        457   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 4.00%, 8/1/20

    565,000        632   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 5.875%, 2/1/33

    100,000        127   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 6.15%, 9/15/17

    140,000        170   
 

Connecticut Light & Power Co., 5.65%, 5/1/18

    160,000        194   
 

Consumers Energy Co., 5.15%, 2/15/17

    1,000,000        1,160   
 

The Detroit Edison Co., 3.45%, 10/1/20

    635,000        696   
 

The Detroit Edison Co., 5.45%, 2/15/35

    105,000        125   
 

Dominion Resources, Inc., 1.40%, 9/15/17

    1,250,000        1,250   
 

DTE Energy Co., 6.375%, 4/15/33

    415,000        539   
     Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Electric Utilities continued

  

 

Duke Energy Corp., 6.25%, 6/15/18

    50,000        61   
 

Duke Energy Indiana, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/20

    1,180,000        1,307   
 

Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., 2.10%, 6/15/13

    485,000        489   
 

Entergy Corp., 4.70%, 1/15/17

    1,050,000        1,137   
 

Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/34

    660,000        669   
 

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.25%, 6/15/22 144A

    1,250,000        1,300   
 

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 6.20%, 10/1/17

    455,000        537   
 

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/18

    1,740,000        1,823   
 

Kiowa Power Partners LLC, 4.811%, 12/30/13 144A

    113,836        115   
 

Mississippi Power Co., 4.75%, 10/15/41

    970,000        1,072   
 

Monongahela Power Co., Inc., 5.70%, 3/15/17 144A

    615,000        696   
 

Nevada Power Co., 5.95%, 3/15/16

    165,000        189   
 

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.50%, 6/1/21

    1,105,000        1,228   
 

NSTAR LLC, 4.50%, 11/15/19

    55,000        62   
 

NV Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/20

    535,000        629   
 

Ohio Edison Co., 6.875%, 7/15/36

    130,000        168   
 

Ohio Power Co., 5.375%, 10/1/21

    600,000        727   
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 3.50%, 10/1/20

    1,750,000        1,918   
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 5.625%, 11/30/17

    300,000        362   
 

PacifiCorp., 3.85%, 6/15/21

    1,170,000        1,319   
 

Peco Energy Co., 2.375%, 9/15/22

    785,000        792   
 

Potomac Electric Power Co., 6.50%, 11/15/37

    170,000        243   
 

PPL Capital Funding, Inc., 4.20%, 6/15/22

    670,000        721   
 

PPL Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 5/1/18

    145,000        174   
 

Public Service Co. of Colorado, 3.20%, 11/15/20

    785,000        856   
 

Public Service Co. of Colorado, 5.80%, 8/1/18

    500,000        613   
 

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, 5.35%, 10/1/21

    650,000        714   
 

Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 3.50%, 8/15/20

    685,000        752   
 

 

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$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

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Public Service Electric & Gas Co.,
3.65%, 9/1/42

    535,000        526   
 

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.,
5.00%, 1/1/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
 

Puget Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/22

    1,835,000        1,976   
 

Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 6.274%, 3/15/37

    370,000        494   
 

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.,
6.125%, 9/15/37

    170,000        234   
 

Sempra Energy, 2.30%, 4/1/17

    1,020,000        1,059   
 

Sempra Energy, 6.15%, 6/15/18

    215,000        264   
 

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.,
6.05%, 1/15/38

    265,000        344   
 

Tampa Electric Co., 5.40%, 5/15/21

    95,000        117   
 

Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 9/15/42

    715,000        725   
 

Union Electric Co., 6.40%, 6/15/17

    140,000        171   
 

Union Electric Co., 6.70%, 2/1/19

    195,000        246   
 

Virginia Electric & Power Co.,
3.45%, 9/1/22

    945,000        1,022   
 

Virginia Electric & Power Co.,
5.40%, 4/30/18

    60,000        72   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      39,824   
     

 

 

 
 

Electronics (0.2%)

  

 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.00%, 9/15/16

    910,000        916   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.75%, 12/1/20

    130,000        126   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.65%, 12/9/21

    835,000        838   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 1.95%, 7/22/16

    540,000        561   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 2.00%, 1/5/16

    980,000        1,013   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,454   
     

 

 

 
 

Food Processors (0.5%)

  

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.,
4.479%, 3/1/21

    335,000        378   
 

General Mills, Inc., 3.15%, 12/15/21

    900,000        941   
 

Kellogg Co., 3.25%, 5/21/18

    375,000        408   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 2.25%, 6/5/17 144A

    285,000        295   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 3.50%, 6/6/22 144A

    380,000        406   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 6.125%, 8/23/18 144A

    750,000        919   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.,
4.90%, 11/1/19

    960,000        1,096   
 

Mondelez International, Inc.,
6.125%, 2/1/18

    265,000        322   
     Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Food Processors continued

  

 

Mondelez International, Inc.,
6.50%, 8/11/17

    1,250,000        1,527   
 

Mondelez International, Inc.,
6.50%, 2/9/40

    1,485,000        1,995   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,287   
     

 

 

 
 

Gas Pipelines (0.9%)

  

 

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp.,
4.875%, 5/15/23

    1,250,000        1,269   
 

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.125%, 11/1/17

    120,000        144   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.00%, 6/15/17

    420,000        480   
 

El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 4.70%, 11/1/42

    500,000        490   
 

El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 5.00%, 10/1/21

    1,815,000        2,057   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP,
4.65%, 6/1/21

    460,000        505   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP,
6.05%, 6/1/41

    1,205,000        1,371   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.70%, 7/1/18

    440,000        530   
 

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.20%, 2/1/16

    880,000        930   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.95%, 2/15/18

    1,270,000        1,521   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.375%, 3/1/41

    1,150,000        1,423   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 2/1/37

    200,000        244   
 

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/18 144A

    1,430,000        1,572   
 

Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19

    445,000        550   
 

ONEOK Partners LP, 2.00%, 10/1/17

    625,000        630   
 

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/18

    220,000        272   
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 2.95%, 6/15/16

    455,000        468   
 

Williams Partners LP, 4.00%, 11/15/21

    225,000        241   
 

Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20

    90,000        98   
 

Williams Partners LP, 5.25%, 3/15/20

    740,000        852   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      15,647   
     

 

 

 
     Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (1.3%)

  

 

AbbVie, Inc., 1.75%, 11/6/17 144A

    980,000        991   
 

AbbVie, Inc., 2.90%, 11/6/22 144A

    440,000        448   
 

Amgen, Inc., 3.875%, 11/15/21

    1,500,000        1,647   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 2.65%, 2/15/17 144A

    545,000        566   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co.,
3.125%, 5/15/16

    220,000        232   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.50%, 11/15/16 144A

    900,000        962   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.90%, 2/15/22 144A

    285,000        307   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.625%, 7/31/19 144A

    620,000        666   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.875%, 1/31/22 144A

    465,000        504   
 

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.,
6.375%, 5/15/38

    425,000        587   
 

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.,
7.125%, 3/15/18

    1,050,000        1,309   
 

Medtronic, Inc., 3.125%, 3/15/22

    1,000,000        1,062   
 

Merck & Co., Inc., 3.875%, 1/15/21

    2,145,000        2,407   
 

Merck & Co., Inc., 4.75%, 3/1/15

    500,000        545   
 

Merck & Co., Inc., 5.75%, 11/15/36

    250,000        331   
 

Merck & Co., Inc., 6.40%, 3/1/28

    125,000        173   
 

The Novartis Capital Corp., 2.40%, 9/21/22

    1,860,000        1,865   
 

Pfizer, Inc., 5.35%, 3/15/15

    450,000        496   
 

Roche Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/19 144A

    590,000        734   
 

Sanofi-Aventis SA, 2.625%, 3/29/16

    1,750,000        1,842   
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV, 2.95%, 12/18/22

    920,000        931   
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV LLC, 2.25%, 3/18/20

    430,000        434   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,
1.85%, 1/15/18

    405,000        411   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,
3.15%, 1/15/23

    520,000        531   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
1.875%, 10/1/17

    135,000        137   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
3.25%, 10/1/22

    295,000        301   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
4.625%, 10/1/42

    180,000        187   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals continued

  

 

Wyeth LLC, 5.50%, 2/15/16

    35,000        40   
 

Wyeth LLC, 5.95%, 4/1/37

    835,000        1,114   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      21,760   
     

 

 

 
 

Independent Finance (0.4%)

  

 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
5.625%, 5/1/18

    3,635,000        4,317   
 

General Electric Capital Corp./LJ VP Holdings LLC, 3.80%, 6/18/19 144A

    1,550,000        1,651   
 

International Lease Finance Corp.,
5.75%, 5/15/16

    335,000        353   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,321   
     

 

 

 
 

Information/Data Technology (0.6%)

  

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.00%, 3/15/22

    1,500,000        1,609   
 

Intel Corp., 3.30%, 10/1/21

    1,000,000        1,060   
 

Microsoft Corp., 0.875%, 11/15/17

    340,000        338   
 

Microsoft Corp., 2.125%, 11/15/22

    900,000        891   
 

Mylan, Inc., 3.125%, 1/15/23 144A

    830,000        823   
 

NCR Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/21 144A

    750,000        750   
 

Oracle Corp., 1.20%, 10/15/17

    900,000        903   
 

Oracle Corp., 2.50%, 10/15/22

    900,000        908   
 

Oracle Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/20

    2,190,000        2,470   
 

Xerox Corp., 4.25%, 2/15/15

    400,000        421   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,173   
     

 

 

 
 

Life Insurance (0.6%)

  

 

Aetna, Inc., 1.50%, 11/15/17

    140,000        140   
 

Aetna, Inc., 2.75%, 11/15/22

    395,000        392   
 

American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/22

    930,000        1,062   
 

MassMutual Global Funding II, 2.30%, 9/28/15 144A

    1,250,000        1,298   
 

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 3.65%, 6/14/18 144A

    1,340,000        1,467   
 

New York Life Global Funding, 2.45%, 7/14/16 144A

    1,140,000        1,195   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc., 5.375%, 6/21/20

    420,000        491   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc., 5.70%, 12/14/36

    145,000        165   
     Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Life Insurance continued

  

 

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association-College Retirement Equity Fund, 6.85%, 12/16/39 144A

    1,665,000        2,258   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 1.40%, 10/15/17

    180,000        180   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.75%, 2/15/23

    210,000        212   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 3/15/22

    210,000        215   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.95%, 10/15/42

    90,000        90   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.70%, 2/15/21

    595,000        693   
 

WellPoint, Inc., 1.875%, 1/15/18

    395,000        400   
 

WellPoint, Inc., 3.30%, 1/15/23

    545,000        559   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,817   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (0.4%)

  

 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 1.625%, 6/1/17

    855,000        871   
 

Deere & Co., 2.60%, 6/8/22

    1,200,000        1,215   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 0.70%, 9/4/15

    900,000        900   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 1.20%, 10/10/17

    615,000        616   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 2.25%, 4/17/19

    690,000        710   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 2.80%, 1/27/23

    925,000        947   
 

Roper Industries, Inc., 1.85%, 11/15/17

    665,000        665   
 

Roper Industries, Inc., 3.125%, 11/15/22

    990,000        996   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,920   
     

 

 

 
 

Metals/Mining (0.6%)

  

 

Barrick Gold Corp., 2.90%, 5/30/16

    625,000        656   
 

Barrick Gold Corp., 3.85%, 4/1/22

    1,210,000        1,281   
 

Barrick North America Finance LLC, 6.80%, 9/15/18

    375,000        463   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 3.55%, 3/1/22

    1,125,000        1,116   
 

Newmont Mining Corp., 3.50%, 3/15/22

    1,515,000        1,562   
 

Newmont Mining Corp., 6.25%, 10/1/39

    245,000        295   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC,
1.625%, 8/21/17

    1,885,000        1,909   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.,
4.125%, 5/20/21

    900,000        994   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.,
9.00%, 5/1/19

    225,000        309   
     Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Metals/Mining continued

  

 

Teck Resources, Ltd., 3.00%, 3/1/19

    335,000        345   
 

Teck Resources, Ltd., 5.20%, 3/1/42

    1,250,000        1,278   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,208   
     

 

 

 
 

Natural Gas Distributors (0.1%)

  

 

NiSource Finance Corp., 5.80%, 2/1/42

    1,530,000        1,742   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,742   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil & Gas Field Machines and Services (0.2%)

   

 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.,
1.35%, 12/1/17

    195,000        196   
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.,
2.60%, 12/1/22

    685,000        695   
 

Oil States International, Inc.,
5.125%, 1/15/23 144A

    625,000        634   
 

Rowan Cos., Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/22

    1,540,000        1,672   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,197   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil and Gas (2.6%)

  

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/17

    1,140,000        1,362   
 

Apache Corp., 3.25%, 4/15/22

    1,000,000        1,060   
 

Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43

    605,000        659   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 1.846%, 5/5/17

    1,230,000        1,257   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 2.50%, 11/6/22

    2,155,000        2,135   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 4.50%, 10/1/20

    295,000        340   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 4.75%, 3/10/19

    1,936,000        2,245   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 5.70%, 5/15/17

    595,000        701   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 5.85%, 2/1/35

    140,000        172   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 6.45%, 6/30/33

    255,000        324   
 

Cenovus Energy, Inc., 4.45%, 9/15/42

    1,255,000        1,305   
 

ConocoPhillips, 6.00%, 1/15/20

    2,345,000        2,976   
 

Continental Resources, Inc.,
5.00%, 9/15/22

    1,250,000        1,347   
 

Devon Energy Corp., 1.875%, 5/15/17

    595,000        607   
 

Devon Energy Corp., 3.25%, 5/15/22

    910,000        950   
 

Encana Corp., 3.90%, 11/15/21

    795,000        863   
 

EnCana Corp., 6.50%, 2/1/38

    325,000        406   
 

 

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$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Oil and Gas continued

  

 

Ensco PLC,
4.70%, 3/15/21

    880,000        990   
 

EOG Resources, Inc., 4.40%, 6/1/20

    340,000        393   
 

Hess Corp.,
5.60%, 2/15/41

    585,000        692   
 

Husky Energy, Inc., 3.95%, 4/15/22

    1,355,000        1,456   
 

Husky Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 12/15/19

    195,000        253   
 

Marathon Oil Corp., 6.60%, 10/1/37

    130,000        174   
 

Nabors Industries, Inc., 6.15%, 2/15/18

    960,000        1,129   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 6.875%, 2/1/20

    1,770,000        1,894   
 

Noble Energy, Inc., 4.15%, 12/15/21

    305,000        337   
 

Noble Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/41

    425,000        512   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp., 3.125%, 2/15/22

    1,000,000        1,064   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.125%, 6/1/16

    385,000        427   
 

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 6.625%, 6/15/35

    200,000        254   
 

Petro-Canada, 6.05%, 5/15/18

    480,000        584   
 

Petrohawk Energy Corp., 6.25%, 6/1/19

    1,260,000        1,435   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22

    600,000        643   
 

Shell International Finance BV,
1.125%, 8/21/17

    1,255,000        1,261   
 

Shell International Finance BV,
4.30%, 9/22/19

    2,303,000        2,668   
 

Southwestern Energy Co.,
4.10%, 3/15/22

    755,000        812   
 

Statoil ASA,
2.45%, 1/17/23

    1,900,000        1,895   
 

Suncor Energy, Inc.,
6.85%, 6/1/39

    210,000        290   
 

Talisman Energy, Inc.,
3.75%, 2/1/21

    1,055,000        1,132   
 

Total Capital International SA,
1.50%, 2/17/17

    480,000        484   
 

Total Capital SA,
4.45%, 6/24/20

    1,440,000        1,668   
 

Transocean, Inc.,
6.375%, 12/15/21

    960,000        1,167   
 

Weatherford International, Ltd.,
5.95%, 4/15/42

    1,810,000        1,964   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      44,287   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Finance (0.5%)

  

 

American Express Co., 6.15%, 8/28/17

    875,000        1,055   
 

American Express Credit Corp.,
5.125%, 8/25/14

    760,000        814   
    Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Other Finance continued

  

 

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 3.00%, 5/15/22

    1,250,000        1,302   
 

CVS Pass-Through Trust, 6.036%, 12/10/28

    811,792        949   
 

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., 5.55%, 1/15/20

    235,000        256   
 

Prudential Covered Trust 2012-1, 2.997%, 9/30/15 144A

    1,966,500        2,039   
 

SLM Corp., 6.00%, 1/25/17

    770,000        834   
 

SLM Corp., 7.25%, 1/25/22

    75,000        83   
 

SLM Corp., 8.00%, 3/25/20

    570,000        651   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,983   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (0.3%)

  

(f)  

Federative Republic of Brazil,
8.50%, 1/5/24

    3,145,000        1,877   
(f)  

Morgan Stanley, 5.40%, 5/15/15 144A

    6,114,421        3,249   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,126   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Services (0.2%)

  

 

American Tower Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/15

    295,000        314   
 

American Tower Corp., 7.00%, 10/15/17

    300,000        359   
 

CC Holdings GS V LLC, 3.849%, 4/15/23 144A

    880,000        895   
 

Republic Services, Inc., 5.25%, 11/15/21

    515,000        607   
 

Waste Management, Inc., 2.90%, 9/15/22

    740,000        732   
 

Waste Management, Inc., 4.60%, 3/1/21

    655,000        742   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,649   
     

 

 

 
 

Paper and Forest Products (0.1%)

  

 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20 144A

    1,430,000        1,701   
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.75%, 11/15/29

    90,000        123   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,824   
     

 

 

 
 

Property and Casualty Insurance (0.0%)

  

 

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/42

    300,000        381   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      381   
     

 

 

 
 

Railroads (0.4%)

  

 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.05%, 3/15/22

    1,950,000        2,012   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.05%, 9/1/22

    685,000        708   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.60%, 9/1/20

    585,000        634   
    Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
  Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Railroads continued

  

 

Canadian National Railway Co., 5.85%, 11/15/17

  120,000     145   
 

CSX Corp., 3.70%, 10/30/20

  115,000     124   
 

CSX Corp., 4.25%, 6/1/21

  315,000     354   
 

CSX Corp., 5.60%, 5/1/17

  725,000     847   
 

Norfolk Southern Corp., 2.903%, 2/15/23 144A

  1,099,000     1,106   
 

Union Pacific Corp., 4.30%, 6/15/42

  1,255,000     1,325   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,255   
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (1.0%)

  

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 2.85%, 3/15/23

  705,000     696   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 2.95%, 9/15/22

  365,000     364   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 3.95%, 1/15/21

  970,000     1,043   
 

Boston Properties LP, 3.85%, 2/1/23

  990,000     1,040   
 

BRE Properties, Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/21

  810,000     914   
 

BRE Properties, Inc., 5.50%, 3/15/17

  360,000     408   
 

Colonial Realty LP, 6.05%, 9/1/16

  255,000     284   
 

DDR Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/18

  880,000     975   
 

Duke Realty LP, 6.50%, 1/15/18

  1,000,000     1,186   
 

Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 144A

  1,885,000     1,882   
 

HCP, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/16

  520,000     552   
 

HCP, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/19

  335,000     353   
 

HCP, Inc., 6.00%, 1/30/17

  290,000     333   
 

HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/18

  170,000     205   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/16

  440,000     465   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.125%, 4/1/19

  1,505,000     1,619   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 2.00%, 2/15/18

  1,900,000     1,901   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.25%, 3/1/22

  420,000     445   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/21

  2,010,000     2,198   
 

WEA Finance LLC, 7.125%, 4/15/18 144A

  305,000     376   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      17,239   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (0.3%)

  

 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 3.35%, 11/1/22

  300,000     290   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 4.50%, 10/15/21

  950,000     1,022   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 6.20%, 10/15/17

  540,000     638   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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$ Par
  Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Restaurants continued

  

 

McDonald’s Corp., 2.625%, 1/15/22

  1,000,000     1,027   
 

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.75%, 11/1/21

  630,000     671   
 

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/20

  560,000     608   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,256   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.4%)

  

 

CVS Caremark Corp., 6.25%, 6/1/27

  1,475,000     1,948   
 

Delhaize Group SA, 4.125%, 4/10/19

  1,310,000     1,352   
 

Delhaize Group SA, 5.70%, 10/1/40

  570,000     534   
 

The Kroger Co., 7.50%, 4/1/31

  735,000     954   
 

Safeway, Inc., 6.35%, 8/15/17

  1,770,000     2,010   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,798   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Stores (0.8%)

  

 

Costco Wholesale Corp., 1.70%, 12/15/19

  2,210,000     2,225   
 

The Home Depot, Inc., 4.40%, 4/1/21

  250,000     295   
 

The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/16

  250,000     286   
 

The Home Depot, Inc., 5.875%, 12/16/36

  585,000     769   
 

Limited Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22

  1,200,000     1,305   
 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc., 3.80%, 11/15/21

  200,000     221   
 

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
5.90%, 12/1/16

  698,000     820   
 

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
7.875%, 7/15/15

  545,000     635   
 

Nordstrom, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/18

  330,000     400   
 

Nordstrom, Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/38

  225,000     319   
 

Target Corp., 2.90%, 1/15/22

  1,000,000     1,060   
 

Target Corp., 6.50%, 10/15/37

  405,000     565   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2.80%, 4/15/16

  450,000     480   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.25%, 10/25/20

  735,000     800   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.625%, 7/8/20

  390,000     433   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 4.875%, 7/8/40

  625,000     739   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/41

  1,480,000     1,938   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,290   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (1.1%)

  

 

America Movil SAB de CV,
2.375%, 9/8/16

  705,000     733   
    Corporate Bonds (23.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Telecommunications continued

  

 

America Movil SAB de CV,
5.00%, 3/30/20

    1,525,000        1,774   
 

AT&T, Inc., 2.625%, 12/1/22

    1,875,000        1,878   
 

AT&T, Inc., 2.95%, 5/15/16

    1,310,000        1,387   
 

AT&T, Inc., 3.00%, 2/15/22

    1,000,000        1,040   
 

AT&T, Inc., 5.55%, 8/15/41

    2,260,000        2,712   
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 5.15%, 6/15/17

    665,000        717   
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/21

    1,365,000        1,508   
 

Qwest Corp., 6.50%, 6/1/17

    920,000        1,074   
 

Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 3.729%, 4/27/15

    855,000        879   
 

TW Telecom Holdings, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22 144A

    250,000        262   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.,
3.50%, 11/1/21

    1,000,000        1,094   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.,
5.85%, 9/15/35

    1,105,000        1,388   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.,
6.25%, 4/1/37

    425,000        559   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.,
6.35%, 4/1/19

    1,180,000        1,491   
 

Vodafone Group PLC, 5.375%, 1/30/15

    40,000        44   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      18,540   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Corporate Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $360,516)

      389,295   
     

 

 

 
    Governments (35.9%)         
 

Governments (35.9%)

  

 

Canada Government International Bond, 0.875%, 2/14/17

    7,500,000        7,561   
 

Israel Government AID Bond, 5.50%, 4/26/24

    1,910,000        2,528   
 

Overseas Private Investment Corp., 4.10%, 11/15/14

    579,600        604   
 

US Department of Housing & Urban Development, 6.08%, 8/1/13

    460,000        460   
 

US Department of Housing & Urban Development, 6.17%, 8/1/14

    490,000        490   
 

US Treasury, 0.125%, 12/31/14

    200,000,000        199,500   
 

US Treasury, 0.25%, 9/30/14

    78,435,000        78,453   
(g)  

US Treasury, 0.50%, 7/31/17

    120,223,000        119,500   
    Governments (35.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Governments continued

  

 

US Treasury, 0.625%, 5/31/17

    23,875,000        23,912   
(g)  

US Treasury, 0.625%, 9/30/17

    2,805,000        2,800   
 

US Treasury, 0.75%, 6/30/17

    24,470,000        24,615   
(g)  

US Treasury, 1.625%, 8/15/22

    3,910,000        3,884   
 

US Treasury, 1.625%, 11/15/22

    1,430,000        1,414   
 

US Treasury, 1.75%, 5/15/22

    11,195,000        11,292   
(g)  

US Treasury, 2.75%, 8/15/42

    17,440,000        16,841   
 

US Treasury, 3.00%, 5/15/42

    20,995,000        21,389   
 

US Treasury, 4.50%, 2/15/36

    23,510,000        30,941   
 

US Treasury, 5.375%, 2/15/31

    40,970,000        58,485   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Governments

   
 

(Cost: $604,214)

      604,669   
     

 

 

 
    Municipal Bonds (1.8%)         
 

Municipal Bonds (1.8%)

  

 

American Municipal Power, Inc., Series 2010, 5.939%, 2/15/47 RB

    1,930,000        2,241   
 

Bay Area Toll Authority San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, Series 2009-F, 6.263%, 4/1/49 RB

    100,000        139   
 

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series 2010C, 4.794%, 8/15/46 RB

    1,525,000        1,807   
 

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series 2009B, 6.276%, 8/15/41 RB

    500,000        587   
 

The City of New York, Series C-1, 5.517%, 10/1/37 GO

    870,000        1,075   
 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series D-2, 5.00%, 11/15/26 RB

    1,095,000        1,095   
 

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Series 2010B, 5.022%, 12/1/48 RB

    1,740,000        2,084   
 

Dallas Independent School District, Series 2010C, 6.45%, 2/15/35 GO, PSF

    1,755,000        2,207   
 

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Series 2010H, 5.389%, 3/15/40 RB

    290,000        357   
 

Energy Northwest, Series E, 2.197%, 7/1/19 RB

    1,685,000        1,727   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Municipal Bonds (1.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
  Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Municipal Bonds continued

  

 

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A, 6.184%, 1/1/34 RB

  280,000     354   
 

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series RY, 6.758%, 7/1/34 GO

  875,000     1,168   
 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series 2010C-1, 6.687%, 11/15/40 RB

  285,000     368   
 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series 2009C, 7.336%, 11/15/39 RB

  550,000     806   
 

Montana Facility Finance Authority, Series 2010A, 4.75%, 5/20/37 RB, GNMA, FHA

  3,970,000     4,312   
 

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series 2009F, 7.414%, 1/1/40 RB

  775,000     1,144   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series AA, 5.44%, 6/15/43 RB

  640,000     802   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series AA-1, 5.75%, 6/15/41 RB

  170,000     220   
 

Port Authority New York & New Jersey, Series 168, 4.926%, 10/1/51 RB

  1,510,000     1,673   
 

State of California, Series 2010, 5.70%, 11/1/21 GO

  1,140,000     1,358   
 

State of Illinois, Series 2011, 4.961%, 3/1/16 GO

  1,970,000     2,158   
 

Texas Transportation Commission, Series 2010A, 4.681%, 4/1/40 GO

  522,000     612   
 

University of California Regents Medical Center, Series H, 6.548%, 5/15/48 RB

  1,230,000     1,638   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Municipal Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $25,661)

      29,932   
     

 

 

 
     
    Structured Products (36.9%)  
 

Structured Products (36.9%)

  

 

Asset Securitization Corp., Series 1997-D5, Class PS1, 1.253%, 2/14/43 IO

  3,539,788     115   
    Structured Products (36.9%)   Shares/
$ Par
  Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-1, Class TA1A, 0.27%, 1/25/37

  578,056     308   
 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-4, Class TA1A, 0.30%, 5/25/37

  735,011     461   
 

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-PWR18, Class A2, 5.613%, 6/11/50

  1,260,448     1,290   
 

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2012-A5, Class A5,
0.59%, 8/15/17

  3,500,000     3,503   
 

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-RR3, Class MLSR, 5.737%, 6/14/50 144A

  8,150,000     9,387   
 

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-1, Class 3A1, 6.50%, 4/25/35

  232,866     236   
 

CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A4,
1.38%, 2/15/18

  2,335,000     2,380   
 

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2009-RR1, Class A3A, 5.383%, 2/15/40 144A

  1,490,000     1,656   
 

Discover Card Master Trust, Series 2012-A1, Class A1, 0.81%, 8/15/17

  3,360,000     3,383   
 

Discover Card Master Trust I, Series 2012-B3, Class B3,
0.659%, 5/15/18

  5,500,000     5,500   
 

DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp., Series 1998-CF1, Class S, 1.169%, 2/15/31 IO

  5,323,616     143   
 

DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Series 1997-CF2, Class S, 0.463%,
10/15/30 IO 144A

  5,001,864     55   
 

FDIC Structured Sale Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-S2, Class 2A, 2.57%, 7/29/47 144A

  6,371,714     6,467   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series K009, Class X1, 1.506%, 8/25/20 IO

  26,556,659     2,193   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/21

  621,332     654   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/25

  1,212,233     1,274   
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$ (000’s)
 
 

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 8/1/26

  3,727,433     3,920   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/26

  1,735,296     1,825   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 12/1/26

  2,198,137     2,312   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 1/1/27

  3,592,269     3,778   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 5/1/27

  441,123     465   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 10/1/42

  624,989     654   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/42

  7,958,962     8,328   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 4/1/26

  3,347,793     3,520   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 6/1/26

  540,673     569   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 7/1/26

  2,264,578     2,381   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 1/1/41

  1,297,447     1,397   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 12/1/41

  2,024,071     2,154   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 4/1/42

  1,548,006     1,651   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 6/1/42

  99,507     106   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 7/1/42

  1,904,103     2,031   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 9/1/42

  20,074,875     21,408   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/20

  383,119     407   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 7/1/24

  334,776     354   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 2/1/25

  447,916     473   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 6/1/25

  474,835     502   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/25

  6,067,496     6,414   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 9/1/25

  10,395     11   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 5/1/26

  2,212,688     2,360   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 12/1/26

  231,463     245   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/31

  1,030,001     1,111   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 11/1/40

  3,391,609     3,624   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 12/1/40

  6,760,959     7,372   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 1/1/41

  9,213,024     9,844   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 2/1/41

  21,033,629     22,474   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 4/1/41

  10,165,038     10,868   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/41

  3,981,881     4,257   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 9/1/41

  1,623,586     1,735   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/41

  1,839,125     1,966   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 1/1/42

  9,436,214     10,088   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/19

  518,660     563   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 7/1/20

  1,103,651     1,178   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3065, Class TN, 4.50%, 10/15/33

  257,021     260   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3248, Class LN, 4.50%, 7/15/35

  549,642     557   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 9/1/39

  70,962     76   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 12/1/39

  158,352     170   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 3/1/40

  6,772,562     7,293   
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 4/1/40

  4,530,139     4,877   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 9/1/40

  1,484,658     1,626   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 10/1/40

  6,560,948     7,065   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 1/1/41

  2,352,943     2,576   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 2/1/41

  84,709     91   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 3/1/41

  7,449,131     8,038   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 4/1/41

  5,374,966     5,800   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/41

  533,565     575   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/41

  3,719,913     4,006   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 7/1/41

  18,493,580     19,955   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 8/1/41

  112,323     121   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 10/1/19

  800,050     860   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/20

  171,897     188   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/20

  653,448     713   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 4/1/22

  171,482     184   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/35

  2,356,629     2,594   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 11/1/35

  866,119     953   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 12/1/35

  8,161,467     9,007   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 11/1/38

  11,472,923     12,346   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 12/1/38

  375,898     404   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 1/1/39

  5,149,347     5,541   
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$ (000’s)
 
 

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/39

  689,190     742   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 9/1/39

  3,076,029     3,310   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 11/1/39

  115,365     127   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 12/1/39

  1,119,758     1,236   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/40

  5,102,897     5,491   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 4/1/40

  2,365,229     2,567   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/41

  148,350     162   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 4/1/41

  202,520     220   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/41

  647,682     707   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/38

  3,829,134     4,124   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 9/1/19

  224,836     244   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 11/1/19

  728,201     789   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 12/1/19

  141,859     154   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/20

  1,049,883     1,140   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/22

  176,206     190   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 4/1/22

  706,028     762   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/35

  725,585     788   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 5/1/37

  2,137,782     2,323   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/37

  2,307,727     2,555   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 4/1/38

  439,278     475   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series K001, Class A2, 5.651%, 4/25/16

  6,313,516     7,046   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2840, Class LK, 6.00%, 11/15/17

  134,760     136   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2439, Class LH, 6.00%, 4/15/32

  922,779     1,032   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 4/1/37

  246,446     268   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 5/1/37

  21,200     23   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 7/1/37

  94,781     103   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/37

  553,318     602   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 11/1/37

  863,000     940   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 1/1/38

  2,105,396     2,291   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 2/1/38

  460,210     501   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 3/1/38

  357,983     390   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 11/1/39

  4,764,982     5,202   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA, 3.00%, 1/1/43

  14,115,000     14,757   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA, 3.50%, 1/1/28

  2,610,000     2,744   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.50%, 7/1/27

  4,480,472     4,689   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.50%, 8/1/27

  2,938,123     3,075   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 10/1/26

  121,400     128   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 3/1/27

  1,941,368     2,052   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 4/1/27

  1,253,800     1,325   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 6/1/27

  2,918,698     3,085   
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 11/1/42

  2,170,151     2,276   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 1/1/26

  629,214     668   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 4/1/26

  2,029,163     2,154   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 9/1/26

  2,643,910     2,806   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 11/1/41

  1,162,846     1,241   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 12/1/41

  1,261,791     1,346   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 2/1/42

  6,495,218     6,930   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 6/1/42

  7,163,309     7,659   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 10/1/42

  19,413,233     20,756   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 4/1/26

  1,057,934     1,144   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 5/1/26

  1,603,686     1,718   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 10/1/41

  3,556,904     3,818   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 1/1/42

  1,773,244     1,903   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 6/1/19

  2,155,103     2,375   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 8/1/19

  239,835     259   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 12/1/19

  171,615     189   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 7/1/20

  526,429     575   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 9/1/20

  1,106,219     1,192   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 9/1/24

  1,366,966     1,471   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 11/1/40

  2,784,736     3,098   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 1/1/41

  2,193,859     2,402   
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 2/1/41

  11,020,531     11,958   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 3/1/41

  386,682     421   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 4/1/41

  394,683     428   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 5/1/41

  17,259,018     18,736   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 3/1/20

  726,600     800   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 5/1/20

  2,041,748     2,231   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 3/1/34

  260,656     292   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 4/1/35

  931,667     1,055   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 7/1/35

  1,663,286     1,884   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 10/1/35

  1,233,784     1,397   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 2/1/38

  354,195     384   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 4/1/38

  824,347     893   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 4/1/41

  8,661,806     9,426   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.32%, 4/1/14

  1,249,379     1,290   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2006-M1, Class C, 5.355%, 2/25/16

  2,945,092     3,037   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 4/1/21

  466,533     505   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 9/1/34

  368,962     408   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 3/1/35

  2,056,530     2,328   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 7/1/35

  479,583     530   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 8/1/35

  571,337     626   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 9/1/35

  6,952,617     7,692   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 10/1/35

  1,569,140     1,736   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 11/1/35

  5,733,253     6,342   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 1/1/36

  3,400,179     3,761   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 2/1/37

  2,058,781     2,277   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 3/1/37

  539,248     595   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 5/1/37

  835,418     924   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 6/1/37

  163,105     180   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 2/1/38

  3,269,471     3,614   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 3/1/38

  290,616     320   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 4/1/38

  4,420,111     4,877   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 5/1/38

  6,326,146     6,994   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 6/1/38

  1,981,430     2,188   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 5/1/35

  49,059     55   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 6/1/35

  15,618     17   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 7/1/35

  1,811,957     1,996   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 10/1/35

  488,332     538   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 11/1/35

  1,273,938     1,420   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 6/1/36

  1,379,453     1,537   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 9/1/36

  650,791     725   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 1/1/37

  4,854     5   
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$ (000’s)
 
 

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Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 6/1/37

  8,728     10   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 10/1/37

  3,923     4   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 11/1/37

  4,852,113     5,330   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 6/1/38

  2,074,221     2,266   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 10/1/38

  3,181,502     3,480   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2002-W4, Class A4, 6.25%, 5/25/42

  2,760,507     3,132   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.50%, 10/1/36

  481,512     541   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.50%, 7/1/37

  4,922,724     5,523   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.50%, 9/1/37

  2,149,765     2,407   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.75%, 4/25/18

  169,553     178   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 2.50%, 1/1/28

  6,650,000     6,953   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.50%, 1/1/43

  285,000     304   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A4, 1.15%, 6/15/17

  3,090,000     3,134   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-E, Class D, 5.53%, 5/15/16 144A

  7,217,732     7,561   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-D, Class D, 8.14%, 2/15/16 144A

  5,500,000     5,827   
 

GE Capital Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2012-1, Class B, 1.62%, 1/15/18

  7,000,000     7,066   
 

Golden Credit Card Trust, Series 2012-2A, Class A1,
1.77%, 1/15/19 144A

  6,205,000     6,390   
 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2009-RR, Class CSA, 5.286%, 12/17/39 144A

  600,000     681   
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Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2009-RR1, Class GGA, 5.842%, 7/12/38 144A

  600,000     690   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 10/15/31

  14,202     16   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 11/15/31

  6,124     7   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 12/15/31

  68,569     76   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 1/15/32

  172,456     191   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 2/15/32

  52,829     59   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 3/15/32

  70,999     78   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 7/15/32

  6,437     7   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 9/15/32

  1,121,007     1,239   
 

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2012-2, Class A4, 0.91%, 5/15/18

  670,000     675   
 

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-C1, Class ASB, 5.857%, 2/15/51

  4,451,141     4,906   
 

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A4, 5.871%, 4/15/45

  3,400,000     3,913   
 

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Series 2008, Class A3,
6.55%, 8/1/20

  2,400,000     2,958   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2004-9, Class 6A1,
5.00%, 9/25/19

  304,718     315   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-10, Class 1A1,
5.25%, 11/25/23

  467,864     489   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-12, Class 1A1,
5.25%, 12/25/24

  271,790     286   
 

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-A1, Class A2A, 0.28%, 1/25/37

  1,413,583     542   
 

Mid-State Trust, Series 6, Class A3,
7.54%, 7/1/35

  247,244     251   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Oncor Electric Delivery Transition Bond Co., Series 2004-1, Class A3, 5.29%, 5/15/18

    3,569,515        3,898   
 

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Series 2003-S18, Class A1, 4.50%, 10/25/18

    156,901        161   
 

Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-2, Class A1, 3.90%, 9/25/41

    2,809,139        2,879   
 

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-C3, Class A4, 3.091%, 8/10/49

    4,725,000        4,937   
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C23, Class AM, 5.466%, 1/15/45

    3,330,000        3,675   
 

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certficates, Series 2006-6, Class 4A, 6.873%, 11/25/34

    517,643        517   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-EE, Class 2A2, 2.625%, 12/25/34

    907,495        934   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2003-12, Class A1, 4.75%, 11/25/18

    52,009        54   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-1, Class 2A1, 5.00%, 1/25/20

    259,194        273   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Structured Products

   
 

(Cost: $596,578)

      622,936   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (7.4%)  
 

Autos (0.8%)

  

(b)  

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.331%, 12/5/13 144A

    5,000,000        4,999   
(b)  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.20%, 1/2/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      14,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks Non-US (0.3%)

  

(b)  

Bank of Nova Scotia/Houston, 0.745%, 10/18/13

    5,000,000        5,017   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,017   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks US (0.7%)

  

(b)  

Bank of America NA, 0.20%, 1/3/13

    11,000,000        11,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      11,000   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term
Investments (7.4%)
  Shares/
$ Par
  Value
$ (000’s)
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (0.6%)

(b)  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 0.10%, 1/30/13

  10,000,000   9,999
     

 

 

Total

    9,999
     

 

 

Electronics (0.4%)

(b)  

International Business Machines Corp., 0.05%, 1/2/13

  7,400,000   7,400
     

 

 

Total

    7,400
     

 

 

Federal Government & Agencies
(0.3%)

(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.135%, 2/25/13

  5,000,000   4,999
     

 

 

Total

    4,999
     

 

 

Finance Services (1.5%)

(b)  

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.17%, 1/22/13

  10,000,000   9,999
(b)  

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/2/13

  5,000,000   5,000
(b)  

Govco LLC, 0.23%, 1/22/13

  5,000,000   4,999
(b)  

Govco LLC, 0.27%, 1/31/13

  5,000,000   4,999
     

 

 

Total

    24,997
     

 

 

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions
(0.6%)

(b)  

General Electric Capital Corp.,
1.016%, 4/24/14

  10,000,000   10,073
     

 

 

Total

    10,073
     

 

 

Personal Credit Institutions (0.6%)

(b)  

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.05%, 1/3/13

  5,000,000   5,000
(b)  

Straight-A Funding LLC, 0.16%, 1/7/13

  5,000,000   5,000
     

 

 

Total

    10,000
     

 

 

Restaurants (1.0%)

(b)  

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

  16,700,000   16,700
     

 

 

Total

    16,700
     

 

 

Retail Food and Drug (0.6%)

(b)  

CVS Caremark Corp., 0.27%, 1/2/13

  10,000,000   10,000
     

 

 

Total

    10,000
     

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $125,112)

    125,184
     

 

 

Total Investments (105.1%)

   
 

(Cost: $1,712,081)(a)

    1,772,016
     

 

 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities
(-5.1%)

    (86,723)
     

 

 

Net Assets (100.0%)

    1,685,293
     

 

    

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $92,501 representing 5.5% of the net assets.

 

IO — Interest Only Security

 

GO — General Obligation

 

RB — Revenue Bond

 

FHA — Federal Housing Authority

 

GNMA — Government National Mortgage Association

 

PSF — Permanent School Fund

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $1,713,160 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $58,856 which is comprised of $64,387 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $5,531 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

US Five Year Treasury Note Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $27,373)

  220   3/13   $ (3)   

US Long Treasury Bond Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $48,548)

  325   3/13     610   

US Two Year Treasury Note Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $13,450)

  61   3/13     (2)   

US Ultra Long Treasury Bond Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $3,813)

  23   3/13     (74)   

 

(d) Defaulted Security

 

(f) Foreign Bond — par value is foreign denominated

 

— Federative Republic — Brazilian Real

 

— Morgan Stanley — Brazilian Real

 

(g) All or portion of the securities have been loaned. See Note 4G in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

(n) Security valued in good faith by the Board of Directors.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

   

Valuation Inputs

      
Description   Level 1 -
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 -

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

      
    (Amounts in thousands)       

Assets:

         

Government & US Agency Bonds

  $ -        $ 604,669       $ -        

Foreign Bonds

    -          5,126         -        

Municipal Bonds

    -          29,932         -        

Corporate Bonds

    -          384,169         -        

Structured Products

    -          616,469         6,467      

Short-Term Investments

    -          125,184         -        

Other Financial Instruments^

         

Futures

    610        -           -        

Liabilities:

         

Other Financial Instruments^

         

Futures

    (79     -           -        

Total

  $ 531      $ 1,765,549       $ 6,467      

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.    Invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government sponsored enterprises, and in derivatives designed to replicate such securities.    $113 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or government sponsored enterprises (“U.S. Government Securities”), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. Assets not invested in U.S. Government Securities may be invested in other types of non-government related investment grade fixed income instruments, such as corporate debt securities of U.S. issuers and mortgage- and asset-backed securities, or in preferred stocks. The Portfolio may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls).

 

Market Overview

2012 was a year defined globally by a dynamic, polarized political process. The year began with a focus on Europe, as the seemingly inevitable Greek tragedy fueled speculation of when, not if, the European Union (EU) would see its membership shrink. In late July, a few determined statements from the European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi—later reinforced in early September by the ECB Governing Council—stabilized markets and postponed any sovereign exits from the EU. The markets spent the remainder of the year weighing the efficacy of a “do whatever it takes to safeguard monetary union” policy stance versus the Greek austerity commitment and Spanish financial system stability.

 

The eurozone had to compete with the United States for headlines, as the U.S. political climate often relegated geopolitical instability and uprising to second page news. Markets confronted an evolving monetary policy that produced multiple extensions of rate guidance (now mid-2015), a third quantitative easing (QE3) mortgage purchase program and additional, targeted Treasury purchases with the expiry of “Operation Twist”, the explicit use of unemployment and inflation quantitative thresholds and a growing NY Federal Reserve balance sheet and System Open Market Account which currently stands at $2.65 trillion.

 

While the President’s reelection likely cemented the fate of the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank reforms, market participants quickly turned their attention to the uncertainty surrounding the impending fiscal cliff. Both political parties recognized that averting the cliff was essential to avoiding a recession in 2013, but negotiations were strained for much of the quarter with Democrats seeking increased tax revenue from the wealthiest Americans and Republicans asking for spending cuts on entitlement programs. Ultimately, hopes of a grand bargain abated and gave way to a short-term deal, thus opening the door to further fiscal negotiations, most notably on a debt ceiling increase and spending cuts (the “sequester”), in 2013.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 3.75% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Portfolio’s benchmark, the Barclays® Long-Term U.S. Treasury Index (the “Index”) returned 3.56%. (This Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio outperformed the 2.94% average return of the Long Government peer group according to Morningstar®, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

Relative to the Index, the Portfolio’s duration underweight to the long end of the curve detracted from performance, as yields fell across most of the curve; although exposure obtained via Treasury futures slightly offset this negative impact. Tactical exposure to Agency mortgages, however, added to returns. Additionally, an allocation to municipal bonds contributed to performance. A focus on the corporate sector also added to relative performance.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of PIMCO, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We expect the global economy to grow at a real rate of 1.5 to 2.0% in 2013, representing a slowdown from the 2.2% pace of growth seen over the past twelve months. Real growth, we believe, will be moderated by efforts to resolve debt overhangs through fiscal restraint as evidenced by the slowing in corporate profits, capital expenditures and global trade.

 

Simultaneously, inflation will likely decrease in the near term. We expect households will continue to delever their balance sheets while the corporate sector remains reluctant to engage its own. Nominal growth could, however, be bolstered by the continued resolve of central banks. The balance of these forces will determine if GDP growth has slowed to stall speed or if a coordinated global slowdown can be averted.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

    3.75     10.69     10.78

Barclays® Long-Term U.S. Treasury Index

    3.56     9.71     9.95

Morningstar® US Insurance Fund Long Government Average

    2.94     8.61     -     
* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Return of principal is not guaranteed. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Portfolio. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. With a fixed income fund, when interest rates rise, the value of the fund’s existing bonds drops, which could negatively affect overall fund performance.

 

The Portfolio may invest in securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies, and in derivatives designed to replicate such securities. This guarantee is to timely repayment of the principal and interest if held to maturity, and does not apply to derivative securities held by the Portfolio. Guarantee does not eliminate market risk. The Portfolio may use derivative instruments for hedging or other purposes as part of its investment strategy. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk that the Portfolio could not close out a position when it would be most advantageous to do so. The potential leverage created by use of derivatives may cause the Portfolio to be more sensitive to interest rate movements and thus more volatile than other long-term U.S. Government bond funds that do not use derivatives. Portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

 

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Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Market Value

US Treasury, Various

   82.4%

Residual Funding Stripped, Various

   4.5%

Federal National Mortgage Association, Various

   4.4%

Financing Corp., Various

   2.3%

Israel Government AID Bond, Various

   2.3%

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 4092, Class AY, 3.00%, 8/15/32

   2.0%

Tennessee Valley Authority, Various

   1.9%

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2752, Class EZ, 5.50%, 2/15/34

   0.8%

Vessel Management Services, Inc., 3.432%, 8/15/36

   0.6%

Iowa State Special Obligation Build America Bonds, 6.75%, 6/1/34

   0.4%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on fixed income investments.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

The Government and Structured Product categories include domestic taxable bonds.

Consistent with the Portfolio’s stated parameters, no more than 10% of the Portfolio is invested in securities rated A by Moody’s or S&P and no more than 25% of the Portfolio is invested in securities rated Aa by Moody’s or AA by S&P.

    

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Corporate Bonds (0.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Transportation (0.6%)

  

 
 

Vessel Management Services, Inc., 3.432%, 8/15/36

    672,000        701   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Corporate Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $672)

      701   
     

 

 

 
    Governments (97.0%)         
 

Governments (97.0%)

  

 
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.25%, 3/15/16

    700,000        739   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.625%, 7/15/37

    300,000        432   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.625%, 4/17/28

    100,000        135   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.625%, 11/15/30

    1,100,000        1,675   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 7.125%, 1/15/30

    700,000        1,100   
 

Financing Corp., 8.60%, 9/26/19

    700,000        1,008   
 

Financing Corp. Stripped, 0.00%, 12/27/18

    500,000        455   
 

Financing Corp. Stripped, 0.00%, 9/26/19

    1,300,000        1,168   
 

Israel Government AID Bond,
0.00%, 5/15/21

    200,000        169   
 

Israel Government AID Bond,
0.00%, 2/15/23

    100,000        78   
 

Israel Government AID Bond,
0.00%, 5/15/23

    500,000        387   
 

Israel Government AID Bond,
5.50%, 9/18/33

    300,000        404   
 

Israel Government AID Bond,
5.50%, 9/18/23

    800,000        1,055   
 

Israel Government AID Bond,
5.50%, 12/4/23

    300,000        397   
 

Israel Government AID Bond,
5.50%, 4/26/24

    100,000        132   
 

Residual Funding Corp. Stripped,
0.00%, 4/15/30

    4,100,000        2,454   
 

Residual Funding Corp. Stripped,
0.00%, 10/15/20

    2,000,000        1,751   
 

Resolution Funding Corp. Stripped,
0.00%, 1/15/20

    700,000        629   
    Governments (97.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Governments continued

  

 
 

Resolution Funding Corp. Stripped, 0.00%, 4/15/28

    400,000        255   
 

Tennessee Valley Authority, 4.625%, 9/15/60

    300,000        359   
 

Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.375%, 4/1/56

    1,100,000        1,498   
 

Tennessee Valley Authority Stripped,
0.00%, 5/1/20

    500,000        273   
 

US Treasury, 0.375%, 7/31/13

    1,105,000        1,107   
 

US Treasury, 2.00%, 11/15/21

    3,800,000        3,944   
 

US Treasury, 3.125%, 11/15/41

    8,300,000        8,688   
 

US Treasury, 3.50%, 2/15/39

    3,100,000        3,504   
 

US Treasury, 3.75%, 8/15/41

    500,000        588   
 

US Treasury, 4.25%, 11/15/40

    15,750,000        20,111   
 

US Treasury, 4.375%, 11/15/39

    5,600,000        7,285   
 

US Treasury, 4.375%, 5/15/41

    5,600,000        7,296   
 

US Treasury, 4.50%, 5/15/38

    100,000        132   
 

US Treasury, 4.50%, 8/15/39

    2,505,000        3,320   
 

US Treasury, 5.375%, 2/15/31

    1,800,000        2,569   
 

US Treasury, 5.50%, 8/15/28

    100,000        141   
 

US Treasury, 6.00%, 2/15/26

    1,100,000        1,592   
 

US Treasury, 6.25%, 5/15/30

    13,900,000        21,493   
 

US Treasury, 6.25%, 8/15/23

    100,000        143   
 

US Treasury, 6.75%, 8/15/26

    100,000        154   
 

US Treasury, 7.125%, 2/15/23

    1,100,000        1,659   
 

US Treasury, 8.75%, 8/15/20

    600,000        929   
 

US Treasury Stripped, 0.00%, 5/15/33

    1,000,000        555   
 

US Treasury Stripped, 0.00%, 5/15/37

    1,700,000        815   
 

US Treasury Stripped, 0.00%, 5/15/40

    11,400,000        4,942   
 

US Treasury Stripped, 0.00%, 8/15/40

    2,100,000        901   
 

US Treasury Stripped, 0.00%, 2/15/41

    2,300,000        969   
    Governments (97.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Governments continued

  

 
 

US Treasury Stripped, 0.00%, 5/15/42

    800,000        318   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Governments

   
 

(Cost: $104,804)

      109,708   
     

 

 

 
    Municipal Bonds (0.9%)         
 

Municipal Bonds (0.9%)

  

 
 

Iowa State Special Obligation Build America Bonds, Series 2009-B, 6.75%, 6/1/34 RB

    400,000        478   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series GG, 5.00%, 6/15/43 RB

    300,000        337   
 

Poway Unified Public School District, Series 2007, 4.50%, 9/15/37 RB, AMBAC

    200,000        200   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Municipal Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $881)

      1,015   
     

 

 

 
    Structured Products (6.0%)         
 

Structured Products (6.0%)

  

 
 

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2003-AR18, Class 2A3, 2.559%, 7/25/33

    4,375        4   
 

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2003-AR20, Class 2A1, 2.687%, 8/25/33

    5,235        5   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3346, Class FA, 0.439%, 2/15/19

    36,203        36   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 4092, Class AY, 3.00%, 8/15/32

    2,200,000        2,241   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3203, Class ZW, 5.00%, 11/15/35

    409,785        467   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Structured Products (6.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2752, Class EZ, 5.50%, 2/15/34

    811,863        922   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Structured Pass-Through Securities, Series T61, Class 1A1, 1.535%, 7/25/44

    26,832        27   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2007-114, Class A6, 0.41%, 10/27/37

    100,000        100   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2007-39, Class NZ, 4.25%, 5/25/37

    254,354        281   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 6/1/35

    319,320        349   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 2/1/36

    547,046        595   
 

General Motors Acceptance Corp. Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR1, Class 22A, 3.632%, 6/25/34

    15,987        16   
 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Series 2008-1, Class A1, 1.265%, 4/25/38

    211,455        212   
 

Merrill Lynch Floating Trust, Series 2008-LAQA, Class A1, 0.751%, 7/9/21 144A

    321,787        320   
 

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2003-A3, Class 1A, 2.545%, 5/25/33

    12,858        13   
 

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2003-A4, Class 3A, 3.195%, 5/25/33

    4,218        4   
 

MLCC Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2005-3, Class 4A, 0.46%, 11/25/35

    31,314        29   
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2007-2, Class A2, 0.315%, 7/25/17

    219,926        220   
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2008-7, Class A2, 0.815%, 10/25/17

    132,514        133   
    Structured Products (6.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2003-7A,
Class A5A,
1.508%, 12/15/33 144A

    232,999        230   
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2008-9, Class A, 1.815%, 4/25/23

    383,260        399   
 

South Carolina Student Loan Corp., Series 2008-1, Class A2, 0.861%, 3/1/18

    165,287        166   
 

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments, Inc., Series 2004-AR5, Class 1A1,
0.87%, 10/19/34

    11,857        12   
 

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR1, Class A,
2.569%, 3/25/34

    39,348        40   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Structured Products

   
 

(Cost: $6,393)

      6,821   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (59.7%)         
 

Federal Government & Agencies (16.8%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.03%, 1/14/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.16%, 2/19/13

    100,000        100   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.155%, 3/6/13

    900,000        900   
 

US Treasury Bill, 0.004%, 7/25/13

    95,000        95   
(b)  

US Treasury Bill, 0.142%, 12/12/13

    6,000,000        5,992   
 

US Treasury Bill, 0.18%, 11/14/13

    500,000        499   
 

US Treasury Bill, 0.19%, 8/22/13

    1,400,000        1,399   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      18,985   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (0.1%)

  

 
 

JPMorgan Money Market Fund

    113,289        113   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      113   
     

 

 

 
   

Short-Term

Investments (59.7%)

  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Repurchase Agreements (42.8%)

  

 
 

US Treasury Inflation Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 3.875%, 4/15/29, valued at $202,909, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.22%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 2.125%, 12/31/15, valued at $12,791,713, repurchase proceeds of $12,500,000)

    12,500,000        12,500   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 0.125%, 12/31/14, valued at $204,488, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 0.125%, 12/31/14, valued at $510,720, repurchase proceeds of $500,000)

    500,000        500   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 0.875%, 4/30/17, valued at $17,971,389, repurchase proceeds of $17,600,000)

    17,600,000        17,600   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 1.50%, 7/31/16, valued at $16,430,529, repurchase proceeds of $16,200,000)

    16,200,000        16,200   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

 

 

    Short-Term Investments (59.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Repurchase Agreements continued

  

 
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 2.125%, 12/31/15, valued at $205,215, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 3.375%, 7/31/13, valued at $201,691, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.24%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 2.50%, 3/31/15, valued at $202,822, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.25%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 0.25%, 1/15/15, valued at $203,952, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.25%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 1.00%, 9/30/16, valued at $203,585, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
    Short-Term Investments (59.7%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Repurchase Agreements continued

  

 
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.25%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 1.50%, 6/30/16, valued at $204,218, repurchase proceeds of $200,000)

    200,000        200   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      48,400   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $67,497)

      67,498   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (164.2%)

   
 

(Cost: $180,247)(a)

      185,743   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (-64.2%)

      (72,607
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      113,136   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $550 representing 0.5% of the net assets.

 

RB — Revenue Bond

 

AMBAC — American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $184,996 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $747 which is comprised of $9,918 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $9,171 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)    Number of
Contracts
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

US Long Treasury Bond Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $897)

   6    3/13    $ (12

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

   

Level 2 –

Other Significant
Observable Inputs

    

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

        

Government & US Agency Bonds

  $ -        $ 109,708       $  -       

Municipal Bonds

    -          1,015         -       

Corporate Bonds

    -          701         -       

Structured Products

    -          6,821         -       

Short-Term Investments

    113        67,385         -       

Liabilities:

        

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Futures

    (12     -           -       

Total

  $ 101      $ 185,630       $ -       

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Inflation Protection Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Total return using a strategy that seeks to    Invest substantially all assets in investment grade debt    $254 million

protect against U.S. inflation.

   securities, with a majority in inflation-linked debt securities.   

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Inflation Protection Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“American Century”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio invests substantially all of its assets in investment grade debt securities. To help protect against U.S. inflation, under normal conditions, the Portfolio will invest over 50% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. These securities include inflation-linked U.S. Treasury Securities, inflation-linked securities issued by U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities other than the U.S. Treasury, and inflation-linked securities issued by other entities such as domestic and foreign corporations and governments. The Portfolio also may invest in fixed income securities that are not linked to inflation, including mortgage-and asset-backed securities. The Portfolio invests in investment grade securities, but may also invest in high yield securities (so called “junk bonds”) up to a limit of 10% of Portfolio assets. Due to Internal Revenue Code provisions governing insurance product funds, no more than 55% of the Portfolio’s assets may be invested in securities issued by the same entity, such as the U.S. Treasury.

 

Market Overview

Despite persistent concerns about weakening global economies and Europe’s ongoing financial crisis, investors largely focused on central bank stimulus measures, which fueled much of the period’s market optimism—and long-term inflation expectations.

 

The year began on an upbeat note, as select economic data improved and ongoing efforts from the European Central Bank (ECB) helped calm the latest round of default fears in the eurozone. But, a barrage of disappointing U.S. economic data released in the second calendar quarter of 2012, combined with ongoing problems in Europe, stifled the prevailing investor optimism, reigniting recession fears and triggering a short-term market selloff.

 

In this environment, investors presumed the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) would step in with additional stimulus measures. This anticipation—and the eventual announcements of the programs in September 2012—sparked a rally among riskier assets late in the period. Also, the Fed announced it would maintain its current ultra-low interest rate policy until unemployment dips to 6.5% or the one- to two-year inflation outlook exceeds 2.5%. These announcements further fueled longer-term inflation fears. Meanwhile, current inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased during the year, primarily due to declines in the index’s energy component and used cars and trucks.

 

Returns on Treasury securities remained positive for the year, as yields generally declined. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) outperformed their nominal Treasury counterparts, as the inflationary implications of the Fed’s bond-buying and near-zero interest rate policy triggered demand for TIPS.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 7.35% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Barclays® US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (the “Index”), returned 6.98% for the year. (This Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The average return of the Inflation-Protected Bond peer group was 7.37%, according to Morningstar ® Inc., an independent mutual fund rating agency.

 

The Portfolio’s performance benefited from the generally favorable climate for TIPS, stemming largely from growing long-term inflation expectations associated with the Fed’s ongoing stimulus efforts. The Portfolio’s outperformance relative to the Index was due to strong performance from some of the Portfolio’s non-Index securities (held in the Portfolio, but not present in the Index).

 

The Portfolio was as fully invested in TIPS as allowed by IRS portfolio diversification regulations for insurance products (55% of the Portfolio). The remainder of the Portfolio included non-dollar inflation-linked bonds, investment-grade corporate, mortgage and agency securities, and, earlier in the year, a small allocation to high-yield bonds. Although all of these sectors generated positive results for the year, the corporate and higher-yielding mortgage securities held in the Portfolio outperformed TIPS and helped account for the Portfolio’s better results relative to the all-TIPS Index.

 

In an effort to maintain maximum portfolio inflation protection and provide TIPS-like performance without investing further in TIPS, the Portfolio held inflation “swaps” to create an inflation-linked “overlay” for the non-inflation-linked securities. Inflation swaps are fixed-maturity instruments, negotiated through a counterparty (investment bank), that return the rate of inflation (CPI). The Portfolio’s swaps outperformed and drove the Portfolio’s better relative results for the year, primarily because we used corporate securities as the counterparts to the swap agreements, and corporates generally outperformed TIPS.

 

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Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of American Century, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We expect inflation to remain relatively contained in the near term. Longer term, though, record federal debt and the Fed’s aggressive monetary policy eventually may result in higher inflation than what is currently priced into the Treasury market. We believe this scenario underscores the importance of securing potential inflation hedges and protecting purchasing power with TIPS.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Inflation Protection Portfolio

    7.35%        6.59%        7.03%   

Barclays® U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index

    6.98%        7.04%        7.65%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Inflation Protected Bonds Funds Average

    7.37%        6.84%        -     
* Inception date of 4/30/07

 

The performance data quoted represents past
performance. Past performance is historical and does
not guarantee future performance. Investment return
and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when
redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost. Current performance may be lower or
higher than the performance data quoted. For the
most recent month-end performance information visit
www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Return of principal is not guaranteed. Bond funds have the same interest rate, inflation and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Portfolio. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. With a fixed income fund, when interest rates rise, the value of the fund’s existing bonds drops, which could negatively affect overall fund performance.

 

Investing in bonds issued by foreign corporations and governments carries additional risk, including foreign currency risk, and may increase the volatility of the Portfolio’s performance.

 

This Portfolio invests over 50% of its assets in
inflation-linked bonds. Inflation-linked bonds issued by
the U.S. Government, known as TIPs, are fixed income
securities whose principal value is periodically
adjusted according to the rate of inflation. Neither the
current market value of the inflation-linked bonds nor
the share value of the fund that invests in them is
guaranteed, and either or both may fluctuate. Those
portions of the Portfolio which are not invested in
inflation linked securities will not be automatically
protected from inflation. The Portfolio may use
derivative instruments for hedging or other purposes
as part of its investment strategy. Use of these
instruments may involve certain costs and risks such
as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, counterparty risk,
market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk
that the Portfolio could not close out a position when
it would be most advantageous to do so. Portfolios
investing in derivatives could lose more than the
principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

As a non-diversified portfolio, the Portfolio may invest
a greater percentage of its assets in a single security
or a small number of securities. Holding fewer
securities increases the risk that the value of the
Portfolio could go down because of the poor
performance of a single investment.

 

 

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Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets  

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, Various

     53.1%   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Various

     7.8%   

United Kingdom Gilt Inflation Linked, Various

     6.8%   

France Government Bond OAT, Various

     4.6%   

Federal National Mortgage Association, Various

     4.0%   

Deutsche Bundesrepublik Inflation Linked Bond, Various

     1.4%   

Canadian Government Bond, Various

     0.9%   

Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesobligation Inflation Linked Bond, 0.75%, 4/15/18

     0.4%   

Comcast Corp., Various

     0.4%   

General Electric Capital Corp., Various

     0.4%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

The Corporate Bonds sector includes bonds of companies and governments headquartered outside the United States.

The Government and Structured Product categories include domestic taxable bonds.

