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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number    811-05309

 

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN

 

55402

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Charles D. Gariboldi  800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   800-677-3863

 

Date of fiscal year end:   September 30

 

Date of reporting period:  September 30, 2005

 

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Item 1. Report to Shareholders

 



 

2005
Annual Report

 

 



 

First American Index Funds

 

An index fund is a mutual fund that seeks to mirror, as closely as possible, the returns of a market index. It does so by purchasing almost all of the holdings in the index in roughly the same percentages. An equity index measures the collective value of a group of stocks in a specific segment of the marketplace. The most commonly known market index is the S&P 500 Index.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Message to Shareholders

1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

11

Schedule of Investments

12

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

42

Statements of Operations

43

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

44

Financial Highlights

46

Notes to Financial Statements

52

Notice to Shareholders

60

 

 

 

Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.

 

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE

 



 

Message to SHAREHOLDERS  November 14, 2005

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

We invite you to take a few minutes to review the results of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

 

This report includes comparative performance graphs and tables, portfolio commentaries, complete listings of portfolio holdings, and additional fund information. We hope you will find this helpful in monitoring your investment portfolio.

 

Also, through our website, firstamericanfunds.com, we provide quarterly performance fact sheets on all First American Funds, the economic outlook as viewed by our senior investment officers, and other information about fund investments and portfolio strategies.

 

Please contact your financial professional if you have questions about First American Funds or contact First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND.

 

We appreciate your investment with First American Funds and look forward to serving your financial needs in the future.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

/s/ Virginia L. Stringer

 

/s/ Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

 

 

Virginia L. Stringer

Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

Chairperson of the Board

President

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

 

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2004

 

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Equity Index fund

Investment Objective: to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Index ("S&P 500 Composite Index")

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Equity Index Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 11.92% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 11.69% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Composite Index*, returned 12.25% for the same period.

How did general economic and market conditions affect performance?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004. The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. The energy sector proved a standout, making the most substantial contribution to the fund's performance.

While stocks in general were up in excess of their long-term historical averages, mid- and small-capitalization stocks generally outperformed large-capitalization stocks as they were more leveraged to the growing economy. The S&P 500 Composite Index, constructed of large-cap stocks, lagged somewhat behind the mid- and small- cap indices but still experienced positive returns of more than 12%.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Fund Overview

The fund is invested to replicate the S&P 500 Composite Index as closely as possible with consideration to turnover costs and fees. As a result, the fund performed very similarly to the index. The index includes 500 leading companies in the leading industries of the U.S. economy and covers about 75% of the dollar value of all traded stocks in the U.S. market.

During the fiscal year, Standard & Poor's modified its methodology: rather than counting all shares outstanding of a particular stock, the index now counts only the freely traded "float" shares outstanding. Since insiders often have significant impediments to trading even if the stock appears over or undervalued, tracking holdings of independent investors (i.e., noninsiders) allows the index to better reflect the consensus judgment of the potential benefit of holding a specific company's stock.

Like the index, the fund benefited from strong performance by the energy sector, which had a total return of 48%. Of the 29 company stocks currently in the energy sector, seven more than doubled in price and none had a total return of less than 24%. In keeping with the developments in the energy market, the small utilities sector rose 39%, primarily on the performance of independent power producers.

Last year's top performer, the consumer discretionary sector, proved the largest detractor from performance during this fiscal period, with a total return of 5% for the year. Although the economy was growing steadily and consumer spending remained robust, the sector was weakened chiefly because it contained two of the three worst performing industries, automobiles and auto components (the third was leisure equipment and products).

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Exxon Mobil     3.6 %  
General Electric     3.2 %  
Microsoft     2.1 %  
Citigroup     2.1 %  
Pfizer     1.7 %  
Johnson & Johnson     1.7 %  
Bank of America     1.5 %  
American International Group     1.4 %  
Intel     1.4 %  
Altria Group     1.4 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Financials     19.7 %  
Information Technology     15.6 %  
Heath Care     13.0 %  
Industrials     11.1 %  
Consumer Discretionary     10.1 %  
Energy     10.1 %  
Consumer Staples     9.6 %  
Utilities     3.5 %  
Telecommunication Services     3.0 %  
Materials     2.9 %  
Short Term Investments     1.5 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.1 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Equity Index fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

                Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/01/1999   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     5.54 %     (3.11 )%     8.25 %     -       -    
Class B     5.86 %     (3.10 )%     8.06 %     -       -    
Class C     9.84 %     (2.75 )%     -       (0.37 )%     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     11.69 %     (2.00 )%     8.86 %     -       -    
Class B     10.86 %     (2.73 )%     8.06 %     -       -    
Class C     10.84 %     (2.75 )%     -       (0.37 )%     -    
Class R     11.38 %     -       -       -       6.31 %  
Class Y     11.92 %     (1.76 )%     9.13 %     -       -    
S&P 500 Composite Index2      12.25 %     (1.49 )%     9.49 %     1.00 %     7.00 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

2  An unmanaged index of large-capitalization stocks that includes a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with over 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it also serves as a proxy for the total market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

The charts above illustrate the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the S&P 500 Composite Index.2

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Equity Index fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Equity Index Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,047.60     $ 3.18    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.96     $ 3.14    
Class B Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,043.80     $ 7.02    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.20     $ 6.93    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,043.60     $ 7.02    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.20     $ 6.93    
Class R Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,046.00     $ 4.46    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.71     $ 4.41    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,048.40     $ 1.90    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.21     $ 1.88    

 

Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.62%, 1.37%, 1.37%, 0.87% and 0.37% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 4.76% for Class A, 4.38% for Class B, 4.36% for Class C, 4.60% for Class R, and 4.84% for Class Y.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Mid Cap Index fund

Investment Objective: to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Composite Index ("S&P MidCap 400 Index")

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Mid Cap Index Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 21.82% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 21.43% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index*, returned 22.16% for the same period.

How did general economic and market conditions affect performance?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004. The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. The energy sector proved a standout, making the most substantial contribution to the fund's performance.

While stocks in general were up in excess of their long-term historical averages, the fund benefited from the fact that mid- and small-capitalization stocks generally outperformed large-capitalization stocks as they were more leveraged to the growing economy. The S&P MidCap 400 Index, constructed of stocks in the middle range of company size (companies with market capitalizations between $1.5 billion to $5 billion) reflected this performance, returning more than 22% for the fiscal year.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Fund Overview

The fund is invested to replicate the S&P MidCap 400 Index closely before fees, while attempting to reduce turnover costs. As a result, the fund performed very similarly to that index. The index includes stocks that reflect the risk and return characteristics of the broader mid-cap universe. Mid-cap stocks are now being recognized as an independent asset class and the capitalization range of this index covers about 10% of the U.S. equities market.

During the fiscal year, the largest contributor to performance for the fund was the energy sector, which had, on an average, a weighting of 9% and a total return of 61%. Other contributors to the fund's performance were the consumer staples and utilities sectors, which performed better than the overall index.

The telecommunications sector, in which the fund had a small position, experienced the worst overall performance, falling 2.5% during the fiscal year.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Legg Mason     1.1 %  
Peabody Energy     1.0 %  
Whole Foods Market     0.8 %  
SanDisk     0.8 %  
Noble Energy     0.8 %  
Lennar     0.7 %  
Pioneer Natural Resources     0.7 %  
Fidelity National Financial     0.7 %  
Questar     0.7 %  
ENSCO International     0.7 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Financials     17.9 %  
Consumer Discretionary     15.6 %  
Information Technology     14.6 %  
Industrials     13.4 %  
Health Care     12.0 %  
Utilities     8.0 %  
Energy     7.7 %  
Materials     5.7 %  
Consumer Staples     3.3 %  
Short Term Investments     1.6 %  
Telecommunication Services     0.5 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.3 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Mid Cap Index fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 year   11/04/1999   11/27/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     14.75 %     4.79 %     8.93 %     -       -    
Class B     15.57 %     4.92 %     9.09 %     -       -    
Class C     19.60 %     -       -       -       13.91 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     21.43 %     5.99 %     9.97 %     -       -    
Class B     20.57 %     5.25 %     9.20 %     -       -    
Class C     20.60 %     -       -       -       13.91 %  
Class R     21.09 %     -       -       7.63 %     -    
Class Y     21.82 %     6.27 %     10.24 %     -       -    
S&P MidCap 400 Index2      22.16 %     7.05 %     11.17 %     8.73 %     15.69 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005

The charts above illustrate the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 11/4/1999 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the S&P MidCap 400 Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Stocks of mid-capitalization companies may be slightly less volatile than those of small-capitalization companies, but they still involve substantial risk and may be subject to increased volatility and more price fluctuation than large-capitalization companies.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On September 24, 2001, the Mid Cap Index Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar MidCap Index Fund, a series of the Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American Fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar MidCap Index Fund.

2  An unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index that represents the aggregate market value of the common equity of 400 companies chosen by Standard & Poor's with a median capitalization of approximately $700 million to measure the performance of the mid-range sector of the U.S. stock market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Mid Cap Index fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Mid Cap Index Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,091.20     $ 3.93    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class B Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,087.60     $ 7.85    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.55     $ 7.59    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,087.30     $ 7.85    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.55     $ 7.59    
Class R Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,089.60     $ 5.24    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.05     $ 5.05    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,092.40     $ 2.62    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.56     $ 2.54    

 

Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75%, 1.50%, 1.50%, 1.00% and 0.50% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 9.12% for Class A, 8.76% for Class B, 8.73% for Class C, 8.96% for Class R, and 9.24% for Class Y.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Small Cap Index fund

Investment Objective: to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Russell 2000 Index

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Small Cap Index Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 16.93% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 17.08% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index*, returned 17.95% for the same period.

How did general economic and market conditions affect performance?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004. The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. The energy sector proved a standout, making the most substantial contribution to the fund's performance.

While stocks in general were up in excess of their long-term historical averages, the fund benefited from the fact that mid- and small-capitalization stocks generally outperformed large-capitalization stocks as they were more leveraged to the growing economy. The Russell 2000 Index, constructed of small-cap stocks, reflected this performance, returning more than 17% for the fiscal year.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Fund Overview

The fund is invested to replicate the Russell 2000 Index as closely as possible with consideration to turnover costs and fees. The index includes the traded shares of U.S. companies ranked 1,001 through 3,000 in size, thereby skipping large- and mid-capitalization names in the list of investable companies. When Russell "re-constitutes" its list to reflect changes in company size (in late June of each year), the index incurs turnover in excess of 25%.

Unlike the index, the fund must pay transactions costs to adjust its holdings. From these costs – and from management's efforts to reduce them by updating holdings at slightly different dates than other index managers were selling and buying the same names – the fund's performance lagged slightly behind the index.

The fund's 6% weighting in the energy sector helped it take advantage of a very strong performance in that area. During the fiscal year, the sector rose 74%, with many of the smaller, independent producers more than doubling in price. The fund also benefited from exposure to industrials, with a 14% weighting, mainly due to the strong performance of the construction and engineering industries.

Last year's top performer, the consumer discretionary sector, proved the largest detractor from performance during this fiscal period, with a total return of 10.5% for the year. Although the economy was growing steadily and consumer spending remained robust, the sector was weakened chiefly because it contained two of the three worst performing industries, automobiles and auto components (the third was leisure equipment and products).

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Cimarex Energy     0.3 %  
Amylin Pharmaceuticals     0.3 %  
Cabot Oil & Gas     0.2 %  
Intuitive Surgical     0.2 %  
Cal Dive International     0.2 %  
Frontier Oil     0.2 %  
York International     0.2 %  
Eagle Materials     0.2 %  
Vertex Pharmaceuticals     0.2 %  
Jarden     0.2 %  
Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Financials     21.4 %  
Information Technology     17.9 %  
Industrials     14.9 %  
Consumer Discretionary     14.1 %  
Heath Care     12.8 %  
Energy     6.6 %  
Materials     4.7 %  
Consumer Staples     2.8 %  
Utilities     2.7 %  
Telecommunication Services     1.3 %  
Short Term Investments     0.7 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.1 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Small Cap Index fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   12/30/1998   12/11/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     10.63 %     6.40 %     8.03 %     -       -    
Class B     10.82 %     -       -       6.92 %     -    
Class C     14.84 %     -       -       -       12.96 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     17.08 %     7.61 %     8.93 %     -       -    
Class B     15.82 %     -       -       7.24 %     -    
Class C     15.84 %     -       -       -       12.96 %  
Class R     16.45 %     7.44 %     8.75 %     -       -    
Class Y     16.93 %     7.81 %     9.12 %     -       -    
Russell 2000 Index2      17.95 %     6.44 %     8.81 %     8.18 %     15.51 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005

The charts above illustrate the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the funds Class A and Class Y shares (from 12/30/1998 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Russell 2000 Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Stocks of small-capitalization companies involve substantial risk. These stocks historically have experienced greater price volatility than stocks of larger companies, and they may be expected to do so in the future.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On September 24, 2001, the Small Cap Index Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar Small Cap Index Fund, a series of the Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American Fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar Small Cap Index Fund. The Firstar Small Cap Index Fund was organized on December 11, 2000, and, prior to that, was a separate series of Mercantile Mutual Funds, Inc.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Small Cap Index fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Small Cap Index Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,085.70     $ 4.60    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.66     $ 4.46    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,081.40     $ 8.50    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.90     $ 8.24    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,081.50     $ 8.50    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.90     $ 8.24    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,085.20     $ 5.91    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.40     $ 5.72    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,087.00     $ 3.29    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.91     $ 3.19    

 

Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.88%, 1.63%, 1.63%, 1.13% and 0.63% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 8.57% Class A, 8.14% Class B, 8.15% Class C, 8.52% Class R, and 8.70% for Class Y, respectively.

3 Prior to July 1, 2005 the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 0.93%, 1.68%, 1.68%, 1.18%, and 0.68% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y was lowered to 0.83%, 1.58%, 1.58%, 1.08%, and 0.58%, respectively. If this new limitation had been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been $1,085.96 and $1,020.91 for Class A, $1,081.66 and $1,017.15 for Class B, $1,081.76 and $1,017.15 for Class C, $1,085.46 and $1,019.65 for Class R, and $1,087.26 and $1,022.16 for Class Y, and the actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.34 and $4.20 for Class A, $8.24 and $7.99 for Class B, $8.24 and $7.99 for Class C, $5.65 and $5.47 for Class R, and $3.03 and $2.94 for Class Y.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
First American Investment Funds, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of the Equity Index, Mid Cap Index, and Small Cap Index Funds (series of First American Investment Funds, Inc.) (the "funds") as of September 30, 2005, and the related statements of operations, statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, except as noted below. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights of the Mid Cap Index and Small Cap Index Funds for the periods presented through October 31, 2000, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 29, 2000 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

We conducted our audits 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the funds' internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designating audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the funds' internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2005, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights audited by us as referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the funds listed above of the First American Investment Funds, Inc. at September 30, 2005, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated herein in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 18, 2005

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Equity Index Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 98.6%  
Consumer Discretionary – 10.1%  
AutoNation* (a)     36,590     $ 731    
Autozone*     13,254       1,103    
Bed Bath & Beyond*     59,503       2,391    
Best Buy     86,529       3,767    
Big Lots* (a)     23,098       254    
Black & Decker     15,719       1,290    
Brunswick     18,613       702    
Carnival (a)     101,533       5,075    
Centex (a)     25,324       1,635    
Circuit City Stores     41,375       710    
Clear Channel Communications     95,365       3,137    
Coach*     75,306       2,362    
Comcast, Class A* (a)     445,645       13,093    
Cooper Tire & Rubber     12,929       197    
D.R. Horton     53,920       1,953    
Dana (a)     30,366       286    
Darden Restaurants     27,909       848    
Delphi     114,633       316    
Dillards, Class A     14,252       298    
Dollar General (a)     60,055       1,101    
Dow Jones & Company     14,122       539    
Eastman Kodak (a)     56,661       1,379    
Family Dollar Stores     33,838       672    
Federated Department Stores     53,514       3,578    
Ford Motor (a)     371,866       3,667    
Fortune Brands     28,725       2,336    
Gannett (a)     50,184       3,454    
Gap     123,951       2,160    
General Motors (a)     114,260       3,497    
Genuine Parts     34,608       1,485    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber* (a)     35,553       554    
Harley-Davidson     58,672       2,842    
Harrah's Entertainment     31,512       2,054    
Hasbro     31,797       625    
Hilton Hotels     75,458       1,684    
Home Depot (a)     437,526       16,687    
International Game Technology (a)     69,000       1,863    
Interpublic Group of Companies* (a)     84,361       982    
J.C. Penney     53,312       2,528    
Johnson Controls     37,496       2,327    
Jones Apparel Group     24,349       694    
KB HOME (a)     15,656       1,146    
Knight-Ridder (a)     13,733       806    
Kohl's* (a)     62,453       3,134    
Leggett & Platt     37,737       762    
Limited     71,922       1,469    
Liz Claiborne (a)     21,714       854    
Lowe's (a)     153,891       9,911    
Marriott International, Class A (a)     40,271       2,537    
Mattel (a)     81,925       1,367    
Maytag (a)     16,242       297    
McDonald's (a)     252,258       8,448    
McGraw-Hill (a)     75,652       3,634    
New York Times, Class A     29,575       880    
Newell Rubbermaid (a)     54,258       1,229    
News     523,110       8,155    
Nike, Class B (a)     41,949       3,426    
Nordstrom     43,596       1,496    
Office Depot* (a)     61,244       1,819    
Officemax     13,316       422    
Omnicom Group (a)     37,431       3,130    
Pulte     47,080       2,021    
RadioShack     28,263       701    
Reebok International     11,933       675    

 

Equity Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Sears* (a)     20,660     $ 2,571    
Sherwin Williams (a)     30,372       1,338    
Snap-On     11,538       417    
Stanley Works (a)     16,419       766    
Staples (a)     149,051       3,178    
Starbucks* (a)     79,976       4,007    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (a)     40,820       2,334    
Target (a)     178,575       9,273    
Tiffany & Company     29,181       1,161    
Time Warner (a)     931,138       16,863    
TJX     95,054       1,947    
Tribune (a)     59,311       2,010    
Univision Communications, Class A* (a)     51,773       1,374    
V.F. (a)     17,498       1,014    
Viacom, Class B (a)     327,178       10,800    
Visteon*     26,057       255    
Walt Disney (a)     404,173       9,753    
Wendy's International     22,437       1,013    
Whirlpool (a)     13,258       1,005    
Yum! Brands     57,664       2,792    
      229,046    
Consumer Staples – 9.6%      
Alberto-Culver, Class B     16,946       758    
Albertson's     74,582       1,913    
Altria Group     413,621       30,488    
Anheuser-Busch (a)     158,300       6,813    
Archer-Daniels-Midland     123,753       3,052    
Avon Products     93,416       2,522    
Brown-Forman, Class B     9,846       586    
Campbell Soup     55,814       1,660    
Clorox (a)     30,623       1,701    
Coca-Cola     432,631       18,685    
Coca-Cola Enterprises     47,507       926    
Colgate-Palmolive (a)     105,732       5,582    
ConAgra Foods (a)     104,873       2,596    
Constellation Brands, Class A* (a)     33,200       863    
Costco Wholesale (a)     99,260       4,277    
CVS (a)     158,520       4,599    
General Mills (a)     66,015       3,182    
Gillette     191,880       11,167    
H.J. Heinz     69,550       2,541    
Hershey Foods (a)     43,274       2,437    
Kellogg     57,352       2,646    
Kimberly-Clark     95,057       5,659    
Kroger*     146,178       3,010    
McCormick     27,600       901    
Molson Coors Brewing (a)     15,666       1,003    
Pepsi Bottling (a)     38,883       1,110    
PepsiCo     336,660       19,092    
Procter & Gamble (a)     492,488       29,283    
Reynolds American (a)     17,150       1,424    
Safeway (a)     90,595       2,319    
Sara Lee (a)     156,284       2,962    
SUPERVALU     26,471       824    
Sysco (a)     132,130       4,145    
Tyson Foods, Class A     50,150       905    
UST (a)     33,476       1,401    
Walgreen (a)     203,512       8,843    
Wal-Mart Stores (a)     520,667       22,816    
Wrigley, William Jr.     33,203       2,387    
      217,078    
Energy – 10.1%      
Amerada Hess (a)     16,049       2,207    
Anadarko Petroleum (a)     47,624       4,560    
Apache     66,318       4,988    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Equity Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Baker Hughes (a)     68,876     $ 4,111    
BJ Services (a)     65,436       2,355    
Burlington Resources     77,894       6,334    
ChevronTexaco (a)     453,961       29,385    
ConocoPhillips     281,328       19,668    
Devon Energy (a)     95,722       6,570    
El Paso (a)     130,237       1,810    
EOG Resources (a)     48,442       3,628    
Exxon Mobil (a)     1,279,042       81,270    
Halliburton (a)     102,195       7,002    
Kerr-McGee     23,525       2,285    
Kinder Morgan (a)     19,226       1,849    
Marathon Oil     70,678       4,872    
Murphy Oil     31,340       1,563    
Nabors Industries*     29,560       2,123    
National-Oilwell Varco* (a)     34,765       2,288    
Noble     27,453       1,879    
Occidental Petroleum     80,474       6,875    
Rowan* (a)     21,883       777    
Schlumberger (a)     119,054       10,046    
Sunoco     27,314       2,136    
Transocean*     69,462       4,259    
Valero Energy (a)     60,810       6,875    
Weatherford International* (a)     28,960       1,988    
Williams (a)     115,342       2,889    
XTO Energy     72,930       3,305    
      229,897    
Financials – 19.7%      
ACE     55,940       2,633    
AFLAC (a)     101,587       4,602    
Allstate     138,567       7,661    
Ambac Financial Group (a)     21,529       1,551    
American Express     232,347       13,346    
American International Group     524,330       32,487    
AmSouth Bancorp (a)     69,346       1,752    
AON     64,217       2,060    
Apartment Investment & Management (a)     19,538       758    
Archstone-Smith Trust (a)     40,210       1,603    
Bank of America (a)     814,452       34,288    
Bank of New York     153,539       4,516    
BB&T (a)     107,976       4,216    
Bear Stearns (a)     21,591       2,370    
Capital One Financial (a)     58,293       4,635    
Charles Schwab (a)     202,294       2,919    
Chubb (a)     37,048       3,318    
Cincinnati Financial     31,632       1,325    
CIT Group     40,732       1,840    
Citigroup (a)     1,039,734       47,329    
Comerica (a)     34,690       2,043    
Compass Bancshares     9,660       443    
Countrywide Financial (a)     113,318       3,737    
E*TRADE Financial*     74,620       1,313    
Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT)     82,897       2,712    
Equity Residential Properties Trust (REIT) (a)     57,246       2,167    
Fannie Mae     193,852       8,688    
Federated Investors, Class B     19,160       637    
Fifth Third Bancorp     111,395       4,092    
First Horizon National     24,885       905    
Franklin Resources     35,645       2,993    
Freddie Mac (a)     136,757       7,721    
Golden West Financial (a)     53,464       3,175    
Goldman Sachs Group (a)     89,898       10,930    
Hartford Financial Services Group (a)     57,939       4,471    
Huntington Bancshares     45,212       1,016    
J.P. Morgan Chase     711,001       24,124    

 

Equity Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Janus Capital Group     47,381     $ 685    
Jefferson-Pilot (a)     26,933       1,378    
KeyCorp (a)     81,886       2,641    
Lehman Brothers Holdings (a)     55,047       6,412    
Lincoln National     35,165       1,829    
Loew's     29,676       2,742    
M & T Bank     16,540       1,748    
Marsh & McLennan (a)     105,272       3,199    
Marshall & Ilsley     42,377       1,844    
MBIA (a)     28,709       1,740    
MBNA     256,143       6,311    
Mellon Financial     85,196       2,724    
Merrill Lynch     187,616       11,510    
Metlife (a)     152,013       7,575    
MGIC Investment (a)     19,638       1,261    
Moody's (a)     53,748       2,745    
Morgan Stanley     218,423       11,782    
National City     118,265       3,955    
North Fork Bancorp     94,017       2,397    
Northern Trust (a)     43,746       2,211    
Plum Creek Timber (REIT) (a)     36,766       1,394    
PNC Financial Services (a)     55,381       3,213    
Principal Financial Group (a)     64,140       3,038    
Progressive (a)     39,718       4,161    
Prologis (a)     36,820       1,631    
Providian Financial* (a)     59,519       1,052    
Prudential Financial (a)     102,120       6,899    
Public Storage (a)     17,960       1,203    
Regions Financial (a)     92,982       2,894    
SAFECO     24,785       1,323    
Simon Property Group (REIT) (a)     44,306       3,284    
SLM     83,370       4,472    
Sovereign Bancorp     69,222       1,526    
St. Paul Travelers Companies     136,146       6,109    
State Street     70,435       3,446    
SunTrust Banks     64,764       4,498    
Synovus Financial     59,559       1,651    
T. Rowe Price Group     25,046       1,636    
Torchmark     20,727       1,095    
U.S. Bancorp (b)     371,914       10,443    
UnumProvident (a)     60,147       1,233    
Vornado Realty Trust (a)     19,380       1,679    
Wachovia     319,897       15,224    
Washington Mutual (a)     173,846       6,818    
Wells Fargo     335,648       19,659    
XL Capital Limited, Class A     26,999       1,837    
Zions Bancorporation (a)     17,740       1,263    
      445,746    
Health Care – 13.0%      
Abbott Laboratories     310,178       13,152    
Aetna     58,714       5,058    
Allergan (a)     25,816       2,365    
AmerisourceBergen (a)     20,944       1,619    
Amgen* (a)     250,553       19,962    
Applied Biosystems Group – Applera     39,038       907    
Bausch & Lomb (a)     10,292       830    
Baxter International     121,373       4,839    
Becton, Dickinson & Company     50,223       2,633    
Biogen IDEC* (a)     68,592       2,708    
Biomet     49,957       1,734    
Boston Scientific* (a)     142,904       3,340    
Bristol-Myers Squibb (a)     386,084       9,289    
C.R. Bard     19,100       1,261    
Cardinal Health     88,083       5,588    
Caremark Rx* (a)     89,340       4,461    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Equity Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Chiron* (a)     23,560     $ 1,028    
CIGNA (a)     26,668       3,143    
Coventry Health Care*     21,260       1,829    
Eli Lilly (a)     224,064       11,992    
Express Scripts* (a)     30,500       1,897    
Fisher Scientific International* (a)     23,673       1,469    
Forest Laboratories, Class A*     69,093       2,693    
Genzyme* (a)     49,547       3,550    
Gilead Sciences* (a)     86,010       4,194    
Guidant     63,694       4,388    
HCA     83,147       3,984    
Health Management Associates, Class A (a)     47,401       1,113    
Hospira*     30,890       1,266    
Humana* (a)     31,968       1,531    
IMS Health     46,223       1,163    
Johnson & Johnson (a)     590,899       37,392    
King Pharmaceuticals*     48,849       751    
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings* (a)     27,581       1,343    
Manor Care (a)     17,628       677    
McKesson HBOC     58,528       2,777    
Medco Health Solutions*     60,923       3,340    
MedImmune*     49,418       1,663    
Medtronic     241,558       12,952    
Merck     445,173       12,113    
Millipore*     9,917       624    
Mylan Laboratories     43,327       834    
PerkinElmer     24,388       497    
Pfizer     1,500,955       37,479    
Quest Diagnostics     36,186       1,829    
Schering-Plough (a)     292,463       6,156    
St. Jude Medical*     71,998       3,370    
Stryker (a)     76,228       3,768    
Tenet Healthcare* (a)     91,708       1,030    
Thermo Electron* (a)     32,105       992    
UnitedHealth Group (a)     256,938       14,440    
Watson Pharmaceuticals* (a)     21,647       792    
WellPoint Health Networks*     118,772       9,005    
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals     265,222       12,272    
Zimmer Holdings* (a)     49,926       3,439    
      294,521    
Industrials – 11.1%      
3M (a)     156,270       11,464    
Allied Waste Industries*     42,805       362    
American Power Conversion     34,401       891    
American Standard     35,557       1,655    
Apollo Group, Class A* (a)     28,993       1,925    
Avery Dennison (a)     21,315       1,117    
Boeing (a)     167,985       11,415    
Burlington Northern Santa Fe     74,948       4,482    
Caterpillar (a)     135,834       7,980    
Cendant (a)     210,578       4,346    
Cintas (a)     27,356       1,123    
Cooper Industries (a)     18,480       1,278    
CSX     42,294       1,966    
Cummins (a)     8,270       728    
Danaher     54,762       2,948    
Deere & Company     48,695       2,980    
Dover     34,462       1,406    
Eaton     29,706       1,888    
Emerson Electric     83,601       6,003    
Equifax     27,797       971    
FedEx (a)     60,031       5,230    
Fluor (a)     16,131       1,039    
General Dynamics     38,983       4,660    
General Electric (a)     2,136,791       71,946    

 

Equity Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Goodrich     23,775     $ 1,054    
H & R Block (a)     71,186       1,707    
Honeywell International     170,122       6,380    
Illinois Tool Works     55,803       4,594    
Ingersoll-Rand, Class A     68,608       2,623    
ITT Industries     18,266       2,075    
L-3 Communications Holdings (a)     20,661       1,634    
Lockheed Martin (a)     79,543       4,855    
Masco     92,656       2,843    
Monster Worldwide* (a)     23,505       722    
Navistar International*     13,242       429    
Norfolk Southern     79,588       3,228    
Northrop Grumman     71,304       3,875    
Paccar     35,132       2,385    
Pall     24,545       675    
Parker Hannifin     23,353       1,502    
Pitney Bowes     38,637       1,613    
R.R. Donnelley & Sons (a)     42,381       1,571    
Raytheon     88,211       3,354    
Robert Half International     31,640       1,126    
Rockwell Automation     34,136       1,806    
Rockwell Collins (a)     35,139       1,698    
Ryder System     12,511       428    
Southwest Airlines     154,416       2,293    
Textron     27,086       1,943    
Tyco International     408,075       11,365    
Union Pacific     52,176       3,741    
United Parcel Service, Class B (a)     222,341       15,370    
United Technologies     209,726       10,872    
W.W. Grainger     18,043       1,135    
Waste Management     114,010       3,262    
      251,961    
Information Technology – 15.6%      
ADC Telecommunications* (a)     23,486       537    
Adobe Systems (a)     99,234       2,962    
Advanced Micro Devices* (a)     77,076       1,942    
Affiliated Computer Services, Class A* (a)     26,030       1,421    
Agilent Technologies*     97,467       3,192    
Altera* (a)     75,682       1,446    
Analog Devices (a)     74,903       2,782    
Andrew* (a)     31,575       352    
Apple Computer* (a)     167,554       8,983    
Applied Materials     333,598       5,658    
Applied Micro Circuits*     62,612       188    
Autodesk     46,392       2,154    
Automatic Data Processing (a)     118,331       5,093    
Avaya* (a)     96,388       993    
BMC Software* (a)     45,204       954    
Broadcom, Class A* (a)     57,080       2,678    
CIENA*     116,869       309    
Cisco Systems* (a)     1,293,939       23,200    
Citrix Systems*     34,343       863    
Computer Associates International (a)     94,402       2,625    
Computer Sciences* (a)     37,021       1,751    
Compuware*     78,826       749    
Comverse Technology* (a)     38,829       1,020    
Convergys* (a)     32,160       462    
Corning*     292,843       5,661    
Dell *     483,990       16,552    
eBay* (a)     220,886       9,101    
Electronic Arts* (a)     62,208       3,539    
Electronic Data Systems     97,618       2,191    
EMC* (a)     486,080       6,290    
First Data     161,559       6,462    
Fiserv* (a)     38,286       1,756    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Equity Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Freescale Semiconductor* (a)     79,367     $ 1,871    
Gateway*     58,921       159    
Hewlett-Packard (a)     575,934       16,817    
IBM     330,319       26,498    
Intel     1,247,330       30,747    
Intuit* (a)     37,463       1,679    
Jabil Circuit* (a)     38,647       1,195    
JDS Uniphase* (a)     333,029       739    
KLA-Tencor (a)     38,504       1,877    
Lexmark International Group, Class A* (a)     25,305       1,545    
Linear Technology (a)     60,899       2,289    
LSI Logic* (a)     76,908       758    
Lucent Technologies* (a)     895,173       2,909    
Maxim Integrated Products (a)     64,998       2,772    
Mercury Interactive* (a)     17,932       710    
Micron Technology* (a)     120,591       1,604    
Microsoft     1,878,122       48,324    
Molex     29,406       785    
Motorola (a)     485,448       10,724    
National Semiconductor (a)     70,678       1,859    
NCR* (a)     37,856       1,208    
Network Appliance*     71,815       1,705    
Novell* (a)     77,299       576    
Novellus Systems* (a)     29,810       748    
NVIDIA* (a)     33,151       1,136    
Oracle*     747,999       9,268    
Parametric Technology* (a)     55,129       384    
Paychex (a)     74,605       2,766    
PMC-Sierra* (a)     35,351       311    
QLogic* (a)     18,653       638    
QUALCOMM (a)     326,434       14,608    
Sabre Holdings, Class A (a)     28,450       577    
Sanmina – SCI*     106,912       459    
Scientific-Atlanta (a)     30,345       1,138    
Seagate Escrow Security (c) (d)     44,886       -    
Siebel Systems (a)     104,855       1,083    
Solectron*     194,533       761    
Sun Microsystems* (a)     673,374       2,640    
Symantec* (a)     241,856       5,480    
Symbol Technologies     48,163       466    
Tektronix     16,770       423    
Tellabs*     90,766       955    
Teradyne* (a)     38,636       637    
Texas Instruments (a)     336,540       11,409    
Unisys*     65,967       438    
Waters*     24,009       999    
Xerox* (a)     190,531       2,601    
Xilinx (a)     68,801       1,916    
Yahoo!* (a)     245,486       8,307    
      353,364    
Materials – 2.9%      
Air Products and Chemicals     44,936       2,478    
Alcoa     176,144       4,301    
Allegheny Technologies     17,586       545    
Ashland     13,339       737    
Ball (a)     22,032       809    
Bemis (a)     21,140       522    
Dow Chemical     194,230       8,094    
E.I. DuPont de Nemours (a)     201,269       7,884    
Eastman Chemical     15,047       707    
Ecolab     44,396       1,418    
Engelhard     24,383       681    
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold, Class B (a)     36,311       1,764    
Georgia-Pacific     52,566       1,790    
Hercules* (a)     21,918       268    

 

Equity Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
International Flavors & Fragrances     14,319     $ 510    
International Paper (a)     99,310       2,959    
Louisiana Pacific (a)     21,635       599    
MeadWestvaco     36,401       1,005    
Monsanto     54,193       3,401    
Newmont Mining (a)     89,973       4,244    
NuCor     32,380       1,910    
Pactiv*     31,179       546    
Phelps Dodge (a)     19,106       2,482    
PPG Industries (a)     34,067       2,016    
Praxair (a)     65,360       3,133    
Rohm & Haas (a)     38,413       1,580    
Sealed Air* (a)     16,796       797    
Sigma-Aldrich     14,013       898    
Temple-Inland     23,108       944    
United States Steel (a)     23,074       977    
Vulcan Materials (a)     20,092       1,491    
Weyerhaeuser     47,008       3,232    
      64,722    
Telecommunication Services – 3.0%      
ALLTEL (a)     66,232       4,312    
AT&T     161,892       3,205    
BellSouth (a)     367,574       9,667    
CenturyTel (a)     26,583       930    
Citizens Communications (a)     69,291       939    
Qwest Communications International*     332,798       1,364    
SBC Communications (a)     667,096       15,990    
Sprint (a)     580,114       13,795    
Verizon Communications     550,387       17,992    
      68,194    
Utilities – 3.5%      
AES* (a)     131,984       2,168    
Allegheny Energy* (a)     32,350       994    
Ameren (a)     38,137       2,040    
American Electric Power (a)     78,161       3,103    
Calpine* (a)     130,493       338    
CenterPoint Energy (a)     60,543       900    
Cinergy     36,004       1,599    
CMS Energy* (a)     44,209       727    
Consolidated Edison (a)     45,475       2,208    
Constellation Energy     32,968       2,031    
Dominion Resources (a)     68,803       5,927    
DTE Energy (a)     33,250       1,525    
Duke Energy (a)     191,727       5,593    
Dynegy* (a)     65,856       310    
Edison International     64,437       3,047    
Entergy (a)     45,143       3,355    
Exelon (a)     135,204       7,225    
FirstEnergy (a)     65,238       3,400    
FPL Group (a)     78,570       3,740    
KeySpan     34,056       1,253    
NICOR     8,938       376    
NiSource (a)     51,937       1,259    
People's Energy (a)     3,070       121    
PG&E     83,534       3,279    
Pinnacle West Capital     18,032       795    
PPL (a)     72,468       2,343    
Progress Energy (a)     48,731       2,181    
Progress Energy-CVO*     7,906       1    
Public Service Enterprises     46,971       3,023    
Sempra Energy     48,095       2,263    
Southern (a)     148,122       5,297    
TECO Energy (a)     39,562       713    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Equity Index Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES/PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
TXU (a)     51,152     $ 5,774    
Xcel Energy (a)     77,960       1,529    
      80,437    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,626,578)
            2,234,966    
Short Term Investments – 1.5%      
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.3%      
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (b) (e)
    28,481,314       28,481    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.2%      
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.735%, 03/02/06 (f)
  $ 4,600       4,528    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $33,013)
            33,009    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (g) – 31.4%
     
      (Cost $712,377)       712,377    
Total Investments – 131.5%
(Cost $2,371,968)
            2,980,352    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (31.5)%             (714,628 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 2,265,724    

 

*  Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $697,331,391 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Investments in affiliated securities. As of September, 2005, the market value of these investments was $38,924,659 or 1.7% of total net assets. See notes 3 and 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security considered illiquid or restricted. As of September 30, 2005, the market value of this investment was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Satements.

(d)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of this investment was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(f)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is the effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(g)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

CVO – Contingent Value Obligation

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(000)
 
S&P 500 Index
Futures Contracts
    90     $ 27,772     December-05   $ 143    

 

Mid Cap Index Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 98.7%  
Consumer Discretionary – 15.6%  
99 Cents Only Stores*     16,863     $ 156    
Abercrombie & Fitch     30,352       1,513    
Advanced Auto Parts* (a)     37,785       1,462    
Aeropostale* (a)     19,492       414    
American Eagle Outfitters (a)     45,330       1,067    
American Greetings, Class A (a)     23,170       635    
AnnTaylor Stores*     25,120       667    
Applebee's International     27,790       575    
ArvinMeritor     24,153       404    
Bandag     4,392       188    
Barnes & Noble     20,314       766    
Belo, Class A     36,539       835    
BLYTH     9,189       205    
Bob Evans Farms     11,877       270    
Borders Group (a)     25,715       570    
BorgWarner (a)     19,252       1,087    
Boyd Gaming     14,978       646    
Brinker International (a)     29,758       1,118    
Callaway Golf (a)     24,017       362    
CarMax* (a)     36,639       1,146    
Catalina Marketing, Class C (a)     13,847       315    
CBRL Group (a)     16,491       555    
Cheesecake Factory* (a)     26,650       833    
Chico's FAS* (a)     62,310       2,293    
Claire's Stores     33,880       818    
Corinthian Colleges*     30,990       411    
DeVry* (a)     20,186       385    
Dollar Tree Stores* (a)     38,544       834    
Emmis Communications, Class A*     10,421       230    
Entercom Communications*     13,690       432    
Foot Locker (a)     53,822       1,181    
Furniture Brands International     18,185       328    
Gentex (a)     54,928       956    
GTECH Holdings     39,700       1,273    
Harman International Industries (a)     21,850       2,235    
Harte-Hanks     20,053       530    
Hovnanian Enterprises, Class A* (a)     12,690       650    
International Speedway, Class A     12,364       649    
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts* (a)     21,498       135    
Lear (a)     23,140       786    
Lee Enterprises     15,684       666    
Lennar (a)     46,156       2,758    
Media General, Class A     8,204       476    
Michaels Stores (a)     46,482       1,537    
Modine Manufacturing     11,023       404    
Mohawk Industries* (a)     18,214       1,462    
Neiman Marcus Group     16,720       1,671    
O'Reilly Automotive*     35,890       1,011    
Outback Steakhouse (a)     22,593       827    
Pacific Sunwear of California*     26,380       566    
Payless ShoeSource* (a)     23,694       412    
PETsMART     49,748       1,084    
Pier 1 Imports (a)     29,414       332    
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.     20,770       1,045    
Reader's Digest Association, Class A     34,190       546    
Regis     15,200       575    
Rent-A-Center*     24,400       471    
Ross Stores     50,378       1,194    
Ruby Tuesday (a)     22,240       484    
Ryland Group (a)     16,600       1,136    
Saks*     49,120       909    
Scholastic* (a)     12,806       473    
Thor Industries (a)     11,910       405    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Mid Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Timberland, Class A*     19,286     $ 651    
Toll Brothers* (a)     39,328       1,757    
Tupperware (a)     18,990       433    
Urban Outfitters* (a)     37,520       1,103    
Valassis Communications* (a)     17,561       685    
Washington Post, Class B     1,789       1,436    
Westwood One     23,329       464    
Williams-Sonoma* (a)     39,953       1,532    
      58,420    
Consumer Staples – 3.3%      
BJ's Wholesale Club* (a)     23,792       661    
Church and Dwight     21,394       790    
Dean Foods*     51,546       2,003    
Energizer Holdings*     24,780       1,405    
Hormel Foods     25,120       829    
JM Smucker (a)     20,145       978    
Lancaster Colony     8,844       380    
PepsiAmericas     24,358       554    
Ruddick     12,808       295    
Smithfield Foods*     30,925       918    
Tootsie Roll Industries     8,686       276    
Universal     8,756       340    
Whole Foods Market (a)     22,934       3,083    
      12,512    
Energy – 7.7%      
Cooper Cameron* (a)     19,318       1,428    
Denbury Resources*     19,960       1,007    
ENSCO International     53,211       2,479    
FMC Technologies*     24,325       1,024    
Forest Oil* (a)     19,011       990    
Grant Prideco*     43,840       1,782    
Hanover Compressor*     28,440       394    
Helmerich & Payne     18,116       1,094    
Newfield Exploration* (a)     44,454       2,183    
Noble Energy (a)     61,104       2,866    
Overseas Shipholding Group     11,148       650    
Patterson-UTI Energy     59,640       2,152    
Pioneer Natural Resources (a)     48,933       2,687    
Plains Exploration & Production* (a)     27,050       1,158    
Pogo Producing     20,588       1,213    
Pride International*     49,891       1,422    
Smith International (a)     73,224       2,439    
Tidewater (a)     21,358       1,040    
Western Gas Resources (a)     19,312       989    
      28,997    
Financials – 17.9%      
A.G. Edwards     26,189       1,147    
Allmerica Financial*     18,230       750    
AMB Property     28,426       1,276    
American Financial Group     16,124       547    
AmeriCredit* (a)     48,102       1,148    
AmerUS Group, Class A (a)     13,404       769    
Arthur J. Gallagher (a)     30,243       871    
Associated Banc-Corp (a)     44,336       1,351    
Astoria Financial (a)     33,612       888    
Bank of Hawaii     18,139       893    
Brown & Brown     19,600       974    
City National (a)     14,301       1,002    
Colonial BancGroup     49,114       1,100    
Commerce Bancorp (a)     57,084       1,752    
Cullen/Frost Bankers (a)     16,770       827    
Developers Diversified Realty (REIT) (a)     38,180       1,783    
Eaton Vance     45,950       1,140    

 

Mid Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Everest Re Group (a)     19,151     $ 1,875    
Fidelity National Financial     59,767       2,661    
First American     29,573       1,351    
FirstMerit (a)     28,888       774    
GATX     17,586       696    
Greater Bay Bancorp     17,819       439    
HCC Insurance Holdings (a)     34,843       994    
Highwoods Properties (REIT) (a)     18,150       536    
Horace Mann Educators     14,785       292    
Hospitality Properties Trust (REIT)     24,250       1,039    
Independence Community Bank (a)     25,416       866    
IndyMac Bancorp     21,230       840    
Investors Financial Services (a)     23,520       774    
Jefferies Group     17,640       768    
LaBranche* (a)     19,428       169    
Legg Mason (a)     38,404       4,213    
Leucadia National (a)     28,693       1,237    
Liberty Property Trust (REIT) (a)     30,120       1,281    
Macerich (REIT)     20,970       1,362    
Mack-Cali Realty (REIT)     19,170       862    
Mercantile Bankshares     27,125       1,462    
Mercury General     11,470       688    
MoneyGram International     30,315       658    
New Plan Excel Realty Trust (REIT)     35,150       807    
New York Community Bancorp (a)     81,582       1,338    
Ohio Casualty     21,274       577    
Old Republic International     62,498       1,667    
PMI Group (a)     32,620       1,301    
Protective Life     23,800       980    
Radian Group (a)     30,486       1,619    
Raymond James Financial     22,650       728    
Rayonier (a)     17,665       1,018    
Regency Centers (a)     21,530       1,237    
SEI Investments     22,215       835    
StanCorp Financial Group     9,733       820    
SVB Financial Group* (a)     12,430       605    
TCF Financial     43,286       1,158    
Texas Regional Bancshares, Class A     12,890       371    
United Dominion Realty Trust (REIT)     47,830       1,134    
Unitrin (a)     17,984       854    
W.R. Berkley     40,889       1,614    
Waddell & Reed Financial (a)     28,794       557    
Washington Federal (a)     30,122       680    
Webster Financial     18,185       818    
Weingarten Realty Investors     29,353       1,111    
Westamerica Bancorporation     10,941       565    
Wilmington Trust     21,947       800    
      67,249    
Health Care – 12.0%      
Advanced Medical Optics*     21,977       834    
Apria Healthcare Group*     16,668       532    
Barr Pharmaceuticals*     35,621       1,956    
Beckman Coulter     21,003       1,134    
Cephalon* (a)     19,750       917    
Charles River Laboratories International* (a)     24,781       1,081    
Community Health Systems* (a)     30,867       1,198    
Covance*     21,479       1,031    
Cytyc*     39,854       1,070    
DENTSPLY International     25,104       1,356    
Edwards Lifesciences*     20,354       904    
Gen-Probe*     17,780       879    
Health Net*     38,533       1,823    
Henry Schein*     29,468       1,256    
Hillenbrand Industries (a)     19,856       934    
INAMED* (a)     12,520       948    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Mid Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Intuitive Surgical* (a)     12,220     $ 896    
Invitrogen* (a)     18,301       1,377    
IVAX*     74,182       1,955    
Lifepoint Hospitals* (a)     19,650       859    
Lincare Holdings* (a)     34,366       1,411    
Martek Biosciences* (a)     11,160       392    
Millennium Pharmaceuticals* (a)     106,361       992    
Omnicare (a)     36,333       2,043    
PacifiCare Health Systems* (a)     30,004       2,394    
Par Pharmaceutical Companies*     12,020       320    
Patterson Companies* (a)     47,166       1,888    
Perrigo (a)     29,660       424    
Protein Design Labs*     37,136       1,040    
Renal Care*     23,190       1,097    
Sepracor* (a)     36,849       2,174    
STERIS     23,670       563    
Techne*     13,300       758    
Triad Hospitals* (a)     30,306       1,372    
Universal Health Services     19,976       951    
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International     32,304       649    
Varian* (a)     11,882       408    
Varian Medical Systems* (a)     46,526       1,838    
VCA Antech*     26,448       675    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals* (a)     32,708       731    
      45,060    
Industrials – 13.4%      
Adesa     31,399       694    
AGCO* (a)     30,713       559    
AirTran Holdings* (a)     30,760       389    
Alaska Air Group* (a)     8,724       254    
Alexander & Baldwin     14,917       794    
Alliant Techsystems* (a)     12,570       938    
AMETEK (a)     24,494       1,053    
Banta     8,610       438    
Brinks     19,431       798    
C. H. Robinson Worldwide     29,189       1,872    
Career Education* (a)     35,136       1,249    
Carlisle Companies (a)     10,660       678    
ChoicePoint*     30,645       1,323    
CNF     17,705       930    
Copart*     25,450       607    
Corporate Executive Board     14,050       1,096    
Crane     18,790       559    
Deluxe (a)     17,460       701    
Donaldson (a)     24,418       745    
Dun & Bradstreet*     23,669       1,559    
Dycom Industries* (a)     16,849       341    
Education Management*     23,168       747    
Expeditors International of Washington (a)     36,508       2,073    
Fastenal (a)     21,709       1,326    
Federal Signal     15,707       268    
Flowserve*     19,462       707    
Graco (a)     23,680       812    
Granite Construction     11,784       451    
Harsco     14,737       966    
Herman Miller     24,723       749    
HNI     17,548       1,057    
Hubbell, Class B     21,555       1,012    
ITT Educational Services*     13,080       646    
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (a)     45,586       867    
Jacobs Engineering Group* (a)     19,944       1,344    
JetBlue Airways* (a)     33,082       582    
Joy Global (a)     28,110       1,418    
Kelly Services, Class A     7,153       219    
Kennametal     13,025       639    

 

Mid Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Korn/Ferry International*     12,737     $ 209    
Laureate Education* (a)     16,793       822    
Manpower     30,039       1,333    
Nordson     10,882       414    
Pentair     35,790       1,306    
Precision Castparts     45,032       2,391    
Quanta Services* (a)     40,679       519    
Republic Services     42,366       1,495    
Rollins     10,986       214    
Sequa, Class A*     2,380       140    
Sotheby's Holdings, Class A*     11,284       189    
SPX (a)     25,226       1,159    
Stericycle* (a)     15,330       876    
Swift Transportation* (a)     18,038       319    
Tecumseh Products, Class A     5,452       117    
Teleflex     13,111       924    
Thomas & Betts*     19,201       661    
Timken (a)     28,400       841    
Trinity Industries (a)     13,319       539    
United Rentals*     24,599       485    
Werner Enterprises     17,805       308    
Yellow Roadway* (a)     19,490       807    
York International     14,784       829    
      50,357    
Information Technology – 14.6%      
3Com* (a)     129,950       530    
Activision* (a)     69,757       1,427    
Acxiom     26,966       505    
ADTRAN     21,444       675    
Advent Software*     8,524       230    
Alliance Data Systems* (a)     21,030       823    
Amphenol, Class A     31,020       1,251    
Anteon International* (a)     10,170       435    
Arrow Electronics*     41,384       1,298    
Atmel* (a)     150,797       311    
Avnet* (a)     50,883       1,244    
Avocent* (a)     17,064       540    
BISYS Group*     41,173       553    
Cabot Microelectronics* (a)     8,490       249    
Cadence Design Systems* (a)     94,390       1,525    
CDW (a)     21,661       1,276    
Ceridian*     50,939       1,057    
Certegy     21,413       857    
CheckFree* (a)     30,179       1,141    
Cognizant Technology Solutions*     47,690       2,222    
CommScope* (a)     17,277       300    
Credence Systems* (a)     32,645       261    
Cree* (a)     26,465       662    
CSG Systems International*     17,797       386    
Cypress Semiconductor* (a)     46,339       697    
Diebold     24,250       836    
DST Systems* (a)     24,069       1,320    
F5 Networks*     13,110       570    
Fair Isaac (a)     23,285       1,043    
Fairchild Semiconductor International, Class A* (a)     41,327       614    
Gartner, Class A* (a)     21,308       249    
Harris     46,842       1,958    
Imation     10,443       448    
Integrated Device Technology* (a)     67,855       729    
International Rectifier*     22,238       1,002    
Intersil, Class A     52,893       1,152    
Jack Henry & Associates     27,580       535    
Keane* (a)     16,180       185    
KEMET*     29,836       250    
Lam Research* (a)     47,048       1,434    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Mid Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Lattice Semiconductor* (a)     38,846     $ 166    
LTX*     20,948       88    
Macromedia*     26,486       1,077    
Macrovision* (a)     17,037       325    
McAfee* (a)     57,208       1,797    
McDATA, Class A*     55,552       291    
MEMC Electronic Materials* (a)     54,150       1,234    
Mentor Graphics* (a)     26,152       225    
Micrel* (a)     22,694       255    
Microchip Technology (a)     72,134       2,173    
MPS Group*     35,725       422    
National Instruments (a)     19,082       470    
Newport*     14,040       196    
Plantronics     16,557       510    
Plexus*     14,781       253    
Polycom* (a)     33,289       538    
Powerwave Technologies* (a)     38,570       501    
Reynolds & Reynolds, Class A     17,782       487    
RF Micro Devices*     66,156       374    
RSA Security*     23,832       303    
SanDisk* (a)     63,216       3,050    
Semtech* (a)     25,564       421    
Silicon Laboratories* (a)     13,190       401    
SRA International, Class A*     10,000       355    
Sybase* (a)     31,310       733    
Synopsys* (a)     49,616       938    
Tech Data* (a)     19,903       731    
Transaction Systems Architects, Class A* (a)     11,893       331    
TriQuint Semiconductor*     47,131       166    
UTStarcom* (a)     35,010       286    
Vishay Intertechnology*     62,241       744    
Western Digital* (a)     74,630       965    
Wind River Systems* (a)     26,493       343    
Zebra Technology, Class A* (a)     24,880       973    
      54,902    
Materials – 5.7%      
Airgas     24,800       735    
Albemarle     13,177       497    
Arch Coal (a)     22,050       1,488    
Bowater (a)     19,061       539    
Cabot     21,389       706    
Chemtura Corp.     83,200       1,033    
Cytec Industries     14,081       611    
Ferro     14,467       265    
FMC*     13,213       756    
Glatfelter     10,670       150    
Longview Fibre     17,660       344    
Lubrizol (a)     23,465       1,017    
Lyondell Chemical (a)     68,383       1,957    
Martin Marietta Materials     15,961       1,252    
Minerals Technologies (a)     7,081       405    
Olin (a)     24,060       457    
Packaging Corporation of America     24,144       469    
Peabody Energy     44,158       3,725    
Potlatch (a)     10,253       534    
RPM     40,190       740    
Scotts     7,780       684    
Sensient Technologies     16,739       317    
Sonoco Products (a)     33,805       923    
Steel Dynamics (a)     13,990       475    
Valspar (a)     35,216       787    
Worthington Industries (a)     24,570       517    
      21,383    

 

Mid Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES/PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Telecommunication Services – 0.5%  
Cincinnati Bell*     83,996     $ 370    
Telephone & Data Systems (a)     17,052       665    
Telephone & Data Systems Special Shares (a)     18,332       688    
      1,723    
Utilities – 8.0%      
AGL Resources     25,680       953    
Alliant Energy     39,572       1,153    
Aqua America     33,740       1,283    
Aquila*     130,647       517    
Black Hills (a)     11,210       486    
DPL (a)     44,490       1,237    
Duquesne Light Holdings (a)     26,329       453    
Energy East     51,876       1,307    
Equitable Resources     41,582       1,624    
Great Plains Energy (a)     26,228       784    
Hawaiian Electric Industries     27,838       776    
IDACORP (a)     14,406       434    
MDU Resources Group     41,542       1,481    
National Fuel Gas     25,823       883    
Northeast Utilities     43,974       877    
NSTAR (a)     37,522       1,085    
OGE Energy (a)     27,980       786    
ONEOK (a)     35,420       1,205    
Pepco Holdings     65,450       1,523    
PNM Resources (a)     24,307       697    
Puget Energy (a)     34,240       804    
Questar     28,889       2,546    
SCANA     38,501       1,626    
Sierra Pacific Resources* (a)     63,240       939    
Vectren     26,242       744    
Westar Energy (a)     29,748       718    
WGL Holdings     15,725       505    
Wisconsin Energy     40,913       1,633    
WPS Resources (a)     13,302       769    
      29,828    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $299,208)
            370,431    
Short-Term Investments – 1.6%  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.2%  
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (b)
    4,590,527       4,591    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.4%  
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.735%, 03/02/06 (c)
  $ 1,500       1,476    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $6,067)
            6,067    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (d) – 36.2%
 
      (Cost $135,867)       135,867    
Total Investments – 136.5%
(Cost $441,142)
            512,365    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (36.5)%             (136,983 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 375,382    

 

*  Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $133,612,818 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Mid Cap Index Fund (concluded)

(b)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(000)
 
S&P Mid Cap 400
Futures Contracts
    12     $ 4,324     December-05   $ 20    

 

Small Cap Index Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 99.2%  
Consumer Discretionary – 14.1%  
1-800 Contacts*     1,234     $ 23    
1-800 Flowers*     3,802       27    
4Kids Entertainment*     2,378       41    
99 Cents Only Stores*     6,630       61    
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts*     2,361       45    
Aaron Rents     6,096       129    
ADVO     4,703       147    
Aeropostale* (a)     8,223       175    
AFC Enterprises     3,130       36    
Aftermarket Technology*     2,299       42    
Alliance Gaming* (a)     7,707       84    
Alloy*     5,567       27    
Ambassadors Group     2,736       61    
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (a)     5,800       134    
America's Car-Mart*     1,455       26    
Ameristar Casinos     3,926       82    
Andersons     1,050       31    
Arbitron     4,749       189    
Arctic Cat     2,013       41    
Argosy Gaming*     4,138       194    
ArvinMeritor     10,570       177    
Asbury Automotive Group*     1,925       33    
Audible* (a)     3,730       46    
Avatar Holdings*     796       47    
Aztar* (a)     5,221       161    
Bandag     1,669       72    
Bassett Furniture     1,699       32    
Beasley Broadcast Group*     593       8    
Big 5 Sporting Goods     3,057       73    
Big Lots*     16,090       177    
BJs Restaurants*     1,863       38    
Blair     372       14    
Blockbuster, Class A (a)     27,580       131    
Blount International*     3,390       60    
Blue Nile* (a)     1,720       54    
Bluegreen*     2,940       52    
BLYTH     3,320       74    
Bob Evans Farms     5,325       121    
Bombay Company*     6,108       27    
Bon-Ton Stores     630       12    
Brookfield Homes     2,215       123    
Brookstone*     3,439       69    
Brown Shoe     2,753       91    
Buckle     1,128       38    
Buffalo Wild Wings* (a)     980       26    
Build-A-Bear Workshop* (a)     1,550       35    
Building Materials Holding     2,097       195    
Burlington Coat Factory     2,562       97    
Cabelas* (a)     3,740       69    
Cache*     1,640       25    
California Coastal Communities*     1,240       44    
California Pizza Kitchen*     3,232       95    
Callaway Golf (a)     11,412       172    
Carmike Cinemas (a)     1,501       34    
Carters* (a)     2,460       140    
Casual Male Retail Group*     4,826       33    
Catalina Marketing, Class C (a)     7,506       171    
Cato, Class A     4,527       90    
CEC Entertainment*     5,695       181    
Champion Enterprise* (a)     11,945       177    
Charles & Colvard     1,852       46    
Charlotte Russe Holding*     1,995       27    
Charming Shoppes* (a)     18,037       192    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Charter Communications, Class A* (a)     45,385     $ 68    
Cherokee     1,176       41    
Children's Place Retail Stores*     3,012       107    
Christopher & Banks     5,402       75    
Churchill Downs     1,316       46    
Citadel Broadcasting*     6,440       88    
Citi Trends* (a)     600       13    
CKE Restaurants     8,892       117    
Coachmen Industries     2,427       28    
Coldwater Creek* (a)     5,646       142    
Comstock Homebuilding, Class A*     680       14    
Conns* (a)     720       20    
Cooper Tire & Rubber (a)     9,593       146    
Corinthian Colleges*     14,080       187    
Cost Plus*     3,300       60    
Courier     1,652       62    
Cox Radio* (a)     4,160       63    
Crown Media Holdings, Class A*     2,509       27    
CSK Auto*     6,812       101    
CSS Industries     972       32    
Cumulus Media, Class A*     8,412       105    
Dave & Busters*     1,905       25    
Deb Shops     297       6    
Deckers Outdoor* (a)     1,540       37    
Denny's*     14,060       58    
Design Within Reach*     730       7    
DeVry* (a)     8,280       158    
DHB Industries*     4,093       17    
Dixie Group*     1,700       27    
Dominos Pizza     3,770       88    
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment     1,201       16    
Dover Motorsports     2,461       17    
Dress Barn* (a)     3,171       72    
Drew Industries*     2,448       63    
Drugstore.com*     10,574       39    
DSW*     1,050       22    
Earle M. Jorgensen*     2,810       27    
Electronics Boutique Holdings*     1,767       111    
Emmis Communications, Class A*     4,845       107    
Entercom Communications*     5,400       171    
Entravision Communications*     9,400       74    
Escala Group*     870       14    
Escalade     1,350       18    
Ethan Allen Interiors     5,250       165    
Finish Line, Class A     6,356       93    
Fisher Communications*     1,039       48    
Fleetwood Enterprises* (a)     8,977       110    
Fossil*     7,520       137    
Fred's (a)     6,004       75    
FTD Group*     2,270       23    
Furniture Brands International     7,410       134    
Gamestop*     6,350       180    
Gaylord Entertainment*     5,591       266    
Gemstar-TV Guide International*     38,120       113    
Genesco*     3,344       125    
Goody's Family Clothing     3,236       24    
Gray Television     6,555       69    
Great Wolf Resorts*     3,890       40    
Group 1 Automotive*     3,352       93    
GSI Commerce* (a)     4,025       80    
Guess?*     2,557       55    
Guitar Center*     3,898       215    
Gymboree*     5,254       72    
Handleman (a)     3,444       43    
Harris Interactive*     9,045       39    
Hartmarx*     3,910       26    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Haverty Furniture     3,184     $ 39    
Hayes Lemmerz International*     4,690       21    
Hibbett Sporting Goods*     5,268       117    
Hollinger International     9,630       94    
Hooker Furniture     1,180       20    
Hot Topic*     6,762       104    
IHOP     3,022       123    
Innovo Group*     3,980       8    
Insight Communications*     7,513       87    
Insight Enterprises*     7,298       136    
Interface, Class A*     7,618       63    
Isle of Capri Casinos* (a)     2,299       49    
J. Jill Group*     3,049       48    
Jack in the Box* (a)     5,500       165    
JAKKS Pacific* (a)     3,844       62    
Jarden* (a)     7,590       312    
Jo-Ann Stores*     3,244       56    
JOS A Bank Clothiers* (a)     1,761       76    
Journal Communications     3,490       52    
Journal Register     6,317       102    
K2*     7,163       82    
Kellwood (a)     4,304       111    
Kenneth Cole Productions     1,433       39    
Keystone Automotive Industries*     2,610       75    
Kimball International     3,288       40    
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts* (a)     8,330       52    
K-Swiss, Class A     3,774       112    
La Quinta (REIT)* (a)     28,164       245    
Landry's Restaurants (a)     2,484       73    
La-Z-Boy (a)     8,000       106    
LeapFrog Enterprises* (a)     4,720       70    
Levitt, Class A     2,640       61    
Libbey     2,088       32    
Liberty     2,221       104    
Life Time Fitness*     2,940       97    
Lifetime Brands     1,090       29    
Lin TV, Class A*     4,085       57    
Linens 'N Things* (a)     6,655       178    
Lithia Motors     2,454       71    
LKQ*     2,500       76    
LodgeNet Entertainment*     2,502       37    
Lodgian*     3,740       38    
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon     1,914       50    
Luby's*     3,540       46    
M/I Homes     1,942       105    
Magna Entertainment* (a)     6,473       43    
Maidenform Brands*     750       10    
Marcus     3,007       60    
Marine Products     2,229       25    
MarineMax*     2,002       51    
Martha Stewart Living* (a)     3,029       76    
Maytag (a)     11,470       209    
McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurant*     1,220       26    
Media General, Class A     2,750       160    
Mediacom Communications*     9,314       69    
Mestek*     30       -    
Midas*     2,657       53    
Mikohn Gaming*     3,550       47    
Modine Manufacturing     4,111       151    
Monaco Coach (a)     4,491       66    
Monarch Casino & Resort*     1,370       23    
Monro Muffler Brake     1,607       42    
Morningstar*     1,340       43    
Movado Group     2,616       49    
Movie Gallery (a)     3,778       39    
MTR Gaming Group*     3,988       32    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Multimedia Games* (a)     4,058     $ 39    
National Presto Industries     803       34    
Nautilus Group (a)     4,937       109    
Navarre* (a)     3,820       22    
Netflix* (a)     5,670       147    
New York & Company*     1,740       29    
Noble International     1,090       26    
NutriSystems* (a)     3,430       86    
Oakley     3,555       62    
O'Charley's*     3,646       52    
Outdoor Channel Holdings*     1,490       22    
Overstock.com*     1,714       66    
Oxford Industries (a)     2,284       103    
P.F. Chang's China Bistro* (a)     4,120       185    
Pacific Sunwear of California*     10,910       234    
Palm Harbor Homes*     1,631       32    
Papa John's International*     1,868       94    
Party City*     1,966       33    
Payless ShoeSource*     10,412       181    
Pep Boys – Manny Moe & Jack     8,583       119    
Perry Ellis International*     915       20    
PETCO Animal Supplies*     8,270       175    
Phillips Van-Heusen     4,153       129    
Pier 1 Imports (a)     11,840       133    
Pinnacle Entertainment*     6,098       112    
Playboy Enterprises, Class B* (a)     3,361       47    
Prestige Brand Holdings*     4,820       59    
Priceline.com*     3,705       72    
PRIMEDIA*     22,870       94    
ProQuest*     4,047       147    
Provide Commerce*     1,240       30    
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwde*     7,070       29    
R&B*     1,580       16    
Radio One* (a)     12,540       165    
RARE Hospitality International*     5,647       145    
RC2*     2,831       96    
RCN* (a)     3,540       75    
Reader's Digest Association, Class A     15,440       247    
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers* (a)     2,055       94    
Regent Communication*     5,986       31    
Regis     6,320       239    
Rent-Way*     4,504       31    
Restoration Hardware*     4,524       29    
Retail Ventures* (a)     2,280       25    
Riviera Holdings*     1,310       29    
Ruby Tuesday (a)     8,800       191    
Russ Berrie and Company     525       7    
Russell     4,921       69    
Ruth's Chris Steak House*     810       15    
Ryans Restaurant Group*     7,096       83    
Saga Communications, Class A*     2,553       34    
Salem Communications*     1,648       30    
Sauer-Danfoss     1,727       35    
Scholastic*     5,020       186    
Select Comfort* (a)     5,442       109    
Sharper Image*     2,014       25    
Shoe Carnival*     1,267       20    
Shopko*     4,496       115    
Shuffle Master* (a)     5,579       147    
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Class A     6,614       59    
Six Flags*     13,799       99    
Skechers USA*     3,409       56    
Skyline     1,164       47    
Sonic Automotive, Class A     4,660       104    
Source Interlink Companies*     3,422       38    
Spanish Broadcasting System* (a)     6,350       46    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Speedway Motorsports     2,360     $ 86    
Sports Authority* (a)     3,770       111    
Stage Stores     4,064       109    
Stamps.com*     2,350       40    
Standard Motor Products     2,075       17    
Stanley Furniture     1,924       50    
Steak 'N Shake* (a)     4,109       75    
Stein Mart     4,256       86    
Steinway Musical Instruments*     1,153       30    
Steven Madden*     1,987       46    
Strattec Security*     639       33    
Stride Rite     5,369       69    
Sturm, Ruger & Company     2,228       20    
Sunterra* (a)     3,190       42    
Superior Industries International (a)     3,632       78    
SYMS     30       -    
Systemax*     1,656       12    
Talbots     2,900       87    
TBC*     3,401       117    
Technical Olympic USA     1,981       52    
Tenneco Automotive*     6,681       117    
Texas Roadhouse, Class A* (a)     5,040       75    
Thomas Nelson     1,724       32    
Thor Industries (a)     5,128       174    
TiVo* (a)     8,821       48    
Too* (a)     5,170       142    
Tractor Supply*     4,944       226    
Trans World Entertainment*     2,939       23    
Triarc, Class B     6,144       94    
Tuesday Morning     3,901       101    
Tupperware (a)     8,114       185    
UniFirst     1,508       53    
United Auto Group     3,319       110    
Universal Electronics*     2,396       41    
Vail Resorts*     3,909       112    
Valassis Communications*     7,050       275    
ValueVision Media* (a)     3,124       35    
Visteon     19,399       190    
Volcom*     100       3    
Warnaco Group, Class A*     7,092       155    
WCI Communities* (a)     5,221       148    
WESCO International* (a)     4,792       162    
West Marine*     2,309       34    
Wet Seal, Class A* (a)     6,680       30    
Weyco Group     36       1    
William Lyon Homes* (a)     382       59    
Wilsons The Leather Experts*     2,930       18    
Winnebago Industries     4,498       130    
WMS Industries*     3,334       94    
Wolverine World Wide     8,971       189    
World Wrestling Entertainment     471       6    
WorldSpace*     800       11    
WPT Enterprises*     890       8    
Xerium Technologies     2,130       24    
Yankee Candle     6,850       168    
Zale* (a)     7,842       213    
Zumiez*     490       16    
      25,230    
Consumer Staples – 2.8%      
Alico     606       31    
Alliance One International     12,262       43    
American Italian Pasta (a)     2,754       29    
Arden Group, Class A     224       17    
Boston Beer, Class A* (a)     450       11    
Casey's General Stores (a)     7,554       175    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Central European Distribution*     2,009     $ 86    
Central Garden & Pet*     2,901       131    
Chattem*     2,677       95    
Chiquita Brands International (a)     6,366       178    
Coca-Cola Bottling     678       33    
Corn Products International (a)     11,442       231    
Darling International*     11,339       40    
Delta & Pine Land     5,387       142    
Elizabeth Arden*     3,848       83    
Farmer Brothers     1,160       23    
Flowers Foods     7,868       215    
Gold Kist*     7,080       138    
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea*     2,715       77    
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters*     680       24    
Hain Celestial Group* (a)     4,433       86    
Hansen Natural* (a)     2,060       97    
Ingles Markets, Class A     1,760       28    
Inter Parfums (a)     654       13    
J&J Snack Foods     1,076       62    
John B. Sanfilippo & Son*     1,075       19    
Lancaster Colony     4,010       172    
Lance     4,410       77    
Longs Drug Stores     4,756       204    
M & F Worldwide*     1,745       27    
Mannatech (a)     2,440       29    
Maui Land & Pineapple*     562       17    
Nash-Finch (a)     1,921       81    
National Beverage*     1,340       10    
Natures Sunshine Product     1,657       39    
NBTY*     7,940       187    
Nu Skin Enterprises     8,462       161    
Pantry*     2,249       84    
Parlux Fragrances* (a)     980       29    
Pathmark Stores*     6,213       70    
Peets Coffee & Tea*     2,026       62    
Performance Food Group*     5,590       176    
Playtex Products*     5,970       66    
Ralcorp Holdings     4,467       187    
Reddy Ice Holdings     300       6    
Revlon*     21,882       70    
Ruddick     5,145       119    
Sanderson Farms     2,226       83    
Seaboard     52       71    
Smart & Final*     2,148       28    
Spartan Stores*     3,220       33    
Star Scientific*     5,069       17    
Tiens Biotech Group USA*     720       3    
Tootsie Roll Industries     2,950       94    
Topps     6,087       50    
United Natural Foods* (a)     6,462       228    
Universal     3,832       149    
Usana Health Sciences* (a)     1,546       74    
Vector Group     3,937       79    
WD-40 Company     2,584       69    
Weis Markets     1,140       46    
Wild Oats Markets* (a)     4,815       62    
      5,066    
Energy – 6.6%      
Alon USA Energy*     890       21    
Atlas America*     1,901       93    
ATP Oil & Gas* (a)     2,810       92    
Atwood Oceanics* (a)     2,024       170    
Berry Petroleum, Class A     2,589       173    
Bill Barrett* (a)     1,490       55    
Bois D' Arc Energy*     2,100       36    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Brigham Exploration*     4,350     $ 56    
Cabot Oil & Gas     7,586       383    
Cal Dive International* (a)     5,834       370    
Callon Petroleum*     2,150       45    
Carbo Ceramics     3,219       212    
Carrizo Oil & Gas*     2,910       85    
Cheniere Energy* (a)     7,220       299    
Cimarex Energy* (a)     12,486       566    
Clayton Williams Energy*     869       38    
Comstock Resources*     5,988       196    
Crosstex Energy     360       23    
Delta Petroleum*     3,480       72    
Dril-Quip*     1,115       54    
Edge Petroleum*     2,240       59    
Encore Acquisition*     6,200       241    
Endeavour International* (a)     8,740       44    
Energy Partners*     4,303       134    
Foundation Coal Holdings     3,580       138    
Frontier Oil     8,120       360    
FX Energy* (a)     5,310       64    
Gasco Energy* (a)     9,940       66    
Giant Industries*     1,860       109    
Global Industries* (a)     12,275       181    
Goodrich Petroleum* (a)     1,580       37    
Grey Wolf*     31,204       263    
Gulf Island Fabrication     724       21    
GulfMark Offshore*     2,481       80    
Hanover Compressor*     11,793       163    
Harvest Natural Resources*     6,178       66    
Holly     3,348       214    
Hornbeck Offshore Services*     1,470       54    
Houston Exploration*     3,818       257    
Hydril*     2,732       188    
Input/Output* (a)     10,951       87    
James River Coal*     1,850       93    
KCS Energy*     7,507       207    
KFX* (a)     8,862       152    
Lone Star Technologies*     4,713       262    
Lufkin Industries     2,130       93    
Maritrans     1,320       42    
MarkWest Hydrocarbon     880       22    
Maverick Tube* (a)     6,427       193    
McMoRan Exploration* (a)     3,083       60    
Meridian Resource*     10,579       44    
Newpark Resources*     12,374       104    
NGP Capital Resources     2,790       42    
NS Group*     3,393       133    
Oceaneering International* (a)     4,215       225    
Offshore Logistics*     3,478       129    
Oil States International*     5,044       183    
Pacific Ethanol* (a)     500       5    
Parallel Petroleum*     4,830       68    
Parker Drilling*     14,426       134    
Penn Virginia     2,898       167    
Petrocorp Escrow Shares (b) (c)     2,040       -    
Petrohawk Energy*     6,917       100    
Petroleum Developement*     2,664       102    
Petroquest Energy*     6,330       66    
Pioneer Drilling Company*     3,090       60    
Remington Oil & Gas*     3,719       154    
Resource America, Class A     2,547       45    
RPC     2,457       63    
St. Mary Land & Exploration     8,482       310    
SEACOR Holdings*     2,722       198    
Spinnaker Exploration*     3,725       241    
Stone Energy*     3,554       217    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Superior Energy Services*     10,591     $ 245    
Superior Well Services*     140       3    
Swift Energy*     4,260       195    
Syntroleum*     6,060       88    
Tetra Technologies*     4,770       149    
Tipperary*     2,800       21    
TODCO     6,310       263    
Toreador Resources* (a)     2,200       78    
TransMontaigne*     5,125       41    
Tri Valley* (a)     4,050       40    
Universal Compression Holdings*     2,899       115    
Veritas DGC*     5,108       187    
W&T Offshore     1,480       48    
Warren Resources* (a)     2,920       49    
W-H Energy Services*     4,226       137    
Whiting Petroleum*     4,680       205    
World Fuel Services     3,452       112    
      11,755    
Financials – 21.4%      
1st Source     1,794       42    
21st Century Insurance Group     3,817       61    
Aames Investment     7,090       45    
ABC Bancorp     2,019       39    
Acadia Realty Trust     4,569       82    
Accredited Home Lenders Holdings* (a)     2,611       92    
Ace Cash Express* (a)     1,550       30    
Advance America Cash Advance Centers     10,230       136    
Advanta, Class B     2,863       81    
Affirmative Insurance     1,620       24    
Affordable Residential Communities     3,910       40    
Agree Realty     40       1    
Alabama National     2,052       131    
Alexander's (REIT)*     341       92    
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (a)     3,340       276    
Alfa     5,669       95    
AMCORE Financial     3,295       103    
Amegy Bancorp     10,576       239    
American Campus Communities     2,070       50    
American Equity Investment Life Holding     3,750       43    
American Home Mortgage Investment (REIT)     5,381       163    
American Physicians Capital*     1,462       72    
American West Bancorp*     1,757       41    
Ames National     420       12    
AMLI Residential Properties Trust (REIT)     3,980       128    
Anchor Bancorp     3,388       100    
Anthracite Capital (REIT)     8,246       95    
Anworth Mortgage Asset (REIT)     7,680       64    
Apollo Investment     9,390       186    
Arbor Realty Trust     1,220       34    
Archipelago Holdings*     4,100       163    
Ares Capital     3,880       63    
Argonaut Group*     3,963       107    
Arrow Financial     1,575       43    
Ashford Hospitality Trust     4,700       51    
Asta Funding (a)     1,600       49    
Baldwin & Lyons, Class B     1,381       35    
Banc – Alabama*     2,070       22    
BancFirst     552       47    
Bancorp Bank*     1,356       22    
BancorpSouth     11,830       270    
BancTrust Financial Group     1,470       28    
Bank Mutual     8,917       96    
Bank of Granite     1,995       38    
Bank of the Ozarks     1,830       63    
BankAtlantic Bancorp     7,313       124    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
BankUnited Financial     3,914     $ 90    
Banner     1,726       46    
Bedford Property Investors (REIT)     2,179       52    
Berkshire Hills Bancorp     919       31    
Beverly Hills Bancorp     2,280       23    
BFC Financial*     1,476       10    
Bimini Mortgage Management     3,250       37    
BioMed Realty Trust     5,400       134    
BKF Capital Group     1,050       32    
Boston Private Financial     4,231       112    
Boykin Lodging (REIT)*     1,810       22    
Brandywine Realty Trust (REIT) (a)     8,171       254    
Bristol West Holdings (a)     2,600       47    
Brookline Bancorp     10,144       160    
Calamos Asset Management     3,470       86    
Camden National     1,322       50    
Capital Automotive     6,272       243    
Capital City Bank Group     1,752       66    
Capital Corporation of the West     1,538       47    
Capital Crossing Bank*     730       25    
Capital Lease Funding     3,890       40    
Capital Southwest     410       35    
Capital Trust     1,780       57    
Capitol Bancorp     1,751       57    
Cardinal Financial*     2,070       20    
Cascade Bancorp     2,858       60    
Cash America International     4,345       90    
Cathay General Bancorp     6,224       221    
Cedar Shopping Centers     3,270       47    
Center Financial     1,654       39    
Central Coast Bancorp*     1,916       41    
Central Pacific Financial     4,855       171    
Ceres Group*     5,180       29    
Charter Financial     689       23    
CharterMac (a)     6,455       132    
Chemical Financial     3,796       123    
Chittenden     6,992       185    
Citizens*     4,768       31    
Citizens Banking     6,396       182    
Citizens Northern     350       9    
City Bank     1,322       45    
City Holdings     2,871       103    
Clark     2,771       47    
Clifton Savings Bancorp     2,360       24    
CNA Surety*     2,674       38    
Coastal Financial     2,668       40    
CoBiz     2,207       41    
Cohen & Steers     1,290       26    
Collegiate Funding Services*     1,400       21    
Colonial Properties Trust (REIT)     4,860       216    
Colony Bankcorp     850       23    
Columbia Bancorp – Maryland     996       40    
Columbia Banking System     2,324       61    
Commercial Bankshares     20       1    
Commercial Capital Bancorp     6,278       107    
Commercial Federal     5,937       203    
Commercial Net Lease Realty (REIT)     7,844       157    
Community Bancorp – Nevada*     20       1    
Community Bank System     4,642       105    
Community Banks     3,251       91    
Community Trust Bancorp     2,012       65    
CompuCredit* (a)     2,913       129    
Consolidated-Tomoka Land     841       57    
Corporate Office Properties Trust (REIT)     4,527       158    
Correctional Properties Trust (REIT)     1,631       48    
Corus Bankshares     2,678       147    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Cousins Properties     6,170     $ 186    
Covanta Holding*     15,318       206    
Crawford & Company     2,204       17    
Criimi Mae (REIT)*     2,420       42    
CVB Financial     6,976       130    
Deerfield Triarc Capital*     1,340       19    
Delphi Financial Group     4,134       193    
Delta Financial     1,670       12    
DiamondRock Hospitality (a)     2,010       24    
Digital Realty Trust     1,430       26    
Dime Community Bancshares     4,034       59    
Direct General (a)     2,500       49    
Donegal Group, Class A     1,444       31    
Doral Financial (a)     12,350       161    
EastGroup Properties (REIT)     3,302       144    
ECC Capital (REIT)     9,870       32    
Education Realty Trust (REIT)     3,280       55    
E-Loan*     8,490       36    
EMC Insurance Group     1,053       19    
Encore Capital Group*     2,080       37    
Enstar Group*     583       38    
Enterprise Financial Services     1,200       25    
Entertainment Properties Trust (REIT)     3,789       169    
Equity Inns (REIT)     8,687       117    
Equity Lifestyle Properties     2,949       133    
Equity One (REIT)     5,838       136    
eSPEED, Class A*     3,848       29    
EuroBancshares*     1,390       21    
Extra Space Storage     4,720       73    
F.N.B     8,700       150    
F.N.B. – Virginia     1,245       34    
Farmers Capital Bank     1,033       32    
FBL Financial Group, Class A     1,951       58    
Federal Agricultural Mortgage, Class C     1,449       35    
FelCor Lodging Trust (REIT)*     7,780       118    
Fidelity Bankshares     3,490       107    
Fieldstone Investment (REIT)     7,353       86    
Financial Federal     2,582       103    
Financial Institutions     1,382       25    
First Acceptance*     3,510       35    
First Bancorp – North Carolina     1,916       38    
First Bancorp of Puerto Rico     10,140       172    
First Busey     2,284       44    
First Cash Financial Services*     2,020       53    
First Charter     4,585       112    
First Citizens Bancshares, Class A     909       155    
First Commonwealth Financial – Pennsylvania     10,825       144    
First Community Bancorp     1,938       93    
First Community Bancshares – Nevada     1,493       44    
First Defiance Financial     30       1    
First Financial – Indiana     2,040       55    
First Financial Bancorp – Ohio     5,454       101    
First Financial Bankshares     2,772       97    
First Financial Holdings     2,073       64    
First Indiana     1,800       61    
First Industrial Realty Trust (REIT) (a)     6,470       259    
First Merchants     2,791       72    
First Midwest Bancorp (a)     6,770       252    
First Niagara Financial Group     17,447       252    
First Oak Brook Bancshares     1,154       35    
First Place Financial     2,345       52    
First Potomac Realty Trust (REIT)     2,590       67    
First Regional Bancorp*     370       29    
First Republic Bank – California (a)     3,342       118    
First South Bancorp     20       1    
First State Bancorp – New Mexico     2,628       56    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
FirstBank Fractional Shares (b) (c)     -     $ -    
FirstFed Financial*     2,791       150    
Flagstar Bancorp (a)     5,402       87    
Flushing Financial     2,904       48    
FPIC Insurance Group*     1,380       50    
Franklin Bank*     1,820       29    
Fremont General (a)     9,620       210    
Frontier Financial     3,711       108    
GAMCO Investors     1,137       52    
GATX     6,524       258    
GB&T Bancshares     1,764       37    
Getty Realty (REIT)     2,599       75    
GFI Group*     540       22    
Glacier Bancorp     4,627       143    
Gladstone Capital     1,631       37    
Gladstone Investment     2,375       35    
Glenborough Realty Trust (REIT)     2,974       57    
Glimcher Realty Trust (REIT)     5,395       132    
GMH Communities Trust     4,970       73    
Gold Banc     5,909       88    
Government Properties Trust     3,320       33    
Gramercy Capital     1,640       39    
Great American Financial Resources     1,360       27    
Great Southern Bancorp     1,774       53    
Greater Bay Bancorp     7,938       196    
Greene County Bancshares     30       1    
Greenhill & Company     1,650       69    
Hancock Holding     4,032       138    
Hanmi Financial     5,110       92    
Harbor Florida Bancshares     3,084       112    
Harleysville Group     2,220       53    
Harleysville National     4,160       91    
Harris & Harris Group*     2,670       30    
Heartland Financial USA     1,710       33    
Heritage Commerce     1,840       38    
Heritage Property Investment Trust (REIT)     3,710       130    
Hersha Hospitality Trust     3,140       31    
Highland Hospitality     5,940       61    
Highwoods Properties (REIT) (a)     7,971       235    
Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs (a)     4,801       179    
Home Properties (REIT)     4,899       192    
HomeBanc     7,220       56    
Horace Mann Educators     6,458       128    
Horizon Financial     1,800       40    
Hudson United Bancorp     3,750       159    
IBERIABANK     1,356       72    
IMPAC Mortgage Holdings (REIT) (a)     11,655       143    
Independence Holdings     786       14    
Independent Bank     2,527       77    
Independent Bank – Michigan     3,350       97    
Infinity Property & Casualty     3,123       110    
Inland Real Estate     8,420       132    
Innkeepers USA Trust (REIT)     6,378       99    
Integra Bank     2,624       57    
Interchange Financial Services     2,832       49    
International Securities Exchange*     1,740       41    
Investment Technology Group*     6,173       183    
Investors Real Estate Trust (REIT)     7,311       69    
Irwin Financial     3,011       61    
ITLA Capital*     911       48    
Jones Lang LaSalle     5,042       232    
Kansas City Life Insurance     152       8    
Kearny Financial     3,379       42    
Kilroy Realty (REIT) (a)     4,470       250    
Kite Realty Group Trust     3,330       50    
KMG America*     3,340       27    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
KNBT Bancorp     5,250     $ 82    
Knight Capital Group*     16,693       139    
LaBranche* (a)     8,130       71    
Lakeland Bancorp     3,085       47    
Lakeland Financial     995       41    
LandAmerica Financial Group (a)     2,723       176    
Lasalle Hotel Properties (REIT)     5,063       174    
Lexington Corporate Properties Trust (REIT)     8,267       195    
LTC Properties (REIT)     2,539       54    
Luminent Mortgage Capital     5,750       43    
Macatawa Bank     1,715       59    
MAF Bancorp     4,090       168    
Maguire Properties     5,840       175    
Main Street Banks     2,542       68    
MainSource Financial Group     1,685       30    
MarketAxess Holdings*     3,570       49    
Marlin Business Services*     1,020       24    
MB Financial     3,312       129    
MBT Financial     2,476       46    
MCG Capital     5,712       96    
Mercantile Bank     1,296       55    
MeriStar Hospitality (REIT)*     13,582       124    
Metris*     9,031       132    
MFA Mortgage Investments (REIT) (a)     12,409       76    
Mid-America Apartment Communities (REIT) (a)     2,332       108    
Midland     1,561       56    
Mid-State Bancshares     3,459       95    
Midwest Banc Holdings     1,852       43    
MoneyGram International     12,980       282    
MortgageIT Holdings     2,530       36    
Nara Bancorp     3,160       47    
NASB Financial     522       21    
Nasdaq Stock Market* (a)     6,910       175    
National Financial Partners     5,490       248    
National Health Investors (REIT)     3,527       97    
National Health Realty (REIT)     30       1    
National Interstate     60       1    
National Penn Bancshares     5,214       130    
National Western Life Insurance, Class A*     330       70    
Nationwide Health Properties (REIT)     10,388       242    
Navigators Group*     1,471       55    
NBC Capital     32       1    
NBT Bancorp     5,030       119    
NetB@nk     7,976       66    
NewAlliance Bancshares     15,080       221    
Newcastle Investment (REIT) (a)     6,219       174    
Northern Empire Bancshares*     1,240       31    
Northstar Realty Finance     2,960       28    
Northwest Bancorp     3,241       69    
NovaStar Financial (REIT) (a)     4,086       135    
OceanFirst Financial     1,535       37    
Ocwen Financial*     6,068       42    
Odyssey Re Holdings     100       3    
Ohio Casualty     9,436       256    
Old National Bancorp     10,239       217    
Old Second Bancorp     2,304       69    
Omega Financial     1,957       55    
OMEGA Healthcare Investors (REIT) (a)     8,264       115    
One Liberty Properties     40       1    
optionsXpress Holdings     3,540       67    
Oriental Financial Group     3,336       41    
Origen Financial     1,410       11    
Orleans Homebuilders (a)     413       10    
Pacific Capital Bancorp     6,896       230    
Park National     1,893       205    
Parkway Properties (REIT)     1,944       91    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Partners Trust Financial Group (a)     5,350     $ 62    
Peapack-Gladstone Financial     1,257       34    
PennFed Financial Services     1,498       27    
Pennsylvania (REIT)     5,406       228    
Pennsylvania Commerce Bancorp*     680       24    
Peoples Bancorp – Ohio     1,459       40    
PFF Bancorp     3,204       97    
Phoenix Companies (a)     14,319       175    
Pinnacle Financial Partners*     1,130       28    
Piper Jaffray Companies*     3,090       92    
Placer Sierra Bancshares     1,000       27    
PMA Capital*     4,644       41    
Post Properties (REIT)     6,002       224    
Preferred Bank Los Angeles     20       1    
Premierwest Bancorp*     2,030       31    
Prentiss Properties Trust (REIT)     6,702       272    
Presidential Life     3,092       56    
PrivateBancorp     2,820       97    
ProAssurance*     4,427       207    
Prosperity Bancshares     2,864       87    
Provident Bankshares     5,107       178    
Provident Financial Holdings     868       24    
Provident Financial Services     10,930       192    
Provident New York Bancorp     6,312       74    
PS Business Parks (REIT)     2,705       124    
QC Holdings*     850       11    
R&G Financial     4,198       58    
RAIT Investment Trust (REIT)     3,962       113    
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (REIT)     2,448       71    
Redwood Trust (REIT) (a)     3,050       148    
Renasant     1,542       49    
Republic Bancorp     10,947       155    
Republic Bancorp, Class A – Kentucky     1,062       22    
RLI (a)     3,484       161    
Rockville Financial*     1,390       19    
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Class A     17       -    
S&T Bancorp (a)     4,065       154    
Safety Insurance Group     1,715       61    
Sanders Morris Harris Group     2,069       34    
Sandy Spring Bancorp     2,168       73    
Santander Bancorp     904       22    
Saul Centers (REIT)     1,919       69    
Saxon Capital     7,520       89    
SCBT Financial     1,396       44    
SeaBright Insurance Holdings*     1,310       17    
Seacoast Banking     1,987       47    
Security Bank     1,606       40    
Selective Insurance Group     4,277       209    
Senior Housing Properties Trust (REIT) (a)     9,227       175    
Sierra Bancorp     580       13    
Signature Bank*     1,090       29    
Simmons First National, Class A     2,174       62    
Sizeler Property Investors (REIT)     2,860       35    
Sound Federal Bancorp     50       1    
Southside Bancshares     1,682       32    
Southwest Bancorp – Oklahoma     1,834       40    
Sovran Self Storage (REIT)     2,556       125    
Spirit Finance     10,930       123    
State Auto Financial     2,315       73    
State Bancorp     1,664       30    
State Financial Services, Class A     987       36    
Sterling Bancorp     2,776       62    
Sterling Bancshares     6,811       100    
Sterling Financial – Pennsylvania     3,863       78    
Sterling Financial – Washington     5,121       115    
Stewart Information Services     2,584       132    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Stifel Financial*     1,246     $ 45    
Strategic Hotel Capital     4,620       84    
Suffolk Bancorp     1,578       50    
Summit Bancshares     50       1    
Summit Financial Group     790       22    
Sun Bancorp – New Jersey*     1,748       37    
Sun Communities (REIT)     2,507       82    
Sunstone Hotel Investors     3,400       83    
Susquehanna Bancshares     7,224       174    
SVB Financial Group*     5,218       254    
SWS Group     2,615       43    
SY Bancorp     2,034       48    
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (REIT)     4,676       130    
Tarragon Realty Investors*     1,834       34    
Taubman Centers (REIT)     7,852       249    
Taylor Capital Group     670       25    
Technology Investment Capital     410       6    
Tejon Ranch*     1,304       61    
Texas Capital Bancshares*     3,650       77    
Texas Regional Bancshares, Class A     6,206       179    
TierOne     2,684       71    
Tompkins Trustco     964       42    
Tower Group     2,590       39    
Town & Country Trust (REIT) (a)     2,650       77    
Tradestation Group*     3,229       33    
Trammell Crow*     5,174       128    
Triad Guaranty* (a)     1,491       58    
TriCo Bancshares     1,926       41    
TrustCo Bank Corporation of New York (a)     11,331       142    
Trustmark     7,010       195    
Trustreet Properties (REIT)     9,250       145    
UCBH Holdings (a)     12,520       229    
UICI     5,335       192    
UMB Financial     2,355       155    
Umpqua Holdings (a)     6,961       169    
Union Bankshares     1,489       62    
United Bankshares     5,800       203    
United Capital*     40       1    
United Community Banks     4,895       140    
United Community Financial     4,635       52    
United Fire & Casualty     2,484       112    
United PanAm Financial*     801       20    
United Security Bancshares     900       25    
Universal American Financial* (a)     3,770       86    
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (REIT)     1,747       58    
Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania     1,965       54    
Unizan Financial     3,324       80    
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Class A (REIT)     3,617       55    
USB Holding     2,053       47    
USB Holding Company Fractional Share (b) (c)     -       -    
USI Holdings*     6,079       79    
U-Store-It-Trust     4,840       98    
Vineyard National Bancorp     1,210       36    
Virginia Commerce Bancorp*     1,467       40    
Virginia Financial Group     1,237       45    
W Holding Company     14,590       139    
Waddell & Reed Financial (a)     10,230       198    
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)     6,337       197    
Washington Trust Bancorp     1,792       49    
WesBanco     3,246       89    
West Bancorp     2,896       54    
West Coast Bancorp – Oregon     2,580       65    
Westamerica Bancorporation     4,230       218    
Western Sierra Bancorp*     1,108       38    
Westfield Financial     561       13    
Wilshire Bancorp     2,390       37    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Winston Hotels (REIT)     3,986     $ 40    
Wintrust Financial     3,643       183    
World Acceptance*     2,765       70    
WSFS Financial     1,033       61    
Yardville National Bancorp     1,494       53    
Zenith National Insurance     1,853       116    
ZipRealty*     790       10    
      38,114    
Health Care – 12.8%      
Aastrom Biosciences* (a)     15,760       37    
Abaxis*     3,000       39    
Abgenix* (a)     13,758       174    
ABIOMED*     2,620       26    
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals*     2,530       29    
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics*     720       23    
Adeza Biomedical*     650       11    
Adolor*     6,513       70    
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems*     2,990       142    
Advisory Board* (a)     3,042       158    
Albany Molecular Research*     3,583       44    
Alderwoods Group*     6,040       99    
Alexion Pharmaceuticals*     4,212       117    
Align Technology* (a)     8,984       60    
Alkermes* (a)     13,383       225    
Alliance Imaging*     2,171       19    
Allied Healthcare International*     4,780       27    
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions* (a)     4,731       85    
Alpharma, Class A     5,971       149    
AMEDISYS* (a)     2,230       87    
America Service Group*     1,830       30    
American Dental Partners*     1,230       42    
American Healthways*     4,908       208    
American Medical Systems*     9,410       190    
American Retirement*     4,280       81    
AMICAS*     6,960       38    
AMN Healthcare Services*     1,968       30    
Amsurg, Class A* (a)     4,450       122    
Amylin Pharmaceuticals* (a)     15,780       549    
Analogic     1,940       98    
Andrx Group*     11,330       175    
Angiodynamics*     380       8    
Animas* (a)     1,110       17    
Antigenetics* (a)     4,358       24    
Applera*     11,423       139    
Apria Healthcare Group*     7,210       230    
Arena Pharmaceuticals*     5,460       54    
Ariad Pharmaceuticals*     7,960       59    
Arqule*     4,880       38    
Array Biopharma*     5,500       39    
Arrow International     3,184       90    
Arthrocare*     3,626       146    
Aspect Medical Systems*     2,128       63    
AtheroGenics* (a)     5,685       91    
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals*     16,650       51    
Barrier Therapeutics*     1,460       12    
Bentley Pharmaceuticals*     2,639       32    
Beverly Enterprises* (a)     16,502       202    
Bioenvision*     5,270       42    
BioMarin Pharmaceutical*     11,070       97    
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Class A*     2,650       146    
Bio-Reference Labs*     1,440       25    
BioScrip*     5,790       38    
Biosite*     2,238       138    
Bruker BioSciences*     3,747       16    
Caliper Life Sciences*     4,240       30    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Candela*     3,302     $ 32    
Cantel Medical* (a)     1,770       37    
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories*     1,560       14    
Cell Genesys*     6,839       37    
Cell Therapeutics* (a)     10,577       30    
Centene*     6,270       157    
Cepheid*     6,392       47    
Chemed     3,746       162    
CNS     2,210       58    
Coley Pharmaceuticals Group*     190       3    
Computer Programs & Systems     1,119       39    
CONMED*     4,349       121    
Connetics* (a)     5,318       90    
Conor Medsystems*     1,370       32    
Corvel*     1,088       26    
Cotherix*     1,940       27    
Cross Country Healthcare*     3,984       74    
Cubist Pharmaceuticals* (a)     8,163       176    
CuraGen*     7,404       37    
Curis*     8,210       38    
CV Therapeutics* (a)     6,089       163    
Cyberonics* (a)     3,252       97    
Cypress Biosciences*     5,050       27    
Datascope     1,734       54    
deCODE Genetics*     8,248       69    
Dendreon*     9,770       66    
Dendrite International*     6,134       123    
DexCom*     740       9    
Diagnostic Products     3,381       178    
Digene*     2,416       69    
Discovery Laboratories*     8,060       52    
Diversa*     4,068       24    
DJ Orthopedics* (a)     3,087       89    
DOV Pharmaceutical*     3,523       60    
Durect* (a)     5,212       36    
DUSA Pharmaceuticals*     2,580       27    
Eclipsys* (a)     6,104       109    
Emageon*     1,380       19    
Encore Medical* (a)     6,470       30    
Encysive Pharmaceuticals*     8,755       103    
Enzo Biochem*     4,356       67    
Enzon*     6,621       44    
EPIX Medical*     3,924       30    
eResearch Technology*     7,543       107    
EV3*     710       13    
Exelixis*     11,323       87    
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals*     5,240       94    
First Horizon Pharmaceutical* (a)     4,503       89    
FoxHollow Technologies* (a)     2,000       95    
Genesis HealthCare*     3,076       124    
Genitope* (a)     3,730       26    
Gentiva Health Services*     3,528       64    
Geron* (a)     8,353       86    
Greatbatch*     3,252       89    
GTx*     940       9    
Haemonetics*     3,486       166    
HealthExtras*     3,215       69    
HealthTronics*     5,280       53    
Hi-Tech Pharmacal*     810       24    
Hologic*     3,225       186    
Hooper Holmes     9,836       39    
Horizon Health*     830       23    
Human Genome Sciences* (a)     19,850       270    
ICOS*     9,070       251    
ICU Medical* (a)     1,831       53    
Idenix Pharmaceuticals*     1,040       26    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
IDX Systems*     3,509     $ 152    
I-Flow* (a)     3,120       43    
Illumina*     5,020       64    
Immucor* (a)     6,847       188    
ImmunoGen*     6,293       46    
Incyte*     11,749       55    
Inspire Pharmaceuticals*     6,968       53    
Integra LifeSciences*     3,277       125    
InterMune*     3,795       63    
IntraLase*     1,350       20    
Introgen Therapeutics* (a)     2,850       15    
Intuitive Surgical* (a)     5,210       382    
Invacare     4,442       185    
Inverness Medical Innovations*     2,447       65    
IRIS International*     2,560       47    
Isis Pharmaceuticals*     8,906       45    
Ista Pharmaceuticals*     1,810       12    
Kensey Nash* (a)     1,638       50    
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals* (a)     3,720       59    
Kindred Healthcare*     4,464       133    
K-V Pharmaceutical, Class A*     5,413       96    
Kyphon*     4,019       177    
LabOne*     2,879       125    
Laserscope* (a)     3,118       88    
LCA-Vision     2,845       106    
Lexicon Genetics*     9,590       38    
LifeCell*     4,670       101    
Lifeline Systems*     1,906       64    
Luminex*     3,858       39    
Magellan Health Services*     4,050       142    
MannKind*     3,060       42    
Marshall Edwards* (a)     1,240       7    
Martek Biosciences* (a)     4,810       169    
Matria Healthcare*     2,658       100    
Matthews International, Class A     4,812       182    
Maxygen*     3,869       32    
Medarex*     16,641       158    
MedCath*     1,040       25    
Medicines*     7,324       169    
Medicis Pharmaceutical, Class A (a)     7,970       260    
Mentor (a)     4,722       260    
Merge Technologies* (a)     1,890       32    
Meridian Bioscience     2,640       55    
Merit Medical Systems*     4,025       71    
MGI Pharma*     10,350       241    
Micro Therapeutics*     2,025       11    
Mine Safety Appliances     4,006       155    
Molecular Devices*     2,672       56    
Molina Healthcare*     1,780       44    
Momenta Pharmaceuticals* (a)     1,430       39    
Monogram Biosciences*     18,980       45    
MWI Veterinary Supply*     110       2    
Myogen*     2,740       64    
Myriad Genetics*     4,636       101    
NABI Biopharmaceuticals*     8,866       116    
Nanogen*     7,200       23    
Nastech Pharmaceutical*     2,790       39    
National Healthcare     1,027       36    
NDCHealth     5,341       101    
Nektar Therapeutics* (a)     12,500       212    
NeoPharm*     2,961       37    
Neurocrine Biosciences* (a)     5,160       254    
Neurogen*     3,440       24    
Neurometrix*     890       26    
New River Pharmaceuticals*     950       46    
Nitromed*     2,550       46    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Northfield Laboratories* (a)     3,540     $ 46    
Noven Pharmaceuticals*     3,553       50    
NPS Pharmaceuticals*     6,299       64    
NuVasive*     1,360       25    
Nuvelo*     6,268       60    
OCA* (a)     7,257       11    
Occulogix*     1,450       9    
Odyssey Healthcare*     5,461       93    
Onyx Pharmaceuticals*     5,467       137    
Option Care     3,415       50    
OraSure Technologies*     6,826       64    
Orchid Cellmark*     3,790       32    
Owens & Minor     5,677       167    
Pain Therapeutics*     4,225       27    
PainCare Holdings*     6,690       25    
Palomar Medical Technologies*     2,620       69    
Par Pharmaceutical Companies*     5,150       137    
PAREXEL International*     3,873       78    
Pediatrix Medical Group* (a)     3,375       259    
Penwest Pharmaceuticals*     3,364       59    
Perrigo (a)     12,748       182    
Per-Se Technologies* (a)     3,764       78    
Pharmion* (a)     3,800       83    
PolyMedica     2,796       98    
POZEN*     4,125       45    
PRA International*     1,430       43    
Priority Healthcare, Class B*     4,986       139    
Progenics Pharmaceutical*     2,270       54    
PSS World Medical*     9,755       130    
Psychiatric Solutions* (a)     3,410       185    
Radiation Therapy Services* (a)     1,230       39    
Regeneron Pharmaceutical*     5,251       50    
RehabCare Group*     2,783       57    
Renovis*     2,990       40    
Res-Care*     3,000       46    
Rigel Pharmaceuticals*     2,840       68    
Salix Pharmaceuticals* (a)     5,522       117    
Savient Pharmaceuticals*     9,410       35    
Seattle Genetics*     4,010       21    
Senomyx*     3,260       56    
Serologicals* (a)     5,393       122    
SFBC International* (a)     2,408       107    
Somanetics*     1,600       40    
SonoSite*     2,531       75    
Specialty Laboratories*     1,368       18    
StemCells* (a)     9,680       53    
Stereotaxis*     1,870       14    
STERIS     10,450       249    
Stewart Enterprises, Class A     16,029       106    
Stratagene*     1,160       10    
Sunrise Senior Living* (a)     2,533       169    
SuperGen* (a)     8,548       54    
SurModics* (a)     2,441       94    
Sybron Dental Specialties*     5,944       247    
Symbion*     1,870       48    
Symmetry Medical*     1,380       33    
Tanox*     4,083       60    
Telik* (a)     7,644       125    
Tercica*     980       11    
Thoratec*     7,594       135    
Threshold Pharmaceutical*     30       -    
Trimeris*     2,685       41    
TriPath Imaging*     4,732       33    
TriZetto Group*     5,451       77    
U.S. Physical Therapy*     1,840       33    
United Surgical Partners*     6,502       254    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
United Therapeutics*     3,291     $ 230    
Varian* (a)     4,806       165    
Ventana Medical Systems*     4,640       177    
Ventiv Health*     3,340       88    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals* (a)     14,040       314    
ViaCell*     1,280       7    
Viasys Healthcare*     4,623       116    
VistaCare, Class A*     1,550       22    
Vital Images* (a)     1,900       42    
Vital Signs     979       45    
VNUS Medical Technologies*     940       10    
WellCare Group*     2,310       86    
West Pharmaceutical Services     4,702       140    
Wright Medical Group*     4,564       113    
Young Innovations     806       31    
Zoll Medical*     1,585       42    
ZymoGenetics*     3,339       55    
      22,813    
Industrials – 14.9%      
3D Systems*     1,880       42    
A.O. Smith     2,526       72    
A.S.V.*     2,694       61    
AAON*     1,510       28    
AAR*     4,893       84    
ABM Industries     6,359       132    
ABX Air*     9,040       74    
Accuride*     1,730       24    
Actuant, Class A     4,038       189    
Acuity Brands (a)     6,646       197    
Administaff     3,051       121    
AGCO* (a)     13,220       241    
AirTran Holdings* (a)     13,075       166    
Alamo Group     950       19    
Alaska Air Group* (a)     4,213       122    
Albany International, Class A     4,245       157    
Amerco     1,600       93    
American Ecology     1,870       37    
American Reprographics*     1,010       17    
American Science & Engineering*     1,280       84    
American Superconductor* (a)     4,300       45    
American Woodmark     1,838       62    
Ameron International     1,408       65    
Angelica     1,537       27    
Apogee Enterprises     4,193       72    
Applied Industrial Technology     4,416       158    
Applied Signal Technology     1,704       33    
ARGON ST*     1,370       40    
Arkansas Best     3,722       130    
Armor Holdings* (a)     4,982       214    
Artesyn Technologies* (a)     5,907       55    
Asset Acceptance Capital*     1,350       40    
Astec Industries*     2,372       67    
Aviall*     4,390       148    
Badger Meter     870       34    
Baldor Electric     4,873       124    
Banta     3,928       200    
Barnes Group     2,585       93    
BE Aerospace*     8,590       142    
Beacon Roofing Supply*     2,370       77    
BlueLinx Holdings     1,010       14    
Bowne & Company     5,159       74    
Brady, Class A (a)     6,246       193    
Briggs & Stratton     6,670       231    
Bright Horizons Family Solutions*     4,080       157    
Bucyrus International     2,670       131    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Builders FirstSource*     1,010     $ 23    
C&D Technologies     3,826       36    
Cascade     1,836       89    
Casella Waste Systems*     3,373       44    
CBIZ*     10,858       55    
CDI     1,190       35    
Central Parking     3,183       48    
Cenveo*     7,600       79    
Ceradyne*     3,694       135    
Circor International     2,577       71    
CLARCOR     7,764       223    
Clean Harbors*     2,460       84    
Coinstar*     3,821       71    
Color Kinetics*     1,050       16    
Comfort Systems USA*     6,610       58    
Commercial Vehicle Group*     1,700       36    
CompX International     20       -    
COMSYS IT Partners*     1,950       24    
Consolidated Graphics*     1,753       75    
Continental Airlines, Class B* (a)     10,333       100    
Corrections Corporation of America*     5,937       236    
CoStar Group*     2,415       113    
Covenant Transport, Class A*     1,493       18    
CRA International*     1,747       73    
Crane     6,880       205    
Cubic (a)     2,693       46    
Curtiss-Wright     3,176       196    
Delta Air Lines* (a)     20,780       16    
DiamondCluster, Class A*     4,040       31    
Dollar Thrifty Automotive*     3,722       125    
DRS Technologies     4,076       201    
Duratek*     1,748       32    
Dycom Industries* (a)     7,486       151    
Dynamex*     1,800       28    
Dynamic Materials     420       18    
EDO     2,345       70    
Educate*     3,080       46    
EGL*     5,781       157    
Electro Rent*     3,099       39    
ElkCorp     3,044       109    
EMCOR Group* (a)     2,406       143    
Encore Wire*     2,727       44    
Energy Conversion Devices* (a)     3,282       147    
EnerSys*     5,580       85    
Engineered Support Systems     5,773       237    
Ennis Business Forms     3,770       63    
EnPro Industries*     3,145       106    
ESCO Technologies* (a)     3,922       196    
Essex*     2,790       60    
Esterline Technologies* (a)     3,717       141    
Evergreen Solar*     6,110       57    
Exponent*     1,030       32    
ExpressJet Holdings* (a)     6,572       59    
Federal Signal     7,294       125    
First Advantage*     20       1    
Flanders*     2,250       27    
Florida East Coast Industries, Class A     3,916       177    
Flowserve* (a)     8,506       309    
Forward Air     4,873       180    
Franklin Electric     2,738       113    
Freightcar America     1,240       51    
Frontier Airlines*     5,380       53    
Frozen Food Express Industries*     2,370       25    
FTI Consulting*     6,391       161    
FuelCell Energy* (a)     7,169       79    
G&K Services, Class A     2,646       104    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Gardner Denver*     3,616     $ 161    
Gehl Company*     1,575       44    
GenCorp*     8,170       152    
General Cable*     5,817       98    
Genesee & Wyoming, Class A*     3,076       98    
Genlyte Group* (a)     3,614       174    
Geo Group*     1,427       38    
GEVITY HR     4,074       111    
Global Power Equipment Group*     5,814       41    
Gorman-Rupp     1,428       34    
Granite Construction     5,215       199    
Greenbrier Companies     979       33    
Griffon* (a)     4,213       104    
Healthcare Services Group     4,059       78    
Heartland Express (a)     7,103       144    
HEICO     3,350       78    
Heidrick & Struggles International*     2,881       93    
Herley Industries*     1,972       37    
Hexcel*     7,730       141    
Hub Group*     2,640       97    
Hudson Highland Group*     3,432       86    
Hughes Supply (a)     9,430       307    
Huron Consulting Group*     970       26    
Huttig Building Products*     2,230       20    
II-VI*     3,474       62    
IKON Office Solutions     15,510       155    
Imagistics International*     2,293       96    
Innovative Solutions and Support* (a)     1,800       28    
Insituform Technologies, Class A*     4,041       70    
Interline Brands*     2,150       45    
Intermagnetics General*     4,157       116    
Interpool     1,290       24    
Ionatron* (a)     3,780       38    
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service     5,580       133    
Jacuzzi Brands*     11,560       93    
JLG Industries     7,554       276    
John H. Harland     4,150       184    
K&F Industries Holdings*     1,170       20    
Kadant*     2,092       42    
Kaman     3,504       72    
Kansas City Southern Industries*     12,260       286    
Kaydon (a)     4,247       121    
Kelly Services, Class A     2,957       91    
Kennametal     5,621       276    
Kforce*     4,390       45    
Kirby*     3,283       162    
Knight Transportation     6,180       151    
Knoll     670       12    
Korn/Ferry International*     5,371       88    
LaBarge*     1,560       20    
Labor Ready*     7,286       187    
Lawson Products     680       25    
Layne Christensen*     1,690       40    
Learning Tree International* (a)     1,507       20    
LECG*     2,250       52    
Lennox International     7,618       209    
Lincoln Electric Holdings     5,421       214    
Lindsay Manufacturing     1,953       43    
LSI Industries     2,933       56    
MAIR Holdings*     60       -    
Manitowoc     4,473       225    
Marten Transport*     1,580       40    
Mascotech Escrow Shares (b) (c)     9,571       -    
MasTec*     4,033       44    
McGrath Rentcorp     3,320       94    
Medis Technologies* (a)     2,236       40    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Mercury Computer Systems* (a)     3,161     $ 83    
Mesa Air Group* (a)     5,411       45    
Middleby*     630       46    
Mobile Mini* (a)     2,191       95    
Moog, Class A*     5,269       156    
MTC Technologies*     1,242       40    
Mueller Industries     5,508       153    
NACCO Industries, Class A     769       88    
Navigant Consulting*     7,259       139    
NCI Building Systems* (a)     3,144       128    
NCO Group*     4,649       96    
Nordson     3,660       139    
NuCo2*     1,420       37    
Odyssey Marine Exploration*     5,540       20    
Old Dominion Freight Lines*     2,834       95    
Omega Flex*     30       -    
Orbital Sciences*     8,674       108    
PAM Transportation Services*     29       -    
Pacer International     4,770       126    
Perini*     1,811       33    
PHH*     7,250       199    
Pico Holdings*     1,369       48    
Pike Electric*     1,360       25    
Pinnacle Airlines*     3,330       22    
Plug Power*     6,639       45    
Portfolio Recovery Associates* (a)     2,096       91    
Powell Industries*     1,172       26    
Power-One*     10,805       60    
Preformed Line Products     20       1    
Pre-Paid Legal Services     1,680       65    
PRG-Schultz International*     7,044       21    
Quanta Services* (a)     16,077       205    
RailAmerica*     6,325       75    
Raven Industries     2,314       68    
Regal-Beloit (a)     3,800       123    
Reliance Steel & Aluminum     4,296       227    
Republic Airways Holdings*     880       13    
Resources Connection*     7,056       209    
Robbins & Myers     1,864       42    
Rollins     4,672       91    
Rush Enterprises*     3,240       50    
Schawk     1,564       31    
School Specialty*     3,377       165    
SCS Transportation*     2,555       40    
Sequa, Class A*     930       55    
Shaw Group*     11,917       294    
SI International*     1,140       35    
Simpson Manufacturing     5,474       214    
SIRVA*     3,630       27    
SkyWest     8,628       231    
Sotheby's Holdings, Class A*     5,582       93    
SOURCECORP*     2,365       51    
Spherion*     9,285       71    
Standard Register     2,031       30    
Standex International     2,032       54    
Stewart & Stevenson Services     4,356       104    
Strayer Education     2,209       209    
Sun Hydraulics     1,035       25    
Sypris Solutions     1,163       12    
Tecumseh Products, Class A     2,485       53    
Teledyne Technologies*     5,016       173    
Teletech Holdings*     5,384       54    
Tennant     920       38    
Tetra Tech*     7,907       133    
The Providence Service*     1,490       46    
Titan International (a)     2,010       28    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Tredegar     4,315     $ 56    
Trex* (a)     1,769       42    
Trinity Industries     6,048       245    
Triumph Group*     2,388       89    
TRM*     1,690       26    
TurboChef Technologies* (a)     2,000       31    
U.S. Xpress Enterprises*     1,003       12    
UAP Holding     4,790       87    
Ultralife Batteries*     2,410       31    
United Industrial     1,450       52    
United Rentals*     9,486       187    
United Stationers*     4,891       234    
Universal Forest Products     2,363       135    
Universal Technical Institute*     2,730       97    
Universal Truckload Services*     20       -    
URS* (a)     5,698       230    
USA Truck*     790       20    
Valence Technology* (a)     6,557       18    
Valmont Industries     2,354       69    
Vertrue*     882       32    
Viad     2,730       75    
Vicor     2,890       44    
Volt Information Sciences*     1,366       28    
Wabash National     4,608       91    
Wabtec     6,772       185    
Walter Industries     5,495       269    
Washington Group International*     4,061       219    
Waste Connections* (a)     5,511       193    
Waste Industries USA     880       12    
Waste Services*     9,880       37    
Water Pik Technologies*     1,710       35    
Watsco (a)     3,335       177    
Watson Wyatt & Company Holdings     5,348       144    
Watts Water Technologies, Class A     3,708       107    
Werner Enterprises     7,580       131    
Woodward Governor     1,479       126    
World Air Holdings*     3,640       39    
York International     6,219       349    
      26,515    
Information Technology – 17.9%      
3Com* (a)     55,250       225    
Actel*     3,801       55    
Acxiom     13,280       249    
Adaptec*     16,796       64    
ADE*     1,630       37    
Adtran     9,490       299    
Advanced Analogic Technologies*     460       5    
Advanced Digital Information*     9,623       90    
Advanced Energy Industries*     3,579       39    
Advent Software* (a)     3,462       93    
Aeroflex* (a)     11,199       105    
Agile Software*     8,968       64    
Agilysys     4,434       75    
Airspan Networks* (a)     5,290       27    
Altiris*     3,522       54    
AMIS Holdings*     5,420       64    
Amkor Technology* (a)     15,510       68    
Anaren*     2,827       40    
Anixter International     4,349       175    
Ansoft*     1,127       33    
ANSYS* (a)     4,686       180    
Anteon International* (a)     4,114       176    
Applied Digital Solutions* (a)     9,660       28    
Applied Films*     2,534       53    
Applied Micro Circuits*     45,340       136    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
aQuantive* (a)     8,072     $ 162    
Ariba*     9,801       56    
Arris Group*     14,171       168    
AsiaInfo Holdings*     6,063       29    
Aspen Technology*     7,098       44    
Asyst Technologies*     8,076       38    
Atari*     7,518       11    
Atheros Communications* (a)     3,910       38    
Atmel*     65,080       134    
ATMI*     5,470       170    
Audiovox*     2,681       37    
August Technology*     2,660       28    
Autobytel*     7,141       36    
Avocent* (a)     7,040       223    
Axcelis Technologies* (a)     15,013       78    
Bankrate* (a)     1,470       40    
BearingPoint* (a)     27,000       205    
BEI Technologies     1,844       65    
Bel Fuse     1,724       63    
Belden CDT (a)     6,936       135    
Bell Microproducts*     4,480       45    
Benchmark Electronics* (a)     6,176       186    
Black Box (a)     2,558       107    
Blackbaud     1,278       18    
Blackboard*     2,100       53    
Blue Coat Systems*     1,580       69    
Borland Software*     12,003       70    
Bottomline Technologies*     1,990       30    
Brightpoint*     4,050       78    
Brocade Communications Systems*     40,440       165    
Brooks Automation* (a)     6,711       89    
Cabot Microelectronics* (a)     3,775       111    
Catapult Communications*     1,223       22    
CCC Information Services Group*     1,349       35    
C-COR.net* (a)     7,199       49    
Checkpoint Systems*     5,608       133    
China Energy Savings Technology*     10       -    
CIBER* (a)     8,761       65    
Ciena*     84,210       222    
Cirrus Logic*     12,823       97    
Click Commerce*     1,280       23    
CMGI*     72,646       121    
CNET Networks* (a)     19,492       265    
Cogent* (a)     3,130       74    
Cognex     6,095       183    
Coherent*     4,534       133    
Cohu     3,208       76    
CommScope* (a)     8,260       143    
Comtech Telecommunications*     3,269       136    
Concur Technologies*     4,502       56    
Conexant Systems*     72,960       131    
Covansys*     3,770       60    
Credence Systems* (a)     12,092       96    
CSG Systems International*     7,596       165    
CTS     5,452       66    
CyberGuard*     2,945       24    
CyberSource*     4,640       31    
Cymer*     5,469       171    
Cypress Semiconductor* (a)     19,530       294    
Daktronics (a)     2,481       59    
Digi International*     3,690       40    
Digital Insight*     5,259       137    
Digital River* (a)     5,159       180    
Digitas* (a)     12,343       140    
Diodes*     1,223       44    
Dionex*     3,044       165    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Ditech Communications*     4,823     $ 33    
Dot Hill Systems*     6,599       44    
DSP Group*     4,264       109    
DTS*     2,600       44    
EarthLink*     18,813       201    
Echelon*     4,372       40    
eCollege.com*     2,742       41    
eFunds*     6,847       129    
Electro Scientific Industries*     4,277       96    
Electronics for Imaging*     8,023       184    
EMCORE*     5,730       35    
Emulex* (a)     12,380       250    
EndWave* (a)     1,050       14    
Entegris*     16,057       181    
Entrust*     9,343       52    
Epicor Software*     7,184       93    
EPIQ Systems*     2,346       51    
Equinix*     2,380       99    
Euronet Worldwide*     4,448       132    
Exar*     5,434       76    
Excel Technologies*     1,815       47    
Extreme Networks* (a)     18,265       81    
FactSet Research Systems     5,180       183    
Fairchild Semiconductor International, Class A* (a)     17,000       253    
FalconStor Software* (a)     3,577       22    
Fargo Electronics*     1,960       34    
FARO Technologies* (a)     1,820       35    
FEI*     3,510       68    
FileNet*     6,017       168    
Finisar*     28,416       39    
FormFactor*     4,790       109    
Forrester Research*     1,918       40    
Foundry Networks* (a)     17,280       219    
Gartner, Class A* (a)     8,416       98    
Gateway*     37,823       102    
Genesis Microchip*     4,952       109    
Glenayre Technologies*     10,360       37    
Global Imaging Systems*     3,478       118    
GlobeTel Communications* (a)     9,880       14    
Greenfield Online*     1,610       9    
Harmonic*     11,015       64    
Helix Technology     3,937       58    
Homestore* (a)     19,786       86    
HouseValues* (a)     980       14    
Hutchinson Technology* (a)     3,741       98    
Hypercom*     7,912       52    
Identix*     13,401       63    
iGATE*     3,583       13    
Imation     4,860       208    
Infocrossing* (a)     2,700       25    
Informatica*     13,089       157    
InfoSpace*     5,002       119    
infoUSA     5,471       58    
Integral Systems     1,610       33    
Integrated Device Technology*     28,845       310    
Integrated Silicon Solution*     6,132       52    
InterDigital Communications*     7,920       156    
Intergraph*     4,253       190    
International DisplayWorks* (a)     4,790       28    
Internet Capital Group*     5,790       51    
Internet Security Systems*     5,899       142    
Inter-Tel     3,224       68    
Intervideo*     1,470       15    
InterVoice*     5,696       51    
Interwoven*     6,121       50    
Intevac*     2,870       30    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Intrado*     2,966     $ 53    
iPass*     7,630       41    
iPayment*     1,809       68    
Itron*     3,449       157    
iVillage*     6,120       44    
Ixia* (a)     4,569       67    
IXYS*     3,241       34    
J2 Global Communications* (a)     3,202       129    
Jack Henry & Associates     9,810       190    
JAMDAT Mobile* (a)     1,420       30    
JDA Software*     4,426       67    
Jupitermedia* (a)     2,910       52    
Kanbay International*     3,070       58    
Keane* (a)     7,234       83    
Keithley Instruments     1,890       28    
KEMET* (a)     12,822       107    
Keynote Systems*     2,645       34    
Komag* (a)     4,365       140    
Kopin*     10,434       73    
Kronos*     4,828       216    
Kulicke & Soffa*     8,378       61    
Landauer     1,132       55    
Lattice Semiconductor* (a)     17,131       73    
Lawson Software* (a)     9,545       66    
Leadis Technology*     1,070       7    
LeCroy*     1,420       21    
Lexar Media*     11,974       77    
Lionbridge Technologies* (a)     6,443       43    
Littelfuse*     3,324       94    
Lo-Jack*     2,620       55    
LTX*     9,246       39    
Macrovision* (a)     7,595       145    
Magma Design Automation*     4,284       35    
Majesco Entertainment Company*     2,550       3    
Manhattan Associates*     4,541       105    
ManTech International*     2,365       62    
MapInfo* (a)     3,470       43    
Marchex* (a)     3,070       51    
MatrixOne*     8,698       46    
Mattson Technology*     6,857       51    
Maximus     2,840       102    
Maxtor*     38,190       168    
McDATA, Class A*     20,340       107    
Measurement Specialties*     1,830       39    
Mentor Graphics* (a)     11,767       101    
Methode Electronics, Class A     5,391       62    
Metrologic Instruments*     1,796       33    
Micrel* (a)     9,404       106    
Micromuse*     11,958       94    
Micros Systems* (a)     5,470       239    
Microsemi* (a)     9,286       237    
MicroStrategy* (a)     2,082       146    
Microtune*     8,840       55    
Midway Games* (a)     2,800       43    
MIPS Technologies, Class A*     6,290       43    
MKS Instruments* (a)     4,924       85    
Mobility Electronics*     4,240       45    
Monolithic Power Systems*     2,670       23    
Motive*     1,890       12    
MPS Group*     15,636       185    
MRO Software*     3,364       57    
MRV Communications*     15,725       33    
MTS Systems     2,977       112    
Multi-Fineline Electronix*     1,030       30    
Ness Technologies*     2,340       23    
NETGEAR* (a)     4,800       115    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
NetIQ*     8,476     $ 104    
Netlogic Microsystems*     1,620       35    
NetRatings*     2,128       32    
NetScout Systems*     4,077       22    
Newport*     5,460       76    
NIC*     5,349       35    
Novatel Wireless* (a)     4,500       65    
OmniVision Technologies* (a)     8,590       108    
ON Semiconductor*     20,838       108    
Online Resources*     3,290       35    
Open Solutions*     2,280       50    
Openwave Systems* (a)     10,364       186    
Oplink Communications*     15,512       24    
Opsware*     9,974       52    
Optical Communication Products*     89       -    
OSI Systems* (a)     2,269       36    
Packeteer*     5,017       63    
Palm* (a)     6,265       177    
PAR Technology*     620       14    
Parametric Technology*     40,257       281    
Park Electrochemical     2,998       80    
Paxar*     5,289       89    
PDF Solutions*     2,516       42    
Pegasus Solutions*     3,731       34    
Pegasystems*     1,940       12    
Pericom Semiconductor*     3,801       34    
Perot Systems, Class A*     12,691       180    
Phase Forward*     1,720       19    
Phoenix Technologies*     3,850       29    
Photon Dynamics*     2,555       49    
Photronics* (a)     5,607       109    
Pixelworks*     6,959       46    
Plantronics     7,020       216    
Plexus*     6,542       112    
PLX Technology*     3,700       31    
PMC-Sierra* (a)     26,730       235    
Polycom* (a)     14,130       228    
PortalPlayer* (a)     1,740       48    
Power Integrations*     4,743       103    
Powerwave Technologies* (a)     14,763       192    
Presstek*     4,417       57    
Progress Software*     4,787       152    
QAD     2,194       18    
Quality Systems     1,152       80    
Quantum* (a)     27,624       85    
Quest Software* (a)     8,474       128    
Radiant Systems*     3,550       37    
RadiSys*     2,953       57    
Rambus* (a)     14,890       180    
RealNetworks*     17,070       97    
Redback Networks*     5,410       54    
Renaissance Learning     1,314       23    
RF Micro Devices*     28,272       160    
RightNow Technologies*     1,080       16    
Rimage*     1,470       39    
Rofin-Sinar Technologies*     2,295       87    
Rogers*     2,483       96    
RSA Security*     10,726       136    
Rudolph Technologies* (a)     1,950       26    
S1*     10,580       41    
SAFENET* (a)     3,645       132    
Sapient* (a)     12,367       77    
ScanSoft*     14,581       78    
ScanSource*     1,880       92    
SeaChange International*     4,205       27    
Secure Computing*     6,112       69    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Semitool*     2,792     $ 22    
Semtech* (a)     10,140       167    
SERENA Software*     3,929       78    
SigmaTel*     5,180       105    
Silicon Image*     11,908       106    
Silicon Laboratories* (a)     6,290       191    
Silicon Storage Technology*     14,091       76    
SiRF Technology Holdings*     4,670       141    
Skyworks Solutions* (a)     23,740       167    
Sohu.com*     3,801       65    
Sonic Solutions*     3,241       70    
SonicWALL*     7,929       50    
Sonus Networks*     36,780       213    
Spatialight* (a)     4,040       18    
SpectraLink     2,885       37    
SPSS*     2,439       59    
SS&C Technologies     2,337       86    
SSA Global Technologies*     1,460       26    
Standard Microsystems*     3,172       95    
StarTek     876       12    
Stellent*     3,520       30    
StorageNetworks* (b) (c)     15,089       -    
Stratasys* (a)     1,581       47    
Superior Essex*     2,300       41    
Supertex*     1,531       46    
Supportsoft*     6,235       31    
Sycamore Networks*     26,157       99    
Sykes Enterprises*     4,308       51    
Symmetricom*     6,951       54    
Synaptics* (a)     3,459       65    
SYNNEX*     1,130       19    
Syntel     1,257       25    
TALX (a)     2,954       97    
TASER International* (a)     9,460       58    
Technitrol     6,275       96    
Tekelec*     8,404       176    
Telkonet* (a)     5,500       22    
Terayon Communications*     11,477       45    
Terremark Worldwide*     5,149       23    
Tessera Technologies*     6,460       193    
ThermoGenesis*     6,800       36    
THQ*     8,880       189    
TIBCO Software*     31,980       267    
TNS*     1,150       28    
Transaction Systems Architects, Class A* (a)     5,678       158    
TranSwitch* (a)     16,040       28    
Travelzoo*     360       8    
Trident Microsystems* (a)     3,720       118    
TriQuint Semiconductor*     20,579       72    
TTM Technologies*     6,397       46    
Tyler Technologies*     5,322       44    
Ulticom*     1,784       20    
Ultimate Software Group*     2,820       52    
Ultratech*     3,639       57    
United Online     9,043       125    
Universal Display*     3,578       40    
UNOVA* (a)     7,355       257    
UTStarcom* (a)     15,080       123    
ValueClick* (a)     12,465       213    
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates*     5,552       235    
Vasco Data Security International*     3,710       34    
Veeco Instruments*     3,900       63    
VeriFone Holdings* (a)     3,650       73    
Verint Systems*     2,001       82    
Verity*     4,739       50    
ViaSat*     3,244       83    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Vignette*     4,384     $ 70    
Viisage Technology*     5,250       22    
Virage Logic*     2,110       16    
Vitesse Semiconductor*     32,897       62    
Volterra Semiconductor*     1,470       18    
WebEx Communications* (a)     4,867       119    
webMethods*     7,944       56    
Websense*     3,600       184    
WebSideStory*     1,390       25    
Westell Technologies, Class A*     8,460       31    
Wind River Systems* (a)     10,690       138    
Witness Systems*     3,790       79    
Wright Express*     6,120       132    
X-Rite     3,187       40    
Zhone Technologies*     12,450       32    
Zoran*     6,558       94    
      31,885    
Materials – 4.7%      
A. Schulman     4,815       86    
A.M. Castle & Company*     1,620       28    
AK Steel Holdings*     16,274       139    
Aleris International*     4,440       122    
Alpha Natural Resources*     4,370       131    
AMCOL International     3,254       62    
American Vanguard (a)     1,720       31    
Arch Chemicals     3,558       83    
Balchem     1,210       33    
Bowater (a)     7,830       221    
Brush Engineered Metals*     2,900       46    
Buckeye Technologies*     4,966       40    
Calgon Carbon     5,838       46    
Cambrex     3,975       75    
Caraustar Industries*     4,267       47    
Carpenter Technology     3,647       214    
Century Aluminum* (a)     3,186       72    
CF Industries Holdings* (a)     4,660       69    
Chaparral Steel*     3,360       85    
Chesapeake     2,970       55    
Cleveland-Cliffs (a)     3,298       287    
Coeur D'Alene Mines*     35,324       149    
Commercial Metals (a)     8,960       302    
Compass Minerals International     2,600       60    
Deltic Timber     1,694       78    
Eagle Materials (a)     2,716       330    
Ferro     6,317       116    
Georgia Gulf     4,848       117    
Gibraltar Industries (a)     3,573       82    
Glatfelter     4,939       70    
GrafTech International*     14,718       80    
Graphic Packaging*     9,820       27    
Greif, Class A     2,209       133    
H.B. Fuller     4,272       133    
Headwaters* (a)     6,228       233    
Hecla Mining* (a)     17,989       79    
Hercules*     17,016       208    
Kronos Worldwide     544       17    
Longview Fibre     7,703       150    
MacDermid     4,646       122    
Mercer International*     4,510       37    
Metal Management     2,980       76    
Metals USA*     3,140       64    
Minerals Technologies (a)     3,141       180    
Myers Industries     4,130       48    
Neenah Paper     1,510       44    
NewMarket Group*     2,353       41    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
NL Industries     1,367     $ 26    
NN     2,894       35    
Octel     1,881       31    
Olin (a)     10,552       200    
OM Group*     4,291       86    
Oregon Steel Mills*     5,330       149    
Pioneer Companies*     1,750       42    
PolyOne*     13,882       84    
Potlatch     4,431       231    
Quanex     3,714       246    
Roanoke Electric Steel     1,730       35    
Rock-Tenn, Class A     4,442       67    
Rockwood Holdings*     180       3    
Royal Gold (a)     2,395       64    
RTI International Metals*     3,341       131    
Ryerson Tull (a)     3,783       81    
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Class A     3,320       108    
Schweitzer-Mauduit International     2,253       50    
Sensient Technologies     7,110       135    
Silgan Holdings     3,364       112    
Spartech     4,345       85    
Steel Dynamics (a)     5,816       198    
Steel Technologies     1,720       45    
Stepan     274       7    
Stillwater Mining* (a)     6,142       56    
Symyx Technologies*     4,772       125    
Terra Industries*     11,790       78    
Texas Industries     3,420       186    
Titanium Metals*     1,760       70    
USEC     12,965       145    
W.R. Grace & Company* (a)     10,075       90    
Wausau-Mosinee Paper     6,418       80    
Wellman     5,482       35    
Westlake Chemical     2,040       55    
Wheeling-Pittsburgh*     1,320       22    
Worthington Industries (a)     9,230       194    
Zoltek Companies*     1,690       22    
      8,357    
Telecommunication Services – 1.3%      
Alaska Communications Systems Holdings     1,730       20    
Arbinet-thexchange*     510       4    
Broadwing* (a)     10,159       51    
Centennial Communications, Class A*     3,063       46    
Cincinnati Bell* (a)     37,047       163    
Cogent Communications Group*     860       4    
Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises     3,190       120    
Consolidated Communications Holdings     910       12    
CT Communications     2,816       35    
Dobson Communications, Class A* (a)     16,898       130    
FairPoint Communications     4,020       59    
General Communication* (a)     7,810       77    
Golden Telecom (a)     2,820       89    
Hungarian Telephone & Cable*     630       9    
IDT*     8,630       105    
InPhonic*     2,390       33    
Iowa Telecommunications Services     3,320       56    
Level 3 Communications* (a)     104,020       241    
Neon Communications* (b) (c)     34,093       -    
NeuStar*     2,260       72    
North Pittsburgh     2,197       45    
Premiere Global Services*     10,815       88    
Price Communications*     6,339       104    
SBA Communications*     11,406       176    
Shenandoah Telecommunications     1,016       42    
SureWest Communications     2,202       63    

 

Small Cap Index Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Syniverse Holdings*     1,740     $ 27    
Talk America Holdings*     4,098       39    
Time Warner Telecom, Class A*     7,565       59    
UbiquiTel*     12,090       106    
USA Mobility*     4,108       111    
Valor Communications Group     4,430       60    
Wireless Facilities* (a)     8,179       47    
      2,293    
Utilities – 2.7%      
ALLETE (a)     3,820       175    
American States Water     2,594       87    
Aquila*     51,082       202    
Avista     7,184       139    
Black Hills (a)     4,909       213    
California Water Service     2,603       107    
Calpine* (a)     85,120       220    
Cascade Natural Gas     1,244       27    
Central Vermont Public Service     1,838       32    
CH Energy Group     2,382       113    
CLECO     7,515       177    
Connecticut Water Service     1,363       34    
Duquesne Light Holdings (a)     11,670       201    
El Paso Electric*     7,191       150    
Empire District Electric     3,823       87    
EnergySouth     1,168       32    
IDACORP (a)     6,253       188    
Infrasource Services*     1,490       22    
ITC Holdings     500       14    
Laclede Group     3,272       106    
MGE Energy     3,078       112    
Middlesex Water     1,944       44    
New Jersey Resources     4,254       196    
NICOR (a)     5,550       233    
Northwest Natural Gas     4,263       159    
NorthWestern     5,360       162    
Ormat Technologies     1,250       28    
Otter Tail     4,412       137    
People's Energy     5,460       215    
Sierra Pacific Resources* (a)     17,449       259    
SJW     1,117       54    
South Jersey Industries     4,212       123    
Southern Union Company Fractional Share (b) (c)     -       -    
Southwest Gas     5,817       159    
Southwest Water (a)     3,306       48    
UIL Holdings     1,857       97    
UniSource Energy Holding     5,351       178    
WGL Holdings     7,340       236    
      4,766    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $139,752)
            176,794    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Index Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES/PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Short-Term Investments – 0.7%      
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.5%  
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (d)
    972,482     $ 972    
U.S. Treasury Obligations – 0.2%      
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.490%, 03/02/06 (e)
  $ 300       296    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $1,268)
        1,268    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (f) – 23.0%
     
    (Cost $40,990)     40,990    
Total Investments – 122.9%
(Cost $182,010)
        219,052    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (22.9)%         (40,751 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 178,301    

 

*  Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $39,574,289 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Securities are fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of these investments was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Securities considered illiquid. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(f)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional
Contract
Value
(000)
 

Settlement
Month
 
Unrealized
Depreciation
(000)
 
Russell 2000 Index
Futures Contracts
    2     $ 672     December-05   $ 0    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except for per share data

    Equity
Index Fund
  Mid Cap
Index Fund
  Small Cap
Index Fund
 
ASSETS:  
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value*
(cost: $1,622,733, $300,684, $140,048)(note 2)
  $ 2,229,051     $ 371,907     $ 177,090    
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (cost: $36,858, $4,591, $972)(note 2)     38,924       4,591       972    
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending
(cost $712,377, $135,867, $40,990)(note 2)
    712,377       135,867       40,990    
Cash**     6,761       1,287       390    
Receivable for dividends and interest     2,576       232       194    
Receivable for investment securities sold     -       -       457    
Receivable for capital shares sold     1,462       163       40    
Receivable for variation margin     61       40       5    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     41       31       29    
Total assets     2,991,253       514,118       220,167    
LIABILITIES:  
Payable for investment securities purchased     -       -       140    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     719,125       137,154       41,378    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     5,555       1,401       231    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     651       146       88    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     120       9       5    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     78       26       24    
Total liabilities     725,529       138,736       41,866    
Net assets   $ 2,265,724     $ 375,382     $ 178,301    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:  
Portfolio capital   $ 1,689,670     $ 285,867     $ 137,085    
Undistributed net investment income     -       99       -    
Accumulated net realized gain on investments     (32,473 )     18,173       4,174    
Net unrealized appreciation of investments     608,384       71,223       37,042    
Net unrealized appreciation of futures contracts     143       20       -    
Net assets   $ 2,265,724     $ 375,382     $ 178,301    
* Including securities loaned, at value   $ 697,331     $ 133,613     $ 39,574    
** Includes cash collateral received related to securities loaned (note 2)   $ 6,748     $ 1,287     $ 388    
Class A:  
Net assets   $ 238,379     $ 14,827     $ 10,323    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     10,364       1,073       708    
Net asset value, and redemption price per share   $ 23.00     $ 13.82     $ 14.57    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 24.34     $ 14.62     $ 15.42    
Class B:  
Net assets   $ 58,857     $ 3,546     $ 1,555    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     2,591       261       110    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (2)   $ 22.72     $ 13.59     $ 14.21    
Class C:  
Net assets   $ 26,258     $ 3,533     $ 2,256    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     1,149       259       157    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (2)   $ 22.85     $ 13.63     $ 14.34    
Class R:  
Net assets   $ 1,663     $ 122     $ 11    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     72       9       1    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 22.98     $ 13.78     $ 14.43    
Class Y:  
Net assets   $ 1,940,567     $ 353,354     $ 164,156    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     84,392       25,550       11,263    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 22.99     $ 13.83     $ 14.57    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.50%.

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Operations For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Equity
Index Fund
  Mid Cap
Index Fund
  Small Cap
Index Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:  
Dividends from unaffiliated securities   $ 48,778     $ 4,788     $ 2,379    
Dividends from affiliated securities     933       241       90    
Interest from unaffiliated securities     152       46       14    
Securities lending income     612       121       134    
Total investment income     50,475       5,196       2,617    
EXPENSES (note 3):  
Investment advisory fees     5,859       913       732    
Administration fees     4,793       759       451    
Transfer agent fees     1,478       236       116    
Custodian fees     206       32       16    
Professional fees     136       38       29    
Other expenses     89       24       32    
Postage and printing fees     78       12       9    
Directors' fees     55       8       4    
Registration fees     44       44       43    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     603       35       25    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     665       34       16    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     291       30       21    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R (1)     5       -       -    
Total expenses     14,302       2,165       1,494    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (4,067 )     (239 )     (234 )  
Total net expenses     10,235       1,926       1,260    
Investment income – net     40,240       3,270       1,357    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND
FUTURES CONTRACTS – NET (note 6):
 
Net realized gain (loss) on unaffiliated investments     (5,937 )     21,217       9,562    
Net realized gain on affiliated investments     513       -       -    
Net realized gain on in-kind distribution (note 8)     115,666       -       -    
Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts     (787 )     1,346       740    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of unaffiliated investments     111,289       45,063       16,613    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of affiliated investments     (819 )     -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of future contracts     277       (1 )     (11 )  
Net gain on investments and futures contracts     220,202       67,625       26,904    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 260,442     $ 70,895     $ 28,261    

 

  (1)  For the Mid Cap Index Fund and the Small Cap Index Fund due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the numbers round to zero.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Equity
Index Fund
  Mid Cap
Index Fund
  Small Cap
Index Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:      
Investment income – net   $ 40,240     $ 30,485     $ 3,270     $ 2,246     $ 1,357     $ 785    
Net realized gain (loss) on unaffiliated investments     (5,937 )     4,194       21,217       9,956       9,562       6,383    
Net realized gain on affiliated investments     513       -       -       -       -       -    
Net realized gain on in-kind distributions     115,666       -       -       -       -       -    
Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts     (787 )     7,968       1,346       1,639       740       1,070    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of unaffiliated investments     111,289       233,457       45,063       30,236       16,613       15,627    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of affiliated investments     (819 )     2,166       -       -       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of futures contracts     277       1,118       (1 )     152       (11 )     228    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     260,442       279,388       70,895       44,229       28,261       24,093    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:      
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (3,686 )     (2,311 )     (93 )     (42 )     (46 )     (15 )  
Class B     (543 )     (335 )     (4 )     (1 )     -       -    
Class C     (235 )     (141 )     (3 )     (1 )     -       -    
Class R     (10 )     (391 )     -       (13 )     -       (7 )  
Class Y     (35,527 )     (27,416 )     (3,117 )     (2,153 )     (1,212 )     (717 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     -       -       (453 )     (99 )     (657 )     (25 )  
Class B     -       -       (114 )     (46 )     (112 )     (7 )  
Class C     -       -       (95 )     (33 )     (140 )     (10 )  
Class R     -       -       -       (76 )     -       (23 )  
Class Y     -       -       (11,737 )     (4,643 )     (12,476 )     (855 )  
Return of capital:  
Class A     (12 )     (18 )     -       -       -       -    
Class B     (2 )     (3 )     -       -       -       -    
Class C     (1 )     (1 )     -       -       -       -    
Class R (1)     -       (3 )     -       -       -       -    
Class Y     (118 )     (210 )     -       -       -       -    
Total distributions     (40,134 )     (30,829 )     (15,616 )     (7,107 )     (14,643 )     (1,659 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 5):      
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     44,458       101,208       4,932       9,000       2,981       6,263    
Reinvestment of distributions     3,435       2,238       532       139       694       39    
Payments for redemptions     (66,590 )     (45,584 )     (4,723 )     (3,198 )     (2,870 )     (1,649 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (18,697 )     57,862       741       5,941       805       4,653    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     2,433       4,621       306       628       215       446    
Reinvestment of distributions     531       329       116       46       108       7    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     (20,370 )     (15,132 )     (523 )     (304 )     (379 )     (118 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B transactions     (17,406 )     (10,182 )     (101 )     370       (56 )     335    
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     2,768       4,397       1,082       1,356       705       917    
Reinvestment of distributions     228       138       92       33       133       10    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     (9,668 )     (9,413 )     (747 )     (753 )     (676 )     (476 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     (6,672 )     (4,878 )     427       636       162       451    
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     1,362       11,681       119       1,049       11       1,722    
Reinvestment of distributions     10       389       -       79       -       29    
Payments for redemptions     (99 )     (71,464 )     -       (5,895 )     (2 )     (5,464 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     1,273       (59,394 )     119       (4,767 )     9       (3,713 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     363,331       533,400       73,080       108,384       49,781       91,307    
Reinvestment of distributions     22,938       19,144       8,661       3,958       8,310       1,001    
Payments for redemptions     (613,170 )     (556,690 )     (93,999 )     (73,284 )     (62,922 )     (75,927 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     (226,901 )     (4,146 )     (12,258 )     39,058       (4,831 )     16,381    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (268,403 )     (20,738 )     (11,072 )     41,238       (3,911 )     18,107    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (48,095 )     227,821       44,207       78,360       9,707       40,541    
Net assets at beginning of period     2,313,819       2,085,998       331,175       252,815       168,594       128,053    
Net assets at end of period   $ 2,265,724     $ 2,313,819     $ 375,382     $ 331,175     $ 178,301     $ 168,594    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period   $ -     $ 51     $ 99     $ 40     $ -     $ 157    

 

  (1)  For the year ended September 30, 2005, due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the number rounds to zero.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains or
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital (4)
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
  Equity Index Fund (1)        
Class A  
  2005     $ 20.91     $ 0.34     $ 2.09     $ (0.34 )   $ -     $ -     $ 23.00    
  2004       18.70       0.23       2.22       (0.24 )     -       -       20.91    
  2003       15.31       0.21       3.38       (0.20 )     -       -       18.70    
  2002       19.50       0.18       (4.19 )     (0.18 )     -       -       15.31    
  2001       27.75       0.18       (7.43 )     (0.17 )     (0.83 )     -       19.50    
Class B  
  2005     $ 20.66     $ 0.18     $ 2.06     $ (0.18 )   $ -     $ -     $ 22.72    
  2004       18.48       0.08       2.19       (0.09 )     -       -       20.66    
  2003       15.13       0.08       3.35       (0.08 )     -       -       18.48    
  2002       19.29       0.03       (4.15 )     (0.04 )     -       -       15.13    
  2001       27.49       -       (7.35 )     (0.02 )     (0.83 )     -       19.29    
Class C  
  2005     $ 20.78     $ 0.18     $ 2.07     $ (0.18 )   $ -     $ -     $ 22.85    
  2004       18.59       0.08       2.20       (0.09 )     -       -       20.78    
  2003       15.23       0.08       3.36       (0.08 )     -       -       18.59    
  2002       19.41       0.03       (4.17 )     (0.04 )     -       -       15.23    
  2001       27.66       -       (7.40 )     (0.02 )     (0.83 )     -       19.41    
Class R  
  2005     $ 20.91     $ 0.26     $ 2.11     $ (0.30 )   $ -     $ -     $ 22.98    
  2004 (2)     18.70       0.23       2.20       (0.22 )     -       -       20.91    
  2003       15.30       0.21       3.39       (0.20 )     -       -       18.70    
  2002       19.50       0.18       (4.20 )     (0.18 )     -       -       15.30    
  2001 (3)     18.80       -       0.70       -       -       -       19.50    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 20.91     $ 0.40     $ 2.08     $ (0.40 )   $ -     $ -     $ 22.99    
  2004       18.69       0.29       2.22       (0.29 )     -       -       20.91    
  2003       15.30       0.25       3.38       (0.24 )     -       -       18.69    
  2002       19.49       0.23       (4.19 )     (0.23 )     -       -       15.30    
  2001       27.74       0.23       (7.42 )     (0.23 )     (0.83 )     -       19.49    

 

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Includes a tax return of capital of less than $0.01 for the years ended September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2005.

  (5)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Total
Return (5)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  Equity Index Fund (1)    
Class A  
  2005       11.69 %   $ 238,379       0.62 %     1.53 %     0.79 %     1.36 %     4 %  
  2004       13.12       234,349       0.62       1.13       0.79       0.96       1    
  2003       23.58       158,324       0.62       1.22       0.80       1.04       1    
  2002       (20.75 )     139,007       0.62       0.91       0.80       0.73       8    
  2001       (26.95 )     188,410       0.60       0.74       1.14       0.20       6    
Class B  
  2005       10.86 %   $ 58,857       1.37 %     0.79 %     1.54 %     0.62 %     4 %  
  2004       12.31       69,828       1.37       0.38       1.54       0.21       1    
  2003       22.72       71,624       1.37       0.47       1.55       0.29       1    
  2002       (21.40 )     66,835       1.37       0.16       1.55       (0.02 )     8    
  2001       (27.49 )     95,586       1.35       (0.01 )     1.89       (0.55 )     6    
Class C  
  2005       10.84 %   $ 26,258       1.37 %     0.79 %     1.54 %     0.62 %     4 %  
  2004       12.28       30,111       1.37       0.38       1.54       0.21       1    
  2003       22.65       31,330       1.37       0.47       1.55       0.29       1    
  2002       (21.38 )     21,637       1.37       0.16       1.55       (0.02 )     8    
  2001       (27.51 )     29,560       1.35       (0.01 )     1.89       (0.55 )     6    
Class R  
  2005       11.38 %   $ 1,663       0.87 %     1.14 %     1.19 %     0.82 %     4 %  
  2004 (2)     13.00       333       0.62       1.13       0.79       0.96       1    
  2003       23.66       52,925       0.62       1.22       0.80       1.04       1    
  2002       (20.79 )     42,964       0.62       0.93       0.80       0.75       8    
  2001 (3)     3.72       38,220       0.72       0.89       1.20       0.41       6    
Class Y  
  2005       11.92 %   $ 1,940,567       0.37 %     1.78 %     0.54 %     1.61 %     4 %  
  2004       13.45       1,979,198       0.37       1.38       0.54       1.21       1    
  2003       23.89       1,771,795       0.37       1.46       0.55       1.28       1    
  2002       (20.56 )     1,135,653       0.37       1.16       0.55       0.98       8    
  2001       (26.78 )     1,567,607       0.35       0.99       0.89       0.45       6    

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains or
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (9)
 
Mid Cap Index Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 11.84     $ 0.09     $ 2.40     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.42 )   $ 13.82       21.43 %  
  2004 (2)     10.36       0.05       1.67       (0.05 )     (0.19 )     11.84       16.80    
  2003 (2)     8.51       0.04       2.08       (0.04 )     (0.23 )     10.36       25.45    
  2002 (2)     9.38       0.04       (0.49 )     (0.04 )     (0.38 )     8.51       (5.45 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     12.56       0.05       (2.11 )     (0.05 )     (1.07 )     9.38       (17.60 )  
  2000 (4)(5)     10.00       0.04       2.56       (0.04 )     -       12.56       26.48    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 11.67     $ (0.01 )   $ 2.37     $ (0.02 )   $ (0.42 )   $ 13.59       20.57 %  
  2004 (2)     10.25       (0.03 )     1.64       -       (0.19 )     11.67       15.88    
  2003 (2)     8.44       (0.03 )     2.07       -       (0.23 )     10.25       24.63    
  2002 (2)     9.33       (0.03 )     (0.48 )     -       (0.38 )     8.44       (6.07 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     12.52       -       (2.12 )     -       (1.07 )     9.33       (18.15 )  
  2000 (4)(5)     10.00       (0.01 )     2.56       (0.03 )     -       12.52       25.65    
Class C (2)  
  2005     $ 11.70     $ (0.01 )   $ 2.38     $ (0.02 )   $ (0.42 )   $ 13.63       20.60 %  
  2004       10.28       (0.03 )     1.64       -       (0.19 )     11.70       15.83    
  2003       8.47       (0.03 )     2.07       -       (0.23 )     10.28       24.55    
  2002       9.38       (0.02 )     (0.51 )     -       (0.38 )     8.47       (6.22 )  
  2001 (6)     9.07       -       0.31       -       -       9.38       3.42    
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 11.83     $ 0.04     $ 2.41     $ (0.08 )   $ (0.42 )   $ 13.78       21.09 %  
  2004 (7)     10.36       0.06       1.65       (0.05 )     (0.19 )     11.83       16.62    
  2003       8.50       0.04       2.09       (0.04 )     (0.23 )     10.36       25.60    
  2002       9.38       0.04       (0.50 )     (0.04 )     (0.38 )     8.50       (5.56 )  
  2001 (8)     11.07       0.04       (1.67 )     (0.06 )     -       9.38       (14.77 )  
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 11.84     $ 0.12     $ 2.41     $ (0.12 )   $ (0.42 )   $ 13.83       21.82 %  
  2004 (2)     10.37       0.08       1.66       (0.08 )     (0.19 )     11.84       16.97    
  2003 (2)     8.51       0.06       2.09       (0.06 )     (0.23 )     10.37       25.86    
  2002 (2)     9.38       0.06       (0.49 )     (0.06 )     (0.38 )     8.51       (5.23 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     12.55       0.08       (2.11 )     (0.07 )     (1.07 )     9.38       (17.34 )  
  2000 (4)(5)     10.00       0.08       2.55       (0.08 )     -       12.55       26.62    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Mid Cap Index Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar Mid Cap Index Fund.
The assets of the Firstar Fund were acquired by the First American Mid Cap Index Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition,
(i) Class A shares of the Firstar Mid Cap Index Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American Mid Cap Index Fund, (ii) Firstar Class B shares
were exchanged for Class B shares of the First American Fund, (iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R shares) 
of the First American Fund, and (iv) Firstar Institutional Class shares were exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30.
All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Commenced operations on November 4, 1999. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  For the fiscal period ended October 31.

  (6)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (7)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (8)  Class of shares has been offered since November 27, 2000. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (9)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Mid Cap Index Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 14,827       0.75 %     0.68 %     0.82 %     0.61 %     15 %  
  2004 (2)     11,987       0.75       0.47       0.80       0.42       14    
  2003 (2)     5,332       0.75       0.45       0.84       0.36       23    
  2002 (2)     3,581       0.75       0.37       0.83       0.29       19    
  2001 (2)(3)     2,972       0.75       0.51       0.80       0.46       43    
  2000 (4)(5)     1,918       0.75       0.75       0.90       0.60       45    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 3,546       1.50 %     (0.08 )%     1.57 %     (0.15 )%     15 %  
  2004 (2)     3,133       1.50       (0.27 )     1.55       (0.32 )     14    
  2003 (2)     2,419       1.50       (0.30 )     1.59       (0.39 )     23    
  2002 (2)     1,475       1.50       (0.37 )     1.58       (0.45 )     19    
  2001 (2)(3)     1,265       1.50       (0.24 )     1.54       (0.28 )     43    
  2000 (4)(5)     905       1.50       -       1.65       (0.15 )     45    
Class C (2)  
  2005     $ 3,533       1.50 %     (0.08 )%     1.57 %     (0.15 )%     15 %  
  2004       2,653       1.50       (0.27 )     1.55       (0.32 )     14    
  2003       1,756       1.50       (0.30 )     1.59       (0.39 )     23    
  2002       795       1.50       (0.37 )     1.58       (0.45 )     19    
  2001 (6)     -       -       -       -       -       43    
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 122       1.00 %     0.28 %     1.22 %     0.06 %     15 %  
  2004 (7)     1       0.75       0.49       0.80       0.44       14    
  2003       4,134       0.75       0.46       0.84       0.37       23    
  2002       3,393       0.75       0.37       0.83       0.29       19    
  2001 (8)     4,301       0.75       0.47       0.80       0.42       43    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 353,354       0.50 %     0.92 %     0.57 %     0.85 %     15 %  
  2004 (2)     313,403       0.50       0.73       0.55       0.68       14    
  2003 (2)     239,174       0.50       0.71       0.59       0.62       23    
  2002 (2)     198,545       0.50       0.63       0.58       0.55       19    
  2001 (2)(3)     176,857       0.50       0.75       0.53       0.72       43    
  2000 (4)(5)     125,881       0.50       1.00       0.65       0.85       45    

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains or
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (8)
 
  Small Cap Index Fund (1)        
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 13.38     $ 0.07     $ 2.17     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.99 )   $ 14.57       17.08 %  
  2004 (2)     11.47       0.04       1.98       (0.03 )     (0.08 )     13.38       17.71    
  2003 (2)     8.55       0.04       2.92       (0.04 )     -       11.47       34.77    
  2002 (2)     9.68       0.05       (1.13 )     (0.05 )     -       8.55       (11.28 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     12.23       (0.01 )     (1.49 )     -       (1.05 )     9.68       (12.76 )  
  2000 (4)     10.18       (0.01 )     2.20       -       (0.14 )     12.23       21.81    
Class B (2)  
  2005     $ 13.15     $ (0.03 )   $ 2.08     $ -     $ (0.99 )   $ 14.21       15.82 %  
  2004       11.33       (0.06 )     1.96       -       (0.08 )     13.15       16.83    
  2003       8.47       (0.03 )     2.90       (0.01 )     -       11.33       33.87    
  2002       9.63       (0.03 )     (1.13 )     -       -       8.47       (12.03 )  
  2001 (5)     10.97       (0.01 )     (1.33 )     -       -       9.63       (12.11 )  
Class C (2)  
  2005     $ 13.26     $ (0.03 )   $ 2.10     $ -     $ (0.99 )   $ 14.34       15.84 %  
  2004       11.43       (0.06 )     1.97       -       (0.08 )     13.26       16.77    
  2003       8.54       (0.03 )     2.93       (0.01 )     -       11.43       33.94    
  2002       9.68       (0.03 )     (1.11 )     -       -       8.54       (11.72 )  
  2001 (6)     9.49       -       0.19       -       -       9.68       2.11    
Class R  
  2005 (2)   $ 13.31     $ 0.04     $ 2.11     $ (0.04 )   $ (0.99 )   $ 14.43       16.45 %  
  2004 (2)(7)     11.41       0.03       1.97       (0.02 )     (0.08 )     13.31       17.65    
  2003 (2)     8.52       0.05       2.88       (0.04 )     -       11.41       34.54    
  2002 (2)     9.64       0.05       (1.12 )     (0.05 )     -       8.52       (11.26 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     12.19       (0.01 )     (1.49 )     -       (1.05 )     9.64       (12.82 )  
  2000 (4)     10.17       (0.01 )     2.18       (0.01 )     (0.14 )     12.19       21.54    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 13.43     $ 0.11     $ 2.12     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.99 )   $ 14.57       16.93 %  
  2004 (2)     11.51       0.07       1.99       (0.06 )     (0.08 )     13.43       18.02    
  2003 (2)     8.57       0.07       2.94       (0.07 )     -       11.51       35.23    
  2002 (2)     9.70       0.07       (1.13 )     (0.07 )     -       8.57       (11.09 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     12.24       0.02       (1.50 )     (0.01 )     (1.05 )     9.70       (12.56 )  
  2000 (4)     10.19       0.02       2.19       (0.02 )     (0.14 )     12.24       21.93    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Small Cap Index Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar Small Cap Index Fund.
The assets of the Firstar Fund were acquired by the First American Small Cap Index Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition,
(I) Class A shares of the Firstar Small Cap Index Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American Fund, (ii) Firstar Class B shares were exchanged
for Class B shares of the First American Fund, (iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R shares) of the First American
Fund, and (iv) Firstar Institutional Class shares were exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30.
All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the period December 1, 1999 to October 31, 2000. Effective in 2000, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from November 30 to October 31.
All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since December 11, 2000. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (7)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (8)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  Small Cap Index Fund (1)    
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 10,323       0.90 %     0.53 %     1.03 %     0.40 %     23 %  
  2004 (2)     8,749       0.93       0.30       1.02       0.21       25    
  2003 (2)     3,480       0.93       0.42       1.05       0.30       41    
  2002 (2)     1,908       0.93       0.46       1.09       0.30       49    
  2001 (2)(3)     341       0.91       (0.07 )     0.94       (0.10 )     102    
  2000 (4)     177       0.99       (0.11 )     1.09       (0.21 )     32    
Class B (2)  
  2005     $ 1,555       1.65 %     (0.23 )%     1.78 %     (0.36 )%     23 %  
  2004       1,494       1.68       (0.46 )     1.77       (0.55 )     25    
  2003       993       1.68       (0.33 )     1.80       (0.45 )     41    
  2002       424       1.68       (0.29 )     1.84       (0.45 )     49    
  2001 (5)     107       1.65       (0.84 )     1.69       (0.88 )     102    
Class C (2)  
  2005     $ 2,256       1.65 %     (0.23 )%     1.78 %     (0.36 )%     23 %  
  2004       1,939       1.68       (0.46 )     1.77       (0.55 )     25    
  2003       1,268       1.68       (0.33 )     1.80       (0.45 )     41    
  2002       447       1.68       (0.26 )     1.84       (0.42 )     49    
  2001 (6)     -       -       -       -       -       102    
Class R  
  2005 (2)   $ 11       1.15 %     0.30 %     1.43 %     0.02 %     23 %  
  2004 (2)(7)     1       0.93       0.24       0.99       0.18       25    
  2003 (2)     3,210       0.93       0.52       1.05       0.40       41    
  2002 (2)     13,576       0.93       0.42       1.09       0.26       49    
  2001 (2)(3)     13,886       0.88       (0.05 )     0.91       (0.08 )     102    
  2000 (4)     18,057       0.99       (0.11 )     1.09       (0.21 )     32    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 164,156       0.65 %     0.78 %     0.78 %     0.65 %     23 %  
  2004 (2)     156,411       0.68       0.54       0.77       0.45       25    
  2003 (2)     119,102       0.68       0.68       0.80       0.56       41    
  2002 (2)     94,749       0.68       0.68       0.84       0.52       49    
  2001 (2)(3)     54,169       0.66       0.19       0.68       0.17       102    
  2000 (4)     60,771       0.69       0.19       1.09       (0.21 )     32    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

1 >  Organization

The Equity Index Fund, Mid Cap Index Fund, and Small Cap Index Fund (each a "fund" and collectively, the "funds") are mutual funds offered by First American Investment Funds, Inc. ("FAIF") which is a member of the First American Family of Funds. As of September 30, 2005, FAIF offered 38 funds, including the funds listed above. FAIF is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. FAIF's articles of incorporation permit the funds' board of directors to create additional funds in the future. The Equity Index Fund, Mid Cap Index Fund and Small Cap Index Fund are each diversified open-end management investment companies.

FAIF offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y shares. Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class B shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge for six years and automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years. Class C shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge for 12 months, and will not convert to Class A shares. Class R shares have no sales charge and are offered only through certain tax-deferred retirement plans. Class Y shares have no sales charge and are offered only to qualifying institutional investors and certain other qualifying accounts.

The funds' prospectuses provide descriptions of each fund's investment objective, principal investment strategies, and principal risks. All classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights, and the same terms and conditions, except that certain fees, including distribution and shareholder servicing fees, may differ among classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights on any matters relating to that class' servicing or distribution arrangements.

On June 22, 2005 the funds' board of directors approved a change in the funds' fiscal year-end from September 30 to October 31, effective with the one-month period ending October 31, 2005.

2 >  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies followed by the funds are as follows:

SECURITY VALUATIONS – Security valuations for the funds' investments are furnished by one or more independent pricing services that have been approved by the funds' board of directors. Investments in equity securities that are traded on a national securities exchange are stated at the last quoted sales price if readily available for such securities on each business day. For securities traded on the Nasdaq national market system, the funds utilize the Nasdaq Official Closing Price which compares the last trade to the bid/ask range of a security. If the last trade falls within the bid/ask range, then that price will be the closing price. If the last trade is outside the bid/ask range, and falls above the ask, the ask will be the closing price. If the last trade is below the bid, the bid will be the closing price. Other equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed equity securities for which no sale was reported on that date are stated at the last quoted bid price. Debt obligations exceeding 60 days to maturity are valued by an independent pricing service. The pricing service may employ methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-dealer supplied valuations, or other formula-driven valuation techniques. These techniques generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings, and general market conditions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service, but where an active market exists, are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities or from a widely-used quotation system. When market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by procedures established and approved by the funds' board of directors. Some of the factors which may be considered in determining fair value are fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on disposition; trading in similar securities of the same issuer or comparable companies; information from broker-dealers; and an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold. If events occur that materially affect the value of securities (including non-U.S. securities) between the close of trading in those securities and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the securities will be valued at fair value. Price movements in futures contracts and ADRs, and various other indices, may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security's fair value. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations. As of September 30, 2005, the Equity Index Fund and Small Cap Index Fund had fair valued securities with a total market value of $0 and $0 or 0.0% and 0.0%, respectively, of total net assets for the fund. Debt obligations with 60 days or less remaining until maturity may be valued at their amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective net asset value of each underlying fund on the valuation date.

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SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME – For financial statement purposes, the funds record security transactions on the trade date of the security purchase or sale. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of bond premium and discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. The resulting gain/loss is calculated as the difference between the fair value and the underlying cost of the security on the transaction date. Each fund reserves the right to pay part or all of the proceeds from a redemption request in a proportionate share of readily marketable securities in the fund instead of cash.

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly for Mid Cap Index Fund and Small Cap Index Fund and monthly for Equity Index Fund, and are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the fund. Any net realized capital gains on sales of a fund's securities are distributed to shareholders at least annually.

FEDERAL TAXES – Each fund is treated as a separate taxable entity. Each fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company as provided in Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to distribute all taxable income, if any, to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) may differ for financial statement and tax purposes because of temporary or permanent book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to losses deferred from wash sales, the tax recognition of mark to market gains (losses) on open futures contracts, proceeds from securities litigation, book gains recognized from in-kind distributions and the sale of Real Estate Investment Trust securities. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made to the appropriate equity accounts in the period that the differences arise.

On the Statements of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made (000):

Fund   Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
  Portfolio
Capital
 
Equity Index Fund   $ (115,376 )   $ (157 )   $ 115,533    
Mid Cap Index Fund     (2,697 )     6       2,691    
Small Cap Index Fund     243       (256 )     13    

 

The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. In addition, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which the amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the income or realized gains (losses) are recorded by the fund. The distributions paid during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, were characterized as follows (000):

    2005  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Return
of Capital
  Total  
Equity Index Fund   $ 40,001     $ -     $ 133     $ 40,134    
Mid Cap Index Fund     4,638       10,978       -       15,616    
Small Cap Index Fund     6,571       8,072       -       14,643    
    2004  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Return
of Capital
  Total  
Equity Index Fund   $ 30,594     $ -     $ 235     $ 30,829    
Mid Cap Index Fund     3,008       4,099       -       7,107    
Small Cap Index Fund     1,059       600       -       1,659    

 

As of September 30, 2005, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows (000):

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gains
  Accumulated
Capital and
Post-October
Losses
  Other
Accumulated
Losses
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Total
Accumulated
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Equity Index Fund $-   $ -     $ (15,453 )   $ -     $ 591,507     $ 576,054    
Mid Cap Index Fund 1,298     18,121       -       (14 )     70,110       89,515    
Small Cap Index Fund -     4,799       -       -       36,417       41,216    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

The difference between book and tax basis unrealized appreciation is primarily due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the amount of gain (loss) recognized for tax purposes due to mark to market adjustments on open futures contracts, and return of capital distributions related to Real Estate Investment Trust investments.

As of September 30, 2005, the following fund had capital loss carryforwards (000):

    Expiration Year  
Fund   2010   2011   2013   Total  
Equity Index Fund   $ 3,112     $ 10,900     $ 64     $ 14,076    

 

Equity Index Fund incurred a loss of $1,376,053 for tax purposes for the period from November 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005. As permitted by tax regulations, the fund intends to elect to defer and treat this loss as arising in the one-month fiscal period ending October 31, 2005.

FUTURES TRANSACTIONS – In order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market, the funds may enter into S&P and Russell Index futures contracts and other stock index futures contracts.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit cash or pledge U.S. Government securities in an amount equal to five percent of the purchase price indicated in the futures contract (initial margin). Subsequent payments, which are dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security or securities, are made or received by the fund each day (daily variation margin) and are recorded as unrealized gains (losses) until the contract is closed. When the contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain (loss) equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the fund's basis in the contract.

The funds' investment in stock index futures contracts is designed to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet redemption requests and to increase the level of fund assets devoted to replicating the composition of the S&P and Russell Indices while reducing transaction costs. Risks of entering into futures contracts, in general, include the possibility that there will not be a perfect price correlation between the futures contracts and the underlying securities. Second, it is possible that a lack of liquidity for futures contracts could exist in the secondary market, resulting in an inability to close a futures position prior to its maturity date. Third, the purchase of a futures contract involves the risk that a fund could lose more than the original margin deposit required to initiate a futures transaction. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the fund's statement of assets and liabilities. Unrealized gains (losses) on outstanding positions in futures contracts held at the close of the year will be recognized as capital gains (losses) for federal income tax purposes.

ILLIQUID OR RESTRICTED SECURITIES – A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market. Securities are generally considered liquid if they can be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the price at which the security is valued by the fund. Illiquid securities may be valued under methods approved by the funds' board of directors as reflecting fair value. Each fund intends to invest no more than 15% of its net assets (determined at the time of purchase and reviewed periodically) in illiquid securities. Certain restricted securities may be considered illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Certain restricted securities eligible for resale to qualified institutional investors, including Rule 144A securities, are not subject to the limitation on a fund's investment in illiquid securities if they are determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures adopted by the funds' board of directors. At September 30, 2005, Equity Index Fund and Small Cap Index Fund had investments in illiquid securities with a total value of $0 and $0, respectively, or 0.0% and 0.0%, respectively of total net assets.

Information concerning illiquid securities, including restricted securities considered to be illiquid, is as follows:

Equity Index Fund  
Security   Shares   Dates Acquired   Cost Basis (000)  
Seagate Escrow Security     44,886     1/01   $ -    
Small Cap Index Fund  
Security   Shares   Dates Acquired   Cost Basis (000)  
FirstBank Fractional Shares     -     8/05   $ -    
Mascotech Escrow Shares     9,571     2/99 to 11/00     -    
Neon Communications     34,093     9/01 to 6/02     3    
Petrocorp Escrow Shares     2,040     6/03 to 8/05     -    
Southern Union Company Fractional Shares     -     11/03 to 8/05     -    
Storage Networks     15,089     6/02 to 6/03     1    
USB Holding Company Fractional Shares     -     8/05     -    

 

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SECURITIES LENDING – In order to generate additional income, each fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its total assets (which includes collateral for securities on loan) to broker-dealers, banks, or other institutional borrowers of securities. Each fund's policy is to maintain collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high-grade debt obligations equal to at least 100% of the value of securities loaned. The collateral is then "marked-to-market" daily until the securities are returned. As with other extensions of credit, there may be risks of delay in recovery of the securities or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the security fail financially. As of September 30, 2005, cash collateral invested was as follows (000):

    Commercial
Paper
  Corporate
Obligations
  Repurchase
Agreements
  Other
Short-Term
Securities
  Total  
Equity Index Fund   $ 173,876     $ 204,715     $ 318,368     $ 15,418     $ 712,377    
Mid Cap Index Fund     33,162       39,044       60,720       2,941       135,867    
Small Cap Index Fund     10,005       11,779       18,319       887       40,990    

 

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM") serves as the securities lending agent for the funds in transactions involving the lending of portfolio securities on behalf of the funds. USBAM acts as the securities lending agent pursuant to, and subject to compliance with conditions contained in, an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, USBAM received fees equal to 35% of each fund's income from securities lending transactions. Effective January 1, 2006, such fees will be lowered to 32% of each fund's income from securities lending transactions. Fees paid to USBAM by the funds for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, were as follows (000):

Fund   Total  
Equity Index Fund   $ 337    
Mid Cap Index Fund     68    
Small Cap Index Fund     75    

 

SECURITY LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS – Income from settlement proceeds related to portfolio securities is recorded as an adjustment to realized or unrealized gains or losses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, the Equity Index Fund, Mid Cap Index Fund and the Small Cap Index Fund recorded $102,331, $70,024, and $6,761 respectively, as an adjustment to realized gains or losses for settlement proceeds related to securities no longer included in the portfolios.

EXPENSES – Expenses that are directly related to one of the funds are charged directly to that fund. Other operating expenses are generally allocated to the funds on the basis of relative net assets of all funds within the First American Family of Funds. Class specific expenses, such as distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees are borne by that class. Income, other expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses of a fund are allocated to each respective class in proportion to the relative net assets of each class.

INTERFUND LENDING PROGRAM – Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the funds, along with other registered investment companies in the First American Family of Funds, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating funds. The funds did not have any interfund lending transactions during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN – Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), non-interested directors of the First American Family of Funds, including First American Investment Funds, Inc., may participate and elect to defer receipt of part or all of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of selected open-end First American Funds as designated by the board of directors. All amounts in the Plan are 100% vested and accounts under the plan are obligations of the funds. Deferred amounts remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the plan.

USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

3 >  Fees and Expenses

INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES – Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the "Agreement"), USBAM, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), manages each fund's assets and furnishes related office facilities, equipment, research, and personnel. The Agreement requires each fund to pay USBAM a monthly fee based upon average daily net assets. The annual fee for Equity Index Fund, Mid Cap Index Fund and Small Cap Index Fund is 0.25%, 0.25% and 0.40%, respectively. USBAM has agreed to waive fees and reimburse other fund expenses through June 30, 2006, so that total fund operating expenses, as a percentage of average daily net assets, do not exceed the following amounts:

    Share Class  
Fund   A   B   C   R   Y  
Equity Index Fund     0.62 %     1.37 %     1.37 %     0.87 %     0.37 %  
Mid Cap Index Fund     0.75       1.50       1.50       1.00       0.50    
Small Cap Index Fund     0.83       1.58       1.58       1.08       0.58    

 

Prior to July 1, 2005, USBAM agreed to waive fees and reimburse other fund expenses so that total fund operating expenses, as a percentage of average daily net assets, did not exceed the following amounts:

    Share Class  
Fund   A   B   C   R   Y  
Equity Index Fund     0.62 %     1.37 %     1.37 %     0.87 %     0.37 %  
Mid Cap Index Fund     0.75       1.50       1.50       1.00       0.50    
Small Cap Index Fund     0.93       1.68       1.68       1.18       0.68    

 

The funds may invest in related money market funds that are series of First American Funds, Inc. ("FAF"), subject to certain limitations. In order to avoid the payment of duplicative investment advisory fees to USBAM, which acts as the investment advisor to both the investing funds and the related money market funds, USBAM will reimburse each investing fund an amount equal to that portion of USBAM's investment advisory fee received from the related money market funds that is attributable to the assets of the investing fund. For financial statement purposes, these reimbursements are recorded as investment income.

ADMINISTRATION FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBAM serves as the funds' administrator pursuant to an administration agreement between USBAM and the funds. U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC ("USBFS") serves as sub-administrator pursuant to a sub-administration agreement between USBFS and USBAM. Both U.S. Bank and USBFS are direct subsidiaries of U.S. Bancorp. Under the administration agreement, USBAM is compensated to provide, or compensate other entities to provide, services to the funds. These services include various legal, oversight and administrative services and accounting services. Effective July 1, 2005, the funds pay USBAM administration fees, which are calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.15% of the aggregate average daily net assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds, up to $8 billion, 0.135% on the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, 0.12% on the next $25 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, and 0.10% of the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. All fees paid to the sub-administrator are paid from the administration fee. In addition to these fees, the funds may reimburse USBAM and, indirectly, the sub-administrator for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

Prior to July 1, 2005, USBAM and USBFS served as "co-administrators" pursuant to a co-administration agreement between the co-administrators and the funds. The funds paid the administration fees to the co-administrators, which were calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.25% of the aggregate average daily net assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds, up to $8 billion, 0.235% of the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, 0.22% of the next $25 billion of the aggregate daily net assets, and 0.20% of the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. In addition, the funds paid transfer agent fees under the co-administration agreement of $18,500 per share class plus additional per account fees. In addition to these fees, the funds reimbursed the co-administrators for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

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For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, administration fees paid to USBAM and USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Equity Index Fund   $ 4,765    
Mid Cap Index Fund     738    
Small Cap Index Fund     371    

 

TRANSFER AGENT FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBFS serves as the funds' transfer agent pursuant to a transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement with FAIF. FAIF pays transfer agent fees of $18,500 per share class and additional per account fees for transfer agent services. These fees are allocated to each fund based upon the fund's pro rata share of the aggregate average daily net assets of the funds that comprise FAIF. Under the transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement, FAIF also pays USBFS a fee equal, on an annual basis, to 0.10% of each fund's average daily net assets. This fee compensates USBFS for providing certain shareholder services and reimburses USBFS for its payments to financial institutions that establish and maintain omnibus accounts and provide customary services for such accounts. In addition to these fees, the funds reimburse USBFS for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing transfer agent services. Prior to July 1, 2005, these services were provided by USBFS pursuant to the co-administration agreement.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, transfer agent fees paid to USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Equity Index Fund   $ 1,427    
Mid Cap Index Fund     228    
Small Cap Index Fund     112    

 

CUSTODIAN FEES – U.S. Bank serves as the funds' custodian pursuant to a custodian agreement with FAIF. Effective July 1, 2005, the fee for each fund was reduced from an annual rate of 0.01% of average daily net assets to an annual rate of 0.005% of average daily net assets. All fees are computed daily and paid monthly.

Effective July 1, 2005, the funds have entered into an arrangement with their custodian whereby interest earned on uninvested cash balances will be used to reduce a portion of each fund's custodian expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, custodian fees were not reduced as a result of interest earned.

DISTRIBUTION AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING FEES – Quasar Distributors, LLC ("Quasar"), a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, serves as the distributor of the funds pursuant to a distribution agreement with FAIF. Under the distribution agreement, and pursuant to a plan adopted by each fund under rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act, each of the funds pays Quasar a monthly distribution and/or shareholder servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 0.25%, 1.00%, 1.00% and 0.50% of each fund's average daily net assets of the Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares and Class R shares, respectively. No distribution or shareholder servicing fees are paid by Class Y shares. These fees may be used by Quasar to provide compensation for sales support, distribution activities, or shareholder servicing activities.

FAIF has also adopted and entered into a shareholder servicing plan and agreement with USBAM with respect to the Class R shares. Each fund pays USBAM a monthly shareholder servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 0.15% of each fund's average daily net assets of the Class R shares. USBAM is currently waiving all fees under this plan and agreement. This waiver may be discontinued at any time.

Under these distribution and shareholder servicing agreements, the following amounts were retained by Quasar for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (000):

Fund   Amount  
Equity Index Fund   $ 679    
Mid Cap Index Fund     47    
Small Cap Index Fund     31    

 

OTHER FEES AND EXPENSES – In addition to the investment advisory fees, custodian fees, distribution and shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent fees and administration fees, each fund is responsible for paying other operating expenses including: fees and expenses of independent directors, registration fees, postage and printing of shareholder reports, legal, auditing, insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, legal fees and expenses were paid to a law firm of which an Assistant Secretary of the funds is a partner.

CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES – A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on redemptions made in Class B shares. The CDSC varies depending on the number of years from time of payment for the purchase of Class B shares until the redemption of such shares. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years.

Year Since Purchase   CDSC as a
Percentage of Dollar
Amount Subject to Charge
 
First     5.00 %  
Second     5.00    
Third     4.00    
Fourth     3.00    
Fifth     2.00    
Sixth     1.00    
Seventh     -    
Eighth     -    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

A CDSC of 1.00% is imposed on redemptions made in Class C shares for the first twelve months.

The CDSC for Class B shares and Class C shares is imposed on the value of the purchased shares or the value at the time of redemption, whichever is less.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, total front-end sales charges and CDSCs retained by affiliates of USBAM for distributing the funds' shares were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Equity Index Fund   $ 332    
Mid Cap Index Fund     42    
Small Cap Index Fund     20    

 

4 >  Investment In Common Stock Of Affiliate

As disclosed in the Schedule of Investments, Equity Index Fund owns common stock issued by U.S. Bancorp. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, Equity Index Fund recorded net realized gains from the sale of U.S. Bancorp common stock of $513,006 and $469,763 of dividend income from U.S. Bancorp common stock. At September 30, 2005, Equity Index Fund had an unrealized gain of $2,067,054 with respect to its investment in U.S. Bancorp common stock.

5 >  Capital Share Transactions

FAIF has 324 billion shares of $0.0001 par value capital stock authorized. Capital share transactions for the funds were as follows (000):

    Equity
Index Fund
  Mid Cap
Index Fund
  Small Cap
Index Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     1,995       4,820       385       763       212       474    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     155       108       42       13       49       3    
Shares redeemed     (2,991 )     (2,189 )     (367 )     (277 )     (207 )     (126 )  
Total Class A transactions     (841 )     2,739       60       499       54       351    
Class B:  
Shares issued     111       225       24       55       16       34    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     25       16       9       4       8       1    
Shares redeemed     (924 )     (737 )     (41 )     (26 )     (28 )     (9 )  
Total Class B transactions     (788 )     (496 )     (8 )     33       (4 )     26    
Class C:  
Shares issued     126       214       83       118       51       70    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     10       7       7       3       10       1    
Shares redeemed     (436 )     (457 )     (58 )     (65 )     (50 )     (36 )  
Total Class C transactions     (300 )     (236 )     32       56       11       35    
Class R:  
Shares issued     60       564       9       91       1       131    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       19       -       7       -       2    
Shares redeemed     (4 )     (3,398 )     -       (497 )     -       (414 )  
Total Class R transactions     56       (2,815 )     9       (399 )     1       (281 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     16,348       25,834       5,681       9,346       3,545       6,867    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     1,034       928       684       357       591       80    
Shares redeemed     (27,653 )     (26,886 )     (7,277 )     (6,301 )     (4,520 )     (5,648 )  
Total Class Y transactions     (10,271 )     (124 )     (912 )     3,402       (384 )     1,299    
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     (12,144 )     (932 )     (819 )     3,591       (322 )     1,430    

 

6 >  Investment Security Transactions

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, purchases of securities and proceeds from sales of securities other than temporary investments in short-term securities, were as follows (000):

Fund   Purchases   Sales  
Equity Index Fund   $ 85,835     $ 363,453    
Mid Cap Index Fund     51,726       72,176    
Small Cap Index Fund     40,219       55,840    

 

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The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the funds and the total cost of securities (including cost of securities purchased with proceeds from securities lending) for federal income tax purposes at September 30, 2005, were as follows (000):

Fund   Aggregate
Gross
Appreciation
  Aggregate
Gross
Depreciation
  Net   Federal
Income
Tax Cost
 
Equity Index Fund   $ 825,989     $ (234,482 )   $ 591,507     $ 2,388,845    
Mid Cap Index Fund     107,698       (37,588 )     70,110       442,255    
Small Cap Index Fund     48,909       (12,492 )     36,417       182,635    

 

7 >  Indemnifications

The funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

8 >  Other

In March 2005, the U.S. Bancorp Pension Plan redeemed $186,709,450 from the First American Equity Index Fund as a redemption-in-kind transaction. In this transaction, the fund distributed a proportionate amount of securities in the fund's portfolio to the US Bancorp Pension Plan. Remaining shareholders in the fund did not recognize any additional capital gains from the transactions.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

The information set forth below is for each funds's fiscal year as required by federal laws. Most shareholders, however, must report distributions on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include distributions for portions of two fiscal years of a fund. Accordingly, the information needed for income tax purposes will be sent in early 2006 on Form 1099-DIV. Please consult your tax advisor for proper treatment of this information.

Dear First American Shareholders:

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, each fund has designated long-term capital gains, ordinary income and tax exempt income with regard to distributions paid during the year as follows:

Fund   Long Term
Capital Gains
Distributions
(Tax Basis) (a)
  Ordinary
Income
Distributions
(Tax Basis) (b)
  Total
Distributions
(Tax Basis)
  Corporate
Dividends
Received
Deduction (c)
  Qualified
Dividend
Income (c)(d)
 
Equity Index Fund     0 %     100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %  
Mid Cap Index Fund     70       30       100       79       79    
Small Cap Index Fund     55       45       100       36       36    

 

(a) and (b) are based on a percentage of the fund's total distributions.

(c) is based on a percentage of ordinary income distributions of the fund.

(d) For the fiscal period ended September 30, 2005, certain dividends paid by the funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15% as provided for by the Internal Revenue Code 1(h). The funds intend to designate the maximum amounts as taxed at the maximum rate of 15%. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2005 Form 1099-DIV. As of September 30, 2005, for the calendar year to date, qualified dividend income as a percentage of ordinary income distributions for each fund was as follows: Equity Income Fund – 100%, Mid Cap Index Fund – 93%, Small Cap Index Fund – 100%.

The Mid Cap Index Fund hereby designates $2,690,633 as long-term capital gain distributions for the purposes of the dividends paid deduction, which include earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of fund shares.

HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUNDS' PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROXY VOTING RECORD

A description of the policies and procedures that the funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, as well as information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, 2005, is available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND; (2) at firstamericanfunds.com; and (3) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision's website at http://www.sec.gov.

FORM N-Q HOLDINGS INFORMATION

Each fund is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form N-Q. The funds' Forms N-Q are available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND and (2) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, you may review and copy the funds' Forms N-Q at the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTThe Board of Directors of the Funds (the "Board"), which is comprised entirely of independent directors, oversees the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determines annually whether to renew the Funds' advisory agreement with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM").

At a meeting on May 3-5 2005, the Board considered information relating to the Funds' investment advisory agreement with USBAM (the "Agreement"). In advance of the meeting, the Board received materials relating to the Agreement, and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with their consideration. At a subsequent meeting on June 20-22, 2005, the Board concluded its consideration of and approved the Agreement through June 30, 2006.

Although the Agreement, which is with First American Investment Funds, Inc., relates to all of the Funds, the Board separately considered and approved the Agreement with respect to each Fund. In considering the Agreement, the Board,

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advised by independent legal counsel, reviewed and considered the factors it deemed relevant, including: (1) the nature, quality and extent of USBAM's services to the Fund, (2) the investment performance of the Fund, (3) the profitability of USBAM related to the Fund, including an analysis of USBAM's cost of providing services and comparative expense information, (4) the extent to which economies of scale are realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels are adjusted to enable Fund investors to share in these economies of scale, and (5) other benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the Funds. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board's decision to approve the Agreement.

Before approving the Agreement, the Board met in executive session with its independent counsel on numerous occasions to consider the materials provided by USBAM and the terms of the Agreement. Based on its evaluation of those materials, the Board concluded that the Agreement is fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of each Fund. In reaching its conclusions, the Board considered the following:

Nature, Quality and Extent of Investment Advisory Services

The Board examined the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by USBAM to each Fund. The Board reviewed USBAM's key personnel who provide investment management services to each Fund as well as the fact that, under the Agreement, USBAM has the authority and responsibility to make and execute investment decisions for each Fund within the framework of that Fund's investment policies and restrictions, subject to review by the Board. The Board further considered that USBAM's duties with respect to each Fund include (i) investment research and security selection, (ii) adherence to (and monitoring compliance with) the Fund's investment policies and restrictions and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and (iii) monitoring the performance of the various organizations providing services to the Fund, including the Fund's distributor, sub-administrator, transfer agent and custodian. Finally, the Board considered USBAM's representation that the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement are the type of services customarily provided by investment advisors in the fund industry.

The Board also considered compliance reports about USBAM from the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer.

Based on the foregoing, the Board concluded that each Fund is likely to benefit from the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement.

Investment Performance of the Funds

The Board considered the performance of each Fund, including how the Fund performed versus the median performance of a group of comparable funds selected by an independent data service (the "performance universe") and how the Fund performed versus its benchmark index. The performance periods reviewed by the Board all ended on February 28, 2005.

Equity Index Fund. The Board noted that the objective of the Fund is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Index. The Board considered that, while the Fund performed slightly below its benchmark index for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods, on a gross-of-fees basis, the Fund achieved a correlation with its benchmark index over the past three years of over 99.9%. The Fund's performance was comparable to that of its performance universe for all periods, being generally equal to or slightly above the performance universe for Class Y shares and slightly below the performance universe for Class A shares. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's close tracking of its benchmark index and competitive performance vis-à-vis its performance universe, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Mid Cap Index Fund. The Board noted that the objective of the Fund is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Composite Index. The Board considered that, while the Fund performed below its benchmark index for the one-, three-, and five-year periods, on a gross-of-fees basis, the Fund achieved a correlation with its benchmark index over the past three years of over 99.9%. The Fund's performance was equal to or better than that of its performance universe for all periods. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's close tracking of its benchmark index and competitive performance vis-à-vis its performance universe, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS  September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

Small Cap Index Fund. The Board noted that the objective of the Fund is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Russell 2000 Index. The Board considered that, while the Fund performed slightly below its benchmark index for the one- and three-year periods, on a gross-of-fees basis, the Fund achieved a correlation with its benchmark index over the past three years of over 99.9%. For the five-year period, the Fund performed significantly better than its benchmark index. This performance period, however, included a period of time when the Fund was benchmarked against a different index. The Fund underperformed its performance universe for all periods. The Board considered USBAM's assertion, however, that while the performance universe consists of a very large number of funds, only a small number of funds (the "custom performance universe") appear to track the Russell 2000 Index. The Board noted that the Fund's performance compared favorably to the performance of the custom performance universe, being approximately equal to that of the custom performance universe for the one-year period, and slightly lower for the three-year period. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's close tracking of its benchmark index and its competitive performance when compared to other funds that track the Russell 2000 Index, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by USBAM

The Board reviewed USBAM's estimated costs in serving as the Funds' investment manager, including the costs associated with the personnel and systems necessary to manage each Fund. The Board also considered the reported profitability of USBAM and its affiliates resulting from their relationship with each Fund. For each Fund, the Board reviewed fee and expense information as compared to that of other funds and accounts managed by USBAM and of comparable funds managed by other advisers. The Board found that while the management fees for USBAM's institutional separate accounts are lower than the Funds' management fees, the Funds receive additional services from USBAM that separate accounts do not receive.

Using information provided by an independent data service, the Board also evaluated each Fund's advisory fee compared to the median advisory fee for other mutual funds similar in size, character and investment strategy, and each Fund's expense ratio after waivers compared to the median expense ratio, after waivers, of comparable funds. In connection with its review of Fund fees and expenses, the Board asked USBAM to articulate its pricing philosophy. USBAM responded that it attempts generally to maintain each Fund's total operating expenses at a level that approximates its peer group median expense ratio. In addition, USBAM committed to waive its investment advisory fees to the extent necessary to maintain the Funds' total expense ratios at levels generally in line with their respective peer groups. Consistent with this pricing philosophy, and after discussions with the Board, USBAM proposed certain changes to the expense ratios of the Small Cap Index Fund, as discussed in more detail below. The Board concluded that USBAM's pricing philosophy is a reasonable one and, after taking into account USBAM's proposed change to the expense ratio of Small Cap Index Fund, that the Funds' advisory fees and expense ratios are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Further detail considered by the Board regarding the advisory fees and expense ratios of each Fund is set forth below:

Equity Index Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's contractual advisory fee is equal to its peer group median contractual advisory fee and that, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee is significantly lower and the Fund's expense ratio is slightly lower than the peer group median. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable.

Mid Cap Index Fund. The Board considered that both the Fund's contractual advisory fee and its advisory fee after waivers are significantly lower than the peer group median fees. In addition, the Fund's expense ratio after waivers is slightly lower than the peer group median. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable.

Small Cap Index Fund. The Board considered that, while the Fund's contractual advisory fee is slightly higher than that of the peer group median, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee is equal to the peer group's median advisory fee. The Board also noted, however, that the Fund's total expense ratio after waivers of 0.93% was higher than the Lipper expense group median of 0.77%. To bring the Fund's total expense ratio more closely in line with that of its peer group median, USBAM agreed to cap total Fund expenses at 0.83%. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the new expense cap, are reasonable.

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Economies of Scale in Providing Investment Advisory Services

The Board considered the extent to which each Fund's investment advisory fee reflects economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders. Based on information provided by USBAM, the Board noted that profitability will likely increase somewhat as assets grow over time. The Board considered that, although the Funds do not have advisory fee breakpoints in place, USBAM has committed to waive advisory fees to the extent necessary to keep each Fund's total expenses generally in line with the median total expenses of a peer group of funds as selected by an independent data service. The median total expense ratio of a Fund's peer group will necessarily reflect the effect of any breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules of the funds in that group. Therefore, by capping a Fund's total expense ratio at a level close to the median, Fund shareholders will effectively receive the benefit of any breakpoints in the comparable funds' advisory fee schedules. In light of USBAM's commitment to keep total Fund expenses competitive, the Board concluded that it would be reasonable and in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Other Benefits to USBAM

In evaluating the benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the Funds, the Board noted that USBAM and certain of its affiliates serve the Funds in various capacities, including as advisor, administrator, sub-administrator, transfer agent, distributor, custodian and securities lending agent, and receive compensation from the Funds in connection with providing services to the Funds. The Board considered that each service provided to the Funds by USBAM or one of its affiliates is pursuant to a written agreement, which the Board evaluates periodically as required by law.

The Board also considered USBAM's use of the Funds' portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain research. The Board concluded, based on its own review and on representations of USBAM, that USBAM's use of "soft" commission dollars was consistent with regulatory requirements.

After full consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that approval of the Agreement was in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS  September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

Directors and Officers of the Funds

Independent Directors

Name,
Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During
Past 5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios in Fund
Complex Overseen
by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Benjamin R. Field III
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1938)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 2003.   Retired; Senior Financial Advisor, Bemis Company, Inc. from May 2002 through June 2004; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Bemis, through April 2002.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Roger A. Gibson
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1946)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since October 1997.   Retired; Vice President, Cargo – United Airlines, from July 2001 through July 2004; Vice President, North America – Mountain Region, United Airlines, prior to July 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Victoria J. Herget
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1951)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 2003.   Investment consultant and non-profit board member since 2001; Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Leonard W. Kedrowski
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1941)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since November 1993.   Owner and President, Executive and Management Consulting, Inc., a management consulting firm; Board member, GC McGuiggan Corporation (dba Smyth Companies), a label printer; former Chief Executive Officer, Creative Promotions International, LLC, a promotional award programs and products company, through October 2003; Advisory Board member, Designer Doors, manufacturer of designer doors, through 2002.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Richard K. Riederer
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1944)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Retired; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Weirton Steel, through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   Cleveland Cliffs Inc (a producer of iron ore pellets)  
Joseph D. Strauss
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1940)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 1984.   Attorney At Law, Owner and President, Strauss Management Company, a Minnesota holding company for various organizational management business ventures; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Community Resource Partnerships, Inc., a strategic planning, operations management, government relations, transportation planning and public relations organization; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Excensus(TM) LLC, a strategic demographic planning and application development firm, since 2001.    First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  

 

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Independent Directors - continued

Name,
Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During
Past 5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios in Fund
Complex Overseen
by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Virginia L. Stringer
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1944)
  Chair; Director   Chair Term three years. Directors Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Chair of FAIF's Board since September 1997; Director of FAF since June 1991.   Owner and President, Strategic Management Resources, Inc., a management consulting firm; Executive Consultant to State Farm Insurance Company.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
James M. Wade
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1943)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Owner and President, Jim Wade Homes, a homebuilding company, since 1999.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five
portfolios
  None  

 

†  Includes only directorships in a company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act, or any company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.

The Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes additional information about fund directors and is available upon request without charge by calling 800-677-FUND or writing to First American Funds, P.O. Box 1330, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55440-1330.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS  September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

Officers

Position(s)
Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Term of Office
Held
with Funds
  and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1962) *
  President   Re-elected by the Board annually; President of FAIF since February 2001.   Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Chief Executive Officer of First American Asset Management from December 2000 to May 2001 and of Firstar Investment & Research Management Company ("FIRMCO") from February 2001 to May 2001; prior thereto Senior Managing Director and Head of Equity Research of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray.  
Mark S. Jordahl
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1960) *
  Vice President – Investments   Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Investments of FAIF since September 2001.   Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2001; President and Chief Investment Officer, ING Investment Management – Americas, September 2000 to June 2001; Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, ReliaStar Financial Corp., January 1998 to September 2000.  
Jeffery M. Wilson
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1956) *
  Vice President – Administration   Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Administration of FAIF since March 2000.   Senior Vice President of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Senior Vice President of First American Asset Management.  
Charles D Gariboldi, Jr.
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1959) *
  Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Treasurer of FAIF since October 2004.   Mutual Fund Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since October 2004; prior thereto Vice President of investment accounting and Fund Treasurer for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  
Jill M. Stevenson
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1965) *
  Assistant Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Treasurer of FAIF since September 2005.   Assistant Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2005, prior thereto, Director, Senior Project Manager, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., from May 2003. Prior to that, Vice President, Director of Operations, Paladin Investment Associates, LLC.  
David H. Lui
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1960) *
  Chief Compliance Officer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Chief Compliance Officer of FAIF since February 2005.   Chief Compliance Officer for First American Funds and U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since February 2005. Prior thereto, Chief Compliance Officer, Franklin Advisors, Inc. and Chief Compliance Counsel, Franklin Templeton Investments from March 2004. Prior to that Vice President Charles Schwab & Co,. Inc.  
Kathleen L. Prudhomme
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1953) *
  Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 1998.   Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since November 2004; prior thereto, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  
James D. Alt,
50 South Sixth Street
Suite 1500,
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1951)
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Secretary of FAIF since June 2002; Assistant Secretary of FAIF from September 1998 through June 2002.   Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  
Brett L. Agnew
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1971) *
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004.   Attorney for U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since August 2004; 2001-2004, Senior Counsel, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; prior thereto, Consultant, Principal Financial Group.  

 

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Officers - continued

Position(s)
Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Term of Office
Held
with Fund
  and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
James R. Arnold
615 E. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(1957) *
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since June 2003   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC since March 2002; prior thereto, Senior Administration Services Manager, UMB Fund Services, Inc.  
Douglas G. Hess
615 E. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(1967) *
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 2001   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.  

 

*  Messrs. Schreier, Jordahl, Wilson, Gariboldi, Lui and Agnew, Ms. Stevenson and Ms. Prudhomme are each officers and/or employees of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. which serves as investment adviser and administrator for FAIF. Messrs. Hess and Arnold are officers of U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, which is a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and serves as Transfer Agent for FAIF.

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Board of Directors First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

Virginia Stringer

Chairperson of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strategic Management Resources, Inc.

 

Benjamin Field III

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,

and Treasurer of Bemis Company, Inc.

 

Roger Gibson

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Vice President of Cargo-United Airlines

 

Victoria Herget

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Investment Consultant; former Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments

 

Leonard Kedrowski

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Executive and Management Consulting, Inc.

 

Richard Riederer

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former President and Chief Executive Officer of Weirton Steel

 

Joseph Strauss

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strauss Management Company

 

James Wade

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Jim Wade Homes

 

First American Investment Funds’ Board of Directors is comprised entirely of independent directors.

 



 

 

Direct fund correspondence to:

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

This report and the financial statements contained herein are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Further, there is no assurance that certain securities will remain in or out of each fund’s portfolio. The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only through the period ended September 30, 2005. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions.

 

This report is for the information of shareholders of the First American Investment Funds, Inc. It may also be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus, which contains information concerning investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Funds. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

The figures in this report represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. The principal value of an investment and investment return will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

ADMINISTRATOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

CUSTODIAN

U.S. Bank National Association

180 East Fifth Street

St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

 

DISTRIBUTOR

Quasar Distributors, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Ernst & Young LLP

220 South Sixth Street

Suite 1400

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

COUNSEL

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

50 South Sixth Street

Suite 1500

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

In an attempt to reduce shareholder costs and help eliminate duplication, First American Funds will try to limit their mailing to one report for each address that lists one or more shareholders with the same last name. If you would like additional copies, please call First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND or visit firstamericanfunds.com.

 

0286-05  11/2005  AR-INDEX

 



 

2005
Annual Report

 

 



 

First American Tax Free Income Funds

 

First American Tax Free Income Funds are comprised of tax-exempt bonds, which are debt obligations issued by state and local governments, school districts, hospitals, and various other public entities to raise money for projects and services.

 

Like tax-exempt bonds, tax-free income funds (also known as municipal bond funds) provide income that is typically free from federal taxes. In some cases the income may be exempt from state and local taxes as well.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Message to Shareholders

1

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

44

Schedule of Investments

45

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

98

Statements of Operations

100

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

102

Financial Highlights

106

Notes to Financial Statements

116

Notice to Shareholders

126

 

 

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the state and/or federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Federal income tax rules will apply to any capital gains distributions.

 

 

Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.

 

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE

 



 

Message to SHAREHOLDERS  November 14, 2005

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

We invite you to take a few minutes to review the results of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

 

This report includes comparative performance graphs and tables, portfolio commentaries, complete listings of portfolio holdings, and additional fund information. We hope you will find this helpful in monitoring your investment portfolio.

 

Also, through our website, firstamericanfunds.com, we provide quarterly performance fact sheets on all First American funds, the economic outlook as viewed by our senior investment officers, and other information about fund investments and portfolio strategies.

 

Please contact your financial professional if you have questions about First American Funds or contact First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND.

 

 We appreciate your investment with First American Funds and look forward to serving your financial needs in the future.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

/s/ Virginia L. Stringer

 

/s/ Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

 

 

Virginia L. Stringer

Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

Chairperson of the Board

President

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

 

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2004

 

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Arizona Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Arizona state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Arizona Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 3.65% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 3.49%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Arizona Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 2.95%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund's positive performance relative to its peer group. An overweight in bonds with 15-year and longer maturities allowed the fund to limit the effects of rising short-term rates (when interest rates increase, bond prices generally decline). While short-term interest rates continued to rise during the fiscal period, longer-term rates fell, causing longer-maturity bonds to outperform short- and intermediate-maturity bonds in terms of income and price appreciation.

The sectors with the most notably positive effect on performance were healthcare and transportation. Longer-term general obligation bonds also added value.

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. The fund's increased position in A-rated bonds enjoyed strong performance due to narrowing spreads. However, as spreads narrowed and lower-rated bonds outperformed higher-rated ones, the fund was unable to increase its percentage of BBB-rated securities due to limited supply. The fund held a significant position of prefunded bonds, which significantly underperformed the general obligation and revenue issues.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund's duration was shortened. Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we sold shorter prerefunded bonds and moved the proceeds to bonds with maturities of 20 years and longer. We continued to selectively increase positions in A-rated securities.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      67.7 %  
General Obligations3      20.3 %  
Certificates of Participation3      5.2 %  
Cash Equivalents     5.6 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.2 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     48.9 %  
AA/Aa     19.0 %  
A/A     8.8 %  
BBB/Baa     14.2 %  
Non-Rated     9.1 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 18.8% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Arizona Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   2/1/2000  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.94 )%     5.41 %     6.23 %  
Class C     2.10 %     5.92 %     6.63 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     3.49 %     6.32 %     7.04 %  
Class C     3.08 %     5.92 %     6.63 %  
Class Y     3.65 %     6.58 %     7.30 %  
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     6.34 %     6.93 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 2/1/2000 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance for this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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Arizona Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Arizona Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.20     $ 3.81    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,025.20     $ 5.84    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.30     $ 5.82    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.50     $ 2.54    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.56     $ 2.54    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75%, 1.15%, and 0.50% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.72%, 2.52%, and 2.75% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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California Intermediate Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and California state income tax to the extent consistent with preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 2.66% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.51%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index*, returned 2.03%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper California Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 1.88%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund outperforming the index. The fund emphasized longer-term securities in order to benefit from the flattening yield curve. Consequently, as short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, this emphasis on longer-term securities (10 years or more) provided better price appreciation along with higher income. The fund also benefited from an incremental "barbelling" strategy, whereby short- and intermediate-maturity bonds are de-emphasized in favor of cash and longer-maturity issues.

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. Consequently, the fund's holdings in BBB-rated bonds and A-rated bonds had a positive effect on the fund's performance.

Because of the steadily rising short-term interest rates, shorter-maturity bonds, though generating positive returns, nonetheless underperformed longer-maturing bonds. With credit spreads narrowing, the performance of higher-rated bonds was weaker, as was that of prerefunded bonds.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we increased weighting for bonds with maturities of 10 years or more. The fund's duration was neutral to slightly long to its benchmark throughout most of the fiscal year.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      68.2 %  
General Obligations3      19.8 %  
Certificates of Participation3      7.0 %  
Cash Equivalents     4.3 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.7 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     51.7 %  
AA/Aa     5.6 %  
A/A     22.6 %  
BBB/Baa     16.8 %  
Non-Rated     3.3 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 9.1% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   8/8/1997  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     0.23 %     4.47 %     4.47 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     2.51 %     4.94 %     4.76 %  
Class Y     2.66 %     5.06 %     4.86 %  
Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2      2.03 %     5.71 %     5.24 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 8/8/1997 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities between six and eight years.

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Expense Example

As a shareholder of the California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.50     $ 4.31    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.81     $ 4.31    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.30     $ 3.55    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.85% and 0.70% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.25% and 2.33% for Class A and Class Y, respectively.

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California Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and California state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American California Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 3.85% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 3.50%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 4.52%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

As short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, shorter-maturity bonds, though generating positive returns, nonetheless underperformed. While the fund emphasized longer-term securities, which provided favorable income with better price appreciation, it would have benefited from a higher allocation at the long end of the yield curve (bond maturities of 22 years or more).

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. The fund's holdings rated BBB outperformed higher-rated bonds as spreads narrowed. Despite the strong performance by these bonds, the fund as a whole underperformed relative to the index, largely because of its relatively lower allocation in bonds with longer maturities.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we increased weighting for bonds in the maturity range of 15 to 20 years. We were able to slightly increase the weighting for lower-rated bonds. The fund's duration was mostly neutral to the benchmark during the fiscal year.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      71.8 %  
General Obligations3      19.9 %  
Certificates of Participation3      4.3 %  
Cash Equivalents     4.4 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.4 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     53.4 %  
AA/Aa     12.6 %  
A/A     12.5 %  
BBB/Baa     17.6 %  
Non-Rated     3.9 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 13.2% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   2/1/2000  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.93 )%     5.07 %     6.28 %  
Class C     2.12 %     5.60 %     6.70 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     3.50 %     5.98 %     7.09 %  
Class C     3.11 %     5.60 %     6.70 %  
Class Y     3.85 %     6.26 %     7.37 %  
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     6.34 %     6.93 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 2/1/2000 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance for this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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California Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the California Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.50     $ 3.81    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,025.70     $ 5.84    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.30     $ 5.82    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,028.80     $ 2.54    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.56     $ 2.54    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75%, 1.15%, and 0.50% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.75%, 2.57% and 2.88% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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Colorado Intermediate Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Colorado state income tax to the extent consistent with preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 2.36% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.11%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index*, returned 2.03%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 1.65%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund outperforming the index. Because of the steadily rising short-term interest rates, shorter-maturity bonds, though generating positive returns, nonetheless underperformed. The fund, however, emphasized longer-term securities in order to benefit from the flattening yield curve and to provide better price appreciation along with higher income.

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sector with the most notably positive effect on performance was healthcare.

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. The fund's holdings rated A or lower outperformed.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we increased the weighting for bonds in the maturity range of 10 to 15 years. We also slightly increased the weighting for bonds rated A and BBB. The fund's duration was neutral to slightly long vs. the benchmark during the fiscal year.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      71.6 %  
General Obligations3      19.6 %  
Certificates of Participation3      7.2 %  
Cash Equivalents     0.3 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.3 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     52.5 %  
AA/Aa     12.7 %  
A/A     9.7 %  
BBB/Baa     19.4 %  
BB/Ba     0.8 %  
Non-Rated     4.9 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 11.1% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Colorado Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

    1 year   5 years   10 years  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.17 )%     4.71 %     4.58 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     2.11 %     5.20 %     4.82 %  
Class Y     2.36 %     5.33 %     4.87 %  
Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2      2.03 %     5.71 %     5.47 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities between six and eight years.

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Colorado Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.70     $ 4.31    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.81     $ 4.31    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,026.50     $ 3.56    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.85% and 0.70% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.47% and 2.65% for Class A and Class Y, respectively.

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Colorado Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Colorado state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Colorado Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 3.70% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 3.36%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Colorado Municipal Debt Funds Category, was 3.37%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund's positive performance relative to its peer group. In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. Consequently, the fund's holdings in BBB-rated bonds and A-rated bonds had a positive effect on the fund's performance. However, due to limited supply in the state, the fund was unable to increase its percentage of nonrated securities, which contributed to its underperformance as spreads narrowed substantially on these securities.

An overweight in bonds with 15-year and longer maturities allowed the fund to limit the effects of rising short-term rates (when interest rates increase, bond prices generally decline). While short-term interest rates continued to rise during the fiscal year, longer-term rates fell, causing longer-maturity bonds to outperform short- and intermediate-maturity bonds in terms of income and price appreciation.

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sectors with the most notably positive effect on performance were healthcare, housing, and solid waste disposal.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund's duration was shortened from long to the benchmark to neutral to the benchmark. Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we sold underperforming prerefunded bonds and moved the proceeds to bonds with maturities of 20 years and longer. We continued to selectively increase positions in A/BBB-rated bonds.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      68.9 %  
Certificates of Participation3      18.2 %  
General Obligations3      10.6 %  
Cash Equivalents     1.0 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.3 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     52.4 %  
AA/Aa     12.6 %  
A/A     13.1 %  
BBB/Baa     20.2 %  
Non-Rated     1.7 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 15.9% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Colorado Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   2/1/2000  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     (1.03 )%     6.56 %     6.37 %  
Class C     1.97 %     6.15 %     6.77 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     3.36 %     5.65 %     7.18 %  
Class C     2.95 %     6.15 %     6.77 %  
Class Y     3.70 %     6.83 %     7.47 %  
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     6.34 %     6.93 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 2/1/2000 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance for this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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Colorado Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Colorado Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,030.00     $ 3.82    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,028.00     $ 5.85    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.30     $ 5.82    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,032.10     $ 2.55    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.56     $ 2.54    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75%, 1.15%, and 0.50% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 3.00%, 2.80%, and 3.21% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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Intermediate Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: current income that is exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 2.47% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.31%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index*, returned 2.03%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 1.79%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The fund had well under 1% of its assets in Louisiana and Mississippi combined, the majority of which are insured.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund outperforming the index. The fund emphasized longer-term securities in order to benefit from the flattening yield curve. Consequently, as short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, this emphasis provided better price appreciation along with higher income.

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was also a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sectors with the most notably positive effect on performance were healthcare and continuing care retirement community.

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we increased the weighting for bonds in the maturity range of 10 or more years. We slightly increased the fund's weighting for A-rated securities. The fund's duration was mostly neutral to its benchmark throughout the fiscal year.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      61.8 %  
General Obligations3      34.6 %  
Certificate of Participation3      2.4 %  
Cash Equivalents     0.3 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.9 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     58.2 %  
AA/Aa     13.1 %  
A/A     13.5 %  
BBB/Baa     9.6 %  
BB/Ba     0.9 %  
Non-Rated     4.7 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 23.4% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

    1 year   5 years   10 years  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.01 )%     4.71 %     4.59 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     2.31 %     5.18 %     4.84 %  
Class Y     2.47 %     5.32 %     4.89 %  
Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2      2.03 %     5.71 %     5.47 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities between six and eight years.

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Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,025.00     $ 4.31    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.81     $ 4.31    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.90     $ 3.55    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.85% and 0.70% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.50% and 2.49% for Class A and Class Y, respectively.

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Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Minnesota state income tax to the extent consistent with preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 2.50% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.33%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index*, returned 2.03%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 1.65%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund outperforming the index. The fund emphasized longer-term securities in order to benefit from the flattening yield curve. Consequently, as short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, this emphasis on longer-term securities provided better price appreciation along with higher income.

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was also a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sector with the most notably positive effect on performance was healthcare.

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we decreased the weighting for bonds with maturities of five years or less and increased the weighting for bonds with maturities of 10 years or more. The fund's duration was reduced from neutral to slightly short. We also increased the weighting for bonds rated A or lower and increased our position in the healthcare sector.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      56.5 %  
General Obligations3      39.5 %  
Certificates of Participation3      2.4 %  
Cash Equivalents     1.9 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.3 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     48.7 %  
AA/Aa     22.2 %  
A/A     11.4 %  
BBB/Baa     8.0 %  
BB/Ba     1.5 %  
Non-Rated     8.2 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 6.2% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

    1 year   5 years   10 years  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     0.01 %     4.48 %     4.51 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     2.33 %     4.97 %     4.75 %  
Class Y     2.50 %     5.09 %     4.78 %  
Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2      2.03 %     5.71 %     5.47 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Minnesota state and federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities between six and eight years.

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Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.10     $ 4.31    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.81     $ 4.31    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.00     $ 3.55    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.85% and 0.70% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.41% and 2.40% for Class A and Class Y, respectively.

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Minnesota Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Minnesota state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Minnesota Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 4.69% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 4.42%, without taking the sales charge into consideration, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Minnesota Municipal Debt Funds Objective Average, was 3.57%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund outperforming the index. An overweight in bonds with 17-year and longer maturities allowed the fund to limit the effects of rising short-term rates (when interest rates increase, bond prices generally decline). While short-term interest rates continued to rise during the fiscal period, longer-term rates fell, causing longer-maturity bonds to outperform short- and intermediate-maturity bonds in terms of income and price appreciation.

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sectors that had a positive effect on performance were healthcare and electric utility revenue.

The fund held positions in bonds that were advance-refunded during the fiscal year, which also made a positive contribution to performance. They significantly increased in value following news of their refunding because of their relatively high coupons and now shorter maturities. These bonds will now be retired on their call date, which is typically much earlier than original maturity.

The fund's positions in general obligation bonds detracted from overall performance, as these issues underperformed the broad municipal index.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we sold short and intermediate maturities (two to nine years) and purchased issues with maturities of 15 years or more. We also placed more emphasis on premium coupon structures – bonds with a coupon that is higher than current market rates. If rates rise, this higher coupon can act as a cushion or buffer.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      85.1 %  
General Obligations3      12.1 %  
Cash Equivalents     2.1 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.7 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     33.0 %  
AA/Aa     15.9 %  
A/A     23.4 %  
BBB/Baa     10.2 %  
BB/Ba     1.1 %  
Non-Rated     16.4 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 12.5% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Minnesota Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   8/1/1997   2/1/1999  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.03 )%     4.88 %     5.06 %     -       -    
Class C     3.03 %     5.37 %             -       4.17 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     4.42 %     5.79 %     5.52 %     -       -    
Class C     4.02 %     5.37 %     -       -       4.17 %  
Class Y     4.69 %     6.06 %     -       5.33 %     -    
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     6.34 %     6.06 %     5.62 %     5.28 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) and Class Y shares (from 8/1/1997 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Minnesota state and federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

On July 31, 1998, the Minnesota Tax Free Fund became the successor by merger to the Piper Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund, a series of Piper Funds Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American Fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to July 31, 1998, represents that of the Piper Minnesota Tax-Exempt Fund.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance of this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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Minnesota Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Minnesota Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,030.60     $ 4.84    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.31     $ 4.81    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,028.70     $ 6.87    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.30     $ 6.83    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,032.00     $ 3.57    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.95%, 1.35%, and 0.70% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 3.06%, 2.87%, and 3.20% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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Missouri Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Missouri state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Missouri Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 3.08% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.74%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Missouri Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 3.53%

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

As short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, shorter-maturity bonds, though generating positive returns, nonetheless underperformed. While the fund emphasized longer-term securities, which provided favorable income with better price appreciation, it would have benefited from a higher allocation at the long end of the yield curve (bond maturities of 22 years or more).

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities – specifically the fund's holdings rated A or lower – outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. However, due to limited supply, the fund was unable to increase its position in lower-rated bonds to desired levels.

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sector with the most notably positive effect on performance was healthcare.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we increased the weighting for bonds in the maturity range of 17 to 22 years and decreased the weighting for bonds with maturities of 10 years or under.

We also increased the weighting for bonds rated A or lower and decreased the AA-rated allocation. The fund's duration was neutral during most of the fiscal year.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      72.4 %  
General Obligations3      23.9 %  
Certificates of Participation3      1.9 %  
Cash Equivalents     1.3 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.5 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     52.3 %  
AA/Aa     33.8 %  
A/A     6.8 %  
BBB/Baa     4.8 %  
BB/Ba     1.0 %  
Non-Rated     1.3 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 14.2% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Missouri Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (1.65 )%     4.53 %     4.57 %     -    
Class C     1.43 %     -       -       4.04 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     2.74 %     5.44 %     5.02 %     -    
Class C     2.42 %     -       -       4.04 %  
Class Y     3.08 %     5.79 %     5.30 %     -    
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     6.34 %     6.06 %     5.37 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 11/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

On September 24, 2001, the Missouri Tax Free Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar Missouri Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, a series of Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar Missouri Tax-Exempt Bond Fund. The Firstar Missouri Tax-Exempt Bond Fund was organized on December 11, 2000, and, prior to that, was a separate series of Mercantile Mutual Funds, Inc. The Mercantile fund was organized on October 2, 1995, and prior to that, was a separate series of the ARCH Tax-Exempt Trust, which sold shares of the portfolio that were similar to the current Class Y shares of the fund, which have no distribution or shareholder servicing fees. Performance prior to October 2, 1995, reflects performance without such fees.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance for this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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Missouri Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Missouri Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,025.00     $ 4.82    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.31     $ 4.81    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.80     $ 6.85    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.30     $ 6.83    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.10     $ 3.56    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.95%, 1.35%, and 0.70% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.50%, 2.38%, and 2.71% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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Nebraska Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Nebraska state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Nebraska Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 3.45% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 3.20%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 2.73%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

During this fiscal period, as short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, the fund held a significant position of its assets in securities maturing in 15 years and longer. To take further advantage of the yield curve flattening, the fund's 13% increase in net assets was directed to bonds with maturities of 20 years and longer. However, though longer-term municipals generally posted outstanding performance, an overweight position of the fund's assets were invested in bonds with maturities between 10 and 15 years, which underperformed the bonds with longer maturities.

In terms of credit quality, as spreads narrowed and lower-rated bonds outperformed higher-rated ones, the fund was unable to increase its percentage of BBB-rated securities due to limited supply.

The fund's positions in the electric utilities sector underperformed. The sector with the most notably positive effect on performance was healthcare and longer-term general obligation bond sectors.

The fund held positions in bonds that were advance-refunded during the fiscal period, which also made a positive contribution to performance. They significantly increased in value following news of their refunding because of their relatively high coupons and now shorter maturities. These bonds will now be retired on their call date, which is typically much earlier than original maturity.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund's duration was shortened. Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we sold shorter prerefunded bonds and purchased issues with maturities of 20 years or more. We continued to selectively increase positions in A-rated securities when available.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      73.0 %  
General Obligations3      20.9 %  
Cash Equivalents     5.7 %  
Certificates of Participation3      3.2 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (2.8 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     41.8 %  
AA/Aa     37.3 %  
A/A     12.5 %  
BBB     1.3 %  
Non-Rated     7.1 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 8.9% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Nebraska Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

        Since Inception  
    1 year   2/28/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     (1.16 )%     4.35 %  
Class C     1.82 %     4.80 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     3.20 %     5.34 %  
Class C     2.81 %     4.80 %  
Class Y     3.45 %     5.59 %  
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     5.64 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 2/28/2001 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance of this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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Nebraska Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Nebraska Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,026.60     $ 3.81    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.70     $ 5.84    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.30     $ 5.82    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.80     $ 2.54    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.56     $ 2.54    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75%, 1.15%, and 0.50% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.66%, 2.47%, and 2.78% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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Ohio Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Ohio state income tax to the extent consistent with prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Ohio Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 3.12% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.86%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Ohio Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 3.13%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

The fund was launched in 2002 in a low-rate environment and has had limited opportunity to take advantage of refundings, which could have initially provided an increase in price, subsequent underperformance notwithstanding. As short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, the fund emphasized longer-term securities, which provided favorable income with better price appreciation. However, the fund's shorter-maturity bond holdings, though generating positive returns, nonetheless underperformed.

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities – namely the fund's holdings rated A and lower – outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. However, due to limited supply and pricing opportunities, the fund was unable to increase its position in lower-rated bonds to desirable levels, which had a negative impact the fund's performance.

The fund's increase in revenue bond holdings and reduction in general obligations were positive contributors to performance as the former generally outperformed the latter.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

On the basis of their performance, we increased weighting for bonds rated A or lower. We increased exposure to healthcare and reduced exposure to school districts. The fund's duration was slightly lengthened as lower-rated, higher-yielding securities were added in the range of 15 years or more.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      49.4 %  
General Obligations3      46.0 %  
Certificates of Participation3      3.2 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.4 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     45.1 %  
AA/Aa     37.6 %  
A/A     12.3 %  
BBB/Baa     4.4 %  
Non-Rated     0.6 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 8.7% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Ohio Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

        Since Inception  
    1 year   4/30/2002  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (1.54 )%     3.85 %  
Class C     1.59 %     4.48 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     2.86 %     5.17 %  
Class C     2.58 %     4.48 %  
Class Y     3.12 %     5.45 %  
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     5.59 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 4/30/2002 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance of this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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Ohio Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Ohio Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,029.00     $ 3.81    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.40     $ 5.84    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.30     $ 5.82    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,030.30     $ 2.54    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.56     $ 2.54    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75%, 1.15%, and 0.50% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 2.90%, 2.74%, and 3.03% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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Oregon Intermediate Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: current income that is exempt from both federal income tax and Oregon state income tax to the extent consistent with preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 1.82% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 1.67%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index*, returned 2.03%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 1.65%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure was the primary contributor to the fund's outperformance of its peer group. As short-term interest rates continued to rise while longer-term rates declined, the fund sought to benefit from the yield curve flattening by emphasizing longer-term securities, which provided favorable income with better price appreciation. The fund also reduced its exposure to securities with maturities shorter than five years. These shorter-maturity bond holdings, though generating positive returns, nonetheless detracted from performance.

In terms of credit quality, as spreads narrowed and lower-rated bonds outperformed higher-rated ones, the fund was unable to increase its percentage of lower-rated securities due to very limited supply in the state. This less-than-optimal allocation was the primary contributor to the fund's underperformance relative to the index.

Higher coupon bonds were refunded, which caused an initial increase in price, but the refunded bonds subsequently underperformed. A decrease in revenue bonds in the portfolio also had a negative impact on performance

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we increased our weighting for bonds in the maturity range of 10 or more years. We have increased the fund's weighting for AA-rated securities. The fund's duration was relatively neutral throughout the fiscal year.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
General Obligations3      61.6 %  
Revenue Bonds3      31.3 %  
Certificates of Participation3      5.3 %  
Cash Equivalents     0.5 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.3 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     58.4 %  
AA/Aa     34.2 %  
A/A     1.4 %  
BBB/Baa     3.5 %  
Non-Rated     2.5 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 22.4% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Oregon Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/1/1999  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     (0.64 )%     4.39 %     -       3.64 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     1.67 %     4.86 %     -       4.01 %  
Class Y     1.82 %     4.98 %     4.65 %     -    
Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2      2.03 %     5.71 %     5.47 %     4.86 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A shares (from 2/1/1999 to 9/30/2005) and Class Y shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman 7-Year Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

Performance prior to August 8, 1997, is that of Oregon Municipal Bond Trust Fund, a predecessor common trust fund. On August 8, 1997, substantially all of the assets of Oregon Municipal Bond Trust Fund were transferred into Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The objectives, policies, and guidelines of the two funds were, in all material respects, identical. Oregon Municipal Bond Trust Fund was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and therefore was not subject to certain investment restrictions that might have adversely affected performance.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities between six and eight years.

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Oregon Intermediate Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.70     $ 4.31    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.81     $ 4.31    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.40     $ 3.55    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.85% and 0.70% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005 of 2.07% and 2.14% for Class A and Class Y, respectively.

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Short Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: to provide investors with currrent income that is exempt from federal income tax, to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Short Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 0.83% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 0.67%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman 3-Year Municipal Bond Index*, returned 0.77%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Category Average, was 1.17%.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund's performance. Selling bonds with the maturities of two and three years and moving to cash and cash equivalents and/or four- to five-year securities gave the portfolio more of a "barbell" structure throughout the year, enabling it to take better advantage of the flattening yield curve (with longer-maturity bonds outperforming short-term issues).

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sector with the most notably positive effect on performance was healthcare.

In terms of credit quality, lower-rated, investment-grade securities outperformed higher-quality, investment-grade municipals. The fund's increased positions in A-rated and BBB-rated securities had a positive impact on performance.

The fund shortened its duration to 70% of its benchmark through the first and second quarter with a modest extension during the third quarter. With duration shorter than its benchmark for most of the year, the fund outperformed the benchmark but it underperformed its Lipper peer group as a result of being longer than its peers. The fund held a position of 12.7% of the fund's net assets in the prerefunded sector, which underperformed the general obligations and revenue sectors.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund's duration was shortened. To capture the increase in short rates as a result of the Fed tightening, we moved out of the two- to three-year securities and invested in variable rate demand notes. We continued to selectively increase positions in A-rated and BBB-rated securities when available.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      74.9 %  
General Obligations3      23.5 %  
Cash Equivalents     2.0 %  
Certificates of Participation3      1.1 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (1.5 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     34.6 %  
AA/Aa     18.8 %  
A/A     23.0 %  
BBB/Baa     18.8 %  
BB/Ba     0.2 %  
Non-Rated     4.6 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 12.7% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Short Tax Free fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

        Since Inception  
    1 year   10/25/2002  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (1.60 )%     1.28 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     0.67 %     2.07 %  
Class Y     0.83 %     2.22 %  
Lehman 3-Year Municipal Bond Index2      0.77 %     2.53 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/25/2002 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman 3-Year Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities between two and four years.

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Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Short Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,010.60     $ 3.78    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,011.40     $ 3.03    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.06     $ 3.04    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75% and 0.60% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005, of 1.06% and 1.14% for Class A and Class Y, respectively.

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Tax Free fund

Investment Objective: maximum currrent income that is exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the prudent investment risk

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 4.77% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 4.51%, without taking the sales charge into account, for the same period). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Municipal Bond Index*, returned 4.05%. Performance for the fund's peer group, the Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Objective Average, was 3.49%

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

Despite these short-term measured rate increases, long-term rates for municipals fell, resulting in generally positive price performance for bonds maturing in 15 years or longer. The flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made refunding attractive. Refunding is the refinancing of older, higher-coupon bonds by issuing new, lower-coupon bonds. Heavy refunding volume, in turn, gave rise to the record-breaking supply of new municipal bonds. More than half of these new issues carried insurance. The prevalence of insurance, combined with investor appetite for higher yields, highlighted the scarcity of lower-graded municipals, making them more valuable. Consequently, the difference, or spread, between yields on lower- and higher-rated issues continued to narrow, leading the lower-rated municipals to outperform higher-rated ones.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The fund had less than 2% of its assets in Louisiana, all of which were AAA-rated and insured or escrowed in U.S. government securities. The fund had no assets in Mississippi.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Portfolio structure and security selection were primary contributors to the fund's positive performance relative to the index. An overweight in bonds with 17-year and longer maturities allowed the fund to limit the effects of rising short-term rates (when interest rates increase, bond prices generally decline). While short-term interest rates continued to rise during the fiscal period, longer-term rates fell, causing longer-maturity bonds to outperform short- and intermediate-maturity bonds in terms of income and price appreciation. The fund also benefited from being underweight in shorter-term bonds.

The fund's emphasis on revenue bonds vs. general obligations bonds was a positive contributor to performance as revenue bonds generally outperformed. The sectors that had a positive effect on performance included healthcare and industrial development/pollution control revenue.

Overweighting in Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado, all of which outperformed the broad index, proved beneficial to the fund – as did underweighting in Florida, which underperformed the broad index. The fund's underweighting in California and overweighting in Washington and Indiana detracted from performance.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Given the potential for further short-term rate increases and the flattening yield curve, we sold short and intermediate maturities (two to nine years) and purchased issues with maturities of 15 years or more. We also placed more emphasis on premium coupon structures – bonds with a coupon that is higher than current market rates. If rates rise, this higher coupon can act as a cushion or buffer.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Revenue Bonds3      71.3 %  
General Obligations3      26.2 %  
Cash Equivalents     1.4 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.1 %  
      100.0 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)  
AAA/Aaa     39.2 %  
AA/Aa     9.4 %  
A/A     18.3 %  
BBB/Baa     21.3 %  
BB/Ba     0.9 %  
Non-Rated     10.9 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1  Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2  In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

3  These sectors may include bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity issues, see the fund's Notes to Schedule of Investments. As of September 30, 2005, 19.4% of the fund's net assets were of pre-refunded and escrowed to maturity issues.

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Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005 

    Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   11/14/1996   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     0.04 %     5.33 %     5.11 %     -    
Class C     3.13 %     -       -       5.00 %  
Class Y  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     4.51 %     6.24 %     5.62 %     -    
Class C     4.13 %     -       -       5.00 %  
Class Y     4.77 %     6.53 %     5.85 %     -    
Lehman Municipal Bond Index2      4.05 %     6.34 %     6.02 %     5.37 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1, 3  as of September 30, 2005 

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 11/14/1996 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Municipal Bond Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Capital gains distributions, if any, will be subject to tax.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

On September 24, 2001, the First American Tax Free Fund merged with the Firstar National Municipal Bond Fund. Performance history prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar National Municipal Bond Fund.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, investment-grade tax-exempt bonds with remaining maturities of one year or more.

3  Performance for Class C shares is not presented. Performance of this class is lower due to higher expenses.

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Tax Free fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Tax Free Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples 

    Beginning Account
Value (4/1/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/1/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,032.20     $ 4.84    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.31     $ 4.81    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,030.30     $ 6.87    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.30     $ 6.83    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,033.50     $ 3.57    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.95%, 1.35%, and 0.70% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2  Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005 of 3.22%, 3.03%, and 3.35% for Class A, Class C, and Class Y, respectively.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
First American Investment Funds, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments of the Arizona Tax Free, California Intermediate Tax Free, California Tax Free, Colorado Intermediate Tax Free, Colorado Tax Free, Intermediate Tax Free, Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free, Minnesota Tax Free, Missouri Tax Free, Nebraska Tax Free, Ohio Tax Free, Oregon Intermediate Tax Free, Short Tax Free, and Tax Free Funds (series of First American Investment Funds, Inc.) (the "funds") as of September 30, 2005, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, except as noted below. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights of the Missouri Tax Free and Tax Free Funds for the period presented through October 31, 2000, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 29, 2000 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

We conducted our audits 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the fund's internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designating audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2005, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights audited by us as referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the funds listed above of First American Investment Funds, Inc. at September 30, 2005, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated herein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 18, 2005

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Arizona Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 93.2%  
Revenue Bonds – 67.7%  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – 1.7%  
Arizona Health Facilities Authority,
The Terraces Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/13 @ 101
7.500%, 11/15/23
  $ 200     $ 225    
Tempe Industrial Development Authority,
Friendship Village Project, Series A
5.375%, 12/01/13
    200       203    
      428    
Education – 7.3%      
Gilbert Industrial Development Authority,
Southwest Student Services,
Pre-refunded 02/01/09 @ 102
5.850%, 02/01/19 (a)
    1,000       1,097    
Glendale Industrial Development Authority,
Midwestern University
5.250%, 05/15/14
    140       150    
Glendale Industrial Development Authority,
Midwestern University, Series A,
Callable 05/15/11 @ 101
5.750%, 05/15/21
    250       270    
University of Arizona Board of Regents,
Series A, Pre-refunded 12/01/09 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.800%, 06/01/24 (a)
    150       165    
University of Arizona Parking & Student Housing
Authority, Pre-refunded 06/01/09 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.750%, 06/01/19 (a)
    140       152    
      1,834    
Healthcare – 21.1%      
Arizona Health Facilities Authority,
Blood Systems Inc., Callable 04/01/14 @ 100
4.750%, 04/01/25
    300       296    
Arizona Health Facilities Authority,
John C. Lincoln Health Network,
Callable 12/01/12 @ 101
5.750%, 12/01/32
    150       158    
Glendale Industrial Development Authority,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100
4.625%, 12/01/27
    200       190    
Johnson City, Tennessee Health & Elderly
Facilities Authority, Callable 07/01/12 @ 103
7.500%, 07/01/25
    100       118    
Maricopa County Hospital, Sun Health Corporation,
Callable 04/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 04/01/25
    200       202    
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority,
Catholic Healthcare West, Series A,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100
5.375%, 07/01/23
    500       525    
Mesa Industrial Development Authority,
Discovery Health Systems, Series A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/10 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.750%, 01/01/25 (a) 500 551
5.625%, 01/01/29 (a)
    500       548    
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority,
Scottsdale Healthcare, Callable 12/01/11 @ 101
5.700%, 12/01/21
    1,000       1,076    
Show Low Industrial Development Authority,
Hospital Revenue, Navapache Regional
Medical Center, Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (RAAI)
4.375%, 12/01/20 (b)
    400       392    

 

Arizona Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
University Medical Center Corporation,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 07/01/24
  $ 500     $ 507    
Yavapai Industrial Development Authority,
Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Series A,
Callable 08/01/13 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.250%, 08/01/21 375 394
6.000%, 08/01/33
    100       107    
Yuma Industrial Development Authority,
Yuma Regional Medical Center,
Callable 08/01/07 @ 102, Escrowed to
Maturity (MBIA)
5.500%, 08/01/17 (c)
    250       265    
      5,329    
Housing – 6.1%      
Arizona State University West
Campus Housing LLC,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.500%, 07/01/35
    500       485    
Douglas Community Housing Corporation,
Rancho La Perilla,
Callable 01/20/10 @ 102 (GNMA)
5.900%, 07/20/20 500 526
6.000%, 07/20/25
    475       499    
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority,
The Phoenix Authority, Series 1A,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 102
(FHLMC) (FNMA) (GNMA)
5.875%, 06/01/16
    20       20    
      1,530    
Lease Revenue – 3.4%      
Nogales Municipal Development Authority,
Callable 06/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 06/01/27
    500       523    
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation,
Excise Tax, Series C,
Callable 07/01/17 @ 100 (AMBAC)
0.000%, 07/01/21 (d)
    500       345    
      868    
Miscellaneous – 4.4%      
Arizona Student Loan Acquisition Authority,
Series A, Callable 11/01/09 @ 102 (AMT)
5.900%, 05/01/24
    100       107    
Greater Arizona Infrastructure Development Authority,
Series A, Callable 08/01/08 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.625%, 08/01/20
    200       216    
Greater Arizona Infrastructure Development
Authority, Series B, Callable 08/01/14 @ 100
5.250%, 08/01/26
    750       793    
      1,116    
Tax Revenue – 10.1%      
Arizona School Facilities Board,
State School Improvement,
Pre-refunded 07/01/12 @ 100
5.250%, 07/01/16 (a) 750 826
5.250%, 07/01/20 (a)
    250       275    
Kingman, Excise Tax Revenue,
Callable 07/01/15 @100 (AMBAC)
4.250%, 07/01/19
    245       252    
Oro Valley, Excise Tax,
Callable 07/01/10 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.200%, 07/01/14
    400       435    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Arizona Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Phoenix Civic Improvements, Excise Tax,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 101
5.750%, 07/01/16
  $ 300     $ 327    
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation,
Excise Tax Revenue, Series A,
Callable 07/14/14 @ 100
4.500%, 07/01/25
    100       100    
Tempe, Excise Tax, Series A,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 100
5.625%, 07/01/20
    300       323    
      2,538    
Transportation – 7.1%      
Arizona State Transportation Highway Board,
Series A
5.000%, 07/01/09
    400       425    
Phoenix Civic Improvements, Series B,
Callable 07/01/12 @ 100 (AMT) (FGIC)
5.250%, 07/01/21 250 262
5.250%, 07/01/27
    750       782    
Tucson Street & Highway Improvements,
Series 1994-E,
Pre-refunded 07/01/10 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.000%, 07/01/18 (a)
    300       322    
      1,791    
Utilities – 6.5%      
Chandler Water & Sewer Improvements,
Pre-refunded 07/01/10 @ 101 (FSA)
5.800%, 07/01/17 (a)
    250       279    
Gilbert Water Municipal Property
Wastewater System & Utility,
Callable 04/01/08 @ 100
5.000%, 04/01/17
    375       377    
Mesa Utility System Revenue,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (FSA)
4.125%, 07/01/28
    500       472    
Tucson Water, Series 1994-A (MBIA)
6.250%, 07/01/16
    170       205    
Yavapai Industrial Development Authority,
Waste Management Project, Series A-2,
Mandatory Put 03/01/08 @ 100 (AMT)
4.450%, 03/01/28
    300       304    
      1,637    
Total Revenue Bonds             17,071    
General Obligations – 20.3%      
Centerra Community Facilities Distributors,
Callable 07/15/15 @ 100
5.500%, 07/15/29
    200       201    
Chandler Public & Recreational Improvements,
Callable 07/01/10 @ 101
5.800%, 07/01/18
    250       277    
Greenlee County School District #18, Morenci
5.000%, 07/01/12
    165       172    
Peoria, Callable 04/01/09 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.400%, 04/01/15 100 107
5.000%, 04/01/18 575 605
5.000%, 04/01/19
    125       132    
Phoenix, Callable 07/01/07 @ 102
5.250%, 07/01/20
    250       262    
Phoenix, Callable 07/01/10 @ 100
5.250%, 07/01/19 350 376
5.375%, 07/01/25
    750       805    

 

Arizona Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Phoenix, Series B, Callable 07/01/15 @100
4.750%, 07/01/25
  $ 750     $ 771    
Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Series I,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (COMGTY)
5.250%, 07/01/33
    100       106    
Scottsdale, Pre-refunded 07/01/09 @ 100
5.500%, 07/01/22 (a)
    250       270    
Tucson
5.500%, 07/01/18
    250       285    
Yavapai County Community College,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.500%, 07/01/24
    500       504    
Yuma & La Paz Counties, Arizona Community
College District, Arizona Western College,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (FSA)
4.250%, 07/01/25
    250       244    
Total General Obligations             5,117    
Certificates of Participation – 5.2%      
Northern Arizona University,
Research Projects,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.250%, 09/01/28
    500       476    
Pinal County
5.000%, 12/01/14
    400       426    
Tucson, Callable 07/01/08 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.500%, 07/01/15
    200       212    
University of Arizona,
Callable 06/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.250%, 06/01/22
    190       183    
Total Certificates of Participation             1,297    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $22,148)
            23,485    
Money Market Fund – 0.9%      
Federated Arizona Municipal
Money Market Fund
(Cost $220)
    220,226       220    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 4.7%      
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (e)
(Cost $1,197)
    1,197,170       1,197    
Total Investments – 98.8%
(Cost $23,565)
            24,902    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 1.2%             308    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 25,210    

 

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $396,260 or 1.6% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call date and price indicated.

(d)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(e)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Arizona Tax Free Fund (concluded)

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to AMT was $1,455,377 which represents 5.8% of total net assets.

COMGTY – Commonwealth Guaranty

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 95.0%  
Revenue Bonds – 68.2%  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – 5.9%  
ABAG Financial Authority,
O'Connor Woods (ACA)
5.250%, 11/01/05
  $ 500     $ 501    
ABAG Financial Authority,
Odd Fellows Home of California (CMI)
4.950%, 08/15/07
    500       515    
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Paradise Valley Estates (CMI)
4.125%, 01/01/10 500 510
4.375%, 01/01/12
    540       556    
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority,
Los Angeles Jewish Home (CMI)
5.000%, 11/15/12
    500       534    
La Verne, Brethren Hillcrest Homes,
Series B, Callable 02/15/13 @ 101 (ACA)
5.600%, 02/15/33
    500       528    
      3,144    
Education – 10.4%      
ABAG Financial Authority,
Schools of the Sacred Heart, Series A
5.800%, 06/01/08
    200       211    
California Educational Facilities Authority,
Golden Gate University,
Callable 10/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 10/01/20
    505       519    
California Educational Facilities Authority,
Lutheran University, Series C,
Callable 10/01/14 @ 100
4.750%, 10/01/15
    675       704    
California Educational Facilities Authority,
University of Pacific, Callable 11/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 11/01/20
    435       458    
California Educational Facilities Authority,
University of Redlands, Series A,
Callable 10/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 10/01/20
    500       522    
California State Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, Fresno Pacific University,
Series A
5.650%, 03/01/07 380 391
5.750%, 03/01/08
    400       419    
California State Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, Occidental
College Project, Pre-refunded
10/01/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.300%, 10/01/10 (a)
    500       533    
California State Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, University
of La Verne & Western University
of Health Sciences, Series B
6.000%, 06/01/10
    495       542    
California State Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, University of Redlands,
Series A, Escrowed to Maturity
5.550%, 06/01/09 (b)
    225       244    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
California State Higher Educational
Facilities Authority, University of
Redlands, Series A, Pre-refunded
06/01/10 @ 101
5.700%, 06/01/11 (a)
  $ 250     $ 279    
5.750%, 06/01/12 (a)     260       291    
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority,
Viewpoint Schools (ACA)
4.125%, 10/01/14
    405       401    
      5,514    
Healthcare – 15.0%      
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Casa Colina, Callable 04/01/12 @ 100
5.500%, 04/01/13
    300       320    
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Catholic Healthcare West, Series I,
Mandatory Put 07/01/14 @ 100
4.950%, 07/01/26
    450       471    
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Marshall Medical Center, Series A,
Callable 11/01/14 @ 100 (CMI)
4.750%, 11/01/19
    1,200       1,226    
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Valleycare Medical Center, Series A,
Callable 05/01/12 @ 100 (CMI)
4.625%, 05/01/13 300 311
4.800%, 05/01/14
    715       745    
California State Health Facilities Authority,
Casa de las Campanas, Series A,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 100 (CMI)
5.375%, 08/01/09
    250       262    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Daughters of Charity Health,
Series G
5.250%, 07/01/13
    500       532    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Elder Care Alliance, Series A
7.250%, 11/15/11
    500       505    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series C,
Mandatory Put 06/01/12 @ 100
3.850%, 11/01/29
    1,000       993    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital
Foundation, Callable 06/01/07 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 06/01/12
    150       156    
Marysville Hospital, Fremont Rideout
Health Project, Series A,
Callable 07/01/08 @ 103 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 01/01/10
    500       530    
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational,
Medical & Environmental Control Facilities,
Hospital de la Concepcion, Series A
5.500%, 11/15/09
    650       695    
Rancho Mirage Joint Powers Finance Authority,
Eisenhower Medical Center, Series A,
Callable 07/01/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.125%, 07/01/08
    500       527    
Turlock California Health Facilities Revenue,
Emanuel Medical Center,
Callable 10/15/14 @ 100
5.000%, 10/15/24
    700       709    
      7,982    

 

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Housing – 4.1%  
ABAG Financial Authority, Archstone
Redwood Housing Project, Series A
5.300%, 10/01/08
  $ 500     $ 524    
Aztec Shops, California State Auxiliary
Organization, San Diego State University,
Callable 09/01/10 @ 101
5.400%, 09/01/11
    1,035       1,113    
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance
Authority, Single Family Mortgage,
Series D (AMT) (FNMA) (GNMA)
5.250%, 06/01/10
    20       20    
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, Equity Residential,
Series B, Mandatory Put 06/15/09 @ 100
5.200%, 12/01/29
    500       526    
      2,183    
Lease Revenue – 8.9%      
California State Public Works Board,
California Community Colleges, Series A,
Callable 12/01/09 @ 101 (MLO)
4.875%, 12/01/18
    200       207    
California State Public Works Board,
Department of Corrections,
Series A (AMBAC) (MLO)
6.000%, 01/01/06
    545       549    
California State Public Works Board,
Department of Health Services,
Callable 11/01/09 @ 101 (MBIA) (MLO)
5.200%, 11/01/12
    500       536    
California State Public Works Board,
Department of Mental Health,
Callable 06/01/14 @ 100
5.500%, 06/01/16
    540       596    
Golden State Tobacco Securitization
Corportation, California Tobacco Settlement,
Series A, Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 06/01/18 @ 100
4.550%, 06/01/22 (c)
    500       402    
Long Beach Financing Authority,
Lease Revenue, Temple & Willow
Facilities Refinancing Project, Series A,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.000%, 05/01/16
    305       305    
Los Angeles Community
Redevelopment Agency, Lease Revenue,
Manchester Social Services Project,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 09/01/16
    1,500       1,613    
Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corporation,
Sanitation Equipment, Series A (FSA) (MLO)
6.000%, 02/01/07
    500       521    
      4,729    
Miscellaneous – 3.9%      
Children's Trust Fund, Puerto Rico
Tobacco Settlement Issue,
Escrowed to Maturity
5.000%, 07/01/08 (b)
    250       263    
Golden West Schools Financing Authority,
Series A, Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA)
5.000%, 02/01/12 (c)
    535       422    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Golden West Schools Financing Authority,
Series A (MBIA)
5.700%, 02/01/13
  $ 720     $ 817    
5.750%, 02/01/14     520       596    
      2,098    
Recreational Facility Authority – 1.1%      
California State University Fresno Association,
Auxiliary Organization Event Center,
Pre-refunded 07/01/12 @ 101
6.000%, 07/01/22 (a)
    500       576    
Tax Revenue – 4.3%      
Long Beach Community Facilities District #5,
Towne Center Special Tax,
Callable 10/01/06 @ 102
6.100%, 10/01/12
    165       170    
Murrieta Community Facilities District #2,
The Oaks Area, Callable 09/01/14 @ 100
5.750%, 09/01/20
    250       266    
Petaluma Community Development Commission,
Tax Allocation, Petaluma Community
Development Project, Series A,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.000%, 05/01/18 (d)
    250       246    
Roseville Special Tax Refunding,
North Roseville Community, Series 1,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.000%, 09/01/18
    860       834    
Stockton Public Financing Revenue,
Assessment Districts, Senior Lien, Series A,
Callable 09/02/15 @ 100 (RAAI)
4.300%, 09/02/18
    790       772    
      2,288    
Transportation – 3.1%      
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority,
Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC)
4.650%, 10/01/14 (c)
    1,000       690    
San Francisco City & County International
Airports Commission, Second Series,
Issue 25 (AMT) (FSA)
5.500%, 05/01/08
    500       526    
San Francisco City & County International
Airports Commission, SFO Fuel,
Series A (AMT) (FSA)
5.250%, 01/01/07
    450       462    
      1,678    
Utilities – 11.5%      
California Municipal Financial Authority,
Solid Waste Disposal Revenue,
Waste Management Project,
Mandatory Put 09/01/09 @ 100 (AMT)
4.100%, 09/01/14
    750       752    
California Pollution Control Filing Authority,
Solid Waste Disposal Revenue,
Waste Management Project, Series B,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (AMT)
5.000%, 07/01/27
    250       248    
California State Department of Water,
Central Valley Project, Series O,
Pre-refunded 12/01/05 @ 101
5.000%, 12/01/12 (a)
    500       507    

 

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
California State Department of Water,
Central Valley Project, Series P,
Pre-refunded 06/01/06 @ 101
5.300%, 12/01/07 (a)
  $ 750     $ 770    
California State Department of Water,
Series A, Callable 05/01/12 @ 101
5.875%, 05/01/16
    500       560    
Chino Basin Regional Financing Authority,
Inland Empire Utility Agency Sewer Project,
Pre-refunded 11/01/09 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.200%, 11/01/11 (a)
    405       442    
Imperial, Wastewater Treatment Facility,
Callable 10/15/11 @ 102 (FGIC)
5.000%, 10/15/20
    1,000       1,054    
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,
Series B, Callable 07/01/06 @ 102 (MBIA)
4.875%, 07/01/10 190 196
5.000%, 07/01/14
    295       305    
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 
Series B, Pre-refunded 07/01/06 @ 102 (MBIA)
4.875%, 07/01/10 (a) 135 140
5.000%, 07/01/14 (a)
    205       212    
Richmond Wastewater Systems,
Callable 08/01/09 @ 102 (FGIC)
5.200%, 08/01/11
    500       538    
Whittier Utility Authority,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.400%, 06/01/17
    305       311    
4.500%, 06/01/18     65       66    
      6,101    
Total Revenue Bonds             36,293    
General Obligations – 19.8%  
A B C California Unified School District,
Series A (MBIA)
4.600%, 02/01/16
    400       424    
Alisal Unified School District, Series C,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC)
5.050%, 08/01/08 (c)
    860       786    
Bassett Unified School District,
Capital Appreciation-Election 2004-A,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA)
4.470%, 08/01/16 (c)
    450       282    
California State, Callable 08/01/13 @ 100
5.000%, 02/01/17
    1,000       1,060    
California State, Callable 04/01/14 @ 100
5.125%, 04/01/24
    500       527    
Foothill-De Anza Community College District,
Callable 08/01/10 @ 101
6.000%, 08/01/11
    300       338    
Franklin McKinley California School District,
Capital Appreciation Election 2004, Series A,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC)
4.820%, 08/01/16 (c)
    475       297    
Fresno Unified School District, Series A (MBIA)
6.050%, 08/01/11
    500       571    
Jefferson Union High School District,
San Mateo County, Series A (MBIA)
6.250%, 02/01/14
    300       355    
Lemon Grove School District, Election of 1998-B,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA)
3.329%, 11/01/20 (c)
    375       189    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Montebello Unified School District,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA)
5.680%, 08/01/21 (c)
  $ 700     $ 338    
Pomona School District, Series A (MBIA)
5.450%, 02/01/06 250 252
5.500%, 08/01/06
    250       256    
Pomona School District, Series A,
Callable 08/01/11 @ 103 (MBIA)
6.150%, 08/01/15
    500       582    
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, Series B (FSA)
6.500%, 07/01/15
    1,000       1,223    
Roseville Joint Union High School District,
Callable 08/01/11 @ 101
5.200%, 08/01/20
    600       636    
San Juan Unified School District,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA)
5.420%, 08/01/16 (c)
    390       244    
San Mateo County Community College District,
Series A, Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC)
5.300%, 09/01/17 (c)
    760       451    
San Mateo Unified High School District,
Series B, Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC)
5.150%, 09/01/17 (c)
    1,000       593    
Walnut Valley Unified School District,
Series A, Pre-refunded 08/01/10 @ 102 (FSA)
5.000%, 08/01/12 (a)
    255       281    
West Covina Unified School District,
Series A (MBIA)
5.350%, 02/01/20
    770       873    
Total General Obligations             10,558    
Certificates of Participation – 7.0%  
Bakersfield Convention Center Expansion
Project, Callable 04/01/07 @ 101 (MBIA) (MLO)
5.500%, 04/01/10
    250       261    
Grossmont Unified High School District,
Pre-refunded 09/01/08 @ 102 (FSA) (MLO)
5.400%, 09/01/13 (a)
    300       326    
Kern County Board of Education, Series A,
Callable 05/01/08 @ 102 (MBIA) (MLO)
5.200%, 05/01/12
    905       964    
Los Angeles County Schools,
Regionalized Business Services Financing
Project, Series A
5.000%, 09/01/08
    200       210    
Los Angeles, Sonnenblick Del Rio,
West Los Angeles (AMBAC) (MLO)
5.375%, 11/01/10
    500       549    
Paradise Unified School District,
Measure M Project, Series A,
Callable 03/01/06 @ 102 (AMBAC) (MLO)
5.250%, 09/01/07
    300       309    
Poway California, Callable 08/01/15 @ 100
4.500%, 08/01/16
    585       610    
San Buenaventura Wastewater Revenue,
Callable 03/01/14 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.000%, 03/01/16
    500       500    
Total Certificates of Participation             3,729    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $48,317)
            50,580    

 

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Money Market Funds – 4.3%  
Federated California Municipal Cash Trust     494,143     $ 494    
Provident California Money Fund     1,769,229       1,769    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $2,263)
        2,263    
Total Investments – 99.3%
(Cost $50,580)
        52,843    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 0.7%         395    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 53,238    

 

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $246,830 or 0.5% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ABAG – Association of Bay Area Governments

ACA – American Capital Access

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $2,007,863 or 3.8% of total net assets.

CMI – California Mortgage Insurance Program

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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California Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 96.0%      
Revenue Bonds – 71.8%      
Continuing Care Retirement Community – 0.8%      
ABAG Finance Authority, Lincoln Glen
Manor Senior Citizens,
Callable 02/15/08 @ 101 (CMI)
6.100%, 02/15/25
  $ 250     $ 264    
Education – 10.4%      
ABAG Financial Authority, Schools of the
Sacred Heart, Series A
5.900%, 06/01/10
    200       218    
California Educational Facilities Authority,
University of Redlands, Series A,
Callable 10/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 10/01/20
    500       522    
California State Higher Educational Facilities
Authority, Fresno Pacific University, Series A
5.550%, 03/01/06
    250       252    
California State Higher Educational Facilities
Authority, Fresno Pacific University, Series A,
Callable 03/01/10 @ 101
6.750%, 03/01/19
    380       415    
California State Higher Educational Facilities
Authority, University of La Verne & Western
University of Health Sciences, Series B,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 101
6.625%, 06/01/20
    215       235    
California State Higher Educational Facilities
Authority, University of Redlands, Series A,
Pre-refunded 06/01/10 @ 101
5.950%, 06/01/15 (a)
    310       349    
California State University Foundation,
Monterey Bay, Callable 06/01/11 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.300%, 06/01/22
    500       538    
University of California, Series K,
Callable 09/01/08 @ 101
5.000%, 09/01/20
    1,000       1,049    
      3,578    
Healthcare – 11.1%      
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Casa Colina, Callable 04/01/12 @ 100
5.500%, 04/01/13
    50       53    
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
5.000%, 11/15/15
    500       532    
California Health Facilities Financing Authority,
Marshall Medical Center, Series A,
Callable 11/01/14 @ 100 (CMI)
4.750%, 11/01/19
    560       572    
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority, Adventist Health,
Series A, Callable 03/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/30 (b)
    300       305    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Daughters of Charity Health,
Series A, Callable 07/01/15 @ 100
5.250%, 07/01/30
    100       103    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Elder Care Alliance, Series A
7.250%, 11/15/11
    250       252    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series C,
Mandatory Put 06/01/12 @ 100
3.850%, 11/01/29
    400       397    

 

California Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital
Foundation, Callable 06/01/07 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 06/01/12
  $ 350     $ 363    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Redlands Community Hospital,
Series A, (RAAI)
5.000%, 04/01/15
    500       532    
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist, Educational,
Medical & Environmental Control Facilities,
Hospital de La Concepcion, Series A
5.500%, 11/15/08
    400       423    
Turlock California Health Facilities Revenue,
Emanuel Medical Center,
Callable 10/15/14 @ 100
5.000%, 10/15/24
    300       304    
      3,836    
Housing – 4.3%      
Aztec Shops, California State Auxiliary
Organization, San Diego State University
5.200%, 09/01/08
    455       475    
California State Department of Veterans Affairs,
Series C, Callable 01/09/11 @ 101 (AMT)
5.500%, 12/01/19
    460       485    
California State Housing Finance Agency,
Single Family Mortgage, Series B,
Callable until 05/31/10 @ 100
(AMT) (FNMA) (GNMA)
5.650%, 06/01/10
    15       15    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Archstone Seascape,
Mandatory Put 06/01/08 @ 100
5.250%, 06/01/29
    500       520    
      1,495    
Lease Revenue – 9.9%      
California State Public Works Board,
California Community Colleges, Series B,
Callable 06/01/14 @ 100
5.500%, 06/01/19
    1,035       1,140    
Golden State Tobacco Securitization
Corportation, California Tobacco Settlement,
Series A, Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 06/01/18 @ 100
4.550%, 06/01/22 (c)
    1,500       1,206    
Long Beach Bond Financing Authority,
Lease Revenue, Temple & Willow Facilities
Refinancing Project, Series A,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.000%, 05/01/18
    330       324    
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency,
Lease Revenue, Manchester Social Services
Project, Callable 09/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 09/01/16
    700       753    
      3,423    
Miscellaneous – 9.7%      
Golden West Schools Financing Authority,
Glendora Unified School District (MBIA)
5.500%, 09/01/19
    910       1,041    
Golden West Schools Financing Authority,
Series A (MBIA)
5.750%, 02/01/14 250 287
5.800%, 08/01/22 320 383
5.800%, 08/01/23
    345       414    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

California Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Sacramento City Financing Authority,
Pre-refunded 06/01/10 @ 101 (MLO)
5.400%, 06/01/18 (a)
  $ 455     $ 503    
5.500%, 06/01/23 (a)     645       716    
      3,344    
Recreational Facility Authority – 1.7%      
California State University Fresno Association,
Auxiliary Organization Event Center,
Pre-refunded 07/01/12 @ 101
6.000%, 07/01/22 (a)
    500       576    
Revolving Fund – 0.7%  
California Statewide Communities
Development Authority Water & 
Wastewater Revenue, Pooled Financiing
Project, Series 2004A,
Callable 10/01/13 @ 101 (FSA)
5.000%, 10/01/16
    215       232    
Tax Revenue – 8.0%  
Grass Valley Community Redevelopment Agency,
Tax Allocation, Callable 12/01/08 @ 102
6.400%, 12/01/34
    400       438    
Long Beach Community Facilities District #5,
Towne Center Special Tax,
Callable 10/01/06 @ 102
6.100%, 10/01/12
    250       258    
Los Angeles, Callable 03/01/10 @ 101
5.625%, 03/01/19
    200       219    
Los Angeles County Community Facilities
District #3, Series A, Special Tax,
Callable 09/01/10 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.250%, 09/01/18
    715       773    
Murrieta Community Facilities District #2,
The Oaks Area, Callable 09/01/14 @ 100
5.750%, 09/01/20
    125       133    
Petaluma Community Development Commission,
Tax Allocation, Petaluma Community
Development Project, Series A,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.000%, 05/01/18 (b)
    240       236    
Stockton Public Financing Revenue, Assessment
Districts, Senior Lien, Series A,
Callable 09/02/15 @ 100 (RAAI)
4.375%, 09/02/20
    740       720    
      2,777    
Transportation – 1.1%      
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Highway & 
Transportation Authority, Series X (MBIA)
5.500%, 07/01/15
    100       114    
San Francisco Airport Commission,
SFO Fuel Company,
Callable 01/01/08 @ 102 (AMT) (FSA)
5.625%, 01/01/12
    250       266    
      380    
Utilities – 14.1%      
California Pollution Control Filing Authority,
Solid Waste Disposal Revenue,
Waste Management Project, Series A-2,
Callable 04/01/15 @ 101 (AMT)
5.400%, 04/01/25
    500       518    

 

California Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
California Pollution Control Filing Authority,
Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Waste
Management Project, Series B,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (AMT)
5.000%, 07/01/27
  $ 250     $ 248    
California State Department of Water,
Series W (FSA)
5.500%, 12/01/14
    450       513    
Compton Sewer Authority,
Callable 09/01/08 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.375%, 09/01/23
    1,150       1,233    
Contra Costa Water Authority, Series A,
Callable 10/01/12 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.000%, 10/01/20
    340       362    
Los Angeles County Sanitation District's Filing
Authority, Capital Projects, Series A,
Callable 10/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.000%, 10/01/16
    175       176    
Los Angeles Power System, Series A,
Subseries A-1 (MBIA)
5.000%, 07/01/12
    1,225       1,336    
South Bayside Waste Management Authority,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 102 (AMBAC)
5.750%, 03/01/20
    150       164    
West Kern County Water District,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 101
5.200%, 06/01/14
    320       334    
      4,884    
Total Revenue Bonds             24,789    
General Obligations – 19.9%      
Acalanes Unified High School District,
Zero Coupon Bond,
Pre-refunded 08/01/10 @ 70.92 (FGIC)
5.560%, 08/01/16 (a) (c)
    700       421    
Bassett Unified School District, Capital
Appreciation-Election 2004-A, Zero
Coupon Bond (FSA)
4.610%, 08/01/18 (c)
    550       311    
California State, Callable 02/01/13 @ 100
5.000%, 02/01/24
    700       727    
California State, Callable 10/01/10 @ 100
5.250%, 10/01/19
    140       149    
California State, Pre-refunded 10/01/10 @ 100
5.250%, 10/01/19 (a)
    460       504    
Glendora Unified School District, Series A,
Pre-refunded 09/01/10 @ 101 (FSA)
5.350%, 09/01/20 (a)
    340       376    
Jefferson Union High School District,
San Mateo County, Series A (MBIA)
6.250%, 08/01/20
    460       566    
Pleasant Valley School District, Ventura County,
Series A (MBIA)
5.850%, 02/01/19
    250       295    
Pomona Unified School District, Series A (MBIA)
5.950%, 02/01/17
    855       1,007    
Sacramento Unified School District, Series A,
Pre-refunded 07/01/09 @ 102
5.750%, 07/01/17 (a)
    400       445    
Vallejo City Unified School District,
Series A (MBIA)
5.900%, 08/01/21
    350       421    
Ventura County Community College District,
Series A, Callable 08/01/12 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.000%, 08/01/18
    910       972    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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California Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Wiseburn School District, Series A,
Pre-refunded 08/01/10 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.250%, 08/01/22 (a)
  $ 600     $ 656    
Total General Obligations             6,850    
Certificates of Participation – 4.3%  
Escondido, Series A,
Callable 09/01/10 @ 101 (FGIC)
5.625%, 09/01/20
    300       330    
Los Angeles, Sonnenblick del Rio Senior Lien,
Callable 11/01/10 @ 101 (AMBAC)
6.000%, 11/01/19
    330       373    
Ridgecrest Civic Center Project,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 101
6.250%, 03/01/21
    250       265    
Westlands Water District Revenue, Series A,
Callable 03/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.000%, 09/01/30
    500       520    
Total Certificates of Participation             1,488    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $31,409)
            33,127    
Money Market Funds – 4.4%  
Federated California Municipal Cash Trust     189,697       190    
Provident California Money Fund     1,327,694       1,327    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $1,517)
            1,517    
Total Investments – 100.4%
(Cost $32,926)
            34,644    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (0.4)%             (132 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 34,512    

 

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when issued basis was $542,558 or 1.6% of net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

ABAG – Association of Bay Area Governments

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $1,532,442 or 4.4% of net assets.