Consistent with the Portfolio’s stated parameters, no more than 20% of the Portfolio is invested in foreign securities, and no more than 10% is invested in high yield securities.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Corporate Bonds (10.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Aerospace/Defense (0.6%)

  

 

Boeing Capital Corp., 2.125%, 8/15/16

    130,000        135   
 

L-3 Communications Corp., 5.20%, 10/15/19

    50,000        57   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp., 2.125%, 9/15/16

    100,000        104   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp., 4.25%, 11/15/19

    385,000        434   
 

Raytheon Co., 2.50%, 12/15/22

    300,000        296   
 

Raytheon Co., 3.125%, 10/15/20

    110,000        117   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,
3.20%, 3/1/16

    300,000        319   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,462   
     

 

 

 
 

Auto Manufacturing (0.2%)

  

 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18

    100,000        110   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 7.00%, 10/1/13

    100,000        105   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 3.30%, 1/12/22

    300,000        324   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      539   
     

 

 

 
 

Banking (1.3%)

  

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 12/1/17

    350,000        408   
 

The Bear Stearns Cos. LLC, 4.11%, 1/10/14

    70,000        70   
 

Capital One Financial Corp., 3.15%, 7/15/16

    100,000        106   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 4.587%, 12/15/15

    500,000        546   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 6.01%, 1/15/15

    140,000        153   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,
5.75%, 1/24/22

    230,000        272   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,
6.15%, 4/1/18

    200,000        235   
 

The International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 7.625%, 1/19/23

    500,000        749   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.50%, 1/24/22

    500,000        565   
 

PNC Bank, N.A., 6.00%, 12/7/17

    200,000        241   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,345   
     

 

 

 
 

Basic Materials (0.3%)

  

 

BHP Billiton Finance USA, Ltd.,
3.25%, 11/21/21

    180,000        194   
    Corporate Bonds (10.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 

CF Industries, Inc., 6.875%, 5/1/18

    180,000        220   
 

Ecolab, Inc.,
4.35%, 12/8/21

    160,000        179   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.,
3.75%, 9/20/21

    280,000        299   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      892   
     

 

 

 
 

Beverage/Bottling (0.6%)

  

 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/20

    400,000        487   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 7.75%, 1/15/19

    120,000        160   
 

Brown-Forman Corp., 3.75%, 1/15/43

    100,000        100   
 

The Coca-Cola Co., 3.625%, 3/15/14

    100,000        104   
 

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc., 4.25%, 3/1/15

    100,000        107   
 

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.,
2.90%, 1/15/16

    320,000        337   
 

SABMiller Holdings, Inc., 2.45%, 1/15/17 144A

    200,000        209   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,504   
     

 

 

 
 

Cable/Media/Broadcasting/Satellite (1.0%)

  

 

Comcast Corp., 5.90%, 3/15/16

    120,000        138   
 

Comcast Corp., 6.50%, 11/15/35

    200,000        257   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 3.55%, 3/15/15

    400,000        421   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 4.375%, 4/1/21

    340,000        382   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 5.15%, 4/30/20

    240,000        284   
 

News America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39

    110,000        144   
 

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.75%, 7/1/18

    360,000        450   
 

Time Warner, Inc., 4.875%, 3/15/20

    110,000        128   
 

Viacom, Inc.,
4.50%, 3/1/21

    250,000        281   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,485   
     

 

 

 
 

Conglomerate/Diversified
Manufacturing (0.4%)

   

 

The Dow Chemical Co., 2.50%, 2/15/16

    130,000        135   
    Corporate Bonds (10.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Conglomerate/Diversified Manufacturing continued

   

 

The Dow Chemical Co., 5.90%, 2/15/15

    50,000        55   
 

Eastman Chemical Co., 2.40%, 6/1/17

    300,000        310   
 

General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/17

    60,000        71   
 

United Technologies Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/42

    50,000        56   
 

United Technologies Corp., 4.875%, 5/1/15

    300,000        329   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      956   
     

 

 

 
 

Electric Utilities (0.4%)

  

 

Constellation Energy Group, Inc., 5.15%, 12/1/20

    260,000        297   
 

Dominion Resources, Inc., 6.40%, 6/15/18

    170,000        211   
 

Duke Energy Corp., 3.55%, 9/15/21

    150,000        158   
 

Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., 2.10%, 6/15/13

    70,000        70   
 

FirstEnergy Solutions Corp.,
6.05%, 8/15/21

    40,000        46   
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 5.80%, 3/1/37

    29,000        36   
 

Sempra Energy, 2.00%, 3/15/14

    120,000        122   
 

Sempra Energy, 6.50%, 6/1/16

    50,000        59   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      999   
     

 

 

 
 

Electronics (0.3%)

  

 

Arrow Electronics, Inc., 3.375%, 11/1/15

    155,000        161   
 

Cisco Systems, Inc., 5.90%, 2/15/39

    65,000        84   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 1.95%, 7/22/16

    150,000        156   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 2.00%, 1/5/16

    350,000        362   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      763   
     

 

 

 
 

Food Processors (0.3%)

  

 

General Mills, Inc., 3.15%, 12/15/21

    300,000        313   
 

H.J. Heinz Co., 2.00%, 9/12/16

    90,000        93   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 5.375%, 2/12/20 144A

    130,000        156   
 

Kraft Foods, Inc., 5.375%, 2/10/20

    120,000        145   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Corporate Bonds (10.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Food Processors continued

  

 
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/18

    120,000        146   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      853   
     

 

 

 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging (0.1%)

  

 
 

The Walt Disney Co., 2.35%, 12/1/22

    300,000        303   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      303   
     

 

 

 
 

Gas Pipelines (0.3%)

  

 
 

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.70%, 6/1/15

    80,000        85   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.30%, 9/15/20

    150,000        175   
 

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 3.65%, 6/1/22

    200,000        212   
 

Williams Partners LP, 3.80%, 2/15/15

    150,000        158   
 

Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20

    80,000        87   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      717   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (0.7%)

  

 
 

AbbVie, Inc., 2.90%, 11/6/22 144A

    200,000        204   
 

Aetna, Inc.,
2.75%, 11/15/22

    100,000        99   
 

Amgen, Inc.,
5.85%, 6/1/17

    90,000        107   
 

Catholic Health Initiatives, 2.95%, 11/1/22

    100,000        101   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.125%, 5/15/16

    150,000        158   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 7.25%, 6/15/19

    100,000        128   
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc., 4.40%, 12/1/21

    160,000        182   
 

Medtronic, Inc., 3.00%, 3/15/15

    200,000        210   
 

Roche Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/19 144A

    190,000        236   
 

Sanofi,
1.20%, 9/30/14

    150,000        152   
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV LLC,
2.25%, 3/18/20

    170,000        172   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,749   
     

 

 

 
 

Independent Finance (0.4%)

  

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
2.10%, 12/11/19

    250,000        250   
 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
4.375%, 9/16/20

    50,000        56   
 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
5.625%, 9/15/17

    500,000        590   
    Corporate Bonds (10.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Independent Finance continued

  

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp.,
6.00%, 8/7/19

    60,000        73   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      969   
     

 

 

 
 

Information/Data Technology (0.6%)

  

 
 

Adobe Systems, Inc., 3.25%, 2/1/15

    300,000        314   
 

Baxter International, Inc., 1.85%, 1/15/17

    200,000        206   
 

Intel Corp.,
2.70%, 12/15/22

    260,000        260   
 

Microsoft Corp., 2.125%, 11/15/22

    180,000        178   
 

Oracle Corp., 2.50%, 10/15/22

    300,000        303   
 

Oracle Corp.,
5.75%, 4/15/18

    300,000        365   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,626   
     

 

 

 
 

Life Insurance (0.1%)

  

 
 

MetLife, Inc.,
6.75%, 6/1/16

    120,000        142   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc., 3.74%, 3/10/15

    240,000        240   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      382   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (0.0%)

  

 
 

Deere & Co.,
2.60%, 6/8/22

    60,000        61   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      61   
     

 

 

 
 

Metals/Mining (0.1%)

  

 
 

Barrick North America Finance LLC, 4.40%, 5/30/21

    80,000        88   
 

Newmont Mining Corp., 6.25%, 10/1/39

    70,000        84   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      172   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil and Gas (1.3%)

  

 
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/16

    100,000        115   
 

Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43

    150,000        163   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 2.50%, 11/6/22

    60,000        60   
 

Cenovus Energy, Inc., 4.50%, 9/15/14

    200,000        212   
 

ConocoPhillips, Co., 2.40%, 12/15/22

    280,000        279   
 

ConocoPhillips, Co., 4.75%, 2/1/14

    69,000        72   
 

Ensco PLC,
4.70%, 3/15/21

    250,000        281   
 

EOG Resources, Inc., 2.50%, 2/1/16

    300,000        314   
 

Noble Energy, Inc., 4.15%, 12/15/21

    180,000        199   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp., 1.75%, 2/15/17

    370,000        379   
    Corporate Bonds (10.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Oil and Gas continued

  

 
 

Shell International Finance BV,
2.375%, 8/21/22

    650,000        653   
 

Statoil ASA,
2.45%, 1/17/23

    250,000        249   
 

Talisman Energy, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/21

    150,000        161   
 

Talisman Energy, Inc., 7.75%, 6/1/19

    50,000        65   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,202   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Finance (0.2%)

  

 
 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.,
1.125%, 12/15/14

    200,000        202   
 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.,
1.25%, 11/6/17

    60,000        60   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 3.15%, 10/15/21

    290,000        306   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      568   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Services (0.0%)

  

 
 

Republic Services, Inc., 3.80%, 5/15/18

    100,000        110   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      110   
     

 

 

 
 

Paper and Forest Products (0.1%)

  

 
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20 144A

    140,000        167   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      167   
     

 

 

 
 

Railroads (0.1%)

  

 
 

CSX Corp.,
4.25%, 6/1/21

    200,000        225   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      225   
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.3%)

  

 

DDR Corp.,
4.75%, 4/15/18

    80,000        89   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/23

    300,000        300   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 2.00%, 2/15/18

    250,000        250   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      639   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.1%)

  

 
 

Safeway, Inc., 4.75%, 12/1/21

    130,000        134   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      134   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Stores (0.5%)

  

 
 

CVS Caremark Corp., 2.75%, 12/1/22

    500,000        502   
 

The Gap, Inc., 5.95%, 4/12/21

    40,000        46   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.25%, 10/25/20

    200,000        218   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.625%, 7/8/20

    200,000        222   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Corporate Bonds (10.8%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Retail Stores continued

  

 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/41

    200,000        262   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,250   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (0.5%)

  

 

AT&T, Inc., 2.625%, 12/1/22

    250,000        250   
 

AT&T, Inc., 5.10%, 9/15/14

    100,000        107   
 

AT&T, Inc., 6.55%, 2/15/39

    110,000        145   
 

British Telecommunications PLC,
5.95%, 1/15/18

    100,000        120   
 

CC Holdings GS V LLC, 3.849%, 4/15/23 144A

    90,000        92   
 

Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless Capital LLC, 5.55%, 2/1/14

    100,000        105   
 

Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless Capital LLC, 8.50%, 11/15/18

    60,000        83   
 

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV,
6.75%, 8/20/18

    130,000        161   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.,
6.10%, 4/15/18

    150,000        184   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,247   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Corporate Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $25,983)

      27,319   
     

 

 

 
    Foreign Bonds (14.8%)   Par         
 

Foreign Bonds (14.8%)

  

 
 

Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesobligation Inflation Linked Bond, 0.75%, 4/15/18

    763,418        1,099   
 

Commonwealth of Australia Treasury Indexed Bonds, 4.00%, 8/20/20

    621,567        831   
 

Deutsche Bundesrepublik Inflation Linked Bond, 0.10%, 4/15/23

    733,533        1,017   
 

Deutsche Bundesrepublik Inflation Linked Bond, 1.75%, 4/15/20

    1,671,608        2,613   
 

France Government Bond OAT,
1.10%, 7/25/22

    3,401,742        4,936   
 

France Government Bond OAT,
1.30%, 7/25/19

    1,146,161        1,704   
    Foreign Bonds (14.8%)   Par     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Foreign Bonds continued

  

 

France Government Bond OAT,
1.85%, 7/25/27

    624,916        986   
 

France Government Bond OAT,
2.25%, 7/25/20

    2,629,662        4,131   
 

Government of Canada Real Return Bonds, 4.25%, 12/1/21

    705,854        1,001   
 

Government of Canada Real Return Bonds, 4.25%, 12/1/26

    834,612        1,346   
 

Japanese Government CPI Linked Bond, 1.10%, 12/10/16

    52,132,500        648   
 

United Kingdom Gilt Inflation Linked, 1.875%, 11/22/22

    1,932,854        4,039   
 

United Kingdom Gilt Inflation Linked, 2.50%, 4/16/20

    1,986,747        4,113   
 

United Kingdom Gilt Inflation Linked, 2.50%, 7/17/24

    4,132,677        9,184   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $36,808)

      37,648   
     

 

 

 
    Governments (53.1%)   $ Par         
 

Governments (53.1%)

  

 
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/16

    1,047,980        1,104   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/17

    3,870,072        4,144   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 0.125%, 1/15/22

    1,430,842        1,554   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 0.125%, 7/15/22

    8,550,150        9,282   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 0.50%, 4/15/15

    7,471,870        7,796   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 0.625%, 7/15/21

    8,426,251        9,578   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 0.75%, 2/15/42

    5,169,786        5,662   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 1.125%, 1/15/21

    11,196,281        13,150   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 1.25%, 7/15/20

    1,484,518        1,761   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond, 1.375%, 1/15/20

    3,316,101        3,931   
    Governments (53.1%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Governments continued

  

 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
1.625%, 1/15/15

    3,634,350        3,861   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
1.625%, 1/15/18

    883,336        1,024   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
1.75%, 1/15/28

    2,644,487        3,423   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
1.875%, 7/15/19

    541,685        659   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.00%, 1/15/26

    4,545,333        5,961   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.125%, 2/15/40

    3,141,125        4,609   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.125%, 2/15/41

    5,107,211        7,542   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.125%, 1/15/19

    4,174,964        5,069   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.375%, 1/15/17

    458,820        533   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.375%, 1/15/25

    4,172,412        5,629   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.375%, 1/15/27

    3,125,711        4,310   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.50%, 7/15/16

    4,295,325        4,936   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
2.50%, 1/15/29

    5,349,341        7,630   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
3.375%, 4/15/32

    2,013,459        3,319   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
3.625%, 4/15/28

    5,291,740        8,388   
 

US Treasury Inflation Index Bond,
3.875%, 4/15/29

    6,120,929        10,145   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Governments

   
 

(Cost: $120,509)

      135,000   
     

 

 

 
    Municipal Bonds (0.0%)              
 

Municipal Bonds (0.0%)

  

 
 

Bay Area Toll Authority, Series S-1, 6.918%, 4/1/40 RB

    15,000        21   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Municipal Bonds (0.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Municipal Bonds continued

  

 

Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles Power System, Series A, 5.716%, 7/1/39 RB

    15,000        18   
 

Texas Transportation Commission State of Texas, Series 2009A, 5.517%, 4/1/39 GO

    30,000        39   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Municipal Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $60)

      78   
     

 

 

 
    Structured Products (14.6%)  
 

Structured Products (14.6%)

  

 
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2004-1, Class A4, 4.76%, 11/10/39

    350,000        362   
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2005-5, Class A4, 5.115%, 10/10/45

    250,000        277   
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2005-5, Class AM, 5.176%, 10/10/45

    200,000        220   
 

Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2004-7, Class 7A1, 5.00%, 8/25/19

    102,373        105   
 

BB-UBS Trust, Series 2012, Class A, 3.43%, 11/5/36

    425,000        436   
 

Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-8, Class 1A3, 6.00%, 9/25/37

    146,067        152   
 

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2003-35, Class 1A3, 5.00%, 9/25/18

    75,447        78   
 

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-TF2A, Class A1, 0.389%, 4/15/22 144A

    82,369        78   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 5/1/42

    10,274,109        11,164   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 4/1/41

    7,943,693        8,698   
    Structured Products (14.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 5/1/41

    2,869,528        3,079   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 9/1/41

    6,438,100        7,075   
 

GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., Series 2005-C3, Class A5, 4.979%, 7/10/45

    31,877        32   
 

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2005-GG3, Class A4, 4.799%, 8/10/42

    100,000        107   
 

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2004-GG1, Class B, 5.426%, 6/10/36

    150,000        157   
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2012-ALOH, Class A, 3.551%, 4/10/34

    400,000        432   
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2005-GG4, Class A4A, 4.751%, 7/10/39

    750,000        809   
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2004-GG2, Class A6, 5.396%, 8/10/38

    575,000        608   
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-C2, Class A4, 4.367%, 3/15/36

    300,000        311   
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-C1, Class A4, 4.568%, 1/15/31

    150,000        156   
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C2, Class A4, 4.998%, 4/15/30

    272,068        278   
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C5, Class AM, 5.017%, 9/15/40

    300,000        326   
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C7, Class AM, 5.263%, 11/15/40

    175,000        192   
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-C4, Class A4, 5.533%, 6/15/29

    250,000        266   
 

PHHMC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-6, Class A1,
6.002%, 12/18/37

    181,932        193   
    Structured Products (14.6%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A1, 4.125%, 2/25/41

    251,706        256   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, Series 2005-AR16, Class 1A1, 2.757%, 8/25/33

    365,132        374   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, Series 2005-AR14, Class A1, 5.331%, 8/25/35

    171,917        173   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, Series 2005-17, Class 1A1, 5.50%, 1/25/36

    191,374        198   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, Series 2007-3, Class 3A1, 5.50%, 4/25/22

    90,362        93   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, Series 2006-10, Class A4, 6.00%, 8/25/36

    212,305        220   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities, Series 2007-AR10, Class 1A1, 6.056%, 1/25/38

    157,690        161   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Structured Products

   
 

(Cost: $35,750)

      37,066   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (6.4%)  
 

Commercial Banks Non-US (3.1%)

  

(k)  

BNP Paribas Finance, Inc., 0.14%, 1/3/13

    8,000,000        8,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (3.3%)

  

 
 

JPMorgan Money Market Fund

    8,386,817        8,387   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,387   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $16,387)

      16,387   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (99.7%)

   
 

(Cost: $235,497)(a)

      253,498   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (0.3%)

      678   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      254,176   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $1,142 representing 0.5% of the net assets.

 

GO — General Obligation

 

RB — Revenue Bond

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $235,549 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $17,949 which is comprised of $18,121 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $172 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(h) Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Type    Counterparty    Currency    Principal
Amount
Covered by
Contract (000’s)
   Settlement
Month
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(000’s)
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Buy

  

HSBC Bank USA

   AUD    4,666    1/13    $ -         $ (36   $ (36

Sell

  

Westpac Banking

   AUD    5,559    1/13      -           (74     (74

Buy

  

HSBC Bank USA

   CAD    4,625    1/13      -           (7     (7

Sell

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   CAD    6,761    1/13      -           (16     (16

Sell

  

Westpac Banking

   CAD    181    1/13      -           -    (m)      -    (m) 

Sell

  

HSBC Bank USA

   EUR    12,450    1/13      -           (211     (211

Sell

  

HSBC Bank USA

   GBP    4,885    1/13      -           (89     (89

Sell

  

UBS AG

   GBP    5,765    1/13      -           (139     (139

Buy

  

HSBC Bank USA

   JPY    145,801    1/13      -           (91     (91

Sell

  

UBS AG

   JPY    200,815    1/13      203         -          203   
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
               $ 203       $ (663   $ (460
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

AUD — Australian Dollar

CAD — Canadian Dollar

EUR — Euro

GBP — British Pound

JPY — Japanese Yen

 

(j) Swap agreements outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Total Return Swaps

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty    Payment Made
by the Fund
   Payment
Received by the
Fund
   Expiration Date    Notional
Amount (000’s)
   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   2.900%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    5/13    2,500    $ (164

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   1.765%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    8/14    7,700      11   

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   1.570%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    9/14    5,000      45   

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   1.870%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    9/16    6,000      95   

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   2.420%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    4/18    2,000      (8

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   2.510%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    3/19    2,000      (13

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Reference Entity    Counterparty    Payment Made
by the Fund
   Payment
Received by the
Fund
   Expiration Date    Notional
Amount (000’s)
   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   2.640%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    2/20    2,800    $ (46

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   2.670%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    4/22    3,000      (24

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   2.770%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    6/14    1,000      (60

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   1.770%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    9/14    1,000      3   

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   2.095%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    10/15    2,500      (16

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   2.303%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    1/16    1,700      7   

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   2.520%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    5/16    5,400      (81

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   2.720%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    8/17    2,000      (131

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   2.345%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    9/17    13,000      91   

U.S. Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers - Not Seasonally Adjusted (CPURNSA)

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   2.895%    CPURNSA Index Total Return at Maturity    12/27    1,700      (91
                 

 

 

 
                  $ (382
                 

 

 

 

 

(k) Securities with an aggregate value of $8,000 (in thousands) have been pledged as collateral for swap and forward currency contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

(m) Amount is less than one thousand.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

        

US Government

  $ -         $ 135,000      $  -           

Foreign Bonds

    -           37,648        -           

Municipal Bonds

    -           78        -           

Corporate Bonds

    -           27,319        -           

Structured Products

    -           37,066        -           

Short-Term Investments

    8,387         8,000        -           

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Forward Currency Contracts

    -           203        -           

Total Return Swaps

    -           252        -           

Liabilities:

        

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Forward Currency Contracts

  $ -         $ (663   $ -           

Total Return Swaps

    -           (634     -           

Total

  $ 8,387       $ 244,269      $ -           

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
High current income and capital appreciation.    Invest primarily in non-investment grade debt securities.    $461 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the High Yield Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). Normally, the Portfolio invests in non-investment grade debt securities, which are securities that are rated below investment grade by at least one major rating agency or, if unrated, determined by management to be of comparable quality. The Portfolio may invest up to 30% of net assets in foreign securities. The primary investment strategy of the Portfolio is to identify, based on industry and credit analysis, and to invest in industries or individual companies that are attractively priced or which have stable or improving fundamental financial characteristics relative to the overall high yield market.

 

Market Overview

High yield bonds posted solid returns during 2012 amid considerable uncertainty resulting from an economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures that calmed markets and drove down yields across the fixed income markets. In this environment, investors accepted more risk, reaching for income in high yield bonds, where fundamentals continued to be solid and stable. Investors’ propensity for additional yield in 2012, led to lower rated CCCs outperforming higher rated B and BB bonds as an asset class in the high yield market.

 

Companies took advantage of historically low yields and strong demand from investors, producing a record amount of corporate bond issuance in 2012. Similarly, robust corporate profits and below average default rates made high yield an attractive investment during the year. For the year, the Barclays® U.S. Corporate High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (the “Index”) returned 15.78%, while the Barclays® Aggregate Bond Index (a measure of broad, taxable bond market performance) returned 4.22%.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 13.89% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012; by comparison, the Index returned 15.78%. (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The average return for the Portfolio’s peer group, High Current Yield Funds, was 14.09%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

In 2012, the Portfolio was positioned somewhat less aggressively than the Index in terms of credit quality, leading to less return relative to the Index. Specifically, an underweight in lower-quality CCC bonds and an overweight in higher-quality BB and B bonds was held throughout the year. In general, the lowest quality bonds outperformed, as investors embraced risk. The Portfolio’s overweight position in higher rated B and BB bonds was the primary source of underperformance relative to the Index.

 

The Portfolio’s cash position, which is held intermittently in anticipation of identifying attractively valued bonds and for general management of asset flows, also dragged on performance relative to the Index. For fundamental investors in high yield, identifying and buying attractively valued bonds sometimes requires cash to be held intermittently, as does receiving payment for refinanced bonds and the general management of fund flows. While the high yield bond market posted double-digit returns, holding even a small amount of cash that yielded near 0.0% created a wide disparity in return.

 

Security selection produced mixed results relative to the Index. Selecting strong performers such as Ally Financial and Sprint helped generate outperformance relative to the Index, while holding Nextel International and not holding Royal Bank of Scotland hurt relative results.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

In our view, fundamentals in the high yield bond market should remain relatively sound in 2013. We do not expect either significant deterioration or vast improvements in the credit environment, which means the upside for bond prices may be more restrained than it was during 2012. Nevertheless, current yields of roughly 6% could go a long way toward delivering returns above inflation if the current rate of inflation remains flat. Given all of the economic uncertainty, we are likely to take a more cautious approach to risk and favor bonds rated BB and B, while underweighting potentially more volatile CCCs.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

High Yield Bond Portfolio

    13.89%        9.31%        9.97%   

Barclays® U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index

    15.78%        10.45%        10.60%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) High Current Yield Funds Average

    14.09%        7.89%        8.97%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

The Portfolio invests in lower quality securities, which may represent a significant risk for loss of principal and interest. Bonds and other debt obligations are affected by changes in interest rates, inflation risk and the creditworthiness of their issuers. High yield bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment grade bonds. Return of principal is not guaranteed. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. With a fixed income fund, when interest rates rise, the value of the fund’s existing bonds drops, which could negatively affect overall fund performance.

 

Investing in bonds issued by foreign corporations and governments carries additional risk, including foreign currency risk, and may increase the volatility of the Portfolio’s performance.

 

Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description

     % of Net Assets   

Sprint Nextel Corp., Various

     2.9%   

HCA, Inc., Various

     2.1%   

CIT Group, Inc., Various

     1.6%   

International Lease Finance Corp., Various

     1.6%   

DISH DBS Corp., Various

     1.6%   

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Various

     1.6%   

General Motors Financial Co., Various

     1.4%   

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, Various

     1.4%   

First Data Corp., Various

     1.4%   

The AES Corp., Various

     1.3%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.
Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.
 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Common Stocks (0.4%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 

Consumer Discretionary (0.0%)

*  

Motors Liquidation Co. GUC Trust

    3,977      84
     

 

 

Total

    84
     

 

 

Financials (0.2%)

*  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    105,647      946
     

 

 

Total

    946
     

 

 

Materials (0.2%)

(n)*  

Catalyst Paper Corp.

    20,223      24
(n)*  

NewPage Group, Inc.

    6,020      563
     

 

 

Total

    587
     

 

 

Total Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $1,423)

    1,617
     

 

    Preferred Stocks (1.0%)            
 

Financials (1.0%)

 

Ally Financial, Inc, 7.00%, 2/4/13 144A

    1,302      1,279
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.50%, 5/15/16

    93,329      2,452
 

GMAC Capital Trust I, 8.125%, 2/15/40

    24,559      654
     

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $3,856)

    4,385
     

 

    Bonds (89.0%)            
 

Aerospace/Defense (1.2%)

 

B/E Aerospace, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/22

    730,000      774
 

Bombardier, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/22 144A

    770,000      791
 

Bombardier, Inc., 7.75%, 3/15/20 144A

    1,240,000      1,407
 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/18

    550,000      598
 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/21

    550,000      598
 

TransDigm, Inc., 5.50%, 10/15/20 144A

    720,000      749
 

Triumph Group, Inc., 8.625%, 7/15/18

    610,000      677
     

 

 

Total

    5,594
     

 

    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Autos/Vehicle Parts (3.6%)

  

 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.,
6.625%, 10/15/22

    355,000        360   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.,
7.875%, 3/1/17

    1,055,000        1,092   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 1/15/17 144A

    648,000        719   
 

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc., 8.00%, 6/15/19

    715,000        779   
 

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc., 8.25%, 6/15/21

    905,000        996   
 

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 8.50%, 5/1/18

    615,000        661   
 

Exide Technologies, 8.625%, 2/1/18

    740,000        627   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.25%, 2/3/17

    865,000        927   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18

    855,000        943   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21

    1,245,000        1,450   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/20

    1,590,000        2,037   
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.75%, 8/15/17 144A

    975,000        1,025   
 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.,
8.25%, 8/15/20

    820,000        900   
 

Jaguar Land Rover PLC, 7.75%, 5/15/18 144A

    905,000        987   
 

Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/1/21

    950,000        917   
 

Tower Automotive Holdings USA LLC/TA Holdings Finance, Inc., 10.625%, 9/1/17 144A

    1,112,000        1,218   
 

Visteon Corp., 6.75%, 4/15/19

    688,000        733   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      16,371   
     

 

 

 
 

Basic Materials (11.7%)

  

 

AK Steel Corp., 7.625%, 5/15/20

    510,000        444   
 

AK Steel Corp., 8.375%, 4/1/22

    860,000        740   
 

AK Steel Corp., 8.75%, 12/1/18 144A

    925,000        976   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 

Aleris International, Inc., 7.625%, 2/15/18

    460,000        468   
 

Aleris International, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/20 144A

    600,000        600   
 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.,
6.00%, 6/1/19

    1,790,000        1,647   
 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.,
9.75%, 4/15/18

    800,000        864   
 

ArcelorMittal, 5.75%, 8/5/20

    915,000        917   
 

ArcelorMittal, 6.125%, 6/1/18

    2,005,000        2,032   
 

ArcelorMittal, 6.75%, 2/25/22

    1,230,000        1,291   
 

Arch Coal, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/16

    655,000        681   
 

Arch Coal, Inc., 9.875%, 6/15/19 144A

    825,000        858   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 7.375%, 10/15/17 144A

    485,000        527   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 9.125%, 10/15/20 144A

    430,000        469   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc., 9.125%, 10/15/20 144A

    445,000        483   
 

Berry Plastics Corp., 8.25%, 11/15/15

    680,000        711   
(c)  

Boe Merger Corp., 9.50%, 11/1/17 144A

    360,000        360   
 

Cascades, Inc., 7.875%, 1/15/20

    810,000        863   
(c)  

Catalyst Paper Corp., 11.00%, 10/30/17

    350,456        266   
 

Celanese US Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 11/15/22

    825,000        864   
 

Chemtura Corp., 7.875%, 9/1/18

    615,000        660   
 

Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC/Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp., 8.25%, 12/15/17

    710,000        760   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc., 8.00%, 4/1/17

    1,545,000        1,672   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 4/1/20

    1,540,000        1,667   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 
 

Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., 9.375%, 3/15/15 144A

    920,000        833   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.00%, 4/1/17 144A

    575,000        586   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.875%, 2/1/18 144A

    635,000        656   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.875%, 4/1/22 144A

    765,000        782   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 7.00%, 11/1/15 144A

    1,230,000        1,291   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 8.25%, 11/1/19 144A

    1,215,000        1,294   
 

GrafTech International, Ltd., 6.375%, 11/15/20 144A

    370,000        383   
 

Hexion US Finance Corp., 6.625%, 4/15/20

    405,000        412   
 

Hexion US Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC, 8.875%, 2/1/18

    1,255,000        1,289   
 

HudBay Minerals, Inc., 9.50%, 10/1/20 144A

    405,000        428   
 

Huntsman International LLC, 4.875%, 11/15/20 144A

    1,385,000        1,401   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 7.50%, 5/1/20 144A

    400,000        419   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 8.375%, 2/15/19 144A

    540,000        582   
 

Inmet Mining Corp., 7.50%, 6/1/21 144A

    245,000        254   
 

Molycorp, Inc., 10.00%, 6/1/20 144A

    1,230,000        1,144   
 

New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22 144A

    370,000        383   
(d)  

Patriot Coal Corp., 8.25%, 4/30/18

    780,000        388   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/41

    1,950,000        1,860   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/18

    1,705,000        1,812   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.25%, 11/15/21

    610,000        648   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.50%, 9/15/20

    765,000        820   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 
 

Quadra FNX Mining, Ltd., 7.75%, 6/15/19 144A

    905,000        939   
 

Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/21 144A

    310,000        317   
 

Resolute Forest Products, 10.25%, 10/15/18

    727,000        832   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 5.75%, 10/15/20 144A

    1,345,000        1,389   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 6.875%, 2/15/21

    205,000        221   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 7.125%, 4/15/19

    1,340,000        1,440   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 7.875%, 8/15/19

    485,000        540   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 8.25%, 2/15/21

    740,000        751   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 9.00%, 4/15/19

    1,070,000        1,113   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 9.875%, 8/15/19

    1,010,000        1,081   
 

Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/20

    1,490,000        1,542   
 

Sawgrass Merger Sub, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20 144A

    310,000        312   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 6.50%, 12/1/20 144A

    370,000        400   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 8.125%, 9/15/19 144A

    425,000        478   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 8.375%, 9/15/21 144A

    785,000        897   
 

Severstal Columbus LLC, 10.25%, 2/15/18

    940,000        989   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.125%, 8/15/19 144A

    385,000        408   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/22 144A

    385,000        408   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 
 

Thompson Creek Metals Co., Inc.,
7.375%, 6/1/18

    305,000        250   
 

United States Steel Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/20

    930,000        993   
 

Verso Paper Holdings LLC/Verso Paper, Inc., 8.75%, 2/1/19

    430,000        163   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      53,948   
     

 

 

 
 

Builders/Building Materials (0.6%)

  

 
 

KB Home,
7.25%, 6/15/18

    610,000        663   
 

KB Home,
9.10%, 9/15/17

    720,000        837   
 

USG Corp., 7.875%, 3/30/20 144A

    575,000        640   
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 6.40%, 11/30/17

    760,000        830   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,970   
     

 

 

 
 

Capital Goods (1.1%)

  

 
 

Case New Holland, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/17

    1,015,000        1,200   
 

CNH Capital LLC, 3.875%, 11/1/15 144A

    280,000        289   
 

CNH Capital LLC, 6.25%, 11/1/16

    485,000        535   
 

JMC Steel Group, 8.25%, 3/15/18 144A

    405,000        423   
 

The Manitowoc Co., Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/22

    300,000        300   
 

SPX Corp.,
6.875%, 9/1/17

    615,000        686   
 

Terex Corp.,
6.00%, 5/15/21

    620,000        653   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/18 144A

    290,000        312   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 6.125%, 6/15/23

    300,000        317   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/20 144A

    405,000        444   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,159   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (2.7%)

  

 
 

AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22

    615,000        618   
 

AutoNation, Inc., 5.50%, 2/1/20

    540,000        580   
 

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., 6.50%, 12/15/20 144A

    430,000        441   
 

Hanesbrands, Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/20

    615,000        676   
 

Levi Strauss & Co., 6.875%, 5/1/22

    575,000        617   
 

Levi Strauss & Co., 7.625%, 5/15/20

    615,000        670   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing continued

  

 

Limited Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22

    495,000        538   
 

Limited Brands, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19

    580,000        708   
 

PVH Corp.,
4.50%, 12/15/22

    265,000        268   
 

Revlon Consumer Products Corp.,
9.75%, 11/15/15

    675,000        710   
 

Rite Aid Corp., 7.50%, 3/1/17

    377,000        387   
 

Rite Aid Corp., 10.375%, 7/15/16

    470,000        497   
 

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc., 5.75%, 6/1/22

    60,000        65   
 

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc., 6.875%, 11/15/19

    425,000        470   
 

Spectrum Brands Escrow Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/20 144A

    90,000        95   
 

Spectrum Brands Escrow Corp., 6.625%, 11/15/22 144A

    155,000        166   
 

Spectrum Brands, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/18

    830,000        942   
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/14

    390,000        378   
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 8.00%, 5/1/16

    1,420,000        1,353   
 

Toys R US Property Co. I LLC, 10.75%, 7/15/17

    815,000        878   
 

Toys R US Property Co. II LLC, 8.50%, 12/1/17

    810,000        859   
 

Toys R US, Inc., 7.375%, 9/1/16 144A

    465,000        475   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      12,391   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (18.5%)

  

 

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp.,
4.875%, 5/15/23

    820,000        832   
 

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp.,
6.125%, 7/15/22

    685,000        738   
 

AmeriGas Finance LLC/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,
6.75%, 5/20/20

    915,000        1,004   
 

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,
6.25%, 8/20/19

    1,185,000        1,268   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

 

Atlas Pipeline Partners LP/Atlas Pipeline Finance Corp., 6.625%, 10/1/20 144A

    790,000        818   
 

Atwood Oceanics, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/20

    340,000        365   
 

Bill Barrett Corp., 7.00%, 10/15/22

    860,000        886   
 

Bill Barrett Corp., 7.625%, 10/1/19

    1,280,000        1,350   
 

Bristow Group, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/22

    300,000        321   
 

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20

    445,000        457   
 

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 8.625%, 10/15/18

    1,000,000        1,080   
 

Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/21

    615,000        667   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.50%, 5/15/37

    1,640,000        1,472   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/21

    1,400,000        1,452   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/20

    1,255,000        1,360   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 7.25%, 12/15/18

    750,000        817   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 9.50%, 2/15/15

    765,000        864   
 

Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC/Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/19 144A

    425,000        401   
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 5.875%, 5/1/22

    960,000        1,051   
 

CITGO Petroleum Corp., 11.50%, 7/1/17 144A

    570,000        658   
 

Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas, 9.50%, 5/15/16

    905,000        971   
 

Comstock Resources, Inc., 7.75%, 4/1/19

    615,000        624   
 

Comstock Resources, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/20

    955,000        1,027   
 

Concho Resources, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/23

    585,000        613   
 

Concho Resources, Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/21

    615,000        686   
 

Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22

    1,235,000        1,331   
 

Crosstex Energy LP/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp., 8.875%, 2/15/18

    1,200,000        1,296   
 

Denbury Resources, Inc., 8.25%, 2/15/20

    947,000        1,065   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

 

Drill Rigs Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/17 144A

    1,015,000        1,010   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.25%, 6/1/18

    590,000        682   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.75%, 1/15/32

    1,095,000        1,287   
 

Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20

    1,580,000        1,825   
 

EP Energy LLC/EP Energy Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/20

    1,435,000        1,618   
 

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.,
7.75%, 9/1/22

    290,000        307   
 

Exterran Holdings, Inc., 7.25%, 12/1/18

    1,115,000        1,182   
 

Forest Oil Corp., 7.25%, 6/15/19

    725,000        729   
 

Forest Oil Corp., 7.50%, 9/15/20 144A

    620,000        651   
 

Hiland Partners LP/Hiland Partners Finance Corp., 7.25%, 10/1/20 144A

    300,000        321   
 

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 7.625%, 4/15/21 144A

    485,000        529   
 

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 8.00%, 2/15/20 144A

    940,000        1,029   
 

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/20

    345,000        361   
 

Inergy Midstream LP/NRGM Finance Corp., 6.00%, 12/15/20 144A

    495,000        511   
 

Key Energy Services, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/21

    875,000        875   
 

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp., 8.125%, 12/1/19

    855,000        943   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 6.25%, 11/1/19 144A

    1,155,000        1,161   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/15/19

    1,440,000        1,454   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/21

    730,000        777   
 

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp., 9.75%, 5/15/20 144A

    1,235,000        1,281   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 2/15/23

    985,000        1,069   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.25%, 6/15/22

    545,000        594   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20

    615,000        670   
 

MEG Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/30/23 144A

    870,000        907   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/1/24

    375,000        405   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 7.125%, 5/15/18

    975,000        1,029   
 

NGPL PipeCo LLC, 9.625%, 6/1/19 144A

    285,000        328   
 

Northern Tier Energy LLC/Northern Tier Finance Corp., 7.125%, 11/15/20 144A

    430,000        445   
 

Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.50%, 11/1/21

    1,090,000        1,158   
 

Offshore Group Investment, Ltd., 7.50%, 11/1/19 144A

    1,505,000        1,520   
 

Offshore Group Investment, Ltd., 11.50%, 8/1/15

    545,000        594   
 

OGX Austria GmbH, 8.50%, 6/1/18 144A

    1,285,000        1,156   
 

Oil States International, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/23 144A

    405,000        411   
 

Oil States International, Inc., 6.50%, 6/1/19

    605,000        644   
 

Pacific Drilling V, Ltd., 7.25%, 12/1/17 144A

    1,255,000        1,302   
 

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/20 144A

    1,125,000        1,212   
 

Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP/Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corp. II, 8.375%, 6/1/20 144A

    860,000        927   
 

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 7.375%, 12/15/18 144A

    910,000        983   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.125%, 6/15/19

    1,150,000        1,254   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.625%, 5/1/21

    850,000        936   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.75%, 2/1/22

    565,000        634   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 8.625%, 10/15/19

    745,000        847   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/23

    590,000        631   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 3/1/21

    1,130,000        1,302   
 

Range Resources Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/22

    575,000        601   
 

Range Resources Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/21

    725,000        776   
 

Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 4/15/23

    420,000        448   
 

Rosetta Resources, Inc., 9.50%, 4/15/18

    615,000        683   
 

Samson Investment Co., 9.75%, 2/15/20 144A

    1,890,000        1,999   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/21

    1,035,000        1,107   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/23

    580,000        621   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.00%, 6/1/18 144A

    470,000        498   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 9.875%, 5/15/16

    910,000        981   
 

SESI LLC, 6.375%, 5/1/19

    965,000        1,033   
 

SESI LLC, 6.875%, 6/1/14

    573,000        574   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 11/15/21

    460,000        492   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 1/1/23

    335,000        358   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.625%, 2/15/19

    610,000        644   
 

Swift Energy Co., 7.875%, 3/1/22 144A

    300,000        313   
 

Swift Energy Co., 8.875%, 1/15/20

    900,000        979   
 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/1/23 144A

    725,000        750   
 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.375%, 8/1/22 144A

    540,000        589   
 

Tesoro Corp., 4.25%, 10/1/17

    395,000        409   
 

Tesoro Corp., 5.375%, 10/1/22

    395,000        421   
 

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.875%, 10/1/20 144A

    420,000        436   
 

Trinidad Drilling, Ltd., 7.875%, 1/15/19 144A

    925,000        983   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

 

Unit Corp., 6.625%, 5/15/21 144A

    695,000        713   
 

Venoco, Inc., 8.875%, 2/15/19

    740,000        694   
 

W&T Offshore, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19 144A

    750,000        806   
 

W&T Offshore, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19

    905,000        973   
 

WPX Energy, Inc., 5.25%, 1/15/17

    545,000        578   
 

WPX Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/22

    685,000        738   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      85,162   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (8.8%)

   
 

AerCap Aviation Solutions BV, 6.375%, 5/30/17

    690,000        724   
 

Air Lease Corp., 5.625%, 4/1/17

    1,915,000        2,030   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 6.25%, 12/1/19 144A

    435,000        453   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 6.75%, 4/15/17

    920,000        989   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 7.625%, 4/15/20

    285,000        318   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 6/26/15

    845,000        881   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/17

    990,000        1,059   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20

    925,000        1,117   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 3/15/20

    2,070,000        2,536   
 

AmSouth Bank, 5.20%, 4/1/15

    930,000        972   
 

AWAS Aviation Capital, Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 144A

    1,656,400        1,748   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.25%, 8/15/17

    1,160,000        1,194   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/15 144A

    1,300,000        1,352   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/17

    575,000        609   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22

    870,000        928   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.25%, 3/15/18

    1,915,000        2,049   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/20

    765,000        836   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/19 144A

    535,000        583   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/17

    1,240,000        1,268   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/19

    620,000        635   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/16

    605,000        637   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 7.75%, 1/15/16

    410,000        425   
 

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/18

    965,000        1,036   
(c)  

Igloo Holdings Corp., 8.25%, 12/15/17 144A

    430,000        425   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/15/16

    660,000        696   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/19

    660,000        703   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 7.125%, 9/1/18 144A

    1,325,000        1,537   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/15

    1,235,000        1,388   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/17

    1,840,000        2,125   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.875%, 9/1/17

    925,000        1,087   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 7.90%, 4/29/49

    1,120,000        1,269   
 

Regions Financial Corp., 7.75%, 11/10/14

    1,795,000        1,990   
 

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/22

    1,230,000        1,298   
 

SLM Corp., 6.00%, 1/25/17

    880,000        953   
 

SLM Corp., 8.00%, 3/25/20

    965,000        1,103   
 

SLM Corp., 8.45%, 6/15/18

    970,000        1,135   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 7.98%, 3/29/49

    560,000        643   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      40,731   
     

 

 

 
 

Foods (2.6%)

  

(c)  

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc., 7.75%, 11/1/17 144A

    300,000        309   
 

Bumble Bee Acquisition Corp., 9.00%, 12/15/17 144A

    851,000        915   
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 6.00%, 5/1/22

    220,000        252   
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.25%, 9/1/16

    635,000        733   
 

Cott Beverages, Inc., 8.125%, 9/1/18

    615,000        680   
 

Cott Beverages, Inc., 8.375%, 11/15/17

    905,000        984   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Foods continued

  

 

Dean Foods Co., 7.00%, 6/1/16

    820,000        900   
 

Dean Foods Co., 9.75%, 12/15/18

    820,000        943   
 

Dole Food Co., Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/16 144A

    675,000        702   
 

Dole Food Co., Inc., 13.875%, 3/15/14

    399,000        442   
 

JBS Finance II, Ltd., 8.25%, 1/29/18 144A

    630,000        668   
 

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.25%, 6/1/21 144A

    725,000        727   
 

Land O’ Lakes, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 144A

    1,020,000        1,104   
 

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 7.875%, 12/15/18

    885,000        897   
 

Post Holdings, Inc., 7.375%, 2/15/22 144A

    150,000        164   
 

Smithfield Foods, Inc., 6.625%, 8/15/22

    785,000        867   
 

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., 7.75%, 3/1/18

    500,000        543   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      11,830   
     

 

 

 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging (3.8%)

  

 

AMC Entertainment, Inc., 8.75%, 6/1/19

    910,000        1,008   
 

AMC Entertainment, Inc., 9.75%, 12/1/20

    980,000        1,132   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 8.50%, 2/15/20

    1,265,000        1,256   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 10.00%, 12/15/18

    1,138,000        754   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 11.25%, 6/1/17

    1,210,000        1,296   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 12.75%, 4/15/18

    1,645,000        1,213   
 

Chester Downs & Marina LLC, 9.25%, 2/1/20 144A

    360,000        354   
 

Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.75%, 7/1/22

    560,000        620   
 

Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 144A

    245,000        248   
 

The Geo Group, Inc., 6.625%, 2/15/21

    460,000        511   
 

The Geo Group, Inc., 7.75%, 10/15/17

    620,000        666   
 

Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 5.875%, 6/15/19

    180,000        196   
 

MGM Resorts International, 6.75%, 10/1/20 144A

    595,000        608   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging continued

  

 

MGM Resorts International, 7.625%, 1/15/17

    685,000        733   
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.75%, 3/15/22

    565,000        605   
 

MGM Resorts International, 8.625%, 2/1/19 144A

    855,000        953   
 

Penn National Gaming, Inc., 8.75%, 8/15/19

    545,000        621   
 

Regal Entertainment Group, 9.125%, 8/15/18

    730,000        814   
 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22

    430,000        455   
 

Scientific Games International, Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20 144A

    980,000        1,012   
 

Scientific Games International, Inc., 9.25%, 6/15/19

    340,000        378   
 

Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, 7.75%, 10/1/17 144A

    300,000        324   
 

Speedway Motorsports, Inc., 6.75%, 2/1/19

    430,000        456   
 

Speedway Motorsports, Inc., 8.75%, 6/1/16

    680,000        727   
 

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 7.875%, 5/1/20

    500,000        566   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      17,506   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (8.2%)

  

 

Biomet, Inc., 6.50%, 8/1/20 144A

    825,000        877   
 

Biomet, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/20 144A

    1,370,000        1,361   
 

Centene Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/17

    1,620,000        1,741   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, 8/15/18

    575,000        599   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 7.125%, 7/15/20

    870,000        929   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 11/15/19

    2,170,000        2,349   
 

Elan Finance PLC/Elan Finance Corp., 6.25%, 10/15/19 144A

    1,295,000        1,353   
 

Endo Health Solutions, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/19

    340,000        363   
 

Endo Health Solutions, Inc., 7.25%, 1/15/22

    605,000        649   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.625%, 7/31/19 144A

    1,210,000        1,299   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

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Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.875%, 1/31/22 144A

    335,000        363   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.50%, 9/15/18 144A

    245,000        274   
 

HCA Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/21

    495,000        507   
 

HCA Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 5/15/21

    1,230,000        1,335   
 

HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/22

    1,730,000        1,881   
 

HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20

    1,400,000        1,575   
 

HCA, Inc., 7.25%, 9/15/20

    1,595,000        1,766   
 

HCA, Inc., 7.875%, 2/15/20

    680,000        756   
 

HCA, Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/18

    730,000        845   
 

HCA, Inc., 8.50%, 4/15/19

    680,000        758   
 

HCA, Inc., 9.875%, 2/15/17

    87,000        92   
 

Health Management Associates, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/16

    1,110,000        1,199   
 

Health Management Associates, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/20

    570,000        616   
 

Hologic, Inc., 6.25%, 8/1/20 144A

    230,000        248   
 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 6.375%, 2/15/22

    810,000        850   
 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/1/21

    885,000        960   
 

Mylan, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/18 144A

    925,000        1,022   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.625%, 7/15/17 144A

    305,000        343   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/20 144A

    185,000        219   
 

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/19 144A

    1,000,000        1,052   
 

Service Corp. International, 4.50%, 11/15/20

    370,000        376   
 

Service Corp. International, 7.00%, 5/15/19

    430,000        471   
 

Service Corp. International, 8.00%, 11/15/21

    225,000        277   
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 11/1/18

    915,000        1,004   
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.875%, 7/1/19

    930,000        1,042   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.50%, 7/15/16 144A

    1,045,000        1,099   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.75%, 10/1/17 144A

    1,465,000        1,582   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.875%, 12/1/18 144A

    1,585,000        1,708   
 

Vanguard Health Systems, Inc., 0.00%, 2/1/16

    17,000        13   
 

VPI Escrow Corp., 6.375%, 10/15/20 144A

    1,390,000        1,491   
 

Warner Chilcott Co. LLC/Warner Chilcott Finance LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/18

    655,000        698   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      37,942   
     

 

 

 
 

Media (8.6%)

  

 

Cablevision Systems Corp., 7.75%, 4/15/18

    615,000        684   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.50%, 4/30/21

    1,125,000        1,214   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.00%, 1/15/19

    1,515,000        1,634   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.25%, 10/30/17

    825,000        899   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.375%, 6/1/20

    570,000        633   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.875%, 4/30/18

    340,000        366   
 

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/20 144A

    1,225,000        1,276   
 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/20

    485,000        489   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.625%, 7/15/18

    870,000        1,005   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/18

    535,000        619   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 8.625%, 2/15/19

    445,000        532   
(c)  

Dex One Corp., 14.00%, 1/29/17

    789,110        262   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 144A

    1,620,000        1,620   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Media continued

  

 

DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/22

    775,000        833   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/21

    1,210,000        1,380   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.125%, 2/1/16

    1,310,000        1,467   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.875%, 9/1/19

    1,760,000        2,086   
 

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/19

    965,000        1,064   
 

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 7.625%, 6/15/21

    605,000        688   
 

Inmarsat Finance PLC, 7.375%, 12/1/17 144A

    285,000        306   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 4/1/19

    1,050,000        1,129   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 10/15/20

    770,000        837   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 8.50%, 11/1/19

    1,020,000        1,142   
(c)  

Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 11.50%, 2/4/17

    1,935,000        2,056   
 

Lamar Media Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/23 144A

    1,000,000        1,028   
 

LIN Television Corp., 6.375%, 1/15/21 144A

    600,000        630   
 

Mediacom LLC/Mediacom Capital Corp., 9.125%, 8/15/19

    325,000        360   
 

Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co., 7.75%, 10/15/18

    605,000        676   
 

QVC, Inc., 5.125%, 7/2/22 144A

    260,000        273   
 

QVC, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/20 144A

    410,000        456   
 

QVC, Inc., 7.50%, 10/1/19 144A

    1,530,000        1,688   
 

Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 6.125%, 10/1/22 144A

    1,195,000        1,268   
 

Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/22 144A

    290,000        293   
 

Starz LLC/Starz Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/15/19 144A

    295,000        302   
 

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH, 5.50%, 1/15/23 144A

    1,235,000        1,275   
 

Univision Communications, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/22 144A

    715,000        738   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Media continued

  

 

Univision Communications, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/20 144A

    800,000        866   
 

UPCB Finance III, Ltd., 6.625%, 7/1/20 144A

    985,000        1,055   
 

UPCB Finance V, Ltd., 7.25%, 11/15/21 144A

    340,000        374   
 

Videotron Ltee, 5.00%, 7/15/22

    960,000        1,007   
 

Virgin Media Finance PLC, 8.375%, 10/15/19

    451,000        512   
 

WMG Acquisition Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/21 144A

    240,000        253   
 

WMG Acquisition Corp., 11.50%, 10/1/18

    1,065,000        1,230   
 

XM Satellite Radio, Inc., 7.625%, 11/1/18 144A

    930,000        1,037   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      39,542   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (–%)

  

(n)*  

General Motors Co. Escrow, 7.20%, 1/15/13

    380,000        -     
(n)*  

General Motors Co. Escrow, 8.375%, 7/15/33

    3,515,000        -     
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      -     
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate (0.1%)

  

 

DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 8.50%, 12/15/17

    560,000        612   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      612   
     

 

 

 
 

Services (0.8%)

  

(c)  

ARAMARK Holdings Corp., 8.625%, 5/1/16 144A

    300,000        307   
 

Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/21 144A

    310,000        321   
 

Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/20

    550,000        573   
 

FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 144A

    495,000        512   
 

HDTFS, Inc., 5.875%,
10/15/20 144A

    300,000        313   
 

HDTFS, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/22 144A

    180,000        192   
 

Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/20

    615,000        675   
 

Trans Union LLC/TransUnion Financing Corp., 11.375%, 6/15/18

    610,000        711   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,604   
     

 

 

 
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Technology (4.6%)

  

 

Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.375%, 10/1/22 144A

    475,000        468   
 

Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.625%, 6/1/21

    965,000        962   
 

Equinix, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/21

    215,000        239   
 

Equinix, Inc., 8.125%, 3/1/18

    1,245,000        1,373   
 

First Data Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20 144A

    1,450,000        1,464   
 

First Data Corp., 7.375%, 6/15/19 144A

    870,000        900   
 

First Data Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/21 144A

    740,000        740   
 

First Data Corp., 9.875%, 9/24/15

    1,930,000        1,969   
(c)  

First Data Corp., 10.55%, 9/24/15

    1,214,022        1,243   
 

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/18 144A

    1,140,000        1,245   
 

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 10.125%, 3/15/18 144A

    1,105,000        1,221   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc., 7.75%, 10/1/19

    1,060,000        1,195   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc., 8.375%, 8/15/21

    125,000        139   
 

Jabil Circuit, Inc., 4.70%, 9/15/22

    795,000        836   
 

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., 7.75%, 4/1/19

    800,000        672   
 

NCR Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/21 144A

    490,000        490   
 

NCR Corp., 5.00%, 7/15/22 144A

    240,000        244   
 

Nuance Communications, Inc., 5.375%, 8/15/20 144A

    890,000        930   
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 6.875%, 5/1/20

    735,000        782   
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 7.75%, 12/15/18

    1,230,000        1,351   
 

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., 7.375%, 11/15/18

    1,050,000        1,125   
 

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., 7.625%, 11/15/20

    925,000        1,010   
 

West Corp., 11.00%, 10/15/16

    415,000        432   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      21,030   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (8.7%)

  

 

Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 8.25%, 10/15/17

    660,000        711   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 12/1/40 144A

    725,000        795   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

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Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 12.00%, 12/1/15 144A

    965,000        1,037   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 14.75%, 12/1/16 144A

    935,000        1,283   
 

Cricket Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 10/15/20

    2,840,000        2,897   
 

Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 144A

    1,200,000        1,284   
 

CyrusOne LP/CyrusOne Finance Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/22 144A

    310,000        323   
 

Digicel Group, Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20 144A

    395,000        435   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.125%, 10/1/18

    610,000        701   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.25%, 4/15/17

    1,305,000        1,507   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20

    825,000        949   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.75%, 4/15/22

    825,000        957   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 9.25%, 7/1/21

    575,000        674   
 

GCI, Inc., 8.625%, 11/15/19

    1,130,000        1,201   
 

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/20

    1,135,000        1,206   
 

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/18

    1,050,000        1,137   
 

NII Capital Corp., 7.625%, 4/1/21

    1,705,000        1,292   
 

NII Capital Corp., 8.875%, 12/15/19

    1,715,000        1,363   
 

PAETEC Holding Corp., 8.875%, 6/30/17

    450,000        483   
 

SBA Communications Corp., 5.625%, 10/1/19 144A

    715,000        751   
 

SBA Telecommunications, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/20 144A

    580,000        616   
 

SBA Telecommunications, Inc., 8.25%, 8/15/19

    308,000        344   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Telecommunications continued

  

 

Sprint Capital Corp., 6.90%, 5/1/19

    1,185,000        1,292   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.00%, 12/1/16

    1,565,000        1,702   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/22

    1,340,000        1,377   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 7.00%, 3/1/20 144A

    575,000        668   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 7.00%, 8/15/20

    2,010,000        2,196   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 8.375%, 8/15/17

    2,160,000        2,511   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 9.00%, 11/15/18 144A

    1,020,000        1,260   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 9.125%, 3/1/17

    575,000        677   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 11.50%, 11/15/21

    1,140,000        1,550   
 

TW Telecom Holdings, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22 144A

    160,000        168   
(c)  

Wind Acquisition Holding Finance SA, 12.25%, 7/15/17 144A

    1,182,405        1,206   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.00%, 3/15/19

    680,000        695   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/20

    1,645,000        1,777   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.875%, 11/1/17

    1,075,000        1,209   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      40,234   
     

 

 

 
 

Transportation (0.3%)

  

 

Continental Airlines, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/15 144A

    615,000        646   
 

Kansas City Southern de Mexico SAB de CV, 8.00%, 2/1/18

    480,000        529   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,175   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (3.1%)

  

 

The AES Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/15

    1,495,000        1,678   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/17

    585,000        676   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/20

    1,170,000        1,345   
 

Calpine Corp., 7.50%, 2/15/21 144A

    832,000        919   
 

Calpine Corp., 7.875%, 7/31/20 144A

    1,606,000        1,803   
 

DPL, Inc., 6.50%, 10/15/16

    1,520,000        1,607   
 

DPL, Inc., 7.25%, 10/15/21

    510,000        546   
 

GenOn Americas Generation LLC, 8.50%, 10/1/21

    570,000        650   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 1/15/18

    1,765,000        1,959   
    Bonds (89.0%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

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NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 5/15/19

    1,210,000        1,295   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/20

    230,000        258   
 

NSG Holdings LLC/NSG Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 12/15/25 144A

    705,000        726   
 

Puget Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/22

    950,000        1,023   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      14,485   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $382,232)

      410,286   
     

 

 

 
    Bank Loan Obligations (3.4%)  
 

Bank Loan Obligations (3.4%)

  

 

Allison Transmission, Inc., 4.25%, due 8/23/19

    995,006        1,003   
 

Aramark Corp., 3.25%, due 7/26/16

    1,000,000        1,003   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.75%, due 12/2/17

    1,500,000        1,501   
 

Chrysler Group LLC, 6.00%, due 5/24/17

    1,243,687        1,269   
 

DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc., 4.00%, due 11/1/19

    1,500,000        1,509   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 5.25%, due 10/18/17

    997,500        1,005   
 

Kinetic Concepts, Inc., 5.50%, due 5/4/18

    1,994,962        2,015   
 

MGM Resorts International, 4.25%, due 12/20/19

    1,000,000        1,010   
 

Navistar, Inc., 7.00%, due 8/17/17

    1,250,000        1,254   
 

The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., 4.75%, due 5/16/18

    1,000,000        1,001   
 

Offshore Group Investment, Ltd., 6.25%, due 10/25/17

    987,500        985   
 

Serta Simmons Holdings, Inc., 5.00%, due 10/1/19

    1,000,000        1,000   
 

Warner Chilcott Corp., 4.25%, due 3/15/18

    1,243,683        1,250   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Bank Loan Obligations

   
 

(Cost: $15,659)

      15,805   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (5.1%)  
 

Electronics (0.8%)

  

(b)  

International Business Machines Corp., 0.05%, 1/2/13

    3,700,000        3,700   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,700   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term
Investments (5.1%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (1.1%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.13%, 2/25/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Services (2.1%)

  

 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/17/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
 

Govco LLC, 0.27%, 2/4/13

    5,000,000        4,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (1.1%)

  

 

John Deere Canada ULC, 0.15%, 1/29/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $23,697)

      23,697   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (98.9%)

   
 

(Cost: $426,867)(a)

      455,790   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (1.1%)

      5,152   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      460,942   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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* Non-Income Producing

 

144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $122,847 representing 26.6% of the net assets.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $427,082 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $28,708 which is comprised of $32,599 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $3,891 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for when-issued securities.

 

(c) PIK — Payment In Kind

 

(d) Defaulted Security

 

(n) Security valued in good faith by the Board of Directors.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
    

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

         

Common Stocks

  $ 1,030       $ -         $ 587     

Preferred Stocks

    3,106         1,279         -       

Corporate Bonds

    -           410,286         -   (m)   

Bank Loans

    -           15,805         -   (m)   

Short-Term Investments

    -           23,697         -       

Total

  $ 4,136       $ 451,067       $ 587     

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management.    Invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments of varying maturities and quality, and in derivatives designed to replicate such securities.    $373 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. Normally, the Portfolio invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. The Portfolio may invest all of its assets in high yield securities subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody’s or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality (so called “junk bonds”). The Portfolio may invest, without limitation, in securities denominated in foreign currencies and U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers. In addition, the Portfolio may invest without limit in fixed income securities of issuers that are economically tied to emerging securities markets. The Portfolio may, without limitation, seek to obtain market exposure to the securities in which it primarily invests by entering into a series of purchase and sale contracts or by using other investment techniques (such as buy backs or dollar rolls).

 

Market Overview

2012 was a year defined globally by a dynamic, polarized political process. The year began with a focus on Europe, as the seemingly inevitable Greek tragedy fueled speculation of when, not if, the European Union (EU) would see its membership shrink. In late July, a few determined statements from the European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi—later reinforced in early September by the ECB Governing Council—stabilized markets and postponed any sovereign exits from the EU. The markets spent the remainder of the year weighing the efficacy of a “do whatever it takes to safeguard monetary union” policy stance versus the Greek austerity commitment and Spanish financial system stability.

 

The eurozone had to compete with the United States for headlines, as the U.S. political climate often relegated geopolitical instability and uprising to second page news. Markets confronted an evolving monetary policy that produced multiple extensions of rate guidance (now mid-2015), a third quantitative easing (QE3) mortgage purchase program and additional, targeted Treasury purchases with the expiry of “Operation Twist”, the explicit use of unemployment and inflation quantitative thresholds, and a growing NY Federal Reserve balance sheet and System Open Market Account which currently stands at $2.65 trillion.

 

While the President’s reelection may have cemented the fate of the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank reforms, market participants quickly turned their attention to the uncertainty surrounding the impending fiscal cliff. Both political parties recognized that averting the cliff was essential to avoiding a recession in 2013, but negotiations were strained for much of the quarter with Democrats seeking increased tax revenue from the wealthiest Americans and Republicans asking for spending cuts on entitlement programs. Ultimately, hopes of a grand bargain abated and gave way to a short-term deal, thus opening the door to further fiscal negotiations, most notably on a debt ceiling increase and spending cuts (the “sequester”), in 2013.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 14.94% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012. By comparison, the Barclays® Global Credit Hedged USD Index returned 11.65%. The Portfolio’s custom benchmark, comprised of 1/3 Barclays® Global Aggregate Credit component, 1/3 Merrill Lynch Global High Yield BB-B rated constrained and 1/3 J.P. Morgan EMBI Global, all U.S. dollar Hedged Index (the “Equal Weighted Composite Index”), returned 15.72%. (These Indices are unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and do not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio outperformed the 11.87% average return of the Multisector Bond category according to Morningstar®, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

When compared to the Equal Weighted Composite Index, the Portfolio was underweight spread duration, particularly in the high yield and emerging markets (EM) sectors. These positions detracted from performance, as spreads tightened across the board. However, EM local rate exposure, particularly via interest rate swaps in Brazil, was positive for performance as the Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy rate.

 

Sectors that traded at a spread to U.S. Treasurys outperformed, as global central banks extended their commitment to monetary easing. The Portfolio’s focus on financials within the investment grade corporate sector added to relative performance amid accommodative monetary policy and improving housing data.

 

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During the period, the Portfolio used certain forward currency contracts to manage how the Portfolio was exposed to various foreign currency. In addition, the Portfolio utilized credit default swaps on a basket of credit entities to manage the Portfolio’s corporate bond exposure.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of PIMCO, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

We expect the global economy to grow at a real rate of 1.5 to 2.0% in 2013, representing a slowdown from the 2.2% pace of growth seen over the past twelve months. Real growth, we believe, will be moderated by efforts to resolve debt overhangs through fiscal restraint as evidenced by the slowing in corporate profits, capital expenditures and global trade.

 

Simultaneously, inflation will likely decrease in the near term. We expect households will continue to delever their balance sheets while the corporate sector remains reluctant to engage its own. Nominal growth could, however, be bolstered by the continued resolve of central banks. The balance of these forces will determine if GDP growth has slowed to stall speed or if a coordinated global slowdown can be averted.

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     Since
Inception*
 

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

    14.94%        9.20%        8.28%   

Barclays® Global Credit Hedged USD Index

    11.65%        7.10%        6.51%   

Equal Weighted Composite of Barclays® Global Aggregate — Credit Component, Hedged USD; Merrill Lynch® Global High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index; JP Morgan® EMBI Global

    15.72%        9.08%        8.23%   

Morningstar® US Insurance Fund Multisector Bond Average

    11.87%        6.79%        -     
* Inception date of 4/30/07

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/30/07 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

 

The Portfolio invests in lower-quality securities, which may present a significant risk for loss of principal and interest. Bonds and other debt obligations are affected by changes in interest rates, inflation risk and the creditworthiness of their issuers. High yield bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment grade bonds. Return of principal is not guaranteed. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. With a fixed income fund, when interest rates rise, the value of the fund’s existing bonds drops, which could negatively affect overall fund performance.

 

Investing in bonds issued by foreign corporations and governments carries additional risk, including foreign currency risk, and may increase the volatility of the Portfolio’s performance.
 

 

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The Portfolio may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes or as alternatives to direct investments. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

The Portfolio may also invest in municipal securities, which may be more sensitive to certain adverse conditions than other fixed income securities, may be or become illiquid, and may have yields which move differently and adversely compared to the yields of the overall debt securities markets.

Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Market Value  

US Treasury, Various

     5.9%   

Indonesia Government International Bond, Various

     2.7%   

Republic of South Africa, Various

     2.5%   

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, Various

     1.7%   

Province of Quebec Canada, Various

     1.5%   

American International Group, Inc., Various

     1.3%   

Petroleos Mexicanos, Various

     1.2%   

Australian Index Linked, Various

     1.2%   

The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Various

     1.2%   

Ally Financial, Inc., Various

     1.2%   

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Aerospace/Defense (1.1%)

  

 
 

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Class A, 10.375%, 7/2/19

    85,784        91   
 

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A, 5.25%, 1/31/21

    189,455        199   
(b)  

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2011-2, Class A, 8.625%, 10/15/21

    376,053        390   
 

Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-2, Class A, 7.25%, 11/10/19

    262,974        304   
 

Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, 4.75%, 1/12/21

    95,434        104   
 

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Class A, 7.75%, 12/17/19

    230,085        264   
 

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class A, 4.75%, 5/7/20

    500,000        535   
 

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-2, Class A, 9.75%, 1/15/17

    318,933        369   
 

US Airways Pass-Through Trust, 5.90%, 10/1/24

    1,500,000        1,635   
 

Waha Aerospace BV, 3.925%, 7/28/20 144A

    240,000        260   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,151   
     

 

 

 
 

Autos/Vehicle Parts (1.1%)

  

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.75%, 5/15/15

    300,000        306   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.875%, 1/15/15

    200,000        209   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 7.00%, 4/15/15

    900,000        1,003   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.00%, 6/1/14

    400,000        436   
(k)  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.70%, 10/1/14

    1,800,000        2,016   
 

Meritor, Inc., 8.125%, 9/15/15

    165,000        174   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,144   
     

 

 

 
 

Banking (10.1%)

  

 
 

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC, 1.893%, 4/25/14

    600,000        599   
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Banking continued

  

 
 

Banco Bradesco SA, 2.41%, 5/16/14 144A

    1,000,000        1,007   
 

Banco do Brasil SA, 2.219%, 2/15/13

    300,000        300   
 

Banco do Brasil SA, 6.00%, 1/22/20 144A

    200,000        233   
 

Banco do Brasil SR (Cayman), 3.875%, 10/10/22

    1,200,000        1,209   
 

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA, 4.375%, 7/19/15 144A

    100,000        105   
 

Banco Santander
Brasil SA, 2.408%, 3/18/14 144A

    400,000        399   
 

Banco Santander
Brasil SA, 4.25%, 1/14/16 144A

    1,500,000        1,556   
 

Banco Santander Chile, 3.875%, 9/20/22 144A

    1,000,000        1,025   
 

Banco Votorantim SA, 5.25%, 2/11/16 144A

    800,000        842   
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 12/1/17

    500,000        583   
 

Bank of America Corp., 6.00%, 9/1/17

    120,000        141   
 

BBVA Bancomer SA/Texas, 4.50%, 3/10/16

    1,000,000        1,063   
(k)  

The Bear Stearns LLC, 7.25%, 2/1/18

    2,400,000        3,007   
 

Cantor Fitzgerald LP, 7.875%, 10/15/19 144A

    1,500,000        1,538   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 6.125%, 5/15/18

    772,000        925   
 

The Export-Import Bank of Korea, 3.75%, 10/20/16

    700,000        752   
 

The Export-Import Bank of Korea, 4.00%, 1/29/21

    200,000        215   
 

The Export-Import Bank of Korea, 4.375%, 9/15/21

    1,200,000        1,326   
 

The Export-Import Bank of Korea, 5.125%, 6/29/20

    250,000        287   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.25%, 7/27/21

    400,000        456   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/18

    500,000        587   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.75%, 10/1/37

    450,000        510   
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Banking continued

  

 
(k)  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/19

    2,300,000        2,894   
 

HSBC Bank PLC, 4.125%, 8/12/20 144A

    800,000        890   
 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 2.712%, 2/24/14 144A

    1,600,000        1,598   
 

Macquarie Group, Ltd., 6.25%, 1/14/21 144A

    300,000        333   
(k)  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.875%, 4/25/18

    1,500,000        1,808   
 

Morgan Stanley, 5.625%, 9/23/19

    400,000        452   
 

Morgan Stanley, 5.95%, 12/28/17

    200,000        226   
 

Morgan Stanley, 6.00%, 4/28/15

    500,000        545   
(k)  

Morgan Stanley, 7.30%, 5/13/19

    2,800,000        3,403   
 

Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, 0.875%, 10/16/15 144A

    200,000        200   
 

Rabobank
Nederland NV, 11.00%, 12/29/49 144A

    200,000        270   
(k)  

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 2.55%, 9/18/15

    3,100,000        3,173   
 

RSHB Capital SA for OJSC Russian Agricultural Bank, 7.125%, 1/14/14

    500,000        526   
 

Turkiye Garanti
Bankasi AS, 2.819%, 4/20/16 144A

    200,000        198   
 

Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC, 5.375%, 2/13/17 144A

    200,000        219   
 

Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC, 5.45%, 11/22/17 144A

    1,200,000        1,335   
 

Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC, 6.025%, 7/5/22 144A

    400,000        465   
 

Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC, 6.80%, 11/22/25

    100,000        122   
 

Vnesheconombank Via VEB Finance PLC, 6.902%, 7/9/20

    400,000        488   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      37,810   
     

 

 

 
 

Basic Materials (4.0%)

  

 
 

Berry Plastics Corp., 5.09%, 2/15/15

    300,000        300   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 
 

Berry Plastics Corp., 8.25%, 11/15/15

    400,000        418   
 

Celanese US
Holdings LLC, 6.625%, 10/15/18

    100,000        110   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc., 8.00%, 4/1/17

    1,500,000        1,624   
 

CSN Islands IX Corp., 10.00%, 1/15/15

    200,000        226   
 

CSN Resources SA, 6.50%, 7/21/20 144A

    100,000        109   
 

CSN Resources SA, 6.50%, 7/21/20

    200,000        217   
 

Desarrolladora Homex
SAB de CV, 9.50%, 12/11/19 144A

    150,000        161   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.00%, 4/1/17 144A

    800,000        816   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.375%, 2/1/16 144A

    100,000        103   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 7.00%, 11/1/15 144A

    300,000        315   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 8.25%, 11/1/19 144A

    1,500,000        1,597   
(k)  

Hexion US Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC, 8.875%, 2/1/18

    1,700,000        1,747   
 

Huntsman International LLC, 8.625%, 3/15/21

    600,000        686   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 7.50%, 5/1/20 144A

    200,000        209   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 8.375%, 2/15/19 144A

    200,000        216   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 9.00%, 5/15/15 144A

    1,200,000        1,275   
 

Newcrest
Finance Pty, Ltd., 4.20%, 10/1/22 144A

    200,000        206   
 

Newcrest
Finance Pty, Ltd., 4.45%, 11/15/21 144A

    400,000        421   
 

Newcrest
Finance Pty, Ltd., 5.75%, 11/15/41 144A

    200,000        221   
(c)  

Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp., 4.524%, 5/15/15

    600,000        564   
(k)  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 7.125%, 4/15/19

    1,900,000        2,043   
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 7.875%, 8/15/19

    200,000        222   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 8.50%, 5/15/18

    400,000        410   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 9.875%, 8/15/19

    100,000        107   
 

Sappi Papier
Holding GmbH, 7.75%, 7/15/17 144A

    400,000        436   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      14,759   
     

 

 

 
 

Builders/Building Materials (0.9%)

  

 
 

Agile Property
Holdings, Ltd., 8.875%, 4/28/17 144A

    150,000        161   
 

Cemex Finance LLC, 9.375%, 10/12/22 144A

    300,000        337   
 

Cemex Finance LLC, 9.50%, 12/14/16 144A

    600,000        653   
 

Cemex SAB de CV, 9.50%, 6/15/18 144A

    1,300,000        1,466   
 

Corporacion GEO
SAB de CV, 9.25%, 6/30/20 144A

    200,000        215   
 

HD Supply, Inc., 8.125%, 4/15/19 144A

    300,000        342   
 

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV, 9.50%, 1/21/20 144A

    100,000        95   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,269   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (0.6%)

  

 
 

CVS Pass-Through Trust, 5.926%, 1/10/34 144A

    881,222        1,060   
 

CVS Pass-Through Trust, 7.507%, 1/10/32 144A

    94,206        124   
 

Jarden Corp., 6.125%, 11/15/22

    100,000        108   
 

Rock-Tenn Co., 4.45%, 3/1/19 144A

    200,000        216   
 

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc., 6.875%, 11/15/19

    100,000        111   
 

Spectrum Brands, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/18

    400,000        454   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,073   
     

 

 

 
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Electric Utilities (0.9%)

  

 
 

Centrais Eletricas
Brasileiras SA, 6.875%, 7/30/19 144A

    400,000        455   
 

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, 6.875%, 7/30/19

    200,000        228   
 

Centrais Eletricas
Brasileiras SA, 7.75%, 11/30/15 144A

    1,300,000        1,482   
 

Enel Finance
International SA, 5.70%, 1/15/13 144A

    100,000        100   
 

Entergy Corp., 3.625%, 9/15/15

    100,000        105   
 

Exelon
Generation Co. LLC, 4.25%, 6/15/22 144A

    500,000        520   
 

Israel Electric Corp., Ltd., 7.25%, 1/15/19 144A

    200,000        217   
 

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., 3.125%, 9/16/15 144A

    100,000        104   
 

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., 6.25%, 6/17/14

    100,000        107   
 

Oncor Electric
Delivery Co. LLC, 4.10%, 6/1/22

    200,000        218   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,536   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (9.1%)

  

 
 

AK Transneft OAO, 7.70%, 8/7/13

    200,000        209   
 

Anadarko Finance Co., 7.50%, 5/1/31

    100,000        132   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/16

    300,000        345   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/17

    300,000        358   
 

CNOOC Finance 2012, Ltd., 3.875%, 5/2/22

    1,500,000        1,597   
 

Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas, 7.75%, 5/15/17

    100,000        104   
 

Continental Resources, Inc., 7.125%, 4/1/21

    100,000        113   
 

Ecopetrol SA, 7.625%, 7/23/19

    720,000        931   
 

El Paso Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/16

    100,000        112   
 

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 7.75%, 9/1/22

    100,000        106   
 

Gazprom OAO, 5.625%, 7/22/13

    14,580        15   
 

Gazprom OAO, 6.51%, 3/7/22

    1,000,000        1,192   
 

Gazprom OAO, 7.288%, 8/16/37

    700,000        912   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

  Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

 
 