CMI – California Mortgage Insurance Program

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 98.4%  
Revenue Bonds – 71.6%  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – 1.1%  
Colorado State Health Facilities Revenue,
Covenant Retirement Communities,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/16
  $ 500     $ 519    
Education – 5.0%  
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Bromley East Charter School Project,
Escrowed to Maturity
6.250%, 09/15/11 (a)
    330       355    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Classical Academy Charter School
Project, Escrowed to Maturity
6.375%, 12/01/11 (a)
    800       869    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Core Knowledge Charter School,
Pre-refunded 11/01/09 @ 100
6.850%, 11/01/16 (b)
    440       499    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Revenue, Northwest Nazarene Project,
Callable 11/01/10 @ 102
4.500%, 11/01/15
    700       692    
      2,415    
Healthcare – 21.7%      
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Boulder Hospital (MBIA)
4.875%, 10/01/09 500 528
5.000%, 10/01/10
    500       535    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A
5.000%, 03/01/12
    500       535    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Evangelical Lutheran Health Facilities,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 102
6.900%, 12/01/25
    350       390    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Evangelical Lutheran Health Facilities, Series A
4.200%, 06/01/13
    200       200    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
National Jewish Medical & Research Center
Project, Callable 01/01/08 @ 100
5.375%, 01/01/16
    700       714    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
North Colorado Medical Center Project (FSA)
5.000%, 05/15/09
    1,000       1,056    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Parkview Medical Center
5.500%, 09/01/07 250 260
5.750%, 09/01/08 250 265
5.500%, 09/01/09
    500       533    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Poudre Valley Healthcare,
Pre-refunded 12/01/09 @ 101 (FSA)
5.750%, 12/01/10 (b)
    1,000       1,104    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Steamboat Springs Health Project,
Callable 09/15/08 @ 101
5.300%, 09/15/09
    205       209    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
The Devereux Foundation,
Callable 11/01/12 @ 100 (RAAI)
4.200%, 11/01/13
  $ 80     $ 81    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Vail Medical Center, Callable 01/15/12 @ 100
5.750%, 01/15/22
    800       848    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Vail Valley Medical Center Project
5.000%, 01/15/13
    300       312    
Delta County Memorial Hospital District,
Callable 09/01/13 @ 100
5.350%, 09/01/17
    500       519    
La Junta Hospital, Arkansas Valley Regional
Medical Center Project
5.200%, 04/01/06 300 302
5.300%, 04/01/07 320 325
5.400%, 04/01/08 335 344
5.500%, 04/01/09
    355       368    
Montrose Memorial Hospital
5.300%, 12/01/13
    260       265    
Montrose Memorial Hospital,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 102
5.450%, 12/01/14
    390       400    
University of Colorado Hospital Authority,
Callable 11/15/11 @ 100
5.000%, 11/15/14
    300       312    
      10,405    
Miscellaneous – 4.6%      
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Colorado Public Radio
4.800%, 07/01/09 250 258
4.900%, 07/01/10
    265       276    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, National Conference of State
Legislatures, Callable 06/01/11 @ 100
5.250%, 06/01/13
    700       745    
Denver City & County, Helen G. Bonfils
Foundation Project, Series B,
Callable 12/01/07 @ 100
5.125%, 12/01/17
    900       932    
      2,211    
Recreational Facility Authority – 0.5%      
Hyland Hills Metropolitan Park & Recreational
District, Series A, Callable 12/15/07 @ 101
6.100%, 12/15/09
    210       221    
Tax Revenue – 8.0%  
Boulder County Sales & Use Tax (FGIC)
5.750%, 12/15/05
    870       875    
Boulder County Sales & Use Tax, Escrowed to
Maturity (FGIC)
5.750%, 12/15/05 (a)
    130       131    
Douglas County Sales & Use Tax (FSA)
6.000%, 10/15/09
    200       221    
Larimer County Sales & Use Tax (AMBAC)
5.000%, 12/15/10
    460       496    
Longmont Sales & Use Tax,
Callable 11/15/10 @ 100
5.500%, 11/15/15
    500       546    
Longmont Sales & Use Tax,
Callable 11/15/10 @ 101 (AMBAC)
4.875%, 11/15/18
    1,000       1,054    

 

Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Westminster Sales & Use Tax, Series A,
Callable 12/01/07 @ 102 (FGIC)
5.250%, 12/01/11
  $ 500     $ 531    
      3,854    
Transportation – 14.7%      
Colorado Department of Transportation (AMBAC)
6.000%, 06/15/10
    1,000       1,116    
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority,
Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC)
5.250%, 06/15/15 (c) 2,000 1,666
5.350%, 06/15/16 (c)
    1,000       840    
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority,
Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond (FSA)
5.000%, 06/15/14 (c)
    750       622    
The E-470 Public Highway Authority, Series B,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA)
5.250%, 09/01/17 (c) 1,575 928
6.400%, 09/01/19 (c) 960 509
5.650%, 09/01/20 (c) 500 251
5.396%, 09/01/22 (c)
    1,620       732    
The E-470 Public Highway Authority, Series C,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA)
4.250%, 09/01/17 (c)
    500       399    
      7,063    
Utilities – 16.0%      
Adams County Pollution Control, Public Service
Company Project, Series A,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100
4.375%, 09/01/17
    1,000       1,016    
Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity
5.550%, 12/01/06 (a) 140 144
5.650%, 12/01/07 (a) 150 157
5.750%, 12/01/08 (a)
    160       171    
Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority,
Pre-refunded 12/01/09 @ 100
6.000%, 12/01/11 (b)
    185       203    
Boulder Water & Sewer
5.750%, 12/01/10
    1,545       1,722    
Broomfield Water Activity Enterprise,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.500%, 12/01/17
    500       550    
Colorado State Water Resources & Power
Development Authority, Drinking Water Revenue,
Revolving Fund, Series A
5.500%, 09/01/17
    500       568    
Colorado State Water Resources & Power
Development Authority, Small Water Resources,
Series A, Callable 11/01/10 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.700%, 11/01/15
    100       110    
Denver City & County Wastewater,
Callable 11/01/12 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.250%, 11/01/17
    1,260       1,377    
Platte River Power Authority, Series DD,
Callable 06/01/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.375%, 06/01/17
    875       920    
Ute Water Conservancy District (MBIA)
6.000%, 06/15/09
    680       745    
      7,683    
Total Revenue Bonds             34,371    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
General Obligations – 19.6%  
Arapahoe County School District #5, Cherry Creek,
Pre-refunded 12/15/09 @ 100 (STAID)
5.500%, 12/15/11 (b)
  $ 1,000     $ 1,085    
Beacon Metropolitan District,
Series B (LOC: Compass Bank)
4.375%, 12/01/15
    345       343    
Denver West Metropolitan School District
4.125%, 12/01/14 150 148
4.200%, 12/01/15
    480       470    
Douglas County School District #RE-1,
Douglas & Elbert Counties, Series B,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (STAID)
4.230%, 12/15/15 (c)
    1,255       815    
Elbert County School District #C-1, Elizabeth
5.150%, 12/01/08
    500       531    
Garfield County School District #RE-2,
Callable 12/01/12 @ 100 (FSA) (STAID)
5.250%, 12/01/19
    1,530       1,673    
High Plains Metropolitan District,
Series B (LOC: Compass Bank)
4.375%, 12/01/15
    1,000       995    
Jefferson County School
District #R-001 (MBIA) (STAID)
6.250%, 12/15/09
    1,000       1,117    
SBC Metropolitan School District (ACA)
4.250%, 12/01/15
    445       440    
SBC Metropolitan School District,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (ACA)
4.300%, 12/01/16
    490       482    
Westglenn Metropolitan District,
Callable 12/01/09 @ 100
6.000%, 12/01/14
    1,220       1,289    
Total General Obligations             9,388    
Certificates of Participation – 7.2%  
Colorado Springs Public Facility Authority,
Old City Hall Project (FSA) (MLO)
5.000%, 12/01/10
    200       215    
Englewood Civic Center Project,
Pre-refunded 12/01/08 @ 100 (MBIA) (MLO)
4.900%, 06/01/13 (b)
    585       611    
Garfield County Building (AMBAC) (MLO)
5.750%, 12/01/09
    400       438    
Garfield County Building Corporation,
Callable 12/01/09 @ 101 (AMBAC) (MLO)
5.300%, 12/01/11
    400       431    
Pueblo County, Capital Construction
4.300%, 12/01/15
    285       283    
Pueblo County, Capital Construction,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100
4.400%, 12/01/16
    410       407    
Westminster Recreational Facilities,
Callable 09/01/09 @ 101 (MBIA) (MLO)
5.200%, 09/01/10
    1,000       1,075    
Total Certificates of Participation             3,460    
Total Municipal Bonds 
(Cost $44,451)
            47,219    

 

Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.3%      
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (d)
(Cost $166)
    166,389     $ 166    
Total Investments – 98.7%
(Cost $44,617)
        47,385    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 1.3%         603    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 47,988    

 

(a)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ACA – American Capital Access

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

LOC – Letter of Credit

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

STAID – State Aid Withholding

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Colorado Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 97.7%  
Revenue Bonds – 68.9%  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – 2.9%  
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Covenant Retirement Communities, Series B,
Callable 12/01/12 @ 101
6.125%, 12/01/33
  $ 350     $ 374    
Colorado State Health Facilities Revenue,
Covenant Retirement Communities,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100
5.250%, 12/01/25
    200       203    
      577    
Education – 11.2%      
Colorado Springs Revenue, Colorado College
Project, Callable 06/01/15 @ 100
4.375%, 06/01/26
    400       390    
Colorado State Board of Agriculture, Auxiliary Facility
Systems, Callable 03/01/07 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.125%, 03/01/17
    200       207    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Ave Marie School Project,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 100 (RAAI)
6.000%, 12/01/16
    200       221    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Classical Academy Charter School
Project, Escrowed to Maturity
6.375%, 12/01/11 (a)
    550       597    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, University of Denver Project,
Pre-refunded 03/01/11 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.350%, 03/01/20 (b)
    500       548    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Revenue, Northwest Nazarene Project,
Callable 11/01/10 @ 102
4.500%, 11/01/15
    300       297    
      2,260    
Healthcare – 19.4%      
Boulder County Longmont United Hospital
Project (RAAI)
5.300%, 12/01/10
    330       354    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Evangelical Lutheran Health Facilities,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 102
6.900%, 12/01/25
    150       167    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Evangelical Lutheran Health Facilities, Series A,
Callable 06/01/14 @ 100
5.250%, 06/01/34
    230       237    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
National Jewish Medical & Research Center
Project, Callable 01/01/08 @ 100
5.375%, 01/01/16
    300       306    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Parkview Medical Center
5.600%, 09/01/11
    300       326    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Portercare Adventist Project, Pre-refunded
11/15/11 @ 101
6.500%, 11/15/23 (b)
    600       701    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority, Poudre
Valley Health Care, Series F,
Callable 03/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/25
    350       356    

 

Colorado Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Steamboat Springs Health Project,
Callable 09/15/08 @ 101
5.300%, 09/15/09
  $ 205     $ 209    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Vail Valley Medical Center Project,
Callable 01/15/15 @ 100
5.000%, 01/15/20
    250       257    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Vail Valley Medical Center,
Callable 01/15/12 @ 100
5.800%, 01/15/27
    500       527    
Delta County Memorial Hospital District,
Callable 09/01/13 @ 100
5.350%, 09/01/17
    220       228    
La Junta, Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
Project, Callable 04/01/09 @ 101
6.100%, 04/01/24
    100       105    
Montrose Memorial Hospital,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 102
6.375%, 12/01/23
    130       141    
      3,914    
Housing – 4.8%      
Burlingame Housing, Multi Family Revenue,
Housing Project, Callable 11/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.500%, 11/01/29
    750       737    
Colorado State Housing Finance Authority,
Multifamily Project, Class I, Series B-4,
Callable 10/01/10 @ 100
5.900%, 04/01/31
    100       105    
Colorado State Housing Finance Authority,
Series E-2, Callable 08/01/10 @ 105 (AMT)
7.000%, 02/01/30
    60       65    
Colorado State Housing Finance Authority,
Single Family Housing Program, Series A-2,
Callable 10/01/09 @ 105 (AMT)
7.450%, 10/01/16
    15       16    
Colorado State Housing Finance Authority,
Single Family Housing Program, Series B-2,
Callable 04/01/10 @ 105 (AMT)
7.100%, 04/01/17
    40       41    
      964    
Miscellaneous – 4.4%      
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, National Conference of State
Legislatures, Callable 06/01/11 @ 100
5.250%, 06/01/21
    750       781    
Denver City & County, Helen G. Bonfils Foundation
Project, Series B, Callable 12/01/07 @ 100
5.125%, 12/01/17
    100       104    
      885    
Tax Revenue – 3.7%      
Douglas County Sales & Use Tax,
Callable 10/15/10 @ 100 (FSA)
5.625%, 10/15/20
    200       219    
Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District #2,
Callable 06/15/06 @ 101 (FSA)
5.000%, 06/15/16
    200       204    
Larimer County Sales & Use Tax,
Callable 12/15/10 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.625%, 12/15/18
    100       110    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Colorado Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Mountain Village Metropolitan District,
San Miguel County,
Callable 12/01/07 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.200%, 12/01/17
  $ 200     $ 210    
      743    
Transportation – 11.9%      
Denver City & County Airport, Series E,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.250%, 11/15/23
    500       523    
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority,
Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond (FSA)
5.000%, 06/15/14 (c)
    750       623    
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority,
Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC)
5.250%, 06/15/15 (c)
    500       417    
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority,
Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 06/15/16 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.700%, 06/15/21 (c)
    1,000       838    
      2,401    
Utilities – 10.6%      
Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater (MBIA)
5.000%, 12/01/26
    250       261    
Boulder Water & Sewer,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 100
5.700%, 12/01/19
    300       330    
Broomfield Water Activity Enterprise,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.500%, 12/01/19
    400       440    
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Waste
Disposal Management Income Project (AMT)
5.700%, 07/01/18
    250       264    
Fort Collins Wastewater Utility Enterprise,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 100 (FSA)
5.500%, 12/01/20
    300       327    
Platte River Power Authority, Series DD,
Callable 06/01/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.375%, 06/01/17
    500       526    
      2,148    
Total Revenue Bonds             13,892    
Certificates of Participation – 18.2%  
Arapahoe County Building Finance Authority,
Callable 02/15/10 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.250%, 02/15/19
    350       373    
5.250%, 02/15/21     650       688    
Broomfield Open Space Park & Recreation
Facilities, Callable 12/01/10 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.500%, 12/01/20
    800       870    
Colorado Springs Old City Hall Project,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 100 (FSA)
5.500%, 12/01/17
    200       218    
5.500%, 12/01/20     200       217    
Denver City & County, Series A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/10 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.500%, 05/01/17 (b)
    400       437    
Eagle County,
Pre-refunded 12/01/09 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.400%, 12/01/18 (b)
    300       328    
Garfield County,
Callable 12/01/09 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.750%, 12/01/19
    300       329    

 

Colorado Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Pueblo County, Capital Construction,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/24
  $ 200     $ 203    
Total Certificates of Participation             3,663    
General Obligations – 10.6%      
Antelope Water System,
Callable until 12/01/15 @ 100
4.875%, 12/01/25
    175       175    
Arapahoe County School District #5,
Cherry Creek,
Pre-refunded 12/15/09 @ 100 (STAID)
5.500%, 12/15/19 (b)
    550       597    
Beacon Metropolitan District,
Series B (LOC: Compass Bank)
4.375%, 12/01/15
    400       398    
Boulder Open Space Acquisition,
Callable 08/15/10 @ 100
5.450%, 08/15/16
    350       380    
Dove Valley Metropolitan School District,
Arapahoe County,
Callable 11/01/15 @ 100 (FSA)
4.500%, 11/01/30
    250       243    
El Paso County School District #49,
Falcon, Series A,
Callable 12/01/09 @ 105 (FSA) (STAID)
6.000%, 12/01/18
    200       229    
SBC Metropolitan School District,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (ACA)
5.000%, 12/01/25
    115       117    
Total General Obligations             2,139    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $18,120)
            19,694    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.0%      
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (d)
(Cost $192)
    192,320       192    
Total Investments – 98.7%
(Cost $18,312)
            19,886    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 1.3%             262    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 20,148    

 

(a)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ACA – American Capital Access

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $385,756, which represents 1.9% of net assets.

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

LOC – Letter of Credit

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

STAID – State Aid Withholding

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Intermediate Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 98.8%  
Alabama – 0.7%  
Alabama State Docks Department,
Callable 10/01/08 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.250%, 10/01/10
  $ 3,000     $ 3,219    
Anniston, Regional Medical Center Board,
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical
Center Project, Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
8.000%, 07/01/11 (a)
    1,400       1,622    
      4,841    
Alaska – 0.6%      
Alaska Energy Authority, Bradley Lake,
Third Series (FSA) (RB)
6.000%, 07/01/10
    2,610       2,902    
Alaska State Housing Finance Corporation, Series A,
Pre-refunded 12/01/05 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.400%, 12/01/08 (b)
    1,000       1,024    
      3,926    
Arizona – 2.5%      
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, The Terraces
Project, Series A, Callable 11/15/13 @ 101 (RB)
7.500%, 11/15/23
    3,300       3,710    
Arizona State Municipal Financing Program,
Escrowed to Maturity (COP) (MLO)
8.750%, 08/01/07 (a)
    1,500       1,650    
Arizona State Municipal Financing Program,
Series 15, Escrowed to Maturity (COP) (MLO)
8.750%, 08/01/07 (a)
    2,085       2,293    
Maricopa County School District #69,
Paradise Valley (GO) (MBIA)
5.300%, 07/01/11
    1,000       1,098    
Maricopa County Unified School District #097,
Deer Valley School Improvements
Project of 2004, Series A (FSA) (GO)
4.000%, 07/01/16
    1,500       1,513    
Northern Arizona University, Research Projects,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC) (COP)
4.250%, 09/01/16
    1,405       1,437    
Phoenix Street & Highway User (RB)
6.500%, 07/01/09
    180       182    
6.250%, 07/01/11     900       907    
Tempe Industrial Development Authority,
Friendship Villiage Project, Series A (RB)
5.375%, 12/01/13
    1,300       1,319    
Tucson Airport Authority (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 06/01/13
    2,760       2,985    
      17,094    
Arkansas – 0.8%      
Pulaski County, Residential Housing Facilities
Board, Escrowed to Maturity (FHA) (RB) (VA)
7.250%, 06/01/10 (a)
    2,030       2,157    
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Series B,
Callable 11/01/15 @ 100 (FGIC) (RB)
4.500%, 11/01/16
    2,000       2,098    
Washington County Hospital Revenue,
Regional Medical Center, Series B,
Callable 02/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 02/01/16
    1,145       1,187    
      5,442    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
California – 5.5%      
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit
Corporations, Elder Care Alliance (CMI) (RB)
4.500%, 08/15/12
  $ 335     $ 344    
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit
Corporations, Elder Care Alliance,
Callable 08/15/14 @ 100 (CMI) (RB)
5.000%, 08/15/17
    1,215       1,257    
ABAG Financial Authority, Archstone Redwood
Housing Project, Series A (RB)
5.300%, 10/01/08
    290       304    
ABC Unified School District, Series A (GO) (MBIA)
4.900%, 02/01/20
    1,615       1,752    
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority,
Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC) (RB)
4.650%, 10/01/14 (c)
    2,000       1,380    
California Educational Facilities Authority,
Lutheran University, Series C,
Callable 10/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 10/01/24
    1,000       1,026    
California Municipal Financial Authority,
Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, Waste
Management Project, Mandatory
Put 09/01/09 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
4.100%, 09/01/14
    250       251    
California State, Callable 08/01/13 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 02/01/16
    1,000       1,065    
5.000%, 02/01/17     2,000       2,121    
California State, Callable 11/01/11 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 11/01/18
    5,000       5,232    
California State, Callable 02/01/14 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 02/01/21
    1,500       1,575    
California State, Callable 04/01/14 @ 100 (GO)
5.125%, 04/01/24
    500       527    
California State Department of Water, Series A,
Callable 05/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
5.875%, 05/01/16
    2,000       2,242    
California State Economic Recovery,
Series A (FGIC) (GO)
5.250%, 07/01/14
    1,000       1,113    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Archstone Seascape,
Mandatory Put 06/01/08 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 06/01/29
    1,000       1,040    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Elder Care Alliance, Series A (RB)
7.250%, 11/15/11
    1,450       1,463    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Health Facilities, Adventist Health,
Series A, Callable 03/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 03/01/30 (d)
    700       712    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series C,
Mandatory Put 06/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
3.850%, 11/01/29
    1,180       1,171    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Kaiser Permanente, Series I,
Mandatory Put 05/01/11 @ 100 (RB)
3.450%, 04/01/35
    500       490    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Los Angeles Jewish Home (CMI) (RB)
5.000%, 11/15/12
    1,210       1,293    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization,
Pre-refunded 06/01/10 @ 100 (GO) (MLO)
5.600%, 06/01/28 (b)
  $ 2,450     $ 2,697    
Golden State Tobacco Securitization, Series B,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB) (MLO)
5.000%, 06/01/12 (a)
    1,000       1,081    
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District,
Callable 08/01/14 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.000%, 08/01/16
    500       541    
Roseville Joint Unified High School District,
Callable 08/01/11 @ 101 (GO)
5.100%, 08/01/19
    390       411    
San Marcos, Escrowed to Maturity,
Zero Coupon Bond (COP) (MLO)
4.890%, 02/15/06 (a) (c)
    1,085       1,074    
San Mateo Unified High School District, Series B,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (GO)
5.150%, 09/01/17 (c)
    1,000       593    
Santa Monica Community College, Capital
Appreciation 2002 Election, Series C,
Callable 08/01/15 @ 95.722,
Zero Coupon Bond (GO) (MBIA)
4.420%, 08/01/16 (c)
    2,000       1,220    
Stockton Public Finance Revenue,
Assessment District Senior Lien, Series A,
Callable 09/02/15 @ 100 (RAAI) (RB)
4.500%, 09/02/25
    1,000       969    
Victor Elementary School District, Series A,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (GO)
5.660%, 08/01/23 (c)
    2,030       882    
Woodland Financial Authority,
Callable 03/01/13 @ 102 (RB) (MLO) (XLCA)
4.700%, 03/01/19
    815       838    
4.800%, 03/01/20     855       883    
      37,547    
Colorado – 7.8%      
Adams County Pollution Control, Public Service
Company Project, Series A,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA) (RB)
4.375%, 09/01/17
    5,000       5,078    
Arapahoe County, Single Family, Escrowed to
Maturity, Zero Coupon Bond (RB)
3.340%, 09/01/10 (a) (c)
    9,320       7,807    
Colorado Department of
Transportation (AMBAC) (RB)
6.000%, 06/15/08
    3,000       3,224    
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Parkview
Medical Center, Callable 09/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 09/01/16
    640       665    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Bromley East Charter School Project,
Pre-refunded 09/15/11 @ 100 (RB)
6.750%, 09/15/15 (b)
    1,200       1,385    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Classical Academy Charter School
Project, Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
6.375%, 12/01/11 (a)
    795       863    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Classical Academy Charter School
Project, Pre-refunded 12/01/11 @ 100 (RB) 
6.750%, 12/01/16 (b)
    1,500       1,765    
7.250%, 12/01/21 (b)     1,500       1,802    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Colorado State Educational & Cultural Facilities
Authority, Pinnacle Charter School Project,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
5.250%, 12/01/11 (a)
  $ 1,335     $ 1,417    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A (RB) 
5.000%, 03/01/12
    745       797    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Retirement Facilities, Escrowed to Maturity,
Zero Coupon Bond (RB)
5.500%, 07/15/20 (a) (c)
    10,000       5,103    
Colorado State Health Facilities Revenue,
Covenant Retirement Communities,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/16
    500       519    
Colorado State Housing Finance Authority,
Series A-2, Callable 05/01/06 @ 105 (RB) 
7.150%, 11/01/14
    95       95    
Colorado Water Resources & Power Development
Authority, Drinking Water,
Revolving Fund, Series A (RB) 
5.500%, 09/01/17
    1,000       1,137    
Denver City & County School District #1,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 100 (FSA) (GO) (STAID)
4.000%, 12/01/14
    4,545       4,619    
El Paso County School District #2, Harrison,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO) (STAID)
5.500%, 12/01/16
    1,280       1,414    
High Plains Metropolitan District,
Series B (LOC: Compass Bank) (RB)
4.375%, 12/01/15
    385       383    
Jefferson County School District #R-1 (GO) (MBIA)
6.500%, 12/15/11
    4,975       5,796    
Loveland, Escrowed to Maturity (GO)
8.875%, 11/01/05 (a)
    390       392    
Mesa County, Escrowed to Maturity,
Zero Coupon Bond (RB)
3.539%, 12/01/11 (a) (c)
    5,500       4,373    
Montrose Memorial Hospital,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 102 (RB)
5.700%, 12/01/17
    2,170       2,247    
University of Northern Colorado,
Callable 06/01/15 @ 100 (FSA) (RB)
4.000%, 06/01/16
    1,505       1,515    
      52,396    
Connecticut – 0.8%      
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Griffin Hospital, Series B (RAAI) (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/14
    1,185       1,266    
Mashantucket Western Pequot Tribe, Series A,
Callable 09/01/06 @ 102,
Pre-refunded 09/01/07 @ 101 (RB)
6.400%, 09/01/11 (b) (e)
    4,170       4,424    
      5,690    
Florida – 1.6%      
Celebration Community Development District,
Florida Special Assessment,
Callable 05/01/10 @ 100 (MBIA) (RB)
4.000%, 05/01/16
    1,735       1,722    
Clay County School Board, Series B,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (COP) (MBIA)
5.000%, 07/01/18
    2,205       2,369    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority,
Airport Facilities (AMT) (FGIC) (RB)
5.250%, 10/01/09
  $ 1,815     $ 1,931    
Lee County Industrial Development Authority,
Shell Point Village Health Project, Series A (RB)
5.500%, 11/15/08
    1,000       1,039    
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority,
Abbey Delray South, Life Care
Retirement Community (RB)
5.250%, 10/01/13
    1,400       1,476    
Tampa Excise Tax, Callable 10/01/05 @ 100 (RB)
6.125%, 04/01/08
    2,000       2,076    
      10,613    
Georgia – 0.2%      
Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 02/01/06 @ 101.50 (MBIA) (RB)
11.250%, 08/01/07 (a)
    1,045       1,155    
Hawaii – 0.6%      
Hawaii State Airport System,
Series B (AMT) (FGIC) (RB)
6.250%, 07/01/06
    2,000       2,047    
Hawaii State Harbor System,
Series A (AMT) (FSA) (RB)
5.250%, 07/01/08
    2,270       2,386    
      4,433    
Illinois – 18.0%      
Champaign County Community Unit School
District #004 (GO)
8.250%, 01/01/09
    1,315       1,509    
Chicago, City Colleges,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (GO)
5.900%, 01/01/15 (c)
    10,000       6,752    
Chicago, Midway Airport Project,
Series C (MBIA) (RB)
5.500%, 01/01/14
    1,300       1,437    
Chicago, Park District, Parking Facilities Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity (ACA) (RB)
5.500%, 01/01/08 (a)
    3,585       3,768    
Chicago, Project & Refunding (FSA) (GO)
5.500%, 01/01/13
    1,000       1,114    
Chicago, Project & Refunding, Series A (FGIC) (GO)
5.250%, 01/01/11
    5,000       5,426    
Chicago, Single Family Mortgages, Series A,
Callable 03/01/06 @ 103 (AMT) (FHLMC) (FNMA)
(GNMA) (RB)
5.250%, 03/01/13
    25       25    
Chicago Water, Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (RB)
6.776%, 11/01/08 (c)
    5,150       4,656    
5.260%, 11/01/09 (c)     6,450       5,606    
Cook County Community Unit School
District #65, Evanston, Series A (FSA) (GO)
6.375%, 05/01/09
    3,000       3,311    
Cook County Community Unit School
District #102, Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (GO)
5.200%, 12/01/13 (c)
    2,440       1,750    
Cook County Community High School
District #219, Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
4.900%, 12/01/07 (c)
    1,560       1,457    
Cook County Community Unit School District #401
Elmwood Park, Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
5.800%, 12/01/11 (c)
    3,625       2,870    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Cook County, Escrowed to Maturity (MBIA) (GO)
7.250%, 11/01/07 (a)
  $ 2,000     $ 2,078    
Cook County High School District #200,
Oak Park, Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
4.900%, 12/01/06 (c)
    2,265       2,189    
Cook County School District #088 Bellwood,
Series B, Callable 12/01/14 @ 100 (FSA) (GO)
5.000%, 12/01/17
    1,675       1,800    
Cook County School District #123, Oak Lawn,
Capital Appreciation, Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (GO)
5.100%, 12/01/15 (c)
    2,250       1,453    
Cook County, Series A (MBIA) (GO)
6.250%, 11/15/11
    1,000       1,146    
Du Page County Community High School
District #94, West Chicago (FSA) (GO)
7.250%, 11/01/09
    1,780       2,038    
Granite Single Family Mortgage,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
7.750%, 10/01/11 (a)
    700       797    
Illinois Development Finance Authority,
Midwestern University, Series B,
Callable 05/15/11 @ 101 (RB)
5.750%, 05/15/16
    350       375    
Illinois Finance Authority, Friendship Village,
Schaumburg, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 02/15/15
    2,500       2,519    
Illinois Finance Authority, Peoples Gas,
Light, and Coke Co., Series A, Mandatory
Put 06/01/16 @ 100 (AMBAC) (RB)
4.300%, 06/01/35
    2,000       2,009    
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, St. Benedict,
Series 2003A-2, Callable 11/15/05 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 11/15/15
    2,750       2,752    
Illinois State (AMBAC) (COP) (MLO)
6.000%, 07/01/06
    1,000       1,023    
Illinois State Development Finance Authority,
Elgin School District, Zero Coupon Bond (RB)
5.210%, 01/01/18 (c)
    2,750       1,602    
Illinois State Development Finance Authority,
Elmhurst Community School #205,
Pre-refunded 01/01/11 @ 100 (FSA) (RB)
6.375%, 01/01/13 (b)
    1,025       1,172    
Illinois State Development Finance Authority,
Waste Management Project (AMT) (RB)
5.850%, 02/01/07
    1,000       1,029    
Illinois State Educational Facilities Authority,
Loyola University of Chicago, Series A,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
7.000%, 07/01/07 (a)
    1,000       1,048    
Illinois State Educational Facilities Authority,
The Art Institute of Chicago,
Mandatory Put 03/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
4.700%, 03/01/30
    4,500       4,526    
Illinois State, First Series,
Callable 08/01/10 @ 100 (GO)
5.500%, 08/01/15
    4,500       4,884    
Illinois State Health Facilities Authority (RB)
6.500%, 02/15/06
    1,130       1,143    
Illinois State Health Facilities Authority,
Covenant Retirement Communities,
Series A (RAAI) (RB)
3.875%, 12/01/08
    1,000       1,010    
4.350%, 12/01/10     1,605       1,649    

 

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Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Illinois State Health Facilities Authority,
Evangelical, Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
6.750%, 04/15/12 (a)
  $ 1,320     $ 1,508    
Illinois State Health Facilities Authority,
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Escrowed to
Maturity, Callable until 12/31/14 @ 100 (RB)
10.000%, 01/01/15 (a)
    740       964    
Illinois State Sales Tax (RB)
6.000%, 06/15/09
    2,500       2,737    
5.100%, 06/15/10     2,000       2,151    
Kane, Cook & Du Page Counties School
District #46, Elgin,
Callable 01/01/15 @ 100 (FSA) (GO)
4.000%, 01/01/16
    1,660       1,665    
Kane County School District #129,
Aurora West Side, Series A (GO) (MBIA)
6.500%, 02/01/07
    1,000       1,045    
Lake County Community School District #50,
Woodland, Series A,
Pre-refunded 12/01/08 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.000%, 12/01/09 (b)
    1,000       1,056    
Lake County Community Unit School District #50,
Woodland (GO) (MBIA)
8.500%, 01/01/07
    1,460       1,556    
Lake County Community Unit School District #60,
Waukegan, Series B (FSA) (GO)
6.000%, 12/01/07
    2,785       2,956    
7.500%, 12/01/08     3,640       4,098    
Lake County School District #56, Gurnee (FGIC) (GO)
8.375%, 01/01/10
    1,290       1,538    
Madison & Jersey Counties Unit School
District #11, Alton, Capital Appreciation,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
5.350%, 12/01/19 (c)
    2,100       1,101    
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
State Sales Tax, Series A,
Callable 06/15/06 @ 102 (AMBAC) (RB)
6.000%, 06/15/07
    750       780    
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
State Sales Tax, Series A,
Callable 12/15/09 @ 101 (FGIC) (RB)
5.550%, 12/15/11
    675       737    
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
State Sales Tax, Series A, Escrowed to Maturity,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (RB)
5.000%, 06/15/09 (a) (c)
    1,465       1,292    
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
State Sales Tax, Series A,
Pre-refunded 06/15/06 @ 102 (AMBAC) (RB)
6.000%, 06/15/07 (b)
    250       260    
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
State Sales Tax, Series A,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (RB)
5.000%, 06/15/09 (c)
    35       31    
Morton Grove Residential Housing,
Escrowed to Maturity (MBIA) (RB)
7.350%, 09/01/09 (a)
    5,570       6,383    
Rockford School District #205 (FGIC) (GO)
5.000%, 02/01/14
    500       542    
Springfield Electric Revenue (MBIA) (RB)
6.000%, 03/01/06
    1,050       1,064    
St. Clair County,
Callable 10/01/09 @ 102 (FGIC) (GO)
6.000%, 10/01/11
    1,000       1,114    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Will County School District #86,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
5.600%, 11/01/17 (c)
  $ 3,870     $ 2,263    
Winnebago & Boone Counties School
District #205, Series C, Partially Escrowed to
Maturity (FGIC) (GO)
6.000%, 02/01/08 (a)
    5,065       5,389    
Winnebago County School District #122,
Harlem-Love Park, Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
5.200%, 01/01/17 (c)
    3,000       1,820    
      121,973    
Indiana – 1.8%      
Crown Point Multi-School Building,
First Mortgage (MBIA) (RB) (MLO)
7.625%, 01/15/08
    1,000       1,095    
Evansville Vanderburgh, Public Leasing,
Pre-refunded 01/15/12 @ 100 (MBIA) (RB) (MLO)
5.750%, 07/15/18 (b)
    1,000       1,125    
Franklin Township Independent School Building
Corporation, Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
5.750%, 07/15/09 (a)
    1,235       1,346    
Gary Sanitation District,
Special Tax District (GO) (RAAI)
3.750%, 02/01/11
    1,260       1,260    
Indiana State Housing Authority, Series B-1,
Callable until 07/01/06 @ 102 (RB)
6.150%, 07/01/17
    235       236    
Indiana Transportation Finance Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 06/01/11 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 06/01/12 (a)
    180       200    
Indiana Transportation Finance Authority,
Series A (AMBAC) (RB)
5.750%, 06/01/12
    1,820       2,053    
Indiana University, Series K,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (RB)
5.360%, 08/01/11 (c)
    750       602    
St. Joseph County Hospital,
Callable 02/15/08 @ 101 (MBIA) (RB)
4.750%, 08/15/12
    1,000       1,033    
St. Joseph County Independent Hospital
Authority, Health Facilities Revenue,Madison
Center Obligated Group Project,
Callable 02/15/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 02/15/28
    2,295       2,324    
Zionsville Community Schools Building,
First Mortgage Bonds,
Pre-refunded 01/15/12 @ 100 (FGIC) (RB)
(MLO) (STAID)
5.750%, 07/15/15 (b)
    775       861    
      12,135    
Iowa – 0.9%      
Iowa Finance Authority Retirement Community,
Friendship Haven Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/09 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 11/15/19
    500       505    
Iowa Higher Education Authority,
Callable 10/01/12 @ 100 (ACA) (RB)
5.500%, 10/01/28
    2,000       2,093    
Iowa Higher Education Authority,
Central College (RB)
5.450%, 10/01/26
    1,000       1,054    

 

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Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Muscatine Electric, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 01/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
9.700%, 01/01/13 (a)
  $ 1,970     $ 2,441    
      6,093    
Kansas – 1.4%      
Butler County Public Building
Authority (MBIA) (RB) (MLO)
6.375%, 10/01/10
    1,000       1,134    
Johnson County Residual Housing,
Escrowed to Maturity, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 05/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
3.800%, 05/01/12 (a) (c)
    7,500       5,866    
La Cygne Environmental Improvement Revenue,
Kansas City Power & Light (RB) (XLCA)
4.050%, 03/01/15
    1,000       992    
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, Single Family
Mortgages, Series A-2 (GNMA) (RB)
6.700%, 06/01/29
    585       588    
Sedgwick County School District #267 (AMBAC) (GO)
5.250%, 11/01/12
    1,045       1,157    
      9,737    
Kentucky – 0.8%      
Hopkinsville Water & Sewer Revenue, Series A,
Callable 10/15/15 @ 100 (AMBAC) (RB)
4.000%, 10/01/16
    1,275       1,283    
Kentucky State Turnpike Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
7.200%, 07/01/09 (a)
    885       958    
Kentucky State Turnpike Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 06/30/11 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 07/01/11 (a)
    640       690    
Louisville Water, Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
6.000%, 11/15/07 (a)
    1,250       1,319    
Louisville Water, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 10/31/07 @ 101 (RB)
6.375%, 11/01/07 (a)
    1,000       1,034    
      5,284    
Louisiana – 0.3%      
Louisiana Local Government Environmental
Facilities, Community Development Authority,
Callable 01/01/12 @ 101 (AMT) (RB)
6.650%, 01/01/25
    795       845    
St. Tammany Parish Wide School
District #12 (FSA) (GO)
4.000%, 03/01/16
    1,390       1,378    
      2,223    
Maine – 0.3%      
Maine Municipal Bond Bank, Series B (FSA) (GO)
5.750%, 11/01/10
    2,000       2,227    
Massachusetts – 4.3%  
Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority,
Crosstown Center Project,
Callable 09/01/12 @ 102 (AMT) (RB)
6.500%, 09/01/35
    2,000       2,004    
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,
General Transportation System Project,
Series C (FGIC) (RB)
5.750%, 03/01/10
    2,100       2,310    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,
Series A (RB)
6.250%, 03/01/12
  $ 1,875     $ 2,154    
Massachusetts State Commonwealth,
Special Obligation, Series A (RB)
5.500%, 06/01/13
    1,000       1,117    
Massachusetts State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Berkshire Health System,
Series F (GTY) (RB)
5.000%, 10/01/15
    2,000       2,149    
Massachusetts State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Partners Healthcare System,
Series A, Callable 07/01/07 @ 101 (MBIA) (RB)
5.100%, 07/01/10
    3,000       3,118    
Massachusetts State, Multi-Family Housing,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 10/01/05 @ 100 (FHA) (RB)
6.350%, 04/01/08 (a)
    620       622    
Massachusetts State Port Authority (RB)
5.750%, 07/01/12
    1,000       1,118    
Massachusetts State Port Authority, Escrowed to
Maturity, Callable until 06/30/13 @ 100 (RB)
13.000%, 07/01/13 (a)
    3,990       5,596    
Massachusetts State, Series A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/11 @ 100 (GO)
5.125%, 01/01/16 (b)
    3,000       3,253    
Massachusetts State, Series B,
Pre-refunded 05/01/10 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 05/01/12 (b)
    5,000       5,367    
      28,808    
Michigan – 4.6%      
Chippewa Valley Schools,
Callable 05/01/12 @ 100 (GO) (MQSBLF)
5.500%, 05/01/14
    1,775       1,960    
Constantine Public Schools,
Callable 11/01/12 @ 100 (GO) (MQSBLF)
5.000%, 05/01/16
    1,075       1,149    
Detroit (AMT) (FSA) (GO)
5.750%, 04/01/09
    1,255       1,353    
Detroit Water Supply, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 06/30/12 @ 100 (FGIC) (RB)
6.250%, 07/01/12 (a)
    285       316    
Lakeshore Public Schools,
Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 05/01/12
    1,160       1,245    
Lakeview Public Schools,
Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 05/01/14
    1,985       2,119    
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,
Henry Ford Health Systems, Series A,
Callable 03/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 03/01/15
    3,500       3,766    
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,
Henry Ford Hospital, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 04/30/08 @ 100 (RB)
9.000%, 05/01/08 (a)
    3,540       3,852    
Michigan State Housing Development Authority,
Green Hill Project,
Callable until 07/15/06 @ 101 (FNMA) (RB)
5.125%, 07/15/08
    1,245       1,259    
Michigan State Strategic Fund, Dow-Chemical
Project, Mandatory Put 06/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
3.800%, 06/01/14
    2,200       2,206    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Northville Public Schools, Series II,
Callable 05/15/15 @ 100 (FSA) (GO) (MQSBLF)
4.000%, 05/01/18
  $ 1,475     $ 1,462    
Rochester Community School District, Series 1,
Pre-refunded 05/01/10 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.375%, 05/01/11 (b)
    2,000       2,175    
Romulus Economic Development Corporation,
Partnership Project, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 10/31/05 @ 101 (RB)
7.000%, 11/01/15 (a)
    1,300       1,594    
Wayne Charter County Airport, Series A,
Callable 12/01/08 @ 101 (AMT) (MBIA) (RB)
5.250%, 12/01/09
    5,000       5,299    
Wyandotte City School District,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100 (FSA) (GO) (MQSBLF)
4.125%, 05/01/17 (d)
    1,390       1,381    
      31,136    
Minnesota – 3.8%      
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Series B (AMT) (FGIC) (RB)
5.750%, 01/01/10
    1,000       1,085    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan
Airports Commission, Series B,
Callable 01/01/08 @ 101 (AMBAC) (AMT) (RB)
5.375%, 01/01/10
    3,000       3,144    
Minneapolis Hospital & Rehabilitation,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
10.000%, 06/01/13 (a)
    925       1,164    
Minnesota Agriculture & Economic Development
Board, Health Care Systems, Series A,
Callable 11/15/10 @ 101 (RB)
5.875%, 11/15/11
    2,135       2,348    
Minnesota State Municipal Power Agency,
Electric Revenue, Callable 10/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
4.000%, 10/01/16
    1,000       982    
4.375%, 10/01/25     2,000       1,934    
Monticello, Big Lake Community Hospital District,
Health Care Facilities, Series C (RB)
5.250%, 12/01/11
    1,940       1,995    
Moorhead Independent School District #152,
Callable 04/01/12 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 04/01/13
    1,270       1,370    
Robbinsdale Independent School
District #281 (GO) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/09
    1,250       1,321    
Robbinsdale Independent School District #281,
Callable 02/01/09 @ 100 (GO) (MSDCEP)
5.250%, 02/01/12
    1,435       1,523    
South Washington County Independent School
District #833, Series A,
Callable 02/01/10 @ 100 (GO) (MSDCEP)
5.300%, 02/01/11
    1,000       1,076    
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Callable 08/01/06 @ 102.50 (AMBAC) (RB)
6.400%, 02/01/07
    1,195       1,247    
6.400%, 08/01/07     1,205       1,268    
6.500%, 02/01/09     1,315       1,385    
St. Paul Port Authority Hotel,
Pre-refunded 08/01/08 @ 100 (RB)
8.050%, 08/01/21 (b)
    2,335       2,624    
St. Paul Port Authority,
Office Building at Cedar St.-03-12 (MLO) (RB)
4.000%, 12/01/11
    1,045       1,073    
      25,539    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Mississippi – 0.3%      
Madison County School District,
Series A (FGIC) (GO)
4.000%, 09/01/15
  $ 1,790     $ 1,792    
Missouri – 0.2%      
Joplin Individual Development Authority Health
Facilities, Freeman Health System Project (RB)
4.125%, 02/15/09
    750       754    
Missouri State Environmental Improvement & 
Energy Resourse Authority, Series B (RB)
5.250%, 01/01/16
    675       755    
      1,509    
Montana – 0.3%      
Montana Facilities Financial Authority,
Health Care Facilities Revenue,
Bozeman Deaconess Health Services,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
4.125%, 06/01/18
    700       680    
4.125%, 06/01/19     940       906    
4.250%, 06/01/23     500       474    
      2,060    
Nebraska – 2.4%      
Douglas County Hospital Authority #1,
Immanuel Medical Center,
Callable 09/01/07 @ 102 (AMBAC) (RB)
4.800%, 09/01/08
    1,400       1,460    
Douglas County Hospital Authority #002,
Medical Center (GTY) (RB)
5.000%, 11/15/11
    2,860       3,037    
Douglas County Zoo Facilities Revenue,
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Project,
Callable until 08/31/17 @ 100 (RB)
4.750%, 09/01/17
    745       769    
Douglas County Zoo Facilities Revenue,
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Project,
Callable until 08/31/18 @ 100 (RB)
4.750%, 09/01/18
    740       762    
Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Building,
Tax Supported Lease Rental,
Callable 04/15/15 @ 100 (GO) (MLO)
4.500%, 10/15/15
    1,020       1,068    
Nebraska Educational Finance Authority,
Creighton University Project,
Callable 01/01/06 @ 101 (AMBAC) (RB)
5.600%, 01/01/07
    2,500       2,541    
Nebraska Educational Telecommunication
Commission, Leasing Project,
Series 2000 (MLO) (RB)
6.000%, 02/01/06
    1,275       1,288    
Nebraska Investment Financial Authority,
Great Plains Regional Medical Center (RAAI) (RB)
4.700%, 11/15/11
    500       523    
Nebraska Investment Financial Authority,
Great Plains Regional Medical Center,
Callable 05/15/12 @ 100 (RAAI) (RB)
4.800%, 11/15/12
    500       524    
4.900%, 11/15/13     600       628    
Omaha Northwest Library Facilities,
Pre-refunded 08/15/07 @ 102 (MLO) (RB)
5.250%, 08/15/12 (b)
    975       1,033    

 

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Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Omaha Tax Allocation, Convention Center Hotel
Redevelopment, Series A,
Callable 12/15/14 @100 (RB)
5.000%, 12/15/19
  $ 2,380     $ 2,408    
      16,041    
Nevada – 1.8%      
Carson City, Carson-Tahoe Hospital Project (RB)
5.750%, 09/01/11
    1,000       1,079    
5.750%, 09/01/12     1,055       1,145    
Clark County School District, Building & Renovation,
Series B, Pre-refunded 06/15/07 @ 101 (FGIC) (GO)
5.750%, 06/15/08 (b)
    1,000       1,054    
Director of the State of Nevada, Development of
Business & Industry, Las Ventanas Retirement
Project, Series B, Callable 11/15/14 @ 100 (RB)
6.750%, 11/15/23
    2,150       2,213    
Nevada State, Pre-refunded 06/01/08 @ 100 (GO)
5.250%, 06/01/11 (b)
    3,000       3,163    
Washoe County, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 02/01/06 @ 100 (GO)
9.875%, 08/01/09 (a)
    2,890       3,323    
      11,977    
New Hampshire – 0.5%      
New Hampshire Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
5.375%, 07/01/24
    1,250       1,314    
New Hampshire Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Southern New Hampshire Medical
Center, Series A (RAAI) (RB)
5.000%, 10/01/13
    790       841    
New Hampshire State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Speare Memorial Hospital,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 07/01/25
    1,000       1,023    
      3,178    
New Jersey – 1.0%      
New Jersey Economic Development Authority,
Cigarette Tax (RB)
5.500%, 06/15/16
    2,000       2,183    
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Capital Health
Systems, Series A (RB)
5.500%, 07/01/12
    1,500       1,614    
New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund
Authority, Series A (RB)
5.500%, 06/15/08
    2,000       2,115    
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
6.750%, 01/01/09 (a)
    820       827    
      6,739    
New York – 2.7%      
Hempstead Town Industrial Development Agency,
Callable 12/01/06 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/08
    2,000       2,079    
Long Island Power Authority, Series B (RB)
5.250%, 12/01/13
    4,000       4,387    
New York, Series A, Callable 08/01/12 @ 100 (GO)
5.750%, 08/01/15
    3,220       3,578    
New York, Series C, Callable 03/15/12 @ 100 (GO)
5.500%, 03/15/14
    3,000       3,267    
New York, Series D (GO)
5.500%, 06/01/12
    2,000       2,205    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
New York, Series G (GO) (XLCA)
5.500%, 08/01/12
  $ 2,000     $ 2,223    
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue,
Supported Debt, 2005 Mental Health,
Series D, Callable until 02/14/11 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 02/15/11
    50       55    
New York State Environmental Facilities,
Pollution Control, Series D-02,
Callable until 11/14/05 @ 102 (RB)
6.400%, 05/15/06
    225       230    
      18,024    
North Carolina – 0.8%      
North Carolina Eastern Power Agency,
Series D (RB)
5.375%, 01/01/13
    2,955       3,180    
North Carolina Power Agency #1, Series A,
Callable 01/01/13 @ 100 (FSA) (RB)
5.250%, 01/01/16
    2,000       2,169    
      5,349    
North Dakota – 0.2%      
Fargo Health Systems, Meritcare
Obligated Group, Series A (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 06/01/09
    715       755    
North Dakota State Industrial Commission,
Lignite Program, Series A (RB)
5.750%, 11/15/05
    330       331    
      1,086    
Ohio – 1.2%      
Akron, Callable 06/01/15 @ 100 (COP) (GTY)
5.000%, 12/01/15
    1,000       1,071    
Hamilton Electric Revenue, Series A (FSA) (RB)
4.100%, 10/15/14
    1,500       1,532    
Lorain County Hospital Facilities, Catholic
Healthcare Partners, Series B,
Callable 09/01/07 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.375%, 09/01/09
    1,000       1,056    
Ohio State Water Development Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 12/01/05 @ 100 (RB)
9.375%, 12/01/10 (a)
    2,010       2,244    
Richland County Hospital Facilities, Series A (RB)
5.500%, 11/15/05
    725       727    
5.550%, 11/15/06     765       785    
5.650%, 11/15/08     595       633    
      8,048    
Oklahoma – 2.2%      
Cherokee County Economic, Zero Coupon Bond,
Escrowed to Maturity (AMBAC) (RB)
5.610%, 11/01/11 (a) (c)
    3,340       2,666    
Oklahoma City Industrial & Cultural Facilities,
Oklahoma City Project,
Callable until 09/30/14 @ 101 (AMT) (RB)
5.750%, 01/01/23
    1,430       1,439    
Oklahoma County Housing Finance Authority,
Series B, Zero Coupon Bond,
Pre-refunded 03/01/06 @ 56.92 (RB)
5.740%, 07/01/12 (b) (c)
    3,690       2,075    
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, Series A-2,
Callable 11/01/05 @ 100,
Mandatory Put 11/05/05 @ 100 (FNMA) (RB)
5.500%, 11/01/25
    3,000       3,005    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
South Oklahoma City,
Callable until 01/31/13 @ 100,
Pre-refunded 02/01/10 @ 100 (RB)
9.750%, 02/01/13 (b)
  $ 3,570     $ 4,235    
Tulsa Educational Facilities Authority,
Holland Hall School Project, Series B,
Callable 12/01/08 @ 101 (RB)
4.600%, 12/01/09
    1,195       1,243    
      14,663    
Oregon – 1.8%      
Clackamas County School District #108,
Estacada (FSA) (GO) (SBG)
5.250%, 06/15/17
    1,205       1,343    
Clackamas County School District #7J, Lake
Oswego, Pre-refunded 06/01/11 @ 100 (GO)
5.375%, 06/01/14 (b)
    3,105       3,418    
Lane County School District #52,
Bethel (GO) (SBG)
5.500%, 06/15/09
    1,000       1,079    
Linn County Community School District #9,
Lebanon (FGIC) (GO) (SBG)
5.250%, 06/15/22
    1,175       1,327    
Morrow County School
District #001 (FSA) (GO) (SGB)
5.250%, 06/15/16
    1,245       1,387    
Multnomah County School District #007,
Reynolds (GO) (MBIA) (SBG)
5.000%, 06/15/13
    1,400       1,524    
Oregon State Department, Administrative
Services, Series E,
Callable 11/01/12 @ 100 (COP) (FSA) (MLO)
5.000%, 11/01/14
    2,170       2,349    
      12,427    
Pennsylvania – 0.8%      
Central Greene School District, Capital
Appreciation, Escrowed to Maturity,
Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 05/31/06 @ 78.123 (GO) (MBIA) (STAID)
4.690%, 12/01/07 (a) (c)
    2,000       1,867    
Delaware County Hospital Revenue Authority,
Crozer-Chester Medical Center (RAAI) (RB)
5.000%, 12/15/15
    1,275       1,355    
Delaware County Hospital Revenue Authority,
Crozer-Chester Medical Center,
Callable 12/15/15 @ 100 (RAAI) (RB)
5.000%, 12/15/17
    1,405       1,481    
Montgomery County Industrial Development
Authority, Whitemarsh Continued Care Project,
Callable 02/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
6.125%, 02/01/28
    1,000       1,043    
      5,746    
Puerto Rico – 0.3%      
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity, Series AA (MBIA) (RB)
6.000%, 07/01/06 (a)
    150       154    
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
Un-refunded Balance, Series AA (MBIA) (RB)
6.000%, 07/01/06
    850       870    
Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Series I,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (COMGTY) (GO)
5.250%, 07/01/33
    1,000       1,059    
      2,083    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
South Carolina – 1.4%      
Charleston EDL Excellence Finance, Charleston
County School District Project (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/13
  $ 2,000     $ 2,156    
Lexington County Health Services District,
Lexington Medical Center,
Callable 11/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 11/01/23
    2,000       2,112    
South Carolina Jobs Economic Development
Authority, Palmetto Health Alliance, Series A (RB)
6.000%, 08/01/13
    1,000       1,099    
South Carolina Jobs Economic Development
Authority, Palmetto Health Alliance, Series C (RB)
6.000%, 08/01/13
    2,000       2,198    
South Carolina State Public Service Authority,
Series A (MBIA) (RB)
5.500%, 01/01/10
    1,665       1,811    
      9,376    
South Dakota – 1.0%      
Deadwood (ACA) (COP) (MLO)
5.500%, 11/01/07
    800       832    
5.600%, 11/01/08     845       894    
South Dakota State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Sioux Valley Hospital (RB)
5.250%, 11/01/08
    900       946    
South Dakota State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Westhills Village
Retirement (RB)
5.800%, 09/01/06
    735       746    
5.900%, 09/01/07     755       777    
4.750%, 09/01/11     530       545    
5.000%, 09/01/12     1,000       1,042    
South Dakota State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Westhills Village
Retirement Community,
Callable 09/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
5.000%, 09/01/13
    1,000       1,038    
      6,820    
Tennessee – 2.1%      
Knoxville, Series A (GO)
5.000%, 05/01/16
    1,030       1,129    
Memphis (MBIA) (GO)
5.000%, 10/01/16
    2,000       2,188    
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson
County, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 10/01/05 @ 102 (RB)
6.400%, 04/01/11 (a)
    1,030       1,186    
Shelby County Health Educational & Housing
Facilities Board,
Pre-refunded 09/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 09/01/16 (b)
    565       648    
Shelby County Health Educational & Housing
Facilities Board, Pre-refunded 09/01/12 @ 100,
Callable 09/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 09/01/16 (b)
    935       1,073    
Shelby County Health, Educational & Housing
Facilities Board, St. Jude's Children's
Research (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/09
    400       418    
Sullivan County Health, Educational & Housing
Facilities, Wellmont Health Systems Project (RB)
6.250%, 09/01/11
    1,465       1,615    
6.250%, 09/01/12     1,085       1,206    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Sullivan County Health, Educational & Housing
Facilities, Wellmont Health Systems Project,
Callable 09/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
6.500%, 09/01/13
  $ 2,215     $ 2,492    
Sullivan County Health, Educational & Housing
Facilities, Wellmont Health Systems Project,
Callable 09/01/13 @ 100 (RAAI) (RB)
5.000%, 09/01/16
    2,000       2,092    
      14,047    
Texas – 9.4%      
Abilene Health Facilities Development, Sears
Methodist Retirement, Series A (RB)
5.100%, 11/15/05
    1,115       1,116    
5.250%, 11/15/06     1,175       1,184    
5.300%, 11/15/07     1,000       1,024    
5.350%, 11/15/08     1,300       1,343    
Amarillo Independent School District (GO) (PSFG)
7.000%, 02/01/06
    1,035       1,049    
Austin, Callable 09/01/11 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 09/01/13
    4,510       4,852    
Bexar County, Zero Coupon Bond (GO) (MBIA)
3.780%, 06/15/06 (c)
    1,000       980    
Brazos River Authority, Electric Company
Project, Series 1999-B, Mandatory
Put 04/01/13 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
6.750%, 09/01/34
    2,000       2,275    
Brazos River Authority, Electric Company
Project, Series C, Mandatory
Put 11/01/11 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
5.750%, 05/01/36
    1,585       1,694    
Brazos River Harbor District,
Dow Chemical, Series A-5,
Mandatory Put 05/15/12 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
5.700%, 05/15/33
    1,000       1,082    
Brownsville, Callable 02/15/15 @ 100 (GO) (MBIA)
5.000%, 02/15/17
    2,125       2,279    
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District,
Pre-refunded 02/15/10 @ 100 (GO) (PSFG)
5.500%, 02/15/18 (b)
    4,000       4,362    
Donna Independent School District,
Callable 02/15/15 @ 100 (GO) (GTY) (PSFG)
5.000%, 02/15/19
    1,440       1,532    
Frisco, Callable 02/05/11 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.000%, 02/15/18
    1,125       1,191    
5.000%, 02/15/19     1,675       1,772    
Grapevine Industrial Development, Air Cargo,
Callable 01/01/12 @ 101 (AMT) (RB)
6.500%, 01/01/24
    495       516    
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent
School District (GO) (PSFG)
8.250%, 06/15/07
    1,440       1,561    
Gregg County Health Facilities Development,
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Series A (RB)
5.750%, 10/01/09
    2,895       3,058    
Houston Health Facilities Development,
Buckingham Senior Living Community,
Series A, Callable 02/15/14 @ 101 (RB)
7.000%, 02/15/23
    2,000       2,202    
Irving Independent School District, Series A,
Zero Coupon Bond (GO) (PSFG)
5.000%, 02/15/09 (c)
    5,000       4,464    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Kaufman County,
Callable 02/15/12 @ 100 (FSA) (GO)
5.000%, 02/15/17
  $ 1,000     $ 1,059    
Keller Independent School District,
Callable 08/15/11 @ 100 (GO) (PSFG)
5.375%, 08/15/14
    2,000       2,185    
Mission Independent
School District (GO) (GTY) (PSFG)
5.000%, 02/15/15
    1,430       1,548    
North Harris Montgomery Community College
District, Callable 02/15/12 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.375%, 02/15/15
    2,535       2,767    
Odessa Housing Finance, Escrowed to Maturity,
Zero Coupon Bond, Callable
12/01/05 @ 60.057 (MBIA) (RB)
3.780%, 06/01/12 (a) (c)
    1,465       1,132    
Port Houston Authority, Harris County, Series B,
Callable 10/01/11 @ 100 (AMT) (FGIC) (GO)
5.500%, 10/01/12
    2,405       2,595    
Richardson Hospital Authority (RB)
5.500%, 12/01/13
    1,290       1,392    
Richardson Hospital Authority,
Callable 12/01/13 @100 (RB)
5.500%, 12/01/14
    1,310       1,404    
Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency,
Callable until 08/31/10 @ 100, Partially
Pre-refunded 09/01/09 @ 100 (MBIA) (RB)
6.000%, 09/01/10 (b)
    1,420       1,561    
San Antonio Electric & Gas, Series A,
Callable 02/01/09 @ 101 (RB)
5.250%, 02/01/13
    2,135       2,280    
Santa Fe Independent School District,
Callable 02/15/13 @ 100 (GO) (GTY) (PSFG)
4.250%, 02/15/15
    1,365       1,392    
Texas State Public Finance Authority,
Parks & Wildlife Projects,
Callable until 07/31/08 @ 100 (AMBAC)
(RB) (MLO)
6.000%, 08/01/08
    1,000       1,058    
Travis County Health Facilities, Development
Retirement Facilities Revenue, Querencia Barton
Creek Project, Callable 11/15/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 11/15/17
    1,000       986    
5.500%, 11/15/25     900       884    
Tyler Health Facilities, Mother
Frances Hospital (RB)
5.250%, 07/01/12
    1,000       1,066    
United Independent School District (GO) (PSFG)
5.000%, 08/15/15
    1,000       1,085    
      63,930    
Utah – 0.9%      
Ashley Valley Water & Sewer, Escrowed to
Maturity, Callable 01/01/06 @ 102 (AMBAC) (GO)
10.900%, 01/01/10 (a)
    1,310       1,534    
Salt Lake & Sandy Metropolitan Water District,
Series A (AMBAC) (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/15
    2,500       2,725    
South Jordan, Sales Tax,
Callable 08/15/11 @ 100 (AMBAC) (RB)
5.500%, 08/15/18
    1,000       1,098    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Utah State Housing Finance Agency,
Single Family Mortgages, Issue F-1,
Callable until 07/01/06 @ 102 (FHA) (RB) (VA)
6.300%, 01/01/18
  $ 65     $ 65    
Utah State Housing Finance Agency,
Single Family Mortgages, Series III, Class R,
Callable 07/01/06 @ 102 (FHA) (RB) (VA)
5.950%, 07/01/08
    575       595    
      6,017    
Virginia – 0.6%      
Richmond Industrial Development Authority,
Government Facilities (AMBAC) (RB)
5.000%, 07/15/18
    1,845       2,013    
Riverside Regional Jail Authority,
Callable until 07/01/06 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.700%, 07/01/08
    905       925    
Virginia State Peninsula Regional Jail Authority,
Pre-refunded 10/01/05 @ 101 (MBIA) (RB)
5.300%, 10/01/09 (b)
    1,000       1,010    
      3,948    
Washington – 4.5%      
Clark County School District #37,
Vancouver (FSA) (GO)
5.250%, 12/01/14
    1,515       1,678    
Energy Northwest, Washington Wind Project,
Series A, Pre-refunded 01/01/07 @ 103 (RB)
5.100%, 07/01/09 (b)
    1,850       1,948    
5.200%, 07/01/10 (b)     1,950       2,056    
Energy Northwest, Wind Project,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (MBIA) (RB)
4.500%, 07/01/15
    1,000       1,041    
King County (AMBAC) (GO)
5.000%, 12/01/12
    2,000       2,173    
King County, Series B,
Pre-refunded 12/01/07 @ 102 (GO)
5.850%, 12/01/13 (b)
    2,035       2,193    
5.850%, 12/01/13 (b)     965       1,040    
Pierce County School District #320, Sumner (GO)
6.000%, 12/01/06
    255       260    
Port Seattle Passenger Facility Charge,
Series B (AMBAC) (AMT) (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/07
    1,000       1,036    
Snohomish County,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 100 (GO) (MBIA)
5.375%, 12/01/19
    5,000       5,467    
Snohomish County Housing Authority,
Callable 04/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
6.300%, 04/01/16
    1,035       1,042    
Spokane County School District #081,
Callable 06/01/15 @ 100 (GO) (MBIA) (SBG)
0.000%, 06/01/16 (f)
    1,000       904    
Spokane County School District #356, Central
Valley, Series B, Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (GO)
5.030%, 12/01/14 (c)
    5,690       3,884    
Washington State Public Power Supply System,
Nuclear Project #2, Series A,
Callable 07/01/06 @ 102 (AMBAC) (RB)
5.700%, 07/01/11
    1,000       1,039    
Washington State, Series C (GO)
5.500%, 07/01/14
    2,275       2,555    

 

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Washington State, Series S-5,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (GO)
5.830%, 01/01/16 (c)
  $ 3,000     $ 1,924    
      30,240    
West Virginia – 0.3%      
Brooke Pleasants & Tyler Wetzel Counties, Single
Family Mortgage, Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
7.400%, 08/15/10 (a)
    1,675       1,972    
Wisconsin – 2.3%      
Door County, Series A,
Callable 09/01/11 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.125%, 09/01/16
    1,720       1,854    
Middleton-Cross Plains Area
School District (FSA) (GO)
5.000%, 04/01/16
    1,195       1,301    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Aurora Health Care, Series A,
Callable 02/15/09 @ 101 (RB)
5.500%, 02/15/20
    1,500       1,540    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Eastcastle Place Income Project,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 12/01/19
    2,000       2,012    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Fort Healthcare Income Project,
Callable 05/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
5.375%, 05/01/18
    1,250       1,315    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Marshfield Clinic, Series B (RB)
6.250%, 02/15/09
    500       535    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Marshfield Clinic, Series B,
Callable 02/15/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 02/15/13
    850       897    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Monroe Clinic (RB)
4.450%, 02/15/06
    925       929    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Southwest Health Center, Series A,
Callable 04/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
6.125%, 04/01/24
    1,500       1,527    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Vernon Memorial
Healthcare Project (RB)
4.650%, 03/01/15
    1,150       1,146    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Wheaton Franciscan Services (RB)
5.750%, 08/15/11
    645       713    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Wisconsin Medical College,
Callable 12/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/15
    1,450       1,567    
      15,336    
Wyoming – 0.3%      
Lincoln County, Pacificorp Project,
Mandatory Put 06/03/12 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
4.125%, 11/01/25
    2,250       2,196    
Convertible Bonds – 2.2%      
Chicago, Series A, Convertible,
Zero Coupon Bond (GO) (MBIA)
3.489%, 01/01/16 (c)
    2,000       1,696    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Cook County High School District #209,
Proviso Township, Convertible,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
4.210%, 12/01/16 (c)
  $ 1,000     $ 967    
The E-470 Public Highway Authority, Series C,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (RB)
4.250%, 09/01/17 (c)
    1,500       1,197    
Fayette County School District (FSA) (GO)
4.150%, 03/01/14 (c)
    500       408    
4.250%, 03/01/15 (c)     265       215    
4.350%, 03/01/16 (c)     300       244    
Golden State Tobacco Securitization,
Tobacco Settlement Revenue, Series A,
Callable 06/01/18 @ 100, Convertible,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (RB)
4.550%, 06/01/22 (c)
    1,630       1,310    
Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, Convertible,
Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC) (RB)
4.750%, 06/15/13 (c)
    1,405       1,206    
Illinois Sports Facilities Authority,
Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 06/15/15 @ 101 (AMBAC) (RB)
5.100%, 06/15/16 (c)
    1,620       1,410    
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
State Sales Tax, Convertible,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (MBIA) (RB)
5.200%, 06/15/17 (c)
    1,000       776    
Miami-Dade County Special Obligations,
Capital Appreciation & Income, Series A,
Covertible, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 10/01/17 @ 100 (MBIA) (RB)
4.420%, 10/01/21 (c) (f)
    1,410       1,000    
Montgomery BMC Special Care Facilities Finance
Authority, Series A-2, Convertible, Zero Coupon
Bond, Callable 11/15/14 @ 100 (MBIA) (RB)
4.400%, 11/15/16 (c)
    2,000       1,895    
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority,
Convertible, Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC) (RB)
5.250%, 06/15/15 (c)
    2,750       2,291    
      14,615    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $633,012)
            667,511    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.3%  
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (g)
(Cost $2,411)
    2,410,819       2,411    
Total Investments – 99.1%
(Cost $635,423)
            669,922    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 0.9%             5,877    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 675,799    

 

(a)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $2,096,139 or 0.3% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Intermediate Tax Free Fund (concluded)

(e)  Security sold within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $4,424,120 or 0.7% of total net assets.

(f)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(g)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ACA – American Capital Access

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $34,232,822, which represents 5.1% of net assets.

CMI – California Mortgage Insurance Program

COMGTY – Commonwealth Guaranty

COP – Certificate of Participation

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FHA – Federal Housing Authority

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

GO – General Obligation

GTY – Assured Guaranty

LOC – Letter of Credit

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

MQSBLF – Michigan Qualified School Board Loan Fund Program

MSDCEP – Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program

PSFG – Permanent School Fund Guarantee

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

RB – Revenue Bond

SBG – School Board Guaranty

STAID – State Aid Withholding

VA – Veterans Administration

XLCA – XL Capital Assurance Inc.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 98.4%  
Revenue Bonds – 56.5%  
Economic Development – 1.4%  
Minneapolis Community Development Agency,
Series G-3, Callable 12/01/11 @ 100
5.350%, 12/01/21
  $ 1,000     $ 1,054    
Minnesota State Agricultural & Economic
Development Board, Small Business
Development, Series B (AMT)
6.500%, 08/01/08
    1,030       1,079    
Minnesota State Agricultural & Economic
Development Board, Small Business
Development, Series C (AMT)
6.625%, 08/01/08
    940       987    
      3,120    
Education – 5.9%      
Minneapolis, The Blake School Project,
Callable 09/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 09/01/12
    445       472    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Augsburg College, Series 4
4.850%, 10/01/09
    520       541    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Augsburg College, Series 4,
Callable 10/01/09 @ 100
5.000%, 10/01/11
    500       519    
5.000%, 10/01/12     500       517    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Augsburg College, Series 6-C,
Callable 05/01/14 @ 100
4.750%, 05/01/18
    1,075       1,107    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Carleton College, Series 3-L1,
Pre-refunded 05/01/06 @ 100
5.750%, 11/01/12 (a)
    1,375       1,398    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
5.000%, 05/01/11
    250       261    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. Benedict College,
Callable 03/01/07 @ 100
4.875%, 03/01/08
    1,000       1,016    
5.100%, 03/01/11     2,885       2,924    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. Benedict College, Series 5-W
4.200%, 03/01/12
    345       352    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. Catherine College, Series 5-N1,
Callable 10/01/12 @ 100
5.250%, 10/01/22
    1,500       1,560    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. John's University, Series 5,
Escrowed to Maturity (MBIA)
5.000%, 10/01/11 (b)
    255       277    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. John's University, Series 5,
Pre-refunded 10/01/11 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.000%, 10/01/12 (a)
    480       518    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. John's University, Series 6-G
4.000%, 10/01/15
    200       198    

 

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. John's University, Series 6-G,
Callable 10/01/15 @ 100
4.000%, 10/01/16
  $ 1,000     $ 982    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, University of St. Thomas,
Callable 10/01/14 @ 100
5.250%, 10/01/19
    530       571    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, University of St. Thomas, Series 4,
Callable 04/01/08 @ 100
5.250%, 04/01/12
    385       399    
      13,612    
Healthcare – 20.5%      
Cuyuna Range Hospital District,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 101
5.000%, 06/01/16
    425       431    
5.000%, 06/01/19     1,320       1,324    
Cuyuna Range Hospital District, Series A,
Callable 06/01/07 @ 102
5.500%, 06/01/10
    435       447    
5.650%, 06/01/12     940       967    
Duluth Economic Development Authority,
Benedictine Health System,
Callable 02/15/14 @ 100
5.375%, 02/15/22
    2,045       2,154    
Glencoe Health Care Facilities, Regional
Health Services Project
5.000%, 04/01/13
    760       789    
Glencoe Health Care Facilities, Regional Health
Services Project, Callable 04/01/13 @ 101
5.000%, 04/01/14
    800       833    
5.000%, 04/01/15     845       872    
5.000%, 04/01/17     1,815       1,854    
Glencoe Health Care Facilities,
Pre-refunded 04/01/11 @ 101
7.400%, 04/01/21 (a)
    1,000       1,184    
Hastings Health Care Facility, Regina Medical
Center, Callable 09/15/08 @ 100 (ACA)
5.000%, 09/15/13
    500       511    
Maple Grove Health Care Facilities,
North Memorial, Callable 09/01/15 @ 100
4.500%, 09/01/17
    1,730       1,745    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment
Authority, Healthspan, Series A,
Callable until 11/14/13 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 11/15/13
    1,000       1,002    
Minneapolis Healthcare System, Allina Health
System, Series A, Callable 11/15/12 @ 100
6.000%, 11/15/23
    2,500       2,723    
5.750%, 11/15/32     1,300       1,381    
Minneapolis Healthcare System, Fairview Health
Services, Series A, Escrowed to Maturity
5.000%, 05/15/12 (b)
    605       652    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Benedictine Health, Series A (MBIA)
5.000%, 02/15/10
    3,815       4,060    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Evangelical Lutheran Project
5.500%, 02/01/11
    280       298    
5.500%, 02/01/12     200       214    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Evangelical Lutheran Project,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 101
5.500%, 02/01/15
  $ 730     $ 775    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Fairview Healthcare Systems, Series A,
Pre-refunded 11/15/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.500%, 11/15/17 (a)
    1,195       1,278    
5.750%, 11/15/26 (a)     490       526    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Fairview Hospital Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.400%, 11/15/08
    1,000       1,063    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Healthcare Systems, Series A,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.500%, 11/15/17
    305       324    
5.750%, 11/15/26     10       11    
Monticello, Big Lake Community Hospital,
Series C, Callable 12/01/12 @ 100
5.750%, 12/01/15
    2,320       2,391    
Moorhead Economic Development Authority,
Eventide Senior Housing, Series B,
Callable until 05/31/06 @ 101
5.750%, 06/01/16
    1,360       1,366    
New Hope Housing & Health Care Facilities,
Masonic Home North Ridge
5.200%, 03/01/06
    645       649    
5.300%, 03/01/07     685       697    
New Hope Housing & Health Care Facilities,
Masonic Home North Ridge,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 102
5.500%, 03/01/10
    500       519    
Plymouth Health Facilities, Westhealth Project,
Series A, Callable until 05/31/06 @ 101 (FSA)
6.200%, 06/01/11
    1,360       1,377    
Rochester, St. Mary's Hospital, Escrowed to
Maturity, Callable 10/01/05 @ 100
5.750%, 10/01/07 (b)
    825       845    
St. Cloud Health Care (FSA)
5.500%, 05/01/07
    500       519    
5.500%, 05/01/08     1,450       1,531    
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
HealthEast Project, Callable 11/15/15 @ 100
5.150%, 11/15/20
    1,500       1,007    
St. Paul Port Authority, Healtheast Midway
Campus, Series A
5.250%, 05/01/15
    1,500       1,506    
St. Paul Port Authority, Healtheast Midway
Campus, Series A, Callable 05/01/15 @ 100
5.750%, 05/01/25
    2,000       2,032    
Shakopee Health Care Facilities,
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
4.000%, 09/01/12
    305       306    
Shakopee Health Care Facilities, St. Francis
Regional Medical Center,
Callable 09/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 09/01/17
    1,785       1,845    
Stillwater Healthcare, Health Systems
Obligation Group
4.250%, 06/01/15
    300       302    
Stillwater Healthcare, Health Systems Obligation
Group, Callable 06/01/15 @ 100
4.250%, 06/01/16
    760       752    

 

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Todd, Morrison, Cass & Wadena Counties,
United Hospital District
4.250%, 12/01/12
  $ 425     $ 431    
4.000%, 12/01/13     400       398    
Winona Health Care Facilities, Series A,
Callable 07/01/12 @ 102
5.300%, 07/01/17
    525       543    
5.350%, 07/01/18     590       610    
      47,044    
Housing – 0.6%      
Dakota County Housing & Redevelopment
Authority, Single Family Mortgages,
Callable 10/01/07 @ 101.50 (AMT)
(FNMA) (GNMA)
5.125%, 10/01/20
    119       120    
Minneapolis Mortgage, Callable 10/01/05 @ 100
3.607%, 10/01/12
    583       300    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Rental Housing, Series D,
Callable until 01/31/06 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.450%, 08/01/07
    275       281    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Single Family Mortgages, Series B,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 100
5.550%, 07/01/24
    525       539    
South St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment
Authority, Single Family Mortgages,
Callable until 08/31/07 @ 100 (FNMA)
5.100%, 09/01/07
    60       60    
      1,300    
Lease Revenue – 3.1%      
Andover Economic Development Authority,
Andover Community Center,
Callable 02/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 02/01/19
    1,225       1,276    
Eden Prairie Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Series A, Callable 12/01/10 @ 100 (MLO)
5.000%, 12/01/11
    255       274    
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Smith Avenue Transit Center,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 100
4.000%, 06/01/12
    1,500       1,519    
St. Paul Port Authority, Office Building,
Callable 12/01/12 @ 100 (MLO)
5.000%, 12/01/19
    2,415       2,580    
Stearns County Housing & Redevelopment
Authority, Series A,
Callable 02/01/08 @ 100 (FSA) (MLO)
4.950%, 02/01/09
    1,540       1,602    
      7,251    
Miscellaneous – 0.9%      
Minnesota State Retirement Systems Building,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 100
5.450%, 06/01/12
    550       597    
Seaway Port Authority of Duluth,
Cargill Inc. Project
4.200%, 05/01/13
    1,500       1,519    
      2,116    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Recreational Facility Authority – 1.2%  
St. Paul Port Authority, Hotel Facilities, Radisson
Kellogg Project, Series 2
6.700%, 08/01/07
  $ 960     $ 970    
St. Paul Port Authority, Hotel Facilities, Radisson
Kellogg Project, Series 2,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 103
7.375%, 08/01/10
    1,685       1,763    
      2,733    
Revolving Funds – 1.8%      
Minnesota State Public Facilities Authority,
Drinking Water, Series B,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 100
5.125%, 03/01/19
    2,000       2,108    
Minnesota State Public Facilities Authority,
Water Pollution Control,
Callable 03/01/07 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/09
    590       606    
Minnesota State Public Facilities Authority,
Water Pollution Control,
Pre-refunded 03/01/07 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/09 (a)
    1,410       1,449    
      4,163    
Tax Revenue – 2.1%      
Bloomington Port Authority, Mall of America
Project, Series A (FSA)
4.900%, 02/01/09
    1,000       1,055    
Childrens Trust Fund, Puerto Rico,
Tobacco Settlement
4.000%, 05/15/12
    500       501    
Minneapolis, St. Anthony Falls Project,
Callable until 01/31/17 @ 102
5.000%, 02/01/17
    1,040       1,035    
St. Paul Port Authority, Energy Park,
Tax Increment, Escrowed to Maturity (FSA)
5.000%, 02/01/08 (b)
    2,100       2,166    
      4,757    
Transportation – 6.0%      
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Series A,
Callable 01/01/13 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.000%, 01/01/20
    2,200       2,329    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Series B (AMT) (FGIC)
5.750%, 01/01/10
    2,880       3,126    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Series B,
Callable 01/01/08 @ 101 (AMBAC) (AMT)
5.500%, 01/01/09
    1,000       1,053    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Series B,
Callable 01/01/09 @ 101 (AMT) (FGIC)
5.625%, 01/01/14
    1,000       1,067    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Series C,
Callable 01/01/15 @ 100 (FGIC)
4.000%, 01/01/16
    430       431    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Series C,
Callable 01/01/11 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.125%, 01/01/20
    3,095       3,279    

 

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Tranportation,
Callable 03/01/10 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/12
  $ 970     $ 1,031    
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, Highway
Transportation Authority, Series X (MBIA)
5.500%, 07/01/13
    1,250       1,403    
      13,719    
Utilities – 13.0%      
Chaska Electric, Series A
5.600%, 10/01/08
    680       722    
5.650%, 10/01/09     720       777    
5.650%, 10/01/10     760       829    
4.000%, 10/01/12     500       505    
4.200%, 10/01/15     1,000       1,002    
Chaska Electric, Series A,
Pre-refunded 10/01/10 @ 100
5.400%, 10/01/11 (a)
    805       879    
5.500%, 10/01/12 (a)     845       927    
Cohasset Pollution Control, College Allete Project,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (RAAI)
4.950%, 07/01/22
    2,230       2,278    
Northern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Electric System (FSA)
5.500%, 01/01/08
    2,090       2,200    
Princeton Public Utility System,
Callable 04/01/12 @ 100
4.100%, 04/01/15
    450       448    
Rochester Electric Utility,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/16
    1,150       1,202    
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Series A (AMBAC)
5.250%, 01/01/14
    3,415       3,778    
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Series A, Callable 01/01/09 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 01/01/11
    1,270       1,345    
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Series A, Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA)
5.257%, 01/01/20 (c)
    3,500       1,841    
5.275%, 01/01/21 (c)     5,000       2,502    
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Series A, Callable 01/01/06 @ 102 (AMBAC)
5.500%, 01/01/11
    5,000       5,131    
5.500%, 01/01/13     2,000       2,052    
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Series A, Callable 01/01/11 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.500%, 01/01/12
    1,360       1,490    
      29,908    
Total Revenue Bonds             129,723    
General Obligations – 39.5%      
Anoka County Capital Improvements, Series B
4.550%, 01/01/11
    1,960       2,061    
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District #11,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/14
    2,000       2,143    
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School
District #11, Series A, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/10 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.300%, 02/01/12 (d)
    1,000       1,081    
5.375%, 02/01/13 (d)     600       651    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District #11,
Series A, Callable 02/01/11 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/12
  $ 2,845     $ 3,049    
Bloomington Independent School District #271,
Series B, Callable 02/01/10 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.250%, 02/01/11
    1,000       1,074    
Brooklyn Park, Series B
4.000%, 02/01/16
    600       615    
Buffalo Independent School District #877,
Series B (FSA) (MSDCEP)
4.500%, 02/01/13
    325       344    
Burnsville Independent School District #191,
Series A, Callable 02/01/08 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/09
    1,225       1,275    
Cambridge Independent School District #911,
Series A, Callable 02/01/15 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
4.000%, 02/01/16
    1,060       1,068    
Cambridge Independent School District #911,
Series B, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 02/01/18 @ 86.965 (MBIA) (MSDCEP)
4.710%, 02/01/21 (c)
    645       322    
Centennial Independent School
District #12, Series A,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/14
    1,040       1,121    
Chaska Independent School District #112,
Series A (MSDCEP)
4.800%, 02/01/10
    1,120       1,188    
Crow Wing County, Series A (MBIA)
4.500%, 02/01/14
    1,480       1,565    
Dakota County Capital Improvements, Series C
4.850%, 02/01/10
    1,000       1,065    
Delano Independent School District #879,
Callable 02/01/15 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
4.000%, 02/01/17 (e)
    985       983    
4.250%, 02/01/19 (e)     1,350       1,358    
Elk River Independent School
District #728, Series A,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 100 (MBIA) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/18
    1,000       1,064    
Farmington Independent School District #192,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 100 (MBIA) (MSDCEP)
4.000%, 06/01/16
    2,830       2,849    
Hastings Independent School
District #200, Series A,
Crossover Refunded 02/01/08 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/11 (d)
    1,095       1,142    
Lakeville Independent School District #194,
Callable 02/01/09 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/16
    2,000       2,092    
Lakeville Independent School
District #194, Series A,
Callable 02/01/13 @ 100 (FGIC) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/22
    2,435       2,575    
Lakeville Independent School
District #194, Series A,
Crossover Refunded 02/01/08 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.125%, 02/01/22 (d)
    1,000       1,043    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Council,
Waste Water Treatment, Series A,
Callable 03/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/13
    1,890       2,065    
Minneapolis School District #1 (MSDCEP)
4.500%, 02/01/08
    1,450       1,497    

 

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Minnesota State, Callable 08/01/07 @ 100
4.850%, 08/01/12
  $ 4,420     $ 4,556    
Monticello, Series A,
Callable 02/01/13 @ 100 (FSA)
4.000%, 02/01/14
    500       508    
Moorhead Independent School
District #152 (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 04/01/12
    1,220       1,324    
Moorhead Independent School
District #152, Crossover
Refunded 04/01/12 @ 100 (FGIC) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 04/01/15 (d)
    3,450       3,701    
5.000%, 04/01/16 (d)     2,510       2,686    
Moorhead Independent School District #152,
Callable 04/01/14 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
4.000%, 04/01/15
    1,100       1,113    
Mounds View Independent School District #621,
Series A (MSDCEP)
5.250%, 02/01/10
    1,230       1,329    
Mounds View Independent School
District #621, Series A,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100 (MBIA) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/18
    2,340       2,498    
5.000%, 02/01/19     2,565       2,738    
Mounds View Independent School
District #621, Series A, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/11 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.250%, 02/01/12 (d)
    1,000       1,080    
5.350%, 02/01/16 (d)     1,000       1,085    
Northfield Independent School District #659,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
4.600%, 02/01/13
    1,100       1,155    
5.000%, 02/01/15     1,295       1,387    
Pequot Lakes Independent School District #186,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100 (FGIC) (MSDCEP)
5.125%, 02/01/18
    500       538    
Perham, Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (AMT)
5.850%, 05/01/15
    1,205       1,270    
Pipestone-Jasper Independent School
District #2689, Crossover
Refunded 03/01/09 @ 100 (FGIC) (MSDCEP)
5.400%, 03/01/13 (d)
    1,095       1,173    
Polk County,
Callable 02/01/15 @ 100 (MBIA) (MCCEP)
4.500%, 02/01/21 (e)
    1,025       1,037    
Puerto Rico Commonwealth (MBIA)
6.000%, 07/01/14
    1,605       1,883    
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, Series A (XLCA)
5.500%, 07/01/17
    1,000       1,139    
Ramsey County, Series D
5.000%, 02/01/14
    2,000       2,194    
Robbinsdale Independent School District #281,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/19
    1,160       1,238    
5.000%, 02/01/20     1,215       1,286    
Robbinsdale Independent School
District #281, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/09 @ 100 (MBIA) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/16 (d)
    1,000       1,047    
Rochester Independent School District #535,
Series A, Callable 02/01/11 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/15
    1,595       1,706    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
St. Louis Park Independent School District #283,
Crossover Refunded 02/01/09 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.250%, 02/01/10 (d)
  $ 1,500     $ 1,592    
5.600%, 02/01/15 (d)     725       774    
St. Michael Independent School District #885,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/14
    1,690       1,822    
5.000%, 02/01/17     1,000       1,068    
St. Paul, Series A, Callable 03/01/09 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/10
    1,180       1,246    
Sauk Rapids Independent School District #47,
Series B, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 89.37 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
5.700%, 02/01/13 (c)
    1,055       763    
Sauk Rapids Independent School District #47,
Series B, Zero Coupon Bond,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 94.63 (FSA)
5.753%, 02/01/12 (c)
    1,790       1,385    
Savage, Series A, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/06 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.500%, 02/01/08 (d)
    1,000       1,008    
South Washington County, Independent
School District #833, Series B,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
5.000%, 02/01/15
    1,030       1,104    
Stillwater Independent School District #834,
Callable 02/01/09 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
4.750%, 02/01/11
    2,140       2,230    
Watertown Independent School
District #111, Series A,
Callable 08/01/15 @100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
4.000%, 02/01/16
    1,670       1,683    
Worthington Independent School District #518,
Callable 02/01/14 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
4.000%, 02/01/16
    1,045       1,052    
Total General Obligations             90,688    
Certificates of Participation – 2.4%      
Hennepin County,
Callable 11/15/08 @ 100 (MLO)
5.375%, 11/15/09
    2,280       2,418    
Minneapolis Special School
District #1, Series A,
Pre-refunded 02/01/06 @ 100 (MBIA) (MLO)
5.900%, 02/01/11 (a)
    2,150       2,172    
Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School
District #916, Callable 01/01/14 @ 100 (MLO)
4.250%, 01/01/15
    1,000       999    
Total Certificates of Participation             5,589    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $216,478)
            226,000    
Money Market Fund – 1.9%      
Federated Minnesota Municipal Cash Trust
(Cost $4,378)
    4,378,422       4,378    
Total Investments – 100.3%
(Cost $220,856)
            230,378    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (0.3)%             (801 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 229,577    

 

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund (concluded)

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Crossover Refunded securities are backed by the credit of the refunding issuer. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(e)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005 the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $3,379,033 or 1.5% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ACA – American Capital Access

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $8,701,820, which represents 3.8% of net assets.

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MCCEP – Minnesota County Credit Enhancement Program

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

MSDCEP – Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

XLCA – XL Capital Assurance Inc.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Minnesota Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 97.2%  
Revenue Bonds – 85.1%  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – 1.1%  
Golden Valley, Covenant Retirement Communities,
Series A, Callable 12/01/09 @ 101
5.500%, 12/01/29
  $ 1,750     $ 1,813    
Economic Development – 4.7%  
Minneapolis Community Development,
Series G-3, Callable 12/01/11 @ 100
5.450%, 12/01/31
    3,250       3,418    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Small Business Development, Series B,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 102 (AMT)
7.250%, 08/01/20
    1,000       1,068    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Small Business Development, Series C,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 102 (AMT)
7.250%, 08/01/20
    1,385       1,462    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Small Business Development, Series D,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 102 (AMT)
7.250%, 08/01/20
    1,120       1,182    
Minnesota Agriculture & Economic Development
Board, Minnesota Small Business Program,
Series A, Callable 08/01/10 @ 100 (AMT)
5.550%, 08/01/16
    500       516    
      7,646    
Education – 7.1%      
Golden Valley, The Breck School,
Callable 10/01/09 @ 100
5.750%, 10/01/14
    1,000       1,079    
Minneapolis, The Blake School Project,
Callable 09/01/11 @ 100
5.450%, 09/01/21
    2,000       2,115    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Augsburg College, Series 4-F1,
Pre-refunded 05/01/06 @ 102
6.250%, 05/01/23 (a)
    1,500       1,544    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Carleton College,
Pre-refunded 11/01/07 @ 100
5.400%, 11/01/15 (a)
    1,500       1,571    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Carleton College, Series 3-L1,
Pre-refunded 05/01/06 @ 100
5.750%, 11/01/12 (a)
    1,050       1,068    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, College of Art & Design, Series 5-D,
Callable 05/01/10 @ 100
6.625%, 05/01/20
    1,000       1,086    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. John University, Series 6-G,
Callable 10/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 10/01/22
    1,000       1,051    
4.500%, 10/01/26     1,000       985    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Vermilion Community College,
Series 3-T, Callable 01/01/06 @ 100
5.750%, 01/01/13
    525       527    
University of Minnesota, Series A
5.500%, 07/01/21
    500       576    
      11,602    

 

Minnesota Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Healthcare – 28.9%      
Bemidji Hospital Facilities, North Country Health
Services, Callable 09/01/06 @ 102
5.625%, 09/01/15
  $ 1,600     $ 1,653    
Cuyuna Range Hospital District,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 101
5.500%, 06/01/35
    350       351    
Cuyuna Range Hospital District, Series A,
Callable 06/01/07 @ 102
6.000%, 06/01/29
    3,000       3,083    
Duluth Economic Development Authority,
Benedictine Health System,
Callable 02/15/14 @ 100
5.250%, 02/15/28
    1,000       1,038    
5.250%, 02/15/33     1,000       1,032    
Fergus Falls Health Care Facilities Authority,
Broen Memorial Home, Series A,
Callable until 10/31/05 @ 102
7.000%, 11/01/19
    1,000       1,010    
Fergus Falls Health Care Facilities Authority,
Lake Region Hospital, Long Term Care Facilities
Project, Callable 12/01/05 @ 102
6.500%, 12/01/25
    2,000       2,045    
Glencoe Health Care Services Facilities Project,
Glencoe Regional Health,
Pre-refunded 04/01/11 @ 101
7.500%, 04/01/31 (a)
    1,700       2,021    
Glencoe Health Care Services Facilities Project,
Glencoe Regional Health,
Callable 04/01/13 @ 101
5.000%, 04/01/20
    500       507    
5.000%, 04/01/25     1,000       1,005    
5.000%, 04/01/31     1,500       1,481    
Maple Grove Health Care Facilities, North
Memorial Health Care, Callable 09/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 09/01/35
    2,000       2,036    
Marshall Medical Center, Weiner Memorial
Medical Center Project, Series A,
Callable 11/01/13 @ 100
5.250%, 11/01/16
    305       324    
5.850%, 11/01/23     875       951    
Minneapolis Healthcare System, Allina Health
System, Series A, Callable 11/15/12 @ 100
6.000%, 11/15/23
    1,500       1,634    
5.750%, 11/15/32     2,400       2,549    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Benedictine Health, Series A,
Callable 02/15/10 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.250%, 02/15/15
    2,000       2,145    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Fairview Hospital Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.500%, 11/15/11
    500       531    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Healthcare Systems, Fairview, Series A,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 102 (MBIA) 
5.500%, 11/15/17
    205       218    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Healthcare Systems, Fairview, Series A,
Callable 11/15/10 @ 101
6.375%, 11/15/29
    125       136    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Minnesota Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Healthcare Systems, Fairview, Series A,
Pre-refunded 11/15/07 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.500%, 11/15/17 (a)
  $ 795     $ 850    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development
Board, Healthcare Systems, Fairview, Series A,
Pre-refunded 11/15/10 @ 101
6.375%, 11/15/29 (a)
    3,875       4,440    
Monticello, Big Lake Community Hospital,
Series A, Callable 12/01/09 @ 100
5.750%, 12/01/19
    1,000       1,015    
Monticello, Big Lake Community Hospital,
Series C, Callable 12/01/12 @ 100
6.200%, 12/01/22
    1,000       1,055    
Moorhead Economic Development Authority,
Eventide Senior Housing, Series B,
Callable until 05/31/06 @ 101
6.000%, 06/01/29
    1,900       1,908    
New Hope Housing & Healthcare Facilities
Authority, Masonic Home North Ridge,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 102
5.750%, 03/01/15
    1,600       1,659    
St. Louis Park Health Care Facilities,
Park Nicollet Health Services, Series B,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100
5.500%, 07/01/25
    2,000       2,125    
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
HealthEast Project, Callable 11/15/15 @ 100
6.000%, 11/15/30
    800       858    
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Regions Hospital, Callable 05/15/09 @ 100
5.250%, 05/15/18
    500       510    
St. Paul Port Authority, Healtheast Midway
Campus, Series A, Callable 05/01/15 @ 100
5.875%, 05/01/30
    900       913    
St. Paul Port Authority, Healtheast Midway
Campus, Series B, Callable 05/01/15 @ 100
6.000%, 05/01/30
    1,800       1,830    
Shakopee Health Care Facilities,
St. Francis Regional Medical Center,
Callable 09/01/14 @ 100
5.250%, 09/01/34
    2,000       2,054    
Stillwater Healthcare, Health Systems
Obligation Group, Callable 06/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 06/01/35
    1,000       1,019    
Winona Health Care Facilities, Series A,
Callable 07/01/12 @ 102
6.000%, 07/01/34
    1,000       1,059    
      47,045    
Housing – 12.2%      
Austin Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Courtyard Residence Project, Series A,
Callable 01/01/06 @ 102
7.250%, 01/01/26
    500       516    
Dakota County Community Development Agency,
Multifamily Housing, Ebenezer Ridges Project,
Callable 04/20/11 @ 102 (GNMA)
5.900%, 04/20/42
    2,000       2,135    
Eden Prairie Multifamily Housing, Parkway
Apartments Project, Series A,
Callable 02/20/07 @ 104
5.700%, 08/20/22
    1,000       1,048    

 

Minnesota Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Eden Prairie Multifamily Housing, Preserve Place,
Callable 01/20/08 @ 102 (GNMA)
5.500%, 01/20/18
  $ 500     $ 518    
Hennepin County Housing & Redevelopment
Authority, Loring Park Apartments,
Callable 08/15/06 @ 102.50, Mandatory
Put 02/15/09 @ 100 (AMT) (FNMA)
3.050%, 06/15/34
    2,000       1,971    
Hopkins Elderly Housing, St. Theresa Project,
Series A, Callable 11/20/07 @ 102 (GNMA)
5.600%, 11/20/17
    500       518    
Hopkins Multifamily Housing, Renaissance
Project, Callable 04/01/07 @ 102
6.250%, 04/01/15
    500       519    
Maplewood Multifamily Housing,
Carefree Cottages II,
Callable 04/15/14 @ 100 (AMT) (FNMA)
4.800%, 04/15/34
    2,000       2,014    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Residential Housing, Series B,
Callable 07/01/11 @ 100 (AMT)
5.650%, 07/01/33
    940       979    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Residential Housing, Series B-1-RMK,
Callable 07/01/11 @ 100 (AMT)
5.350%, 07/01/33
    1,390       1,428    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Residential Housing, Series F,
Callable 07/01/11 @ 100 (AMT)
5.400%, 07/01/30
    2,715       2,798    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Series A, Callable 08/01/11 @ 100
3.850%, 02/01/13
    1,430       1,436    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Single Family Mortgage, Series C,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 100 (AMT)
6.100%, 07/01/30
    435       447    
St. Anthony Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Chandler Place Project,
Callable 05/20/06 @ 102 (FHA) (GNMA)
6.250%, 11/20/25
    1,500       1,556    
St. Louis Park, Multifamily Housing, Knollwood
Apartments, Callable 12/01/05 @ 102 (FHA)
6.250%, 12/01/28
    500       511    
St. Louis Park, Multifamily Housing,
Park Ridge Apartments,
Callable 11/01/08 @ 102 (FHA) (GNMA)
5.250%, 11/01/20
    500       517    
White Bear Lake, Lake Square Housing,
Lake Square, Series A,
Callable 02/01/07 @ 102 (FHA)
6.000%, 08/01/20
    1,020       1,055    
      19,966    
Lease Revenue – 3.4%      
New Brighton Economic Development Authority,
Public Safety Facility, Leasing Project, Series A,
Callable 02/01/10 @ 100
4.900%, 02/01/15
    850       878    
5.000%, 02/01/16     895       925    
5.100%, 02/01/17     900       932    
Puerto Rico Public Finance, Series A,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100, Mandatory
Put 02/01/12 @ 100
5.750%, 08/01/27
    1,000       1,090    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Minnesota Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
St. Paul Port Authority, Office
Building at Robert St.-3-11
4.000%, 12/01/13
  $ 1,695     $ 1,722    
      5,547    
Miscellaneous – 7.1%      
Burnsville,
YMCA Project (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank) (VRDO)
2.710%, 08/01/16 (b)
    1,575       1,575    
Little Canada Commercial Development,
RLF Minnesota Project,
Callable 10/01/05 @ 100 (MLO)
7.100%, 04/01/13
    1,150       1,157    
Minnesota State Retirement Systems Building,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 100
5.875%, 06/01/27
    7,000       7,684    
Seaway Port Authority of Duluth,
Cargill Inc. Project
4.200%, 05/01/13
    1,130       1,145    
      11,561    
Recreational Facility Authority – 2.5%      
Moorhead, Golf Course, Series B,
Callable 12/01/08 @ 100
5.875%, 12/01/21
    2,000       2,042    
St. Paul Port Authority, Radisson Kellogg Project,
Series 2, Callable 08/01/08 @ 103
7.375%, 08/01/29
    2,000       2,093    
      4,135    
Tax Revenue – 0.3%      
Duluth Economic Development Authority
8.000%, 08/01/08
    160       167    
Minneapolis, St. Anthony Falls Project,
Callable 03/01/12 @ 102
5.750%, 02/01/27
    300       301    
      468    
Transportation – 2.7%      
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan
Airports Commission, Series A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/10 @ 101 (FGIC)
5.750%, 01/01/32 (a)
    3,000       3,319    
Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan
Airports Commission, Series B,
Callable 01/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC) (AMT)
5.000%, 01/01/19
    1,000       1,066    
      4,385    
Utilities – 15.1%      
Chaska Electric, Series A,
Callable 10/01/10 @ 100
6.100%, 10/01/30
    45       50    
Chaska Electric, Series A,
Pre-refunded 10/01/10 @ 100
6.100%, 10/01/30 (a)
    4,955       5,571    
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Electricity Revenue, Callable 10/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 10/01/35
    1,500       1,545    
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Series A, Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA)
6.650%, 01/01/19 (c)
    4,000       2,212    
6.700%, 01/01/24 (c)     12,000       5,167    
5.800%, 01/01/25 (c)     7,000       2,846    
5.600%, 01/01/26 (c)     8,300       3,195    
5.151%, 01/01/27 (c)     3,000       1,097    

 

Minnesota Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Callable 01/01/11 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.500%, 01/01/14
  $ 1,545     $ 1,689    
5.500%, 01/01/15     550       599    
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Escrowed to Maturity (MBIA)
9.750%, 01/01/16 (d)
    410       603    
      24,574    
Total Revenue Bonds             138,742    
General Obligations – 12.1%      
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School
District #11, Series A, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/10 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.750%, 02/01/17 (e)
    1,000       1,099    
Becker Independent School
District #726, Series A, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/10 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
6.000%, 02/01/21 (e)
    1,000       1,105    
Chaska Independent School
District #112, Series A, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/09 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
5.700%, 02/01/18 (e)
    1,000       1,079    
Chaska Independent School
District #112, Series B, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/06 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.875%, 02/01/11 (e)
    1,000       1,010    
6.000%, 02/01/16 (e)     3,025       3,055    
Columbia Heights Independent School
District #13, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/07 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.250%, 02/01/15 (e)
    1,000       1,026    
Delano Independent School
District #879, Series A,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 100 (FSA) (MSDCEP)
5.875%, 02/01/25
    1,000       1,103    
Minneapolis Sports Arena,
Callable 04/01/08 @ 100
5.100%, 04/01/13
    500       522    
5.100%, 10/01/13     250       261    
North St. Paul Independent School
District #622, Series B, Crossover
Refunded 05/01/06 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.850%, 05/01/17 (e)
    500       508    
Perham, Disposal System,
Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (AMT)
6.000%, 05/01/22
    1,500       1,592    
Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Series I,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (COMGTY)
5.250%, 07/01/33
    1,000       1,059    
St. Louis Park Independent School District #283,
Crossover Refunded 02/01/09 @ 100 (MSDCEP)
5.700%, 02/01/17 (e)
    2,000       2,140    
Sauk Rapids Independent School
District #47, Series A,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.750%, 02/01/23
    2,000       2,201    
Wayzata Independent School
District #284, Series A, Crossover
Refunded 02/01/07 @ 100
5.500%, 02/01/17 (e)
    2,000       2,059    
Total General Obligations             19,819    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $149,307)
            158,561    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Minnesota Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Money Market Fund – 2.1%      
Federated Minnesota Municipal Cash Trust
(Cost $3,377)
    3,377,143     $ 3,377    
Total Investments – 99.3%
(Cost $152,684)
        161,938    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 0.7%         1,157    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 163,095    

 

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(e)  Crossover Refunded securities are backed by the credit of the refunding issuer. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $16,521,055, which represents 10.1% of net assets.

COMGTY – Commonwealth Guaranty

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FHA – Federal Housing Authority

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

LOC – Letter of Credit

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

MSDCEP – Minnesota School District Credit Enhancement Program

VRDO – Variable Rate Demand Obligation. Floating or variable rate obligation maturing in more than one year. The interest rate is based on specific, or an index of, market interest rates, and is subject to change periodically. This instrument may also have a demand feature which allows the recovery of principal at any time, or at specified intervals not exceeding one year, on up to 30 days' notice. Maturity date shown represents final maturity.

Missouri Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 98.2%  
Revenue Bonds – 72.4%  
Continuing Care Retirement Community – 3.0%  
Cole County Industrial Development Authority,
Lutheran Services Heisinger Project,
Callable 02/01/14 @ 100
5.250%, 02/01/24
  $ 2,000     $ 2,068    
Illinois Financing Authority, Friendship Village,
Schaumburg, Series A, Callable 02/15/15 @ 100
5.375%, 02/15/25
    1,800       1,816    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Senior Living Facilities, Lutheran
Senior, Series A, Callable 02/01/15 @ 100
5.375%, 02/01/35
    1,500       1,554    
      5,438    
Education – 9.2%      
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, University of Missouri-Columbia Arena
Project, Callable 11/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 11/01/19
    2,540       2,715    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Washington University, Series A,
Callable 06/15/11 @ 100
5.125%, 06/15/41
    2,150       2,222    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Washington University, Series A,
Callable 02/15/13 @ 100
5.000%, 02/15/33
    1,000       1,039    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Washington University, Series A,
Callable 02/15/15 @ 100
5.000%, 02/15/19
    1,465       1,574    
Northwest Missouri State University Housing,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.000%, 06/01/16
    650       694    
University of Missouri,
Pre-refunded 11/01/07 @ 101
5.500%, 11/01/21 (a)
    3,000       3,177    
5.800%, 11/01/27 (a)     5,000       5,325    
      16,746    
Healthcare – 13.5%      
Boone County Hospital, Callable 08/01/12 @ 100
5.050%, 08/01/20
    1,200       1,237    
Boone County Hospital, Callable 08/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 08/01/16
    670       706    
Cape Girardeau County Authority, Southeast
Missouri Hospital Association,
Callable 06/01/12 @ 100
5.625%, 06/01/22
    1,500       1,567    
Joplin Industrial Development Authority
Healthcare Facilities, Freeman Health Systems
Project, Callable 02/15/15 @ 102
5.500%, 02/15/24
    2,000       2,112    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, BJC Health Systems, Series A,
Escrowed to Maturity
6.750%, 05/15/12 (b)
    3,310       3,915    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Jefferson Memorial Hospital (RAAI)
4.250%, 08/15/13
    735       752    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Missouri Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Jefferson Memorial Hospital,
Callable 08/15/14 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.000%, 08/15/19
  $ 2,300     $ 2,395    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Lake Regional Health System Project
5.000%, 02/15/12
    515       535    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, St. Lukes Health Systems, Series A
5.000%, 11/15/14
    3,000       3,233    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, SSM Health, Series A,
Pre-refunded 06/01/08 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.000%, 06/01/18 (a)
    1,555       1,644    
Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, SSM Health, Series B,
Callable 06/01/08 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.000%, 06/01/18
    445       466    
North Kansas City Hospital, Series
A, Callable 11/15/13 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 11/15/21
    250       263    
St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority,
Ranken-Jordan Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/13 @ 100
6.625%, 11/15/35
    500       517    
University Health Facilities, University of
Missouri Health System, Series A,
Callable 11/01/06 @ 102 (AMBAC)
5.600%, 11/01/26
    5,000       5,205    
      24,547    
Housing – 0.8%      
University City Industrial Development Authority,
Multifamily Housing, Series A,
Callable 12/20/05 @ 102
5.950%, 12/20/25
    1,400       1,431    
Lease Revenue – 16.1%      
Clay County, Public Building Authority,
Callable 05/15/08 @ 100 (MLO)
5.125%, 05/15/14
    2,000       2,091    
Jackson County, Public Building Corporation,
Callable 12/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/19
    2,060       2,179    
5.000%, 12/01/25     1,000       1,043    
Kansas City Municipal Assistance,
Capital Appreciation Leasehold,
Series B-1, Zero Coupon Bond
5.260%, 04/15/27 (c)
    2,000       723    
Kansas City Special Facilities Revenue,
MCI Overhaul Base Project, Series G,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100 (AMT)
4.750%, 09/01/28
    4,000       3,932    
Missouri State Board of Public Buildings,
Series A, Callable 10/15/13 @ 100
5.000%, 10/15/27
    1,000       1,048    
Missouri State Board of Public Buildings,
State Office Building Special Obligation,
Series A, Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (MLO)
5.000%, 05/01/17
    1,000       1,066    
Missouri State Board of Public Buildings,
State Office Building Special Obligation,
Series A, Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (MBIA) (MLO)
5.000%, 05/01/23
    2,000       2,106    
5.000%, 05/01/24     5,130       5,391    
5.125%, 05/01/26     5,000       5,224    

 

Missouri Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Missouri State Financial Board Infrastructure
Facilities, Branson, Series A,
Callable 12/01/12 @ 100 (MLO)
5.000%, 12/01/17
  $ 1,000     $ 1,027    
5.375%, 12/01/22     750       779    
Springfield Public Building , Capital Improvement
Project, Callable 03/01/14 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 03/01/24
    2,000       2,098    
St. Louis Missouri Junior College District Building
Corporation, Callable 03/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.100%, 03/01/16
    600       606    
      29,313    
Miscellaneous – 1.6%      
Missouri Financial Board Cultural Facilities,
Nelson Gallery Foundation, Series A,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 100
5.250%, 12/01/14
    1,000       1,089    
Platte County Industrial Development
Transportation Authority (MLO)
4.000%, 12/01/14
    780       788    
Sugar Creek, Lafarge North America, Series A,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 101 (AMT)
5.650%, 06/01/37
    1,000       1,039    
      2,916    
Revolving Funds – 14.0%      
Missouri State Enviornmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Series A, State Revolving Fund,
Pre-refunded 07/01/10 @ 100
5.500%, 07/01/16 (a)
    1,875       2,057    
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control, Series A,
Drinking Water, Callable 07/01/08 @ 101
5.000%, 01/01/19
    2,200       2,315    
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control, Series A,
State Revolving Fund Program,
Callable 07/01/10 @ 100.
5.500%, 07/01/16
    620       673    
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control, Series B,
Drinking Water, Callable 01/01/09 @ 101
5.250%, 01/01/15
    2,180       2,318    
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control, Series B,
Drinking Water, Callable 01/01/13 @ 100
5.500%, 07/01/14
    2,000       2,227    
5.500%, 07/01/18     1,400       1,552    
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control, Series B, State
Revolving Fund Program,
Callable 01/01/13 @ 100
5.000%, 01/01/17
    600       643    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Missouri Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control, Series C, State
Revolving Fund Program
5.375%, 07/01/14
  $ 2,400     $ 2,702    
5.375%, 07/01/15     1,500       1,694    
5.375%, 07/01/16     2,000       2,268    
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control, Series C, State
Revolving Fund Program,
Callable 07/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 07/01/23
    6,655       7,042    
      25,491    
Tax Revenue – 1.8%      
Branson Industrial Development Authority Tax
Increment Revenue, Branson Landing Retail
Project, Callable 06/01/15 @ 100
5.500%, 06/01/29
    1,000       1,000    
Branson Tax Increment Revenue,
Brentwood Square Project
4.125%, 05/01/11
    250       250    
Riverside Tax Increment Revenue, L-385 Levee
Project, Callable 05/01/15 @ 100
5.250%, 05/01/20
    1,000       1,025    
St. Joseph Industrial Development Authority Tax
Increment Revenue, Shoppes at North Village
Project, Callable 11/01/14 @ 100
5.375%, 11/01/23
    1,000       985    
      3,260    
Transportation – 6.9%      
Missouri State Highways & Transportation Road,
Series A, Callable 02/01/11 @ 100
5.250%, 02/01/20
    5,000       5,344    
Missouri State Highways & Transportation Road,
Series A, Callable 02/01/12 @ 100
5.125%, 02/01/17
    1,000       1,077    
5.000%, 02/01/22     3,725       3,930    
Puerto Rico Commonwealth
Highway & Transportation Authority, Series K,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 07/01/17 (d)
    1,000       1,056    
St. Louis Airport, Capital Improvement Program,
Series A, Callable 07/01/12 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.375%, 07/01/21
    1,000       1,082    
      12,489    
Utilities – 5.5%      
Kansas City Water, Series A,
Callable 12/01/08 @ 101
5.000%, 12/01/11
    4,390       4,642    
Kansas City Water, Series B,
Callable 12/01/06 @ 101
5.000%, 12/01/16
    2,200       2,264    
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Series A,
Callable 05/01/14 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.000%, 05/01/23
    1,075       1,136    
Missouri State Development Financial Board,
Independence Water Systems,
Callable 11/01/14 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 11/01/24
    1,000       1,054    

 

Missouri Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Missouri State Environmental
Improvement & Energy Resources Authority,
Water Pollution Control,
Kansas City Power & Light
4.000%, 01/02/12
  $ 1,000     $ 1,009    
      10,105    
Total Revenue Bonds             131,736    
General Obligations – 23.9%      
Chesterfield, Callable until 02/14/17 @ 100
4.000%, 02/15/17
    1,680       1,685    
Columbia School District, Crossover
Refunded 03/01/07 @ 100
6.300%, 03/01/11 (e)
    365       381    
Hazelwood School District, Missouri:
Direct Deposit Program, Series A,
Callable 03/01/15 @ 100 (FGIC) (STAID)
5.000%, 03/01/17
    1,820       1,970    
Independence School District, Missouri
Direct Deposit Program,
Callable 03/01/13 @ 100 (MBIA) (STAID)
5.000%, 03/01/20
    1,240       1,317    
Jefferson City School District, Series A
6.700%, 03/01/11
    1,000       1,124    
Missouri State, Fourth State Building, Series A,
Pre-refunded 08/01/06 @ 100
5.400%, 08/01/09 (a)
    2,000       2,042    
Missouri State Water Pollution Control, Series A,
Pre-refunded 08/01/06 @ 100
5.750%, 08/01/18 (a)
    2,085       2,135    
North Kansas City School District,
Callable 03/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/16
    1,265       1,348    
North Kansas City School District #74,
Callable 03/01/15 @ 100 (STAID)
5.000%, 03/01/25
    2,245       2,371    
Platte County School District #R-3,
Callable 03/01/14 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.000%, 03/01/24
    1,000       1,055    
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency,
Callable 08/01/09 @ 101
5.500%, 08/01/23
    3,000       3,257    
Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Series I,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (COMGTY)
5.250%, 07/01/33
    1,000       1,059    
St. Charles County, Francis Howell School District,
Missouri Direct Deposit Program (FGIC) (STAID)
5.250%, 03/01/18
    2,095       2,341    
St. Joseph School District, Missouri Direct
Deposit Program (FSA) (STAID)
5.250%, 03/01/17
    1,500       1,679    
St. Louis County
5.000%, 02/01/12
    3,250       3,540    
St. Louis County Rockwood School District #R-6,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 02/01/13
    3,000       3,215    
St. Louis County Rockwood School District #R-6,
Series A, Callable 02/01/13 @ 100
5.000%, 02/01/14
    2,000       2,167    
St. Louis County School District, Series A (FSA)
5.000%, 03/01/14
    2,000       2,184    
St. Louis County School District, Series A,
Callable 03/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 03/01/16
    1,000       1,080    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Missouri Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
St. Louis Public Safety,
Pre-refunded 08/15/09 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.125%, 02/15/17 (a)
  $ 4,185     $ 4,475    
Wentzville School District #R-4,
Pre-refunded 03/01/08 @ 100 (FSA)
5.100%, 03/01/18 (a)
    3,000       3,140    
Total General Obligations             43,565    
Certificates of Participation – 1.9%      
Fenton, Callable 09/01/13 @ 100 (MBIA) (MLO)
3.900%, 09/01/15
    1,275       1,261    
Mehlville School District #R-9 (FSA)
5.000%, 09/01/15
    2,000       2,169    
Total Certificates of Participation             3,430    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $170,928)
            178,731    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.3%      
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (f)
(Cost $2,386)
    2,386,485       2,386    
Total Investments – 99.5%
(Cost $173,314)
            181,117    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 0.5%             971    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 182,088    

 

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005 the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $1,062,530 or 0.6% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  Crossover Refunded securities are backed by the credit of the refunding issuer. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(f)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $4,971,500, which represents 2.7% of net assets.

COMGTY – Commonwealth Guaranty

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

STAID – State Aid Withholding

Nebraska Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 95.9%  
Revenue Bonds – 73.0%  
Education – 16.4%  
Nebraska Educational Finance Authority,
Concordia University Project,
Callable 12/15/08 @ 100
5.350%, 12/15/18
  $ 650     $ 669    
Nebraska Educational Finance Authority,
Creighton University Project, Series A (AMBAC)
5.000%, 09/01/09
    500       526    
Nebraska Educational Finance Authority,
Midland Lutheran College Project,
Callable 10/01/10 @ 100
5.200%, 10/01/20
    350       357    
Nebraska Educational Finance Authority,
Wesleyan University Project,
Callable 04/01/12 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.000%, 04/01/17
    605       628    
Nebraska Utility Corporation,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Project,
Callable 01/01/12 @ 100
5.250%, 01/01/15
    1,045       1,134    
University of Nebraska Facility Corporation,
Medical Center Research Project,
Callable 02/15/12 @ 100
5.000%, 02/15/15
    500       531    
University of Nebraska Facility Corporation,
Deferred Maintenance Project,
Callable 07/15/08 @ 100
5.250%, 07/15/11
    1,000       1,050    
University of Nebraska,
Lincoln Memorial Stadium Project,
Series A, Callable 05/01/14 @ 100
5.000%, 11/01/15
    500       532    
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Student Fees,
Callable 01/01/13 @ 100
5.000%, 07/01/22
    750       783    
University of Nebraska,
Omaha Student Housing Project,
Callable 11/24/13 @ 100
5.000%, 05/15/23
    500       526    
      6,736    
Healthcare – 17.4%      
Douglas County Hospital Authority #1,
Immanuel Medical Center,
Callable 09/01/07 @ 102 (AMBAC)
4.900%, 09/01/09
    750       785    
Douglas County Hospital Authority #2,
Girls & Boys Town Project,
Callable 09/01/15 @ 100
4.500%, 09/01/30
    1,000       969    
Douglas County Hospital Authority #2,
Nebraska Medical Center
5.000%, 11/15/16
    700       744    
Lancaster County Hospital Authority #1,
BryanLGH Medical Center Project, Series A,
Callable 06/01/11 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 06/01/19
    500       520    
5.125%, 06/01/21     1,200       1,254    
Madison County Hospital Authority #1,
Faith Regional Health Services Project,
Callable 01/01/12 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.500%, 07/01/21
    1,000       1,058    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Nebraska Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
Great Plains Regional Medical Center,
Callable 05/15/12 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.200%, 11/15/16
  $ 250     $ 263    
5.300%, 11/15/17     805       849    
Platte County Hospital Authority #1,
Columbus Community Hospital Project,
Callable 05/01/10 @ 101 (RAAI)
5.850%, 05/01/14
    650       701    
      7,143    
Housing – 5.5%      
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
Multifamily Housing,
Callable 07/01/12 @ 100 (AMT) (GNMA)
4.625%, 07/20/12
    390       400    
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
Single Family Housing, Series A,
Callable 03/01/11 @ 100 (AMT)
5.150%, 03/01/16
    445       457    
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
Single Family Housing, Series C,
Callable 03/01/14 @ 100 (AMT)
4.400%, 09/01/20 (a)
    680       674    
Omaha Housing Authority, Multifamily Housing,
Timbercreek Apartments,
Callable 10/01/11 @ 100 (GNMA)
5.150%, 11/20/22
    695       718    
      2,249    
Miscellaneous – 0.8%      
Washington County Wastewater Facilities,
Cargill Project, Callable 11/01/12 @ 101 (AMT)
5.900%, 11/01/27
    300       326    
Recreational Facility Authority – 8.7%  
Douglas County Zoo Facility,
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Project,
Pre-refunded 09/01/09 @ 100
5.650%, 09/01/11 (b)
    1,000       1,087    
Douglas County Zoo Facility,
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Project,
Callable 04/13/15 @ 100
4.750%, 09/01/24
    1,115       1,116    
Omaha Convention Hotel Corporation,
Series A, Callable 04/01/12 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.500%, 04/01/16
    275       303    
5.125%, 04/01/26     1,000       1,058    
      3,564    
Revolving Funds – 3.6%      
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
Drinking Water System Revolving Fund,
Callable 01/01/09 @ 100
4.500%, 01/01/10
    115       119    
5.150%, 01/01/16     580       597    
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
Drinking Water System Revolving Fund,
Callable 01/01/12 @ 100
4.750%, 07/01/19
    750       770    
      1,486    
Tax Revenue – 2.2%      
Omaha Special Tax Revenue, Series A,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 101
5.125%, 02/01/32
    500       524    

 

Nebraska Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Omaha Tax Allocation,
Convention Center Hotel Redevelopment,
Series A, Callable 12/15/14 @100
5.000%, 12/15/19
  $ 400     $ 405    
      929    
Utilities – 18.4%      
Alliance Electrical Systems,
Callable 06/15/08 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.000%, 12/15/14
    260       271    
5.100%, 12/15/15     460       481    
Cuming County Public Power District,
Pre-refunded 05/15/06 @ 100
5.600%, 05/15/21 (b)
    250       252    
Elkhorn Rural Public Power District
Electrical Systems,
Callable 03/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.750%, 09/01/25
    600       625    
Fremont Combined Utility System,
Callable 11/01/10 @ 100 (MBIA)
4.300%, 09/01/26 (a)
    500       499    
Grand Island Electrical Systems,
Callable 06/27/11 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.125%, 08/15/16
    750       807    
Hastings Electrical Systems,
Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 01/01/15
    1,000       1,069    
5.000%, 01/01/16     750       801    
Lincoln Electrical Systems,
Callable 09/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 09/01/15
    500       537    
Lincoln Electrical Systems,
Callable 09/01/13 @ 100
5.000%, 09/01/26
    250       261    
Lincoln Sewer Revenue,
Callable 06/15/15 @ 100
4.500%, 06/15/29
    1,080       1,064    
Omaha Public Power District, Series A,
Pre-refunded 02/01/10 @ 100
5.200%, 02/01/22 (b)
    630       679    
Omaha Public Power Electrical Systems,
Escrowed to Maturity
6.200%, 02/01/17 (c)
    210       246    
      7,592    
Total Revenue Bonds             30,025    
General Obligations – 19.7%  
Dawson County School District #20,
Gothenburg Public Schools,
Pre-refunded 06/15/06 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.100%, 12/15/16 (b)
    365       378    
Douglas County School District #17,
Millard Public Schools, Series A,
Callable 05/15/10 @100 (FSA)
4.500%, 06/15/25
    750       749    
Douglas County School District #54,
Ralston Public Schools,
Callable 08/15/11 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 12/15/16
    845       905    
Lancaster County School District #1,
Lincoln Public Schools,
Callable 01/15/11 @ 100
5.250%, 07/15/19
    220       237    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Nebraska Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Lancaster County School District #1,
Lincoln Public Schools,
Callable 07/15/12 @ 100
5.000%, 01/15/17
  $ 750     $ 800    
Lincoln County School District #1,
North Platte Public Schools,
Callable 05/04/15 @100 (FSA)
4.250%, 12/15/20
    500       500    
Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Building
Community, Tax Supported Lease Rental,
Callable 08/18/14 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/22
    900       955    
Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Building
Community, Tax Supported Lease Rental,
Callable 04/15/15 @ 100
4.500%, 10/15/26
    750       747    
Omaha, Series A, Escrowed to Maturity
6.500%, 12/01/18 (c)
    825       1,038    
Omaha-Douglas Public Building,
Callable 05/01/11 @ 100
4.900%, 05/01/16
    500       530    
5.100%, 05/01/20     300       319    
Omaha-Douglas Public Building,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100
4.000%, 05/01/20
    405       393    
Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Series I,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (COMGTY)
5.250%, 07/01/33
    500       529    
Total General Obligations             8,080    
Certificates of Participation – 3.2%  
Western Nebraska Community College,
Callable 10/15/07 @ 100
4.700%, 10/15/10
    295       301    
4.800%, 10/15/11     195       199    
4.900%, 10/15/12     250       255    
5.000%, 10/15/13     300       306    
5.100%, 10/15/14     250       255    
Total Certificates of Participation             1,316    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $37,868)
            39,421    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 5.7%  
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (d)
(Cost $2,371)
    2,371,009       2,371    
Total Investments – 101.6%
(Cost $40,239)
            41,792    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (1.6)%             (673 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 41,119    

 

(a)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $1,173,195 or 2.9% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

Nebraska Tax Free Fund (concluded)

(d)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $1,856,591, which represents 4.5% of net assets.

COMGTY – Commonwealth Guaranty

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Ohio Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 98.6%  
Revenue Bonds – 49.4%  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – 4.1%  
Franklin County Health Care Facilities,
Refunding & Improvement, Ohio Presbyterian,
Series A, Callable 07/01/12 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.125%, 07/01/22
  $ 500     $ 517    
Franklin County Health Care Facilities,
Refunding & Improvement, Ohio Presbyterian,
Series A, Callable 07/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 07/01/26
    800       814    
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Facilities,
St. Mary Woods Project, Series A,
Callable 05/15/10 @ 100
6.000%, 05/15/24
    400       406    
      1,737    
Economic Development – 0.6%      
Summit County Port Authority Board Funding
Program, Garfield Heights Project, Series A,
Callable 05/15/14 @ 102
5.250%, 05/15/23
    250       252    
Education – 13.3%  
Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities,
Baldwin-Wallace College Project
5.000%, 12/01/13
    750       789    
Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities,
Ohio Northern University Project,
Callable 05/01/15 @100
5.000%, 05/01/26
    1,000       1,041    
Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities,
Wittenburg University Project,
Callable 12/01/15 @100
5.000%, 12/01/24
    505       513    
Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities,
Xavier University Project,
Callable 05/01/13 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.250%, 05/01/16
    1,000       1,092    
Ohio State University, Series B,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 100
5.250%, 06/01/16
    1,000       1,094    
University of Cincinnati, Series A,
Callable 06/01/11 @ 101 (FGIC)
5.500%, 06/01/14
    1,000       1,107    
      5,636    
Healthcare – 7.8%      
Akron Bath Copley County Hospital Facilities,
Summa Health Services, Series A,
Callable 11/15/14 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.250%, 11/15/16
    800       855    
Erie County Hospital Facilities,
Firelands Regional Medical Center,
Series A, Callable 08/15/12 @ 101
5.500%, 08/15/22
    500       525    
Fairfield County Hospital Facilities,
Fairfield Medical Center,
Callable 06/15/12 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.000%, 06/15/22
    500       513    
Hamilton County Hospital Facilities,
Children's Medical Center, Series F (FGIC)
5.200%, 05/15/09
    1,000       1,049    
Lorain County Hospital, Catholic Healthcare,
Callable 10/01/12 @ 100
5.500%, 10/01/17
    350       373    
      3,315    

 

Ohio Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Lease Revenue – 7.1%      
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority,
Rita Project, Callable 11/15/14 @100 (RAAI)
5.000%, 11/15/19
  $ 750     $ 785    
Ohio State Building Authority, State Facility,
Administration Building Fund, Series A,
Callable 04/01/12 @ 100 (FSA)
5.500%, 04/01/16
    1,000       1,101    
Riversouth Authority Revenue,
Riversouth Area Redevelopment, Series A,
Callable 06/01/14 @ 100
5.250%, 12/01/17
    1,000       1,093    
      2,979    
Miscellaneous – 2.4%      
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Facilities,
Cargill Income Project, Series B
4.500%, 12/01/15
    1,000       1,022    
Revolving Funds – 5.0%      
Ohio State Water Development Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 06/01/06 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.800%, 12/01/11 (a)
    1,000       1,022    
Ohio State Water Development Authority,
Water Pollution Control,
Pre-refunded 06/01/12 @ 100
5.050%, 12/01/21 (b)
    1,000       1,088    
      2,110    
Tax Revenue – 1.0%      
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority,
Crocker Park Public Improvement Project,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 102
5.250%, 12/01/23
    400       412    
Transportation – 1.2%      
Ohio State Turnpike Commission, Series A,
Pre-refunded 02/15/06 @ 102 (MBIA)
5.700%, 02/15/13 (b)
    500       515    
Utilities – 6.9%      
Butler County Waterworks, Water District,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (AMBAC)
4.000%, 12/01/18
    795       789    
Hamilton Electrical Systems, Series A,
Callable 10/15/15 @ 101
4.300%, 10/15/16
    1,000       1,029    
Montgomery County Water,
Greater Moraine Beaver,
Callable 11/15/12 @ 100 (AMBAC)
5.375%, 11/15/16
    1,000       1,103    
      2,921    
Total Revenue Bonds             20,899    
General Obligations – 46.0%      
Cincinnati, Callable 12/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/16
    1,000       1,074    
5.000%, 12/01/17     1,000       1,071    
Dayton City School District,
School Facilities Construction & Improvement,
Series D (FGIC)
5.000%, 12/01/11
    1,000       1,087    
Dublin City School District,
Callable 12/01/14 @ 100
5.500%, 12/01/16
    1,000       1,123    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Ohio Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Dublin, Refunding & Improvement, Series A,
Callable 12/01/09 @ 101
5.250%, 12/01/14
  $ 1,000     $ 1,082    
Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation
Authority, Pre-refunded 12/01/06 @ 101 (FGIC)
5.650%, 12/01/16 (b)
    1,000       1,041    
Ohio State Common Schools, Series A,
Callable 03/15/12 @ 100
5.125%, 09/15/22
    1,750       1,868    
Ohio State Higher Education, Series A,
Callable 02/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 02/01/19
    1,000       1,064    
Ohio State Higher Education, Series A,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100
5.000%, 08/01/22
    1,000       1,056    
Ohio State Higher Education, Series B,
Callable 11/01/11 @ 100
5.000%, 11/01/15
    1,000       1,074    
Ohio State Infrastructure Improvement, Series A
5.500%, 02/01/20
    1,000       1,154    
Ohio State Parks & Recreational Facilities,
Series II-A, Callable 02/01/15 @ 100
5.250%, 02/01/20
    1,000       1,091    
Revere Local School District (FSA)
5.000%, 12/01/12
    1,150       1,256    
Solon, Callable 12/01/12 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/21
    1,000       1,062    
Springfield City School District,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 102 (FGIC)
5.200%, 12/01/23
    1,000       1,083    
Summit County, Series R (FGIC)
5.500%, 12/01/21
    1,000       1,159    
Toledo City School District, School Facilities
Improvement, Callable 12/01/13 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 12/01/14
    1,000       1,087    
Total General Obligations             19,432    
Certificate of Participation – 3.2%      
Midview Local School District, School Buildings
Facilities Project, Callable 05/01/13 @ 100
5.250%, 11/01/17
    1,270       1,359    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $40,333)
            41,690    
Total Investments – 98.6%
(Cost $40,333)
            41,690    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 1.4%             576    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 42,266    

 

(a)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 98.2%  
Revenue Bonds – 31.3%  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities – 1.4%  
Clackamas County Hospital Facilities Authority,
Mary's Woods, Series A,
Callable 05/15/09 @ 102
6.125%, 05/15/13
  $ 1,000     $ 1,054    
Oregon State Health, Housing,
Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority,
Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes,
Callable 11/15/05 @ 104
8.000%, 11/15/26
    900       933    
      1,987    
Economic Development – 1.0%      
Port Morrow, Callable until 05/31/15 @ 100
6.250%, 06/01/15
    1,500       1,501    
Education – 6.2%  
Forest Grove Campus Improvement,
Pacific University Project, Series A,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100 (RAAI)
5.000%, 05/01/22
    1,375       1,429    
Multnomah County Educational Facilities,
University of Portland,
Callable 04/01/07 @ 102 (AMBAC)
5.750%, 04/01/10
    2,245       2,373    
5.700%, 04/01/15     1,000       1,063    
Oregon State Facilities Authority,
Linfield College Project, Series A,
Callable 10/01/15 @ 100
5.000%, 10/01/25
    1,000       1,016    
Oregon State Health, Housing,
Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority,
George Fox University, Series A,
Pre-refunded 03/01/07 @ 102 (BA)
5.400%, 03/01/09 (a)
    395       416    
5.450%, 03/01/10 (a)     415       437    
Oregon State Health, Housing,
Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority,
Reed College, Series A,
Callable 07/01/06 @ 102
5.375%, 07/01/15
    2,000       2,059    
      8,793    
Healthcare – 5.7%      
Clackamas County Hospital Facilities Authority,
Legacy Health Systems,
Callable 08/15/09 @ 101
5.250%, 02/15/11
    2,000       2,133    
5.375%, 02/15/12     1,000       1,062    
Medford Hospital Facilities Authority,
Asante Health Systems,
Callable 08/15/08 @ 101 (MBIA)
5.250%, 08/15/11
    1,000       1,057    
5.375%, 08/15/12     1,000       1,061    
Multnomah County Hospital Facilities Authority,
Providence Health Systems,
Callable 10/01/14 @ 100
5.250%, 10/01/22
    1,000       1,073    
Salem Hospital Facilities Authority,
Callable 08/15/08 @ 101
5.250%, 08/15/14
    1,000       1,049    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Umatilla County Hospital Facilities Authority,
Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A
5.000%, 03/01/12
  $ 690     $ 738    
      8,173    
Housing – 0.6%      
Oregon State Housing & Community Services,
Series A, Callable until 06/30/06 @ 101
6.400%, 07/01/18
    280       283    
Oregon State Housing & Community Services,
Series A, Callable 07/01/06 @ 102
6.000%, 07/01/16
    25       26    
Oregon State Housing & Community Services,
Series E, Callable 01/01/10 @ 100 (FHA)
5.750%, 07/01/13
    410       412    
Portland Housing Authority, New Market West
Project (LOC: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.)
2.760%, 04/01/34 (b)
    150       150    
      871    
Recreational Facility Authority – 0.8%      
Portland Urban Renewal & Redevelopment,
Convention Center, Series A,
Callable 06/15/10 @ 101 (AMBAC)
5.750%, 06/15/15
    1,000       1,109    
Tax Revenue – 1.9%  
Medford Urban Renewal Agency,
Callable 01/01/13 @ 101
4.500%, 06/01/13
    1,010       1,049    
Oregon State Department of Administrative
Services Lottery, Series A,
Callable 04/01/10 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 04/01/12
    1,050       1,117    
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District,
Series 1 (MGT)
4.900%, 06/01/09
    500       524    
      2,690    
Transportation – 5.8%      
Oregon State Department of Transportation,
Highway User Tax, Series A,
Callable 11/15/14 @ 100
5.000%, 11/15/24
    1,325       1,401    
Oregon State Department of Transportation,
Highway User Tax,
Pre-refunded 11/15/10 @ 100
5.125%, 11/15/14 (a)
    2,260       2,453    
Oregon State Department of Transportation,
Highway User Tax, Series A,
Pre-refunded 11/15/12 @ 100
5.500%, 11/15/16 (a)
    1,000       1,119    
Port Portland Airport, Series 12-A,
Callable 01/01/09 @ 101 (FGIC)
5.250%, 07/01/11
    1,165       1,237    
5.250%, 07/01/12     2,000       2,119    
      8,329    
Utilities – 7.9%      
Eugene Electric Utilities,
Callable 08/01/06 @ 100 (FSA)
5.375%, 08/01/11
    1,195       1,218    
Eugene Electric Utilities,
Callable 08/01/07 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 08/01/11
    1,305       1,347    

 

Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Eugene Electric Utilities,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 100 (FSA)
4.800%, 08/01/13
  $ 690     $ 715    
Port of St. Helens Pollution Control,
Portland General Electric
4.800%, 04/01/10
    2,450       2,497    
4.800%, 06/01/10     400       408    
Tualatin Valley Water District,
Pre-refunded 06/01/08 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 06/01/12 (a)
    1,000       1,043    
Washington County Clean Water Services (MBIA)
5.000%, 10/01/14
    1,000       1,095    
Washington County Clean Water Services,
Callable 10/01/11 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.125%, 10/01/14
    1,790       1,934    
Washington County Unified Sewer Agency,
Series 1 (FGIC)
5.750%, 10/01/08
    1,000       1,075    
      11,332    
Total Revenue Bonds             44,785    
General Obligations – 61.6%  
Chemeketa Community College District,
Escrowed to Maturity (FGIC)
5.500%, 06/01/13 (c)
    2,170       2,437    
Clackamas & Washington Counties
School District #3, Linn-Wilsonville District,
Series A, Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC)
4.415%, 06/15/15 (d)
    4,000       2,649    
Clackamas County School District #7,
Lake Oswego, Pre-refunded 06/01/11 @ 100
5.500%, 06/01/12 (a)
    1,240       1,373    
Clackamas County School District #7J,
Lake Oswego, (FSA)
5.250%, 06/01/17
    2,000       2,233    
Clackamas County School District #86,
Canby, Callable 06/15/15 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 06/15/24
    1,500       1,592    
Clackamas County School District #86, Canby,
Pre-refunded 06/15/10 @ 100 (SBG)
5.500%, 06/15/15 (a)
    1,835       2,011    
Columbia County School District #502,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC)
3.900%, 06/01/12 (d)
    1,530       1,188    
5.000%, 06/01/16 (d)     1,000       638    
Deschutes & Jefferson Counties School District #2,
Pre-refunded 06/15/11 @ 100
5.500%, 06/15/14 (a)
    1,725       1,911    
Deschutes & Jefferson Counties School
District #2-J, Redmond, Series A (FGIC) (SBG)
5.000%, 06/15/13
    1,250       1,361    
Deschutes & Jefferson Counties School
District #2-J, Redmond, Series B,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (SBG)
5.090%, 06/15/21 (d)
    1,000       495    
Deschutes County, Callable 12/01/12 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 12/01/14
    1,755       1,900    
Eugene Public Safety Facilities,
Callable 06/01/06 @ 100 (FGIC)
5.700%, 06/01/16
    1,295       1,318    
Hood River County School District,
Callable 06/15/11 @ 100 (SBG)
5.250%, 06/15/16
    1,030       1,116    

 

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Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Jackson County School District #6, Central Point,
Callable 06/15/14 @ 100 (FSA) (SBG)
5.250%, 06/15/16
  $ 1,140     $ 1,258    
Jackson County School District #549,
Medford (SBG)
5.000%, 06/15/12
    2,000       2,169    
Josephine County Unit School District Three
Rivers (FGIC) (SBG)
5.000%, 12/15/17
    1,000       1,094    
Lake Oswego (MBIA)
5.250%, 06/01/13
    1,035       1,144    
Lane & Douglas Counties School
District #97-J (FGIC) (SBG)
5.375%, 06/15/16
    1,235       1,392    
Lane County School District #4, Eugene (FGIC)
5.000%, 07/01/11
    1,785       1,931    
Lane County School District #40, Creswell,
Callable 06/15/10 @ 100 (SBG)
5.000%, 06/15/11
    1,120       1,195    
Lane County School District #52, Bethel,
Pre-refunded 06/15/10 @ 100 (SBG)
5.350%, 06/15/11 (a)
    1,285       1,400    
Linn Benton Community College District,
Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC) (SBG)
4.000%, 06/15/08 (d)
    985       903    
4.210%, 06/15/09 (d)     1,000       884    
Linn County Community School District,
Pre-refunded 06/15/13 @ 100 (FGIC) (SBG)
5.550%, 06/15/21 (a)
    1,000       1,128    
Marion & Polk Counties School District #7-J,
Silverton, Callable until 05/31/06 @ 100.50 (FSA)
5.600%, 06/01/06
    860       868    
Marion County School District #103C Woodburn,
Series B, Zero Coupon Bond (FGIC)
3.700%, 11/01/11 (d)
    2,210       1,764    
McMinnville School District #40 (FSA)
5.500%, 06/15/12
    620       692    
5.500%, 06/15/13     1,000       1,119    
Metro, Callable 09/01/10 @ 102
5.250%, 09/01/14
    1,000       1,097    
Morrow County School District #1 (FSA) (SBG)
5.000%, 06/15/14
    1,155       1,259    
Multnomah County, Series A,
Pre-refunded 04/01/10 @ 100
5.000%, 04/01/11 (a)
    1,000       1,071    
5.125%, 04/01/13 (a)     2,445       2,632    
Multnomah County School District #7, Reynolds,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 100 (MBIA)
5.000%, 06/01/21
    1,545       1,623    
Multnomah County School District #7, Reynolds,
Pre-refunded 06/15/11 @ 100 (SBG)
5.625%, 06/15/15 (a)
    1,000       1,114    
Multnomah County School District #40,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (FSA)
4.000%, 12/01/18
    1,970       1,958    
Multnomah-Clackamas County School District #10,
Gresham-Barlow,
Pre-refunded 06/15/11 @ 100 (FSA) (SBG)
5.500%, 06/15/13 (a)
    1,780       1,972    
Multnomah-Clackamas County School
District #10JT, Gresham-Barlow, (FSA) (SBG)
5.250%, 06/15/17
    1,000       1,117    

 

Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Multnomah-Clackamas County School
District #28-302, Centennial,
Pre-refunded 06/15/11 @ 100 (FGIC) (SBG)
5.500%, 06/15/14 (a)
  $ 1,500     $ 1,662    
Oregon State, Series 73F,
(LOC: Bayerische Landesbank)
2.750%, 12/01/17 (b)
    300       300    
Oregon State Board of Higher Education, Series A,
Pre-refunded 08/01/09 @ 101
5.500%, 08/01/15 (a)
    1,255       1,365    
Oregon State Pollution Control, Series A,
Callable 11/01/07 @ 100
4.875%, 11/01/11
    455       470    
Portland Community College Services,
Pre-refunded 06/01/11 @ 100
5.375%, 06/01/15 (a)
    1,375       1,514    
Portland Emergency Facilities, Series A,
Callable 06/01/09 @ 100
5.000%, 06/01/12
    1,060       1,119    
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Series J,
Callable 07/01/12 @ 100 (AMBAC) (COMGTY)
5.000%, 07/01/36
    1,000       1,083    
Rogue Community College District,
Callable 06/15/15 @ 100 (MBIA) (SBG)
5.000%, 06/15/22
    1,000       1,066    
Salem-Keizer School District #24-J,
Callable 06/01/08 @ 100 (FSA)
5.100%, 06/01/12
    2,000       2,092    
Salem-Keizer School District #24-J,
Pre-refunded 06/01/09 @ 100 (SBG)
5.250%, 06/01/12 (a)
    1,000       1,071    
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District,
Light Rail Extension, Series A,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 101
5.250%, 07/01/10
    1,115       1,200    
5.250%, 07/01/12     1,000       1,074    
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (FGIC)
5.750%, 03/01/13
    870       988    
Umatilla County School District #016-R,
Pendleton (FGIC)
5.000%, 07/01/11
    1,000       1,082    
5.250%, 07/01/14     1,540       1,712    
Wasco County School District #12
5.500%, 06/15/14
    1,080       1,219    
Washington, Multnomah & Yamhill Counties
School District #1-J
5.000%, 11/01/14
    1,000       1,095    
Washington, Multnomah & Yamhill Counties
School District #1-J (FGIC)
5.250%, 06/15/14
    1,115       1,238    
Washington, Multnomah & Yamhill Counties
School District #1-J, Pre-refunded 06/01/09 @ 100
5.250%, 06/01/12 (a)
    1,185       1,258    
Washington & Clackamas Counties School
District #23-J, Tigard (FGIC)
5.250%, 06/01/11
    1,335       1,459    
5.500%, 06/01/13     1,000       1,122    
Washington & Clackamas Counties School
District #23-J, Tigard, Zero Coupon Bond
5.820%, 06/15/14 (d)
    1,030       720    
Washington County, Callable 06/01/11 @ 100
5.500%, 06/01/14
    2,305       2,538    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Washington County School District #48-J,
Beaverton, Pre-refunded 08/01/08 @ 100
5.250%, 08/01/10 (a)
  $ 2,000     $ 2,115    
Wilsonville, Callable 06/01/08 @ 100
5.000%, 12/01/10
    255       256    
Yamhill County School District #29-J,
Newberg (FGIC) (SBG)
5.250%, 06/15/15
    2,010       2,242    
Total General Obligations             88,066    
Certificates of Participation – 5.3%      
Multnomah County,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 101 (MLO)
4.750%, 08/01/11
    1,685       1,759    
Multnomah County,
Pre-refunded 08/01/08 @ 101
4.750%, 08/01/11 (a)
    515       542    
Oregon State Department of Administrative Services, 
Series A, Callable 05/01/09 @ 101
(AMBAC) (MLO)
5.000%, 05/01/14
    1,240       1,318    
Oregon State Department of Administrative Services,
Series A, Callable 05/01/13 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 05/01/14
    1,200       1,296    
Oregon State Department of Administrative Services, 
Series B, Callable 11/01/07 @ 101 (AMBAC) (MLO)
5.000%, 11/01/11
    840       878    
Oregon State Department of Administrative Services,
Series B, Callable 05/01/14 @ 100 (FSA)
5.000%, 05/01/18
    1,680       1,802    
Total Certificates of Participation             7,595    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $135,287)
            140,446    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.5%      
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (e)
(Cost $643)
    642,629       643    
Total Investments – 98.7%
(Cost $135,930)
            141,089    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 1.3%             1,880    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 142,969    

 

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(c)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(d)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(e)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation  
BA – Bank of America  
COMGTY – Commonwealth Guaranty  
FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation  
FHA – Federal Housing Authority  
FSA – Financial Security Assurance  
LOC – Letter of Credit  
MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association  
MGT – Morgan Guaranty Trust  
MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation  
RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.  
SBG – School Board Guaranty  

 

Short Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 99.5%  
Alabama – 2.4%  
Foley Utilities Board, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 03/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 03/01/07 (a)
  $ 1,500     $ 1,562    
Homewood Warrant, Sewer 7,
Escrowed to Maturity, Callable
until 02/28/07 @ 100
6.125%, 03/01/07 (a)
    1,340       1,398    
Jefferson County Limited Obligation
School Warrant, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 01/01/08
    3,500       3,616    
Mobile Warrant, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 02/14/07 @ 100 (GO)
6.200%, 02/15/07 (a)
    1,280       1,334    
      7,910    
Arizona – 6.6%      
Arizona State Funding Program, Series 15,
Escrowed to Maturity (COP)
8.750%, 08/01/06 (a)
    2,115       2,215    
8.750%, 08/01/06 (a)     1,410       1,477    
Glendale Industrial Development Authority (RB)
4.250%, 05/15/08
    1,240       1,262    
Maricopa County Hospital, Sun Health Corp. (RB)
5.000%, 04/01/11
    3,815       3,997    
Salt River Project, Agricultural
Improvement & Power District (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/09
    5,500       5,863    
Scottsdale Water & Sewer, Project of 1989,
Series E (RB)
7.000%, 07/01/08
    1,370       1,506    
Tempe Industrial Development Authority,
Series A (RB)
4.500%, 12/01/06
    1,000       1,004    
University Medical Center (PUFG) (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/07
    300       308    
5.000%, 07/01/08     700       727    
5.000%, 07/01/09     500       523    
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority,
Waste Management Project, Series A-1,
Mandatory Put 03/01/06 @ 100 (AMT) (GTY) (RB)
3.650%, 03/01/28
    3,100       3,102    
      21,984    
California – 3.9%      
California State (GO)
5.000%, 02/01/08
    5,000       5,206    
5.000%, 02/01/08     1,000       1,041    
California State Public Works Board, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 06/01/09
    3,900       4,114    
California Statewide Community Development
Authority, Daughters of Charity Health (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/09
    500       521    
Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Series A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 02/28/07 @ 100 (RB)
6.875%, 03/01/07 (a)
    2,065       2,131    
      13,013    
Colorado – 1.8%      
Colorado Health Facilities Authority,
Covenant Retirement Communities (RB)
4.500%, 12/01/09
    500       511    

 

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Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Vail Valley
Medical Center Project (RB)
4.000%, 01/15/07
  $ 500     $ 503    
Denver City & County Airport,
Series E (AMT) (RB) (XLCA)
5.000%, 11/15/07
    5,000       5,165    
      6,179    
Florida – 1.0%      
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority,
Ascension Health Credit, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 11/15/06
    815       833    
Highlands County Health Facilities Authority,
The Adventist Health System, Series B (RB)
3.750%, 11/15/06
    2,605       2,621    
      3,454    
Georgia – 0.7%      
Cartersville Development Authority,
Sewer Facilities, Anheuser Busch (AMT) (RB)
5.625%, 05/01/09
    2,075       2,208    
Idaho – 0.5%  
Idaho Falls, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 10/01/05 @ 100 (RB)
10.250%, 04/01/06 (a)
    375       388    
Idaho Falls, Pre-refunded 04/01/07 @ 100,
Callable 10/01/05 @ 100 (RB)
10.375%, 04/01/13 (b)
    1,075       1,185    
      1,573    
Illinois – 7.8%      
Champaign County Community Unit School
District #4 (GO)
8.300%, 01/01/07
    1,120       1,190    
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 2nd Lien,
Passenger Facilities, Series C (MBIA) (RB)
5.750%, 01/01/09
    1,000       1,076    
Chicago Sales Tax Revenue (RB)
5.000%, 01/01/11
    3,165       3,400    
Cook County Community High School District #218,
Partially Escrowed to Maturity,
Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
2.630%, 12/01/05 (a) (c)
    1,760       1,752    
Cook County Consolidated High School District #200,
Oak Park, Zero Coupon Bond (FSA) (GO)
2.070%, 12/01/05 (c)
    2,265       2,254    
Cook County High School District #209,
Proviso Township (FSA) (GO)
2.650%, 12/01/08 (d)
    1,485       1,395    
Illinois Development Finance Authority,
People's Gas, Light & Coke, Series B,
Mandatory Put 02/01/08 @ 100 (AMBAC) (RB)
3.050%, 02/01/33 (e)
    3,000       2,978    
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority,
The Art Institute of Chicago,
Mandatory Put 03/01/08 @ 100 (RB)
3.100%, 03/01/34
    2,000       1,985    
Illinois Finance Authority, DePaul University,
Series A (RB)
5.000%, 10/01/07
    1,000       1,031    
5.000%, 10/01/09     1,000       1,052    
5.000%, 10/01/09     1,355       1,426    
Illinois Health Facilities Authority,
Covenant Retirement Communities,
Series A (RAAI) (RB)
3.375%, 12/01/06
    1,365       1,367    

 

Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Illinois Health Facilities Authority,
University of Chicago,
Hospital & Health (MBIA) (RB)
5.000%, 08/15/07
  $ 1,000     $ 1,034    
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority,
Pre-refunded 07/01/06 @ 100,
Callable until 12/31/09 @ 100 (RB)
6.750%, 01/01/10 (b)
    10       10    
Lake County Community Unit School District #60,
Waukegan, Series A (FSA) (GO)
6.000%, 12/01/05
    1,115       1,121    
Lake County School District #112,
Highland Park (GO)
9.000%, 12/01/06
    1,655       1,765    
9.000%, 12/01/07     1,000       1,119    
      25,955    
Indiana – 3.2%      
Gary Sanitation District,
Special Tax District (GO) (RAAI)
3.500%, 02/01/07
    1,105       1,108    
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority,
Ascension Health Credit (RB)
5.000%, 05/01/09
    7,000       7,363    
Indiana State Development Finance Authority,
Waste Management Income Project,
Mandatory Put 10/01/05 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
2.700%, 10/01/31
    1,000       1,000    
New Albany & Floyd County
School Building (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 01/15/10
    1,310       1,394    
      10,865    
Iowa – 0.1%      
Scott County, Ridgecrest Village (RB)
4.000%, 11/15/06
    500       498    
Kansas – 0.4%      
Augusta Electric Generating & Distribution
System, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 11/15/05 @ 100 (RB)
6.700%, 11/15/07 (a)
    1,440       1,473    
Kentucky – 0.2%      
Kentucky State Turnpike Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 06/30/07 @ 100 (RB)
6.125%, 07/01/07 (a)
    225       233    
Owensboro Electric, Light & Power,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 01/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
6.850%, 01/01/08 (a)
    445       464    
      697    
Louisiana – 3.5%      
Louisiana State Health & Education Authority,
Lambeth House Project,
Pre-refunded 10/01/06 @ 102 (RB)
9.000%, 10/01/26 (b)
    1,000       1,078    
Louisiana State, Series A (GO)
5.000%, 08/01/09
    8,000       8,453    
Tangipahoa Parish Hospital Service District #1,
North Oaks Medical Center Project (RB)
5.000%, 02/01/11
    2,035       2,107    
      11,638    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Massachusetts – 2.2%      
Massachusetts State, Series C (GO)
5.000%, 09/01/09 (f)
  $ 4,000     $ 4,253    
Massachusetts State, Series E (GO)
5.500%, 01/01/09
    3,000       3,210    
      7,463    
Michigan – 4.7%      
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Series A,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
6.150%, 10/01/05 (a)
    1,500       1,500    
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,
Genesys Health System, Series A,
Pre-refunded 10/01/05 @ 100 (RB)
7.500%, 10/01/27 (b)
    6,620       6,621    
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,
Harper-Grace Hospital, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 04/30/09 @ 100 (RB)
7.125%, 05/01/09 (a)
    320       343    
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,
Henry Ford Health System, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 03/01/06
    1,000       1,008    
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,
Marquette General Hospital Obligated Group (RB)
5.000%, 05/15/10
    1,205       1,260    
5.000%, 05/15/11     1,000       1,047    
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority,
Oakwood Obligated Group (RB)
5.000%, 11/01/06
    1,000       1,019    
Michigan State Strategic Fund,
Dow-Chemical Project,
Mandatory Put 06/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
3.800%, 06/01/14 (e)
    1,800       1,805    
Michigan Strategic Fund Limited Obligation,
Ford Motor Company Project, Series A (RB)
7.100%, 02/01/06
    1,085       1,087    
      15,690    
Minnesota – 5.9%      
Hennepin County, Series A (GO) (SPA)
2.610%, 12/01/25 (e)
    1,800       1,800    
Hennepin County Housing & Redevelopment
Authority, Loring Park Apartments,
Callable 08/15/06 @ 102.50, Mandatory
Put 02/15/09 @ 100 (AMT) (FNMA) (RB)
3.050%, 06/15/34 (e)
    2,000       1,971    
Minneapolis Children's Theatre Project,
Callable until 09/30/33 @ 100 (RB)
2.710%, 10/01/33 (e)
    2,000       2,000    
Minneapolis Convention Center (GO) (SPA)
2.610%, 12/01/18 (e)
    1,000       1,000    
Minneapolis Convention Center,
Series A (GO) (SPA)
2.610%, 12/01/14 (e)
    1,000       1,000    
Minneapolis Guthrie Parking Ramp,
Callable until 11/30/28 @ 100 (GO) (SPA)
2.610%, 12/01/28 (e)
    300       300    
Minneapolis Healthcare System,
Allina Health System, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 11/15/06
    1,895       1,932    
Minneapolis Healthcare System,
Fairview Health Services,
Series B (AMBAC) (RB) (SPA)
2.760%, 11/15/29 (e)
    400       400    

 

Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Minneapolis Housing, One Ten Grant
Project (FNMA) (RB)
2.610%, 09/01/08 (e)
  $ 500     $ 500    
Minneapolis Library (GO)
2.610%, 12/01/32 (e)
    1,200       1,200    
Minneapolis Multifamily Housing,
Headwigs Assisted Living Project (RB)
2.710%, 12/01/27 (e)
    400       400    
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (RB)
4.500%, 10/01/10
    1,000       1,044    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Carleton College, Series 5-G (RB) (SPA)
2.610%, 11/01/29 (e)
    950       950    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, Series 4S,
Mandatory Put 04/01/08 @ 100 (RB)
4.600%, 04/01/28 (e)
    1,200       1,234    
Minnesota State Higher Education Facilities
Authority, St. Catherine College,
Series 5-N2 (RB) (VRDO)
2.710%, 10/01/32 (e)
    900       900    
Monticello, Big Lake Community Hospital District,
Series C (RB)
4.250%, 12/01/07
    1,275       1,273    
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Tax-Exempt Mortgage Trust #1 (RB)
7.605%, 02/15/09 (e)
    23       23    
St. Cloud Infrastructure Management (GO) (VRDO)
2.660%, 02/01/16 (e)
    400       400    
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Cretin-Derham Project (RB) (VRDO)
2.760%, 02/01/26 (e)
    300       300    
St. Paul Port Authority Lease Revenue,
Healtheast Midway Campus (RB)
5.000%, 05/01/10
    700       706    
University of Minnesota, Series A, (RB) (SPA)
2.820%, 01/01/34 (e)
    400       400    
      19,733    
Mississippi – 1.0%      
Mississippi State, Escrowed to Maturity (GO)
6.200%, 02/01/08 (a)
    3,025       3,205    
Missouri – 1.4%  
Boone County Hospital (RB)
5.000%, 08/01/06
    1,615       1,639    
Little Blue Valley Sewer District,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 09/30/07 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 10/01/07 (a)
    1,000       1,048    
Missouri State Development Finance Board,
Branson, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/05
    1,000       1,003    
St. Louis International Airport, Series A (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/07
    1,100       1,137    
      4,827    
Nebraska – 1.3%      
Douglas County Hospital Authority #002,
Nebraska Medical Center (GTY) (RB)
5.000%, 11/15/07
    1,000       1,034    
5.000%, 11/15/08     1,000       1,044    
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
Catholic Health Initiatives, Series A (RB)
5.500%, 12/01/07
    2,000       2,094    
      4,172    

 

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Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Nevada – 1.8%  
Clark County Pollution Control, Series A,
Mandatory Put 03/02/09 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
3.250%, 06/01/31 (e)
  $ 3,000     $ 2,942    
Clark County Pollution Control, Series C,
Mandatory Put 03/02/09 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
3.250%, 06/01/31 (e)
    3,000       2,942    
      5,884    
New Jersey – 5.3%      
New Jersey Economic Development Authority,
Arbor Glen Project, Series A,
Pre-refunded 05/15/06 @ 102 (RB)
8.000%, 05/15/12 (b)
    1,820       1,906    
New Jersey Economic Development Authority,
Cigarette Tax (RB)
5.000%, 06/15/07
    2,000       2,051    
New Jersey Economic Development Authority,
School Facilities Construction, Series O (RB)
5.000%, 03/01/09
    3,000       3,162    
New Jersey Healthcare Facilities Financing Authority,
Capital Health Systems, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/07
    2,465       2,523    
5.000%, 07/01/08     1,585       1,636    
New Jersey State Transportation System,
Series C (RB)
5.000%, 06/15/09
    3,490       3,685    
New Jersey State Turnpike Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
6.750%, 01/01/09 (a)
    2,585       2,607    
      17,570    
New Mexico – 1.5%      
Gallup Pollution Control,
Tri-state Generation (AMBAC) (RB)
5.000%, 08/15/10
    1,910       2,035    
Sandoval County Incentive Payment,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
4.250%, 12/01/06 (a)
    3,000       3,047    
      5,082    
New York – 7.4%      
Monroe County Airport Authority,
Greater Rochester International (AMT) (MBIA) (RB)
5.000%, 01/01/09
    1,175       1,228    
New York, Series G (GO)
5.000%, 08/01/08
    1,615       1,697    
New York, Series H (GO)
4.000%, 08/01/08
    1,675       1,715    
New York, Series O (GO)
5.000%, 06/01/09
    11,960       12,649    
New York State Dormitory Authority, Mental Health,
Series F-1 (RB)
5.000%, 02/15/07
    2,000       2,050    
New York State Dormitory Authority,
Rochester General Hospital (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/10
    1,970       2,096    
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (AMT) (RB)
5.000%, 07/15/07
    3,125       3,222    
      24,657    
North Carolina – 2.4%      
North Carolina Medical Care Commission,
Health Care Facilities, Series A (RB)
2.500%, 11/01/07
    1,000       982    

 

Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
North Carolina Medical Care Commission,
Novant Health Obligated Group, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 11/01/07
  $ 5,325     $ 5,519    
University North Carolina Chapel Hill,
University Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 02/01/10
    1,060       1,119    
5.000%, 02/01/11     500       531    
      8,151    
Ohio – 1.8%      
Allen County Economic Development,
Young Men's Christian Association,
Mandatory Put 04/14/08 @ 100 (RB)
3.000%, 04/15/18 (e)
    5,000       4,956    
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority,
Crocker Park Public Improvement Project (RB)
3.000%, 12/01/06
    1,090       1,086    
      6,042    
Oklahoma – 0.7%      
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority,
Conocophillips Company Project, Mandatory Put
12/01/05 @ 100 (AMT) (GTY) (RB) (VRDO)
2.420%, 12/01/38 (e)
    1,000       999    
Ponca City Utility Authority, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 06/30/08 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 07/01/08 (a)
    1,110       1,195    
      2,194    
Pennsylvania – 2.8%      
Chartiers Valley Industrial & Commercial
Development Authority, Friendship Village South,
Series A (RB)
3.150%, 08/15/06
    400       398    
3.450%, 08/15/07     300       297    
Hampden Township Sewer Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 03/31/07 @ 100 (RB)
6.150%, 04/01/07 (a)
    905       934    
Pennsylvania Higher Education Facilities Authority,
University of Pennsylvania, Health Systems,
Series B (RB)
5.000%, 08/15/08
    5,000       5,200    
Pittsburgh, Series A (GO) (MBIA)
5.000%, 09/01/09
    1,515       1,607    
Ringgold School District Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 01/14/08 @ 100 (RB)
6.700%, 01/15/08 (a)
    995       1,047    
      9,483    
Puerto Rico – 3.9%      
Puerto Rico Commonwealth,
Highway Transportation Authority, Series AA (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/07
    7,200       7,424    
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, Series C,
Mandatory Put 07/01/08 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 07/01/18 (e)
    4,250       4,419    
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Series 00 (RB)
4.000%, 07/01/07
    1,000       1,014    
      12,857    
Rhode Island – 0.6%      
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Financial,
Homeowner Opportunity, Series 50-C (AMT) (RB)
4.000%, 04/01/08
    2,070       2,097    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
South Carolina – 2.8%      
Charleston County Hospital Facilities,
Carealliance Health Services, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 08/15/06
  $ 2,210     $ 2,243    
5.000%, 08/15/07     700       720    
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency,
Subseries B-3 (AMBAC) (RB) (VRDO)
2.720%, 01/01/34
    1,000       1,000    
Richland-Lexington Columbia
Apartments (AMT) (CIFG) (RB)
4.000%, 01/01/07 (f)
    670       677    
4.000%, 01/01/08 (f)     700       710    
South Carolina Jobs Economic Development
Authority, Palmetto Health Alliance, Series C (RB)
4.500%, 08/01/06
    660       665    
South Carolina State Ports
Authority (AMT) (FSA) (RB)
5.500%, 07/01/07
    3,330       3,465    
      9,480    
South Dakota – 0.5%      
Sioux Falls Health Facilities,
Dow Rummel Village Project, Series B,
Mandatory Put 11/15/07 @ 100,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 100 (RB)
4.750%, 11/15/33
    1,675       1,678    
Tennessee – 0.5%      
Sullivan County Health Educational & Housing
Facilities, Wellmont Health Systems Project (RB)
4.500%, 09/01/06
    1,500       1,509    
Texas – 13.7%      
Brazos River Authority,
Utilities Electric Co., Series B,
Mandatory Put 06/19/06 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
5.050%, 06/01/30 (e)
    1,730       1,746    
Donna Independent School District (GO)
4.000%, 02/15/11
    1,505       1,542    
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, Series C,
Mandatory Put 05/01/06 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
3.200%, 05/01/28
    4,000       3,991    
Houston Health Facilities Development,
Buckingham Senior Living Community,
Series A, Callable 02/15/09 @ 100 (RB)
4.900%, 02/15/10
    1,020       1,023    
Jefferson County Health Facilities Development
Authority, Baptist Hospitals (AMBAC) (FHA) (RB)
4.200%, 08/15/07
    1,450       1,475    
Laredo Independent School District (GO) (PSFG)
6.750%, 08/01/08
    2,150       2,352    
Lubbock Health Facilities Development,
St. Joseph Health Systems (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/07
    7,100       7,322    
North Central Taxes Health Facility Development,
Baylor Health Care Systems Project (RB)
5.500%, 05/15/06
    3,500       3,549    
5.500%, 05/15/07     1,000       1,033    
Northside Independent School District, Series B,
Callable 02/01/06 @ 100,
Mandatory Put 08/01/06 @ 100 (GO) (PSFG)
2.450%, 08/01/33 (e)
    6,600       6,547    
Pflugerville Independent School District (GO)
5.000%, 08/15/09
    1,595       1,692    

 

Short Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Richardson Hospital Authority (RB)
4.000%, 12/01/06
  $ 1,165     $ 1,172    
5.000%, 12/01/07     1,230       1,265    
Southeast Hospital Financing Agency,
Memorial Hospital System Project,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 11/30/08 @ 100 (RB)
8.500%, 12/01/08 (a)
    670       724    
Tarrant Regional Water District (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 03/01/08
    2,275       2,372    
Texas State Turnpike Authority (RB)
5.000%, 06/01/08
    7,000       7,325    
Tyler Health Facilities Development,
Mother Frances Hospital (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/07
    575       590    
      45,720    
Utah – 0.6%      
Utah State Board, University of Utah Hospital,
Series A (MBIA) (RB)
5.000%, 08/01/09
    1,855       1,962    
Virgin Islands – 0.5%  
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority (RB)
4.000%, 10/01/05
    1,500       1,500    
Virginia – 0.7%  
Chesapeake Hospital Authority,
Chesapeake General Hospital, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/07
    2,300       2,354    
Washington – 1.1%  
Portland & Seattle Intermediate Lien, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 03/01/10
    2,000       2,137    
Washington State Housing Finance Commission,
Presbyterian Ministries, Series A,
Pre-refunded 07/01/06 @ 102 (RB)
6.850%, 07/01/21 (b)
    1,390       1,458    
      3,595    
West Virginia – 0.9%      
Putnam County Pollution Control,
Appalachian Power Company Project, Series E,
Mandatory Put 11/01/06 @ 100 (RB)
2.800%, 05/01/19 (e)
    3,000       2,963    
Wisconsin – 1.4%  
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin,
Series A (RB)
4.500%, 08/15/08
    1,500       1,547    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Froedert & Community
Health, Series A (RB)
5.000%, 04/01/10
    1,000       1,060    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Gundersen Lutheran,
Series A (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 02/15/08
    1,000       1,040    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Wheaton Franciscan Services,
Series A (RB)
5.000%, 08/15/07
    1,000       1,030    
      4,677    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $332,791)
            331,992    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Short Tax Free Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 2.0%      
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (g)
(Cost $6,835)
    6,835,071     $ 6,835    
Total Investments – 101.5%
(Cost $339,626)
        338,827    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (1.5)%         (5,077 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 333,750    

 

(a)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(c)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(d)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(e)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(f)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $5,636,221 or 1.7% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(g)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $37,463,066, which represents 11.2% of net assets.

CIFG – CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty

COP – Certificate of Participation

FHA – Federal Housing Authority

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GO – General Obligation

GTY – Assured Guaranty

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

PSFG – Permanent School Fund Guarantee

PUFG – Permanent University Fund Guarantee

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

RB – Revenue Bond

SPA – Standby Purchase Agreement

VRDO – Variable Rate Demand Obligation. Floating or variable rate obligation maturing in more than one year. The interest rate is based on specific, or an index of, market interest rates, and is subject to change periodically. This instrument may also have a demand feature which allows the recovery of principal at any time, or at specific intervals not exceeding one year, on up to 30 days notice. Maturity date shown represents final maturity.

XLCA – XL Capital Assurance Inc.

Tax Free Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Municipal Bonds – 97.5%  
Alabama – 0.9%  
Bessemer Water Revenue,
Callable 07/01/06 @ 102 (AMBAC) (RB)
5.750%, 07/01/16
  $ 2,500     $ 2,598    
Camden Industrial Development Board
Weyerhauser Company, Series A,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
6.125%, 12/01/24
    1,000       1,108    
Camden Industrial Development Board
Weyerhauser Company, Series B,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
6.375%, 12/01/24
    350       383    
      4,089    
Alaska – 1.9%      
Alaska Energy Authority, Bradley Lake,
Third Series (FSA) (RB)
6.000%, 07/01/10
    1,000       1,112    
6.000%, 07/01/11     4,040       4,551    
Alaska State Housing Finance Corporation,
Series A, Callable 06/01/07 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.900%, 12/01/19
    695       723    
Alaska State Housing Finance
Corporation, Series A,
Pre-refunded 12/01/05 @ 105 (MBIA) (RB)
5.700%, 12/01/11 (a)
    505       518    
Anchorage, Series B,
Callable 07/01/12 @ 100 (MBIA) (GO)
5.000%, 07/01/22
    2,000       2,112    
      9,016    
Arizona – 1.9%      
Arizona Health Facilities Authority,
The Terraces Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/13 @ 101 (RB)
7.500%, 11/15/23
    3,000       3,373    
Arizona State Transportation Board,
Pre-refunded 07/01/09 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 07/01/12 (a)
    3,830       4,206    
Tempe Industrial Development Authority,
Friendship Villiage Project, Series A (RB)
5.375%, 12/01/13
    1,300       1,319    
      8,898    
Arkansas – 0.3%      
Washington County Arkansas Hospital,
Regional Medical Center, Series B,
Callable 02/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 02/01/30
    1,500       1,496    
California – 7.5%  
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority,
Series A, Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC) (RB)
5.720%, 10/01/30 (b)
    8,000       2,366    
California State, Callable 04/01/09 @ 101 (GO)
4.750%, 04/01/22
    500       507    
California State, Callable 02/01/13 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 02/01/21
    5,500       5,747    
California State, Callable 02/01/14 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 02/01/33
    2,000       2,066    
California Pollution Control Filing Authority,
Solid Waste Disposal Revenue,
Waste Management Project, Series B,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 101 (AMT) (GTY) (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/27
    2,500       2,480    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
California State Department of Water, Series A,
Callable 05/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
5.375%, 05/01/22
  $ 4,500     $ 4,898    
California State Public Works Board
Mental Health-Coalinga, Series A,
Callable 06/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 06/01/19
    3,000       3,304    
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority, Los Angeles Jewish Home,
Callable 11/01/13 @ 100 (CMI) (RB)
5.250%, 11/15/23
    4,000       4,216    
Chula Vista Industrial Development,
San Diego Gas & Electric, Series A (AMT) (RB)
4.900%, 03/01/23
    2,500       2,507    
Golden State Tobacco Securitization, Series B,
Pre-refunded 06/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 06/01/33 (a)
    6,940       7,756    
      35,847    
Colorado – 4.4%      
Antelope Water Systems
General Improvement District,
Callable 12/01/15 @ 100 (GO)
5.125%, 12/01/35
    1,000       1,007    
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Waste
Disposal Management Income Project (AMT) (RB)
5.700%, 07/01/18
    1,590       1,679    
Colorado State Educational & Cultural
Facilities Authority, Classical Academy Charter
School Project,
Pre-refunded 12/01/11 @ 100 (RB)
7.250%, 12/01/21 (a)
    1,500       1,802    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Covenant Retirement Communities, Series B,
Callable 12/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
6.125%, 12/01/33
    1,150       1,229    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Evangelical Lutheran Health Facilities,
Callable 10/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.900%, 10/01/27
    2,500       2,691    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Parkview Medical Center,
Callable 09/01/11 @ 100 (RB)
6.500%, 09/01/20
    1,000       1,108    
Colorado State Health Facilities Authority,
Vail Valley Medical Center,
Callable 01/15/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.800%, 01/15/27
    1,500       1,582    
E-470 Public Highway Authority,
Capital Appreciation, Series A,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (RB)
5.350%, 09/01/34 (b)
    10,000       2,409    
E 470 Public Highway Authority,
Capital Appreciation, Series B,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (RB)
5.110%, 09/01/26 (b)
    5,385       1,957    
La Junta Hospital,
Arkansas Valley Medical Center Project,
Callable 04/01/09 @ 101 (RB)
6.000%, 04/01/19
    1,000       1,048    
Montrose Memorial Hospital,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 102 (RB)
6.000%, 12/01/28
    1,000       1,039    
6.000%, 12/01/33     1,000       1,032    

 

Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority,
Zero Coupon Bond (AMBAC) (RB)
6.290%, 06/15/29 (b)
  $ 10,000     $ 2,624    
      21,207    
Florida – 2.8%      
Capital Trust Agency, Fort Lauderdale Project,
Callable 01/01/14 @ 101 (AMT) (RB)
5.750%, 01/01/32
    1,000       1,008    
Florida State Department of Transportation,
Alligator Alley,
Callable 07/01/07 @ 101 (FGIC) (RB)
5.125%, 07/01/13
    1,280       1,334    
Florida State Department of Transportation
Right-of-Way, Callable 07/01/06 @ 101 (GO)
5.250%, 07/01/17
    5,525       5,661    
Palm Beach County, Park & Recreational Facilities, 
Pre-refunded 11/01/06 @ 102 (FSA) (RB)
5.250%, 11/01/16 (a)
    5,000       5,206    
      13,209    
Georgia – 2.7%      
Fulton County Developement Authority,
Maxon Atlantic Station, Series A (AMT) (RB)
5.125%, 03/01/26
    2,300       2,294    
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities,
Canterbury Court Project, Series A,
Callable 02/15/14 @ 101 (RB)
6.125%, 02/15/26
    1,500       1,560    
6.125%, 02/15/34     2,500       2,561    
Gainesville & Hall County Hospital Authority,
Northeast Georgia Health Systems Project,
Callable 05/15/11 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 05/15/31
    5,000       5,165    
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Power,
Series BB (MBIA) (RB)
5.250%, 01/01/25
    1,000       1,128    
      12,708    
Hawaii – 1.8%      
Hawaii State, Series CN,
Pre-refunded 03/01/07 @ 102 (FGIC) (GO)
5.500%, 03/01/14 (a)
    8,000       8,430    
Illinois – 11.1%  
Bolingbrook, Residential Mortgages,
Escrowed to Maturity (FGIC) (RB)
7.500%, 08/01/10 (c)
    990       1,103    
Cook County, Series A (MBIA) (GO)
6.250%, 11/15/12
    9,090       10,541    
Cook County Community School District #97,
Oak Park, Series B (FGIC) (GO)
9.000%, 12/01/11
    2,235       2,896    
Illinois Development Finance Authority,
Adventist Health System,
Callable 11/15/09 @ 101 (RB)
5.500%, 11/15/29
    5,000       5,180    
Illinois Financial Authority,
Friendship Village Schaumburg, Series A,
Callable 02/15/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.375%, 02/15/25
    1,700       1,715    
Illinois Health Facilities Authority,
Condell Medical Center,
Callable 05/15/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 05/15/32
    2,500       2,574    

 

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DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Illinois Health Facilities Authority,
Covenant Retirement Communities,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 101 (RB)
5.875%, 12/01/31
  $ 4,500     $ 4,687    
Illinois Health Facilities Authority,
Covenant Retirement Communities, Series A,
Callable 12/01/12 @ 100 (RAAI) (RB)
5.500%, 12/01/22
    4,000       4,240    
Illinois Health Facilities Authority,
Lutheran Senior Ministries, Series A,
Callable 08/15/11 @ 101 (RB)
7.375%, 08/15/31
    3,000       3,235    
Illinois State, Callable 05/01/06 @ 102 (MBIA) (GO)
5.750%, 05/01/21
    1,410       1,459    
Illinois State, Callable 02/01/07 @ 101 (FGIC) (GO)
5.250%, 02/01/13
    1,400       1,452    
Illinois State Development Finance Authority,
Pollution Control Illinois Power Company Project,
Series A, Pre-refunded 07/01/06 @ 102 (RB)
7.375%, 07/01/21 (a)
    500       526    
Illinois State Development Finance Authority,
Waste Management Project (AMT) (RB)
5.850%, 02/01/07
    1,000       1,029    
Illinois State Educational Facilities Authority,
Augustana College,
Pre-refunded 10/01/07 @ 100 (CLE) (RB)
5.875%, 10/01/17 (a)
    500       528    
Illinois State Educational Facilities Authority,
Augustana College,
Pre-refunded 10/01/08 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 10/01/18 (a)
    1,000       1,055    
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A (RB)
6.300%, 01/01/12
    1,000       1,147    
McHenry County Community Unit,
School District #20 Woodstock, Series A,
Callable 01/01/08 @ 100 (FSA) (GO)
5.850%, 01/01/16
    560       591    
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority,
McCormick Place, Illinois Dedicated State Tax,
Class B, Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (RB)
5.650%, 06/15/22 (b)
    5,000       3,049    
Northern Illinois University,
Auxiliary Facilities Systems, Partially
Pre-refunded 04/01/07 @ 100 (FGIC) (RB)
5.700%, 04/01/16 (a)
    1,000       1,036    
Rock Island, Friendship Manor Project,
Escrowed to Maturity (RB)
7.000%, 06/01/06 (c)
    260       260    
Rockford Multifamily Housing,
Rivers Edge Apartments, Series A,
Callable 01/20/08 @ 102 (AMT) (GNMA) (RB)
5.875%, 01/20/38
    1,215       1,251    
Southern Illinois University, Housing & Auxiliary,
Series A, Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (RB)
5.500%, 04/01/20 (b)
    2,280       1,174    
St. Clair County,
Callable 10/01/09 @ 102 (FGIC) (GO)
6.000%, 10/01/11
    2,020       2,251    
      52,979    
Indiana – 3.2%      
Crown Point, Multi-School Building Corporation,
First Mortgage (MBIA) (RB)
7.875%, 01/15/06
    2,630       2,667    

 

Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Indiana State Municipal Power Agency,
Power Supply, Series B (MBIA) (RB)
6.000%, 01/01/11
  $ 1,000     $ 1,118    
6.000%, 01/01/12     1,000       1,131    
Indiana Transportation Finance Authority,
Series A (AMBAC) (RB)
5.750%, 06/01/12
    3,185       3,592    
Indianapolis Airport Authority, Special Facilities,
Federal Express Corporation
Project (AMT) (GTY) (RB)
5.100%, 01/15/17
    3,000       3,144    
St. Joseph County Industries Hospital Authority,
Madison Center Obligation Group Project,
Callable 02/15/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 02/15/28
    3,500       3,544    
      15,196    
Iowa – 1.0%      
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority,
Central College Project,
Callable 10/01/11 @ 100 (RAAI) (RB)
5.500%, 10/01/31
    1,500       1,577    
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority,
Private College Facility – Simpson College,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 102 (RB)
5.100%, 12/01/35
    2,000       1,976    
Muscatine Electric, Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 12/31/12 @ 100 (RB)
6.700%, 01/01/13 (c)
    920       1,023    
      4,576    
Louisiana – 1.5%      
Baton Rouge Sales & Use Tax,
Public Improvements, Series A,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 101.50 (FGIC) (RB)
5.250%, 08/01/15
    2,030       2,159    
Jefferson Parish, Drain Sales Tax (AMBAC) (RB)
5.000%, 11/01/11
    1,000       1,070    
Jefferson Parish, Home Mortgage Authority,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 07/31/11 @ 100 (FGIC) (FHA) (RB)
7.100%, 08/01/11 (c)
    1,000       1,161    
Lafayette, Public Improvement Sales Tax,
Series B (FGIC) (RB)
7.000%, 03/01/08
    1,000       1,082    
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority,
Tulane University of Louisiana, Series A-1,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.100%, 11/15/14
    1,500       1,560    
      7,032    
Massachusetts – 0.7%      
Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority,
Crosstown Center Project,
Callable 09/01/12 @ 102 (AMT) (RB)
6.500%, 09/01/35
    2,500       2,505    
Massachusetts State Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Series D,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/33
    1,000       995    
      3,500    
Michigan – 2.1%      
Haslett Public School District,
Pre-refunded 05/01/07 @ 100 (MBIA) (GO)
5.700%, 05/01/16 (a)
    1,200       1,250    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Kent Hospital Financial Authority,
Metropolitan Hospital Project, Series A,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 07/01/30
  $ 2,000     $ 2,018    
Lanse Creuse, Public Schools,
Pre-refunded 05/01/07 @ 100 (AMBAC) (GO)
5.250%, 05/01/16 (a)
    1,000       1,035    
Thornapple Kellogg School Building & Site,
Callable 11/01/12 @ 100 (MQSBLF) (GO)
5.500%, 05/01/14
    1,485       1,644    
5.500%, 05/01/16     1,810       2,008    
Ypsilanti School District,
Pre-refunded 05/01/07 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.600%, 05/01/12 (a)
    2,000       2,080    
      10,035    
Minnesota – 5.1%      
Cuyuna Range Hospital District,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 101 (RB)
5.200%, 06/01/25
    1,000       1,000    
Cuyuna Range Hospital District, Series A,
Callable 06/01/07 @ 102 (RB)
6.000%, 06/01/29
    650       668    
Fergus Falls Health Care Facilities Authority,
Series A, Callable until 10/31/05 @ 102 (RB)
7.000%, 11/01/19
    150       152    
Minneapolis Health Care System,
Fairview Health Services, Series A,
Pre-refunded 05/15/12 @ 101 (RB)
5.625%, 05/15/32 (a)
    7,000       7,853    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Developement 
Board, Health Care System, Fairview, Series A,
Callable 11/15/10 @ 101 (RB)
6.375%, 11/15/29
    95       103    
Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Developement 
Board, Health Care System, Fairview, Series A,
Pre-refunded 11/15/10 @ 101 (RB)
6.375%, 11/15/29 (a)
    2,905       3,328    
Minnesota State Housing Finance Agency,
Single Family Housing (AMT) (RB)
4.400%, 07/01/07
    1,250       1,273    
Monticello, Big Lake Community Hospital, Series C, 
Callable 12/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
6.200%, 12/01/22
    2,995       3,160    
Shakopee Health Care Facilities
St. Francis Regional Medical Center,
Callable 09/01/14 @100 (RB)
5.250%, 09/01/34
    1,000       1,027    
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency,
Capital Appreciation, Series A,
Zero Coupon Bond (MBIA) (RB)
4.550%, 01/01/21 (b)
    3,500       1,752    
4.550%, 01/01/24 (b)     6,745       2,904    
St. Anthony Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Chandler Place Project,
Callable 05/20/06 @ 102 (FHA) (GNMA) (RB)
6.250%, 11/20/25
    1,000       1,038    
      24,258    
Missouri – 0.8%      
Cape Girardeau County Authority,
Southeast Missouri Hospital,
Callable 06/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 06/01/32
    2,500       2,602    

 

Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Sugar Creek, Lafarge North America, Series A,
Callable 06/01/13 @ 101 (AMT) (RB)
5.650%, 06/01/37
  $ 1,000     $ 1,039    
      3,641    
Nebraska – 2.1%      
Douglas County Zoo Facility,
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Project,
Callable until 08/31/24 @ 100 (RB)
4.750%, 09/01/24
    3,000       3,002    
Hastings Electrical Systems,
Callable 05/01/11 @ 100 (FSA) (RB)
5.000%, 01/01/15
    1,000       1,069    
Lincoln Nebraska Sanitation & Sewer,
Callable 06/15/15 @ 100 (RB)
4.500%, 06/15/30
    1,130       1,108    
Nebraska Educational Finance Authority,
Concordia University Project,
Callable 12/15/08 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 12/15/15
    500       517    
5.350%, 12/15/18     540       556    
Nebraska Educational Finance Authority,
Midland Lutheran College, Series A,
Callable 09/15/13 @ 100 (RB)
5.600%, 09/15/29
    1,800       1,801    
Washington County Wastewater Facilities,
Cargill Project, Callable 11/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
5.900%, 11/01/27
    1,700       1,845    
      9,898    
Nevada – 2.6%      
Carson City, Carson-Tahoe Hospital Project,
Callable 09/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
5.750%, 09/01/31
    5,000       5,223    
Clark County Industrial Development,
Southwest Gas Corporation Project, Series A,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (AMBAC) (AMT) (RB)
5.250%, 07/01/34
    4,000       4,181    
Director of the State of Nevada,
Development of Business & Industry,
Las Ventanas Retirement Project, Series B (RB)
6.000%, 11/15/14
    750       772    
Director of the State of Nevada,
Development of Business & Industry,
Las Ventanas Retirement Project, Series B,
Callable 11/15/14 @ 100 (RB)
6.750%, 11/15/23
    2,300       2,368    
      12,544    
New Hampshire – 0.4%      
New Hampshire Health & Educational
Facilities Authority Covenant Health,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
5.375%, 07/01/24
    1,250       1,314    
New Hampshire Health & Educational
Facilities Authority, Speare Memorial Hospital,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.875%, 07/01/34
    800       828    
      2,142    
New Jersey – 0.8%      
Camden County, Municipal Utilities Authority
Sewer Revenue Refunding, Series C,
Callable 07/15/08 @ 101 (FGIC) (GO)
5.100%, 07/15/12
    3,500       3,698    

 

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DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
New York – 0.8%      
New York, Series C,
Callable 03/15/12 @ 100 (GO)
5.250%, 03/15/32
  $ 3,590     $ 3,764    
North Dakota – 0.5%      
North Dakota State Board of Higher Education,
Bismark State College,
Callable 05/01/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.350%, 05/01/30
    2,500       2,459    
Ohio – 1.8%      
Cincinnati Water System,
Callable 06/01/11 @ 100 (RB)
5.000%, 12/01/20
    125       132    
Cleveland Waterworks, Series H,
Pre-refunded 01/01/06 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.750%, 01/01/16 (a)
    1,460       1,500    
Lucas County Port Authority,
Crocker Park Public Improvement Project,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 102 (GO)
5.250%, 12/01/23
    2,000       2,059    
Ohio State Higher Education, Series B,
Callable 11/01/11 @ 100 (GO)
5.000%, 11/01/16
    1,500       1,610    
Ohio State Higher Educational Facility,
Baldwin-Wallace College Project,
Callable 06/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
5.125%, 12/01/17
    1,490       1,556    
5.250%, 12/01/19     1,540       1,613    
      8,470    
Oregon – 1.4%      
Washington County Unified Sewer Agency,
Series 1 (FGIC) (RB)
5.750%, 10/01/10
    6,110       6,791    
Pennsylvania – 1.8%      
Chester Upland School Authority, Series A,
Callable 09/01/07 @ 100 (FSA) (RB)
5.250%, 09/01/17
    2,000       2,073    
Erie County Industrial Development Authority,
International Paper Company Project, Series A,
Callable 11/01/14 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
5.000%, 11/01/18
    1,350       1,366    
Pennsylvania State,
Callable 03/15/07 @ 101.50 (AMBAC) (GO)
5.125%, 09/15/11
    5,000       5,212    
      8,651    
Puerto Rico – 2.3%      
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Series RR,
Callable 07/01/15 @ 100 (CIFG) (RB)
5.000%, 07/01/29
    5,000       5,268    
Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, Series I,
Callable 07/01/14 @ 100 (COMGTY) (RB)
5.250%, 07/01/33
    4,000       4,236    
Puerto Rico Public Finance, Series A,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 100,
Mandatory Put 02/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 08/01/27
    1,000       1,090    
Puerto Rico Public Improvements,
Pre-refunded 07/01/10 @ 100 (MBIA) (GO)
5.750%, 07/01/26 (a)
    500       551    
      11,145    
Rhode Island – 1.1%      
Rhode Island State, Series A,
Pre-refunded 08/01/07 @ 101 (MBIA) (GO)
5.125%, 08/01/12 (a)
    5,055       5,291    

 

Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
South Carolina – 1.3%      
Lexington County Health Services District,
Lexington Medical Center,
Callable 11/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 11/01/23
  $ 2,000     $ 2,112    
Richland-Lexington South Carolina Airport District, 
Columbia Metropolitain Airport,
Callable 01/01/16 @ 100 (AMT)(CIFG)(RB)
4.500%, 01/01/24 (d)
    1,400       1,371    
South Carolina Jobs Economic Development
Authority, Palmetto Health Alliance, Series A,
Callable 08/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
6.125%, 08/01/23
    1,250       1,366    
South Carolina Jobs Economic Development
Authority, Palmetto Health Alliance, Series C,
Callable 08/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
6.375%, 08/01/34
    1,250       1,376    
      6,225    
South Dakota – 1.1%      
Sioux Falls, Dow Rummel Village Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/12 @ 100 (RB)
6.625%, 11/15/23
    2,200       2,282    
Sioux Falls School District #49-5, Series B,
Callable 07/01/16 @ 100 (GO)
4.750%, 07/01/20
    510       533    
South Dakota Economic Development Finance
Authority, DTS Project, Series A,
Callable 04/01/09 @ 102 (AMT) (RB)
5.500%, 04/01/19
    1,055       1,101    
South Dakota Economic Development Finance
Authority, Pooled Loan Project – Davis Family,
Series 4-A, Callable 04/01/14 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
6.000%, 04/01/29
    1,400       1,474    
      5,390    
Tennessee – 2.6%      
Johnson City Health & Educational Facilities
Authority Mountain States Health, Series A,
Callable 07/01/12 @ 103 (RB)
7.500%, 07/01/33
    2,500       2,942    
Shelby County Health, Educational & Housing
Facilities Board Methodist Healthcare,
Pre-refunded 09/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
6.500%, 09/01/21 (a)
    1,125       1,325    
6.500%, 09/01/21 (a)     1,875       2,209    
Sullivan County Health, Educational & Housing
Facilities Board, Wellmont Health Systems Project, 
Callable 09/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
6.250%, 09/01/32
    5,500       5,991    
      12,467    
Texas – 15.1%      
Abilene Health Facilities Development,
Sears Methodist Retirement Project,
Callable 05/15/09 @ 101 (RB)
5.875%, 11/15/18
    500       512    
6.000%, 11/15/29     2,000       2,025    
Abilene Health Facilities Development,
Sears Methodist Retirement Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/08 @ 101 (RB)
5.875%, 11/15/18
    2,500       2,555    
Abilene Health Facilities Development,
Sears Methodist Retirement Project, Series A,
Callable 11/15/13 @ 101 (RB)
7.000%, 11/15/33
    4,000       4,340    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Bexar County Housing Finance Authority,
American Opportunity Housing, Series A,
Callable 01/01/11 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.800%, 01/01/31
  $ 2,000     $ 2,097    
Brazos River Authority PCR-Texas Utility Company, 
Callable 04/01/13 @ 101 (AMT) (RB)
7.700%, 04/01/33
    2,500       2,989    
Brazos River Harbor District,
Dow Chemical, Series A-5,
Mandatory Put 05/15/12 @ 100 (AMT) (RB)
5.700%, 05/15/33
    2,500       2,706    
Crawford Education Facilities,
University of St. Thomas Project,
Callable 10/01/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.250%, 10/01/22
    1,300       1,325    
5.375%, 10/01/27     1,750       1,790    
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District,
Pre-refunded 02/15/10 @ 100 (PSFG) (GO)
5.500%, 02/15/18 (a)
    5,000       5,453    
Fort Bend Independent School District,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable until 02/15/13 @ 100 (PSFG) (GO)
5.000%, 02/15/14 (c)
    500       545    
Harris County Health Facilities Development,
Memorial Hospital Systems Project, Series A,
Callable 06/01/07 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
5.500%, 06/01/17
    8,000       8,416    
Laredo Independent School District (PSFG) (GO)
6.750%, 08/01/09
    2,290       2,565    
Red River Authority Sewer & Solidwaste
Disposal Excel Corporation Project,
Callable 02/01/12 @ 101 (AMT) (RB)
6.100%, 02/01/22
    3,775       3,997    
Remington Municipal Utility District #1, Series A,
Callable 09/01/08 @ 100 (RAAI) (GO)
5.800%, 09/01/25
    1,000       1,053    
Richardson Hospital Authority
Richardson Regional Hospital,
Callable 12/01/13 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 12/01/34
    9,500       10,140    
San Antonio Independent School District,
Pre-refunded 08/15/08 @ 100 (PSFG) (GO)
5.125%, 08/15/14 (a)
    6,000       6,329    
Spring Branch Independent School District,
Pre-refunded 02/01/10 @ 100 (PSFG) (GO)
5.750%, 02/01/25 (a)
    2,400       2,631    
Texas Employment Community,
Callable 01/15/06 @ 100 (MLO) (COP)
8.350%, 02/01/06
    20       20    
8.350%, 08/01/06     50       51    
8.400%, 08/01/07     25       25    
8.450%, 08/01/08     55       56    
Texas Employment Community,
Emnora Lane Project (MLO) (COP)
7.900%, 11/01/05
    25       25    
8.000%, 11/01/06     30       30    
8.050%, 05/01/07     20       20    
Texas State, Water Development,
Callable 08/01/06 @ 100 (GO)
5.400%, 08/01/21
    6,750       6,861    
Texas Water Development Board, Series A,
Callable 07/15/06 @ 100 (RB)
5.500%, 07/15/10
    2,500       2,549    
Travis County Texas Health Facilities,
Querencia Barton Creek Project,
Callable 11/15/15 @ 100 (RB)
5.650%, 11/15/35
    1,100       1,081    
      72,186    

 

Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Utah – 0.2%      
Intermountain Power Agency, Utah Power Supply, 
Series A (AMBAC) (RB)
6.500%, 07/01/11
  $ 365     $ 421    
Intermountain Power Agency, Utah Power Supply, 
Series A, Escrowed to Maturity (AMBAC) (RB)
6.500%, 07/01/11 (c)
    635       737    
      1,158    
Virginia – 0.2%      
Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, 
Berkeley Apartments,
Callable 12/01/10 @ 102 (AMT) (FNMA) (RB)
5.850%, 12/01/20
    1,000       1,068    
Washington – 6.2%      
Energy Northwest, Washington Wind Project,
Pre-refunded 01/01/07 @ 103 (RB)
5.600%, 07/01/15 (a)
    4,640       4,914    
King County, Series F,
Callable 12/01/07 @ 100 (GO)
5.125%, 12/01/14
    5,000       5,197    
King County School District #415,
Pre-refunded 12/01/07 @ 100 (MBIA) (GO)
5.350%, 12/01/16 (a)
    4,050       4,245    
Snohomish County Public Utilities District #1,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Callable 10/01/05 @ 100 (RB)
6.750%, 01/01/12 (c)
    1,000       1,123    
Washington State, Series C,
Pre-refunded 01/01/07 @ 100 (GO)
5.500%, 01/01/17 (a)
    4,190       4,320    
Washington State Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Series D, 
Pre-refunded 01/01/07 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.375%, 01/01/22 (a)
    8,000       8,236    
Washington State Public Power Supply System,
Nuclear Project #3, Series A,
Callable 07/01/07 @ 102 (FSA) (RB)
5.250%, 07/01/16
    1,000       1,051    
Washington State Public Power Supply System,
Nuclear Project #3, Series B (RB)
7.125%, 07/01/16
    600       755    
      29,841    
Wisconsin – 4.7%      
Amery, Apple River Hospital Project,
Callable 06/01/08 @ 100 (RB)
5.700%, 06/01/13
    1,440       1,469    
Wisconsin State, Series C,
Pre-refunded 05/01/07 @ 100 (FGIC) (GO)
5.500%, 05/01/10 (a)
    2,095       2,174    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Attic Angel Obligation Group,
Callable 11/15/08 @ 102 (RB)
5.750%, 11/15/27
    1,000       991    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Beaver Dam Community Hospitals,
Series A, Callable 08/15/14 @ 100 (RB)
6.750%, 08/15/34
    1,000       1,062    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Beloit Memorial Hospital,
Callable until 07/01/08 @ 100 (RB)
5.800%, 07/01/09
    555       556    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Eastcastle Place Income Project,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 12/01/24
    1,000       1,023    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Tax Free Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Franciscan Skemp Medical Center,
Callable 11/15/05 @ 102 (RB)
6.125%, 11/15/15
  $ 1,000     $ 1,023    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Marshfield Clinic, Series B,
Callable 02/15/12 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 02/15/25
    3,500       3,712    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Meriter Hospital,
Callable 12/01/06 @ 102 (MBIA) (RB)
6.000%, 12/01/17
    2,000       2,099    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, New Castle Place Project, Series A,
Callable 12/01/11 @ 101 (RB)
7.000%, 12/01/31
    2,000       2,069    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Southwest Health Center, Series A,
Callable 04/01/14 @ 100 (RB)
6.250%, 04/01/34
    2,000       2,033    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Synergy Health,
Callable 08/15/13 @ 100 (RB)
6.000%, 11/15/23
    1,500       1,622    
Wisconsin State Health & Educational Facilities
Authority, Wheaton Franciscan Services,
Callable 02/15/12 @ 100 (RB)
5.750%, 08/15/30
    2,500       2,666    
      22,499    
Wyoming – 0.8%      
Teton County Hospital District,
St. John's Medical Center,
Callable 06/01/12 @ 101 (RB)
6.750%, 12/01/22
    2,100       2,198    
6.750%, 12/01/27     1,500       1,555    
      3,753    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $435,308)
            465,557    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.4%      
First American Tax Free Obligations Fund, Class Z (e)
(Cost $6,628)
    6,628,498       6,628    
Total Investments – 98.9%
(Cost $441,936)
            472,185    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 1.1%             5,035    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 477,220    

 

(a)  Pre-refunded issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. These bonds mature at the call date and price indicated.

(b)  The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

(c)  Escrowed to Maturity issues are typically backed by U.S. Government obligations. If callable, these bonds may still be subject to call at the call date and price indicated.

(d)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $1,362,508 or 0.3% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Tax Free Fund (concluded)

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT – Alternative Minimum Tax. As of September 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of securities subject to the AMT was $40,845,331, which represents 8.6% of net assets.

CIFG – CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty

CLE – Connie Lee Insurance Company

CMI – California Mortgage Insurance Program

COMGTY – Commonwealth Guaranty

COP – Certificate of Participation

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

FHA – Federal Housing Authority

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

GO – General Obligation

GTY – Assured Guaranty

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

MLO – Municipal Lease Obligation

MQSBLF – Michigan Qualified School Board Loan Fund Program

PSFG – Permanent School Fund Guarantee

RAAI – Radian Asset Assurance Inc.

RB – Revenue Bond

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except per share data

    Arizona
Tax Free Fund
  California
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  California
Tax Free Fund
  Colorado
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Colorado
Tax Free Fund
  Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Minnesota
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at cost   $ 22,368     $ 50,580     $ 32,926     $ 44,451     $ 18,120     $ 633,012     $ 220,856    
Investments in affiliated money market fund, at cost     1,197       -       -       166       192       2,411       -    
ASSETS:  
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (note 2)   $ 23,705     $ 52,843     $ 34,644     $ 47,219     $ 19,694     $ 667,511     $ 230,378    
Investments in affiliated money market fund,
at value (note 2)
    1,197       -       -       166       192       2,411       -    
Receivable for dividends and interest     319       615       360       596       252       8,082       2,635    
Receivable for investment securities sold     359       -       -       -       -       568       -    
Receivable for capital shares sold     29       49       96       36       16       675       158    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     15       15       15       15       15       33       15    
Total assets     25,624       53,522       35,115       48,032       20,169       679,280       233,186    
LIABILITIES:  
Bank overdraft     -       -       -       -       -       -       -    
Payable for investment securities purchased     -       -       -       -       -       567       3    
Payable for investment securities purchased on a 
when-issued basis
    396       247       543       -       -       2,096       3,379    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     -       -       34       8       3       409       78    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     9       31       17       28       9       385       135    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     3       -       4       2       4       4       4    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     6       6       5       6       5       20       10    
Total liabilities     414       284       603       44       21       3,481       3,609    
Net assets   $ 25,210     $ 53,238     $ 34,512     $ 47,988     $ 20,148     $ 675,799     $ 229,577    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:  
Portfolio capital   $ 23,663     $ 50,784     $ 32,720     $ 44,914     $ 17,981     $ 640,261     $ 218,537    
Undistributed net investment income     -       17       9       23       7       46       153    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     210       174       65       283       586       993       1,365    
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments
    1,337       2,263       1,718       2,768       1,574       34,499       9,522    
Net assets   $ 25,210     $ 53,238     $ 34,512     $ 47,988     $ 20,148     $ 675,799     $ 229,577    
Class A:  
Net assets   $ 9,547     $ 3,946     $ 11,888     $ 13,426     $ 8,362     $ 34,658     $ 32,326    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    853       381       1,057       1,249       740       3,174       3,183    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 11.19     $ 10.35     $ 11.24     $ 10.74     $ 11.30     $ 10.92     $ 10.16    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 11.69     $ 10.59     $ 11.74     $ 10.99     $ 11.80     $ 11.17     $ 10.39    
Class C:  
Net assets   $ 1,628       -     $ 3,068       -     $ 3,423       -       -    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    146       -       273       -       304       -       -    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption
price per share (2)
  $ 11.18       -     $ 11.25       -     $ 11.28       -       -    
Class Y:  
Net assets   $ 14,035     $ 49,292     $ 19,556     $ 34,562     $ 8,363     $ 641,141     $ 197,251    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    1,254       4,752       1,739       3,224       739       58,831       19,515    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption
price per share
  $ 11.19     $ 10.37     $ 11.25     $ 10.72     $ 11.32     $ 10.90     $ 10.11    

 

    Minnesota
Tax Free Fund
  Missouri
Tax Free Fund
  Nebraska
Tax Free Fund
  Ohio
Tax Free Fund
  Oregon
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Short
Tax Free Fund
  Tax Free Fund  
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at cost   $ 152,684     $ 170,928     $ 37,868     $ 40,333     $ 135,287     $ 332,791     $ 435,308    
Investments in affiliated money market fund, at cost     -       2,386       2,371       -       643       6,835       6,628    
ASSETS:  
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (note 2)   $ 161,938     $ 178,731     $ 39,421     $ 41,690     $ 140,446     $ 331,992     $ 465,557    
Investments in affiliated money market fund,
at value (note 2)
    -       2,386       2,371       -       643       6,835       6,628    
Receivable for dividends and interest     2,161       2,196       505       623       1,967       4,233       6,697    
Receivable for investment securities sold     -       -       -       -       -       -       1,314    
Receivable for capital shares sold     181       10       5       20       -       56       87    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     15       16       15       15       15       33       35    
Total assets     164,295       183,339       42,317       42,348       143,071       343,149       480,318    
LIABILITIES:  
Bank overdraft     -       -       -       2       -       -       -    
Payable for investment securities purchased     -       -       -       -       -       3,173       1,311    
Payable for investment securities purchased on a 
when-issued basis
    -       1,063       1,173       -       -       5,636       1,363    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     1,075       68       -       56       10       407       126    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     95       105       17       18       82       168       274    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     21       6       2       -       1       -       9    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     9       9       6       6       9       15       15    
Total liabilities     1,200       1,251       1,198       82       102       9,399       3,098    
Net assets   $ 163,095     $ 182,088     $ 41,119     $ 42,266     $ 142,969     $ 333,750     $ 477,220    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:  
Portfolio capital   $ 153,260     $ 172,960     $ 39,491     $ 40,839     $ 137,235     $ 334,919     $ 445,842    
Undistributed net investment income     182       66       12       29       19       255       185    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     399       1,259       63       41       556       (625 )     944    
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments
    9,254       7,803       1,553       1,357       5,159       (799 )     30,249    
Net assets   $ 163,095     $ 182,088     $ 41,119     $ 42,266     $ 142,969     $ 333,750     $ 477,220    
Class A:  
Net assets   $ 106,783     $ 30,188     $ 7,136     $ 988     $ 9,356     $ 4,103     $ 38,205    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    9,526       2,486       675       95       930       419       3,443    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 11.21     $ 12.14     $ 10.58     $ 10.42     $ 10.07     $ 9.78     $ 11.10    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 11.71     $ 12.68     $ 11.05     $ 10.88     $ 10.30     $ 10.01     $ 11.59    
Class C:  
Net assets   $ 9,841     $ 190     $ 1,565     $ 174       -       -     $ 2,712    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    881       16       149       17       -       -       245    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption
price per share (2)
  $ 11.17     $ 12.12     $ 10.50     $ 10.32       -       -     $ 11.05    
Class Y:  
Net assets   $ 46,471     $ 151,710     $ 32,418     $ 41,104     $ 133,613     $ 329,647     $ 436,303    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    4,150       12,489       3,064       3,939       13,268       33,718       39,279    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption
price per share
  $ 11.20     $ 12.15     $ 10.58     $ 10.43     $ 10.07     $ 9.78     $ 11.11    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge. For a description of front-end sales charges, see note 1
in Notes to Financial Statements.

  (2)  Class C has a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Operations For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Arizona
Tax Free Fund
  California
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  California
Tax Free Fund
  Colorado
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Colorado
Tax Free Fund
  Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Minnesota
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:  
Interest from unaffiliated securities   $ 1,086     $ 2,378     $ 1,374     $ 2,367     $ 1,090     $ 32,007     $ 11,092    
Dividends from affiliated money market fund     2       -       -       14       5       144       -    
Total investment income     1,088       2,378       1,374       2,381       1,095       32,151       11,092    
EXPENSES (note 3):  
Investment advisory fees     111       261       148       254       110       3,326       1,199    
Administration fees     52       114       68       111       52       1,397       509    
Transfer agent fees     15       33       20       32       14       425       151    
Professional fees     13       15       14       15       14       44       24    
Registration fees     8       5       7       5       7       23       5    
Other expenses     4       5       4       5       4       16       9    
Custodian fees     2       5       3       4       2       58       21    
Directors' fees     1       1       1       1       1       16       6    
Postage and printing fees     1       2       1       2       1       25       9    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     24       10       26       36       23       87       85    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     16       -       17       -       38       -       -    
Total expenses     247       451       309       465       266       5,417       2,018    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (102 )     (80 )     (124 )     (88 )     (108 )     (709 )     (288 )  
Total net expenses     145       371       185       377       158       4,708       1,730    
Investment income net     943       2,007       1,189       2,004       937       27,443       9,362    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS – NET (note 5):
 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     215       174       66       284       586       1,758       1,370    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation
of investments
    (401 )     (809 )     (182 )     (1,134 )     (804 )     (13,264 )     (4,978 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments     (186 )     (635 )     (116 )     (850 )     (218 )     (11,506 )     (3,608 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 757     $ 1,372     $ 1,073     $ 1,154     $ 719     $ 15,937     $ 5,754    

 

    Minnesota
Tax Free Fund
  Missouri
Tax Free Fund
  Nebraska
Tax Free Fund
  Ohio
Tax Free Fund
  Oregon
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Short
Tax Free Fund
  Tax Free Fund  
INVESTMENT INCOME:  
Interest from unaffiliated securities   $ 8,303     $ 8,285     $ 1,726     $ 1,768     $ 6,277     $ 12,331     $ 23,876    
Dividends from affiliated money market fund     -       37       22       -       23       170       110    
Total investment income     8,303       8,322       1,748       1,768       6,300       12,501       23,986    
EXPENSES (note 3):  
Investment advisory fees     832       905       193       212       715       1,942       2,330    
Administration fees     352       383       85       93       306       824       976    
Transfer agent fees     106       116       25       27       91       238       299    
Professional fees     21       21       14       15       19       31       35    
Registration fees     9       8       8       7       6       23       31    
Other expenses     7       7       5       5       6       12       13    
Custodian fees     15       16       3       4       13       35       41    
Directors' fees     4       4       1       1       3       9       11    
Postage and printing fees     7       8       2       2       5       15       20    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     278       71       15       3       22       14       97    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     99       2       18       1       -       -       27    
Total expenses     1,730       1,541       369       370       1,186       3,143       3,880    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (223 )     (202 )     (149 )     (154 )     (173 )     (804 )     (503 )  
Total net expenses     1,507       1,339       220       216       1,013       2,339       3,377    
Investment income net     6,796       6,983       1,528       1,552       5,287       10,162       20,609    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS – NET (note 5):
 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     399       1,283       67       58       590       (387 )     1,085    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation
of investments
    20       (2,964 )     (332 )     (282 )     (3,269 )     (6,969 )     (206 )  
Net gain (loss) on investments     419       (1,681 )     (265 )     (224 )     (2,679 )     (7,356 )     879    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 7,215     $ 5,302     $ 1,263     $ 1,328     $ 2,608     $ 2,806     $ 21,488    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Arizona
Tax Free Fund
  California
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  California
Tax Free Fund
  Colorado
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income – net   $ 943     $ 902     $ 2,007     $ 1,910     $ 1,189     $ 1,130     $ 2,004     $ 2,441    
Net realized gain on investments     215       230       174       358       66       274       284       631    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     (401 )     17       (809 )     (628 )     (182 )     (104 )     (1,134 )     (1,415 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     757       1,149       1,372       1,640       1,073       1,300       1,154       1,657    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (412 )     (413 )     (142 )     (154 )     (400 )     (415 )     (577 )     (660 )  
Class C     (64 )     (60 )     -       -       (60 )     (43 )     -       -    
Class Y     (516 )     (414 )     (1,860 )     (1,780 )     (744 )     (681 )     (1,500 )     (1,748 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (99 )     (50 )     (25 )     (13 )     (89 )     (84 )     (44 )     -    
Class C     (18 )     (8 )     -       -       (13 )     (9 )     -       -    
Class Y     (113 )     (41 )     (331 )     (141 )     (149 )     (117 )     (125 )     -    
Total distributions     (1,222 )     (986 )     (2,358 )     (2,088 )     (1,455 )     (1,349 )     (2,246 )     (2,408 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     2,145       1,820       1,367       1,820       4,192       1,756       4,258       2,059    
Reinvestment of distributions     422       397       120       128       383       413       428       471    
Payments for redemptions     (1,831 )     (5,214 )     (852 )     (2,787 )     (2,086 )     (3,770 )     (4,917 )     (10,910 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     736       (2,997 )     635       (839 )     2,489       (1,601 )     (231 )     (8,380 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     201       372       -       -       1,840       577       -       -    
Reinvestment of distributions     65       50       -       -       65       49       -       -    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     (192 )     (698 )     -       -       (109 )     (439 )     -       -    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     74       (276 )     -       -       1,796       187       -       -    
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     5,175       2,320       6,384       8,208       6,071       4,068       6,325       2,159    
Reinvestment of distributions     73       27       80       29       33       22       53       8    
Payments for redemptions     (499 )     (2,150 )     (3,209 )     (5,478 )     (2,349 )     (3,260 )     (8,784 )     (11,728 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     4,749       197       3,255       2,759       3,755       830       (2,406 )     (9,561 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     5,559       (3,076 )     3,890       1,920       8,040       (584 )     (2,637 )     (17,941 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     5,094       (2,913 )     2,904       1,472       7,658       (633 )     (3,729 )     (18,692 )  
Net assets at beginning of period     20,116       23,029       50,334       48,862       26,854       27,487       51,717       70,409    
Net assets at end of period   $ 25,210     $ 20,116     $ 53,238     $ 50,334     $ 34,512     $ 26,854     $ 47,988     $ 51,717    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period   $ -     $ 44     $ 17     $ 12     $ 9     $ 24     $ 23     $ 96    

 

    Colorado
Tax Free Fund
  Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Minnesota
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income – net   $ 937     $ 1,086     $ 27,443     $ 29,117     $ 9,362     $ 10,291    
Net realized gain on investments     586       177       1,758       3,586       1,370       796    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     (804 )     (145 )     (13,264 )     (11,098 )     (4,978 )     (3,173 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     719       1,118       15,937       21,605       5,754       7,914    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (420 )     (515 )     (1,423 )     (1,374 )     (1,267 )     (1,251 )  
Class C     (153 )     (152 )     -       -       -       -    
Class Y     (419 )     (431 )     (26,720 )     (27,568 )     (8,038 )     (9,017 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (77 )     (90 )     (194 )     (38 )     (114 )     (59 )  
Class C     (30 )     (29 )     -       -       -       -    
Class Y     (70 )     (68 )     (3,485 )     (799 )     (683 )     (444 )  
Total distributions     (1,169 )     (1,285 )     (31,822 )     (29,779 )     (10,102 )     (10,771 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     303       879       7,869       15,334       5,677       13,308    
Reinvestment of distributions     421       542       1,256       1,138       1,026       940    
Payments for redemptions     (2,770 )     (4,575 )     (8,912 )     (14,985 )     (8,801 )     (9,940 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (2,046 )     (3,154 )     213       1,487       (2,098 )     4,308    
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     485       273       -       -       -       -    
Reinvestment of distributions     172       172       -       -       -       -    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     (950 )     (924 )     -       -       -       -    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     (293 )     (479 )     -       -       -       -    
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     1,391       1,223       111,544       98,239       16,162       21,189    
Reinvestment of distributions     15       13       3,541       2,319       335       333    
Payments for redemptions     (2,293 )     (1,255 )     (96,251 )     (152,459 )     (32,427 )     (41,022 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     (887 )     (19 )     18,834       (51,901 )     (15,930 )     (19,500 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (3,226 )     (3,652 )     19,047       (50,414 )     (18,028 )     (15,192 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (3,676 )     (3,819 )     3,162       (58,588 )     (22,376 )     (18,049 )  
Net assets at beginning of period     23,824       27,643       672,637       731,225       251,953       270,002    
Net assets at end of period   $ 20,148     $ 23,824     $ 675,799     $ 672,637     $ 229,577     $ 251,953    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period   $ 7     $ 62     $ 46     $ 746     $ 153     $ 96    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Minnesota
Tax Free Fund
  Missouri
Tax Free Fund
  Nebraska
Tax Free Fund
  Ohio
Tax Free Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income – net   $ 6,796     $ 6,945     $ 6,983     $ 7,270     $ 1,528     $ 1,416     $ 1,552     $ 1,477    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     399       851       1,283       913       67       (5 )     58       115    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     20       (1,049 )     (2,964 )     (1,413 )     (332 )     91       (282 )     120    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     7,215       6,747       5,302       6,770       1,263       1,502       1,328       1,712    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (4,455 )     (4,878 )     (1,038 )     (1,014 )     (239 )     (178 )     (36 )     (38 )  
Class C     (361 )     (421 )     (7 )     (8 )     (65 )     (60 )     (4 )     (7 )  
Class Y     (1,939 )     (1,970 )     (5,959 )     (6,239 )     (1,277 )     (1,153 )     (1,524 )     (1,393 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (552 )     (947 )     (140 )     (75 )     -       (17 )     (3 )     (8 )  
Class C     (49 )     (93 )     (1 )     (1 )     -       (6 )     -       (2 )  
Class Y     (210 )     (358 )     (783 )     (437 )     -       (99 )     (130 )     (358 )  
Total distributions     (7,566 )     (8,667 )     (7,928 )     (7,774 )     (1,581 )     (1,513 )     (1,697 )     (1,806 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     8,058       7,430       4,587       3,852       3,144       1,430       253       810    
Reinvestment of distributions     4,005       5,356       621       564       113       120       25       20    
Payments for redemptions     (20,033 )     (22,419 )     (1,714 )     (5,313 )     (989 )     (1,516 )     (480 )     (469 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (7,970 )     (9,633 )     3,494       (897 )     2,268       34       (202 )     361    
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     933       854       2       2       411       547       110       112    
Reinvestment of distributions     384       480       8       8       47       49       1       2    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     (1,841 )     (2,766 )     (34 )     (70 )     (736 )     (389 )     (55 )     (206 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     (524 )     (1,432 )     (24 )     (60 )     (278 )     207       56       (92 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     8,746       6,064       22,140       15,823       7,132       4,887       8,183       5,782    
Reinvestment of distributions     211       239       279       269       93       63       238       263    
Payments for redemptions     (5,285 )     (10,775 )     (21,183 )     (30,637 )     (4,286 )     (3,318 )     (6,200 )     (6,189 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     3,672       (4,472 )     1,236       (14,545 )     2,939       1,632       2,221       (144 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (4,822 )     (15,537 )     4,706       (15,502 )     4,929       1,873       2,075       125    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (5,173 )     (17,457 )     2,080       (16,506 )     4,611       1,862       1,706       31    
Net assets at beginning of period     168,268       185,725       180,008       196,514       36,508       34,646       40,560       40,529    
Net assets at end of period   $ 163,095     $ 168,268     $ 182,088     $ 180,008     $ 41,119     $ 36,508     $ 42,266     $ 40,560    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period   $ 182     $ 141     $ 66     $ 87     $ 12     $ 65     $ 29     $ 41    

 

    Oregon
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Short
Tax Free Fund
  Tax Free Fund  
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income – net   $ 5,287     $ 5,538     $ 10,162     $ 11,631     $ 20,609     $ 21,168    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     590       530       (387 )     (238 )     1,085       4,298    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     (3,269 )     (1,354 )     (6,969 )     (6,917 )     (206 )     (4,320 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     2,608       4,714       2,806       4,476       21,488       21,146    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (317 )     (324 )     (134 )     (170 )     (1,623 )     (1,741 )  
Class C     -       -       -       -       (105 )     (142 )  
Class Y     (4,973 )     (5,228 )     (10,086 )     (11,193 )     (18,782 )     (19,659 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (30 )     (66 )     -       (44 )     (379 )     (405 )  
Class C     -       -       -       -       (28 )     (46 )  
Class Y     (481 )     (1,095 )     -       (2,391 )     (4,002 )     (4,411 )  
Total distributions     (5,801 )     (6,713 )     (10,220 )     (13,798 )     (24,919 )     (26,404 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     2,055       2,426       2,110       3,312       4,259       8,839    
Reinvestment of distributions     226       244       104       164       1,669       1,855    
Payments for redemptions     (1,426 )     (2,041 )     (4,320 )     (3,434 )     (7,589 )     (12,976 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     855       629       (2,106 )     42       (1,661 )     (2,282 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     -       -       -       -       277       462    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       -       -       -       126       181    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     -       -       -       -       (352 )     (2,823 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     -       -       -       -       51       (2,180 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     19,409       17,962       67,779       163,207       69,526       44,937    
Reinvestment of distributions     405       779       676       3,494       1,078       1,184    
Payments for redemptions     (21,076 )     (25,235 )     (150,873 )     (135,099 )     (47,832 )     (85,368 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     (1,262 )     (6,494 )     (82,418 )     31,602       22,772       (39,247 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (407 )     (5,865 )     (84,524 )     31,644       21,162       (43,709 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (3,600 )     (7,864 )     (91,938 )     22,322       17,731       (48,967 )  
Net assets at beginning of period     146,569       154,433       425,688       403,366       459,489       508,456    
Net assets at end of period   $ 142,969     $ 146,569     $ 333,750     $ 425,688     $ 477,220     $ 459,489    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period   $ 19     $ 22     $ 255     $ 313     $ 185     $ 86    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (1)
 
Arizona Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 11.42     $ 0.46     $ (0.07 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.13 )   $ 11.19       3.49 %  
  2004       11.33       0.49       0.12       (0.47 )     (0.05 )     11.42       5.50    
  2003       11.41       0.46       (0.06 )     (0.45 )     (0.03 )     11.33       3.61    
  2002       10.99       0.48       0.44       (0.48 )     (0.02 )     11.41       8.69    
  2001       10.45       0.55       0.53       (0.54 )     -       10.99       10.50    
Class C  
  2005     $ 11.41     $ 0.42     $ (0.08 )   $ (0.44 )   $ (0.13 )   $ 11.18       3.08 %  
  2004       11.31       0.43       0.14       (0.42 )     (0.05 )     11.41       5.17    
  2003       11.40       0.42       (0.08 )     (0.40 )     (0.03 )     11.31       3.10    
  2002       10.98       0.44       0.44       (0.44 )     (0.02 )     11.40       8.28    
  2001       10.44       0.53       0.51       (0.50 )     -       10.98       10.15    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 11.43     $ 0.50     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.13 )   $ 11.19       3.65 %  
  2004       11.33       0.50       0.15       (0.50 )     (0.05 )     11.43       5.85    
  2003       11.41       0.48       (0.06 )     (0.47 )     (0.03 )     11.33       3.86    
  2002       10.99       0.51       0.44       (0.51 )     (0.02 )     11.41       8.95    
  2001       10.45       0.57       0.53       (0.56 )     -       10.99       10.76    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.55     $ 0.39     $ (0.13 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.07 )   $ 10.35       2.51 %  
  2004       10.64       0.40       (0.05 )     (0.41 )     (0.03 )     10.55       3.36    
  2003       10.80       0.41       (0.14 )     (0.41 )     (0.02 )     10.64       2.58    
  2002       10.41       0.42       0.39       (0.42 )     -       10.80       8.01    
  2001       10.02       0.44       0.39       (0.44 )     -       10.41       8.41    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.57     $ 0.40     $ (0.13 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.07 )   $ 10.37       2.66 %  
  2004       10.66       0.41       (0.05 )     (0.42 )     (0.03 )     10.57       3.51    
  2003       10.81       0.43       (0.14 )     (0.42 )     (0.02 )     10.66       2.83    
  2002       10.43       0.43       0.38       (0.43 )     -       10.81       8.05    
  2001       10.04       0.44       0.39       (0.44 )     -       10.43       8.39    
California Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 11.40     $ 0.44     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.44 )   $ (0.11 )   $ 11.24       3.50 %  
  2004       11.40       0.46       0.08       (0.46 )     (0.08 )     11.40       4.93    
  2003       11.63       0.47       (0.16 )     (0.47 )     (0.07 )     11.40       2.85    
  2002       11.17       0.48       0.50       (0.47 )     (0.05 )     11.63       9.10    
  2001       10.66       0.52       0.50       (0.51 )     -       11.17       9.73    
Class C  
  2005     $ 11.41     $ 0.40     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.11 )   $ 11.25       3.11 %  
  2004       11.41       0.41       0.09       (0.42 )     (0.08 )     11.41       4.52    
  2003       11.64       0.43       (0.16 )     (0.43 )     (0.07 )     11.41       2.45    
  2002       11.18       0.42       0.52       (0.43 )     (0.05 )     11.64       8.69    
  2001       10.66       0.47       0.51       (0.46 )     -       11.18       9.42    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 11.40     $ 0.47     $ (0.04 )   $ (0.47 )   $ (0.11 )   $ 11.25       3.85 %  
  2004       11.40       0.48       0.09       (0.49 )     (0.08 )     11.40       5.19    
  2003       11.63       0.49       (0.15 )     (0.50 )     (0.07 )     11.40       3.11    
  2002       11.17       0.49       0.52       (0.50 )     (0.05 )     11.63       9.36    
  2001       10.66       0.54       0.50       (0.53 )     -       11.17       9.99    

 

    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Arizona Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 9,547       0.75 %     4.14 %     1.18 %     3.71 %     20 %  
  2004       9,008       0.75       4.16       1.12       3.79       21    
  2003       11,928       0.75       4.03       1.09       3.69       37    
  2002       12,413       0.75       4.40       1.37       3.78       30    
  2001       13,971       0.25       5.10       1.45       3.90       19    
Class C  
  2005     $ 1,628       1.15 %     3.74 %     1.93 %     2.96 %     20 %  
  2004       1,588       1.15       3.76       1.87       3.04       21    
  2003       1,857       1.15       3.63       1.84       2.94       37    
  2002       2,910       1.15       4.00       2.12       3.03       30    
  2001       2,003       0.65       4.66       1.84       3.47       19    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 14,035       0.50 %     4.39 %     0.93 %     3.96 %     20 %  
  2004       9,520       0.50       4.42       0.87       4.05       21    
  2003       9,244       0.50       4.28       0.84       3.94       37    
  2002       10,656       0.50       4.64       1.12       4.02       30    
  2001       5,822       -       5.33       1.19       4.14       19    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 3,946       0.85 %     3.71 %     1.10 %     3.46 %     29 %  
  2004       3,381       0.85       3.78       1.06       3.57       20    
  2003       4,262       0.85       3.86       1.06       3.65       17    
  2002       4,870       0.85       4.01       1.14       3.72       23    
  2001       3,392       0.70       4.25       1.21       3.74       12    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 49,292       0.70 %     3.86 %     0.85 %     3.71 %     29 %  
  2004       46,953       0.70       3.93       0.81       3.82       20    
  2003       44,600       0.70       4.02       0.81       3.91       17    
  2002       45,212       0.70       4.16       0.89       3.97       23    
  2001       43,647       0.70       4.26       0.96       4.00       12    
California Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 11,888       0.75 %     3.88 %     1.15 %     3.48 %     14 %  
  2004       9,513       0.75       4.03       1.09       3.69       16    
  2003       11,143       0.75       4.16       1.08       3.83       20    
  2002       12,954       0.75       4.26       1.31       3.70       33    
  2001       18,139       0.25       4.75       1.35       3.65       19    
Class C  
  2005     $ 3,068       1.15 %     3.47 %     1.90 %     2.72 %     14 %  
  2004       1,294       1.15       3.65       1.84       2.96       16    
  2003       1,101       1.15       3.75       1.83       3.07       20    
  2002       1,115       1.15       3.86       2.06       2.95       33    
  2001       647       0.65       4.38       1.75       3.28       19    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 19,556       0.50 %     4.12 %     0.90 %     3.72 %     14 %  
  2004       16,047       0.50       4.29       0.84       3.95       16    
  2003       15,243       0.50       4.40       0.83       4.07       20    
  2002       11,853       0.50       4.51       1.06       3.95       33    
  2001       6,726       -       5.00       1.10       3.90       19    

 

  (1)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from
Return of
Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
  Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund        
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.98     $ 0.42     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.43 )   $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ 10.74    
  2004       11.08       0.45       (0.11 )     (0.44 )     -       -       10.98    
  2003       11.12       0.41       (0.02 )     (0.43 )     -       -       11.08    
  2002       10.79       0.47       0.32       (0.46 )     -       -       11.12    
  2001       10.28       0.46       0.52       (0.47 )     -       -       10.79    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.95     $ 0.43     $ (0.18 )   $ (0.44 )   $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ 10.72    
  2004       11.05       0.46       (0.11 )     (0.45 )     -       -       10.95    
  2003       11.10       0.43       (0.03 )     (0.45 )     -       -       11.05    
  2002       10.76       0.49       0.33       (0.48 )     -       -       11.10    
  2001       10.26       0.48       0.49       (0.47 )     -       -       10.76    
  Colorado Tax Free Fund        
Class A  
  2005     $ 11.52     $ 0.49     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.51 )   $ (0.09 )   $ -     $ 11.30    
  2004       11.57       0.51       0.02       (0.50 )     (0.08 )     -       11.52    
  2003       11.65       0.50       (0.10 )     (0.48 )     -       -       11.57    
  2002       11.09       0.48       0.56       (0.47 )     (0.01 )     -       11.65    
  2001       10.42       0.54       0.66       (0.53 )     -       -       11.09    
Class C  
  2005     $ 11.50     $ 0.43     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.46 )   $ (0.09 )   $ -     $ 11.28    
  2004       11.56       0.44       0.03       (0.45 )     (0.08 )     -       11.50    
  2003       11.63       0.44       (0.08 )     (0.43 )     -       -       11.56    
  2002       11.08       0.44       0.56       (0.44 )     (0.01 )     -       11.63    
  2001       10.41       0.49       0.67       (0.49 )     -       -       11.08    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 11.53     $ 0.51     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.54 )   $ (0.09 )   $ -     $ 11.32    
  2004       11.59       0.52       0.03       (0.53 )     (0.08 )     -       11.53    
  2003       11.67       0.51       (0.09 )     (0.50 )     -       -       11.59    
  2002       11.10       0.48       0.60       (0.50 )     (0.01 )     -       11.67    
  2001       10.43       0.58       0.64       (0.55 )     -       -       11.10    
  Intermediate Tax Free Fund        
Class A  
  2005     $ 11.18     $ 0.44     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.45 )   $ (0.06 )   $ -     $ 10.92    
  2004       11.30       0.44       (0.10 )     (0.45 )     (0.01 )     -       11.18    
  2003       11.32       0.44       (0.03 )     (0.43 )     -       -       11.30    
  2002       10.95       0.43       0.40       (0.43 )     -       (0.03 )     11.32    
  2001       10.48       0.48       0.46       (0.47 )     -       -       10.95    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 11.16     $ 0.46     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.47 )   $ (0.06 )   $ -     $ 10.90    
  2004       11.28       0.46       (0.11 )     (0.46 )     (0.01 )     -       11.16    
  2003       11.30       0.46       (0.03 )     (0.45 )     -       -       11.28    
  2002       10.93       0.44       0.40       (0.44 )     -       (0.03 )     11.30    
  2001       10.46       0.48       0.46       (0.47 )     -       -       10.93    

 

    Total
Return (1)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund    
Class A  
  2005       2.11 %   $ 13,426       0.85 %     3.85 %     1.10 %     3.60 %     20 %  
  2004       3.12       13,969       0.85       4.00       1.06       3.79       4    
  2003       3.64       22,555       0.85       3.79       1.06       3.58       14    
  2002       7.56       15,244       0.85       4.48       1.11       4.22       15    
  2001       9.75       8,320       0.70       4.55       1.34       3.91       24    
Class Y  
  2005       2.36 %   $ 34,562       0.70 %     4.01 %     0.85 %     3.86 %     20 %  
  2004       3.29       37,748       0.70       4.15       0.81       4.04       4    
  2003       3.71       47,854       0.70       3.94       0.81       3.83       14    
  2002       7.83       48,398       0.70       4.60       0.86       4.44       15    
  2001       9.67       47,907       0.70       4.58       1.09       4.19       24    
  Colorado Tax Free Fund    
Class A  
  2005       3.36 %   $ 8,362       0.75 %     4.23 %     1.18 %     3.80 %     30 %  
  2004       4.71       10,598       0.75       4.25       1.09       3.91       12    
  2003       3.53       13,843       0.75       4.23       1.07       3.91       14    
  2002       9.72       19,633       0.75       4.32       1.30       3.77       22    
  2001       11.78       20,550       0.25       5.03       1.42       3.86       23    
Class C  
  2005       2.95 %   $ 3,423       1.15 %     3.83 %     1.93 %     3.05 %     30 %  
  2004       4.21       3,787       1.15       3.85       1.84       3.16       12    
  2003       3.23       4,284       1.15       3.83       1.82       3.16       14    
  2002       9.23       3,705       1.15       3.95       2.05       3.05       22    
  2001       11.41       1,698       0.65       4.61       1.82       3.44       23    
Class Y  
  2005       3.70 %   $ 8,363       0.50 %     4.48 %     0.93 %     4.05 %     30 %  
  2004       4.87       9,439       0.50       4.51       0.84       4.17       12    
  2003       3.78       9,516       0.50       4.49       0.82       4.17       14    
  2002       10.07       9,244       0.50       4.59       1.05       4.04       22    
  2001       12.02       1,923       -       5.32       1.18       4.14       23    
  Intermediate Tax Free Fund    
Class A  
  2005       2.31 %   $ 34,658       0.85 %     3.98 %     1.05 %     3.78 %     15 %  
  2004       3.06       35,276       0.85       3.98       1.05       3.78       10    
  2003       3.74       34,231       0.85       3.91       1.05       3.71       15    
  2002       7.78       29,838       0.85       3.87       1.03       3.69       28    
  2001       9.19       23,236       0.70       4.43       1.13       4.00       12    
Class Y  
  2005       2.47 %   $ 641,141       0.70 %     4.13 %     0.80 %     4.03 %     15 %  
  2004       3.22       637,361       0.70       4.13       0.80       4.03       10    
  2003       3.90       696,994       0.70       4.05       0.80       3.95       15    
  2002       7.95       485,592       0.70       4.04       0.78       3.96       28    
  2001       9.21       458,743       0.70       4.43       0.87       4.26       12    

 

  (1)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (5)
 
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.34     $ 0.39     $ (0.15 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.03 )   $ 10.16       2.33 %  
  2004       10.44       0.39       (0.08 )     (0.39 )     (0.02 )     10.34       3.03    
  2003       10.51       0.40       (0.04 )     (0.41 )     (0.02 )     10.44       3.55    
  2002       10.21       0.43       0.29       (0.42 )     -       10.51       7.23    
  2001       9.80       0.44       0.41       (0.44 )     -       10.21       8.85    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.29     $ 0.40     $ (0.15 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.03 )   $ 10.11       2.50 %  
  2004       10.40       0.41       (0.10 )     (0.40 )     (0.02 )     10.29       3.10    
  2003       10.46       0.42       (0.03 )     (0.43 )     (0.02 )     10.40       3.82    
  2002       10.17       0.45       0.27       (0.43 )     -       10.46       7.31    
  2001       9.76       0.44       0.41       (0.44 )     -       10.17       8.89    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 11.23     $ 0.45     $ 0.03     $ (0.45 )   $ (0.05 )   $ 11.21       4.42 %  
  2004       11.34       0.44       (0.01 )     (0.45 )     (0.09 )     11.23       3.94    
  2003       11.39       0.48       (0.05 )     (0.45 )     (0.03 )     11.34       3.90    
  2002       11.06       0.47       0.34       (0.47 )     (0.01 )     11.39       7.23    
  2001       10.64       0.53       0.43       (0.54 )     -       11.06       9.24    
Class C  
  2005     $ 11.19     $ 0.41     $ 0.03     $ (0.41 )   $ (0.05 )   $ 11.17       4.02 %  
  2004       11.31       0.39       (0.01 )     (0.41 )     (0.09 )     11.19       3.45    
  2003       11.36       0.43       (0.04 )     (0.41 )     (0.03 )     11.31       3.51    
  2002       11.04       0.43       0.33       (0.43 )     (0.01 )     11.36       7.10    
  2001       10.62       0.49       0.43       (0.50 )     -       11.04       8.88    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 11.22     $ 0.48     $ 0.03     $ (0.48 )   $ (0.05 )   $ 11.20       4.69 %  
  2004       11.33       0.47       (0.01 )     (0.48 )     (0.09 )     11.22       4.20    
  2003       11.38       0.51       (0.05 )     (0.48 )     (0.03 )     11.33       4.16    
  2002       11.05       0.49       0.35       (0.50 )     (0.01 )     11.38       7.84    
  2001       10.63       0.55       0.44       (0.57 )     -       11.05       9.52    
Missouri Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 12.32     $ 0.45     $ (0.12 )   $ (0.45 )   $ (0.06 )   $ 12.14       2.74 %  
  2004       12.37       0.45       (0.02 )     (0.45 )     (0.03 )     12.32       3.60    
  2003       12.47       0.45       (0.04 )     (0.45 )     (0.06 )     12.37       3.45    
  2002       12.05       0.46       0.47       (0.47 )     (0.04 )     12.47       7.99    
  2001 (1)(2)     11.54       0.46       0.50       (0.44 )     (0.01 )     12.05       8.44    
  2000 (3)     11.31       0.48       0.23       (0.48 )     -       11.54       6.41    
Class C  
  2005     $ 12.29     $ 0.40     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.06 )   $ 12.12       2.42 %  
  2004       12.35       0.40       (0.03 )     (0.40 )     (0.03 )     12.29       3.11    
  2003       12.46       0.40       (0.04 )     (0.41 )     (0.06 )     12.35       3.05    
  2002       12.05       0.41       0.48       (0.44 )     (0.04 )     12.46       7.58    
  2001 (4)     12.03       -       0.02       -       -       12.05       0.17    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 12.32     $ 0.48     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.48 )   $ (0.06 )   $ 12.15       3.08 %  
  2004       12.38       0.48       (0.03 )     (0.48 )     (0.03 )     12.32       3.77    
  2003       12.48       0.49       (0.05 )     (0.48 )     (0.06 )     12.38       3.71    
  2002       12.06       0.48       0.48       (0.50 )     (0.04 )     12.48       8.25    
  2001 (1)(2)     11.55       0.49       0.50       (0.47 )     (0.01 )     12.06       8.67    
  2000 (3)     11.32       0.50       0.23       (0.50 )     -       11.55       6.60    

 

    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 32,326       0.85 %     3.78 %     1.06 %     3.57 %     15 %  
  2004       35,047       0.85       3.77       1.05       3.57       8    
  2003       31,044       0.85       3.85       1.05       3.65       15    
  2002       19,914       0.85       4.27       1.03       4.09       15    
  2001       12,408       0.70       4.38       1.13       3.95       13    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 197,251       0.70 %     3.93 %     0.81 %     3.82 %     15 %  
  2004       216,906       0.70       3.92       0.80       3.82       8    
  2003       238,958       0.70       4.01       0.80       3.91       15    
  2002       251,597       0.70       4.41       0.78       4.33       15    
  2001       255,939       0.70       4.38       0.88       4.20       13    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 106,783       0.95 %     4.04 %     1.06 %     3.93 %     16 %  
  2004       114,981       0.95       3.87       1.05       3.77       25    
  2003       125,916       0.95       4.25       1.06       4.14       23    
  2002       135,607       0.95       4.22       1.09       4.08       26    
  2001       107,260       0.95       4.84       1.18       4.61       15    
Class C  
  2005     $ 9,841       1.35 %     3.64 %     1.81 %     3.18 %     16 %  
  2004       10,387       1.35       3.47       1.80       3.02       25    
  2003       11,951       1.35       3.85       1.81       3.39       23    
  2002       11,703       1.35       3.80       1.84       3.31       26    
  2001       6,382       1.35       4.39       1.58       4.16       15    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 46,471       0.70 %     4.29 %     0.81 %     4.18 %     16 %  
  2004       42,900       0.70       4.12       0.80       4.02       25    
  2003       47,858       0.70       4.50       0.81       4.39       23    
  2002       54,638       0.70       4.47       0.84       4.33       26    
  2001       49,078       0.70       5.09       0.93       4.86       15    
Missouri Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 30,188       0.95 %     3.65 %     1.06 %     3.54 %     19 %  
  2004       27,114       0.95       3.68       1.05       3.58       15    
  2003       28,141       0.95       3.69       1.06       3.58       20    
  2002       26,496       0.95       3.81       1.06       3.70       25    
  2001 (1)(2)     22,573       0.94       4.23       1.00       4.17       9    
  2000 (3)     19,876       0.87       4.59       0.98       4.48       3    
Class C  
  2005     $ 190       1.35 %     3.25 %     1.81 %     2.79 %     19 %  
  2004       218       1.35       3.28       1.80       2.83       15    
  2003       279       1.35       3.30       1.81       2.84       20    
  2002       21       1.35       3.28       1.81       2.82       25    
  2001 (4)     -       -       -       -       -       9    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 151,710       0.70 %     3.90 %     0.81 %     3.79 %     19 %  
  2004       152,676       0.70       3.93       0.80       3.83       15    
  2003       168,094       0.70       3.94       0.81       3.83       20    
  2002       142,344       0.70       4.06       0.81       3.95       25    
  2001 (1)(2)     129,715       0.69       4.48       0.75       4.42       9    
  2000 (3)     126,896       0.67       4.79       1.08       4.38       3    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Missouri Tax Free Fund prior to September 24, 2001 are those of the Firstar Missouri Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Class A shares and Class I
shares. The assets of the Firstar Missouri Tax-Exempt Bond Fund were acquired by Missouri Tax Free Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition,
Class A shares and Class I shares of the Firstar Missouri Tax-Exempt Bond Fund were exchanged for Class A shares and Class Y shares of Missouri Tax Free Fund, respectively.

  (2)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year-end was changed from October 31 to September 30.
All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (3)  For the period December 1, 1999 to October 31, 2000. Effective in 2000, the fund's fiscal year-end was changed from November 30 from October 31.
All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (3)
 
Nebraska Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.66     $ 0.39     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.42 )   $ -     $ 10.58       3.20 %  
  2004       10.66       0.41       0.03       (0.40 )     (0.04 )     10.66       4.18    
  2003       10.70       0.41       (0.04 )     (0.40 )     (0.01 )     10.66       3.57    
  2002       10.20       0.41       0.49       (0.40 )     -       10.70       9.09    
  2001 (1)     10.00       0.24       0.20       (0.24 )     -       10.20       4.48    
Class C  
  2005     $ 10.58     $ 0.35     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.37 )   $ -     $ 10.50       2.81 %  
  2004       10.58       0.35       0.04       (0.35 )     (0.04 )     10.58       3.80    
  2003       10.63       0.36       (0.04 )     (0.36 )     (0.01 )     10.58       3.10    
  2002       10.14       0.36       0.50       (0.37 )     -       10.63       8.66    
  2001 (1)     10.00       0.20       0.17       (0.23 )     -       10.14       3.71    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.66     $ 0.43     $ (0.07 )   $ (0.44 )   $ -     $ 10.58       3.45 %  
  2004       10.65       0.43       0.04       (0.42 )     (0.04 )     10.66       4.54    
  2003       10.69       0.43       (0.03 )     (0.43 )     (0.01 )     10.65       3.82    
  2002       10.19       0.43       0.50       (0.43 )     -       10.69       9.37    
  2001 (1)     10.00       0.26       0.19       (0.26 )     -       10.19       4.51    
Ohio Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.52     $ 0.36     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.36 )   $ (0.04 )   $ 10.42       2.86 %  
  2004       10.54       0.36       0.07       (0.35 )     (0.10 )     10.52       4.16    
  2003       10.58       0.36       (0.03 )     (0.37 )     -       10.54       3.22    
  2002 (2)     10.00       0.15       0.59       (0.16 )     -       10.58       7.42    
Class C  
  2005     $ 10.41     $ 0.32     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.04 )   $ 10.32       2.58 %  
  2004       10.44       0.29       0.09       (0.31 )     (0.10 )     10.41       3.69    
  2003       10.57       0.32       (0.12 )     (0.33 )     -       10.44       1.95    
  2002 (2)     10.00       0.13       0.58       (0.14 )     -       10.57       7.13    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.53     $ 0.38     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.04 )   $ 10.43       3.12 %  
  2004       10.55       0.38       0.07       (0.37 )     (0.10 )     10.53       4.42    
  2003       10.57       0.39       (0.02 )     (0.39 )     -       10.55       3.65    
  2002 (2)     10.00       0.16       0.58       (0.17 )     -       10.57       7.41    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.30     $ 0.36     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.36 )   $ (0.04 )   $ 10.07       1.67 %  
  2004       10.43       0.37       (0.05 )     (0.37 )     (0.08 )     10.30       3.20    
  2003       10.49       0.37       (0.03 )     (0.38 )     (0.02 )     10.43       3.31    
  2002       10.18       0.40       0.31       (0.40 )     -       10.49       7.23    
  2001       9.74       0.43       0.44       (0.43 )     -       10.18       9.08    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.30     $ 0.38     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.38 )   $ (0.04 )   $ 10.07       1.82 %  
  2004       10.43       0.39       (0.05 )     (0.39 )     (0.08 )     10.30       3.35    
  2003       10.49       0.40       (0.05 )     (0.39 )     (0.02 )     10.43       3.46    
  2002       10.18       0.42       0.31       (0.42 )     -       10.49       7.39    
  2001       9.74       0.43       0.44       (0.43 )     -       10.18       9.08    

 

    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Nebraska Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 7,136       0.75 %     3.78 %     1.12 %     3.41 %     21 %  
  2004       4,925       0.75       3.82       1.08       3.49       17    
  2003       4,869       0.75       3.87       1.07       3.55       15    
  2002       4,904       0.75       3.98       1.29       3.44       35    
  2001 (1)     5,090       0.55       4.12       1.38       3.29       30    
Class C  
  2005     $ 1,565       1.15 %     3.38 %     1.87 %     2.66 %     21 %  
  2004       1,861       1.15       3.42       1.83       2.74       17    
  2003       1,657       1.15       3.46       1.82       2.79       15    
  2002       982       1.15       3.57       2.04       2.68       35    
  2001 (1)     226       0.95       3.73       1.75       2.93       30    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 32,418       0.50 %     4.03 %     0.87 %     3.66 %     21 %  
  2004       29,722       0.50       4.07       0.83       3.74       17    
  2003       28,120       0.50       4.11       0.82       3.79       15    
  2002       27,348       0.50       4.22       1.04       3.68       35    
  2001 (1)     22,443       0.30       4.36       1.13       3.53       30    
Ohio Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 988       0.75 %     3.41 %     1.11 %     3.05 %     13 %  
  2004       1,200       0.75       3.43       1.08       3.10       19    
  2003       849       0.75       3.52       1.09       3.18       22    
  2002 (2)     453       0.75       3.25       1.23       2.77       3    
Class C  
  2005     $ 174       1.15 %     3.01 %     1.86 %     2.30 %     13 %  
  2004       120       1.15       3.03       1.83       2.35       19    
  2003       215       1.15       3.08       1.84       2.39       22    
  2002 (2)     1       1.15       3.01       1.98       2.18       3    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 41,104       0.50 %     3.66 %     0.86 %     3.30 %     13 %  
  2004       39,240       0.50       3.68       0.82       3.36       19    
  2003       39,465       0.50       3.78       0.84       3.44       22    
  2002 (2)     38,083       0.50       3.74       0.98       3.26       3    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 9,356       0.85 %     3.56 %     1.06 %     3.35 %     20 %  
  2004       8,700       0.85       3.62       1.05       3.42       12    
  2003       8,189       0.85       3.67       1.05       3.47       17    
  2002       7,030       0.85       3.95       1.05       3.75       18    
  2001       5,477       0.70       4.27       1.13       3.84       20    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 133,613       0.70 %     3.71 %     0.81 %     3.60 %     20 %  
  2004       137,869       0.70       3.77       0.80       3.67       12    
  2003       146,244       0.70       3.82       0.80       3.72       17    
  2002       151,928       0.70       4.10       0.80       4.00       18    
  2001       153,951       0.70       4.28       0.89       4.09       20    

 

  (1)  Commenced operations on February 28, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (2)  Commenced operations on April 30, 2002. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (3)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (6)
 
Short Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 9.96     $ 0.24     $ (0.17 )   $ (0.25 )   $ -     $ 9.78       0.67 %  
  2004       10.18       0.26       (0.17 )     (0.25 )     (0.06 )     9.96       0.90    
  2003 (1)     10.00       0.26       0.19       (0.27 )     -       10.18       4.54    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 9.96     $ 0.26     $ (0.18 )   $ (0.26 )   $ -     $ 9.78       0.83 %  
  2004       10.18       0.27       (0.17 )     (0.26 )     (0.06 )     9.96       1.05    
  2003 (1)     10.00       0.28       0.18       (0.28 )     -       10.18       4.66    
Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 11.18     $ 0.47     $ 0.03     $ (0.47 )   $ (0.11 )   $ 11.10       4.51 %  
  2004       11.28       0.47       0.02       (0.48 )     (0.11 )     11.18       4.45    
  2003       11.44       0.47       (0.03 )     (0.47 )     (0.13 )     11.28       4.06    
  2002       10.99       0.47       0.44       (0.46 )     -       11.44       8.56    
  2001 (2)(3)     10.53       0.42       0.43       (0.39 )     -       10.99       8.22    
  2000 (4)     10.20       0.40       0.34       (0.41 )     -       10.53       7.43    
Class C  
  2005     $ 11.13     $ 0.42     $ 0.03     $ (0.42 )   $ (0.11 )   $ 11.05       4.13 %  
  2004       11.24       0.43       -       (0.43 )     (0.11 )     11.13       3.92    
  2003       11.40       0.42       (0.02 )     (0.43 )     (0.13 )     11.24       3.67    
  2002       10.96       0.42       0.45       (0.43 )     -       11.40       8.14    
  2001 (5)     10.93       0.01       0.02       -       -       10.96       0.27    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 11.19     $ 0.50     $ 0.02     $ (0.49 )   $ (0.11 )   $ 11.11       4.77 %  
  2004       11.29       0.50       0.01       (0.50 )     (0.11 )     11.19       4.71    
  2003       11.45       0.50       (0.03 )     (0.50 )     (0.13 )     11.29       4.31    
  2002       11.00       0.49       0.45       (0.49 )     -       11.45       8.84    
  2001 (2)(3)     10.53       0.44       0.45       (0.42 )     -       11.00       8.59    
  2000 (4)     10.21       0.42       0.33       (0.43 )     -       10.53       7.63    

 

    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Short Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 4,103       0.75 %     2.46 %     1.06 %     2.15 %     37 %  
  2004       6,329       0.75       2.55       1.05       2.25       30    
  2003 (1)     6,448       0.75       2.67       1.05       2.37       54    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 329,647       0.60 %     2.62 %     0.81 %     2.41 %     37 %  
  2004       419,359       0.60       2.70       0.80       2.50       30    
  2003 (1)     396,918       0.60       3.00       0.80       2.80       54    
Tax Free Fund  
Class A  
  2005     $ 38,205       0.95 %     4.20 %     1.06 %     4.09 %     8 %  
  2004       40,156       0.95       4.18       1.05       4.08       23    
  2003       42,942       0.95       4.21       1.05       4.11       23    
  2002       43,708       0.95       4.20       1.02       4.13       39    
  2001 (2)(3)     48,769       1.16       4.27       1.18       4.25       3    
  2000 (4)     1,526       0.98       4.34       1.09       4.23       4    
Class C  
  2005     $ 2,712       1.35 %     3.80 %     1.81 %     3.34 %     8 %  
  2004       2,682       1.35       3.77       1.80       3.32       23    
  2003       4,880       1.35       3.81       1.80       3.36       23    
  2002       6,199       1.35       3.82       1.77       3.40       39    
  2001 (5)     4,494       1.04       5.61       1.04       5.61       3    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 436,303       0.70 %     4.45 %     0.81 %     4.34 %     8 %  
  2004       416,651       0.70       4.43       0.80       4.33       23    
  2003       460,634       0.70       4.46       0.80       4.36       23    
  2002       497,140       0.70       4.47       0.77       4.40       39    
  2001 (2)(3)     501,361       0.73       4.32       0.74       4.31       3    
  2000 (4)     253,803       0.78       4.54       1.19       4.13       4    

 

  (1)  Commenced operations on October 25, 2002. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (2)  The financial highlights for the Tax Free Fund prior to September 24, 2001 are those of the Firstar National Municipal Bond Fund Class A shares and Class I shares.
The assets of the Firstar National Municipal Bond Fund were acquired by Tax Free Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition, Class A shares
and Class I shares of the Firstar National Municipal Bond Fund were exchanged for Class A shares and Class Y shares of Tax Free Fund, respectively. Historical per-share
amounts have been adjusted to reflect the conversion ratios utilized for the merger of the Tax Free Fund and the Firstar National Municipal Bond Fund. Firstar National
Municipal Bond Fund is the accounting survivor.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal-year end was changed from October 31 to September 30.
All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the period December 1, 1999 to October 31, 2000. Effective in 2000, the fund's fiscal year-end was changed from November 30 from October 31.
All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

1 >  Organization

The Arizona Tax Free Fund, California Intermediate Tax Free Fund, California Tax Free Fund, Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Colorado Tax Free Fund, Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Tax Free Fund, Missouri Tax Free Fund, Nebraska Tax Free Fund, Ohio Tax Free Fund, Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Short Tax Free Fund, and Tax Free Fund (each a "fund" and collectively, the "funds") are mutual funds offered by First American Investment Funds, Inc. ("FAIF"), which is a member of the First American Family of Funds. As of September 30, 2005, FAIF offered 38 funds, including the funds listed above. FAIF is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end investment management company. FAIF's articles of incorporation permit the board of directors to create additional funds in the future. The Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Short Tax Free Fund, and Tax Free Fund are each diversified open-end management investment companies. The Arizona Tax Free Fund, California Intermediate Tax Free Fund, California Tax Free Fund, Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Colorado Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Tax Free Fund, Missouri Tax Free Fund, Nebraska Tax Free Fund, Ohio Tax Free Fund, and Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund are each non-diversified open-end management investment companies. Non-diversified funds may invest a large component of their net assets in securities of relatively few issuers.

The funds offer Class A and Class Y shares. The Arizona Tax Free Fund, California Tax Free Fund, Colorado Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Tax Free Fund, Missouri Tax Free Fund, Nebraska Tax Free Fund, Ohio Tax Free Fund, and Tax Free Fund also offer Class C shares. Class A shares of Arizona Tax Free Fund, California Tax Free Fund, Colorado Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Tax Free Fund, Missouri Tax Free Fund, Nebraska Tax Free Fund, Ohio Tax Free Fund, and Tax Free Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.25%. Class A shares of California Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund, and Short Tax Free Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.25%. Class C shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% for 12 months. Class Y shares have no sales charge and are offered only to qualifying institutional investors and certain other qualifying accounts.

The funds' prospectuses provide a description of each fund's investment objective, principal investment strategies, and principal risks. All classes of shares in a fund have identical voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights, and the same terms and conditions, except that certain fees, including distribution and shareholder servicing fees, may differ among classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights on any matters relating to that class' servicing or distribution arrangements.

2 >  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies followed by the funds are as follows:

SECURITY VALUATIONS – Security valuations for the funds' investments are furnished by one or more independent pricing services that have been approved by the funds' board of directors. Debt obligations exceeding 60 days to maturity are valued by an independent pricing service. The pricing service may employ methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-dealer supplied valuations, or other formula-driven valuation techniques. These techniques generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings, and general market conditions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service, but where an active market exists, are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities or from a widely-used quotation system. When market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by procedures established and approved by the funds' board of directors. Some of the factors which may be considered in determining fair value are fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on disposition; trading in similar securities of the same issuer or comparable companies; information from broker-dealers; and an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold. If events occur that materially affect the value of securities between the close of trading in those securities and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the securities will be valued at fair value. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations. As of September 30, 2005, the funds held no fair-valued securities. Debt obligations with 60 days or

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less remaining until maturity will be valued at their amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective net asset value of each underlying fund on the valuation date.

SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME – For financial statement purposes, the funds record security transactions on the trade date of the security purchase or sale. Interest income, including amortization of bond premium and discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Each fund reserves the right to pay part or all of the proceeds from a redemption request in a proportionate share of readily marketable securities in the fund instead of cash. The resulting gain/loss is calculated as the difference between the fair value and the underlying cost of the security on the transaction date.

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid monthly and are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of each respective fund. Any net realized capital gains on sales of a fund's securities are distributed to shareholders at least annually.

FEDERAL TAXES – Each fund is treated as a separate taxable entity. Each fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company as provided in Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to distribute all taxable income, if any, to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) may differ for financial statement and tax purposes because of temporary or permanent book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to book and tax differences for classification of dividends paid by the funds. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made to the appropriate equity accounts in the period that the differences arise.

On the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, the following reclassifications were made (000):

Fund   Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain
  Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
 
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ (5 )   $ 5    

 

The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. In addition, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which the amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the income or realized gains (losses) were recorded by the fund. The distributions paid during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, were characterized as follows (000):

    2005  
Fund   Tax Exempt
Income
  Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Total  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 984     $ 3     $ 235     $ 1,222    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     2,002       27       329       2,358    
California Tax Free Fund     1,203       53       199       1,455    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     2,077       -       169       2,246    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     992       -       177       1,169    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     28,143       -       3,679       31,822    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     9,305       -       797       10,102    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     6,755       -       811       7,566    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     7,004       -       924       7,928    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     1,581       -       -       1,581    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     1,564       -       133       1,697    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     5,290       -       511       5,801    
Short Tax Free Fund     10,220       -       -       10,220    
Tax Free Fund     20,510       -       4,409       24,919    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

    2004  
Fund   Tax Exempt
Income
  Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Total  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 884     $ 39     $ 63     $ 986    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     1,931       83       74       2,088    
California Tax Free Fund     1,139       -       210       1,349    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     2,396       12       -       2,408    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     1,081       18       186       1,285    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     28,938       100       741       29,779    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     10,248       56       467       10,771    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     7,250       103       1,314       8,667    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     7,261       5       508       7,774    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     1,391       27       95       1,513    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     1,438       183       185       1,806    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     5,536       97       1,080       6,713    
Short Tax Free Fund     11,367       172       2,259       13,798    
Tax Free Fund     21,461       155       4,788       26,404    

 

As of September 30, 2005, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows (000):

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Tax Exempt
Income
  Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gains
  Accumulated
Capital and
Post-October
Losses
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Total
Accumulated
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ -     $ -     $ 210     $ -     $ 1,337     $ 1,547    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     85       16       90       -       2,263       2,454    
California Tax Free Fund     12       9       53       -       1,718       1,792    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     21       19       266       -       2,768       3,074    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     52       -       541       -       1,574       2,167    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     6       43       990       -       34,499       35,538    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     23       136       1,359       -       9,522       11,040    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     28       172       381       -       9,254       9,835    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     2       66       1,257       -       7,803       9,128    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     -       12       63       -       1,553       1,628    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     -       29       41       -       1,357       1,427    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     16       3       556       -       5,159       5,734    
Short Tax Free Fund     -       255       -       (625 )     (799 )     (1,169 )  
Tax Free Fund     28       157       944       -       30,249       31,378    

 

As of September 30, 2005, Short Tax Free Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $238,000 that will expire in 2013.

The Short Tax Free Fund incurred a loss for tax purposes for the period from November 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005. As permitted by tax regulations, the fund intends to elect to defer and treat those losses as arising in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. The fund had a deferred loss of $387,000.