Gazprom OAO, 8.625%, 4/28/34

  1,000,000     1,439   
 

Gazprom OAO, 9.25%, 4/23/19

  200,000     265   
 

Harvest Operations Corp., 6.875%, 10/1/17

  100,000     111   
 

Indian Oil Corp., Ltd., 4.75%, 1/22/15

  1,100,000     1,150   
 

KazMunayGas
National Co., 6.375%, 4/9/21 144A

  900,000     1,101   
 

KazMunayGas National Co., 7.00%, 5/5/20 144A

  300,000     373   
 

KazMunayGas National Co., 8.375%, 7/2/13

  300,000     310   
 

KazMunayGas National Co., 11.75%, 1/23/15

  700,000     836   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/21

  100,000     106   
 

Majapahit Holding BV, 7.25%, 6/28/17

  100,000     118   
 

Majapahit Holding BV, 7.75%, 1/20/20 144A

  100,000     126   
 

Majapahit Holding BV, 7.75%, 1/20/20

  100,000     126   
 

Majapahit Holding BV, 8.00%, 8/7/19

  100,000     126   
 

Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC, 6.70%, 9/15/19 144A

  1,500,000     1,584   
 

Nakilat, Inc., 6.067%, 12/31/33

  200,000     242   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 6.875%, 2/1/20

  300,000     321   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 7.125%, 5/15/18

  100,000     105   
 

NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.119%, 12/15/17 144A

  500,000     545   
 

NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.768%, 12/15/37 144A

  200,000     210   
 

NGPL PipeCo LLC, 9.625%, 6/1/19 144A

  700,000     805   
 

OGX Austria GmbH, 8.375%, 4/1/22 144A

  700,000     585   
 

OGX Austria GmbH, 8.375%, 4/1/22

  800,000     668   
 

OGX Austria GmbH, 8.50%, 6/1/18 144A

  600,000     540   
 

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 5.75%, 3/1/18

  1,440,000     1,681   
 

Petrohawk Energy Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/18

  100,000     113   
 

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, 4.90%, 10/28/14

  100,000     96   
 

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, 5.00%, 10/28/15

  100,000     92   
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Energy continued

  

 
 

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, 5.375%, 4/12/27

    1,900,000        1,330   
 

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, 5.50%, 4/12/37

    1,800,000        1,233   
(k)  

Petroleos de Venezuela SA, 8.50%, 11/2/17

    4,200,000        4,147   
 

Pride International, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19

    500,000        660   
 

Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd. II, 5.298%, 9/30/20

    398,750        448   
 

Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd. III, 6.75%, 9/30/19

    550,000        690   
 

Rockies Express
Pipeline LLC, 5.625%, 4/15/20 144A

    1,000,000        982   
(k)  

Rockies Express
Pipeline LLC, 6.85%, 7/15/18 144A

    2,900,000        3,031   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/21

    200,000        214   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/23

    400,000        428   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.125%, 10/15/22

    400,000        438   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.75%, 1/15/20

    100,000        109   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 9.875%, 5/15/16

    100,000        108   
 

Tengizchevroil Finance Co. SARL, 6.124%, 11/15/14

    57,273        59   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      33,777   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (2.2%)

  

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.51%, 2/11/14

    800,000        814   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.709%, 6/20/14

    1,000,000        1,023   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 6/26/15

    1,000,000        1,043   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 6.75%, 12/1/14

    400,000        432   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 7.50%, 12/31/13

    400,000        423   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.30%, 2/12/15

    300,000        334   
 

AWAS Aviation
Capital, Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 144A

    808,000        852   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/14 144A

    1,200,000        1,242   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 0.505%, 4/5/13

    100,000        100   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 1.875%, 4/2/13

    100,000        100   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 2.00%, 9/15/15

    200,000        191   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 5.50%, 5/25/16

    200,000        208   
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Financials continued

  

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.75%, 9/1/16 144A

    1,200,000        1,347   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,109   
     

 

 

 
 

Gas Pipelines (0.2%)

  

 
 

El Paso Corp., 12.00%, 12/12/13

    800,000        872   
(n)*  

Selectica, 8.75%, 11/15/15

    500,000        -     
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      872   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (2.2%)

  

 

Amgen, Inc., 3.625%, 5/15/22

    800,000        860   
 

Amgen, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/43

    900,000        1,061   
 

Baptist Health South Florida Obligated Group, 4.59%, 8/15/21

    100,000        112   
 

Boston Scientific Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/20

    1,200,000        1,400   
(k)  

HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20

    2,200,000        2,475   
 

HCA, Inc., 9.875%, 2/15/17

    130,000        137   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.625%, 7/15/17 144A

    100,000        112   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/20 144A

    300,000        355   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.50%, 7/15/16 144A

    600,000        631   
 

Warner Chilcott Co. LLC/Warner Chilcott Finance LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/18

    900,000        958   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,101   
     

 

 

 
 

Independent Finance (6.1%)

  

 
 

Alliance Data Systems Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/17 144A

    600,000        609   
 

American International Group, Inc., 5.05%, 10/1/15

    300,000        331   
 

American International Group, Inc., 5.60%, 10/18/16

    200,000        228   
(k)  

American International Group, Inc., 5.85%, 1/16/18

    2,400,000        2,837   
 

Anglo American
Capital PLC, 2.625%, 9/27/17 144A

    200,000        204   
 

Anglo American
Capital PLC, 4.125%, 9/27/22 144A

    1,400,000        1,463   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio     145   


Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

 

    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Independent Finance continued

  

 
 

Banco Continental SA via Continental Senior Trustee II Cayman, Ltd., 5.75%, 1/18/17 144A

    600,000        657   
 

Fibria Overseas Finance, Ltd., 6.75%, 3/3/21 144A

    200,000        221   
 

GATX Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/22

    200,000        210   
 

Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 4.375%, 7/27/16 144A

    200,000        215   
 

Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 6.00%, 5/5/15

    1,300,000        1,427   
 

Indo Energy Finance BV, 7.00%, 5/7/18 144A

    200,000        209   
 

IPIC GMTN, Ltd., 5.00%, 11/15/20 144A

    1,500,000        1,705   
 

The Korea Development Bank, 3.00%, 9/14/22

    1,000,000        996   
(n)  

LBG Capital No. 1 PLC, 8.50%, 12/17/49 144A

    660,000        683   
 

Odebrecht Drilling Norbe VIII/IX, Ltd., 6.35%, 6/30/21

    1,425,000        1,608   
(n)  

Peru Enhanced Pass-Through Finance, Ltd., 0.00%, 5/31/18 144A

    147,929        135   
 

Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., 4.50%, 10/19/20

    300,000        314   
 

SABIC Capital I BV, 3.00%, 11/2/15

    1,200,000        1,241   
 

SB Capital SA, 5.40%, 3/24/17

    500,000        547   
 

SB Capital SA, 5.499%, 7/7/15

    300,000        324   
 

SB Capital SA, 5.717%, 6/16/21

    200,000        224   
 

SB Capital SA, 6.125%, 2/7/22 144A

    1,500,000        1,714   
 

SB Capital SA, 6.125%, 2/7/22

    400,000        457   
 

Schaeffler Finance BV, 7.75%, 2/15/17 144A

    300,000        333   
 

Temasek Financial I, Ltd., 3.375%, 7/23/42 144A

    500,000        474   
 

TNK-BP Finance SA, 7.25%, 2/2/20 144A

    400,000        485   
 

TNK-BP Finance SA, 7.50%, 3/13/13 144A

    200,000        202   
 

TNK-BP Finance SA, 7.50%, 3/13/13

    600,000        607   
 

TNK-BP Finance SA, 7.875%, 3/13/18 144A

    100,000        121   
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Independent Finance continued

  

 
(k)  

TNK-BP Finance SA, 7.875%, 3/13/18

    1,500,000        1,821   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,602   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrial - Other (0.2%)

  

 
 

Rhodia SA, 6.875%, 9/15/20 144A

    500,000        564   
 

Sinochem Overseas Capital Co., Ltd., 4.50%, 11/12/20 144A

    100,000        107   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      671   
     

 

 

 
 

Media (0.7%)

  

 
 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 11/15/22 144A

    500,000        519   
 

Columbus International, Inc., 11.50%, 11/20/14 144A

    100,000        111   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.625%, 7/15/18

    100,000        115   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/18

    400,000        463   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 8.625%, 2/15/19

    200,000        239   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.125%, 2/1/16

    325,000        364   
 

EchoStar DBS Corp., 7.75%, 5/31/15

    700,000        783   
 

Quebecor Media, Inc., 7.75%, 3/15/16

    162,000        166   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,760   
     

 

 

 
 

Metals/Mining (2.3%)

  

 
 

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC, 5.375%, 4/15/20

    100,000        103   
 

ArcelorMittal, 7.50%, 10/15/39

    100,000        94   
 

CSN Islands XI Corp., 6.875%, 9/21/19 144A

    700,000        784   
 

Gerdau Holdings, Inc., 7.00%, 1/20/20 144A

    200,000        232   
 

Gerdau Holdings, Inc., 7.00%, 1/20/20

    600,000        698   
 

Gerdau Trade, Inc., 5.75%, 1/30/21 144A

    800,000        880   
 

Gold Fields Orogen Holding BVI, Ltd., 4.875%, 10/7/20

    200,000        197   
 

Severstal OAO, 6.70%, 10/25/17 144A

    700,000        767   
 

Southern Copper Corp., 5.25%, 11/8/42

    500,000        500   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/20

    300,000        332   
 

Teck Resources, Ltd., 4.50%, 1/15/21

    1,500,000        1,632   
 

Vale Overseas, Ltd., 4.375%, 1/11/22

    800,000        854   
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Metals/Mining continued

  

 
 

Vale Overseas, Ltd., 4.625%, 9/15/20

    400,000        432   
 

Vale Overseas, Ltd., 6.875%, 11/21/36

    100,000        124   
 

Xstrata Canada Financial Corp., 3.60%, 1/15/17 144A

    1,000,000        1,053   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,682   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil and Gas (2.0%)

  

 
(k)  

Petrobras International Finance Co., 5.375%, 1/27/21

    2,400,000        2,702   
 

Petrobras International Finance Co., 5.875%, 3/1/18

    600,000        687   
 

Petrobras International Finance Co., 7.875%, 3/15/19

    230,000        287   
 

Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 3/15/15

    1,490,000        1,606   
 

Petroleos Mexicanos, 8.00%, 5/3/19

    1,200,000        1,569   
 

QGOG Constellation SA, 6.25%, 11/9/19 144A

    500,000        521   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,372   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Finance (4.3%)

  

 
 

AK Transneft OAO, 8.70%, 8/7/18 144A

    1,000,000        1,295   
 

Alrosa Finance SA, 7.75%, 11/3/20 144A

    500,000        580   
 

Alrosa Finance SA, 7.75%, 11/3/20

    900,000        1,044   
 

Banque PSA Finance, 2.254%, 4/4/14 144A

    1,000,000        988   
 

Banque PSA Finance, 4.375%, 4/4/16 144A

    500,000        504   
 

Braskem Finance, Ltd., 5.375%, 5/2/22 144A

    400,000        414   
 

Braskem Finance, Ltd., 5.75%, 4/15/21 144A

    250,000        263   
 

Braskem Finance, Ltd., 5.75%, 4/15/21

    700,000        739   
 

Dolphin Energy, Ltd., 5.50%, 12/15/21 144A

    1,300,000        1,516   
 

Dolphin Energy, Ltd., 5.50%, 12/15/21

    200,000        233   
 

Novatek Finance, Ltd., 6.604%, 2/3/21 144A

    1,100,000        1,290   
 

Prudential Covered Trust 2012-1, 2.997%, 9/30/15 144A

    475,000        493   
 

QNB Finance, Ltd., 3.375%, 2/22/17

    1,200,000        1,257   
 

RCI Banque SA, 2.217%, 4/11/14 144A

    900,000        900   
 

Rosneft Oil Co. via Rosneft International Finance, Ltd., 4.199%, 3/6/22 144A

    700,000        716   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

146   Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio  


Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

 

    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Other Finance continued

  

 

SLM Corp., 5.00%, 4/15/15

    600,000        632   
(k)  

SLM Corp., 6.25%, 1/25/16

    2,700,000        2,936   
 

SteelRiver Transmission Co. LLC, 4.71%, 6/30/17 144A

    87,385        91   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      15,891   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Services (0.2%)

  

 

Ecolab, Inc., 3.00%, 12/8/16

    800,000        850   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      850   
     

 

 

 
 

Paper and Forest Products (0.3%)

  

 

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, 7.25%, 7/29/19

    300,000        356   
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.00%, 1/15/24

    100,000        140   
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.875%, 5/15/31

    300,000        450   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      946   
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (1.2%)

  

(k)  

American Tower Corp., 7.25%, 5/15/19

    1,500,000        1,840   
 

Longfor Properties Co., Ltd., 9.50%, 4/7/16 144A

    200,000        220   
 

Qatari Diar Finance QSC, 5.00%, 7/21/20

    1,100,000        1,284   
 

SL Green Realty Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/18

    1,100,000        1,195   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,539   
     

 

 

 
 

Services (0.2%)

  

 

ARAMARK Corp., 3.813%, 2/1/15

    250,000        249   
 

Hutchison Whampoa International, Ltd., 5.75%, 9/11/19

    200,000        238   
 

Pearson PLC, 5.50%, 5/6/13 144A

    100,000        102   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      589   
     

 

 

 
 

Technology (0.6%)

  

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.50%, 8/15/22 144A

    300,000        247   
 

Audatex North America, Inc., 6.75%, 6/15/18 144A

    100,000        107   
 

First Data Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20 144A

    1,000,000        1,010   
 

First Data Corp., 7.375%, 6/15/19 144A

    500,000        517   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.65%, 12/9/21

    400,000        402   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,283   
     

 

 

 
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Telecommunications (3.5%)

  

(k)  

America Movil SAB de CV, 2.375%, 9/8/16

    1,700,000        1,767   
 

America Movil SAB de CV, 4.375%, 7/16/42

    200,000        208   
 

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/20

    1,100,000        1,185   
 

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 8.75%, 6/15/30

    700,000        1,049   
 

Digicel Group, Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20 144A

    600,000        660   
 

Eileme 2 AB, 11.625%, 1/31/20 144A

    600,000        699   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 7.875%, 4/15/15

    66,000        74   
 

Qtel International Finance, Ltd., 3.375%, 10/14/16 144A

    300,000        314   
 

Qtel International Finance, Ltd., 4.75%, 2/16/21 144A

    200,000        226   
 

Qtel International Finance, Ltd., 4.75%, 2/16/21

    1,100,000        1,243   
 

Qwest Corp., 7.25%, 9/15/25

    500,000        579   
 

Telecom Italia Capital SA, 7.721%, 6/4/38

    100,000        108   
 

Telefonos de Mexico SAB de CV, 5.50%, 1/27/15

    100,000        109   
 

Telefonos de Mexico SAB de CV, 5.50%, 11/15/19

    700,000        822   
 

tw telecom holdings, inc., 8.00%, 3/1/18

    600,000        657   
 

Vimpel Communications Via VIP Finance Ireland, Ltd., 7.748%, 2/2/21 144A

    1,200,000        1,386   
 

Vimpel Communications Via VIP Finance Ireland, Ltd., 9.125%, 4/30/18 144A

    900,000        1,090   
 

Wind Acquisition Finance SA, 7.25%, 2/15/18 144A

    300,000        304   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.875%, 11/1/17

    100,000        112   
 

Windstream Corp., 8.125%, 8/1/13

    600,000        622   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,214   
     

 

 

 
    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Tobacco (0.9%)

  

 

Altria Group, Inc., 2.85%, 8/9/22

    1,600,000        1,583   
 

Altria Group, Inc., 9.70%, 11/10/18

    237,000        332   
 

Altria Group, Inc., 10.20%, 2/6/39

    800,000        1,338   
 

Reynolds American, Inc., 6.75%, 6/15/17

    50,000        61   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,314   
     

 

 

 
 

Transportation (1.2%)

  

 

Asciano Finance, Ltd., 4.625%, 9/23/20 144A

    500,000        519   
 

Asciano Finance, Ltd., 5.00%, 4/7/18 144A

    800,000        864   
 

DP World, Ltd., 6.85%, 7/2/37

    200,000        234   
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp., 2.50%, 3/15/16 144A

    700,000        702   
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp., 3.75%, 5/11/17 144A

    300,000        314   
(k)  

RZD Capital, Ltd., 5.739%, 4/3/17

    1,600,000        1,792   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,425   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (0.6%)

  

 

The AES Corp., 7.75%, 3/1/14

    700,000        746   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/17

    100,000        115   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/20

    300,000        345   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 1/15/18

    600,000        666   
 

Puget Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/22

    200,000        215   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,087   
     

 

 

 
 

Yankee Sovereign (3.6%)

  

 

Indonesia Government International Bond, 6.75%, 3/10/14

    500,000        529   
(k)  

Indonesia Government International Bond, 6.875%, 1/17/18

    5,100,000        6,228   
 

Peruvian Government International Bond, 7.35%, 7/21/25

    800,000        1,159   
 

Qatar Government International Bond, 5.25%, 1/20/20 144A

    1,200,000        1,434   
 

Russian Government International Bond, 4.50%, 4/4/22 144A

    800,000        916   
 

Russian Government International Bond, 7.50%, 3/31/30

    292,950        376   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

 

    Corporate Bonds (60.2%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Yankee Sovereign continued

  

 

Venezuela Government International Bond, 7.75%, 10/13/19

    100,000        94   
 

Venezuela Government International Bond, 8.25%, 10/13/24

    200,000        184   
 

Venezuela Government International Bond, 9.25%, 5/7/28

    1,100,000        1,084   
 

Venezuela Government International Bond, 9.375%, 1/13/34

    1,400,000        1,386   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,390   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Corporate Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $207,807)

      224,216   
     

 

 

 
    Foreign Bonds (18.0%)   Par         
 

Autos/Vehicle Parts (0.2%)

  

 

Fiat Finance & Trade SA, 7.625%, 9/15/14

    500,000        699   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      699   
     

 

 

 
 

Banking (2.5%)

  

 

Banco do Brasil SA, 4.50%, 1/20/16 144A

    500,000        703   
 

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social, 4.125%, 9/15/17 144A

    300,000        426   
 

Bank of Scotland PLC, 6.375%, 8/16/19

    100,000        173   
 

Barclays Bank PLC, 10.00%, 5/21/21

    1,200,000        2,618   
 

Caisse Centrale du Credit Immobilier de France SA, 3.096%, 8/9/13

    700,000        930   
 

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, 6.50%, 3/24/20

    600,000        904   
 

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, 9.625%, 4/6/23

    400,000        838   
 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 0.456%, 1/31/14

    1,100,000        1,441   
 

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 2.014%, 3/30/15

    1,100,000        958   
 

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.934%, 4/9/18

    100,000        149   
 

Royal Bank of Scotland NV, 0.94%, 6/8/15

    300,000        371   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,511   
     

 

 

 
 

Basic Materials (0.8%)

  

 

Grohe Holdings GmbH, 4.183%, 9/15/17

    100,000        133   
 

Ineos Group Holdings SA, 7.875%, 2/15/16

    400,000        523   
    Foreign Bonds (18.0%)   Par     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Basic Materials continued

  

 

Kinove German Bondco GmbH, 10.00%, 6/15/18

    1,080,000        1,578   
 

Obrascon Huarte Lain SA, 8.75%, 3/15/18

    300,000        432   
 

Smurfit Kappa Acquisitions, 7.75%, 11/15/19

    300,000        438   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,104   
     

 

 

 
 

Beverage/Bottling (0.1%)

  

 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 7.375%, 10/15/17

    100,000        144   
 

OI European Group BV, 6.75%, 9/15/20

    200,000        299   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      443   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (0.4%)

  

 

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC, 2.96%, 10/15/13

    37,305        49   
 

Tokyo Electric Power Co., 4.50%, 3/24/14

    950,000        1,272   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,321   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Lessors (0.1%)

  

 

The Great Rolling Stock Co., 6.875%, 7/27/35

    100,000        203   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      203   
     

 

 

 
 

Governments (10.3%)

  

 

The Autonomous Community of Madrid Spain, 4.20%, 9/24/14

    1,700,000        2,166   
 

Banque Centrale de Tunisie SA, 6.25%, 2/20/13

    300,000        397   
 

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Series F, 10.00%, 1/1/14

    186,000        93   
 

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Series F, 10.00%, 1/1/17

    3,251,000        1,671   
 

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Series F, 10.00%, 1/1/21

    604,000        311   
 

Commonwealth of Australia Treasury Indexed Bonds, 3.00%, 9/20/25

    400,000        571   
 

Commonwealth of Australia Treasury Indexed Bonds, 4.00%, 8/20/20

    2,100,000        4,206   
 

Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.625%, 5/15/33

    3,257,000,000        356   
 

Indonesia Treasury Bond, 7.00%, 5/15/27

    5,953,000,000        682   
 

Indonesia Treasury Bond, 10.00%, 2/15/28

    21,000,000,000        3,036   
    Foreign Bonds (18.0%)   Par     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Governments continued

  

 

Mexican Bonos, 6.00%, 6/18/15

    47,000,000        3,756   
 

New South Wales Treasury Corp., 2.75%, 11/20/25

    300,000        406   
 

Province of Ontario Canada, 3.15%, 6/2/22

    3,100,000        3,231   
 

Province of Ontario Canada, 4.00%, 6/2/21

    100,000        112   
 

Province of Ontario Canada, 4.20%, 3/8/18

    300,000        335   
 

Province of Ontario Canada, 4.20%, 6/2/20

    300,000        339   
 

Province of Quebec Canada, 4.50%, 12/1/18

    1,700,000        1,932   
 

Province of Quebec Canada, 4.50%, 12/1/19

    300,000        343   
 

Province of Quebec Canada, 4.50%, 12/1/20

    2,900,000        3,323   
 

Republic of South Africa, 7.25%, 1/15/20

    4,000,000        499   
 

Republic of South Africa, 8.00%, 12/21/18

    39,900,000        5,182   
 

Republic of South Africa, 13.50%, 9/15/15

    29,700,000        4,227   
 

United Kingdom Gilt Bond, 3.75%, 9/7/21

    700,000        1,336   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      38,510   
     

 

 

 
 

Independent Finance (1.5%)

  

 

American International Group, Inc., 8.625%, 5/22/38

    100,000        197   
 

Conti-Gummi Finance BV, 8.50%, 7/15/15

    400,000        570   
 

GMAC International Finance BV, 7.50%, 4/21/15

    400,000        577   
 

IPIC GMTN, Ltd., 4.875%, 5/14/16

    700,000        1,025   
 

LBG Capital No. 1 PLC, 6.439%, 5/23/20

    1,400,000        1,832   
 

LBG Capital No. 1 PLC, 7.869%, 8/25/20

    100,000        172   
 

LBG Capital No. 1 PLC, 11.04%, 3/19/20

    500,000        945   
 

Mondi Finance PLC, 5.75%, 4/3/17

    100,000        152   
 

Telenet Finance III Luxembourg SCA, 6.625%, 2/15/21 144A

    100,000        140   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,610   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Foreign Bonds (18.0%)   Par     Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Media (0.5%)

  

 

UPC Holding BV, 8.375%, 8/15/20

    1,300,000        1,925   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,925   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Finance (0.4%)

  

 

ING Groep NV, 5.14%, 3/17/49

    600,000        780   
 

UPCB Finance II, Ltd., 6.375%, 7/1/20

    400,000        562   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,342   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.0%)

  

 

Spirit Issuer PLC, 6.582%, 12/28/18

    100,000        150   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      150   
     

 

 

 
 

Structured Products (0.3%)

  

 

EMF-NL BV, 1.009%, 4/17/41

    299,217        335   
 

Epic Opera PLC, 0.778%, 7/28/16

    44,499        71   
 

Eurosail-NL BV, 0.959%, 10/17/40

    219,610        274   
 

Opera Germany PLC, 0.425%, 10/20/14

    100,000        130   
 

Real Estate Capital No. 5 PLC, 0.758%, 7/25/16

    190,299        306   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,116   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (0.8%)

  

 

Telenet Finance V Luxembourg SCA, 6.25%, 8/15/22 144A

    100,000        141   
 

Telenet Finance V Luxembourg SCA, 6.75%, 8/15/24 144A

    300,000        423   
 

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 7.00%, 1/15/18

    900,000        1,583   
 

Wind Acquisition Finance SA, 7.375%, 2/15/18

    600,000        804   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,951   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $63,440)

      66,886   
     

 

 

 
    Governments (6.2%)   $ Par         
 

Governments (6.2%)

  

(k)  

US Treasury, 0.25%, 12/15/14

    6,500,000        6,500   
(k)  

US Treasury, 0.25%, 5/15/15

    4,200,000        4,195   
(k)  

US Treasury, 1.625%, 8/15/22

    1,000,000        993   
(k)  

US Treasury, 3.00%, 5/15/42

    1,500,000        1,528   
(b)  

US Treasury, 3.125%, 11/15/41

    3,200,000        3,349   
    Governments (6.2%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Governments continued

  

(k)  

US Treasury, 3.75%, 8/15/41

    100,000        118   
(k)  

US Treasury, 6.375%, 8/15/27

    4,300,000        6,515   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Governments

   
 

(Cost: $22,963)

      23,198   
     

 

 

 
    Municipal Bonds (3.3%)  
 

Municipal Bonds (3.3%)

  

 

Alameda County California Association of Joint Powers Authorities, Series 2010-A, 7.046%, 12/1/44 RB

    100,000        127   
 

American Municipal Power, Inc., Series 2010-B, 7.834%, 2/15/41 RB

    100,000        140   
 

Bay Area Toll Authority, Series 2010-S1, 6.918%, 4/1/40 RB

    200,000        276   
 

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series 2007-A2, 5.875%, 6/1/30 RB

    100,000        91   
 

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series 2007-A2, 5.875%, 6/1/47 RB

    700,000        626   
 

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series 2007-A2, 6.50%, 6/1/47 RB

    300,000        292   
 

California State, Series 2010, 7.30%, 10/1/39 GO

    200,000        277   
 

California State, Series 2010, 7.70%, 11/1/30 GO

    200,000        248   
 

California State, Series 2010, 7.95%, 3/1/36 GO

    1,100,000        1,367   
 

The California State University, Series 2010-B, 6.484%, 11/1/41 RB

    300,000        355   
 

Chicago Illinois Water Revenue, Series 2010-B, 6.742%, 11/1/40 RB

    100,000        137   
 

City of Riverside, Series 2010-A, 7.605%, 10/1/40 RB

    200,000        273   
    Municipal Bonds (3.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Municipal Bonds continued

  

 

Clovis Unified School District of California, Series 2001-B, 0.00%, 8/1/20 GO, NATL-RE, FGIC

    100,000        81   
 

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series 2007-A2, 5.30%, 6/1/37 RB

    100,000        90   
 

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series 2007-A1, 5.75%, 6/1/47 RB

    100,000        94   
 

Indiana Finance Authority, Series 2009-B, 6.596%, 2/1/39 RB

    300,000        402   
 

Irvine Ranch California Water District, Series 2010-B, 6.622%, 5/1/40 GO

    100,000        133   
 

Los Angeles County California Public Works Financing Authority, Series 2010-B, 7.488%, 8/1/33 RB

    100,000        128   
 

Los Angeles County California Public Works Financing Authority, Series 2010-B, 7.618%, 8/1/40 RB

    200,000        265   
 

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Tennessee, Series 2010-B, 6.568%, 7/1/37 RB

    100,000        135   
 

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series 2010-A, 7.102%, 1/1/41 RB

    200,000        288   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series 2011-CC, 5.882%, 6/15/44 RB

    100,000        133   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series 2010-EE, 6.011%, 6/15/42 RB

    300,000        403   
 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Series 2011-A1, 5.508%, 8/1/37 RB

    300,000        373   
 

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series 2010-A2, 6.089%, 11/15/40 RB

    500,000        639   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

 

    Municipal Bonds (3.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Municipal Bonds continued

  

 

New York State Urban Development Corp., Series 2009-E, 5.77%, 3/15/39 RB

    100,000        123   
 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Series 2009-B, 6.718%, 1/1/49 RB

    200,000        270   
 

Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Series 2006-A, 5.00%, 6/1/46 RB

    200,000        175   
 

Orange County California Local Transportation Authority, Series 2010-A, 6.908%, 2/15/41 RB

    200,000        280   
 

Port Authority New York & New Jersey, Series 168, 4.926%, 10/1/51 RB

    200,000        222   
 

Port Authority New York & New Jersey, Series 2010, 5.647%, 11/1/40 RB

    1,100,000        1,346   
 

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series 2010-C, 6.628%, 7/1/40 RB

    100,000        113   
 

San Diego Redevelopment Agency, Series 2010-A, 7.625%, 9/1/30 TRAN

    100,000        107   
 

Tennessee State School Bond Authority, Series 2010, 4.848%, 9/15/27 GO

    100,000        117   
 

Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Series 2006-A, 5.00%, 6/1/37 RB

    100,000        89   
 

Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority of West Virginia, Series 2007-A, 7.467%, 6/1/47 RB

    1,270,000        1,014   
 

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Series 2010-A2, 5.55%, 11/15/40 RB

    800,000        941   
 

University of California Regents Medical Center, Series 2010-H, 6.398%, 5/15/31 RB

    100,000        125   
    Municipal Bonds (3.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Municipal Bonds continued

  

 

University of California Regents Medical Center, Series 2010-H, 6.548%, 5/15/48 RB

    100,000        133   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Municipal Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $10,293)

      12,428   
     

 

 

 
    Structured Products (4.3%)  
 

Structured Products (4.3%)

  

 

ACE Securities Corp., Series 2004-RM2, Class M2, 1.005%, 1/25/35

    86,893        74   
 

ACE Securities Corp., Series 2004-HE4, Class M1, 1.11%, 12/25/34

    94,900        80   
 

Aircraft Certificate Owner Trust, Series 2003-1A, Class D, 6.455%, 9/20/22 144A

    19,010        19   
(n)  

Aircraft Certificate Owner Trust, Series 2003-1A, Class E, 7.001%, 9/20/22 144A

    400,000        391   
 

American Home Mortgage Investment Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 4A1, 2.01%, 9/25/45

    13,435        13   
 

Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2004-R5, Class M1, 1.08%, 7/25/34

    73,639        63   
 

Arkle Master Issuer PLC, Series 2012-1A, Class 2A1, 2.011%, 5/17/60 144A

    300,000        308   
 

Asset Backed Securities Corp. Home Equity, Series 2003-HE4, Class M1, 1.454%, 8/15/33

    62,159        57   
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-3, Class A4, 5.685%, 6/10/49

    100,000        116   
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-4, Class A4, 5.729%, 2/10/51

    100,000        118   
 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-D, Class 1A4, 0.441%, 6/20/47

    300,000        272   
    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-6, Class A1, 0.50%, 7/25/37

    207,839        172   
 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2005-H, Class 5A1, 3.169%, 11/20/35

    410,423        375   
 

Banc of America Large Loan Trust, Series 2010-HLTN, Class HLTN, 2.509%, 11/15/15 144A

    91,548        91   
 

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-3, Class 1A1, 3.099%, 5/25/47

    51,201        40   
 

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-3, Class 4A, 4.689%, 7/25/34

    44,890        45   
 

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-HE10, Class 1A2, 0.41%, 12/25/36

    100,000        75   
 

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-HE11, Class M1, 0.64%, 11/25/35

    100,000        88   
 

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-SD3, Class 1A, 0.70%, 7/25/35

    138,206        133   
 

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-B01, Class 1A3, 0.76%, 10/25/34

    258,849        257   
 

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-6, Class 2A1, 4.749%, 11/25/36

    481,146        362   
 

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2007-PW16, Class A2, 5.663%, 6/11/40

    151,362        155   
 

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-9, Class A1, 6.00%, 5/25/36

    526,296        480   
 

Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-8, Class 1A3, 6.00%, 9/25/37

    24,345        25   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2007-AHL1, Class A2C, 0.42%, 12/25/36

    100,000        40   
 

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2007-10, Class 22AA, 3.091%, 9/25/37

    48,171        36   
 

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2007-10, Class 2A3A, 5.94%, 9/25/37

    236,593        185   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-0A3, Class 1A1, 0.35%, 4/25/47

    105,080        82   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-OC9, Class A2A, 0.37%, 12/25/46

    61,662        48   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-0A12, Class A1B, 0.401%, 9/20/46

    73,922        42   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-0A17, Class 1A1A, 0.406%, 12/20/46

    87,061        56   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-0A9, Class 2A1A, 0.421%, 7/20/46

    33,125        16   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-59, Class 1A1, 0.541%, 11/20/35

    19,856        14   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-62, Class 2A1, 1.14%, 12/25/35

    17,457        13   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-76, Class 1A1, 1.641%, 1/25/36

    49,546        41   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-OA6, Class 2A, 4.249%, 7/25/46

    52,234        39   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-79CB, Class A3, 5.50%, 1/25/36

    823,979        633   
    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-28CB, Class 5A1, 5.75%, 1/25/35

    75,504        72   
 

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-J1, Class 3A1, 6.50%, 8/25/32

    66,416        66   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, Class 2A3, 0.35%, 7/25/37

    100,000        60   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-7, Class 2A3, 0.36%, 4/25/46

    410,788        369   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-17, Class 4A2A, 0.47%, 5/25/36

    75,410        73   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3, Class 2A3, 0.50%, 6/25/36

    100,000        70   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4, Class 2A3, 0.50%, 7/25/36

    100,000        65   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-AB, Class 2A4, 0.56%, 3/25/36

    190,536        120   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-14, Class 3A3, 0.56%, 4/25/36

    200,000        180   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4, Class AF6, 4.74%, 10/25/35

    196,282        188   
 

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1, Class AF5, 5.884%, 7/25/36

    100,000        51   
 

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-HYB8, Class 1A1X, 2.856%, 12/20/35

    27,376        22   
 

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-22, Class 3A1, 5.163%, 10/25/35

    72,603        60   
    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-OA4, Class A1, 1.125%, 4/25/46

    71,002        38   
 

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C4, Class A4, 5.762%, 9/15/39

    200,000        231   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2003-W6, Class F, 0.56%, 9/25/42

    55,612        55   
 

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF10, Class A4, 0.36%, 7/25/36

    72,884        64   
 

First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2005-5, Class 2A1, 5.00%, 10/25/20

    39,895        41   
 

First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-2, Class 1A5, 5.75%, 5/25/37

    1,231,285        1,083   
 

GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., Series 2007-C1, Class A4, 5.543%, 12/10/49

    100,000        114   
 

GSAA Home Equity Trust, Series 2006-4, Class 4A2, 0.44%, 3/25/36

    71,290        56   
 

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR6, Class 1A1, 2.654%, 9/25/35

    46,358        47   
 

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR1, Class 2A1, 2.774%, 1/25/36

    10,342        9   
 

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-AR1, Class 2A1, 2.856%, 3/25/47

    41,958        33   
 

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-2F, Class 3A6, 6.00%, 2/25/36

    446,690        391   
 

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A1A, 0.45%, 6/19/35

    67,570        54   
 

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-10, Class 2A1A, 0.52%, 11/19/35

    28,816        21   
 

HomeBanc Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-1, Class A1, 0.46%, 3/25/35

    26,519        20   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR12, Class 2A1A, 0.45%, 7/25/35

    5,748        5   
 

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR14, Class 2A1A, 0.51%, 7/25/35

    29,263        23   
 

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR6, Class 5A1, 2.702%, 10/25/34

    82,685        81   
 

IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust, Series 2005-HE1, Class M3, 0.99%, 6/25/35

    100,000        97   
 

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2004-CBX, Class A5, 4.654%, 1/12/37

    80,649        82   
 

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-ALT1, Class 2A1, 2.917%, 10/25/35

    37,176        30   
 

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-A1, Class 6A1, 3.028%, 7/25/35

    76,592        76   
 

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-A4, Class 3A1, 5.414%, 6/25/37

    275,440        246   
 

JPMorgan Reremic, Series 2009-10, Class 4A1, 0.71%, 3/26/37 144A

    453,241        420   
 

Lehman XS Trust, Series 2005-4, Class 1A3, 0.61%, 10/25/35

    69,517        62   
 

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-OAR1, Class A1, 0.38%, 2/25/37

    48,024        41   
 

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2005-A6, Class 2A3, 0.59%, 8/25/35

    100,000        81   
 

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2005-A9, Class 5A1, 5.079%, 12/25/35

    1,052,468        969   
 

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2006-A3, Class 6A1, 5.378%, 5/25/36

    73,387        70   
    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

MLCC Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2006-1, Class 1A, 2.765%, 2/25/36

    21,813        20   
 

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2007-HQ11, Class A31, 5.439%, 2/12/44

    100,000        105   
 

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc., Series 2006-HE8, Class A2C, 0.35%, 10/25/36

    100,000        50   
 

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc., Series 2007-HE5, Class A2C, 0.46%, 3/25/37

    99,053        47   
 

Morgan Stanley Capital, Inc., Series 2005-HE7, Class A2C, 0.53%, 11/25/35

    71,423        68   
 

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I, Inc., Series 2002-HE1, Class M1, 1.11%, 7/25/32

    33,794        29   
 

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I, Inc., Series 2003-NC2, Class M1, 1.56%, 2/25/33

    86,317        73   
 

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-5AR, Class 1A1, 0.48%, 9/25/35

    14,472        14   
 

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-3AR, Class 4A, 2.565%, 7/25/35

    977,220        848   
 

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., Series 2005-AR4, Class 3A1, 3.22%, 8/25/35

    52,271        48   
 

Park Place Securities, Inc., Series 2005-WCW2, Class M1, 0.71%, 7/25/35

    100,000        90   
 

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 2007-QA1, Class A1, 0.35%, 1/25/37

    63,311        47   
 

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 2006-QA7, Class 1A1, 0.40%, 8/25/36

    29,278        20   
 

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 2006-QA8, Class A1, 0.40%, 9/25/36

    62,669        41   
    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 2005-QA3, Class NB2, 3.278%, 3/25/35

    599,255        447   
 

Residential Asset Mortgage Products Trust, Series 2006-NC2, Class A2, 0.40%, 2/25/36

    54,781        50   
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2012-D, Class A1, 1.259%, 6/15/23 144A

    87,750        88   
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2011-B, Class A3, 2.459%, 6/16/42 144A

    100,000        103   
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2010-A, Class 1A, 3.20%, 5/16/44 144A

    71,084        75   
 

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2012-B, Class A2, 3.48%, 10/15/30 144A

    400,000        424   
 

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Series 2006-BNC3, Class A3, 0.36%, 9/25/36

    74,428        50   
 

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Series 2005-5, Class M2, 0.67%, 6/25/35

    100,000        86   
 

Suntrust Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-1F, Class 1A1, 0.86%, 12/25/35

    63,856        40   
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-WHL8, Class A1, 0.289%, 6/15/20 144A

    100,442        99   
 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-0A1, Class A1A, 0.866%, 2/25/47

    39,153        29   
 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-AR19, Class A6, 2.461%, 2/25/33

    4,756        5   
 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR2, Class 1A1, 2.469%, 3/25/36

    759,606        659   
 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HY1, Class 4A1, 2.685%, 2/25/37

    39,349        31   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Structured Products (4.3%)   Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Structured Products continued

  

 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HY1, Class 3A1, 5.146%, 2/25/37

    16,949        16   
 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR12, Class 3A3, 6.087%, 10/25/36

    93,182        82   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 5A6, 2.614%, 7/25/36

    11,380        10   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR5, Class 2A1, 2.616%, 4/25/36

    349,748        315   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR10, Class 4A1, 2.623%, 7/25/36

    694,922        600   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-14, Class 1A9, 5.50%, 12/25/35

    38,880        39   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2007-AR8, Class A1, 5.988%, 11/25/37

    326,353        291   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Structured Products

   
 

(Cost: $16,065)

      16,029   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (6.8%)  
 

Federal Government & Agencies (0.5%)

  

(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.14%, 3/5/13

    200,000        200   
(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.15%, 2/25/13

    1,600,000        1,600   
(b)  

Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.17%, 2/20/13

    200,000        200   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Governments (0.1%)

  

(b)  

US Treasury Bill, 0.145%, 2/14/13

    270,000        270   
(b)  

US Treasury Bill, 0.19%, 8/22/13

    30,000        30   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      300   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term
Investments (6.8%)
  Shares/
$ Par
    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Repurchase Agreements (6.2%)

  

 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.23%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 0.125%, 12/31/14, valued at $407,993, repurchase proceeds of $400,000)

    400,000        400   
 

US Treasury Repurchase, 0.25%, dated 12/31/12, due 1/2/13, (collateralized by US Treasury Note, 1.50%, 6/30/16, valued at $23,307,828, repurchase proceeds of $22,800,000)

    22,800,000        22,800   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      23,200   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $25,499)

      25,500   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (98.8%)

   
 

(Cost: $346,067)(a)

      368,257   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less
Liabilities (1.2%)

      4,399   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      372,656   
     

 

 

 

    

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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* Non-Income Producing

 

144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $79,951 representing 21.4% of the net assets.

 

GO — General Obligation

 

RB — Revenue Bond

 

TRAN — Tax Allocation Bond

 

FGIC — Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

 

NATL-RE — National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $346,098 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $22,159 which is comprised of $23,496 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $1,337 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)    Number of
Contracts
   Expiration Date   

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

Euro Bund Future (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $569)

   3    3/13    $ 4   

Euro-Bobl Future Medium-Term (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $3,315)

   20    3/13      22   

US Ultra Long Treasury Bond Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $2,152)

   13    3/13      (38

 

(c) PIK — Payment In Kind

 

(h) Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Type    Counterparty    Currency   

Principal

Amount

Covered by

Contract (000’s)

  

Settlement

Month

  

Unrealized

Appreciation

(000’s)

   

Unrealized

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

   

Net Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)
(000’s)

 

Sell

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   AUD    9,280    1/13    $ 59      $ -        $ 59   

Buy

  

HSBC Bank USA

   BRL    1,668    2/13      2        -          2   

Sell

  

Citibank, N.A.

   CAD    10,367    3/13      67        -          67   

Buy

  

Citibank, N.A.

   CNY    4,361    2/13      -          (2     (2 

Buy

  

Goldman Sachs International

   CNY    7,472    2/13      -          (4     (4 

Buy

  

UBS AG

   CNY    36,342    2/13      54        -          54   

Sell

  

BNP Paribas S.A.

   CNY    15,400    2/13      -          (24     (24

Sell

  

UBS AG

   CNY    32,776    2/13      -          (68     (68

Buy

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   EUR    209    1/13      -   (m)     -          -   (m) 

Sell

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   EUR    6,154    1/13      -          (118     (118

Sell

  

BNP Paribas S.A.

   EUR    6,157    1/13      -          (182     (182 

Sell

  

Goldman Sachs International

   EUR    1,603    1/13      -          (40     (40 

Sell

  

UBS AG

   EUR    6,154    1/13      -          (71     (71 

Sell

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   GBP    5,582    3/13      -          (80     (80 

Buy

  

Barclays Bank Plc

   IDR    1,038,415    1/13      1        -          1   

Buy

  

Citibank, N.A.

   IDR    34,614    1/13      -          -   (m)     -   (m) 

Buy

  

HSBC Bank USA

   IDR    1,230,600    1/13      1        -          1   

Sell

  

Citibank, N.A.

   IDR    10,005,655    1/13      -          (7     (7

Sell

  

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.

   IDR    28,267,892    1/13      -          (37     (37

Buy

  

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

   KRW    2,744,250    2/13      51        -          51   

Buy

  

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

   MXN    2,632    4/13      2        -          2   

Sell

  

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

   MXN    52,799    4/13      -          (32     (32

Buy

  

Citibank, N.A.

   SGD    978    1/13      1        -          1   

Buy

  

Goldman Sachs International

   SGD    978    1/13      -   (m)     -          -   (m) 

Buy

  

UBS AG

   SGD    1,709    2/13      -   (m)     -          -   (m) 

Sell

  

HSBC Bank USA

   ZAR    75,985    1/13      -          (440     (440

Sell

  

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

   ZAR    4,125    1/13      -          (15     (15
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
               $ 238      $ (1,120   $ (882
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

AUD — Australian Dollar

 

BRL — Brazilian Real

 

CAD — Canadian Dollar

 

CNY — China Yuan Renminbi

 

EUR — Euro

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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GBP — British Pound

 

IDR — Indonesian Rupiah

 

KRW — South Korean Won

 

MXN — Mexican New Peso

 

SGD — Singapore Dollar

 

ZAR — South African Rand

 

(i) Written options outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Description    Counterparty   

Floating

Rate Index

   Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
   Exercise
Rate
  Expiration
Date
   Notional
Amount
(000’s)
   Value
(000’s)
 

Call - OTC 5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services

   3-Month USD LIBOR    Receive    0.80%   3/13    1,600    $ (3

Call - OTC 7-Year Interest Rate Swap

  

Goldman Sachs Bank

   3-Month USD LIBOR    Receive    1.20%   3/13    1,400      (4

Call - OTC 5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  

Citibank N.A.

   3-Month USD LIBOR    Receive    1.70%   3/13    1,100      (43

Put - OTC 5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services

   3-Month USD LIBOR    Receive    1.20%   3/13    1,600      (1

Put - OTC 7-Year Interest Rate Swap

  

Goldman Sachs Bank

   3-Month USD LIBOR    Receive    1.65%   3/13    1,400      (3

Put - OTC 5-Year Interest Rate Swap

  

Citibank N.A.

   3-Month USD LIBOR    Receive    1.70%   3/13    1,100      -   (m) 
                   

 

 

 

(Premium Received $45)

                    $ (54
                   

 

 

 

 

OTC — Over-the-Counter

 

(j) Swap agreements outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Interest Rate Swaps

 

Floating Rate Index   Counterparty  

Pay/ Receive

Floating Rate

  Fixed
Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Currency   Upfront
Premium Paid/
(Received)
(000’s)
    Notional
Amount (000’s)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

Barclays Bank PLC

  Pay   5.80%   6/16   MXN     1        5,900      $ 9   

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

HSBC Bank USA

  Pay   5.80%   6/16   MXN     -   (m)      5,800        9   

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

Barclays Bank PLC

  Pay   5.60%   9/16   MXN     12        72,000        67   

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

Barclays Bank PLC

  Pay   5.00%   9/17   MXN     (38     58,900        (16

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

Goldman Sachs International

  Pay   5.50%   9/17   MXN     (6     32,000        30   

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

Goldman Sachs International

  Pay   5.00%   9/17   MXN     (22     31,000        (6

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

Morgan Stanley Capital

Services LLC

  Pay   5.50%   9/17   MXN     (1     10,000        9   

28 Day Mexico Interbank TIIE Banxico

 

Morgan Stanley Capital

Services LLC

  Pay   5.00%   9/17   MXN     (42     55,000        (8

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit

 

HSBC Bank USA

  Pay   10.14%   1/15   BRL     1        10,600        265   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Floating Rate Index    Counterparty    Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
   Fixed
Rate
   Expiration
Date
   Currency    Upfront
Premium Paid/
(Received)
(000’s)
     Notional
Amount (000’s)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit

   HSBC Bank USA    Pay    7.78%    1/15    BRL      56         30,800       $ (17

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit

   JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.    Pay    8.13%    1/15    BRL      -           16,600         83   

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit

   JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.    Pay    9.31%    1/15    BRL      88         17,200         199   

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit

   Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC    Pay    7.80%    1/15    BRL      1         6,200         8   

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit

   Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC    Pay    8.63%    1/15    BRL      69         14,000         68   

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit

   UBS AG    Pay    8.26%    1/15    BRL      23         11,000         46   

Australian 6 Month Bank Bill

   Citibank N.A.    Pay    3.50%    3/18    AUD      3         7,900         73   
                       

 

 

 
                        $ 819   
                       

 

 

 

 

Credit Default Swaps on Corporate or Sovereign Issues

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty   

Buy/Sell

Protection

   (Pay)/Receive
Fixed Rate
  

Expiration

Date

   Currency   

Implied

Credit

Spread

 

Upfront

Premium Paid/
(Received)
(000’s)

   

Notional

Amount

(000’s)

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Advanced Micro Devices, 7.75%, 8/1/20

   Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC    Sell    5.00%    9/17    USD    9.776%     (6     100       $ (10

Advanced Micro Devices, 7.75%, 8/1/20

   Goldman Sachs International    Sell    5.00%    9/17    USD    9.776%     (26     500         (57

Advanced Micro Devices, 7.75%, 8/1/20

   JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.    Sell    5.00%    12/17    USD    9.914%     (8     100         (9

Alcoa, Inc., 5.72%, 2/23/19

   BNP Paribas SA    Sell    1.00%    6/21    USD    3.604%     (25     300         (28

Alcoa, Inc., 5.72%, 2/23/19

   Goldman Sachs International    Sell    1.00%    6/18    USD    3.124%     (25     500         (27

Arcelormittal, 6.125%, 6/1/18

   Barclays Bank PLC    Sell    1.00%    6/16    EUR    3.015%     (20     350         (11

Ardagh Packaging Finance, 9.25%, 10/15/20

   Barclays Bank PLC    Sell    5.00%    9/17    EUR    5.095%     (20     200         20   

AT&T Inc., 2.50%, 8/15/15

   Citibank N.A.    Sell    1.00%    9/17    USD    0.795%     -   (m)      100         1   

BP Capital Markets America, 4.20%, 6/15/18

   Goldman Sachs International    Sell    1.00%    9/17    USD    0.581%     10        1,100         12   

Caterpillar, Inc, 5.70%, 8/15/16

   Goldman Sachs International    Sell    1.00%    6/17    USD    0.611%     (1     100         2   

Caterpillar, Inc, 5.70%, 8/15/16

   UBS AG    Sell    1.00%    6/17    USD    0.611%     (1     200         5   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Reference Entity   Counterparty   Buy/Sell
Protection
  (Pay)/Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Currency   Implied
Credit
Spread
 

Upfront
Premium Paid/

(Received)

(000’s)

   

Notional

Amount
(000’s)

   

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)
(000’s)

 

Excelon Generation Co. LLC, 6.20%, 10/1/17

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   Sell   1.00%   6/17   USD   1.556%     (45     700      $ 28   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   1.004%     (43     2,000        43   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   1.004%     (1     80        1   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   9/22   USD   1.451%     (78     1,200        31   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  Barclays Bank PLC   Sell   1.00%   9/21   USD   1.406%     (46     1,200        8   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   9/21   USD   1.406%     (11     300        2   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   1.00%   9/21   USD   1.406%     (16     400        3   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   9/16   USD   0.819%     (13     600        17   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   6/17   USD   0.953%     (2     200        3   

Federative Republic of Brazil, 12.25%, 3/6/30

  Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC   Sell   1.00%   3/17   USD   0.896%     (16     1,100        21   

Frontier Communications, 5.00%, 9/20/17

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   5.00%   9/17   USD   4.394%     (3     125        6   

HCA, Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/18

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   5.00%   6/17   USD   3.374%     (3     200        17   

Hewlett-Packard Co.,
5.40%, 3/1/17

  UBS AG   Sell   1.00%   12/17   USD   3.046%     (34     400        (3

Hewlett-Packard Co.,
5.40%, 3/1/17

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   12/17   USD   3.046%     (83     1,100        (20

Metlife, Inc., 4.75%, 2/8/21

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   12/17   USD   1.556%     (14     300        6   

Nokia Corp., 6.75%, 2/4/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   Sell   5.00%   9/14   EUR   2.669%     (3     200        14   

Nokia Corp., 6.75%, 2/4/19

  BNP Paribas SA   Sell   5.00%   9/14   EUR   2.669%     (1     100        7   

Nokia Corp., 6.75%, 2/4/19

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   5.00%   6/15   EUR   3.712%     (4     200        12   

Nokia Corp., 6.75%, 2/4/19

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   5.00%   6/14   EUR   2.235%     4        600        29   

Nokia Corp., 6.75%, 2/4/19

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   5.00%   9/14   EUR   2.669%     (7     100        12   

Nokia Corp., 6.75%, 2/4/19

  Barclays Bank PLC   Sell   1.00%   3/14   EUR   1.614%     (7     400        3   

NRG Energy, Inc., 7.375%, 2/1/16

  Barclays Bank PLC   Sell   5.00%   6/16   USD   2.211%     26        1,100        79   

NRG Energy, Inc.,
7.375%, 2/1/16

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   5.00%   6/16   USD   2.211%     6        200        13   

Pacific Gas & Electric, 4.80%, 3/1/14

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   0.831%     (2     400        5   

People’s Republic of China, 4.75%, 10/29/13

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   12/16   USD   0.453%     (11     300        18   

People’s Republic of China, 4.75%, 10/29/13

  Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC   Sell   1.00%   9/16   USD   0.417%     1        200        4   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Reference Entity   Counterparty   Buy/Sell
Protection
  (Pay)/Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Currency   Implied
Credit
Spread
 

Upfront

Premium Paid/

(Received)

(000’s)

   

Notional

Amount

(000’s)

    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

People’s Republic of China, 4.75%, 10/29/13

  UBS AG   Sell   1.00%   6/17   USD   0.537%     (6     500      $ 17   

Petrobras International Finance Co., 8.375%, 12/10/18

  Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC   Sell   1.00%   9/15   USD   1.088%     (4     200        3   

Republic of Indonesia, 7.25%, 4/20/15

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   6/17   USD   1.099%     (6     200        5   

Republic of Indonesia, 7.25%, 4/20/15

  UBS AG   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   1.190%     (3     120        2   

Republic of South Africa, 6.50%, 6/2/14

  BNP Paribas SA   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   1.384%     (2     120        -   (m) 

Republic of South Africa, 6.50%, 6/2/14

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   6/17   USD   1.315%     (5     200        3   

Republic of Venezuela, 9.25%, 9/15/27

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   5.00%   6/17   USD   6.265%     (20     200        10   

Republic of Venezuela, 9.25%, 9/15/27

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   5.00%   9/17   USD   6.340%     (18     120        12   

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 6.50%, 7/15/18

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   0.795%     (2     100        3   

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 6.50%, 7/15/18

  Barclays Bank PLC   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   0.795%     (2     100        3   

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 6.50%, 7/15/18

  BNP Paribas SA   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   0.795%     (2     100        3   

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 6.50%, 7/15/18

  UBS AG   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   0.795%     (3     200        5   

Russian Government International Bond, 7.50%, 3/31/30

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   1.233%     (6     200        4   

Russian Government International Bond, 7.50%, 3/31/30

  Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC   Sell   1.00%   3/17   USD   1.088%     (261     5,700        242   

Russian Government International Bond, 7.50%, 3/31/30

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   6/17   USD   1.165%     (13     300        11   

Shell International Finance BV, 5.20%, 3/22/17

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   0.442%     11        800        10   

SLM Corp., 6.25%, 1/25/16

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   5.00%   6/17   USD   3.047%     (2     200        19   

Sprint Nextel Corp.,
6.00%, 12/1/16

  UBS AG   Sell   5.00%   3/17   USD   2.645%     (75     1,100        180   

United Mexican States, 5.95%, 3/19/19

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   1.00%   3/17   USD   0.782%     (63     4,200        103   

United Mexican States, 5.95%, 3/19/19

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   1.00%   9/17   USD   0.892%     (1     80        1   

United Mexican States, 5.95%, 3/19/19

  HSBC Bank USA   Sell   1.00%   6/17   USD   0.840%     (2     200        4   

United Mexican States, 7.50%, 4/8/33

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   9/16   USD   0.712%     (11     500        16   

UPC Holding BV,
8.00%, 11/1/16

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   5.00%   9/17   EUR   4.162%     (5     100        10   

(n)Valeant Pharmaceuticals, 6.875%, 12/1/18

  Goldman Sachs International   Sell   5.00%   6/16   USD   0.000%     (3     200        4   

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 5.375%, 5/22/18

  Citibank N.A.   Sell   1.00%   9/17   EUR   0.833%     (8     300        11   
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 938   
                 

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty    Buy/Sell
Protection
   (Pay)/Receive
Fixed Rate
  

Expiration

Date

   Currency    Implied
Credit
Spread
  Upfront
Premium Paid/
(Received)
(000’s)
    Notional
Amount
(000’s)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Markit CDX Emerging Markets Index, Series 17

   Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC    Sell    5.00%    6/17    USD    2.052%     1,226        17,200       $ 936   

Markit CDX Emerging Markets Index, Series 18

   Barclays Bank PLC    Sell    5.00%    12/17    USD    2.088%     61        500         8   

Markit CDX Emerging Markets Index, Series 18

   Barclays Bank PLC    Sell    5.00%    12/17    USD    2.106%     369        2,770         7   

Markit CDX Emerging Markets Index, Series 18

   BNP Paribas SA    Sell    5.00%    12/17    USD    2.088%     121        900         2   

Markit CDX Emerging Markets Index, Series 18

   HSBC Bank USA    Sell    5.00%    12/17    USD    2.088%     748        5,600         16   

Markit MCDX Index, Series 18

   Citibank N.A.    Sell    1.00%    6/17    USD    1.558%     (126     4,700         25   
                        

 

 

 
                         $ 994   
                        

 

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps

 

Floating Rate Index   

Pay/Receive

Floating Rate

   Fixed Rate    Expiration
Date
   Currency    Upfront
Premium Paid/
(Received)
(000’s)
     Notional
Amount
(000’s)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

6-Month Australian Bank Bill

  

Pay

   4.00%    3/23    AUD      -           700       $ (3
                    

 

 

 
                     $ (3
                    

 

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap on Credit Indices

 

Reference Entity   

Buy/Sell

Protection

   (Pay)/Receive
Fixed Rate
   Expiration
Date
   Currency    Implied
Credit
Spead
    Upfront
Premium Paid/
(Received)
(000’s)
     Notional
Amount
(000’s)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Markit CDX Emerging Markets Index, Series 19

  

Sell

   1.00%    12/17    USD      1.000     -         1,000       $ (1
                      

 

 

 
                       $ (1
                      

 

 

 

 

(k) Cash in the amount of $4,945 and securities with an aggregate value of $71,516 (in thousands) has been pledged as collateral for swap contracts outstanding, short sales or written options on December 31, 2012.

 

(m) Amount is less than one thousand.

 

(n) Security valued in good faith by the Board of Directors.

 

(o) Short sales outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Description   Coupon   Maturity
Date
   Principal
Amount (000’s)
   

Proceeds

(000’s)

 

Value

(000’s)

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA

  3.50%   1/13    $ 3,300      $3,516   $3,518

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
    Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   

Level 3 –

Significant
Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

       

US Government

  $  -        $ 23,198      $ -       

Foreign Bonds

    -          66,886        -       

Municipal Bonds

    -          12,428        -       

Corporate Bonds

    -          223,398        818     

Structured Products

    -          15,619        410     

Short-Term Investments

    -          25,500        -       

Other Financial Instruments^

       

Futures

    26        -          -       

Forward Currency Contracts

    -          238        -       

Interest Rate Swaps

    -          866        -       

Credit Default Swaps

    -          2,093        4     

Liabilities:

       

Short Sales

    -          (3,518     -       

Other Financial Instruments^

       

Futures

    (38     -          -       

Forward Currency Contracts

    -          (1,120     -       

Interest Rate Swaps

    -          (50     -       

Credit Default Swaps

    -          (166     -       

Written Options

    -          (54     -       

Total

  $ (12   $ 365,318      $ 1,232     

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:
Total return.    Invest primarily in commodity linked derivative instruments, cash and fixed income securities to achieve positive total return relative to the performance of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return.    $153 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors, the investment adviser for the Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), has engaged Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”) to act as sub-adviser for the Portfolio. The Portfolio is designed to achieve positive total return relative to the performance of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return (the “DJ-UBS Index”). The DJ-UBS Index is a broadly diversified futures index currently composed of futures contracts on 22 physical commodities. The Portfolio, which is actively managed, intends to invest primarily, either directly or indirectly, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, in commodity linked swap agreements and commodity linked derivative instruments, other derivatives that provide exposure to returns of the commodities markets, cash and fixed income securities. While the Portfolio seeks to achieve positive total return relative to the DJ-UBS Index, it is not an index fund and there can be no guarantee that this performance will be achieved. The Portfolio does not intend to invest in physical commodities.

 

Market Overview

The broad commodities market, as represented by the Dow Jones UBS Commodity Index Total Return (the “Index”) declined slightly in 2012. Energy was the worst performing sector, down 9.36%, led lower by Natural Gas. Livestock decreased 3.54%, as supplies increased due to farmers having to cut herd sizes as a result of high feed costs. Industrial Metals ended the year slightly higher, up 0.67% on the back of inventory re-stocking and cuts in production. Agriculture increased, up 3.98%. An exceptionally warm and dry summer in the U.S. Midwest remained the driving force behind grains performance. One of the top performers in the sector was corn, as the new crop entered the growing season amid exceptionally challenging weather conditions and extremely tight global supplies. Precious Metals ended the year 6.29% higher, as both gold and silver gained on Central Bank pledges for further stimulus and market support.

 

Portfolio Results

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Portfolio returned (2.35%). By comparison, the Index returned (1.06%). (The Index is unmanaged, cannot be invested in directly and does not include administrative expenses or sales charges.) The Portfolio underperformed the 0.42% average return of its Commodities Broad Basket category peer group, according to Morningstar®, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

The Portfolio gained exposure to commodity markets by investing in swap agreements, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, that return the rate of the Index. For the period, the Portfolio’s use of swap agreements detracted from results versus the Index. The structure of the swap agreements led to the following 2012 attribution results for the Portfolio.

 

The Portfolio’s underperformance was primarily related to longer-dated curve positioning within the Agriculture and Livestock sectors, while further maturity positions in Energy and Industrial Metals had a positive impact on performance. Overall, for the year, an estimated two thirds of the underperformance came from the Agriculture sector, with the remainder coming from Livestock.

 

Looking at the timeline of performance relative to the Index, the majority of underperformance can be attributed to the volatility that was observed in the second quarter of 2012. The second quarter was a volatile quarter, as the Index declined 9.52% during April and May before rallying back 5.49% in June. The majority of the positive returns in June were gained on the last few days of the month. The Portfolio underperformed by approximately 1.0% during that period, as elevated forward curve volatility levels continued to be a detractor.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

The following forward looking comments are the opinion of Credit Suisse, the Portfolio’s sub-adviser.

 

Commodities ended 2012 lower, as a result of disappointing growth momentum. Although markets were largely focused on the looming U.S. fiscal cliff towards the end of the year, the U.S. managed to avert economic calamity with lawmakers approving a deal on January 1, 2013. For the year ahead, the rate of global growth will likely once again be the key to commodity performance. To that end, recent developments suggest that 2013 may be a better year for the asset class. Evidence continues to suggest that global growth may have troughed, with the possibility of a modest rebound over the course of 2013.

 

Commodities could benefit from a rebound in global growth along with continued low interest rates. Inflation may overshoot expectations if economic activity begins to pick up more robustly than expected. Commodities may also continue to provide exposure to “tail risk” events on the supply side, with the Energy and Agriculture sectors remaining particularly vulnerable. That means unexpected decreases in supply related to weather or politics can have a beneficial effect on commodity prices. We continue to believe that a strategic allocation to commodities has the potential to deliver long-term diversification benefits.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     Since
Inception*
 

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

    -2.35%        -13.26%   

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return

    -1.06%        -12.88%   

Morningstar® US Insurance Fund Commodities Broad Basket Average

    0.42%        -     
* Inception date of 4/29/11

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4/29/11 (commencement of the Portfolio’s operations). Returns shown reflect fee waivers, deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. In the absence of fee waivers, total return would be reduced. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

The Portfolio is designed to achieve positive total return relative to the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return by investing, either directly or indirectly through a wholly-owned subsidiary, in commodity index-linked and commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of fixed income securities. Use of these instruments may involve certain risks such as commodity, counterparty, correlation, management, credit, interest rate, liquidity and market risks and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those instruments.

 

Exposure to commodity markets should only form a small part of a diversified portfolio. As any time, the loss associated with a particular investment held by the Portfolio may be significantly higher than 50% of the value of the investment. Investors considering an investment in the Portfolio should be willing to accept significant volatility in the Portfolio’s performance, particularly over shorter time periods.

 

The Portfolio is non-diversified, which means it may invest a greater portion of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund and may therefore be subject to greater volatility.

 

Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Federal Farm Credit Banks, Various

   25.7%

Federal Home Loan Bank, Various

   16.7%

US Treasury, Various

   16.4%

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Various

   11.3%

Federal National Mortgage Association, Various

   9.3%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Governments (79.3%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Governments (79.3%)

  

 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.18%, 1/26/15

    2,500,000        2,500   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.20%, 1/28/15

    3,000,000        2,999   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.23%, 3/4/15

    2,500,000        2,502   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.23%, 5/5/15

    3,350,000        3,353   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.231%, 6/22/15

    4,000,000        3,999   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.236%, 3/20/15

    4,000,000        4,000   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.241%, 2/13/15

    4,000,000        4,001   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.241%, 7/20/15

    4,000,000        3,999   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.243%, 4/6/15

    1,500,000        1,500   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.28%, 10/14/14

    2,000,000        2,000   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.29%, 8/3/15

    3,000,000        3,008   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.30%, 12/11/14

    1,500,000        1,501   
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks,
0.34%, 5/19/14

    4,000,000        4,010   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.00%, 4/15/13

    4,000,000        3,999   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.19%, 11/25/13

    3,000,000        3,002   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.24%, 4/16/13

    4,000,000        4,001   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.28%, 3/8/13

    2,000,000        2,001   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.29%, 11/8/13

    4,000,000        4,004   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.32%, 3/15/13

    4,000,000        4,001   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.32%, 5/17/13

    3,000,000        3,002   
 

Federal Home Loan Bank,
0.40%, 7/2/14

    1,500,000        1,503   
 

Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp., 0.375%, 10/15/13

    3,000,000        3,005   
 

Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp., 0.625%, 12/23/13

    4,000,000        4,016   
 

Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp., 1.625%, 4/15/13

    4,000,000        4,017   
 

Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 1/15/14

    6,000,000        6,267   
 

Federal National
Mortgage Association, 0.183%, 11/8/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
    Governments (79.3%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Governments continued

  

 

Federal National
Mortgage Association, 0.192%, 9/11/14

    2,500,000        2,500   
 

Federal National
Mortgage Association, 0.221%, 3/14/13

    2,000,000        2,001   
 

Federal National
Mortgage Association, 0.38%, 8/9/13

    2,000,000        2,002   
 

Federal National
Mortgage Association, 3.625%, 2/12/13

    4,695,000        4,713   
 

US Treasury,
0.125%, 9/30/13

    2,000,000        1,999   
 

US Treasury,
0.25%, 1/31/14

    6,000,000        6,004   
 

US Treasury,
0.50%, 5/31/13

    2,000,000        2,003   
 

US Treasury,
0.625%, 1/31/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
 

US Treasury,
0.625%, 2/28/13

    2,000,000        2,002   
 

US Treasury,
1.00%, 7/15/13

    5,000,000        5,023   
 

US Treasury,
1.25%, 2/15/14

    4,000,000        4,046   
 

US Treasury,
1.375%, 5/15/13

    1,000,000        1,005   
 

US Treasury,
1.875%, 2/28/14

    2,000,000        2,039   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Governments

   
 

(Cost: $121,466)

      121,527   
     

 

 

 
   

Short-Term

Investments (18.3%)

        
 

Federal Government & Agencies (13.1%)

  

 

Federal Home Loan,
0.07%, 8/20/13

    5,000,000        4,996   
 

Federal Home Loan,
0.08%, 3/13/13

    6,000,000        6,000   
 

Federal National
Mortgage Association, 0.13%, 2/19/13

    3,000,000        2,999   
 

Federal National
Mortgage Association, 0.14%, 4/1/13

    6,000,000        5,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      19,994   
     

 

 

 
 

Government (5.2%)

  

 

US Treasury Bill,
0%, 3/21/13

    2,000,000        2,000   
 

US Treasury Bill,
0%, 4/11/13

    2,000,000        2,000   
 

US Treasury Bill,
0%, 5/9/13

    2,000,000        1,999   
   

Short-Term

Investments (18.3%)

 

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Governments continued

  

(k)  

US Treasury Bill, 0.00%, 1/31/13

    2,000,000        2,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $27,988)

      27,993   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (97.6%)

   
 

(Cost: $149,454)(a)

      149,520   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less
Liabilities (2.4%)

      3,688   
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      153,208   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

 

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $149,454 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $66 which is comprised of $3,299 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $3,233 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(j) Swap agreements outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Total Return Swaps

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty    Payment Made
by the Fund
   Payment
Received by the
Fund
   Expiration Date    Notional
Amount (000’s)
   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
 

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Citigroup

   USTB3M    DJUBS    1/13    5,567    $ (2

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Citigroup

   USTB3M    DJUBS    1/13    33,280      (11

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Morgan Stanley

   USTB3M    DJUBS    1/13    1,868      (1

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Morgan Stanley

   USTB3M    DJUBS    1/13    18,193      (6

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Morgan Stanley

   USTB3M    DJUBS    12/13    9,237      21   

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Morgan Stanley

   USTB3M    DJUBS    12/13    8,239      24   

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Societe General

   USTB3M    DJUBS    1/13    16,495      (6

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

Societe General

   USTB3M    DJUBS    1/13    21,756      (8

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

UBS

   USTB3M    DJUBS    1/13    1,981      (1

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

UBS AG

   USTB3M    DJUBS    10/13    14,050      41   

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index

  

UBS AG

   USTB3M    DJUBS    10/13    22,034      51   
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 102   
                 

 

 

 

 

USTB3M — US T-Bill 3-Month Auction Results Index plus Financing Fee

 

DJUBS — Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return

 

(k) Cash or securities with an aggregate value of $2,000 (in thousands) has been pledged as collateral for swap contracts outstanding, short sales or written options on December 31, 2012.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description   Level 1 –
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 –
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

        

US Government & Agency Bonds

  $  -         $ 121,527      $ -      

Short-Term Investments

    -          27,993        -      

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Total Return Swaps

    -          137        -      

Liabilities:

        

Other Financial Instruments^

        

Total Return Swaps

    -          (35     -      

Total

  $  -         $ 149,622      $ -      

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Balanced Portfolio

 

 

Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:

Realize as high a level of total return

as is consistent with prudent investment risk, through income and capital appreciation.

  

Invest in the stock, bond and money market sectors,

attempting to capitalize on the variation in return potential produced by the interaction of changing financial markets and economic conditions.

   $2.2 billion

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Balanced Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing in stock, bond and money market sectors. The Portfolio is tactically and strategically managed to capitalize on changing financial markets and economic conditions following a flexible policy of allocating assets across the three market sectors. The Portfolio may invest in options, futures, forwards, exchange-traded funds and swap agreements to gain exposure to certain markets, sectors or regions. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio’s equity exposure will typically range between 35% and 55% of assets.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures that calmed markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year. In that environment, mid cap stocks outperformed shares of large and small sized companies, while value stocks generally outperformed growth shares. For the year, returns for the S&P 500®, MidCap 400® , and SmallCap 600® Indices were 16.00%, 17.88%, and 16.33%, respectively.