SECURITIES PURCHASED ON A WHEN-ISSUED BASIS – Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by a fund on a forward-commitment or when-issued basis can take place up to a month or more after the transaction date. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations and the fund maintains, in a segregated account with its custodian, assets with a market value equal to or greater than the amount of its purchase commitments. The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward-commitment basis may increase the volatility of a fund's net asset value if the fund makes such investments while remaining substantially fully invested. At September 30, 2005, the following funds had outstanding when-issued commitments (000):

Fund   Cost   Segregated
Assets
 
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 396     $ 1,433    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     247       2,542    
California Tax Free Fund     543       1,738    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     2,096       15,966    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     3,379       9,191    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     1,063       10,568    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     1,173       1,824    
Short Tax Free Fund     5,636       8,380    
Tax Free Fund     1,363       37,713    

 

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ILLIQUID OR RESTRICTED SECURITIES – A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market. Securities are generally considered liquid if they can be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the price at which the security is valued by the fund. Illiquid securities may be valued under methods approved by the funds' board of directors as reflecting fair value. Each fund intends to invest no more than 15% of its net assets (determined at the time of purchase and reviewed periodically) in illiquid securities. Certain restricted securities may be considered illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Certain restricted securities eligible for resale to qualified institutional investors, including Rule 144A securities, are not subject to the limitation on a fund's investment in illiquid securities if they are determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures adopted by the funds' board of directors. At September 30, 2005, no fund had investments in illiquid securities.

INVERSE FLOATERS – As part of their investment strategy, the funds may invest in certain securities for which the potential income return is inversely related to changes in a floating interest rate ("inverse floaters"). In general, income on inverse floaters will decrease when short-term interest rates increase and increase when short-term interest rates decrease. Inverse floaters may be characterized as derivative securities and may subject a fund to the risks of reduced or eliminated interest payments and losses of invested principal. In addition, inverse floaters have the effect of providing investment leverage and, as a result, the market value of such securities will generally be more volatile than that of fixed-rate, tax-exempt securities. To the extent the funds invest in inverse floaters, the net asset value of the funds' shares may be more volatile than if the funds did not invest in such securities. At September 30, 2005, no fund had investments in inverse floaters.

EXPENSES – Expenses that are directly related to one of the funds are charged directly to that fund. Other operating expenses are generally allocated to the funds on the basis of relative net assets of all funds within the First American Family of Funds. Class specific expenses, such as distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees are borne by that class. Income, other expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses of a fund are allocated to each respective class in proportion to the relative net assets of each class.

INTERFUND LENDING PROGRAM – Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the funds, along with other registered investment companies in the First American Family of Funds, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating funds. The funds did not have any interfund lending transactions during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN – Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), non-interested directors of the First American Family of Funds may participate and elect to defer receipt of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of selected open-end First American Funds as designated by the board of directors. All amounts in the Plan are 100% vested and accounts under the Plan are obligations of the funds. Deferred amounts remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of net assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3 >  Fees and Expenses

INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES – Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the "Agreement"), U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM"), a subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), manages each fund's assets and furnishes related office facilities, equipment, research, and personnel. The Agreement requires each fund to pay USBAM a monthly fee based upon average daily net assets. The annual fee for each fund is 0.50%. USBAM has agreed to waive fees and reimburse other fund expenses through June 30, 2006, so that total fund operating

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

expenses, as a percentage of average daily net assets, do not exceed the following amounts:

    Share Class  
Fund   A   C   Y  
Arizona Tax Free Fund     0.75 %     1.15 %     0.50 %  
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     0.85       NA       0.70    
California Tax Free Fund     0.75       1.15       0.50    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     0.85       NA       0.70    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     0.75       1.15       0.50    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     0.85       NA       0.70    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     0.85       NA       0.70    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     0.95       1.35       0.70    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     0.95       1.35       0.70    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     0.75       1.15       0.50    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     0.75       1.15       0.50    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     0.85       NA       0.70    
Short Tax Free Fund     0.75       NA       0.60    
Tax Free Fund     0.95       1.35       0.70    

 

NA = Not Applicable

The funds may invest in related money market funds that are series of First American Funds, Inc. ("FAF"), subject to certain limitations. In order to avoid the payment of duplicative investment advisory fees to USBAM, which acts as the investment advisor to both the investing funds and the related money market funds, USBAM will reimburse each investing fund an amount equal to that portion of USBAM's investment advisory fee received from the related money market funds that is attributable to the assets of the investing fund. For financial statement purposes, these reimbursements are recorded as investment income.

ADMINISTRATION FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBAM serves as the funds' administrator pursuant to an administration agreement between USBAM and the funds. U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC ("USBFS") serves as sub-administrator pursuant to a sub-administration agreement between USBFS and USBAM. Both U.S. Bank and USBFS are direct subsidiaries of U.S. Bancorp. Under the administration agreement, USBAM is compensated to provide, or compensates other entities to provide, services to the funds. These services include various legal, oversight and administrative services and accounting services. Effective July 1, 2005, the funds pay USBAM administration fees, which are calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.15% of the aggregate average daily net assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds, up to $8 billion, 0.135% on the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, 0.12% on the next $25 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, and 0.10% of the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. All fees paid to the sub-administrator are paid from the administration fee. In addition to these fees, the funds may reimburse USBAM and, indirectly, the sub-administrator for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

Prior to July 1, 2005, USBAM and USBFS served as "co-administrators" pursuant to a co-administration agreement between the co-administrators and the funds. The funds paid the administration fees to the co-administrators, which were calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.25% of the aggregate average daily net assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds, up to $8 billion, 0.235% of the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, 0.22% of the next $25 billion of the aggregate daily net assets, and 0.20% of the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. In addition, the funds paid transfer agent fees under the co-administration agreement of $18,500 per share class plus additional per account fees. In addition to these fees, the funds reimbursed the co-administrators for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, administration fees paid to USBAM and USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 45    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     106    
California Tax Free Fund     59    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     103    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     45    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     1,347    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     488    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     338    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     366    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     78    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     86    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     290    
Short Tax Free Fund     796    
Tax Free Fund     942    

 

TRANSFER AGENT FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBFS serves as the funds' transfer agent pursuant to a transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement with FAIF. FAIF pays transfer agent fees of $18,500 per share class and additional per account fees for transfer agent services. These fees are allocated to each fund based upon the fund's pro rata share of the aggregate average daily net assets of the funds that comprise FAIF. Under the new transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement, FAIF also pays USBFS a fee equal, on an annual basis, to 0.10% of each fund's

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average daily net assets. This fee compensates USBFS for providing certain shareholder services and reimburses USBFS for its payments to financial institutions that establish and maintain omnibus accounts and provide customary services for such accounts. In addition to these fees, the funds reimburse USBFS for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing transfer agent services. Prior to July 1, 2005, these services were provided by USBFS pursuant to the co-administration agreement.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, transfer agent fees paid to USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 14    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     32    
California Tax Free Fund     19    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     31    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     13    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     411    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     146    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     102    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     112    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     24    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     26    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     88    
Short Tax Free Fund     230    
Tax Free Fund     290    

 

CUSTODIAN FEES – U.S. Bank serves as the funds' custodian pursuant to a custodian agreement with FAIF. Effective July 1, 2005, the fee for each fund was reduced from an annual rate of 0.01% of average daily net assets to an annual rate of 0.005% of average daily net assets. All fees are computed daily and paid monthly.

Effective July 1, 2005, the funds have entered into an arrangement with their custodian whereby interest earned on uninvested cash balances will be used to reduce a portion of each fund's custodian expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, custodian fees were not reduced as a result of interest earned.

DISTRIBUTION AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING FEES – Quasar Distributors, LLC ("Quasar"), a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, serves as the distributor of the funds pursuant to distribution agreement with FAIF. Under the distribution agreement and pursuant to a plan adopted by each fund under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act, each of the funds pays Quasar a monthly distribution and/or shareholder servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 0.25% and 1.00% of each fund's average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares, respectively. No distribution or shareholder servicing fees are paid by Class Y shares. These fees may be used by Quasar to provide compensation for sales support, distribution activities, or shareholder servicing activities.

Quasar is currently waiving fees equal to an annual rate of 0.10% of average daily net assets for Class A shares in California Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund, and Short Tax Free Fund. For Class C shares, Quasar is currently waiving fees equal to an annual rate of 0.35% of average daily net assets for Arizona Tax Free Fund, California Tax Free Fund, Colorado Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Tax Free Fund, Missouri Tax Free Fund, Nebraska Tax Free Fund, Ohio Tax Free Fund, and Tax Free Fund.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, total distribution and shareholder servicing fees waived by Quasar for the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 6    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     4    
California Tax Free Fund     6    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     14    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     13    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     35    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     34    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     35    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     1    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     6    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     - *  
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     9    
Short Tax Free Fund     5    
Tax Free Fund     10    

 

*  Rounds to zero.

Under these distribution and shareholder servicing agreements, the following amounts were retained by Quasar for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (000):

Fund   Amount  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 5    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     6    
California Tax Free Fund     25    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     17    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     15    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     40    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     29    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     60    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     64    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     6    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     4    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     12    
Short Tax Free Fund     8    
Tax Free Fund     41    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

OTHER FEES AND EXPENSES – In addition to the investment advisory fees, custodian fees, distribution and shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent fees and administration fees, each fund is responsible for paying other operating expenses, including: fees and expenses of independent directors, registration fees, postage and printing of shareholder reports, legal, auditing, insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, legal fees and expenses were paid to a law firm of which an Assistant Secretary of the funds is a partner.

CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES – A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% is imposed on redemptions made in the Class C shares for the first 12 months. The CDSC is imposed on the value of the purchased shares, or the value at the time of redemption, whichever is less.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, total front-end sales charges and CDSCs retained by affiliates of USBAM for distributing the funds' shares were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ - *  
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     19    
California Tax Free Fund     159    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     46    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     17    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     14    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     45    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     77    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     110    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     22    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     8    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     29    
Short Tax Free Fund     12    
Tax Free Fund     42    

 

*  Rounds to zero.

4 >  Capital Share Transactions

FAIF has 324 billion shares of $0.0001 par value capital stock authorized. Capital share transactions for the funds were as follows (000):

    Arizona
Tax Free Fund
  California
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  California
Tax Free Fund
  Colorado
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     189       162       131       174       373       155       392       187    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     37       35       11       12       33       37       39       43    
Shares redeemed     (162 )     (461 )     (81 )     (267 )     (184 )     (335 )     (454 )     (994 )  
Total Class A transactions     64       (264 )     61       (81 )     222       (143 )     (23 )     (764 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     18       33       -       -       163       51       -       -    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     6       4       -       -       6       4       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (17 )     (62 )     -       -       (9 )     (38 )     -       -    
Total Class C transactions     7       (25 )     -       -       160       17       -       -    
Class Y:  
Shares issued     459       204       609       777       536       358       583       196    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     6       2       8       3       3       2       5       1    
Shares redeemed     (44 )     (189 )     (307 )     (523 )     (207 )     (290 )     (810 )     (1,081 )  
Total Class Y transactions     421       17       310       257       332       70       (222 )     (884 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     492       (272 )     371       176       714       (56 )     (245 )     (1,648 )  

 

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    Colorado
Tax Free Fund
  Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Minnesota
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Minnesota
Tax Free Fund
  Missouri
Tax Free Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     26       77       714       1,364       553       1,288       716       664       374       314    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     37       47       114       102       100       91       356       477       51       46    
Shares redeemed     (243 )     (400 )     (809 )     (1,341 )     (859 )     (963 )     (1,782 )     (2,006 )     (140 )     (434 )  
Total Class A transactions     (180 )     (276 )     19       125       (206 )     416       (710 )     (865 )     285       (74 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     42       24       -       -       -       -       83       76       -       1    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     15       15       -       -       -       -       34       43       1       1    
Shares redeemed     (83 )     (80 )     -       -       -       -       (164 )     (248 )     (3 )     (6 )  
Total Class C transactions     (26 )     (41 )     -       -       -       -       (47 )     (129 )     (2 )     (4 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     122       106       10,127       8,772       1,581       2,053       779       540       1,808       1,288    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     1       1       321       208       33       32       19       21       23       22    
Shares redeemed     (202 )     (110 )     (8,735 )     (13,668 )     (3,175 )     (3,996 )     (471 )     (961 )     (1,732 )     (2,503 )  
Total Class Y transactions     (79 )     (3 )     1,713       (4,688 )     (1,561 )     (1,911 )     327       (400 )     99       (1,193 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     (285 )     (320 )     1,732       (4,563 )     (1,767 )     (1,495 )     (430 )     (1,394 )     382       (1,271 )  

 

    Nebraska
Tax Free Fund
  Ohio
Tax Free Fund
  Oregon
Intermediate
Tax Free Fund
  Short
Tax Free Fund
  Tax Free Fund  
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     295       137       24       77       202       237       213       330       382       791    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     11       12       2       2       22       24       11       16       150       166    
Shares redeemed     (93 )     (144 )     (45 )     (46 )     (139 )     (201 )     (440 )     (344 )     (682 )     (1,170 )  
Total Class A transactions     213       5       (19 )     33       85       60       (216 )     2       (150 )     (213 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     39       51       10       11       -       -       -       -       25       42    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     4       5       -       1       -       -       -       -       11       16    
Shares redeemed     (70 )     (37 )     (5 )     (20 )     -       -       -       -       (32 )     (251 )  
Total Class C transactions     (27 )     19       5       (8 )     -       -       -       -       4       (193 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     669       461       779       558       1,909       1,741       6,860       16,264       6,235       4,012    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     9       6       22       25       39       76       69       347       97       106    
Shares redeemed     (403 )     (317 )     (590 )     (596 )     (2,067 )     (2,448 )     (15,310 )     (13,499 )     (4,293 )     (7,665 )  
Total Class Y transactions     275       150       211       (13 )     (119 )     (631 )     (8,381 )     3,112       2.039       (3,547 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     461       174       197       12       (34 )     (571 )     (8,597 )     3,114       1,893       (3,953 )  

 

5 >  Investment Security Transactions

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, purchases of securities and proceeds from sales of securities other than government securities and temporary investments in short-term securities, were as follows (000):

Fund   Purchases   Sales  
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 8,413     $ 4,379    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     18,729       14,453    
California Tax Free Fund     11,086       4,031    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     9,613       12,511    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     6,545       10,205    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     110,131       98,187    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     36,449       55,211    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     27,857       25,682    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     36,849       33,451    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     11,853       7,927    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     7,576       5,253    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     28,400       30,866    
Short Tax Free Fund     136,907       217,089    
Tax Free Fund     61,495       37,638    

 

The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for securities held by the funds and the total cost of securities for federal income tax purposes at September 30, 2005, were as follows (000):

Fund   Aggregate
Gross
Appreciation
  Aggregate
Gross
Depreciation
  Net   Federal
Income
Tax
Cost
 
Arizona Tax Free Fund   $ 1,393     $ (56 )   $ 1,337     $ 23,565    
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     2,322       (59 )     2,263       50,580    
California Tax Free Fund     1,776       (58 )     1,718       32,926    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     2,975       (207 )     2,768       44,617    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     1,582       (8 )     1,574       18,312    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     35,291       (792 )     34,499       635,423    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     9,782       (260 )     9,522       220,856    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     9,412       (158 )     9,254       152,684    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     7,941       (138 )     7,803       173,314    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     1,594       (41 )     1,553       40,239    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     1,403       (46 )     1,357       40,333    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     5,372       (213 )     5,159       135,930    
Short Tax Free Fund     1,293       (2,092 )     (799 )     339,626    
Tax Free Fund     30,475       (226 )     30,249       441,936    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

6 >  Concentration of Credit Risk

The Arizona Tax Free Fund, California Intermediate Tax Free Fund, California Tax Free Fund, Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Colorado Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Tax Free Fund, Missouri Tax Free Fund, Nebraska Tax Free Fund, Ohio Tax Free Fund, and Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund invest in debt instruments of municipal issuers in specific states. Although these funds monitor investment concentration, the issuers' ability to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in the specific state or region. Additionally, each state has various guidelines relating to the tax treatment of the income distributed from each fund.

The ratings of long-term securities as a percentage of the total value of investments at September 30, 2005, were as follows (unaudited):

Standard &
Poor's/
Moody's/
Fitch's
Ratings:
  Arizona
Tax Free
Fund
  California
Intermediate
Tax Free
Fund
  California
Tax Free
Fund
  Colorado
Intermediate
Tax Free
Fund
 
AAA/Aaa     48.9 %     51.7 %     53.4 %     52.5 %  
AA/Aa     19.0       5.6       12.6       12.7    
A/A     8.8       22.6       12.5       9.7    
BBB/Baa     14.2       16.8       17.6       19.4    
BB/Ba     -       -       -       0.8    
Nonrated     9.1       3.3       3.9       4.9    
      100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %  

 

Standard & 
Poor's/
Moody's/
Fitch's
Ratings:
 
Colorado
Tax Free
Fund
 
Intermediate
Tax Free
Fund
  Minnesota
Intermediate
Tax Free
Fund
 
Minnesota
Tax Free
Fund
 
Missouri
Tax Free
Fund
 
AAA/Aaa     52.4 %     58.2 %     48.7 %     33.0 %     52.3 %  
AA/Aa     12.6       13.1       22.2       15.9       33.8    
A/A     13.1       13.5       11.4       23.4       6.8    
BBB/Baa     20.2       9.6       8.0       10.2       4.8    
BB/Ba     -       0.9       1.5       1.1       1.0    
Nonrated     1.7       4.7       8.2       16.4       1.3    
      100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %  
Standard & 
Poor's/
Moody's/
Fitch's
Ratings:
 
Nebraska
Tax Free
Fund
 
Ohio
Tax Free
Fund
  Oregon
Intermediate
Tax Free
Fund
 
Short
Tax Free
Fund
 

Tax Free
Fund
 
AAA/Aaa     41.8 %     45.1 %     58.4 %     34.6 %     39.2 %  
AA/Aa     37.3       37.6       34.2       18.8       9.4    
A/A     12.5       12.3       1.4       23.0       18.3    
BBB/Baa     1.3       4.4       3.5       18.8       21.3    
BB/Ba     -       -       -       -       0.9    
B/B     -       -       -       0.2       -    
Nonrated     7.1       0.6       2.5       4.6       10.9    
      100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %     100 %  

 

In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

7 >  Indemnifications

The funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

The information set forth below is for each fund's fiscal year as required by federal laws. Most shareholders, however, must report distributions on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include distributions for portions of two fiscal years of a fund. Accordingly, the information needed for income tax purposes will be sent in early 2006 on Form 1099-DIV. Please consult your tax advisor for proper treatment of this information.

Dear First American Shareholders:

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, each fund has designated long term capital gains, ordinary income, and tax exempt income with regard to distributions paid during the year as follows:

Fund   Long Term
Capital Gains
Distributions
(Tax Basis)
  Tax Exempt
Interest
  Ordinary
Income
Distributions
(Tax Basis)
  Return
of
Capital
  Total
Distributions
(Tax Basis) (a)
 
Arizona Tax Free Fund     19 %     81 %     - %     - %     100 %  
California Intermediate Tax Free Fund     14       85       1       -       100    
California Tax Free Fund     14       83       3       -       100    
Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund     8       92       -       -       100    
Colorado Tax Free Fund     15       85       -       -       100    
Intermediate Tax Free Fund     12       88       -       -       100    
Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund     8       92       -       -       100    
Minnesota Tax Free Fund     11       89       -       -       100    
Missouri Tax Free Fund     12       88       -       -       100    
Nebraska Tax Free Fund     -       100       -       -       100    
Ohio Tax Free Fund     8       92       -       -       100    
Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund     9       91       -       -       100    
Short Tax Free Fund     -       100       -       -       100    
Tax Free Fund     18       82       -       -       100    

 

(a) None of the distributions made by these funds are eligible for the dividends received deduction or are characterized as qualified dividend income.

HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUNDS' PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROXY VOTING RECORD

A description of the policies and procedures that the funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, as well as information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to porfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, 2005 is available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND; (2) at firstamericanfunds.com; and (3) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov.

FORM N-Q HOLDINGS INFORMATION

Each fund is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form N-Q. The funds' Forms N-Q are available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND and (2) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, you may review and copy the funds' Forms N-Q at the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

Each fund will make complete portfolio holdings information publicly available by posting the information at firstamericanfunds.com on a quarterly basis. The funds will attempt to post such information within 10 days of the quarter end.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

The Board of Directors of the funds (the "Board"), which is comprised entirely of independent directors, oversees the management of each fund and, as required by law, determines annually whether to renew the funds' advisory agreement with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM").

At a meeting on May 3-5 2005, the Board considered information relating to the funds' investment advisory agreement with USBAM (the "Agreement"). In advance of the meeting, the Board received materials relating to the Agreement, and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with their consideration. At a subsequent meeting on June 20-22, 2005, the Board concluded its consideration of and approved the Agreement through June 30, 2006.

Although the Agreement, which is with First American Investment Funds, Inc., relates to all of the funds, the Board separately considered and approved the Agreement with respect to each fund. In considering the Agreement, the Board, advised by independent legal counsel, reviewed and considered the factors it deemed relevant, including: (1) the nature, quality, and extent of USBAM's services to the fund, (2) the investment performance of the fund, (3) the profitability of USBAM related to the fund, including an analysis of USBAM's cost of providing services and comparative expense information, (4) the extent to which economies of scale are realized as the fund grows and whether fee levels are adjusted to enable fund investors to share in these economies of scale, and (5) other benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the funds. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board's decision to approve the Agreement.

Before approving the Agreement, the Board met in executive session with its independent counsel on numerous occasions to consider the materials provided by USBAM and the terms of the Agreement. Based on its evaluation of those materials, the Board concluded that the Agreement is fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of each fund. In reaching its conclusions, the Board considered the following:

Nature, Quality, and Extent of Investment Advisory Services

The Board examined the nature, quality, and extent of the services provided by USBAM to each fund. The Board reviewed USBAM's key personnel who provide investment management services to each fund as well as the fact that, under the Agreement, USBAM has the authority and responsibility to make and execute investment decisions for each fund within the framework of that fund's investment policies and restrictions, subject to review by the Board. The Board further considered that USBAM's duties with respect to each fund include (i) investment research and security selection, (ii) adherence to (and monitoring compliance with) the fund's investment policies and restrictions and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and (iii) monitoring the performance of the various organizations providing services to the fund, including the fund's distributor, sub-administrator, transfer agent, and custodian. Finally, the Board considered USBAM's representation that the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement are the type of services customarily provided by investment advisors in the fund industry.

The Board also considered compliance reports about USBAM from the fund's Chief Compliance Officer.

Based on the foregoing, the Board concluded that each fund is likely to benefit from the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement.

Investment Performance of the Funds

The Board considered the performance of each fund, as summarized below, including how the fund performed versus the median performance of a group of comparable funds selected by an independent data service (the "performance universe") and how the fund performed versus its benchmark index. The performance periods reviewed by the Board all ended on February 28, 2005. In the case of each of the state-specific funds, the Board considered that fund's benchmark index is a national municipal index, rather than a state-specific index, and noted USBAM's assertion that the Board should place more weight on the fund's performance compared to its performance universe.

Arizona Tax Free Fund. The fund significantly outperformed its performance universe for the one-, three-, and five-year periods. The fund also outperformed its benchmark index for the three- and five-year periods (although it underperformed the index

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for the one-year period). The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its long-term out-performance of its benchmark, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-year period. For the three- and five-year periods, the fund outperformed its performance universe, but underperformed its benchmark index. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its recent out-performance of the benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

California Tax Free Fund. The fund outperformed its performance universe for the one-, three-, and five-year periods. The fund's Class Y shares also outperformed the benchmark index for each of these periods; the fund's Class A shares outperformed the benchmark index for the five-year period. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its long-term out-performance of the benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Colorado Tax Free Fund. The fund's performance was comparable to or better than that of its performance universe for the one-, three-, and five-year periods. Also, the fund outperformed its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods (although it underperformed its benchmark index for the one-year period). The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its long-term out-performance of the benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-year period. For the three-, five-, and ten-year periods, the fund outperformed its performance universe, but underperformed its benchmark index. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its recent out-performance of the benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-year period. For the three-, five-, and ten-year periods, the fund outperformed its performance universe, but underperformed its benchmark index. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its recent out-performance of the benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Minnesota Tax Free Fund. The fund significantly outperformed its performance universe for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, although it underperformed its benchmark index for each of those periods. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-year period. For the three-, five-, and ten-year periods, the fund outperformed its performance universe, but underperformed its benchmark index. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its recent out-performance of the benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Missouri Tax Free Fund. The fund's performance was slightly below that of its performance universe for the one-year period. For the three- and five-year periods, Class Y shares outperformed the performance universe and Class A shares underperformed, whereas for the ten-year period, both share classes outperformed the performance universe. The fund underperformed its benchmark index for each of the periods. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's longer-term competitive performance compared to the fund's performance universe, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Nebraska Tax Free Fund. The fund outperformed its performance universe for the one- and three-year periods. The fund underperformed its benchmark for the one-year period. For the three-year period, the fund's Class Y shares outperformed the

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benchmark and Class A shares underperformed the benchmark. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Ohio Tax Free Fund. The fund commenced operations in April 2002. For the one-year period, the fund underperformed its benchmark index. For the period since inception, Class Y share performance was in line with the benchmark, while Class A share performance was below that of the benchmark. Class Y share performance was equal to that of the performance universe for the one-year period, while Class A shares underperformed. The Board noted USBAM's assertion that interest rates at the time the fund commenced operations precluded the fund from benefiting from pre-refundings that occurred at that time. USBAM also explained that the fund's performance had been adversely affected by the difficulty of obtaining lower investment grade issues, which have generally outperformed since the fund's inception. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's fairly short operating history and its generally competitive performance, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement and to continue to monitor the development of the fund's performance record.

Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The fund outperformed its performance universe for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods. For each of these periods, the fund underperformed its benchmark index. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Short Tax Free Fund. The fund performed in line with its benchmark index for the period since the fund's inception in October 2002 through February 28, 2005. For the one-year period ended February 28, 2005, the fund underperformed both its performance universe and its benchmark. The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's competitive performance since inception as compared to that of its benchmark, and the fund's fairly limited performance history, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement and to continue to monitor the development of the fund's performance record.

Tax Free Fund. The fund significantly outperformed its performance universe for the one-, three-, and five-year periods. The fund outperformed its benchmark for the three-year period (although it underperformed its benchmark for the one- and five-year periods). The Board concluded that, in light of the fund's strong performance compared to the fund's performance universe and its three-year out-performance of the benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by USBAM

The Board reviewed USBAM's estimated costs in serving as the funds' investment manager, including the costs associated with the personnel and systems necessary to manage each fund. The Board also considered the reported profitability of USBAM and its affiliates resulting from their relationship with each fund. For each fund, the Board reviewed fee and expense information as compared to that of other funds and accounts managed by USBAM and of comparable funds managed by other advisers. The Board found that while the advisory fees for USBAM's institutional separate accounts are lower than the funds' advisory fees, the funds receive additional services from USBAM that separate accounts do not receive.

Using information provided by an independent data service, the Board also evaluated each fund's advisory fee compared to the median advisory fee for other mutual funds similar in size, character and investment strategy, and each fund's expense ratio after waivers compared to the median expense ratio, after waivers, of comparable funds. In connection with its review of fund fees and expenses, the Board asked USBAM to articulate its pricing philosophy. USBAM responded that it attempts generally to maintain each fund's total operating expenses at a level that approximates its peer group median expense ratio. In addition, USBAM committed to waive its investment advisory fees to the extent necessary to maintain the funds' total expense ratios at levels generally in line with their respective peer groups. The Board concluded that USBAM's pricing philosophy is a reasonable one.

Further detail considered by the Board regarding the advisory fees and expense ratios of each fund is set forth below:

Arizona Tax Free Fund, California Tax Free Fund, Colorado Tax Free Fund, Colorado Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Intermediate Tax Free Fund, Minnesota Tax Free Fund, Missouri Tax Free Fund, Nebraska Tax Free Fund, Ohio Tax Tree Fund, and Oregon Intermediate Tax Free Fund. For

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each of the foregoing funds, the fund's contractual advisory fee was equal or nearly equal to the peer group median advisory fee and, on an after waivers basis, the fund's advisory fee was lower than the peer group median. Furthermore, each of the foregoing funds had a total expense ratio after waivers that was lower than the peer group median expense ratio, except that the total expense ratios for Minnesota Tax Free Fund and Missouri Tax Free Fund were slightly higher than the peer group median expense ratio.

California Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The fund's advisory fee, both before and after waivers, was slightly higher than the peer group median, as was the fund's total expense ratio after waivers.

Minnesota Intermediate Tax Free Fund. The fund's contractual advisory fee was equal to the peer group median advisory fee. On an after waivers basis, the fund's advisory fee and the peer group's advisory fee were nearly the same. Furthermore, the fund's total expense ratio after waivers was equal to the peer group median.

Short Tax Free Fund. The fund's advisory fee, after waivers, was slightly lower than the peer group median (although, on a contractual basis, it was slightly higher than the peer group median advisory fee). The fund's total expense ratio after waivers was slightly lower than the peer group median.

Tax Free Fund. The fund's advisory fee was slightly higher than the peer group median on a contractual basis, and nearly the same as the peer group median on an after waivers basis. The fund had a total expense ratio after waivers that was slightly higher than the peer group median

As noted above, in most cases the funds' advisory fees and expense ratios were lower than those of the respective peer group. In those instances where fees and expenses were slightly higher, the Board noted that they were nevertheless in a range consistent with USBAM's pricing philosophy. The Board concluded that the funds' advisory fees and expense ratios are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Economies of Scale in Providing Investment Advisory Services

The Board considered the extent to which each fund's investment advisory fee reflects economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Based on information provided by USBAM, the Board noted that profitability will likely increase somewhat as assets grow over time. The Board considered that, although the funds do not have advisory fee breakpoints in place, USBAM has committed to waive advisory fees to the extent necessary to keep each fund's total expenses generally in line with the median total expenses of a peer group of funds as selected by an independent data service. The median total expense ratio of a fund's peer group will necessarily reflect the effect of any breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules of the funds in that group. Therefore, by capping a fund's total expense ratio at a level close to the median, fund shareholders will effectively receive the benefit of any breakpoints in the comparable funds' advisory fee schedules. In light of USBAM's commitment to keep total fund expenses competitive, the Board concluded that it would be reasonable and in the best interest of each fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Other Benefits to USBAM

In evaluating the benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the funds, the Board noted that USBAM and certain of its affiliates serve the funds in various capacities, including as advisor, administrator, sub-administrator, transfer agent, distributor, custodian, and securities lending agent, and receive compensation from the funds in connection with providing services to the funds. The Board considered that each service provided to the funds by USBAM or one of its affiliates is pursuant to a written agreement, which the Board evaluates periodically as required by law.

After full consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that approval of the Agreement was in the best interest of each fund and its shareholders.

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Directors and Officers of the Funds

Independent Directors

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Benjamin R. Field III
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1938)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 2003.   Retired; Senior Financial Advisor, Bemis Company, Inc. from May 2002 through June 2004; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Bemis, through April 2002.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Roger A. Gibson
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1946)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since October 1997.   Retired; Vice President, Cargo – United Airlines, since July 2001; Vice President, North America – Mountain Region, United Airlines, prior to July 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios    None  
Victoria J. Herget
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1951)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 2003.   Investment consultant and non-profit board member since 2001; Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Leonard W. Kedrowski
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1941)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since November 1993.   Owner and President, Executive and Management Consulting, Inc., a management consulting firm; Board member, GC McGuiggan Corporation (dba Smyth Companies), a label printer; former Chief Executive Officer, Creative Promotions International, LLC, a promotional award programs and products company, through October 2003; Advisory Board member, Designer Doors, manufacturer of designer doors, through 2002.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Richard K. Riederer
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1944)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Retired; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Weirton Steel, through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   Cleveland Cliffs Inc (a producer of iron ore pellets)  
Joseph D. Strauss
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1940)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since April 1991.    Attorney At Law, Owner and President, Strauss Management Company, a Minnesota holding company for various organizational management business ventures; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Community Resource Partnerships, Inc., a strategic planning, operations management, government relations, transportation planning and public relations organization; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Excensus(TM) LLC, a strategic demographic planning and application development firm, since 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios    None  

 

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Independent Directors - continued

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Virginia L. Stringer
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1944)
  Chair; Director   Chair Term three years. Directors Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Chair of FAIF's Board since September 1997; Director of FAIF since August 1987.   Owner and President, Strategic Management Resources, Inc., a management consulting firm; Executive Consultant to State Farm Insurance Company through 2003.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
James M. Wade
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1943)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Owner and President, Jim Wade Homes, a homebuilding company, since 1999.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  

 

†  Includes only directorships in a company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act, or any company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.

The Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes additional information about fund directors and is available upon request without charge by calling 800-677-FUND or writing to First American Funds, P.O. Box 1330, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55440-1330.

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Officers

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1962)*
  President   Re-elected by the Board annually; President of FAIF since February  2001.   Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Chief Executive Officer of First American Asset Management from December 2000 to May 2001 and of Firstar Investment & Research Management Company ("FIRMCO") from February 2001 to May 2001; prior thereto Senior Managing Director and Head of Equity Research of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray.  
Mark S. Jordahl
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1960)*
  Vice President – 
Investments
  Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Investments of FAIF since September 2001.    Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2001; President and Chief Investment Officer, ING Investment Management – Americas, September 2000 to June 2001; Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, ReliaStar Financial Corp., January 1998 to September 2000.  
Jeffery M. Wilson
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1956)*
  Vice
President – 
Administration
  Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Administration of FAIF since March 2000.    Senior Vice President of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Senior Vice President of First American Asset Management.  
Charles D Gariboldi Jr.
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1959)*
  Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Treasurer of FAIF since October 2004.   Mutual Fund Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since October 2004; prior thereto Vice President of investment accounting and Fund Treasurer for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  
Jill M. Stevenson
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1965)*
  Assistant Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Treasurer of FAIF since September 2005.   Assistant Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2005; prior thereto, Director, Senior Project Manager, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., from May 2003. Prior to that, Vice President, Director of Operations, Paladin Investment Associates, LLC.  
David H. Lui
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1960)*
  Chief Compliance Officer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Chief Compliance Officer of FAIF since February 2005.   Chief Compliance Officer for First American Funds and U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since February 2005. Prior thereto, Chief Compliance Officer, Franklin Advisors, Inc. and Chief Compliance Counsel, Franklin Templeton Investments from March 2004. Prior to that Vice President Charles Schwab & Co,. Inc.  
Kathleen L. Prudhomme
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1953)*
  Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 1998.   Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since November 2004; prior thereto, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  
James D. Alt
50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1951)
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Secretary of FAIF since June 2002; Assistant Secretary of FAIF from September 1998 through June 2002.   Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  
Brett L. Agnew
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1971)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004.   Attorney for U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since August 2004; 2001-2004, Senior Counsel, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; prior thereto, Consultant, Principal Financial Group.  

 

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Officers - continued

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
James R. Arnold
615 E. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(1957)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since June 2003.   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC since March 2002; prior thereto, Senior Administration Services Manager, UMB Fund Services, Inc.  
Douglas G. Hess
615 E. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(1967)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 2001.   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.  

 

*  Messrs. Schreier, Jordahl, Wilson, Gariboldi, Lui and Agnew, Ms. Stevenson and Ms. Prudhomme are each officers and/or employees of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. which serves as investment adviser and administrator for FAIF. Messrs. Hess and Arnold are officers of U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, which is a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and which serves as Transfer Agent for FAIF.

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Board of Directors First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

Virginia Stringer

Chairperson of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strategic Management Resources, Inc.

 

Benjamin Field III

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,

and Treasurer of Bemis Company, Inc.

 

Roger Gibson

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Vice President of Cargo-United Airlines

 

Victoria Herget

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Investment Consultant; former Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments

 

Leonard Kedrowski

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Executive and Management Consulting, Inc.

 

Richard Riederer

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former President and Chief Executive Officer of Weirton Steel

 

Joseph Strauss

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strauss Management Company

 

James Wade

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Jim Wade Homes

 

First American Investment Funds’ Board of Directors is comprised entirely of independent directors.

 



 

 

Direct fund correspondence to:

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

This report and the financial statements contained herein are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Further, there is no assurance that certain securities will remain in or out of each fund’s portfolio. The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only through the period ended September 30, 2005. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions.

 

This report is for the information of shareholders of the First American Investment Funds, Inc. It may also be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus, which contains information concerning investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Funds. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

The figures in this report represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. The principal value of an investment and investment return will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

ADMINISTRATOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

CUSTODIAN

U.S. Bank National Association

180 East Fifth Street

St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

 

DISTRIBUTOR

Quasar Distributors, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Ernst & Young LLP

220 South Sixth Street

Suite 1400

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

COUNSEL

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

50 South Sixth Street

Suite 1500

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

In an attempt to reduce shareholder costs and help eliminate duplication, First American Funds will try to limit their mailing to one report for each address that lists one or more shareholders with the same last name. If you would like additional copies, please call First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND or visit firstamericanfunds.com.

 

0287-04  11/2005  AR-TAXFREEINCOME

 



 

2005
Annual Report

 

 



 

First American Stock Funds

 

Stocks are shares of ownership that a company sells in order to raise money to run its business. As an owner or shareholder, you take part in the company’s achievements and failures.

 

Stocks and stock funds offer you a number of options. Some are defined by the size of the companies they invest in, some by the style of the company, and others by where they invest – by geographic location or by industry. Because the various types of stocks outperform and underperform at different times, dividing your money among several types may help smooth out your portfolio’s returns.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Message to Shareholders

1

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public

 

Accounting Firm

41

 

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

42

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

43

Statement of Operations

44

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

45

Financial Highlights

46

International Fund

 

Schedule of Investments

48

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

50

Statement of Operations

51

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

52

Financial Highlights

54

Small Cap Funds

 

Schedule of Investments

56

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

62

Statements of Operations

63

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

64

Financial Highlights

66

Mid Cap Funds

 

Schedule of Investments

72

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

74

Statements of Operations

75

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

76

Financial Highlights

78

Large Cap Funds

 

Schedule of Investments

82

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

85

Statements of Operations

86

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

88

Financial Highlights

90

Growth & Income Funds

 

Schedule of Investments

94

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

102

Statements of Operations

103

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

104

Financial Highlights

106

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

110

 

 

Notice to Shareholders

126

 

 

 

Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.

 

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE

 



FIRST AMERICAN INVESTMENT FUNDS, INC.
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 25, 2005

This supplement updates the following Prospectuses dated January 31, 2005, as previously supplemented May 23, July 1, and July 20, 2005:

First American Stock Funds Class A, Class B and Class C Shares Prospectus

First American Stock Funds Class R Shares Prospectus

First American Stock Funds Class Y Shares Prospectus

For each share class, this supplement, the supplements dated May 23, July 1, and July 20, 2005, and the applicable Prospectus dated January 31, 2005 together constitute a current Prospectus. To request a copy of a Prospectus, please call 800-677-FUND.

Information regarding the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the management of Small Cap Value Fund, which is set forth in each Prospectus under the heading "Additional Information - Management - Portfolio Management," is replaced by the following:

The portfolio managers primarily responsible for the management of Small Cap Value Fund are:

Chad M. Kilmer, Senior Equity Portfolio Manager. Mr. Kilmer has served as the primary portfolio manager for the fund since July 2005. Prior to joining U.S. Bancorp Asset Management in 2004, Mr. Kilmer served as a small-cap investment analyst at Gabelli Woodland Partners, a subsidiary of Gabelli Asset Management. Mr. Kilmer has seven years of financial industry experience.

Karen L. Bowie, CFA, Equity Portfolio Manager. Ms. Bowie has co-managed the fund since July 2005. Ms. Bowie has more than 22 years of financial industry experience, 12 of which have been with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management in portfolio management, equity research, and fund management.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL, OR YOU MAY CALL FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS INVESTOR SERVICES AT 800-677-FUND.

This is not part of the annual report.



FIRST AMERICAN INVESTMENT FUNDS, INC.
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

This supplement updates the following Prospectuses dated January 31, 2005, as previously supplemented May 23, July 1, July 20 and July 25, 2005:

First American Stock Funds Class A, Class B and Class C Shares Prospectus

First American Stock Funds Class R Shares Prospectus

First American Stock Funds Class Y Shares Prospectus

For each share class, this supplement, the supplements dated May 23, July 1, July 20 and July 25, 2005, and the applicable Prospectus dated January 31, 2005 together constitute a current Prospectus. To request a copy of a Prospectus, please call 800-677-FUND.

Information regarding the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the management of Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, which is set forth in each Prospectus under the heading "Additional Information - Management - Portfolio Management," is replaced by the following:

The portfolio managers primarily responsible for the management of Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund are:

Thomas A. Gunderson, CFA, Senior Equity Portfolio Manager. Mr. Gunderson has served as the primary portfolio manager for the fund since September 2005. He also is the primary portfolio manager for Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, a position he has held since December 2003. Prior to joining U.S. Bancorp Asset Management in 2003, Mr. Gunderson managed large cap growth portfolios at Advantus Capital Management. Mr. Gunderson has been a portfolio manager for 17 years and has 22 years of financial industry experience.

Hal Goldstein, Senior Equity Portfolio Manager. Mr. Goldstein has co-managed the fund since September 2005. He also is a co-manager for Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, a position he has held since July 2002. Prior to joining U.S. Bancorp Asset Management in 2002, Mr. Goldstein was employed at Lutheran Brotherhood as a portfolio manager, at Shearson Lehman Brothers as manager of institutional equities in Chicago, and at Oppenheimer as an institutional sales person. Mr. Goldstein has 24 years of financial industry experience, including 10 years in portfolio management.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL, OR YOU MAY CALL FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS INVESTOR SERVICES AT 800-677-FUND.

This is not part of the annual report.



 

Message to SHAREHOLDERS  November 14, 2005

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

We invite you to take a few minutes to review the results of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

 

This report includes comparative performance graphs and tables, portfolio commentaries, complete listings of portfolio holdings, and additional fund information. We hope you will find this helpful in monitoring your investment portfolio.

 

Also, through our website, firstamericanfunds.com, we provide quarterly performance fact sheets on all First American Funds, the economic outlook as viewed by our senior investment officers, and other information about fund investments and portfolio strategies.

 

Please contact your financial professional if you have questions about First American Funds or contact First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND.

 

We appreciate your investment with First American Funds and look forward to serving your financial needs in the future.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

/s/ Virginia L. Stringer

 

/s/ Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

 

 

Virginia L. Stringer

Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

Chairperson of the Board

President

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

 

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

 

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Real Estate Securities fund

Investment Objective: to provide above-average current income and long-term capital appreciation

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Real Estate Securities Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 29.25% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 28.99% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust Index* ("MSCI U.S. REIT Index*"), returned 27.10% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

During the fiscal year, sustained employment growth improved the outlook for most commercial property types.

Occupancy levels rose, which should lead to rent growth and improved earnings outlook for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector.

What worked for the fund and why?

The fund benefited from strong individual stock selection. The portfolio had a definite bias toward growth and quality, and continued to adhere to a bottom-up approach (with focus on individual stocks rather than economic or market cycles) to temper volatility in the REIT market. An emphasis on coastal markets, which experienced better job growth and better supply and demand dynamics, proved beneficial. The fund's best-performing sectors were office, healthcare (due to an underweight), specialty, and diversified.

What did not work for the fund and why?

In what was another year of strong performance for the REIT sector, even an average cash position of 2% was detrimental to the fund's performance. A hotel stock, Great Wolf Resorts, had significant negative performance on weak second-quarter results and forward guidance.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund's emphasis on coastal markets was a successful strategy. The fund was overweight in the hotel sector and industrial sector, given increased employment, sustained GDP growth, and favorable supply/demand characteristics. The fund was underweight in the healthcare sector due to its more bond-like characteristics and the potential for rising interest rates.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Prologis     6.6 %  
Simon Property Group     5.8 %  
Avalonbay Communities     4.5 %  
Brookfield Properties     4.1 %  
Camden Property Trust     3.9 %  
Boston Properties     3.5 %  
Archstone-Smith Trust     3.4 %  
General Growth Properties     3.1 %  
Developers Diversified Realty     2.8 %  
Equity Residential     2.6 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Office     20.0 %  
Apartments     16.7 %  
Malls     12.3 %  
Hotels     12.2 %  
Industrials     11.7 %  
Community Centers     11.5 %  
Diversified     6.4 %  
Health Care     3.1 %  
Self-Storage     2.6 %  
Specialty     2.6 %  
Short-Term Investments     1.7 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.8 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Real Estate Securities fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005  
                Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/1/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)                                          
Class A     21.91 %     18.07 %     14.50 %     -       -    
Class B     22.98 %     18.33 %     14.27 %     -       -    
Class C     27.00 %     18.53 %     -       20.96 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)                                          
Class A     28.99 %     19.42 %     15.15 %     -       -    
Class B     27.98 %     18.53 %     14.27 %     -       -    
Class C     28.00 %     18.53 %     -       20.96 %     -    
Class R     28.60 %     -       -       -       23.48 %  
Class Y     29.25 %     19.73 %     15.45 %     -       -    
MSCI U.S. REIT Index2      27.10 %     19.19 %     14.64 %     20.72 %     22.73 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Sector funds such as the First American Real Estate Securities Fund are more vulnerable to price fluctuation as a result of events that may affect the industry in which they focus than are funds that invest in multiple industries. Share prices of sector funds also will fluctuate with changing market conditions, as will share prices of other stock funds. Sector funds should not be treated as a core investment; rather, their role is to round out the growth portion of a well-diversified investment portfolio.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

2  An unmanaged index of the most actively traded real estate investment trusts.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the MSCI U.S. REIT Index2.

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Real Estate Securities fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Real Estate Securities Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,177.70     $ 6.76    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.86     $ 6.27    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,172.90     $ 10.82    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.11     $ 10.04    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,172.80     $ 10.82    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.10     $ 10.04    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,176.00     $ 8.13    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.59     $ 7.54    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,178.70     $ 5.39    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.12     $ 5.00    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.24%, 1.99%, 1.99%, 1.49% and 0.99% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 17.77% for Class A, 17.29% for Class B, 17.28% for Class C, 17.60% for Class R and 17.87% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.23%, 1.98%, 1.98%, 1.48% and 0.98% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,177.58 and $1,018.75 for Class A, $1,172.77 and $1,014.99 for Class B, $1,172.67 and $1,014.99 for Class C, $1,175.87 and $1,017.48 for Class R, and $1,178.57 and $1,020.00 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.88 and $6.38 for Class A, $10.95 and $10.15 for Class B, $10.95 and $10.16 for Class C, $8.26 and $7.66 for Class R and $5.52 and $5.12 for Class Y.

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International fund

Investment Objective: long-term growth of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American International Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 21.12% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 20.80% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe and Australasia, Far East Equity Index* ("MSCI EAFE Index*"), returned 26.32% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

For the year ending September 30, 2005, equity markets posted extremely attractive returns. International stocks continued to outpace the United States. This strong return reflects both attractive earnings numbers and continued productivity gains. Global growth, driven in large part by Asia, also had a positive effect on performance.

What worked for the fund and why?

Stock selection has been the primary source of performance. The portfolio benefited from holdings in emerging markets, Japan, and the Pacific-Rim. From a sector perspective, energy, telecommunications, and information technology added the most value.

Within the energy sector our two largest positions, Total (French oil company) and ENI (Italian oil and gas producer), contributed positively to performance. Both companies reaped benefits from higher oil prices and remain attractively valued.

Opportunistic exposure to emerging markets proved advantageous, with emerging equities outpacing the developed markets. In particular, our position in CVRD, the Brazilian iron ore producer, proved beneficial, with continued demand for iron ore leading to a very strong pricing environment.

What did not work for the fund and why?

While the portfolio achieved a very attractive absolute return, the fund did lag the benchmark. In a market that, during the period, was dominated by small-cap and value stocks, the portfolio's slight bias toward large capitalization, quality, and growth style was the main cause of underperformance.

At a regional level, stock selection in the United Kingdom was difficult. U.K. consumer stocks – for example, William Morrison (food retailer) and Kingfisher (home improvement retailer) – were affected by negative U.K. consumer sentiment in the wake of rising interest rates. Both companies, however, remain attractively valued. At the sector level, industrials, consumer discretionary, and healthcare held back performance.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund was positioned to focus on larger-capitalization companies growing at a faster pace than their peers yet more attractively priced. In keeping with this general orientation, we reduced a number of holdings in the portfolio. The valuation of small-cap stocks currently looks stretched in relation to their large-cap peers, so a future correction of that valuation is likely to add luster to large-caps.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Total     4.6 %  
Eni     3.6 %  
Vodafone     3.0 %  
HSBC     2.7 %  
GlaxoSmithKline     2.6 %  
Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group     2.4 %  
UBS     2.1 %  
Roche     1.9 %  
Novartis     1.9 %  
Royal Bank of Scotland     1.9 %  

 

Country Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Great Britain     27.0 %  
Japan     20.7 %  
Switzerland     10.9 %  
France     10.6 %  
Germany     5.8 %  
Italy     5.1 %  
Netherlands     4.4 %  
Spain     2.9 %  
Belgium     1.9 %  
Brazil     1.8 %  
Finland     1.4 %  
Australia     1.3 %  
South Korea     1.2 %  
Sweden     1.1 %  
Hong Kong     0.7 %  
Mexico     0.7 %  
Ireland     0.6 %  
Short-Term Investments     1.9 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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International fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005  
        Since
Inception
 
    1 year   5 years   10 years   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)                                  
Class A     14.19 %     (2.46 )%     4.93 %     -    
Class B     14.94 %     (2.43 )%     4.74 %     -    
Class C     18.88 %     -       -       8.90 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)                                  
Class A     20.80 %     (1.35 )%     5.52 %     -    
Class B     19.94 %     (2.08 )%     4.74 %     -    
Class C     19.88 %     -       -       8.90 %  
Class R     20.38 %     (1.57 )%     5.40 %     -    
Class Y     21.12 %     (1.10 )%     5.81 %     -    
MSCI EAFE Index2      26.32 %     3.55 %     6.18 %     13.50 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the MSCI EAFE Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

International investing involves risks not typically associated with domestic investing, including risks of adverse currency fluctuations, potential political and economic instability, different accounting standards, foreign government regulations, currency exchange rates, limited liquidity, and volatile prices.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Effective December 8, 2004, J.P. Morgan was named the fund's subadvisor and began managing the fund's assets. On September 24, 2001, the First American International Fund merged with Firstar International Growth Fund and Firstar International Value Fund, both subadvised by Clay Finlay Inc. Performance history prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar International Growth Fund.

2  The MSCI EAFE (Morgan Stanley Capital International, Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index is an unmanaged index including approximately 1,000 companies representing the stock markets of 21 countries in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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International fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the International Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,081.30     $ 8.14    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.25     $ 7.89    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,077.10     $ 12.03    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.49     $ 11.66    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,076.40     $ 12.02    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.49     $ 11.66    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,078.90     $ 9.43    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.99     $ 9.15    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,082.10     $ 6.84    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.50     $ 6.63    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.56%, 2.31%, 2.31%, 1.81%, and 1.31% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 8.13% for Class A, 7.71% for Class B, 7.64% for Class C, 7.89% for Class R and 8.21% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.60%, 2.35%, 2.35%, 1.85% and 1.35% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was lowered to 1.52%, 2.27%, 2.27%, 1.77%, and 1.27% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y, respectively. If this new limitation had been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,081.51 and $1,017.45 for Class A, $1,077.31 and $1,013.69 for Class B, $1,076.61 and $1,013.69 for Class C, $1,079.11 and $1,016.19 for Class R, and $1,082.31 and $1,018.70 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $7.93 and $7.69 for Class A, $11.82 and $11.46 for Class B, $11.82 and $11.46 for Class C, $9.22 and $8.95 for Class R and $6.63 and $6.43 for Class Y.

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Small Cap Growth Opportunities fund

Investment Objective: growth of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 24.47% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 24.21% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index*, returned 17.97% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

During most of the fiscal year – except toward the end – the market generally favored small-cap companies, because of stronger-than-expected consumer spending (despite rising gas prices) and readily available financing for small-cap company growth. However, in an economic environment of growing uncertainty, like that produced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, smaller companies tend to look riskier to investors and potential creditors. Furthermore, while a year ago the valuations for small caps were cheap relative to their mid- and large-cap counterparts, this gap has closed somewhat because of small caps' strong performance.

What worked for the fund and why?

Technology was the largest contributor to performance, due to both stock selection and an overweight position in the sector. Favorable supply and demand characteristics fueled the performance of energy stocks in the portfolio, and unflagging consumer spending benefited the consumer discretionary sector.

The fund's best performing stock was Energy Conversion, developer of solar cells and hybrid vehicle technology. The company's stock was buoyed by the changing investor attitudes toward alternative energy solutions, which no longer appear cost-prohibitive in view of rising oil prices. In the consumer sector, upscale restaurant chains Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, and Cosi added value. We believe that demand for upscale dining is less impacted by rising energy prices as higher-income consumers view dining out as a staple, rather than luxury item. Lottery businesses also performed well, as lottery play is largely unaffected by fluctuations in disposable income.

What did not work for the fund and why?

Returns from the fund's healthcare sector lagged those of the Russell 2000 Growth benchmark, led by Xenogen, which sells products that increase the efficiency and productivity of drug discovery. Investor concerns include potential additional funding requirements and questions over the ultimate timing of profitability, despite the company's strong revenue growth and capable management team.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

During the latter part of the fiscal year, we began reducing the fund's energy positions, as solid fundamentals became fully reflected in stock prices. Consumer stocks remain a focus for us, although we are levered primarily to the upper-income consumer. We remain heavily weighted in technology shares, as valuations are attractive and the companies benefit from strong secular trends. We continue to maintain small underweight positions in healthcare and financials, as valuations in those sectors seem fairly priced.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Compton Petroleum     2.7 %  
Encore Medical     2.5 %  
Quest Software     2.4 %  
East West Bancorp     2.3 %  
Polycom     2.1 %  
Scientific Games, Class A     2.1 %  
Navigant Consulting     2.0 %  
Cullen/Frost Bankers     2.0 %  
Semtech     1.9 %  
Embarcadero Technologies     1.9 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Information Technology     30.3 %  
Health Care     19.5 %  
Consumer Discretionary     16.2 %  
Energy     11.5 %  
Industrials     11.3 %  
Financials     8.6 %  
Short-Term Investments     0.9 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.7 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Small Cap Growth Opportunities fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005  
        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   3/1/1999   12/11/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     17.35 %     1.49 %     19.96 %     -       -       -    
Class B     18.27 %     1.63 %     -       21.37 %     -       -    
Class C     22.28 %     -       -       -       -       12.71 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     24.21 %     2.64 %     20.64 %     -       -       -    
Class B     23.27 %     1.87 %     -       21.37 %     -       -    
Class C     23.28 %     -       -       -       -       12.71 %  
Class R     24.06 %     -       -       -       6.57 %     -    
Class Y     24.47 %     2.89 %     20.95 %     -       -       -    
Russell 2000 Growth Index2      17.97 %     (2.54 )%     4.67 %     3.81 %     0.71 %     11.74 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/31/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Stocks of small-capitalization companies involve substantial risk. These stocks historically have experienced greater price volatility than stocks of larger companies, and they may be expected to do so in the future.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On December 12, 2002, the fund changed its main investment strategy such that it was permitted to invest in securities of companies with market capitalizations within the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. Previously, the fund invested primarily in companies with market capitalizations of below $500 million at the time of purchase.

On September 24, 2001, the First American Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar MicroCap Fund, a series of Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar MicroCap Fund.

The First American Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund's 1999 returns were higher due in substantial part to its strategy of investing in IPOs in a period favorable for IPO investing. Of course, such favorable returns involve accepting the risk of volatility, and there is no assurance that the fund's future investment in IPOs will have the same effect on performance as it did in 1999.

2  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 index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Small Cap Growth Opportunities fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,090.50     $ 8.90    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.55     $ 8.59    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,086.30     $ 12.81    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,012.79     $ 12.36    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,085.90     $ 12.80    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,012.79     $ 12.36    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,089.10     $ 10.21    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.30     $ 9.84    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,092.00     $ 7.60    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.81     $ 7.33    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.70%, 2.45%, 2.45%, 1.95% and 1.45% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, mulitplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year/365 days (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 9.05% for Class A, 8.63% for Class B, 8.59% for Class C, 8.91% for Class R and 9.20% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.93%, 2.68%, 2.68%, 2.18% and 1.68% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was lowered to 1.47%, 2.22%, 2.22%, 1.72%, and 1.22% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y, respectively. If this new limitation had been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,091.70 and $1,017.70 for Class A, $1,087.50 and $1,013.94 for Class B, $1,087.09 and $1,013.94 for Class C, $1,090.30 and $1,016.44 for Class R, and $1,093.20 and $1,018.95 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $7.70 and $7.44 for Class A, $11.61 and $11.21 for Class B, $11.61 and $11.21 for Class C, $9.01 and $8.69 for Class R and $6.40 and $6.17 for Class Y.

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Small Cap Select fund

Investment Objective: capital appreciation

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Small Cap Select Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 20.73% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 20.46% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index*, returned 17.95% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

During most of the fiscal year – except toward the end – the market generally favored small-cap companies because of stronger-than-expected consumer spending (despite rising gas prices) and readily available financing for small-cap company growth. However, in an economic environment of growing uncertainty, like that produced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, smaller companies tend to look riskier to investors and potential creditors. Furthermore, while a year ago the valuations for small caps were cheap relative to their mid- and large-cap counterparts, this gap has closed somewhat because of small caps' strong performance.

What worked for the fund and why?

Good stock selection was the driver of fund performance relative to its index for the fiscal year. Stock selection in the healthcare, technology, and industrial sectors was especially good, with each sector adding more than 100 basis points in relative performance. Stock selection was lead by Renal Care Group (a dialysis provider) in the healthcare sector, Logitech International (a hardware manufacturer) in the technology sector, and Chicago Bridge and Iron in the industrial sector. Chicago Bridge and Iron specializes in engineering and construction of refineries and saw demand for its services skyrocket in the current environment of surging energy demand.

What did not work for the fund and why?

The only sector with meaningful underperformance relative to the index was materials. Century Aluminum (an aluminum manufacturer) was the primary culprit in the sector as aluminum prices never saw the strength of some of the other commodity prices like steel. Also, the fact that the fund was underweight in steel stocks over the course of the fiscal year added to weakness in the sectors results. In the financial sector, Investors Financial Services Corp, a bank holding company, saw its shares drop after the firm provided guidance significantly below street expectations primarily due to a flattening yield curve.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Relative to the index, the fund keeps its sector weights fairly neutral, allowing stock selection to drive portfolio performance. The fund has trimmed its position in Chicago Bridge and Iron and AirTran as these stocks have hit our price targets. We sold our holdings in Investors Financial Services since we believe their operating performance will take a number of quarters to regain its momentum. Our single largest overweight of a specific stock is Sierra Health Services, Inc., a provider of health care services in the booming Las Vegas market.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Sierra Health Services     2.7 %  
SL Green Realty (REIT)     2.1 %  
Scientific Games, Class A     2.0 %  
Chicago Bridge & Iron     2.0 %  
Pediatrix Medical Group     1.8 %  
Maguire Properties (REIT)     1.8 %  
GATX     1.7 %  
First Republic Bank     1.7 %  
Logitech International     1.6 %  
W-H Energy Services     1.6 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Information Technology     23.0 %  
Financials     18.7 %  
Industrials     16.2 %  
Health Care     15.1 %  
Consumer Discretionary     13.9 %  
Energy     8.5 %  
Materials     3.6 %  
Short-Term Investments     2.2 %  
Telecommunication Services     0.5 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (1.7 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Small Cap Select fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since
Inception
 
    1 year   5 years   10 years   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     13.82 %     7.97 %     9.47 %     -    
Class B     14.63 %     8.16 %     9.32 %     -    
Class C     18.60 %     -       -       16.16 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     20.46 %     9.20 %     10.09 %     -    
Class B     19.45 %     8.40 %     9.32 %     -    
Class C     19.58 %     -       -       16.16 %  
Class R     20.16 %     9.19 %     10.09 %     -    
Class Y     20.73 %     9.48 %     10.41 %     -    
Russell 2000 Index2      17.95 %     6.45 %     9.37 %     15.51 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 11/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell 2000 Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in an index is not available.

Stocks of small-capitalization companies involve substantial risk. These stocks historically have experienced greater price volatility than stocks of larger companies, and they may be expected to do so in the future.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On September 24, 2001, the First American Small Cap Select Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar SmallCap Core Equity Fund, a series of Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar SmallCap Core Equity Fund. The Firstar SmallCap Core Equity Fund was organized on November 27, 2000, and prior to that, was a separate series of Mercantile Funds, Inc.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Small Cap Select fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Small Cap Select Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,115.70     $ 6.53    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.90     $ 6.23    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,110.90     $ 10.48    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.14     $ 10.00    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,111.30     $ 10.48    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.14     $ 10.00    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,114.00     $ 7.99    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.51     $ 7.62    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,116.60     $ 5.20    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.16     $ 4.96    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.23%, 1.98%, 1.98%, 1.51% and 0.98% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 11.57% for Class A, 11.09% for Class B, 11.13% for Class C, 11.40% for Class R and 11.66% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.21%, 1.96%, 1.96%, 1.46% and 0.96% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,115.59 and $1,018.79 for Class A, $1,110.79 and $1,015.04 for Class B, $1,111.19 and $1,015.03 for Class C, $1,113.93 and $1,017.44 for Class R, and $1,116.49 and $1,020.05 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.64 and $6.33 for Class A, $10.59 and $10.11 for Class B, $10.59 and $10.11 for Class C, $8.06 and $7.69 for Class R and $5.31 and $5.07 for Class Y.

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Small Cap Value fund

Investment Objective: capital appreciation

Recent changes to the fund:

Effective July 25, 2005, the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the management of the fund have changed. See additional details in the front of this report.

How did the Fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Small Cap Value Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 17.08% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 16.78% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index*, returned 17.75% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

During most of the fiscal year – except toward the end – the market generally favored small-cap companies because of stronger-than-expected consumer spending (despite rising gas prices) and readily available financing for small-cap company growth. However, in an economic environment of growing uncertainty, like that produced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, smaller companies tend to look riskier to investors and potential creditors. Furthermore, while a year ago the valuations for small caps were cheap relative to their mid- and large-cap counterparts, this gap has closed somewhat because of small caps' strong performance.

What worked for the fund and why?

The fund's overweight in the energy sector benefited the portfolio because of the favorable supply and demand characteristics in the energy market and the resulting rise in energy prices. Healthcare and utilities were strong performers, and an overweight in materials also added value, especially the initial upward pricing in chemicals and the demand for those goods from overseas.

Among individual stocks, CNS, a manufacturer of health and personal care products, proved a true value gem, with a steep rise in sales and profitability, driven by the launch of new products and international expansion. In the energy sector, TODCO, a leading provider of contract oil and gas drilling services, benefited from demand-driven increase in drilling requests and needs. And in technology, NETGEAR, a developer of networking products for small business and home users, enjoyed revenue growth of more than 20%, with healthy profit margins and improving cash flow management.

What did not work for the fund and why?

With the pressure of rising interest rates and commodity costs on consumers' wallets and the squeeze on margins for small industrial players, both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors underperformed the index. Adverse stock selection in several different sectors also detracted from performance. GrafTech, a manufacturer of carbon and graphite products, saw declining revenue due to pricing pressure and lower-than-expected sales. A chemical stock, Georgia Gulf Corp., was hurt by lower prices in the PVC plastic market, led by overseas PVC price declines on rising capacity in Asia. And NCO Group, a debt-collection firm, saw a rising number of new competitors, which caused investor concerns about margin opportunities and growth, hurting the stock performance.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Having benefited from last year's move to an overweight position in the energy sector, we began reducing that overweight based on valuations, which reached our target. At the same time, we increased the fund's technology weighting based on historically more reasonable values and better earnings growth outlook.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
BISYS Group     2.4 %  
CLARCOR     2.2 %  
First Republic Bank – California     2.1 %  
ESCO Technologies     2.1 %  
Toro     1.8 %  
Corporate Office Properties Trust (REIT)     1.5 %  
Aeropostale     1.4 %  
Brady, Class A     1.4 %  
Black Hills     1.4 %  
First Niagara Financial Group     1.3 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Financials     29.7 %  
Industrials     17.8 %  
Information Technology     13.1 %  
Consumer Discretionary     12.1 %  
Energy     6.9 %  
Materials     5.4 %  
Utilities     4.9 %  
Health Care     4.8 %  
Consumer Staples     2.8 %  
Short-Term Investments     2.0 %  
Telecommunication Services     0.6 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.1 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Small Cap Value fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   11/24/1997   2/1/1999   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     10.36 %     9.49 %     10.18 %     -       -       -    
Class B     11.00 %     9.61 %     -       7.22 %     -       -    
Class C     14.94 %     9.91 %     -       -       11.12 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     16.78 %     10.73 %     10.81 %     -       -       -    
Class B     15.90 %     9.86 %     -       7.22 %     -       -    
Class C     15.92 %     9.91 %     -       -       11.12 %     -    
Class R     16.60 %     -       -       -       -       16.58 %  
Class Y     17.08 %     10.99 %     11.15 %     -       -       -    
Russell 2000 Value Index2      17.75 %     15.18 %     13.33 %     10.64 %     13.57 %     18.69 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell 2000 Value Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Stocks of small-capitalization companies involve substantial risk. These stocks have historically experienced greater price volatility than stocks of larger companies, and they may be expected to do so in the future.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index comprised of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index is composed of 3,000 large U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Small Cap Value fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Small Cap Value Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,060.00     $ 6.43    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.83     $ 6.30    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,056.20     $ 10.28    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.07     $ 10.07    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,056.80     $ 10.28    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.07     $ 10.07    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,059.50     $ 7.67    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.62     $ 7.51    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,061.60     $ 5.14    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.08     $ 5.03    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.24%, 1.99%, 1.99%, 1.49% and 0.99% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 6.00% for Class A, 5.62% for Class B, 5.68% for Class C, 5.95% for Class R and 6.16% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.23%, 1.98%, 1.98%, 1.48% and 0.98% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,059.92 and $1,018.75 for Class A, $1,056.12 and $1,014.99 for Class B, $1,056.71 and $1,014.99 for Class C, $1,059.45 and $1,017.57 for Class R, and $1,061.52 and $1,020.00 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.51 and $6.38 for Class A, $10.36 and $10.16 for Class B, $10.37 and $10.16 for Class C, $7.72 and $7.57 for Class R and $5.22 and $5.12 for Class Y.

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Small-Mid Cap Core fund (formerly Technology Fund)

Investment Objective: long-term growth of capital

Recent changes to the fund:

On October 3, 2005, the fund's name was changed from the First American Technology Fund to the First American Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (the "fund"), and a new investment strategy was implemented. The fund no longer concentrates its investments solely in the technology sector, although it may continue to make investments in that sector. Instead, the fund now invests primarily in common stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies. These companies are defined as companies having market capitalizations within the range of market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell 2500 Index. The discussion below relates to the fund's performance before these changes were implemented, when the fund operated as a technology fund.

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The fund's Class Y shares, returned 12.66% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 12.30% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark during the fiscal year, the Merrill Lynch 100 Technology Index*, returned 20.42% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

What worked for the fund and why?

To a limited extent, the fund benefited from good stock selection. Among the standout performers were NETGEAR (networking solutions for home and business users), aQuantive (digital marketing), Concord Communications (business software service management and application performance management), and Synaptics (custom-designed user interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices).

What did not work for the fund and why?

Poor sector allocation was the primary reason for the fund's underperformance relative to the index. Having adopted a fairly defensive portfolio strategy, the fund held an overweight in aerospace and defense stocks and an underweight in technology. The overall effect of these allocations was detrimental to the fund's performance, since the technology sector, benefiting from solid economic growth, produced strong results during the fiscal year.

Adverse stock selection also detracted from performance. The fund was underweight in Autodesk, a supplier of advanced PC design tools, and Corning, a diversified technology company, at the time when both companies recorded strong revenues. The fund was also hurt by not owning certain other strong-performing stocks. Among such missed opportunities were graphic chipmaker nVidia and data storage card company Sandisk, both of which posted strong results, as well as National Semiconductor, its earnings reflecting increased demand for semiconductor products.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Continuing last year's defensive strategy relative to technology stocks, the fund allocated a large portion of the portfolio to stocks not associated with the technology market. This approach did not, however, achieve positive results, as technology stocks enjoyed generally strong performance this fiscal year, benefiting from solid economic growth.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Motorola     3.9 %  
Texas Instruments     3.6 %  
Amphenol, Class A     3.5 %  
Adobe Systems     3.3 %  
Scientific Games     3.1 %  
Intel     3.1 %  
EMC     3.0 %  
Anolog Devices     2.7 %  
Newfield Exploration     2.7 %  
Nasdaq-100 Tracking Stock     2.5 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment     19.8 %  
Communications Equipment     13.8 %  
Software     13.5 %  
Computers & Peripherals     12.3 %  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies     5.6 %  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments     4.5 %  
Aerospace & Defense     4.0 %  
Internet Software & Services     3.6 %  
Machinery     3.2 %  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     3.1 %  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     2.7 %  
Investment Company     2.5 %  
Health Care Providers & Services     2.1 %  
Wireless Telecommunications Services     2.0 %  
IT Services     1.9 %  
Commercial Services & Supplies     1.7 %  
Chemicals     1.1 %  
Diversified Telecommunication Services     0.8 %  
Short-Term Investments     3.0 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (1.2 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Small-Mid Cap Core fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005  
        Since
Inception
 
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/1/2000  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)                                  
Class A     6.13 %     (27.08 )%     (0.12 )%     -    
Class B     6.60 %     (27.04 )%     (0.29 )%     -    
Class C     10.62 %     (26.79 )%     -       (24.83 )%  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)                                  
Class A     12.30 %     (26.25 )%     0.44 %     -    
Class B     11.60 %     (26.81 )%     (0.29 )%     -    
Class C     11.62 %     (26.79 )%     -       (24.83 )%  
Class Y     12.66 %     (26.05 )%     0.73 %     -    
Merrill Lynch 100 Technology Index2      20.42 %     (15.14 )%     8.79 %     (12.86 )%  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Merrill Lynch 100 Technology Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Investments in the First American Technology Fund are more vulnerable to price fluctuation as a result of the narrow focus of technology investing and the fact that the products of companies in which the fund invests may be subject to rapid obsolescence.

Effective October 3, 2005, the fund's investment strategy changed. Stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies involve substantial risk and may be subject to increased volatility and more price fluctuation than large-capitalization companies.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

The Technology Fund's 1999 returns were higher due in part to its strategy of investing in IPOs and technology-related stocks in a period favorable for IPO and technology stock investing. Of course, such favorable returns involve accepting the risk of volatility, and there is no assurance that the fund's future investment in IPOs and technology stocks will have the same effect on performance as it did in 1999.

2  An equally weighted index of the 100 largest technology companies, as measured by market capitalization.

3  Performance for Class B and Class C shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Small-Mid Cap Core fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,072.30     $ 8.47    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.89     $ 8.24    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,068.70     $ 12.39    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.09     $ 12.05    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,069.80     $ 12.41    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.07     $ 12.07    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,074.70     $ 7.14    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.19     $ 6.95    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.63%, 2.39%, 2.39% and 1.37% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 7.23% for Class A, 6.87% for Class B, 6.98% for Class C, and 7.47% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.23%, 1.98%, 1.98% and 0.98% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,071.82 and $1,016.43 for Class A, $1,068.23 and $1,012.63 for Class B, $1,069.32 and $1,012.62 for Class C, and $1,074.21 and $1,017.72 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $8.95 and $8.71 for Class A, $12.86 and $12.51 for Class B, $12.89 and $12.53 for Class C, and $7.63 and $7.42 for Class Y.

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Mid Cap Growth Opportunities fund

Investment Objective: capital appreciation

Recent changes to the fund:

Effective September 8, 2005, the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the management of the fund have changed. See additional details in the front of this report.

How did the Fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 26.57% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 26.25% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index*, returned 23.47% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Energy was one of the dominant economic considerations throughout the year, and it had a meaningful bearing on the fund's strategy and a positive effect on its performance. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

What worked for the fund and why?

The fund's outperformance relative to the index was in large measure a result of good stock selection in the consumer discretionary, information technology, and healthcare sectors. An overweight in the energy sector also added value, as energy stock prices continued to rise, propelled by unflagging demand for energy and soaring commodity prices. In the consumer discretionary space the top performers were women's clothier Chicos, leisure company Marvel Entertainment (benefiting from various licensing initiatives), and Scientific Games Corp., a service and systems provider for lottery and wagering industries. The technology sector saw gains by Apple Computer, whose profits rose steadily thanks in part to the success of its iPod digital player and iTunes music store. MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., a supplier of silicone and other semiconductor-grade wafers, also added value. In healthcare, the best-performing stocks belonged to insurers Aetna and Pacificare, as well as pharmacy benefits manager Caremark.

What did not work for the fund and why?

The fund's underweight in the utilities and telecommunications services detracted somewhat form performance. Adverse stock selection in the financial sector also had a negative impact on performance: Investors Financial Services Corp., a service provider for a variety of asset managers, saw its stock price decline following lower-than-expected earnings.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Having benefited from last year's move to an overweight position in the energy sector, we then took a more defensive approach and began reducing that overweight, based on valuations, which reached our target price.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
NCR     3.5 %  
Scientific Games     2.8 %  
National-Oilwell     2.7 %  
Dun & Bradstreet     2.7 %  
PerkinElmer     2.6 %  
Adobe Systems     2.6 %  
Thermo Electron     2.4 %  
DENTSPLY International     2.3 %  
Weatherford International     2.2 %  
L-3 Communications Holdings     2.2 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Information Technology     23.1 %  
Industrials     18.1 %  
Consumer Discretionary     17.7 %  
Health Care     17.6 %  
Energy     12.3 %  
Financials     4.8 %  
Consumer Staples     3.3 %  
Short-Term Investments     2.4 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.7 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Mid Cap Growth Opportunities fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   3/1/1999   12/11/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     19.31 %     5.10 %     9.61 %     -       -       -    
Class B     20.29 %     5.25 %     -       10.91 %     -       -    
Class C     24.27 %     -       -       -       -       15.17 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     26.25 %     6.30 %     10.23 %     -       -       -    
Class B     25.29 %     5.48 %     -       10.91 %     -       -    
Class C     25.27 %     -       -       -       -       15.17 %  
Class R     25.95 %     -       -       -       7.02 %     -    
Class Y     26.57 %     6.56 %     10.50 %     -       -       -    
Russell Midcap Growth Index2      23.47 %     (4.50 )%     9.10 %     5.32 %     (2.08 )%     13.60 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/31/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Stocks of mid-capitalization companies may be slightly less volatile than those of small-capitalization companies, but they still involve substantial risk and may be subject to increased volatility and more price fluctuation than large-capitalization companies.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On September 24, 2001, the First American Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar MidCap Core Equity Fund, a series of Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar MidCap Core Equity Fund.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell mid-cap companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap Growth Index is part of the larger Russell 1000 Growth Index. The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Russell 1000 companies include the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Mid Cap Growth Opportunities fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,101.20     $ 6.43    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.95     $ 6.18    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,096.80     $ 10.34    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.20     $ 9.94    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,096.80     $ 10.35    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.20     $ 9.94    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,099.60     $ 7.78    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.65     $ 7.48    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,102.60     $ 5.10    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.21     $ 4.90    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.22%, 1.97%, 1.97%, 1.48% and 0.97% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 10.12% for Class A, 9.68% for Class B, 9.68% for Class C, 9.96% for Class R and 10.26% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.20%, 1.95%, 1.95%, 1.45% and 0.95% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,101.08 and $1,018.83 for Class A, $1,096.68 and $1,015.07 for Class B, $1,096.67 and $1,015.07 for Class C, $1,099.51 and $1,017.57 for Class R, and $1,102.46 and $1,020.08 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.55 and $6.30 for Class A, $10.48 and $10.07 for Class B, $10.48 and $10.07 for Class C, $7.87 and $7.56 for Class R and $5.24 and $5.04 for Class Y.

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Mid Cap Value fund

Investment Objective: capital appreciation

How did the Fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Mid Cap Value Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 24.68% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 24.38% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index*, returned 26.13% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

What worked for the fund and why?

The fund benefited from strong performance in the financials, industrials, energy, and utilities sectors. Strong energy demand boosted the results of the companies involved in oil services and exploration and production: National Oilwell Varco, Newfield Exploration, and EOG Resources. In concert with the energy market, several utility stocks also turned in strong performance, notably TXU, a Texas electricity provider, and Constellation Energy Group, a power wholesaler. Joy Global, a mining equipment and service company, was the top contributor to performance across all sectors. Other notable performers included Norfolk Southern, which enjoyed rising revenues during the period, and technology stocks including National Semiconductor and Harris Corp.

What did not work for the fund and why?

Adverse stock selection in the materials sector, coupled with a slight overweight and unfavorable stock selection in the consumer discretionary area, caused the fund to underperform relative to the index. In the materials sector, chemical companies Cytec Industries and Lyondell, specialty packaging producer Pactiv Corp, and paper company MeadWestvaco, performed below expectations. Most of the weak performance for the stocks in the consumer discretionary space occurred during the second half of the fiscal year, mainly due to concerns about higher energy prices and their impact on consumer spending. In this environment, both paint retailer Sherwin-Williams and power tool maker Black & Decker underperformed.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

In terms of sector positioning, the fund ended the fiscal year as it began. Overweights were maintained in the technology and energy sectors as we continued to feel that technology stocks would benefit from a growing economy and that the continuation of high commodity prices, coupled with favorable supply and demand characteristics, would lead to strong performance in the energy sector. We maintained underweights in the financials and utilities sectors based on our belief that these sectors are enjoying peak fundamental conditions and full valuations.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Kroger     2.4 %  
Federated Department Stores     2.2 %  
Genworth Financial     2.2 %  
Norfolk Southern     2.2 %  
Constellation Energy     2.1 %  
PG&E     2.1 %  
Bear Stearns     2.1 %  
Newfield Exploration     2.0 %  
PPL     2.0 %  
Sherwin-Williams     1.8 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Financials     26.9 %  
Consumer Discretionary     13.9 %  
Utilities     12.7 %  
Information Technology     9.6 %  
Industrials     8.8 %  
Energy     7.4 %  
Materials     6.7 %  
Health Care     6.3 %  
Consumer Staples     5.5 %  
Short-Term Investments     2.1 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.1 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Mid Cap Value fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

    Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/1/1999   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     17.54 %     10.67 %     9.77 %     -       -    
Class B     18.47 %     10.82 %     9.59 %     -       -    
Class C     22.43 %     11.08 %     -       9.30 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     24.38 %     11.92 %     10.39 %     -       -    
Class B     23.47 %     11.09 %     9.59 %     -       -    
Class C     23.43 %     11.08 %     -       9.30 %     -    
Class R     24.04 %     -       -       -       17.50 %  
Class Y     24.68 %     12.17 %     10.68 %     -       -    
Russell Midcap Value Index2      26.13 %     13.95 %     14.01 %     12.12 %     18.68 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell Midcap Value Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Stocks of mid-capitalization companies may be slightly less volatile than those of small-capitalization companies, but they still involve substantial risk and may be subject to increased volatility and more price fluctuation than large-capitalization companies.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell mid-cap companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap Value Index is part of the larger Russell 1000 Value Index. The Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Russell 1000 companies include the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Mid Cap Value fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Mid Cap Value Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,083.30     $ 6.39    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.94     $ 6.19    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,079.40     $ 10.26    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.20     $ 9.94    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,078.70     $ 10.26    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.19     $ 9.95    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,081.50     $ 7.72    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.65     $ 7.49    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,084.50     $ 5.06    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.21     $ 4.91    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.22%, 1.97%, 1.97%, 1.48% and 0.97% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 8.33% for Class A, 7.94% for Class B, 7.87% for Class C, 8.15% for Class R and 8.45% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.20%, 1.95%, 1.95%, 1.45% and 0.95% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,083.13 and $1,018.77 for Class A, $1,079.21 and $1,015.01 for Class B, $1,078.52 and $1,015.03 for Class C, $1,081.37 and $1,017.52 for Class R, and $1,084.31 and $1,020.03 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.56 and $6.36 for Class A, $10.45 and $10.13 for Class B, $10.44 and $10.12 for Class C, $7.85 and $7.61 for Class R and $5.25 and $5.09 for Class Y.

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Large Cap Growth Opportunities fund

Investment Objective: long-term growth of capital

How did the Fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 12.58% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 12.30% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index*, returned 11.60% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Energy was one of the dominant economic considerations throughout the year, and it had a meaningful bearing on the fund's strategy and a positive effect on its performance. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have increased with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

What worked for the fund and why?

The fund's outperformance relative to the index was in large measure a result of good stock selection in the information technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary sectors. An overweight in the energy sector also added value, as energy stock prices continued to rise, propelled by unflagging demand for energy and soaring commodity prices. Within the technology sector, the Internet portal Google was a robust performer, continuing to gain market value at a record-breaking pace and quadrupling its share price in the 14 months since going public. NCR Corp., a provider of hardware and software business solutions, was another standout, as was Texas Instruments, its earnings reflecting increased demand for semiconductor products. In healthcare, insurer Aetna and Alcon, a manufacturer of eye-care drugs and devices, led the way, while in the consumer space, hotel chain Marriott, global information-media services company McGraw-Hill, and women's clothing company Chicos drove performance.

What did not work for the fund and why?

Adverse stock selection in the financials sector detracted from performance relative to the index. Investors Financial Services Corp., a service provider for a variety of asset managers, saw its stock price decline following lower-than-expected earnings. MBNA, a credit card company, also experienced a slump in earnings, reflecting a continued slowdown in the U.S. credit-card business.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund management team gained confidence in specific companies throughout the fiscal year, which led the team to reduce the number of stocks held within the portfolio and increase the weightings of the holdings relative to the fund's benchmark. In its stock selection, the fund continues to focus on companies that demonstrate the potential for sustainable earnings growth.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Procter & Gamble     3.5 %  
General Electric     3.4 %  
Intel     3.0 %  
Johnson & Johnson     2.9 %  
PepsiCo     2.6 %  
Amgen     2.6 %  
Microsoft     2.5 %  
Lowe's     2.4 %  
Target     2.4 %  
Dell     2.2 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Information Technology     29.1 %  
Health Care     21.6 %  
Consumer Discretionary     13.7 %  
Industrials     10.5 %  
Financials     10.2 %  
Consumer Staples     7.6 %  
Energy     5.9 %  
Short-Term Investments     1.2 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.2 %  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Large Cap Growth Opportunities fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   3/01/1999   11/27/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     6.10 %     (7.37 )%     5.13 %     -       -       -    
Class B     6.47 %     (7.35 )%     -       (2.11 )%     -       -    
Class C     10.44 %     -       -       -       -       3.60 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     12.30 %     (6.32 )%     5.72 %     -       -       -    
Class B     11.47 %     (7.02 )%     -       (2.11 )%     -       -    
Class C     11.44 %     -       -       -       -       3.60 %  
Class R     12.04 %     -       -       -       (4.74 )%     -    
Class Y     12.58 %     (6.09 )%     5.99 %     -       -       -    
Russell 1000 Growth Index2      11.60 %     (8.64 )%     6.89 %     (2.84 )%     (6.19 )%     4.76 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/31/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell 1000 Growth Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Growth stocks typically have more volatility than value stocks; whereas value stocks tend to have slower earnings growth rates.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares, and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On September 24, 2001, the First American Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar Large Cap Core Equity Fund, a series of Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar Large Cap Core Equity Fund. Prior to January 10, 1995, the Firstar fund offered one class of shares to investors without a distribution or shareholder servicing fee. Performance presented prior to January 10, 1995, does not reflect these fees.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Russell 1000 companies include the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Large Cap Growth Opportunities fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,060.90     $ 6.10    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.15     $ 5.98    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,056.90     $ 9.96    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.39     $ 9.76    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,056.90     $ 9.96    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.39     $ 9.76    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,059.90     $ 7.55    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.74     $ 7.39    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,062.40     $ 4.82    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.40     $ 4.72    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.18%, 1.93%, 1.93%, 1.46% and 0.93% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 6.09% for Class A, 5.69% for Class B, 5.69% for Class C, 5.99% for Class R and 6.24% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.15%, 1.90%, 1.90%, 1.40% and 0.90% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,060.80 and $1,019.06 for Class A, $1,056.81 and $1,015.29 for Class B, $1,056.81 and $1,015.29 for Class C, $1,059.90 and $1,017.74 for Class R, and $1,062.31 and $1,020.31 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.20 and $6.07 for Class A, $10.05 and $9.85 for Class B, $10.05 and $9.85 for Class C, $7.55 and $7.39 for Class R and $4.91 and $4.81 for Class Y.

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Large Cap Select fund

Investment Objective: capital appreciation

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Large Cap Select Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 18.14% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 17.83% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Index* ("S&P 500 Composite Index*"), returned 12.25% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

What worked for the fund and why?

Good stock selection across most sectors, as well as overweights in energy and healthcare and underweights in materials and telecommunications services, caused the fund to outperform relative to the index. In the energy sector, where rising prices made for strong profit growth, standout performers – National Oilwell Varco, Amerada Hess, Halliburton, and Conoco – are engaged either in oil and gas exploration or petroleum production and sales, and their strong performance was spurred by growing demand and higher prices. In healthcare, Wyeth, a pharmaceutical company, produced strong results following a turnaround, while in the technology sector Motorola, a mobile phone and semiconductor manufacturer, and NCR Corp., a provider of hardware and software business solutions, were key drivers of performance.

What did not work for the fund and why?

The fund was underweight in utilities, which performed better than expected, but this deficiency had a negligible impact on performance since good stock selection in the sector compensated for it.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund adheres closely to the First American Funds signature approach to the stock selection process, whereby fundamental analysts, quantitative analysts, and portfolio managers collaborate closely in making portfolio decisions. Convinced of the effectiveness of this investment process, we trimmed the number of the names in the portfolio as our investment process increased our conviction. We moved to an overweight in the technology sector, based on historically more reasonable values and better earnings growth outlook. Early in the fiscal year we moved the fund to an overweight in the energy sector, taking advantage of the supply/demand imbalance that brought prices higher and generated strong earnings growth; we have now reduced this overweight based on valuations, which reached our target price. We expect to get most of our return through stock selection.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Intel     4.4 %  
Goldman Sachs Group     3.7 %  
Bank of America     3.7 %  
Johnson & Johnson     3.7 %  
Wells Fargo     3.6 %  
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals     3.3 %  
Hewlett-Packard     3.1 %  
General Electric     3.0 %  
Microsoft     2.9 %  
Procter & Gamble     2.8 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Information Technology     22.9 %  
Financials     20.9 %  
Health Care     12.4 %  
Energy     11.2 %  
Industrials     10.7 %  
Consumer Discretionary     10.6 %  
Consumer Staples     4.6 %  
Short-Term Investments     3.0 %  
Materials     2.5 %  
Telecommunication Services     2.5 %  
Utilities     1.2 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (2.5 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Large Cap Select fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   1/31/2003  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)                  
Class A     11.34 %     14.02 %  
Class B     12.02 %     14.33 %  
Class C     15.91 %     15.55 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     17.83 %     16.46 %  
Class B     17.02 %     15.52 %  
Class C     16.91 %     15.55 %  
Class R     17.54 %     16.21 %  
Class Y     18.14 %     16.73 %  
S&P 500 Composite Index2      12.25 %     16.61 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 1/31/03 to 9/30/05) as compared to the S&P 500 Composite Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

2  An unmanaged index of large-capitalization stocks that includes a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with over 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it also serves as a proxy for the total market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Large Cap Select fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Large Cap Select Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,068.70     $ 6.17    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.10     $ 6.02    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,064.00     $ 9.96    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.42     $ 9.73    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,063.90     $ 9.99    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.39     $ 9.75    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,066.70     $ 7.25    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.05     $ 7.08    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,068.90     $ 4.84    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.39     $ 4.72    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.19%, 1.93%, 1.93%, 1.40% and 0.93% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 6.87% for Class A, 6.40% for Class B, 6.39% for Class C, 6.67% for Class R and 6.89% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.15%, 1.90%, 1.90%, 1.40% and 0.90% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,068.55 and $1,018.96 for Class A, $1,063.78 and $1,015.21 for Class B, $1,063.72 and $1,015.21 for Class C, $1,066.56 and $1,017.91 for Class R, and $1,068.71 and $1,020.20 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.32 and $6.16 for Class A, $10.18 and $9.94 for Class B, $10.17 and $9.93 for Class C, $7.39 and $7.22 for Class R and $5.03 and $4.91 for Class Y.

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Large Cap Value fund

Investment Objective: primary – capital appreciation; secondary – current income

How did the Fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Large Cap Value Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 17.92% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 17.62% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index*, returned 16.69% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

What worked for the fund and why?

Strong performance and good stock selection in the energy, technology, consumer discretionary, and utilities sectors contributed to the fund's outperformance relative to the index. High energy demand, coupled with rising prices, boosted the results of the companies involved in crude oil and natural exploration and production – Conoco Phillips and EOG Resources – as well as those in the oil service industry, like Halliburton and National Oilwell Varco. In the technology sector, strong results from Texas Instruments and National Semiconductor were a reflection of increased demand for a broad range of semiconductor products. NCR Corp., a provider of hardware and software business solutions, and Motorola were also strong performers in the technology sector. In the consumer discretionary sector, high occupancy levels driven by increased company travel budgets led to positive results from Hilton Hotels. The fund also benefited from positive performance by Lehman Brothers Holdings, Goldman Sachs, and Phelps Dodge.

What did not work for the fund and why?

Weaker performance in the consumer staples, industrials, and materials sectors detracted from the overall performance of the fund. In the consumer staples area, our lack of exposure to grocery store retailers earlier in the fiscal year proved a missed opportunity, as these stocks traded up on speculation of buyout activity. Clorox and General Mills performed below expectations. In the materials sector, Dow Chemical, as well as Weyerhauser and MeadWestvaco (paper companies), produced disappointing results, as did Tyco and Eaton Corp. in the industrial sector.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

In terms of sector positioning, the fund ended the fiscal year as it began. Overweights were maintained in the technology and energy sectors, as we continued to feel that technology stocks would benefit from a growing economy and that the continuation of high commodity prices, coupled with favorable supply and demand characteristics, would lead to strong performance in the energy sector. We maintained underweights in the financials and utilities sectors based on our belief that these sectors are enjoying peak fundamental conditions and full valuations.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Exxon Mobil     5.1 %  
Bank of America     3.9 %  
Hewlett-Packard     3.6 %  
ConocoPhillips     3.1 %  
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals     3.1 %  
Citigroup     2.9 %  
Time Warner     2.9 %  
Lehman Brothers Holdings     2.7 %  
Goldman Sachs Group     2.7 %  
Wells Fargo     2.7 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Financials     31.5 %  
Energy     16.8 %  
Information Technology     9.5 %  
Consumer Discretionary     9.1 %  
Health Care     9.0 %  
Industrials     7.4 %  
Consumer Staples     5.6 %  
Materials     3.7 %  
Utilities     3.7 %  
Telecommunication Services     3.2 %  
Short-Term Investments     0.6 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.1 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Large Cap Value fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/01/1999   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     11.16 %     1.26 %     7.47 %     -       -    
Class B     11.77 %     1.28 %     7.29 %     -       -    
Class C     15.75 %     1.64 %     -       1.51 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     17.62 %     2.42 %     8.08 %     -       -    
Class B     16.70 %     1.65 %     7.29 %     -       -    
Class C     16.75 %     1.64 %     -       1.51 %     -    
Class R     17.34 %     -       -       -       7.92 %  
Class Y     17.92 %     2.68 %     8.37 %     -       -    
Russell 1000 Value Index2      16.69 %     5.76 %     11.52 %     5.88 %     10.90 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell 1000 Value Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Russell 1000 companies include the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Large Cap Value fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Large Cap Value Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,067.50     $ 6.12    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.15     $ 5.98    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,063.50     $ 9.98    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.39     $ 9.75    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,063.20     $ 9.98    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.39     $ 9.75    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,066.50     $ 7.40    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.90     $ 7.23    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,069.20     $ 4.83    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.40     $ 4.72    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.18%, 1.93%, 1.93%, 1.43% and 0.93% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 6.75% for Class A, 6.35% for Class B, 6.32% for Class C, 6.65% for Class R and 6.92% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.15%, 1.90%, 1.90%, 1.40% and 0.90% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,067.40 and $1,019.05 for Class A, $1,063.39 and $1,015.29 for Class B, $1,063.09 and $1,015.29 for Class C, $1,066.49 and $1,017.90 for Class R, and $1,069.10 and $1,020.30 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.22 and $6.07 for Class A, $10.09 and $9.86 for Class B, $10.09 and $9.85 for Class C, $7.41 and $7.23 for Class R and $4.93 and $4.81 for Class Y.

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Balanced fund

Investment Objective: maximize total return (capital appreciation plus income)

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Balanced Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 14.76% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 14.51% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmarks, the Russell 3000 Index* and the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index*, returned 12.60% and 2.80%, respectively, for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

While the Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, it had little effect on long-term rates, which remained low as short-term rates inched higher. As a result, the flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term rates than in long-term rates) made bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer more attractive than their shorter-term counterparts. The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. As a result, high-yield credit enjoyed continued strong performance, though increasingly there have been indications that the credit cycle has passed its peak.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

What worked for the fund and why?

Within the stock portion of the fund, good stock selection across several sectors, as well as overweights in energy and healthcare and underweights in materials and telecommunications services, caused the fund to outperform relative to the index. In the energy sector, where rising prices made for strong profit growth, standout performers – National Oilwell Varco, Amerada Hess, Halliburton, and Conoco Phillips – engaged in oil and gas exploration or petroleum production and sales, and their strong performance was spurred by growing demand and higher prices. In healthcare, Wyeth, a pharmaceutical company, produced strong results following a turnaround, while in the technology sector Motorola and NCR Corp., a provider of hardware and software business solutions, were key drivers of performance.

Within the bond section, the fund's strategic positioning to take advantage of the flattening yield curve was the main driver of performance. Emerging market bonds (issued by national governments) also added value, as did asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.

What did not work for the fund and why?

In the stock portion, the fund was underweight in utilities, which performed better than expected, but this deficiency had negligible impact on performance since good stock selection in the sector compensated for it. In fixed income, periodic underweights in A- and AA-rated corporate bonds dampened performance as credit continued to rally. On the whole, however, this portion of the portfolio also enjoyed very strong performance.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Along with maintaining larger-than-normal allocations to equities generally, and to large-capitalization stocks in particular, we established positions in foreign stocks by investing in Exchange Traded Index Funds midway through the reporting period. These investments, which offer fairly broad diversification across developed and emerging markets, currently amount to approximately 10% of the fund's total equity segment. Added to the portfolio in anticipation of good results due to strong growth and reasonable valuations abroad, this portion of the fund produced strong outperformance against domestic equities in the final quarter of the reporting period.

The fixed-income portion of the portfolio was positioned for the flatter yield curve and was modestly short on duration. Having begun the fiscal year with overweights in lower-grade (BBB) corporate bonds and high-yield bonds, we reduced these positions late in the fiscal year, given the maturing credit cycle and less attractive valuations following a year of strong performance.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
iShares MSCI EAFE Index fund     4.7 %  
Intel     2.5 %  
Goldman Sachs     2.1 %  
Bank of America     2.1 %  
Johnson & Johnson     2.1 %  
Wells Fargo     2.0 %  
Wyeth     1.9 %  
Hewlett Packard     1.8 %  
General Electric     1.7 %  
Microsoft     1.6 %  
Proctor & Gamble     1.6 %  

 

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Stocks     62.3 %  
Bonds     29.9 %  
Investment Companies     7.2 %  
Short-Term Investments     1.4 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.8 )%  
      100.0 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Balanced fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   3/1/1999   11/27/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     8.21 %     (0.17 )%     6.13 %     -       -       -    
Class B     8.64 %     (0.13 )%     -       3.10 %     -       -    
Class C     12.61 %     -       -       -       -       6.18 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     14.51 %     0.97 %     6.74 %     -       -       -    
Class B     13.64 %     0.20 %     -       3.10 %     -       -    
Class C     13.61 %     -       -       -       -       6.18 %  
Class R     14.16 %     -       -       -       2.01 %     -    
Class Y     14.76 %     1.22 %     7.02 %     -       -       -    
Russell 3000 Index2      12.60 %     (2.30 )%     7.81 %     1.13 %     (0.71 )%     6.65 %  
Lehman Aggregate Bond Index3      2.80 %     6.62 %     6.55 %     6.20 %     6.51 %     5.24 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,4  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/31/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the Russell 3000 Index2 and the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index3.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in an index is not available.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On September 24, 2001, the First American Balanced Fund combined with Firstar Balanced Growth Fund and Firstar Balanced Income Fund. Performance history prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of Firstar Balanced Growth Fund.

2  An unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

3  An unmanaged index composed of the Lehman Government/Credit Bond Index, the Lehman Mortgage Backed Securities Index, and the Lehman Asset Backed Securities Index. The Lehman Government/Credit Bond Index is comprised of Treasury securities, other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, including U.S. agency mortgage securities, and investment-grade corporate debt securities. The Lehman Mortgage Backed Securities Index is comprised of the mortgage-backed pass-through securities of Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. The Lehman Asset Backed Securities Index is comprised of debt securities rated investment grade or higher that are backed by credit card, auto, and home equity loans.

4  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Balanced fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Balanced Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,063.60     $ 5.56    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.68     $ 5.44    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,059.00     $ 9.42    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.92     $ 9.22    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,059.90     $ 9.42    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.92     $ 9.22    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,062.70     $ 6.85    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.42     $ 6.70    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,064.80     $ 4.27    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.93     $ 4.18    

 

1  Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.08%, 1.83%, 1.83%, 1.33% and 0.83% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 6.36% for Class A, 5.90% for Class B, 5.99% for Class C, 6.27% for Class R and 6.48% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.05%, 1.80%, 1.80%, 1.30% and 0.80% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was increased to 1.10%, 1.85%, 1.85%, 1.35%, and 0.85% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y, respectively. If this new limitation had been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,063.47 and $1,019.55 for Class A, $1,058.87 and $1,015.79 for Class B, $1,059.77 and $1,015.79 for Class C, $1,062.57 and $1,018.30 for Class R, and $1,064.67 and $1,020.81 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $5.69 and $5.57 for Class A, $9.55 and $9.35 for Class B, $9.55 and $9.35 for Class C, $6.98 and $6.83 for Class R and $4.40 and $4.31 for Class Y.

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Equity Income fund

Investment Objective: long-term growth of capital and income

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Equity Income Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 10.94% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 10.65% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Standard and Poor's 500 Composite Index* ("S&P Composite Index*"), returned 12.25% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The corporate sector of the economy has performed very well in this economic environment, with operating earnings up sharply through the third quarter of 2005. Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

With its emphasis on companies that pay dividends, the fund is generally expected to perform better in down markets and lag the index in up markets, a tendency that was reflected during this fiscal year's strong market environment.

What worked for the fund and why?

The fund benefited from an overweight and good stock selection in the energy sector, where rising commodity prices made for strong profit growth. Standout performers in this sector – Conoco Phillips, Apache Corporation, Halliburton, Kerr McGee, and British Petroleum – are engaged in oil and gas exploration, production, or refining and their strong performance was spurred by growing demand and higher commodity prices. The fund's underweight in the consumer discretionary sector also proved beneficial, since the sector lagged during the year, with a number of stocks weak, discounting investor concerns about a slowdown in consumer spending trends. In addition, stock selection in the healthcare sector had a positive impact on performance: Baxter International, a medical products and services company, McKesson, a drug distributor, and Wyeth, a pharmaceutical company, posted strong returns on better-than-expected company earnings growth.

What did not work for the fund and why?

The fund's overweight in the materials sector contributed to the fund's underperformance. Particularly disappointing performance came from Bemis, a packaging materials company and DuPont, a paint and chemical coating producer, where earnings results disappointed investors. Stock selection in the utilities space also detracted from fund performance. The fund continued to focus on higher dividend-paying utilities rather than the stronger performing lower-dividend paying companies. Finally, a few individual stocks took their toll on performance, notably insurance broker Marsh & McLennan, which experienced a management turnover and lower earnings as a result of the New York attorney general's investigation into the firm's pricing practices.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Earlier in the fiscal year, we moved the fund to an overweight position in the energy sector, taking advantage of investor pullback from energy stocks and following our conviction that the supply/demand imbalance in the energy market would persist, bringing the prices higher and generating strong earnings growth. We also moved to an overweight in the technology sector, based on historically more reasonable values and better earnings growth outlook. We maintained an underweight in the consumer discretionary space out of concern about a decline in the rate of growth in consumer spending.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Top 10 Holdings as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Exxon Mobil     4.0 %  
Microsoft     3.3 %  
Citigroup     2.8 %  
General Electric     2.7 %  
Wyeth     2.7 %  
Bank of America     2.3 %  
ConocoPhillips     2.3 %  
BP PLC     2.0 %  
Johnson & Johnson     2.0 %  
Altria Group     2.0 %  

 

Sector Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)  
Financials     19.7 %  
Energy     14.4 %  
Health Care     11.9 %  
Information Technology     11.2 %  
Industrials     11.0 %  
Consumer Discretionary     7.8 %  
Materials     7.0 %  
Consumer Staples     6.6 %  
Telecommunication Services     4.3 %  
Utilities     4.0 %  
Short-Term Investments     1.6 %  
Convertible Preferred Stock     0.6 %  
Convertible Corporate Bond     0.3 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.4 )%  
      100 %  

 

1Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Equity Income fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/1/1999   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     4.59 %     2.22 %     8.46 %     -       -    
Class B     4.86 %     2.30 %     8.30 %     -       -    
Class C     8.84 %     2.58 %     -       2.98 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     10.65 %     3.38 %     9.07 %     -       -    
Class B     9.86 %     2.60 %     8.30 %     -       -    
Class C     9.84 %     2.58 %     -       2.98 %     -    
Class R     10.33 %     -       -       -       6.41 %  
Class Y     10.94 %     3.63 %     9.38 %     -       -    
S&P 500 Composite Index2      12.25 %     (1.49 )%     9.49 %     1.00 %     7.00 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/95 to 9/30/05) as compared to the S&P 500 Composite Index2.

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares in the first year, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On May 18, 1994, the Equity Income Fund became the successor by merger to the Boulevard Strategic Balance Fund. Prior to the merger, the First American fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance prior to May 18, 1994, is that of the Boulevard Strategic Balance Fund.

2  An unmanaged index of large-capitalization stocks that includes a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with over 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it also serves as a proxy for the total market.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Equity Income fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Equity Income Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,042.20     $ 6.02    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.17     $ 5.95    
Class B Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,038.20     $ 9.84    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.41     $ 9.73    
Class C Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,038.10     $ 9.84    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.41     $ 9.73    
Class R Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,041.20     $ 7.30    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.91     $ 7.22    
Class Y Actual2,3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,043.20     $ 4.74    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.43     $ 4.69    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.18%, 1.93%, 1.93%, 1.43% and 0.93% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 4.22% for Class A, 3.82% for Class B, 3.81% for Class C, 4.12% for Class R and 4.32% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.15%, 1.90%, 1.90%, 1.40% and 0.90% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was removed. If this limitation had not been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been approximately $1,042.09 and $1,019.06 for Class A, $1,038.09 and $1,015.30 for Class B, $1,037.99 and $1,015.30 for Class C, $1,041.10 and $1,017.82 for Class R, and $1,043.08 and $1,020.32 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $6.13 and $6.06 for Class A, $9.95 and $9.84 for Class B, $9.95 and $9.84 for Class C, $7.40 and $7.32 for Class R and $4.86 and $4.80 for Class Y.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
First American Investment Funds, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of the Real Estate Securities, International, Small Cap Growth Opportunities, Small Cap Select, Small Cap Value, Small-Mid Cap Core (formally Technology Fund), Mid Cap Growth Opportunities, Mid Cap Value, Large Cap Growth Opportunities, Large Cap Select, Large Cap Value, Balanced, and Equity Income Funds (series of First American Investment Funds, Inc.) (collectively, the "funds") as of September 30, 2005, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended and changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, except as noted below. These financial statements and the financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights of the International, Small Cap Growth Opportunities, Small Cap Select, Mid Cap Growth Opportunities, Large Cap Growth Opportunities, Balanced, and Equity Income Funds for the periods presented through October 31, 2000, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 29, 2000 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

We conducted our audits 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the funds internal control over financial reporting. Our Audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2005, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights audited by us as referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds listed above of First American Investment Funds, Inc. at September 30, 2005, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated herein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 18, 2005

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Real Estate Securities Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (a) – 99.1%      
Apartments – 16.7%      
Archstone-Smith Trust (b)     571,385     $ 22,781    
Avalonbay Communities (b)     355,170       30,438    
Camden Property Trust     473,514       26,398    
Education Realty Trust     204,110       3,409    
Equity Residential Properties Trust (b)     460,620       17,434    
Essex Property Trust (b)     68,320       6,149    
Mid-America Apartment Communities (b)     124,490       5,790    
      112,399    
Community Centers – 11.5%      
Agree Realty     179,580       5,073    
Developers Diversified Realty (b)     394,953       18,444    
Equity One     196,780       4,575    
Kimco Realty (b)     314,070       9,868    
Kite Realty Group Trust     568,620       8,484    
Pan Pacific Retail Properties (b)     147,180       9,699    
Regency Centers (b)     301,310       17,310    
Saul Centers     98,440       3,543    
      76,996    
Diversified – 6.4%      
Cousins Properties     168,200       5,083    
Forest City Enterprises, Class A     230,200       8,771    
Trizec Properties (b)     675,550       15,578    
Vornado Realty Trust (b)     154,480       13,381    
      42,813    
Health Care – 3.1%      
American Retirement*     187,240       3,526    
Healthcare Realty Trust     76,410       3,067    
Ventas     449,610       14,477    
      21,070    
Hotels – 12.2%      
Eagle Hospitality Property Trust     532,530       5,315    
Hersha Hospitality Trust     406,220       4,034    
Hilton Hotels     681,970       15,222    
Host Marriott (b)     929,930       15,716    
La Quinta* (b)     1,370,030       11,906    
Marriott International, Class A (b)     149,920       9,445    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide     251,120       14,356    
Winston Hotels     557,100       5,571    
      81,565    
Industrials – 11.7%      
AMB Property     204,970       9,203    
Centerpoint Properties Trust (b)     152,140       6,816    
First Potomac Realty Trust     285,790       7,345    
Liberty Property Trust (b)     31,020       1,320    
Prologis (b)     991,839       43,948    
PS Business Parks (b)     218,630       10,013    
      78,645    
Malls – 12.3%      
General Growth Properties (b)     461,830       20,750    
Macerich     77,990       5,065    
Mills (b)     237,260       13,068    
Simon Property Group (b)     522,190       38,705    
Taubman Centers     149,460       4,738    
      82,326    
Office – 20.0%      
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (b)     73,600       6,086    
BioMed Realty Trust     285,290       7,075    

 

Real Estate Securities Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Boston Properties (b)     333,200     $ 23,624    
Brandywine Realty Trust (b)     127,010       3,949    
Brascan     217,100       10,117    
Brookfield Properties (b)     924,025       27,231    
Corporate Office Properties Trust     94,190       3,292    
Equity Office Properties Trust (b)     265,990       8,700    
Kilroy Realty (b)     180,330       10,104    
Mack-Cali Realty     181,840       8,172    
Maguire Properties     256,930       7,721    
Reckson Associates Realty     217,840       7,526    
SL Green Realty     152,270       10,382    
      133,979    
Self Storage – 2.6%      
Public Storage (b)     204,610       13,709    
Sovran Self Storage (b)     73,070       3,577    
      17,286    
Specialty Real Estate – 2.6%      
Equity Lifestyle Properties     167,020       7,516    
Newcastle Investment     168,580       4,703    
Northstar Realty Finance     539,130       5,062    
      17,281    
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts
(Cost $551,431)
            664,360    
Private Real Estate Companies – 0.0%      
Beacon Capital* (c) (d)     33,750       46    
Newcastle Investment Holdings* (c) (d)     35,000       210    
Total Private Real Estate Companies
(Cost $588)
            256    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.7%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (e)
(Cost $11,143)
    11,142,640       11,143    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (f) – 46.4%
     
(Cost $311,484)             311,484    
Total Investments – 147.2%
(Cost $874,646)
            987,243    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (47.2)%             (316,612 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 670,631    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  The fund is primarily invested in the Real Estate sector and therefore is subject to additional risks. See notes 1 and 7 in Notes to Financials Statements.

(b)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $310,350,186 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security is considered illiquid or restricted. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $255,913 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of these investments was $255,913 or 0.0% if total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(f)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except for per share data

    Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
ASSETS:      
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value† (cost: $552,019) (note 2)   $ 664,616    
Investments in affiliated money market fund, at value (cost: $11,143) (note 2)     11,143    
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending (cost: $311,484) (note 2)     311,484    
Cash*     3,089    
Receivable for dividends and interest     3,688    
Receivable for investment securities sold     55    
Receivable for capital shares sold     357    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     31    
Total assets     994,463    
LIABILITIES:      
Payable for investment securities purchased     5,686    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     314,434    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     3,111    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     542    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     35    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     24    
Total liabilities     323,832    
Net assets   $ 670,631    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:      
Portfolio capital   $ 483,371    
Undistributed net investment income     2,805    
Accumulated net realized gain on investments     71,858    
Net unrealized appreciation of investments     112,597    
Net assets   $ 670,631    
* Includes cash collateral received related to securities loaned (note 2)   $ 2,950    
Including securities loaned, at value   $ 310,350    
Class A:      
Net assets   $ 135,745    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     6,225    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 21.81    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 23.08    
Class B:      
Net assets   $ 4,700    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     218    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 21.53    
Class C:      
Net assets   $ 4,954    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     229    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 21.61    
Class R:      
Net assets   $ 36    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     2    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 22.00    
Class Y:      
Net assets   $ 525,196    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     23,958    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 21.92    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.50%

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Operations For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Dividends from affiliated money market fund   $ 384    
Dividends from unaffiliated securities     27,943    
Less: Foreign taxes withheld     (61 )  
Securities lending income     170    
Total investment income     28,436    
EXPENSES (note 3):      
Investment advisory fees     4,277    
Administration fees     1,233    
Transfer agent fees     405    
Custodian fees     53    
Professional fees     49    
Postage and printing fees     45    
Registration fees     44    
Directors' fees     14    
Other expenses     14    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     284    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     46    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     47    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R (1)     -    
Total expenses     6,511    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (111 )  
Total net expenses     6,400    
Investment income – net     22,036    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS – NET (note 5):      
Net realized gain on investments     85,317    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     47,167    
Net gain on investments     132,484    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 154,520    

 

  (1)  Due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the numbers round to zero.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

        Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:      
Investment income – net   $ 22,036     $ 14,500    
Net realized gain on investments     85,317       35,085    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     47,167       32,394    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     154,520       81,979    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:      
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (3,209 )     (2,018 )  
Class B     (92 )     (123 )  
Class C     (94 )     (120 )  
Class R     (1 )     (56 )  
Class Y     (14,545 )     (12,334 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (7,087 )     (1,410 )  
Class B     (338 )     (136 )  
Class C     (326 )     (131 )  
Class R     -       (97 )  
Class Y     (32,911 )     (8,059 )  
Total distributions     (58,603 )     (24,484 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):      
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     45,709       50,157    
Reinvestment of distributions     10,057       3,282    
Payments for redemptions     (24,578 )     (10,941 )  
Increase in net assets from Class A transactions     31,188       42,498    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     1,148       1,101    
Reinvestment of distributions     386       236    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     (1,935 )     (1,051 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B transactions     (401 )     286    
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     1,485       1,777    
Reinvestment of distributions     395       239    
Payments for redemptions (note 3)     (1,887 )     (1,533 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     (7 )     483    
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     56       1,277    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       137    
Payments for redemptions     (23 )     (4,196 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     33       (2,782 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     124,624       228,629    
Reinvestment of distributions     21,477       8,467    
Payments for redemptions     (112,400 )     (64,875 )  
Increase in net assets from Class Y transactions     33,701       172,221    
Increase in net assets from capital share transactions     64,514       212,706    
Total increase in net assets     160,431       270,201    
Net assets at beginning of period     510,200       239,999    
Net assets at end of period   $ 670,631     $ 510,200    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period   $ 2,805     $ 1,227    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from
Return of
Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
  Real Estate Securities Fund (1)        
Class A  
  2005     $ 18.62     $ 0.69     $ 4.47     $ (0.55 )   $ (1.42 )   $ -     $ 21.81    
  2004       16.00       0.63       3.21       (0.62 )     (0.60 )     -       18.62    
  2003       13.68       0.69       2.65       (0.69 )     (0.33 )     -       16.00    
  2002       13.12       0.71       0.61       (0.69 )     -       (0.07 )     13.68    
  2001       12.71       0.76       0.32       (0.64 )     -       (0.03 )     13.12    
Class B  
  2005     $ 18.41     $ 0.54     $ 4.40     $ (0.40 )   $ (1.42 )   $ -     $ 21.53    
  2004       15.85       0.50       3.17       (0.51 )     (0.60 )     -       18.41    
  2003       13.55       0.57       2.64       (0.58 )     (0.33 )     -       15.85    
  2002       13.02       0.59       0.61       (0.60 )     -       (0.07 )     13.55    
  2001       12.61       0.65       0.33       (0.54 )     -       (0.03 )     13.02    
Class C  
  2005     $ 18.47     $ 0.54     $ 4.42     $ (0.40 )   $ (1.42 )   $ -     $ 21.61    
  2004       15.89       0.50       3.19       (0.51 )     (0.60 )     -       18.47    
  2003       13.62       0.59       2.62       (0.61 )     (0.33 )     -       15.89    
  2002       13.08       0.62       0.59       (0.60 )     -       (0.07 )     13.62    
  2001       12.68       0.69       0.30       (0.59 )     -       -       13.08    
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 18.80     $ 0.72     $ 4.43     $ (0.53 )   $ (1.42 )   $ -     $ 22.00    
  2004       16.00       0.61       3.24       (0.45 )     (0.60 )     -       18.80    
  2003       13.69       0.69       2.64       (0.69 )     (0.33 )     -       16.00    
  2002       13.12       0.70       0.62       (0.68 )     -       (0.07 )     13.69    
  2001 (3)     12.52       0.11       0.49       -       -       -       13.12    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 18.71     $ 0.74     $ 4.49     $ (0.60 )   $ (1.42 )   $ -     $ 21.92    
  2004       16.06       0.69       3.22       (0.66 )     (0.60 )     -       18.71    
  2003       13.73       0.73       2.66       (0.73 )     (0.33 )     -       16.06    
  2002       13.15       0.73       0.63       (0.71 )     -       (0.07 )     13.73    
  2001       12.73       0.84       0.28       (0.68 )     -       (0.02 )     13.15    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Total
Return (4)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income to
Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  Real Estate Securities Fund (1)    
Class A  
  2005       28.99 %   $ 135,745       1.23 %     3.43 %     1.25 %     3.41 %     118 %  
  2004       24.98       86,996       1.23       3.63       1.26       3.60       127    
  2003       25.92       35,754       1.23       4.82       1.28       4.77       69    
  2002       10.07       15,422       1.23       5.06       1.32       4.97       99    
  2001       8.69       2,421       1.04       5.89       1.25       5.68       85    
Class B  
  2005       27.98 %   $ 4,700       1.98 %     2.69 %     2.00 %     2.67 %     118 %  
  2004       24.06       4,412       1.98       2.91       2.01       2.88       127    
  2003       25.03       3,559       1.98       4.10       2.03       4.05       69    
  2002       9.21       2,577       1.98       4.27       2.07       4.18       99    
  2001       7.93       1,724       1.79       5.13       2.00       4.92       85    
Class C  
  2005       28.00 %   $ 4,954       1.98 %     2.68 %     2.00 %     2.66 %     118 %  
  2004       24.12       4,247       1.98       2.92       2.01       2.89       127    
  2003       24.88       3,229       1.98       4.12       2.03       4.07       69    
  2002       9.27       986       1.98       4.43       2.07       4.34       99    
  2001       7.93       341       1.79       5.27       2.00       5.06       85    
Class R (2)  
  2005       28.60 %   $ 36       1.48 %     3.37 %     1.65 %     3.20 %     118 %  
  2004       24.94       1       1.23       3.57       1.26       3.54       127    
  2003       25.80       2,524       1.23       4.87       1.28       4.82       69    
  2002       10.13       1,224       1.23       5.00       1.32       4.91       99    
  2001 (3)     4.87       320       0.56       43.93       1.01       43.48       85    
Class Y  
  2005       29.25 %   $ 525,196       0.98 %     3.66 %     1.00 %     3.64 %     118 %  
  2004       25.33       414,544       0.98       3.95       1.01       3.92       127    
  2003       26.19       194,933       0.98       5.13       1.03       5.08       69    
  2002       10.40       120,091       0.98       5.27       1.07       5.18       99    
  2001       9.01       96,263       0.80       6.50       1.01       6.29       85    

 

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except for total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

International Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Foreign Common Stocks – 98.1%  
Australia – 1.3%  
BHP Billiton     1,170,000     $ 19,850    
Belgium – 1.9%  
Dexia     790,000       17,777    
Fortis (a)     450,000       13,002    
      30,779    
Brazil – 1.8%      
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR     620,000       27,193    
Petroleo Brasileiro, ADR*     22,900       1,637    
      28,830    
Finland – 1.4%      
Nokia Oyj     1,304,770       21,852    
France – 10.6%  
Axa (a)     704,000       19,318    
BNP Paribas (a)     301,900       22,941    
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (a)     430,000       24,725    
Dassault Systemes (a)     250,000       12,915    
Lafarge (a)     169,600       14,915    
Total (a)     269,490       73,528    
      168,342    
Germany – 5.8%      
BASF (a)     160,000       12,034    
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) (a)     459,600       21,529    
Deutsche Post     600,000       14,042    
SAP (a)     71,750       12,413    
Schering (a)     210,600       13,342    
Siemens (a)     231,000       17,803    
      91,163    
Great Britain – 27.0%      
Aviva     1,000,000       10,974    
Barclays     2,725,000       27,526    
BG Group     2,750,000       26,082    
British Land     900,000       14,922    
Centrica     3,370,542       14,617    
GlaxoSmithKline     1,625,000       41,309    
HSBC (a)     2,626,800       42,672    
Kingfisher     3,105,000       11,823    
Morrison Supermarket     5,815,000       18,222    
National Grid Transco     1,404,082       13,156    
Reckitt Benckiser     524,378       15,965    
Royal Bank of Scotland     1,064,000       30,180    
Smith & Nephew     1,781,163       14,946    
Standard Chartered     1,213,000       26,153    
Tesco     5,422,000       29,583    
Vodafone     18,435,000       47,936    
Wolseley     1,250,000       26,421    
WPP Group     1,485,503       15,110    
      427,597    
Hong Kong – 0.7%      
Esprit Holdings     1,564,500       11,680    
Far East Pharmaceutical Technology* (b) (c)     2,836,000       -    
Peregrine Investment Holdings* (b) (c)     142,000       -    
      11,680    
Ireland – 0.6%      
Bank of Ireland     650,000       10,269    

 

International Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Italy – 5.1%      
Eni (a)     1,925,800     $ 57,171    
Mediaset (a)     702,400       8,308    
UniCredito Italiano (a)     2,803,900       15,799    
      81,278    
Japan – 20.7%      
Aeon Credit Service     176,400       12,820    
Canon     453,600       24,495    
Chugai Pharmaceutical (a)     378,100       7,211    
Credit Saison     336,900       14,780    
Daikin Industries (a)     430,000       11,516    
Fanuc (a)     130,000       10,513    
Hirose Electric (a)     63,000       7,343    
Honda Motor (a)     232,200       13,132    
Hoya (a)     120,000       3,985    
Hoya W/I     360,000       12,242    
Matsushita Electric Industrial (a)     614,000       10,402    
Mitsubishi (a)     979,800       19,335    
Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (a)     2,843       37,317    
Nidec Corporation (a)     47,100       2,801    
Nidec Corporation W/I     47,100       2,797    
Nikko Cordial (a)     750,000       8,675    
Nippon Oil     925       8    
Nitto Denko (a)     268,700       15,126    
Secom     235,000       11,303    
Sharp (a)     500,000       7,241    
Shin-Etsu Chemical (a)     298,000       12,995    
SMC (a)     100,600       13,391    
Sumitomo (a)     1,902,000       20,073    
Takefuji     110,000       8,576    
Toyota Motor (a)     466,400       21,365    
Yamanouchi Pharmeceutical     498,200       18,740    
      328,182    
Mexico – 0.7%      
Fomento Economico Mexicano, ADR     152,000       10,628    
Netherlands – 4.4%      
ABN AMRO     725,000       17,360    
ING Groep (a)     425,000       12,653    
Philips Electronics     590,000       15,672    
Reed Elsevier     955,000       13,172    
Wolters Kluwer     619,700       11,525    
      70,382    
South Korea – 1.2%      
Samsung Electronics     23,830       13,424    
SK Telecom, ADR     250,000       5,460    
      18,884    
Spain – 2.9%      
Altadis     335,000       15,000    
Banco Bilbano Vizcaya Argentaria     884,400       15,502    
Telefonica     977,184       15,990    
      46,492    
Sweden – 1.1%      
Ericsson*     4,815,000       17,576    
Switzerland – 10.9%      
Adecco (a)     377,600       17,241    
Holcim     300,000       19,921    
Nestle     95,560       27,980    
Novartis     600,100       30,436    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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International Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Roche     220,600     $ 30,643    
UBS (a)     385,700       32,777    
Zurich Financial Services     84,500       14,395    
      173,393    
Total Foreign Common Stocks
(Cost $1,332,671)
            1,557,177    
Short-Term Investments – 1.9%  
State Street GA Prime Fund
(Cost $30,076)
    30,076,244       30,076    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending – 24.7%
 
State Street Navigator Prime
(Cost $390,941)
    390,940,688       390,941    
Total Investments – 124.7%
(Cost $1,753,688)
            1,978,194    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (24.7)%             (391,389 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 1,586,805    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $371,692,911 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Security considered illiquid investment and is fair valued under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of these investments was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of these investments was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ADR – American Depository Receipts

At September 30, 2005, sector diversification of the fund was as follows:  
    % of
Net Assets
  Value (000)  
Foreign Common Stock  
Banking     15.8 %   $ 248,972    
Diversified Financials     11.4       182,748    
Energy     10.8       173,043    
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology     8.9       141,681    
Consumer Discretionary     7.9       127,469    
Technology     6.6       104,215    
Telecommunication Services     5.7       91,238    
Capital Goods     5.7       88,773    
Materials     5.6       87,198    
Retailing     3.8       59,628    
Automobiles & Components     3.5       56,026    
Commercial Services & Supplies     3.3       51,271    
Health Care     1.7       28,118    
Food & Beverage     1.8       27,980    
Insurance     1.6       25,369    
Manufacturing     1.6       24,725    
Industrials     0.9       14,042    
Utilities     0.8       13,156    
Media     0.7       11,525    
Total Foreign Common Stocks     98.1       1,557,177    
Total Short-Term Investments     1.9       30,076    
Total Investments Purchased with
Proceeds from Securities Lending
    24.7       390,941    
Total Investments     124.7       1,978,194    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (24.7 )     (391,389 )  
Net Assets     100.0 %   $ 1,586,805    

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except per share data

    International
Fund
 
ASSETS:      
Investments in securities, at value† (cost $1,362,747) (note 2)   $ 1,587,253    
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending (cost $390,941) (note 2)     390,941    
Cash denominated in foreign currencies, at value (cost $377) (note 2)     379    
Cash     396    
Receivable for dividends and interest     3,413    
Receivable for investment securities sold     5,888    
Receivable for capital shares sold     814    
Receivable for foreign withholding tax reclaim     114    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     26    
Total assets     1,989,224    
LIABILITIES:      
Payable for investment securities purchased     7,544    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     2,273    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     390,941    
Payable for advisory and custodian fees     1,242    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     357    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     22    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     40    
Total liabilities     402,419    
Net assets   $ 1,586,805    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:      
Portfolio capital   $ 1,421,194    
Undistributed net investment income     17,074    
Accumulated net realized loss on investments     (75,914 )  
Net unrealized appreciation of investments     224,506    
Net unrealized depreciation of foreign currency, and translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currency     (55 )  
Net assets   $ 1,586,805    
† Including securities loaned, at value   $ 371,693    
Class A:      
Net assets   $ 48,851    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     3,990    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 12.24    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 12.95    
Class B:      
Net assets   $ 6,819    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     603    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 11.31    
Class C:      
Net assets   $ 7,915    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     676    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 11.70    
Class R:      
Net assets   $ 163    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     13    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 12.17    
Class Y:      
Net assets   $ 1,523,057    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     122,900    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 12.39    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.50%.