 

In the fixed income market, bonds also delivered solid gains. Investment grade and high yield bonds led the rally, as improving corporate balance sheets and record bond issuance sent investors looking for yield. Treasurys lagged during 2012 after strong gains in 2011 pushed Treasury yields to historic lows.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 9.69% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, trailing the 16.00% return of the broad stock market, as measured by the S&P 500® Index. The Portfolio also trailed the Balanced Portfolio Blended Composite Benchmark return of 11.06%. (The benchmark weights are detailed in the “Benchmark Definitions” section of this annual report.) The Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds peer group had an average return of 11.20%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

During the year, high level asset allocation decisions helped relative performance, while individual security selection within the underlying sleeves weighed on performance. Security selection weakness within the domestic equity portion of the Portfolio was the primary detractor from relative results, while weakness in the high yield portion of the Portfolio, which had an underweight to the lowest quality securities of the market, also held back Portfolio performance last year.

 

With respect to the Portfolio’s asset allocation decisions, several positions added to performance during the year. The Portfolio generated relative performance from having a higher allocation to equity during certain periods when stocks performed well and a lower allocation less equity when the market declined. These moves helped offset the Portfolio’s overall underweight position in equities, while delivering relative return with lower volatility.

 

Certain asset allocation decisions within the equity and fixed income portfolios also worked well. The Portfolio held an overweight in high yield bonds amid strong performance in the first half of the year and an overweight in emerging markets equity during the rally in the second half of the year.

 

During the period, the Portfolio made use of total return swap agreements with the intention of reducing the growth bias inherent in the Portfolio’s equity strategies. Use of these instruments helped relative results somewhat during a year in which growth generally underperformed value stocks.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We are taking a cautious view going into 2013. The economic and fiscal policies that investors have come to expect in recent years can not continue forever. The record amounts of both fiscal and economic stimulus in recent years leave little room for additional policy measures. We have seen some early signs that policy may be shifting, albeit modestly. With interest rates at historic lows, the Federal Reserve could begin to signal that its bond buying programs used to lower interest rates could slow, as the long-term cost of keeping rates low may outweigh the short-term economic benefit. If growth in China and Europe pick up, higher commodity prices are likely to tax economic growth. Given the uncertainty, we will remain underweight in equity, overweight in cash and neutral within fixed income.

 

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Balanced Portfolio

 

 

 

 

Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Balanced Portfolio

    9.69%        3.31%        6.17%   

S&P 500® Index

    16.00%        1.66%        7.10%   

Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Index

    4.22%        5.95%        5.18%   

Balanced Portfolio Blended Composite Benchmark

    11.06%        4.31%        7.32%   

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Mixed Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds Average

    11.20%        2.78%        6.39%   

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Investors should be aware of the risks of investments in foreign securities, particularly investments in securities of companies in developing nations. These include the risks of currency fluctuation, of political and economic instability and of less well-developed government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices, as well as differences in accounting standards. Small cap stocks also may carry additional risk. Smaller or newer issuers are more likely to realize more substantial growth as well as suffer more significant losses than larger or more established issuers. Investments in such companies can be both volatile and more speculative. Bonds and other debt obligations are affected by changes in interest rates, inflation risk and the creditworthiness of their issuers. High yield bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment grade bonds.

 

The Portfolio may obtain its exposure to foreign securities by investing in other Series Fund portfolios (Underlying Portfolios). Each of the Underlying Portfolios has its own investment risks, and the Portfolio is indirectly exposed to all the risks of the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests, including that risk that an Underlying Portfolio will not perform as expected. To the extent that the Portfolio invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Portfolio, it will be particularly sensitive to the risks associated with that Underlying Portfolio, and changes in the value of that Underlying Portfolio may have a significant effect on the Portfolio’s net asset value. The Portfolio will bear a pro rata share of the Underlying Portfolio’s expenses.

 

The Portfolio may use derivative instruments to gain exposure to certain markets, sectors or regions as alternatives to direct investments, to adjust the Portfolio for the adviser’s view on style or term structure and duration, to provide increased flexibility in asset allocation, to earn income and to otherwise seek to enhance returns or to hedge foreign currency exposure. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those investments.

 

 

166   Balanced Portfolio  


Balanced Portfolio

 

 

 

 

Top 5 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., Research International Core Portfolio

   4.8%

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., International Equity Portfolio

   2.1%

SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust

   1.5%

Apple, Inc.

   0.9%

iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund

   0.9%

 

Top 5 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

US Treasury, Various

   12.9%

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Various

   6.8%

Federal National Mortgage Association, Various

   4.6%

Israel Government AID Bond, Various

   1.1%

Discover Card Master Trust, 0.81%, 8/15/17

   0.2%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

The Investment Grade Segment includes bonds of companies and governments headquarted outside the United States.

    

 

 

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Balanced Portfolio

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (29.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Large Cap Common Stocks (21.0%)    

   
 

Consumer Discretionary (2.4%)

   
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    182,125        6,808   
*  

Delphi Automotive PLC

    114,325        4,373   
*  

Dollar General Corp.

    125,600        5,538   
 

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

    77,775        3,590   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    167,375        6,531   
 

News Corp. - Class A

    309,775        7,912   
 

Starbucks Corp.

    76,650        4,110   
 

Target Corp.

    100,025        5,918   
 

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

    146,625        7,733   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      52,513   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (1.6%)

   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    29,225        2,886   
 

CVS Caremark Corp.

    159,300        7,702   
 

The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

    49,425        2,959   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

    87,600        5,772   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    91,575        6,266   
 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    125,200        10,472   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      36,057   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (2.7%)

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    110,475        8,209   
 

Chevron Corp.

    116,800        12,631   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    150,050        12,987   
 

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    45,450        3,106   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    86,475        6,625   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    112,025        7,762   
*  

Weatherford International, Ltd.

    445,461        4,985   
*  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.

    72,725        3,154   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      59,459   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (3.5%)

   
 

American Express Co.

    117,525        6,755   
 

American Tower Corp.

    123,275        9,526   
 

BlackRock, Inc.

    20,325        4,201   
 

Citigroup, Inc.

    267,100        10,567   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    49,525        6,317   
 

Invesco, Ltd.

    235,450        6,143   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    304,075        13,370   
 

MetLife, Inc.

    136,250        4,488   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    78,325        4,567   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

    342,675        11,713   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      77,647   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (2.5%)

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

    54,225        3,552   
    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (29.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care continued

   
*  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    27,775        2,606   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    202,175        8,730   
*  

Biogen Idec, Inc.

    19,875        2,915   
 

Eli Lilly and Co.

    49,575        2,445   
*  

Express Scripts Holding Co.

    73,700        3,980   
*  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    59,000        4,333   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    173,400        12,155   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

    277,925        6,970   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    106,225        5,762   
*  

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    33,600        2,890   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      56,338   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (2.6%)

   
 

The Boeing Co.

    96,425        7,267   
 

Cummins, Inc.

    49,893        5,406   
 

Danaher Corp.

    117,200        6,551   
 

FedEx Corp.

    84,067        7,711   
 

General Electric Co.

    521,300        10,942   
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

    28,414        5,382   
 

SPX Corp.

    52,975        3,716   
 

Union Pacific Corp.

    37,050        4,658   
 

United Technologies Corp.

    88,700        7,274   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      58,907   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (4.3%)

   
 

Apple, Inc.

    37,050        19,749   
 

Broadcom Corp. - Class A

    136,500        4,533   
*  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    58,525        4,334   
*  

eBay, Inc.

    51,250        2,615   
*  

EMC Corp.

    163,875        4,146   
*  

Google, Inc. - Class A

    10,450        7,413   
 

Intel Corp.

    314,300        6,484   
 

International Business Machines Corp.

    62,625        11,996   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    461,800        12,344   
 

Oracle Corp.

    225,275        7,506   
 

Qualcomm, Inc.

    106,000        6,574   
 

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    35,350        5,358   
*  

Yahoo!, Inc.

    213,400        4,247   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      97,299   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (0.8%)

   
 

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

    51,200        4,016   
 

Celanese Corp.

    58,900        2,623   
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    21,200        4,307   
 

Monsanto Co.

    75,850        7,179   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      18,125   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.2%)

   
 

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

    189,725        4,779   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,779   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

168   Balanced Portfolio  


Balanced Portfolio

 

    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (29.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Utilities (0.4%)

   
 

American Water Works Co., Inc.

    262,325        9,740   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,740   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Large Cap Common Stocks

      470,864   
     

 

 

 
 

Mid Cap Common Stocks (6.9%)    

   
 

Consumer Discretionary (1.5%)

   
*  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

    26,300        1,471   
*  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    33,600        2,406   
 

Brunswick Corp.

    46,300        1,347   
 

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

    170,500        3,147   
 

Coach, Inc.

    20,600        1,144   
 

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    106,150        4,829   
 

The Gap, Inc.

    30,100        934   
*  

LKQ Corp.

    141,900        2,994   
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    29,900        1,114   
 

The McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc.

    45,700        2,498   
*  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.

    27,280        2,439   
*  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

    29,000        1,424   
 

Polaris Industries, Inc.

    33,000        2,777   
 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    4,300        645   
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

    36,600        1,982   
 

Scripps Networks Interactive - Class A

    17,400        1,008   
 

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

    14,550        1,430   
 

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

    6,500        731   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      34,320   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (0.7%)

   
 

Beam, Inc.

    104,325        6,373   
 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    139,825        7,490   
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

    43,000        2,732   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      16,595   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (0.3%)

   
*  

Cameron International Corp.

    28,000        1,581   
*  

Concho Resources, Inc.

    19,100        1,539   
*  

FMC Technologies, Inc.

    27,800        1,191   
 

Noble Energy, Inc.

    17,700        1,801   
*  

Southwestern Energy Co.

    23,600        788   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,900   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (0.4%)

   
*  

CBRE Group, Inc.

    115,600        2,300   
*  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    49,640        444   
*  

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

    11,500        1,424   
 

Lazard, Ltd. - Class A

    28,100        839   
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    73,900        2,847   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,854   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (0.7%)

   
*  

Catamaran Corp.

    45,600        2,148   
*  

Cerner Corp.

    21,200        1,646   
    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (29.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care continued

   
*  

DaVita, Inc.

    18,500        2,045   
*  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

    20,100        1,865   
*  

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

    9,100        1,759   
*  

Mylan, Inc.

    25,600        704   
 

Perrigo Co.

    50,175        5,220   
*  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    14,600        612   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      15,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (1.3%)

   
*  

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

    60,400        2,984   
 

Corrections Corp. of America

    90,300        3,203   
 

Dover Corp.

    32,300        2,122   
*  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    24,600        719   
 

Graco, Inc.

    56,150        2,891   
 

Kansas City Southern

    32,600        2,721   
 

Knight Transportation, Inc.

    63,200        925   
 

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Class A

    18,200        1,372   
*  

Owens Corning, Inc.

    41,900        1,550   
 

Regal-Beloit Corp.

    23,298        1,642   
 

Robert Half International, Inc.

    99,700        3,173   
 

Roper Industries, Inc.

    21,100        2,352   
*  

WESCO International, Inc.

    50,617        3,413   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      29,067   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (1.5%)

   
*  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    25,400        3,677   
 

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

    28,000        1,812   
*  

Aruba Networks, Inc.

    39,300        815   
 

Avago Technologies, Ltd.

    139,425        4,414   
*  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    27,200        1,788   
*  

F5 Networks, Inc.

    18,000        1,749   
*  

Fortinet, Inc.

    115,150        2,426   
*  

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd.

    67,500        743   
 

Global Payments, Inc.

    74,500        3,375   
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    45,100        1,470   
*  

NetApp, Inc.

    26,800        899   
*  

NetSuite, Inc.

    7,900        532   
*  

Red Hat, Inc.

    21,800        1,155   
*  

ServiceNow, Inc.

    11,407        343   
*  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    61,000        1,238   
*  

Teradata Corp.

    15,600        965   
*  

TIBCO Software, Inc.

    47,600        1,048   
*  

VeriFone Systems, Inc.

    77,500        2,300   
*  

Zebra Technologies Corp. - Class A

    46,400        1,823   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      32,572   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (0.3%)

   
 

Airgas, Inc.

    35,870        3,275   
 

PPG Industries, Inc.

    19,100        2,585   
 

Westlake Chemical Corp.

    17,100        1,356   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,216   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Balanced Portfolio     169   


Balanced Portfolio

 

    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (29.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.2%)

   
*  

SBA Communications Corp. - Class A

    66,900        4,751   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,751   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Mid Cap Common Stocks

      155,274   
     

 

 

 
 

Small Cap Common Stocks (2.0%)    

   
 

Consumer Discretionary (0.2%)

   
*  

Bally Technologies, Inc.

    13,500        604   
*  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.

    12,000        268   
*  

Genesco, Inc.

    8,050        443   
*  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

    30,050        705   
*  

Hibbett Sports, Inc.

    8,400        443   
*  

Life Time Fitness, Inc.

    13,250        652   
*  

Motors Liquidation Co. GUC Trust

    1,317        28   
 

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

    15,500        466   
*  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

    9,900        349   
*  

SHFL Entertainment, Inc.

    18,400        267   
*  

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

    8,600        493   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,718   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (0.0%)

   
*  

United Natural Foods, Inc.

    8,250        442   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      442   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (0.2%)

   
*  

Approach Resources, Inc.

    23,050        576   
*  

Dril-Quip, Inc.

    8,700        636   
 

EXCO Resources, Inc.

    77,100        522   
*  

Gulfport Energy Corp.

    17,650        675   
*  

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

    13,400        460   
*  

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.

    53,700        475   
*  

Rosetta Resources, Inc.

    10,800        490   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,834   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (0.2%)

   
 

AmREIT, Inc., - Class B

    17,200        295   
 

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

    73,600        663   
 

East West Bancorp, Inc.

    40,100        862   
 

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

    36,150        385   
 

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

    13,250        689   
*  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    16,400        524   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,418   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (0.4%)

   
*  

Akorn, Inc.

    33,900        453   
*  

Align Technology, Inc.

    11,500        319   
*  

Conceptus, Inc.

    13,230        278   
*  

DexCom, Inc.

    35,291        480   
*  

Endologix, Inc.

    30,091        429   
*  

Exact Sciences Corp.

    53,150        563   
*  

Fluidigm Corp.

    26,050        373   
    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (29.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care continued

   
*  

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Class A

    54,200        505   
*  

HealthStream, Inc.

    18,650        453   
*  

HMS Holdings Corp.

    9,600        249   
*  

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

    34,250        702   
*  

IPC The Hospitalist Co.

    7,850        312   
*  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

    4,550        242   
*  

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    30,300        476   
*  

Neogen Corp.

    6,100        276   
*  

Omnicell, Inc.

    31,856        474   
*  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.

    12,250        352   
 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

    16,600        457   
 

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

    8,600        416   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,809   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (0.5%)

   
 

Actuant Corp. - Class A

    30,900        863   
*  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

    15,650        521   
 

Celadon Group, Inc.

    31,500        569   
*  

Chart Industries, Inc.

    9,108        607   
*  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

    8,350        410   
*  

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.

    30,939        464   
*  

Hexcel Corp.

    27,950        754   
*  

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.

    19,389        653   
*  

The Keyw Holding Corp.

    44,871        569   
 

Lindsay Corp.

    8,650        693   
 

The Manitowoc Co., Inc.

    21,000        329   
*  

Mistras Group, Inc.

    18,841        465   
*  

NCI Building Systems, Inc.

    24,450        340   
*  

Oshkosh Corp.

    18,750        556   
*  

Performant Financial Corp.

    22,300        225   
 

Snap-on, Inc.

    8,950        707   
 

Sun Hydraulics Corp.

    16,445        429   
*  

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.

    16,850        380   
 

TransDigm Group, Inc.

    3,700        505   
 

Valmont Industries, Inc.

    6,600        901   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,940   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (0.5%)

   
*  

Aspen Technology, Inc.

    15,400        426   
*  

BroadSoft, Inc.

    14,500        527   
*  

Calix, Inc.

    70,021        538   
*  

Cardtronics, Inc.

    19,350        459   
*  

Cavium, Inc.

    16,900        527   
*  

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.

    12,522        370   
*  

Diodes, Inc.

    35,200        611   
*  

EXA Corp.

    16,000        156   
*  

ExactTarget, Inc.

    12,500        250   
*  

EZchip Semiconductor, Ltd.

    9,950        329   
 

FEI Co.

    13,900        771   
*  

Finisar Corp.

    23,500        383   
*  

InterXion Holding NV

    33,176        788   
*  

Microsemi Corp.

    26,100        549   
*  

MicroStrategy, Inc. - Class A

    3,250        303   
 

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    18,150        468   
*  

Nanometrics, Inc.

    27,150        392   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

170   Balanced Portfolio  


Balanced Portfolio

 

    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (29.9%)   

Shares/

$ Par

    

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Information Technology continued

     
*  

Proofpoint, Inc.

        10,500         129   
*  

Sourcefire, Inc.

        6,350         300   
*  

SPS Commerce, Inc.

        20,925         780   
*  

Synacor, Inc.

        35,800         196   
*  

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

        37,450         790   
*  

Tangoe, Inc.

        46,700         554   
*  

The Ultimate Software Group, Inc.

        7,786         735   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           11,331   
          

 

 

 
 

Materials (0.0%)

     
 

Balchem Corp.

        14,911         543   
(n)*  

NewPage Group, Inc.

        700         65   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           608   
          

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.0%)

     
*  

tw telecom, Inc.

        30,000         764   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           764   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Small Cap Common Stocks

        43,864   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants

     
 

(Cost: $600,420)

        670,002   
          

 

 

 
    Foreign Common Stocks (0.0%)    Country                
 

Materials (0.0%)

     
(n)*  

Catalyst Paper Corp.

   Canada
     5,430         6   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     
 

(Cost: $6)

        6   
          

 

 

 
    Preferred Stocks (0.1%)                      
 

Financials (0.1%)

     
 

Ally Financial, Inc,
7.00%, 2/4/13 144A

        357         351   
 

Ally Financial, Inc.,
8.50%, 5/15/16

        31,671         832   
 

GMAC Capital Trust I,
8.125%, 2/15/40

        11,788         314   
          

 

 

 
 

Total Preferred Stocks

     
 

(Cost: $1,404)

        1,497   
          

 

 

 
    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)                      
 

Aerospace/Defense (0.1%)

     
 

BAE Systems Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/19 144A

     180,000         215   
 

Boeing Capital Corp., 2.125%, 8/15/16

     460,000         479   
 

L-3 Communications Corp., 5.20%, 10/15/19

     635,000         724   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.35%, 9/15/21

     175,000         185   
 

Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/40 144A

     450,000         388   
          

 

 

 
 

Total

           1,991   
          

 

 

 
    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Auto Manufacturing (0.4%)

   
 

American Honda Finance Corp., 2.125%, 2/28/17 144A

    980,000        1,003   
 

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.625%, 9/15/16 144A

    60,000        62   
 

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 3.00%, 3/28/16 144A

    655,000        685   
 

Ford Motor Co., 7.45%, 7/16/31

    780,000        991   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.00%, 6/12/17

    705,000        724   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.25%, 2/3/17

    790,000        846   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18

    410,000        452   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.75%, 2/1/21

    700,000        806   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/2/21

    520,000        606   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/20

    325,000        416   
 

PACCAR, Inc., 6.875%, 2/15/14

    80,000        86   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 1.75%, 5/22/17

    1,085,000        1,111   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 3.30%, 1/12/22

    1,025,000        1,106   
 

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 2.875%, 4/1/16 144A

    730,000        766   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,660   
     

 

 

 
 

Banking (1.3%)

   
 

Bank of America Corp., 3.625%, 3/17/16

    580,000        614   
 

Bank of America Corp., 3.75%, 7/12/16

    155,000        166   
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 12/1/17

    870,000        1,014   
 

Bank of Montreal, 2.55%, 11/6/22

    960,000        950   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 3.55%, 9/23/21

    1,225,000        1,335   
 

Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.375%, 12/18/17

    685,000        686   
 

Barclays Bank PLC, 5.00%, 9/22/16

    100,000        112   
 

Barclays Bank PLC, 6.05%, 12/4/17 144A

    140,000        155   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 3.953%, 6/15/16

    2,955,000        3,181   
 

Fifth Third Bank, 4.75%, 2/1/15

    740,000        794   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.95%, 1/18/18

    1,915,000        2,228   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/18

    835,000        981   
 

HSBC Holdings PLC, 5.10%, 4/5/21

    590,000        697   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.15%, 7/5/16

    3,735,000        3,957   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.00%, 1/15/18

    540,000        646   
 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.40%, 8/28/17

    2,185,000        2,566   
 

Morgan Stanley, 2.875%, 7/28/14

    780,000        797   
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.75%, 3/22/17

    395,000        431   
 

Nordea Bank AB, 4.875%, 1/27/20 144A

    320,000        369   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 2.854%, 11/9/22

    700,000        704   
 

PNC Funding Corp., 4.375%, 8/11/20

    440,000        502   
 

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/22

    750,000        792   
 

Standard Chartered PLC, 3.20%, 5/12/16 144A

    655,000        689   
 

State Street Corp., 2.875%, 3/7/16

    390,000        414   
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc., 6.00%, 9/11/17

    405,000        478   
 

U.S. Bancorp, 3.442%, 2/1/16

    700,000        737   
 

Wachovia Corp., 5.75%, 2/1/18

    215,000        257   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 2.625%, 12/15/16

    1,115,000        1,177   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 4.60%, 4/1/21

    715,000        822   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 7.98%, 3/29/49

    255,000        293   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      28,544   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Balanced Portfolio     171   


Balanced Portfolio

 

    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Beverage/Bottling (0.3%)

   
 

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC, 5.75%, 4/1/36

    255,000        324   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 2.50%, 7/15/22

    985,000        991   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/20

    220,000        268   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 8.20%, 1/15/39

    1,020,000        1,675   
 

Beam, Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/22

    275,000        285   
 

The Coca-Cola Co., 1.65%, 3/14/18

    750,000        768   
 

The Coca-Cola Co., 3.15%, 11/15/20

    775,000        843   
 

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., 6.82%, 5/1/18

    245,000        309   
 

Heineken NV, 1.40%, 10/1/17 144A

    270,000        269   
 

Heineken NV, 2.75%, 4/1/23 144A

    400,000        393   
 

Heineken NV, 4.00%, 10/1/42 144A

    110,000        107   
 

PepsiCo, Inc., 3.125%, 11/1/20

    300,000        322   
 

PepsiCo, Inc., 7.90%, 11/1/18

    80,000        108   
 

Pernod-Ricard SA, 5.75%, 4/7/21 144A

    430,000        514   
 

SABMiller Holdings, Inc., 3.75%, 1/15/22 144A

    580,000        626   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,802   
     

 

 

 
 

Cable/Media/Broadcasting/Satellite (0.3%)

   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 2.40%, 3/15/17

    655,000        671   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 3.80%, 3/15/22

    700,000        722   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 4.60%, 2/15/21

    90,000        98   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/42

    375,000        379   
 

Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/20

    225,000        260   
 

Historic TW, Inc., 6.625%, 5/15/29

    580,000        740   
 

Historic TW, Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/18

    195,000        246   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 2.875%, 4/1/16

    570,000        601   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 6.40%, 4/30/40

    180,000        231   
 

News America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39

    120,000        157   
 

TCI Communications, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/15

    1,030,000        1,229   
 

Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23

    1,650,000        2,332   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,666   
     

 

 

 
 

Conglomerate/Diversified Manufacturing (0.1%)

   
 

Eastman Chemical Co., 7.25%, 1/15/24

    85,000        111   
 

Eaton Corp., 2.75%, 11/2/22 144A

    1,685,000        1,680   
 

Monsanto Co., 5.125%, 4/15/18

    55,000        65   
 

United Technologies Corp., 3.10%, 6/1/22

    390,000        413   
 

United Technologies Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/42

    470,000        522   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,791   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products (0.0%)

   
 

The Procter & Gamble Co., 5.55%, 3/5/37

    645,000        865   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      865   
     

 

 

 
 

Electric Utilities (1.1%)

   
 

Alabama Power Co., 3.95%, 6/1/21

    780,000        872   
 

Ameren Corp., 8.875%, 5/15/14

    300,000        328   
 

Appalachian Power Co., 4.60%, 3/30/21

    390,000        449   
 

Arizona Public Service Co., 5.05%, 9/1/41

    355,000        407   
 

Arizona Public Service Co., 8.75%, 3/1/19

    95,000        125   
 

Bruce Mansfield Unit, 6.85%, 6/1/34

    471,749        492   
    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

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Carolina Power & Light Co., 2.80%, 5/15/22

    535,000        549   
 

Carolina Power & Light Co., 5.15%, 4/1/15

    420,000        460   
 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 5/1/18

    380,000        464   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 4.00%, 8/1/20

    410,000        458   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 5.875%, 2/1/33

    115,000        146   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 6.15%, 9/15/17

    105,000        127   
 

Connecticut Light & Power Co., 5.65%, 5/1/18

    150,000        182   
 

The Detroit Edison Co., 3.45%, 10/1/20

    410,000        450   
 

Dominion Resources, Inc., 1.40%, 9/15/17

    705,000        705   
 

DTE Energy Co., 6.375%, 4/15/33

    175,000        227   
 

Duke Energy Corp., 6.25%, 6/15/18

    40,000        49   
 

Duke Energy Indiana, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/20

    775,000        858   
 

Entergy Corp., 4.70%, 1/15/17

    660,000        715   
 

Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/34

    1,030,000        1,044   
 

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.25%, 6/15/22 144A

    705,000        733   
 

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 6.20%, 10/1/17

    535,000        632   
 

Kiowa Power Partners LLC, 4.811%, 12/30/13 144A

    215,521        217   
 

Mississippi Power Co., 4.75%, 10/15/41

    595,000        657   
 

Monongahela Power Co., Inc., 5.70%, 3/15/17 144A

    860,000        974   
 

Nevada Power Co., 5.95%, 3/15/16

    60,000        69   
 

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.50%, 6/1/21

    800,000        889   
 

NSTAR LLC, 4.50%, 11/15/19

    40,000        45   
 

Ohio Edison Co., 6.875%, 7/15/36

    145,000        188   
 

Ohio Power Co., 5.375%, 10/1/21

    375,000        454   
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 3.50%, 10/1/20

    1,175,000        1,288   
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 5.625%, 11/30/17

    225,000        272   
 

PacifiCorp., 3.85%, 6/15/21

    780,000        880   
 

Peco Energy Co., 2.375%, 9/15/22

    440,000        444   
 

Potomac Electric Power Co., 6.50%, 11/15/37

    180,000        257   
 

PPL Capital Funding, Inc., 4.20%, 6/15/22

    380,000        409   
 

PPL Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 5/1/18

    150,000        180   
 

Public Service Co. of Colorado, 3.20%, 11/15/20

    520,000        567   
 

Public Service Co. of Colorado, 5.80%, 8/1/18

    140,000        172   
 

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, 5.35%, 10/1/21

    405,000        445   
 

Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 3.65%, 9/1/42

    300,000        295   
 

Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 5.00%, 1/1/13

    1,500,000        1,500   
 

Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 6.274%, 3/15/37

    550,000        735   
 

San Diego Gas & Electric Co., 6.125%, 9/15/37

    200,000        275   
 

Sempra Energy, 2.30%, 4/1/17

    635,000        659   
 

Sempra Energy, 6.15%, 6/15/18

    250,000        307   
 

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co., 6.05%, 1/15/38

    295,000        383   
 

Tampa Electric Co., 5.40%, 5/15/21

    530,000        652   
 

Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 9/15/42

    405,000        410   
 

Union Electric Co., 6.40%, 6/15/17

    180,000        220   
 

Union Electric Co., 6.70%, 2/1/19

    180,000        227   
 

Virginia Electric & Power Co., 3.45%, 9/1/22

    680,000        735   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

172   Balanced Portfolio  


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    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

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Virginia Electric & Power Co., 5.40%, 4/30/18

    55,000        66   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      25,343   
     

 

 

 
 

Electronics (0.1%)

   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.00%, 9/15/16

    555,000        559   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.75%, 12/1/20

    80,000        77   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.65%, 12/9/21

    535,000        537   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 1.95%, 7/22/16

    400,000        416   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 2.00%, 1/5/16

    520,000        537   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,126   
     

 

 

 
 

Food Processors (0.2%)

   
 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., 4.479%, 3/1/21

    230,000        260   
 

Kellogg Co., 3.25%, 5/21/18

    235,000        256   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 2.25%, 6/5/17 144A

    180,000        186   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 3.50%, 6/6/22 144A

    240,000        256   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 6.125%, 8/23/18 144A

    303,000        371   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., 4.90%, 11/1/19

    640,000        731   
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/18

    107,000        130   
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.50%, 8/11/17

    410,000        501   
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.50%, 2/9/40

    930,000        1,249   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,940   
     

 

 

 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging (0.0%)

   
 

Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.75%, 7/1/22

    225,000        249   
 

Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 5.875%, 6/15/19

    45,000        49   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      298   
     

 

 

 
 

Gas Pipelines (0.3%)

   
 

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.125%, 11/1/17

    140,000        168   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 4.65%, 6/1/21

    285,000        313   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.05%, 6/1/41

    715,000        813   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.70%, 7/1/18

    305,000        368   
 

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.20%, 2/1/16

    585,000        618   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.95%, 2/15/18

    800,000        958   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.375%, 3/1/41

    795,000        984   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 2/1/37

    280,000        342   
 

Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19

    335,000        414   
 

ONEOK Partners LP, 2.00%, 10/1/17

    355,000        358   
 

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/18

    175,000        216   
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 2.95%, 6/15/16

    315,000        324   
 

Williams Partners LP, 4.00%, 11/15/21

    135,000        144   
 

Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20

    54,000        59   
 

Williams Partners LP, 5.25%, 3/15/20

    460,000        530   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,609   
     

 

 

 
    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (0.5%)

   
 

AbbVie, Inc., 1.75%, 11/6/17 144A

    615,000        622   
 

AbbVie, Inc., 2.90%, 11/6/22 144A

    275,000        280   
 

Amgen, Inc., 3.875%, 11/15/21

    935,000        1,027   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 2.65%, 2/15/17 144A

    330,000        343   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.125%, 5/15/16

    155,000        163   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.50%, 11/15/16 144A

    560,000        599   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.90%, 2/15/22 144A

    175,000        189   
 

Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/18

    750,000        935   
 

Merck & Co., Inc., 3.875%, 1/15/21

    590,000        662   
 

Merck & Co., Inc., 5.75%, 11/15/36

    30,000        40   
 

Mylan, Inc., 3.125%, 1/15/23 144A

    520,000        515   
 

Mylan, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/18 144A

    410,000        453   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.625%, 7/15/17 144A

    145,000        163   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/20 144A

    85,000        100   
 

The Novartis Capital Corp., 2.40%, 9/21/22

    1,080,000        1,083   
 

Pfizer, Inc., 5.35%, 3/15/15

    370,000        407   
 

Roche Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/19 144A

    385,000        479   
 

Sanofi-Aventis SA, 2.625%, 3/29/16

    1,155,000        1,216   
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV, 2.95%, 12/18/22

    580,000        587   
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV LLC, 2.25%, 3/18/20

    265,000        267   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 1.85%, 1/15/18

    255,000        258   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.15%, 1/15/23

    325,000        332   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.875%, 10/1/17

    85,000        86   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22

    180,000        184   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 4.625%, 10/1/42

    110,000        115   
 

Wyeth LLC, 5.50%, 2/15/16

    25,000        29   
 

Wyeth LLC, 5.95%, 4/1/37

    630,000        840   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      11,974   
     

 

 

 
 

Independent Finance (0.2%)

   
 

General Dynamics Corp., 2.25%, 11/15/22

    750,000        734   
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/18

    1,735,000        2,061   
 

General Electric Capital Corp./LJ VP Holdings LLC, 3.80%, 6/18/19 144A

    950,000        1,012   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,807   
     

 

 

 
 

Information/Data Technology (0.1%)

   
 

Microsoft Corp., 0.875%, 11/15/17

    210,000        209   
 

Microsoft Corp., 2.125%, 11/15/22

    565,000        559   
 

Oracle Corp., 1.20%, 10/15/17

    565,000        567   
 

Oracle Corp., 2.50%, 10/15/22

    565,000        570   
 

Oracle Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/20

    760,000        857   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,762   
     

 

 

 
 

Life Insurance (0.3%)

   
 

Aetna, Inc., 1.50%, 11/15/17

    125,000        125   
 

Aetna, Inc., 2.75%, 11/15/22

    225,000        223   
 

American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/22

    575,000        657   
 

MassMutual Global Funding II, 2.30%, 9/28/15 144A

    850,000        883   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Life Insurance continued

   
 

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, 3.65%, 6/14/18 144A

    720,000        788   
 

New York Life Global Funding, 2.45%, 7/14/16 144A

    780,000        817   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc., 5.375%, 6/21/20

    250,000        292   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc., 5.70%, 12/14/36

    170,000        194   
 

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association-College Retirement Equity Fund, 6.85%, 12/16/39 144A

    385,000        522   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 1.40%, 10/15/17

    100,000        100   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.75%, 2/15/23

    120,000        121   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 3/15/22

    120,000        123   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.95%, 10/15/42

    50,000        50   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.70%, 2/15/21

    400,000        466   
 

WellPoint, Inc., 1.875%, 1/15/18

    220,000        223   
 

WellPoint, Inc., 3.30%, 1/15/23

    305,000        313   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,897   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (0.2%)

   
 

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 1.625%, 6/1/17

    510,000        520   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 0.70%, 9/4/15

    560,000        560   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 1.20%, 10/10/17

    380,000        381   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 2.25%, 4/17/19

    430,000        442   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 2.80%, 1/27/23

    580,000        593   
 

Roper Industries, Inc., 1.85%, 11/15/17

    415,000        415   
 

Roper Industries, Inc., 3.125%, 11/15/22

    615,000        619   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,530   
     

 

 

 
 

Metals/Mining (0.3%)

   
 

Barrick Gold Corp., 2.90%, 5/30/16

    425,000        446   
 

Barrick Gold Corp., 3.85%, 4/1/22

    745,000        789   
 

Barrick North America Finance LLC, 6.80%, 9/15/18

    370,000        457   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 3.55%, 3/1/22

    670,000        664   
 

Newmont Mining Corp., 3.50%, 3/15/22

    925,000        954   
 

Newmont Mining Corp., 6.25%, 10/1/39

    146,000        176   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC, 1.625%, 8/21/17

    1,050,000        1,063   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 4.125%, 5/20/21

    600,000        663   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 9.00%, 5/1/19

    200,000        275   
 

Teck Resources, Ltd., 3.00%, 3/1/19

    215,000        222   
 

Teck Resources, Ltd., 5.20%, 3/1/42

    705,000        720   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,429   
     

 

 

 
 

Natural Gas Distributors (0.0%)

   
 

NiSource Finance Corp., 5.80%, 2/1/42

    915,000        1,042   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,042   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil & Gas Field Machines and Services (0.1%)

   
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc., 1.35%, 12/1/17

    120,000        121   
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc., 2.60%, 12/1/22

    430,000        436   
 

Rowan Cos., Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/22

    840,000        912   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,469   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil and Gas (1.0%)

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/17

    780,000        932   
 

Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43

    370,000        403   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 1.846%, 5/5/17

    725,000        741   
    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Oil and Gas continued

   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 2.50%, 11/6/22

    1,200,000        1,189   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 4.50%, 10/1/20

    185,000        213   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 4.75%, 3/10/19

    1,320,000        1,531   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 5.70%, 5/15/17

    391,000        461   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 5.85%, 2/1/35

    90,000        111   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 6.45%, 6/30/33

    335,000        426   
 

Cenovus Energy, Inc., 4.45%, 9/15/42

    700,000        728   
 

ConocoPhillips, 6.00%, 1/15/20

    1,175,000        1,491   
 

Devon Energy Corp., 1.875%, 5/15/17

    365,000        372   
 

Devon Energy Corp., 3.25%, 5/15/22

    555,000        579   
 

Encana Corp., 3.90%, 11/15/21

    475,000        516   
 

Ensco PLC, 4.70%, 3/15/21

    585,000        658   
 

EOG Resources, Inc., 4.40%, 6/1/20

    245,000        284   
 

Hess Corp., 5.60%, 2/15/41

    420,000        497   
 

Husky Energy, Inc., 3.95%, 4/15/22

    590,000        634   
 

Husky Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 12/15/19

    80,000        104   
 

Marathon Oil Corp., 6.60%, 10/1/37

    140,000        187   
 

Nabors Industries, Inc., 6.15%, 2/15/18

    655,000        770   
 

Noble Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/41

    280,000        337   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.125%, 6/1/16

    315,000        349   
 

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 6.625%, 6/15/35

    245,000        311   
 

Petrohawk Energy Corp., 6.25%, 6/1/19

    695,000        791   
 

Shell International Finance BV, 1.125%, 8/21/17

    700,000        703   
 

Shell International Finance BV, 4.30%, 9/22/19

    1,580,000        1,830   
 

Southwestern Energy Co., 4.10%, 3/15/22

    460,000        495   
 

Statoil ASA, 2.45%, 1/17/23

    1,035,000        1,033   
 

Suncor Energy, Inc., 6.85%, 6/1/39

    265,000        366   
 

Talisman Energy, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/21

    700,000        751   
 

Total Capital International SA, 1.50%, 2/17/17

    105,000        106   
 

Total Capital SA, 4.45%, 6/24/20

    950,000        1,100   
 

Transocean, Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/21

    590,000        717   
 

Weatherford International, Ltd., 5.95%, 4/15/42

    1,120,000        1,216   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      22,932   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Finance (0.2%)

   
 

American Express Co., 6.15%, 8/28/17

    590,000        711   
 

American Express Credit Corp., 5.125%, 8/25/14

    590,000        632   
 

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 3.00%, 5/15/22

    705,000        735   
 

CVS Pass-Through Trust, 6.036%, 12/10/28

    517,367        605   
 

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., 5.55%, 1/15/20

    180,000        196   
 

Prudential Covered Trust 2012-1, 2.997%, 9/30/15 144A

    1,391,750        1,443   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,322   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (0.1%)

   
(f)  

Federative Republic of Brazil, 8.50%, 1/5/24

    1,855,000        1,107   
(f)  

Morgan Stanley, 5.40%, 5/15/15 144A

    4,067,704        2,161   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,268   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Services (0.1%)

   
 

American Tower Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/15

    195,000        207   
 

American Tower Corp., 7.00%, 10/15/17

    200,000        239   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Investment Grade Segment (9.0%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Other Services continued

   
 

CC Holdings GS V LLC, 3.849%, 4/15/23 144A

    550,000        560   
 

Republic Services, Inc., 5.25%, 11/15/21

    425,000        501   
 

Waste Management, Inc., 2.90%, 9/15/22

    460,000        455   
 

Waste Management, Inc., 4.60%, 3/1/21

    440,000        499   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,461   
     

 

 

 
 

Paper and Forest Products (0.1%)

   
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20 144A

    890,000        1,059   
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.75%, 11/15/29

    50,000        68   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,127   
     

 

 

 
 

Property and Casualty Insurance (0.0%)

   
 

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/42

    185,000        235   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      235   
     

 

 

 
 

Railroads (0.2%)

   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.05%, 3/15/22

    455,000        470   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.05%, 9/1/22

    375,000        387   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.60%, 9/1/20

    390,000        422   
 

Canadian National Railway Co., 5.85%, 11/15/17

    140,000        169   
 

CSX Corp., 3.70%, 10/30/20

    70,000        76   
 

CSX Corp., 4.25%, 6/1/21

    200,000        225   
 

CSX Corp., 5.60%, 5/1/17

    490,000        572   
 

Norfolk Southern Corp., 2.903%, 2/15/23 144A

    789,000        794   
 

Union Pacific Corp., 4.30%, 6/15/42

    700,000        739   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,854   
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.4%)

   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 2.85%, 3/15/23

    385,000        380   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 2.95%, 9/15/22

    205,000        204   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 3.95%, 1/15/21

    675,000        726   
 

Boston Properties LP, 3.85%, 2/1/23

    580,000        609   
 

BRE Properties, Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/21

    535,000        604   
 

BRE Properties, Inc., 5.50%, 3/15/17

    245,000        278   
 

Colonial Realty LP, 6.05%, 9/1/16

    360,000        401   
 

DDR Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/18

    580,000        643   
 

Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 144A

    1,050,000        1,048   
 

HCP, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/16

    335,000        356   
 

HCP, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/19

    195,000        206   
 

HCP, Inc., 6.00%, 1/30/17

    400,000        459   
 

HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/18

    200,000        241   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/16

    290,000        306   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.125%, 4/1/19

    935,000        1,006   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 2.00%, 2/15/18

    1,035,000        1,036   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.25%, 3/1/22

    270,000        286   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/21

    515,000        563   
 

WEA Finance LLC, 7.125%, 4/15/18 144A

    360,000        444   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,796   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (0.1%)

   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 3.35%, 11/1/22

    165,000        160   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 4.50%, 10/15/21

    600,000        645   
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Darden Restaurants, Inc., 6.20%, 10/15/17

    360,000        425   
 

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.75%, 11/1/21

    455,000        484   
 

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/20

    355,000        386   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,100   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.2%)

   
 

CVS Caremark Corp., 6.25%, 6/1/27

    715,000        944   
 

Delhaize Group SA, 4.125%, 4/10/19

    815,000        841   
 

Delhaize Group SA, 5.70%, 10/1/40

    770,000        722   
 

Safeway, Inc., 6.35%, 8/15/17

    1,170,000        1,329   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,836   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Stores (0.3%)

   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp., 1.70%, 12/15/19

    1,385,000        1,395   
 

The Home Depot, Inc., 4.40%, 4/1/21

    205,000        242   
 

The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/16

    175,000        200   
 

The Home Depot, Inc., 5.875%, 12/16/36

    70,000        92   
 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc., 3.80%, 11/15/21

    125,000        138   
 

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 5.90%, 12/1/16

    251,000        295   
 

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/15

    336,000        391   
 

Nordstrom, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/18

    225,000        273   
 

Nordstrom, Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/38

    265,000        375   
 

Target Corp., 6.50%, 10/15/37

    470,000        656   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2.80%, 4/15/16

    300,000        320   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.25%, 10/25/20

    480,000        523   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.625%, 7/8/20

    250,000        278   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 4.875%, 7/8/40

    415,000        490   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,668   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (0.4%)

   
 

America Movil SAB de CV, 2.375%, 9/8/16

    430,000        447   
 

America Movil SAB de CV, 5.00%, 3/30/20

    1,010,000        1,175   
 

AT&T Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/31

    380,000        575   
 

AT&T, Inc., 2.625%, 12/1/22

    1,050,000        1,052   
 

AT&T, Inc., 2.95%, 5/15/16

    865,000        916   
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 5.15%, 6/15/17

    465,000        501   
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/21

    340,000        376   
 

Qwest Corp., 6.50%, 6/1/17

    595,000        695   
 

Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 3.729%, 4/27/15

    555,000        570   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.85%, 9/15/35

    505,000        634   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/37

    400,000        526   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 6.35%, 4/1/19

    770,000        973   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,440   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Grade Segment

   
 

(Cost: $186,020)

      202,584   
     

 

 

 
    Governments (14.3%)              
 

Governments (14.3%)

   
 

Canada Government International Bond, 0.875%, 2/14/17

    4,375,000        4,410   
 

Israel Government AID Bond, 0.00%, 11/15/22

    2,600,000        2,061   
 

Israel Government AID Bond, 0.00%, 11/15/23

    11,500,000        8,662   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Israel Government AID Bond, 5.50%, 4/26/24

    9,840,000        13,023   
 

Overseas Private Investment Corp., 4.10%, 11/15/14

    873,600        910   
 

US Department of Housing & Urban Development, 6.17%, 8/1/14

    2,455,000        2,457   
(g)  

US Treasury, 0.125%, 12/31/14

    76,300,000        76,109   
 

US Treasury, 0.25%, 9/30/14

    24,810,000        24,816   
 

US Treasury, 0.50%, 7/31/17

    4,820,000        4,791   
 

US Treasury, 0.625%, 5/31/17

    57,560,000        57,650   
(g)  

US Treasury, 0.625%, 8/31/17

    9,550,000        9,541   
(g)  

US Treasury, 0.625%, 9/30/17

    7,900,000        7,886   
 

US Treasury, 0.75%, 6/30/17

    39,530,000        39,765   
 

US Treasury, 1.625%, 11/15/22

    390,000        386   
 

US Treasury, 2.75%, 8/15/42

    1,230,000        1,188   
(g)  

US Treasury, 3.00%, 5/15/42

    5,260,000        5,359   
 

US Treasury, 3.125%, 2/15/42

    16,945,000        17,718   
 

US Treasury, 4.50%, 2/15/36

    1,900,000        2,500   
 

US Treasury, 5.375%, 2/15/31

    29,475,000        42,075   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Governments

   
 

(Cost: $314,018)

      321,307   
     

 

 

 
     
    Municipal Bonds (0.8%)              
 

Municipal Bonds (0.8%)

   
 

American Municipal Power, Inc., Series 2010, 5.939%, 2/15/47 RB

    1,312,000        1,524   
 

Bay Area Toll Authority San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, Series 2009-F, 6.263%, 4/1/49 RB

    70,000        97   
 

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series 2010C, 4.794%, 8/15/46 RB

    1,040,000        1,232   
 

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series 2009B, 6.276%, 8/15/41 RB

    400,000        470   
 

The City of New York, Series C-1,
5.517%, 10/1/37 GO

    590,000        729   
 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series D-2, 5.00%, 11/15/26 RB

    715,000        715   
 

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Series 2010B, 5.022%, 12/1/48 RB

    1,185,000        1,420   
 

Dallas Independent School District, Series 2010C, 6.45%, 2/15/35 GO, PSF

    1,170,000        1,471   
 

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
Series 2010H, 5.389%, 3/15/40 RB

    200,000        246   
 

Energy Northwest, Series E, 2.197%, 7/1/19 RB

    935,000        959   
 

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series RY, 6.758%, 7/1/34 GO

    585,000        781   
 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
Series 2010C-1, 6.687%, 11/15/40 RB

    203,000        262   
 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series 2009C, 7.336%, 11/15/39 RB

    415,000        608   
 

Montana Facility Finance Authority, Series 2010A, 4.75%, 5/20/37 RB, GNMA, FHA

    2,550,000        2,769   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series AA, 5.44%, 6/15/43 RB

    432,000        541   
    Municipal Bonds (0.8%)  

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New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series AA-1, 5.75%, 6/15/41 RB

    115,000        149   
 

Port Authority New York & New Jersey, Series 168, 4.926%, 10/1/51 RB

    930,000        1,031   
 

State of California, Series 2010, 5.70%, 11/1/21 GO

    780,000        929   
 

State of Illinois, Series 2011, 4.961%, 3/1/16 GO

    1,315,000        1,440   
 

Texas Transportation Commission, Series 2010A, 4.681%, 4/1/40 GO

    355,000        416   
 

University of California Regents Medical Center,
Series H, 6.548%, 5/15/48 RB

    820,000        1,092   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Municipal Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $16,291)

      18,881   
     

 

 

 
    Structured Products (14.6%)              
 

Structured Products (14.6%)

   
 

Asset Securitization Corp., Series 1997-D5, Class PS1, 1.253%, 2/14/43 IO

    4,937,074        160   
 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-1,
Class TA1A, 0.27%, 1/25/37

    837,100        446   
 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-4,
Class TA1A, 0.30%, 5/25/37

    927,792        582   
 

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2012-A5, Class A5, 0.59%, 8/15/17

    2,200,000        2,202   
 

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2010-RR3, Class MLSR, 5.737%, 6/14/50 144A

    1,485,000        1,710   
 

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-1, Class 3A1, 6.50%, 4/25/35

    260,813        264   
 

CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A4, 1.38%, 2/15/18

    2,495,000        2,543   
 

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates,
Series 2009-RR1, Class A3A, 5.383%, 2/15/40 144A

    1,125,000        1,250   
 

Discover Card Master Trust, Series 2012-A1, Class A1, 0.81%, 8/15/17

    5,240,000        5,275   
 

Discover Card Master Trust I, Series 2012-B3,
Class B3, 0.659%, 5/15/18

    500,000        500   
 

DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp., Series 1998-CF1, Class S, 1.169%, 2/15/31 IO

    11,269,928        303   
 

DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Series 1997-CF2, Class S, 0.463%, 10/15/30 IO 144A

    896,414        10   
 

FDIC Structured Sale Guaranteed Notes,
Series 2010-S2, Class 2A, 2.57%, 7/29/47 144A

    4,005,713        4,066   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series K009, Class X1, 1.506%, 8/25/20 IO

    17,101,328        1,412   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/21

    479,741        505   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/25

    935,986        983   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/26

    1,339,853        1,409   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/42

    1,661,875        1,740   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 10/1/25

    236,329        249   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 11/1/25

    196,539        207   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 1/1/26

    55,303        58   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 2/1/26

    995,856        1,047   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 3/1/26

    53,175        56   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 5/1/26

    379,381        399   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 7/1/26

    1,864,322        1,961   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 8/1/26

    43,982        46   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 2/1/42

    2,111,764        2,247   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 4/1/42

    1,897,252        2,023   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 6/1/42

    1,173,785        1,252   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 7/1/42

    3,720,757        3,968   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 9/1/42

    10,279,550        10,963   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/20

    446,397        474   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 7/1/24

    2,269,041        2,400   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/25

    2,103,826        2,224   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 5/1/26

    600,602        635   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 6/1/26

    957,297        1,012   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 12/1/26

    308,617        326   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 9/1/40

    1,388,887        1,484   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 11/1/40

    481,354        514   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 1/1/41

    10,968,503        11,720   
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 2/1/41

    12,063,278        12,890   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 3/1/41

    162,048        173   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 4/1/41

    7,941,436        8,490   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 5/1/41

    1,221,250        1,306   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/41

    394,695        422   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 9/1/41

    1,849,655        1,976   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/41

    602,154        644   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 3/1/42

    365,000        390   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/19

    755,168        821   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3065,
Class TN, 4.50%, 10/15/33

    276,908        280   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3248,
Class LN, 4.50%, 7/15/35

    1,920,661        1,946   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 9/1/39

    502,160        539   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 9/1/40

    1,241,027        1,369   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 1/1/41

    2,808,268        3,075   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 3/1/41

    318,928        344   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 7/1/41

    19,972,494        21,551   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/20

    316,503        345   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/20

    1,205,081        1,315   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 11/1/35

    7,418,350        8,354   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 12/1/35

    5,723,836        6,317   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 8/1/39

    608,840        672   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/41

    678,708        739   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/41

    226,296        246   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 4/1/41

    1,175,495        1,277   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/41

    6,007,269        6,538   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/38

    6,755,684        7,276   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 9/1/19

    297,364        323   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 11/1/19

    673,577        730   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 12/1/19

    131,120        142   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/20

    970,821        1,053   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/33

    56,716        63   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/35

    1,362,205        1,479   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 1/1/37

    2,600,611        2,814   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 4/1/38

    902,218        975   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 8/1/38

    449,350        486   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2840,
Class LK, 6.00%, 11/15/17

    379,181        383   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2439,
Class LH, 6.00%, 4/15/32

    768,983        860   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 11/1/39

    1,107,519        1,209   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA, 3.00%, 1/1/43

    4,230,000        4,422   
 

Federal Hone Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 12/1/25

    1,190,000        1,251   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 10/1/26

    87,259        92   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 3/1/27

    1,303,393        1,378   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.00%, 6/1/27

    1,959,549        2,071   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 4/1/26

    1,046,403        1,111   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 10/1/42

    8,771,819        9,379   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 6/1/19

    4,007,670        4,416   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 12/1/19

    330,997        365   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 11/1/40

    3,181,983        3,540   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 1/1/41

    2,388,251        2,615   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 2/1/41

    4,824,314        5,234   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 3/1/41

    416,426        453   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 4/1/41

    425,043        461   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 5/1/41

    14,853,570        16,125   
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 3/1/20

    1,339,708        1,475   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 5/1/20

    1,995,333        2,185   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 4/1/35

    1,716,545        1,944   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 7/1/35

    2,458,487        2,785   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 10/1/35

    1,141,142        1,293   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 5/1/38

    2,912,008        3,154   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2006-M1, Class C, 5.355%, 2/25/16

    4,561,099        4,703   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 4/1/21

    655,461        710   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 3/1/35

    4,188,631        4,742   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 9/1/35

    5,120,775        5,665   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 11/1/35

    6,221,425        6,882   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 11/1/37

    3,522,333        3,892   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 5/1/35

    91,364        102   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 6/1/35

    400,628        441   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 7/1/35

    2,721,819        2,999   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 10/1/35

    454,175        500   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 11/1/35

    3,477,600        3,883   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 9/1/36

    926,537        1,032   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 3/1/38

    561,426        620   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 10/1/38

    454,500        497   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2002-W4, Class A4, 6.25%, 5/25/42

    3,856,031        4,375   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.50%, 7/1/37

    3,440,818        3,860   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.75%, 4/25/18

    395,623        415   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 2.50%, 1/1/28

    5,760,000        6,023   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.50%, 1/1/43

    270,000        288   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A4, 1.15%, 6/15/17

    845,000        857   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-E, Class D, 5.53%, 5/15/16 144A

    4,401,638        4,611   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-D, Class D, 8.14%, 2/15/16 144A

    4,200,000        4,449   
 

Golden Credit Card Trust, Series 2012-2A, Class A1, 1.77%, 1/15/19 144A

    3,070,000        3,162   
 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2009-RR, Class CSA, 5.286%, 12/17/39 144A

    500,000        568   
 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2009-RR1, Class GGA, 5.842%, 7/12/38 144A

    400,000        460   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 7/15/33

    931,697        1,026   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 1/15/32

    55,145        61   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 2/15/32

    631,819        697   
 

Government National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 9/15/32

    17,347        19   
 

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2012-2, Class A4, 0.91%, 5/15/18

    740,000        746   
 

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-CB18, Class A4, 5.44%, 6/12/47

    1,975,000        2,273   
 

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-C1, Class ASB, 5.857%, 2/15/51

    473,526        522   
 

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Series 2008, Class A3, 6.55%, 8/1/20

    2,250,000        2,773   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-10, Class 1A1, 5.25%, 11/25/23

    301,284        315   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-12, Class 1A1, 5.25%, 12/25/24

    238,140        251   
 

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-A1, Class A2A, 0.28%, 1/25/37

    2,040,347        782   
 

Oncor Electric Delivery Transition Bond Co., Series 2004-1, Class A3, 5.29%, 5/15/18

    2,135,897        2,332   
 

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Series 2003-S18, Class A1, 4.50%, 10/25/18

    120,401        124   
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Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-2, Class A1, 3.90%, 9/25/41

    1,681,942        1,724   
 

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-C3, Class A4, 3.091%, 8/10/49

    4,680,000        4,890   
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C23, Class AM, 5.466%, 1/15/45

    4,000,000        4,415   
 

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certficates, Series 2006-6, Class 4A, 6.873%, 11/25/34

    620,350        620   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-EE, Class 2A2, 2.625%, 12/25/34

    491,647        506   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2003-12, Class A1, 4.75%, 11/25/18

    38,322        40   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-1, Class 2A1, 5.00%, 1/25/20

    242,860        255   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Structured Products

   
 

(Cost: $310,754)

      326,293   
     

 

 

 
    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)              
 

Aerospace/Defense (0.1%)

   
 

B/E Aerospace, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/22

    250,000        265   
 

Bombardier, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/22 144A

    150,000        154   
 

Bombardier, Inc., 7.75%, 3/15/20 144A

    230,000        261   
 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/18

    455,000        495   
 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/21

    265,000        288   
 

TransDigm, Inc., 5.50%, 10/15/20 144A

    250,000        260   
 

Triumph Group, Inc., 8.625%, 7/15/18

    290,000        322   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,045   
     

 

 

 
 

Autos/Vehicle Parts (0.1%)

   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 6.625%, 10/15/22

    125,000        127   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 3/1/17

    188,000        194   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 1/15/17 144A

    160,000        178   
 

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc., 8.00%, 6/15/19

    145,000        158   
 

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc., 8.25%, 6/15/21

    245,000        269   
 

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 8.50%, 5/1/18

    290,000        312   
 

Exide Technologies, 8.625%, 2/1/18

    155,000        131   
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.75%, 8/15/17 144A

    340,000        357   
 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 8.25%, 8/15/20

    365,000        401   
 

Jaguar Land Rover PLC, 7.75%, 5/15/18 144A

    165,000        180   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/1/21

    380,000        367   
 

Tower Automotive Holdings USA LLC/TA Holdings Finance, Inc., 10.625%, 9/1/17 144A

    272,000        298   
 

Visteon Corp., 6.75%, 4/15/19

    189,000        201   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,173   
     

 

 

 
 

Basic Materials (0.8%)

   
 

AK Steel Corp., 7.625%, 5/15/20

    125,000        109   
 

AK Steel Corp., 8.375%, 4/1/22

    340,000        292   
 

AK Steel Corp., 8.75%, 12/1/18 144A

    300,000        317   
 

Aleris International, Inc., 7.625%, 2/15/18

    220,000        224   
 

Aleris International, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/20 144A

    210,000        210   
 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., 6.00%, 6/1/19

    450,000        414   
 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., 9.75%, 4/15/18

    280,000        302   
 

ArcelorMittal, 5.75%, 8/5/20

    235,000        235   
 

ArcelorMittal, 6.125%, 6/1/18

    665,000        674   
 

ArcelorMittal, 6.75%, 2/25/22

    405,000        425   
 

Arch Coal, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/16

    45,000        47   
 

Arch Coal, Inc., 9.875%, 6/15/19 144A

    265,000        276   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 7.375%, 10/15/17 144A

    220,000        239   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 9.125%, 10/15/20 144A

    205,000        223   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc., 9.125%, 10/15/20 144A

    125,000        136   
 

Berry Plastics Corp., 8.25%, 11/15/15

    130,000        136   
(c)  

Boe Merger Corp., 9.50%, 11/1/17 144A

    125,000        125   
 

Cascades, Inc., 7.875%, 1/15/20

    100,000        106   
(c)  

Catalyst Paper Corp., 11.00%, 10/30/17

    94,104        72   
 

Celanese US Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 11/15/22

    965,000        1,011   
 

Chemtura Corp., 7.875%, 9/1/18

    120,000        129   
 

Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC/Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp., 8.25%, 12/15/17

    315,000        337   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc., 8.00%, 4/1/17

    300,000        325   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 4/1/20

    415,000        449   
 

Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., 9.375%, 3/15/15 144A

    560,000        507   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.00%, 4/1/17 144A

    225,000        229   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.875%, 2/1/18 144A

    165,000        170   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.875%, 4/1/22 144A

    150,000        153   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 7.00%, 11/1/15 144A

    405,000        425   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 8.25%, 11/1/19 144A

    320,000        341   
 

GrafTech International, Ltd., 6.375%, 11/15/20 144A

    120,000        124   
 

Hexion US Finance Corp., 6.625%, 4/15/20

    160,000        163   
 

Hexion US Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC, 8.875%, 2/1/18

    425,000        437   
 

HudBay Minerals, Inc., 9.50%, 10/1/20 144A

    145,000        153   
 

Huntsman International LLC, 4.875%, 11/15/20 144A

    455,000        460   
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Ineos Finance PLC, 7.50%, 5/1/20 144A

    160,000        168   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 8.375%, 2/15/19 144A

    580,000        625   
 

Inmet Mining Corp., 7.50%, 6/1/21 144A

    80,000        83   
 

Molycorp, Inc., 10.00%, 6/1/20 144A

    455,000        423   
 

New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22 144A

    120,000        124   
(d)  

Patriot Coal Corp., 8.25%, 4/30/18

    150,000        75   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/41

    740,000        706   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/18

    305,000        324   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.25%, 11/15/21

    575,000        611   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.50%, 9/15/20

    305,000        327   
 

Quadra FNX Mining, Ltd., 7.75%, 6/15/19 144A

    245,000        254   
 

Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/21 144A

    100,000        102   
 

Resolute Forest Products, 10.25%, 10/15/18

    171,000        196   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 5.75%, 10/15/20 144A

    475,000        490   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 6.875%, 2/15/21

    515,000        555   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 7.125%, 4/15/19

    415,000        446   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 8.25%, 2/15/21

    170,000        173   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 9.00%, 4/15/19

    385,000        400   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 9.875%, 8/15/19

    475,000        508   
 

Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/20

    450,000        466   
 

Sawgrass Merger Sub, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20 144A

    100,000        101   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 6.50%, 12/1/20 144A

    120,000        130   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 8.125%, 9/15/19 144A

    215,000        242   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 8.375%, 9/15/21 144A

    275,000        314   
 

Severstal Columbus LLC, 10.25%, 2/15/18

    185,000        195   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.125%, 8/15/19 144A

    135,000        143   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/22 144A

    135,000        143   
 

Thompson Creek Metals Co., Inc., 7.375%, 6/1/18

    80,000        66   
 

United States Steel Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/20

    220,000        235   
 

Verso Paper Holdings LLC/Verso Paper, Inc., 8.75%, 2/1/19

    205,000        78   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      18,678   
     

 

 

 
 

Builders/Building Materials (0.0%)

   
 

KB Home, 7.25%, 6/15/18

    290,000        315   
 

KB Home, 9.10%, 9/15/17

    120,000        140   
 

USG Corp., 7.875%, 3/30/20 144A

    225,000        250   
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 6.40%, 11/30/17

    300,000        328   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,033   
     

 

 

 
 

Capital Goods (0.1%)

   
 

Case New Holland, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/17

    205,000        242   
 

CNH Capital LLC, 3.875%, 11/1/15 144A

    100,000        103   
 

CNH Capital LLC, 6.25%, 11/1/16

    130,000        143   
 

JMC Steel Group, 8.25%, 3/15/18 144A

    185,000        193   
 

The Manitowoc Co., Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/22

    105,000        105   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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SPX Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/17

    295,000        329   
 

Terex Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/21

    200,000        211   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/18 144A

    115,000        124   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 6.125%, 6/15/23

    105,000        111   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/20 144A

    160,000        176   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,737   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (0.3%)

   
 

AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22

    200,000        201   
 

AutoNation, Inc., 5.50%, 2/1/20

    165,000        177   
 

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., 6.50%, 12/15/20 144A

    140,000        143   
 

Hanesbrands, Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/20

    250,000        275   
 

Levi Strauss & Co., 6.875%, 5/1/22

    225,000        241   
 

Levi Strauss & Co., 7.625%, 5/15/20

    240,000        262   
 

Limited Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22

    1,140,000        1,240   
 

Limited Brands, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19

    110,000        134   
 

PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22

    85,000        86   
 

Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 9.75%, 11/15/15

    335,000        353   
 

Rite Aid Corp., 10.375%, 7/15/16

    455,000        481   
 

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc., 5.75%, 6/1/22

    20,000        22   
 

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc., 6.875%, 11/15/19

    110,000        122   
 

Spectrum Brands Escrow Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/20 144A

    30,000        31   
 

Spectrum Brands Escrow Corp., 6.625%, 11/15/22 144A

    50,000        54   
 

Spectrum Brands, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/18

    165,000        187   
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/14

    185,000        179   
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 8.00%, 5/1/16

    315,000        300   
 

Toys R US Property Co. I LLC, 10.75%, 7/15/17

    175,000        189   
 

Toys R US Property Co. II LLC, 8.50%, 12/1/17

    130,000        138   
 

Toys R US, Inc., 7.375%, 9/1/16 144A

    750,000        767   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,582   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (1.6%)

   
 

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/23

    970,000        985   
 

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 6.125%, 7/15/22

    175,000        189   
 

AmeriGas Finance LLC/AmeriGas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 5/20/20

    110,000        121   
 

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp., 6.25%, 8/20/19

    330,000        353   
 

Atlas Pipeline Partners LP/Atlas Pipeline Finance Corp., 6.625%, 10/1/20 144A

    270,000        279   
 

Atwood Oceanics, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/20

    90,000        97   
 

Bill Barrett Corp., 7.00%, 10/15/22

    190,000        196   
 

Bill Barrett Corp., 7.625%, 10/1/19

    405,000        427   
 

Bristow Group, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/22

    105,000        112   
 

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20

    155,000        159   
 

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 8.625%, 10/15/18

    260,000        281   
 

Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/21

    295,000        320   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.50%, 5/15/37

    655,000        588   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/21

    475,000        493   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

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Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/20

    325,000        352   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 7.25%, 12/15/18

    170,000        185   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 9.50%, 2/15/15

    305,000        345   
 

Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC/Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/19 144A

    225,000        212   
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 5.875%, 5/1/22

    380,000        416   
 

CITGO Petroleum Corp., 11.50%, 7/1/17 144A

    270,000        312   
 

Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas, 9.50%, 5/15/16

    550,000        590   
 

Comstock Resources, Inc., 7.75%, 4/1/19

    260,000        264   
 

Comstock Resources, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/20

    205,000        220   
 

Concho Resources, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/23

    205,000        215   
 

Concho Resources, Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/21

    135,000        151   
 

Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22

    960,000        1,034   
 

Crosstex Energy LP/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp., 8.875%, 2/15/18

    505,000        545   
 

Denbury Resources, Inc., 8.25%, 2/15/20

    228,000        257   
 

Drill Rigs Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/17 144A

    355,000        353   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.00%, 6/15/17

    515,000        588   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.25%, 6/1/18

    515,000        595   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.75%, 1/15/32

    320,000        376   
 

El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 4.70%, 11/1/42

    280,000        275   
 

El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 5.00%, 10/1/21

    1,115,000        1,264   
 

Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20

    355,000        410   
 

EP Energy LLC/EP Energy Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/20

    290,000        327   
 

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 7.75%, 9/1/22

    100,000        106   
 

Exterran Holdings, Inc., 7.25%, 12/1/18

    330,000        350   
 

Forest Oil Corp., 7.25%, 6/15/19

    495,000        497   
 

Forest Oil Corp., 7.50%, 9/15/20 144A

    215,000        226   
 

Hiland Partners LP/Hiland Partners Finance Corp., 7.25%, 10/1/20 144A

    105,000        112   
 

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 7.625%, 4/15/21 144A

    120,000        131   
 

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 8.00%, 2/15/20 144A

    215,000        235   
 

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/20

    135,000        141   
 

Inergy Midstream LP/NRGM Finance Corp., 6.00%, 12/15/20 144A

    160,000        165   
 

Key Energy Services, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/21

    260,000        260   
 

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/18 144A

    910,000        1,000   
 

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp., 8.125%, 12/1/19

    355,000        391   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 6.25%, 11/1/19 144A

    275,000        276   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/15/19

    570,000        576   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/21

    190,000        202   
 

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp., 9.75%, 5/15/20 144A

    315,000        327   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 2/15/23

    340,000        369   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.25%, 6/15/22

    335,000        365   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Energy continued

   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20

    145,000        158   
 

MEG Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/30/23 144A

    300,000        313   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/1/24

    150,000        162   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 6.875%, 2/1/20

    1,170,000        1,252   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 7.125%, 5/15/18

    270,000        285   
 

NGPL PipeCo LLC, 9.625%, 6/1/19 144A

    115,000        132   
 

Northern Tier Energy LLC/Northern Tier Finance Corp., 7.125%, 11/15/20 144A

    140,000        145   
 

Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.50%, 11/1/21

    480,000        510   
 

Offshore Group Investment, Ltd., 7.50%, 11/1/19 144A

    525,000        530   
 

Offshore Group Investment, Ltd., 11.50%, 8/1/15

    221,000        241   
 

OGX Austria GmbH, 8.50%, 6/1/18 144A

    320,000        288   
 

Oil States International, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/23 144A

    485,000        492   
 

Oil States International, Inc., 6.50%, 6/1/19

    165,000        176   
 

Pacific Drilling V, Ltd., 7.25%, 12/1/17 144A

    410,000        425   
 

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/20 144A

    590,000        636   
 

Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP/Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corp. II, 8.375%, 6/1/20 144A

    340,000        366   
 

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 7.375%, 12/15/18 144A

    300,000        324   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.125%, 6/15/19

    375,000        409   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.625%, 5/1/21

    270,000        297   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.75%, 2/1/22

    145,000        163   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 7.625%, 4/1/20

    255,000        284   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 8.625%, 10/15/19

    365,000        415   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/23

    205,000        219   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22

    375,000        402   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 3/1/21

    240,000        277   
 

Range Resources Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/22

    225,000        235   
 

Range Resources Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/21

    195,000        209   
 

Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 4/15/23

    150,000        160   
 

Rosetta Resources, Inc., 9.50%, 4/15/18

    290,000        322   
 

Samson Investment Co., 9.75%, 2/15/20 144A

    920,000        973   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/21

    435,000        465   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/23

    200,000        214   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.00%, 6/1/18 144A

    260,000        276   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 9.875%, 5/15/16

    220,000        237   
 

SESI LLC, 6.375%, 5/1/19

    265,000        284   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 11/15/21

    225,000        241   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 1/1/23

    135,000        144   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.625%, 2/15/19

    230,000        243   
 

Swift Energy Co., 7.875%, 3/1/22 144A

    105,000        110   
 

Swift Energy Co., 8.875%, 1/15/20

    235,000        256   
 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/1/23 144A

    250,000        259   
 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.375%, 8/1/22 144A

    165,000        180   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Energy continued

   
 

Tesoro Corp., 4.25%, 10/1/17

    140,000        145   
 

Tesoro Corp., 5.375%, 10/1/22

    140,000        149   
 

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.875%, 10/1/20 144A

    145,000        150   
 

Trinidad Drilling, Ltd., 7.875%, 1/15/19 144A

    405,000        430   
 

Unit Corp., 6.625%, 5/15/21 144A

    240,000        246   
 

Venoco, Inc., 8.875%, 2/15/19

    130,000        122   
 

W&T Offshore, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19 144A

    260,000        280   
 

W&T Offshore, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19

    245,000        263   
 

WPX Energy, Inc., 5.25%, 1/15/17

    555,000        588   
 

WPX Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/22

    270,000        291   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      35,988   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (0.7%)

   
 

AerCap Aviation Solutions BV, 6.375%, 5/30/17

    275,000        289   
 

Air Lease Corp., 5.625%, 4/1/17

    305,000        323   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 6.25%, 12/1/19 144A

    140,000        146   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 6.75%, 4/15/17

    215,000        231   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 7.625%, 4/15/20

    115,000        128   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 6/26/15

    160,000        167   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/17

    470,000        503   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20

    380,000        459   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 3/15/20

    370,000        453   
 

AmSouth Bank, 5.20%, 4/1/15

    195,000        204   
 

AWAS Aviation Capital, Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 144A

    68,680        72   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.25%, 8/15/17

    400,000        412   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/15 144A

    220,000        229   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/17

    225,000        238   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22

    300,000        320   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.25%, 3/15/18

    755,000        808   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/20

    305,000        333   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/19 144A

    250,000        272   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/17

    400,000        409   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/19

    200,000        205   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/16

    355,000        374   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 2.00%, 9/15/15

    4,000,000        3,829   
 

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 7.75%, 1/15/16

    385,000        399   
 

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/18

    150,000        161   
(c)  

Igloo Holdings Corp., 8.25%, 12/15/17 144A

    140,000        138   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/15/16

    415,000        437   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/19

    300,000        319   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 7.125%, 9/1/18 144A

    185,000        215   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/15

    85,000        95   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/17

    285,000        329   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 7.90%, 4/29/49

    275,000        312   
(d)  

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 4/4/16

    490,000        115   
 

Regions Financial Corp., 7.75%, 11/10/14

    355,000        394   
 

SLM Corp., 6.00%, 1/25/17

    820,000        888   
 

SLM Corp., 7.25%, 1/25/22

    45,000        50   
 

SLM Corp., 8.00%, 3/25/20

    840,000        960   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

182   Balanced Portfolio  


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    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

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SLM Corp., 8.45%, 6/15/18

    195,000        228   
(d,n)  

Washington Mutual Bank, 6.75%, 5/20/36

    580,000        -     
(d,n)  

Washington Mutual Bank, 6.875%, 6/15/11

    1,115,000        -     
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      15,444   
     

 

 

 
 

Foods (0.2%)

   
(c)  

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc., 7.75%, 11/1/17 144A

    105,000        108   
 

Bumble Bee Acquisition Corp., 9.00%, 12/15/17 144A

    130,000        140   
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 6.00%, 5/1/22

    90,000        103   
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.25%, 9/1/16

    165,000        191   
 

Cott Beverages, Inc., 8.125%, 9/1/18

    160,000        177   
 

Cott Beverages, Inc., 8.375%, 11/15/17

    195,000        212   
 

Dean Foods Co., 7.00%, 6/1/16

    160,000        176   
 

Dean Foods Co., 9.75%, 12/15/18

    365,000        420   
 

Dole Food Co., Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/16 144A

    110,000        114   
 

Dole Food Co., Inc., 13.875%, 3/15/14

    191,000        212   
 

JBS Finance II, Ltd., 8.25%, 1/29/18 144A

    135,000        143   
 

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.25%, 6/1/21 144A

    195,000        195   
 

Land O’ Lakes, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 144A

    330,000        357   
 

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 7.875%, 12/15/18

    400,000        406   
 

Post Holdings, Inc., 7.375%, 2/15/22 144A

    55,000        60   
 

Smithfield Foods, Inc., 6.625%, 8/15/22

    270,000        298   
 

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., 7.75%, 3/1/18

    345,000        374   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,686   
     

 

 

 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging (0.3%)

   
 

AMC Entertainment, Inc., 8.75%, 6/1/19

    555,000        615   
 

AMC Entertainment, Inc., 9.75%, 12/1/20

    110,000        127   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 8.50%, 2/15/20

    465,000        462   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 10.00%, 12/15/18

    251,000        166   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 11.25%, 6/1/17

    360,000        386   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 12.75%, 4/15/18

    145,000        107   
 

Chester Downs & Marina LLC, 9.25%, 2/1/20 144A

    365,000        359   
 

Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 144A

    80,000        81   
 

The Geo Group, Inc., 6.625%, 2/15/21

    220,000        244   
 

MGM Resorts International, 6.75%, 10/1/20 144A

    210,000        214   
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.625%, 1/15/17

    590,000        631   
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.75%, 3/15/22

    225,000        241   
 

MGM Resorts International, 8.625%, 2/1/19 144A

    360,000        401   
 

Penn National Gaming, Inc., 8.75%, 8/15/19

    265,000        302   
 

Regal Entertainment Group, 9.125%, 8/15/18

    245,000        273   
 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22

    140,000        148   
 

Scientific Games International, Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20 144A

    345,000        356   
 

Scientific Games International, Inc., 9.25%, 6/15/19

    165,000        184   
 

Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, 7.75%, 10/1/17 144A

    495,000        535   
 

Speedway Motorsports, Inc., 6.75%, 2/1/19

    205,000        217   
 

Speedway Motorsports, Inc., 8.75%, 6/1/16

    330,000        353   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging continued

   
 

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 7.875%, 5/1/20

    110,000        125   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,527   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (0.6%)

   
 

Biomet, Inc., 6.50%, 8/1/20 144A

    285,000        303   
 

Biomet, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/20 144A

    360,000        358   
 

Centene Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/17

    440,000        473   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, 8/15/18

    200,000        209   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 7.125%, 7/15/20

    300,000        320   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 11/15/19

    390,000        422   
 

Elan Finance PLC/Elan Finance Corp., 6.25%, 10/15/19 144A

    455,000        475   
 

Endo Health Solutions, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/19

    90,000        96   
 

Endo Health Solutions, Inc., 7.25%, 1/15/22

    160,000        172   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.625%, 7/31/19 144A

    635,000        682   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.875%, 1/31/22 144A

    665,000        722   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.50%, 9/15/18 144A

    65,000        73   
 

HCA Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/21

    160,000        164   
 

HCA Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 5/15/21

    240,000        260   
 

HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/22

    770,000        837   
 

HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20

    455,000        512   
 

HCA, Inc., 7.25%, 9/15/20

    510,000        565   
 

HCA, Inc., 7.875%, 2/15/20

    130,000        145   
 

HCA, Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/18

    190,000        220   
 

HCA, Inc., 8.50%, 4/15/19

    325,000        362   
 

HCA, Inc., 9.875%, 2/15/17

    45,000        48   
 

Health Management Associates, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/16

    560,000        605   
 

Health Management Associates, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/20

    150,000        162   
 

Hologic, Inc., 6.25%, 8/1/20 144A

    80,000        86   
 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 6.375%, 2/15/22

    250,000        262   
 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/1/21

    235,000        255   
 

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/19 144A

    375,000        395   
 

Service Corp. International, 4.50%, 11/15/20

    120,000        122   
 

Service Corp. International, 7.00%, 5/15/19

    205,000        224   
 

Service Corp. International, 8.00%, 11/15/21

    110,000        135   
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 11/1/18

    405,000        444   
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.875%, 7/1/19

    285,000        319   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.50%, 7/15/16 144A

    200,000        210   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.75%, 10/1/17 144A

    735,000        794   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.875%, 12/1/18 144A

    1,040,000        1,121   
 

Vanguard Health Systems, Inc., 0.00%, 2/1/16

    4,000        3   
 

VPI Escrow Corp., 6.375%, 10/15/20 144A

    320,000        343   
 

Warner Chilcott Co. LLC/Warner Chilcott Finance LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/18

    115,000        122   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,020   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Balanced Portfolio     183   


Balanced Portfolio

 

    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Media (0.7%)

   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/23

    1,050,000        1,047   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.50%, 4/30/21

    150,000        162   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.00%, 1/15/19

    225,000        243   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.25%, 10/30/17

    145,000        158   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.375%, 6/1/20

    280,000        311   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.875%, 4/30/18

    160,000        172   
 

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/20 144A

    405,000        422   
 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/20

    190,000        191   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.625%, 7/15/18

    170,000        196   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/18

    105,000        121   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 8.625%, 2/15/19

    300,000        358   
(c)  

Dex One Corp., 14.00%, 1/29/17

    370,888        123   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 144A

    1,930,000        1,930   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/22

    265,000        285   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/21

    520,000        593   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.125%, 2/1/16

    275,000        308   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.875%, 9/1/19

    485,000        575   
 

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/19

    375,000        413   
 

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 7.625%, 6/15/21

    165,000        188   
 

Inmarsat Finance PLC, 7.375%, 12/1/17 144A

    115,000        124   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 4/1/19

    360,000        387   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 10/15/20

    295,000        321   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 8.50%, 11/1/19

    500,000        560   
(c)  

Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 11.50%, 2/4/17

    325,000        345   
 

Lamar Media Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/23 144A

    350,000        360   
 

LIN Television Corp., 6.375%, 1/15/21 144A

    210,000        220   
 

Mediacom LLC/Mediacom Capital Corp., 9.125%, 8/15/19

    435,000        482   
 

Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co., 7.75%, 10/15/18

    290,000        324   
 

QVC, Inc., 5.125%, 7/2/22 144A

    105,000        110   
 

QVC, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/20 144A

    195,000        217   
 

QVC, Inc., 7.50%, 10/1/19 144A

    230,000        254   
 

Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 6.125%, 10/1/22 144A

    345,000        366   
 

Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/22 144A

    100,000        101   
 

Starz LLC/Starz Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/15/19 144A

    105,000        108   
 

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH, 5.50%, 1/15/23 144A

    400,000        413   
 

Univision Communications, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/22 144A

    255,000        263   
 

Univision Communications, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/20 144A

    725,000        785   
 

UPCB Finance III, Ltd., 6.625%, 7/1/20 144A

    360,000        386   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Media continued

   
 

UPCB Finance V, Ltd., 7.25%, 11/15/21 144A

    505,000        555   
 

Videotron Ltee, 5.00%, 7/15/22

    750,000        787   
 

Virgin Media Finance PLC, 8.375%, 10/15/19

    74,000        84   
 

WMG Acquisition Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/21 144A

    85,000        90   
 

WMG Acquisition Corp., 11.50%, 10/1/18

    285,000        329   
 

XM Satellite Radio, Inc., 7.625%, 11/1/18 144A

    390,000        435   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      16,202   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (–%)

   
(n)*  

General Motors Co. Escrow, 7.20%, 1/15/13

    200,000        -     
(n)*  

General Motors Co. Escrow, 8.375%, 7/15/33

    1,090,000        -     
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      -     
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate (0.0%)

   
 

DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 8.50%, 12/15/17

    125,000        137   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      137   
     

 

 

 
 

Services (0.1%)

   
(c)  

ARAMARK Holdings Corp., 8.625%, 5/1/16 144A

    85,000        87   
 

Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/21 144A

    100,000        103   
 

Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/20

    190,000        198   
 

FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 144A

    160,000        166   
 

HDTFS, Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/20 144A

    105,000        110   
 

HDTFS, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/22 144A

    60,000        64   
 

Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/20

    485,000        532   
 

Trans Union LLC/TransUnion Financing Corp., 11.375%, 6/15/18

    290,000        338   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,598   
     

 

 

 
 

Technology (0.3%)

   
 

Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.375%, 10/1/22 144A

    165,000        163   
 

Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.625%, 6/1/21

    280,000        279   
 

Equinix, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/21

    245,000        272   
 

Equinix, Inc., 8.125%, 3/1/18

    280,000        309   
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.00%, 3/15/22

    935,000        1,003   
 

First Data Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20 144A

    305,000        308   
 

First Data Corp., 7.375%, 6/15/19 144A

    400,000        414   
 

First Data Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/21 144A

    170,000        170   
 

First Data Corp., 9.875%, 9/24/15

    280,000        286   
(c)  

First Data Corp., 10.55%, 9/24/15

    496,424        508   
 

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 10.125%, 3/15/18 144A

    467,000        516   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc., 7.75%, 10/1/19

    255,000        288   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc., 8.375%, 8/15/21

    50,000        55   
 

Jabil Circuit, Inc., 4.70%, 9/15/22

    275,000        289   
 

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., 7.75%, 4/1/19

    155,000        130   
 

NCR Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/21 144A

    580,000        580   
 

NCR Corp., 5.00%, 7/15/22 144A

    85,000        86   
 

Nuance Communications, Inc., 5.375%, 8/15/20 144A

    310,000        324   
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 7.75%, 12/15/18

    290,000        319   
 

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., 7.375%, 11/15/18

    380,000        407   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

184   Balanced Portfolio  


Balanced Portfolio

 

    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

    Value
$ (000’s)
 
 

Technology continued

   
 

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., 7.625%, 11/15/20

    240,000        262   
 

West Corp., 11.00%, 10/15/16

    195,000        203   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,171   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (0.6%)

   
 

Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 8.25%, 10/15/17

    435,000        469   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 12/1/40 144A

    195,000        214   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 12.00%, 12/1/15 144A

    195,000        210   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 14.75%, 12/1/16 144A

    275,000        377   
 

Cricket Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 10/15/20

    540,000        551   
 

Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 144A

    270,000        289   
 

CyrusOne LP/CyrusOne Finance Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/22 144A

    100,000        104   
 

Digicel Group, Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20 144A

    135,000        148   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.125%, 10/1/18

    105,000        121   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.25%, 4/15/17

    175,000        202   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20

    385,000        443   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.75%, 4/15/22

    160,000        186   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 9.25%, 7/1/21

    230,000        270   
 

GCI, Inc., 8.625%, 11/15/19

    555,000        590   
 

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/20

    245,000        260   
 

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/18

    545,000        590   
 

NII Capital Corp., 7.625%, 4/1/21

    475,000        360   
 

NII Capital Corp., 8.875%, 12/15/19

    905,000        719   
 

PAETEC Holding Corp., 8.875%, 6/30/17

    220,000        236   
 

SBA Communications Corp., 5.625%, 10/1/19 144A

    250,000        262   
 

SBA Telecommunications, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/20 144A

    200,000        212   
 

SBA Telecommunications, Inc., 8.25%, 8/15/19

    150,000        168   
 

Sprint Capital Corp., 6.90%, 5/1/19

    330,000        360   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.00%, 12/1/16

    200,000        217   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/22

    435,000        447   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 7.00%, 3/1/20 144A

    225,000        262   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 7.00%, 8/15/20

    700,000        765   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 8.375%, 8/15/17

    575,000        668   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 9.00%, 11/15/18 144A

    540,000        667   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 9.125%, 3/1/17

    225,000        265   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 11.50%, 11/15/21

    295,000        401   
 

TW Telecom Holdings, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22 144A

    195,000        204   
(c)  

Wind Acquisition Holding Finance SA, 12.25%, 7/15/17 144A

    584,407        596   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.00%, 3/15/19

    215,000        220   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/20

    540,000        583   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.875%, 11/1/17

    225,000        253   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      12,889   
     

 

 

 
 

Transportation (0.0%)

   
 

Continental Airlines, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/15 144A

    295,000        310   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (6.8%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Transportation continued

   
 

Kansas City Southern de Mexico SAB de CV, 8.00%, 2/1/18

    230,000        253   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      563   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (0.3%)

   
 

The AES Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/15

    160,000        180   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/17

    640,000        739   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/20

    100,000        115   
 

Calpine Corp., 7.50%, 2/15/21 144A

    223,000        246   
 

Calpine Corp., 7.875%, 7/31/20 144A

    410,000        460   
 

DPL, Inc., 6.50%, 10/15/16

    200,000        212   
 

DPL, Inc., 7.25%, 10/15/21

    135,000        144   
 

GenOn Americas Generation LLC, 8.50%, 10/1/21

    200,000        228   
 

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/18

    1,200,000        1,257   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 1/15/18

    415,000        461   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 5/15/19

    330,000        353   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/20

    35,000        39   
 

NV Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/20

    340,000        400   
 

Puget Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/22

    1,470,000        1,583   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      6,417   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Below Investment Grade Segment

   
 

(Cost: $144,208)

      151,890   
     

 

 

 
    Investment Companies (12.3%)              
 

Investment Companies (12.3%)

   
 

iShares Barclays MBS Bond Fund

    162,207        17,518   
 

iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund

    340,930        19,372   
 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index

    76,960        3,413   
 

iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund

    121,830        10,269   
 

iShares Russell Midcap Index Fund

    41,662        4,712   
 

Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners

    33,400        661   
(q)  

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

    4,984,386        5,273   
(q)  

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., International Equity Portfolio

    26,381,905        47,329   
(q)  

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., Research International Core Portfolio

    128,571,137        106,843   
 

SPDR S&P Biotech

    18,200        1,600   
 

SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust

    178,838        33,212   
 

Vanguard Emerging Markets

    222,500        9,908   
 

Vanguard MSCI EAFE

    406,240        14,312   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Companies

   
 

(Cost: $246,102)

      274,422   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Balanced Portfolio     185   


Balanced Portfolio

 

    Short-Term Investments (14.3%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Autos (0.9%)

   
 

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.15%, 3/25/13

    10,000,000        9,994   
 

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.17%, 2/5/13

    9,000,000        8,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      18,993   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks Non-US (1.6%)

   
 

Bank of Nova Scotia/Houston, 0.745%, 10/18/13

    5,000,000        5,016   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.07%, 1/25/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
(b)  

Toronto Dominion Holdings USA, Inc., 0.18%, 1/3/13

    20,000,000        20,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      35,016   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks US (1.0%)

   
 

Bank of America NA, 0.25%, 2/1/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 0.512%, 2/8/13

    7,000,000        7,000   
(b)  

BP Capital Markets PLC, 0.512%, 5/7/13

    4,800,000        4,805   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      21,805   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (0.4%)

   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 0.10%, 1/30/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Electric Utilities (0.9%)

   
 

Emerson Electric Co., 0.12%, 1/14/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
 

Emerson Electric Co., 0.15%, 2/25/13

    10,000,000        9,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      19,997   
     

 

 

 
 

Electronics (0.5%)

   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 0.05%, 1/2/13

    10,800,000        10,800   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,800   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (1.3%)

   
(b)  

Federal Home Loan Banks, 0.12%, 2/20/13

    20,000,000        19,999   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.13%, 2/25/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      29,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Finance Services (1.8%)

   
 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/2/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
(b)  

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/22/13

    15,000,000        14,998   
(b)  

Govco LLC, 0.22%, 1/22/13

    20,000,000        19,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      39,996   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (14.3%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Information Technology (0.9%)

   
 

Google, Inc., 0.11%, 2/4/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
 

Google, Inc., 0.12%, 2/12/13

    10,000,000        9,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      19,997   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (0.9%)

   
 

John Deere Canada ULC, 0.12%, 2/19/13

    9,745,000        9,743   
 

John Deere Canada ULC, 0.15%, 1/24/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      19,742   
     

 

 

 
 

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions (0.9%)

  

 

General Electric Capital Corp., 0.12%, 3/18/13

    10,000,000        9,997   
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 1.016%, 4/24/14

    10,000,000        10,073   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      20,070   
     

 

 

 
 

Personal Credit Institutions (2.2%)

   
 

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.19%, 1/28/13

    10,000,000        9,999   
 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.05%, 1/3/13

    10,000,000        10,000   
 

Old Line Funding LLC, 0.19%, 3/25/13

    10,000,000        9,997   
 

Straight-A Funding LLC, 0.17%, 2/6/13

    10,000,000        9,998   
 

Straight-A Funding LLC, 0.19%, 3/27/13

    10,000,000        9,996   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      49,990   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (0.8%)

   
(b)  

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    18,800,000        18,800   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      18,800   
     

 

 

 
 

Short Term Business Credit (0.2%)

   
(k)  

Sheffield Receivables Corp., 0.17%, 1/16/13

    5,000,000        5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $320,123)

      320,204   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (102.1%)

   
 

(Cost: $2,139,346)(a)

      2,287,086   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (-2.1%)

      (46,854
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      2,240,232   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

186   Balanced Portfolio  


Balanced Portfolio

 

* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $92,199 representing 4.1% of the net assets.

 

IO — Interest Only Security

 

GO — General Obligation

 

RB — Revenue Bond

 

FHA — Federal Housing Authority

 

GNMA — Government National Mortgage Association

 

PSF — Permanent School Fund

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $2,143,835 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $143,251 which is comprised of $167,559 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $24,308 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)   

Number of

Contracts

   Expiration Date   

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

British Pound Currency Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $22,593)

   225    3/13    $ (245

S&P 500 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $73,606)

   1,031    3/13      (402

US Five Year Treasury Note Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $8,356)

   67    3/13      (20

US Long Treasury Bond Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $30,525)

   205    3/13      288   

US Ten Year Treasury Note Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $23,445)

   176    3/13      75   

US Two Year Treasury Note Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $16,537)

   75    3/13      (3

US Ultra Long Treasury Bond Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $992)

   6    3/13      (16

 

(c) PIK — Payment In Kind

 

(d) Defaulted Security

 

(f) Foreign Bond — par value is foreign denominated

 

— Federated Republic of Brazil – Brazilian Real

 

— Morgan Stanley – Brazilian Real

 

(g) All or portion of the securities have been loaned. See Note 4G in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

(h) Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Type    Counterparty    Currency   

Principal
Amount
Covered by

Contract (000’s)

   Settlement
Month
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(000’s)
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
(000’s)
   

Net Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)
(000’s)

 

Sell

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   EUR    28,750    2/13    $ -        $ (738   $ (738
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
               $ -        $ (738   $ (738
              

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

EUR — Euro

 

(j) Swap agreements outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Total Return Swaps

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty    Payment Made
by the Fund
  

Payment

Received by

the Fund

   Expiration Date   

Notional

Amount (000’s)

  

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

MSCI Daily Net EAFE Index Total Return

  

Credit Suisse International

   3-Month USD LIBOR -15 Basis Points (Bps)    MSCI Daily Net EAFE Index Total Return    8/13   

35,744

   $ 2,590   

Russell 2000 Growth Index Total Return

  

Credit Suisse International

   Russell 2000 Growth Index Total Return    3-Month USD LIBOR -82 Bps    5/13   

30,192

     (1,608

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Balanced Portfolio     187   


Balanced Portfolio

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty   

Payment Made

by the Fund

  

Payment

Received by

the Fund

   Expiration Date   

Notional

Amount (000’s)

  

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

Russell 2000 Value Index Total Return

  

Credit Suisse International

   3-Month USD LIBOR - 70 Bps    Russell 2000 Value Index Total Return    5/13    31,065    $ 2,054   

Russell Midcap Growth Index Total Return

  

Bank of America N.A.

   Russell Midcap Growth Index Total Return    3-Month USD LIBOR - 33 Bps    5/13    87,929      (3,319

Russell Midcap Index Total Return

  

Credit Suisse International

   3-Month USD LIBOR - 15 Bps    Russell Midcap Index Total Return    8/13    10,044      526   

Russell Midcap Value Index Total Return

  

Bank of America N.A.

   3-Month USD LIBOR - 26 Bps    Russell Midcap Value Index Total Return    5/13    92,029      3,850   
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 4,093   
                 

 

 

 

 

(k) Securities with an aggregate value of $5,000 (in thousands) have been pledged as collateral for swap contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

(n) Security valued in good faith by the Board of Directors.

 

(q) Affiliated Company

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

   

Level 2 –

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

   

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

       

Domestic Common Stocks

  $ 669,937      $ -        $ 65     

Foreign Common Stocks

    -          -          6     

Preferred Stocks

    1,146        351        -       

Government & US Agency Bonds

    -          321,307        -       

Foreign Bonds

    -          3,268        -       

Municipal Bonds

    -          18,881        -       

Corporate Bonds

    -          351,206        -       

Structured Products

    -          322,227        4,066     

Investment Companies

    274,422        -          -       

Short-Term Investments

    -          320,204        -       

Other Financial Instruments^

       

Futures

    363        -          -       

Total Return Swaps

    -          9,020        -       

Liabilities:

       

Other Financial Instruments^

       

Futures

    (686     -          -       

Forward Currency Contracts

    -          (738     -       

Total Return Swaps

    -          (4,927     -       

Total

  $ 945,182      $ 1,340,799      $ 4,137     

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Objective:    Portfolio Strategy:    Net Assets:

Realize as high a level of total return

as is consistent with reasonable investment risk.

   Invest in the stock, bond and money market sectors, attempting to capitalize on the variation in return potential produced by the interaction of changing financial markets and economic conditions.    $236 million

 

Portfolio Overview

Mason Street Advisors acts as the investment adviser for the Asset Allocation Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing in stock, bond and money market sectors. The Portfolio is tactically and strategically managed to capitalize on changing financial markets and economic conditions following a flexible policy of allocating assets across the three market sectors. The Portfolio may invest in options, futures, forwards, exchange-traded funds and swap agreements to gain exposure to certain markets, sectors or regions. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio’s equity exposure will typically range between 55-75% of assets.

 

Market Overview

Equity markets finished the year with solid gains despite economic uncertainty and significant volatility. Throughout the year, investors shifted their focus from uncertainty regarding the pace of global economic growth to evaluating fiscal and economic stimulus measures implemented globally. The economic slowdown in China, fiscal and debt crises in Europe, and the slow pace of growth in the U.S. drove volatility. As these issues arose, policy makers responded with stimulus and financing measures that calmed markets. Ultimately, investors embraced risk, as record profit margins in the U.S. and remarkable cash flow generation propelled equity markets during the year. In that environment, mid cap stocks outperformed shares of large and small sized companies, while value stocks generally outperformed growth shares. For the year, returns for the S&P 500®, MidCap 400®, and SmallCap 600® Indices were 16.00%, 17.88%, and 16.33%, respectively.

 

In the fixed income market, bonds also delivered solid gains. Investment grade and high yield corporate bonds led the rally, as improving corporate balance sheets and record bond issuance sent investors looking for yield. Treasurys lagged during 2012 after strong gains in 2011 pushed Treasury yields to historic lows.

 

Portfolio Results

The Portfolio returned 11.02% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, trailing the 16.00% return of the broad stock market, as measured by the S&P 500® Index. The Portfolio also trailed the Asset Allocation Portfolio Blended Composite Benchmark return of 13.54%. (The benchmark weights are detailed in the “Benchmark Definitions” section of this annual report.) The Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds peer group had an average return of 13.50%, according to Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc., an independent mutual fund ranking agency.

 

During the year, high level asset allocation decisions helped relative performance, while individual security selection within the underlying sleeves weighed on performance. Security selection weakness within the domestic equity portion of the Portfolio was the primary detractor from relative results, while weakness in the high yield portion of the Portfolio, which had an underweight to the lowest quality securities of the market, also held back Portfolio performance last year.

 

With respect to the Portfolio’s asset allocation decisions, several positions added to performance during the year. The Portfolio generated relative performance from having a higher allocation to equity during certain periods when stocks performed well and a lower allocation less equity when the market declined. These moves helped offset the Portfolio’s overall underweight position in equities, while delivering relative return with lower volatility.

 

Certain asset allocation decisions within the equity and fixed income portfolios also worked well. The Portfolio held an overweight in high yield bonds amid strong performance in the first half of the year and an overweight in emerging markets equity during the rally in the second half of the year.

 

During the period, the Portfolio made use of total return swap agreements with the intention of reducing the growth bias inherent in the Portfolio’s equity strategies. Use of these instruments helped relative results somewhat during a year in which growth generally underperformed value stocks.

 

Portfolio Manager Outlook

We are taking a cautious view going into 2013. The economic and fiscal policies that investors have come to expect in recent years can not continue forever. The record amounts of both fiscal and economic stimulus in recent years leave little room for additional policy measures. We have seen some early signs that policy may be shifting, albeit modestly. With interest rates at historic lows, the Federal Reserve could begin to signal that its bond buying programs used to lower interest rates could slow, as the long-term cost of keeping rates low may outweigh the short-term economic benefit. If growth in China and Europe pick up, higher commodity prices are likely to tax economic growth. Given the uncertainty, we anticipate remaining underweight in equity, overweight in cash and neutral within fixed income.

 

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Relative Performance

 

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Average Annual Total Returns
For Periods Ended December 31, 2012
 
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

Asset Allocation Portfolio

    11.02     2.17     6.63

S&P 500® Index

    16.00     1.66     7.10

Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Index

    4.22     5.95     5.18

Asset Allocation Portfolio Blended Composite Benchmark

    13.54     3.63     8.05

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Mixed Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Average

    13.50     1.93     6.70

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is historical and does not guarantee future performance. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance information visit www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/02. Returns shown include deductions for management and other portfolio expenses, and reinvestment of all dividends. Returns exclude deductions for separate account sale loads and account fees. Please refer to the Benchmark Definitions section of this report for information about the indices cited in the above chart and graph.

Investors should be aware of the risks of investments in foreign securities, particularly investments in securities of companies in developing nations. These include the risks of currency fluctuation, of political and economic instability and of less well-developed government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices, as well as differences in accounting standards. Small cap stocks also may carry additional risk. Smaller or newer issuers are more likely to realize more substantial growth as well as suffer more significant losses than larger or more established issuers. Investments in such companies can be both volatile and more speculative. Bonds and other debt obligations are affected by changes in interest rates, inflation risk and the creditworthiness of their issuers. High yield bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment grade bonds.

 

The Portfolio may obtain its exposure to foreign securities by investing in other Series Fund portfolios (Underlying Portfolios). Each of the Underlying Portfolios has its own investment risks, and the Portfolio is indirectly exposed to all the risks of the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests, including that risk that an Underlying Portfolio will not perform as expected. To the extent that the Portfolio invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Portfolio, it will be particularly sensitive to the risks associated with that Underlying Portfolio, and changes in the value of that Underlying Portfolio may have a significant effect on the Portfolio’s net asset value. The Portfolio will bear a pro rata share of the Underlying Portfolio’s expenses.

 

The Portfolio may use derivative instruments to gain exposure to certain markets, sectors or regions as alternatives to direct investments, to adjust the Portfolio for the adviser’s view on style or term structure and duration, to provide increased flexibility in asset allocation, to earn income and to otherwise seek to enhance returns or to hedge foreign currency exposure. Use of these instruments may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk of mispricing or improper valuation. Certain derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses, and portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in those investments.

 

 

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Top 5 Equity Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., Research International Core Portfolio

   7.0%

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., International Equity Portfolio

   3.1%

SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust

   1.4%

iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund

   1.4%

Apple, Inc.

   1.2%

 

Top 5 Fixed Income Holdings 12/31/12

 

Security Description    % of Net Assets

US Treasury, Various

   7.8%

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Various

   4.5%

Federal National Mortgage Association, Various

   2.4%

Sprint Nextel Corp., Various

   0.2%

DISH DBS Corp., Various

   0.2%

 

Sector Allocation 12/31/12

 

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Sector Allocation is based on Net Assets.

Sector Allocation and Top 10 Holdings are subject to change.

    

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2012

 

    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (39.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Large Cap Common Stocks (27.9%)    

   
 

Consumer Discretionary (3.1%)

   
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    25,275        945   
*  

Delphi Automotive PLC

    15,900        608   
*  

Dollar General Corp.

    17,600        776   
 

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

    10,625        490   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

    22,719        887   
 

News Corp. - Class A

    43,400        1,108   
 

Starbucks Corp.

    10,675        572   
 

Target Corp.

    14,075        833   
 

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

    20,450        1,079   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,298   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (2.1%)

   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    4,125        407   
 

CVS Caremark Corp.

    22,130        1,070   
 

The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

    7,050        422   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

    11,884        783   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    12,650        866   
 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    17,525        1,466   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,014   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (3.5%)

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    15,350        1,141   
 

Chevron Corp.

    16,450        1,779   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    21,025        1,820   
 

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    6,350        434   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    12,200        934   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    15,625        1,083   
*  

Weatherford International, Ltd.

    62,105        695   
*  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.

    10,150        440   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,326   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (4.6%)

   
 

American Express Co.

    16,500        948   
 

American Tower Corp.

    17,275        1,335   
 

BlackRock, Inc.

    2,800        579   
 

Citigroup, Inc.

    37,225        1,473   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    6,800        867   
 

Invesco, Ltd.

    32,900        858   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    42,825        1,883   
 

MetLife, Inc.

    19,150        631   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    10,925        637   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

    48,250        1,649   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      10,860   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (3.3%)

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

    7,550        495   
*  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    3,825        359   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    27,408        1,183   
    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (39.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care continued

   
*  

Biogen Idec, Inc.

    2,800        411   
 

Eli Lilly and Co.

    6,850        338   
*  

Express Scripts Holding Co.

    10,139        547   
*  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    8,225        604   
 

Johnson & Johnson

    24,175        1,695   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

    39,325        986   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    14,850        805   
*  

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    4,775        411   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      7,834   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (3.5%)

   
 

The Boeing Co.

    13,475        1,015   
 

Cummins, Inc.

    6,802        737   
 

Danaher Corp.

    16,425        918   
 

FedEx Corp.

    11,740        1,077   
 

General Electric Co.

    72,750        1,527   
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

    3,968        752   
 

SPX Corp.

    7,350        516   
 

Union Pacific Corp.

    5,250        660   
 

United Technologies Corp.

    12,375        1,015   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      8,217   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (5.8%)

   
 

Apple, Inc.

    5,250        2,798   
 

Broadcom Corp. - Class A

    19,075        634   
*  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    8,225        609   
*  

eBay, Inc.

    7,150        365   
*  

EMC Corp.

    22,975        581   
*  

Google, Inc. - Class A

    1,400        993   
 

Intel Corp.

    43,900        906   
 

International Business Machines Corp.

    8,725        1,671   
 

Microsoft Corp.

    64,800        1,732   
 

Oracle Corp.

    31,700        1,056   
 

Qualcomm, Inc.

    14,900        924   
 

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    4,925        747   
*  

Yahoo!, Inc.

    29,800        593   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      13,609   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (1.1%)

   
 

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

    7,100        557   
 

Celanese Corp.

    8,350        372   
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    2,776        564   
 

Monsanto Co.

    10,375        982   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,475   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.3%)

   
 

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

    26,575        669   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      669   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (39.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Utilities (0.6%)

   
 

American Water Works Co., Inc.

    36,800        1,366   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,366   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Large Cap Common Stocks

      65,668   
     

 

 

 
 

Mid Cap Common Stocks (8.6%)    

   
 

Consumer Discretionary (1.9%)

   
*  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

    3,453        193   
*  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    4,302        308   
 

Brunswick Corp.

    5,800        169   
 

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

    22,135        409   
 

Coach, Inc.

    2,600        144   
 

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    15,225        693   
 

The Gap, Inc.

    3,800        118   
*  

LKQ Corp.

    20,158        425   
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    3,893        145   
 

The McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc.

    5,954        325   
*  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.

    3,567        319   
*  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

    3,641        179   
 

Polaris Industries, Inc.

    4,204        354   
 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    500        75   
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

    4,665        253   
 

Scripps Networks Interactive - Class A

    2,200        127   
 

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

    2,100        206   
 

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

    800        90   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,532   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (0.9%)

   
 

Beam, Inc.

    13,948        852   
 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    18,874        1,011   
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

    5,487        349   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,212   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (0.4%)

   
*  

Cameron International Corp.

    3,528        199   
*  

Concho Resources, Inc.

    2,374        192   
*  

FMC Technologies, Inc.

    3,501        150   
 

Noble Energy, Inc.

    2,322        236   
*  

Southwestern Energy Co.

    2,962        99   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      876   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (0.4%)

   
*  

CBRE Group, Inc.

    14,740        293   
*  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.

    7,078        64   
*  

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

    1,552        192   
 

Lazard, Ltd. - Class A

    3,586        107   
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    9,370        361   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,017   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (0.9%)

   
*  

Catamaran Corp.

    5,800        273   
*  

Cerner Corp.

    2,728        212   
    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (39.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care continued

   
*  

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.

    2,339        258   
*  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

    2,598        241   
*  

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

    1,198        232   
*  

Mylan, Inc.

    3,200        88   
 

Perrigo Co.

    6,775        705   
*  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    1,797        75   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,084   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (1.6%)

   
*  

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

    7,764        384   
 

Corrections Corp. of America

    11,478        407   
 

Dover Corp.

    4,081        268   
*  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    3,100        91   
 

Graco, Inc.

    7,831        403   
 

Kansas City Southern

    4,163        348   
 

Knight Transportation, Inc.

    7,954        116   
 

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Class A

    2,342        177   
*  

Owens Corning, Inc.

    5,354        198   
 

Regal-Beloit Corp.

    2,953        208   
 

Robert Half International, Inc.

    12,609        401   
 

Roper Industries, Inc.

    2,601        290   
*  

WESCO International, Inc.

    7,031        474   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,765   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (1.8%)

   
*  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    3,101        449   
 

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

    3,552        230   
*  

Aruba Networks, Inc.

    5,000        104   
 

Avago Technologies, Ltd.

    18,956        600   
*  

Citrix Systems, Inc.

    3,449        227   
*  

F5 Networks, Inc.

    2,314        225   
*  

Fortinet, Inc.

    16,044        338   
*  

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd.

    8,601        95   
 

Global Payments, Inc.

    9,625        436   
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    5,936        193   
*  

NetApp, Inc.

    3,300        111   
*  

NetSuite, Inc.

    900        60   
*  

Red Hat, Inc.

    2,800        148   
*  

ServiceNow, Inc.

    1,465        44   
*  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    8,950        181   
*  

Teradata Corp.

    1,950        121   
*  

TIBCO Software, Inc.

    6,550        144   
*  

VeriFone Systems, Inc.

    10,002        297   
*  

Zebra Technologies Corp. - Class A

    5,984        235   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,238   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (0.4%)

   
 

Airgas, Inc.

    4,632        423   
 

PPG Industries, Inc.

    2,490        337   
 

Westlake Chemical Corp.

    2,189        173   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      933   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (39.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.3%)

   
*  

SBA Communications Corp. - Class A

    8,329        592   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      592   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Mid Cap Common Stocks

      20,249   
     

 

 

 
 

Small Cap Common Stocks (3.4%)    

   
 

Consumer Discretionary (0.4%)

   
*  

Bally Technologies, Inc.

    2,500        112   
*  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.

    2,100        47   
*  

Genesco, Inc.

    1,450        80   
*  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

    5,550        130   
*  

Hibbett Sports, Inc.

    1,550        82   
*  

Life Time Fitness, Inc.

    2,450        121   
*  

Motors Liquidation Co. GUC Trust

    295        6   
 

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

    2,800        84   
*  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

    1,850        65   
*  

SHFL Entertainment, Inc.

    3,400        49   
*  

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

    1,600        92   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      868   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Staples (0.0%)

   
*  

United Natural Foods, Inc.

    1,500        80   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      80   
     

 

 

 
 

Energy (0.3%)

   
*  

Approach Resources, Inc.

    4,200        105   
*  

Dril-Quip, Inc.

    1,600        117   
 

EXCO Resources, Inc.

    14,200        96   
*  

Gulfport Energy Corp.

    3,300        126   
*  

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

    2,500        86   
*  

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.

    9,950        88   
*  

Rosetta Resources, Inc.

    2,000        91   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      709   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (0.3%)

   
 

Amreit, Inc., - Class B

    3,100        53   
 

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

    13,750        124   
 

East West Bancorp, Inc.

    7,350        158   
 

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

    6,600        70   
 

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

    2,450        127   
*  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    3,050        98   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      630   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care (0.6%)

   
*  

Akorn, Inc.

    6,250        83   
*  

Align Technology, Inc.

    2,566        71   
*  

Conceptus, Inc.

    2,450        51   
*  

DexCom, Inc.

    6,509        89   
*  

Endologix, Inc.

    6,538        93   
*  

Exact Sciences Corp.

    9,700        103   
*  

Fluidigm Corp.

    4,750        68   
    Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (39.9%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care continued

   
*  

Health Management Associates, Inc. - Class A

    9,950        93   
*  

HealthStream, Inc.

    3,450        84   
*  

HMS Holdings Corp.

    1,750        45   
*  

Impax Laboratories, Inc.

    6,300        129   
*  

IPC The Hospitalist Co.

    1,465        58   
*  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

    800        42   
*  

MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    5,450        86   
*  

Neogen Corp.

    1,350        61   
*  

Omnicell, Inc.

    5,902        88   
*  

Team Health Holdings, Inc.

    2,250        65   
 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

    3,000        83   
 

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

    1,550        75   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,467   
     

 

 

 
 

Industrials (0.8%)

   
 

Actuant Corp. - Class A

    5,650        158   
*  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

    2,850        95   
 

Celadon Group, Inc.

    5,750        104   
*  

Chart Industries, Inc.

    1,647        110   
*  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

    1,500        74   
*  

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.

    5,625        84   
*  

Hexcel Corp.

    5,050        136   
*  

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.

    3,550        120   
*  

The KEYW Holding Corp.

    8,228        104   
 

Lindsay Corp.

    1,600        128   
 

The Manitowoc Co., Inc.

    3,900        61   
*  

Mistras Group, Inc.

    3,400        84   
*  

NCI Building Systems, Inc.

    4,500        63   
*  

Oshkosh Corp.

    3,450        102   
*  

Performant Financial Corp.

    4,100        41   
 

Snap-on, Inc.

    1,650        130   
 

Sun Hydraulics Corp.

    3,000        78   
*  

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.

    3,100        70   
 

TransDigm Group, Inc.

    675        92   
 

Valmont Industries, Inc.

    1,200        164   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,998   
     

 

 

 
 

Information Technology (0.9%)

   
*  

Aspen Technology, Inc.

    2,800        77   
*  

BroadSoft, Inc.

    2,650        96   
*  

Calix, Inc.

    12,850        99   
*  

Cardtronics, Inc.

    3,200        76   
*  

Cavium, Inc.

    3,100        97   
*  

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.

    2,300        68   
*  

Diodes, Inc.

    6,450        112   
*  

EXA Corp.

    2,900        28   
*  

ExactTarget, Inc.

    2,250        45   
*  

EZchip Semiconductor, Ltd.

    1,800        60   
 

FEI Co.

    2,550        141   
*  

Finisar Corp.

    4,300        70   
*  

InterXion Holding NV

    6,100        145   
*  

Microsemi Corp.

    4,800        101   
*  

MicroStrategy, Inc. - Class A

    600        56   
 

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    3,300        85   
*  

Nanometrics, Inc.

    5,000        72   
*  

Proofpoint, Inc.

    1,900        23   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

194   Asset Allocation Portfolio  


Asset Allocation Portfolio

 

   

Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants (39.9%)

 

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Information Technology continued

   
*  

Sourcefire, Inc.

    1,150        54   
*  

SPS Commerce, Inc.

    3,850        144   
*  

Synacor, Inc.

    6,550        36   
*  

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

    6,850        145   
*  

Tangoe, Inc.

    8,600        102   
*  

The Ultimate Software Group, Inc.

    1,450        137   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,069   
     

 

 

 
 

Materials (0.0%)

   
 

Balchem Corp.

    2,750        100   
(n)*  

NewPage Group, Inc.

    220        21   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      121   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunication Services (0.1%)

   
*  

tw telecom, Inc.

    5,500        140   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      140   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Small Cap Common Stocks

      8,082   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Domestic Common Stocks and Warrants

   
 

(Cost: $83,002)

      93,999   
     

 

 

 
    Foreign Common Stocks (0.0%)   Country              
 

Materials (0.0%)

   
(n)*  

Catalyst Paper Corp.

  Canada     936        1   
       

 

 

 
 

Total Foreign Common Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $1)

      1   
       

 

 

 
    Preferred Stocks (0.1%)              
 

Financials (0.1%)

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc, 7.00%, 2/4/13 144A

    91        89   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.50%, 5/15/16

    4,589        121   
 

GMAC Capital Trust I, 8.125%, 2/15/40

    1,703        45   
       

 

 

 
 

Total Preferred Stocks

   
 

(Cost: $220)

      255   
       

 

 

 
    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)              
 

Aerospace/Defense (0.1%)

     
 

BAE Systems Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/1/19 144A

    15,000        18   
 

Boeing Capital Corp., 2.125%, 8/15/16

    35,000        36   
 

General Dynamics Corp., 2.25%, 11/15/22

    50,000        49   
 

L-3 Communications Corp., 5.20%, 10/15/19

    45,000        51   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.35%, 9/15/21

    10,000        11   
 

Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/40 144A

    15,000        13   
       

 

 

 
 

Total

        178   
       

 

 

 
    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Auto Manufacturing (0.2%)

   
 

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 2.625%, 9/15/16 144A

    5,000        5   
 

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 3.00%, 3/28/16 144A

    40,000        42   
 

Ford Motor Co., 7.45%, 7/16/31

    40,000        51   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.00%, 6/12/17

    45,000        46   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.25%, 2/3/17

    75,000        80   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.00%, 5/15/18

    15,000        16   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.75%, 2/1/21

    45,000        52   
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, 1/15/20

    20,000        26   
 

PACCAR, Inc., 6.875%, 2/15/14

    10,000        11   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 1.75%, 5/22/17

    70,000        72   
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 3.30%, 1/12/22

    75,000        81   
 

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 2.875%, 4/1/16 144A

    45,000        47   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      529   
     

 

 

 
 

Banking (0.8%)

   
 

Bank of America Corp., 3.625%, 3/17/16

    35,000        37   
 

Bank of America Corp., 3.75%, 7/12/16

    10,000        11   
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 12/1/17

    20,000        23   
 

Bank of Montreal, 2.55%, 11/6/22

    60,000        59   
 

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., 3.55%, 9/23/21

    80,000        87   
 

Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.375%, 12/18/17

    40,000        40   
 

Citigroup, Inc., 3.953%, 6/15/16

    200,000        215   
 

Credit Suisse of New York, New York, 5.50%, 5/1/14

    125,000        133   
 

Fifth Third Bank, 4.75%, 2/1/15

    45,000        48   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.95%, 1/18/18

    110,000        128   
 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/18

    50,000        59   
 

HSBC Holdings PLC, 5.10%, 4/5/21

    35,000        41   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.15%, 7/5/16

    225,000        238   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.00%, 1/15/18

    30,000        36   
 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.22%, 9/15/26

    20,000        22   
 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.40%, 8/28/17

    120,000        141   
 

Morgan Stanley, 2.875%, 7/28/14

    20,000        21   
 

Morgan Stanley, 3.80%, 4/29/16

    50,000        53   
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.75%, 3/22/17

    70,000        76   
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 2.854%, 11/9/22

    45,000        45   
 

PNC Funding Corp., 4.375%, 8/11/20

    30,000        34   
 

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/22

    80,000        85   
 

State Street Corp., 2.875%, 3/7/16

    25,000        27   
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc., 6.00%, 9/11/17

    25,000        30   
 

U.S. Bancorp, 3.442%, 2/1/16

    45,000        47   
 

Wachovia Corp., 5.75%, 2/1/18

    5,000        6   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 2.625%, 12/15/16

    70,000        74   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 4.60%, 4/1/21

    45,000        52   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,868   
     

 

 

 
 

Beverage/Bottling (0.2%)

   
 

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC, 5.75%, 4/1/36

    15,000        19   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 2.50%, 7/15/22

    65,000        65   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 8.20%, 1/15/39

    70,000        115   
 

Beam, Inc., 3.25%, 5/15/22

    15,000        16   
 

The Coca-Cola Co., 1.65%, 3/14/18

    50,000        51   
 

The Coca-Cola Co., 3.15%, 11/15/20

    50,000        54   
 

Heineken NV, 1.40%, 10/1/17 144A

    20,000        20   
 

Heineken NV, 2.75%, 4/1/23 144A

    30,000        30   
 

Heineken NV, 4.00%, 10/1/42 144A

    5,000        5   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Asset Allocation Portfolio     195   


Asset Allocation Portfolio

 

    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Beverage/Bottling continued

   
 

PepsiCo, Inc., 7.90%, 11/1/18

    35,000        47   
 

Pernod-Ricard SA, 5.75%, 4/7/21 144A

    30,000        36   
 

SABMiller Holdings, Inc., 3.75%, 1/15/22 144A

    45,000        49   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      507   
     

 

 

 
 

Cable/Media/Broadcasting/Satellite (0.2%)

   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 3.80%, 3/15/22

    40,000        41   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 4.60%, 2/15/21

    5,000        5   
 

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/42

    25,000        25   
 

Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/20

    25,000        29   
 

Historic TW, Inc., 6.625%, 5/15/29

    40,000        51   
 

Historic TW, Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/18

    10,000        13   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 2.875%, 4/1/16

    35,000        37   
 

NBCUniversal Media LLC, 6.40%, 4/30/40

    15,000        19   
 

News America, Inc., 6.90%, 8/15/39

    10,000        13   
 

TCI Communications, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/15

    60,000        72   
 

Time Warner Entertainment Co. LP, 8.375%, 3/15/23

    55,000        78   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      383   
     

 

 

 
 

Conglomerate/Diversified Manufacturing (0.1%)

  

 
 

Eastman Chemical Co., 7.25%, 1/15/24

    5,000        7   
 

Eaton Corp., 2.75%, 11/2/22 144A

    115,000        115   
 

United Technologies Corp., 3.10%, 6/1/22

    25,000        26   
 

United Technologies Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/42

    30,000        33   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      181   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products (0.0%)

   
 

The Procter & Gamble Co., 5.55%, 3/5/37

    40,000        54   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      54   
     

 

 

 
 

Electric Utilities (0.6%)

   
 

Alabama Power Co., 3.95%, 6/1/21

    50,000        56   
 

Ameren Corp., 8.875%, 5/15/14

    15,000        16   
 

Appalachian Power Co., 4.60%, 3/30/21

    20,000        23   
 

Arizona Public Service Co., 5.05%, 9/1/41

    10,000        11   
 

Arizona Public Service Co., 8.75%, 3/1/19

    10,000        13   
 

Bruce Mansfield Unit, 6.85%, 6/1/34

    27,750        29   
 

Carolina Power & Light Co., 2.80%, 5/15/22

    35,000        36   
 

Carolina Power & Light Co., 5.15%, 4/1/15

    25,000        27   
 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 5/1/18

    20,000        24   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 4.00%, 8/1/20

    25,000        28   
 

Commonwealth Edison Co., 6.15%, 9/15/17

    5,000        6   
 

Connecticut Light & Power Co., 5.65%, 5/1/18

    10,000        12   
 

The Detroit Edison Co., 3.45%, 10/1/20

    25,000        27   
 

Dominion Resources, Inc., 1.40%, 9/15/17

    45,000        45   
 

DTE Energy Co., 6.375%, 4/15/33

    5,000        7   
 

Duke Energy Corp., 6.25%, 6/15/18

    5,000        6   
 

Duke Energy Indiana, Inc., 3.75%, 7/15/20

    45,000        50   
 

Entergy Corp., 4.70%, 1/15/17

    40,000        43   
 

Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/34

    55,000        56   
 

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.25%, 6/15/22 144A

    45,000        47   
 

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 6.20%, 10/1/17

    30,000        35   
 

Kiowa Power Partners LLC, 4.811%, 12/30/13 144A

    9,593        10   
 

Mississippi Power Co., 4.75%, 10/15/41

    35,000        39   
 

Monongahela Power Co., Inc., 5.70%, 3/15/17 144A

    45,000        51   
 

Nevada Power Co., 5.95%, 3/15/16

    10,000        12   
    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Electric Utilities continued

   
 

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.50%, 6/1/21

    95,000        106   
 

NSTAR LLC, 4.50%, 11/15/19

    10,000        11   
 

Ohio Edison Co., 6.875%, 7/15/36

    5,000        7   
 

Ohio Power Co., 5.375%, 10/1/21

    25,000        30   
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 3.50%, 10/1/20

    75,000        82   
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 5.625%, 11/30/17

    10,000        12   
 

PacifiCorp., 3.85%, 6/15/21

    50,000        56   
 

Peco Energy Co., 2.375%, 9/15/22

    30,000        30   
 

Potomac Electric Power Co., 6.50%, 11/15/37

    5,000        7   
 

PPL Capital Funding, Inc., 4.20%, 6/15/22

    25,000        27   
 

PPL Energy Supply LLC, 6.50%, 5/1/18

    10,000        12   
 

Public Service Co. of Colorado, 3.20%, 11/15/20

    30,000        33   
 

Public Service Co. of Colorado, 5.80%, 8/1/18

    10,000        12   
 

Public Service Co. of New Mexico, 5.35%, 10/1/21

    25,000        28   
 

Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 3.65%, 9/1/42

    20,000        20   
 

Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 5.00%, 1/1/13

    100,000        100   
 

Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 6.274%, 3/15/37

    30,000        40   
 

San Diego Gas & Electric Co., 6.125%, 9/15/37

    10,000        14   
 

Sempra Energy, 2.30%, 4/1/17

    45,000        47   
 

Sempra Energy, 6.15%, 6/15/18

    15,000        18   
 

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co., 6.05%, 1/15/38

    15,000        20   
 

Tampa Electric Co., 5.40%, 5/15/21

    5,000        6   
 

Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 9/15/42

    25,000        25   
 

Union Electric Co., 6.40%, 6/15/17

    10,000        12   
 

Union Electric Co., 6.70%, 2/1/19

    10,000        13   
 

Virginia Electric & Power Co., 3.45%, 9/1/22

    40,000        43   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,520   
     

 

 

 
 

Electronics (0.0%)

   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.00%, 9/15/16

    35,000        35   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.75%, 12/1/20

    5,000        5   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.65%, 12/9/21

    30,000        30   
 

International Business Machines Corp., 1.95%, 7/22/16

    25,000        26   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      96   
     

 

 

 
 

Food Processors (0.1%)

   
 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., 4.479%, 3/1/21

    10,000        11   
 

General Mills, Inc., 3.15%, 12/15/21

    40,000        42   
 

Kellogg Co., 3.25%, 5/21/18

    15,000        16   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 2.25%, 6/5/17 144A

    10,000        11   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 3.50%, 6/6/22 144A

    15,000        16   
 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 6.125%, 8/23/18 144A

    40,000        49   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., 4.90%, 11/1/19

    35,000        40   
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/18

    15,000        18   
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.50%, 8/11/17

    20,000        25   
 

Mondelez International, Inc., 6.50%, 2/9/40

    65,000        87   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      315   
     

 

 

 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging (0.0%)

   
 

Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.75%, 7/1/22

    30,000        33   
 

Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 5.875%, 6/15/19

    15,000        17   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      50   
     

 

 

 
 

Gas Pipelines (0.2%)

   
 

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., 6.125%, 11/1/17

    10,000        12   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 4.65%, 6/1/21

    25,000        27   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.05%, 6/1/41

    40,000        46   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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$ (000’s)

 
 

Gas Pipelines continued

   
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.70%, 7/1/18

    35,000        42   
 

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.20%, 2/1/16

    35,000        37   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.95%, 2/15/18

    55,000        66   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.375%, 3/1/41

    55,000        68   
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 2/1/37

    15,000        18   
 

Magellan Midstream Partners LP, 6.55%, 7/15/19

    30,000        37   
 

ONEOK Partners LP, 2.00%, 10/1/17

    20,000        20   
 

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/18

    15,000        19   
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 2.95%, 6/15/16

    30,000        31   
 

Williams Partners LP, 4.00%, 11/15/21

    10,000        11   
 

Williams Partners LP, 4.125%, 11/15/20

    5,000        5   
 

Williams Partners LP, 5.25%, 3/15/20

    33,000        38   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      477   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (0.3%)

   
 

AbbVie, Inc., 1.75%, 11/6/17 144A

    40,000        40   
 

AbbVie, Inc., 2.90%, 11/6/22 144A

    20,000        20   
 

Amgen, Inc., 3.875%, 11/15/21

    65,000        71   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 2.65%, 2/15/17 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.125%, 5/15/16

    25,000        26   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.50%, 11/15/16 144A

    40,000        43   
 

Express Scripts Holding Co., 3.90%, 2/15/22 144A

    10,000        11   
 

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/38

    20,000        28   
 

Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/18

    25,000        31   
 

Merck & Co., Inc., 3.875%, 1/15/21

    15,000        17   
 

Mylan, Inc., 3.125%, 1/15/23 144A

    35,000        35   
 

Mylan, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/18 144A

    60,000        66   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.625%, 7/15/17 144A

    20,000        23   
 

Mylan, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/20 144A

    15,000        18   
 

The Novartis Capital Corp., 2.40%, 9/21/22

    60,000        60   
 

Pfizer, Inc., 5.35%, 3/15/15

    15,000        17   
 

Roche Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/19 144A

    25,000        31   
 

Sanofi-Aventis SA, 2.625%, 3/29/16

    60,000        63   
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. BV, 2.95%, 12/18/22

    40,000        41   
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV LLC, 2.25%, 3/18/20

    20,000        20   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 1.85%, 1/15/18

    15,000        15   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.15%, 1/15/23

    20,000        20   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1.875%, 10/1/17

    5,000        5   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3.25%, 10/1/22

    10,000        10   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 4.625%, 10/1/42

    10,000        10   
 

Wyeth LLC, 5.50%, 2/15/16

    5,000        6   
 

Wyeth LLC, 5.95%, 4/1/37

    35,000        47   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      795   
     

 

 

 
 

Independent Finance (0.1%)

   
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/18

    125,000        148   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      148   
     

 

 

 
 

Information/Data Technology (0.1%)

   
 

Microsoft Corp., 0.875%, 11/15/17

    15,000        15   
 

Microsoft Corp., 2.125%, 11/15/22

    35,000        35   
 

Oracle Corp., 1.20%, 10/15/17

    35,000        35   
 

Oracle Corp., 2.50%, 10/15/22

    35,000        35   
    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Information/Data Technology continued

   
 

Oracle Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/20

    50,000        56   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      176   
     

 

 

 
 

Life Insurance (0.1%)

   
 

Aetna, Inc., 1.50%, 11/15/17

    5,000        5   
 

Aetna, Inc., 2.75%, 11/15/22

    15,000        15   
 

American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/22

    35,000        40   
 

New York Life Global Funding, 2.45%, 7/14/16 144A

    80,000        84   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc., 5.375%, 6/21/20

    19,000        22   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc., 5.70%, 12/14/36

    5,000        6   
 

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association-College Retirement Equity Fund, 6.85%, 12/16/39 144A

    20,000        27   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 1.40%, 10/15/17

    5,000        5   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.75%, 2/15/23

    5,000        5   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 2.875%, 3/15/22

    5,000        5   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.95%, 10/15/42

    5,000        5   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.70%, 2/15/21

    25,000        29   
 

WellPoint, Inc., 1.875%, 1/15/18

    15,000        15   
 

WellPoint, Inc., 3.30%, 1/15/23

    20,000        21   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      284   
     

 

 

 
 

Machinery (0.1%)

   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 0.70%, 9/4/15

    40,000        40   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 1.20%, 10/10/17

    25,000        25   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 2.25%, 4/17/19

    30,000        31   
 

John Deere Capital Corp., 2.80%, 1/27/23

    40,000        41   
 

Roper Industries, Inc., 1.85%, 11/15/17

    30,000        30   
 

Roper Industries, Inc., 3.125%, 11/15/22

    40,000        40   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      207   
     

 

 

 
 

Metals/Mining (0.2%)

   
 

Barrick Gold Corp., 2.90%, 5/30/16

    45,000        47   
 

Barrick Gold Corp., 3.85%, 4/1/22

    45,000        48   
 

Barrick North America Finance LLC, 6.80%, 9/15/18

    25,000        31   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 3.55%, 3/1/22

    40,000        40   
 

Newmont Mining Corp., 3.50%, 3/15/22

    60,000        62   
 

Newmont Mining Corp., 6.25%, 10/1/39

    10,000        12   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC, 1.625%, 8/21/17

    65,000        66   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 4.125%, 5/20/21

    50,000        55   
 

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 9.00%, 5/1/19

    15,000        20   
 

Teck Resources, Ltd., 3.00%, 3/1/19

    30,000        31   
 

Teck Resources, Ltd., 5.20%, 3/1/42

    45,000        46   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      458   
     

 

 

 
 

Natural Gas Distributors (0.0%)

   
 

NiSource Finance Corp., 5.80%, 2/1/42

    55,000        63   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      63   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil & Gas Field Machines and Services (0.0%)

   
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc., 1.35%, 12/1/17

    10,000        10   
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc., 2.60%, 12/1/22

    30,000        31   
 

Rowan Cos., Inc., 4.875%, 6/1/22

    50,000        54   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      95   
     

 

 

 
 

Oil and Gas (0.7%)

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/17

    80,000        96   
 

Apache Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/43

    25,000        27   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 1.846%, 5/5/17

    45,000        46   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 2.50%, 11/6/22

    75,000        74   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 4.50%, 10/1/20

    10,000        12   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)  

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$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Oil and Gas continued

   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 4.75%, 3/10/19

    80,000        93   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 5.70%, 5/15/17

    25,000        29   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 5.85%, 2/1/35

    5,000        6   
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd., 6.45%, 6/30/33

    45,000        57   
 

Cenovus Energy, Inc., 4.45%, 9/15/42

    45,000        47   
 

ConocoPhillips, 6.00%, 1/15/20

    85,000        108   
 

Devon Energy Corp., 1.875%, 5/15/17

    25,000        25   
 

Devon Energy Corp., 3.25%, 5/15/22

    35,000        37   
 

Encana Corp., 3.90%, 11/15/21

    30,000        33   
 

Ensco PLC, 4.70%, 3/15/21

    35,000        39   
 

EOG Resources, Inc., 4.40%, 6/1/20

    15,000        17   
 

Hess Corp., 5.60%, 2/15/41

    25,000        30   
 

Husky Energy, Inc., 3.95%, 4/15/22

    55,000        59   
 

Husky Energy, Inc., 7.25%, 12/15/19

    5,000        7   
 

Marathon Oil Corp., 6.60%, 10/1/37

    10,000        13   
 

Nabors Industries, Inc., 6.15%, 2/15/18

    20,000        24   
 

Noble Energy, Inc., 4.15%, 12/15/21

    10,000        11   
 

Noble Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 3/1/41

    15,000        18   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp., 4.125%, 6/1/16

    20,000        22   
 

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 6.625%, 6/15/35

    15,000        19   
 

Petrohawk Energy Corp., 6.25%, 6/1/19

    45,000        51   
 

Shell International Finance BV, 1.125%, 8/21/17

    45,000        45   
 

Shell International Finance BV, 4.30%, 9/22/19

    120,000        139   
 

Southwestern Energy Co., 4.10%, 3/15/22

    30,000        32   
 

Statoil ASA, 2.45%, 1/17/23

    65,000        65   
 

Suncor Energy, Inc., 6.85%, 6/1/39

    15,000        21   
 

Talisman Energy, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/21

    45,000        48   
 

Total Capital International SA, 1.50%, 2/17/17

    15,000        15   
 

Total Capital SA, 4.45%, 6/24/20

    100,000        116   
 

Transocean, Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/21

    35,000        43   
 

Weatherford International, Ltd., 5.95%, 4/15/42

    70,000        76   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,600   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Finance (0.1%)

   
 

American Express Co., 6.15%, 8/28/17

    35,000        42   
 

American Express Credit Corp., 5.125%, 8/25/14

    10,000        11   
 

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 3.00%, 5/15/22

    45,000        47   
 

CVS Pass-Through Trust, 6.036%, 12/10/28

    37,856        44   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      144   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (0.1%)

   
(f)  

Morgan Stanley, 5.40%, 5/15/15 144A

    325,416        173   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      173   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Services (0.1%)

   
 

American Tower Corp., 4.625%, 4/1/15

    10,000        11   
 

American Tower Corp., 7.00%, 10/15/17

    15,000        18   
 

CC Holdings GS V LLC, 3.849%, 4/15/23 144A

    35,000        35   
 

Republic Services, Inc., 5.25%, 11/15/21

    25,000        29   
 

Waste Management, Inc., 2.90%, 9/15/22

    30,000        30   
 

Waste Management, Inc., 4.60%, 3/1/21

    30,000        34   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      157   
     

 

 

 
 

Paper and Forest Products (0.0%)

   
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.40%, 11/1/20 144A

    65,000        77   
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.75%, 11/15/29

    5,000        7   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      84   
     

 

 

 
    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Property and Casualty Insurance (0.0%)

   
 

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 6.625%, 4/15/42

    15,000        19   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      19   
     

 

 

 
 

Railroads (0.1%)

   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.05%, 3/15/22

    75,000        77   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.05%, 9/1/22

    25,000        26   
 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.60%, 9/1/20

    25,000        27   
 

Canadian National Railway Co., 5.85%, 11/15/17

    5,000        6   
 

CSX Corp., 3.70%, 10/30/20

    5,000        5   
 

CSX Corp., 4.25%, 6/1/21

    15,000        17   
 

CSX Corp., 5.60%, 5/1/17

    30,000        35   
 

Norfolk Southern Corp., 2.903%, 2/15/23 144A

    48,000        48   
 

Union Pacific Corp., 4.30%, 6/15/42

    45,000        48   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      289   
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (0.3%)

   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 2.85%, 3/15/23

    20,000        20   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 2.95%, 9/15/22

    15,000        15   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 3.95%, 1/15/21

    75,000        81   
 

Boston Properties LP, 3.85%, 2/1/23

    40,000        42   
 

BRE Properties, Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/21

    35,000        39   
 

BRE Properties, Inc., 5.50%, 3/15/17

    15,000        17   
 

Colonial Realty LP, 6.05%, 9/1/16

    20,000        22   
 

DDR Corp., 4.75%, 4/15/18

    40,000        44   
 

Essex Portfolio LP, 3.625%, 8/15/22 144A

    65,000        65   
 

HCP, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/16

    25,000        26   
 

HCP, Inc., 3.75%, 2/1/19

    10,000        11   
 

HCP, Inc., 6.00%, 1/30/17

    25,000        29   
 

HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/18

    10,000        12   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc., 3.625%, 3/15/16

    15,000        16   
 

Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.125%, 4/1/19

    60,000        65   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 2.00%, 2/15/18

    65,000        65   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.25%, 3/1/22

    15,000        16   
 

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp., 4.75%, 6/1/21

    35,000        38   
 

WEA Finance LLC, 7.125%, 4/15/18 144A

    25,000        31   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      654   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (0.1%)

   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 3.35%, 11/1/22

    10,000        10   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 4.50%, 10/15/21

    40,000        43   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 6.20%, 10/15/17

    25,000        29   
 

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.75%, 11/1/21

    30,000        32   
 

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/20

    25,000        27   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      141   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (0.1%)

   
 

CVS Caremark Corp., 6.25%, 6/1/27

    40,000        53   
 

Delhaize Group SA, 4.125%, 4/10/19

    55,000        57   
 

Delhaize Group SA, 5.70%, 10/1/40

    40,000        37   
 

The Kroger Co., 7.50%, 4/1/31

    40,000        52   
 

Safeway, Inc., 6.35%, 8/15/17

    60,000        68   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      267   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Stores (0.2%)

   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp., 1.70%, 12/15/19

    90,000        91   
 

The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/16

    50,000        57   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Investment Grade Segment (5.5%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Retail Stores continued

   
 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc., 3.80%, 11/15/21

    10,000        11   
 

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 5.90%, 12/1/16

    13,000        15   
 

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 7/15/15

    21,000        25   
 

Nordstrom, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/18

    15,000        18   
 

Nordstrom, Inc., 7.00%, 1/15/38

    15,000        21   
 

Target Corp., 6.50%, 10/15/37

    15,000        21   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2.80%, 4/15/16

    20,000        21   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.25%, 10/25/20

    35,000        38   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 3.625%, 7/8/20

    15,000        17   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 4.875%, 7/8/40

    30,000        35   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      370   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (0.3%)

   
 

America Movil SAB de CV, 5.00%, 3/30/20

    65,000        76   
 

AT&T Corp., 8.00%, 11/15/31

    70,000        106   
 

AT&T, Inc., 2.625%, 12/1/22

    75,000        75   
 

AT&T, Inc., 2.95%, 5/15/16

    50,000        53   
 

AT&T, Inc., 5.55%, 8/15/41

    40,000        48   
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 5.15%, 6/15/17

    70,000        75   
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/21

    45,000        50   
 

Qwest Corp., 6.50%, 6/1/17

    40,000        47   
 

Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 3.729%, 4/27/15

    35,000        36   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.85%, 9/15/35

    30,000        38   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 6.25%, 4/1/37

    30,000        39   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 6.35%, 4/1/19

    50,000        63   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      706   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Grade Segment

   
 

(Cost: $11,928)

      12,988   
     

 

 

 
    Governments (8.0%)              
 

Governments (8.0%)

   
 

Canada Government International Bond, 0.875%, 2/14/17

    275,000        277   
 

Overseas Private Investment Corp., 4.10%, 11/15/14

    25,200        26   
 

US Department of Housing & Urban Development, 6.08%, 8/1/13

    10,000        10   
 

US Treasury, 0.25%, 5/31/14

    395,000        395   
 

US Treasury, 0.25%, 6/30/14

    470,000        470   
 

US Treasury, 0.25%, 8/31/14

    6,120,000        6,122   
 

US Treasury, 0.25%, 9/30/14

    430,000        430   
 

US Treasury, 0.50%, 7/31/17

    960,000        954   
 

US Treasury, 0.625%, 8/31/17

    4,205,000        4,201   
 

US Treasury, 0.75%, 6/30/17

    435,000        438   
 

US Treasury, 1.625%, 8/15/22

    295,000        293   
 

US Treasury, 1.625%, 11/15/22

    85,000        84   
 

US Treasury, 1.75%, 5/15/22

    430,000        434   
 

US Treasury, 2.75%, 8/15/42

    1,085,000        1,048   
 

US Treasury, 3.00%, 5/15/42

    255,000        260   
 

US Treasury, 3.125%, 2/15/42

    135,000        141   
 

US Treasury, 4.50%, 2/15/36

    465,000        612   
 

US Treasury, 5.375%, 2/15/31

    1,780,000        2,541   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Governments

   
 

(Cost: $18,743)

      18,736   
     

 

 

 
    Municipal Bonds (0.5%)              
 

Municipal Bonds (0.5%)

   
 

American Municipal Power, Inc., Series 2010, 5.939%, 2/15/47 RB

    88,000        102   
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Bay Area Toll Authority San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, Series 2009-F, 6.263%, 4/1/49 RB

    5,000        7   
 

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series 2010C, 4.794%, 8/15/46 RB

    60,000        71   
 

Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Series 2009B, 6.276%, 8/15/41 RB

    10,000        12   
 

The City of New York, Series C-1, 5.517%, 10/1/37 GO

    40,000        49   
 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Series D-2, 5.00%, 11/15/26 RB

    45,000        45   
 

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Series 2010B, 5.022%, 12/1/48 RB

    75,000        90   
 

Dallas Independent School District, Series 2010C, 6.45%, 2/15/35 GO, PSF

    75,000        94   
 

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
Series 2010H, 5.389%, 3/15/40 RB

    15,000        18   
 

Energy Northwest, Series E, 2.197%, 7/1/19 RB

    60,000        62   
 

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series RY,
6.758%, 7/1/34 GO

    40,000        53   
 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series 2010C-1, 6.687%, 11/15/40 RB