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statement of Operations For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    International
Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Interest   $ 862    
Dividends     34,786    
Less: Foreign taxes withheld     (3,519 )  
Securities lending income     1,095    
Other income     276    
Total investment income     33,500    
EXPENSES (note 3):      
Investment advisory fees     15,077    
Administration fees     2,865    
Transfer agent fees     918    
Custodian fees     194    
Postage and printing fees     86    
Professional fees     79    
Registration fees     37    
Directors' fees     32    
Other expenses     28    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     117    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     73    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     84    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R     1    
Total expenses     19,591    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (525 )  
Less: Expenses paid indirectly (note 3)     (345 )  
Total net expenses     18,721    
Investment income – net     14,779    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS – NET (note 5):
     
Net realized gain on investments     158,132    
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions     1,417    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     89,806    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of foreign currency, and translation of
other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency
    (35 )  
Net gain on investments and foreign currency transactions     249,320    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 264,099    

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    International
Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:      
Investment income – net   $ 14,779     $ 7,763    
Net realized gain on investments     158,132       135,849    
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions     1,417       (430 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     89,806       6,817    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of foreign currency, and translation of other assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currency
    (35 )     (278 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     264,099       149,721    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:      
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (273 )     (212 )  
Class B     -       (4 )  
Class C     -       (5 )  
Class S     -       (43 )  
Class Y     (9,941 )     (8,556 )  
Total distributions     (10,214 )     (8,820 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):      
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     10,293       20,466    
Reinvestment of distributions     259       202    
Payments for redemptions     (15,029 )     (20,179 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (4,477 )     489    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     594       606    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       4    
Payments for redemptions     (2,481 )     (2,218 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class B transactions     (1,887 )     (1,608 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     755       853    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       5    
Payments for redemptions     (2,929 )     (4,123 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class C transactions     (2,174 )     (3,265 )  
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     400       1,377    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       40    
Payments for redemptions     (244 )     (11,223 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     156       (9,806 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     320,811       321,648    
Reinvestment of distributions     6,151       5,397    
Payments for redemptions     (191,834 )     (304,768 )  
Increase in net assets from Class Y transactions     135,128       22,277    
Increase in net assets from capital share transactions     126,746       8,087    
Total increase in net assets     380,631       148,988    
Net assets at beginning of period     1,206,174       1,057,186    
Net assets at end of period   $ 1,586,805     $ 1,206,174    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period   $ 17,074     $ 8,800    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (7)
 
  International Fund (1)(2)        
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.19     $ 0.09     $ 2.02     $ (0.06 )   $ -     $ 12.24       20.80 %  
  2004       8.99       0.03       1.22       (0.05 )     -       10.19       13.91    
  2003       7.33       0.06       1.60       -       -       8.99       22.65    
  2002       8.96       -       (1.63 )     -       -       7.33       (18.19 )  
  2001 (3)     13.96       0.10       (3.63 )     (0.10 )     (1.37 )     8.96       (28.00 )  
  2000 (4)     15.94       (0.03 )     (0.42 )     (0.10 )     (1.43 )     13.96       (3.59 )  
Class B  
  2005     $ 9.43     $ -     $ 1.88     $ -     $ -     $ 11.31       19.94 %  
  2004       8.34       (0.05 )     1.14       -       -       9.43       13.12    
  2003       6.85       -       1.49       -       -       8.34       21.75    
  2002       8.45       (0.06 )     (1.54 )     -       -       6.85       (18.94 )  
  2001 (3)     13.28       0.01       (3.43 )     (0.07 )     (1.34 )     8.45       (28.57 )  
  2000 (4)     15.27       (0.10 )     (0.42 )     (0.07 )     (1.40 )     13.28       (4.22 )  
Class C  
  2005     $ 9.76     $ -     $ 1.94     $ -     $ -     $ 11.70       19.88 %  
  2004       8.63       (0.05 )     1.18       -       -       9.76       13.14    
  2003       7.09       -       1.54       -       -       8.63       21.72    
  2002       8.75       (0.06 )     (1.60 )     -       -       7.09       (18.97 )  
  2001 (5)     8.31       0.01       0.43       -       -       8.75       5.29    
Class R (6)  
  2005     $ 10.11     $ 0.09     $ 1.97     $ -     $ -     $ 12.17       20.38 %  
  2004       8.98       (0.01 )     1.19       (0.05 )     -       10.11       13.16    
  2003       7.31       0.04       1.63       -       -       8.98       22.85 (8)  
  2002       8.96       0.01       (1.66 )     -       -       7.31       (18.42 )  
  2001 (3)     13.97       (0.04 )     (3.50 )     (0.10 )     (1.37 )     8.96       (28.03 )  
  2000 (4)     15.95       (0.03 )     (0.42 )     (0.10 )     (1.43 )     13.97       (3.59 )  
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.31     $ 0.12     $ 2.05     $ (0.09 )   $ -     $ 12.39       21.12 %  
  2004       9.10       0.06       1.23       (0.08 )     -       10.31       14.13    
  2003       7.40       0.09       1.61       -       -       9.10       22.97 (8)  
  2002       9.03       0.03       (1.66 )     -       -       7.40       (18.05 )  
  2001 (3)     14.03       0.07       (3.61 )     (0.11 )     (1.35 )     9.03       (27.93 )  
  2000 (4)     15.97       0.01       (0.42 )     (0.12 )     (1.41 )     14.03       (3.27 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  International Fund (1)(2)    
Class A  
  2005     $ 48,851       1.56 %     0.77 %     1.61 %     0.72 %     74 %  
  2004       44,851       1.60       0.31       1.64       0.27       77    
  2003       39,251       1.60       0.77       1.65       0.72       82    
  2002       37,232       1.60       0.04       1.66       (0.02 )     72    
  2001 (3)     64,907       1.49       1.02       1.59       0.92       72    
  2000 (4)     3,591       1.58       (0.26 )     1.76       (0.44 )     90    
Class B  
  2005     $ 6,819       2.31 %     0.00 %     2.36 %     (0.05 )%     74 %  
  2004       7,371       2.35       (0.48 )     2.39       (0.52 )     77    
  2003       7,936       2.35       0.02       2.40       (0.03 )     82    
  2002       7,459       2.35       (0.68 )     2.41       (0.74 )     72    
  2001 (3)     10,857       2.17       0.06       2.27       (0.04 )     72    
  2000 (4)     732       2.28       (0.96 )     2.46       (1.14 )     90    
Class C  
  2005     $ 7,915       2.31 %     (0.01 )%     2.36 %     (0.06 )%     74 %  
  2004       8,542       2.35       (0.52 )     2.39       (0.56 )     77    
  2003       10,439       2.35       (0.01 )     2.40       (0.06 )     82    
  2002       11,027       2.35       (0.71 )     2.41       (0.77 )     72    
  2001 (5)     17,806       1.48       4.15       1.48       4.15       72    
Class R (6)  
  2005     $ 163       1.81 %     0.77 %     2.01 %     0.57 %     74 %  
  2004       1       1.60       (0.11 )     1.64       (0.15 )     77    
  2003       8,533       1.60       0.57       1.65       0.52       82    
  2002       10,817       1.60       0.16       1.66       0.10       72    
  2001 (3)     9,461       1.46       (0.33 )     1.61       (0.48 )     72    
  2000 (4)     16,373       1.58       (0.26 )     1.76       (0.44 )     90    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 1,523,057       1.31 %     1.07 %     1.36 %     1.02 %     74 %  
  2004       1,145,409       1.35       0.59       1.39       0.55       77    
  2003       991,027       1.35       1.08       1.40       1.03       82    
  2002       540,495       1.35       0.36       1.41       0.30       72    
  2001 (3)     661,886       1.23       0.67       1.36       0.54       72    
  2000 (4)     122,329       1.28       0.04       1.76       (0.44 )     90    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the International Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar International Growth Fund. The assets of the
Firstar Fund were acquired by the First American International Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition, (i) Class A shares of the Firstar
International Growth Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American International Fund, (ii) Firstar Class B shares were exchanged for Class B shares
of the First American International Fund, (iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R shares) of the First American Fund, and
(iv) Firstar Institutional Class shares were exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American International Fund. Historical per share amounts have been adjusted to
reflect the conversion ratios utilized for the merger of the International Fund and Firstar International Growth Fund. Firstar International Growth Fund is the accounting survivor.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the period December 1, 1999 to October 31, 2000. Effective in 2000, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from November 30 to October 31. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (7)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

  (8)  In 2003, 0.14% of Class S share's and 0.13% of Class Y share's total return was a result of the reimbursement by the adviser related to foreign currency principal trades
between the International Fund and U.S. Bank. Excluding the reimbursement, total return for Class S and Class Y shares would have been 22.71% and 22.84%, respectively.
Excluding the reimbursement, total return for Class S and Class Y shares would have been 22.71% and 22.84%, respectively.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 97.4%  
Consumer Discretionary – 16.2%  
Aeropostale* (a)     269,980     $ 5,737    
Buffalo Wild Wings* (a)     161,950       4,292    
Cheesecake Factory* (a)     174,210       5,442    
Cosi*     415,027       4,076    
GTECH Holdings     102,480       3,285    
MTR Gaming Group*     273,420       2,190    
P.F. Chang's China Bistro* (a)     63,780       2,859    
Pacific Sunwear of California* (a)     232,830       4,992    
Provide Commerce* (a)     196,540       4,770    
Scientific Games, Class A*     210,850       6,536    
Spanish Broadcasting System* (a)     652,084       4,682    
ValueVision Media* (a)     228,620       2,595    
      51,456    
Energy – 11.5%      
Arena Resources*     64,790       1,600    
Cal Dive International* (a)     44,550       2,825    
Compton Petroleum*     639,120       8,632    
GMX Resources* (a)     183,860       4,830    
Helmerich & Payne     35,060       2,117    
Hornbeck Offshore Services*     78,810       2,887    
Hydril*     29,470       2,023    
Oil States International*     60,760       2,206    
Pioneer Drilling*     204,260       3,987    
Plains Exploration & Production*     123,980       5,309    
      36,416    
Financials – 8.6%      
Cullen/Frost Bankers (a)     126,820       6,257    
East West Bancorp     218,210       7,428    
Investors Financial Services (a)     140,800       4,632    
Scottish Annuity & Life (a)     91,330       2,177    
Sunstone Hotel Investors*     129,410       3,156    
Triad Guaranty* (a)     90,850       3,563    
      27,213    
Health Care – 19.5%      
AMN Healthcare Services*     152,800       2,364    
Andrx Group* (a)     362,070       5,587    
Caliper Life Sciences*     337,280       2,371    
Coley Pharmaceutical Group* (a)     140,710       2,561    
Connetics* (a)     172,030       2,909    
CV Therapeutics* (a)     119,720       3,202    
Cyberonics* (a)     48,980       1,462    
Durect* (a)     365,820       2,506    
Dyax*     746,523       4,173    
Encore Medical* (a)     1,679,250       7,892    
First Horizon Pharmaceutical* (a)     258,790       5,142    
Gentiva Health Services*     282,267       5,115    
I-Flow* (a)     220,690       3,026    
Immucor*     142,450       3,909    
Protein Design Labs*     110,530       3,095    
Rigel Pharmaceuticals*     101,945       2,423    
Salix Pharmaceuticals* (a)     104,830       2,228    
Xenogen* (a)     574,140       1,780    
      61,745    

 

Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Industrials – 11.3%      
AMETEK (a)     57,730     $ 2,481    
Aries Maritime Transport*     198,630       2,979    
Brady, Class A (a)     79,330       2,454    
CLARCOR     104,420       2,999    
Energy Conversion Devices*     79,600       3,572    
ESCO Technologies* (a)     68,100       3,410    
Genco Shipping & Trading*     211,250       4,029    
Mercury Computer Systems* (a)     130,220       3,418    
Navigant Consulting* (a)     337,400       6,465    
Toro     114,630       4,214    
      36,021    
Information Technology (b) – 30.3%      
Avocent* (a)     134,770       4,264    
Digitas* (a)     424,037       4,817    
DSP Group*     192,790       4,947    
Embarcadero Technologies*     886,470       5,975    
Emulex*     195,750       3,956    
Extreme Networks* (a)     1,170,550       5,209    
HouseValues* (a)     232,640       3,327    
Hutchinson Technology* (a)     156,220       4,080    
Integrated Device Technology* (a)     237,830       2,554    
Jack Henry & Associates     164,870       3,198    
Kronos*     70,040       3,127    
Maximus     85,050       3,041    
Motive*     550,090       3,488    
M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers*     106,340       3,182    
NIC*     125,627       823    
Orbotech*     114,050       2,853    
Plantronics     178,840       5,510    
Polycom* (a)     407,180       6,584    
Quest Software* (a)     504,060       7,596    
Sapient*     625,020       3,906    
Semtech*     373,210       6,147    
Tridium, Class B* (c) (d)     278,500       123    
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates*     60,140       2,548    
VideoPropulsion* (c) (d)     809,856       -    
Wind River Systems*     370,370       4,789    
      96,044    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $293,765)
            308,895    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.9%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (e)
(Cost $2,860)
    2,859,824       2,860    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (f) – 27.6%
     
(Cost $87,587)             87,587    
Total Investments – 125.9%
(Cost $384,212)
            399,342    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (25.9)%             (82,086 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 317,256    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (concluded)

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $83,863,031 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  The fund is significantly invested in this sector and therefore is subject to additional risks. See note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security is considered illiquid or restricted. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $122,540 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of these investments was $122,540 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(f)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Small Cap Select Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 99.5%  
Consumer Discretionary – 13.9%  
Gray Television     161,850     $ 1,714    
Kerzner International* (a)     69,450       3,858    
La Quinta* (a)     1,425,810       12,390    
Marvel Enterprises* (a)     599,130       10,706    
Men's Wearhouse* (a)     303,570       8,105    
Nautilus (a)     178,480       3,939    
P.F. Chang's China Bistro* (a)     103,020       4,618    
RARE Hospitality International*     217,280       5,584    
Ruby Tuesday (a)     443,210       9,644    
Ruth's Chris Steak House*     23,690       435    
Scientific Games, Class A* (a)     559,550       17,346    
Sports Authority* (a)     285,330       8,400    
Station Casinos (a)     92,170       6,116    
Thomas Nelson     296,720       5,566    
Too* (a)     471,190       12,925    
WCI Communities* (a)     245,590       6,967    
      118,313    
Energy – 8.5%      
Bill Barrett* (a)     138,890       5,114    
Cal Dive International* (a)     39,530       2,507    
Compton Petroleum* (a)     526,690       7,113    
ENSCO International     289,660       13,495    
Hydril* (a)     37,550       2,577    
St. Mary Land & Exploration (a)     75,670       2,770    
Tesoro Petroleum     140,590       9,453    
Ultra Petroleum* (a)     164,560       9,360    
Western Gas Resources (a)     120,800       6,189    
W-H Energy Services* (a)     422,800       13,707    
      72,285    
Financials – 18.7%      
Advanta, Class B     218,325       6,163    
Affiliated Managers Group* (a)     145,520       10,539    
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (a)     101,200       8,368    
AmerUS Group, Class A (a)     186,300       10,688    
CoBiz (a)     116,960       2,177    
Columbia Banking System     176,054       4,618    
Cullen/Frost Bankers (a)     259,980       12,827    
East West Bancorp (a)     253,120       8,616    
First Financial Bankshares     90,320       3,146    
First Niagara Financial Group     327,290       4,726    
First Potomac Realty Trust (REIT)     168,550       4,332    
First Republic Bank     416,420       14,671    
GATX (a)     376,420       14,887    
Kite Realty Group Trust (REIT)     377,660       5,635    
Lasalle Hotel Properties (REIT)     125,820       4,335    
Maguire Properties (REIT) (a)     501,140       15,059    
SL Green Realty (REIT) (a)     256,320       17,476    
SVB Financial Group* (a)     225,590       10,973    
      159,236    
Health Care – 15.1%      
Alkermes* (a)     74,900       1,258    
American Healthways* (a)     195,360       8,283    
Caliper Life Sciences* (a)     721,800       5,074    
Curis*     685,913       3,148    
ImmunoGen* (a)     430,870       3,163    
Medicis Pharmaceutical, Class A (a)     129,520       4,217    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Select Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Neurocrine Biosciences* (a)     159,600     $ 7,851    
Pediatrix Medical Group* (a)     198,130       15,220    
Protein Design Labs*     292,960       8,203    
Respironics*     106,060       4,474    
Senomyx*     224,060       3,816    
Sierra Health Services* (a)     330,330       22,750    
SonoSite* (a)     205,470       6,098    
SurModics* (a)     288,800       11,174    
Sybron Dental Specialties* (a)     168,510       7,007    
Symmetry Medical*     348,140       8,251    
United Surgical Partners International*     230,420       9,012    
      128,999    
Industrials – 16.2%      
AirTran* (a)     403,970       5,114    
Chicago Bridge & Iron     540,090       16,791    
CLARCOR     138,760       3,985    
EGL*     420,900       11,427    
Energy Conversion Devices* (a)     35,870       1,610    
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (a)     458,270       8,712    
Kennametal (a)     254,760       12,493    
KVH Industries* (a) (d)     858,220       8,368    
Labor Ready* (a)     377,480       9,682    
Lennox International     167,590       4,594    
Manitowoc     97,710       4,910    
Mercury Computer Systems* (a)     292,670       7,683    
NCI Building Systems* (a)     273,250       11,146    
Power-One* (a)     1,617,003       8,958    
Roper Industries (a)     113,780       4,470    
Terex*     193,980       9,588    
Toro (a)     220,180       8,094    
      137,625    
Information Technology – 23.0%      
ADC Telecommunications* (a)     201,120       4,598    
Advanced Analogic Technologies*     72,500       811    
Aeroflex* (a)     473,254       4,430    
ATI Technologies* (a)     850,200       11,852    
Benchmark Electronics* (a)     180,120       5,425    
BISYS Group* (a)     908,330       12,199    
Carreker*     614,680       4,340    
Digitas* (a)     794,600       9,027    
Embarcadero Technologies*     694,253       4,679    
Emulex* (a)     422,350       8,536    
Entegris* (a)     770,664       8,709    
EPIQ Systems*     156,090       3,406    
FormFactor*     172,980       3,947    
Hyperion Solutions* (a)     229,801       11,180    
Integrated Device Technology* (a)     1,148,020       12,330    
Ituran Location and Control*     323,190       4,250    
Logitech International* (a)     340,640       13,881    
Micromuse*     682,367       5,377    
M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneer*     106,600       3,189    
Openwave Systems* (a)     286,510       5,151    
Opsware*     420,960       2,185    
Packeteer*     908,971       11,408    
Silicon Image* (a)     1,345,200       11,959    
Sonic Solutions* (a)     415,860       8,941    
Stellent* (a)     1,372,359       11,761    
TIBCO Software* (a)     1,102,890       9,220    

 

Small Cap Select Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
TNS*     93,580     $ 2,269    
ValueClick* (a)     72,480       1,239    
      196,299    
Materials – 3.6%      
Century Aluminum* (a)     378,420       8,507    
Headwaters* (a)     56,520       2,114    
Hercules* (a)     169,270       2,069    
Olin (a)     341,680       6,489    
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Class A     65,740       2,141    
Steel Dynamics (a)     202,610       6,881    
Texas Industries     39,040       2,124    
      30,325    
Telecommunication Services – 0.5%      
General Communication* (a)     480,630       4,758    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $732,841)
            847,840    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 2.2%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (b)
(Cost $18,478)
    18,478,008       18,478    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (c) – 41.4%
     
(Cost $352,384)             352,384    
Total Investments – 143.1%
(Cost $1,103,703)
            1,218,702    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (43.1)%             (367,183 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 851,519    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $344,196,944 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  A company is considered to be an affilate of the fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 if the funds holdings of that company represent 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the company. Transactions with companies that are or were affiliates during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 are as follows:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales
Cost
  Ending
cost
  Dividend
Income
  Value  
KVH Industries   $ -     $ 9,269,067     $ -     $ 9,269,067     $ -     $ 8,367,645    

 

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Small Cap Value Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 98.1%      
Consumer Discretionary – 12.1%      
Aeropostale* (a)     281,490     $ 5,982    
American Axle & Manufacturing (a)     136,160       3,143    
Aztar*     74,920       2,308    
Charming Shoppes*     304,890       3,253    
Entercom Communications*     98,460       3,110    
Ethan Allen Interiors (a)     149,350       4,682    
La Quinta* (a)     412,970       3,589    
Men's Wearhouse* (a)     148,655       3,969    
Modine Manufacturing     91,010       3,338    
Regis     106,240       4,018    
Ruby Tuesday (a)     217,010       4,722    
Scientific Games, Class A*     70,410       2,183    
Thomas Nelson     200,890       3,769    
WCI Communities* (a)     121,120       3,436    
      51,502    
Consumer Staples – 2.8%      
Casey's General Stores     185,220       4,297    
Elizabeth Arden*     126,490       2,730    
Performance Food Group*     74,190       2,341    
Weis Markets     64,700       2,589    
      11,957    
Energy – 6.9%      
Brigham Exploration*     359,080       4,614    
Cimarex Energy* (a)     79,400       3,599    
Forest Oil* (a)     49,890       2,599    
Foundation Coal Holdings     62,230       2,393    
Global Industries* (a)     215,220       3,172    
Newfield Exploration*     48,140       2,364    
Range Resources     83,240       3,214    
TODCO*     90,810       3,788    
Tsakos Energy Navigation     97,070       3,496    
      29,239    
Financials (b) – 29.7%      
Astoria Financial (a)     166,825       4,408    
BankUnited Financial, Class A     168,810       3,861    
Capitol Bancorp     166,860       5,406    
CBL & Associates Properties (REIT)     103,370       4,237    
City National (a)     61,350       4,300    
Corporate Office Properties Trust (REIT)     182,150       6,366    
Delphi Financial Group, Class A     82,370       3,855    
Donegal Group, Class A     155,466       3,374    
East West Bancorp     127,650       4,345    
Equity One (REIT)     193,140       4,490    
First Midwest Bancorp (a)     73,110       2,723    
First Niagara Financial Group     382,070       5,517    
First Potomac Realty Trust (REIT)     195,930       5,035    
First Republic Bank – California (a)     255,120       8,988    
FPIC Insurance Group*     102,450       3,687    
IBERIABANK     62,212       3,307    
Independent Bank     141,300       4,293    
Lasalle Hotel Properties (REIT)     107,350       3,698    
Lexington Corporate Properties Trust (REIT)     203,456       4,791    
Mid-America Apartment Communities (REIT) (a)     96,940       4,509    
Newcastle Investment (REIT) (a)     102,830       2,869    
Pennsylvania (REIT)     76,290       3,218    

 

Small Cap Value Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Philadelphia Consolidated Holding*     40,940     $ 3,476    
Platinum Underwriter Holdings     125,700       3,757    
Preferred Bank Los Angeles     13,675       550    
Redwood Trust (REIT) (a)     90,160       4,383    
RLI     27,900       1,291    
Sterling Bancshares     276,680       4,070    
Triad Guaranty*     72,970       2,862    
Universal American Financial* (a)     188,780       4,293    
Windrose Medical Properties Trust (REIT)     290,120       4,433    
      126,392    
Health Care – 4.8%      
Magellan Health Services*     88,620       3,115    
Pediatrix Medical Group* (a)     48,750       3,745    
Perrigo     146,210       2,092    
Serologicals* (a)     105,290       2,375    
STERIS     134,430       3,198    
Varian* (a)     77,830       2,671    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals* (a)     145,820       3,259    
      20,455    
Industrials – 17.8%      
Artesyn Technologies* (a)     298,050       2,772    
Brady, Class A (a)     192,660       5,961    
CLARCOR     329,520       9,464    
ESCO Technologies*     174,800       8,752    
G&K Services, Class A     119,437       4,705    
Genco Shipping & Trading*     125,370       2,391    
Genlyte Group* (a)     80,040       3,848    
Hughes Supply (a)     115,840       3,776    
Kennametal (a)     75,220       3,689    
Landstar     90,830       3,636    
Mercury Computer Systems* (a)     122,380       3,212    
Moog, Class A* (a)     110,695       3,268    
NCO Group* (a)     121,540       2,511    
Pacer International     169,100       4,457    
Pentair     146,930       5,363    
Toro (a)     213,940       7,864    
      75,669    
Information Technology – 13.1%      
Aeroflex* (a)     287,740       2,693    
BISYS Group*     761,500       10,227    
Embarcadero Technologies*     287,650       1,939    
Entegris*     272,386       3,078    
Fairchild Semiconductor International* (a)     256,680       3,814    
Hutchinson Technology* (a)     158,540       4,141    
Hypercom*     631,820       4,119    
MKS Instruments* (a)     122,540       2,111    
NETGEAR* (a)     96,670       2,326    
Palm* (a)     108,740       3,081    
Progress Software*     70,190       2,230    
Skyworks Solutions* (a)     322,670       2,265    
TIBCO Software* (a)     333,660       2,789    
Transaction Systems Architects*     85,530       2,382    
United Online     172,040       2,383    
VeriFone Holdings* (a)     105,530       2,122    
Xyratex*     277,900       4,088    
      55,788    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Small Cap Value Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Materials – 5.4%      
Carpenter Technology     56,890     $ 3,334    
Commercial Metals (a)     114,500       3,863    
Crown Holdings*     130,860       2,086    
Georgia Gulf     99,930       2,406    
Louisiana Pacific     134,620       3,728    
Minerals Technologies (a)     36,860       2,109    
Silgan Holdings     72,200       2,401    
Steel Dynamics (a)     84,060       2,855    
      22,782    
Telecommunication Services – 0.6%      
General Communication* (a)     269,670       2,670    
Utilities – 4.9%      
Black Hills (a)     137,160       5,949    
New Jersey Resources     61,120       2,810    
NSTAR (a)     146,180       4,228    
PNM Resources     122,745       3,519    
Westar Energy     181,100       4,370    
      20,876    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $337,645)
            417,330    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 2.0%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (c)
(Cost $8,769)
    8,768,745       8,769    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (d) – 25.2%
     
(Cost $107,113)             107,113    
Total Investments – 125.3%
(Cost $453,527)
            533,212    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (25.3)%             (107,686 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 425,526    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $104,166,316 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  The fund is significantly invested in this sector and therefore is subject to additional risks. See note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (formerly Technology Fund)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks (a) – 95.7%  
Aerospace & Defense – 4.0%  
L-3 Communications Holdings (b)     10,040     $ 794    
Lockheed Martin (b)     11,700       714    
Mercury Computer Systems* (b)     27,829       731    
Moog, Class A*     20,475       604    
      2,843    
Chemicals – 1.1%      
Engelhard     27,459       766    
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.7%  
Monster Worldwide*     39,645       1,218    
Communications Equipment – 13.8%  
Cisco Systems*     40,810       732    
Juniper Networks*     33,250       791    
L.M. Ericsson Telephone (b)     21,520       793    
Motorola     125,460       2,771    
NETGEAR* (b)     31,373       755    
Packeteer*     96,137       1,207    
QUALCOMM     38,350       1,716    
Scientific-Atlanta (b)     29,850       1,120    
      9,885    
Computers & Peripherals – 12.3%      
Apple Computer*     17,170       921    
EMC*     166,680       2,157    
Hewlett-Packard     54,108       1,580    
Hutchinson Technology* (b)     54,323       1,419    
IBM     8,170       655    
Komag* (b)     32,450       1,037    
Western Digital* (b)     81,070       1,048    
      8,817    
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.8%      
CenturyTel     16,244       568    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 4.5%  
Amphenol, Class A     62,669       2,528    
Arrow Electronics*     21,343       669    
      3,197    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 5.6%      
PerkinElmer     81,170       1,653    
STERIS     29,640       705    
Thermo Electron* (b)     54,481       1,683    
      4,041    
Health Care Providers & Services – 2.1%      
Per-Se Technologies* (b)     74,146       1,532    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.1%  
Scientific Games, Class A* (b)     71,690       2,222    
Internet Software & Services – 3.6%  
Google* (b)     4,682       1,482    
ValueClick* (b)     65,704       1,123    
      2,605    
IT Services – 1.9%      
BISYS Group*     99,995       1,343    
Machinery – 3.2%  
ESCO Technologies*     34,852       1,745    
Kennametal     10,838       532    
      2,277    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.7%      
Newfield Exploration* (b)     39,780       1,953    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 19.8%      
Analog Devices (b)     52,810     $ 1,961    
Fairchild Semiconductor International, Class A* (b)     98,793       1,468    
Integrated Device Technology*     148,497       1,595    
Intel     89,450       2,205    
Marvell Technology Group* (b)     19,560       902    
Maxim Integrated Products     38,550       1,644    
OmniVision Technologies* (b)     47,634       601    
Silicon Image* (b)     144,270       1,283    
Texas Instruments     75,254       2,551    
      14,210    
Software – 13.5%      
Adobe Systems (b)     79,620       2,377    
Compuware*     105,640       1,004    
Intuit* (b)     16,880       756    
Oracle*     85,412       1,058    
Parametric Technology* (b)     134,100       935    
Sybase*     39,030       914    
THQ*     46,486       991    
TIBCO Software*     103,301       864    
Transaction Systems Architects, Class A*     29,023       808    
      9,707    
Wireless Telecommunications Services – 2.0%      
ALLTEL (b)     22,543       1,468    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $64,885)
            68,652    
Investment Company – 2.5%      
Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock
(Cost $1,797)
    45,563       1,798    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 3.0%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (c)
(Cost $2,150)
    2,150,195       2,150    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (d) – 35.7%
     
(Cost $25,565)             25,565    
Total Investments – 136.9%
(Cost $94,397)
            98,165    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (36.9)%             (26,442 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 71,723    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  The fund is primarily invested in the technology industry and therefore is subject to additional risks. See notes 1 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $24,900,414 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except for per share data

    Small Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Small Cap
Select Fund
  Small Cap
Value Fund
  Small-Mid Cap
Core Fund
 
ASSETS:      
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value† 
(cost $293,765, $732,841, $337,645 and $66,682, respectively) (note 2)
  $ 308,895     $ 847,840     $ 417,330     $ 70,450    
Investments in affiliated money market fund, at value
(cost $2,860, $18,478, $8,769 and $2,150, respectively) (note 2)
    2,860       18,478       8,769       2,150    
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending
(cost $87,587, $352,384, $107,113 and $25,565, respectively) (note 2)
    87,587       352,384       107,113       25,565    
Cash*     1,864       3,350       1,027       241    
Receivable for dividends and interest     74       620       530       34    
Receivable for investment securities sold     16,505       5,473       1,059       5,711    
Receivable for capital shares sold     233       421       164       37    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     30       31       29       25    
Total assets     418,048       1,228,597       536,021       104,213    
LIABILITIES:      
Payable for capital shares redeemed     767       2,043       1,143       5,513    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     88,417       355,722       108,127       25,807    
Payable for investment securities purchased     11,264       18,562       835       952    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     298       675       347       63    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     27       45       22       18    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     19       31       21       137    
Total liabilities     100,792       377,078       110,495       32,490    
Net assets   $ 317,256     $ 851,519     $ 425,526     $ 71,723    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:      
Portfolio capital   $ 248,498     $ 637,512     $ 266,632     $ 528,791    
Distributions in excess of net investment income     (1 )     (1 )     -       -    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     53,629       99,009       79,209       (460,836 )  
Net unrealized appreciation of investments     15,130       114,999       79,685       3,768    
Net assets   $ 317,256     $ 851,519     $ 425,526     $ 71,723    
* Includes cash collateral received related to securities loaned (note 2)   $ 830     $ 3,338     $ 1,014     $ 242    
† Including securities loaned, at value   $ 83,863     $ 344,197     $ 104,166     $ 24,900    
Class A:      
Net assets   $ 84,567     $ 107,270     $ 48,128     $ 23,016    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     3,560       6,781       2,867       2,768    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 23.75     $ 15.82     $ 16.78     $ 8.31    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 25.13     $ 16.74     $ 17.76     $ 8.79    
Class B:      
Net assets   $ 8,760     $ 14,023     $ 9,325     $ 10,685    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     393       1,000       598       1,462    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (2)   $ 22.27     $ 14.02     $ 15.61     $ 7.31    
Class C:      
Net assets   $ 3,152     $ 14,418     $ 4,808     $ 4,485    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     137       944       304       563    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 23.00     $ 15.28     $ 15.82     $ 7.97    
Class R:      
Net assets   $ 5     $ 312     $ 4       -    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     -       20       -       -    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 23.72     $ 15.73     $ 16.74       -    
Class Y:      
Net assets   $ 220,772     $ 715,496     $ 363,261     $ 33,537    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     8,900       43,178       21,289       3,888    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 24.81     $ 16.57     $ 17.06     $ 8.63    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.50%

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Operations For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Small Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Small Cap
Select Fund
  Small Cap
Value Fund
  Small-Mid Cap
Core Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Dividends from affiliated money market fund   $ 220     $ 501     $ 90     $ 41    
Dividends from unaffiliated securities     891       5,045       5,966       418    
Less: Foreign taxes withheld     -       (13 )     (2 )     (24 )  
Securities lending income     162       410       89       64    
Total investment income     1,273       5,943       6,143       499    
EXPENSES (note 3):      
Investment advisory fees     4,086       6,006       3,009       597    
Administration fees     644       1,752       880       183    
Transfer agent fees     200       542       275       60    
Registration fees     49       46       40       45    
Professional fees     37       66       41       54    
Custodian fees     28       75       38       8    
Postage and printing fees     16       45       23       109    
Other expenses     11       22       13       6    
Directors' fees     7       20       10       2    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     229       259       117       66    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     91       136       97       124    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     38       145       48       53    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R (1)     -       -       -       -    
Total expenses     5,436       9,114       4,591       1,307    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (159 )     (245 )     (84 )     (71 )  
Total net expenses     5,277       8,869       4,507       1,236    
Investment income (loss) – net     (4,004 )     (2,926 )     1,636       (737 )  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS – NET (note 5):
     
Net realized gain on investments     70,779       184,051       94,694       8,526    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     3,567       (17,021 )     (28,747 )     2,726    
Net gain on investments     74,346       167,030       65,947       11,252    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 70,342     $ 164,104     $ 67,583     $ 10,515    

 

  (1)  Due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the numbers round to zero. Class R is not offered by the Small-Mid Cap Core Fund.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Small Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Small Cap
Select Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income (loss) – net   $ (4,004 )   $ (6,363 )   $ (2,926 )   $ (6,173 )  
Net realized gain on investments     70,779       89,817       184,051       231,411    
Net realized gain on written options     -       -       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     3,567       (68,591 )     (17,021 )     (19,782 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of written options     -       -       -       -    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     70,342       14,863       164,104       205,456    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     -       -       -       -    
Class B     -       -       -       -    
Class C     -       -       -       -    
Class R     -       -       -       -    
Class Y     -       -       -       -    
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (12,315 )     (611 )     (19,383 )     (5,360 )  
Class B     (1,255 )     (47 )     (2,778 )     (900 )  
Class C     (577 )     (12 )     (2,801 )     (821 )  
Class R     -       (23 )     (5 )     (862 )  
Class Y     (25,220 )     (2,392 )     (133,034 )     (70,619 )  
Total distributions     (39,367 )     (3,085 )     (158,001 )     (78,562 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     17,883       79,928       24,096       47,056    
Reinvestment of distributions     11,923       577       18,716       5,191    
Payments for redemptions     (54,396 )     (57,140 )     (32,858 )     (35,163 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (24,590 )     23,365       9,954       17,084    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     590       6,009       1,593       2,158    
Reinvestment of distributions     1,157       45       2,700       873    
Payments for redemptions     (2,716 )     (2,734 )     (2,957 )     (2,565 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B transactions     (969 )     3,320       1,336       466    
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     501       4,614       3,374       3,975    
Reinvestment of distributions     561       11       2,745       817    
Payments for redemptions     (2,841 )     (1,012 )     (5,249 )     (3,114 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     (1,779 )     3,613       870       1,678    
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     17       976       337       3,323    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       23       5       808    
Payments for redemptions     (15 )     (5,357 )     (57 )     (17,289 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     2       (4,358 )     285       (13,158 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     38,132       101,703       102,349       132,590    
Reinvestment of distributions     18,850       1,934       98,881       57,505    
Payments for redemptions     (82,561 )     (278,211 )     (263,925 )     (559,280 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class Y transactions     (25,579 )     (174,574 )     (62,695 )     (369,185 )  
Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions     (52,915 )     (148,634 )     (50,250 )     (363,115 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (21,940 )     (136,856 )     (44,147 )     (236,221 )  
Net assets at beginning of period     339,196       476,052       895,666       1,131,887    
Net assets at end of period   $ 317,256     $ 339,196     $ 851,519     $ 895,666    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period   $ (1 )   $ (2 )   $ (1 )   $ (1 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Small Cap
Value Fund
  Small-Mid Cap
Core Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income (loss) – net   $ 1,636     $ 2,056     $ (737 )   $ (1,017 )  
Net realized gain on investments     94,694       92,122       8,526       4,958    
Net realized gain on written options     -       -       -       104    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     (28,747 )     7,329       2,726       3,406    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of written options     -       -       -       (72 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     67,583       101,507       10,515       7,379    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (177 )     (92 )     -       -    
Class B     (23 )     -       -       -    
Class C     (11 )     -       -       -    
Class R     -       (3 )     -       -    
Class Y     (1,626 )     (1,696 )     -       -    
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (6,876 )     (1,428 )     -       -    
Class B     (1,565 )     (487 )     -       -    
Class C     (747 )     (183 )     -       -    
Class R     -       (54 )     -       -    
Class Y     (55,117 )     (16,522 )     -       -    
Total distributions     (66,142 )     (20,465 )     -       -    
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     8,656       19,021       5,250       18,402    
Reinvestment of distributions     6,859       1,486       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     (10,711 )     (16,067 )     (12,848 )     (20,148 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     4,804       4,440       (7,598 )     (1,746 )  
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     872       1,193       454       884    
Reinvestment of distributions     1,539       481       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     (2,854 )     (6,346 )     (4,645 )     (4,394 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B transactions     (443 )     (4,672 )     (4,191 )     (3,510 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     942       1,179       405       952    
Reinvestment of distributions     745       183       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     (1,441 )     (1,855 )     (2,541 )     (2,394 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     246       (493 )     (2,136 )     (1,442 )  
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     3       1,145       -       1,139    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       52       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     -       (2,727 )     -       (5,754 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     3       (1,530 )     -       (4,615 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     63,025       59,568       17,409       33,338    
Reinvestment of distributions     48,592       15,745       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     (117,619 )     (208,150 )     (32,835 )     (53,593 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class Y transactions     (6,002 )     (132,837 )     (15,426 )     (20,255 )  
Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions     (1,392 )     (135,092 )     (29,351 )     (31,568 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     49       (54,050 )     (18,836 )     (24,189 )  
Net assets at beginning of period     425,477       479,527       90,559       114,748    
Net assets at end of period   $ 425,526     $ 425,477     $ 71,723     $ 90,559    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period   $ -     $ 485     $ -     $ -    

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Loss
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from
Return of
Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (8)
 
Small Cap Growth Opportunities (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 21.74     $ (0.32 )   $ 5.28     $ (2.95 )   $ -     $ 23.75       24.21 %  
  2004 (2)     21.95       (0.35 )     0.27       (0.13 )     -       21.74       (0.39 )  
  2003 (2)     13.86       (0.28 )     8.37       -       -       21.95       58.37    
  2002       16.89       (0.26 )     (2.74 )     -       (0.03 )     13.86       (17.84 )  
  2001 (2) (3)     31.26       (0.17 )     (5.20 )     (9.00 )     -       16.89       (21.51 )  
  2000 (2) (4)     21.80       (0.40 )     15.99       (6.13 )     -       31.26       87.43    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 20.69     $ (0.45 )   $ 4.98     $ (2.95 )   $ -     $ 22.27       23.27 %  
  2004 (2)     21.05       (0.50 )     0.27       (0.13 )     -       20.69       (1.13 )  
  2003 (2)     13.39       (0.40 )     8.06       -       -       21.05       57.21    
  2002       16.44       (0.39 )     (2.63 )     -       (0.03 )     13.39       (18.45 )  
  2001 (2) (3)     30.84       (0.31 )     (5.09 )     (9.00 )     -       16.44       (22.07 )  
  2000 (2) (4)     21.69       (0.61 )     15.89       (6.13 )     -       30.84       86.13    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 21.28     $ (0.48 )   $ 5.15     $ (2.95 )   $ -     $ 23.00       23.28 %  
  2004 (2)     21.65       (0.49 )     0.25       (0.13 )     -       21.28       (1.14 )  
  2003 (2)     13.77       (0.43 )     8.31       -       -       21.65       57.23    
  2002       16.90       (0.19 )     (2.91 )     -       (0.03 )     13.77       (18.42 )  
  2001 (2) (5)     16.34       -       0.56       -       -       16.90       3.43    
Class R (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 21.74     $ (0.48 )   $ 5.41     $ (2.95 )   $ -     $ 23.72       24.06 %  
  2004 (2)     21.95       (0.42 )     0.34       (0.13 )     -       21.74       (0.39 )  
  2003 (2)     13.86       (0.28 )     8.37       -       -       21.95       58.37    
  2002       16.89       (0.26 )     (2.74 )     -       (0.03 )     13.86       (17.84 )  
  2001 (2) (7)     20.01       (0.19 )     (2.93 )     -       -       16.89       (15.59 )  
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 22.55     $ (0.27 )   $ 5.48     $ (2.95 )   $ -     $ 24.81       24.47 %  
  2004 (2)     22.70       (0.32 )     0.30       (0.13 )     -       22.55       (0.11 )  
  2003 (2)     14.30       (0.25 )     8.65       -       -       22.70       58.74    
  2002       17.38       (0.25 )     (2.80 )     -       (0.03 )     14.30       (17.62 )  
  2001 (2) (3)     31.83       (0.12 )     (5.33 )     (9.00 )     -       17.38       (21.35 )  
  2000 (2) (4)     22.06       (0.31 )     16.21       (6.13 )     -       31.83       87.90    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income Loss
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Loss
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Small Cap Growth Opportunities (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 84,567       1.82 %     (1.42 )%     1.87 %     (1.47 )%     190 %  
  2004 (2)     101,031       1.93       (1.42 )     1.96       (1.45 )     178    
  2003 (2)     81,999       1.93       (1.63 )     1.97       (1.67 )     137    
  2002       44,834       1.93       (1.53 )     1.97       (1.57 )     123    
  2001 (2) (3)     45,233       1.93       (0.91 )     1.99       (0.97 )     125    
  2000 (2) (4)     43,031       1.96       (1.31 )     1.96       (1.31 )     179    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 8,760       2.57 %     (2.16 )%     2.62 %     (2.21 )%     190 %  
  2004 (2)     9,063       2.68       (2.16 )     2.71       (2.19 )     178    
  2003 (2)     6,441       2.68       (2.38 )     2.72       (2.42 )     137    
  2002       3,779       2.68       (2.28 )     2.72       (2.32 )     123    
  2001 (2) (3)     3,165       2.68       (1.68 )     2.74       (1.74 )     125    
  2000 (2) (4)     2,136       2.71       (2.06 )     2.71       (2.06 )     179    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 3,152       2.57 %     (2.20 )%     2.62 %     (2.25 )%     190 %  
  2004 (2)     4,669       2.68       (2.07 )     2.71       (2.10 )     178    
  2003 (2)     1,529       2.68       (2.38 )     2.72       (2.42 )     137    
  2002       260       2.68       (2.31 )     2.72       (2.35 )     123    
  2001 (2) (5)     1       1.63       (0.41 )     1.76       (0.54 )     125    
Class R (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 5       2.07 %     (2.14 )%     2.27 %     (2.34 )%     190 %  
  2004 (2)     1       1.93       (1.67 )     1.96       (1.70 )     178    
  2003 (2)     3,694       1.93       (1.62 )     1.97       (1.66 )     137    
  2002       2,027       1.93       (1.53 )     1.97       (1.57 )     123    
  2001 (2) (7)     2,014       1.94       (1.06 )     2.00       (1.12 )     125    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 220,772       1.57 %     (1.15 )%     1.62 %     (1.20 )%     190 %  
  2004 (2)     224,432       1.68       (1.25 )     1.71       (1.28 )     178    
  2003 (2)     382,389       1.68       (1.38 )     1.72       (1.42 )     137    
  2002       208,439       1.68       (1.28 )     1.72       (1.32 )     123    
  2001 (2) (3)     266,115       1.68       (0.64 )     1.74       (0.70 )     125    
  2000 (2) (4)     322,981       1.71       (1.06 )     1.71       (1.06 )     179    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar Micro Cap Fund.
The assets of the Firstar Fund were acquired by the First American Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition,
(i) Class A shares of the Firstar Micro Cap Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, (ii) Firstar Class B shares
were exchanged for Class B shares of the First American Fund, (iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R shares) of the
First American Fund, and (iv) Firstar Institutional Class shares were exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the fiscal period ended October 31.

  (5)  Class of shares have been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (7)  Class of shares have been offered since December 11, 2000. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (8)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (7)
 
Small Cap Select (1)(2)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 15.95     $ (0.08 )   $ 3.10     $ -     $ (3.15 )   $ 15.82       20.46 %  
  2004       14.52       (0.12 )     2.60       -       (1.05 )     15.95       17.64    
  2003       10.68       (0.09 )     3.93       -       -       14.52       35.96    
  2002       11.97       (0.10 )     (0.30 )     -       (0.89 )     10.68       (4.56 )  
  2001 (3)     17.60       (0.03 )     (1.89 )     -       (3.71 )     11.97       (12.63 )  
  2000 (4)     13.84       (0.10 )     4.13       (0.01 )     (0.26 )     17.60       29.65    
Class B  
  2005     $ 14.56     $ (0.17 )   $ 2.78     $ -     $ (3.15 )   $ 14.02       19.45 %  
  2004       13.42       (0.22 )     2.41       -       (1.05 )     14.56       16.88    
  2003       9.95       (0.17 )     3.64       -       -       13.42       34.88    
  2002       11.28       (0.19 )     (0.25 )     -       (0.89 )     9.95       (5.23 )  
  2001 (3)     16.90       (0.12 )     (1.79 )     -       (3.71 )     11.28       (13.21 )  
  2000 (4)     13.38       (0.13 )     3.92       -       (0.27 )     16.90       28.81    
Class C  
  2005     $ 15.60     $ (0.19 )   $ 3.02     $ -     $ (3.15 )   $ 15.28       19.58 %  
  2004       14.32       (0.24 )     2.57       -       (1.05 )     15.60       16.79    
  2003       10.62       (0.18 )     3.88       -       -       14.32       34.84    
  2002       11.97       (0.20 )     (0.26 )     -       (0.89 )     10.62       (5.09 )  
  2001 (5)     11.72       -       0.25       -       -       11.97       2.13    
Class R (6)  
  2005     $ 15.91     $ (0.08 )   $ 3.05     $ -     $ (3.15 )   $ 15.73       20.16 %  
  2004       14.49       (0.13 )     2.60       -       (1.05 )     15.91       17.60    
  2003       10.66       (0.09 )     3.92       -       -       14.49       35.93    
  2002       11.94       (0.10 )     (0.29 )     -       (0.89 )     10.66       (4.48 )  
  2001 (3)     17.55       (0.01 )     (1.89 )     -       (3.71 )     11.94       (12.52 )  
  2000 (4)     13.80       (0.01 )     4.03       (0.01 )     (0.26 )     17.55       29.67    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 16.54     $ (0.04 )   $ 3.22     $ -     $ (3.15 )   $ 16.57       20.73 %  
  2004       14.98       (0.09 )     2.70       -       (1.05 )     16.54       17.98    
  2003       11.00       (0.06 )     4.04       -       -       14.98       36.18    
  2002       12.26       (0.07 )     (0.30 )     -       (0.89 )     11.00       (4.19 )  
  2001 (3)     17.92       -       (1.95 )     -       (3.71 )     12.26       (12.49 )  
  2000 (4)     14.07       0.05       4.10       (0.03 )     (0.27 )     17.92       30.01    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Loss
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Small Cap Select (1)(2)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 107,270       1.22 %     (0.53 )%     1.25 %     (0.56 )%     122 %  
  2004       97,775       1.21       (0.76 )     1.24       (0.79 )     116    
  2003       73,445       1.21       (0.73 )     1.25       (0.77 )     145    
  2002       33,586       1.21       (0.81 )     1.25       (0.85 )     171    
  2001 (3)     17,351       1.19       (0.24 )     1.22       (0.27 )     204    
  2000 (4)     9,538       1.28       (0.01 )     1.39       (0.12 )     91    
Class B  
  2005     $ 14,023       1.97 %     (1.28 )%     2.00 %     (1.31 )%     122 %  
  2004       13,050       1.96       (1.51 )     1.99       (1.54 )     116    
  2003       11,541       1.96       (1.48 )     2.00       (1.52 )     145    
  2002       4,613       1.96       (1.56 )     2.00       (1.60 )     171    
  2001 (3)     1,979       1.93       (0.99 )     1.97       (1.03 )     204    
  2000 (4)     1,331       1.98       (0.71 )     2.09       (0.82 )     91    
Class C  
  2005     $ 14,418       1.97 %     (1.28 )%     2.00 %     (1.31 )%     122 %  
  2004       13,841       1.96       (1.50 )     1.99       (1.53 )     116    
  2003       11,128       1.96       (1.47 )     2.00       (1.51 )     145    
  2002       3,096       1.96       (1.61 )     2.02       (1.67 )     171    
  2001 (5)     -       -       -       -       -       204    
Class R (6)  
  2005     $ 312       1.47 %     (0.53 )%     1.65 %     (0.71 )%     122 %  
  2004       19       1.21       (0.81 )     1.24       (0.84 )     116    
  2003       11,627       1.21       (0.75 )     1.25       (0.79 )     145    
  2002       7,640       1.21       (0.80 )     1.25       (0.84 )     171    
  2001 (3)     3,721       1.07       (0.05 )     1.14       (0.12 )     204    
  2000 (4)     4,442       1.28       (0.01 )     1.39       (0.12 )     91    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 715,496       0.97 %     (0.28 )%     1.00 %     (0.31 )%     122 %  
  2004       770,981       0.96       (0.52 )     0.99       (0.55 )     116    
  2003       1,024,146       0.96       (0.48 )     1.00       (0.52 )     145    
  2002       403,027       0.96       (0.55 )     1.00       (0.59 )     171    
  2001 (3)     291,706       0.93       0.01       0.96       (0.02 )     204    
  2000 (4)     134,617       0.98       0.29       1.39       (0.12 )     91    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Small Cap Select Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar Small Cap Core Equity Fund. The assets
of the Firstar Fund were acquired by the First American Small Cap Select Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition, (i) Class A shares
of the Firstar Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American Fund, (ii) Firstar Class B shares were exchanged for Class B shares of the First American Fund,
(iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R shares) of the First American Fund, and (iv) Firstar Institutional Class shares were
exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the period December 1, 1999 to October 31, 2000. Effective in 2000, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from November 30 to October 31. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  Class of shares have been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (7)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (4)
 
Small Cap Value Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 16.84     $ 0.03     $ 2.63     $ (0.06 )   $ (2.66 )   $ 16.78       16.78 %  
  2004       14.28       0.03       3.13       (0.04 )     (0.56 )     16.84       22.70    
  2003       11.26       -       3.02       -       -       14.28       26.86    
  2002       13.40       (0.02 )     (0.13 )     -       (1.99 )     11.26       (2.19 )  
  2001       17.09       0.02       (0.97 )     (0.05 )     (2.69 )     13.40       (6.36 )  
Class B  
  2005     $ 15.92     $ (0.09 )   $ 2.47     $ (0.03 )   $ (2.66 )   $ 15.61       15.90 %  
  2004       13.60       (0.08 )     2.96       -       (0.56 )     15.92       21.76    
  2003       10.80       (0.08 )     2.88       -       -       13.60       25.93    
  2002       13.01       (0.11 )     (0.11 )     -       (1.99 )     10.80       (2.91 )  
  2001       16.76       (0.09 )     (0.97 )     -       (2.69 )     13.01       (7.24 )  
Class C  
  2005     $ 16.10     $ (0.09 )   $ 2.50     $ (0.03 )   $ (2.66 )   $ 15.82       15.92 %  
  2004       13.74       (0.08 )     3.00       -       (0.56 )     16.10       21.83    
  2003       10.91       (0.09 )     2.92       -       -       13.74       25.94    
  2002       13.13       (0.11 )     (0.12 )     -       (1.99 )     10.91       (2.96 )  
  2001       16.88       (0.10 )     (0.95 )     (0.01 )     (2.69 )     13.13       (7.08 )  
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 16.83     $ (0.01 )   $ 2.64     $ (0.06 )   $ (2.66 )   $ 16.74       16.60 %  
  2004       14.27       0.03       3.12       (0.03 )     (0.56 )     16.83       22.69    
  2003       11.26       0.01       3.01       (0.01 )     -       14.27       26.79    
  2002       13.40       (0.01 )     (0.14 )     -       (1.99 )     11.26       (2.19 )  
  2001 (3)     12.84       -       0.56       -       -       13.40       4.36    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 17.05     $ 0.07     $ 2.67     $ (0.07 )   $ (2.66 )   $ 17.06       17.08 %  
  2004       14.44       0.08       3.16       (0.07 )     (0.56 )     17.05       23.02    
  2003       11.38       0.03       3.05       (0.02 )     -       14.44       27.10    
  2002       13.48       0.02       (0.12 )     (0.01 )     (1.99 )     11.38       (1.83 )  
  2001       17.19       0.06       (1.00 )     (0.08 )     (2.69 )     13.48       (6.25 )  
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (1)(5)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 7.40     $ (0.07 )   $ 0.98     $ -     $ -     $ 8.31       12.30 %  
  2004       7.05       (0.07 )     0.42       -       -       7.40       4.96    
  2003       4.29       (0.03 )     2.79       -       -       7.05       64.34    
  2002       6.36       (0.07 )     (2.00 )     -       -       4.29       (32.55 )  
  2001       47.68       (0.15 )     (33.55 )     -       (7.62 )     6.36       (83.30 )  
Class B  
  2005     $ 6.55     $ (0.11 )   $ 0.87     $ -     $ -     $ 7.31       11.60 %  
  2004       6.29       (0.11 )     0.37       -       -       6.55       4.13    
  2003       3.86       (0.07 )     2.50       -       -       6.29       62.95    
  2002       5.77       (0.11 )     (1.80 )     -       -       3.86       (33.10 )  
  2001       44.40       (0.26 )     (30.75 )     -       (7.62 )     5.77       (83.42 )  
Class C  
  2005     $ 7.14     $ (0.12 )   $ 0.95     $ -     $ -     $ 7.97       11.62 %  
  2004       6.86       (0.12 )     0.40       -       -       7.14       4.08    
  2003       4.20       (0.07 )     2.73       -       -       6.86       63.33    
  2002       6.28       (0.12 )     (1.96 )     -       -       4.20       (33.12 )  
  2001       47.49       (0.26 )     (33.33 )     -       (7.62 )     6.28       (83.43 )  
Class Y  
  2005     $ 7.66     $ (0.05 )   $ 1.02     $ -     $ -     $ 8.63       12.66 %  
  2004       7.28       (0.05 )     0.43       -       -       7.66       5.22    
  2003       4.42       (0.01 )     2.87       -       -       7.28       64.71    
  2002       6.53       (0.05 )     (2.06 )     -       -       4.42       (32.31 )  
  2001       48.60       (0.11 )     (34.34 )     -       (7.62 )     6.53       (83.26 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Small Cap Value Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 48,128       1.24 %     0.19 %     1.26 %     0.17 %     72 %  
  2004       43,192       1.23       0.21       1.25       0.19       34    
  2003       32,416       1.23       0.02       1.25       -       49    
  2002       27,205       1.23       (0.12 )     1.26       (0.15 )     37    
  2001       34,292       1.15       0.11       1.15       0.11       53    
Class B  
  2005     $ 9,325       1.99 %     (0.56 )%     2.01 %     (0.58 )%     72 %  
  2004       9,901       1.98       (0.51 )     2.00       (0.53 )     34    
  2003       12,560       1.98       (0.73 )     2.00       (0.75 )     49    
  2002       12,008       1.98       (0.87 )     2.01       (0.90 )     37    
  2001       12,392       1.90       (0.64 )     1.90       (0.64 )     53    
Class C  
  2005     $ 4,808       1.99 %     (0.56 )%     2.01 %     (0.58 )%     72 %  
  2004       4,609       1.98       (0.52 )     2.00       (0.54 )     34    
  2003       4,354       1.98       (0.74 )     2.00       (0.76 )     49    
  2002       4,873       1.98       (0.87 )     2.01       (0.90 )     37    
  2001       4,547       1.90       (0.65 )     1.90       (0.65 )     53    
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 4       1.49 %     (0.04 )%     1.66 %     (0.21 )%     72 %  
  2004       1       1.23       0.22       1.25       0.20       34    
  2003       1,351       1.23       0.04       1.25       0.02       49    
  2002       424       1.24       (0.11 )     1.27       (0.14 )     37    
  2001 (3)     -       -       -       -       -       53    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 363,261       0.99 %     0.44 %     1.01 %     0.42 %     72 %  
  2004       367,774       0.98       0.50       1.00       0.48       34    
  2003       428,846       0.98       0.27       1.00       0.25       49    
  2002       368,092       0.98       0.13       1.01       0.10       37    
  2001       434,097       0.90       0.37       0.90       0.37       53    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (1)(5)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 23,016       1.42 %     (0.83 )%     1.50 %     (0.91 )%     197 %  
  2004       27,356       1.23       (0.86 )     1.28       (0.91 )     51    
  2003       27,936       1.23       (0.52 )     1.29       (0.58 )     110    
  2002       18,267       1.23       (0.89 )     1.70       (1.36 )     288    
  2001       29,084       1.15       (0.88 )     1.22       (0.95 )     269    
Class B  
  2005     $ 10,685       2.17 %     (1.59 )%     2.25 %     (1.67 )%     197 %  
  2004       13,445       1.98       (1.60 )     2.03       (1.65 )     51    
  2003       16,016       1.98       (1.26 )     2.04       (1.32 )     110    
  2002       11,190       1.98       (1.64 )     2.45       (2.11 )     288    
  2001       15,974       1.90       (1.63 )     1.97       (1.70 )     269    
Class C  
  2005     $ 4,485       2.17 %     (1.59 )%     2.25 %     (1.67 )%     197 %  
  2004       6,000       1.98       (1.60 )     2.03       (1.65 )     51    
  2003       7,056       1.98       (1.25 )     2.04       (1.31 )     110    
  2002       5,064       1.98       (1.64 )     2.45       (2.11 )     288    
  2001       9,010       1.90       (1.63 )     1.98       (1.71 )     269    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 33,537       1.17 %     (0.58 )%     1.25 %     (0.66 )%     197 %  
  2004       43,758       0.98       (0.60 )     1.03       (0.65 )     51    
  2003       59,817       0.98       (0.24 )     1.04       (0.30 )     110    
  2002       44,134       0.98       (0.64 )     1.45       (1.11 )     288    
  2001       59,653       0.90       (0.62 )     0.96       (0.67 )     269    

 

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

  (5)  The financial highlights for Small-Mid Cap Core Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the First American Technology Fund. 
Effective October 3, 2005, the fund's name and strategy changed.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 96.9%  
Consumer Discretionary – 17.7%  
Chico's FAS* (a)     601,630     $ 22,140    
Coldwater Creek* (a)     906,464       22,861    
Fortune Brands     234,730       19,091    
Gaylord Entertainment* (a)     610,860       29,107    
Harman International Industries (a)     217,440       22,238    
Harrah's Entertainment     257,870       16,810    
P.F. Chang's China Bistro* (a)     153,310       6,873    
Scientific Games, Class A* (a)     1,453,000       45,043    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (a)     489,300       27,973    
Station Casinos (a)     462,390       30,684    
Texas Roadhouse, Class A* (a)     1,401,760       20,886    
XM Satellite* (a)     677,350       24,324    
      288,030    
Consumer Staples – 3.3%      
Bunge Limited (a)     305,970       16,100    
Corn Products International (a)     778,500       15,702    
Hershey Foods (a)     388,120       21,855    
      53,657    
Energy – 12.3%      
Apache     195,214       14,684    
BJ Services (a)     532,420       19,162    
Chesapeake Energy (a)     251,950       9,637    
National-Oilwell*     663,690       43,671    
Newfield Exploration* (a)     572,230       28,096    
Smith International (a)     213,740       7,120    
Southwestern Energy*     107,330       7,878    
Valero Energy     100,208       11,329    
Weatherford International* (a)     528,470       36,285    
XTO Energy (a)     497,586       22,551    
      200,413    
Financials – 4.8%      
Ameritrade Holding*     838,619       18,013    
Bear Stearns     153,340       16,829    
Calamos Asset Management     344,300       8,497    
Chicago Mercantile Exchage     33,130       11,175    
Legg Mason (a)     180,730       19,824    
Refco*     118,410       3,347    
      77,685    
Health Care – 17.6%      
Aetna     256,710       22,113    
American Healthways* (a)     390,420       16,554    
C.R. Bard     97,870       6,462    
Caremark Rx*     348,160       17,384    
Cooper (a)     236,350       18,107    
Coventry Health Care*     267,950       23,049    
DENTSPLY International     679,500       36,707    
Fisher Scientific International* (a)     317,250       19,685    
PerkinElmer     2,093,950       42,654    
Quest Diagnostics (a)     329,390       16,647    
Sierra Health Services*     205,700       14,167    
Thermo Electron*     1,275,770       39,421    
Zimmer Holdings* (a)     206,630       14,235    
      287,185    
Industrials – 18.1%      
Dun & Bradstreet*     655,390       43,170    
Dycom Industries* (a)     827,840       16,739    
Hexcel* (a)     426,130       7,794    
Kennametal (a)     350,930       17,210    
L-3 Communications Holdings (a)     447,140       35,355    

 

Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Monster Worldwide* (a)     1,088,730     $ 33,435    
MSC Industrial Direct (a)     736,950       24,445    
Pentair     493,440       18,011    
Precision Castparts     372,480       19,779    
Republic Services     688,755       24,306    
Roper Industries (a)     306,600       12,046    
Stericycle* (a)     282,150       16,125    
UTI Worldwide (a)     337,580       26,230    
      294,645    
Information Technology – 23.1%      
Adobe Systems (a)     1,401,780       41,843    
Altera* (a)     1,235,420       23,609    
Amphenol, Class A*     517,260       20,866    
Apple Computer*     530,980       28,466    
Autodesk (a)     360,150       16,725    
Cogent* (a)     554,330       13,165    
Cognizant Technology Solutions*     508,160       23,675    
Cognos* (a)     471,430       18,353    
Freescale Semiconductor* (a)     347,230       8,129    
Hyperion Solutions* (a)     337,760       16,432    
Linear Technology (a)     790,470       29,714    
Macromedia*     213,030       8,664    
Marvell Technology Group* (a)     224,270       10,341    
MEMC Electronic Materials*     784,010       17,868    
Microchip Technology     500,140       15,064    
National Semiconductor     472,240       12,420    
NCR* (a)     1,779,000       56,768    
Research in Motion* (a)     208,870       14,287    
      376,389    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,259,893)
            1,578,004    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 2.4%  
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (b)
(Cost $39,046)
    39,045,603       39,046    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (c) – 33.8%
 
(Cost $551,086)             551,086    
Total Investments – 133.1%
(Cost $1,850,025)
            2,168,136    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (33.1)%             (539,408 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 1,628,728    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $544,077,326 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Mid Cap Value Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 97.8%      
Consumer Discretionary – 13.9%      
Black & Decker (a)     92,930     $ 7,629    
BorgWarner (a)     118,370       6,683    
Darden Restaurants (a)     222,650       6,762    
Federated Department Stores     228,200       15,260    
Fortune Brands     109,930       8,941    
Harrah's Entertainment     109,560       7,142    
Knight-Ridder (a)     107,310       6,297    
Lennar (a)     139,060       8,310    
Liz Claiborne (a)     191,030       7,511    
Office Depot* (a)     310,550       9,223    
Sherwin Williams     289,900       12,776    
      96,534    
Consumer Staples – 5.5%      
Archer-Daniels-Midland     391,060       9,644    
Kroger*     811,390       16,707    
Molson Coors Brewing (a)     79,330       5,078    
Pepsi Bottling (a)     224,270       6,403    
      37,832    
Energy – 7.4%      
GlobalSantaFe (a)     203,320       9,275    
Kerr-McGee     74,260       7,211    
National-Oilwell*     175,440       11,544    
Newfield Exploration* (a)     288,590       14,170    
Noble Energy     200,160       9,387    
      51,587    
Financials (b) – 26.9%      
ACE     245,870       11,573    
Ambac Financial Group (a)     99,530       7,172    
AON (a)     232,150       7,447    
Astoria Financial (a)     241,830       6,389    
Bear Stearns (a)     130,030       14,271    
Boston Properties (REIT) (a)     120,560       8,548    
Comerica     200,660       11,819    
Cullen/Frost Bankers     173,150       8,543    
Developers Diversified Realty (REIT) (a)     181,640       8,483    
Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT) (a)     249,770       8,170    
Genworth Financial (a)     470,980       15,184    
KeyCorp (a)     281,410       9,075    
Lincoln National (a)     161,680       8,411    
Marshall & Ilsley (a)     218,630       9,513    
MGIC Investment (a)     132,080       8,480    
Northern Trust (a)     208,990       10,564    
Principal Financial Group (a)     156,250       7,402    
Synovus Financial     280,200       7,767    
Vornado Realty Trust (REIT) (a)     86,150       7,462    
W.R. Berkley     251,692       9,937    
      186,210    
Health Care – 6.3%      
CIGNA     105,350       12,417    
Community Health Systems* (a)     271,050       10,519    
Health Net* (a)     235,730       11,155    
PerkinElmer     466,880       9,510    
      43,601    
Industrials – 8.8%      
American Standard*     155,030       7,217    
Eaton     193,100       12,271    
Joy Global (a)     144,365       7,285    
Kennametal (a)     178,920       8,774    
Norfolk Southern     370,950       15,046    
Republic Services     299,150       10,557    
      61,150    

 

Mid Cap Value Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Information Technology – 9.6%      
Amphenol, Class A     233,330     $ 9,413    
Arrow Electronics*     235,640       7,390    
Electronic Data Systems     305,560       6,857    
Harris     258,490       10,805    
Ingram Micro*     463,870       8,600    
Lucent Technologies* (a)     1,098,920       3,572    
National Semiconductor (a)     439,250       11,552    
Xerox* (a)     639,750       8,733    
      66,922    
Materials – 6.7%      
Ashland     126,110       6,966    
Eastman Chemical     89,130       4,186    
Engelhard     234,890       6,556    
Lyondell Chemical (a)     130,780       3,743    
MeadWestvaco     224,490       6,200    
Pactiv*     73,850       1,294    
Phelps Dodge (a)     76,060       9,882    
Rohm & Haas (a)     178,800       7,354    
      46,181    
Utilities – 12.7%      
Alliant Energy     194,050       5,653    
Constellation Energy     234,920       14,471    
DPL (a)     225,550       6,270    
DTE Energy (a)     111,710       5,123    
Edison International     248,020       11,726    
PG&E (a)     364,990       14,326    
PNM Resources     200,270       5,742    
PPL (a)     435,390       14,076    
Sempra Energy     77,240       3,635    
Wisconsin Energy     177,360       7,080    
      88,102    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $567,014)
            678,119    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 2.1%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (c)
(Cost $14,475)
    14,475,448       14,475    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (d) – 34.6%
     
(Cost $239,898)             239,898    
Total Investments – 134.5%
(Cost $821,387)
            932,492    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (34.5)%             (238,997 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 693,495    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $235,239,778 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  The fund is significantly invested in this industry and therefore is subject to additional risks. See note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except for per share data

    Mid Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Mid Cap
Value Fund
 
ASSETS:      
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value† (cost: $1,259,893 and $567,014, respectively) (note 2)   $ 1,578,004     $ 678,119    
Investments in affiliated money market fund, at value (cost: $39,046 and $14,475, respectively) (note 2)     39,046       14,475    
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending (cost: $551,086 and $239,898, respectively) (note 2)     551,086       239,898    
Cash*     5,220       2,272    
Receivable for dividends and interest     477       1,548    
Receivable for investment securities sold     29,533       -    
Receivable for capital shares sold     1,265       896    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     33       29    
Total assets     2,204,664       937,237    
LIABILITIES:      
Payable for investment securities purchased     12,129       -    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     556,306       242,170    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     6,077       979    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     1,292       544    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     91       25    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     41       24    
Total liabilities     575,936       243,742    
Net assets   $ 1,628,728     $ 693,495    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:      
Portfolio capital   $ 1,236,388     $ 552,050    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income     (1 )     186    
Accumulated net realized gain on investments     74,230       30,154    
Net unrealized appreciation of investments     318,111       111,105    
Net assets   $ 1,628,728     $ 693,495    
* Includes cash collateral received related to securities loaned (note 2)   $ 5,220     $ 2,272    
† Including securities loaned, at value   $ 544,077     $ 235,240    
Class A:  
Net assets   $ 317,906     $ 54,360    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     7,652       2,185    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 41.55     $ 24.88    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 43.97     $ 26.33    
Class B:      
Net assets   $ 14,922     $ 10,157    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     384       424    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 38.87     $ 23.94    
Class C:      
Net assets   $ 17,079     $ 7,426    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     424       304    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 40.23     $ 24.40    
Class R:      
Net assets   $ 5,501     $ 380    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     133       15    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 41.40     $ 24.83    
Class Y:      
Net assets   $ 1,273,320     $ 621,172    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     29,326       24,871    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 43.42     $ 24.98    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.50%

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Operations For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Mid Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Mid Cap
Value Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Dividends from affiliated money market fund   $ 916     $ 328    
Dividends from unaffiliated securities     6,858       9,742    
Less: Foreign taxes withheld     (5 )     (6 )  
Securities lending income     495       166    
Total investment income     8,264       10,230    
EXPENSES (note 3):      
Investment advisory fees     10,195       4,051    
Administration fees     2,931       1,163    
Transfer agent fees     955       387    
Custodian fees     126       49    
Professional fees     91       48    
Postage and printing fees      76       31    
Registration fees     40       41    
Directors' fees     34       13    
Other expenses     30       14    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     549       87    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     132       101    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     144       46    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R     7       1    
Total expenses     15,310       6,032    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (478 )     (231 )  
Total net expenses     14,832       5,801    
Investment income (loss) – net     (6,568 )     4,429    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS – NET (note 5):      
Net realized gain on investments     180,742       88,747    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     166,265       30,399    
Net gain on investments     347,007       119,146    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 340,439     $ 123,575    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Mid Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Mid Cap
Value Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:      
Investment income (loss) – net   $ (6,568 )   $ (8,420 )   $ 4,429     $ 2,640    
Net realized gain on investments     180,742       222,462       88,747       47,402    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     166,265       10,165       30,399       37,910    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     340,439       224,207       123,575       87,952    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:      
Investment income – net:  
Class A     -       -       (164 )     (65 )  
Class B     -       -       (1 )     (4 )  
Class C     -       -       -       (1 )  
Class R     -       -       -       (3 )  
Class Y     -       -       (3,591 )     (2,029 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (26,799 )     (4,797 )     -       -    
Class B     (1,832 )     (306 )     -       -    
Class C     (1,996 )     (393 )     -       -    
Class R     (2 )     (322 )     -       -    
Class Y     (164,469 )     (34,963 )     -       -    
Tax return of capital:  
Class A     -       -       -       (2 )  
Class B     -       -       -       -    
Class C     -       -       -       -    
Class R     -       -       -       -    
Class Y     -       -       -       (55 )  
Total distributions     (195,098 )     (40,781 )     (3,756 )     (2,159 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):      
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     141,968       29,575       29,979       13,198    
Reinvestment of distributions     25,770       4,705       156       65    
Payments for redemptions     (44,583 )     (35,852 )     (11,836 )     (5,352 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     123,155       (1,572 )     18,299       7,911    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     3,307       2,328       2,023       1,051    
Reinvestment of distributions     1,767       291       1       4    
Payments for redemptions     (2,148 )     (1,842 )     (3,940 )     (3,446 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B transactions     2,926       777       (1,916 )     (2,391 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     6,924       1,776       4,164       1,189    
Reinvestment of distributions     1,992       392       -       1    
Payments for redemptions     (5,357 )     (4,056 )     (994 )     (1,405 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     3,559       (1,888 )     3,170       (215 )  
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     5,771       1,017       366       776    
Reinvestment of distributions     2       285       -       2    
Payments for redemptions     (481 )     (13,131 )     (5 )     (1,919 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     5,292       (11,829 )     361       (1,141 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     217,915       142,884       155,251       101,305    
Reinvestment of distributions     131,612       29,145       2,282       1,435    
Payments for redemptions     (366,059 )     (316,100 )     (79,482 )     (79,863 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     (16,532 )     (144,071 )     78,051       22,877    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     118,400       (158,583 )     97,965       27,041    
Total increase in net assets     263,741       24,843       217,784       112,834    
Net assets at beginning of period     1,364,987       1,340,144       475,711       362,877    
Net assets at end of period   $ 1,628,728     $ 1,364,987     $ 693,495     $ 475,711    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period   $ (1 )   $ (2 )   $ 186     $ 153    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (8)
 
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 38.19     $ (0.24 )   $ 9.65     $ -     $ (6.05 )   $ 41.55       26.25 %  
  2004 (2)     33.68       (0.30 )     5.88       -       (1.07 )     38.19       16.88    
  2003 (2)     26.45       (0.18 )     7.41       -       -       33.68       27.33    
  2002       28.33       (0.11 )     (1.77 )     -       -       26.45       (6.64 )  
  2001 (2) (3)     54.63       (0.06 )     (8.40 )     -       (17.84 )     28.33       (20.00 )  
  2000 (2) (4)     37.80       (0.18 )     17.80       -       (0.79 )     54.63       47.23    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 36.31     $ (0.51 )   $ 9.12     $ -     $ (6.05 )   $ 38.87       25.29 %  
  2004 (2)     32.30       (0.55 )     5.63       -       (1.07 )     36.31       16.03    
  2003 (2)     25.56       (0.39 )     7.13       -       -       32.30       26.37    
  2002       27.59       (0.18 )     (1.85 )     -       -       25.56       (7.36 )  
  2001 (2) (3)     53.97       (0.29 )     (8.25 )     -       (17.84 )     27.59       (20.60 )  
  2000 (2) (4)     37.63       (0.53 )     17.66       -       (0.79 )     53.97       46.13    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 37.40     $ (0.53 )   $ 9.41     $ -     $ (6.05 )   $ 40.23       25.27 %  
  2004 (2)     33.24       (0.57 )     5.80       -       (1.07 )     37.40       16.03    
  2003 (2)     26.29       (0.40 )     7.35       -       -       33.24       26.43    
  2002       28.33       (0.10 )     (1.94 )     -       -       26.29       (7.20 )  
  2001 (2) (5)     27.40       -       0.93       -       -       28.33       3.39    
Class R (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 38.15     $ (0.31 )   $ 9.61     $ -     $ (6.05 )   $ 41.40       25.95 %  
  2004 (2)     33.66       (0.30 )     5.86       -       (1.07 )     38.15       16.83    
  2003 (2)     26.43       (0.17 )     7.40       -       -       33.66       27.36    
  2002       28.29       (0.07 )     (1.79 )     -       -       26.43       (6.58 )  
  2001 (2) (7)     35.75       (0.06 )     (7.40 )     -       -       28.29       (20.87 )  
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 39.58     $ (0.16 )   $ 10.05     $ -     $ (6.05 )   $ 43.42       26.57 %  
  2004 (2)     34.78       (0.21 )     6.08       -       (1.07 )     39.58       17.18    
  2003 (2)     27.25       (0.09 )     7.62       -       -       34.78       27.68    
  2002       29.11       (0.05 )     (1.81 )     -       -       27.25       (6.39 )  
  2001 (2) (3)     55.52       0.02       (8.59 )     -       (17.84 )     29.11       (19.84 )  
  2000 (2) (4)     38.32       (0.05 )     18.04       -       (0.79 )     55.52       47.56    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 317,906       1.21 %     (0.62 )%     1.24 %     (0.65 )%     107 %  
  2004 (2)     173,436       1.20       (0.79 )     1.24       (0.83 )     135    
  2003 (2)     154,499       1.20       (0.58 )     1.25       (0.63 )     145    
  2002       75,002       1.20       (0.34 )     1.26       (0.40 )     162    
  2001 (2) (3)     82,043       1.20       (0.19 )     1.22       (0.21 )     204    
  2000 (2) (4)     108,326       1.20       (0.38 )     1.22       (0.40 )     205    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 14,922       1.96 %     (1.40 )%     1.99 %     (1.43 )%     107 %  
  2004 (2)     10,974       1.95       (1.54 )     1.99       (1.58 )     135    
  2003 (2)     9,055       1.95       (1.33 )     2.00       (1.38 )     145    
  2002       4,227       1.95       (1.08 )     2.01       (1.14 )     162    
  2001 (2) (3)     2,606       1.94       (0.95 )     1.97       (0.98 )     204    
  2000 (2) (4)     666       1.95       (1.13 )     1.97       (1.15 )     205    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 17,079       1.96 %     (1.40 )%     1.99 %     (1.43 )%     107 %  
  2004 (2)     12,356       1.95       (1.54 )     1.99       (1.58 )     135    
  2003 (2)     12,649       1.95       (1.33 )     2.00       (1.38 )     145    
  2002       1,136       1.95       (1.07 )     2.01       (1.13 )     162    
  2001 (2) (5)     -       -       -       -       -       204    
Class R (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 5,501       1.46 %     (0.77 )%     1.64 %     (0.95 )%     107 %  
  2004 (2)     1       1.20       (0.81 )     1.24       (0.85 )     135    
  2003 (2)     10,284       1.20       (0.56 )     1.25       (0.61 )     145    
  2002       5,869       1.20       (0.33 )     1.26       (0.39 )     162    
  2001 (2) (7)     1,484       1.19       (0.24 )     1.23       (0.28 )     204    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 1,273,320       0.96 %     (0.40 )%     0.99 %     (0.43 )%     107 %  
  2004 (2)     1,168,220       0.95       (0.54 )     0.99       (0.58 )     135    
  2003 (2)     1,153,657       0.95       (0.30 )     1.00       (0.35 )     145    
  2002       477,210       0.95       (0.08 )     1.01       (0.14 )     162    
  2001 (2) (3)     406,349       0.95       0.06       0.97       0.04       204    
  2000 (2) (4)     435,613       0.95       (0.13 )     0.97       (0.15 )     205    

 

                          

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar Mid Cap Core Equity Fund.
The assets of the Firstar Fund were acquired by the First American Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition,
(i) Class A shares of the Firstar Mid Cap Core Equity Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, (ii) Firstar
Class B shares were exchanged for Class B shares of the First American Fund, (iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R 
shares) of the First American Fund, and (iv) Firstar Class Institutional shares were exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the fiscal year ended October 31.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (7)  Class of shares has been offered since December 11, 2000. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (8)  Total return does not include sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
Mid Cap Value Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 20.09     $ 0.13     $ 4.76     $ (0.10 )   $ -     $ -     $ 24.88    
  2004       16.30       0.08       3.77       (0.06 )     -       - (4)     20.09    
  2003       13.29       0.18       2.96       (0.12 )     -       (0.01 )     16.30    
  2002       13.74       0.13       (0.44 )     (0.10 )     -       (0.04 )     13.29    
  2001       14.62       0.10       (0.88 )     (0.10 )     -       -       13.74    
Class B  
  2005     $ 19.39     $ (0.05 )   $ 4.60     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 23.94    
  2004       15.81       (0.06 )     3.65       (0.01 )     -       - (4)     19.39    
  2003       12.92       0.07       2.87       (0.04 )     -       (0.01 )     15.81    
  2002       13.37       0.01       (0.41 )     (0.01 )     -       (0.04 )     12.92    
  2001       14.28       (0.01 )     (0.88 )     (0.02 )     -       -       13.37    
Class C  
  2005     $ 19.77     $ (0.03 )   $ 4.66     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 24.40    
  2004       16.12       (0.06 )     3.72       (0.01 )     -       - (4)     19.77    
  2003       13.17       0.07       2.93       (0.04 )     -       (0.01 )     16.12    
  2002       13.63       0.01       (0.43 )     -       -       (0.04 )     13.17    
  2001       14.55       (0.01 )     (0.89 )     (0.02 )     -       -       13.63    
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 20.09     $ 0.12     $ 4.70     $ (0.08 )   $ -     $ -     $ 24.83    
  2004       16.31       0.07       3.76       (0.05 )     -       - (4)     20.09    
  2003       13.29       0.16       2.99       (0.12 )     -       (0.01 )     16.31    
  2002       13.74       0.13       (0.44 )     (0.10 )     -       (0.04 )     13.29    
  2001 (3)     13.31       0.01       0.42       -       -       -       13.74    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 20.17     $ 0.18     $ 4.78     $ (0.15 )   $ -     $ -     $ 24.98    
  2004       16.36       0.12       3.79       (0.10 )     -       - (4)     20.17    
  2003       13.33       0.21       2.98       (0.15 )     -       (0.01 )     16.36    
  2002       13.77       0.17       (0.44 )     (0.13 )     -       (0.04 )     13.33    
  2001       14.68       0.14       (0.92 )     (0.13 )     -       -       13.77    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Total
Return (5)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Mid Cap Value Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005       24.38 %   $ 54,360       1.21 %     0.59 %     1.25 %     0.55 %     101 %  
  2004       23.65       28,561       1.20       0.41       1.25       0.36       83    
  2003       23.71       16,598       1.20       1.21       1.25       1.16       102    
  2002       (2.41 )     13,083       1.20       0.83       1.26       0.77       90    
  2001       (5.41 )     13,583       1.15       0.67       1.15       0.67       104    
Class B  
  2005       23.47 %   $ 10,157       1.96 %     (0.21 )%     2.00 %     (0.25 )%     101 %  
  2004       22.69       9,928       1.95       (0.35 )     2.00       (0.40 )     83    
  2003       22.84       10,154       1.95       0.50       2.00       0.45       102    
  2002       (3.07 )     10,410       1.95       0.08       2.01       0.02       90    
  2001       (6.21 )     11,311       1.90       (0.08 )     1.90       (0.08 )     104    
Class C  
  2005       23.43 %   $ 7,426       1.96 %     (0.15 )%     2.00 %     (0.19 )%     101 %  
  2004       22.69       3,342       1.95       (0.33 )     2.00       (0.38 )     83    
  2003       22.84       2,916       1.95       0.51       2.00       0.46       102    
  2002       (3.09 )     3,207       1.95       0.08       2.01       0.02       90    
  2001       (6.17 )     3,312       1.90       (0.04 )     1.90       (0.04 )     104    
Class R (2)  
  2005       24.04 %   $ 380       1.46 %     0.52 %     1.65 %     0.33 %     101 %  
  2004       23.51       1       1.20       0.37       1.25       0.32       83    
  2003       23.80       966       1.20       1.07       1.25       1.02       102    
  2002       (2.40 )     158       1.20       0.87       1.26       0.81       90    
  2001 (3)     3.23       44       0.85       5.19       0.85       5.19       104    
Class Y  
  2005       24.68 %   $ 621,172       0.96 %     0.80 %     1.00 %     0.76 %     101 %  
  2004       23.95       433,879       0.95       0.66       1.00       0.61       83    
  2003       24.06       332,243       0.95       1.45       1.00       1.40       102    
  2002       (2.12 )     259,990       0.95       1.08       1.01       1.02       90    
  2001       (5.37 )     291,932       0.90       0.92       0.90       0.92       104    

 

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

                            

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Includes a tax return of capital less than $0.01.

  (5)  Total return does not include sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 98.6%  
Consumer Discretionary – 13.7%  
Harrah's Entertainment     72,910     $ 4,753    
Kohl's*     138,040       6,927    
Lowe's (a)     369,540       23,798    
McGraw-Hill     245,560       11,797    
Nike, Class B     120,440       9,838    
Omnicom Group (a)     207,400       17,345    
Staples     812,245       17,317    
Starbucks*     186,920       9,365    
Station Casinos (a)     161,850       10,740    
Target (a)     447,210       23,224    
      135,104    
Consumer Staples – 7.6%      
Altria Group (a)     143,240       10,558    
Gillette     63,010       3,667    
PepsiCo     457,520       25,946    
Procter & Gamble (a)     584,550       34,757    
      74,928    
Energy – 5.9%      
Apache     200,400       15,074    
ConocoPhillips     251,820       17,605    
Exxon Mobil     206,060       13,093    
Halliburton (a)     96,770       6,631    
National-Oilwell Varco* (a)     86,880       5,717    
      58,120    
Financials – 10.2%      
Allstate     197,920       10,943    
American Express     355,610       20,426    
American International Group     232,100       14,381    
Capital One Financial (a)     79,300       6,306    
Goldman Sachs Group     147,270       17,905    
Legg Mason (a)     85,550       9,384    
Lehman Brothers Holdings (a)     67,980       7,918    
Wells Fargo     241,230       14,129    
      101,392    
Health Care – 21.6%      
Aetna     242,760       20,911    
Alcon* (a)     88,180       11,276    
Amgen*     321,660       25,627    
Caremark Rx* (a)     302,356       15,097    
Genentech* (a)     135,190       11,384    
Guidant (a)     122,760       8,457    
Johnson & Johnson     448,660       28,391    
Medtronic     400,010       21,449    
PacifiCare Health Systems* (a)     93,670       7,473    
PerkinElmer     445,400       9,073    
St. Jude Medical*     356,140       16,667    
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, ADR (a)     222,020       7,420    
UnitedHealth Group (a)     332,660       18,696    
Zimmer Holdings* (a)     164,899       11,360    
      213,281    
Industrials – 10.5%      
Danaher (a)     223,650       12,039    
Dun & Bradstreet*     135,690       8,938    
General Electric     996,490       33,552    
Pentair     316,620       11,557    

 

Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
United Parcel Service, Class B (a)     166,360     $ 11,500    
United Technologies     359,240       18,623    
UTi Worldwide (a)     103,170       8,016    
      104,225    
Information Technology (b) – 29.1%      
Adobe Systems (a)     449,480       13,417    
Altera* (a)     323,710       6,186    
Amphenol, Class A (a)     208,610       8,415    
Apple Computer*     275,690       14,780    
Autodesk (a)     170,530       7,919    
Dell*     631,720       21,605    
eBay*     311,880       12,849    
EMC*     980,910       12,693    
Google* (a)     49,480       15,658    
Hewlett-Packard     360,150       10,516    
Intel     1,193,500       29,420    
Linear Technology (a)     217,850       8,189    
Marvell Technology Group* (a)     116,510       5,372    
Microchip Technology (a)     279,660       8,423    
Microsoft     978,290       25,171    
Motorola (a)     792,190       17,500    
NCR* (a)     446,770       14,256    
Paychex (a)     228,210       8,462    
QUALCOMM     280,550       12,555    
Research in Motion* (a)     111,910       7,655    
Texas Instruments     582,380       19,743    
Yahoo!* (a)     192,510       6,515    
      287,299    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $869,907)
            974,349    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.2%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (c)
(Cost $12,078)
    12,077,705       12,078    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (d) – 29.1%
     
(Cost $287,524)             287,524    
Total Investments – 128.9%
(Cost $1,169,509)
            1,273,951    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (28.9)%             (285,814 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 988,137    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $284,098,540 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  The fund is significantly invested in this sector and therefore is subject to additional risks. See note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ADR – American Depository Receipt

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Large Cap Select Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 99.5%  
Consumer Discretionary – 10.6%  
Chico's FAS* (a)     99,260     $ 3,653    
Coach*     108,050       3,388    
Harrah's Entertainment     62,900       4,100    
J.C. Penney (a)     107,660       5,105    
Omnicom Group (a)     67,200       5,620    
Sherwin Williams (a)     99,200       4,372    
Station Casinos     56,100       3,723    
Time Warner     310,914       5,631    
      35,592    
Consumer Staples – 4.6%      
PepsiCo     110,657       6,275    
Procter & Gamble (a)     155,418       9,241    
      15,516    
Energy – 11.2%      
Amerada Hess (a)     52,060       7,158    
Apache     112,716       8,479    
ConocoPhillips     110,110       7,698    
Exxon Mobil     55,450       3,523    
Halliburton (a)     51,546       3,532    
National-Oilwell Varco*     107,030       7,043    
      37,433    
Financials – 20.9%      
ACE     151,970       7,153    
Allstate     91,885       5,080    
American International Group     135,140       8,373    
Bank of America (a)     293,518       12,357    
Capital One Financial (a)     50,624       4,026    
Goldman Sachs Group     102,927       12,514    
Lehman Brothers Holdings (a)     73,180       8,524    
Wells Fargo     204,870       11,999    
      70,026    
Health Care – 12.4%      
Amgen*     115,200       9,178    
Johnson & Johnson     194,419       12,303    
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, ADR (a)     91,460       3,057    
UnitedHealth Group (a)     107,268       6,029    
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals     240,160       11,112    
      41,679    
Industrials – 10.7%      
Eaton     44,930       2,855    
Emerson Electric     74,700       5,363    
General Electric     302,483       10,185    
Illinois Tool Works     41,500       3,417    
Pentair     132,190       4,825    
United Parcel Service, Class B (a)     132,660       9,171    
      35,816    
Information Technology – 22.9%      
Amphenol, Class A     133,070       5,368    
Autodesk (a)     97,860       4,545    
EMC*     433,930       5,615    
Hewlett-Packard     359,520       10,498    
Intel     603,209       14,869    
Microsoft     372,710       9,590    
Motorola (a)     361,530       7,986    
Oracle*     618,540       7,664    

 

Large Cap Select Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
QUALCOMM     122,288     $ 5,472    
Texas Instruments     159,770       5,416    
      77,023    
Materials – 2.5%      
Dow Chemical (a)     199,990       8,334    
Telecommunication Services – 2.5%      
Verizon Communications (a)     259,858       8,495    
Utilities – 1.2%      
PG&E (a)     103,090       4,046    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $313,111)
            333,960    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 3.0%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (b)
(Cost $10,188)
    10,188,381       10,188    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (c) – 24.0%
     
(Cost $80,406)             80,406    
Total Investments – 126.5%
(Cost $403,705)
            424,554    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (26.5)%             (88,848 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 335,706    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $79,049,139 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ADR – American Depository Receipt

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Large Cap Value Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 99.5%  
Consumer Discretionary – 9.1%  
Comcast, Class A* (a)     496,070     $ 14,575    
Federated Department Stores     227,000       15,179    
Harrah's Entertainment     136,650       8,908    
Sherwin Williams (a)     395,090       17,412    
Time Warner     1,450,910       26,276    
      82,350    
Consumer Staples – 5.6%      
Altria Group     238,180       17,556    
Colgate-Palmolive     164,840       8,702    
General Mills (a)     221,030       10,654    
Kroger*     691,690       14,242    
      51,154    
Energy – 16.8%      
Apache     222,044       16,702    
BP, ADR     288,390       20,432    
ConocoPhillips     398,500       27,859    
Exxon Mobil     722,824       45,928    
Halliburton (a)     200,300       13,725    
National-Oilwell Varco*     166,950       10,985    
Valero Energy     144,950       16,388    
      152,019    
Financials (b) – 31.5%      
ACE     350,060       16,477    
Allstate     251,720       13,918    
American International Group     387,810       24,029    
Bank of America (a)     850,266       35,796    
Capital One Financial (a)     150,770       11,989    
Citigroup     579,012       26,357    
Comerica (a)     187,900       11,067    
Freddie Mac     102,610       5,793    
Genworth Financial (a)     550,350       17,743    
Goldman Sachs Group     200,860       24,421    
Lehman Brothers Holdings (a)     209,890       24,448    
Marshall & Ilsley (a)     183,970       8,005    
Merrill Lynch     216,480       13,281    
MGIC Investment (a)     137,910       8,854    
Northern Trust (a)     230,040       11,629    
Wachovia (a)     171,260       8,150    
Wells Fargo     412,330       24,150    
      286,107    
Health Care – 9.0%      
CIGNA     96,950       11,427    
HCA     207,510       9,944    
Johnson & Johnson     103,320       6,538    
Merck     308,040       8,382    
Pfizer     690,460       17,241    
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals     598,680       27,701    
      81,233    
Industrials – 7.4%      
Eaton     160,190       10,180    
Emerson Electric     289,490       20,785    
General Electric     380,950       12,827    
Norfolk Southern     245,550       9,960    
Tyco International (a)     492,000       13,702    
      67,454    

 

Large Cap Value Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Information Technology – 9.5%      
Hewlett-Packard     1,123,010     $ 32,792    
Motorola (a)     740,260       16,352    
National Semiconductor (a)     429,100       11,285    
Oracle*     997,700       12,361    
Texas Instruments     387,500       13,136    
      85,926    
Materials – 3.7%      
Dow Chemical     545,290       22,722    
Phelps Dodge (a)     84,010       10,915    
      33,637    
Telecommunication Services – 3.2%      
BellSouth (a)     451,780       11,882    
Verizon Communications (a)     526,302       17,205    
      29,087    
Utilities – 3.7%      
Entergy (a)     230,770       17,151    
PG&E (a)     420,240       16,494    
      33,645    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $761,398)
            902,612    
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.6%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (c)
(Cost $5,453)
    5,452,796       5,453    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (d) – 27.0%
     
(Cost $244,907)             244,907    
Total Investments – 127.1%
(Cost $1,011,758)
            1,152,972    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (27.1)%             (245,891 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 907,081    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $240,234,151 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  The fund is significantly invested in this sector and therefore is subject to additional risks. See note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ADR – American Depository Receipt

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except for per share data

    Large Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Large Cap
Select Fund
  Large Cap
Value Fund
 
ASSETS:      
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value† (cost: $869,907, $313,111 and 
$761,398, respectively) (note 2)
  $ 974,349     $ 333,960     $ 902,612    
Investments in affiliated money market fund, at value (cost: $12,078, $10,188 and 
$5,453, respectively) (note 2)
    12,078       10,188       5,453    
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending, at value (cost: $287,524,
$80,406 and $244,907, respectively) (note 2)
    287,524       80,406       244,907    
Cash*     2,723       762       2,320    
Receivable for dividends and interest     561       306       1,284    
Receivable for investment securities sold     10,625       3,231       -    
Receivable for capital shares sold     454       1,029       256    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     28       23       28    
Total assets     1,288,342       429,905       1,156,860    
LIABILITIES:      
Payable for investment securities purchased     4,972       12,599       -    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     290,247       81,168       247,227    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     4,142       168       1,781    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     757       245       694    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     48       1       42    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     39       18       35    
Total liabilities     300,205       94,199       249,779    
Net assets   $ 988,137     $ 335,706     $ 907,081    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:      
Portfolio capital   $ 1,015,061     $ 300,149     $ 743,958    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income     (1 )     142       137    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     (131,365 )     14,566       21,772    
Net unrealized appreciation of investments     104,442       20,849       141,214    
Net assets   $ 988,137     $ 335,706     $ 907,081    
* Includes cash collateral received related to securities loaned (note 2)   $ 2,723     $ 762     $ 2,320    
† Including securities loaned, at value   $ 284,099     $ 79,049     $ 240,234    
Class A:      
Net assets   $ 107,079     $ 5,299     $ 121,809    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     3,822       366       6,072    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 28.02     $ 14.47     $ 20.06    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 29.65     $ 15.31     $ 21.23    
Class B:      
Net assets   $ 20,239     $ 567     $ 14,876    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     757       40       758    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 26.75     $ 14.30     $ 19.62    
Class C:      
Net assets   $ 11,147     $ 182     $ 5,710    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     408       13       288    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 27.29     $ 14.31     $ 19.85    
Class R:      
Net assets   $ 290     $ 2     $ 7    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     10       -       -    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 27.94     $ 14.43     $ 20.06    
Class Y:      
Net assets   $ 849,382     $ 329,656     $ 764,679    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     29,501       22,746       38,008    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 28.79     $ 14.49     $ 20.12    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.50%

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Large Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Large Cap
Select Fund
  Large Cap
Value Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:  
Interest from unaffiliated securities   $ -     $ 3     $ -    
Dividends from affiliated money market fund     434       256       207    
Dividends from unaffiliated securities     12,714       4,316       21,039    
Less: Foreign taxes withheld     (44 )     (12 )     (4 )  
Securities lending income     319       61       220    
Total investment income     13,423       4,624       21,462    
EXPENSES (note 3):  
Investment advisory fees     7,471       1,894       6,703    
Administration fees     2,376       595       2,130    
Transfer agent fees     689       185       623    
Custodian fees     103       25       92    
Professional fees     79       35       73    
Postage and printing fees     60       16       54    
Registration fees     40       40       39    
Other expenses     29       10       26    
Directors' fees     28       7       25    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     276       5       297    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     232       4       182    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     122       1       62    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R (1)     -       -       -    
Total expenses     11,505       2,817       10,306    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (370 )     (135 )     (341 )  
Total net expenses     11,135       2,682       9,965    
Investment income – net     2,288       1,942       11,497    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS AND FUTURES CONTRACTS – NET (note 5):
 
Net realized gain on investments     54,623       16,321       84,365    
Net realized gain on in-kind distribution (note 11)     76,740       24,162       70,893    
Net realized loss on futures contracts     -       (201 )     -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     8,655       8,570       17,537    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of futures contracts     -       165       -    
Net gain on investments and futures contracts     140,018       49,017       172,795    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 142,306     $ 50,959     $ 184,292    

 

  (1)  Due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the numbers round to zero.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Large Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Large Cap
Select Fund
  Large Cap
Value Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:      
Investment income – net   $ 2,288     $ 975     $ 1,942     $ 1,294     $ 11,497     $ 12,916    
Net realized gain on investments     54,623       81,430       16,321       2,068       84,365       109,490    
Net realized gain on in-kind distributions     76,740       -       24,162       -       70,893       -    
Net realized gain (loss) on futures     -       -       (201 )     1,671       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     8,655       36,383       8,570       9,176       17,537       44,184    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of futures contracts     -       -       165       (50 )     -       -    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     142,306       118,788       50,959       14,159       184,292       166,590    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:      
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (169 )     (50 )     (10 )     (2 )     (1,072 )     (930 )  
Class B     (19 )     -       -       -       (62 )     (107 )  
Class C     (9 )     -       -       -       (21 )     (25 )  
Class R     -       (7 )     -       -       -       (126 )  
Class Y     (2,091 )     (1,127 )     (1,808 )     (1,279 )     (10,036 )     (11,517 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     -       -       (17 )     (3 )     -       -    
Class B     -       -       (4 )     (1 )     -       -    
Class C     -       -       (1 )     -       -       -    
Class R     -       -       -       -       -       -    
Class Y     -       -       (4,604 )     (1,552 )     -       -    
Return of capital:  
Class A     (56 )     (11 )     -       -       -       -    
Class B (1)     (6 )     -       -       -       -       -    
Class C (1)     (3 )     -       -       -       -       -    
Class R     -       (1 )     -       -       -       -    
Class Y     (692 )     (249 )     -       -       -       -    
Total distributions     (3,045 )     (1,445 )     (6,444 )     (2,837 )     (11,191 )     (12,705 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):      
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     15,121       40,942       4,711       973       17,717       38,252    
Reinvestment of distributions     217       59       18       5       1,012       878    
Payments for redemptions     (33,271 )     (30,173 )     (362 )     (501 )     (28,635 )     (26,540 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (17,933 )     10,828       4,367       477       (9,906 )     12,590    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     1,151       2,182       341       204       698       909    
Reinvestment of distributions     25       -       5       1       61       106    
Payments for redemptions     (9,138 )     (18,001 )     (98 )     (57 )     (10,604 )     (14,541 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B transactions     (7,962 )     (15,819 )     248       148       (9,845 )     (13,526 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     1,190       1,418       144       49       666       808    
Reinvestment of distributions     12       -       1       -       20       25    
Payments for redemptions     (4,197 )     (5,343 )     (31 )     (19 )     (2,263 )     (2,322 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     (2,995 )     (3,925 )     114       30       (1,577 )     (1,489 )  
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     286       1,810       -       1       5       2,695    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       7       -       -       -       125    
Payments for redemptions     -       (19,633 )     -       (1 )     -       (29,940 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     286       (17,816 )     -       -       5       (27,120 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     165,303       312,207       229,583       169,597       88,145       216,890    
Reinvestment of distributions     1,595       725       4,810       2,310       6,324       7,917    
Payments for redemptions     (628,503 )     (299,071 )     (240,782 )     (17,779 )     (502,220 )     (210,060 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     (461,605 )     13,861       (6,389 )     154,128       (407,751 )     14,747    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (490,209 )     (12,871 )     (1,660 )     154,783       (429,074 )     (14,798 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (350,948 )     104,472       42,855       166,105       (255,973 )     139,087    
Net assets at beginning of period     1,339,085       1,234,613       292,851       126,746       1,163,054       1,023,967    
Net assets at end of period   $ 988,137     $ 1,339,085     $ 335,706     $ 292,851     $ 907,081     $ 1,163,054    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period   $ (1 )   $ (2 )   $ 142     $ 18     $ 137     $ 119    

 

  (1)  Due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the numbers round to zero.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
Large Cap Growth Opportunities (1) (2)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 25.00     $ (0.01 )   $ 3.08     $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ (0.01 )   $ 28.02    
  2004       22.84       (0.03 )     2.20       (0.01 )     -       - (9)     25.00    
  2003       19.16       -       3.73       (0.05 )     -       -       22.84    
  2002       24.44       -       (5.23 )     (0.05 )     -       -       19.16    
  2001 (3)     43.33       (0.01 )     (14.00 )     -       (4.88 )     -       24.44    
  2000 (4)     37.96       (0.15 )     7.55       -       (2.03 )     -       43.33    
Class B  
  2005     $ 24.02     $ (0.20 )   $ 2.96     $ (0.02 )   $ -     $ (0.01 )   $ 26.75    
  2004       22.10       (0.21 )     2.13       -       -       - (9)     24.02    
  2003       18.64       (0.18 )     3.64       -       -       -       22.10    
  2002       23.94       (0.18 )     (5.09 )     (0.03 )     -       -       18.64    
  2001 (3)     42.80       (0.22 )     (13.76 )     -       (4.88 )     -       23.94    
  2000 (4)     37.78       (0.47 )     7.52       -       (2.03 )     -       42.80    
Class C  
  2005     $ 24.51     $ (0.20 )   $ 3.00     $ (0.01 )   $ -     $ (0.01 )   $ 27.29    
  2004       22.55       (0.21 )     2.17       -       -       - (9)     24.51    
  2003       19.03       (0.18 )     3.72       (0.02 )     -       -       22.55    
  2002       24.44       (0.18 )     (5.19 )     (0.04 )     -       -       19.03    
  2001 (5)     23.75       -       0.69       -       -       -       24.44    
Class R (6)  
  2005     $ 24.98     $ (0.16 )   $ 3.17     $ (0.05 )   $ -     $ - (9)   $ 27.94    
  2004       22.85       (0.02 )     2.16       (0.01 )     -       - (9)     24.98    
  2003       19.17       -       3.73       (0.05 )     -       -       22.85    
  2002       24.45       -       (5.23 )     (0.05 )     -       -       19.17    
  2001 (7)     35.53       (0.01 )     (11.07 )     -       -       -       24.45    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 25.63     $ 0.07     $ 3.15     $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ (0.02 )   $ 28.79    
  2004       23.38       0.03       2.25       (0.02 )     -       (0.01 )     25.63    
  2003       19.59       0.07       3.80       (0.08 )     -       -       23.38    
  2002       24.93       0.06       (5.33 )     (0.07 )     -       -       19.59    
  2001 (3)     44.00       0.06       (14.25 )     -       (4.88 )     -       24.93    
  2000 (4)     38.42       (0.04 )     7.65       -       (2.03 )     -       44.00    
Large Cap Select (2)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 12.52     $ 0.06     $ 2.15     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.20 )   $ -     $ 14.47    
  2004       11.45       0.04       1.19       (0.05 )     (0.11 )     -       12.52    
  2003 (8)     10.00       0.03       1.46       (0.04 )     -       -       11.45    
Class B  
  2005     $ 12.41     $ (0.05 )   $ 2.15     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.20 )   $ -     $ 14.30    
  2004       11.41       (0.06 )     1.18       (0.01 )     (0.11 )     -       12.41    
  2003 (8)     10.00       (0.03 )     1.45       (0.01 )     -       -       11.41    
Class C  
  2005     $ 12.43     $ (0.05 )   $ 2.14     $ (0.01 )   $ (0.20 )   $ -     $ 14.31    
  2004       11.42       (0.06 )     1.19       (0.01 )     (0.11 )     -       12.43    
  2003       10.00       (0.02 )     1.45       (0.01 )     -       -       11.42    
Class R (6)  
  2005     $ 12.49     $ 0.02     $ 2.15     $ (0.03 )   $ (0.20 )   $ -     $ 14.43    
  2004       11.44       0.02       1.18       (0.04 )     (0.11 )     -       12.49    
  2003 (8)     10.00       0.03       1.44       (0.03 )     -       -       11.44    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 12.53     $ 0.09     $ 2.16     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.20 )   $ -     $ 14.49    
  2004       11.45       0.07       1.19       (0.07 )     (0.11 )     -       12.53    
  2003 (8)     10.00       0.05       1.45       (0.05 )     -       -       11.45    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Total
Return (10)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Large Cap Growth Opportunities (1) (2)  
Class A  
  2005       12.30 %   $ 107,079       1.17 %     (0.03 )%     1.20 %     (0.06 )%     103 %  
  2004       9.52       112,379       1.15       (0.13 )     1.19       (0.17 )     113    
  2003       19.50       93,331       1.15       (0.02 )     1.19       (0.06 )     83    
  2002       (21.46 )     24,647       1.15       (0.02 )     1.22       (0.09 )     43    
  2001 (3)     (35.83 )     34,330       1.20       (0.04 )     1.24       (0.08 )     40    
  2000 (4)     19.92       51,232       1.20       (0.35 )     1.21       (0.36 )     60    
Class B  
  2005       11.47 %   $ 20,239       1.92 %     (0.77 )%     1.95 %     (0.80 )%     103 %  
  2004       8.69       25,633       1.90       (0.87 )     1.94       (0.91 )     113    
  2003       18.58       37,853       1.90       (0.84 )     1.94       (0.88 )     83    
  2002       (22.06 )     2,928       1.90       (0.75 )     1.97       (0.82 )     43    
  2001 (3)     (36.28 )     2,954       1.93       (0.79 )     1.97       (0.83 )     40    
  2000 (4)     19.06       1,483       1.95       (1.10 )     1.96       (1.11 )     60    
Class C  
  2005       11.44 %   $ 11,147       1.92 %     (0.78 )%     1.95 %     (0.81 )%     103 %  
  2004       8.69       12,811       1.90       (0.87 )     1.94       (0.91 )     113    
  2003       18.60       15,365       1.90       (0.81 )     1.94       (0.85 )     83    
  2002       (22.03 )     476       1.90       (0.73 )     1.97       (0.80 )     43    
  2001 (5)     2.95       -       -       -       -       -       40    
Class R (6)  
  2005       12.04 %   $ 290       1.42 %     (0.57 )%     1.60 %     (0.75 )%     103 %  
  2004       9.38       1       1.15       (0.08 )     1.19       (0.12 )     113    
  2003       19.51       15,890       1.15       (0.01 )     1.19       (0.05 )     83    
  2002       (21.45 )     2,376       1.15       -       1.22       (0.07 )     43    
  2001 (7)     (31.16 )     2,802       1.18       (0.03 )     1.22       (0.07 )     40    
Class Y  
  2005       12.58 %   $ 849,382       0.92 %     0.26 %     0.95 %     0.23 %     103 %  
  2004       9.76       1,188,261       0.90       0.13       0.94       0.09       113    
  2003       19.78       1,072,174       0.90       0.31       0.94       0.27       83    
  2002       (21.23 )     255,311       0.90       0.24       0.97       0.17       43    
  2001 (3)     (35.70 )     316,213       0.94       0.20       0.98       0.16       40    
  2000 (4)     20.24       339,166       0.95       (0.10 )     0.96       (0.11 )     60    
Large Cap Select (2)  
Class A  
  2005       17.83 %   $ 5,299       1.17 %     0.41 %     1.22 %     0.36 %     176 %  
  2004       10.82       714       1.15       0.30       1.21       0.24       67    
  2003 (8)     14.91       215       1.15       0.42       1.24       0.33       65    
Class B  
  2005       17.02 %   $ 567       1.92 %     (0.36 )%     1.97 %     (0.41 )%     176 %  
  2004       9.89       270       1.90       (0.44 )     1.96       (0.50 )     67    
  2003 (8)     14.18       113       1.90       (0.35 )     1.99       (0.44 )     65    
Class C  
  2005       16.91 %   $ 182       1.92 %     (0.35 )%     1.97 %     (0.40 )%     176 %  
  2004       9.98       59       1.90       (0.45 )     1.96       (0.51 )     67    
  2003       14.27       26       1.90       (0.32 )     1.99       (0.41 )     65    
Class R (6)  
  2005       17.54 %   $ 2       1.42 %     0.14 %     1.62 %     (0.06 )%     176 %  
  2004       10.60       1       1.32       0.18       1.38       0.12       67    
  2003 (8)     14.76       1       1.15       0.39       1.24       0.30       65    
Class Y  
  2005       18.14 %   $ 329,656       0.92 %     0.67 %     0.97 %     0.62 %     176 %  
  2004       11.10       291,807       0.90       0.57       0.96       0.51       67    
  2003 (8)     15.02       126,391       0.90       0.71       0.99       0.62       65    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar Large Cap Core Equity Fund.
The assets of the Firstar Fund were acquired by the First American Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition,
(i) Class A shares of the Firstar Large Cap Core Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, (ii) Firstar Class B
shares were exchanged for Class B shares of the First American Fund, (iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R shares) of
the First American Fund, and (iv) Firstar Class Institutional shares were exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the period
have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the fiscal period ended October 31.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and
portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (7)  Class of shares has been offered since November 27, 2000. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and
portfolio turnover.

  (8)  Commenced operations on January 31, 2003. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (9)  Includes a tax return of capital of less than $0.01.

  (10)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (4)
 
Large Cap Value Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 17.21     $ 0.17     $ 2.85     $ (0.17 )   $ -     $ 20.06       17.62 %  
  2004       14.97       0.15       2.24       (0.15 )     -       17.21       16.01    
  2003       12.77       0.18       2.20       (0.18 )     -       14.97       18.71    
  2002       15.98       0.14       (3.21 )     (0.14 )     -       12.77       (19.37 )  
  2001       20.59       0.16       (2.67 )     (0.16 )     (1.94 )     15.98       (13.72 )  
Class B  
  2005     $ 16.87     $ 0.03     $ 2.78     $ (0.06 )   $ -     $ 19.62       16.70 %  
  2004       14.70       0.03       2.20       (0.06 )     -       16.87       15.19    
  2003       12.55       0.08       2.15       (0.08 )     -       14.70       17.83    
  2002       15.71       0.02       (3.15 )     (0.03 )     -       12.55       (19.96 )  
  2001       20.30       0.02       (2.63 )     (0.04 )     (1.94 )     15.71       (14.42 )  
Class C  
  2005     $ 17.07     $ 0.03     $ 2.81     $ (0.06 )   $ -     $ 19.85       16.75 %  
  2004       14.87       0.03       2.23       (0.06 )     -       17.07       15.21    
  2003       12.70       0.08       2.17       (0.08 )     -       14.87       17.76    
  2002       15.90       0.02       (3.19 )     (0.03 )     -       12.70       (19.97 )  
  2001       20.51       0.02       (2.65 )     (0.04 )     (1.94 )     15.90       (14.36 )  
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 17.22     $ 0.12     $ 2.85     $ (0.13 )   $ -     $ 20.06       17.34 %  
  2004       14.96       0.17       2.23       (0.14 )     -       17.22       16.05    
  2003       12.77       0.18       2.19       (0.18 )     -       14.96       18.63    
  2002       15.97       0.13       (3.18 )     (0.15 )     -       12.77       (19.36 )  
  2001 (3)     15.32       -       0.65       -       -       15.97       4.24    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 17.26     $ 0.22     $ 2.86     $ (0.22 )   $ -     $ 20.12       17.92 %  
  2004       15.01       0.20       2.24       (0.19 )     -       17.26       16.31    
  2003       12.80       0.22       2.20       (0.21 )     -       15.01       19.04    
  2002       16.02       0.18       (3.22 )     (0.18 )     -       12.80       (19.22 )  
  2001       20.64       0.21       (2.68 )     (0.21 )     (1.94 )     16.02       (13.53 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Large Cap Value Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 121,809       1.17 %     0.90 %     1.20 %     0.87 %     61 %  
  2004       113,683       1.15       0.91       1.19       0.87       104    
  2003       88,024       1.15       1.30       1.20       1.25       94    
  2002       85,182       1.15       0.86       1.20       0.81       82    
  2001       94,064       1.05       0.88       1.15       0.78       64    
Class B  
  2005     $ 14,876       1.92 %     0.15 %     1.95 %     0.12 %     61 %  
  2004       21,829       1.90       0.19       1.94       0.15       104    
  2003       30,987       1.90       0.56       1.95       0.51       94    
  2002       33,720       1.90       0.11       1.95       0.06       82    
  2001       38,108       1.80       0.13       1.90       0.03       64    
Class C  
  2005     $ 5,710       1.92 %     0.15 %     1.95 %     0.12 %     61 %  
  2004       6,344       1.90       0.18       1.94       0.14       104    
  2003       6,844       1.90       0.56       1.95       0.51       94    
  2002       7,524       1.90       0.11       1.95       0.06       82    
  2001       10,141       1.80       0.12       1.90       0.02       64    
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 7       1.42 %     0.61 %     1.60 %     0.43 %     61 %  
  2004       1       1.15       1.00       1.19       0.96       104    
  2003       23,845       1.15       1.30       1.20       1.25       94    
  2002       24,129       1.15       0.90       1.20       0.85       82    
  2001 (3)     -       -       -       -       -       64    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 764,679       0.92 %     1.17 %     0.95 %     1.14 %     61 %  
  2004       1,021,197       0.90       1.17       0.94       1.13       104    
  2003       874,267       0.90       1.55       0.95       1.50       94    
  2002       825,179       0.90       1.11       0.95       1.06       82    
  2001       970,190       0.80       1.13       0.90       1.03       64    

 

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Balanced Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 62.3%      
Consumer Discretionary – 6.8%      
Chico's FAS* (a)     67,570     $ 2,487    
Coach*     73,550       2,307    
Gray Television     4,540       48    
Harrah's Entertainment     42,820       2,791    
J.C. Penney     73,290       3,475    
Kerzner International* (a)     1,930       107    
La Quinta (REIT)* (a)     39,700       345    
Marvel Entertainment* (a)     16,685       298    
Men's Wearhouse* (a)     8,445       226    
Nautilus Group (a)     4,970       110    
Omnicom Group (a)     45,740       3,825    
P.F. Chang's China Bistro* (a)     2,890       130    
RARE Hospitality International*     6,040       155    
Ruby Tuesday (a)     12,330       268    
Ruth's Chris Steak House*     670       12    
Scientific Games, Class A* (a)     15,580       483    
Sherwin Williams (a)     67,534       2,976    
Sports Authority* (a)     7,940       234    
Station Casinos (a)     40,750       2,704    
Thomas Nelson     8,250       155    
Time Warner     211,647       3,833    
Too*     13,120       360    
WCI Communities* (a)     6,840       194    
      27,523    
Consumer Staples – 2.6%      
PepsiCo     75,327       4,272    
Procter & Gamble (a)     105,794       6,291    
      10,563    
Energy – 6.8%      
Amerada Hess (a)     35,440       4,873    
Apache     76,728       5,772    
Bill Barrett* (a)     3,870       143    
Cal Dive International* (a)     1,110       70    
Compton Petroleum* (a)     14,630       198    
ConocoPhillips     74,960       5,240    
ENSCO International (a)     8,050       375    
Exxon Mobil     37,745       2,398    
Halliburton (a)     35,088       2,404    
Hydril* (a)     1,060       73    
National-Oilwell* (a)     72,857       4,794    
St. Mary Land & Exploration (a)     2,110       77    
Tesoro Petroleum     3,910       263    
Ultra Petroleum* (a)     4,586       261    
Western Gas Resources     3,360       172    
W-H Energy Services* (a)     11,770       382    
      27,495    
Financials – 12.9%      
ACE     103,450       4,869    
Advanta, Class B     6,075       172    
Affiliated Managers Group* (a)     4,110       298    
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (REIT)     2,830       234    
Allstate (a)     62,550       3,458    
American International Group     91,990       5,700    
AmerUS Group, Class A (a)     5,180       297    
Bank of America (a)     199,810       8,412    
Capital One Financial (a)     34,460       2,740    

 

Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
CoBiz (a)     3,260     $ 61    
Columbia Banking System     4,929       129    
Cullen/Frost Bankers     7,230       357    
East West Bancorp     7,040       240    
First Financial Bankshares     2,516       88    
First Niagara Financial Group     9,110       132    
First Potomac Realty Trust (REIT)     4,750       122    
First Republic Bank (a)     11,620       409    
GATX (a)     10,470       414    
Goldman Sachs Group     70,062       8,518    
Kite Realty Group Trust     10,520       157    
Lasalle Hotel Properties (REIT)     3,500       121    
Lehman Brothers Holdings (a)     49,810       5,802    
Maguire Properties     13,950       419    
SL Green Realty     7,140       487    
SVB Financial Group* (a)     6,280       305    
Wells Fargo     139,470       8,169    
      52,110    
Health Care – 8.0%      
Alkermes* (a)     2,110       35    
American Healthways* (a)     5,440       231    
Amgen* (a)     78,420       6,248    
Caliper Life Sciences* (a)     20,090       141    
Curis*     18,958       87    
ImmunoGen* (a)     12,230       90    
Johnson & Johnson     132,350       8,375    
Medicis Pharmaceutical, Class A     3,600       117    
Neurocrine Biosciences* (a)     4,480       220    
Pediatrix Medical Group* (a)     5,510       423    
Protein Design Labs*     8,150       228    
Respironics*     2,990       126    
Senomyx*     6,220       106    
Sierra Health Services* (a)     9,260       638    
SonoSite* (a)     5,720       170    
SurModics* (a)     8,090       313    
Sybron Dental Specialties* (a)     4,690       195    
Symmetry Medical*     9,670       229    
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, ADR (a)     62,259       2,081    
United Surgical Partners*     6,490       254    
UnitedHealth Group (a)     73,016       4,104    
Wyeth     163,491       7,565    
      31,976    
Industrials – 7.0%      
AirTran Holdings* (a)     11,130       141    
Chicago Bridge & Iron     15,040       468    
CLARCOR     3,950       113    
Eaton     30,581       1,943    
EGL*     12,000       326    
Emerson Electric     50,847       3,651    
Energy Conversion Devices* (a)     1,010       45    
General Electric     205,914       6,933    
Illinois Tool Works     28,250       2,326    
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (a)     13,010       247    
Kennametal (a)     7,090       348    
KVH Industries* (a)     23,890       233    
Labor Ready* (a)     10,510       270    
Lennox International     4,750       130    
Manitowoc     2,710       136    
Mercury Computer Systems* (a)     8,150       214    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
NCI Building Systems* (a)     7,600     $ 310    
Pentair     89,990       3,285    
Power-One* (a)     45,028       249    
Roper Industries     3,160       124    
Terex*     5,390       266    
Toro     6,150       226    
United Parcel Service, Class B (a)     90,300       6,242    
      28,226    
Information Technology – 14.4%      
A D C Telecommunications* (a)     5,600       128    
Advanced Analogic Technologies*     2,030       23    
Aeroflex*     13,170       123    
Amphenol, Class A (a)     90,580       3,654    
ATI Technologies* (a)     23,660       330    
Autodesk (a)     66,620       3,094    
Benchmark Electronics* (a)     5,020       151    
BISYS Group* (a)     25,310       340    
Carreker*     17,110       121    
Digitas* (a)     22,120       251    
Embarcadero Technologies*     19,341       130    
EMC*     295,400       3,823    
Emulex* (a)     11,830       239    
Entegris* (a)     21,436       242    
EPIQ Systems*     4,420       96    
FormFactor*     4,810       110    
Hewlett-Packard     244,740       7,146    
Hyperion Solutions* (a)     6,392       311    
Integrated Device Technology* (a)     31,902       343    
Intel     410,633       10,122    
Ituran Location and Control*     9,150       120    
Logitech International* (a)     9,480       386    
Micromuse*     19,009       150    
Microsoft     253,720       6,528    
Motorola (a)     246,105       5,436    
M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneer*     3,020       90    
Openwave Systems* (a)     7,970       143    
Opsware*     11,960       62    
Oracle*     421,073       5,217    
Packeteer*     25,311       318    
QUALCOMM     83,247       3,725    
Silicon Image* (a)     37,450       333    
Sonic Solutions* (a)     11,500       247    
Stellent* (a)     38,208       327    
Texas Instruments     108,766       3,687    
TIBCO Software* (a)     30,700       257    
TNS*     2,650       64    
ValueClick* (a)     2,030       35    
      57,902    
Materials – 1.6%      
Century Aluminum* (a)     10,530       237    
Dow Chemical     136,140       5,673    
Headwaters* (a)     1,600       60    
Hercules*     4,710       58    
Olin (a)     9,530       181    
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Class A     1,860       61    
Steel Dynamics     5,650       192    
Texas Industries     1,110       60    
      6,522    

 

Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES/PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Telecommunication Services – 1.5%  
General Communication* (a)     13,373     $ 132    
Verizon Communications     176,892       5,783    
      5,915    
Utilities – 0.7%      
PG&E     70,177       2,754    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $219,191)
            250,986    
Investment Companies – 7.2%  
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (a)     327,100       19,005    
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets
Index Fund (a)
    44,000       3,735    
iShares MSCI EMU Index Fund     8,300       638    
iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (a)     270,000       3,291    
iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Fund     10,600       1,093    
iShares S&P Europe 350 Index Fund (a)     15,800       1,273    
Total Investment Companies
(Cost $25,446)
            29,035    
U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 10.2%
 
Adjustable Rate (b) – 0.4%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Pool  
4.614%, 01/01/28, #786281   $ 426       438    
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool  
4.333%, 04/01/18, #070009     58       59    
4.700%, 09/01/33, #725553 (a)     1,036       1,057    
      1,554    
Fixed Rate – 9.8%      
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Pool  
6.500%, 04/01/08, #E00225     17       17    
7.000%, 04/01/08, #E46044     10       10    
4.000%, 10/01/10, #M80855     1,017       1,003    
5.500%, 03/01/13, #E00546     164       167    
4.500%, 05/01/18, #P10032     489       486    
6.500%, 11/01/28, #C00676     645       664    
7.000%, 12/01/29, #G01091     133       139    
6.500%, 07/01/31, #A17212     490       505    
6.000%, 05/01/32, #C01361     144       147    
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool  
5.500%, 03/01/06, #424411     53       53    
3.790%, 07/01/13, #386314 (a)     1,375       1,295    
6.000%, 09/01/17, #653368     355       365    
5.000%, 07/01/18, #555621     1,479       1,477    
5.000%, 12/01/18, #725012     2,035       2,030    
4.500%, 06/01/19, #045181     412       404    
5.000%, 11/01/19, #725934     347       346    
4.500%, 06/01/20, #828929 (a)     1,034       1,013    
6.000%, 10/01/22, #254513 (a)     594       607    
5.500%, 10/01/24, #255456 (a)     1,152       1,158    
5.500%, 12/01/24, #357662     934       939    
5.500%, 02/01/25, #255628 (a)     1,132       1,138    
7.000%, 04/01/29, #323681     146       153    
6.500%, 12/01/31, #254169 (a)     571       588    
6.500%, 05/01/32, #640032     975       1,004    
7.000%, 07/01/32, #545815 (a)     282       296    
6.000%, 09/01/32, #254447 (a)     479       487    
6.000%, 01/01/33, #676647     903       919    
5.500%, 04/01/33, #694605 (a)     1,228       1,229    
5.500%, 07/01/33, #728667     693       693    
5.500%, 08/01/33, #733380 (a)     1,407       1,407    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
5.000%, 10/01/33, #741897 (a)   $ 3,345     $ 3,278    
6.000%, 11/01/33, #772130     223       227    
6.000%, 11/01/33, #772256     285       290    
5.500%, 12/01/33, #756202 (a)     828       828    
5.000%, 03/01/34, #725205 (a)     1,052       1,031    
5.000%, 03/01/34, #725250 (a)     933       914    
5.500%, 04/01/34, #725424 (a)     529       530    
5.500%, 05/01/34, #357571     928       928    
5.000%, 06/01/34, #782909     448       438    
6.500%, 06/01/34, #735273 (a)     1,103       1,135    
6.000%, 10/01/34, #781776     861       876    
5.289%, 11/01/34, #735054     951       954    
4.500%, 03/01/35, #819357     1,089       1,040    
Federal National Mortgage Association TBA (c)  
6.000%, 10/13/35     3,070       3,120    
5.500%, 10/15/35     1,870       1,869    
Government National Mortgage Association Pool  
6.500%, 10/20/10, #002108     32       34    
7.500%, 06/15/27, #447728     18       19    
7.500%, 09/15/27, #455516     13       13    
7.000%, 04/15/29, #506639     219       231    
6.000%, 11/15/33, #00GNMA (a)     969       993    
      39,487    
Total U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $41,453)
            41,041    
U.S. Government & Agency
Securities – 6.2%
     
U.S. Agency Debentures – 0.8%      
Federal Home Loan Bank  
4.430%, 04/07/08,
Callable 04/07/06 @ 100 (a)
    2,400       2,387    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
6.125%, 03/15/12 (a)     280       303    
5.250%, 08/01/12     720       733    
      3,423    
U.S. Treasuries – 5.4%      
U.S. Inflation Index Bonds (TIPS)  
1.625%, 01/15/15 (a) (d)     1,269       1,254    
2.375%, 01/15/25 (a) (d)     1,130       1,209    
U.S. Treasury Bonds  
9.000%, 11/15/18 (a)     800       1,152    
6.250%, 08/15/23 (a)     1,500       1,793    
7.625%, 02/15/25 (a)     390       538    
6.875%, 08/15/25 (a)     1,600       2,062    
5.500%, 08/15/28 (a)     210       236    
5.250%, 11/15/28 (a)     1,400       1,526    
5.250%, 02/15/29 (a)     1,460       1,592    
5.375%, 02/15/31 (a)     2,020       2,263    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
1.500%, 03/31/06     735       726    
3.875%, 09/15/10     1,430       1,410    
4.250%, 08/15/15 (a)     5,925       5,888    
      21,649    
Total U.S. Government & Agency Securities
(Cost $24,804)
            25,072    
Asset-Backed Securities – 4.9%      
Automobiles – 0.5%      
Bank One Auto Receivable
Series 2003-1, Class A3
1.820%, 09/20/07
    776       771    

 

Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Ford Credit Auto Trust
Series 2005-B, Class A3
4.170%, 01/15/09
  $ 780     $ 777    
Nissan Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2005-B, Class A2
3.750%, 09/17/07
    430       429    
      1,977    
Commercial – 2.1%      
Bank of America Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-5, Class A3
4.561%, 11/10/41
    710       700    
Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities
Series 2004-T14, Class A4
5.200%, 01/12/41
    205       209    
Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-CNL, Class A1
3.791%, 09/15/14 (e)
    780       780    
Series 2005-LP5, Class A2
4.630%, 05/10/43
    925       918    
Deutsche Mortgage and Asset Receiving
Series 1998-C1, Class A2
6.538%, 06/15/31
    543       558    
Global Signal Trust
Series 2004-2A, Class A
4.232%, 12/15/14 (e)
    750       730    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-C2, Class A1
3.896%, 08/10/38
    690       678    
GS Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-G62, Class A3
4.602%, 08/10/38
    1,500       1,496    
LB-UBS
Series 2003-C3, Class A2
3.086%, 05/15/27
    1,280       1,228    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors
Series 1998-C1, Class A1
6.310%, 11/15/26
    209       209    
Nomura Asset Securities
Series 1998-D6, Class A1B
6.590%, 03/15/30
    750       781    
      8,287    
Credit Cards – 1.1%      
Chase Credit Card Master Trust
Series 2003-2, Class A
3.878%, 07/15/10 (b)
    735       737    
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust
Series 2003-A2
2.700%, 01/15/08
    400       398    
Series 2003-A5, Class A5
2.500%, 04/07/08
    625       620    
MBNA Master Trust
Series 2001-A1, Class A1
5.750%, 10/15/08
    635       641    
Series 2005-A1, Class A1
4.200%, 09/15/10
    1,130       1,122    
Providian Gateway Master Trust
Series 2004-DA, Class A
3.350%, 09/15/11 (e)
    975       951    
      4,469    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Equipment Leases – 0.3%  
Caterpillar Financial Trust
Series 2005-A, Class A2
3.660%, 12/26/07
  $ 410     $ 409    
CNH
Series 2003-B, Class A3B
2.470%, 01/15/08
    970       962    
      1,371    
Home Equity – 0.4%      
Contimortgage
7.120%, 08/15/28
    10       10    
Countrywide Financial
Series 2003-BC1, Class A1
4.230%, 03/25/33 (b)
    108       110    
First Franklin Mortgage
Series 2004-FFB, Class A3
4.264%, 06/25/24
    240       238    
New Century Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 2004-4, Class A4
4.110%, 02/25/35 (b)
    950       951    
Saxon Asset Securities Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
4.100%, 03/25/35 (b)
    92       93    
      1,402    
Other – 0.5%      
GRP/AG Real Estate Asset Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
3.960%, 03/25/09 (e) (f)
    84       83    
Series 2005-1, Class A
4.850%, 01/25/35 (e) (f)
    310       308    
William Street Funding
Series 2004-4, Class A
1.930%, 09/23/10 (e)
    1,200       1,201    
Series 2005-1, Class A (e)
3.041%, 01/23/11
    465       464    
      2,056    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $19,775)
            19,562    
CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed
Securities – 3.8%
 
Adjustable Rate (b) – 1.6%  
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-10, Class 1A21
4.765%, 01/25/36
    825       820    
IMPAC CMB Trust
Series 2003-12, Class A1
4.210%, 12/25/33
    530       532    
MLCC Mortgage Investors
Series 2003-H, Class A3A
4.949%, 01/25/29
    279       284    
Series 2004-B, Class A3
4.854%, 05/25/29
    519       531    
Morgan Stanley Loan Trust
Series 2004-9, Class 1A
6.282%, 11/25/34
    636       644    
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-5, Class A1
4.688%, 06/20/34
    612       626    
Series 2004-7, Class A2
4.840%, 08/20/34
    489       495    

 

Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Structured Adjustable Rate
Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2044-11, Class A
5.321%, 08/25/34
  $ 294     $ 300    
Thornburg Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-2, Class A 1
3.861%, 07/25/45
    775       774    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities
Series 2003-D, Class A1
4.836%, 02/25/33
    523       524    
Series 2004-N, Class A3
4.111%, 08/25/34
    1,080       1,069    
      6,599    
Fixed Rate – 2.2%      
Bank of America Mortgage Backed Securities
Series 2003-6, Class 1 A30
4.750%, 08/25/33
    585       576    
Series 2004-G, Class 2A3
4.232%, 08/25/34
    810       802    
Citicorp Mortgage Securities
Series 2005-4, Class 1A6
5.500%, 07/25/35
    845       840    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-2CB, Class 1A1
4.250%, 03/25/34
    614       608    
Series 2004-24CB, Class 1A1
6.000%, 11/25/34
    542       546    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-J5, Class A7
6.500%, 01/25/35
    655       669    
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-10F, Class 3A1
5.500%, 08/25/19
    544       550    
Master Alternative Loans Trust
Series 2005-2, Class 1 1A3
6.500%, 03/25/35
    536       548    
Master Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2003-6, Class 1A3
5.000%, 07/25/18
    865       855    
Residential Asset Mortgage Products
Series 2004-SL4, Class A3
6.500%, 07/25/32
    424       433    
Residential Asset Security Trust
Series 2002-A12, Class 1A1
5.200%, 11/25/32
    118       117    
Washington Mutual
Series 2003-S10, Class A2
5.000%, 10/25/18
    1,080       1,071    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities
Series 2003-14, Class A1
4.750%, 12/25/18
    700       689    
Series 2004-EE, Class B1
3.989%, 01/25/35
    610       587    
Westam Mortgage Financial
Series 11, Class A
6.360%, 08/26/20
    2       2    
      8,893    
Total CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $15,676)
            15,492    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Corporate Bonds – 3.7%      
Banking – 0.1%      
Chuo Mitsui Trust & Banking
Callable 4/15/15 @ 100
5.506%, 12/31/49 (e) (f)
  $ 365     $ 347    
JP Morgan Chase XVII
5.850%, 08/01/35
    295       287    
      634    
Basic Industry – 0.4%      
Allegheny Technologies
8.375%, 12/15/11
    275       296    
Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion
5.625%, 04/20/15 (e)
    230       228    
Falconbridge
7.350%, 06/05/12
    320       353    
PolyOne
10.625%, 05/15/10
    300       310    
Southern Peru Copper
7.500%, 07/27/35 (e)
    390       380    
      1,567    
Brokerage – 0.2%      
Lazard
7.125%, 05/15/15 (e)
    245       242    
Merrill Lynch, Series B
5.360%, 02/01/07
    420       424    
      666    
Capital Goods – 0.2%      
Hutchison Whampoa International
7.450%, 11/24/33 (a) (e)
    260       300    
Owens-Illinois
8.100%, 05/15/07 (a)
    325       334    
      634    
Communications – 0.5%      
America Movil SA De CV
6.375%, 03/01/35
    235       228    
British Telecommunications PLC
8.875%, 12/15/30
    170       231    
Clear Channel Communications
5.500%, 09/15/14 (a)
    435       419    
Dex Media West
9.875%, 08/15/13
    221       244    
News American
7.700%, 10/30/25
    600       696    
Time Warner
8.375%, 07/15/33
    270       338    
      2,156    
Consumer Cyclical – 0.5%      
Centex
5.450%, 08/15/12
    445       442    
DaimlerChrysler
4.875%, 06/15/10 (a)
    230       226    
6.500%, 11/15/13 (a)     240       254    
Duty Free International
7.000%, 10/01/05 (g) (h) (i)
    605       24    
Ford Motor Credit
7.000%, 10/01/13 (a)
    195       180    
Harrah's
5.625%, 06/01/15 (e)
    350       345    
5.750%, 10/01/17 (e)     210       206    

 

Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
MGM Mirage
6.625%, 07/15/15 (e)
  $ 290     $ 287    
      1,964    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 0.3%      
Albertson's
7.500%, 02/15/11
    300       296    
Kraft Foods
4.625%, 11/01/06
    670       670    
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings
6.500%, 07/15/10 (e)
    460       459    
      1,425    
Electric – 0.2%      
Exelon
4.900%, 06/15/15
    540       509    
TXU Energy
7.000%, 03/15/13 (a)
    260       282    
      791    
Energy – 0.6%      
Bluewater Financial
Callable 02/15/07 @ 105.125
10.250%, 02/15/12
    300       327    
Gazprom International
7.201%, 02/01/20 (e)
    350       382    
Kerr McGee
6.950%, 07/01/24
    435       450    
Nexen
5.875%, 03/10/35
    270       265    
Petrobras International Finance
7.750%, 09/15/14
    310       336    
Petro-Canada
5.350%, 07/15/33
    190       174    
Tengizcheveroil
6.124%, 11/15/14 (e)
    370       376    
      2,310    
Finance Companies – 0.1%      
American General Finance
5.875%, 07/14/06
    400       404    
Sovereigns – 0.4%  
Republic of Turkey
9.000%, 06/30/11
    340       391    
7.375%, 02/05/25     275       275    
United Mexican States
5.875%, 01/15/14 (a)
    830       859    
      1,525    
Technology – 0.2%      
Chartered Semiconductor
6.375%, 08/03/15 (a)
    250       244    
Ciena
3.750%, 02/01/08
    120       110    
Corning
Zero Coupon Bond
2.000%, 11/08/15 (j)
    260       211    
LG Electronics
5.000%, 06/17/10 (e)
    340       333    
      898    
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $15,611)
            14,974    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Balanced Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 1.1%
     
Fixed Rate – 1.1%      
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association
Series 85, Class C
8.600%, 01/15/21
  $ 113     $ 113    
Series 1136, Class H
6.000%, 09/15/21
    98       97    
Series 2763, Class TA  
4.000%, 03/15/11     760       743    
Series T-060, Class 1A4B
5.343%, 03/25/44
    765       767    
Federal National Mortgage Association
Series 1989-2, Class D
8.800%, 01/25/19
    7       8    
Series 1989-37, Class G
8.000%, 07/25/19
    118       124    
Series 1990-30, Class E
6.500%, 03/25/20
    49       50    
Series 1990-63, Class H
9.500%, 06/25/20
    24       26    
Series 1990-89, Class K
6.500%, 07/25/20
    6       6    
Series 1990-105, Class J
6.500%, 09/25/20
    82       84    
Series 1996-21, Class PK
6.000%, 02/25/11
    333       336    
Series 2005-44, Class PC
5.000%, 11/25/27
    1,139       1,137    
Series 2005-47, Class HK
4.500%, 06/25/20
    985       939    
Government National Mortgage Association
Series 3, Class F
6.500%, 06/17/20
    10       10    
Total CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $4,529)
            4,440    
Short-Term Investments – 1.4%      
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.4%      
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (l)     5,848,662       5,849    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.0%      
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.374%, 11/10/05 (k)
    75       75    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $5,924)
            5,924    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (m) – 37.5%
     
      (Cost $151,188)       151,188    
Total Investments – 138.3%
(Cost $523,597)
            557,714    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (38.3)%             (154,583 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 403,131    

 

* Non-income producing security

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $148,273,158 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to financial Statements.