    12,000        16   
 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series 2009C, 7.336%, 11/15/39 RB

    35,000        51   
 

Montana Facility Finance Authority, Series 2010A, 4.75%, 5/20/37 RB, GNMA, FHA

    110,000        119   
 

New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series 2009F, 7.414%, 1/1/40 RB

    25,000        37   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series AA, 5.44%, 6/15/43 RB

    30,000        38   
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series AA-1, 5.75%, 6/15/41 RB

    10,000        13   
 

Port Authority New York & New Jersey, Series 168, 4.926%, 10/1/51 RB

    60,000        67   
 

State of California, Series 2010, 5.70%, 11/1/21 GO

    80,000        95   
 

State of Illinois, Series 2011, 4.961%, 3/1/16 GO

    85,000        93   
 

Texas Transportation Commission, Series 2010A, 4.681%, 4/1/40 GO

    23,000        27   
 

University of California Regents Medical Center,
Series H, 6.548%, 5/15/48 RB

    50,000        67   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Municipal Bonds

   
 

(Cost: $1,047)

      1,226   
     

 

 

 
    Structured Products (8.8%)              
 

Structured Products (8.8%)

   
 

Asset Securitization Corp., Series 1997-D5, Class PS1, 1.253%, 2/14/43 IO

    279,444        9   
 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-1,
Class TA1A, 0.27%, 1/25/37

    44,785        24   
 

Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-4,
Class TA1A, 0.30%, 5/25/37

    52,462        33   
 

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-PWR18, Class A2, 5.613%, 6/11/50

    56,982        58   
 

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2012-A5, Class A5, 0.59%, 8/15/17

    75,000        75   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2010-RR3, Class MLSR, 5.737%, 6/14/50 144A

    365,000        420   
 

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-1, Class 3A1, 6.50%, 4/25/35

    13,619        14   
 

CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A4, 1.38%, 2/15/18

    170,000        173   
 

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates,
Series 2009-RR1, Class A3A, 5.383%, 2/15/40 144A

    85,000        94   
 

Discover Card Master Trust, Series 2012-A1, Class A1, 0.81%, 8/15/17

    350,000        352   
 

FDIC Structured Sale Guaranteed Notes,
Series 2010-S2, Class 2A, 2.57%, 7/29/47 144A

    200,286        203   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series K009, Class X1, 1.506%, 8/25/20 IO

    1,024,565        85   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/21

    69,129        73   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/25

    134,873        142   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/26

    193,069        203   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.00%, 11/1/42

    92,334        97   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 2/1/26

    209,399        220   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 7/1/26

    270,339        284   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 8/1/26

    9,522        10   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 4/1/42

    99,110        106   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 6/1/42

    75,566        81   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 7/1/42

    237,543        254   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.50%, 9/1/42

    840,499        897   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/20

    32,363        34   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/25

    49,163        52   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 5/1/26

    38,605        41   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 6/1/26

    61,532        65   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 9/1/40

    133,175        142   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 1/1/41

    355,304        380   
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 2/1/41

    723,796        773   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 4/1/41

    899,455        961   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 5/1/41

    7,019        8   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 8/1/41

    33,002        35   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 9/1/41

    73,986        79   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.00%, 10/1/41

    28,186        30   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/19

    53,941        59   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 7/1/20

    92,898        99   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3065,
Class TN, 4.50%, 10/15/33

    14,770        15   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 9/1/39

    36,549        39   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 12/1/39

    20,768        22   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 4/1/40

    6,646        7   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 9/1/40

    60,438        65   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 12/1/40

    1,112,651        1,218   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 1/1/41

    577,445        632   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 2/1/41

    11,294        12   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 4/1/41

    45,060        49   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 5/1/41

    212,605        229   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 6/1/41

    70,187        76   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 7/1/41

    753,679        813   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.50%, 8/1/41

    14,977        16   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 11/1/19

    64,130        69   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 2/1/20

    15,358        17   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/20

    59,058        65   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 11/1/39

    57,683        64   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 4/1/41

    178,826        194   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/41

    348,697        378   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.00%, 3/1/38

    449,241        484   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 9/1/19

    14,506        16   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 11/1/19

    49,317        53   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 12/1/19

    9,621        10   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 3/1/20

    72,004        79   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 4/1/22

    117,955        127   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 6/1/35

    43,967        48   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.50%, 10/1/35

    90,327        98   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series K001, Class A2, 5.651%, 4/25/16

    201,004        224   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2840, Class LK, 6.00%, 11/15/17

    18,740        19   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2439, Class LH, 6.00%, 4/15/32

    45,235        51   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 4/1/37

    33,446        36   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 5/1/37

    2,877        3   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 7/1/37

    12,863        14   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 8/1/37

    1,782        2   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 2/1/38

    62,457        68   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.00%, 1/1/39

    134,148        146   
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA, 3.00%, 1/1/43

    380,000        397   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.50%, 2/1/42

    45,805        49   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
3.50%, 10/1/42

    401,009        429   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 6/1/19

    145,308        160   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
4.50%, 12/1/19

    12,059        13   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 7/1/20

    42,037        46   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 9/1/24

    20,166        22   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
4.50%, 11/1/40

    194,936        217   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 3/1/20

    65,384        72   
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 5/1/20

    103,573        114   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.00%, 11/1/34

    387,343        436   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 4/1/35

    62,910        71   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 7/1/35

    190,845        216   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.00%, 10/1/35

    39,116        44   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.00%, 5/1/38

    436,801        473   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.32%, 4/1/14

    99,677        103   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
Series 2006-M1, Class C, 5.355%, 2/25/16

    235,217        243   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 4/1/21

    43,293        47   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.50%, 10/1/34

    126,603        139   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 3/1/35

    80,220        91   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 9/1/35

    421,761        466   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.50%, 11/1/35

    404,954        448   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 2/1/37

    286,323        317   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.50%, 11/1/37

    221,596        245   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.50%, 4/1/38

    499,162        551   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.00%, 10/1/34

    104,444        117   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.00%, 11/1/34

    148,622        165   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 5/1/35

    3,303        4   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 6/1/35

    1,068        1   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 7/1/35

    80,237        88   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.00%, 10/1/35

    39,953        44   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.00%, 11/1/35

    80,073        89   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.00%, 9/1/36

    32,061        36   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association,
Series 2002-W4, Class A4, 6.25%, 5/25/42

    208,713        237   
 

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA,
2.50%, 1/1/28

    355,000        371   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.50%, 1/1/43

    15,000        16   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A4, 1.15%, 6/15/17

    65,000        66   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-E, Class D, 5.53%, 5/15/16 144A

    312,630        327   
 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2009-D, Class D, 8.14%, 2/15/16 144A

    300,000        318   
 

Golden Credit Card Trust, Series 2012-2A, Class A1, 1.77%, 1/15/19 144A

    225,000        232   
 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II,
Series 2009-RR, Class CSA, 5.286%, 12/17/39 144A

    40,000        45   
 

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II,
Series 2009-RR1, Class GGA, 5.842%, 7/12/38 144A

    30,000        35   
 

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2012-2, Class A4, 0.91%, 5/15/18

    40,000        40   
 

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Series 2008,
Class A3, 6.55%, 8/1/20

    150,000        185   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-10,
Class 1A1, 5.25%, 11/25/23

    18,050        19   
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-12,
Class 1A1, 5.25%, 12/25/24

    14,495        15   
 

Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust,
Series 2007-A1, Class A2A, 0.28%, 1/25/37

    111,067        43   
 

Morgan Stanley Reremic Trust, Series 2009-GG10,
Class A4A, 5.789%, 8/12/45 144A

    300,000        350   
 

Oncor Electric Delivery Transition Bond Co.,
Series 2004-1, Class A3, 5.29%, 5/15/18

    106,553        116   
 

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I,
Series 2003-S18, Class A1, 4.50%, 10/25/18

    7,110        7   
 

Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-2, Class A1, 3.90%, 9/25/41

    105,185        108   
 

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2012-C3, Class A4, 3.091%, 8/10/49

    65,000        68   
 

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certficates, Series 2006-6, Class 4A, 6.873%, 11/25/34

    32,141        32   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust,
Series 2003-12, Class A1, 4.75%, 11/25/18

    2,737        3   
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust,
Series 2005-1, Class 2A1, 5.00%, 1/25/20

    15,437        16   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Structured Products

   
 

(Cost: $19,684)

      20,725   
     

 

 

 
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Aerospace/Defense (0.1%)

   
 

B/E Aerospace, Inc., 5.25%, 4/1/22

    35,000        37   
 

Bombardier, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/22 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Bombardier, Inc., 7.75%, 3/15/20 144A

    35,000        40   
 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/18

    65,000        71   
 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/21

    40,000        43   
 

TransDigm, Inc., 5.50%, 10/15/20 144A

    35,000        36   
 

Triumph Group, Inc., 8.625%, 7/15/18

    40,000        44   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      292   
     

 

 

 
 

Autos/Vehicle Parts (0.2%)

   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 6.625%, 10/15/22

    15,000        15   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 3/1/17

    45,000        47   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., 9.25%, 1/15/17 144A

    16,000        18   
 

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc., 8.00%, 6/15/19

    30,000        33   
 

Chrysler Group LLC/CG Co-Issuer, Inc., 8.25%, 6/15/21

    40,000        44   
 

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 8.50%, 5/1/18

    40,000        43   
 

Exide Technologies, 8.625%, 2/1/18

    50,000        42   
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 4.75%, 8/15/17 144A

    50,000        53   
 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 8.25%, 8/15/20

    50,000        55   
 

Navistar International Corp., 8.25%, 11/1/21

    55,000        53   
 

Tower Automotive Holdings USA LLC/TA Holdings Finance, Inc., 10.625%, 9/1/17 144A

    36,000        39   
 

Visteon Corp., 6.75%, 4/15/19

    32,000        34   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      476   
     

 

 

 
 

Basic Materials (1.1%)

   
 

AK Steel Corp., 7.625%, 5/15/20

    20,000        17   
 

AK Steel Corp., 8.375%, 4/1/22

    50,000        43   
 

AK Steel Corp., 8.75%, 12/1/18 144A

    45,000        48   
 

Aleris International, Inc., 7.625%, 2/15/18

    35,000        36   
 

Aleris International, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/20 144A

    30,000        30   
 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., 6.00%, 6/1/19

    65,000        60   
 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., 9.75%, 4/15/18

    40,000        43   
 

ArcelorMittal, 5.75%, 8/5/20

    40,000        40   
 

ArcelorMittal, 6.125%, 6/1/18

    95,000        96   
 

ArcelorMittal, 6.75%, 2/25/22

    55,000        58   
 

Arch Coal, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/16

    10,000        10   
 

Arch Coal, Inc., 9.875%, 6/15/19 144A

    35,000        36   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 7.375%, 10/15/17 144A

    30,000        33   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 9.125%, 10/15/20 144A

    30,000        33   
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA, Inc., 9.125%, 10/15/20 144A

    20,000        22   
 

Berry Plastics Corp., 8.25%, 11/15/15

    20,000        21   
(c)  

BOE Merger Corp., 9.50%, 11/1/17 144A

    20,000        20   
 

Cascades, Inc., 7.875%, 1/15/20

    20,000        21   
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Catalyst Paper Corp., 11.00%, 10/30/17

    16,224        12   
 

Celanese US Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 11/15/22

    90,000        94   
 

Chemtura Corp., 7.875%, 9/1/18

    15,000        16   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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$ (000’s)

 
 

Basic Materials continued

   
 

Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC/Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp., 8.25%, 12/15/17

    45,000        48   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc., 8.00%, 4/1/17

    40,000        43   
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 4/1/20

    100,000        108   
 

Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., 9.375%, 3/15/15 144A

    65,000        59   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.00%, 4/1/17 144A

    35,000        36   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.875%, 2/1/18 144A

    25,000        26   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.875%, 4/1/22 144A

    45,000        46   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 7.00%, 11/1/15 144A

    15,000        16   
 

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 8.25%, 11/1/19 144A

    55,000        59   
 

GrafTech International, Ltd., 6.375%, 11/15/20 144A

    15,000        16   
 

Hexion US Finance Corp., 6.625%, 4/15/20

    20,000        20   
 

Hexion US Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC, 8.875%, 2/1/18

    60,000        62   
 

HudBay Minerals, Inc., 9.50%, 10/1/20 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Huntsman International LLC, 4.875%, 11/15/20 144A

    65,000        66   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 7.50%, 5/1/20 144A

    25,000        26   
 

Ineos Finance PLC, 8.375%, 2/15/19 144A

    65,000        70   
 

Inmet Mining Corp., 7.50%, 6/1/21 144A

    10,000        10   
 

Molycorp, Inc., 10.00%, 6/1/20 144A

    65,000        61   
 

New Gold, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/22 144A

    15,000        16   
(d)  

Patriot Coal Corp., 8.25%, 4/30/18

    25,000        13   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/41

    105,000        100   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/18

    50,000        53   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.25%, 11/15/21

    65,000        69   
 

Peabody Energy Corp., 6.50%, 9/15/20

    45,000        48   
 

Quadra FNX Mining, Ltd., 7.75%, 6/15/19 144A

    40,000        42   
 

Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/21 144A

    15,000        15   
 

Resolute Forest Products, 10.25%, 10/15/18

    18,000        21   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 5.75%, 10/15/20 144A

    65,000        67   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 6.875%, 2/15/21

    55,000        59   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 7.125%, 4/15/19

    30,000        32   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 8.25%, 2/15/21

    25,000        25   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 9.00%, 4/15/19

    55,000        57   
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer LU, 9.875%, 8/15/19

    70,000        75   
 

Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/20

    25,000        26   
 

Sawgrass Merger Sub, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/20 144A

    15,000        15   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 6.50%, 12/1/20 144A

    15,000        16   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 8.125%, 9/15/19 144A

    20,000        23   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (8.4%)  

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$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Basic Materials continued

   
 

Sealed Air Corp., 8.375%, 9/15/21 144A

    40,000        46   
 

Severstal Columbus LLC, 10.25%, 2/15/18

    65,000        68   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.125%, 8/15/19 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/22 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Thompson Creek Metals Co., Inc., 7.375%, 6/1/18

    15,000        12   
 

United States Steel Corp., 7.375%, 4/1/20

    30,000        32   
 

Verso Paper Holdings LLC/Verso Paper, Inc., 8.75%, 2/1/19

    30,000        11   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,565   
     

 

 

 
 

Builders/Building Materials (0.1%)

   
 

KB Home, 7.25%, 6/15/18

    40,000        44   
 

KB Home, 9.10%, 9/15/17

    20,000        23   
 

USG Corp., 7.875%, 3/30/20 144A

    35,000        39   
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 6.40%, 11/30/17

    45,000        49   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      155   
     

 

 

 
 

Capital Goods (0.1%)

   
 

Case New Holland, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/17

    20,000        24   
 

CNH Capital LLC, 3.875%, 11/1/15 144A

    15,000        15   
 

CNH Capital LLC, 6.25%, 11/1/16

    20,000        22   
 

JMC Steel Group, 8.25%, 3/15/18 144A

    25,000        26   
 

The Manitowoc Co., Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/22

    15,000        15   
 

SPX Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/17

    45,000        50   
 

Terex Corp., 6.00%, 5/15/21

    30,000        32   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/18 144A

    15,000        16   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 6.125%, 6/15/23

    15,000        16   
 

United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.375%, 5/15/20 144A

    20,000        22   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      238   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (0.3%)

   
 

AMC Networks, Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22

    30,000        30   
 

AutoNation, Inc., 5.50%, 2/1/20

    25,000        27   
 

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc., 6.50%, 12/15/20 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Hanesbrands, Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/20

    60,000        66   
 

Levi Strauss & Co., 6.875%, 5/1/22

    35,000        38   
 

Levi Strauss & Co., 7.625%, 5/15/20

    30,000        33   
 

Limited Brands, Inc., 5.625%, 2/15/22

    95,000        103   
 

Limited Brands, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19

    15,000        18   
 

PVH Corp., 4.50%, 12/15/22

    15,000        15   
 

Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 9.75%, 11/15/15

    50,000        53   
 

Rite Aid Corp., 7.50%, 3/1/17

    31,000        32   
 

Rite Aid Corp., 10.375%, 7/15/16

    35,000        37   
 

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc., 6.875%, 11/15/19

    20,000        22   
 

Spectrum Brands Escrow Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/20 144A

    5,000        5   
 

Spectrum Brands Escrow Corp., 6.625%, 11/15/22 144A

    5,000        5   
 

Spectrum Brands, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/18

    30,000        34   
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/14

    30,000        29   
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 8.00%, 5/1/16

    50,000        48   
 

Toys R US Property Co. I LLC, 10.75%, 7/15/17

    30,000        32   
 

Toys R US Property Co. II LLC, 8.50%, 12/1/17

    20,000        21   
 

Toys R US, Inc., 7.375%, 9/1/16 144A

    20,000        20   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      689   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Below Investment Grade Segment (8.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Energy (1.9%)

   
 

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/23

    85,000        86   
 

Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 6.125%, 7/15/22

    30,000        32   
 

AmeriGas Finance LLC/AmeriGas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 5/20/20

    15,000        16   
 

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp., 6.25%, 8/20/19

    55,000        59   
 

Atlas Pipeline Partners LP/Atlas Pipeline Finance Corp., 6.625%, 10/1/20 144A

    35,000        37   
 

Atwood Oceanics, Inc., 6.50%, 2/1/20

    15,000        16   
 

Bill Barrett Corp., 7.00%, 10/15/22

    25,000        26   
 

Bill Barrett Corp., 7.625%, 10/1/19

    45,000        47   
 

Bristow Group, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/22

    15,000        16   
 

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20

    20,000        21   
 

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 8.625%, 10/15/18

    50,000        54   
 

Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/21

    40,000        43   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.50%, 5/15/37

    100,000        90   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/21

    75,000        78   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/20

    55,000        60   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 9.50%, 2/15/15

    45,000        51   
 

Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC/Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/19 144A

    40,000        38   
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 5.875%, 5/1/22

    55,000        60   
 

CITGO Petroleum Corp., 11.50%, 7/1/17 144A

    40,000        46   
 

Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas, 9.50%, 5/15/16

    60,000        64   
 

Comstock Resources, Inc., 7.75%, 4/1/19

    30,000        30   
 

Comstock Resources, Inc., 9.50%, 6/15/20

    55,000        59   
 

Concho Resources, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/23

    30,000        31   
 

Continental Resources, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/22

    105,000        113   
 

Crosstex Energy LP/Crosstex Energy Finance Corp., 8.875%, 2/15/18

    50,000        54   
 

Denbury Resources, Inc., 8.25%, 2/15/20

    30,000        34   
 

Drill Rigs Holdings, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/17 144A

    50,000        50   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.00%, 6/15/17

    25,000        29   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.25%, 6/1/18

    70,000        81   
 

El Paso LLC, 7.75%, 1/15/32

    40,000        47   
 

El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 4.70%, 11/1/42

    20,000        20   
 

El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 5.00%, 10/1/21

    70,000        79   
 

Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.50%, 10/15/20

    85,000        98   
 

EP Energy LLC/EP Energy Finance, Inc., 9.375%, 5/1/20

    35,000        39   
 

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., 7.75%, 9/1/22

    15,000        16   
 

Exterran Holdings, Inc., 7.25%, 12/1/18

    60,000        64   
 

Forest Oil Corp., 7.25%, 6/15/19

    55,000        55   
 

Forest Oil Corp., 7.50%, 9/15/20 144A

    30,000        31   
 

Hiland Partners LP/Hiland Partners Finance Corp., 7.25%, 10/1/20 144A

    15,000        16   
 

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 7.625%, 4/15/21 144A

    20,000        22   
 

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co., 8.00%, 2/15/20 144A

    35,000        38   
 

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/20

    20,000        21   
 

Inergy Midstream LP/NRGM Finance Corp., 6.00%, 12/15/20 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Key Energy Services, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/21

    40,000        40   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (8.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Energy continued

   
 

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 6.00%, 1/15/18 144A

    60,000        66   
 

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp., 8.125%, 12/1/19

    55,000        61   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 6.25%, 11/1/19 144A

    65,000        65   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/15/19

    90,000        91   
 

Linn Energy LLC/Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/21

    35,000        37   
 

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp., 9.75%, 5/15/20 144A

    70,000        73   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 2/15/23

    50,000        54   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.25%, 6/15/22

    50,000        54   
 

MarkWest Energy Partners LP/MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20

    20,000        22   
 

MEG Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/30/23 144A

    45,000        47   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/1/24

    20,000        22   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 6.875%, 2/1/20

    60,000        64   
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 7.125%, 5/15/18

    65,000        69   
 

NGPL PipeCo LLC, 9.625%, 6/1/19 144A

    15,000        17   
 

Northern Tier Energy LLC/Northern Tier Finance Corp., 7.125%, 11/15/20 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.50%, 11/1/21

    75,000        80   
 

Offshore Group Investment, Ltd., 7.50%, 11/1/19 144A

    70,000        71   
 

Offshore Group Investment, Ltd., 11.50%, 8/1/15

    34,000        37   
 

OGX Austria GmbH, 8.50%, 6/1/18 144A

    55,000        49   
 

Oil States International, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/23 144A

    45,000        46   
 

Oil States International, Inc., 6.50%, 6/1/19

    25,000        27   
 

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 8.25%, 2/15/20 144A

    35,000        38   
 

Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP/Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corp. II, 8.375%, 6/1/20 144A

    50,000        54   
 

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 7.375%, 12/15/18 144A

    40,000        43   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.125%, 6/15/19

    20,000        22   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.625%, 5/1/21

    40,000        44   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 6.75%, 2/1/22

    25,000        28   
 

Plains Exploration & Production Co., 8.625%, 10/15/19

    55,000        63   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/23

    30,000        32   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22

    25,000        27   
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 3/1/21

    30,000        35   
 

Range Resources Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/22

    35,000        37   
 

Range Resources Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/21

    35,000        37   
 

Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.50%, 4/15/23

    20,000        21   
 

Rosetta Resources, Inc., 9.50%, 4/15/18

    45,000        50   
 

Samson Investment Co., 9.75%, 2/15/20 144A

    85,000        90   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 3/15/21

    65,000        70   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.50%, 2/15/23

    30,000        32   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.00%, 6/1/18 144A

    35,000        37   
 

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 9.875%, 5/15/16

    30,000        32   
 

SESI LLC, 6.375%, 5/1/19

    45,000        48   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 11/15/21

    20,000        21   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.50%, 1/1/23

    20,000        21   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Energy continued

   
 

SM Energy Co., 6.625%, 2/15/19

    35,000        37   
 

Swift Energy Co., 7.875%, 3/1/22 144A

    15,000        16   
 

Swift Energy Co., 8.875%, 1/15/20

    25,000        27   
 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/1/23 144A

    35,000        36   
 

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.375%, 8/1/22 144A

    25,000        27   
 

Tesoro Corp., 4.25%, 10/1/17

    20,000        21   
 

Tesoro Corp., 5.375%, 10/1/22

    20,000        21   
 

Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., 5.875%, 10/1/20 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Trinidad Drilling, Ltd., 7.875%, 1/15/19 144A

    40,000        42   
 

Unit Corp., 6.625%, 5/15/21 144A

    35,000        36   
 

Venoco, Inc., 8.875%, 2/15/19

    25,000        23   
 

W&T Offshore, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19 144A

    35,000        38   
 

W&T Offshore, Inc., 8.50%, 6/15/19

    40,000        43   
 

WPX Energy, Inc., 5.25%, 1/15/17

    65,000        69   
 

WPX Energy, Inc., 6.00%, 1/15/22

    45,000        48   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,488   
     

 

 

 
 

Financials (0.8%)

   
 

AerCap Aviation Solutions BV, 6.375%, 5/30/17

    40,000        42   
 

Air Lease Corp., 5.625%, 4/1/17

    45,000        48   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 6.25%, 12/1/19 144A

    20,000        21   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 6.75%, 4/15/17

    25,000        27   
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 7.625%, 4/15/20

    15,000        17   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 6/26/15

    25,000        26   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/17

    45,000        48   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 7.50%, 9/15/20

    90,000        109   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.00%, 3/15/20

    45,000        55   
 

AWAS Aviation Capital, Ltd., 7.00%, 10/17/16 144A

    16,160        17   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.25%, 8/15/17

    60,000        62   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/15 144A

    65,000        67   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 5/15/17

    35,000        37   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, 8/15/22

    45,000        48   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.25%, 3/15/18

    10,000        11   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.375%, 5/15/20

    45,000        49   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.50%, 2/15/19 144A

    30,000        33   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/17

    55,000        56   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/19

    30,000        31   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/16

    50,000        53   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 2.00%, 9/15/15

    250,000        239   
 

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 7.75%, 1/15/16

    55,000        57   
 

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/18

    25,000        27   
(c)  

Igloo Holdings Corp., 8.25%, 12/15/17 144A

    20,000        20   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 5.75%, 5/15/16

    55,000        58   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/19

    40,000        42   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 7.125%, 9/1/18 144A

    40,000        46   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/15

    15,000        17   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/17

    55,000        63   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.875%, 9/1/17

    40,000        47   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 7.90%, 4/29/49

    35,000        40   
(d)  

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 5.50%, 4/4/16

    35,000        8   
(d)  

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 6.875%, 5/2/18

    25,000        6   
 

Regions Financial Corp., 7.75%, 11/10/14

    15,000        17   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (8.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Financials continued

   
 

SLM Corp., 6.00%, 1/25/17

    55,000        59   
 

SLM Corp., 8.00%, 3/25/20

    105,000        120   
 

SLM Corp., 8.45%, 6/15/18

    25,000        29   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,752   
     

 

 

 
 

Foods (0.2%)

   
(c)  

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc., 7.75%, 11/1/17 144A

    15,000        15   
 

Bumble Bee Acquisition Corp., 9.00%, 12/15/17 144A

    23,000        25   
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 6.00%, 5/1/22

    10,000        12   
 

Cott Beverages, Inc., 8.125%, 9/1/18

    20,000        22   
 

Cott Beverages, Inc., 8.375%, 11/15/17

    20,000        22   
 

Dean Foods Co., 7.00%, 6/1/16

    45,000        49   
 

Dean Foods Co., 9.75%, 12/15/18

    50,000        58   
 

Dole Food Co., Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/16 144A

    25,000        26   
 

Dole Food Co., Inc., 13.875%, 3/15/14

    30,000        33   
 

JBS Finance II, Ltd., 8.25%, 1/29/18 144A

    40,000        42   
 

JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.25%, 6/1/21 144A

    35,000        35   
 

Land O’ Lakes, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 144A

    45,000        49   
 

Post Holdings, Inc., 7.375%, 2/15/22 144A

    5,000        6   
 

Smithfield Foods, Inc., 6.625%, 8/15/22

    40,000        44   
 

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., 7.75%, 3/1/18

    25,000        27   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      465   
     

 

 

 
 

Gaming/Leisure/Lodging (0.4%)

   
 

AMC Entertainment, Inc., 8.75%, 6/1/19

    55,000        61   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 8.50%, 2/15/20

    60,000        59   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 10.00%, 12/15/18

    78,000        52   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 11.25%, 6/1/17

    55,000        59   
 

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc., 12.75%, 4/15/18

    40,000        29   
 

Chester Downs & Marina LLC, 9.25%, 2/1/20 144A

    40,000        39   
 

Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/15/22 144A

    10,000        10   
 

The Geo Group, Inc., 6.625%, 2/15/21

    35,000        39   
 

MGM Resorts International, 6.75%, 10/1/20 144A

    30,000        31   
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.625%, 1/15/17

    70,000        75   
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.75%, 3/15/22

    30,000        32   
 

MGM Resorts International, 8.625%, 2/1/19 144A

    50,000        56   
 

Penn National Gaming, Inc., 8.75%, 8/15/19

    40,000        46   
 

Regal Entertainment Group, 9.125%, 8/15/18

    40,000        45   
 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., 5.25%, 11/15/22

    20,000        21   
 

Scientific Games International, Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20 144A

    45,000        46   
 

Scientific Games International, Inc., 9.25%, 6/15/19

    25,000        28   
 

Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, 7.75%, 10/1/17 144A

    55,000        59   
 

Speedway Motorsports, Inc., 6.75%, 2/1/19

    30,000        32   
 

Speedway Motorsports, Inc., 8.75%, 6/1/16

    50,000        53   
 

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 7.875%, 5/1/20

    35,000        40   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      912   
     

 

 

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals (0.7%)

   
 

Biomet, Inc., 6.50%, 8/1/20 144A

    40,000        43   
 

Biomet, Inc., 6.50%, 10/1/20 144A

    25,000        25   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Health Care/Pharmaceuticals continued

   
 

Centene Corp., 5.75%, 6/1/17

    75,000        81   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, 8/15/18

    30,000        31   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 7.125%, 7/15/20

    45,000        48   
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.00%, 11/15/19

    55,000        60   
 

Elan Finance PLC/Elan Finance Corp., 6.25%, 10/15/19 144A

    65,000        68   
 

Endo Health Solutions, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/19

    15,000        16   
 

Endo Health Solutions, Inc., 7.25%, 1/15/22

    30,000        32   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.625%, 7/31/19 144A

    85,000        91   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.875%, 1/31/22 144A

    55,000        60   
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.50%, 9/15/18 144A

    10,000        11   
 

HCA Holdings, Inc., 6.25%, 2/15/21

    20,000        20   
 

HCA Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 5/15/21

    35,000        38   
 

HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/22

    25,000        27   
 

HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/20

    80,000        90   
 

HCA, Inc., 7.25%, 9/15/20

    85,000        94   
 

HCA, Inc., 7.875%, 2/15/20

    25,000        28   
 

HCA, Inc., 8.00%, 10/1/18

    30,000        35   
 

HCA, Inc., 8.50%, 4/15/19

    50,000        56   
 

HCA, Inc., 9.875%, 2/15/17

    7,000        7   
 

Health Management Associates, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/16

    45,000        49   
 

Health Management Associates, Inc., 7.375%, 1/15/20

    25,000        27   
 

Hologic, Inc., 6.25%, 8/1/20 144A

    10,000        11   
 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 6.375%, 2/15/22

    40,000        42   
 

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/1/21

    40,000        43   
 

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., 8.375%, 5/1/19 144A

    55,000        58   
 

Service Corp. International, 4.50%, 11/15/20

    15,000        15   
 

Service Corp. International, 7.00%, 5/15/19

    30,000        33   
 

Service Corp. International, 8.00%, 11/15/21

    15,000        18   
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, 11/1/18

    40,000        44   
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.875%, 7/1/19

    35,000        39   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.50%, 7/15/16 144A

    70,000        74   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.75%, 10/1/17 144A

    55,000        59   
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.875%, 12/1/18 144A

    65,000        70   
 

Vanguard Health Systems, Inc., 0.00%, 2/1/16

    1,000        1   
 

VPI Escrow Corp., 6.375%, 10/15/20 144A

    40,000        43   
 

Warner Chilcott Co. LLC/Warner Chilcott Finance LLC, 7.75%, 9/15/18

    50,000        53   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,640   
     

 

 

 
 

Media (0.9%)

   
 

Cablevision Systems Corp., 7.75%, 4/15/18

    45,000        50   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/23

    75,000        75   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.50%, 4/30/21

    10,000        11   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.00%, 1/15/19

    55,000        59   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.25%, 10/30/17

    55,000        60   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (8.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Media continued

   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.375%, 6/1/20

    20,000        22   
 

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.875%, 4/30/18

    20,000        22   
 

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp., 6.375%, 9/15/20 144A

    55,000        57   
 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/20

    25,000        25   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.625%, 7/15/18

    40,000        46   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/18

    22,000        26   
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 8.625%, 2/15/19

    25,000        30   
(c)  

Dex One Corp., 14.00%, 1/29/17

    59,010        20   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 5.00%, 3/15/23 144A

    175,000        175   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/22

    40,000        43   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 6.75%, 6/1/21

    80,000        91   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.125%, 2/1/16

    85,000        95   
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.875%, 9/1/19

    50,000        59   
 

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.50%, 6/15/19

    40,000        44   
 

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 7.625%, 6/15/21

    25,000        28   
 

Inmarsat Finance PLC, 7.375%, 12/1/17 144A

    15,000        16   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 4/1/19

    50,000        54   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 7.25%, 10/15/20

    50,000        54   
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 8.50%, 11/1/19

    75,000        84   
(c)  

Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 11.50%, 2/4/17

    90,000        96   
 

Lamar Media Corp., 5.00%, 5/1/23 144A

    50,000        51   
 

LIN Television Corp., 6.375%, 1/15/21 144A

    30,000        32   
 

Mediacom LLC/Mediacom Capital Corp., 9.125%, 8/15/19

    50,000        55   
 

Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co., 7.75%, 10/15/18

    45,000        50   
 

QVC, Inc., 5.125%, 7/2/22 144A

    15,000        16   
 

QVC, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/20 144A

    30,000        33   
 

QVC, Inc., 7.50%, 10/1/19 144A

    55,000        61   
 

Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 6.125%, 10/1/22 144A

    10,000        11   
 

Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/22 144A

    15,000        15   
 

Starz LLC/Starz Finance Corp., 5.00%, 9/15/19 144A

    15,000        15   
 

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH, 5.50%, 1/15/23 144A

    55,000        57   
 

Univision Communications, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/22 144A

    35,000        36   
 

Univision Communications, Inc., 7.875%, 11/1/20 144A

    20,000        22   
 

UPCB Finance V, Ltd., 7.25%, 11/15/21 144A

    55,000        61   
 

Videotron Ltee, 5.00%, 7/15/22

    80,000        84   
 

Virgin Media Finance PLC, 8.375%, 10/15/19

    17,000        19   
 

WMG Acquisition Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/21 144A

    10,000        11   
 

WMG Acquisition Corp., 11.50%, 10/1/18

    50,000        58   
 

XM Satellite Radio, Inc., 7.625%, 11/1/18 144A

    55,000        61   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,090   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Holdings (0.0%)

   
(n)*  

General Motors Co. Escrow, 7.20%, 1/15/13

    30,000        -     
(n)*  

General Motors Co. Escrow, 8.375%, 7/15/33

    260,000        -     
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      -     
     

 

 

 
 

Real Estate (0.0%)

   
 

DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 8.50%, 12/15/17

    40,000        44   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      44   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Below Investment Grade Segment (8.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Services (0.1%)

   
(c)  

ARAMARK Holdings Corp., 8.625%, 5/1/16 144A

    15,000        15   
 

Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/21 144A

    15,000        15   
 

Clean Harbors, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/20

    30,000        31   
 

FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/22 144A

    20,000        21   
 

HDTFS, Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/20 144A

    15,000        16   
 

HDTFS, Inc., 6.25%, 10/15/22 144A

    10,000        11   
 

Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/20

    65,000        71   
 

Trans Union LLC/TransUnion Financing Corp., 11.375%, 6/15/18

    40,000        47   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      227   
     

 

 

 
 

Technology (0.4%)

   
 

Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.375%, 10/1/22 144A

    25,000        25   
 

Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.625%, 6/1/21

    25,000        25   
 

Equinix, Inc., 7.00%, 7/15/21

    25,000        28   
 

Equinix, Inc., 8.125%, 3/1/18

    35,000        39   
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.00%, 3/15/22

    65,000        70   
 

First Data Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20 144A

    70,000        71   
 

First Data Corp., 7.375%, 6/15/19 144A

    50,000        52   
 

First Data Corp., 8.25%, 1/15/21 144A

    25,000        25   
 

First Data Corp., 9.875%, 9/24/15

    65,000        66   
(c)  

First Data Corp., 10.55%, 9/24/15

    38,382        39   
 

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/18 144A

    30,000        33   
 

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 10.125%, 3/15/18 144A

    71,000        78   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc., 7.75%, 10/1/19

    45,000        51   
 

Iron Mountain, Inc., 8.375%, 8/15/21

    10,000        11   
 

Jabil Circuit, Inc., 4.70%, 9/15/22

    40,000        42   
 

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., 7.75%, 4/1/19

    25,000        21   
 

NCR Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/21 144A

    55,000        55   
 

NCR Corp., 5.00%, 7/15/22 144A

    10,000        10   
 

Nuance Communications, Inc., 5.375%, 8/15/20 144A

    45,000        47   
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 7.75%, 12/15/18

    45,000        49   
 

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., 7.375%, 11/15/18

    55,000        59   
 

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., 7.625%, 11/15/20

    65,000        71   
 

West Corp., 11.00%, 10/15/16

    30,000        31   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      998   
     

 

 

 
 

Telecommunications (0.8%)

   
 

Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 8.25%, 10/15/17

    50,000        54   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 12/1/40 144A

    35,000        38   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 12.00%, 12/1/15 144A

    20,000        22   
 

Clearwire Communications LLC/Clearwire Finance, Inc., 14.75%, 12/1/16 144A

    45,000        62   
 

Cricket Communications, Inc., 7.75%, 10/15/20

    100,000        102   
 

Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23 144A

    35,000        37   
 

CyrusOne LP/CyrusOne Finance Corp., 6.375%, 11/15/22 144A

    15,000        16   
 

Digicel Group, Ltd., 8.25%, 9/30/20 144A

    20,000        22   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.125%, 10/1/18

    30,000        34   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.25%, 4/15/17

    70,000        81   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.50%, 4/15/20

    55,000        63   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.75%, 4/15/22

    30,000        35   
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 9.25%, 7/1/21

    30,000        35   
 

GCI, Inc., 8.625%, 11/15/19

    70,000        74   
 

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/20

    30,000        32   
    Below Investment Grade Segment (8.4%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Telecommunications continued

   
 

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/18

    50,000        54   
 

NII Capital Corp., 7.625%, 4/1/21

    75,000        57   
 

NII Capital Corp., 8.875%, 12/15/19

    115,000        91   
 

PAETEC Holding Corp., 8.875%, 6/30/17

    30,000        32   
 

SBA Communications Corp., 5.625%, 10/1/19 144A

    35,000        37   
 

SBA Telecommunications, Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/20 144A

    30,000        32   
 

SBA Telecommunications, Inc., 8.25%, 8/15/19

    23,000        26   
 

Sprint Capital Corp., 6.90%, 5/1/19

    35,000        38   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.00%, 12/1/16

    40,000        44   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.00%, 11/15/22

    60,000        62   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 7.00%, 3/1/20 144A

    35,000        41   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 7.00%, 8/15/20

    30,000        33   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 8.375%, 8/15/17

    85,000        99   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 9.00%, 11/15/18 144A

    70,000        86   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 9.125%, 3/1/17

    35,000        41   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp., 11.50%, 11/15/21

    50,000        68   
 

tw telecom holdings, Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22 144A

    20,000        21   
(c)  

Wind Acquisition Holding Finance SA, 12.25%, 7/15/17 144A

    89,244        91   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.00%, 3/15/19

    65,000        66   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/20

    25,000        27   
 

Windstream Corp., 7.875%, 11/1/17

    50,000        56   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,809   
     

 

 

 
 

Transportation (0.0%)

   
 

Continental Airlines, Inc., 6.75%, 9/15/15 144A

    45,000        47   
 

Kansas City Southern de Mexico SAB de CV, 8.00%, 2/1/18

    35,000        39   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      86   
     

 

 

 
 

Utilities (0.3%)

   
 

The AES Corp., 7.75%, 10/15/15

    10,000        11   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/17

    35,000        40   
 

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 6/1/20

    45,000        52   
 

Calpine Corp., 7.50%, 2/15/21 144A

    59,000        65   
 

Calpine Corp., 7.875%, 7/31/20 144A

    63,000        71   
 

DPL, Inc., 6.50%, 10/15/16

    40,000        42   
 

DPL, Inc., 7.25%, 10/15/21

    20,000        21   
 

GenOn Americas Generation LLC, 8.50%, 10/1/21

    25,000        29   
 

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 5.00%, 5/1/18

    60,000        63   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 1/15/18

    80,000        89   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 7.625%, 5/15/19

    55,000        59   
 

NRG Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/20

    5,000        6   
 

NSG Holdings LLC/NSG Holdings, Inc., 7.75%, 12/15/25 144A

    81,000        83   
 

NV Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 11/15/20

    25,000        29   
 

Puget Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/22

    125,000        135   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      795   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Below Investment Grade Segment

   
 

(Cost: $18,657)

      19,721   
     

 

 

 
  Investment Companies (16.6%)                
 

Investment Companies (16.6%)

   
 

iShares Barclays MBS Bond Fund

    7,840        847   
 

iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund

    57,000        3,239   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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    Investment Companies (16.6%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Investment Companies continued

   
 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index

    13,750        610   
 

iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund

    17,020        1,435   
 

iShares Russell Midcap Index Fund

    10,303        1,165   
 

Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF

    6,150        122   
(q)  

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

    996,877        1,055   
(q)  

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., International Equity Portfolio

    4,058,755        7,281   
(q)  

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., Research International Core Portfolio

    19,780,175        16,437   
 

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

    3,350        294   
 

SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust

    17,719        3,291   
 

Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF

    33,990        1,513   
 

Vanguard MSCI EAFE

    52,970        1,866   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investment Companies

   
 

(Cost: $34,908)

      39,155   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (12.3%)              
 

Autos (1.3%)

   
 

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.14%, 1/25/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Commercial Banks US (1.9%)

   
(b)  

Bank of America NA, 0.20%, 1/3/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 0.512%, 2/8/13

    900,000        900   
 

BP Capital Markets PLC, 0.512%, 5/7/13

    700,000        701   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      4,601   
     

 

 

 
 

Consumer Products/Retailing (1.3%)

   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 0.10%, 1/30/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Electronics (1.3%)

   
(b)  

International Business Machines Corp., 0.05%, 1/2/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Federal Government & Agencies (0.4%)

   
(b)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.12%, 3/4/13

    1,000,000        1,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      1,000   
     

 

 

 
    Short-Term Investments (12.3%)  

Shares/

$ Par

   

Value

$ (000’s)

 
 

Finance Services (2.5%)

   
 

Alpine Securitization Corp., 0.18%, 1/9/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
(k)  

Govco LLC, 0.23%, 1/22/13

    3,000,000        2,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      5,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Personal Credit Institutions (1.2%)

   
 

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.21%, 3/28/13

    3,000,000        2,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,999   
     

 

 

 
 

Restaurants (1.1%)

   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    2,500,000        2,500   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      2,500   
     

 

 

 
 

Retail Food and Drug (1.3%)

   
 

CVS Caremark Corp., 0.28%, 1/2/13

    3,000,000        3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total

      3,000   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Short-Term Investments

   
 

(Cost: $29,097)

      29,099   
     

 

 

 
 

Total Investments (100.1%)

   
 

(Cost: $217,287)(a)

      235,905   
     

 

 

 
 

Other Assets, Less

   
 

Liabilities (-0.1%)

      (143
     

 

 

 
 

Net Assets (100.0%)

      235,762   
     

 

 

 
 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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* Non-Income Producing

 

ADR after the name of a security represents—American Depositary Receipt.

 

144A after the name of a security represents a security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold as transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2012 the value of these securities (in thousands) was $9,380 representing 4.0% of the net assets.

 

IO — Interest Only Security

 

GO — General Obligation

 

RB — Revenue Bond

 

FHA — Federal Housing Authority

 

GNMA — Government National Mortgage Association

 

PSF — Permanent School Fund

 

(a) At December 31, 2012 the aggregate cost of securities for federal tax purposes (in thousands) was $217,741 and the net unrealized appreciation of investments based on that cost was $18,164 which is comprised of $20,893 aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and $2,729 aggregate gross unrealized depreciation.

 

(b) All or a portion of the securities have been pledged as collateral for open futures positions or when-issued securities. Information regarding open futures contracts as of period end is summarized below.

 

Issuer (000’s)   

Number of

Contracts

   Expiration Date   

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

British Pound Currency Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $3,515)

   35    3/13    $ (38

S&P 500 Mini Index Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $6,568)

   92    3/13      (36

US Five Year Treasury Note Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $374)

   3    3/13      (1

US Long Treasury Bond Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $2,242)

   15    3/13      30   

US Ten Year Treasury Note Futures (Short) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $534)

   4    3/13      2   

US Two Year Treasury Note Futures (Long) (Total Notional Value at December 31, 2012, $2,646)

   12    3/13      -   (m) 

 

(c) PIK — Payment In Kind

 

(d) Defaulted Security

 

(f) Foreign Bond — par value is foreign denominated

 

— Morgan Stanley — Brazilian Real

 

(h) Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Type    Counterparty    Currency   

Principal

Amount

Covered by

Contract (000’s)

  

Settlement

Month

  

Unrealized

Appreciation

(000’s)

    

Unrealized

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

    

Net Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

Sell

  

Barclays Bank PLC

   EUR    4,550    2/13    $ -         $ (117    $ (117
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
               $ -         $ (117    $ (117
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

EUR — Euro

 

(j) Swap agreements outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

Total Return Swaps

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty   

Payment Made

by the Fund

  

Payment

Received by the

Fund

   Expiration Date   

Notional

Amount (000’s)

  

Unrealized

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

MSCI Daily Net EAFE Index

  

Credit Suisse International

   3-Month USD LIBOR -15 Basis Points (Bps)    MSCI Daily Net EAFE Index Total Return    8/13    5,105    $ 370   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Asset Allocation Portfolio

 

 

Reference Entity    Counterparty   

Payment Made

by the Fund

  

Payment

Received by the

Fund

   Expiration Date   

Notional

Amount (000’s)

  

Unrealized
Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

(000’s)

 

Russell Midcap Growth Index

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   Russell Midcap Growth Index Total Return    3-Month USD LIBOR - 33 Bps    5/13    10,991    $ (415

Russell Midcap Index

  

Credit Suisse International

   3-Month USD LIBOR - 15 Bps    Russell Midcap Index Total Return    8/13    2,008      105   

Russell Midcap Value Index

  

Bank of America, N.A.

   3-Month USD LIBOR - 26 Bps    Russell Midcap Value Index Total Return    5/13    11,504      481   
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 541   
                 

 

 

 

 

(k) Securities with an aggregate value of $2,999 (in thousands) have been pledged as collateral for swap contracts outstanding on December 31, 2012.

 

(m) Amount is less than one thousand.

 

(n) Security valued in good faith by the Board of Directors.

 

(q) Affiliated Company

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012. See Note 3 for additional information on portfolio valuation.

 

    Valuation Inputs      
Description  

Level 1 –

Quoted Prices

   

Level 2 –

Other Significant

Observable Inputs

   

Level 3 –

Significant

Unobservable Inputs

     
    (Amounts in thousands)      

Assets:

       

Domestic Common Stocks

  $ 93,978      $ -        $ 21     

Foreign Common Stocks

    -          -          1     

Preferred Stocks

    166        89        -       

Government & US Agency Bonds

    -          18,736        -       

Foreign Bonds

    -          173        -       

Municipal Bonds

    -          1,226        -       

Corporate Bonds

    -          32,536        -       

Structured Products

    -          20,522        203     

Investment Companies

    39,155        -          -       

Short-Term Investments

    -          29,099        -       

Other Financial Instruments^

       

Futures

    32        -          -       

Total Return Swaps

    -          956        -       

Liabilities:

       

Other Financial Instruments^

       

Futures

    (75     -          -       

Forward Currency Contracts

    -          (117     -       

Total Return Swaps

    -          (415     -       

Total

  $ 133,256      $ 102,805      $ 225     

 

^ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures, forwards, written options and swaps contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument and short sales, which are valued at market value.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Benchmark Definitions (unaudited)

 

 

The following indices are used to illustrate investment market, sector or style performance or to serve as Portfolio performance comparisons. Unlike the Portfolios, the indices are not professionally managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

33%: Barclays® Global Aggregate - Credit Component, Hedged USD, Merrill Lynch® Global High- Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index and JPMorgan® EMBI Global - The benchmark is an equally weighted blend of the following three indices: Barclays Capital® Global Aggregate - Credit Component, Hedged USD, Merrill Lynch® Global High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index and JPMorgan® EMBI Global. The Barclays Capital® Global Aggregate - Credit Component, Hedged USD Index provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed income markets. The Merrill Lynch® Global High Yield BB-B Rated Constrained Index tracks the performance of below investment-grade bonds of corporate issuers domiciled in countries having an investment-grade foreign currency long term debt rating (based on a composite of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch). The Index includes bonds denominated in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, sterling, and euro (or euro legacy currency), but excludes all multi-currency denominated bonds. Bonds must be rated below investment-grade but at least B3 based on a composite of Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch. Qualifying bonds are capitalization-weighted provided the total allocation to an individual issuer (defined by Bloomberg tickers) does not exceed 2%. Issuers that exceed the limit are reduced to 2% and the face value of each of their bonds is adjusted on a pro-rata basis. Similarly, the face value of bonds of all other issuers that fall below the 2% cap are increased on a pro-basis. The index is re-balanced on the last calendar day of the month. JPMorgan® EMBI Global tracks total returns for United States Dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds and local market instruments. This index only tracks the particular region or country.

 

Asset Allocation Portfolio Blended Composite - The Asset Allocation Portfolio Blended Composite Benchmark is an unmanaged, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that correspond to the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s model allocation and consists of the Russell 3000® Index (50%), the MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index (15%), the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Index (25%), and the Barclays® U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (10%).

 

Balanced Portfolio Blended Composite - The Balanced Portfolio Blended Composite Benchmark is an unmanaged, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that correspond to the Balanced Portfolio’s model allocation and consists of the Russell 3000® Index (40%), the MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index (10%), the Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Index (45%) and the Barclays® U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (5%).

Barclays® U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index - The Barclays® U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index is an unmanaged index of publicly issued investment-grade fixed-rate debt securities including corporate, U.S. Treasury and government agency securities, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities with remaining maturities of one to three years.

 

Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Index - The Barclays® U.S. Aggregate Index is an unmanaged index of publicly issued investment-grade fixed-rate debt securities including corporate, U.S. Treasury and government agency securities, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities with remaining maturities of at least one year regardless of call features.

 

Barclays® U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index - The Barclays® U. S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index is an unmanaged index of U.S. Dollar-denominated, non-convertible, fixed-rate, noninvestment-grade debt. Issuers are capped at 2% of the Index. Index holdings must have at least one year to final maturity, at least $150 million par amount outstanding, and be publicly issued with a rating of Ba1 or lower.

 

Barclays® Global Credit Hedged USD Index - The Barclays® Global Credit Hedged USD Index is an unmanaged index composed of investment-grade and high yield credit securities from the Multiverse represented in U.S. dollars on a hedged basis (Multiverse is the merger of two groups: the Global Aggregate and the Global High Yield).

 

Barclays® Long-Term U.S. Treasury Index - The Barclays® Long-Term U.S. Treasury Index is an unmanaged index comprised of fixed-income securities with various maturities greater than 10 years.

 

Barclays® U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index - The Barclays® U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index is an unmanaged index of inflation-protected public obligations of the U.S. Treasury. The index is market capitalization weighted and includes all publicly-issued U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities that have at least one year remaining to maturity and have $250 million or more of outstanding face value.

 

 

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Benchmark Definitions (unaudited)

 

 

Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total ReturnSM - The DJ-UBS Index is a broadly diversified futures index composed of futures contracts on 22 physical commodities. The DJ- UBS Index is rebalanced as of the beginning of each calendar year so that as of that time no single commodity constitutes more than 15% or less than 2% of the Index, and each related group of commodities represented in the Index is limited to 33%. However, following this rebalancing and for the remainder of the calendar year these percentages may change so that a single commodity may constitute a lesser or greater percentage of the Index and different sectors may represent different proportions of the Index.

 

Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Average - Each Lipper® Variable Insurance Products (VIP) Average is calculated by Lipper® Analytical Services, Inc. and reflects the investment return of certain portfolios underlying variable life and annuity products. Source: Lipper®, Inc.

 

Morningstar® Insurance Fund Category Averages - Each Morningstar® category average is an equal-weighted category return. The calculation is simply the average of the returns at the end of the period for all the underlying variable insurance funds in a given category. Source: Morningstar®, Inc.

 

MSCI EAFE® (Europe-Australasia-Far-East) Index - The MSCI EAFE® (“Europe-Australasia-Far East”) Index is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. & Canada.

 

MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index - The MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Index is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity performance of companies in the developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S.

 

MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Growth Index - The MSCI® All Country World (ex-US) Growth Index is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity performance of companies in the developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S., with higher historical and forecasted growth characteristics.

 

MSCI® Emerging Markets Index - The MSCI® Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets.

 

Russell 1000® Growth Index - The Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 1000® Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted, large cap index that measures the performance of the 1000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index.

 

Russell 1000® Value Index - The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 1000® Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted, large cap index that measures the performance of the 1000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index.

 

Russell 2000® Growth Index - The Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 2000® Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged, market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the 2000 smallest of the 3000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.

 

Russell 2000® Value Index - The Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 2000® Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged, market-capitalization weighted index that measures the performance of the 2000 smallest of the 3000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies, based on total market capitalization.

 

Russell 3000® Index - The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

 

Russell MidCap® Growth Index - The Russell MidCap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the Russell MidCap® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell MidCap® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000® Index, which represents approximately 25% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000® Index.

 

Russell MidCap® Value Index - The Russell MidCap® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the Russell MidCap® companies with lower price-to-book and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell MidCap® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000® Index, which represents approximately 25% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000® Index.

 

 

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Benchmark Definitions (unaudited)

 

 

 

S&P 500® Index - The S&P 500® Composite Stock Price Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of 500 selected common stocks designed to measure the performance of the broad domestic economy.

 

S&P MidCap 400® Index - The S&P MidCap 400® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the mid-range sector of the U.S. stock market.

 

S&P SmallCap 600® Index - The S&P SmallCap 600® Index is an unmanaged index of 600 selected common stocks of U.S.-based companies with small market capitalizations.

    

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

December 31, 2012 (in thousands)

 

      Growth
Stock
Portfolio
     Focused
Appreciation
Portfolio
   

Large Cap

Core

Stock

Portfolio

   

Large Cap

Blend

Portfolio

     Index 500
Stock
Portfolio
 

Assets

            

Unaffiliated Investments, at Value (1)

   $ 533,305       $ 374,289      $ 384,324      $ 78,818       $ 1,702,331   

Affiliated Investments, at Value (2)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Investments in Repurchase Agreements, at Value (3)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Cash & Cash Equivalents

     81         14,266        92        -           49   

Foreign Currency, at Value (4)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Cash Collateral for Derivative Positions

     -           -          -          -           -     

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

     135         415        132        13         430   

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

     -           -          -          -           -     

Receivable for Treasury Roll Transactions

     -           -          -          -           -     

Futures Variation Margin

     428         -          123        -           531   

Outstanding Options Written, at Value (6)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value (8)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Receivable for Foreign Currency

     -           -          -          -           -     

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

     6         5        4        1         19   

Dividends and Interest Receivable

     258         68        374        108         1,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     534,213         389,043        385,049        78,940         1,705,227   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

            

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

     168         160        195        33         400   

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     -           -          -          141         -     

Payable for Treasury Roll Transactions

     -           -          -          -           -     

Futures Variation Margin

     -           -          -          -           -     

Outstanding Options Written, at Value (6)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Securities Sold Short, at Value (7)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value (9)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Payable for Foreign Currency

     -           -          -          -           -     

Collateral from Counterparty

     -           -          -          -           -     

Collateral for Securities on Loan (5)

     -           -          -          -           -     

Investment Advisory Fees

     192         228        143        48         288   

Compliance Fees Payable

     4         4        3        3         3   

Deferred Income for Treasury Roll Transactions

     -           -          -          -           -     

Accrued Expenses

     34         31        29        15         65   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     398         423        370        240         756   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 533,815       $ 388,620      $ 384,679      $ 78,700       $ 1,704,471   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Represented By:

            

Aggregate Paid in Capital (10) (11)

   $ 411,494       $ 298,298      $ 350,755      $ 78,086       $ 1,210,184   

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

     5,017         2,567        5,722        54         35,516   

Undistributed Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

     51,868         (2,927     (9,691     13         29,692   

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     65,436         90,682        37,893        547         429,079   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets for Shares Outstanding (10) (11)

   $ 533,815       $ 388,620      $ 384,679      $ 78,700       $ 1,704,471   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price per Share

   $ 2 .35       $ 2 .09      $ 1 .34      $ 0 .83       $ 2 .84   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

(1) Unaffiliated Investments, at Cost

   $ 467,777       $ 283,607      $ 346,404      $ 78,271       $ 1,273,261   

(2) Affiliated Investments, at Cost

     -           -          -          -           -     

(3) Investments in Repurchase Agreements, at Cost

     -           -          -          -           -     

(4) Foreign Currency, at Cost

     -           -          -          -           -     

(5) Securities on Loan

     -           -          -          -           -     

(6) Premiums Received on Options Written

     -           -          -          -           -     

(7) Proceeds Received from Short Sales

     -           -          -          -           -     

(8) Premiums Paid on Swap Contracts

     -           -          -          -           -     

(9) Premiums Received from Swap Contracts

     -           -          -          -           -     

(10) Shares Outstanding

     227,570         185,808        287,509        94,884         600,269   

(11) Shares Authorized, $.01 Par Value

     2,000,000         2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000         2,000,000   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

214   Statements of Assets and Liabilities  


    

 

    

    

 

Large
Company
Value
Portfolio
    Domestic
Equity
Portfolio
    Equity
Income
Portfolio
    Mid Cap
Growth
Stock
Portfolio
    Index 400
Stock
Portfolio
    Mid Cap
Value
Portfolio
    Small Cap
Growth
Stock
Portfolio
    Index 600
Stock
Portfolio
    Small Cap
Value
Portfolio
 
                         
$ 87,126      $ 399,552      $ 408,569      $ 827,740      $ 475,208      $ 162,520      $ 379,491      $ 73,508      $ 409,797   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          68        102        71        -          88        99        75   
  9        -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          1,150        -          -     
  12        94        590        130        112        207        92        37        275   
  471        -          -          -          4,744        1,447        22        307        153   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          1,347        240        -          574        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  1        5        5        10        5        2        4        1        4   
  124        827        467        289        306        238        20        47        296   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  87,743        400,478        409,699        829,618        480,686        164,414        381,441        73,999        410,600   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                         
  26        201        78        265        143        37        124        4        80   
  542        -          269        -          1,360        1,007        4,871        247        538   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  192        -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          1        -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  49        189        222        354        101        116        177        10        288   
  3        3        4        3        3        3        3        3        3   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  16        27        29        43        38        27        40        13        43   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  828        420        602        665        1,645        1,191        5,215        277        952   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 86,915      $ 400,058      $ 409,097      $ 828,953      $ 479,041      $ 163,223      $ 376,226      $ 73,722      $ 409,648   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                         
$ 82,895      $ 434,298      $ 368,605      $ 672,708      $ 378,051      $ 150,518      $ 386,651      $ 66,470      $ 293,449   
  77        8,767        7,979        3,305        5,967        2,891        2,246        53        5,972   
  (6,172     (56,245     (2,338     37,189        17,087        (273     (43,846     (393     1,420   
  10,115        13,238        34,851        115,751        77,936        10,087        31,175        7,591        108,807   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 86,915      $ 400,058      $ 409,097      $ 828,953      $ 479,041      $ 163,223      $ 376,226      $ 73,722      $ 409,648   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 0 .84      $ 0 .98      $ 1 .34      $ 3 .26      $ 1 .49      $ 1 .30      $ 1 .88      $ 1 .01      $ 1 .89   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 77,013      $ 386,313      $ 373,719      $ 712,460      $ 397,358      $ 152,432      $ 348,668      $ 65,916      $ 300,991   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  9        -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  194        -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  103,558        409,673        304,529        254,148        320,918        125,290        199,931        73,223        216,680   
  2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities     215   


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

December 31, 2012 (in thousands)

 

    

International

Growth

Portfolio

   

Research

International

Core Portfolio

   

International

Equity Portfolio

   

Emerging

Markets Equity

Portfolio

   

Money Market

Portfolio

 

Assets

         

Unaffiliated Investments, at Value (1)

  $ 329,348      $ 258,332      $ 1,424,935      $ 253,257      $ 481,521   

Affiliated Investments, at Value (2)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Investments in Repurchase Agreements, at Value (3)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Cash & Cash Equivalents

    222        3,859        59,520        3,045        90   

Foreign Currency, at Value (4)

    104        36        58        24        -     

Cash Collateral for Derivative Positions

    -          -          -          -          -     

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

    278        488        674        493        1,611   

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

    -          4        -          80        -     

Receivable for Treasury Roll Transactions

    -          -          -          -          -     

Futures Variation Margin

    -          -          -          -          -     

Outstanding Options Written, at Value (6)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value (8)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Receivable for Foreign Currency

    -          -          -          1        -     

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

    4        2        16        2        6   

Dividends and Interest Receivable

    171        394        2,012        171        590   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

    330,127        263,115        1,487,215        257,073        483,818   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

         

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

    91        8        459        22        307   

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

    -          1,554        -          169        -     

Payable for Treasury Roll Transactions

    -          -          -          -          -     

Futures Variation Margin

    -          -          -          -          -     

Outstanding Options Written, at Value (6)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Securities Sold Short, at Value (7)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value (9)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Payable for Foreign Currency

    -          3        -          -          -     

Collateral from Counterparty

    -          -          -          -          -     

Collateral for Securities on Loan (5)

    -          -          -          -          -     

Investment Advisory Fees

    180        184        741        239        60   

Compliance Fees Payable

    3        3        4        3        4   

Deferred Income for Treasury Roll Transactions

    -          -          -          -          -     

Accrued Expenses

    135        95        315        164        10   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

    409        1,847        1,519        597        381   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

  $ 329,718      $ 261,268      $ 1,485,696      $ 256,476      $ 483,437   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Represented By:

         

Aggregate Paid in Capital (10) (11)

  $ 358,273      $ 246,913      $ 1,259,675      $ 233,773      $ 483,025   

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

    5,268        420        35,439        2,343        415   

Undistributed Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

    (69,988     (15,326     421        (905     (3

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    36,165        29,261        190,161        21,265          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets for Shares Outstanding (10) (11)

  $ 329,718      $ 261,268      $ 1,485,696      $ 256,476      $ 483,437   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price per Share

  $ 1 .21      $ 0 .83      $ 1 .79      $ 1 .06      $ 1 .00   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) Unaffiliated Investments, at Cost

  $ 293,144      $ 229,061      $ 1,234,794      $ 231,934      $ 481,521   

(2) Affiliated Investments, at Cost

    -          -          -          -          -     

(3) Investments in Repurchase Agreements, at Cost

    -          -          -          -          -     

(4) Foreign Currency, at Cost

    104        36        59        24        -     

(5) Securities on Loan

    -          -          -          -          -     

(6) Premiums Received on Options Written

    -          -          -          -          -     

(7) Proceeds Received from Short Sales

    -          -          -          -          -     

(8) Premiums Paid on Swap Contracts

    -          -          -          -          -     

(9) Premiums Received from Swap Contracts

    -          -          -          -          -     

(10) Shares Outstanding

    272,788        313,911        828,078        242,330        483,437   

(11) Shares Authorized, $.01 Par Value

    2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

216   Statements of Assets and Liabilities  


    

 

 

    

    

Short-Term
Bond
Portfolio
    Select Bond
Portfolio
   

Long-Term U.S.

Government

Bond

Portfolio

   

Inflation

Protection

Portfolio

   

High Yield

Bond

Portfolio

   

Multi-Sector

Bond

Portfolio

   

Balanced

Portfolio

   

Asset

Allocation

Portfolio

 
                       
$ 144,277      $ 1,772,016      $ 137,343      $ 253,498      $ 455,790      $ 345,057      $ 2,127,641      $ 211,132   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          159,445        24,773   
  -          -          48,400        -          -          23,200        -          -     
  147        295        37        -          105        1,085        582        74   
  -          -          -          -          -          454        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          890        -     
  277        1,508        54        463        242        341        678        55   
  279        10,206        -          -          -          3,526        7,351        1,098   
  -          -          77        -          -          -          -          -     
  20        258        -          -          -          -          1,935        160   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          252        -          5,861        9,020        958   
  -          -          -          203        -          238        -          -     
  4        19        2        11        4        4        -          3   
  386        8,292        727        1,227        6,826        4,965        7,755        709   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  145,390        1,792,594        186,640        255,654        462,967        384,731        2,315,267        238,962   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  6        251        133        25        805        36        993        629   
  279        39,493        -          -          998        473        16,529        1,903   
  -          -          72,219        -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          5        -          -          17        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          54        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          3,518        -          -     
  -          -          -          634        -          1,604        4,927        417   
  -          -          -          663        -          1,120        738        117   
  -          -          1,000        -          -          4,945        780        -     
  -          67,069        -          -          -          -          50,496        -     
  43        426        53        120        169        242        536        89   
  3        4        3        3        3        3        3        3   
  -          -          69        -          -          -          -          -     
  23        58        22        33        50        63        63        42   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  354        107,301        73,504        1,478        2,025        12,075        75,035        3,200   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 145,036      $ 1,685,293      $ 113,136      $ 254,176      $ 460,942      $ 372,656      $ 2,240,232      $ 235,762   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
$ 144,557      $ 1,576,044      $ 112,295      $ 229,290      $ 437,787      $ 332,699      $ 1,941,315      $ 214,253   
  273        38,848        23        2,822        27,546        13,550        73,431        6,893   
  (1,243     9,934        (4,667     4,902        (33,313     2,364        74,711        (4,384
  1,449        60,467        5,485        17,162        28,922        24,043        150,775        19,000   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 145,036      $ 1,685,293      $ 113,136      $ 254,176      $ 460,942      $ 372,656      $ 2,240,232      $ 235,762   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 1 .03      $ 1 .30      $ 1 .07      $ 1 .22      $ 0 .75      $ 1 .14      $ 1 .51      $ 1 .13   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 142,879      $ 1,712,081      $ 131,846      $ 235,497      $ 426,867      $ 322,867      $ 2,001,862      $ 195,904   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          137,484        21,383   
  -          -          48,400        -          -          23,200        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          454        -          -     
  -          65,470        -          -          -          -          49,501        -     
  -          -          -          -          -          45        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          3,516        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          2,835        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          1,330        -          -     
  141,299        1,292,843        105,935        208,584        613,468        325,515        1,486,784        208,339   
  2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        2,000,000        3,000,000        2,000,000   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities     217   


Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

December 31, 2012 (in thousands)

 

      Commodities
Return Strategy
Portfolio
 

Assets

  

Unaffiliated Investments, at Value (1)

   $ 149,520   

Affiliated Investments, at Value (2)

     -    

Investments in Repurchase Agreements, at Value (3)

     -    

Cash & Cash Equivalents

     3,098   

Foreign Currency, at Value (4)

     -    

Cash Collateral for Derivative Positions

     -    

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

     343   

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

     -    

Receivable for Treasury Roll Transactions

     -    

Futures Variation Margin

     -    

Outstanding Options Written, at Value (6)

     -    

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value (8)

     109   

Receivable for Foreign Currency

     -    

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

     4   

Dividends and Interest Receivable

     299   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     153,373   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

     15   

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     -    

Payable for Treasury Roll Transactions

     -    

Futures Variation Margin

     -    

Outstanding Options Written, at Value (6)

     -    

Securities Sold Short, at Value (7)

     -    

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value (9)

     7   

Payable for Foreign Currency

     -    

Collateral from Counterparty

     -    

Collateral for Securities on Loan (5)

     -    

Investment Advisory Fees

     103   

Compliance Fees Payable

     3   

Deferred Income for Treasury Roll Transactions

     -    

Accrued Expenses

     37   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     165   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 153,208   
  

 

 

 

Represented By:

  

Aggregate Paid in Capital (10) (11)

   $ 153,142   

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

     (101

Undistributed Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

     -     

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     167   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets for Shares Outstanding (10) (11)

   $ 153,208   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price per Share

   $ 0.79   
  

 

 

 

(1) Unaffiliated Investments, at Cost

   $ 149,454   

(2) Affiliated Investments, at Cost

     -    

(3) Investments in Repurchase Agreements, at Cost

     -    

(4) Foreign Currency, at Cost

     -    

(5) Securities on Loan

     -    

(6) Premiums Received on Options Written

     -    

(7) Proceeds Received from Short Sales

     -    

(8) Premiums Paid on Swap Contracts

     -    

(9) Premiums Received from Swap Contracts

     -    

(10) Shares Outstanding

     194,346   

(11) Shares Authorized, $.01 Par Value

     2,000,000   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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      219   


Statements of Operations

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands)

 

      Growth Stock
Portfolio
    Focused
Appreciation
Portfolio
    Large Cap
Core Stock
Portfolio
    Large Cap
Blend
Portfolio
    Index 500
Stock Portfolio
    Large
Company
Value
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

            

Income

            

Interest

   $ 58      $ 20      $ 36      $ -        $ 30      $ -     

Unaffiliated Dividends (1)

     7,325        5,200        7,477        1,422        39,379        2,254   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Income

     7,383        5,220        7,513        1,422        39,409        2,254   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

            

Investment Advisory Fees

     2,349        2,755        1,731        581        3,375        582   

Custodian Fees

     16        19        16        11        38        17   

Shareholder Reporting Fees

     51        46        38        8        99        7   

Audit Fees

     22        22        22        22        21        22   

Valuation Services

     1        -          -          1        3        2   

Compliance Fees

     9        10        9        10        9        9   

Directors Fees

     13        13        13        13        13        13   

Professional Fees

     6        6        6        9        7        9   

Trade Name Fees

     -          -          -          -          60        -     

Other Expenses

     11        6        7        1        31        1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,478        2,877        1,842        656        3,656        662   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Waived Fees:

            

Paid by Affiliate

     (39     (223     (11     (25     (37     (24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     2,439        2,654        1,831        631        3,619        638   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     4,944        2,566        5,682        791        35,790        1,616   

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

            

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

            

Unaffiliated Investment Securities

     60,082        (1,412     33,646        15,674        34,809        3,125   

Affiliated Investment Securities

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Futures Contracts

     2,517        -          2,566        -          3,560        15   

Options Written

     99        -          7        -          -          -     

Swap Contracts

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Foreign Currency Transactions

     -          -          -          -          182        (51
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     62,698        (1,412     36,219        15,674        38,551        3,089   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of:

            

Investment Securities

     (1,214     60,768        1,553        (6,031     170,013        7,190   

Futures Contracts

     (232     -          (443     -          (695     1   

Options Written

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Short Sales

     -          -          -          -          -          2   

Swap Contracts

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Foreign Currency Transactions

     -          -          -          -          -          (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

     (1,446     60,768        1,110        (6,031     169,318        7,189   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Gain (Loss) on Investments

     61,252        59,356        37,329        9,643        207,869        10,278   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 66,196      $ 61,922      $ 43,011      $ 10,434      $ 243,659      $ 11,894   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) Net of Foreign Dividend Tax

   $ 4      $ 46      $ -        $ 17      $ 29      $ 9   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

220   Statements of Operations  


Domestic
Equity
Portfolio
    Equity Income
Portfolio
    Mid Cap
Growth Stock
Portfolio
    Index 400
Stock Portfolio
    Mid Cap Value
Portfolio
    Small Cap
Growth Stock
Portfolio
    Index 600
Stock Portfolio
    Small Cap
Value
Portfolio
 
             
             
$ 1      $ 19      $ 108      $ 32      $ 2      $ 54      $ 12      $ 8   
  11,217        10,513        7,630        7,279        4,457        1,777        1,126        9,401   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  11,218        10,532        7,738        7,311        4,459        1,831        1,138        9,409   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
             
  2,220        2,363        4,464        1,174        1,233        2,165        167        3,298   
  10        18        17        28        36        21        41        9   
  38        42        74        46        34        65        9        78   
  22        22        23        21        22        22        21        22   
  1        2        1        2        2        1        3        1   
  10        9        9        9        9        10        9        10   
  13        13        13        13        13        13        13        13   
  6        6        6        7        6        6        10        6   
  -          -          -          31        -          -          10        -     
  7        6        16        9        2        7        1        7   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,327        2,481        4,623        1,340        1,357        2,310        284        3,444   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
             
  (12     (12     (190     (21     (12     (16     (53     (17

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,315        2,469        4,433        1,319        1,345        2,294        231        3,427   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  8,903        8,063        3,305        5,992        3,114        (463     907        5,982   
             
             
  74,949        12,436        83,309        15,185        6,277        40,170        1,196        2,348   
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          7,728        5,307        -          688        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          72        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          1,438        891        -     
  -          (1     -          -          (140     -          -          -     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  74,949        12,435        91,037        20,492        6,137        42,368        2,087        2,348   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
             
  (30,765     35,614        1,128        49,638        12,655        (6,981     6,172        49,986   
  -          -          (23     (1,064     -          309        -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          -          -          -     
  -          -          -          -          -          33        -          -     
  -          1        -          -          (18     -          -          -     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (30,765     35,615        1,105        48,574        12,637        (6,639     6,172        49,986   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  44,184        48,050        92,142        69,066        18,774        35,729        8,259        52,334   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 53,087      $ 56,113      $ 95,447      $ 75,058      $ 21,888      $ 35,266      $ 9,166      $ 58,316   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 83      $ 78      $ (5   $ -        $ 11      $ -        $ -        $ 6   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Operations     221   


Statements of Operations

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands)

 

      International
Growth
Portfolio
    Research
International
Core Portfolio
    International
Equity
Portfolio
    Emerging
Markets
Equity
Portfolio
    Money Market
Portfolio
    Short-Term
Bond Portfolio
 

Investment Income

            

Income

            

Interest

   $ 10      $ 5      $ 16      $ 4      $ 1,082      $ 2,357   

Unaffiliated Dividends (1)

     8,079        5,337        43,280        5,387        -          -     

Affiliated Dividends

     -          -          -          -          -          -     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Income

     8,089        5,342        43,296        5,391        1,082        2,357   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

            

Investment Advisory Fees

     1,982        1,570        8,792        2,315        1,391        509   

Custodian Fees

     253        335        745        569        8        15   

Shareholder Reporting Fees

     56        20        132        40        19        15   

Audit Fees

     23        23        23        23        13        24   

Valuation Services

     -          -          -          -          1        12   

Compliance Fees

     9        10        10        9        9        10   

Directors Fees

     13        13        13        13        13        13   

Professional Fees

     42        52        93        56        2        9   

Interest Expense

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Other Expenses

     6        2        25        3        9        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,384        2,025        9,833        3,028        1,465        610   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Waived Fees:

            

Paid by Affiliate

     (16     (11     (761     (13     (1,059     (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     2,368        2,014        9,072        3,015        406        598   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     5,721        3,328        34,224        2,376        676        1,759   

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

            

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

            

Unaffiliated Investment Securities

     (7,449     (772     22,758        1,078        (3     2,573   

Affiliated Investment Securities

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Futures Contracts

     -          -          -          -          -          (924

Options Written

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Swap Contracts

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (347     25        (949     (97     -          19   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (7,796     (747     21,809        981        (3     1,668   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of:

            

Investment Securities

     51,546        31,304        212,544        30,258        -          (671

Futures Contracts

     -          -          -          -          -          207   

Options Written

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Short Sales

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Swap Contracts

     -          -          -          -          -          -     

Foreign Currency Transactions

     4        3        30        2        -          (56
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) of Investments

     51,550        31,307        212,574        30,260        -          (520
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Gain (Loss) on Investments

     43,754        30,560        234,383        31,241        (3     1,148   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 49,475      $ 33,888      $ 268,607      $ 33,617      $ 673      $ 2,907   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) Net of Foreign Dividend Tax

   $ 178      $ 229      $ 1,372      $ 200      $ -        $ -     

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

222   Statements of Operations  


    

    

 

Select Bond
Portfolio
   

Long-Term

U.S.

Government

Bond Portfolio

   

Inflation

Protection

Portfolio

   

High Yield

Bond Portfolio

    Multi-Sector
Bond Portfolio
    Balanced
Portfolio
   

Asset

Allocation

Portfolio

 
                     
                     
$ 41,874      $ 3,512      $ 5,545      $ 29,106      $ 14,959      $ 37,675      $ 3,114   
  -          -          -          339        -          15,724        2,153   
  -          -          -          -          -          2,482        382   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  41,874        3,512        5,545        29,445        14,959        55,881        5,649   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                     
  4,769        640        1,228        1,835        2,351        6,732        1,280   
  23        8        26        26        66        61        69   
  85        10        27        71        31        54        9   
  16        29        22        25        27        16        24   
  65        6        27        31        83        81        77   
  10        10        9        9        10        9        10   
  13        13        13        13        13        13        13   
  3        11        30        6        12        4        6   
  -          42        -          -          -          -          -     
  30        2        3        8        5        44        4   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  5,014        771        1,385        2,024        2,598        7,014        1,492   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                     
  (46     (10     (22     (24     (34     (277     (207

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  4,968        761        1,363        2,000        2,564        6,737        1,285   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  36,906        2,751        4,182        27,445        12,395        49,144        4,364   
                     
                     
  40,925        (1,512     5,336        175        2,467        146,429        20,348   
  -          -          -          -          -          2        -     
  (3,291     305        33        -          1,026        16,677        2,000   
  -          (1     -          -          70        (93     (11
  -          -          (29     -          2,814        9,773        1,153   
  331        -          524        -          76        1,829        223   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  37,965        (1,208     5,864        175        6,453        174,617        23,713   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                     
  654        2,838        5,228        26,650        22,388        (918     (1,544
  765        (53     -          -          (901     (2,189     (250
  -          -          -          -          (61     -          -     
  20        -          -          -          (3     -          -     
  -          -          964        -          2,675        (10,701     (1,363
  (568     -          (1,466     -          (1,881     (2,739     (372

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
           

 

871

  

    2,785        4,726        26,650        22,217        (16,547     (3,529

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  38,836        1,577        10,590        26,825        28,670        158,070        20,184   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
$ 75,742      $ 4,328      $ 14,772      $ 54,270      $ 41,065      $ 207,214      $ 24,548   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ -        $ -        $ -        $ -        $ -        $ 6      $ 1   

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Operations     223   


Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands)

 

      Commodities
Return
Strategy
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

  

Income

  

Interest

   $ 267   
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     267   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Investment Advisory Fees

     999   

Custodian Fees

     24   

Shareholder Reporting Fees

     21   

Audit Fees

     32   

Valuation Services

     4   

Compliance Fees

     9   

Directors Fees

     13   

Professional Fees

     17   

Other Expenses

     2   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,121   
  

 

 

 

Less Waived Fees:

  

Paid by Affiliate

     (13
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,108   
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     (841

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

  

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

  

Unaffiliated Investment Securities

     30   

Affiliated Investment Securities

     -     

Futures Contracts

     -     

Options Written

     -     

Swap Contracts

     (3,140

Foreign Currency Transactions

     -     
  

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (3,110
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of:

  

Investment Securities

     44   

Futures Contracts

     -     

Options Written

     -     

Short Sales

     -     

Swap Contracts

     331   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     -     
  

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

     375   
  

 

 

 

Net Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (2,735
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (3,576
  

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

224   Consolidated Statement of Operations  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

 

    

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225


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Growth Stock Portfolio     Focused Appreciation
Portfolio
    Large Cap Core Stock
Portfolio
 
     

For the Year
Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year
Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

 

Change in Net Assets

            

Operations

            

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 4,944      $ 3,564      $ 2,566      $ 1,011      $ 5,682      $ 5,001   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     62,698        19,509        (1,412     7,925        36,219        20,272   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

     (1,446     (29,373     60,768        (27,889     1,110        (29,763
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     66,196        (6,300     61,922        (18,953     43,011        (4,490
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net Investment Income

     (3,139     (4,271     (1,010     (572     (4,738     (4,523

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     -          -          -          -          -          -     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders

     (3,139     (4,271     (1,010     (572     (4,738     (4,523
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     22,764        26,974        66,064        51,848        19,247        20,093   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     3,139        4,271        1,010        572        4,738        4,523   

Shares Redeemed

     (69,152     (63,539     (44,486     (38,972     (54,648     (46,864
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions

     (43,249     (32,294     22,588        13,448        (30,663     (22,248
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     19,808        (42,865     83,500        (6,077     7,610        (31,261

Net Assets

            

Beginning of Period

     514,007        556,872        305,120        311,197        377,069        408,330   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 533,815      $ 514,007      $ 388,620      $ 305,120      $ 384,679      $ 377,069   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 5,017      $ 3,564      $ 2,567      $ 1,011      $ 5,722      $ 5,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Share Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     9,822        12,604        32,803        28,437        14,617        16,154   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     1,334        2,066        491        328        3,570        3,866   

Shares Redeemed

     (29,689     (29,525     (22,199     (21,095     (41,515     (37,694
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Resulting from Portfolio Share Transactions

     (18,533     (14,855     11,095        7,670        (23,328     (17,674
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

226   Statements of Changes in Net Assets  


    

    

    

 

 

Large Cap Blend Portfolio     Index 500 Stock Portfolio     Large Company Value
Portfolio
    Domestic Equity Portfolio  

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2011

 
                       
                       
$ 791      $ 554      $ 35,790      $ 30,082      $ 1,616      $ 1,212      $ 8,903      $ 9,031   
  15,674        2,876        38,551        31,098        3,089        2,620        74,949        21,196   
 

 

    

(6,031

  

    (4,883     169,318        (29,380     7,189        (2,732     (30,765     (26,738

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

10,434

  

    (1,453     243,659        31,800        11,894        1,100        53,087        3,489   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  (736     (550     (29,810     (27,053     (1,609     (1,205     (8,652     (8,356

 

(3,145

    -          (30,519     (36,188     -          -          -          -     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (3,881     (550     (60,329     (63,241     (1,609     (1,205     (8,652     (8,356

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  8,359        14,157        84,780        91,690        16,192        16,229        19,983        29,017   
  3,881        549        60,329        63,241        1,609        1,205        8,652        8,356   
  (9,361     (7,212     (193,769     (179,476     (10,845     (8,666     (58,823     (55,132

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

2,879

  

  

    7,494        (48,660     (24,545     6,956        8,768        (30,188     (17,759

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  9,432        5,491        134,670        (55,986     17,241        8,663        14,247        (22,626
                       
  69,268        63,777        1,569,801        1,625,787        69,674        61,011        385,811        408,437   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 78,700      $ 69,268      $ 1,704,471      $ 1,569,801      $ 86,915      $ 69,674      $ 400,058      $ 385,811   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 54      $ 4      $ 35,516      $ 29,810      $ 77      $ 125      $ 8,767      $ 9,031   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  10,144        18,402        30,570        34,976        20,250        22,075        21,305        32,868   
  4,694        733        21,584        26,296        1,922        1,642        9,059        10,228   
  (11,477     (9,315     (69,725     (68,428     (13,598     (11,612     (62,470     (62,599

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

3,361

  

  

    9,820        (17,571     (7,156     8,574        12,105        (32,106     (19,503

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Changes in Net Assets     227   


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Equity Income Portfolio     Mid Cap Growth Stock
Portfolio
    Index 400 Stock Portfolio  
      For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2012
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2011
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2012
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2011
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2012
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2011
 

Change in Net Assets

            

Operations

            

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 8,063      $ 5,743      $ 3,305      $ 1,048      $ 5,992      $ 4,306   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     12,435        5,210        91,037        (6,543     20,492        19,243   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

     35,615        (12,839     1,105        (48,275     48,574        (31,452
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     56,113        (1,886     95,447        (53,770     75,058        (7,903
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net Investment Income

     (5,715     (4,374     (1,047     (2,086     (4,278     (4,083

Net Realized Gain on Investments

                                 (20,389     (26,147
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders

     (5,715     (4,374     (1,047     (2,086     (24,667     (30,230
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     83,503        76,511        24,202        29,235        26,484        35,323   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     5,715        4,374        1,047        2,086        24,667        30,230   

Shares Redeemed

     (37,440     (27,011     (103,478     (104,611     (61,896     (59,037
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions

     51,778        53,874        (78,229     (73,290     (10,745     6,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     102,176        47,614        16,171        (129,146     39,646        (31,617

Net Assets

            

Beginning of Period

     306,921        259,307        812,782        941,928        439,395        471,012   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 409,097      $ 306,921      $ 828,953      $ 812,782      $ 479,041      $ 439,395   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 7,979      $ 5,761      $ 3,305      $ 1,048      $ 5,967      $ 4,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Share Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     65,567        65,084        7,606        9,447        18,148        23,947   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     4,409        3,980        328        724        17,420        23,218   

Shares Redeemed

     (29,259     (22,560     (32,457     (33,646     (42,730     (40,242
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Resulting from Portfolio Share Transactions

     40,717        46,504        (24,523     (23,475     (7,162     6,923   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

228   Statements of Changes in Net Assets  


Mid Cap Value Portfolio

    Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio     Index 600 Stock Portfolio     Small Cap Value Portfolio  

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

 
                       
                       
$ 3,114      $ 1,975      $ (463   $ (831   $ 907      $ 318      $ 5,982      $ 1,820   
  6,137        12,913        42,368        52,430        2,087        2,286        2,348        8,486   
 

 

    

12,637

  

  

    (15,155     (6,639     (62,051     6,172        (2,123     49,986        (14,914

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

21,888

  

  

    (267     35,266        (10,452     9,166        481        58,316        (4,608

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  (2,021     (2,135     -          (1,448     (1,766     (385     (1,466     (2,251
  -          -          -          -          (1,713     (1,522     (4,508     -     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

(2,021

  

    (2,135     -          (1,448     (3,479     (1,907     (5,974     (2,251

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  34,700        23,891        15,904        28,480        17,563        12,499        40,451        42,410   
  2,021        2,135        -          1,448        3,479        1,907        5,974        2,251   
  (17,622     (17,497     (54,303     (57,634     (7,019     (4,959     (51,685     (49,495

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

19,099

  

  

    8,529        (38,399     (27,706     14,023        9,447        (5,260     (4,834

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  38,966        6,127        (3,133     (39,606     19,710        8,021        47,082        (11,693
                       
  124,257        118,130        379,359        418,965        54,012        45,991        362,566        374,259   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 163,223      $ 124,257      $ 376,226      $ 379,359      $ 73,722      $ 54,012      $ 409,648      $ 362,566   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 2,891      $ 1,998      $ 2,246      $ -        $ 53      $ 29      $ 5,972      $ 1,793   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  28,290        21,088        8,595        15,812        17,665        13,277        22,829        25,435   
  1,627        2,011        -          874        3,459        2,091        3,408        1,466   
  (14,307     (15,079     (29,293     (32,137     (7,076     (5,211     (29,098     (29,413

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

15,610

  

  

    8,020        (20,698     (15,451     14,048        10,157        (2,861     (2,512

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Changes in Net Assets     229   


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     International Growth
Portfolio
    Research International  Core
Portfolio
    International Equity Portfolio  
      For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2012
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2011
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2012
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2011
   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,
2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,
2011

 

Change in Net Assets

            

Operations

            

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 5,721      $ 4,414      $ 3,328      $ 1,358      $ 34,224      $ 37,067   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (7,796     2,626        (747     592        21,809        29,162   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

     51,550        (46,763     31,307        (10,879     212,574        (201,709
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     49,475        (39,723     33,888        (8,929     268,607        (135,480
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net Investment Income

     (4,070     (3,374     (3,294     (1,332     (35,832     (28,606

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     -          -          -          -          -          -     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders

     (4,070     (3,374     (3,294     (1,332     (35,832     (28,606
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     49,961        44,750        171,439        39,973        148,774        116,615   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     4,070        3,374        3,294        1,332        35,832        28,606   

Shares Redeemed

     (35,933     (36,616     (36,015     (4,799     (149,755     (139,658
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions

     18,098        11,508        138,718        36,506        34,851        5,563   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     63,503        (31,589     169,312        26,245        267,626        (158,523

Net Assets

            

Beginning of Period

     266,215        297,804        91,956        65,711        1,218,070        1,376,593   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 329,718      $ 266,215      $ 261,268      $ 91,956      $ 1,485,696      $ 1,218,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 5,268      $ 4,496      $ 420      $ 322      $ 35,439      $ 35,752   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Share Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     44,799        38,690        232,466        51,270        93,644        69,216   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     3,700        3,067        4,000        1,845        22,200        18,491   

Shares Redeemed

     (31,918     (31,461     (49,434     (5,949     (91,135     (81,767
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Resulting from Portfolio Share Transactions

     16,581        10,296        187,032        47,166        24,709        5,940   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

230   Statements of Changes in Net Assets  


Emerging Markets Equity
Portfolio
    Money Market Portfolio     Short-Term Bond Portfolio     Select Bond Portfolio  

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2012

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2011

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2012

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2011

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2012

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2011

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2012

   

For the Year
Ended
December 31,

2011

 
                       
                       
$ 2,376      $ 1,669      $ 676      $ 643      $ 1,759      $ 2,649      $ 36,906      $ 44,219   
  981        11,755        (3     2        1,668        (2,305     37,965        25,113   
 

 

    

30,260

  

  

    (40,913     -          -          (520     500        871        30,184   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

33,617

  

  

    (27,489     673        645        2,907        844        75,742        99,516   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  (309     (1,340     (676     (643     (1,769     (2,242     (43,260     (47,795
  (93     -          -          (2     -          (251     (34,872     (28,703

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

(402

  

    (1,340     (676     (645     (1,769     (2,493     (78,132     (76,498

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  94,004        78,927        261,916        288,387        53,918        47,668        272,418        195,170   
  402        1,340        676        645        1,769        2,492        78,132        76,498   
  (17,981     (45,267     (275,715     (268,760     (77,505     (13,215     (148,297     (171,352

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

76,425

  

  

    35,000        (13,123     20,272        (21,818     36,945        202,253        100,316   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  109,640        6,171        (13,126     20,272        (20,680     35,296        199,863        123,334   
                       
  146,836        140,665        496,563        476,291        165,716        130,420        1,485,430        1,362,096   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 256,476      $ 146,836      $ 483,437      $ 496,563      $ 145,036      $ 165,716      $ 1,685,293      $ 1,485,430   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 2,343      $ 303      $ 415      $ 416      $ 273      $ 320      $ 38,848      $ 42,269   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                       
  95,524        78,053        261,916        288,387        52,333        46,117        206,880        149,815   
  412        1,471        676        645        1,723        2,447        60,944        59,439   
  (18,224     (41,932     (275,715     (268,761     (75,475     (12,802     (112,464     (131,284

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

77,712

  

  

    37,592        (13,123     20,271        (21,419     35,762        155,360        77,970   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Changes in Net Assets     231   


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Long-Term U.S.
Government Bond Portfolio
    Inflation Protection
Portfolio
    High Yield Bond Portfolio  
     

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

 

Change in Net Assets

            

Operations

            

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 2,751      $ 2,676      $ 4,182      $ 5,266      $ 27,445      $ 26,127   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (1,208     23,355        5,864        1,701        175        5,272   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

     2,785        4,108        4,726        9,090        26,650        (15,182
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     4,328        30,139        14,772        16,057        54,270        16,217   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net Investment Income

     (2,108     (2,665     (5,598     (56     (26,613     (25,673

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     (8,201     (14,522     (2,258     (1,196     -          -     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders

     (10,309     (17,187     (7,856     (1,252     (26,613     (25,673
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     30,564        32,894        79,866        62,606        75,159        54,418   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     10,309        17,187        7,856        1,251        26,613        25,673   

Shares Redeemed

     (68,905     (19,264     (18,837     (16,365     (44,776     (37,895
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions

     (28,032     30,817        68,885        47,492        56,996        42,196   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (34,013     43,769        75,801        62,297        84,653        32,740   

Net Assets

            

Beginning of Period

     147,149        103,380        178,375        116,078        376,289        343,549   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 113,136      $ 147,149      $ 254,176      $ 178,375      $ 460,942      $ 376,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 23      $ 25      $ 2,822      $ 3,949      $ 27,546      $ 26,252   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Share Transactions:

            

Shares Sold

     26,837        28,959        65,953        55,492        101,975        74,505   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     9,468        15,235        6,652        1,083        37,168        37,755   

Shares Redeemed

     (60,368     (18,045     (15,520     (14,543     (60,648     (51,933
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Resulting from Portfolio Share Transactions

     (24,063     26,149        57,085        42,032        78,495        60,327   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

232   Statements of Changes in Net Assets  


    

 

 

    

    

 

    
Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio
    Balanced Portfolio     Asset Allocation Portfolio  

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2011

 
                   
                   
$ 12,395      $ 9,838      $ 49,144      $ 51,247      $ 4,364      $ 4,222   
  6,453        5,347        174,617        46,909        23,713        3,043   
 

 

    

22,217

  

  

    (6,023     (16,547     (51,923     (3,529     (7,267

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

41,065

  

  

    9,162        207,214        46,233        24,548        (2

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  (1,319     (11,659     (26,176     (62,036     (545     (5,767
  (1,141     (4,168     -          -          -          -     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

(2,460

  

    (15,827     (26,176     (62,036     (545     (5,767

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  121,444        87,414        95,710        106,877        17,527        19,192   
  2,460        15,827        26,176        62,036        545        5,767   
  (24,725     (44,157     (250,832     (260,072     (36,570     (37,099

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

99,179

  

  

    59,084        (128,946     (91,159     (18,498     (12,140

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  137,784        52,419        52,092        (106,962     5,505        (17,909
                   
  234,872        182,453        2,188,140        2,295,102        230,257        248,166   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 372,656      $ 234,872      $ 2,240,232      $ 2,188,140      $ 235,762      $ 230,257   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 13,550      $ (90   $ 73,431      $ 10,277      $ 6,893      $ (1,315

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  112,153        83,111        65,209        75,439        16,052        18,232   
  2,258        15,658        17,818        45,783        494        5,790   
  (22,867     (42,560     (170,791     (184,722     (33,552     (35,293

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

91,544

  

  

    56,209        (87,764     (63,500     (17,006     (11,271

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statements of Changes in Net Assets     233   


Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Commodities Return
Strategy Portfolio
 
     

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2012

   

For the Period From

Commencement of

Operations to

December 31, 2011

 

Change in Net Assets

    

Operations

    

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (841   $ (370

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (3,110     (14,391

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

     375        (208
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (3,576     (14,969
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders from:

    

Net Investment Income

     -          -     

Net Realized Gain on Investments

     (3     (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions to Shareholders

     (3     (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Transactions:

    

Shares Sold

     72,049        107,401   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     3        3   

Shares Redeemed

     (6,164     (1,533
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions

     65,888        105,871   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     62,309        90,899   

Net Assets

    

Beginning of Period

     90,899        -     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 153,208      $ 90,899   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (101   $ 229   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Portfolio Share Transactions:

    

Shares Sold

     89,364        114,372   

Reinvestment of Distributions Paid

     4        4   

Shares Redeemed

     (7,647     (1,750
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Resulting from Portfolio Share Transactions

     81,721        112,626   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

234   Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets  


Statement of Cash Flows

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands)

 

     

Long-Term U.S.

Government

Bond Portfolio

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

  

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 4,328   

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations to Net Cash from Operating Activities

  

Purchase of Investment Securities

     (205,155

Proceeds from Disposition of Investment Securities

     244,424   

Proceeds from Disposition (Purchase) of Short-Term Investments, net

     40,668   

Proceeds from (Payments for) Closed Futures Contracts

     278   

Cash Paid for Terminated Options Written

     (12

Premiums Received for Options Written

     11   

Amortization (Accretion) of Premium/Discount, net

     326   

(Increase) Decrease in:

  

Cash Collateral for Derivative Positions

     1,009   

Dividends and Interest Receivable

     335   

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     (24,709

Payable for Investment Advisory Fees

     (12

Accrued Expenses

     11   

Change in Net Unrealized (Appreciation) Depreciation of:

  

Investment Securities

     (2,838

Futures Contracts

     53   

Net Realized (Gain) Loss from:

  

Investment Securities

     1,512   

Futures Contracts

     (305

Options Written

     1   

Paydowns

     (11
  

 

 

 

Total Adjustments

     55,586   
  

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

     59,914   
  

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

  

Cash Received from (Used for) Treasury Roll Transactions, net

     (21,878

Proceeds from Capital Shares Sold

     30,787   

Payment on Capital Shares Redeemed

     (68,786
  

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

     (59,877
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash

     37   

Cash: Beginning of Period

     -     
  

 

 

 

Cash: End of Period

   $ 37   
  

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

Noncash financing activities not included herein consist of reinvestment of dividends and distributions of $ 10,309.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Statement of Cash Flows     235   


Financial Highlights

 

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

     

Net Asset Value,

Beginning

of Period

    

Net Investment

Income (Loss)

   

    

Net Realized and

Unrealized Gain

(Loss) on

Investments

   

Total from

Investment

Operations

   

Distributions

from Net

Investment

Income

   

Distributions

from Realized

Gains on

Investments

 

Growth Stock Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 2.09       $ 0.02      $ 0.25      $ 0.27      $ (0.01   $ -     

2011

     2.13         0.01        (0.03     (0.02     (0.02     -     

2010

     1.92         0.02        0.21        0.23        (0.02     -     

2009

     1.41         0.01        0.52        0.53        (0.02     -     

2008

     2.49         0.02        (0.94     (0.92     (0.02     (0.14

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.75       $ 0.01      $ 0.34      $ 0.35      $ (0.01   $ -     

2011

     1.86         0.01        (0.12     (0.11     0.00 (e)      -     

2010

     1.70         0.00 (e)      0.16        0.16        -          -     

2009

     1.20         -          0.50        0.50        -          -     

2008

     2.05         -          (0.80     (0.80     (0.01     (0.04

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.21       $ 0.02      $ 0.13      $ 0.15      $ (0.02   $ -     

2011

     1.24         0.02        (0.04     (0.02     (0.01     -     

2010

     1.12         0.01        0.12        0.13        (0.01     -     

2009

     0.88         0.01        0.25        0.26        (0.02     -     

2008

     1.45         0.02        (0.57     (0.55     (0.02     -     

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.76       $ 0.01      $ 0.10      $ 0.11      $ (0.01   $ (0.03

2011

     0.78         0.01        (0.02     (0.01     (0.01     -     

2010

     0.69         0.01        0.09        0.10        (0.01     -     

2009

     0.55         0.01        0.14        0.15        (0.01     -     

2008

     0.93         0.01        (0.38     (0.37     (0.01     -     

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 2.54       $ 0.06      $ 0.34      $ 0.40      $ (0.05   $ (0.05

2011

     2.60         0.05        (0.01     0.04        (0.04     (0.06

2010

     2.33         0.04        0.30        0.34        (0.05     (0.02

2009

     1.95         0.05        0.45        0.50        (0.06     (0.06

2008

     3.26         0.06        (1.22     (1.16     (0.06     (0.09

Large Company Value Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.73       $ 0.02      $ 0.11      $ 0.13      $ (0.02   $ -     

2011

     0.74         0.01        (0.01     0.00 (e)      (0.01     -     

2010

     0.67         0.01        0.07        0.08        (0.01     -     

2009

     0.57         0.01        0.10        0.11        (0.01     -     

2008

     0.93         0.02        (0.36     (0.34     (0.02     -     

Domestic Equity Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.87       $ 0.02      $ 0.11      $ 0.13      $ (0.02   $ -     

2011

     0.89         0.02        (0.02     0.00 (e)      (0.02     -     

2010

     0.79         0.02        0.10        0.12        (0.02     -     

2009

     0.63         0.02        0.16        0.18        (0.02     -     

2008

     1.15         0.03        (0.44     (0.41     (0.03     (0.08

Equity Income Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.16       $ 0.03      $ 0.17      $ 0.20      $ (0.02   $ -     

2011

     1.19         0.02        (0.03     (0.01     (0.02     -     

2010

     1.05         0.02        0.14        0.16        (0.02     -     

2009

     0.87         0.02        0.19        0.21        (0.03     -     

2008

     1.38         0.03        (0.51     (0.48     -          (0.03

 

(e) Amount is less than $0.005.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Total

Distributions

   

Net Asset Value,

End of Period

    Total Return(d)    

Net Assets, End

of Period

(thousands)

   

Ratio of Gross

Expenses to

Average Net

Assets

   

Ratio of Net

Expenses to

Average Net

Assets

   

Ratio of Net

Investment

Income (Loss) to

Average Net

Assets

   

Portfolio

Turnover Rate

 
                       
$ (0.01   $ 2.35        12.94   $ 533,815        0.45     0.44     0.90     68.40
  (0.02     2.09        (1.30     514,007        -          0.44        0.65        47.15   
  (0.02     2.13        12.37        556,872        -          0.44        0.83        48.90   
  (0.02     1.92        37.17        535,535        -          0.44        0.92        50.16   
  (0.16     1.41        (38.86     413,801        -          0.43        0.88        38.18   
                       
$ (0.01   $ 2.09        20.14   $ 388,620        0.79     0.74     0.71     15.65
  0.00 (e)      1.75        (6.10     305,120        0.79 (p)      0.74 (p)      0.32        45.98   
  -          1.86        9.33        311,197        0.79 (p)      0.77 (p)      0.21        40.65   
  -          1.70        42.47        264,946        -          0.79        (0.14     23.61   
  (0.05     1.20        (40.01     171,551        -          0.78        (0.09     67.79   
                       
$ (0.02   $ 1.34        11.63   $ 384,679        0.46     0.46     1.43     74.09
  (0.01     1.21        (1.21     377,069        -          0.45        1.26        51.46   
  (0.01     1.24        12.91        408,330        -          0.46        1.21        43.16   
  (0.02     1.12        29.33        379,809        -          0.46        1.35        42.82   
  (0.02     0.88        (38.74     310,665        -          0.44        1.35        50.12   
                       
$ (0.04   $ 0.83        15.20   $ 78,700        0.87     0.84     1.05     132.66
  (0.01     0.76        (2.29     69,268        -          0.82        0.82        35.91   
  (0.01     0.78        14.29        63,777        -          0.84        0.83        34.89   
  (0.01     0.69        27.40        47,031        -          0.85        1.33        39.32   
  (0.01     0.55        (40.25     29,382        0.87        0.85        1.15        59.53   
                       
$ (0.10   $ 2.84        15.76   $ 1,704,471        0.22     0.21     2.12     2.77
  (0.10     2.54        1.95        1,569,801        -          0.21        1.86        3.21   
  (0.07     2.60        14.89        1,625,787        -          0.21        1.84        4.14   
  (0.12     2.33        26.40        1,478,052        -          0.20        2.34        5.70   
  (0.15     1.95        (36.94     1,231,610        -          0.20        2.13        4.10   
                       
$ (0.02   $ 0.84        16.47   $ 86,915        0.82     0.79     1.99     34.71
  (0.01     0.73        1.49        69,674        -          0.78        1.84        47.30   
  (0.01     0.74        10.95        61,011        -          0.80        1.67        29.84   
  (0.01     0.67        20.70        45,465        -          0.80        2.11        26.95   
  (0.02     0.57        (37.23     28,570        0.81        0.80        2.41        26.04   
                       
$ (0.02   $ 0.98        14.35   $ 400,058        0.58     0.58     2.23     134.18
  (0.02     0.87        0.91        385,811        -          0.57        2.26        40.73   
  (0.02     0.89        14.62        408,437        -          0.58        2.29        48.18   
  (0.02     0.79        29.52        361,647        -          0.59        2.99        67.19   
  (0.11     0.63        (38.49     281,556        -          0.57        2.89        60.11   
                       
$ (0.02   $ 1.34        17.23   $ 409,097        0.68     0.68     2.21     16.21
  (0.02     1.16        (0.92     306,921        -          0.67        2.05        13.79   
  (0.02     1.19        15.33        259,307        -          0.67        2.00        11.14   
  (0.03     1.05        24.58        203,716        -          0.67        2.27        12.49   
  (0.03     0.87        (35.81     151,641        -          0.67        2.61        28.82   

 

(d) Total Return includes deductions for management and other fund expenses; excludes deductions for sales loads and account fees, not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(p) For the Focused Appreciation Portfolio, expense ratios reflect total expenses before a management fee waiver effective August 12, 2010, (“Gross Expense Ratio”) and after such waiver (“Net Expense Ratio”).

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

  Financial Highlights     237   


Financial Highlights

 

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

      Net Asset Value,
Beginning of
Period
    

Net Investment

Income (Loss)

   

    

Net Realized and

Unrealized Gain

(Loss) on

Investments

   

Total from

Investment

Operations

   

Distributions

from Net

Investment

Income

   

Distributions

from Realized

Gains on

Investments

 

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

             

2012

   $ 2.92       $ 0.01      $ 0.33      $ 0.34      $ 0.00 (e)    $ -     

2011

     3.12         0.00 (e)      (0.19     (0.19     (0.01     -     

2010

     2.52         0.01        0.60        0.61        (0.01     -     

2009

     1.92         -          0.61        0.61        (0.01     -     

2008

     3.68         0.01        (1.35     (1.34     (0.01     (0.41

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.34       $ 0.02      $ 0.21      $ 0.23      $ (0.01   $ (0.07

2011

     1.47         0.01        (0.04     (0.03     (0.01     (0.09

2010

     1.18         0.01        0.30        0.31        (0.01     (0.01

2009

     0.90         0.01        0.32        0.33        (0.02     (0.03

2008

     1.60         0.02        (0.55     (0.53     (0.02     (0.15

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.13       $ 0.03      $ 0.16      $ 0.19      $ (0.02   $ -     

2011

     1.16         0.02        (0.03     (0.01     (0.02     -     

2010

     0.98         0.02        0.17        0.19        (0.01     -     

2009

     0.81         0.02        0.17        0.19        (0.01     (0.01

2008

     1.28         0.01        (0.46     (0.45     -          (0.02

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.72       $ 0.00 (e)    $ 0.16      $ 0.16      $ -        $ -     

2011

     1.77         0.00 (e)      (0.04     (0.04     (0.01     -     

2010

     1.42         0.00 (e)      0.36        0.36        (0.01     -     

2009

     1.09         -          0.33        0.33        -          -     

2008

     2.37         -          (0.92     (0.92     -          (0.36

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.91       $ 0.01      $ 0.14      $ 0.15      $ (0.03   $ (0.02

2011

     0.94         0.01        (0.01     0.00 (e)      (0.01     (0.02

2010

     0.77         0.01        0.19        0.20        (0.03     -     

2009

     0.64         0.01        0.15        0.16        (0.03     (0.01

2008

     0.93         0.01        (0.29     (0.28     -          (0.01

Small Cap Value Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.65       $ 0.03      $ 0.24      $ 0.27      $ (0.01   $ (0.02

2011

     1.69         0.01        (0.04     (0.03     (0.01     -     

2010

     1.40         0.01        0.30        0.31        (0.02     -     

2009

     1.14         0.01        0.30        0.31        (0.01     (0.04

2008

     1.72         0.01        (0.45     (0.44     (0.01     (0.13

International Growth Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.04       $ 0.02      $ 0.17      $ 0.19      $ (0.02   $ -     

2011

     1.21         0.02        (0.18     (0.16     (0.01     -     

2010

     1.05         0.02        0.15        0.17        (0.01     -     

2009

     0.86         0.02        0.18        0.20        (0.01     -     

2008

     1.82         0.03        (0.80     (0.77     (0.02     (0.17

Research International Core Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.72       $ 0.01      $ 0.11      $ 0.12      $ (0.01   $ -     

2011

     0.82         0.01        (0.10     (0.09     (0.01     -     

2010

     0.75         0.01        0.07        0.08        (0.01     -     

2009

     0.58         0.01        0.17        0.18        (0.01     -     

2008

     1.04         0.02        (0.46     (0.44     (0.01     (0.01

 

(e) Amount is less than $0.005.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

238   Financial Highlights  


    

 

    

    

 

Total

Distributions

   

Net Asset Value,

End of Period

    Total Return(d)    

Net Assets, End

of Period

(thousands)

   

Ratio of Gross

Expenses to

Average Net

Assets

   

Ratio of Net

Expenses to

Average Net

Assets

   

Ratio of Net

Investment

Income (Loss) to

Average Net

Assets

   

Portfolio

Turnover Rate

 
                       
$  0.00 (e)    $ 3.26        11.97   $ 828,953        0.54     0.52     0.39     63.30
  (0.01     2.92        (6.18     812,782        -          0.53        0.12        50.26   
  (0.01     3.12        23.86        941,928        -          0.54        0.33        41.04   
  (0.01     2.52        32.09 (o)      831,412        -          0.54        0.23        39.73   
  (0.42     1.92        (40.08     695,626        -          0.53        0.20        43.67   
                       
$ (0.08   $ 1.49        17.64   $ 479,041        0.28     0.28     1.27     10.91
  (0.10     1.34        (1.92     439,395        -          0.27        1.04        13.15   
  (0.02     1.47        26.29        471,012        -          0.27        1.10        9.93   
  (0.05     1.18        37.00        400,128        -          0.26        1.35        13.40   
  (0.17     0.90        (36.28     319,515        -          0.26        1.50        15.94   
                       
$ (0.02   $ 1.30        16.57   $ 163,223        0.93     0.93     2.14     75.97
  (0.02     1.13        (0.61     124,257        -          0.91        1.66        100.60   
  (0.01     1.16        19.93        118,130        -          0.92        2.35        121.65   
  (0.02     0.98        23.24        94,985        -          0.94        1.91        207.63   
  (0.02     0.81        (35.07     74,681        -          0.89        1.01        50.78   
                       
$ -        $ 1.88        9.48   $ 376,226        0.59     0.59     (0.12 )%      76.49
  (0.01     1.72        (2.78     379,359        -          0.57        (0.20     75.67   
  (0.01     1.77        25.85        418,965        -          0.59        0.03        74.54   
  -          1.42        31.17        350,161        -          0.59        0.15        111.08   
  (0.36     1.09        (43.87     284,621        -          0.57        0.01        146.28   
                       
$ (0.05   $ 1.01        15.80   $ 73,722        0.42     0.35     1.36     38.47
  (0.03     0.91        0.90        54,012        0.37        0.35        0.72        52.75   
  (0.03     0.94        25.90        45,991        0.42        0.35        0.88        46.88   
  (0.03     0.77        25.17        30,716        0.45        0.35        0.78        51.96   
  (0.01     0.64        (31.30     21,174        0.55        0.35        1.38        71.09   
                       
$ (0.03   $ 1.89        16.33   $ 409,648        0.88     0.88     1.54     5.82
  (0.01     1.65        (1.36     362,566        -          0.87        0.63        7.25   
  (0.02     1.69        21.95        374,259        -          0.87        0.85        11.51   
  (0.05     1.40        28.18        308,928        -          0.86        0.76        21.11   
  (0.14     1.14        (28.13     240,817        -          0.87        0.87        22.94   
                       
$ (0.02   $ 1.21        17.99   $ 329,718        0.80     0.80     1.92     65.36
  (0.01     1.04        (13.17     266,215        -          0.78        1.50        82.02   
  (0.01     1.21        16.43        297,804        0.81 (q)      0.69 (q)      1.40        150.91   
  (0.01     1.05        23.16        246,868        -          0.85        1.95        218.24   
  (0.19     0.86        (46.19     197,383        0.80        0.79        1.96        134.71   
                       
$ (0.01   $ 0.83        16.76   $ 261,268        1.11     1.11     1.83     42.10
  (0.01     0.72        (10.48     91,956        1.37        1.15        1.79        34.10   
  (0.01     0.82        11.05        65,711        1.38        1.15        1.54        47.90   
  (0.01     0.75        30.82        51,345        1.69        1.15        1.94        64.57   
  (0.02     0.58        (42.54     33,435        1.69        1.15        2.27        77.80   

 

(d) Total Return includes deductions for management and other fund expenses; excludes deductions for sales loads and account fees, not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(o) Total return reflects the effect of a one-time class action settlement received on June 18, 2009. Absent the payment, returns would have been lower.

 

(q) For the International Growth Portfolio, expense ratios reflect total expenses before a management fee waiver effective from October 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, (“Gross Expense Ratio”) and after such waiver (“Net Expense Ratio”).

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

   Net Asset Value,
Beginning of
Period
    

Net Investment

Income (Loss)

   

Net Realized and

Unrealized Gain

(Loss) on

Investments

    Total from
Investment
Operations
    Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
   

Distributions
from Realized

Gains on

Investments

 

International Equity Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.52       $ 0.04      $ 0.27      $ 0.31      $ (0.04   $ -     

2011

     1.73         0.05        (0.22     (0.17     (0.04     -     

2010

     1.65         0.04        0.09        0.13        (0.05     -     

2009

     1.32         0.04        0.39        0.43        (0.07     (0.03

2008

     2.67         0.07        (1.16     (1.09     (0.05     (0.21

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.89       $ 0.01      $ 0.16      $ 0.17      $ 0.00 (e)    $ 0.00 (e) 

2011

     1.11         0.01        (0.22     (0.21     (0.01     -     

2010

     0.90         0.01        0.21        0.22        (0.01     -     

2009

     0.53         0.01        0.37        0.38        (0.01     -     

2008

     1.24         0.02        (0.71     (0.69     (0.02     -     

Money Market Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.00       $ 0.00 (e)    $ 0.00 (e)    $ 0.00 (e)    $ 0.00 (e)    $ -     

2011

     1.00         0.00 (e)      -          0.00 (e)      0.00 (e)      0.00 (e) 

2010

     1.00         0.00 (e)      -          0.00 (e)      0.00 (e)      0.00 (e) 

2009

     1.00         0.01        -          0.01        (0.01     -     

2008

     1.00         0.03        -          0.03        (0.03     -     

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.02       $ 0.01      $ 0.01      $ 0.02      $ (0.01   $ -     

2011

     1.03         0.02        (0.01     0.01        (0.02     0.00 (e) 

2010

     1.02         0.03        0.02        0.05        (0.03     (0.01

2009

     0.99         0.04        0.02        0.06        (0.03     -     

2008

     1.00         0.04        (0.01     0.03        (0.04     -     

Select Bond Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.31       $ 0.03      $ 0.03      $ 0.06      $ (0.04   $ (0.03

2011

     1.29         0.04        0.05        0.09        (0.04     (0.03

2010

     1.26         0.05        0.03        0.08        (0.05     0.00 (e) 

2009

     1.21         0.06        0.05        0.11        (0.06     -     

2008

     1.23         0.06        (0.02     0.04        (0.06     -     

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.13       $ 0.03      $ 0.02      $ 0.05      $ (0.02   $ (0.09

2011

     1.00         0.03        0.25        0.28        (0.02     (0.13

2010

     1.00         0.03        0.08        0.11        (0.05     (0.06

2009

     1.22         0.03        (0.11     (0.08     -          (0.14

2008

     1.04         0.03        0.19        0.22        (0.02     (0.02

Inflation Protection Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.18       $ 0.02      $ 0.06      $ 0.08      $ (0.03   $ (0.01

2011

     1.06         0.04        0.09        0.13        0.00 (e)      (0.01

2010

     1.06         0.03        0.03        0.06        (0.04     (0.02

2009

     0.99         0.02        0.07        0.09        (0.02     -     

2008

     1.04         0.05        (0.06     (0.01     (0.04     -     

 

(e) Amount is less than $0.005.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Total

Distributions

    Net Asset Value,
End of Period
     Total Return(d)    

Net Assets, End

of Period

(thousands)

    

Ratio of Gross

Expenses to

Average Net

Assets

    Ratio of Net
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets
   

Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss) to

Average Net

Assets

    Portfolio
Turnover Rate
 
               
$ (0.04   $ 1.79         21.52   $ 1,485,696         0.73     0.68     2.55     41.34
  (0.04     1.52         (10.10     1,218,070         0.72 (f)      0.67 (f)      2.75        32.06   
  (0.05     1.73         7.67        1,376,593         0.72 (f)      0.67 (f)      2.33        28.57   
  (0.10     1.65         33.11 (o)      1,289,943         0.72 (f)      0.66 (f)      2.79        10.85   
  (0.26     1.32         (43.78     1,009,367         0.71 (f)      0.65 (f)      3.26        2.98   
               
$ 0.00 (e)    $ 1.06         18.83   $ 256,476         1.49     1.48     1.17     27.32
  (0.01     0.89         (18.66     146,836         1.59        1.50        1.21        45.56   
  (0.01     1.11         24.08        140,665         1.57        1.50        0.98        51.60   
  (0.01     0.90         69.73        113,931         1.62        1.50        1.37        66.35   
  (0.02     0.53         (55.22     52,386         1.79        1.50        2.10        109.36   
               
$ 0.00 (e)    $ 1.00         0.15   $ 483,437         0.32 %(l)      0.09 %(l)      0.15     -  
  0.00 (e)      1.00         0.14        496,563         0.30 (l)      0.08 (l)      0.13        -     
  0.00 (e)      1.00         0.29        476,291         0.30 (l)      0.00 (e),(l)      0.29        -     
  (0.01     1.00         0.76 (o)      570,855         0.34 (l),(m)      0.04 (l),(m)      0.62        -     
  (0.03     1.00         2.76        622,620         0.32 (l),(m)      0.32 (l),(m)      2.66        -     
               
$ (0.01   $ 1.03         2.07   $ 145,036         0.41     0.40     1.18     267.65
  (0.02     1.02         0.55        165,716         -          0.38        1.79        116.64   
  (0.04     1.03         3.63        130,420         -          0.39        2.48        115.08   
  (0.03     1.02         7.22        96,710         -          0.39        3.54        65.56   
  (0.04     0.99         2.71        69,797         -          0.40        4.29        74.86 (g) 
               
$ (0.07   $ 1.30         4.96   $ 1,685,293         0.32     0.31     2.32     130.37 %(g) 
  (0.07     1.31         7.16        1,485,430         -          0.30        3.10        139.34 (g) 
  (0.05     1.29         6.59        1,362,096         -          0.30        3.51        112.85 (g) 
  (0.06     1.26         9.37        1,200,071         -          0.30        4.42        66.49 (g) 
  (0.06     1.21         3.26        1,088,647         -          0.30        5.06        85.39 (g) 
               
$ (0.11   $ 1.07         3.75   $ 113,136         0.66 %(s)      0.65 %(s)      2.35     164.63 %(g) (t) 
  (0.15     1.13         28.92        147,149         -          0.59        2.32        665.73 (g) 
  (0.11     1.00         10.62        103,380         -          0.60        2.76        525.61 (g) 
  (0.14     1.00         (6.98     82,888         -          0.60        2.75        589.06 (g) 
  (0.04     1.22         20.76        90,206         -          0.62        2.51        272.80 (g) 
               
$ (0.04   $ 1.22         7.35   $ 254,176         0.63     0.62     1.92     77.11
  (0.01     1.18         11.93        178,375         -          0.61        3.74        52.72   
  (0.06     1.06         5.60        116,078         -          0.61        2.43        68.09   
  (0.02     1.06         9.98        105,670         -          0.61        2.35        63.47   
  (0.04     0.99         (1.38     69,140         -          0.62        4.34        48.63 (g) 

 

(d) Total Return includes deductions for management and other fund expenses; excludes deductions for sales loads and account fees, not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(f) For the International Equity Portfolio, expense ratios reflect total expenses before a management fee waiver in effect from November 15, 2006, (“Gross Expense Ratio”) and after such waiver (“Net Expense Ratio”).

 

(g) Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes the impact of mortgage dollar roll transactions.

 

(l) For the Money Market Portfolio, expense ratios reflect total expenses before a management fee waiver in effect December 31, 2008, (“Gross Expense Ratio”) and after such waiver (“Net Expense Ratio”).

 

(m) Reflects fee paid by the Portfolio to participate in the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds.

 

(o) Total return reflects the effect of a one-time class action settlement received on June 18, 2009. Absent the payment, returns would have been lower.

 

(s) The ratios of gross expenses to average net assets and net expenses to average net assets include interest expense. Excluding interest expense, the ratios would be 0.63% and 0.62% respectively.

 

(t) Due to a change in accounting standards effective for 2012, certain treasury roll transactions which were previously accounted for as a sale and subsequent repurchase are now accounted for as a secured borrowing. Had the change in standards not occurred, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 504.73%.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

     

Net Asset Value,

Beginning

of Period

    

Net Investment

Income (Loss)

   

Net Realized and

Unrealized Gain

(Loss) on

Investments

   

Total from

Investment

Operations

   

Distributions

from Net

Investment

Income

   

Distributions

from Realized

Gains on

Investments

 

High Yield Bond Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.70       $ 0.05      $ 0.05      $ 0.10      $ (0.05   $ -     

2011

     0.72         0.05        (0.02     0.03        (0.05     -     

2010

     0.68         0.06        0.03        0.09        (0.05     -     

2009

     0.51         0.05        0.18        0.23        (0.06     -     

2008

     0.70         0.05        (0.19     (0.14     (0.05     -     

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.00       $ 0.04      $ 0.11      $ 0.15      $ (0.01   $ 0.00 (e) 

2011

     1.03         0.05        (0.01     0.04        (0.05     (0.02

2010

     0.99         0.06        0.08        0.14        (0.08     (0.02

2009

     0.85         0.04        0.15        0.19        (0.03     (0.02

2008

     0.98         0.04        (0.11     (0.07     (0.06     -     

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 0.81       $ (0.01   $ (0.01   $ (0.02   $ -        $ 0.00 (e) 

2011(h)

     1.00         0.00 (e)      (0.19     (0.19     -          0.00 (e) 

Balanced Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.39       $ 0.03      $ 0.11      $ 0.14      $ (0.02   $ -     

2011

     1.40         0.03        0.00 (e)      0.03        (0.04     -     

2010

     1.28         0.03        0.12        0.15        (0.03     -     

2009

     1.10         0.04        0.19        0.23        (0.05     -     

2008

     1.99         0.05        (0.41     (0.36     (0.02     (0.51

Asset Allocation Portfolio

  

2012

   $ 1.02       $ 0.02      $ 0.09      $ 0.11      $ 0.00 (e)    $ -     

2011

     1.05         0.02        (0.02     0.00 (e)      (0.03     -     

2010

     0.96         0.02        0.10        0.12        (0.03     -     

2009

     0.77         0.02        0.20        0.22        (0.03     -     

2008

     1.24         0.03        (0.38     (0.35     (0.03     (0.09

 

(e) Amount is less than $0.005.
(h) For the period April 29,2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31,2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Total

Distributions

    Net Asset Value,
End of Period
     Total Return(d)     Net Assets, End
of Period
(thousands)
     Ratio of Gross
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets
    Ratio of Net
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets
    Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss) to
Average Net
Assets
    Portfolio
Turnover Rate
 
               
$ (0.05   $ 0.75         13.89   $ 460,942         0.48     0.47     6.50     45.66
  (0.05     0.70         4.59        376,289         -          0.46        7.33        44.40   
  (0.05     0.72         14.56        343,549         -          0.47        7.99        71.62   
  (0.06     0.68         45.39        299,022         -          0.48        8.74        75.30   
  (0.05     0.51         (21.35     212,003         -          0.47        8.55        43.30   
               
$ (0.01   $ 1.14         14.94   $ 372,656         0.86     0.85     4.11     41.31 %(g) 
  (0.07     1.00         4.99        234,872         -          0.83        5.15        59.18 (g) 
  (0.10     1.03         13.19        182,453         -          0.84        5.41        102.10 (g) 
  (0.05     0.99         22.08        145,720         -          0.85        4.43        93.70 (g) 
  (0.06     0.85         (6.86     94,121         -          0.88        4.40        23.40 (g) 
               
$ 0.00 (e)    $ 0.79         (2.35 )%    $ 153,208         0.89     0.89     (0.67 )%      109.06 %(g) 
  0.00 (e)      0.81         (19.30     90,899         -   (c)      0.91 (c)      (0.51 )(c)      81.69 (g) 
               
$ (0.02   $ 1.51         9.69   $ 2,240,232         0.31     0.30     2.18     121.91 %(g) 
  (0.04     1.39         2.11        2,188,140         -          0.30        2.27        114.17 (g) 
  (0.03     1.40         11.96        2,295,102         -          0.30        2.58        81.33 (g) 
  (0.05     1.28         21.43        2,202,539         -          0.30        3.07        73.12 (g) 
  (0.53     1.10         (22.72     1,994,701         -          0.30        3.26        68.34 (g) 
               
$ 0.00 (e)    $ 1.13         11.02   $ 235,762         0.63     0.54     1.84     119.01 %(g) 
  (0.03     1.02         (0.08     230,257         0.58        0.53        1.74        95.15 (g) 
  (0.03     1.05         13.01        248,166         0.58        0.53        2.01        73.04 (g) 
  (0.03     0.96         27.09        232,454         0.60        0.55        2.44        78.15 (g) 
  (0.12     0.77         (30.13     199,640         0.60        0.54        2.59        74.22 (g) 

 

(c) Computed on an annualized basis.

 

(d) Total Return includes deductions for management and other fund expenses; excludes deductions for sales loads and account fees, not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(g) Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes the impact of mortgage dollar roll transactions.

 

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Note 1. Organization

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. (the “Series Fund”) is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Series Fund consists of the Growth Stock Portfolio, Focused Appreciation Portfolio, Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio, Large Cap Blend Portfolio, Index 500 Stock Portfolio, Large Company Value Portfolio, Domestic Equity Portfolio, Equity Income Portfolio, Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio, Index 400 Stock Portfolio, Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio, Index 600 Stock Portfolio, Small Cap Value Portfolio, International Growth Portfolio, Research International Core Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Short-Term Bond Portfolio, Select Bond Portfolio, Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio, Inflation Protection Portfolio, High Yield Bond Portfolio, Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio, Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio and Asset Allocation Portfolio (each, a “Portfolio” or collectively, the “Portfolios”). All of the outstanding shares of each Portfolio are held by The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (“Northwestern Mutual”) for its general account and/or for its segregated asset accounts (either directly or indirectly through one or more underlying Portfolios operating as affiliated fund of funds).

 

During the period ended December 31, 2012, Northwestern Mutual made redemptions from the following Portfolios totaling:

 

Portfolio

   Redemption
Amount
 

Research International Core

   $ 27,365,772   

Short-Term Bond

     59,636,963   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond

     43,771,615   

 

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

 

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

 

A. Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

B. Foreign Income and Capital Gains Taxes — The Portfolios may be subject to dividend income taxes imposed by certain countries in which they invest. Foreign withholding taxes on dividends are netted against dividend income and separately disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

Some of the Portfolios may be subject to capital gains taxes and repatriation taxes imposed by certain countries in which they invest. The Portfolios may record a deferred tax liability in respect of unrealized appreciation on foreign securities for capital gains net of losses, if applicable, and repatriation taxes.

 

C. Federal Income Taxes — The Portfolios’ policy is to continue to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. The Portfolios also intend to distribute sufficient net investment income and net capital gains, if any, so that they will not be subject to excise tax on distributable income and gains. Therefore, no federal income tax or excise provision is required.

 

In accordance with the authoritative guidance for uncertainty in income taxes, management of the Portfolios has reviewed all open tax years (2008 to 2012) for major jurisdictions and concluded there was no material impact to the Portfolios’ net assets or results of operations. There is no material tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. The Portfolios are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.

 

D. Distributions — Dividends from net investment income and net realized capital gains are declared each business day for the Money Market Portfolio and at least annually for the remaining Portfolios of the Series Fund, when applicable.

 

E. Other — The Portfolios record security transactions on trade date. The basis for determining cost on sale of securities is identified cost. Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis and dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date

 

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or as soon as information from foreign issuers is available. Where applicable, dividends are recorded net of foreign withholding tax. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective interest method.

 

F. New Accounting Pronouncements —In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) to enhance disclosures about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are subject to offsetting (“netting”) on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. This information will enable users of the entity’s financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on the entity’s financial position. The ASU is effective prospectively during interim or annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

 

Note 3. Security Valuation

 

For purposes of calculating a net asset value, portfolio securities and other assets are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“Exchange”) on each day during which the Exchange is open for trading.

 

The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Codification defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes and requires disclosure of a fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of asset and liability, which segregates fair value measurements into levels. A summary of the fair value hierarchy is described below:

 

   

Level 1 — fair value is determined by unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities or derivatives

 

   

Level 2 — fair value is determined by other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and other data used in fair valuation)

 

   

Level 3 — fair value is determined by significant unobservable inputs (including the Portfolios’ own assumptions in determining fair value)

 

The categorization of a value determined for a financial instrument within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the instrument and does not necessarily correspond to the Portfolios’ perceived risk of that instrument.

 

The following is a description of the valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the value of the Portfolios’ investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Equity securities (common and preferred stock) for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last sale or official closing price as reported by an independent pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities traded only in the over-the-counter market and not on a securities exchange are valued at the last sale price or closing bid price, if no sales have occurred. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, for foreign securities, fair value procedures are used if a significant event occurs between the close of the foreign market and the U.S. market close. The fair value price is reflected as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

   

Fixed income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. treasury obligations, sovereign issues, and non-U.S. bonds are generally valued on the basis of service provider prices that use broker dealer quotations or valuation estimates from internal pricing models. The service providers’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, call features, maturities, credit risks/spreads and default rates. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

   

Fixed income securities purchased on a delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Mortgage related and asset backed securities are generally issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. These securities are normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker dealer quotations or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market based yield spreads for each tranche, and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage related and asset backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

   

Investments in open-end mutual funds (including other Portfolios) are valued at the mutual fund’s closing net asset value per share and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Investments in privately held mutual funds are valued at the mutual fund’s closing net asset value per share and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

   

Money market investments, other than in the Money Market Portfolio, with maturities exceeding 60 days are generally valued by a pricing service. Money market investments with maturities of 60 days or less and all securities in the Money Market Portfolio are valued using amortized cost, unless the current market value differs substantially from the amortized cost, at which time the securities are marked to market. Because the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are reflected as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

   

Listed derivatives, such as futures or option contracts, that are actively traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

   

Over-the-counter financial derivatives, such as foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, options contracts, or swap agreements derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These derivatives are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or pricing services. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the value of the derivatives can be estimated using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, curves, dividends and exchange rates. Financial derivatives that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

The following is a description of the valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the value the Portfolios’ investments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair market value as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Series Fund’s Board of Directors. Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g. trade information or broker quotes). The factors considered in reaching these values at December 31, 2012 included, but were not limited to, broker quotes, analysis of the likely outcome of pending litigation, liquidity, prepayment speed, duration and recoverability.

 

A table summarizing each Portfolio’s investments under this hierarchy is included following each Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments. Transfers between investment levels may occur as markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in investments’ valuation changes. The Portfolios recognize transfers between levels as of the end of the period.

 

At December 31, 2012, the fair market value of certain securities was adjusted, resulting in their level 2 classification, due to developments that occurred between the time of the close of the foreign markets on which they trade and the close of regular session trading on the NYSE. The following table summarizes security transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 for each Portfolio as of December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

 

Portfolio

   Amount  

Equity Income Portfolio

   $ 3,170   

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     1,546   

International Growth Portfolio

   $ 208,282   

Research International Core Portfolio

     207,720   

International Equity Portfolio

     1,144,581   

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     144,778   

 

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In addition, management concluded that investments in open end money market mutual funds should be classified as Level 1, resulting in transfers from Level 2 to Level 1. Additionally, preferred securities were transferred from level 2 to level 1 due to availability of closing market price. The following table summarizes security transfers from Level 2 to Level 1 for each Portfolio as of December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

 

Portfolio

   Amount  

Large Company Value Portfolio

   $ 1,295   

Equity Income Portfolio

     19,021   

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     2,926   

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     8,950   

Long-Term US Government Bond Portfolio

     113   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     3,106   

Balanced Portfolio

     1,146   

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     166   

 

In addition, certain securities no longer were valued based on significant observable inputs resulting in transfers from Level 2 to Level 3. The following table summarizes security transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 for each Portfolio as of December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

 

Portfolio

   Amount  

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

   $ 550   

Select Bond Portfolio

     6,467   

Multi-Sector Portfolio

     1,228   

Balanced Portfolio

     4,066   

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     203   

 

The Series Fund has adopted policies and procedures which govern the pricing of Portfolio securities. The Series Fund’s Board of Directors has delegated the day-to-day responsibility for pricing Portfolio securities and other investments to Mason Street Advisors, LLC (“MSA”), the Portfolios’ investment adviser and Northwestern Mutual in its capacity as fund accountant, subject to the oversight of a Pricing Committee appointed by the Board. The Pricing Committee is charged with the primary and day-to-day operational responsibility for executing the valuation process. The Pricing Committee has been delegated the authority to approve the override of any prices as permitted under the pricing procedures approved by the Board of Directors and any variances from these pricing procedures when appropriate. All such actions are subject to further review and approval by the Board of Directors at its next regular meeting.

 

Note 4. Securities and Other Investments

 

A. Delayed Delivery Transactions and When-Issued Securities — Certain Portfolios may engage in securities transactions on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. During this period, the securities are subject to market fluctuations. When delayed delivery purchases are outstanding, a Portfolio will earmark liquid assets on their records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price. A Portfolio may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed delivery transaction, which may result in a capital gain or loss.

 

B. Repurchase Agreements — Certain Portfolios may engage in repurchase transactions. Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, a Portfolio takes possession of an underlying debt obligation subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and a Portfolio to resell, the obligation at an agreed upon price and time. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held in safekeeping at the Portfolio’s custodian or designated sub-custodians under tri-party repurchase agreements. The market value of the collateral must be equal to or exceed at all times the total amount of the repurchase obligations, including interest. Securities purchased under repurchase agreements are reflected as an asset on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Generally, in the event of counterparty default, a Portfolio has the right to use the collateral to offset losses incurred. If the counterparty should default, a Portfolio will seek to sell the securities which it holds as collateral. This could involve procedural costs or delays in addition to a loss on the securities if their value should fall below their repurchase price.

 

C. Restricted Securities — Certain Portfolios may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities may be sold privately, but are required to be registered or exempted from registration before being sold to the public. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult.

 

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D. Foreign Currency Transactions — Certain Portfolios may have securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies which are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. When the Portfolios purchase or sell a foreign security they may enter into a foreign currency exchange contract to minimize exchange rate risk from the trade date to the settlement date of such transaction. Such foreign currency exchange contracts are marked to market daily.

 

The Portfolios do not separately report the results of operations due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on investments from the changes arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized or unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade date and the settlement date on security transactions, and the differences between the amounts of dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Portfolios’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.

 

E. Mortgage Backed and Asset Backed Securities — Certain Portfolios may invest in mortgage backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations, and asset backed securities. Mortgage backed securities are interests in pools of residential or commercial mortgage loans and asset backed securities are interests in pools of other assets, including various types of loans and credit card receivables. These securities provide a monthly payment, consisting of both a principal and interest component. Interest payments may be based on either fixed rates or adjustable rates. Receipt of principal payment reduces the outstanding par amount of the security and may generate realized gains or losses. Yields on mortgage backed securities are affected by interest and prepayment rates, which, in turn, are influenced by a variety of economic, geographical, social and other factors. Maturities on mortgage backed securities represent stated maturity dates. Actual maturity dates may differ based on prepayment rates. Unlike mortgage backed securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its sponsored entities, mortgage backed securities and asset backed securities issued by private issuers do not have a government or government sponsored entity guarantee. These issuers may provide credit enhancements through external entities such as financial institutions or through the structuring of the transaction itself. There is no guarantee that credit enhancements, if any, will be sufficient to prevent losses.

 

F. Inflation-Indexed Bonds — Certain Portfolios may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted to the rate of inflation. The interest rate on these bonds is generally fixed at issuance at a rate lower than typical bonds. Over the life of an inflation-indexed bond, interest will be paid based on a principal value, which is adjusted for inflation. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation indexed bond will be included as interest income in the Statements of Operations even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

 

G. Securities Lending — Each Portfolio is authorized to participate in securities lending, however, only the Select Bond and Balanced Portfolios currently have an established securities lending program that enables each to loan securities to approved broker-dealers. The Portfolios receive cash (U.S. currency), U.S. government or U.S. government agency obligations as collateral against the loaned securities. To the extent that a loan is collateralized by cash, such collateral is invested by the Portfolios in commercial paper to earn interest in accordance with the Portfolios’ investment policies. For the period ended December 31, 2012, the Select Bond and Balanced Portfolios earned $471,151 and $482,111, respectively, in interest from securities lending activity, which is included as interest income in the Statements of Operations. The collateral received under the securities lending program is recorded on each Portfolio’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral.

 

Income generated from the investment of cash collateral, less negotiated rebate fees paid to participating brokers and transaction costs, is recorded as income for the Portfolios. All collateral received will be in an amount at least equal to 102% (for loans of U.S. securities) or 105% (for non-U.S. securities) of the market value of the loaned securities at the inception of each loan. Thereafter, each loan must be continuously secured by collateral at least equal at all times to the value of the securities on loan. In addition, the Portfolios are entitled to terminate a securities loan at any time. As of December 31, 2012, the value of outstanding securities on loan and the value of collateral amounted to the following:

 

Portfolio

   Values of
Securities on
Loan
     Value of
Collateral
 

Select Bond Portfolio

   $     65,469,505       $     67,068,750   

Balanced Portfolio

     49,500,820         50,495,625   

 

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As of December 31, 2012, collateral received for securities on loan was invested in money market instruments and included in Investments on each Portfolio’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

H. Short Sales — Certain Portfolios may enter into short sale transactions. A short sale is a transaction in which a Portfolio sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the market price of the security. Securities sold in short sale transactions and the interest payable on such securities, if any, are reflected as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. A Portfolio is obligated to deliver the security at the market price at the time the short position is closed. The risk of loss on a short sale transaction is theoretically unlimited, because there is no limit to the cost of replacing the security sold short, whereas losses from purchase transactions cannot exceed the total amount invested. As of December 31, 2012, short positions were held by the Large Company Value Portfolio and Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio.

 

I. Treasury Roll Transactions — In April 2011, the FASB issued an ASU related to accounting for repurchase agreements and similar agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The ASU modified the criteria for determining effective control of transferred assets and as a result certain treasury roll transactions are now accounted for as secured borrowings. Certain Portfolios may enter into treasury roll transactions. In a treasury roll transaction, the Portfolio transfers a treasury security to a counterparty with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the same security at an agreed upon price and future settlement date. For U.S. GAAP purposes, a treasury roll transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing and not as a purchase or sale. During the term of the borrowing, the Portfolio is entitled to the interest on the treasury security. The difference between the sale price and repurchase price is included in net investment income with the cost of the secured borrowing transaction being recorded in interest expense over the term of the borrowing. The Portfolio will benefit from the transaction if the income earned on the investment purchased with the cash received in the treasury roll transaction exceeds the investment income and dividends to shareholders may be adversely impacted. Treasury roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Portfolio is required to repurchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities.

 

J. Loan Participation and Assignments — Certain Portfolios may invest in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates by corporate, governmental, or other borrowers. The Portfolios investments in a loan may be in the form of either actual participation in loans or assignments of all or part of the loans from third parties. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as an agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan which are specified in the loan agreement. The Portfolios may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan, each of which can have different terms and associated risks. The Portfolios generally do not have a right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement and as a result, the Portfolios may be subject to the credit risk of the borrower and lender that is selling the loan agreement. When the Portfolios purchase assignments from lenders they acquire direct rights against the borrower of the loan. The Portfolios may also enter into unfunded loan commitments, which are contractual obligations for future funding. Unfunded loan commitments can include lines of credit, which may require the Portfolios to grant additional cash to the borrower upon demand from the borrower. These unfunded loan commitments are in fact a future obligation in full, although a percentage of the loan amount may not be utilized by the borrower. When investing in a loan, the Portfolios have the right to receive principal, interest and any fees from the lender selling the loan agreement and only when the payments are received by the lender from the borrower. There may also be a commitment fee due to the Portfolios based on the unused portion of the line of credit of the floating rate loan. In certain cases, the Portfolios may be entitled to a penalty fee if there was a prepayment of a floating rate loan by the borrower. Fees that are earned or paid will be reflected as interest income or interest expense on the Statements of Operations. For the period ended December 31, 2012, only the High Yield Bond Portfolio invested in loan participations and assignments. At December 31, 2012 there were no unfunded loan commitments outstanding.

 

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Note 5. Derivative Instruments

 

The Portfolios may use derivative instruments for various purposes, including as a cash management strategy, to earn income and enhance returns, to increase or decrease exposure to a particular market, to manage or adjust the risk profile of the Portfolio, to hedge exposure to a foreign currency, to earn income and enhance returns, or as an alternative to direct investments. The Portfolios have adopted amendments to authoritative guidance regarding disclosures of derivatives and hedging activity. This guidance requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives and quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of, and gains and losses on, derivative instruments. The disclosure requirements distinguish between derivatives which are accounted for as “hedges” and those that do not qualify for such accounting. Because the Portfolios are required to account for derivative instruments at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statements of Operations, the Portfolios’ derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment under the guidance.