(b)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

Balanced Fund (concluded)

(c)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis (TBA). On September 30, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $4,997,487 or 1.2% of net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and the semi-annual interest payments equal a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

(e)  Security sold within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $8,400,556 or 2.1% of total net assets.

(f)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(g)  Security considered illiquid or restricted. As of September 30,2005 the value of these investments was $24,215 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(h)  Security is in default at September 30, 2005.

(i)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of this investment was $24,215 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(j)  The rate shown is the effective yield at time of purchase.

(k)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is effective yield at September 20, 2005.

(l)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(m)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ADR – American Depository Receipt

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

PLC – Public Limited Company

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Euro Dollar 90 Day Futures     (16 )   $ 15,272     March 06   $ 21    
U.S. Treasury 2 year Futures     20       4,118     December 05     (31 )  
U.S. Treasury 5 year Futures     (14 )     (1,496 )   December 05     23    
U.S. Treasury 10 year Futures     (19 )     (2,089 )   December 05     44    
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures     8       915     December 05     (11 )  
    $ 46    

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements

Counterparty   Reference
Entity
  Buy/Sell
Protection
  Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
(000)
  Unrealized
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Citigroup   Dow Jones CDX
IG Hvol5 Index
  Buy     0.85 %     12/20/10       1,000     $   (2)  

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Equity Income Fund

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Common Stocks – 97.9%  
Consumer Discretionary – 7.8%  
Gannett (a)     205,550     $ 14,148    
Harrah's Entertainment     312,980       20,403    
Home Depot (a)     408,600       15,584    
McDonald's (a)     606,620       20,316    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (a)     453,270       25,913    
Time Warner     790,860       14,322    
      110,686    
Consumer Staples – 6.6%      
Altria Group     378,170       27,875    
Colgate-Palmolive (a)     404,780       21,368    
General Mills (a)     301,920       14,553    
PepsiCo     267,690       15,181    
Procter & Gamble (a)     256,950       15,278    
      94,255    
Energy – 14.4%      
Apache (a)     239,880       18,044    
Baker Hughes (a)     206,540       12,326    
BP, ADR     409,286       28,998    
ChevronTexaco (a)     359,480       23,269    
ConocoPhillips     458,700       32,068    
Exxon Mobil     887,562       56,396    
Halliburton     204,840       14,036    
Royal Dutch Petroleum, ADR     142,030       9,323    
Schlumberger (a)     112,970       9,532    
      203,992    
Financials – 19.7%      
Alliance Capital Management Holding     382,280       18,292    
AMB Property (REIT)     206,440       9,269    
American International Group     267,910       16,600    
Apartment Investment & Management (REIT) (a)     330,640       12,822    
Bank of America (a)     779,478       32,816    
Citigroup (a)     871,691       39,679    
Duke Realty (REIT) (a)     177,922       6,028    
Fannie Mae     33,260       1,491    
Goldman Sachs Group (a)     144,370       17,552    
J.P. Morgan Chase     717,950       24,360    
Merrill Lynch (a)     248,310       15,234    
Morgan Stanley     206,490       11,138    
Northern Trust (a)     157,905       7,982    
Partners Trust Financial Group     400,240       4,611    
State Street     428,580       20,966    
Wachovia     555,785       26,450    
Wells Fargo     254,210       14,889    
      280,179    
Health Care – 11.9%      
Abbott Laboratories     521,660       22,118    
Baxter International     476,640       19,004    
HCA     210,090       10,068    
Johnson & Johnson     446,090       28,229    
McKesson HBOC     164,800       7,820    
Medtronic     151,790       8,139    
Pfizer     1,070,232       26,724    
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, ADR (a)     271,310       9,067    
Wyeth     831,540       38,475    
      169,644    

 

Equity Income Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES/PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Industrials – 11.0%      
3M (a)     254,910     $ 18,700    
Avery Dennison (a)     151,834       7,955    
Emerson Electric     234,580       16,843    
General Dynamics     162,250       19,397    
General Electric     1,147,640       38,641    
Honeywell International     517,250       19,397    
Ingersoll-Rand, Class A (a)     437,340       16,720    
United Parcel Service, Class B (a)     267,260       18,476    
      156,129    
Information Technology – 11.2%      
Hewlett-Packard     883,420       25,796    
Intel     1,071,450       26,411    
Microsoft     1,819,160       46,807    
Motorola (a)     1,189,810       26,283    
QUALCOMM (a)     333,350       14,917    
SAP, ADR     179,650       7,784    
Texas Instruments (a)     331,860       11,250    
      159,248    
Materials – 7.0%      
Bemis (a)     550,280       13,592    
Dow Chemical     208,450       8,686    
E.I. DuPont de Nemours (a)     302,060       11,832    
Ecolab     223,770       7,145    
Engelhard     647,650       18,076    
Praxair (a)     581,420       27,867    
Weyerhaeuser     176,639       12,144    
      99,342    
Telecommunication Services – 4.3%      
ALLTEL (a)     282,480       18,392    
BellSouth (a)     506,710       13,326    
SBC Communications (a)     642,190       15,393    
Verizon Communications     442,540       14,467    
      61,578    
Utilities – 4.0%      
Alliant Energy (a)     593,830       17,298    
Cinergy     409,590       18,190    
ITC Holdings     23,490       681    
Xcel Energy (a)     1,049,960       20,590    
      56,759    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,083,729)
            1,391,812    
Convertible Corporate Bond – 0.3%      
Medarex
Callable 05/20/09 @ 100.64
2.250%, 05/15/11 (a)
(Cost $3,371)
  $ 3,934       3,613    
Convertible Preferred Stock – 0.6%      
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold
5.500%, 12/31/49
(Cost $7,248)
    7,483       8,265    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Equity Income Fund (concluded)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.6%  
First American Prime Obligations Fund, Class Z (b)
(Cost $22,835)
    22,835,262     $ 22,835    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (c) – 22.7%
 
    (Cost $323,274)     323,274    
Total Investments – 123.1%
(Cost $1,440,457)
        1,749,799    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (23.1)%         (328,256 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 1,421,543    

 

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $316,720,783 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

ADR – American Depository Receipt

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except per share data

    Balanced
Fund
  Equity
Income Fund
 
ASSETS:      
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value† (cost $366,560 and $1,094,348, respectively) (note 2)   $ 400,677     $ 1,403,690    
Investments in affiliated money market fund, at value (cost $5,849 and $22,835, respectively) (note 2 )     5,849       22,835    
Investments purchased with proceeds from security lending (cost $151,188 and $323,274, respectively) (note 2)     151,188       323,274    
Cash*     5,577       3,062    
Receivable for dividends and interest     983       1,335    
Receivable for investment securities sold     7,053       -    
Receivable for variation margin     5       -    
Receivable for capital shares sold     184       589    
Receivable for swap contracts     5       -    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     28       27    
Total assets     571,549       1,754,812    
LIABILITIES:      
Payable for investment securities purchased     6,820       -    
Payable for security purchased on when-issued basis     4,997       -    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     152,620       326,336    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     3,644       5,714    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     272       1,104    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     45       68    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     20       47    
Total liabilities     168,418       333,269    
Net assets   $ 403,131     $ 1,421,543    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:      
Portfolio capital   $ 369,617     $ 1,104,576    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income     270       (1 )  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and options written     (917 )     7,626    
Net unrealized appreciation of investments     34,117       309,342    
Net unrealized appreciation of futures contracts     46       -    
Net unrealized depreciation of swap agreements     (2 )     -    
Net assets   $ 403,131     $ 1,421,543    
* Includes cash collateral received related to securities loaned (note 2)   $ 1,432     $ 3,062    
† Including securities loaned, at value   $ 148,273     $ 316,721    
Class A:      
Net assets   $ 114,388     $ 176,878    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     10,009       12,737    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 11.43     $ 13.89    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 12.10     $ 14.70    
Class B:      
Net assets   $ 20,657     $ 21,639    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     1,821       1,570    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share (2)   $ 11.34     $ 13.79    
Class C:      
Net assets   $ 5,528     $ 16,128    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     486       1,168    
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (2)   $ 11.38     $ 13.81    
Class R:      
Net assets   $ 1     $ 415    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     -       30    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 11.45     $ 13.88    
Class Y:      
Net assets   $ 262,557     $ 1,206,483    
Shares issued and outstanding ($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)     22,912       86,324    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 11.46     $ 13.98    

 

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.50%

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Operations For the fiscal year end September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Balanced
Fund
  Equity
Income Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Interest from unaffliliated securities   $ 6,017     $ 222    
Dividends from affliliated money market fund     167       294    
Dividends from unaffiliated securities     3,863       42,040    
Less: Foreign taxes withheld     (12 )     (76 )  
Securities lending income     141       294    
Total investment income     10,176       42,774    
EXPENSES (note 3):      
Investment advisory fees     2,747       10,284    
Administration fees     886       3,246    
Transfer agent fees     266       979    
Professional fees     43       99    
Registration fees     43       43    
Custodian fees     37       140    
Postage & printing fees     23       82    
Other expenses     13       35    
Directors' fees     10       37    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     297       462    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     246       231    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     59       181    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R (1)     -       1    
Total expenses     4,670       15,820    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (637 )     (516 )  
Total net expenses     4,033       15,304    
Investment income – net     6,143       27,470    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS,
WRITTEN OPTIONS AND SWAP AGREEMENTS  NET (note 5):
     
Net realized gain on investments     44,140       43,644    
Net realized gain on in-kind distribution (note 11)     -       45,141    
Net realized loss on futures contracts     (21 )     -    
Net realized gain on swap agreements     47       -    
Net realized gain on written options     132       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     7,744       50,906    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of futures contracts     158       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of swap agreements     (2 )     -    
Net gain on investments, futures contracts, written options, and swap agreements     52,198       139,691    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 58,341     $ 167,161    

 

  (1)  Due to the presentation of the Financial Statements in thousands, the numbers round to zero.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Balanced
Fund
  Equity
Income Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:      
Investment income – net   $ 6,143     $ 7,045     $ 27,470     $ 26,113    
Net realized gain on investments     44,187       26,114       43,644       22,327    
Net realized gain on in-kind distribution     -       -       45,141       -    
Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts     (21 )     923       -       -    
Net realized gain on written options     132       214       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     7,744       8,139       50,906       134,451    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of futures contracts     158       202       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of swap agreements     (2 )     -       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of written options     -       28       -       -    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     58,341       42,665       167,161       182,891    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:      
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (1,628 )     (1,535 )     (3,048 )     (2,721 )  
Class B     (148 )     (228 )     (222 )     (224 )  
Class C     (37 )     (47 )     (176 )     (183 )  
Class R     -       (237 )     (2 )     (196 )  
Class Y     (4,412 )     (5,588 )     (25,969 )     (25,834 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     -       -       (160 )     -    
Class B     -       -       (21 )     -    
Class C     -       -       (17 )     -    
Class Y     -       -       (1,245 )     -    
Total distributions     (6,225 )     (7,635 )     (30,860 )     (29,158 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):      
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     13,247       33,852       21,141       53,380    
Reinvestment of distributions     1,585       1,487       2,988       2,528    
Payments for redemptions     (34,236 )     (20,593 )     (47,176 )     (31,031 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (19,404 )     14,746       (23,047 )     24,877    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     1,081       1,605       1,913       4,986    
Reinvestment of distributions     142       219       229       209    
Payments for redemptions     (11,765 )     (8,962 )     (6,332 )     (5,788 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class B transactions     (10,542 )     (7,138 )     (4,190 )     (593 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     860       858       1,226       2,790    
Reinvestment of distributions     36       47       192       183    
Payments for redemptions     (1,977 )     (2,596 )     (6,129 )     (5,027 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class C transactions     (1,081 )     (1,691 )     (4,711 )     (2,054 )  
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     -       3,496       422       2,328    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       237       2       191    
Payments for redemptions     -       (29,325 )     (25 )     (21,497 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     -       (25,592 )     399       (18,978 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     38,526       61,896       172,670       300,945    
Reinvestment of distributions     4,180       5,332       9,228       9,109    
Payments for redemptions     (96,953 )     (171,415 )     (497,089 )     (316,521 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class Y transactions     (54,247 )     (104,187 )     (315,191 )     (6,467 )  
Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions     (85,274 )     (123,862 )     (346,740 )     (3,215 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (33,158 )     (88,832 )     (210,439 )     150,518    
Net assets at beginning of period     436,289       525,121       1,631,982       1,481,464    
Net assets at end of period   $ 403,131     $ 436,289     $ 1,421,543     $ 1,631,982    
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income at end of period   $ 270     $ 89     $ (1 )   $ (4,922 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (8)
 
  Balanced Fund (1)        
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.12     $ 0.15     $ 1.31     $ (0.15 )   $ -     $ 11.43       14.51 %  
  2004 (2)     9.47       0.13       0.66       (0.14 )     -       10.12       8.39    
  2003       8.38       0.17       1.08       (0.16 )     -       9.47       14.98    
  2002 (2)     9.50       0.20       (1.12 )     (0.20 )     -       8.38       (9.90 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     13.83       0.18       (2.24 )     (0.20 )     (2.07 )     9.50       (17.03 )  
  2000 (4)     12.39       0.23       2.12       (0.22 )     (0.69 )     13.83       19.46    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.04     $ 0.07     $ 1.30     $ (0.07 )   $ -     $ 11.34       13.64 %  
  2004 (2)     9.41       0.05       0.65       (0.07 )     -       10.04       7.46    
  2003       8.32       0.10       1.08       (0.09 )     -       9.41       14.25    
  2002 (2)     9.44       0.13       (1.12 )     (0.13 )     -       8.32       (10.64 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     13.75       0.17       (2.29 )     (0.13 )     (2.06 )     9.44       (17.64 )  
  2000 (4)     12.33       0.13       2.11       (0.14 )     (0.68 )     13.75       18.77    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.08     $ 0.07     $ 1.30     $ (0.07 )   $ -     $ 11.38       13.61 %  
  2004 (2)     9.44       0.05       0.66       (0.07 )     -       10.08       7.53    
  2003       8.35       0.09       1.10       (0.10 )     -       9.44       14.24    
  2002 (2)     9.49       0.13       (1.14 )     (0.13 )     -       8.35       (10.77 )  
  2001 (2)(5)     9.29       -       0.20       -       -       9.49       2.15    
Class R (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.14     $ 0.11     $ 1.32     $ (0.12 )   $ -     $ 11.45       14.16 %  
  2004 (2)     9.49       0.14       0.64       (0.13 )     -       10.14       8.22    
  2003       8.39       0.15       1.10       (0.15 )     -       9.49       15.08    
  2002 (2)     9.50       0.20       (1.12 )     (0.19 )     -       8.39       (9.90 )  
  2001 (2)(7)     11.27       0.18       (1.74 )     (0.21 )     -       9.50       (14.03 )  
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.15     $ 0.17     $ 1.32     $ (0.18 )   $ -     $ 11.46       14.76 %  
  2004 (2)     9.50       0.16       0.66       (0.17 )     -       10.15       8.62    
  2003       8.40       0.19       1.09       (0.18 )     -       9.50       15.35    
  2002 (2)     9.53       0.23       (1.13 )     (0.23 )     -       8.40       (9.74 )  
  2001 (2)(3)     13.87       0.16       (2.20 )     (0.23 )     (2.07 )     9.53       (16.84 )  
  2000 (4)     12.43       0.26       2.13       (0.26 )     (0.69 )     13.87       19.94    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  Balanced Fund (1)    
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 114,388       1.06 %     1.35 %     1.21 %     1.20 %     147 %  
  2004 (2)     119,292       1.05       1.27       1.19       1.13       110    
  2003       98,016       1.05       1.75       1.23       1.57       156    
  2002 (2)     98,557       1.05       2.07       1.23       1.89       79    
  2001 (2)(3)     127,590       1.22       1.96       1.28       1.90       54    
  2000 (4)     54,380       1.22       1.66       1.28       1.60       79    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 20,657       1.81 %     0.60 %     1.96 %     0.45 %     147 %  
  2004 (2)     28,101       1.80       0.54       1.94       0.40       110    
  2003       33,015       1.80       1.00       1.98       0.82       156    
  2002 (2)     35,641       1.80       1.32       1.98       1.14       79    
  2001 (2)(3)     47,150       1.93       1.22       1.99       1.16       54    
  2000 (4)     2,243       1.97       0.91       2.03       0.85       79    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 5,528       1.81 %     0.60 %     1.96 %     0.45 %     147 %  
  2004 (2)     5,890       1.80       0.55       1.94       0.41       110    
  2003       7,089       1.80       0.99       1.98       0.81       156    
  2002 (2)     2,233       1.80       1.32       1.98       1.14       79    
  2001 (2)(5)     2,351       0.94       2.20       0.94       2.20       54    
Class R (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 1       1.31 %     1.06 %     1.61 %     0.76 %     147 %  
  2004 (2)     1       1.05       1.39       1.19       1.25       110    
  2003       23,844       1.05       1.76       1.23       1.58       156    
  2002 (2)     36,194       1.05       2.07       1.23       1.89       79    
  2001 (2)(7)     39,527       1.22       1.94       1.28       1.88       54    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 262,557       0.81 %     1.60 %     0.96 %     1.45 %     147 %  
  2004 (2)     283,005       0.80       1.55       0.94       1.41       110    
  2003       363,157       0.80       2.00       0.98       1.82       156    
  2002 (2)     290,288       0.80       2.32       0.98       2.14       79    
  2001 (2)(3)     375,983       0.97       2.21       1.04       2.14       54    
  2000 (4)     163,158       0.97       1.91       1.03       1.85       79    

 

                            

  (1)  The financial highlights for the Balanced Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the Firstar Balanced Growth Fund. The assets of the Firstar
Fund were acquired by the First American Balanced Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition, (i) Class A shares of the Firstar Balanced Growth
Fund were exchanged for Class A shares of the First American Balanced Fund, (ii) Firstar Class B shares were exchanged for Class B shares of the First American Fund,
(iii) Firstar Class Y shares were exchanged for Class S shares (now designated Class R shares) of the First American Fund, and (iv) Firstar Class Institutional shares were
exchanged for Class Y shares of the First American Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  For the fiscal period ended October 31.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (7)  Class of shares has been offered since November 27, 2000. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (8)  Total return does not include sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (4)
 
  Equity Income Fund (1)        
Class A  
  2005     $ 12.77     $ 0.20     $ 1.15     $ (0.22 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 13.89       10.65 %  
  2004       11.56       0.18       1.23       (0.20 )     -       12.77       12.26    
  2003       9.58       0.18       1.99       (0.19 )     -       11.56       22.81    
  2002       12.13       0.16       (2.48 )     (0.19 )     (0.04 )     9.58       (19.51 )  
  2001       16.29       0.29       (0.74 )     (0.32 )     (3.39 )     12.13       (3.89 )  
Class B  
  2005     $ 12.68     $ 0.10     $ 1.14     $ (0.12 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 13.79       9.86 %  
  2004       11.49       0.08       1.22       (0.11 )     -       12.68       11.37    
  2003       9.52       0.10       1.98       (0.11 )     -       11.49       21.97    
  2002       12.07       0.09       (2.49 )     (0.11 )     (0.04 )     9.52       (20.10 )  
  2001       16.24       0.18       (0.75 )     (0.21 )     (3.39 )     12.07       (4.64 )  
Class C  
  2005     $ 12.70     $ 0.11     $ 1.13     $ (0.12 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 13.81       9.84 %  
  2004       11.51       0.08       1.22       (0.11 )     -       12.70       11.34    
  2003       9.54       0.10       1.98       (0.11 )     -       11.51       21.95    
  2002       12.09       0.10       (2.50 )     (0.11 )     (0.04 )     9.54       (20.08 )  
  2001       16.28       0.18       (0.76 )     (0.22 )     (3.39 )     12.09       (4.74 )  
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 12.78     $ 0.11     $ 1.20     $ (0.20 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 13.88       10.33 %  
  2004       11.56       0.19       1.22       (0.19 )     -       12.78       12.18    
  2003       9.57       0.19       1.99       (0.19 )     -       11.56       22.91    
  2002       12.12       0.15       (2.47 )     (0.19 )     (0.04 )     9.57       (19.47 )  
  2001 (3)     11.57       0.01       0.54       -       -       12.12       4.75    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 12.85     $ 0.24     $ 1.15     $ (0.25 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 13.98       10.94 %  
  2004       11.63       0.21       1.24       (0.23 )     -       12.85       12.54    
  2003       9.63       0.21       2.00       (0.21 )     -       11.63       23.20    
  2002       12.20       0.21       (2.52 )     (0.22 )     (0.04 )     9.63       (19.30 )  
  2001       16.37       0.33       (0.76 )     (0.35 )     (3.39 )     12.20       (3.71 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  Equity Income Fund (1)    
Class A  
  2005     $ 176,878       1.16 %     1.51 %     1.19 %     1.48 %     27 %  
  2004       184,381       1.15       1.39       1.19       1.35       12    
  2003       144,282       1.15       1.70       1.20       1.65       43    
  2002       128,142       1.15       1.43       1.20       1.38       38    
  2001       24,557       1.00       1.97       1.15       1.82       33    
Class B  
  2005     $ 21,639       1.91 %     0.78 %     1.94 %     0.75 %     27 %  
  2004       23,869       1.90       0.65       1.94       0.61       12    
  2003       22,156       1.90       0.95       1.95       0.90       43    
  2002       18,699       1.90       0.80       1.95       0.75       38    
  2001       11,516       1.75       1.20       1.90       1.05       33    
Class C  
  2005     $ 16,128       1.91 %     0.79 %     1.94 %     0.76 %     27 %  
  2004       19,300       1.90       0.66       1.94       0.62       12    
  2003       19,386       1.90       0.95       1.95       0.90       43    
  2002       11,171       1.90       0.86       1.95       0.81       38    
  2001       8,028       1.75       1.20       1.90       1.05       33    
Class R (2)  
  2005     $ 415       1.41 %     0.83 %     1.59 %     0.65 %     27 %  
  2004       1       1.15       1.52       1.19       1.48       12    
  2003       17,170       1.15       1.80       1.20       1.75       43    
  2002       36,522       1.15       1.34       1.20       1.29       38    
  2001 (3)     328       1.23       4.08       1.42       3.89       33    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 1,206,483       0.91 %     1.80 %     0.94 %     1.77 %     27 %  
  2004       1,404,431       0.90       1.65       0.94       1.61       12    
  2003       1,278,470       0.90       1.95       0.95       1.90       43    
  2002       678,352       0.90       1.80       0.95       1.75       38    
  2001       267,361       0.75       2.21       0.90       2.06       33    

 

                            

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Total return does not include sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

1 >  Organization

The Real Estate Securities Fund, International Fund, Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Small Cap Select Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Small-Mid Cap Core Fund (named Technology Fund prior to October 3, 2005), Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Mid Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Large Cap Select Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Balanced Fund and Equity Income Fund (each a "fund" and collectively, the "funds") are mutual funds offered by First American Investment Funds, Inc. ("FAIF"), which is a member of the First American Family of Funds. As of September 30, 2005, FAIF offered 38 funds, including the funds listed above. FAIF is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. FAIF's articles of incorporation permit the fund's board of directors to create additional funds in the future. Each Fund other than Real Estate Securities Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. The Real Estate Securities Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. Prior to October 3, 2005, Small-Mid Cap Core Fund had different investment strategies, was named Technology Fund and also was non-diversified (see Note 12). Non-diversified funds may invest a large component of their net assets in securities of relatively few issuers.

FAIF offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y shares. Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class B shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge for six years and automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years. Class C shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge for 12 months, and will not convert to Class A shares. Class R shares have no sales charge and are offered only through certain tax-deferred retirement plans. Class Y shares have no sales charge and are offered only to qualifying institutional investors and certain other qualifying accounts. Class R shares are not offered by the Small-Mid Cap Core Fund.

The funds' prospectuses provide descriptions of each fund's investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks. All classes of shares of a fund have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, and the same terms and conditions, except that certain fees, including distribution and shareholder servicing fees, may differ among classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights on any matters relating to that class' servicing or distribution arrangements.

On June 22, 2005, the funds' board of directors approved a change in the funds' fiscal year end from September 30 to October 31, effective with the one month period ended October 31, 2005.

2 >  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies followed by the funds are as follows:

SECURITY VALUATIONS – Security valuations for the funds' investments are furnished by one or more independent pricing services that have been approved by the funds' board of directors. Investments in equity securities that are traded on a national securities exchange (or reported on the Nasdaq national market system) are stated at the last quoted sales price if readily available for such securities on each business day. For securities traded on the Nasdaq national market system, the funds utilize the Nasdaq Official Closing Price which compares the last trade to the bid/ask range of a security. If the last trade falls within the bid/ask range, then that price will be the closing price. If the last trade is outside the bid/ask range, and falls above the ask, the ask will be the closing price. If the last trade is below the bid, the bid will be the closing price. Other equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed equity securities for which no sale was reported on that date are stated at the last quoted bid price. Debt obligations exceeding 60 days to maturity are valued by an independent pricing service. The pricing service may employ methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-dealer supplied valuations, or other formula-driven valuation techniques. These techniques generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service but where an active market exists are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities or from a widely-used quotation system. When market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by procedures established and approved by the funds' board of directors. Some of the factors which may be considered in determining fair value are fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on disposition; trading in similar securities of the same issuer or comparable companies; information from broker-dealers; and an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which

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the securities are purchased and sold. If events occur that materially affect the value of securities (including non-U.S. securities) between the close of trading in those securities and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the securities will be valued at fair value. The International Fund is supplied with information from an unaffiliated third party with respect to the fair value of foreign securities. Price movements in futures contracts and American Depository Receipts, and various other indices, may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security's fair value. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from the net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations. As of September 30, 2005, Real Estate Securities Fund, International Fund, Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, and Balanced Fund held fair valued securities with a market value of $255,913, $0, $122,540, and $24,215, respectively, or 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, and 0.0% of total net assets, respectively. Debt obligations with 60 days or less remaining until maturity may be valued at their amortized cost, which approximates market value. Foreign securities are valued at the closing prices on the principal exchange on which they trade. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. Exchange rates are provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective net asset value of each underlying fund on the valuation date.

SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME – For financial statement purposes, the funds record security transactions on the trade date of the security purchase or sale. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of bond premium and discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost, which is the same basis used for federal income-tax purposes.

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – Equity Income Fund and Large Cap Value Fund declare and pay income dividends monthly. Balanced Fund, Large Cap Select Fund, Mid Cap Value Fund and Real Estate Securities Fund declare and pay income dividends quarterly. Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Mid Cap Growth Opportunites Fund, Small Cap Growth Opportunites Fund, Small Cap Select Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Small-Mid Cap Core Fund and the International Fund declare and pay income dividends annually. Distributions are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the funds. Any net realized capital gains on sales of a fund's securities are distributed to shareholders at least annually.

The Real Estate Securities Fund receives substantial distributions from holdings in Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs"). Distributions from REITs may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain, or a return of capital to the REIT shareholder. The proper characterization of REIT distributions is generally not known until after the end of each calendar year. As such, Real Estate Securities Fund must use estimates in reporting the character of its income and distributions for financial statement purposes. The actual character of distributions to fund shareholders will be reflected on the Form 1099 received by shareholders after the end of the calendar year. Due to the nature of REIT investments, a portion of the distributions received by a fund shareholder may represent a return of capital.

FEDERAL TAXES – Each fund is treated as a separate taxable entity. Each fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company as provided in Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to distribute all taxable income, if any, to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) may differ for financial statement and tax purposes because of temporary or permanent book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to post-October losses, losses deferred due to wash sales, proceeds from securities litigation, book gains recognized from in-kind distributions, foreign currency gains and losses, investments in limited partnerships and REITs, decreases in undistributed amounts due to shareholder redemptions and the "mark-to-market" of certain Passive Foreign Investment Companies ("PFICs") for tax purposes. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made to the appropriate equity accounts in the period that the differences arise.

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

On the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made (000):

Fund   Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
  Portfolio
Capital
 
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ (1,816 )   $ (2,517 )   $ 4,333    
International Fund     (3,711 )     3,709       2    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     (12,778 )     4,005       8,773    
Small Cap Select Fund     (15,455 )     2,926       12,529    
Small Cap Value Fund     (11,441 )     (284 )     11,725    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     -       737       (737 )  
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     (31,544 )     6,569       24,975    
Mid Cap Value Fund     (225 )     (640 )     865    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     (76,740 )     758       75,982    
Large Cap Select Fund     (24,162 )     -       24,162    
Large Cap Value Fund     (72,078 )     (288 )     72,366    
Balanced Fund     (263 )     263       -    
Equity Income Fund     (51,947 )     6,868       45,079    

 

The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. In addition, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which the amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the income or realized gains(losses) were recorded by the fund. The distributions paid during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2005, and 2004, were characterized as follows (000):

    2005  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Return
of Capital
  Total  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 17,941     $ 40,662     $ -     $ 58,603    
International Fund     10,214       -       -       10,214    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     12,908       26,459       -       39,367    
Small Cap Select Fund     62,270       95,731       -       158,001    
Small Cap Value Fund     9,040       57,102       -       66,142    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     79,521       115,577       -       195,098    
Mid Cap Value Fund     3,756       -       -       3,756    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     2,288       -       757       3,045    
Large Cap Select Fund     4,919       1,525       -       6,444    
Large Cap Value Fund     11,191       -       -       11,191    
Balanced Fund     6,225       -       -       6,225    
Equity Income Fund     22,731       8,129       -       30,860    
    2004  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Return
of Capital
  Total  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 17,709     $ 6,775     $ -     $ 24,484    
International Fund     8,820       -       -       8,820    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       3,085       -       3,085    
Small Cap Select Fund     62,602       15,960       -       78,562    
Small Cap Value Fund     6,941       13,524       -       20,465    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     19,503       21,278       -       40,781    
Mid Cap Value Fund     2,102       -       57       2,159    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     1,184       -       261       1,445    
Large Cap Select Fund     2,504       333       -       2,837    
Large Cap Value Fund     12,705       -       -       12,705    
Balanced Fund     7,635       -       -       7,635    
Equity Income Fund     29,158       -       -       29,158    

 

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As of September 30, 2005, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows (000):

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gains
  Accumulated
Capital and
Post-October
Losses
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Other
Accumulated
Gains (Losses)
  Total
Accumulated
Earnings
(Deficit)
 
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 25,505     $ 46,363     $ -     $ 115,391     $ 1     $ 187,259    
International Fund     17,368       -       (74,685 )     222,929       (1 )     165,611    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     46,281       8,237       -       14,254       (14 )     68,758    
Small Cap Select Fund     50,757       98,409       (48,604 )     113,552       (107 )     214,007    
Small Cap Value Fund     6,453       73,456       -       78,994       (9 )     158,894    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     -       -       (460,504 )     3,436       -       (457,068 )  
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     47,679       76,989       (50,420 )     318,092       (1 )     392,340    
Mid Cap Value Fund     186       30,897       -       110,362       -       141,445    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       -       (129,848 )     102,925       (1 )     (26,924 )  
Large Cap Select Fund     8,114       7,247       -       20,215       (19 )     35,557    
Large Cap Value Fund     137       23,071       -       139,915       -       163,123    
Balanced Fund     269       -       (41 )     33,715       (429 )     33,514    
Equity Income Fund     -       7,683       -       309,284       -       316,967    

 

The difference between book and tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is primarily due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and investments in limited partnerships and REITs, and the amount of gain (loss) recognized for tax purposes due to mark to market adjustments on open futures contracts and the mark to market for certain PFICs for tax purposes.

As of September 30, 2005, the following funds had capital loss carryforwards (000):

    Expiration Year  
Fund   2007   2008   2009   2010   2011   2012   Total  
International Fund   $ 1,708     $ 2,509     $ 1,069     $ 2,439     $ 66,960     $ -     $ 74,685    
Small Cap Select Fund     -       -       -       48,604       -       -       48,604    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     -       12,002       6,095       335,981       102,106       4,320       460,504    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       -       -       50,420       -       -       50,420    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       -       -       119,702       10,146       -       129,848    
Balanced Fund     -       -       -       -       41       -       41    

 

In accordance with Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, utilization of all or a portion of the above capital loss carryovers is limited on an annual basis for International Fund, Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Small Cap Select Fund, and Small-Mid Cap Core Fund to (000) $4,046, $24,385, $10,084, $9,721 and $1,524, respectively.

FUTURES TRANSACTIONS – In order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market and to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet redemption requests, certain funds may enter into S&P stock index futures contracts and other stock index futures contracts. The Balanced Fund may also enter into interest rate index futures contracts.

Upon entering into a futures or currency contract, the fund is required to deposit cash or pledge U.S. Government securities in an amount equal to five percent of the purchase price indicated in the futures or currency contract (initial margin). Subsequent payments, which are dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security or securities, are made or received by the fund each day (daily variation margin) and are recorded as unrealized gains (losses) until the contract is closed. When the contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain (loss) equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the fund's basis in the contract.

Risks of entering into futures contracts, in general, include the possibility that there will not be a perfect price correlation between the futures contracts and the underlying securities. Second, it is possible that a lack of liquidity for futures contracts could exist, resulting in an inability to close a futures position prior to its maturity date. Third, the purchase of a futures contract involves the risk that a fund could lose more than the original margin deposit required to initiate a futures transaction. These

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contracts involve market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the fund's statement of assets and liabilities. Unrealized gains (losses) on outstanding positions in futures contracts held at the close of the year will be recognized as capital gains (losses) for federal income tax purposes.

OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS – The funds may utilize options in an attempt to manage market or business risk or enhance their yield. When a call or put option is written, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability. The liability is marked-to-market daily to reflect the current market value of the option written. When a written option expires, a gain is realized in the amount of the premium originally received. If a closing purchase contract is entered into, a gain or loss is realized in the amount of the original premium less the cost of the closing transaction. If a written call option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a written put option is exercised, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security which is purchased upon exercise of the option.

Purchased options are recorded as investments and marked-to-market daily to reflect the current market value of the option contract. If a purchased option expires, a loss is realized in the amount of the cost of the option. If a closing transaction is entered into, a gain or loss is realized, to the extent that the proceeds from the sale are greater or less than the cost of the option. If a put option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security by adjusting the proceeds from such sale by the amount of the premium originally paid. If a call option is exercised, the cost of the security purchased upon exercise is increased by the premium originally paid.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION – The books and records of the International Fund relating to the fund's non-U.S. dollar denominated investments are maintained in U.S. dollars on the following basis:

•  market value of investment securities, assets, and liabilities are translated at the current rate of exchange; and

•  purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

The International Fund does not isolate the portion of gains and losses on investments in equity securities that is due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of equity securities.

The International Fund reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. At September 30, 2005, foreign currency holdings consisted of multiple denominations, primarily European Monetary Units and Australian Dollar.

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS – The International Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts as hedges against either specific transactions or fund positions. The aggregate principal amount of the contracts are not recorded because the International Fund intends to settle the contracts prior to delivery. All commitments are "marked-to-market" daily at the applicable foreign exchange rate, and any resulting unrealized gains or losses are recorded currently. The International Fund realizes gains or losses at the time the forward contracts are extinguished. Unrealized gains or losses on outstanding positions in forward foreign currency contracts held at the close of the period are recognized as ordinary income or loss for federal income tax purposes.

The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities, but it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although forward foreign currency contracts limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit a potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the fund's statement of assets and liabilities. The face or contract amount in U.S. dollars reflects the total exposure the fund has in that particular currency contract. In addition, there could be exposure to risks (limited to the amount of unrealized gains) if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. There were no outstanding forward foreign currency contracts at September 30, 2005.

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SECURITIES PURCHASED ON A WHEN-ISSUED BASIS – Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by a fund on a forward-commitment or when-issued basis can take place up to a month or more after the transaction date. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations and the portfolio maintains, in a segregated account with its custodian, assets with a market value equal to or greater than the amount of its purchase commitments. The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward-commitment basis may increase the volatility of the fund's net asset value if the fund makes such purchases while remaining substantially fully invested. At September 30, 2005, the following fund had outstanding when-issued commitments (000):

Fund   Cost   Segregated
Assets
 
Balanced Fund   $ 4,997     $ 6,317    

 

In connection with the ability to purchase securities on a when-issued basis, each fund may also enter into dollar rolls in which the fund sells securities purchased on a forward-commitment basis and simultaneously contracts with a counterparty to repurchase similar (same type, coupon, and maturity), but not identical securities on a specified future date. As an inducement for the fund to "roll over" its purchase commitments, the fund receives negotiated amounts in the form of reductions of the purchase price of the commitment. Dollar rolls are considered a form of leverage.

ILLIQUID OR RESTRICTED SECURITIES – A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market. Securities are generally considered liquid if they can be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the price at which the security is valued by the fund. Illiquid securities may be valued under methods approved by the funds' board of directors as reflecting fair value. Each fund intends to invest no more than 15% of its net assets (determined at the time of purchase and reviewed periodically) in illiquid securities. Certain restricted securities may be considered illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Certain restricted securities eligible for resale to qualified institutional investors, including Rule 144A securities, are not subject to the limitation on a fund's investment in illiquid securities if they are determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures adopted by the funds' board of directors. At September 30, 2005, Real Estate Securities Fund, International Fund, Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, and Balanced Fund had investments in illiquid securities with a total value of $255,913, $0, $122,540, and $24,215, respectively, or 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, and 0.0%, respectively, of total net assets.

Information concerning illiquid securities, including restricted securities considered to be illiquid, is as follows:

Real Estate Securities Fund      
Security   Shares   Dates
Acquired
  Cost Basis
(000)
 
Beacon Capital     33,750     3/98   $ 435    
Newcastle Investment Holdings     35,000     6/98     153    
International Fund      
Security   Shares   Dates
Acquired
  Cost Basis
(000)
 
Far East Pharmaceutical Technology     2,836,000     4/04   $ 423    
Peregrine Investment Holdings     142,000     12/94-8/97     288    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      
Security   Shares   Dates
Acquired
  Cost Basis
(000)
 
Tridium, Class B     278,500     4/99-8/99   $ 1,524    
VideoPropulsion     809,856     12/99     - *  

 

*Rounds to zero.

Balanced Fund  
Security   Par (000)   Dates
Acquired
  Cost Basis
(000)
 
Duty Free International   $ 605       1/99-11/02     $ 605    

 

SECURITIES LENDING – In order to generate additional income, a fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its total assets (which includes collateral for securities on loan) to broker-dealers, banks, or other institutional borrowers of securities. Each fund's policy is to maintain collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high-grade debt obligations equal to at least 100% of the value of securities loaned. The collateral is then "marked-to-market" daily

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until the securities are returned. As with other extensions of credit, there may be risks of delay in recovery of the securities or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the security fail financially. As of September 30, 2005, cash collateral invested was as follows (000):

    Commercial
Paper
  Corporate
Obligations
  Repurchase
Agreements
  Money
Market Fund
  Other Short-Term
Securities
  Total  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 76,027     $ 89,511     $ 139,205     $ -     $ 6,741     $ 311,484    
International Fund     -       -       -       390,941       -       390,941    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     21,378       25,170       39,143       -       1,896       87,587    
Small Cap Select Fund     86,010       101,264       157,484       -       7,626       352,384    
Small Cap Value Fund     26,144       30,781       47,870       -       2,318       107,113    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     6,240       7,347       11,425       -       553       25,565    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     134,508       158,365       246,286       -       11,927       551,086    
Mid Cap Value Fund     58,554       68,939       107,213       -       5,192       239,898    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     70,179       82,625       128,497       -       6,223       287,524    
Large Cap Select Fund     19,625       23,107       35,934       -       1,740       80,406    
Large Cap Value Fund     59,777       70,378       109,451       -       5,301       244,907    
Balanced Fund     36,902       43,447       67,567       -       3,272       151,188    
Equity Income Fund     78,904       92,899       144,474       -       6,997       323,274    

 

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM") serves as the securities lending agent for the funds in transactions involving the lending of portfolio securities on behalf of the funds. USBAM acts as the securities lending agent pursuant to, and subject to compliance with conditions contained in, an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, USBAM received fees equal to 35% of each fund's income from securities lending transactions. Effective January 1, 2006, such fees will be lowered to 32% of each fund's income from securities lending transactions. With respect to International Fund, a portion of this amount was paid to State Street Bank and Trust for acting as sub-lending agent. Fees paid to USBAM by the funds for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 99    
International Fund     408    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     89    
Small Cap Select Fund     214    
Small Cap Value Fund     48    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     34    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     269    
Mid Cap Value Fund     92    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     171    
Large Cap Select Fund     33    
Large Cap Value Fund     121    
Balanced Fund     80    
Equity Income Fund     159    

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS – The Balanced fund may invest in swap agreements. A swap is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. The fund may enter into interest rate and credit default swap agreements to manage its exposure to interest rates and credit risk.

Interest rate swap agreements involve the exchange by the fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (i.e., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to the notional amount of principal). At September 30, 2005, Balanced Fund had not entered into any interest rate swap agreements.

In a credit default swap, one party makes a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default by a specified issuer on its obligation (typically a corporate issue or sovereign issue of an emerging country). The fund may use credit default swaps to provide a measure of protection against defaults of sovereign issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where the fund owns an issuance of or otherwise has exposure to the sovereign issuer) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer's default.

Swaps are marked to market daily based upon quotations from market makers and the change in value, if any, is recorded as unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected on the Statement of

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Assets and Liabilities. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received by the fund are included as part of miscellaneous income on the Statement of Operations. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of 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 or disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates.

SECURITY LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS – Income from settlement proceeds related to portfolio securities is recorded as an adjustment to realized or unrealized gains or losses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, Real Estate Securities Fund, Small Cap Growth Opportunities, Small Cap Select, Small-Mid Cap Core Fund, Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Mid Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Balanced Fund and Equity Income Fund received settlement proceeds of $942, $1,063,765, $40,402, $84,326, $140,115, $8,035, $72,577, $152,053, $31,571 and $25,533 respectively, as an adjustment to realized gains or losses for settlement proceeds related to securities no longer included in the portfolio.

EXPENSES – Expenses that are directly related to one of the funds are charged directly to that fund. Other operating expenses generally are allocated to the funds on the basis of relative net assets of all funds within the First American Family of Funds. Class specific expenses, such as distribution fees and servicing fees, are borne by that class. Income, other expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses of a fund are allocated to each respective class in proportion to the relative net assets of each class.

INTERFUND LENDING PROGRAM – Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the funds, along with other registered investment companies in the First American Family of Funds, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating funds. The funds did not have any interfund lending transactions during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN – Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), non-interested directors of the First American Family of Funds may participate and elect to defer receipt of part or all of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of selected open-end First American Funds as designated by the board of directors. All amounts in the Plan are 100% vested and accounts under the Plan are obligations of the funds. Deferred amounts remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

USE OF ESTIMATES IN PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of net assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3 >  Fees and Expenses

INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES – Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the "Agreement"), USBAM, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), manages each fund's assets and furnishes related office facilities, equipment, research, and personnel. The Agreement requires each fund to pay USBAM a monthly fee based upon average daily net assets. The annual fee for each fund is as follows:

Fund   Advisory fee 
as a % of average
daily net assets
 
Real Estate Securities Fund     0.70 %  
International Fund1     1.00    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund2     1.00    
Small Cap Select Fund     0.70    
Small Cap Value Fund     0.70    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     0.70    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     0.70    
Mid Cap Value Fund     0.70    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund3     0.65    
Large Cap Select Fund3     0.65    
Large Cap Value Fund3     0.65    
Balanced Fund3     0.65    
Equity Income Fund3     0.65    

 

(1) Effective July 1, 2005. Prior to July 1, 2005, the advisory fee paid to USBAM by International Fund was equal to a rate of 1.10% of the average daily net assets up to $1.5 billion, 1.05% of the average daily net assets on the next $1 billion, and 1.00% of the average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.

(2) Effective July 1, 2005. Prior to July 1, 2005, the advisory fee paid to USBAM by Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund was equal to a rate of 1.40% of the average daily net assets.

(3) The advisory fees paid by Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Large Cap Select Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Balanced Fund, and Equity Income Fund are equal to an annual rate of 0.65% of the average daily net assets up to $3 billion, 0.625% of the average daily net assets on the next $2 billion, and 0.60% of the average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion.

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USBAM has agreed to waive fees and reimburse other fund expenses through June 30, 2006, so that total fund operating expenses, as a percentage of average daily net assets, do not exceed the following amounts:

    Share Class  
Fund     A       B       C       R       Y    
International Fund     1.52 %     2.27 %     2.27 %     1.77 %     1.27 %  
Small Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
    1.47       2.22       2.22       1.72       1.22    
Balanced Fund     1.10       1.85       1.85       1.35       0.85    

 

Prior to July 1, 2005, USBAM agreed to waive fees and reimburse other fund expenses so that total fund operating expenses, as a percentage of average daily net assets, did not exceed the following amounts:

    Share Class  
Fund     A       B       C       R       Y    
Real Estate
Securities Fund
    1.23 %     1.98 %     1.98 %     1.48 %     0.98 %  
International Fund     1.60       2.35       2.35       1.85       1.35    
Small Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
    1.93       2.68       2.68       2.18       1.68    
Small Cap Select Fund     1.21       1.96       1.96       1.46       0.96    
Small Cap Value Fund     1.23       1.98       1.98       1.48       0.98    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     1.23       1.98       1.98       NA       0.98    
Mid Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
    1.20       1.95       1.95       1.45       0.95    
Mid Cap Value Fund     1.20       1.95       1.95       1.45       0.95    
Large Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
    1.15       1.90       1.90       1.40       0.90    
Large Cap Select Fund     1.15       1.90       1.90       1.40       0.90    
Large Cap Value Fund     1.15       1.90       1.90       1.40       0.90    
Balanced Fund     1.05       1.80       1.80       1.30       0.80    
Equity Income Fund     1.15       1.90       1.90       1.40       0.90    

 

NA = not applicable

The funds may invest in related money market funds that are series of First American Funds, Inc. ("FAF"), subject to certain limitations. In order to avoid the payment of duplicative investment advisory fees to USBAM, which acts as the investment advisor to both the investing funds and the related money market funds, USBAM will reimburse each investing fund an amount equal to that portion of USBAM's investment advisory fee received from the related money market funds that is attributable to the assets of the investing fund. For financial statement purposes, these reimbursements are recorded as investment income.

SUB-ADVISORY FEES – Effective December 8, 2004, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. ("J.P. Morgan") serves as investment sub-advisor to the International Fund, pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement with USBAM. For its services under the Sub-Advisory Agreement with USBAM, J.P. Morgan is paid a monthly fee by USBAM calculated on an annual basis equal to 0.34% of the first $100 million of the fund's average daily net assets, 0.30% of the next $250 million of the fund's average daily net assets, 0.24% of the next $1,250 million of the fund's average daily net assets and 0.22% of the fund's average daily net assets in excess of $1,600 million.

Prior to December 8, 2004, Clay Finlay, Inc. ("Clay Finlay") served as investment sub-advisor to the International Fund. For its services under the Sub-Advisory Agreement with USBAM, Clay Finlay was paid a monthly fee by USBAM calculated on an annual basis equal to 0.25% of the first $500 million of the fund's average daily net assets and 0.10% of the fund's average daily net assets in excess of $500 million.

ADMINISTRATION FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBAM serves as the funds' administrator pursuant to an administration agreement between USBAM and the funds. U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC ("USBFS") serves as sub-administrator pursuant to a sub-administration agreement between USBFS and USBAM. Both U.S. Bank and USBFS are direct subsidiaries of U.S. Bancorp. Under the administration agreement, USBAM is compensated to provide, or compensate other entities to provide, services to the funds. These services include various legal, oversight and administrative services and accounting services. Effective July 1, 2005, the funds pay USBAM administration fees which are calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.15% of the aggregate average daily net assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds, up to $8 billion, 0.135% on the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, 0.12% on the next $25 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, and 0.10% of the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. All fees paid to the sub-administrator are paid from the administration fee. In addition to these fees, the funds may reimburse USBAM and, indirectly, the sub-administrator for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

Prior to July 1, 2005, USBAM and USBFS served as "co-administrators" pursuant to a co-administration agreement between the co-administrators and the funds. The funds paid the administration fees to the co-administrators, which were calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.25% of the aggregate average daily net

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assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds, up to $8 billion, 0.235% of the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily assets, 0.22% of the next $25 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, and 0.20% of the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. In addition, the funds paid transfer agent fees under the co-administration agreement of $18,500 per share class plus additional per account fees. In addition to these fees, the funds reimbursed the co-administrators for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, administration fees paid to USBAM and USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 1,224    
International Fund     2,820    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     637    
Small Cap Select Fund     1,743    
Small Cap Value Fund     870    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     175    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     2,921    
Mid Cap Value Fund     1,154    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     2,368    
Large Cap Select Fund     588    
Large Cap Value Fund     2,120    
Balanced Fund     859    
Equity Income Fund     3,235    

 

TRANSFER AGENT FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBFS serves as the funds' transfer agent pursuant to a transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement with FAIF. FAIF pays transfer agent fees of $18,500 per share class and additional per account fees for transfer agent services. These fees are allocated to each fund based upon the fund's pro rata share of the aggregate average daily net assets of the funds that comprise FAIF. Under the new transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement, FAIF also pays USBFS a fee equal, on an annual basis, to 0.10% of each fund's average daily net assets. This fee compensates USBFS for providing certain shareholder services and reimburses USBFS for its payments to financial institutions that establish and maintain omnibus accounts and provide customary services for such accounts. In addition to these fees, the funds reimburse USBFS for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing transfer agent services. Prior to July 1, 2005, these services were provided by USBFS pursuant to the co-administration agreement.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, transfer agent fees paid to USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 392    
International Fund     896    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     194    
Small Cap Select Fund     524    
Small Cap Value Fund     266    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     51    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     929    
Mid Cap Value Fund     377    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     665    
Large Cap Select Fund     181    
Large Cap Value Fund     602    
Balanced Fund     257    
Equity Income Fund     945    

 

CUSTODIAN FEES – U.S. Bank serves as the funds' custodian pursuant to a custodian agreement with FAIF for all funds except the International Fund. Effective July 1, 2005, the fee for each fund (except the International Fund) was reduced from an annual rate of 0.01% of average daily net assets to an annual rate of 0.005% of average daily net assets. Effective July 1, 2005, State Street Bank ("SSB") serves as International Fund's custodian pursuant to a custodian agreement with the fund. International Fund pays SSB various asset-based fees and transaction charges based on the issuer's country. All fees are computed daily and paid monthly.

Effective July 1, 2005, the funds have entered into an agreement with their custodians whereby interest earned on uninvested cash balances will be used to reduce a portion of each fund's custodian expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, custodian fees were not reduced as a result of interest earned. The International Fund has also entered into an agreement with its custodian to receive certain credits to reduce the amount of custody fees incurred. These credits are disclosed as Expenses paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations.

DISTRIBUTION AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING FEES – Quasar Distributors LLC ("Quasar"), a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, serves as the distributor of the funds pursuant to a distribution agreement with FAIF. Under the distribution agreement, and pursuant to a plan adopted by each fund under rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act, each fund pays Quasar a monthly distribution and/or shareholder servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 0.25%, 1.00%, 1.00% and 0.50% of each fund's average daily net assets of the Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares, and Class R shares, respectively. No distribution or

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shareholder servicing fees are paid by Class Y shares. These fees may be used by Quasar to provide compensation for sales support, distribution activities, or shareholder servicing activities.

FAIF has also adopted and entered into a shareholder servicing plan and agreement with USBAM with respect to the Class R shares. Each fund, except Small-Mid Cap Core Fund, pays USBAM a monthly shareholder servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 0.15% of each fund's average daily net assets of the Class R shares. USBAM is currently waiving all fees under this plan and agreement. This waiver may be discontinued at any time.

Under these distribution and shareholder servicing agreements, the following amounts were retained by Quasar for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (000):

Fund   Amount  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 297    
International Fund     85    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     191    
Small Cap Select Fund     269    
Small Cap Value Fund     106    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     65    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     479    
Mid Cap Value Fund     88    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     272    
Large Cap Select Fund     6    
Large Cap Value Fund     238    
Balanced Fund     347    
Equity Income Fund     525    

 

OTHER FEES AND EXPENSES – In addition to the investment advisory fees, custodian fees, distribution and shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent fees and administration fees, each fund is responsible for paying other operating expenses, including: fees and expenses of independent directors, registration fees, postage and printing of shareholder reports, legal, auditing, insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, legal fees and expenses were paid to a law firm of which an Assistant Secretary of the funds is a partner.

CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES – A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on redemptions made in the Class B shares. The CDSC varies depending on the number of years from time of payment for the purchase of Class B shares until the redemption of such shares. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years.

Year Since Purchase   CDSC as a
Percentage of Dollar
Amount Subject to Charge
 
First     5.00 %  
Second     5.00    
Third     4.00    
Fourth     3.00    
Fifth     2.00    
Sixth     1.00    
Seventh     -    
Eighth     -    

 

A CDSC of 1.00% is imposed on redemptions made in Class C shares for the first twelve months.

The CDSC for Class B shares and Class C shares is imposed on the value of the purchased shares or the value at the time of redemption, whichever is less.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, total front-end sales charges and CDSCs retained by affiliates of USBAM for distributing the funds' shares were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 218    
International Fund     76    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     109    
Small Cap Select Fund     205    
Small Cap Value Fund     86    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     36    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     375    
Mid Cap Value Fund     165    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     164    
Large Cap Select Fund     34    
Large Cap Value Fund     104    
Balanced Fund     156    
Equity Income Fund     406    

 

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4 >  Capital Share Transactions

FAIF has 324 billion shares of $0.0001 par value capital stock authorized. Capital share transactions for the funds were as follows (000):

    Real Estate
Securities Fund
  International
Fund
  Small Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
 
    Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
  Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
  Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     2,268       2,885       900       1,986       805       3,228    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     504       192       23       20       553       25    
Shares redeemed     (1,219 )     (640 )     (1,335 )     (1,969 )     (2,445 )     (2,342 )  
Total Class A transactions     1,553       2,437       (412 )     37       (1,087 )     911    
Class B:  
Shares issued     57       64       56       64       28       251    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     19       14       -       1       57       2    
Shares redeemed     (98 )     (63 )     (235 )     (234 )     (130 )     (121 )  
Total Class B transactions     (22 )     15       (179 )     (169 )     (45 )     132    
Class C:  
Shares issued     75       104       70       87       23       191    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     20       14       -       1       27       -    
Shares redeemed     (96 )     (91 )     (269 )     (422 )     (132 )     (43 )  
Total Class C transactions     (1 )     27       (199 )     (334 )     (82 )     148    
Class R:  
Shares issued     3       75       35       135       1       39    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       8       -       4       -       1    
Shares redeemed     (1 )     (241 )     (22 )     (1,090 )     (1 )     (208 )  
Total Class R transactions     2       (158 )     13       (951 )     -       (168 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     6,209       13,274       28,181       31,294       1,632       4,004    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     1,073       499       542       526       839       79    
Shares redeemed     (5,485 )     (3,750 )     (16,895 )     (29,700 )     (3,522 )     (10,975 )  
Total Class Y transactions     1,797       10,023       11,828       2,120       (1,051 )     (6,892 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     3,329       12,344       11,051       703       (2,265 )     (5,869 )  

 

    Small Cap
Select Fund
  Small Cap
Value Fund
  Small-Mid Cap Core
Fund
 
    Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
  Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
  Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     1,586       2,909       526       1,192       653       2,255    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     1,274       352       432       100       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (2,207 )     (2,193 )     (656 )     (997 )     (1,583 )     (2,520 )  
Total Class A transactions     653       1,068       302       295       (930 )     (265 )  
Class B:  
Shares issued     118       146       57       77       64       123    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     206       65       104       34       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (221 )     (174 )     (185 )     (413 )     (655 )     (616 )  
Total Class B transactions     103       37       (24 )     (302 )     (591 )     (493 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     229       251       60       77       52       119    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     192       56       50       13       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (364 )     (197 )     (93 )     (120 )     (329 )     (308 )  
Total Class C transactions     57       110       17       (30 )     (277 )     (189 )  
Class R:  
Shares issued     22       208       -       72       -       138    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     1       55       -       3       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (4 )     (1,065 )     -       (170 )             (697 )  
Total Class R transactions     19       (802 )     -       (95 )     -       (559 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     6,525       8,030       3,781       3,675       2,087       3,912    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     6,437       3,768       3,016       1,045       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (16,385 )     (33,562 )     (7,079 )     (12,846 )     (3,915 )     (6,414 )  
Total Class Y transactions     (3,423 )     (21,764 )     (282 )     (8,126 )     (1,828 )     (2,502 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     (2,591 )     (21,351 )     13       (8,258 )     (3,626 )     (4,008 )  

 

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    Mid Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
  Mid Cap
Value Fund
  Large Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
 
    Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
  Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
  Year
ended 
9/30/05
  Year
ended 
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     3,556       778       1,266       682       565       1,608    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     683       135       7       4       8       2    
Shares redeemed     (1,128 )     (959 )     (510 )     (282 )     (1,246 )     (1,201 )  
Total Class A transactions     3,111       (46 )     763       404       (673 )     409    
Class B:  
Shares issued     90       65       91       57       45       89    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     49       9       -       -       1       -    
Shares redeemed     (58 )     (51 )     (179 )     (188 )     (356 )     (735 )  
Total Class B transactions     81       23       (88 )     (131 )     (310 )     (646 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     182       48       179       64       45       57    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     54       11       -       -       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (142 )     (110 )     (44 )     (76 )     (160 )     (216 )  
Total Class C transactions     94       (51 )     135       (12 )     (115 )     (159 )  
Class R:  
Shares issued     145       27       15       41       10       72    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       8       -       -       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (12 )     (341 )     -       (100 )     -       (767 )  
Total Class R transactions     133       (306 )     15       (59 )     10       (695 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     5,339       3,700       6,771       5,379       6,018       12,178    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     3,346       810       99       77       59       29    
Shares redeemed     (8,873 )     (8,163 )     (3,514 )     (4,252 )     (22,930 )     (11,718 )  
Total Class Y transactions     (188 )     (3,653 )     3,356       1,204       (16,853 )     489    
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     3,231       (4,033 )     4,181       1,406       (17,941 )     (602 )  

 

    Large Cap
Select Fund
  Large Cap
Value Fund
  Balanced
Fund
 
    Year 
ended 
9/30/05
  Year 
ended 
9/30/04
  Year 
ended 
9/30/05
  Year 
ended 
9/30/04
  Year 
ended 
9/30/05
  Year 
ended 
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     334       78       935       2,249       1,220       3,334    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     1       -       54       53       145       148    
Shares redeemed     (26 )     (40 )     (1,521 )     (1,580 )     (3,146 )     (2,038 )  
Total Class A transactions     309       38       (532 )     722       (1,781 )     1,444    
Class B:  
Shares issued     25       17       38       55       100       159    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       -       3       6       13       22    
Shares redeemed     (7 )     (5 )     (577 )     (876 )     (1,091 )     (892 )  
Total Class B transactions     18       12       (536 )     (815 )     (978 )     (711 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     10       4       36       49       79       85    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       -       1       2       4       4    
Shares redeemed     (2 )     (1 )     (121 )     (139 )     (181 )     (256 )  
Total Class C transactions     8       3       (84 )     (88 )     (98 )     (167 )  
Class R:  
Shares issued     -       -       -       160       -       345    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       -       -       7       -       23    
Shares redeemed     -       -       -       (1,761 )     -       (2,881 )  
Total Class R transactions     -       -       -       (1,594 )     -       (2,513 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     16,640       13,492       4,666       12,949       3,524       6,123    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     358       191       335       471       382       529    
Shares redeemed     (17,545 )     (1,430 )     (26,155 )     (12,532 )     (8,890 )     (16,991 )  
Total Class Y transactions     (547 )     12,253       (21,154 )     888       (4,984 )     (10,339 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     (212 )     12,306       (22,306 )     (887 )     (7,841 )     (12,286 )  

 

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    Equity
Income Fund
 
    Year
ended
9/30/05
  Year
ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     1,568       4,209    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     222       200    
Shares redeemed     (3,494 )     (2,448 )  
Total Class A transactions     (1,704 )     1,961    
Class B:  
Shares issued     144       396    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     17       17    
Shares redeemed     (473 )     (459 )  
Total Class B transactions     (312 )     (46 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     92       221    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     14       14    
Shares redeemed     (457 )     (401 )  
Total Class C transactions     (351 )     (166 )  
Class R:  
Shares issued     32       185    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       15    
Shares redeemed     (2 )     (1,685 )  
Total Class R transactions     30       (1,485 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     12,906       23,673    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     681       718    
Shares redeemed     (36,568 )     (25,006 )  
Total Class Y transactions     (22,981 )     (615 )  
Net decrease in capital shares     (25,318 )     (351 )  

 

5 > Investment Security Transactions

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, purchases of securities and proceeds from sales of securities, other than temporary investments in short-term securities, were as follows (000):

    U.S. Government
Securities
  Other Investment
Securities
 
Fund   Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales  
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ -     $ -     $ 732,503     $ 704,152    
International Fund     -       -       1,143,587       1,006,658    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       -       580,171       666,069    
Small Cap Select Fund     -       -       1,021,695       1,211,070    
Small Cap Value Fund     -       -       307,452       375,516    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     -       -       162,372       192,244    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       -       1,513,684       1,581,597    
Mid Cap Value Fund     -       -       673,901       572,614    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       -       1,167,380       1,652,947    
Large Cap Select Fund     -       -       506,853       497,038    
Large Cap Value Fund     -       -       629,829       1,043,816    
Balanced Fund     209,598       203,768       401,629       461,813    
Equity Income Fund     -       -       425,021       788,092    

 

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The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the funds and the total cost of securities (including cost of securities purchased with proceeds from securities lending) for federal tax purposes at September 30, 2005, were as follows (000):

Fund   Aggregate
Gross
Appreciation
  Aggregate
Gross
Depreciation
  Net   Federal
Income
Tax
Cost
 
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 120,411     $ (5,020 )   $ 115,391     $ 871,852    
International Fund     257,180       (34,196 )     222,984       1,755,210    
Small Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
    30,491       (16,237 )     14,254       385,088    
Small Cap Select Fund     136,797       (23,245 )     113,552       1,105,150    
Small Cap Value Fund     89,020       (10,026 )     78,994       454,218    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     6,420       (2,984 )     3,436       94,729    
Mid Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
    339,639       (21,547 )     318,092       1,850,044    
Mid Cap Value Fund     117,022       (6,660 )     110,362       822,130    
Large Cap Growth
Opportunities Fund
    120,955       (18,030 )     102,925       1,171,026    
Large Cap Select Fund     28,458       (8,243 )     20,215       404,339    
Large Cap Value Fund     159,097       (19,182 )     139,915       1,013,057    
Balanced Fund     41,343       (7,628 )     33,715       523,999    
Equity Income Fund     322,365       (13,081 )     309,284       1,440,515    

 

The difference between cost for financial statement purposes and federal tax purposes is primarily due to losses deferred from wash sales, investments in limited partnerships and REITs, the amount of gain (loss) recognized for tax purposes due to mark to market adjustments on open futures contracts and the mark to market of certain Passive Foreign Investments Companies (PFICs) for tax purposes.

6 >  Options Written

Transactions in options written for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, were as follows:

    Number of
Contracts
  Premium
Amount (000)
 
Put Options Written  
Balanced Fund:  
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -    
Opened     168       71    
Expired     (91 )     (38 )  
Closed     (77 )     (33 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -    
Call Options Written  
Balanced Fund:  
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -    
Opened     167       77    
Expired     (33 )     (15 )  
Closed     (134 )     (62 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -    

 

7 >  Concentration of Risks

Portfolios that primarily invest in a particular sector may experience greater volatility than portfolios investing in a broad range of industry sectors. Real Estate Securities Fund primarily invests in income-producing common stocks of publicly traded companies engaged in the real estate industry. The real estate industry has been subject to substantial fluctuations and declines on a local, regional and national basis in the past and may continue to in the future. Through the fiscal year-end, the Small-Mid Cap Core Fund primarily invested in the technology industry. Competitive pressures may have a significant effect on the financial condition of companies in this industry. For example, if technology continues to advance at an accelerate rate and the number of companies could become offerings continue to expand these companies and because increasingly sensitive to short production cycles and aggressive pricing. Prior to October 3, 2005, Small-Mid Cap Core Fund, operating as the Technology Fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies in the technology industry. Competitive pressures may have a significant effect on the financial condition of companies in this industry. For example, if technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles and aggressive pricing. As of September 30, 2005, Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund and Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund had a significant portion of their assets invested in the information technology sector, which could be more sensitive to short product cycles and aggressive pricing than the technology industry as a whole. As of the same date, Small Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, and Mid Cap Value Fund had significant portions of their assets invested in the financials sector. The financials sector may be more greatly impacted by the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, competition and consumer confidence and spending.

8 >  Indemnifications

The funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the funds have not had prior claims of losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

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9>  Additional Information Related to Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

As a result of an internal review, USBAM uncovered an action involving potentially improper trading of a portfolio security held in the First American Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. USBAM engaged an outside law firm to conduct a review of those trades, and, as a result of this review, the law firm concluded that no USBAM employee violated the applicable securities laws. USBAM has reported this to the Fund's board of directors and to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is investigating the matter, and USBAM is cooperating fully with the investigation.

10>  Replacement of Investment Sub-Advisor

On September 16, 2004, the funds' board of directors approved the appointment of J.P. Morgan ("JPMorgan") to replace Clay Finlay, Inc. as the investment sub-advisor to International Fund. At a special meeting of International Fund's shareholders held on December 8, 2004, shareholders approved the appointment of JPMorgan.

11>  Other

In March 2005, the U.S. Bancorp Pension Plan redeemed $302,966,587, $395,010,013, $200,889,108 and $132,582,404 from the First American Large Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Large Cap Select Fund and Equity Income Fund, respectively, as redemption-in-kind transactions. In these transactions, each fund paid redemption proceeds to U.S. Bancorp Pension Plan by distributing a proportionate amount of securities in the fund's portfolio to the Plan. Remaining shareholders in the funds did not recognize any additional capital gains from the transactions.

12>  Investment Strategy Changes and Name Change for Technology Fund

On September 26, 2005, Technology Fund's shareholders approved a change to the fundamental investment policies of the Technology Fund. This change took effect on October 3, 2005, along with a number of other investment strategy changes and a change in the fund's name to Small-Mid Cap Core Fund.

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TAX INFORMATION

The information set forth below is for each fund's fiscal year as required by federal laws. Shareholders, however, must report distributions on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include distributions for portions of two fiscal years of a fund. Accordingly, the information needed by shareholders for income tax purposes will be sent in early 2006 on Form 1099-DIV. Please consult your tax advisor for proper treatment of this information.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, each fund has designated long-term capital gains, ordinary income, dividends qualifying for the corporate received deduction, and qualified dividend income with regard to distributions paid during the year as follows:

    Long Term
Capital Gains
Distributions
(Tax Basis)(a)
  Ordinary
Income
Distributions
(Tax Basis)(a)
  Return of
Capital (Tax
Basis)(a)
  Total
Distributions
(Tax Basis)
  Dividends
Received
Deduction(b)
  Corporate
Qualified
Dividend
Income (000)
  Qualified
Dividend
Income(b)(c)
 
Real Estate Securities Fund     69 %     31 %     - %     100 %     0.46 %   $ 715       1.26 %  
International Fund     -       100       -       100       -       33,621       100    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     67       33       -       100       1.30       605       1.30    
Small Cap Select Fund     61       39       -       100       2.60       3,467       2.68    
Small Cap Value Fund     86       14       -       100       23.70       3,349       23.97    
Small-Mid Cap Core Fund     -       -       -       -       -       256       -    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     59       41       -       100       4.9       6,798       5.07    
Mid Cap Value Fund     -       100       -       100       100       7,738       100    
Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     -       75       25       100       100       12,600       100    
Large Cap Select Fund     24       76       -       100       42.4       4,216       45.55    
Large Cap Value Fund     -       100       -       100       100       20,920       100    
Balanced Fund     -       100       -       100       56.3       3,791       59.15    
Equity Income Fund     26       74       -       100       100       39,204       100    

 

(a) Based on a percentage of the fund's total distributions.

(b) Based on a percentage of ordinary income distributions of the fund.

(c) For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 certain dividends paid by the funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided by the Internal Revenue Code 1(h). The funds intend to designate the maximum amounts as taxed at a maximum rate of 15%. Complete information was computed and reported in conjunction with your 2004 Form 1099-Div. As of September 30, 2005, for the calendar year to date, qualified dividend income as a percentage of ordinary income distributions for each Fund was as follows: Real Estate Securities, International, Small Cap Growth Opportunities, Small Cap Select, Small Cap Value, Small-Mid Cap Core, Mid Cap Growth Opportunities, Mid Cap Value, Large Cap Growth Opportunities, Large Cap Select, Large Cap Value, Balanced and Equity Income Funds were 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 100%, 0%, 100%,100%, 59% and 100%, respectively.

(d) The International Fund has elected to pass through to shareholders foreign taxes under Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. Foreign taxes paid and foreign source income for the fund were $3,215,745 and $35,073,032, respectively.

The following funds hereby designate the following as long-term capital gain distributions for the purposes of the dividends paid deduction, which include earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions of fund shares (unaudited):

Fund   Long-Term
Capital Gain
Distributions
 
Real Estate Securities Fund   $ 46,287,027    
Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     35,232,980    
Small Cap Select Fund     108,259,597    
Small Cap Value Fund     68,826,377    
Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund     127,989,776    
Mid Cap Value Fund     865,733    
Large Cap Select Fund     1,525,005    
Large Cap Value Fund     1,472,523    
Equity Income Fund     8,129,359    

 

SHAREHOLDER MEETING

At a special meeting of the Shareholders of the Technology Fund (now called the Small-Mid Cap Core Fund) on September 26, 2005, the shareholders voted to approve the following proposal:

Approval of a change in the fund's policy of concentrating its investments in the technology industry, to a policy of not concentrating its investments in a particular industry.

At the meeting, shareholders approved this proposal as follows: 

Shared
Voted For
  Shares
Voted Against
  Shares
Abstained
 
  4,111,930       370,813       451,816    

 

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HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUNDS' PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROXY VOTING RECORD

A description of the policies and procedures that the funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, as well as information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, 2005, is available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND; (2) at firstamericanfunds.com; and (3) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision's website at http://www.sec.gov.

FORM N-Q HOLDINGS INFORMATION

Each fund is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form N-Q. The funds' Forms N-Q are available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND and (2) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, you may review and copy the funds' Forms N-Q at the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

Each fund will make complete portfolio holdings information publicly available by posting the information at firstamericanfunds.com on a quarterly basis. The funds will attempt to post such information within 10 days of the quarter end.

APPROVAL OF THE FUNDS' INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

The Board of Directors of the Funds (the "Board"), which is comprised entirely of independent directors, oversees the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determines annually whether to renew the Funds' advisory agreement with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM"). In addition to determining whether to renew the agreement with USBAM, the Board also is responsible for determining whether to approve subadvisory agreements for the Funds.

At a meeting on May 3-5 2005, the Board considered information relating to the Funds' investment advisory agreement with USBAM (the "Agreement") and, with respect to the International Fund, information relating to the sub-advisory agreement between USBAM and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. ("JP Morgan") (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement"). In advance of the meeting, the Board received materials relating to the agreements, and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with their consideration. At a subsequent meeting on June 20-22, 2005, the Board concluded its consideration of and approved the Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement through June 30, 2006.

Although the Agreement, which is with First American Investment Funds, Inc., relates to all of the Funds, the Board separately considered and approved the Agreement with respect to each Fund. In considering the Agreement, the Board, advised by independent legal counsel, reviewed and considered the factors it deemed relevant, including: (1) the nature, quality and extent of USBAM's services to the Fund, (2) the investment performance of the Fund, (3) the profitability of USBAM related to the Fund, including an analysis of USBAM's cost of providing services and comparative expense information, (4) the extent to which economies of scale are realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels are adjusted to enable Fund investors to share in these economies of scale, and (5) other benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the Funds. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board's decision to approve the Agreements.

Before approving the Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board met in executive session with its independent counsel on numerous occasions to consider the materials provided by USBAM and the terms of the Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement. Based on its evaluation of those materials, the Board concluded that the Agreement is fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of each Fund and that the Sub-Advisory Agreement is fair and in the interests of the shareholders of the International Fund. In reaching its conclusions, the Board considered the following:

Nature, Quality and Extent of Investment Advisory Services

The Board examined the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by USBAM to each Fund, and the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by JP Morgan to the International Fund.

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For the Funds other than the International Fund, the Board reviewed USBAM's key personnel who provide investment management services to each Fund as well as the fact that, under the Agreement, USBAM has the authority and responsibility to make and execute investment decisions for each Fund within the framework of that Fund's investment policies and restrictions, subject to review by the Board. The Board further considered that USBAM's duties with respect to each Fund include (i) investment research and security selection, (ii) adherence to (and monitoring compliance with) the Fund's investment policies and restrictions and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and (iii) monitoring the performance of the various organizations providing services to the Fund, including the Fund's distributor, sub-administrator, transfer agent and custodian. Finally, the Board considered USBAM's representation that the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement are the type of services customarily provided by investment advisors in the fund industry.

With respect to the International Fund, the Board examined the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by JP Morgan and reviewed JP Morgan's key personnel who provide investment management services to the Fund. The Board noted that, under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, JP Morgan has the authority and responsibility to make and execute investment decisions for the Fund within the framework of the Fund's investment policies and restrictions, subject to the supervision of USBAM and review by the Board. The Board further considered that JP Morgan's duties with respect to the International Fund include investment research and stock selection and adherence to the Fund's investment policies and restrictions. The Board noted that, under the Agreement, USBAM is responsible for monitoring the performance of JP Morgan as well as various organizations providing services to the International Fund, including the Fund's distributor, sub-administrator, transfer agent and custodian. Finally, the Board considered USBAM's representation that the services provided by JP Morgan under the Sub-Advisory Agreement are the type of services customarily provided by investment advisors in the fund industry.

The Board considered compliance reports about USBAM and JP Morgan from the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).

Based on the foregoing, the Board concluded that (i) each Fund is likely to benefit from the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement and (ii) the International Fund is likely to benefit from the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by JP Morgan under the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Investment Performance of the Funds

The Board considered the performance of each Fund, including how the Fund performed versus the median performance of a group of comparable funds selected by an independent data service (the "performance universe") and how the Fund performed versus its benchmark index.

Balanced Fund. The Board considered that the Fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the year ended February 28, 2005. For longer periods, the Fund generally underperformed both its benchmark index and the performance universe. The Board noted, however, that the Fund's current management team has been in place only since 2004. Thus, the underperformance for longer time periods is attributable to a former management team. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's good relative performance over the last year, which was achieved by its new management team, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement and to continue to allow the current management team to develop its performance record with the Fund.

Equity Income Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's performance was comparable to that of its benchmark for the one-year period ended February 28, 2005 and that the Fund outperformed the benchmark for the five-year period ended February 28, 2005. While the Fund's performance was below the median of its performance universe for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended February 28, 2005, the Board considered USBAM's assertion that the performance universe included a number of funds which had different investment restrictions and styles than those of the Fund. USBAM represented to the Board that this difference contributed to the Fund's underperformance compared to its performance universe. In light of this discrepancy, the Board compared the Fund's performance to the performance of a custom performance universe which USBAM indicated provided a more meaningful comparison. The Board noted that the Fund's performance compared favorably to this custom performance universe for the five- and ten-year periods, although it still lagged for the more recent periods The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's positive long-term performance vis-à-vis

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its benchmark and the custom performance universe, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement, while continuing to monitor the Fund's performance closely.

International Fund. The Board noted that the Fund has underperformed both its benchmark and its performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended February 28, 2005. The Board considered, however, that the Fund's new sub-adviser, JP Morgan, did not begin managing the Fund until December 2004 and that JP Morgan, therefore, is not responsible for the performance record reviewed by the Board. The Board concluded that, in light of JP Morgan's very limited period of managing the Fund, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement and to closely monitor the performance record that JP Morgan develops as subadviser to the Fund.

Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. The Board considered that the Fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended February 28, 2005. The Fund underperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the ten-year period ended February 28, 2005, but the Board noted that this underperformance could be attributed to a former management team. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's strong performance, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Large Cap Select Fund. The Board considered that the Fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-year period ended February 28, 2005, and that the Fund's performance since inception (January 31, 2003) through February 28, 2005 was only slightly below that of its benchmark. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's recent strong performance, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Large Cap Value Fund. The Board noted that the Fund significantly outperformed its performance universe for the one-year period ended February 28, 2005, although it did underperform its benchmark. The Board also noted that the Fund's performance was below that of its performance universe and its benchmark for the three-, five- and ten-year periods ended February 28, 2005. The Board, however, also considered the management transitions that have occurred during the past five years, and that USBAM is currently seeking a new manager. The Board concluded that, in light of these facts, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement, while continuing to closely monitor USBAM's search for a new team and the performance of the Fund.

Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. The Board considered that the Fund significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended February 28, 2005. The Board concluded that, in light of this performance, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement with respect to the Fund.

Mid Cap Value Fund. The Board considered that the Fund outperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-year period ended February 28, 2005. In addition, the Board noted that the Fund's three- and five-year performance also was strong, although somewhat below the benchmark for the five-year period. While the Fund underperformed both its benchmark index and its performance universe for the ten-year period ended February 28, 2005, the Board noted that this underperformance could be attributed primarily to a former management team. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's strong recent performance, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Real Estate Securities Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's performance was better than or comparable to that of its benchmark index and its performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended February 28, 2005 and for the period since inception in 1995 through February 28, 2005. The Board concluded that, in light of this performance, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods ended February 28, 2005 and for the period since inception in 1995 through February 28, 2005. The Board also considered that the Fund's performance was below that of its performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended February 28, 2005. The Board considered, however, USBAM's assertion that the Fund's performance should

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be compared to a universe of small-cap growth funds, rather than the universe of small-cap core funds provided by the independent data service, because the new portfolio management team does not manage the Fund as a micro-cap fund (which the prior management team did). When compared to a small- cap growth universe, the Fund outperformed for the three- and five-year periods ended February 28, 2005. Finally, the Board considered that the current portfolio management team has been in place for less than one year, and that any underperformance for that one-year period could be attributed to the transition to that new management team. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's outperformance of both its benchmark and the small-cap growth fund universe for the three- and five-year periods, and the Fund's new management team, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement and to closely monitor the performance record that the new management team develops.

Small Cap Select Fund. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was in line with its benchmark and performance universe for the three-, five- and ten-year periods ended February 28, 2005. The Board also considered that, while the Fund's performance was significantly below that of its benchmark and its performance universe for the one-year period ended February 28, 2005, the Fund significantly exceeded its benchmark for the five-year period. The Board considered that current Fund management has been in place for less than one year, and that the underperformance for that first year could be attributed to the transition to the new management team. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's new management team and the Fund's competitive long-term performance, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement and to monitor the performance record that the new management team develops.

Small Cap Value Fund. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed both its benchmark and its performance universe for the year ended February 28, 2005. Furthermore, the Fund outperformed its performance universe for the three-, five- and ten-year periods, although it underperformed the benchmark for each of these periods. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's strong recent performance, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Small-Mid Cap Core Fund. The Board noted that the Fund's performance was below that of its benchmark and its performance universe for the one-, five- and ten-year periods ended February 28, 2005. The Board also considered, however, that the Fund soon would be converted to a small- and mid-cap core fund, with a different management team and different investment objectives and policies. In light of the impending change, the Board concluded it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement and to closely monitor the performance record developed by the Fund in its new form.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by USBAM

The Board reviewed USBAM's estimated costs in serving as the Funds' investment manager, including the costs associated with the personnel and systems necessary to manage each Fund. The Board also considered the reported profitability of USBAM and its affiliates resulting from their relationship with each Fund. For each Fund, the Board reviewed fee and expense information as compared to that of other funds and accounts managed by USBAM and of comparable funds managed by other advisers. The Board found that while the management fees for USBAM's institutional separate accounts are lower than the Funds' management fees, the Funds receive additional services from USBAM that separate accounts do not receive.

Using information provided by an independent data service, the Board also evaluated each Fund's advisory fee compared to the median advisory fee for other mutual funds similar in size, character and investment strategy, and each Fund's expense ratio after waivers compared to the median expense ratio, after waivers, of comparable funds. In connection with its review of Fund fees and expenses, the Board asked USBAM to articulate its pricing philosophy. USBAM responded that it attempts generally to maintain each Fund's total operating expenses at a level that approximates its peer group median expense ratio. In addition, USBAM committed to waive its investment advisory fees to the extent necessary to maintain the Funds' total expense ratios at levels generally in line with their respective peer groups. Consistent with this pricing philosophy, and after discussions with the Board, USBAM proposed certain changes to the advisory fees and expense ratios of the Funds, as discussed in more detail below. The Board concluded that USBAM's pricing philosophy is a reasonable one and, after taking into account USBAM's proposed changes to advisory fees and expense ratios, that the Funds' advisory fees and expense ratios are reasonable in light of the services provided.

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Further detail considered by the Board regarding the advisory fees and expense ratios of each Fund is set forth below:

Balanced Fund. The Board considered that, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee is significantly lower and the Fund's expense ratio is slightly lower than the peer group median (even though, ignoring the waivers, the Fund's contractual advisory fee is slightly higher than that of its peer group median) The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to increase its voluntary expense cap for the Fund by 0.05%, which would lower the Fund's expense ratio from 1.15% to 1.10%. The Board noted that this change would bring the Fund to within 3 basis points of the peer group median expense ratio of 1.07%. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap change, are reasonable.

Equity Income Fund. The Board considered that, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee is close to the peer group median advisory fee and the Fund's expense ratio is slightly lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board also considered that the Fund's contractual advisory fee is slightly higher than the peer group median advisory fee. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would have remained competitive. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

International Fund. The Board noted that the Fund's advisory fee, both before and after waivers, is higher than that of its peer group median, as is the Fund's total expense ratio after waivers. To bring the Fund's total expense ratio more closely in line that of its peer group median, the Board and USBAM agreed to contractually decrease the advisory fee from 1.10% to 1.00% and to cap total Fund expenses at 1.52%. The Board noted that although the Fund's advisory fee will continue to be higher than that of its peer group median, the expense cap change would bring the Fund to within 10 basis points of the peer group median expense ratio of 1.42%. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the contractual decrease in the advisory fee and the expense cap change, are reasonable.

Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's contractual advisory fee is equal to the peer group median advisory fee. The Board also considered that, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would have still been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Large Cap Select Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's advisory fee, both contractual and after waivers, and its expense ratio after waivers are lower than the peer group median. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would still have been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Large Cap Value Fund. The Board considered that, after waivers the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are lower than the peer group median (even though, if the waivers were ignored, the Fund's contractual advisory fee is slightly higher than that of its peer group median). The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would have continued to be competitive. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's advisory fee, both contractual and after waivers, and its expense ratio after waivers are lower than the peer group median. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would still have been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Mid Cap Value Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's advisory fee, both contractual and after waivers, and its expense ratio after waivers are lower than the peer group median. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove

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the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would still have been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Real Estate Securities Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's advisory fee, both contractual and after waivers, and its expense ratio after waivers are lower than the peer group median. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would still have been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's advisory fee, both contractual and after waivers, and its expense ratio after waivers are higher than the peer group median. To bring the Fund's total expense ratio more closely in line with that of its peer group median, the Board and USBAM agreed to contractually decrease the advisory fee from 1.40% to 1.00% and to cap total Fund expenses at 1.47%. The Board noted that although the Fund's advisory fee would continue to be higher than the peer group median, the expense cap change would bring the Fund to within 10 basis points of the peer group median expense ratio of 1.37%. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the contractual decrease in the advisory fee and the expense cap change, are reasonable.

Small Cap Select Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's advisory fee, both contractual and after waivers, and its expense ratio after waivers are lower than the peer group median. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would still have been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Small Cap Value Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's advisory fee, both contractual and after waivers, and its expense ratio after waivers are lower than the peer group median. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. The Board noted that, absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would still have been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Small-Mid Cap Core Fund. The Board considered that the Fund's contractual advisory fee and its expense ratio after waivers are lower than the peer group median. The Board also considered that the Fund's advisory fee after waivers is approximately equal to the peer group median. The Board then considered USBAM's proposal to remove the expense cap for the Fund. Absent the expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would still have been lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap removal, are reasonable.

Economies of Scale in Providing Investment Advisory Services

The Board considered the extent to which each Fund's investment advisory fee reflects economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders. Based on information provided by USBAM, the Board noted that profitability will likely increase somewhat as assets grow over time. The Board considered that, although most Funds do not have advisory fee breakpoints in place, USBAM has committed to waive advisory fees to the extent necessary to keep each Fund's total expenses generally in line with the median total expenses of a peer group of funds as selected by an independent data service. The median total expense ratio of a Fund's peer group will necessarily reflect the effect of any breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules of the funds in that group. Therefore, by capping a Fund's total expense ratio at a level close to the median, Fund shareholders will effectively receive the benefit of any breakpoints in the comparable funds' advisory fee schedules. In light of USBAM's commitment to keep total Fund expenses competitive, the Board concluded that it would be reasonable and in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

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Other Benefits to USBAM

In evaluating the benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the Funds, the Board noted that USBAM and certain of its affiliates serve the Funds in various capacities, including as advisor, administrator, transfer agent, distributor, custodian and securities lending agent, and receive compensation from the Funds in connection with providing services to the Funds. The Board considered that each service provided to the Funds by USBAM or one of its affiliates is pursuant to a written agreement, which the Board evaluates periodically as required by law.

The Board also considered USBAM's use of the Funds' portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain research. The Board concluded, based on its own review and on representations of USBAM, that USBAM's use of "soft" commission dollars was consistent with regulatory requirements.

After full consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that approval of the Agreement was in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders.

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Directors and Officers of the Funds

Independent Directors

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Benjamin R. Field III P.O. Box 1329 
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1938)
  Director    Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF, since September 2003.   Retired; Senior Financial Advisor, Bemis Company, Inc. from May 2002 through June 2004; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Bemis, through April 2002.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Roger A. Gibson 
P.O. Box 1329 
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1946)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since October 1997.   Retired; Vice President, Cargo – United Airlines, from July 2001 through July 2004; Vice President, North America – Mountain Region, United Airlines, prior to July 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Victoria J. Herget 
P.O. Box 1329 
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1951
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 2003.   Investment consultant and non-profit board member since 2001; Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Leonard W. Kedrowski P.O. Box 1329 
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1941)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since November 1993.   Owner and President, Executive and Management Consulting, Inc., a management consulting firm; Board member, GC McGuiggan Corporation (dba Smyth Companies), a label printer; former Chief Executive Officer, Creative Promotions International, LLC, a promotional award programs and products company, through October 2003; Advisory Board member, Designer Doors, manufacturer of designer doors, through 2002.    First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Richard K. Riederer
P.O. Box 1329 
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1944)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Retired; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Weirton Steel through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (a producer of iron ore pellets)  

 

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Independent Directors - continued

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Joseph D. Strauss 
P.O. Box 1329 
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1940
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 1984.   Attorney At Law, Owner and President, Strauss Management Company, a Minnesota holding company for various organizational management business ventures; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Community Resource Partnerships, Inc., a strategic planning, operations management, government relations, transportation planning and public relations organization; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Excensus(TM) LLC, a strategic demographic planning and application development firm, since 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios    None  
Virginia L. Stringer 
P.O. Box 1329 
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1944)
  Chair; Director   Chair Term three years. Directors Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Chair of FAIF's Board since September 1997; Director of FAIF since June 1991.   Owner and President, Strategic Management Resources, Inc., a management consulting firm; Executive Consultant to State Farm Insurance Company through 2003.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
James M. Wade
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1329
(1943)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Owner and President, Jim Wade Homes, a homebuilding company, since 1999.   First American Funds Complex; eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios.   None  

 

†  Includes only directorships in a company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act, or any company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.

The Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes additional information about fund directors and is available upon request without charge by calling 800-677-FUND or writing to First American Funds, P.O. Box 1330, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55440-1330.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

Officers

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
Thomas S. Schreier, Jr. 
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc. 
800 Nicollet Mall 
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1962)*
  President   Re-elected by the Board annually; President of FAIF since February  2001.   Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Chief Executive Officer of First American Asset Management from December 2000 to May 2001 and of Firstar Investment & Research Management Company ("FIRMCO") from February 2001 to May 2001; prior to that, Senior Managing Director and Head of Equity Research of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray.  
Mark S. Jordahl 
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall 
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1960)* 
  Vice President – Investments   Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Investments of FAIF since September 2001.   Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2001; prior thereto, President and Chief Investment Officer, ING Investment Management–Americas, from September 2000 to June 2001; prior to that, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, ReliaStar Financial Corp.  
Jeffery M. Wilson 
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1956)*
  Vice President – Administration   Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Administration of FAIF since March 2000.   Senior Vice President of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Senior Vice President of First American Asset Management.  
Charles D Gariboldi, Jr. 
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall 
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1959)*
  Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Treasurer of FAIF since October 2004.   Mutual Fund Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since October 2004; prior thereto, Vice President of investment accounting and Fund Treasurer for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  
Jill M. Stevenson
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1965) *
  Assistant Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Treasurer of FAIF since September 2005.   Assistant Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2005; prior thereto, Director, Senior Project Manager, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., from May 2003; prior to that, Vice President, Director of Operations, Paladin Investment Associates, LLC.  
David H. Lui 
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall 
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1960)* 
  Chief Compliance Officer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Chief Compliance Officer of FAIF since February 2005.   Chief Compliance Officer for First American Funds and U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since February 2005; prior thereto, Chief Compliance Officer, Franklin Advisors, Inc. and Chief Compliance Counsel, Franklin Templeton Investments from March 2004; prior to that, Vice President Charles Schwab & Co,. Inc  
Kathleen L. Prudhomme 
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall 
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1953)*
  Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 1998.   Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since November 2004; prior thereto, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  
James D. Alt 
50 South Sixth Street 
Suite 1500 
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1951)
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Secretary of FAIF since June 2002; Assistant Secretary of FAIF from September 1998 through June 2002.   Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  
Brett L. Agnew,
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall 
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(1971)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004.   Attorney for U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since August 2004; prior thereto, Senior Counsel, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans from 2001 to 2004; prior to that, Consultant, Principal Financial Group.  

 

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Officers - continued

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s)
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
James R. Arnold 
615 E. Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
(1957)* 
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since June 2003.   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC since March 2002; prior thereto, Senior Administration Services Manager, UMB Fund Services, Inc.  
Douglas G. Hess 
615 E. Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
(1967)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 2001.   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.  

 

*  Messrs. Schreier, Jordahl, Wilson, Gariboldi, Lui and Agnew, Ms. Stevenson and Ms. Prudhomme are each officers and/or employees of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which serves as investment adviser and administrator for FAIF. Messrs. Hess and Arnold are officers of U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, which is a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and serves as Transfer Agent for FAIF.

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Board of Directors First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

Virginia Stringer

Chairperson of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strategic Management Resources, Inc.

 

Benjamin Field III

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Bemis Company, Inc.

 

Roger Gibson

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Vice President of Cargo-United Airlines

 

Victoria Herget

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Investment Consultant; former Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments

 

Leonard Kedrowski

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Executive and Management Consulting, Inc.

 

Richard Riederer

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former President and Chief Executive Officer of Weirton Steel

 

Joseph Strauss

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strauss Management Company

 

James Wade

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Jim Wade Homes

 

First American Investment Funds’ Board of Directors is comprised entirely of independent directors.

 



 

 

Direct fund correspondence to:

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

This report and the financial statements contained herein are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Further, there is no assurance that certain securities will remain in or out of each fund’s portfolio. The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only through the period ended September 30, 2005. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions.

 

This report is for the information of shareholders of the First American Investment Funds, Inc. It may also be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus, which contains information concerning investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the funds. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

The figures in this report represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. The principal value of an investment and investment return will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

ADMINISTRATOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

CUSTODIAN

U.S. Bank National Association

60 Livingston Avenue

St. Paul, Minnesota 55107

 

DISTRIBUTOR

Quasar Distributors, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Ernst & Young LLP

220 South Sixth Street

Suite 1400

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

COUNSEL

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

50 South Sixth Street

Suite 1500

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

In an attempt to reduce shareholder costs and help eliminate duplication, First American Funds will try to limit their mailing to one report for each address that lists one or more shareholders with the same last name. If you would like additional copies, please call First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND or visit firstamericanfunds.com.

 

0288-05  11/2005  AR-EQUITY

 



 

2005
Annual Report

 

 



 

First American Income Funds

 

First American Income Funds invest in taxable bonds, which are debt obligations issued by a government, federal agency, or corporation to raise money. Investors lend money to the issuer until the bond matures and, in exchange, receive regular interest payments at a predetermined rate. Income funds generate income that is normally subject to federal, state, and local taxes.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Message to Shareholders

1

Report of Independent Registered Public  Accounting Firm

26

Schedule of Investments

27

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

56

Statements of Operations

60

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

62

Financial Highlights

64

Notes to Financial Statements

74

Notice to Shareholders

86

 

 

 

Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.

 

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE

 



FIRST AMERICAN INVESTMENT FUNDS, INC.
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2005

This supplement updates the following Prospectuses dated January 31, 2005:

First American Income Funds Class A, Class B and Class C Shares Prospectus (as previously supplemented July 1, 2005)

First American Income Funds Class R Shares Prospectus

First American Income Funds Class Y Shares Prospectus (as previously supplemented July 1, 2005)

Selected First American Funds Class A Shares Prospectus

For each share class, this supplement, any previous supplement, and the applicable Prospectus dated January 31, 2005 together constitute a current Prospectus. To request a copy of a Prospectus, please call 800-677-FUND.

Information regarding the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the management of High Income Bond Fund, which is set forth in each Prospectus under the heading "Additional Information - Management - Portfolio Management," is supplemented by the following:

John T. Fruit, CFA, Senior Fixed-Income Portfolio Manager, has been appointed as an additional co-manager of High Income Bond Fund. Prior to joining U.S. Bancorp Asset Management as a senior credit research analyst in 2001, Mr. Fruit was employed at Aid Association for Lutherans as a fixed-income analyst/trader. He also previously did analysis and institutional trading for Arbor Research and Trading and worked in sales and trading in securities lending and fixed income for the firm. Mr. Fruit has more than 17 years of financial industry experience. Douglas P. Hedberg will continue to act as the fund's primary portfolio manager and Philip A. Melville will continue to act as a co-manager.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL, OR YOU MAY CALL FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS INVESTOR SERVICES AT 800-677-FUND.

This is not part of the annual report.



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Message to SHAREHOLDERS  November 14, 2005

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

We invite you to take a few minutes to review the results of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

 

This report includes comparative performance graphs and tables, portfolio commentaries, complete listings of portfolio holdings, and additional fund information. We hope you will find this helpful in monitoring your investment portfolio.

 

Also, through our website, firstamericanfunds.com, we provide quarterly performance fact sheets on all First American Funds, the economic outlook as viewed by our senior investment officers, and other information about fund investments and portfolio strategies.

 

Please contact your financial professional if you have questions about First American Funds or contact First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND.

 

We appreciate your investment with First American Funds and look forward to serving your financial needs in the future.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

/s/ Virginia L. Stringer

 

/s/ Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

 

 

Virginia L. Stringer

Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

Chairperson of the Board

President

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

 

FIRST AMERICAN FUNDS Annual Report 2005

 

1



Core Bond fund

Investment Objective: high current income consistent with limited risk to capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Core Bond Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 3.01% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.75% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index*, returned 2.80% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

While the Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, it had little effect on long-term rates, which remained low as short-term rates inched higher. As a result, the flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer more attractive than their shorter-term counterparts. Given strong corporate profits, corporate bonds enjoyed continued strong performance, though increasingly there have been indications that the credit cycle has passed its peak.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

The fund's strategic positioning to take advantage of the flattening yield curve by underweights in intermediate-term bonds accounted for a significant portion of the fund's outperformance relative to the index. With lower-quality issues outperforming higher-rated bonds, the fund benefited from an overweight in BBB-rated credit throughout most of the fiscal year. An overweight in mortgage-backed securities, as well as overweights in asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities, also added value.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

The fund gradually trimmed its overweight in BBB-rated bonds, as these issues performed increasingly well. By the end of the reporting period, the fund shifted to a modest underweight in BBB-rated bonds and remained underweight in higher-quality corporate issues as well. Though this transition was driven chiefly by less attractive valuations rather than the fundamental economic developments, we believe that the credit cycle has peaked and that an increase in shareholder friendly activity (mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, share buybacks, etc,) makes corporate bonds less appealing. Although we believe rates will continue to increase, we view current valuations on mortgage-backed securities as attractive and are overweight in this position. We continue to emphasize high-quality collateral in the mortgage-backed and asset-backed markets as the economic expansion matures and credit risk for consumers increases. We believe the continued economic growth and mounting inflationary pressures will drive the interest rates upward; accordingly the fund's duration is shorter than the benchmark.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

Mortgage-Backed     48.6 %  
U.S. Treasury     19.1    
Asset-Backed     16.7    
Corporate Bond     8.9    
U.S. Government Agency     4.9    
Cash Equivalents     2.9    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (1.1 )  
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     88.0 %  
AA/Aa     1.9    
A/A     1.8    
BBB/Baa     8.3    
      100 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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Core Bond fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

                Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   2/1/1999   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)      
Class A     (1.61 )%     4.78 %     5.21 %     -       -    
Class B     (2.94 )%     4.56 %     4.90 %     -       -    
Class C     1.00 %     4.90 %     -       4.05 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)      
Class A     2.75 %     5.68 %     5.67 %     -       -    
Class B     2.00 %     4.89 %     4.90 %     -       -    
Class C     1.99 %     4.90 %     -       4.05 %     -    
Class R     2.51 %     -       -       -       4.15 %  
Class Y     3.01 %     5.95 %     5.94 %     -       -    
Lehman Aggregate Bond Index2      2.80 %     6.62 %     6.55 %     5.83 %     5.24 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of the Lehman Government/Credit Bond Index, the Lehman Mortgage Backed Securities Index, and the Lehman Asset Backed Securities Index. The Lehman Government/Credit Bond Index is comprised of Treasury securities, other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, including U.S. agency mortgage securities, and investment-grade corporate debt securities. The Lehman Mortgage Backed Securities Index is comprised of the mortgage-backed pass-through securities of Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. The Lehman Asset Backed Securities Index is comprised of debt securities rated investment grade or higher that are backed by credit card, auto, and home equity loans.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Core Bond fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Core Bond Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.00     $ 4.81    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.31     $ 4.81    
Class B Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.30     $ 8.59    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.55     $ 8.59    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.20     $ 8.59    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.55     $ 8.59    
Class R Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.40     $ 6.07    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.05     $ 6.07    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.20     $ 3.55    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.95%, 1.70%, 1.70%, 1.20% and 0.70% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 1.90% for Class A, 1.53% for Class B, 1.62% for Class C, 1.84% for Class R, and 2.12% for Class Y.

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High Income Bond fund

Investment Objective: high current income

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American High Income Bond Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 7.01% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 6.74% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Corporate High Yield Index*, returned 6.71% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation has risen with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

While the Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, it had little effect on long-term rates, which remained low as short-term rates inched higher. As a result, the flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer more attractive than their shorter-term counterparts. Given strong corporate profits, high-yield credit enjoyed continued strong performance, though increasingly there have been indications that the credit cycle has passed its peak.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Most of the decisions that affected the fund during the fiscal year were related to individual security selections. Benefiting the fund were overweights in corporate bonds that outperformed the benchmark through much of the reporting period: Allegheny Technologies, Case New Holland, Dobson Cellular, McDermott International, North American Energy, Roundy's, and Witco Chemical.

In terms of credit quality, the fund benefited from an overweight to CCC-rated securities in the fall of 2004, when these issues handily outperformed others in the high-yield area. Later on during the fiscal year, the fund's position in BBB-rated securities helped us weather the weak spell in the high-yield market. Also contributing to the good returns were positions taken in emerging markets.

On the downside, adverse security selection detracted somewhat from the fund's performance, with overweights to bonds that underperformed, including Calpine, Collins & Aikman, Delphi, Elan, Intelsat, Mercer, and Tembec.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Due to increasing concern about the maturing credit cycle, we improved the overall quality of the fund by eliminating the overweight in CCC-rated debt early in 2005. Similarly, we began to shift emphasis from idiosyncratic risk (large positions in single names) to market risk, reducing a number of large overweights in individual names while increasing our exposure to derivative products where the underlying credit risk is diversified among a large number of corporate issuers. During the year, we tactically invested in emerging market debt, specifically sovereign debt (issued by national governments).

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

Corporate Bond     93.8 %  
Asset-Backed     2.6    
Cash Equivalents     1.4    
Preferred Stock     0.9    
Common Stock     0.1    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.2    
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     2.9 %  
BBB/Baa     4.1    
BB/Ba     31.2    
B/B     44.5    
CCC/Caa     15.3    
CC/Ca     0.3    
C/C     0.1    
Non-Rated     1.6    
      100 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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High Income Bond fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   8/30/2001   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     2.20 %     5.46 %     -    
Class B     0.99 %     5.48 %     -    
Class C     4.97 %     5.81 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     6.74 %     6.58 %     -    
Class B     5.97 %     5.87 %     -    
Class C     5.96 %     5.81 %     -    
Class R     6.23 %     -       7.85 %  
Class Y     7.01 %     6.89 %     -    
Lehman Corporate High Yield Index2      6.71 %     8.96 %     11.13 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 8/30/2001 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Corporate High Yield Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

The fund invests in lower-rated and non-rated securities which present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

2  An unmanaged index that covers the universe of fixed-rate, dollar-denominated, below-investment-grade debt with at least one year to final maturity. Payment-in-kind bonds, Eurobonds, and emerging markets debt securities are excluded, but SEC-registered Canadian and global bonds of issuers in non-emerging countries are included. Original issue zero coupon bonds, step-up coupon structures, and Rule 144A securities are also included.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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High Income Bond fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the High Income Bond Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2, 3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,038.40     $ 5.37    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.80     $ 5.32    
Class B Actual2, 3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,034.70     $ 9.18    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.04     $ 9.10    
Class C Actual2, 3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,034.70     $ 9.18    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.04     $ 9.10    
Class R Actual2, 3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,036.60     $ 6.64    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.55     $ 6.58    
Class Y Actual2, 3    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,039.70     $ 4.09    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.06     $ 4.05    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.05%, 1.80%, 1.80%, 1.30% and 0.80% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 3.84% for Class A, 3.47% for Class B, 3.47% for Class C, 3.66% for Class R, and 3.97% for Class Y.

3Prior to July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses was 1.00%, 1.75%, 1.75%, 1.25% and 0.75% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively. Effective July 1, 2005, the contractual limitation on annual expenses for each class was increased to 1.10%, 1.85%, 1.85%, 1.35%, and .085% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y respectively. If this new limitation had been in place during the entire period, actual and hypothetical ending account balances would have been $1,038.15 and $1,019.55 for Class A, $1,034.44 and $1,015.79 for Class B, $1,034.44 and $1,015.79 for Class C, $1,036.35 and $1,018.30 for Class R, and $1,039.44 and $1,020.81 for Class Y and actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been $5.62 and $5.57 for Class A, $9.44 and $9.35 for Class B, $9.44 and $9.35 for Class C, $6.89 and $6.83 for Class R and $4.35 and $4.31 for Class Y.

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Inflation Protected Securities fund

Investment Objective: provide investors with total return while providing protection against inflation

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Inflation Protected Securities Fund (the "fund") Class Y shares, returned 5.24% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 4.93% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index*, returned 5.90% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, keeping long-term rates anchored while short-term rates moved higher. As a result, the yield curve flattened. Given strong corporate profits, corporate bonds enjoyed continued strong performance, though increasingly there have been indications that the credit cycle has passed its peak.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) did not enjoy particularly strong performance during this fiscal year, underperforming dramatically during the second quarter and recovering thereafter. As yield spreads between five-year and 30-year Treasuries narrowed dramatically throughout the reporting period, the fund's overweight in longer maturities was a positive contributor to performance. The non-TIPS allocation was beneficial to the fund in the second quarter, when TIPS underperformed, but non-TIPS bonds gave back gains when TIPS recovered in the third quarter. The fund's underweight in short-maturity TIPS detracted from performance, as these bonds – especially the two-year sector – outperformed other Treasuries, their principal value increasing as a result of the inflationary change triggered by rising energy prices. We adjusted the fund's duration tactically as rates moved up or down within the market range throughout the fiscal year.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

With yield curve spreads much compressed, we've reduced our position in longer-maturity TIPS, increasing our holdings in bonds with five-year maturities. Because of tight spreads, we eliminated our exposure to emerging market and high-yield bonds (which accounted for 5% of the portfolio), and we are looking for a more advantageous point at which to resume holding these securities. We continue to hold short-duration asset-backed and commercial mortgage-backed securities, a good alternative to holding short-end TIPS, which tend to be volatile with energy price movements.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

U.S. Treasury     89.6 %  
U.S. Government Agency     4.9    
Asset-Backed     2.1    
Corporate Bond     1.1    
Cash Equivalent     0.7    
Mortgage-Backed     0.5    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.1    
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     97.6 %  
AA/Aa     1.9    
A/A     0.3    
BB/Ba     0.2    
      100 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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Inflation Protected Securities fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

    Since Inception  
    10/1/2004  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     0.51 %  
Class C     3.18 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     4.93 %  
Class C     4.18 %  
Class R     4.81 %  
Class Y     5.24 %  
Lehman TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) Index2      5.90 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/01/2004 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman TIPS Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A Shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of inflation-protected securities issued by the US Treasury that have at least one year to final maturity, at least $250 million par amount outstanding, and are investment-grade rated (Baa or better).

3  Performance for Class C and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Inflation Protected Securities fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Inflation Protected Securities Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.70     $ 4.32    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.81     $ 4.31    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.10     $ 8.12    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.05     $ 8.09    
Class R Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,026.80     $ 5.59    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.55     $ 5.57    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,028.90     $ 3.05    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.06     $ 3.04    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.85%, 1.60%, 1.10% and 0.60% for Class A, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 2.77% for Class A, 2.41% for Class C, 2.68% for Class R, and 2.89% for Class Y.

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Intermediate Government Bond fund

Investment Objective: provide investors with current income that is exempt from state income tax, to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Intermediate Government Bond Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 1.43% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 1.40% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Intermediate Treasury Bond Index*, returned 1.00% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation has been basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

While the Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, it had little effect on long-term rates, which remained low as short-term rates inched higher. As a result, the flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer more attractive than their shorter-term counterparts.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

The fund's strategic positioning to take advantage of the flattening yield curve was the main contributor to performance: as the yield spread between the two-year and 10-year Treasury bonds collapsed throughout the fiscal year, the fund benefited from an overweight in longer maturities (mainly 10-year and, to a lesser extent, 10- to 15-year Treasuries). An overweight to agency bonds, which are not included in the fund's benchmark index, was another significant contributor to performance. On average, 50% of the portfolio was composed of agency bonds, which provided good returns. We adjusted the fund's duration tactically as rates moved up or down within the market range throughout the fiscal year.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

During most of the fiscal year, the fund maintained an overweight in longer-maturity bonds in order to take advantage of the flattening yield curve. As yield curve spreads compressed, we reduced out overweight in long-maturity bonds, looking for further curve flattening to come more slowly. In line with this more defensive position, we also reduced the fund's overweight to agency bonds, particularly ones with longer maturities. We continue to approach the fund's duration tactically, remaining neutral relative to the index.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

U.S. Government Agency     97.9 %  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     2.1    
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     100.0 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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Intermediate Government Bond fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

        Since Inception  
    1 year   10/25/2002  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.85 )%     1.22 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     1.40 %     2.01 %  
Class Y     1.43 %     2.11 %  
Lehman Intermediate Treasury Bond Index2      1.00 %     2.34 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/25/2002 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Intermediate Treasury Bond Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A Shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with a remaining maturity between one and 10 years.

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Intermediate Government Bond fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Intermediate Government Bond Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.30     $ 3.77    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.19     $ 3.78    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.10     $ 3.02    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.94     $ 3.02    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75% and 0.60% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 1.63% for Class A and 1.71% for Class Y.

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Intermediate Term Bond fund

Investment Objective: current income to the extent consistent with preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Intermediate Term Bond Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares, returned 1.85% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 1.69% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index*, returned 1.50% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

The Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, keeping long-term rates anchored while short-term rates moved higher. As a result, the yield curve flattened. Given strong corporate profits, corporate bonds enjoyed continued strong performance, though increasingly there have been indications that the credit cycle has passed its peak.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

The fund's strategic positioning to take advantage of the flattening yield curve was the main contributor to performance: as the yield spread between the two-year and 10-year Treasury bonds collapsed throughout the fiscal year, the fund benefited from an overweight in longer maturities (mainly 10-year and, to a lesser extent, 10- to 15-year Treasuries). In general, our duration was neutral or short relative to the index – a fairly defensive position we assumed in view of the rising short-term interest rates. The fund's investments in nonindex securities (mainly structured products like mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities) paid off, as these sectors performed well for most of the reporting period. Our overweight in BBB-rated securities brought strong gains early in the fiscal period, but their performance declined later on, especially following the downgrades of Ford and General Motors bonds to junk status, which caused BBB-rated issues to underperform.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

We moved to a sizeable underweight in corporate bonds because, while corporate earnings growth remains strong, the reward for credit risk is not compelling, especially in an environment increasingly characterized by shareholder friendly activity on the part of issuers (leveraged buyouts, share buybacks, etc.). The fund maintained an overweight in structured securities, principally asset-backed and commercial mortgage-backed. As we monitor the effects of rising interest rates, we continue to approach the fund's duration tactically, remaining modestly defensive relative to the index.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

U.S. Treasury     30.1 %  
Asset-Backed     21.4    
Mortgage-Backed     20.8    
Corporate Bond     14.8    
U.S. Government Agency     11.8    
Cash Equivalents     0.4    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.7    
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     82.6 %  
AA/Aa     2.0    
A/A     4.1    
BBB/Baa     11.3    
      100 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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Intermediate Term Bond fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

    1 year   5 years   10 years  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.64 )%     4.85 %     5.31 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     1.69 %     5.33 %     5.54 %  
Class Y     1.85 %     5.47 %     5.76 %  
Lehman Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index2      1.50 %     6.16 %     6.12 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 10/31/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A shares for the relevant period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index of Treasury Securities, other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities, and investment-grade corporate debt securities. In each case with maturities of one to 10 years.

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Intermediate Term Bond fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Intermediate Term Bond Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.20     $ 3.79    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.10     $ 3.03    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.06     $ 3.04    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75% and 0.60% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 1.62% for Class A and 1.71% for Class Y.

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Short Term Bond fund

Investment Objective: current income while maintaining a high degree of principal stability

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Short Term Bond Fund (the "fund") Class Y shares returned 1.23% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 1.08% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index*, returned 1.19% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

While the Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, it had little effect on long-term rates, which remained low as short-term rates inched higher. As a result, the flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made bonds with longer maturities more attractive, helping five-year issues outperform their two-year counterparts.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

With its emphasis on short-term securities, fund's strategy is defensive, seeking to minimize risk to income from rate changes over the long term. Therefore, in an environment characterized by rising short-term rates, which adversely affect short-term bond yields, returns tend to be modest, as they indeed were during this fiscal year. The fund's positive performance came from a combination of sector weighting, duration strategy, and yield-curve positioning. The fund focused on generating income by overweighting sectors not included in its benchmark index; in this space, an overweight to asset-backed securities proved beneficial, as they performed very well during the fiscal year. An overweight to short-term mortgage products also added value. In terms of duration, we were defensively positioned (80% to 90% of the benchmark), which added to performance. An underweight in short-term Treasury bonds helped the fund benefit from the flattening yield curve, as the fund held a combination short reset-floating-rate securities and three- to five-year securities as a substitute. An overweight to BBB-rated corporate bonds held back performance during the spring months, when Ford and General Motors bonds were downgraded to junk status; but, in the context of the entire fiscal year, this period of underperformance had a negligible effect.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

Because of the increase in shareholder friendly activity (mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, stock buybacks) in the corporate sector, we trimmed the fund's overweight position in BBB-rated corporate bonds, moving instead to asset-backed securities and to mortgage-backed securities. Generally, we have been reducing lower-quality risk and ensuring that the fund is well diversified by keeping allocations to individual names small. While we believe the Fed will continue to raise short-term rates, the tightening cycle is, in our view, nearing the end; accordingly, we have moved the fund's duration from short to neutral.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

Asset-Backed     33.5 %  
Mortgage-Backed     28.2    
Corporate Bond     21.0    
U.S. Treasury     11.1    
U.S. Government Agency     4.9    
Cash Equivalents     1.1    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.2    
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     71.8 %  
AA/Aa     3.7    
A/A     8.8    
BBB/Baa     15.7    
      100 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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Short Term Bond fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

    1 year   5 years   10 years  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (1.17 )%     3.39 %     4.51 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     1.08 %     3.86 %     4.75 %  
Class Y     1.23 %     4.02 %     4.84 %  
Lehman 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index2      1.19 %     4.55 %     5.25 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 9/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 2.25% for Class A shares for the relevant period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index of one-to-three-year Treasury securities, other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or Instrumentalities, and investment-grade corporate debt securities.

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Short Term Bond fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Short Term Bond Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.30     $ 3.79    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.10     $ 3.03    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.06     $ 3.04    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.75% and 0.60% for Class A and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 1.33% for Class A and 1.31% for Class Y.

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Total Return Bond fund

Investment Objective: high current income consistent with prudent risk to capital

Change of fund name, strategy and index:

In May 2005, the fund changed its name from the First American Corporate Bond Fund to the First American Total Return Bond Fund (the "fund"). The new name reflects the key change in the fund's investment strategy: to expand risk-adjusted return opportunities, the fund now provides tactical allocation to nontraditional fixed-income sectors. These allocations, which can constitute up to 30% of the portfolio, include high yield (below-investment-grade corporate bonds with none rated lower than CCC), nondollar denominated bonds, and emerging market bonds (dollar-denominated bonds issued by governments and corporations in emerging markets such as Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe). At least 70% of the portfolio is composed of actively managed mortgage-backed, corporate, asset-backed, and U.S. Government securities. The benchmark for the fund was changed to the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index.

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American Total Return Fund, Class Y shares, returned 3.83% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 3.57% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index*, returned 2.80% for the same period. The fund's benchmark prior to its investment strategy changes, the Lehman U.S. Credit A/Baa Index*, returned 2.85% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal period. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

While the Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, it had little effect on long-term rates, which remained low as short-term rates inched higher. As a result, the flattening yield curve (i.e., a greater rise in short-term than in long-term rates) made bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer more attractive than their shorter-term counterparts. Given strong corporate profits, both investment-grade and high-yield credit enjoyed continued strong performance, though increasingly there have been indications that the credit cycle has passed its peak.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

The fund's strategic positioning to benefit from the flattening yield curve was a positive contributor to performance, as were the fund's positions in all three of its noncore sectors during the latter part of the period: emerging markets, high yield, and nondollar denominated bonds. Emerging markets enjoyed a particularly strong year, boosted both by fundamental improvements (notably improved public finances and improving credit ratings) and by the economic cycle, with growing demand for commodities and continued global growth making for positive trade flow and exports. An overweight in high-yield corporate bonds proved beneficial, as these issues enjoyed strong performance. The fund's positioning in asset-backed and mortgage-backed sectors, as well as issue selection within corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities also added value.

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

With high-yield corporate bonds and, to a lesser extent, emerging market bonds becoming more expensive later in the second half of the fiscal year, we reduced their weights in the portfolio. This was primarily driven by less attractive valuations and, in the case of corporate bonds, increased risk to bondholders from the issuers' shareholder friendly activities (mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, share buybacks, etc.). In keeping with this more defensive position, we increased our holdings in U.S. Treasuries and high-quality mortgage-backed securities. We continue to view foreign bond markets as attractive relative to the United States, and although we expect some strength in the U.S. dollar in the near term, our longer-term outlook for the dollar is marginally negative.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

Mortgage-Backed     37.7 %  
U.S. Treasury     19.2    
Asset-Backed     19.0    
Corporate Bond     18.2    
Cash Equivalents     4.8    
U.S. Government Agency     1.7    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.6 )  
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     80.1 %  
AA/Aa     1.0    
A/A     5.3    
BBB/Baa     9.2    
BB/Ba     3.5    
B/B     0.9    
      100 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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Total Return Bond fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   2/1/2000   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (0.79 )%     5.69 %     5.96 %     -    
Class B     (2.16 )%     5.47 %     5.82 %     -    
Class C     1.72 %     5.80 %     5.93 %     -    
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     3.57 %     6.62 %     6.77 %     -    
Class B     2.81 %     5.79 %     5.95 %     -    
Class C     2.71 %     5.80 %     5.93 %     -    
Class R     3.40 %     -       -       5.69 %  
Class Y     3.83 %     6.86 %     7.01 %     -    
Lehman U.S. Credit A/Baa Bond Index2      2.85 %     7.82 %     7.96 %     6.66 %  
Lehman Aggregate Bond Index3       2.80 %     6.62 %     7.18 %     5.24 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,4  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares (from 2/01/2000 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman U.S. Credit A/Baa Bond Index2 and the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index.3

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

A significant portion of the Fund's portfolio may consist of lower-rated debt obligations, which are commonly called "high-yield" securities or "junk bonds." High-yield securities generally have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal than investment-grade securities. The Fund may also invest in foreign securities. International investing involves risks not typically associated with domestic investing including risks of adverse currency fluctuations, potential political and economic instability, different accounting standards, limited liquidity, and volatile prices. Performance reflects voluntary fee waivers in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of fixed-rate, dollar-denominated U.S. corporate securities with at least one year to final maturity. Securities must be rated Baa or A based on the lower of Moody's and Standard & Poor's ratings, and must have a minimum issue size of $250 million. Rule 144A securities with registration rights are included in the index.

3  An unmanaged index comprised of the Lehman Government/Credit Bond Index, the Lehman Mortgage Backed Securities Index, and the Lehman Asset Backed Securities Index. The Lehman Government/Credit Bond Index is comprised of Treasury securities, other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, including U.S. agency mortgage securities, and investment-grade corporate debt securities. The Lehman Mortgage Backed Securities Index is comprised of the mortgage-backed pass-through securities of Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. The Lehman Asset Backed Securities Index is comprised of debt securities rated investment grade or higher that are backed by credit card, auto, and home equity loans. Previously, the fund used the Lehman U.S. Credit A/Baa Bond Index as a benchmark. Going forward, the fund will use the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index as a comparison, because its composition better matches the fund's investment strategies.

4  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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Total Return Bond fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Total Return Bond Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.30     $ 5.07    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.05     $ 5.06    
Class B Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.50     $ 8.86    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.29     $ 8.85    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.50     $ 8.86    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.29     $ 8.85    
Class R Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.60     $ 6.34    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.80     $ 6.33    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.60     $ 3.81    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.31     $ 3.80    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 1.00%, 1.75%, 1.75%, 1.25% and 0.75% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 2.43% for Class A, 1.95% for Class B, 1.95% for Class C, 2.26% for Class R, and 2.46% for Class Y.

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U.S. Government Mortgage fund

Investment Objective: high current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital

How did the fund perform for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005?

The First American U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (the "fund"), Class Y shares returned 2.75% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (Class A shares returned 2.59% without taking the sales charge into account). By comparison, the fund's benchmark, the Lehman Mortgage-Backed Securities Index*, returned 3.29% for the same period.

What were the general economic and market conditions during the fiscal year?

Economic growth moderated but nevertheless continued at a solid pace over the course of the fiscal year. Solid economic growth, in turn, improved labor market conditions. While core inflation remained basically stable at a relatively low level, overall inflation rose with the continuing climb of energy prices during the past year. The combination of solid growth, lower unemployment, and the potential for higher energy prices to be reflected by broader inflation measures has kept the Fed incrementally raising the Fed Funds Rate at each Federal Open Market Committee meeting since June 2004.

While the Fed's measured approach to tightening monetary policy helped foster stability in the bond market, it had little effect on long-term rates, which remained low as short-term rates inched higher. The low, long-term rates boosted the housing market, which, along with the low-volatility environment promoted by the Fed's measured tightening, created a favorable market climate for mortgage-backed securities.

Underlying economic conditions remain generally favorable for the financial markets, although risks have risen with energy prices and the widespread disruption to activity from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

How did market conditions and investment strategies affect the fund's performance?

Mortgages performed reasonably well in the final quarter of 2004 and the first quarter of 2005, but their performance flagged thereafter, so in aggregate the returns were positive but unspectacular during the fiscal year. Rising interest rates, the flatter yield curve, and a lack of sufficient sponsorship from traditional mortgage investors like banks or government-sponsored enterprises all contributed to the somewhat lackluster sector performance. An overweight in the fund's nonagency mortgage position also added value, as these securities outperformed agency issues. 

What strategic moves were made by the fund and why?

In view of the rising rates and slowing growth in the housing market, the fund has been making a transition to a more defensive posture, with emphasis on higher-quality mortgage-backed securities. Motivated by concern about extension risk (i.e., a lengthening in a security's duration due to the deceleration of prepayments), we have been focusing on higher-coupon issues and underweighting discount securities, which pose the greatest extension risk. To bolster stability, we have increased our position in seasoned paper (mortgages that have been outstanding for three to four years). We have also been acquiring higher-quality, nonagency securities in order to minimize potential risk. While we believe the Fed will continue to raise short-term rates, the tightening cycle is, in our view, nearing the end; accordingly, we have moved the fund's duration from short to neutral.

*Unlike mutual funds, index returns do not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects.

Portfolio Allocation as of September 30, 20051  (% of net assets)

Mortgage-Backed     112.4 %  
Asset-Backed     0.5    
Cash Equivalent     3.1    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (16.0 )  
      100 %  

 

Credit Quality Distribution as of September 30, 20052  (% of market value)

AAA/Aaa     97.4 %  
AA/Aa     2.4    
A/A     0.2    
      100 %  

 

1Portfolio allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

2In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

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U.S. Government Mortgage fund continued

Annual Performance1  as of September 30, 2005

            Since Inception  
    1 year   5 years   10 years   9/24/2001  
Average annual return with sales charge (POP)  
Class A     (1.81 )%     4.35 %     4.69 %     -    
Class B     (3.18 )%     3.87 %     4.37 %     -    
Class C     0.83 %     -       -       2.90 %  
Average annual return without sales charge (NAV)  
Class A     2.59 %     5.25 %     5.15 %     -    
Class B     1.72 %     4.38 %     4.37 %     -    
Class C     1.82 %     -       -       2.90 %  
Class R     2.18 %     5.08 %     5.06 %     -    
Class Y     2.75 %     5.41 %     5.39 %     -    
Lehman Mortgage-Backed Securites Index2      3.29 %     6.12 %     6.46 %     4.72 %  

 

Value of $10,000 Investment1,3  as of September 30, 2005

The chart above illustrates the total value of an assumed $10,000 investment in the fund's Class A and Class Y shares from (11/30/1995 to 9/30/2005) as compared to the Lehman Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.2

The performance data quoted on this page represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the fund may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 800.677.FUND.

1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. Investment performance reflects fee waivers that are or were in effect. In the absence of such fee waivers, total returns would be reduced. Index is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect any expenses, transaction costs, or cash flow effects. Direct investment in the index is not available.

Total returns at net asset value ("NAV") reflect performance over the time period indicated without including the fund's maximum sales charge and assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

Total returns at public offering price ("POP") reflect performance over the time period indicated including maximum sales charges of 4.25% for Class A shares and the maximum contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") for Class B and Class C shares for the relevant period. Maximum CDSC is 5.00% for Class B shares, decreasing annually to 0% in the seventh year following purchase, and 1.00% for Class C shares. Total returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

On September 24, 2001, the U.S. Government Mortgage Fund became the successor by merger to the Firstar U.S. Government Securities Fund, a series of Firstar Funds, Inc. Prior to the merger, the First American fund had no assets or liabilities. Performance presented prior to September 24, 2001, represents that of the Firstar U.S. Government Securities Fund. The Firstar U.S. Government Securities Fund was organized on November 27, 2000, and, prior to that, was a separate series of Mercantile Mutual Funds, Inc.

Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities.

2  An unmanaged index comprised of the mortgage-backed pass-through securities of Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. It is formed by grouping the universe of more than 600,000 individual fixed-rate MBS pools into approximately 3,500 generic aggregates. The aggregates included are priced daily using a matrix pricing routine based on trade price quotations by agency, program, coupon, and degree of seasoning.