 

Certain Portfolios segregate cash to cover margin requirements for derivative positions. These amounts are denoted as “Cash Collateral for Derivative Positions” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

A. Futures Contracts — Certain Portfolios invest in futures contracts as an alternative to investing in individual securities and could be exposed to market risk due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or due to an illiquid secondary market. Futures contracts are marked to market daily based upon quoted settlement prices. The Portfolios receive from or pay to brokers an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in the value of the contracts. Such receipts or payments, known as the “variation margin,” are recorded by the Portfolios as unrealized gains or losses. When a contract is closed, the Portfolios record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

 

B. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Portfolios may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against exchange rate risk arising from investments in securities denominated in foreign currencies or as part of an investment strategy. Contracts are valued at the contractual forward rate and are marked to market daily, with the change in market value recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contracts are closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded. Risks may arise from changes in market value of the underlying instruments and from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

 

C. Options — Certain Portfolios may write call and put options on futures, swaps, securities or currencies they own or in which they may invest. Writing put options tends to increase a Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing call options tends to decrease a Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument. The Portfolio receives a premium on the sale of a call option but gives up the opportunity to profit from any increase in the value of the security above the exercise price of the option. When a Portfolio writes a put option, it is exposed to a decline in the price of the underlying security. When a Portfolio writes a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. These liabilities are reflected as written options outstanding in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received or made, if any, from writing options with premiums to be determined on a future date are reflected as such on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying future, swap, security or currency transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. A Portfolio as a writer of an option has no control over whether the underlying future, swap, security or currency may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the future, swap, security or currency underlying the written option. There is a risk a Portfolio may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.

 

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Transactions in written call and put options for the period ended December 31, 2012 were as follows (amounts in thousands, except number of contracts):

 

     Balance at
12/31/2011
     Sales      Closing
Buys
    Expirations     Exercised     Balance at
12/31/2012
 

Growth Stock Portfolio

              

# of Contracts

     -           1,448         (50     (1,293     (105     -     

Notional Amount

     -           145         (5     (129     (11     -     

Premium

   $ -           243         (37     (128     (78   $ -     

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

              

# of Contracts

     -           261         (30     (231     -          -     

Notional Amount

     -           26         (3     (23     -          -     

Premium

   $ -           47         (22     (25     -        $ -     

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

              

# of Contracts

     -           7,979         -          (5,031     (2,948     -     

Notional Amount

     -           798         -          (503     (295     -     

Premium

   $ -           257         -          (157     (100   $ -     

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

              

# of Contracts

     -           20         (10     (10     -          -     

Notional Amount

     -           20         (10     (10     -          -     

Premium

   $ -           11         (6     (5     -        $ -     

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

              

# of Contracts

     565         1,480         (180     (715     (330     820   

Notional Amount

     5,538         14,800         (1,800     (7,038     (3,300     8,200   

Premium

   $ 54         78         (13     (57     (17   $ 45   

Balanced Portfolio

              

# of Contracts

     -           395         (47     (300     (48     -     

Notional Amount

     -           40         (5     (30     (5     -     

Premium

   $ -           78         (35     (7     (36   $ -     

Asset Allocation Portfolio

              

# of Contracts

     -           52         (6     (40     (6     -     

Notional Amount

     -           5         (1     (4     -          -     

Premium

   $ -           10         (5     (1     (4   $ -     

 

Certain Portfolios may also purchase call and put options on futures, swaps, securities or currencies they own or in which they may invest. Purchasing call options tends to increase a Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease a Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument. The Portfolio pays a premium on the purchase of a put option but receives the opportunity to profit from any increase in the value of the security above the exercise price of the option. When a Portfolio purchases a call option, it is exposed to a decline in the price of the underlying security. Premiums paid are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and are subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums paid from purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amount paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying future, swap, security or currency transaction to determine realized gain or loss. The risk associated with a Portfolio purchasing call or put options is limited to the premium paid.

 

D. Swap Agreements — The Portfolios may enter into swap agreements on interest rate, total return and credit default to manage their exposure to interest rates, foreign currencies, investment style risk and credit risk or as an alternative to direct investing. In connection with these agreements, securities may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements. Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market (“OTC swaps”) and may be executed in a multilateral or other trade facility platform, such as a registered commodities exchange (“centrally cleared swaps”).

 

Swaps are marked to market daily based upon quotations from market makers or values from third party vendors, which may include a registered commodities exchange, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as unrealized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared swaps, if any, are recorded as a receivable or payable for the change in value as appropriate (“variation margin”) on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. OTC swap payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period of the swap are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Upfront payments are amortized to realized gain or loss. Upon termination of the swap, unamortized upfront payments are recorded as realized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. Net periodic payments received by the Portfolios are included as part of realized gain (loss) on the Statements of Operations. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statements of

 

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Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates.

 

Interest Rate Swaps — Interest rate swap agreements involve the exchange by a Portfolio with another party to pay or receive a set of cash flows, e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments based on a notional amount of principal.

 

Total Return Swaps — Total return swap agreements involve commitments to pay or receive a financing rate in exchange for the total return of an underlying reference entity, both based on notional amounts. To the extent the total return of the security or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, a Portfolio will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.

 

Credit Default Swaps — Credit default swap agreements involve one party making a series of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a cash payment equal to the notional value of the swap in the event of a default by a third party, typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging market country. A Portfolio may use credit default swaps to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers where the Portfolio owns or has exposure to the corporate or sovereign issue or to take an active long or short position on the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default.

 

As a seller of protection, the Portfolio generally receives an upfront payment and/or a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, the Portfolio adds leverage to its investments because the Portfolio has investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. As a buyer of protection, the Portfolio generally makes an upfront payment or pays a fixed rate of interest throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. The Portfolio generally receives an amount up to the notional value of the swap if a credit event occurs.

 

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging market country serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of a credit event occurring. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. For credit default swap agreements on credit indices, the quoted market prices and resulting values serve as the indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Wider credit spreads and increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and indicate a greater likelihood a credit event could occur as defined under the terms of the agreement. Open credit default swaps on corporate or sovereign issues and credit indices are disclosed in the Schedules of Investments.

 

If the Portfolio is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, the Portfolio will either pay to the buyer of the protection an amount equal to the notional value of the swap and may take delivery of the obligation or pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that a Portfolio as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts and fair market value of all credit default swap agreements outstanding as of December 31, 2012 for each Portfolio are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedules of Investments. These maximum potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received by the Portfolio from the settlement of credit default swap agreements purchasing protection for the same referenced obligation.

 

E. Commodity-Linked Derivatives — The Commodities Portfolio invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments that provide exposure to the investment returns of the commodities market or a commodity index without investing directly in physical commodities. Such instruments may include swap agreements, options, futures and options on futures. The prices of commodity-linked instruments may move in different directions than investments in traditional equity and debt securities. However, there can be no guarantee that the Portfolio’s commodity linked investments would not be correlated with traditional financial assets under any particular market conditions. The value of commodity linked derivative instruments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments.

 

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F. Derivative Disclosures — Derivative positions held by the Portfolios by contract type and primary risk exposure, including location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and value as of December 31, 2012, are (amounts in thousands):

 

    

Asset Derivatives - December 31, 2012

    

Liability Derivatives - December 31, 2012

 
Portfolio   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Location

   Value     

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Location

   Value  

Growth Stock

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin    $ 428       Payables - Futures Variation Margin    $ -     

Large Cap Core Stock

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      123       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Index 500 Stock

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      531       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Mid Cap Growth Stock

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      1,347       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Index 400 Stock

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      240       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Mid Cap Value

           

Foreign exchange contracts

   Receivables - Foreign Currency Sold      -         Payables - Foreign Currency Purchased      1   

Small Cap Growth Stock

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      574       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Short-Term Bond

           

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      20       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Select Bond

           

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      258       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond

           

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      -         Payables - Futures Variation Margin      5   

Inflation Protection

           

Foreign exchange contracts

   Receivables - Foreign Currency Sold      203       Payables - Foreign Currency Purchased      663   

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      252       Payables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      634   

Multi-Sector Bond

           

Credit contracts

   Receivables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      4,680       Payables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      1,388   

Foreign exchange contracts

   Receivables - Foreign Currency Sold      238       Payables - Foreign Currency Purchased      1,120   

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      -         Payables - Futures Variation Margin      17   

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Outstanding Options Written, at Value      -         Payables - Outstanding Options Written, at Value      54   

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      1.181       Payables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      216   

Balanced

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      1,861       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      9,020       Payables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      4,927   

Foreign exchange contracts

   Receivables - Foreign Currency Sold      -         Payables - Foreign Currency Purchased      738   

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      211       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      137   

Asset Allocation

           

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      166       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      -     

Equity contracts

   Receivables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      958       Payables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      417   

Foreign exchange contracts

   Receivables - Foreign Currency Sold      -         Payables - Foreign Currency Purchased      117   

Interest rate contracts

   Receivables - Futures Variation Margin      14       Payables - Futures Variation Margin      20   

Commodities Return Strategy

           

Other contracts

   Receivables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      109       Payables - Outstanding Swaps Contracts, at Value      7   

 

Realized gains and losses on derivative instruments, by contract type and primary risk exposure, for the period ended December 31, 2012 are (amounts in thousands):

 

     Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Instruments  
Portfolio    Options      Futures     

Forward

Currency

Contracts

     Swaps      Total  

Growth Stock

              

Equity contracts

   $ 99       $ 2,517       $  -         $  -         $ 2,616   

Large Cap Core Stock

              

Equity contracts

     7         2,566         -           -           2,573   

 

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     Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Instruments  
Portfolio    Options     Futures     Forward
Currency
Contracts
    Swaps     Total  

Index 500 Stock

          

Equity contracts

   $ -        $ 3,560      $ -        $ -        $ 3,560   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          182        -          182   

Large Company Value

          

Equity contracts

     -          15        -          -          15   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (51     -          (51

Equity Income

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (1     -          (1

Mid Cap Growth Stock

          

Equity contracts

     -          7,728        -          -          7,728   

Index 400 Stock

          

Equity contracts

     -          5,308        -          -          5,308   

Mid Cap Value

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (140     -          (140

Small Cap Growth Stock

          

Equity contracts

     72        688        -          1,438        2,198   

Index 600 Stock

          

Equity contracts

     -          -          -          891        891   

Short-Term Bond

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          19        -          19   

Interest rate contracts

     -          (924     -          -          (924

Select Bond

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          331        -          331   

Interest rate contracts

     -          (3,291     -          -          (3,291

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond

          

Interest rate contracts

     (1     305        -          -          304   

Inflation Protection

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          524        -          524   

Interest rate contracts

     -          33        -          (29     4   

Multi-Sector Bond

          

Credit contracts

     -          -          -          1,317        1,317   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          76        -          76   

Interest rate contracts

     70        1,026        -          1,497        2,593   

Balanced

          

Equity contracts

     (93     19,691        -          9,773        29,371   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          1,829        -          1,829   

Interest rate contracts

     -          (3,014     -          -          (3,014

Asset Allocation

          

Equity contracts

     (11     2,066        -          1,153        3,208   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          223        -          223   

Interest rate contracts

     -          (66     -          -          (66

Commodities Return Strategy

          

Other contracts

     -          -          -          (3,140     (3,140

 

     Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on
Derivative Instruments
 
Portfolio    Options      Futures     Forward
Currency
Contracts
    Swaps      Total  

Growth Stock

            

Equity contracts

   $ -         $ (232   $ -        $ -         $ (232

Large Cap Core Stock

            

Equity contracts

     -           (443     -          -           (443

Index 500 Stock

            

Equity contracts

     -           (695     -          -           (695

Large Company Value

            

Equity contracts

     -           1        -          -           1   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -           -          (4     -           (4

Equity Income

            

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -           -          1        -           1   

Mid Cap Growth Stock

            

Equity contracts

     -           (23     -          -           (23

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

            

Equity contracts

     -           (1,064     -          -           (1,064

 

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     Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on
Derivative Instruments
 

Portfolio

   Options     Futures     Forward
Currency
Contracts
    Swaps     Total  

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

   $ -        $ -        $ (18   $ -        $ (18

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

          

Equity contracts

     -          309        -          33        342   

Short-Term Bond

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (56     -          (56

Interest rate contracts

     -          207        -          -          207   

Select Bond

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (568     -          (568

Interest rate contracts

     -          765        -          -          765   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond

          

Interest rate contracts

     -          (53     -          -          (53

Inflation Protection

          

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (1,466     -          (1,466

Interest rate contracts

     -          -          -          964        964   

Multi-Sector Bond

          

Credit contracts

     -          -          -          2,176        2,176   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (1,881     -          (1,881

Interest rate contracts

     (61     (901     -          499        (463

Balanced

          

Equity contracts

     -          (2,492     -          (10,701     (13,193

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (2,739     -          (2,739

Interest rate contracts

     -          303        -          -          303   

Asset Allocation

          

Equity contracts

     -          (261     -          (1,363     (1,624

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     -          -          (372     -          (372

Interest rate contracts

     -          11        -          -          11   

Commodities Return Strategy

          

Other contracts

     -          -          -          331        331   

 

The volumes indicated in the open futures contracts, transactions in written options and swap agreements outstanding tables are indicative of the amounts throughout the period.

 

Note 6. Portfolio Risk

 

In the normal course of business the Portfolios trade financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists. Security values fluctuate (market risk) and may decline due to factors affecting securities markets in general, particular industries represented in the securities markets or conditions specifically related to a particular company. Failure of the other party to a transaction to perform (credit risk), for example by not making principal and interest payments when due, reduces the value of the issuer’s debt and could reduce the Portfolios’ income.

 

Similar to credit risk, the Portfolios may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Portfolios have unsettled or open transactions will default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Portfolios to credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The extent of the Portfolios’ exposure to credit and counterparty risks in respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Some of the Portfolios’ investments may be illiquid and the Portfolios may not be able to vary the portfolio investments in response to changes in economic and other conditions. If a Portfolio is required to liquidate all or a portion of its investments quickly, the Portfolio may realize significantly less than the value at which it previously recorded those investments.

 

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Note 7. Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

 

The Series Fund and its Portfolios are parties to annually renewable contracts pursuant to which each Portfolio pays a charge for investment management and administrative services to MSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual. Certain Portfolios, listed below, pay at a fixed annual rate based on the average daily net asset values of the Portfolio.

 

Portfolio

   Fee  

Index 500 Stock

     0.20%   

Index 400 Stock

     0.25%   

Mid Cap Value

     0.85%   

Small Cap Value

     0.85%   

Money Market

     0.30%   

Select Bond

     0.30%   

Commodities Return Strategy

     0.80%   

Balanced

     0.30%   

 

For the other Portfolios, the rate for the investment advisory fee is graded by the asset size of the Portfolio according to the following schedules:

 

Portfolio

   First
$50
Million
     Next
$50
Million
     Excess Over
$100
Million
        

Growth Stock

     0.60%         0.50%         0.40%      

Large Cap Core Stock

     0.60%         0.50%         0.40%      

Mid Cap Growth Stock

     0.80%         0.65%         0.50%      

Small Cap Growth Stock

     0.80%         0.65%         0.50%      

High Yield Bond

     0.60%         0.50%         0.40%      

Portfolio

   First
$100
Million
     Next
$400
Million
     Excess Over
$500
Million
    

 

 

Focused Appreciation

     0.80%         0.75%         0.70%      

Portfolio

   First
$100
Million
     Next
$150
Million
     Excess
Over $250
Million
        

Domestic Equity

     0.65%         0.55%         0.50%      

Large Company Value

     0.72%         0.67%         0.62%      

International Growth

     0.75%         0.65%         0.55%      

Short-Term Bond

     0.35%         0.33%         0.30%      

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond

     0.555%         0.515%         0.495%      

Inflation Protection

     0.58%         0.55%         0.49%      

Multi-Sector Bond

     0.79%         0.78%         0.77%      

Asset Allocation

     0.60%         0.50%         0.40%      

Portfolio

   First
$150
Million
     Next
$150
Million
     Next
$200
Million
     Excess
Over $500
Million
 

Large Cap Blend

     0.77%         0.70%         0.62%         0.56%   

Research International Core

     0.88%         0.82%         0.75%         0.68%   

Portfolio

   First
$500
Million
     Excess
Over $500
Million
               

Equity Income

     0.65%         0.60%         

Portfolio

   First
$200
Million
     Excess
Over $200
Million
               

Index 600 Stock

     0.25%         0.20%         

Portfolio

   First
$50
Million
     Excess
Over $50
Million
               

International Equity

     0.85%         0.65%         

 

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Portfolio

   First
$250
Million
     Next
$250
Million
     Next
$500
Million
     Excess
Over $1.0
Billion
 

Emerging Markets Equity

     1.14%         1.08%         0.96%         0.78%   

 

MSA, which is the manager and investment adviser of the Series Fund, contractually agreed to waive the management fee and absorb certain other operating expenses to the extent necessary so that Total Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, brokerage, other investment-related costs, interest and dividend expenses and charges and extraordinary expenses) will not exceed the following amounts:

 

Portfolio

         Expiration  

Focused Appreciation

     0.90     April 30, 2013   

Large Cap Blend

     0.85     April 30, 2013   

Large Company Value

     0.80     April 30, 2013   

Domestic Equity

     0.75     April 30, 2013   

Equity Income

     0.75     April 30, 2013   

Mid Cap Value

     1.00     April 30, 2013   

Index 600 Stock

     0.35     April 30, 2013   

Small Cap Value

     1.00     April 30, 2013   

International Growth

     1.10     April 30, 2013   

Research International Core

     1.15     April 30, 2013   

Emerging Markets Equity

     1.50     April 30, 2013   

Short-Term Bond

     0.45     April 30, 2013   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond

     0.65     April 30, 2013   

Inflation Protection

     0.65     April 30, 2013   

Multi-Sector Bond

     0.90     April 30, 2013   

Commodities Return Strategy

     0.95     April 30, 2013   

Asset Allocation

     0.75     April 30, 2013   

 

Growth Stock Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $500 million such that the management fee is 0.60% on the Portfolio’s first $50 million of assets, 0.50% on the next $50 million, 0.40% on the next $400 million and 0.35% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Focused Appreciation Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee such that the management fee is 0.75% on the Portfolio’s first $100 million of assets, 0.70% on the next $200 million, 0.65% on the next $200 million and 0.60% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $500 million such that the management fee is 0.60% on the Portfolio’s first $50 million of assets, 0.50% on the next $50 million, 0.40% on the next $400 million and 0.35% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Mid Cap Growth Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $500 million such that the management fee is 0.80% on the Portfolio’s first $50 million of assets, 0.65% on the next $50 million, 0.50% on the next $400 million and 0.45% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Index 400 Stock Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $500 million such that the management fee is 0.25% on the Portfolio’s first $500 million of assets and 0.20% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Mid Cap Value Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $150 million such that the management fee is 0.85% on the Portfolio’s first $150 million of assets, 0.80% on the next $150 million and 0.75% on assets in excess of $300 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Small Cap Growth Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $500 million such that the management fee is 0.80% on the Portfolio’s first $50 million of assets, 0.65% on the next $50 million, 0.50% on the next $400 million and 0.45% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Small Cap Value Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $500 million such that the management fee is 0.85% on the Portfolio’s first $500 million of assets and 0.80% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

International Equity Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee such that the management fee for the Portfolio is 0.80% on the Portfolio’s first $50 million of assets, 0.60% on the next $950 million, 0.58% on the next $500 million and 0.51% on assets in excess of $1.5 billion. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Money Market Portfolio — For the period from January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012; MSA voluntarily agreed to waive its entire management fee on a temporary basis. Effective July 1, 2012 and continuing for a period of time to be determined by MSA, MSA voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the investment advisory fee such that the investment advisory fee is 0.15% of the Portfolio’s average net assets. This voluntary waiver will be reviewed periodically by MSA in light of market and economic developments and may be revised or discontinued at any time without advance notice.

 

Short-Term Bond Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $500 million such that the management fee is 0.35% on the Portfolio’s first $100 million of assets, 0.33% on the next $150 million, 0.30% on the next $250 million and 0.28% on assets in excess of $500 million. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

High Yield Bond Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee on assets over $1 billion such that the management fee is 0.60% on the Portfolio’s first $50 million of assets, 0.50% on the next $50 million, 0.40% on the next $900 million and 0.35% on assets in excess of $1 billion. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive its management fee in an amount equal to the management fee paid to it by the Portfolio’s wholly owned Cayman Islands subsidiary fund. The fee waiver agreement will remain in effect for as long as the Portfolio remains invested in the subsidiary fund.

 

Balanced Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee such that its management fee on assets invested in the International Growth Portfolio, Research International Core Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio and Emerging Markets Portfolio (“Underlying Portfolios”) is 0.05%. MSA may terminate this fee waiver agreement at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

Asset Allocation Portfolio — MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee such that the management fee is 0.55% on the Portfolio’s first $100 million of assets, 0.45% on the next $150 million, and 0.35% on assets in excess of $250 million. In addition, MSA has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee such that its management fee on assets invested in Underlying Portfolios is 0.05%. MSA may terminate these fee waiver agreements at any time after April 30, 2013.

 

The investment advisory fee is paid to MSA. For the period January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012, all of the Portfolios, except for the Balanced, Select Bond and Money Market Portfolios, paid custodian fees, audit expenses and certain other expenses. Effective May 1, 2012, the shareholders of the Series Fund approved an amendment and restatement of three previously existing investment advisory agreements into one Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement (“New Agreement”) which shifted, among other things, the responsibility to pay for certain of the Portfolios’ administrative and operating expenses not already assumed by the Portfolios from MSA to the Portfolios. Prior to May 1, 2012, the Balanced, Select Bond and Money Market Portfolios paid only limited operating expenses whereas the remaining Portfolios paid those and certain additional expenses. Under the new structure, these three Portfolios assumed responsibility for the additional expenses already paid by the other Portfolios, and all Portfolios assumed responsibility for additional day-to-day operating expenses. These additional expenses include the compensation of the Series Fund’s independent directors, compensation, benefits and expenses of the Series Fund’s chief compliance officer and his or her staff relating to their duties and functions for the Series Fund, expenses associated with the pricing of the shares of the Portfolios, and non-recurring or extraordinary expenses as they may arise. For the period May 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012, these additional expenses that were incurred as a result of the New Agreement were waived. MSA pays certain other costs in connection with the management of the investment of the assets of the Portfolios and the administration of the affairs of the Portfolios.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Certain Portfolios, listed below, pay a portion of their custodian fees indirectly through expense offset arrangements. Custodian fees are reduced for Portfolios that maintain compensating balances in non-interest bearing accounts. These Portfolios could have invested the assets used to pay for the custodian fees, had the assets not been used in the expense offset arrangements. For the period ended December 31, 2012, the amounts paid through expense offset arrangements were as follows:

 

Portfolio

   Amount  

Growth Stock Portfolio

   $ 113   

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

     157   

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

     102   

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

     92   

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

     135   

Domestic Equity Portfolio

     117   

Equity Income Portfolio

     88   

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     106   

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

     110   

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     131   

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

     139   

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     124   

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

     135   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     161   

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     102   

 

With respect to certain Portfolios, MSA has engaged and oversees sub-advisers who manage the day- to- day investment operations of such Portfolios. MSA pays each sub-adviser a fee based on the average daily net assets of each such Portfolio out of its investment management fee.

 

Note 8. Federal Income Tax Matters

 

Taxable distributions from net investment income and realized capital gains in the Portfolios may differ from book amounts earned during the period due to differences in the timing of capital gains recognition and due to the reclassification of certain gains or losses between capital and income. The differences between cost amounts for book purposes and tax purposes are primarily due to the tax treatment of deferred losses, corporate actions and interest only securities.

 

It is the policy of the Portfolios to reclassify the net effect of permanent differences between book and taxable income to capital accounts on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Permanent differences primarily relate to character differences with respect to income on swaps, foreign currency transactions and paydowns on structured product investments.

 

Certain losses incurred by the Portfolios after October 31 are deferred and deemed to have occurred in the next fiscal year for income tax purposes. Deferred late year losses for federal income tax purposes are carried forward to offset future income or net realized gains. A summary of the Portfolios’ late year losses and capital loss carryovers as of December 31, 2012 is provided below:

 

     Late
Year

Capital
Losses
     Late
Year

Ordinary
Losses
     Capital Loss Carryover  
           Amount
Subject to
Expiration
     Expiration      Utilized in
2012
     Amount Not
Subject to
Expiration
 
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Growth Stock Portfolio

   $ -         $ -         $ -           -         $ 9,537       $ -     

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

     -           -           1,071         2017         176         -     

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

     -           -           9,207         2017         35,931         -     

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           12,340         -     

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

Large Company Value Portfolio

     106         24         3,453         2017-2018         3,107         -     

Domestic Equity Portfolio

     -           -           56,245         2016-2017         72,493         -     

Equity Income Portfolio

     -           -           1,372         2017-2018         12,421         -     

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           42,790         -     

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           5,016         -     

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     -           -           41,627         2017         40,135         -     

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

International Growth Portfolio

     -           -           61,099         2017         -           6,529   

Research International Core Portfolio

     -           36         10,028         2016-2018         1,830         -     

International Equity Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           18,962         -     

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

     Late
Year
Capital
Losses
     Late
Year
Ordinary
Losses
     Capital Loss Carryover  
           Amount
Subject to
Expiration
     Expiration      Utilized in
2012
     Amount Not
Subject to
Expiration
 
    

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

   $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -     

Money Market Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           3   

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

     98         -           -           -           -           524   

Select Bond Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

Inflation Protection Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     -           -           32,411         2016-2017         -           732   

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           -           -     

Balanced Portfolio

     -           -           -           -           26,787         -     

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     -           -           3,179         2017         18,288         -     

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (“Modernization Act”), capital losses incurred during fiscal years after 2010 are carried forward indefinitely and retain the character of the original loss. In addition, such losses must be utilized prior to the losses incurred in the years preceding enactment.

 

When applicable, each of the Portfolios made distributions during the year of ordinary income and long-term capital gains. The tax character of distributions paid for the periods ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

 

    

2012 Distributions

Paid From:

 

Portfolio

   Ordinary Income      Long-term
Capital Gain
 
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Growth Stock Portfolio

   $ 3,139       $ -     

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

     1,010         -     

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

     4,738         -     

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

     736         3,145   

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

     30,164         30,165   

Large Company Value Portfolio

     1,609         -     

Domestic Equity Portfolio

     8,652         -     

Equity Income Portfolio

     5,715         -     

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     1,047         -     

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

     4,436         20,231   

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     2,021         -     

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     -           -     

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

     2,285         1,194   

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     1,466         4,508   

International Growth Portfolio

     4,070         -     

Research International Core Portfolio

     3,294         -     

International Equity Portfolio

     35,832         -     

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     309         93   

Money Market Portfolio

     676         -     

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

     1,769         -     

Select Bond Portfolio

     68,063         10,069   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

     8,953         1,356   

Inflation Protection Portfolio

     6,029         1,827   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     26,613         -     

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

     1,801         659   

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

     -           3   

Balanced Portfolio

     26,176         -     

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     545         -     

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

     2011 Distributions
Paid From:
 

Portfolio

   Ordinary Income      Long-term
Capital Gain
 
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Growth Stock Portfolio

   $ 4,271       $ -     

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

     572         -     

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

     4,523         -     

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

     550         -     

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

     28,570         34,671   

Large Company Value Portfolio

     1,205         -     

Domestic Equity Portfolio

     8,356         -     

Equity Income Portfolio

     4,374         -     

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     2,086         -     

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

     7,351         22,879   

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     2,135         -     

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     1,448         -     

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

     662         1,245   

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     2,251         -     

International Growth Portfolio

     3,374         -     

Research International Core Portfolio

     1,332         -     

International Equity Portfolio

     28,606         -     

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     1,340         -     

Money Market Portfolio

     645         -     

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

     2,493         -     

Select Bond Portfolio

     68,303         8,195   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

     14,173         3,014   

Inflation Protection Portfolio

     515         737   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     25,673         -     

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

     13,385         2,442   

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

     -           3   

Balanced Portfolio

     62,036         -     

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     5,767         -     

 

As of December 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Portfolio

   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Gains
     Accumulated
Losses
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Growth Stock Portfolio

   $ 5,017       $ 52,317       $ -        $ 64,988   

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

     2,567         -           (1,071     88,826   

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

     5,721         -           (9,207     37,410   

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

     54         13         -          547   

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

     37,338         37,546         -          419,403   

Large Company Value Portfolio

     101         -           (3,583     7,499   

Domestic Equity Portfolio

     8,767         -           (56,245     13,238   

Equity Income Portfolio

     7,979         -           (1,372     33,884   

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     3,305         39,481         -          113,459   

Index 400 Stock Portfolio

     8,271         16,975         -          76,888   

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     2,889         1,673         -          8,142   

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     2,247         -           (41,627     28,956   

Index 600 Stock Portfolio

     96         101         -          7,123   

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     5,972         2,290         -          107,936   

International Growth Portfolio

     5,271         -           (67,628     33,845   

Research International Core Portfolio

     458         -           (10,064     23,971   

International Equity Portfolio

     35,539         421         -          190,141   

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     2,345         589         -          19,829   

Money Market Portfolio

     415         -           (3     -     

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

     273         -           (621     1,398   

Select Bond Portfolio

     62,323         4,531         -          58,856   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

     209         15         -          747   

Inflation Protection Portfolio

     5,309         2,509         -          17,949   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     27,656         -           (33,143     28,708   

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

     16,562         1,400         -          22,159   

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

     -           -           -          66   

Balanced Portfolio

     78,088         93,746         -          143,251   

Asset Allocation Portfolio

     7,353         -           (3,179     18,164   
          

 

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Note 9. Voluntary Reimbursements

 

Northwestern Mutual voluntarily reimburses foreign equity portfolios for the benefit Northwestern Mutual receives from foreign dividend taxes charged against the Portfolios. The amounts reimbursed represent approximately 65% of the foreign dividend taxes withheld attributable to the portion of the Portfolio owned by Northwestern Mutual. Reimbursements are recorded when foreign dividend taxes are accrued.

 

Voluntary reimbursements for the periods ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are summarized below:

 

Portfolio

   2012
Reimbursements
     2011
Reimbursements
 

International Growth Portfolio

   $ 330,126      $ 316,188   

International Equity Portfolio

     2,261,710        2,789,589   

Research International Core Portfolio

     124,547        134,488   

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     305,832        213,969   

 

Note 10. Guarantees

 

In the normal course of business the Portfolios enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Portfolios’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Portfolios that have not yet occurred. However, the Portfolios expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 

Note 11. Basis of Consolidation

 

The NMSF Cayman Commodity Fund, Ltd. (“Subsidiary”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated on March 8, 2011 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio (“Commodities Portfolio”). Investing in the Subsidiary allows the Commodities Portfolio to achieve greater exposure to commodities-related investments in pursuit of its investment objectives as outlined in the prospectus and statement of additional information. The Commodities Portfolio is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary with the intent that the Commodities Portfolio will retain all rights to the Subsidiary. The Commodities Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary, which may invest without limitation in commodity index linked and commodity linked derivative instruments and other derivatives such as swap agreements and futures contracts that provide exposure to the performance of the commodities markets. The Subsidiary also may invest in fixed income securities. The Commodities Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments and related financial statements have been consolidated and includes the accounts of both the Commodities Portfolio and the Subsidiary. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Note 12. Investment Income and Securities Transactions

 

For the period ended December 31, 2012, transactions in securities other than money market investments were (amounts in thousands):

 

262   Notes to Financial Statements  


Notes to Financial Statements

 

Portfolio

   Total
Security
Purchases
     U.S. Govt.
Security
Purchases
     Total Security
Sales/Maturities
     U.S. Govt.
Security
Sales/Maturities
 

Growth Stock Portfolio

   $ 354,347       $ -        $ 386,781       $ -    

Focused Appreciation Portfolio

     66,457         -          51,646         -    

Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio

     278,237         -          288,200         -    

Large Cap Blend Portfolio

     94,641         -          95,847         -    

Index 500 Stock Portfolio

     46,172         -          109,505         -    

Large Company Value Portfolio

     34,523         -          27,547         -    

Domestic Equity Portfolio

     513,789         -          534,931         -    

Equity Income Portfolio

     103,698         -          56,066         -    

Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     499,159         -          611,175         -    

Index 400 Stock Portfolio (a)

     52,916         -          49,152         -    

Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     127,439         -          108,405         -    

Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio

     275,233         -          320,556         -    

Index 600 Stock Portfolio (b)

     34,605         -          23,244         -    

Small Cap Value Portfolio

     22,145         -          30,404         -    

International Growth Portfolio

     202,860         -          188,161         -    

Research International Core Portfolio

     212,815         -          75,173         -    

International Equity Portfolio

     543,656         -          525,170         -    

Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     132,161         -          54,593         -    

Money Market Portfolio

     -          -          -          -    

Short-Term Bond Portfolio

     77,626         306,610         85,244         309,664   

Select Bond Portfolio (c)

     733,924         1,703,274         638,301         1,438,548   

Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio

     5,942         199,212         17,906         225,511   

Inflation Protection Portfolio

     93,757         126,833         68,686         96,386   

High Yield Bond Portfolio

     236,374         -          176,567         -    

Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio

     169,111         70,568         60,023         54,407   

Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio

     116,556         42,284         74,482         34,070   

Balanced Portfolio (d)

     1,561,053         932,776         1,641,353         794,750   

Asset Allocation Portfolio (e)

     193,583         57,471         197,081         48,209   

 

(a) Includes (in thousands) $36 of sales directly with affliliates
(b) Includes (in thousands) $36 of purchases directly with affiliates
(c) Includes (in thousands) $4,183 of purchases directly with affliliates
(d) Includes (in thousands) $4,215 of sales directly with affiliates
(e) Includes (in thousands) $32 of purchases directly with affiliates

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

Transactions with Affiliated Companies

 

An affiliated company is a company in which a Portfolio has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities or which the Portfolio controls, is controlled by or with which the Portfolio is under common control. Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

Portfolio

   Value at
12/31/2011
     Purchases      Sales      Value at
12/31/2012
     Realized
Gain
(Loss)
     Income
Dividends
     Capital Gain
Distributions
     % Ownership,
12/31/2012
 
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Balanced

                       

Research International Core

   $       $ 92,361       $       $ 106,843       $       $ 1,361       $         40.9

International Equity

             40,114                 47,329                 1,114                 3.2   

Emerging Markets Equity

             5,009                 5,273                 7         2         2.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    
   $       $ 137,484       $       $ 159,445       $       $ 2,482       $ 2      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Asset Allocation

                       

Research International Core

   $       $ 14,209       $       $ 16,437       $       $ 209       $         6.3

International Equity

             6,171                 7,281                 171                 0.5   

Emerging Markets Equity

             1,002                 1,055                 2                 0.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    
   $       $ 21,382       $       $ 24,773       $       $ 382       $      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Note 13. Litigation

 

The Index 400 Stock, Index 500 Stock, Small Cap Value and Equity Income Portfolios are among the defendants in lawsuits and/or adversary proceedings (the “Actions”) in bankruptcy proceedings arising out of investments made by those Portfolios in two separate companies. These Actions seek to recover all payments made to beneficial owners of common stock in 2007 in connection with leveraged buy-out transactions involving each company. The Actions allege no misconduct by the Portfolios or management, and management intends to vigorously defend these Actions. The defendant shareholders have filed motions to dismiss both lawsuits. The value of the proceeds received by these Portfolios in 2007, and the percentage the proceeds represent of each Portfolio’s net assets as of December 31, 2012, were: Index 400 Stock Portfolio $5,600,000 (1.17% of net assets); Index 500 Stock Portfolio $977,000 (0.06% of net assets); Small Cap Value Portfolio $618,000 (0.15% of net assets); and Equity Income Portfolio $2,873,000 (0.70% of net assets).

 

Note 14. Subsequent Events

 

Effective January 1, 2013, with respect to the Money Market Portfolio, MSA voluntarily agreed to waive its entire investment advisory fee commencing on January 1, 2013 and continuing for a period of time to be determinded by MSA.

 

Northwestern Mutual is requesting approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to substitute an unaffiliated mutual fund for the Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio (“Commodities Portfolio”) as an investment option under the variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts issued by Northwestern Mutual. Subject to the SEC’s approval of such request, the Commodities Portfolio is expected to dissolve immediately following the effectiveness of such substitution (“Substitution”). The date for completing the Substitution is subject to SEC approval, which has not yet been received. Northwestern Mutual or its affiliates will bear all expenses incurred in connection with the Substitution. As of December 31, 2012, Northwestern Mutual (a related party) owned 50,003,499.32 shares in the Commodities Portfolio with a value of $39,402,757 which represented 25.8% of the Commodities Portfolio’s net assets. Northwestern Mutual intends to redeem those shares prior to the Substitution.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

 

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, and the related statements of assets and liabilities, of operations, of changes in net assets, of cash flows for the Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Growth Stock Portfolio, Focused Appreciation Portfolio, Large Cap Core Stock Portfolio, Large Cap Blend Portfolio, Index 500 Stock Portfolio, Large Company Value Portfolio, Domestic Equity Portfolio, Equity Income Portfolio, Mid Cap Growth Stock Portfolio, Index 400 Stock Portfolio, Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Small Cap Growth Stock Portfolio, Index 600 Stock Portfolio, Small Cap Value Portfolio, International Growth Portfolio, Research International Core Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Short-Term Bond Portfolio, Select Bond Portfolio, Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio, Inflation Protection Portfolio, High Yield Bond Portfolio, Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio, Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio and Asset Allocation Portfolio (constituting Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at December 31, 2012, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the cash flows for Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio for the year then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodians and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings

 

Proxy Voting Guidelines

 

A description of the policies and procedures that the Portfolios use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free 1-888-455-2232. It is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Information regarding how the Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free 1-888-455-2232. It is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Quarterly Filing of Portfolio Holdings

 

Each Portfolio files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Portfolio’s Form N-Q filings are available (i) on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Portfolios also make their complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the most recent quarter of their fiscal year available on the Internet at www.northwesternmutual.com.

 

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Director and Officer Information (Unaudited)

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

 

The name, address and year of birth of the directors, as well as their affiliations, positions held with the Series Fund, principal occupations during the past five years and the number of portfolios overseen in the Northwestern Mutual fund complex, are shown below as of December 31, 2012. Each director (whenever elected) shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal, provided no director shall serve a term or successive terms totaling more than twelve (12) years. The twelve-year service limitation commences for all directors on the later of May 1, 2003, or the date of his or her election or appointment to the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Series Fund’s By-Laws provide that a director who has attained the age of seventy (70) on or before the first quarterly Board meeting in a calendar year shall retire effective at the end of the meeting. If a director attains age seventy (70) after the first quarterly Board meeting in a calendar year, he or she shall retire effective at the end of the first quarterly Board meeting in the following calendar year. The statement of additional information contains additional information about Series Fund directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-455-2232.

 

Independent Directors

 

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position   Length of
Time Served
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
  Other Directorships
Held
Michael G. Smith

720 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

1944

  Director   Since
2003
  28   Trustee of The Ivy Family of
Funds (2 registered
investment companies - 29
portfolios), Director of the
TDX Independence Funds,
Inc. (5 portfolios), Director
of CTMG, Inc. and Cox
Business School, Southern
Methodist University
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Private investor; retired since 1999.
Miriam M. Allison

720 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

1947

  Director   Since
2006
  28   Director of Wasatch Funds,
Inc. (18 portfolios)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Rancher since 2004. From 2001 to 2005, Chairman of UMB Fund Services, Inc. (formerly Sunstone Financial Group, Inc.), a mutual fund service provider.
Robert H. Huffman III

720 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

1959

  Director   Since
2007
  28   None
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Relative Value Partners, LLC, a registered investment adviser since 2004.
Christy L. Brown

720 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

1965

  Director   Since
2012
  28   None
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Since October 2012, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. From 2007 to 2012, Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administrative Affairs, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Prior thereto, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Milwaukee Area Technical College.

 

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Director and Officer Information (Unaudited)

 

 

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
   Position    Length of
Time Served
   Number of Portfolios

in Fund Complex

Overseen by Director

   Other Directorships Held

Gail L. Hanson

720 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

1955

   Director    Since 2012    28    Director of Artisan
Funds, Inc. (12
portfolios)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Since February 2011, Chief Financial Officer, Aurora Health Care. Prior thereto, Deputy Executive Director, State of Wisconsin Investment Board.
Other Directors            
Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
   Position    Length of
Time Served
   Number of Portfolios

in Fund Complex

Overseen by Director

   Other Directorships Held
Jefferson V. DeAngelis 720 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 1958    Chairman of the Board    Since 2012    28    None
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: President of Mason Street Advisors, LLC (MSA) since 2008. Senior Vice President – Public Markets since 2009 of Northwestern Mutual and Chief Investment Officer of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management since November, 2012. Prior thereto, Managing Director of Fixed Income of MSA from 1992 to 2008.

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

 

Executive Officers

 

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
   Position    Length of
Time Served
R. David Ells 720 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 1968    President    Since 2010
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Managing Director of Mason Street Advisors, LLC (MSA) since 2010. Prior thereto, Director of MSA from 2004 to 2010.
Walter M. Givler
720 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
1957
   Vice President;
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
   Since 2003
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Vice President – Accounting Policy of Northwestern Mutual since 2007.
Kate M. Fleming 720 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 1962    Vice President - Operations    Since 2004
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Vice President – Operations since 2004 and Treasurer since 2008 of Mason Street Advisors, LLC
Barbara E. Courtney 720 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 1957    Controller & Chief Accounting Officer    Since 1996
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Director of Mutual Fund Accounting of Northwestern Mutual since 2002.

 

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Director and Officer Information (Unaudited)

 

 

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
   Position    Length of
Time Served
Michael W. Zielinski 720 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 1974    Chief Compliance Officer    Since 2006
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Chief Compliance Officer of Mason Street Advisors, LLC since 2006.
Randy M. Pavlick 720 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 1959    Secretary    Since 2006
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Assistant General Counsel of Northwestern Mutual and Assistant Secretary of Mason Street Advisors, LLC, each since 2004.

 

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Approval and Continuance of Investment

Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc.

 

Annual Contract Review Process

 

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated and approved by a majority of an investment company’s independent directors each year. In addition, each investment company is required to disclose in its annual or semi-annual report, as applicable, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the board’s approval or renewal of any investment advisory agreements, including sub-advisory agreements, within the investment company’s most recently completed fiscal half-year period.

 

At least annually, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. (the “Series Fund”) considers and votes upon the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreements between Mason Street Advisors, LLC (“Mason Street Advisors”) and each of the sub-advisers of those portfolios of the Series Fund (each, a “Portfolio” and collectively, the “Portfolios”) for which Mason Street Advisors has appointed a sub-adviser. In order to afford the Board the opportunity to focus on a smaller number of relationships at any one meeting, the Board considers the annual continuation of the sub-advisory agreements on a staggered basis during the course of the year.

 

Board Approvals During the Six-Month Period Ended December 31, 2012

 

At its August 9, 2012 meeting, the Series Fund Board, including the directors who are not “interested persons” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Series Fund or Mason Street Advisors (“Independent Directors”), unanimously approved the continuance of (1) the Amended and Restated Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus”) relating to the Series Fund’s Focused Appreciation Portfolio; (2) the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Janus relating to the Series Fund’s International Growth Portfolio and (3) the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACI”) relating to the Series Fund’s Large Company Value Portfolio, Inflation Protection Portfolio and Mid Cap Value Portfolio.

 

At its August 9, 2012 meeting, the Series Fund Board, including the Independent Directors, also unanimously approved a new Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Delaware Management Company, a Series of Delaware Management Business Trust (“Delaware”) relating to the Domestic Equity Portfolio (the “Delaware Sub-Advisory Agreement”) and a new Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Fiduciary Management, Inc. (“FMI”) relating to the Large Cap Blend Portfolio (the “FMI Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Delaware Sub-Advisory Agreement, the “New Sub-Advisory Agreements”). Delaware and FMI are sometimes collectively referred to hereinafter as the “New Sub-Advisers.”

 

At its November 15, 2012 meeting, the Series Fund Board, including the Independent Directors, unanimously approved the continuance of (1) the Second Amended and Restated Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (“T. Rowe Price”) relating to the Series Fund’s Small Cap Value Portfolio and Equity Income Portfolio; (2) the Amended and Restated Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) relating to the Series Fund’s Long-Term U.S. Government Bond Portfolio and Multi-Sector Bond Portfolio and (3) the Amended and Restated Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”) relating to the Series Fund’s Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio. The Board also approved a related Amended and Restated Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Credit Suisse covering the NMSF Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned Cayman Islands subsidiary of the Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio. Janus, ACI, T. Rowe Price, PIMCO and Credit Suisse are sometimes collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Sub-Advisers,” their respective sub-advised Portfolios are collectively referred to herein as the “Sub-Advised Portfolios” and the respective Investment Sub-Advisory Agreements with such Sub-Advisers are collectively referred to herein as the “Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements.”

 

Approval of New Sub-Advisory Agreements Relating to Domestic Equity and Large Cap Blend Portfolios

 

In determining whether to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreements on behalf of the Domestic Equity and Large Cap Blend Portfolios, the directors requested and received detailed information from Mason Street Advisors and the New Sub-Advisers to

 

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assist them in their evaluation, including information compiled by certain independent providers of evaluative data. The Independent Directors also received a memorandum from their counsel advising them of their responsibilities in connection with the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreements and summarizing the legal standards governing the review of the Agreements. In addition, during the course of their deliberations, the Independent Directors had the opportunity to meet privately without representatives of Mason Street Advisors and the New Sub-Advisers present, and were represented throughout the process by legal counsel to the Independent Directors.

 

The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s determination to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreements include those discussed below. The Board’s decision was reached after extensive research and qualitative and quantitative analysis of numerous candidate firms and their respective organizational structures, investment processes and long-term performance records. In addition to the information provided to them in anticipation of and at the May 10, 2012 and August 9, 2012 meetings, the directors considered the in-person presentations from Delaware and FMI at the August 9, 2012 meeting and Delaware’s and FMI’s respective responses to the directors’ questions during that meeting. The directors also considered the detailed analysis conducted by Mason Street Advisors and provided to the directors, which was based on Mason Street Advisors’ due diligence visit to, and interview of, each of the New Sub-Advisers. The directors were provided with, and considered an analysis that included details regarding each New Sub-Adviser’s investment performance, investment process, investment professionals and firm and operational and enterprise issues. The directors evaluated a variety of information they deemed relevant. No one particular factor was identified as controlling, but rather it was a combination of all the factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the determinations made by the directors.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The directors evaluated the nature, scope, extent and quality of services to be provided by Delaware with respect to the Domestic Equity Portfolio and by FMI with respect to the Large Cap Blend Portfolio. The directors considered the process followed to identify potential sub-advisers for each Portfolio, and the rationale for the recommendation of Delaware as sub-adviser for the Domestic Equity Portfolio and FMI as sub-adviser for the Large Cap Blend Portfolio. The directors also considered the breadth and depth of experience of each of the New Sub-Advisers in managing other accounts using similar investment strategies, including other mutual funds using substantially similar strategies. The directors’ considerations included information about each New Sub-Adviser’s organization and the tenure, experience and performance of the New Sub-Advisers’ respective investment management teams. With respect to Delaware, the directors considered Delaware’s portfolio management team structure and the investment decision-making process among the members of the team. The directors also took into consideration Delaware’s consistent, understandable and disciplined investment approach and Delaware’s apparent commitment to the large cap value mandate. The directors also considered Delaware’s high conviction investment process and their favorable impression of the construction of similarly managed portfolios. With respect to FMI, the directors considered FMI’s investment management team structure and the continuity of the team. The directors also took into consideration FMI’s focused investment approach and its low turnover investment process. In connection with the foregoing, the directors noted that FMI’s focused approach provided a contrast to the offerings available to owners of variable annuity and variable life insurance products in the large cap blend space. The directors also considered FMI’s demonstrated attention to asset size. The directors took into consideration FMI’s private, employee-owned structure. The directors noted that the portfolio managers’ retirement plan assets were invested in the same manner as the client mandates managed by FMI, and observed that this created an alignment with the interests of FMI’s clients. Finally, the directors took into consideration each New Sub-Adviser’s general reputation and the resources available to be committed in managing the Portfolios. Based on their review of these factors and other factors deemed relevant, the directors concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided by the New Sub-Advisers with respect to the Portfolios, and the resources to be committed by the New Sub-Advisers in providing such services.

 

Investment Performance. Because Delaware and FMI were newly appointed sub-advisers, the directors, at the meeting, could not consider the New Sub-Advisers’ respective investment performance in managing the Domestic Equity and Large Cap Blend Portfolios as a factor in evaluating the New Sub-Advisory Agreements. However, the directors considered each new Sub-Adviser’s performance record for other accounts, including other mutual funds, with investment objectives, investment policies and investment strategies substantially similar to the Portfolio to be managed by such New Sub-Adviser. In addition to absolute performance and risk adjusted performance for these similar accounts for both short and long-term periods, the directors considered a comparison of the performance to the returns of a peer group and universe of comparable funds underlying variable insurance products as compiled by an independent research firm, and to the performance averages of the respective Morningstar and Lipper categories for the same periods. The directors evaluated the similar accounts’ relative performance, and considered independent rankings and ratings where applicable, to provide an objective comparative benchmark against which they could assess the experience and ability of the New Sub-Advisers in managing similar accounts. The directors specifically noted the strong performance of such accounts over both the short and long-term periods, including,

 

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with respect to FMI, in down markets. Based on these and other factors deemed relevant, the directors concluded that they were satisfied with the experience and capabilities of each New Sub-Adviser and the personnel to be associated with the Portfolios.

 

Management Fees and Other Expenses. In evaluating the management fees paid by the Domestic Equity and Large Cap Blend Portfolios, the directors considered the actual and contractual fees paid by each Portfolio under the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement dated April 30, 2012, between Mason Street Advisors and the Series Fund with respect to each Portfolio (the “Advisory Agreement”). The directors also considered the sub-advisory fees to be paid by Mason Street Advisors to each New Sub-Adviser out of its management fee, including a comparison of those fees with fees charged by each New Sub-Adviser for similarly managed accounts, including other mutual funds. The directors considered a comparison of the actual and contractual management fees of each Portfolio and those of an independently selected peer group of mutual funds for each Portfolio. The directors considered the comparative data as a guide to help assess the reasonableness of each Portfolio’s advisory fee, although they acknowledged that it was difficult to make precise comparisons with other funds since the exact nature of services provided by peers is often not apparent. The directors also separately considered the allocation between Mason Street Advisors and each New Sub-Adviser of the respective Portfolio’s investment advisory fee (i.e. the amount of the advisory fee retained by Mason Street Advisors relative to that paid to each New Sub-Adviser as a sub-advisory fee). They determined that the allocation was reasonable and the product of arm’s length negotiation between Mason Street Advisors and each new Sub-Adviser.

 

The directors did not consider the management fees charged to other Mason Street Advisors’ clients as particularly relevant, because substantially all of those accounts were managed for affiliates of Mason Street Advisors and, as such, those accounts were priced based on different factors and considerations and, in some instances, had investment objectives and policies different than those of the Portfolios.

 

The directors further considered the total operating expenses of each Portfolio and a comparison of those expenses with such Portfolio’s peer group. The directors noted that the Domestic Equity Portfolio was projected to continue to be in the top Lipper quartile (meaning lowest) and the Large Cap Blend Portfolio was projected to continue to be in the second Lipper quartile (meaning second lowest), with respect to total operating expenses. In considering the level of management fees, the directors also considered the structure and size of each Portfolio, the expenses assumed by Mason Street Advisors, the existing expense cap arrangement agreed to by Mason Street Advisors for each Portfolio and the amounts waived or reimbursed by Mason Street Advisors under such agreements. Based on their review of the management and other expenses, the comparative data, and other factors deemed relevant by the directors, the directors concluded that the management fees and total operating expenses of each Portfolio were reasonable in relation to the nature, scope and quality of services to be provided.

 

Costs and Profitability. The directors also considered Mason Street Advisors’ pricing methodology for its services as investment adviser and for the products of which the Portfolios were investment options. Also considered was the financial condition of Mason Street Advisors and information concerning Mason Street Advisors’ costs and profitability with respect to its relationship with the Portfolios in general as well as in light of the sub-advisory fees negotiated with each New Sub-Adviser. Mason Street Advisors provided a profitability analysis for each Portfolio that included the expense allocation methodology used, net income for the Portfolio and net and gross profit margins for the Portfolio. In connection with its review of the profitability of Mason Street Advisors’ services to the Portfolios, the directors also considered services provided by affiliates of Mason Street Advisors. The directors also received information on soft dollar arrangements, including its policies for allocating brokerage and research services, and any other benefits to Mason Street Advisors or its affiliates arising from the Portfolios.

 

The directors recognized that there are limitations inherent in allocating costs and calculating profitability for an organization such as Mason Street Advisors, and that it is difficult to make comparisons of profitability among investment advisers and clients because comparative information is not generally publicly available and, when available, such information has been developed using a variety of assumptions and other factors. Based on their review of the profitability analysis for each Portfolio, the directors concluded that they were satisfied that Mason Street Advisors’ level of profitability from its relationship with the Portfolios was not excessive.

 

Economies of Scale. The directors also considered whether each Portfolio’s expense structure permitted economies of scale to be shared with such Portfolio’s investors. The directors considered that the fee schedule for each Portfolio contained breakpoints and the extent to which the Portfolios may benefit from economies of scale through those breakpoints. The directors also took into consideration the expense cap agreement that was in place with respect to each Portfolio. The directors

 

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also considered the total assets of each Portfolio and the expense ratios of the Portfolios. Based on this information, the Board concluded that the fee schedule and breakpoints evidenced an appropriate sharing of economies of scale between each Portfolio and Mason Street Advisors.

 

Other Information. The directors were presented with other information intended to assist them in their consideration of the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreements, including information about each New Sub-Adviser’s risk management infrastructure, compliance structure, compliance policies and procedures, brokerage practices and use of soft dollars. The directors also received information regarding pending or recent litigation or regulatory actions to which each New Sub-Adviser or its respective affiliates may have been a party, and responses to those actions, information regarding portfolio turnover, business continuity, succession planning, portfolio manager compensation, codes of ethics, and proxy voting policies and procedures.

 

Conclusions of the Directors. Based on a consideration of all information they deemed relevant in its totality, the Board, including the Independent Directors, and assisted by the advice of legal counsel independent of Mason Street Advisors, in the exercise of its business judgment concluded that it was in the best interest of the Domestic Equity Portfolio to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and Delaware and in the best interest of the Large Cap Blend Portfolio to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreement between Mason Street Advisors and FMI.

 

Restatement and Continuation of Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements Between Mason Street Advisors and Certain Sub-Advisers

 

In determining whether to approve the continuance of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements on behalf of the Series Fund, the Board requested and received detailed information from Mason Street Advisors and the Sub-Advisers to assist them in their evaluation, including information compiled by certain independent providers of evaluative data. The Board also had available Mason Street Advisors’ Executive Summary and Overview regarding each of the Sub-Advisers and other materials prepared by Mason Street Advisors, which contained detailed information concerning the expenses, performance, brokerage commissions, portfolio turnover, style consistency and other factors with respect to each of the Sub-Advised Portfolios, as well as a recap of the Sub-Advisers’ responses to the compliance questions contained in each Sub-Adviser’s Section 15(c) Report and the observations of Mason Street Advisors’ compliance group regarding the compliance structure and practices of each of the Sub-Advisers. While particular focus is given to an evaluation of the services, performance, fees, expenses and certain other relevant information under such Agreements at the meeting at which their continuation is formally considered, the evaluation process with respect to the Sub-Advisers and the nature, extent and quality of the services they provide to the Sub-Advised Portfolios, together with related information, is an ongoing one. As a result, the Board’s consideration of the nature, extent and quality of services, and the performance, fees, expenses and other relevant factors was informed by information provided and deliberations that occurred at other meetings throughout the year.

 

The Independent Directors also received a memorandum from their counsel advising them of their responsibilities in connection with the annual review of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements and summarizing the legal standards governing the renewal of such Agreements. The Independent Directors reviewed these standards with their counsel during the course of these meetings, including how these standards should be applied to the review of information relating to the Sub-Advisers under the Series Fund’s manager of managers structure. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Directors had the opportunity to meet privately without representatives of Mason Street Advisors and the Sub-Advisers present, and were represented throughout the process by legal counsel.

 

The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the continuance of each of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements with respect to each Sub-Advised Portfolio include those discussed below. In addition to the information provided to them at the meetings by Mason Street Advisers and the Sub-Advisers, the directors considered their experience with and knowledge of the nature and quality of the services provided by the Sub-Advisers and their discussions with representatives of Mason Street Advisers, its affiliates and each Sub-Adviser. The directors received a presentation from representatives of each Sub-Adviser involved in the management of the respective Sub-Advised Portfolios. The directors evaluated a variety of information they deemed relevant on a Portfolio by Portfolio basis. No one particular factor was identified as determinative, but rather it was a combination of all the factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the determinations made by the directors, and different directors may have placed greater weight on certain factors than did other directors.

 

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Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. In considering the nature, extent and quality of each Sub-Adviser’s services, factors considered by the directors included the Sub-Adviser’s overall business, organization and management structure, the tenure and experience of the Sub-Adviser’s investment personnel in general and the experience of the portfolio managers of each of the Sub-Advised Portfolios in particular, and changes in key personnel. The directors also received information provided by each Sub-Adviser with respect to its financial condition and assets under management, and noted in particular T. Rowe Price’s strong earnings and positive asset flows. The directors were provided with information regarding a recent workforce reduction implemented by Credit Suisse, but concluded that the reduction was not likely to impact services provided to the Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio based on Credit Suisse’s stated intention to continue to support and grow its commodities business. In connection with the renewal of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreement with PIMCO, the directors considered recent changes to the organizational structure for the asset management business of PIMCO’s parent company, and concluded that the changes should not have an adverse effect on services provided to the Portfolios sub-advised by PIMCO. In connection with the renewal of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreement with ACI, the Board considered ACI’s private ownership structure, which seems to afford ACI the flexibility to take a long term view, and its focus on money management as its sole line of business.

 

The directors also considered each Sub-Adviser’s investment philosophy and process and the scope of the services provided by the Sub-Advisers, noting in particular T. Rowe Price’s consistent, understandable investment strategy. The Board concluded that generally there were no changes in the services provided. The directors also considered the succession plans with respect to the management of the Sub-Advised Portfolios. The directors evaluated information provided by T. Rowe Price regarding its succession plan for the Small Cap Value Portfolio in light of the upcoming retirement of the Portfolio’s named portfolio manager, and concluded that in light of T. Rowe Price’s investment advisory committee structure and the qualifications of the named portfolio manager’s successor, professional coverage should be uninterrupted because the remaining professionals on the team had extensive knowledge of the mandate’s process and the Portfolio’s current holdings. Consideration was also given to each Sub-Adviser’s reputation in the industry in providing investment management services, each Sub-Adviser’s experience and the performance of each Sub-Advised Portfolio. Based on their review of these factors, their discussions with the Sub-Advisers and their experience with the services provided by the Sub-Advisers for the respective Sub-Advised Portfolios, the directors concluded, within the context of their overall determinations regarding the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements, that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided by each Sub-Adviser on behalf of the respective Sub-Advised Portfolio, and the resources committed by each Sub-Adviser in providing those services.

 

Management Fees and Other Expenses. The directors evaluated the reasonableness of management fees and total expenses paid by the Sub-Advised Portfolios under the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements. The directors considered the actual and contractual fees paid by each Sub-Advised Portfolio. The directors also considered the sub-advisory fees, which fees are paid by Mason Street Advisers out of its management fee, including a comparison of those fees with fees charged by the Sub-Advisers for similarly managed accounts. In considering the level of management fees, the directors also considered the size of each Sub-Advised Portfolio, expenses assumed by Mason Street Advisors, and the existing expense cap arrangements agreed to by Mason Street Advisors with respect to each Sub-Advised Portfolio.

 

As part of its evaluation, the directors received and reviewed an independent analysis prepared by Lipper of comparative expense and performance data for each Sub-Advised Portfolio. Lipper provided data comparing each Portfolio’s net and total expenses with those of a peer group of funds underlying variable insurance products, as well as a universe of funds underlying variable insurance products across each fund’s investment classification and objective, each as selected by Lipper. The directors considered the comparative data as a guide to help assess the reasonableness of each Portfolio’s net and total expense ratios. The directors noted that all but two of the Sub-Advised Portfolios were in the top two Lipper quartiles (meaning lowest expenses) of their respective peer groups for both gross and net expenses, for the period ended December 31, 2011. With respect to the Portfolios that were in the third Lipper quartile with respect to expenses, the directors considered that expense cap agreements were in place for each such Portfolio, that an advisory fee waiver had been implemented with respect to one of the Portfolios and that the other Portfolio was in Lipper’s top quartile (meaning lowest fees) for advisory fees. Expense information considered by the directors for the period ended December 31, 2011 was based on actual expenses plus estimated expenses that were shifted to the Portfolios pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, after giving effect to expense caps and breakpoints.

 

Based on their review of the above information and other factors deemed relevant by the directors, the directors concluded that the management fees and total expenses of each of the Sub-Advised Portfolios were reasonable in relation to the nature, scope and quality of services provided and the performance of the Sub-Advised Portfolios over time.

 

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Investment Performance of the Sub-Advised Portfolios. The directors reviewed the investment performance of each Sub-Advised Portfolio over a variety of time periods. In addition to absolute performance and risk adjusted performance for each Sub-Advised Portfolio for both short and long-term periods, the directors considered (i) a comparison of each Sub-Advised Portfolio’s one-, three- and five-year (as applicable) performance to the returns of appropriate benchmarks and indices, and to the performance averages of each Sub-Advised Portfolio’s respective Morningstar and Lipper categories for the same periods, (ii) the Morningstar overall star rating for each Portfolio (as applicable), and (iii) the Morningstar and the Lipper rankings for the one-, three- and five-year (as applicable) periods. The directors evaluated each Sub-Advised Portfolio’s performance against these peer groups and industry benchmarks and indices, and viewed this information as providing an objective comparative benchmark against which they could assess the performance of each Sub-Advised Portfolio. The directors also considered the performance of accounts managed in a similar manner by each of the Sub-Advisers, where available, and information from the Sub-Advisers regarding any significant differences in the performance of those accounts from that of the Sub-Advised Portfolio in question. In connection with their evaluation of the performance of the Sub-Advised Portfolios, the directors also took into consideration the risk profile for each Sub-Advised Portfolio over the short and long term relative to its performance. The performance was considered in light of each Sub-Advised Portfolio’s investment objective and strategies as well as market conditions. In addition to performance information presented at the meeting, the directors considered the detailed performance information, market commentary, portfolio analysis and portfolio manager presentations they received periodically throughout the year. Generally speaking, while attentive to short term performance and what it might indicate, the directors gave greater weight to longer term performance.

 

The directors noted in particular their satisfaction with improving investment performance of the Portfolios sub-advised by ACI that seemed related to ACI’s revisions to investment process. The directors also noted that the short term performance of the Focused Appreciation Portfolio had improved, and observed that the Portfolio continued to maintain a strong long term track record. The directors noted favorably the strong investment results of the Portfolios sub-advised by T. Rowe Price and PIMCO as well as the low portfolio turnover rates of the Portfolios sub-advised by T. Rowe Price. The directors considered that the current portfolio management team for the International Growth Portfolio had been in place for less than two years, and thus its three year performance record continued to be negatively impacted by performance prior to the time Janus had been appointed as sub-adviser. Finally, with respect to the Commodities Return Strategy Portfolio, which had underperformed its benchmark since inception in 2011, the directors considered the role of the Portfolio in the variable annuity and variable life products for which it was an investment option, which was to provide pure exposure to a commodities return through an enhanced index strategy for purposes of diversification. The directors concluded that the Portfolio’s performance relative to this goal was sufficient to warrant approval of the continuation of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreement with Credit Suisse.

 

The Board concluded that, in the totality of the circumstances and within the context of its overall determinations regarding the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements, the performance of each Sub-Advised Portfolio was within an acceptable range compared to benchmarks and/or peers to support the continuation of each Existing Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

Costs and Profitability. The directors reviewed information provided by Mason Street Advisors regarding the profitability realized by Mason Street Advisors due to its relationship with the Sub-Advised Portfolios. The directors considered Mason Street Advisors’ quarterly presentation to the directors regarding Mason Street Advisors’ revenues, expenses, income and profit margins allocable to its services to the Sub-Advised Portfolios on an aggregate and a per Portfolio basis, and Mason Street Advisors’ allocation methodology with respect to the revenues and expenses. The profitability information presented for the directors’ consideration was supplemented by the aforementioned information regarding the range of peer expenses in each Sub-Advised Portfolio’s respective Lipper category and the ranking of each Sub-Advised Portfolio within the categories. The directors also considered the profitability information related to certain of the Sub-Advised Portfolios where such information had been provided and the financial statements of certain Sub-Advisers or their affiliates who had not provided specific profitability information. In all instances, including in those cases where profitability information had not been provided, the directors noted that the sub-advisory fees were the result of arm’s-length negotiations between Mason Street Advisors and the Sub-Advisers. The directors also recognized that there are limitations inherent in allocating costs and calculating profitability for organizations such as the Sub-Advisers, and that it is difficult to make comparisons of profitability among investment advisers because comparative information is not generally publicly available and, when available, such information had been developed using a variety of assumptions and other factors.

 

The directors considered certain fall-out benefits that may be realized by Mason Street Advisors and its affiliates due to their relationship with the Sub-Advised Portfolios, including the participation of fund families advised by certain Sub-Advisers to the Sub-Advised Portfolios in affinity fund or select fund programs offered by an affiliate of Mason Street Advisors and the payment of fees by those entities to affiliates of Mason Street Advisors. The directors also reviewed information concerning

 

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the Sub-Advisers’ soft dollar arrangements and any other benefits to the Sub-Advisers arising from their relationships with the Sub-Advised Portfolios.

 

The Board concluded, within the context of its overall determinations regarding the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements, that the fees paid by each of the Sub-Advised Portfolios, and the profits realized by Mason Street Advisors and the Sub-Advisers due to their relationships with the Sub-Advised Portfolios, were not excessive.

 

Economics of Scale. The directors also considered whether each Sub-Advised Portfolio’s expense structure permitted economies of scale to be shared with such Portfolio’s investors. The directors considered the breakpoints contained in the advisory fee schedules for all but one of the Sub-Advised Portfolios and the extent to which the Sub-Advised Portfolios may benefit from economies of scale through those breakpoints. With respect to the Sub-Advised Portfolio for which breakpoints had not been established, the directors also took into account the expense cap agreement that was in place with respect to such Portfolio. The directors considered that the fee schedules for all but two of the Sub-Advised Portfolios contained breakpoints, and that the fee schedules and breakpoints evidenced an appropriate sharing of economies of scale between each Sub-Advised Portfolio and Mason Street Advisors. The directors also considered the total assets of each Sub-Advised Portfolio and the expense ratios of the Sub-Advised Portfolios.

 

Based on this information, the Board concluded, within the context of its overall determinations regarding the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements, that each Sub-Advised Portfolio’s fee structure reflected appropriate economies of scale for the benefit of such Portfolio’s investors.

 

Other Information. The directors were presented with other information intended to assist them in their consideration of the continuation of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements, including information about the services provided by affiliates of Mason Street Advisors to the Sub-Advised Portfolios. The directors considered reports from Mason Street Advisors on its review of the respective compliance programs of the Sub-Advisers, recent compliance exceptions noted, pending or recent litigation or regulatory actions to which a Sub-Adviser or its affiliates may have been a party, and the applicable Sub-Adviser’s response. Their review further included information relating to each Sub-Adviser’s risk management infrastructure, information regarding portfolio manager compensation, brokerage and proxy voting practices, codes of ethics, business continuity and other matters.

 

Conclusions of the Directors. Based on a consideration of all information they deemed relevant in its totality, the directors, including the Independent Directors, and assisted by the advice of legal counsel independent of Mason Street Advisors, in the exercise of their reasonable business judgment concluded that it was in the best interest of each Portfolio to approve the continuation of each of the Existing Sub-Advisory Agreements between Mason Street Advisors and the Sub-Advisers.

 

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REPORT ON FORM N-CSR

RESPONSES FOR NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL SERIES FUND, INC.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer or controller.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

The Registrant’s board of directors has determined that the Registrant has three audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee. The names of the audit committee financial experts are Miriam M. Allison, Gail L. Hanson and Michael G. Smith. Each of the audit committee financial experts is independent.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

(a) Audit Fees

                 

Audit Fees and Expenses of Registrant

                 
     2011

     2012

 
     $ 562,000       $ 584,340   

(b) Audit Related Fees

                 

Audit-Related Fees and Expenses of Registrant

                 
     2011

     2012

 
     $ 0       $ 0   

(c) Tax Fees

                 
     2011

     2012

 
     $ 99,200       $ 95,765   

Review of dividend declarations

                 

Review of excise tax calculations

                 

Non-U.S. tax compliance

                 

(d) All Other Fees

                 
     2011

     2012

 
     $ 0       $ 0   

 

(e)(1) It is the audit committee’s policy to pre-approve all audit and non-audit service engagements for the Registrant; and any non-audit service engagement of the Registrant’s auditor by (1) the Registrant’s investment adviser and (2) any other entity in a control relationship with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant if, in each of (1) and (2) above, the non-audit service engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant. (2) Not applicable.

 

(f) Not applicable.

 

(g) Aggregate non-audit fees of Registrant and related service providers

                 
     2011

     2012

 
     $ 136,700       $ 154,715   
    


  


 

(h) The Registrant’s audit committee has considered whether the auditor’s provision of non-audit services to the Registrant’s related service providers is compatible with the auditor’s independence.


Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

 

Full Schedule of Investments is included in Item 1.

 

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. Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

(a) The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have evaluated the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of that date, in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in this filing was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported timely.

 

(b) There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits

 

(a)(1) The code of ethics referred to in the response to Item 2 above is attached as exhibit EX-99.12(a)(1).

 

(a)(2) Separate certifications for the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached as exhibit EX-99.CERT.

 

(b) Separate certifications for the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached as exhibit EX-99.906CERT. The certifications furnished pursuant to this paragraph are not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certifications are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates them by reference.

 

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.

 

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL SERIES FUND, INC.

 

By:  

/s/ R. David Ells


    R. David Ells, President
Date: February 14, 2013


By:  

/s/ Walter M. Givler


    Walter M. Givler, Vice-President,
    Chief Financial Officer and
    Treasurer
Date: February 14, 2013