3  Performance for Class B, Class C, and Class R shares is not presented. Performance for these classes will vary due to different expense structures.

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U.S. Government Mortgage fund continued

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (the "fund"), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses

For each class, 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

For each class, the second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line of the table for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Examples

    Beginning Account
Value (4/01/05)
  Ending Account
Value (9/30/05)
  Expenses Paid During
Period1 (4/01/05 to
9/30/05)
 
Class A Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.90     $ 4.80    
Class A Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.31     $ 4.81    
Class B Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,012.10     $ 8.57    
Class B Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.55     $ 8.59    
Class C Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.10     $ 8.58    
Class C Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.55     $ 8.59    
Class R Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.70     $ 6.06    
Class R Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.05     $ 6.07    
Class Y Actual2    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.20     $ 3.54    
Class Y Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.56     $ 3.55    

 

1Expenses are equal to the fund's annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.95%, 1.70%, 1.70%, 1.20% and 0.70% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

2Based on the actual returns for the six months ended September 30, 2005: 1.69% for Class A, 1.21% for Class B, 1.31% for Class C, 1.47% for Class R, and 1.82% for Class Y.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
First American Investment Funds, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of the Core Bond, High Income Bond, Inflation Protected Securities, Intermediate Government Bond, Intermediate Term Bond, Short Term Bond, Total Return Bond, and U.S. Government Mortgage Funds (series of First American Investment Funds, Inc.) (the "funds") as of September 30, 2005, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended and changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, except as noted below. These financial statements and the financial highlights are the responsibility of the funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights of the Intermediate Term Bond and U.S. Government Mortgage Funds for the periods presented through October 31, 2000, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 29, 2000 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

We conducted our audits 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the funds' internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the funds' internal control of financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2005, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights audited by us as referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the funds listed above of First American Investment Funds, Inc. at September 30, 2005, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated herein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 18, 2005

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Core Bond Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities – 31.7%      
Adjustable Rate (a) – 4.5%      
FHLMC
4.917%, 05/01/25 #846757
  $ 418     $ 428    
4.743%, 04/01/29 #847190 (b)     3,606       3,690    
4.997%, 03/01/30 #847180 (b)     4,791       4,918    
4.833%, 07/01/30 #847240 (b)     5,012       5,130    
4.728%, 06/01/31 #846984 (b)     2,345       2,375    
FNMA Pool
4.835%, 08/01/30 #555843 (b)
    11,577       11,875    
4.921%, 03/01/31 #545359     1,711       1,747    
4.700%, 09/01/33 #725553 (b)     4,070       4,149    
5.289%, 11/01/34 #735054 (b)     14,052       14,095    
5.000%, 05/01/35 #357883     20,464       20,054    
5.500%, 08/01/35 #255814 (b)     18,664       18,664    
      87,125    
Fixed Rate – 27.2%      
FHLMC Gold Pool
4.000%, 10/01/10 #M80855
    13,545       13,349    
4.500%, 03/01/18 #P10023     3,273       3,257    
4.500%, 05/01/18 #P10032     6,992       6,950    
5.000%, 05/01/18 #E96700     12,793       12,767    
6.500%, 01/01/28 #G00876     1,829       1,887    
6.500%, 11/01/28 #G00676     3,355       3,456    
6.500%, 12/01/28 #C00689     2,365       2,437    
6.500%, 04/01/29 #C00742     1,430       1,472    
6.500%, 07/01/31 #A17212     7,583       7,808    
6.000%, 11/01/33 #A15521     5,538       5,634    
FNMA Pool
7.750%, 06/01/08 #001464
    9       9    
3.790%, 07/01/13 #386314 (b)     25,782       24,290    
5.500%, 02/01/14 #440780 (b)     3,660       3,719    
7.000%, 02/01/15 #535206     964       1,006    
7.000%, 08/01/16 #591038 (b)     2,318       2,420    
5.500%, 12/01/17 #673010     6,524       6,623    
5.000%, 06/01/18 #555545 (b)     9,345       9,329    
5.000%, 11/01/18 #750989     22,481       22,443    
4.500%, 01/01/19 #755666 (b)     5,208       5,104    
5.000%, 11/01/19 #725934     4,420       4,410    
4.500%, 06/01/20 #828929 (b)     6,591       6,453    
6.000%, 10/01/22 #254513 (b)     6,180       6,318    
5.500%, 10/01/24 #255456 (b)     15,322       15,409    
5.500%, 01/01/25 #255575 (b)     13,192       13,262    
5.500%, 02/01/25 #255628 (b)     17,928       18,023    
7.000%, 04/01/26 #340798     669       701    
7.000%, 05/01/26 #250551     700       734    
6.500%, 02/01/29 #252255     2,837       2,924    
6.500%, 12/01/31 #254169 (b)     9,050       9,318    
7.000%, 07/01/32 #254379 (b)     4,476       4,684    
7.000%, 07/01/32 #545813 (b)     1,962       2,053    
7.000%, 07/01/32 #545815 (b)     1,255       1,314    
6.000%, 09/01/32 #254447 (b)     6,864       6,986    
6.000%, 03/01/33 #688330     10,451       10,636    
5.500%, 04/01/33 #694605 (b)     12,282       12,293    
6.500%, 05/01/33 #555798     9,362       9,639    
5.500%, 07/01/33 #709446 (b)     15,293       15,298    
5.500%, 07/01/33 #728667     5,889       5,891    
5.500%, 08/01/33 #733380 (b)     14,067       14,072    
5.000%, 10/01/33 #741897 (b)     30,169       29,566    
6.000%, 11/01/33 #772130     1,024       1,041    
6.000%, 11/01/33 #772256     1,610       1,638    
5.500%, 12/01/33 #756202 (b)     10,011       10,015    

 

Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
6.000%, 12/01/33 #756200   $ 6,178     $ 6,281    
5.000%, 03/01/34 #725205 (b)     9,490       9,301    
5.000%, 03/01/34 #725248 (b)     4,731       4,637    
5.000%, 03/01/34 #725250 (b)     8,416       8,248    
5.500%, 04/01/34 #725424 (b)     13,080       13,084    
5.000%, 05/01/34 #725456     15,100       14,788    
5.500%, 05/01/34 #357571 (b)     16,045       16,046    
5.000%, 06/01/34 #782909     6,784       6,644    
6.500%, 06/01/34 #735273 (b)     14,549       14,975    
5.500%, 10/01/34 #255411     2,924       2,924    
6.000%, 10/01/34 #781776     2,851       2,899    
6.500%, 10/01/34 #803797 (b)     9,172       9,441    
4.500%, 03/01/35 #819357     13,790       13,162    
FNMA TBA (c)
5.500%, 10/01/34
    19,020       19,008    
6.000%, 10/13/35     28,155       28,613    
GNMA Pool
3.750%, 08/20/23 #008259 (a)
    3       3    
7.500%, 11/15/30 #537699 (b)     947       1,003    
6.000%, 11/15/33 #612374 (b)     11,395       11,670    
      519,365    
Total U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $613,218)
            606,490    
U.S. Government & Agency
Securities – 24.0%
 
U.S. Agency Debentures – 4.9%  
FHLB
4.430%, 04/07/08, Callable 04/07/06 @ 100 (b)
    37,210       37,006    
FHLMC
4.375%, 03/01/10, Callable 03/01/06 @ 100 (b)
    19,000       18,725    
FNMA
4.750%, 08/25/08, Callable 08/25/06 @ 100 (b)
    18,990       18,995    
6.125%, 03/15/12 (b)     9,200       9,972    
5.250%, 08/01/12 (b)     9,065       9,223    
      93,921    
U.S. Treasuries – 19.1%      
U.S. Inflation Index Bonds (TIPS)
1.625%, 01/15/15 (b) (d)
    19,594       19,361    
2.375%, 01/15/25 (b) (d)     17,666       18,903    
U.S. Treasury Bonds
9.000%, 11/15/18 (b)
    12,440       17,916    
8.750%, 08/15/20 (b)     6,300       9,117    
6.250%, 08/15/23 (b)     33,500       40,054    
7.625%, 02/15/25 (b)     6,055       8,359    
5.500%, 08/15/28 (b)     15,000       16,856    
5.250%, 11/15/28     14,170       15,445    
5.250%, 02/15/29 (b)     35,155       38,325    
5.375%, 02/15/31 (b)     22,655       25,377    
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.625%, 02/28/06 (b)
    11,890       11,782    
1.500%, 03/31/06     11,795       11,656    
4.125%, 08/15/08 (b)     9,145       9,131    
4.125%, 08/15/10 (b)     16,325       16,246    
3.875%, 09/15/10     14,500       14,294    
4.250%, 08/15/15 (b)     93,235       92,652    
      365,474    
Total U.S. Government & Agency Securities
(Cost $456,608)
            459,395    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Asset-Backed Securities – 16.7%      
Automotive – 0.9%      
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust
Series 2005-B, Class A3
4.170%, 01/15/09
  $ 9,825     $ 9,789    
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2005-B, Class A2
3.750%, 09/15/07
    6,765       6,743    
      16,532    
Commercial – 7.6%      
Bank of America Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-5, Class A3
4.561%, 11/10/41
    14,830       14,622    
Bank of America - First Union NB
Commercial Mortgages
Series 2001-3, Class A1
4.890%, 04/11/37
    5,973       5,970    
Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-CNL, Class A1
3.988%, 09/15/14 (a) (e)
    11,740       11,737    
Series 2005-LP5, Class A2
4.630%, 05/10/43
    14,180       14,076    
Deutsche Mortgage and Asset Receiving
Series 1998-C1, Class A2
6.538%, 06/15/31
    8,005       8,232    
Global Signal Trust
Series 2004-2A, Class A
4.232%, 12/15/14 (e)
    11,480       11,173    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-C2, Class A1
3.896%, 08/10/38
    10,169       9,995    
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding
Series 2003-C1, Class A2
3.285%, 07/05/35
    14,170       13,532    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2003-C3, Class A2
3.086%, 05/15/27
    19,520       18,730    
Morgan Stanley Capital Investments
Series 1999-FNV1, Class A1
6.120%, 03/15/31
    3,816       3,871    
Nomura Asset Securities
Series 1998-D6, Class A1B
6.590%, 03/15/30
    12,400       12,914    
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-C19, Class A5
4.661%, 05/15/44
    21,080       20,941    
      145,793    
Credit Card – 4.1%      
American Express Credit Account
Series 2004-4, Class C
4.238%, 03/15/12 (a) (e)
    4,500       4,509    
Chase Issuance Trust
Series 2005-A9, Class A9
3.816%, 11/15/11 (a)
    31,335       31,396    
MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust
Series 2001-A1, Class A1
5.750%, 10/15/08
    9,124       9,206    
Series 2003-C6, Class C6
4.948%, 12/15/10 (a)
    4,800       4,893    
Series 2005-A1, Class A1
4.200%, 09/15/10
    14,285       14,184    

 

Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Providian Gateway Master Trust
Series 2004-DA, Class A
3.350%, 09/15/11 (e)
  $ 15,310     $ 14,934    
      79,122    
Equipment Leases – 1.2%      
Caterpillar Financial Asset Trust
Series 2005-A, Class A2
3.660%, 12/26/07
    10,545       10,510    
CNH Equipment Trust
Series 2003-B, Class A3B
2.470%, 01/15/08
    11,536       11,437    
      21,947    
Home Equity – 1.3%      
Amresco Residential Security Mortgage
Series 1997-3, Class A9
6.960%, 03/25/27
    1,020       982    
Contimortgage Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 1997-3, Class A8
7.580%, 08/15/28
    951       950    
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates
Series 2003-BC1, Class A1
4.230%, 03/25/33 (a) (f)
    1,593       1,633    
Series 2003-SC1, Class M2
5.330%, 09/25/23 (a) (f)
    5,000       5,020    
First Franklin Mortgage Loan
Series 2004-FFB, Class A3
4.264%, 06/25/24
    4,265       4,239    
Residential Asset Securities
2004-KS3, Class A2B2
4.040%, 04/25/34 (a) (f)
    8,308       8,324    
Saxon Asset Securities Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
4.100%, 03/25/35 (a) (f)
    3,842       3,855    
      25,003    
Other – 1.6%      
GRP/AG Real Estate Asset Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
3.960%, 03/25/09 (e) (f)
    261       257    
Series 2004-2, Class A
4.210%, 07/25/34 (e) (f)
    1,854       1,821    
Series 2005-1, Class A
4.850%, 01/25/35 (e) (f)
    4,982       4,955    
Small Business Administration
Series 2005-P10B, Class 1
4.940%, 08/10/15
    10,965       11,052    
William Street Funding
Series 2004-4, Class A
4.320%, 09/23/10 (a) (e)
    6,390       6,394    
Series 2005-1, Class A
3.920%, 01/23/11 (a) (e)
    5,870       5,857    
      30,336    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $322,149)
            318,733    
CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed
Securities – 12.8%
 
Adjustable Rate (a) – 5.5%  
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-10, Class 1A21
4.765%, 01/25/36
    12,947       12,874    
Granite Mortgages
Series 2003-1, Class 1C
5.070%, 01/20/43 (f)
    7,000       7,145    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
MLCC Mortgage Investors
Series 2003-G, Class A3
4.963%, 01/25/29
  $ 8,775     $ 8,984    
Series 2003-H, Class A3A
5.057%, 01/25/29
    2,555       2,606    
Series 2004-B, Class A3
5.203%, 05/25/29
    7,467       7,628    
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-9, Class 1A
6.274%, 11/25/34
    10,814       10,959    
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-4, Class X1
0.800%, 05/20/34 (h)
    206,346       760    
Series 2004-5, Class A1
4.734%, 06/20/34
    8,911       9,112    
Series 2004-7, Class A2
4.847%, 08/20/34
    7,504       7,596    
Structured Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-11, Class A
5.352%, 08/25/34
    4,318       4,404    
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2005-2, Class A1
4.050%, 07/25/45
    10,728       10,714    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-D, Class A1
4.839%, 02/25/33
    6,691       6,703    
Series 2004-N, Class A3
4.108%, 08/25/34
    16,045       15,875    
      105,360    
Fixed Rate – 7.3%      
Bank of America Mortgage Securities
Series 2003-6, Class 1A30
4.750%, 08/25/33
    7,350       7,239    
Series 2004-G, Class 2A3
4.232%, 08/25/34
    12,370       12,248    
Citicorp Mortgage Securities
Series 2005-4, Class 1A6
5.500%, 07/25/35
    13,732       13,651    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-2CB, Class 1A1
4.250%, 03/25/34
    8,056       7,978    
Series 2004-24CB, Class 1A1
6.000%, 11/25/34
    8,526       8,593    
GMAC Mortgage Corporation Loan Trust
Series 2004-J5, Class A7
6.500%, 01/25/35
    10,263       10,488    
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-10F, Class 3A1
5.500%, 08/25/19
    8,658       8,759    
Master Alternative Loans Trust
Series 2005-2, Class 1A3
6.500%, 03/25/35
    6,436       6,592    
Master Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2003-6, Class 3A1
5.000%, 07/25/18
    10,908       10,779    
Residential Asset Mortgage Products
Series 2003-SL1, Class M1
7.320%, 04/25/31
    8,726       9,013    
Series 2004-SL4, Class A3
6.500%, 07/25/32
    5,285       5,398    
Residential Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2002-A12, Class 1A1
5.200%, 11/25/32
    1,405       1,391    

 

Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Washington Mutual
Series 2003-S10, Class A2
5.000%, 10/25/18
  $ 11,980     $ 11,877    
Series 2004-S3, Class 3A3
6.000%, 07/25/34
    7,000       7,122    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-14, Class A1
4.750%, 12/25/18
    10,764       10,590    
Series 2004-EE, Class B1
3.988%, 01/25/35
    8,670       8,340    
Westam Mortgage Financial
Series 11, Class A
6.360%, 08/26/20
    98       98    
      140,156    
Total CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $249,637)
            245,516    
Corporate Bonds – 8.9%      
Banking – 0.5%      
Chuo Mitsui Trust & Bank,
Callable 04/15/15 @ 100
5.506%, 12/31/49 (e) (f)
    4,345       4,127    
First National Bank of Chicago
8.080%, 01/05/18
    1,442       1,693    
JP Morgan Chase XVII
5.850%, 08/01/35
    4,300       4,188    
      10,008    
Basic Industry – 0.5%      
Celulosa Arauco Constitucion
5.625%, 04/20/15 (e)
    3,000       2,975    
Falconbridge
7.350%, 06/05/12
    5,135       5,665    
      8,640    
Brokerage – 0.3%      
Merrill Lynch, Series B
5.360%, 02/01/07
    6,355       6,424    
Capital Goods – 0.2%      
Hutchison Whampoa International
7.450%, 11/24/33 (b) (e)
    3,900       4,493    
Communications – 1.7%      
America Movil S A De C V
6.375%, 03/01/35
    2,980       2,891    
AT&T Broadband
8.375%, 03/15/13
    6,165       7,294    
British Telecommunications PLC
8.875%, 12/15/30
    2,145       2,909    
Clear Channel Communications
5.500%, 09/15/14 (b)
    6,875       6,622    
News America Holdings
7.700%, 10/30/25
    4,015       4,654    
Time Warner Entertainment
8.375%, 07/15/33
    4,200       5,258    
Verizon Wireless
5.375%, 12/15/06
    3,300       3,329    
      32,957    
Consumer Cyclical – 1.3%      
Centex
5.450%, 08/15/12
    6,990       6,949    
DaimlerChrysler
4.875%, 06/15/10 (b)
    3,735       3,664    
6.500%, 11/15/13 (b)     3,450       3,648    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Duty Free International
7.000%, 10/01/05 (g) (i) (j)
  $ 2,256     $ 90    
Ford Motor Credit
7.000%, 10/01/13 (b)
    2,130       1,971    
Harrah's
5.625%, 06/01/15 (e)
    5,670       5,585    
5.750%, 10/01/17 (e)     3,345       3,280    
      25,187    
Consumer NonCyclical – 0.8%      
Albertson's
7.500%, 02/15/11
    4,595       4,531    
Kraft Foods
4.625%, 11/01/06
    9,850       9,856    
      14,387    
Electric – 1.2%      
Exelon
4.900%, 06/15/15 (b)
    8,200       7,729    
MidAmerican Energy Holdings
5.875%, 10/01/12 (b)
    8,845       9,307    
TXU Energy
7.000%, 03/15/13 (b)
    5,170       5,613    
      22,649    
Energy – 0.9%      
Gazprom International
7.201%, 02/01/20 (e)
    5,170       5,647    
Nexen
5.875%, 03/10/35
    4,140       4,058    
Petro-Canada
5.350%, 07/15/33
    3,310       3,033    
Tengizcheveroil Finance
6.124%, 11/15/14 (e)
    4,655       4,734    
      17,472    
Finance Companies – 0.3%      
American General
5.875%, 07/14/06 (b)
    6,105       6,172    
Natural Gas – 0.2%  
Duke Energy Field Services
7.875%, 08/16/10
    4,200       4,716    
Sovereigns – 0.8%  
United Mexican States
5.875%, 01/15/14 (b)
    14,100       14,601    
Technology – 0.1%  
Chartered Semiconductor
6.375%, 08/03/15
    1,715       1,675    
Transportation – 0.0%  
Northwest Airlines Series 1997-1, Class 1C
7.039%, 01/02/06 (g) (j)
    55       5    
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $172,856)
            169,386    
CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 4.1%
 
Fixed Rate – 4.0%  
FHLMC REMIC
Series 6, Class C
9.050%, 06/15/19
    45       46    

 

Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Series 162, Class F
7.000%, 05/15/21
  $ 193     $ 193    
Series 188, Class H
7.000%, 09/15/21
    389       388    
Series 1022, Class J
6.000%, 12/15/20
    56       56    
Series 1723, Class PJ
7.000%, 02/15/24
    1,197       1,200    
Series 1790, Class A
7.000%, 04/15/22
    158       162    
Series 1998-M1, Class A2
6.250%, 01/25/08
    3,208       3,262    
Series 2763, Class TA
4.000%, 03/15/11
    11,973       11,701    
Series 2910, Class BE
4.500%, 12/15/19
    10,702       10,233    
Series 2981, Class BC
4.500%, 05/15/20
    5,000       4,772    
Series 2987, Class KE
5.000%, 12/15/34
    12,850       12,771    
Series T-60, Class 1A4B
5.343%, 03/25/44
    10,716       10,732    
FNMA REMIC
Series 1988-24, Class G
7.000%, 10/25/18
    91       94    
Series 1989-44, Class H  
9.000%, 07/25/19     82       87    
Series 1989-90, Class E
8.700%, 12/25/19
    14       15    
Series 1990-30, Class E
6.500%, 03/25/20
    50       51    
Series 1990-61, Class H
7.000%, 06/25/20
    55       57    
Series 1990-72, Class B
9.000%, 07/25/20
    47       51    
Series 1990-102, Class J
6.500%, 08/25/20
    60       62    
Series 1990-105, Class J
6.500%, 09/25/20
    624       640    
Series 1991-56, Class M
6.750%, 06/25/21
    248       255    
Series 1992-120, Class C
6.500%, 07/25/22
    93       95    
Series 2005-44, Class PC
5.000%, 11/25/27
    18,520       18,494    
      75,417    
Z-Bonds (k) – 0.1%      
FHLMC REMIC
Series 1118, Class Z
8.250%, 07/15/21
    90       90    
FNMA REMIC
Series 1991-134, Class Z
7.000%, 10/25/21
    415       429    
Series 1996-35, Class Z
7.000%, 07/25/26
    1,838       1,871    
      2,390    
Total CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $79,155)
            77,807    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Core Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES/PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Short-Term Investments – 2.9%  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 2.9%  
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (l)
    54,924,545     $ 54,925    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.0%  
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.387%, 11/10/05 (m)
  $ 315       315    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $55,240)
        55,420    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (n) – 44.2%
 
(Cost $844,992)         844,992    
Total Investments – 145.3%
(Cost $2,793,855)
        2,777,559    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (45.3)%         (865,939 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 1,911,620    

 

(a)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(b)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a value of $831,476,342 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $47,703,854 or 2.5% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  U.S. Treasury inflation-protection securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and the semiannual interest payments equal a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

(e)  Security purchased within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $92,481,044 or 4.8% of total net assets. See note 2 to Notes to Financial Statements.

(f)  Delayed Interest (Step Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(g)  Security considered illiquid. As of September 30, 2005, the value of this investment was $95,215 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(h)  Interest only – Represents securities that entitle holders to receive only interest payments on the underlying mortgages. The yield to maturity of an interest only is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments on the underlying mortgage assets. A rapid (slow) rate of principal repayments may have an adverse (positive) effect on yield to maturity. The principal amount shown is the notional amount of the underlying mortgages. Interest rate disclosed represents the coupoon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(i)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of this investment was $90,227 or 0.0% of net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(j)  Security in default at September 30, 2005.

(k)  Z-Bonds – Represents securities that pay no interest or principal during their accrual periods, but accrue additional principal at specified rates. Interest rate shown represents current yield based upon the cost basis and estimated future cash flows.

(l)  Investment in affiliated security.This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Core Bond Fund (concluded)

(m)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(n)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

PLC – Public Limited Company

REIMC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

TBA – To Be Announced

TIPS – Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional 
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
U.S. Treasury
2 year Futures
    174     $ 35,825     December 05   $ (272 )  
U.S. Treasury
5 year Futures
    (213 )     (22,761 )   December 05     175    
U.S. Treasury
10 year Futures
    42       4,617     December 05     (22 )  
U.S. Treasury
Long Bond Futures
    108       12,356     December 05     (101 )  
Euro Dollar
90 Day Futures
    (243 )     (231,944 )   March 06     322    
    $ 102    

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements

Counterparty  

Reference
Entity
 

Buy/Sell
Protection
 
Pay/
Receive
Fixed Rate
 

Expiration
Date
 
Notional
Amount
(000)
 
Unrealized
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Citigroup   Dow Jones CDX
IG Hvol5 Index
  Buy     0.85 %     12/20/10     $ 20,000     $ (49 )  

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

High Income Bond Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
High Yield Corporate Bonds – 91.4%  
Banking – 0.2%  
Chevy Chase Bank,
Callable 12/01/08 @ 103.44
6.875%, 12/01/13
  $ 500     $ 517    
Basic Industry – 11.6%  
Abitibi-Consolidated
8.550%, 08/01/10 (a) (b)
    1,750       1,781    
Allegheny Technologies
8.375%, 12/15/11
    1,550       1,666    
Caraustar Industries,
Callable 04/01/06 @ 105.25
9.875%, 04/01/11
    1,000       1,001    
Chaparral Steel,
Callable 07/15/09 @ 105
10.000%, 07/15/13 (c)
    1,000       1,055    
Equistar Chemicals,
Callable 05/01/07 @ 105.31
10.625%, 05/01/11
    2,000       2,180    
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold
5.500%, 12/31/49
    298       329    
Callable 02/01/09 @ 103.44
6.875%, 02/01/14
    1,000       985    
Geon
7.500%, 12/15/15
    1,000       910    
Georgia-Pacific
8.875%, 05/15/31
    1,975       2,350    
Gerdau Ameristeel,
Callable 07/15/07 @ 105.38
10.375%, 07/15/11 (a)
    1,000       1,110    
Huntsman ICI Chemicals,
Callable 07/15/08 @ 105.75
11.500%, 07/15/12
    1,320       1,505    
IMC Global, Series B
10.875%, 06/01/08
    1,000       1,122    
International Wire Group,
Callable 10/15/07 @ 105.38
10.000%, 10/15/11
    546       541    
Invista,
Callable 05/01/08 @ 104.63
9.250%, 05/01/12 (a) (c)
    1,000       1,090    
James River Coal,
Callable 06/01/09 @ 104.69
9.375%, 06/01/12
    1,000       1,070    
Mercer International,
Callable 02/15/09 @ 104.63
9.250%, 02/15/13 (a)
    1,000       850    
Neenah Paper,
Callable 11/15/09 @ 103.69
7.375%, 11/15/14
    1,000       962    
Newark Group,
Callable 03/15/09 @ 104.88
9.750%, 03/15/14
    800       712    
Norske Skog Canada, Series D,
Callable 06/15/06 @ 104.31
8.625%, 06/15/11 (a)
    700       707    
OM Group,
Callable 12/15/06 @ 104.63
9.250%, 12/15/11
    1,000       1,020    
Polyone,
Callable 05/15/07 @ 105.31
10.625%, 05/15/10
    500       516    

 

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Resolution Performance,
Callable 11/15/05 @ 106.75
13.500%, 11/15/10
  $ 1,000     $ 1,062    
Rhodia
10.250%, 06/01/10 (a) (b)
    1,000       1,066    
Southern Peru Copper
6.375%, 07/27/15 (a) (c)
    1,000       996    
Stone Container,
Callable 07/01/07 @ 104.19
8.375%, 07/01/12 (b)
    2,000       1,910    
Tembec Industries
8.500%, 02/01/11 (a)
    570       373    
Witco
6.875%, 02/01/26
    1,500       1,537    
      30,406    
Brokerage – 0.7%      
E*Trade Financial,
Callable 06/15/08 @ 104
8.000%, 06/15/11
    750       774    
Lazard
7.125%, 05/15/15 (c)
    1,250       1,234    
      2,008    
Capital Goods – 7.1%      
Allied Waste North America,
Callable 04/15/08 @ 103.94
7.875%, 04/15/13
    1,000       1,026    
Callable 02/15/09 @ 103.06
6.125%, 02/15/14 (b)
    1,000       927    
Callable 03/15/10 @ 103.63
7.250%, 03/15/15 (b) (c)
    1,000       985    
Bombardier
6.750%, 05/01/12 (a) (b) (c)
    1,000       937    
Case New Holland,
Callable 08/01/07 @ 104.62
9.250%, 08/01/11
    1,000       1,057    
Chart Industries,
Callable 10/15/10 @ 104.56
9.125%, 10/15/15 (c)
    1,200       1,219    
Compression Polymers,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 105.25
10.500%, 07/01/13 (c)
    1,000       927    
Crown Cork & Seal
7.375%, 12/15/26
    1,000       950    
Crown European Holdings,
Callable 03/01/07 @ 104.75
9.500%, 03/01/11 (a)
    1,000       1,096    
Graham Packaging,
Callable 10/15/09 @ 104.94
9.875%, 10/15/14 (b)
    1,000       960    
Graphic Packaging International,
Callable 08/15/08 @ 104.75
9.500%, 08/15/13 (b)
    1,000       933    
Greif Brothers,
Callable 08/01/07 @ 104.44
8.875%, 08/01/12
    700       745    
L-3 Communications,
Callable 01/15/10 @ 102.94
5.875%, 01/15/15
    2,000       1,930    
Nortek,
Callable 09/01/09 @ 104.25
8.500%, 09/01/14
    500       462    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Owens-Brockway Glass Container,
Callable 02/15/06 @ 104.44
8.875%, 02/15/09
  $ 1,000     $ 1,052    
Owens-Illinois
8.100%, 05/15/07 (b)
    1,000       1,026    
Sequa
9.000%, 08/01/09
    1,000       1,062    
Terex,
Callable 01/15/09 @ 103.69
7.375%, 01/15/14
    500       507    
United Rentals of North America,
Callable 02/15/08 @ 103.25
6.500%, 02/15/12
    1,000       962    
      18,763    
Communications – 16.9%      
Alamosa Delaware,
Callable 07/31/07 @ 105.50
11.000%, 07/31/10
    650       733    
AT&T
9.050%, 11/15/11 (d)
    1,947       2,194    
CCH,
Callable 10/01/10 @ 105.50
11.000%, 10/01/15 (c)
    1,000       975    
CCO Holdings,
Callable 12/15/06 @ 102
7.995%, 12/15/10 (b) (e)
    1,000       990    
Centennial Communications,
Callable 06/15/08 @ 105.06
10.125%, 06/15/13
    500       559    
Charter Communications Holdings
8.000%, 04/30/12 (b) (c)
    2,000       2,010    
Callable 09/15/08 @ 105.12
10.250%, 09/15/10 (b)
    1,000       1,027    
Citizens Communications
9.250%, 05/15/11
    1,000       1,100    
CSC Holdings
7.875%, 02/15/18
    500       476    
Series B
7.625%, 04/01/11
    1,000       985    
Dex Media West,
Callable 08/15/08 @ 104.94
9.875%, 08/15/13
    500       552    
DirecTV Holdings,
Callable 03/15/08 @ 104.19
8.375%, 03/15/13
    298       326    
Callable 06/15/10 @ 103.19
6.375%, 06/15/15 (b) (c)
    1,000       985    
Dobson Cellular Systems,
Callable 11/01/08 @ 104.94
9.875%, 11/01/12
    1,000       1,097    
Echostar
6.625%, 10/01/14 (b)
    2,000       1,985    
Horizon PCS,
Callable 07/15/08 @ 105.69
11.375%, 07/15/12
    900       1,035    
Houghton Mifflin,
Callable 02/01/08 @ 104.94
9.875%, 02/01/13 (b)
    1,000       1,061    
Callable 10/15/08 @ 105.75
0.000%, 10/15/13 (f)
    1,000       755    
Iesy Repository,
Callable 02/15/10 @ 105.19
10.375%, 02/15/15 (a) (b) (c)
    500       529    

 

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Insight Midwest,
Callable 11/01/05 @ 105.25
10.500%, 11/01/10
  $ 500     $ 525    
Intelsat Bermuda,
Callable until 7/14/06 @ 102
8.695%, 01/15/12 (a) (c) (e)
    1,000       1,020    
Liberty Media,
Callable until 02/15/30 @ 100
3.750%, 02/15/30 (g)
    1,000       558    
MCI,
Callable until 04/30/06 @ 102.45
5.908%, 05/01/07 (f)
    1,000       1,009    
Callable 05/01/09 @ 103.37
8.735%, 05/01/14 (f)
    1,500       1,678    
Nextel Communications,
Callable 08/01/08 @ 103.69
7.375%, 08/01/15
    500       536    
Nextel Partners,
Callable 07/01/07 @ 104.06
8.125%, 07/01/11
    1,000       1,080    
Panamsat,
Callable 08/15/09 @ 104.50
9.000%, 08/15/14
    649       686    
Paxson Communications,
Callable 01/15/06 @ 106.12
0.000%, 01/15/09 (f)
    500       485    
Primedia,
Callable 05/15/06 @ 104.44
8.875%, 05/15/11
    800       836    
Qwest
8.875%, 03/15/12
    2,000       2,180    
Callable until 06/14/06 @ 102.69
7.500%, 06/15/23
    1,000       910    
Qwest Capital Funding
7.000%, 08/03/09 (b)
    1,000       980    
Qwest Services,
Callable 12/15/05 @ 106.50
13.500%, 12/15/10
    2,000       2,292    
R. H. Donnelley Finance,
Callable 12/15/07 @ 105.44
10.875%, 12/15/12 (c)
    1,000       1,122    
Rogers Cable
6.250%, 06/15/13 (a)
    1,500       1,462    
Rogers Wireless
6.375%, 03/01/14 (a)
    1,000       1,010    
7.500%, 03/15/15 (a)     1,000       1,077    
Shaw Communications
8.250%, 04/11/10 (a)
    1,000       1,082    
Sinclair Broadcast Group,
Callable 03/15/07 @ 104
8.000%, 03/15/12
    1,000       1,030    
Sirius Satellite Radio,
Callable 09/01/09 @ 104.81
9.625%, 08/01/13 (b) (c)
    1,000       960    
Time Warner Telecommunications Holdings,
Callable 02/15/09 @ 104.62
9.250%, 02/15/14
    1,500       1,522    
Triton PCS,
Callable 02/01/06 @ 104.69
9.375%, 02/01/11 (b)
    1,000       825    
      44,239    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Consumer Cyclical – 17.2%  
AMC Entertainment,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 104
8.000%, 03/01/14 (b)
  $ 1,000     $ 880    
Arvinmeritor
8.750%, 03/01/12 (b)
    500       492    
Asbury Automotive Group,
Callable 06/15/07 @ 104.50
9.000%, 06/15/12
    1,000       1,012    
Beazer Homes USA,
Callable 04/15/07 @ 104.19
8.375%, 04/15/12
    1,000       1,050    
Buffets,
Callable 07/15/06 @ 105.63
11.250%, 07/15/10
    500       506    
D. R. Horton
5.000%, 01/15/09
    500       496    
Delphi
6.500%, 08/15/13 (b) (h)
    500       335    
Dominos, Series B,
Callable 07/01/07 @ 104.13
8.250%, 07/01/11
    547       574    
Felcor Lodging (REIT)
8.500%, 06/01/11
    500       544    
Ford Motor
7.450%, 07/16/31 (b)
    3,000       2,340    
General Motors Acceptance
5.625%, 05/15/09 (b)
    2,000       1,837    
6.750%, 12/01/14 (b)     1,000       873    
8.000%, 11/01/31     1,000       875    
Glenoit,
Callable 11/14/05 @ 100
11.000%, 04/15/07 (i) (j) (k) (l)
    100       -    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
7.857%, 08/15/11 (b)
    1,000       975    
GSC Holdings,
Callable 10/01/09 @ 104
8.000%, 10/01/12 (b) (c)
    1,000       995    
Host Marriott, (REIT)
Callable 11/01/08 @ 103.56
7.125%, 11/01/13 (b)
    1,000       1,025    
IMAX,
Callable 12/01/07 @ 104.81
9.625%, 12/01/10 (a)
    1,000       1,070    
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort,
Callable 11/15/07 @ 106
12.000%, 11/15/10 (b)
    1,000       1,133    
Isle of Capri Casinos,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 103.50
7.000%, 03/01/14
    1,000       959    
J.C. Penney
7.950%, 04/01/17
    1,000       1,145    
Jean Coutu Group,
Callable 08/01/09 @ 104.25
8.500%, 08/01/14 (a) (b)
    1,000       995    
KB Home
5.750%, 02/01/14
    1,000       953    
Landrys Restaurants,
Callable 12/15/09 @ 103.75
7.500%, 12/15/14
    1,000       950    
Levi Strauss & Co.,
Callable 01/15/08 @ 104.88
9.750%, 01/15/15
    1,000       1,018    

 

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
M/I Homes
6.875%, 04/01/12
  $ 1,000     $ 930    
Meristar Hospitality
9.125%, 01/15/11
    1,000       1,065    
MGM Mirage
8.375%, 02/01/11 (b)
    2,000       2,150    
Mohegan Tribal Gaming,
Callable 02/15/10 @ 103.44
6.875%, 02/15/15
    750       761    
Neiman Marcus Group,
Callable 10/15/10 @ 105.19
10.375%, 10/15/15 (c)
    1,700       1,692    
Oxford Industries,
Callable 06/01/07 @ 104.44
8.875%, 06/01/11
    500       520    
Park Place Entertainment
7.875%, 03/15/10
    1,000       1,088    
Penn National Gaming,
Callable 03/15/06 @ 104.44
8.875%, 03/15/10
    1,000       1,055    
Royal Caribbean Cruises
8.000%, 05/15/10 (a)
    1,000       1,086    
Russell,
Callable 05/01/06 @ 104.63
9.250%, 05/01/10
    500       509    
Service Corporation International
7.700%, 04/15/09
    1,000       1,050    
Six Flags,
Callable 04/15/08 @ 104.88
9.750%, 04/15/13 (b)
    1,000       988    
Spectrum Brands,
Callable 02/01/10 @ 103.69
7.375%, 02/01/15 (b)
    1,000       895    
Stanley-Martin,
Callable 08/15/10 @ 104.88
9.750%, 08/15/15 (c)
    750       735    
Standard Pacific
7.000%, 08/15/15
    250       241    
Station Casinos,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 102.58
6.875%, 03/01/16 (c)
    500       508    
Tenneco Automotive,
Callable 11/15/09 @ 104.31
8.625%, 11/15/14 (b)
    1,000       1,008    
Toys R Us
7.375%, 10/15/18
    1,000       810    
Trump Entertainment Resorts,
Callable 06/01/10 @ 104.25
8.500%, 06/01/15
    1,000       968    
Visteon
7.000%, 03/10/14
    500       434    
Warnaco,
Callable 06/15/08 @ 104.44
8.875%, 06/15/13
    500       543    
Warner Music Group
7.375%, 04/15/14
    1,000       1,006    
WCI Communities,
Callable 05/01/07 @ 104.56
9.125%, 05/01/12
    1,000       1,035    
Wynn Las Vegas,
Callable 12/01/09 @ 103.31
6.625%, 12/01/14
    1,000       953    
      45,062    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Consumer NonCyclical – 7.2%  
Amerisourcebergen
5.875%, 09/15/15 (c)
  $ 1,000     $ 993    
Del Monte,
Callable 12/15/07 @ 104.31
8.625%, 12/15/12
    1,000       1,075    
Delhaize America
9.000%, 04/15/31 (b)
    1,000       1,169    
Dole Foods,
Callable 03/15/07 @ 104.44
8.875%, 03/15/11
    356       368    
Fisher Scientific International,
Callable 08/15/09 @ 103.38
6.750%, 08/15/14
    500       523    
HCA
5.750%, 03/15/14
    1,000       958    
HCA Columbia Healthcare
8.750%, 09/01/10
    2,000       2,215    
Healthsouth
7.625%, 06/01/12
    1,000       933    
Iasis Healthcare Capital,
Callable 06/15/09 @ 104.38
8.750%, 06/15/14
    1,000       1,040    
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
6.500%, 07/15/10 (c)
    1,000       998    
Revlon Consumer Products,
Callable 04/01/08 @ 104.75
9.500%, 04/01/11
    1,000       940    
Roundy's,
Callable 06/15/07 @ 104.44
8.875%, 06/15/12
    1,000       1,050    
Sealy Mattress,
Callable 06/15/09 @ 104.13
8.250%, 06/15/14
    750       746    
Stater Brothers Holdings,
Callable 06/15/08 @ 104.06
8.125%, 06/15/12 (b)
    1,000       988    
Swift & Co.,
Callable 10/01/06 @ 106.25
12.500%, 01/01/10
    750       818    
Tenet Healthcare
6.500%, 06/01/12 (b)
    1,000       935    
9.250%, 02/01/15 (c)     1,000       1,013    
Triad Hospitals,
Callable 11/15/08 @ 103.50
7.000%, 11/15/13
    1,000       1,013    
U.S. Oncology,
Callable 08/15/08 @ 104.50
9.000%, 08/15/12
    1,000       1,080    
      18,855    
Electric – 7.7%      
AES Red Oak , Series B
9.200%, 11/30/29
    1,000       1,140    
Allegheny Energy Supply
8.250%, 04/15/12 (c) (d)
    500       561    
Aquila
11.875%, 07/01/12 (f)
    500       682    
Aventine Renewable Energy,
Callable 12/15/06 @ 103
9.870%, 12/15/11 (c) (e)
    1,000       1,040    
Calpine,
Callable until 07/14/06 @ 103
9.349%, 07/15/07 (c) (e)
    980       784    

 

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Callable until 07/14/07 @ 100
8.750%, 07/15/07
  $ 500     $ 315    
Callable 07/15/07 @ 104.25
8.500%, 07/15/10 (c)
    1,000       715    
Callable 04/01/08 @ 103.5
9.090%, 04/01/10 (e)
    1,000       1,010    
CMS Energy
8.500%, 04/15/11 (b)
    1,185       1,318    
Dynegy-Roseton Danskamme, Series B
7.670%, 11/08/16
    2,000       1,983    
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad
8.350%, 08/01/13 (a)
    1,000       1,149    
Mission Energy Holdings
13.500%, 07/15/08
    1,750       2,054    
Reliant Energy,
Callable 07/15/08 @ 104.75
9.500%, 07/15/13
    750       829    
Callable 12/15/09 @ 103.38
6.750%, 12/15/14
    500       489    
Sierra Pacific Resources,
Callable 03/15/09 @ 104.31
8.625%, 03/15/14 (b)
    1,500       1,650    
Teco Energy
7.200%, 05/01/11
    1,000       1,064    
TXU Corporation
5.550%, 11/15/14
    2,500       2,375    
Utilicorp Canada Finance
7.750%, 06/15/11 (a)
    1,000       1,050    
      20,208    
Energy – 5.7%      
Bluewater Finance,
Callable 02/15/07 @ 105.13
10.250%, 02/15/12 (a)
    1,000       1,090    
Chesapeake Energy,
Callable 08/15/09 @ 103.50
7.000%, 08/15/14
    1,000       1,055    
Harvest Operations,
Callable 10/15/08 @ 103.94
7.875%, 10/15/11 (a)
    1,250       1,238    
J. Ray McDermott,
Callable 12/15/08 @ 105.50
11.000%, 12/15/13 (a) (c)
    1,000       1,155    
Kerr-McGee
6.950%, 07/01/24
    1,250       1,294    
Lone Star Technologies,
Callable 06/01/06 @ 104.50
9.000%, 06/01/11
    1,000       1,063    
North American Energy Partners,
Callable 12/01/07 @ 104.38
8.750%, 12/01/11 (a) (b)
    1,500       1,429    
Ocean Rig Norway,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 104.19
8.375%, 07/01/13 (a) (c)
    500       541    
Parker Drilling, Series B,
Callable until 11/14/05 @ 105.06
10.125%, 11/15/09
    156       163    
Petrobras International Financie
7.750%, 09/15/14 (a)
    1,500       1,628    
Petroleum Geo-Services,
Callable 11/05/07 @ 105
10.000%, 11/05/10 (a)
    1,000       1,125    
Range Resources,
Callable 07/15/08 @ 103.69
7.375%, 07/15/13
    1,000       1,070    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
United Refining,
Callable 08/15/08 @ 105.25
10.500%, 08/15/12
  $ 1,000     $ 1,060    
Whiting Petroleum
7.000%, 02/01/14 (c)
    1,000       1,014    
      14,925    
Finance – 0.1%      
Finova Group
7.500%, 11/15/09
    580       226    
Industrial Other – 0.3%  
Amsted Industries,
Callable 10/15/07 @ 105.13
10.250%, 10/15/11 (c)
    800       870    
Diamond Brands Operating,
Callable until 04/14/06 @ 100
10.125%, 04/15/08 (i) (j) (k) (l)
    50       -    
      870    
Insurance – 1.1%      
Fairfax Financial Holdings
7.750%, 04/26/12 (a)
    1,000       960    
First American Capital Trust I
8.500%, 04/15/12
    750       821    
Ohio Casualty
7.300%, 06/15/14
    1,000       1,076    
      2,857    
Miscellaneous – 5.5%      
Dow Jones
Series 3-2
6.375%, 12/29/09 (b) (c)
    5,000       4,966    
Series 4-T1
8.250%, 06/29/10 (c)
    2,970       2,944    
Series 4-T2
6.750%, 06/29/10 (c)
    4,000       3,933    
Series 4-T3
8.000%, 06/29/10 (b) (c)
    2,500       2,503    
      14,346    
Natural Gas – 3.5%      
El Paso
6.375%, 02/01/09
    1,000       970    
7.750%, 01/15/32     1,000       1,010    
El Paso Natural Gas,
Callable 08/01/07 @ 103.81
7.625%, 08/01/10
    1,400       1,460    
Suburban Propane Partners,
Callable 12/15/08 @ 103.44
6.875%, 12/15/13
    1,000       935    
Tennessee Gas Pipeline
7.500%, 04/01/17 (b)
    1,500       1,614    
Williams
6.375%, 10/01/10 (c)
    1,000       993    
7.750%, 06/15/31 (b)     2,000       2,170    
      9,152    
Sovereigns – 2.2%      
Federal Republic of Brazil
10.250%, 06/17/13 (a)
    350       417    
Government of Jamaica
10.625%, 06/20/17 (a) (b)
    500       555    
Republic of Panama
7.250%, 03/15/15 (a)
    1,000       1,090    

 

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Republic of Philippines
8.875%, 03/17/15 (a) (b)
  $ 1,000     $ 1,064    
9.875%, 01/15/19 (a) (b)     600       670    
Republic of Turkey
9.000%, 06/30/11 (a)
    500       575    
7.375%, 02/05/25 (a)     1,400       1,401    
      5,772    
Technology – 3.5%      
Avnet
9.750%, 02/15/08
    1,000       1,103    
Freescale Semiconductor,
Callable 07/15/08 @ 103.44
6.875%, 07/15/11 (b)
    1,000       1,040    
Hynix Semiconductor,
Callable 07/01/09 @ 105.25
9.875%, 07/01/12 (a) (b) (c)
    500       551    
Iron Mountain,
Callable 04/01/06 @ 104.31
8.625%, 04/01/13
    500       525    
Lucent Technologies
5.500%, 11/15/08 (b)
    1,000       999    
Nortel Networks
6.125%, 02/15/06 (a)
    1,000       1,003    
Sanmina Sci,
Callable 03/01/09 @ 103.38
6.750%, 03/01/13 (b)
    1,000       947    
Sungard Data Systems
4.875%, 01/15/14
    500       435    
Callable 08/15/09 @ 104.56
9.125%, 08/15/13 (c)
    500       516    
Callable 08/15/10 @ 105.13
10.250%, 08/15/15 (c)
    500       506    
Xerox
9.750%, 01/15/09
    500       560    
7.200%, 04/01/16     1,000       1,075    
      9,260    
Transportation – 0.9%      
Air Jamaica
9.375%, 07/08/15 (a) (c)
    500       498    
Continental Airlines, Series 2001-1, Class B
7.033%, 12/15/12
    668       597    
Delta Air Lines
7.900%, 12/15/09 (j)
    1,000       183    
Delta Air Lines, Series 2000-1, Class B
7.920%, 11/18/10 (j)
    1,000       690    
Progress Rail Services,
Callable 04/01/08 @ 107.75
7.750%, 04/01/12 (c)
    500       509    
      2,477    
Total High Yield Corporate Bonds
(Cost $237,450)
            239,943    
Asset-Backed Securities – 2.6%      
Commercial – 2.6%      
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities
Series 2003-C3, Class A2
4.223%, 04/10/40
    7,000       6,895    
Manufactured Housing – 0.0%      
Green Tree Financial
Series 1998-1, Class A1
6.040%, 11/01/29 (i)
    12       12    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $7,049)
            6,907    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES    VALUE (000)  
Corporate Bonds – 2.4%  
Basic Industry – 0.8%  
Glencore Funding
6.000%, 04/15/14 (c)
  $ 1,000     $ 922    
Vale Overseas
8.250%, 01/17/34
    1,000       1,130    
      2,052    
Consumer Cyclical – 0.7%      
Ford Motor Credit
5.800%, 01/12/09 (b)
    1,000       935    
7.000%, 10/01/13 (b)     1,000       925    
      1,860    
Energy – 0.5%      
Tengizcheveroil Finance
6.124%, 11/15/14 (c)
    1,250       1,271    
Transportation – 0.4%  
American Airlines, Series 1999-1, Class A2
7.024%, 04/15/11
    1,000       1,013    
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $6,327)
            6,196    
Preferred Stocks – 0.9%  
United States – 0.9%  
Alamosa Holdings, Series B,
Callable 11/10/06 @ 312.50
    1,000       1,275    
iStar Financial, Series G,
Callable 12/19/08 @ 25 (REIT)
    20,000       501    
Nebco Evans Holdings (PIK) (i) (j) (k) (l)     300       -    
Pegasus Communications Fractional
Shares (i) (k)
    15,109       -    
Rural Cellular, Series B,
Callable 11/14/05 @ 1,028.44 (PIK)
    500       623    
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $1,754)
            2,399    
Common Stocks – 0.1%  
Bermuda – 0.0%  
Viatel Holdings (i) (k) (l)     338       -    
Canada – 0.0%  
Manitoba Telecom Services     40       1    
United States – 0.1%  
NII Holdings, Class B (l)     1,869       158    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $147)
            159    
Warrant – 0.0%  
United States – 0.0%  
Sterling Chemical Holdings, Expires 08/15/09
(Cost $3) (i) (j) (k) (l)
    100       -    

 

High Income Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   SHARES/PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Short-Term Investments – 1.4%          
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.4%      
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (m)
    3,642,445     $ 3,642    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.0%          
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.375%, 11/10/05 (n)
  $ 40       40    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $3,682)
        3,682    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (o) – 22.2%
(Cost $58,210)
        58,210    
Total Investments – 121.0%
(Cost $314,622)
        317,496    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (21.0)%         (55,144 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%       $ 262,352    

 

(a)  Represents a foreign high yield (non-investment grade) bond. On September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $38,525,330, which represents 14.7% of total net assets.

(b)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a value of $56,870,706 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security purchased within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $49,768,694 or 19.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Security for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust based on ratings by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Service. The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(e)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(f)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(g)  Security is convertible into shares of Sprint PCS common stock.

(h)  Security defaulted subsequent to September 30, 2005.

(i)  Security considered illiquid. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $12,458 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(j)  Security in bankruptcy at September 30, 2005.

(k)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of these investments was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(l)  Non-income producing security.

(m)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(n)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(o)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

PIK – Payment-in-kind interest is generally paid by issuing additional par of the security rather than paying cash.

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

High Income Bond Fund (concluded)

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional 
Contract 
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
U.S. Treasury
5 year Futures
    (34 )   $ (3,633 )   December 05   $ 29    
U.S. Treasury
10 year Futures
    (85 )     (9,343 )   December 05     165    
U.S. Treasury
Long Bond Futures
    46       5,263     December 05     (122 )  
    $ 72    

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements

Counterparty   Reference
Entity
  Buy/Sell
Protection
  Pay/
Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
(000)
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(000)
 
Citigroup   Dow Jones CDX
NA HY4 Index
  Sell     3.60 %   6/20/10   $ 4,950     $ 71    
J.P. Morgan   Dow Jones CDX
NA HY4 Index
  Sell     3.60     6/20/10     1,980       19    
    $ 90    

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
U.S. Government & Agency
Securities – 94.4%
     
U.S. Agency Debentures – 4.9%      
BECCS
Callable 05/15/06 @ 100, 
0.000%, 05/15/11 (a)
  $ 1,000     $ 977    
FHLMC
Callable 08/22/06 @ 100, 4.500%, 08/22/07
    2,500       2,497    
Callable 11/05/07 @ 100, 5.250%, 11/05/12 (b)     5,120       5,106    
FNMA
Callable 03/24/06 @ 100, 4.200%, 03/24/08 (b)
    5,000       4,955    
      13,535    
U.S. Treasuries – 89.5%      
U.S. Treasury Bonds
8.125%, 08/15/21
    1,500       2,092    
2.375%, 01/15/25 (c)     29,228       31,274    
7.625%, 02/15/25 (b)     1,900       2,623    
3.625%, 04/15/28 (b) (c)     21,260       27,827    
3.875%, 04/15/29 (c)     16,371       22,407    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
3.375%, 01/15/07 (c)     13,009       13,452    
3.625%, 01/15/08 (c)     18,442       19,523    
3.875%, 01/15/09 (b) (c)     16,201       17,576    
4.250%, 01/15/10 (b) (c)     13,877       15,522    
0.875%, 04/15/10 (c)     12,891       12,563    
3.500%, 01/15/11 (c)     3,732       4,111    
3.000%, 07/15/12 (b) (c)     9,236       10,051    
1.875%, 07/15/13 (b) (c)     5,585       5,659    
2.000%, 01/15/14 (b) (c)     8,987       9,176    
2.000%, 07/15/14 (c)     17,957       18,344    
1.625%, 01/15/15 (b) (c)     29,032       28,688    
4.125%, 05/15/15 (b)     1,250       1,228    
1.875%, 07/15/15 (b) (c)     6,027       6,081    
      248,197    
Total U.S. Government & Agency Securities
(Cost $263,045)
            261,732    
Asset-Backed Securities – 2.1%      
Commercial – 1.9%      
Deutsche Mortgage and Asset Recieving
Series 1998-C1, Class A2
6.538%, 06/15/31
    393       404    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities
Series 2003-C3, Class A2
4.223%, 04/10/40
    2,000       1,970    
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding
Series 2005-GG3, Class A2
4.305%, 08/10/42
    2,000       1,968    
GS Mortgage Securities II
Series 2003-C1, Class A2A
3.590%, 01/10/40
    500       487    
Nomura Asset Securities
Series 1998-D6, Class A1B
6.590%, 03/15/30
    500       521    
      5,350    
Other – 0.2%      
GRP/AG Real Estate Asset Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
3.960%, 03/25/09 (a) (d)
    63       62    
Series 2005-1, Class A
4.850%, 01/25/35 (d)
    616       613    
      675    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $6,141)
            6,025    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Inflation Protected Securities Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Corporate Bonds – 1.1%  
Miscellaneous – 0.9%  
Dow Jones, Series 3-1
8.250%, 06/29/10 (d)
  $ 2,475     $ 2,453    
Sovereigns – 0.2%  
Republic of Turkey
9.000%, 06/30/11
    500       575    
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $2,982)
            3,028    
CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 0.5%
 
Fixed Rate – 0.5%  
FHLMC Gold Pool
4.000%, 10/01/10, #M80855
    869       857    
FHLMC REMIC
Series 2763, Class TA
4.000%, 03/15/11
    417       408    
Total CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities 
(Cost $1,287)
            1,265    
Short-Term Investments – 0.8%  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.7%  
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (e)
    1,989,860       1,990    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.1%  
U.S. Treasury Bill
2.520%, 11/10/05 (f)
  $ 250       249    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $2,239)
            2,239    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (g) – 43.8%
(Cost $121,305)
            121,305    
Total Investments – 142.7%
(Cost $396,999)
            395,594    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (42.7)%             (118,409 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 277,185    

 

(a)  Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(b)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a value of $119,460,086 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  U.S. Treasury inflation-protection securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and the semiannual interest payments equal a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

(d)  Security purchased within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $3,128,122 or 1.1% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  Investment in affiliated security.This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Inflation Protected Securities Fund (concluded)

(f)  Security has been deposited as inital margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is the effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(g)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

BECCS – Bearer Corporate Conversion System

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

Schedule of Open Futures Contract

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased/
(Sold)
  Notional 
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Euro Dollar
90 Day Futures
    (33 )   $ (31,500 )   March 06   $ 43    
Euro FX Futures     (14 )     (2,110 )   December 05     (1 )  
Japanese Yen FX Futures     40       4,439     December 05     (89 )  
U.S. Treasury
Long Bond Futures
    5       572     December 05     (17 )  
    $ (64 )  

 

Credit Default Swap Agreement

Counterparty   Reference
Entity
  Buy/Sell
Protection
  Pay/
Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
(000)
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(000)
 
Citigroup   Dow Jones CDX
EM 3 Index
  Sell     2.10 %     6/20/10     $ 2,000     $ 90    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Intermediate Government Bond Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
U.S. Government & Agency
Securities – 97.9%
 
U.S. Agency Debentures – 61.3%  
FFCB
2.375%, 10/02/06
  $ 3,750     $ 3,679    
1.875%, 01/16/07     1,895       1,837    
3.250%, 06/15/07     2,865       2,812    
2.625%, 09/17/07     3,750       3,627    
3.000%, 12/17/07     1,805       1,752    
4.125%, 07/17/09     1,100       1,086    
5.750%, 01/18/11     1,800       1,900    
FHLB  
2.125%, 05/15/06     600       593    
3.000%, 05/15/06     1,900       1,887    
2.875%, 05/22/06     2,550       2,530    
5.250%, 08/15/06     3,000       3,026    
2.875%, 02/15/07     3,100       3,039    
Callable 04/07/06 @ 100, 4.430%, 04/07/08     2,000       1,989    
Callable 05/16/06 @ 100, 4.250%, 05/16/08     1,600       1,585    
Callable 06/13/06 @ 100, 4.100%, 06/13/08     1,590       1,570    
TVA  
5.375%, 11/13/08     2,455       2,521    
5.625%, 01/18/11     3,450       3,621    
6.790%, 05/23/12     3,175       3,568    
4.375%, 06/15/15     1,150       1,126    
      43,748    
U.S. Treasuries – 36.6%      
U.S. Inflation Index Bond
1.625%, 01/15/15 (a)
    1,448       1,431    
U.S. Treasury Bond (STRIPS)
0.000%, 11/15/11 (b)
    1,670       1,598    
U.S. Treasury Bonds
12.750%, 11/15/10
    2,335       2,359    
13.250%, 05/15/14     2,400       3,122    
11.750%, 11/15/14     2,575       3,300    
9.250%, 02/15/16     600       839    
7.250%, 05/15/16     1,275       1,577    
9.125%, 05/15/18     1,250       1,802    
9.000%, 11/15/18     510       734    
8.125%, 08/15/19     1,075       1,468    
8.750%, 05/15/20     1,350       1,948    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
3.875%, 05/15/10     2,715       2,675    
3.625%, 06/15/10     1,925       1,876    
3.875%, 07/15/10     1,100       1,083    
4.000%, 02/15/15     265       258    
      26,070    
Total U.S. Government & Agency Securities
(Cost $71,110)
            69,818    
Total Investments – 97.9%
(Cost $71,110)
            69,818    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – 2.1%             1,501    
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 71,319    

 

(a)  U.S. Treasury inflation-protection securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and the semiannual interest payments equal a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

(b)  Principal only – Represents securities that entitle holders to receive only principal payments on the underlying mortgages. The yield to maturity of a principal only is sensitive to the rate of principal payments on the underlying mortgage assets. A slow (rapid) rate of principal repayments may have an adverse (positive) effect on yield to maturity. The zero coupon rate represents the lack of interest as part of payments received.

Intermediate Government Bond Fund (concluded)

FFCB – Federal Farm Credit Bank

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

TVA – Tennesse Valley Authority

STRIPS – Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Intermediate Term Bond Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
U.S. Government & Agency
Securities – 41.9%
 
U.S. Agency Debentures – 11.8%  
FHLB
Callable 04/07/06 @ 100,  
4.430%, 04/07/08 (a)
  $ 24,000     $ 23,868    
FHLMC
Callable 06/23/06 @ 100, 4.250%, 06/23/08 (a)
    11,800       11,689    
Callable 08/04/06 @ 100, 4.500%, 08/04/08 (a)     11,420       11,362    
Callable 03/01/06 @ 100, 4.375%, 03/01/10 (a)     12,260       12,083    
FNMA  
Callable 11/22/05 @ 100, 3.000%, 11/22/06 (a)     23,845       23,484    
Callable 08/25/06 @ 100, 4.750%, 08/25/08 (a)     11,345       11,348    
Callable 11/17/05 @ 100, 3.875%, 11/17/08     13,000       12,765    
7.250%, 01/15/10 (a)     11,170       12,346    
6.125%, 03/15/12 (a)     7,020       7,609    
5.250%, 08/01/12 (a)     5,990       6,094    
      132,648    
U.S. Treasuries – 30.1%      
U.S. Treasury Bonds  
9.250%, 02/15/16 (a)     8,725       12,204    
7.250%, 05/15/16 (a)     10,200       12,616    
9.125%, 05/15/18 (a)     8,685       12,524    
9.000%, 11/15/18 (a)     8,620       12,414    
8.750%, 05/15/20 (a)     18,000       25,979    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
1.625%, 02/28/06 (a)     5,645       5,594    
1.500%, 03/31/06     10,500       10,376    
3.875%, 07/31/07 (a)     4,245       4,222    
3.750%, 05/15/08 (a)     85       84    
4.125%, 08/15/08 (a)     14,225       14,203    
3.875%, 07/15/10 (a)     50,360       49,581    
4.125%, 08/15/10 (a)     57,280       57,003    
3.875%, 09/15/10 (a)     9,945       9,804    
1.625%, 01/15/15 (a) (b)     23,635       23,355    
4.125%, 05/15/15 (a)     7,000       6,880    
4.250%, 08/15/15 (a)     81,310       80,802    
      337,641    
Total U.S. Government & Agency Securities
(Cost $473,361)
            470,289    
Asset-Backed Securities – 21.4%  
Automotive – 2.2%  
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2005-A, Class A2
3.220%, 07/16/07
    10,432       10,394    
Series 2005-B, Class A2
3.750%, 09/17/07
    4,255       4,241    
USAA Auto Owner Trust
Series 2003-1, Class A4
2.040%, 02/16/10
    1,495       1,470    
WFS Financial Owner Trust
Series 2004-4, Class A3
2.980%, 09/17/09
    9,170       8,994    
      25,099    
Commercial – 5.9%      
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-4, Class A3
4.128%, 07/10/42
    8,715       8,546    
Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-CNL, Class A1
3.988%, 09/15/14 (c) (d)
    7,455       7,453    

 

Intermediate Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Deutsche Mortgage and Asset Receiving
Series 1998-C1, Class A2
6.538%, 06/15/31
  $ 5,550     $ 5,708    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-C2, Class A1
3.896%, 08/10/38
    7,031       6,910    
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding
Series 2003-C1, Class A2
3.285%, 07/05/35
    5,000       4,775    
GS Mortgage Securities II
Series 2003-C1, Class A2A
3.590%, 01/10/40
    13,840       13,479    
Series 2004-GG2, Class A1
3.109%, 08/10/38
    5,788       5,737    
Morgan Stanley Capital Investments
Series 1999-FNV1, Class A1
6.120%, 03/15/31
    1,869       1,896    
Nomura Asset Securities
Series 1998-D6, Class A1B
6.590%, 03/15/30
    11,675       12,159    
      66,663    
Credit Card – 7.3%      
American Express Credit Account
Series 2004-4, Class C
4.238%, 03/15/12 (c) (d)
    3,100       3,106    
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust
Series 2003-A6, Class A6
2.950%, 08/17/09
    7,500       7,391    
Chase Issuance Trust
Series 2005-A9, Class A9
3.816%, 11/15/11 (d)
    18,475       18,511    
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust
Series 2004-A4, Class A4
3.200%, 08/24/09
    10,065       9,822    
Fleet Credit Card Master Trust
Series 2001-B, Class A
5.600%, 12/15/08
    10,820       10,903    
MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust
Series 2001-A1, Class A1
5.750%, 10/15/08
    5,830       5,882    
Series 2003-A1, Class A1
3.300%, 07/15/10 12,560 12,220
Series 2003-C6, Class C6
4.948%, 12/15/10 (d)
    3,200       3,262    
Providian Gateway Master Trust
Series 2004-DA, Class A
3.350%, 09/15/11 (c)
    10,355       10,100    
      81,197    
Equipment Leases – 1.3%      
Caterpillar Financial Asset Trust
Series 2005-A, Class A2
3.660%, 12/26/07
    6,725       6,703    
CNH Equipment Trust
Series 2003-B, Class A3B
2.470%, 01/15/08
    7,298       7,236    
      13,939    
Home Equity – 3.1%      
Amresco Residential Security Mortgage
Series 1997-3, Class A9
6.960%, 03/25/27
    696       670    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Intermediate Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Contimortgage Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 1997-2, Class A9
7.090%, 04/15/28
  $ 398     $ 398    
Series 1997-3, Class A9
7.120%, 08/15/28
    138       137    
Countrywide
Series 2003-BC1, Class A1
4.230%, 03/25/33 (d) (e)
    1,104       1,132    
Equity One
Series 2003-4, Class AF3
3.531%, 10/25/34
    12,168       12,106    
First Franklin Mortgage Loan
Series 2004-FFB, Class A3
4.264%, 06/25/24
    3,090       3,071    
Household Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 2002-3, Class A
4.246%, 07/20/32 (d)
    5,161       5,164    
Residential Asset Mortgage Products
Series 2004-RS4, Class AI2
3.247%, 09/25/25
    3,866       3,842    
Residential Funding Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-HI2, Class A3
4.270%, 11/25/16
    5,435       5,397    
Saxon Asset Securities Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
4.100%, 03/25/35 (d) (e)
    3,056       3,066    
      34,983    
Manufactured Housing – 0.0%      
Green Tree Financial
Series 1996-9, Class A5
7.200%, 01/15/28
    260       260    
Other – 1.6%  
GRP/AG Real Estate Asset Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
3.960%, 03/25/09 (c) (e) 345 340
Series 2004-2, Class A
4.210%, 07/25/34 (c) (e)
    927       911    
Series 2005-1, Class A
4.850%, 01/25/35 (c) (e)
    3,105       3,089    
Global Signal Trust
Series 2004-2A, Class A
4.232%, 12/15/14 (c)
    7,390       7,192    
Small Business Administration
Series 2005-P10B, Class 1
4.940%, 08/01/15
    6,540       6,592    
      18,124    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $244,159)
            240,265    
Corporate Bonds – 14.8%  
Banking – 0.8%  
Chuo Mitsui Trust & Bank,
Callable 04/15/15 @ 100
5.506%, 12/31/49 (c) (e)
    2,840       2,698    
Credit Suisse First Boston
3.875%, 01/15/09 (a)
    6,270       6,122    
      8,820    
Basic Industry – 0.2%      
Celulosa Arauco Constitucion
5.625%, 04/20/15 (c)
    2,000       1,984    
Brokerage – 0.4%  
Merrill Lynch, Series B
5.360%, 02/01/07
    4,280       4,326    

 

Intermediate Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Capital Goods – 0.2%      
Hutchison Whampoa International
6.250%, 01/24/14 (c)
  $ 2,680     $ 2,825    
Communications – 2.6%      
America Movil SA
5.750%, 01/15/15
    3,255       3,279    
AT&T Broadband
8.375%, 03/15/13
    4,345       5,141    
Clear Channel Communications
5.500%, 09/15/14
    4,360       4,200    
Deutsche Telecom
8.500%, 06/15/10
    3,690       4,168    
Telecom De Puerto Rico
6.650%, 05/15/06
    4,000       4,048    
Verizon Global Funding
7.250%, 12/01/10
    3,750       4,140    
6.875%, 06/15/12     3,925       4,332    
      29,308    
Consumer Cyclical – 1.2%      
Centex
5.450%, 08/15/12
    4,045       4,021    
DaimlerChrysler
6.500%, 11/15/13 (a)
    2,230       2,358    
Ford Motor Credit
7.000%, 10/01/13 (a)
    1,295       1,198    
Harrah's
5.625%, 06/01/15 (c)
    3,535       3,482    
5.750%, 10/01/17 (c)     1,950       1,912    
      12,971    
Consumer NonCyclical – 1.6%      
Albertson's
7.500%, 02/15/11
    2,730       2,692    
Conagra Foods
7.875%, 09/15/10
    4,260       4,758    
Kraft Foods
4.625%, 11/01/06
    6,750       6,754    
Kroger
7.450%, 03/01/08
    4,000       4,227    
      18,431    
Electric – 2.7%      
DTE Energy
7.050%, 06/01/11
    4,600       5,034    
Exelon
4.900%, 06/15/15
    5,000       4,713    
FPL Group Capital
7.625%, 09/15/06
    4,540       4,669    
MidAmerican Energy Holdings
3.500%, 05/15/08
    4,600       4,443    
National Rural Utilities
5.750%, 08/28/09
    3,850       3,989    
Pacific Gas & Electric
4.200%, 03/01/11
    2,065       1,988    
Southern California Edison
5.000%, 01/15/14 (a)
    2,000       2,003    
TXU Energy
7.000%, 03/15/13 (a)
    3,075       3,338    
      30,177    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Intermediate Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Energy – 0.6%      
Gazprom International
7.201%, 02/01/20 (c)
  $ 3,500     $ 3,824    
Tengizcheveroil Finance
6.124%, 11/15/14 (c)
    3,095       3,148    
      6,972    
Finance Companies – 0.4%      
American General
5.875%, 07/14/06 (a)
    4,085       4,130    
Insurance – 0.2%      
Fund American Companies
5.875%, 05/15/13
    1,915       1,906    
Miscellaneous – 1.1%      
Core Investment Grade Trust
4.659%, 11/30/07 (e)
    12,712       12,645    
Natural Gas – 1.0%      
Duke Energy Field Services
7.875%, 08/16/10
    10,000       11,229    
REITS – 0.9%      
Colonial Realty
4.750%, 02/01/10
    4,915       4,777    
Mack-Cali Realty
7.250%, 03/15/09
    4,500       4,820    
      9,597    
Sovereigns – 0.8%      
United Mexican States
5.875%, 01/15/14 (a)
    8,760       9,071    
Technology – 0.1%      
Chartered Semiconductor
5.750%, 08/03/10
    1,500       1,483    
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $166,908)
            165,875    
CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed
Securities – 12.2%
     
Adjustable Rate (d) – 10.2%      
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-10, Class 1A21
4.765%, 01/25/36
    7,665       7,622    
CS First Boston Mortgage Securities
Series 2003-AR24, Class 2A4
4.058%, 10/25/33
    13,390       13,232    
Granite Mortgages
Series 2003-1, Class 1C
5.070%, 01/20/43 (e)
    4,500       4,593    
IMPAC CMB Trust
Series 2003-12, Class A1
4.210%, 12/25/33 (e)
    3,973       3,985    
MLCC Mortgage Investors
Series 2003-G, Class A3
4.963%, 01/25/29
    6,453       6,607    
Series 2003-H, Class A3A
5.057%, 01/25/29
    3,553       3,624    
Series 2004-B, Class A3
5.203%, 05/25/29
    5,032       5,141    
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-5, Class A1
4.734%, 06/20/34
    6,110       6,247    
Series 2004-7, Class A2
4.847%, 08/20/34
    5,162       5,226    

 

Intermediate Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Structured Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-11, Class A
5.352%, 08/25/34
  $ 2,984     $ 3,043    
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2005-2, Class A1
4.050%, 07/25/45
    7,483       7,473    
Washington Mutual
Series 2003-AR10, Class A6
4.069%, 10/25/33
    10,560       10,459    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-J, Class 2A5
4.450%, 10/25/33
    11,500       11,231    
Series 2004-E, Class A5
3.662%, 05/25/34
    9,010       8,811    
Series 2004-EE, Class B1
3.988%, 01/25/35
    5,737       5,519    
Series 2004-N, Class A3
4.108%, 08/25/34
    11,108       10,991    
      113,804    
Fixed Rate – 2.0%      
Bank of America Mortgage Securities
Series 2003-6, Class 1A29
4.250%, 08/25/33
    9,000       8,899    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-2CB, Class 1A1
4.250%, 03/25/34
    5,469       5,416    
Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities
Series 1986-1, Class A
6.000%, 12/25/11
    147       147    
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-4, Class X1
0.800%, 05/20/34 (f)
    116,185       428    
Structured Asset Securities Corporation
Series 2005-6, Class 5A6
5.000%, 05/25/35
    8,241       8,184    
Westam Mortgage Financial
Series 11, Class A
6.360%, 08/26/20
    57       57    
      23,131    
Total CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $138,778)
            136,935    
CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 5.0%
 
Fixed Rate – 5.0%  
FHLMC REMIC
Series 1167, Class E
7.500%, 11/15/21
    38       38    
Series 1286, Class A
6.000%, 05/15/22
    134       134    
Series 1634, Class PH
6.000%, 11/15/22
    293       293    
Series 2763, Class TA
4.000%, 03/15/11
    8,035       7,852    
Series 2893
5.000%, 12/15/27
    11,590       11,615    
Series 2987, Class KE
5.000%, 12/15/34
    7,785       7,737    
Series 2991, Class QD
5.000%, 08/15/34
    11,705       11,542    
Series T-60, Class 1A4B
5.343%, 03/25/44
    7,267       7,279    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Intermediate Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
FNMA REMIC
Series 1990-89, Class K
6.500%, 07/25/20
  $ 29     $ 29    
Series 2004-76, Class CE
4.500%, 02/25/21
    9,670       9,538    
Total CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $57,062)
            56,057    
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities – 3.6%      
Adjustable Rate (d) – 2.1%      
FHLMC
4.577%, 04/01/29, #847190
    3,375       3,454    
FHLMC Pool
4.614%, 01/01/28, #786281
    3,014       3,096    
4.797%, 10/01/30, #847209 (a)     6,111       6,283    
4.693%, 05/01/31, #847161     1,624       1,666    
4.741%, 09/01/33, #847210 (a)     4,946       5,094    
FNMA Pool
4.818%, 09/01/33, #725111 (a)
    4,197       4,324    
      23,917    
Fixed Rate – 1.5%      
FHLMC Gold Pool
5.500%, 09/01/06, #G40394
    239       240    
4.000%, 10/01/10, #M80855     7,399       7,293    
FNMA Pool
6.000%, 07/01/06, #252632
    100       100    
3.790%, 07/01/13, #386314 (a)     9,907       9,334    
      16,967    
Total U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $41,691)
            40,884    
Short-Term Investments – 0.4%      
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 0.4%      
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (g)
    4,131,921       4,132    
Treasury Obligation – 0.0%      
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.389%, 11/10/05 (h)
  $ 195       194    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $4,326)
            4,326    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending (i) – 45.6%      
(Cost $512,452)             512,452    
Total Investments – 144.9%
(Cost $1,638,737)
            1,627,083    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (44.9)%             (504,033 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 1,123,050    

 

(a)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a value of $503,024,391 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  U.S. Treasury inflation-protection securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and the semiannual interest payments equal a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

(c)  Security purchased within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." 

Intermediate Term Bond Fund (concluded)

These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $52,063,334 or 4.6% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(e)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future dates. The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(f)  Interest only – Represents securities that entitle holders to receive only interest payments on the underlying mortgages. The yield to maturity of an interest only is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments on the underlying mortgage assets. A rapid (slow) rate of principal repayments may have an adverse (positive) effect on yield to maturity. The principal amount shown is the notional amount of the underlying mortgages. Interest rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005

(g)  Investment in affiliated security.This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(h)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(i)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 to Notes to Financial Statements.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
 (Sold)
  Notional
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Euro Dollar
90 Day Futures
    (145 )   $ (138,404 )   March 06   $ 192    
U.S. Treasury
2 year Futures
    103       21,207     December 05     (28 )  
U.S. Treasury
10 year Futures
    (1 )     (110 )   December 05     1    
U.S. Treasury
Long Bond Futures
    17       1,945     December 05     (58 )  
    $ 107    

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements

Counterparty   Reference
Entity
  Buy/Sell
Protection
  Pay/
Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
(000)
  Unrealized
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Citigroup   Dow Jones CDX
IG Hvol5 Index
  Buy     0.85 %     12/20/10       11,000     $ (27 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Short Term Bond Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Asset-Backed Securities – 33.5%  
Automotive – 8.3%  
AESOP Funding II
Series 2003-2A, Class A1
2.740%, 06/20/07 (a)
  $ 10,000     $ 9,921    
Auto Bond Receivables Trust
Series 1993-I, Class A
6.125%, 11/15/21 (b) (c) (d)
    106       -    
Capital One Auto Finance Trust
Series 2003-A, Class A4A
2.470%, 01/15/10
    7,000       6,877    
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust
Series 2005-B, Class A3
4.170%, 01/15/09
    10,000       9,963    
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust
Series 2003-2, Class A2
2.070%, 02/15/11
    7,000       6,843    
Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2002-4, Class A4
2.700%, 03/17/08
    2,982       2,965    
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2005-A, Class A2
3.220%, 07/16/07
    8,629       8,598    
Series 2002-C, Class A4
3.330%, 01/15/08
    3,761       3,742    
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2003-B, Class A4
2.790%, 01/15/10
    2,000       1,957    
Series 2003-A, Class A4
2.200%, 03/15/10
    4,000       3,955    
WFS Financial Owner Trust
Series 2004-3, Class A3
3.300%, 03/17/09
    5,000       4,957    
      59,778    
Commercial – 6.5%      
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-2, Class A1
2.764%, 11/10/38
    6,364       6,116    
Series 2004-4, Class A2
4.041%, 07/10/42
    7,475       7,324    
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-T14, Class A1
3.570%, 01/12/41
    4,969       4,835    
Commercial Mortgage
Series 2004-LB3A, Class A1
3.765%, 07/10/37
    6,328       6,234    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-C1, Class A2
4.100%, 03/10/38
    4,000       3,895    
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding
Series 2004-GG1, Class A2
3.835%, 06/10/36
    6,118       6,012    
GS Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-C1, Class A1
3.659%, 10/10/28
    5,910       5,726    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-C2, Class A1
2.946%, 03/15/29
    7,142       6,814    
      46,956    
Credit Cards – 9.1%      
American Express Credit Account
Series 2004-4, Class C
4.238%, 03/15/12 (a) (e)
    2,400       2,405    

 

Short Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Capital One Master Trust
Series 2001-3A, Class C
4.918%, 03/16/09 (a) (e)
  $ 2,000     $ 2,008    
Series 2001-5, Class A
5.300%, 06/15/09
    4,000       4,032    
Series 2001-8A, Class A
4.600%, 08/17/09
    6,000       6,011    
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust
Series 2003-A6, Class A6
2.950%, 08/17/09
    7,000       6,898    
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust
Series 2004-A1, Class A1
2.550%, 01/20/09
    800       781    
Discover Card Master Trust I
Series 2000-9, Class A
6.350%, 07/15/08
    2,000       2,012    
Series 2001-6, Class A
5.750%, 12/15/08
    5,000       5,050    
Series 2005-1, Class B
3.918%, 09/15/10
    9,000       9,013    
Fleet Credit Card Master Trust
Series 2001-B, Class A
5.600%, 12/15/08
    3,000       3,023    
Fleet Credit Card Master Trust II
Series 2003-A, Class A
2.400%, 07/15/08
    8,500       8,461    
MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust
Series 2001-A1, Class A1
5.750%, 10/15/08
    3,500       3,531    
Series 2005-A1, Class A1
4.200%, 09/15/10
    10,000       9,929    
Providian Gateway Master Trust
Series 2004-DA, Class A
3.350%, 09/15/11 (a)
    2,625       2,560    
Sears Credit Account Master Trust
Series 1999-3, Class A
6.450%, 11/17/09
    167       167    
      65,881    
Equipment Leases – 1.4%      
CIT Equipment Collateral
Series 2004-VT1, Class A3
2.200%, 03/20/08
    6,023       5,937    
CNH Equipment Trust
Series 2004-A, Class A3B
2.940%, 10/15/08
    4,700       4,625    
      10,562    
Home Equity – 4.2%      
Centex Home Equity
Series 2003-C, Class AV
4.130%, 09/25/33 (e)
    211       211    
Equivantage Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 1996-1, Class A
6.550%, 10/25/25
    241       238    
Series 1996-4, Class A
7.250%, 01/25/28
    701       700    
First Franklin Mortgage Loan
Series 2004-FFB, Class A3
4.264%, 06/25/24
    2,530       2,515    
GMAC Mortgage Corporation Loan Trust
Series 2004-HE2, Class M1
3.950%, 10/25/33 (f)
    4,850       4,659    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Short Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Home Equity Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-2, Class B1
5.730%, 08/25/34 (e) (f)
  $ 2,200     $ 2,208    
Series 2004-6, Class M2
5.321%, 04/25/35 (f)
    1,500       1,446    
Household Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 2003-1, Class A
4.146%, 10/20/32 (e)
    1,014       1,017    
IMC Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 1998-3, Class A7
6.720%, 08/20/29 (f)
    2,602       2,601    
New Century Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 1997-NC6, Class A7
7.190%, 01/25/29 (f)
    1,451       1,450    
Residential Funding Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-HI2, Class A3
4.270%, 11/25/16
    5,000       4,965    
Saxon Asset Securities Trust
Series 2004-1, Class M1
4.360%, 03/25/35 (e)(f)
    8,000       8,046    
      30,056    
Other – 1.3%      
GRP/AG Real Estate Asset Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
3.960%, 03/25/09 (a) (f)
    168       166    
Series 2004-2, Class A
4.210%, 07/25/34 (a) (f)
    927       911    
Series 2005-1, Class A
4.850%, 01/25/35 (a)
    2,230       2,218    
Global Signal Trust
Series 2004-2A, Class A
4.232%, 12/15/14 (a)
    6,380       6,209    
      9,504    
Utilities – 2.7%      
Detroit Edison Securitization Funding
Series 2001-1, Class A3
5.875%, 03/01/10
    4,279       4,358    
Massachusetts RRB Special Purpose Trust
Series 1999-1, Class A4
6.910%, 09/15/09
    4,173       4,285    
Peco Energy Transition Trust
Series 1999-A, Class A6
6.050%, 03/01/09
    7,437       7,543    
Public Service New Hampshire Funding
Series 2001-1, Class A2
5.730%, 11/01/10
    3,158       3,219    
      19,405    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $246,496)
            242,142    
Corporate Bonds – 21.0%      
Banking – 1.6%      
Credit Suisse First Boston
7.750%, 05/15/06 (a)
    7,350       7,490    
Key Bank
7.125%, 08/15/06
    4,000       4,083    
      11,573    
Basic Industry – 0.3%      
Potash
7.125%, 06/15/07
    2,075       2,155    

 

Short Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Brokerage – 1.3%      
Bear Stearns
6.500%, 05/01/06
  $ 5,900     $ 5,969    
Merrill Lynch, Series B
6.130%, 05/16/06
    3,655       3,693    
      9,662    
Capital Goods – 0.5%      
Boeing Capital
5.650%, 05/15/06
    3,483       3,511    
Communications – 3.1%      
Alltel
4.656%, 05/17/07
    3,500       3,497    
Comcast Cable Communications
6.200%, 11/15/08 (g)
    4,000       4,157    
Telecom De Puerto Rico
6.650%, 05/15/06
    10,000       10,119    
Telefonos De Mexico SA
4.750%, 01/27/10 (a)
    5,000       4,988    
      22,761    
Consumer Cyclical – 3.1%      
Caesars Entertainment
8.500%, 11/15/06
    5,000       5,200    
Ford Motor Credit
6.875%, 02/01/06 (g)
    4,000       4,017    
6.625%, 06/16/08     2,500       2,450    
Harrah's
5.750%, 10/01/17 (a)
    1,265       1,241    
Lennar
7.625%, 03/01/09
    3,500       3,754    
May Department Stores
3.950%, 07/15/07
    2,000       1,970    
Time Warner
6.150%, 05/01/07 (g)
    4,000       4,086    
      22,718    
Consumer NonCyclical – 1.2%      
Kraft Foods
4.625%, 11/01/06
    5,500       5,504    
Wellpoint
3.750%, 12/14/07
    3,000       2,933    
      8,437    
Electric – 3.9%      
Calenergy
7.630%, 10/15/07
    6,255       6,594    
Constellation Energy Group
6.350%, 04/01/07
    4,275       4,372    
Empresa Nacional Electric
7.750%, 07/15/08
    5,984       6,364    
National Rural Utilities
6.000%, 05/15/06 (g)
    4,000       4,039    
Pepco Holdings
3.750%, 02/15/06
    4,600       4,588    
PSEG Funding Trust
5.381%, 11/16/07
    2,000       2,013    
      27,970    
Energy – 0.6%      
PEMEX Project Funding Master Trust
6.125%, 08/15/08
    4,000       4,120    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Short Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Finance Companies – 1.6%  
American General Finance
5.910%, 06/12/06
  $ 1,000     $ 1,010    
Countrywide Home Loans
2.875%, 02/15/07
    4,000       3,906    
International Lease Finance
3.125%, 05/03/07
    4,000       3,909    
Residential Capital
6.375%, 06/30/10 (a)
    3,000       3,035    
      11,860    
Natural Gas – 1.5%      
Atmos Energy
4.000%, 10/15/09
    3,995       3,844    
Duke Energy Field Services
5.750%, 11/15/06
    4,915       4,964    
Ras Laffan Liquid Natural Gas
7.628%, 09/15/06 (a)
    1,662       1,680    
      10,488    
REITS – 1.4%      
Istar Financial
6.000%, 12/15/10
    4,500       4,621    
Simon Property Group
6.375%, 11/15/07
    5,000       5,156    
      9,777    
Supranationals – 0.7%      
Corporacion Andina De Fomento
7.250%, 03/01/07
    5,000       5,161    
Technology – 0.2%  
Chartered Semiconductor
5.750%, 08/03/10
    1,500       1,483    
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $153,400)
            151,676    
CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed
Securities – 14.7%
 
Adjustable Rate (e) – 10.4%  
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-10, Class 1A21
4.765%, 01/25/36
    4,970       4,942    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors
Series 2003-C, Class A1
4.160%, 06/25/28 (f)
    7,668       7,668    
MLCC Mortgage Investors
Series 2004-B, Class A1
4.080%, 05/25/29 (f)
    2,376       2,370    
Series 2004-B, Class A3
5.203%, 05/25/29
    5,260       5,373    
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2003-2, Class A1
4.126%, 06/20/33 (f) (g)
    4,526       4,529    
Series 2004-4, Class B2
4.696%, 05/20/34 (f)
    4,350       4,328    
Series 2004-7, Class A2
4.842%, 08/20/34
    3,079       3,117    
Structured Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-11, Class A
5.352%, 08/25/34
    2,353       2,400    
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2005-3, Class A2
3.500%, 09/01/10
    6,855       6,855    

 

Short Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Washington Mutual
Series 2003-AR3, Class A5
3.927%, 04/25/33
  $ 7,807     $ 7,784    
Series 2003-AR10, Class A6
4.069%, 10/25/33
    5,000       4,952    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2004-E, Class A5
3.662%, 05/25/34
    5,868       5,738    
Series 2004-N, Class A3
4.108%, 08/25/34
    7,000       6,926    
Series 2004-EE, Class 3A1
3.988%, 12/25/34
    8,678       8,506    
      75,488    
Fixed Rate – 4.3%      
Bank of America Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-F, Class 2A2
4.021%, 07/25/34
    7,200       7,160    
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-WF1, Class A2
4.490%, 02/25/35
    6,650       6,543    
IMPAC Secured Assets
Series 2004-2, Class A2
3.926%, 08/25/34
    4,574       4,556    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors
Series 2003-A5, Class 2A3
3.246%, 08/25/33
    341       341    
Mortgage Capital Funding
Series 1997-MC1, Class A3
7.288%, 07/20/27
    1,158       1,184    
Residential Accredited Loans
Series 2003-QS17, Class CB7
5.500%, 09/25/33
    2,732       2,738    
Residential Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2002-A12, Class 1A1
5.200%, 11/25/32
    1,258       1,246    
Structured Asset Securities Corporation
Series 2005-6, Class 5A6
5.000%, 05/25/35
    7,000       6,952    
      30,720    
Total CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $107,152)
            106,208    
U.S. Government & Agency
Securities – 15.9%
 
U.S. Agency Debentures – 4.9%  
FHLMC
Callable 12/02/05 @ 100
2.280%, 06/02/06 (g)
    7,000       6,914    
Callable 11/02/05 @ 100
3.250%, 11/02/07 (g)
    11,000       10,752    
FNMA
4.000%, 09/02/08 (g)
    10,000       9,843    
4.250%, 05/15/09 (g)     7,500       7,442    
      34,951    
U.S. Treasuries – 11.0%      
U.S. Treasury Bond (STRIPS)
0.000%, 11/15/11 (g) (h)
    11,200       10,715    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Short Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.875%, 07/31/07 (g)
  $ 13,620     $ 13,546    
3.750%, 05/15/08 (g)     22,035       21,797    
4.125%, 08/15/08 (g)     2,250       2,246    
3.125%, 10/15/08 (g)     15,000       14,543    
3.875%, 01/15/09 (g) (i)     10,722       11,631    
4.125%, 08/15/10 (g)     5,320       5,294    
      79,772    
Total U.S. Government & Agency Securities
(Cost $116,020)
            114,723    
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities – 8.5%  
Adjustable Rate (e) – 6.8%  
FHLMC Pool  
5.225%, 12/01/26, #786591 (g)     1,511       1,539    
4.691%, 01/01/29, #846946 (g)     1,088       1,117    
4.207%, 10/01/29, #786853     945       970    
5.439%, 04/01/30, #972055 (g)     878       901    
4.088%, 05/01/30, #847014 (g)     925       937    
4.622%, 06/01/31, #847367     504       517    
4.655%, 08/01/32, #847331 (g)     8,278       8,490    
4.602%, 10/01/32, #847063 (g)     1,115       1,136    
4.236%, 05/01/33, #780456 (g)     2,776       2,778    
FNMA Pool  
4.737%, 11/01/25, #433988 (g)     1,226       1,255    
4.338%, 02/01/28, #415285     481       490    
4.639%, 10/01/30, #847241 (g)     4,733       4,856    
4.864%, 06/01/31, #625338 (g)     873       889    
5.299%, 12/01/31, #535363 (g)     2,476       2,524    
5.057%, 03/01/32, #545791     429       437    
5.062%, 05/01/32, #545717     2,328       2,369    
5.437%, 05/01/32, #634948 (g)     616       628    
4.490%, 10/01/32, #661645 (g)     1,803       1,802    
4.635%, 12/01/32, #671884 (g)     3,429       3,416    
5.078%, 04/01/34, #775389 (g)     1,647       1,669    
4.278%, 07/01/34, #795242 (g)     4,609       4,572    
3.886%, 08/01/36, #555369 (g)     2,335       2,368    
GNMA Pool  
3.750%, 08/20/21, #8824     374       379    
3.750%, 07/20/22, #8006 (g)     409       414    
3.750%, 09/20/25, #8699     228       231    
4.375%, 04/20/26, #8847     234       236    
3.750%, 08/20/27, #80106     75       76    
4.375%, 01/20/28, #80154     121       122    
4.375%, 05/20/29, #80283 (g)     638       643    
4.375%, 06/20/29, #80291 (g)     1,076       1,085    
4.375%, 04/20/31, #80507 (g)     373       375    
4.500%, 02/20/32, #80580 (g)     363       368    
      49,589    
Fixed Rate – 1.7%      
FHLMC Gold Pool
5.500%, 10/01/06
    119       119    
FHLMC Pool
7.750%, 07/01/09
    9       10    
FNMA Pool
6.195%, 06/01/07 (g)
    4,901       4,966    
6.625%, 09/15/09 (g)     2,900       3,118    
5.500%, 05/01/12 (g)     1,718       1,754    

 

Short Term Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
GNMA Pool
3.875%, 11/20/30(g)
  $ 682     $ 687    
3.500%, 08/20/31(g)     1,419       1,425    
      12,079    
Total U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $62,477)
            61,668    
CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 5.0%
 
Fixed Rate – 5.0%  
FHLMC REMIC
Series 2822, Class VM
5.000%, 04/15/10
    4,091       4,076    
Series 2763, Class TA
4.000%, 03/15/11
    5,829       5,696    
Series 1022, Class J
6.000%, 12/15/20
    55       55    
Series 2738, Class UA
3.570%, 12/15/23 (g)
    5,283       5,177    
Series 2589, Class GK
4.000%, 03/15/26 (g)
    4,030       4,000    
Series 2731, Class PU
4.500%, 05/15/26
    5,000       4,916    
Series 2893
5.000%, 12/15/27
    6,367       6,381    
FNMA REMIC
Series 2004-76, Class CE
4.500%, 02/25/21
    6,000       5,918    
Series 1992-150, Class MA
5.500%, 09/25/22
    170       168    
Total CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $37,186)
            36,387    
Short-Term Investments – 1.2%  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 1.1%  
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (j)
    8,235,157       8,235    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.1%  
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.375%, 11/10/05 (k)
  $ 395       393    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $8,629)
            8,628    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (l) – 26.7%
 
      (Cost $193,160)       193,160    
Total Investments – 126.5%
(Cost $924,520)
            914,592    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (26.5)%             (191,337 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 723,255    

 

(a)  Security purchased within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $44,830,741 or 6.2% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(b)  Security considered illiquid. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $0 or 0.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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(c)  Security is fair valued. As of September 30, 2005, the fair value of these investments was $0 or 0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Security currently in default.

(e)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(f)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(g)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a value of $189,691,554 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(h)  Principal only – Represents securities that entitle holders to receive only principal payments on the underlying mortgages. The yield to maturity of a principal only is sensitive to the rate of principal payments on the underlying mortgage assets. A slow (rapid) rate of principal repayments may have an adverse (positive) effect on yield to maturity. The zero coupon rate represents the lack of interest as part of payments received.

(i)  U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and the semiannual interest payments equal a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount.

(j)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(k)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is the effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(l)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Corporation

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

REITS – Real Estate Investment Trusts

REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

STRIPS – Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional 
Contract
Value 
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
U.S. Treasury
2 year Futures
    364     $ 37,472     December 05   $ (58 )  
U.S. Treasury
5 year Futures
    (690 )     (73,733 )   December 05     1027    
U.S. Treasury
10 year Futures
    (1 )     (110 )   December 05     1    
    $ 970    

 

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

Counterparty   Floating
Rate
Index
  Pay/
Receive
Floating
Rate
  Fixed
Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
(000)
  Unrealized
Depreciation
(000)
 
Citigroup   3-Month
LIBOR
  Pay     3.568 %   1/11/07   $ 140,303     $ (1,697 )  
UBS   3-Month
LIBOR
  Pay     3.806 %   1/13/08     36,969       (31 )  
UBS   3-Month
LIBOR
  Pay     3.806 %   1/13/08     24,579       (421 )  
    $ (2,149 )  

 

Total Return Bond Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities – 27.2%      
Adjustable Rate (a) – 4.3%      
FHLMC Pool  
4.918%, 10/01/29, #1L0117   $ 1,739     $ 1,809    
4.695%, 07/01/30, #847240 (b)     2,125       2,175    
4.454%, 05/01/33, #847411     1,339       1,371    
FNMA Pool  
5.289%, 11/01/34, #735054 (b)     2,092       2,098    
5.000%, 05/01/35, #357883     2,952       2,893    
5.500%, 08/01/35, #255814 (b)     2,760       2,760    
      13,106    
Fixed Rate – 22.9%      
FHLMC Pool  
5.000%, 09/01/18, #E99575     1,386       1,383    
6.500%, 07/01/31, #A17212     5,131       5,283    
FNMA Pool  
5.500%, 12/01/18, #735575 (b)     2,464       2,501    
4.500%, 06/01/20, #828929 (b)     10,584       10,363    
5.500%, 02/01/25, #255628 (b)     3,696       3,715    
5.000%, 10/01/33, #741897 (b)     4,879       4,781    
5.500%, 11/01/33, #555967 (b)     8,505       8,507    
5.000%, 03/01/34, #725205 (b)     1,535       1,504    
5.000%, 03/01/34, #725250 (b)     1,361       1,334    
5.500%, 04/01/34, #725424 (b)     4,021       4,022    
5.000%, 05/01/34, #725456     1,369       1,341    
5.000%, 06/01/34, #782909     1,038       1,017    
5.500%, 09/01/34, #725773     2,775       2,775    
4.500%, 03/01/35, #819357     1,954       1,865    
6.000%, 04/01/35, #735503 (b)     4,968       5,051    
5.500%, 08/01/35, #829679 (b)     5,344       5,344    
FNMA TBA (c)  
5.500%, 10/01/34, #28229     4,520       4,517    
6.000%, 10/13/35, #36237     4,460       4,532    
      69,835    
Total U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $83,657)
            82,941    
U.S. Government & Agency
Securities – 20.7%
     
U.S. Agency Debentures – 1.7%      
FHLB
Callable 04/07/06 @ 100, 4.430%, 04/07/08, (b)
    5,000       4,973    
U.S. Treasuries – 19.0%      
U.S. Inflation Index Bond  
1.625%, 01/15/15 (b)     2,870       2,836    
2.375%, 01/15/25 (b)     2,850       3,050    
U.S. Treasury Bonds  
9.000%, 11/15/18 (b)     1,825       2,628    
6.250%, 08/15/23 (b)     5,900       7,054    
7.625%, 02/15/25 (b)     950       1,311    
6.875%, 08/15/25 (b)     740       954    
5.500%, 08/15/28 (b)     3,685       4,141    
5.250%, 02/15/29 (b)     4,900       5,342    
5.375%, 02/15/31 (b)     3,820       4,279    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
1.625%, 02/28/06 (b)     1,775       1,759    
1.500%, 03/31/06     1,800       1,779    
3.500%, 05/31/07 (b)     195       193    
3.875%, 07/31/07 (b)     5,000       4,973    
4.125%, 08/15/08 (b)     1,585       1,583    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Total Return Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
3.875%, 07/15/10 (b)   $ 415     $ 409    
4.125%, 08/15/10 (b)     2,240       2,229    
3.875%, 09/15/10     3,445       3,396    
4.250%, 08/15/15 (b)     10,230       10,166    
      58,082    
Total U.S. Government & Agency Securities
(Cost $64,137)
            63,055    
Corporate Bonds – 18.2%  
Banking – 2.5%  
CBA Capital Trust I,
Callable 06/30/15 @ 100
5.805%, 12/31/49 (d)
    985       1,019    
Chuo Mitsui Trust & Bank,
Callable 04/15/15 @ 100
5.506%, 12/31/49 (d) (e)
    575       546    
ING Capital Funding Trust III,
Callable 12/31/10 @ 100
8.439%, 12/12/49
    1,500       1,726    
J.P. Morgan Chase XVII
5.850%, 08/01/35
    650       633    
SOC General Real Estate,
Callable 09/30/07 @ 100
7.640%, 12/29/49 (a) (d)
    1,465       1,535    
Wells Fargo,
Callable 12/15/06 @ 103.98
7.960%, 12/15/26
    2,000       2,138    
      7,597    
Basic Industry – 1.5%      
Allegheny Technologies
8.375%, 12/15/11
    500       538    
Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion
8.625%, 08/15/10
    1,500       1,717    
Falconbridge
7.350%, 06/05/12
    755       833    
Polyone
8.875%, 05/01/12 (b)
    500       475    
Southern Peru
7.500%, 07/27/35 (d)
    900       878    
      4,441    
Brokerage – 0.4%      
Lazard Group
7.125%, 05/15/15 (d)
    1,325       1,308    
Capital Goods – 0.5%  
Hutchinson Whamp International
7.450%, 11/24/33 (d)
    750       864    
Owens-Illinois
8.100%, 05/15/07
    500       513    
      1,377    
Communications – 3.6%      
Alltel
4.656%, 05/17/07
    2,000       1,998    
AT&T
7.300%, 11/15/11
    473       533    
AT&T Broadband
8.375%, 03/15/13
    1,000       1,183    
Clear Channel Communications
5.500%, 09/15/14
    1,000       963    
Dex Media West,
Callable 08/15/08 @ 104.94
9.875%, 08/15/13
    500       552    

 

Total Return Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
News America Holdings
7.750%, 01/20/24
  $ 680     $ 786    
Telefonos De Mexico SA de CV (Telmex),
Series L
4.750%, 01/27/10
    1,000       998    
Time Warner Entertainment
8.375%, 07/15/33
    720       901    
Verizon Wireless
5.375%, 12/15/06
    2,980       3,006    
      10,920    
Consumer Cyclical – 1.3%      
Centex
5.450%, 08/15/12
    1,035       1,029    
DaimlerChrysler
4.875%, 06/15/10 (b)
    550       540    
Ford Motor Credit
7.000%, 10/01/13 (b)
    315       291    
Harrah's
5.625%, 06/01/15 (d)
    835       823    
5.750%, 10/01/17 (d)     520       510    
MGM Mirage
6.625%, 07/15/15
    725       717    
      3,910    
Consumer Non Cyclical – 1.5%      
Albertson's
7.500%, 02/15/11
    720       710    
CIGNA
7.400%, 05/15/07
    2,500       2,601    
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
6.500%, 07/15/10 (d)
    1,250       1,247    
      4,558    
Electric – 1.6%      
Exelon
4.900%, 06/15/15
    1,290       1,216    
FPL Group Capital
7.625%, 09/15/06
    1,975       2,031    
MidAmerican Energy Holdings
5.875%, 10/01/12 (b)
    990       1,042    
TXU Energy
7.000%, 03/15/13 (b)
    550       597    
      4,886    
Energy – 1.4%      
Gazprom International
7.201%, 02/01/20 (d)
    1,000       1,093    
Kerr-McGee
6.950%, 07/01/24
    800       828    
Petrobras International Finance
7.750%, 09/15/14
    730       792    
Petro-Canada
5.350%, 07/15/33
    500       458    
Tengizcheveroil Finance
6.124%, 11/15/14 (d)
    1,250       1,271    
      4,442    
Miscellaneous – 0.8%      
Dow Jones, Series 4-T1
8.250%, 06/29/10 (d)
    2,465       2,444    
Natural Gas – 0.9%      
Duke Energy Field Services
7.875%, 08/16/10
    980       1,100    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Total Return Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
El Paso Natural Gas
Series A,
Callable 08/01/07 @ 103.81
7.625%, 08/01/10
  $ 500     $ 521    
Teppco Partners
7.625%, 02/15/12
    1,000       1,118    
      2,739    
Sovereigns – 1.8%      
Republic of Philippines
8.250%, 01/15/14 (f)
    1,000       1,037    
Republic of Turkey
7.250%, 03/15/15 (f)
    1,500       1,579    
7.375%, 02/05/25 (f)     925       926    
United Mexican States
5.875%, 01/15/14
    1,950       2,019    
      5,561    
Technology – 0.4%      
Chartered Semiconductor
6.375%, 08/03/15
    590       576    
LG Electronics
5.000%, 06/17/10 (d)
    785       768    
      1,344    
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $55,314)
            55,527    
Asset-Backed Securities – 19.0%  
Automotive – 2.1%  
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust
Series 2005-B, Class A2
3.750%, 09/17/07
    960       957    
USAA Auto Owner Trust
Series 2003-1, Class A4
2.040%, 02/16/10
    5,500       5,408    
      6,365    
Commercial – 6.3%      
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2004-CNL, Class A1
3.988%, 09/15/14 (c) (a)
    1,930       1,929    
Series 2005-LP5, Class A2
4.630%, 05/10/43
    2,750       2,730    
Deutsche Mortgage & Asset Receiving
Series 1998-C1, Class A2
6.538%, 06/15/31
    2,093       2,152    
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corporation
Series 2004-C1, Class A2
3.915%, 11/10/38
    3,000       2,897    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities
Series 2003-C3, Class A2
4.223%, 04/10/40
    3,000       2,955    
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding
Series 2003-C1, Class A2
3.285%, 07/05/35
    1,500       1,432    
GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II
Series 2004-GG2, Class A6
5.396%, 08/10/38
    1,250       1,297    
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-10F, Class 3A1
5.500%, 08/25/19
    1,297       1,313    
Nomura Asset Securities
Series 1998-D6, Class A1B
6.590%, 03/15/30
    2,325       2,421    
      19,126    

 

Total Return Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
Credit Cards – 7.0%      
Chase Issuance Trust
Series 2005-A3, Class A
3.788%, 10/17/11 (a)
  $ 6,000     $ 6,011    
Series 2005-A9, Class A9
3.816%, 11/15/11
    6,000       6,012    
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust
Series 2003-A5, Class A5
2.500%, 04/07/08
    1,885       1,869    
MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust
Series 2001-A1, Class A1
5.750%, 10/15/08
    5,630       5,680    
Series 2003-A1, Class A1
3.300%, 07/15/10
    405       394    
Series 2005-A1, Class A1
4.200%, 09/15/10
    825       819    
Providian Gateway Master Trust
Series 2004-DA, Class A
3.350%, 09/15/11 (d)
    620       605    
      21,390    
Equipment Leases – 0.6%      
Caterpillar Financial Asset Trust
Series 2004-A, Class A3
3.130%, 01/26/09
    1,900       1,876    
Home Equity – 2.5%      
Ace Securities
Series 2003-OP1, Class M3
5.480%, 12/25/33 (a)
    1,500       1,510    
GRMT Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2001-1A, Class M1
7.772%, 07/20/31 (d)
    435       446    
Residential Asset Securities
Series 2004-KS3, Class A2B2
4.040%, 04/25/34 (a)
    5,816       5,827    
      7,783    
Manufactured Housing – 0.2%      
Green Tree Financial
Series 1996-8, Class A7
8.050%, 10/15/27
    545       577    
Other – 0.3%      
GRP/AG Real Estate Asset Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
3.960%, 03/25/09 (d) (e)
    189       186    
Series 2005-1, Class A
4.850%, 01/25/35 (d)
    729       725    
      911    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $58,310)
            58,028    
CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed
Securities – 7.3%
     
Adjustable Rate (a) – 2.5%      
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-10, Class 1A21
4.765%, 01/25/36
    2,045       2,034    
MLCC Mortgage Investors
Series 2003-H, Class A3A
5.057%, 01/25/29
    1,799       1,835    
Series 2005-A, Class A1
4.060%, 03/25/30
    1,761       1,759    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

Total Return Bond Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2005-2, Class A1
4.050%, 07/25/45
  $ 1,800     $ 1,798    
      7,426    
Fixed Rate – 4.8%      
Bank of America Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-11, Class 1A8
5.500%, 01/25/35
    4,250       4,256    
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-WF1, Class A2
4.490%, 02/25/35
    2,000       1,968    
Citigroup Mortgage Securities
Series 2005-4, Class 1A6
5.500%, 07/25/35
    2,010       1,998    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-24CB, Class 2A1
5.000%, 11/25/19
    2,720       2,696    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2004-8, Class A1
5.000%, 08/25/19
    3,865       3,835    
      14,753    
Total CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $22,356)
            22,179    
CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 3.2%
 
Fixed Rate – 3.2%  
FHLMC REMIC
Series 2893, Class PB
5.000%, 12/15/27
    3,000       3,006    
Series 2987, Class KE
5.000%, 12/15/34
    1,920       1,908    
FNMA REMIC
Series 2005-44, Class PC
5.000%, 11/25/27
    2,750       2,746    
Series 2005-47, Class HK
4.500%, 06/25/20
    2,252       2,148    
Total CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $9,972)
            9,808    
Short-Term Investments – 5.0%  
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 4.8%  
First American Prime
Obligations Fund, Class Z (g)
    14,778,081       14,778    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.2%  
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.370%, 11/10/05 (h)
  $ 725       722    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $15,500)
            15,500    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (i) – 39.0%
 
(Cost $118,983)             118,983    
Total Investments – 139.6%
(Cost $428,229)
            426,021    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (39.6)%             (120,875 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 305,146    

 

Total Return Bond Fund (concluded)

(a)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(b)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a market value of $117,009,393 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $9,065,070 or 3.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Security purchased within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $18,196,224 or 6.0% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future dates. The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(f)  Represents a foreign high yield (non-investment grade) bond. On September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $3,541,175, which represents 1.2% of total net assets.

(g)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor to this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(h)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is the effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(i)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

TBA – To Be Announced

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional 
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Euro Dollar
90 Day Futures
    (37 )   $ (35,316 )   March 06   $ 49    
Euro Currency Futures     (29 )     (3,919 )   December 06     (2 )  
Japan Currency Futures     76       8,433     December 05     (170 )  
Long Gilt Futures     36       7,154     December 05     (45 )  
U.S. Treasury
2 Year Futures
    47       9,677     December 05     (74 )  
U.S. Treasury
5 Year Futures
    (124 )     13,251     December 05     165    
U.S. Treasury
10 Year Futures
    22       2,418     December 05     (7 )  
U.S. Treasury
Long Bond Futures
    21       2,403     December 05     (14 )  
    $ (98 )  

 

Credit Default Swap Agreements

Counterparty   Reference
Entity
  Buy/Sell
Protection
  Pay/
Receive
Fixed Rate
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
(000)
  Unrealized
Depreciation
(000)
 
Citigroup   Dow Jones CDX
IG Hvol5 Index
  Buy     0.85 %     12/20/10     $ 3,000     $ (7 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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U.S. Government Mortgage Fund

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities – 91.6%      
Adjustable Rate (a) – 1.7%      
FNMA Pool  
4.852%, 08/01/27, #545271   $ 2,225     $ 2,290    
5.078%, 04/01/34, #775389 (b)     1,066       1,080    
      3,370    
Fixed Rate – 89.9%      
FHLMC Gold Pool  
8.500%, 03/01/06, #E00022     2       2    
7.500%, 04/01/08, #E45929     16       16    
7.000%, 07/01/11, #E20252     45       47    
7.000%, 11/01/11, #E65619     4       4    
7.500%, 09/01/12, #G10735     209       219    
5.500%, 05/01/13, #G10814     240       244    
6.000%, 10/01/13, #E72802     380       390    
5.500%, 01/01/14, #E00617     1,273       1,293    
7.000%, 09/01/14, #E00746     230       240    
5.000%, 04/01/20, #B18125     4,627       4,613    
6.000%, 03/01/21, #CP0428     564       577    
6.000%, 09/01/22, #C90580     858       877    
6.500%, 01/01/28, #G00876     582       600    
6.500%, 11/01/28, #C00676     1,187       1,223    
7.500%, 01/01/30, #C35768     94       99    
6.500%, 03/01/31, #G01244     895       922    
7.000%, 06/01/32, #C68248     376       393    
5.000%, 09/01/33, #C01622     2,439       2,390    
FNMA Pool  
7.000%, 11/01/11, #250738     21       22    
7.000%, 11/01/11, #349630     16       17    
7.000%, 11/01/11, #351122     23       24    
6.000%, 04/01/13, #425550     239       245    
6.500%, 08/01/13, #251901     203       209    
6.000%, 11/01/13, #556195     330       339    
7.000%, 07/01/14, #252637     344       359    
7.000%, 10/01/14, #252799     153       160    
5.500%, 04/01/16, #580516 (b)     1,002       1,018    
6.500%, 07/01/17, #254373     1,248       1,291    
7.000%, 07/01/17, #254414     1,259       1,315    
5.500%, 12/01/17, #673010 (b)     913       927    
5.500%, 04/01/18, #695765     1,113       1,130    
4.500%, 05/01/18, #254720     5,001       4,912    
5.000%, 07/01/18, #555621 (b)     1,775       1,772    
5.000%, 11/01/18, #750989     3,724       3,717    
4.500%, 06/01/20, #828929 (b)     4,282       4,192    
6.000%, 12/01/21, #254138     827       846    
6.000%, 01/01/22, #254179     952       974    
6.500%, 06/01/22, #254344     928       960    
6.000%, 10/01/22, #254513     1,070       1,094    
5.500%, 10/01/24, #255456     2,607       2,622    
5.500%, 12/01/24, #357662     2,417       2,430    
5.500%, 02/01/25, #255628 (b)     4,619       4,644    
7.000%, 12/01/27, #313941     706       740    
7.000%, 09/01/31, #596680     1,581       1,655    
6.500%, 12/01/31, #254169     1,810       1,864    
6.500%, 06/01/32, #596712     3,948       4,063    
6.500%, 07/01/32, #545759     1,943       2,001    
7.000%, 07/01/32, #545813     490       513    
7.000%, 07/01/32, #545815 (b)     439       460    
6.000%, 08/01/32, #656269 (b)     1,301       1,333    
5.500%, 03/01/33, #689109 (b)     3,192       3,195    
5.500%, 04/01/33, #703392 (b)     3,648       3,651    
5.500%, 05/01/33, #704523     2,738       2,739    
5.500%, 07/01/33, #726520 (b)     3,583       3,584    

 

U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
5.500%, 07/01/33, #728667   $ 2,252     $ 2,252    
4.500%, 08/01/33, #555680 (b)     2,448       2,342    
5.000%, 08/01/33, #736158     3,218       3,154    
5.500%, 08/01/33, #728855     2,185       2,186    
5.500%, 08/01/33, #733380 (b)     2,813       2,814    
5.000%, 09/01/33, #734566     3,834       3,757    
5.000%, 10/01/33, #747533 (b)     3,395       3,327    
5.500%, 11/01/33, #555967 (b)     4,082       4,083    
5.500%, 12/01/33, #756202 (b)     2,257       2,258    
6.000%, 01/01/34, #763687     3,074       3,126    
5.500%, 04/01/34, #774999     1,293       1,293    
5.000%, 05/01/34, #780889 (b)     7,083       6,937    
6.500%, 06/01/34, #735273 (b)     2,757       2,838    
4.500%, 09/01/34, #725866     1,415       1,350    
5.000%, 05/01/35, #357883     5,933       5,814    
5.500%, 08/01/35, #830953     3,500       3,500    
FNMA TBA  
5.500%, 10/01/34 (c)     20,300       20,287    
6.000%, 10/13/35 (c)     11,655       11,844    
GNMA Pool  
8.000%, 01/15/07, #315126     5       5    
9.000%, 11/15/09, #359559     33       35    
8.000%, 10/15/10, #414750     83       87    
6.500%, 07/15/13, #462638     534       555    
7.500%, 12/15/22, #347332     110       117    
7.000%, 09/15/27, #455304     29       31    
6.500%, 07/15/28, #780825     987       1,032    
6.500%, 08/20/31, #003120     447       464    
7.500%, 12/15/31, #570134     377       400    
6.500%, 02/15/32, #569621     611       635    
6.000%, 03/15/33, #603520     1,340       1,373    
6.000%, 06/15/33, #553314 (b)     2,308       2,364    
5.500%, 07/15/33, #553367 (b)     1,198       1,210    
5.500%, 08/15/33, #604567 (b)     4,733       4,783    
6.000%, 11/15/33, #612374 (b)     1,523       1,560    
6.000%, 07/15/34, #631574 (b)     1,488       1,524    
6.000%, 09/15/34, #633605 (b)     2,692       2,756    
      177,259    
Total U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $181,821)
            180,629    
CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed
Securities – 18.8%
     
Adjustable Rate (a) – 1.7%      
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-9, Class 1A
6.274%, 11/25/34
    2,326       2,357    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-D, Class A1
4.839%, 02/25/33
    1,045       1,047    
      3,404    
Fixed Rate – 17.1%      
Bank of America Mortgage Securities
Series 2004-11 Class 1A8
5.500%, 01/25/35
    980       981    
Chase Mortgage Finance Corporation
Series 2003-S10, Class A1
4.750%, 11/25/18
    3,472       3,415    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-24CB, Class 1A1
6.000%, 11/25/34
    2,291       2,309    

 

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Schedule of Investments September 30, 2005

U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)   VALUE (000)  
GMAC Mortgage Corporation Loan Trust
Series 2004-J5, Class A7
6.500%, 01/25/35
  $ 2,206     $ 2,255    
Master Alternative Loans Trust
Series 2005-2, Class 1A3
6.500%, 03/25/35
    1,541       1,578    
Master Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2003-6, Class 3A1
5.000%, 07/25/18
    1,206       1,192    
Residential Asset Mortgage Products
Series 2003-SL1, Class M1
7.320%, 04/25/31
    2,854       2,947    
Series 2004-SL4, Class A3
6.500%, 07/25/32
    2,758       2,817    
Residential Funding Mortgage Securitization Trust
Series 2003-S8, Class A1
5.000%, 05/25/18
    3,177       3,150    
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-5, Class X1
0.800%, 06/20/34 (d)
    76,584       574    
Washington Mutual
Series 2003-S10, Class A2
5.000%, 10/25/18
    2,880       2,855    
Series 2003-S13, Class 21A1
4.500%, 12/25/18
    2,437       2,389    
Series 2004-S3, Class 3A3
6.000%, 07/25/34
    1,200       1,221    
Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage
Series 2003-MS9, Class CB1
7.444%, 04/25/33
    1,680       1,731    
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-14, Class A1
4.750%, 12/25/18
    4,271       4,202    
      33,616    
Total CMO – Private Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $37,762)
            37,020    
CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 2.0%
 
Fixed Rate – 2.0%  
FHLMC REMIC
Series 2382, Class DA
5.500%, 10/15/30
    460       463    
FNMA REMIC
Series 2004-29, Class WG
4.500%, 05/25/19
    2,000       1,878    
Series 2002-W1, Class 2A
7.500%, 02/25/42
    1,528       1,588    
Total CMO – U.S. Government Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $3,943)
            3,929    
Asset-Backed Securities – 0.5%  
Home Equity – 0.1%  
GRMT Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2001-1A, Class M1
7.772%, 07/20/31 (e)
    145       148    
Manufactured Housing – 0.3%  
Vanderbilt Mortgage Finance
Series 1999-B, Class 1A4
6.545%, 04/07/18
    631       635    

 

U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (continued)

DESCRIPTION   PAR (000)/SHARES   VALUE (000)  
Other – 0.1%      
GRP/AG Real Estate Asset Trust
Series 2004-1, Class A
3.960%, 03/25/09 (e) (f)
  $ 168     $ 166    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $971)
            949    
Short-Term Investments – 3.1%      
Affiliated Money Market Fund – 3.1%      
First American Government Obligations
Fund, Class Z (g)
    6,160,728       6,161    
U.S. Treasury Obligation – 0.0%      
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.400%, 11/10/05 (h)
  $ 100       100    
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $6,261)
            6,261    
Investments Purchased with Proceeds
from Securities Lending (i) – 33.6%
     
      (Cost $66,368)       66,368    
Total Investments – 149.6%
(Cost $297,126)
            295,156    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net – (49.6)%             (97,908 )  
Total Net Assets – 100.0%           $ 197,248    

 

(a)  Variable Rate Security – The rate shown is the rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(b)  This security or a portion of this security is out on loan at September 30, 2005. Total loaned securities had a value of $64,690,388 at September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)  Security purchased on a when-issued basis. On September 30, 2005, the total cost of investments purchased on a when-issued basis was $32,293,913 or 16.4% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Interest only – Represents securities that entitle holders to receive only interest payments on the underlying mortgages. The yield to maturity of an interest only is extremely sensitive to the rate of principal payments on the underlying mortgage assets. A rapid (slow) rate of principal repayments may have an adverse (positive) effect on yield to maturity. The principal amount shown is the notional amount of the underlying mortgages. Interest rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(e)  Security purchased within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers." These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the funds' board of directors. As of September 30, 2005, the value of these investments was $314,479 or 0.2% of total net assets. See note 2 in Notes to Financials.

(f)  Delayed Interest (Step-Bonds) – Securities for which the coupon rate of interest will adjust on specified future date(s). The rate disclosed represents the coupon rate in effect as of September 30, 2005.

(g)  Investment in affiliated security. This money market fund is advised by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., which also serves as advisor for this fund. See note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(h)  Security has been deposited as initial margin on open futures contracts. Yield shown is the effective yield as of September 30, 2005. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(i)  The fund may loan securities in return for collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high grade debt obligations. The cash collateral is invested in various short-term fixed income securities, such as repurchase agreements, commercial paper, money market funds and other corporate obligations. See note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (concluded)

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Corporation

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

TBA – To Be Announced

Schedule of Open Futures Contracts

Description   Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Notional 
Contract
Value
(000)
  Settlement
Month
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)
 
Euro Dollar
90 Day Futures
    (65 )   $ (62,043 )   March 06   $ 35    
U.S. Treasury
Long Bond Futures
    4       458     December 05     (14 )  
U.S. Treasury
2 year Futures
    (120 )     (12,353 )   December 05     77    
U.S. Treasury
5 year Futures
    (35 )     (3,740 )   December 05     52    
U.S. Treasury
10 year Futures
    29       3,188     December 05     (44 )  
    $ 106    

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Core Bond
Fund
  High Income
Bond Fund
  Inflation
Protected
Securities Fund
  Intermediate
Government
Bond Fund
  Intermediate Term
Bond Fund
  Short Term
Bond Fund
  Total Return
Bond Fund
  U.S. Government
Mortgage Fund
 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at cost   $ 1,893,938     $ 252,770     $ 273,704     $ 71,110     $ 1,122,153     $ 723,125     $ 294,468     $ 224,597    
Investments in affiliated money market fund,
at cost
    54,925       3,642       1,990       -       4,132       8,235       14,778       6,161    
Investments purchased with proceeds from
securities lending, at cost (note 2)
    844,992       58,210       121,305       -       512,452       193,160       118,983       66,368    
Cash denominated in foreign currencies, at cost     -       -       -       -       -       -       100       -    
ASSETS:  
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value* (note 2)   $ 1,877,642     $ 255,644     $ 272,299     $ 69,818     $ 1,110,499     $ 713,197     $ 292,260     $ 222,627    
Investments in affiliated money market fund,
at value (note 2)
    54,925       3,642       1,990       -       4,132       8,235       14,778       6,161    
Investments purchased with proceeds from
securities lending, at value (note 2)
    844,992       58,210       121,305       -       512,452       193,160       118,983       66,368    
Cash**     45,159       555       1,149       473       8,770       1,830       10,738       629    
Cash denominated in foreign currencies, at value     -       -       -       -       -       -       98       -    
Receivable for dividends and interest     10,986       5,402       2,016       1,064       8,366       5,346       1,967       940    
Receivable for investment securities sold     49,968       3,803       1,248       10       10,517       -       6,332       -    
Receivable for capital shares sold     770       158       1,227       -       361       159       410       749    
Receivable for swap contracts     90       -       64       -       -       -       13       -    
Receivable for variation margin     5       45       -       -       -       -       -       16    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     40       37       41       31       83       32       46       38    
Total assets     2,884,577       327,496       401,339       71,396       1,655,180       921,959       445,625       297,528    
LIABILITIES:  
Payable upon return of securities loaned (note 2)     852,996       58,761       122,454       -       517,306       194,990       120,110       66,997    
Payable for investment securities purchased     64,190       5,907       -       -       10,379       -       10,943       354    
Payable for investment securities purchased on a when-issued basis     47,704       -       -       -       -       -       9,065       32,294    
Payable for capital shares redeemed     6,868       224       1,544       36       3,835       1,284       124       496    
Payable for variation margin     -       -       11       -       2       50       38       -    
Payable for swap contracts     -       38       -       -       -       1,967       -       -    
Payable to affiliates (note 3)     1,091       176       134       33       558       364       182       111    
Payable for distribution and shareholder servicing fees     47       24       2       -       6       12       10       17    
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     61       14       9       8       44       37       7       11    
Total liabilities     972,957       65,144       124,154       77       532,130       198,704       140,479       100,280    
Net assets   $ 1,911,620     $ 262,352     $ 277,185     $ 71,319     $ 1,123,050     $ 723,255     $ 305,146     $ 197,248    
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS:  
Portfolio capital   $ 1,919,152     $ 269,134     $ 277,187     $ 72,331     $ 1,133,862     $ 745,327     $ 327,296     $ 204,015    
Undistributed net investment income     868       19       1,292       77       1,447       2,148       117       132    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     7,843       (9,837 )     85       203       (685 )     (13,113 )     (19,952 )     (5,035 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments     (16,296 )     2,874       (1,405 )     (1,292 )     (11,654 )     (9,928 )     (2,208 )     (1,970 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts     102       72       (64 )     -       107       970       (98 )     106    
Net unrealized depreciation of forward foreign currency contracts, 
foreign currency, and translation of other assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currency
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (2 )     -    
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements     (49 )     90       90       -       (27 )     (2,149 )     (7 )     -    
Net assets   $ 1,911,620     $ 262,352     $ 277,185     $ 71,319     $ 1,123,050     $ 723,255     $ 305,146     $ 197,248    
*Including securities loaned, at value   $ 831,476     $ 56,871     $ 119,460       -     $ 503,024     $ 189,692     $ 117,009     $ 64,690    
**Includes cash collateral received related to securities loaned (note 2)   $ 8,004     $ 551     $ 1,149       -     $ 4,854     $ 1,830     $ 1,127     $ 629    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities September 30, 2005, in thousands, except for per share data (continued)

    Core Bond
Fund
  High Income
Bond Fund
  Inflation
Protected
Securities Fund
  Intermediate
Government
Bond Fund
  Intermediate Term
Bond Fund
  Short Term
Bond Fund
  Total Return
Bond Fund
  U.S. Government
Mortgage Fund
 
Class A:      
Net assets   $ 161,410     $ 34,144     $ 6,917     $ 1,970     $ 48,426     $ 97,863     $ 19,113     $ 24,504    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    14,476       3,628       683       239       4,847       9,857       1,878       2,328    
Net asset value and redemption price per share   $ 11.15     $ 9.41     $ 10.12     $ 8.26     $ 9.99     $ 9.93     $ 10.18     $ 10.53    
Maximum offering price per share (1)   $ 11.64     $ 9.83     $ 10.57     $ 8.45     $ 10.22     $ 10.16     $ 10.63     $ 11.00    
Class B:      
Net assets   $ 17,078     $ 7,191       -       -       -       -     $ 4,395     $ 7,926    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    1,543       767       -       -       -       -       434       752    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption
price per share (2)
  $ 11.07     $ 9.37       -       -       -       -     $ 10.14     $ 10.54    
Class C:      
Net assets   $ 7,266     $ 13,403     $ 855       -       -       -     $ 2,858     $ 6,585    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    654       1,429       85       -       -       -       283       628    
Net asset value per share (2)   $ 11.12     $ 9.38     $ 10.11       -       -       -     $ 10.12     $ 10.49    
Class R:      
Net assets   $ 16     $ 4     $ 1       -       -       -     $ 3     $ 3    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    1       -       -       -       -       -       -       -    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 11.17     $ 9.53     $ 10.13       -       -       -     $ 10.23     $ 10.51    
Class Y:      
Net assets   $ 1,725,850     $ 207,610     $ 269,412     $ 69,349     $ 1,074,624     $ 625,392     $ 278,777     $ 158,230    
Shares issued and outstanding
($0.0001 par value - 2 billion authorized)
    154,814       22,047       26,595       8,401       107,895       62,965       27,408       15,029    
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share   $ 11.15     $ 9.42     $ 10.13     $ 8.25     $ 9.96     $ 9.93     $ 10.17     $ 10.53    

 

                

  (1)  The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1 minus the maximum sales charge. For a description of front-end sales charges,
see note 1 in Notes to Financial Statements.

  (2)  Class B and C have a contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of this sales charge, see notes 1 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, in thousands

    Core Bond
Fund
  High Income
Bond Fund
  Inflation
Protected
Securites Fund
  Intermediate
Government
Bond Fund
  Intermediate Term
Bond Fund
  Short Term
Bond Fund
  Total Return
Bond Fund
  U.S. Government
Mortgage Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Interest from unaffiliated securities   $ 83,761     $ 21,756     $ 9,511     $ 3,623     $ 48,761     $ 31,398     $ 14,221     $ 9,743    
Dividends from affiliated money market fund     1,058       77       88       15       222       169       365       151    
Dividends from unaffiliated securities     -       64       -       -       -       -       24       -    
Securities lending income     871       165       40       -       553       146       67       34    
Total investment income     85,690       22,062       9,639       3,638       49,536       31,713       14,677       9,928    
EXPENSES (note 3):      
Investment advisory fees     9,590       1,955       851       463       6,091       4,630       1,906       1,045    
Administration fees     3,962       598       335       199       2,541       1,960       594       445    
Transfer agent fees     1,223       173       131       54       760       555       183       132    
Custodian fees     168       25       14       8       107       83       25       18    
Professional fees     119       27       63       17       74       59       27       23    
Postage and printing fees     65       14       6       3       43       33       21       7    
Directors' fees     44       6       4       2       28       22       7       5    
Registration fees     41       41       30       24       21       22       41       43    
Other expenses     41       10       6       6       28       23       10       9    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class A     431       100       8       5       138       282       50       71    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class B     192       80       -       -       -       -       48       87    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class C     81       151       5       -       -       -       34       84    
Distribution and shareholder servicing fees – Class R     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -    
Total expenses     15,957       3,180       1,453       781       9,831       7,669       2,946       1,969    
Less: Fee waivers (note 3)     (1,827 )     (690 )     (419 )     (223 )     (2,439 )     (1,945 )     (691 )     (264 )  
Total net expenses     14,130       2,490       1,034       558       7,392       5,724       2,255       1,705    
Investment income – net     71,560       19,572       8,605       3,080       42,144       25,989       12,422       8,223    
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS, WRITTEN
OPTIONS, FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
     
AND SWAP AGREEMENTS – NET (note 5):      
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     13,556       7,856       (139 )     54       (2,596 )     (6,244 )     5,824       696    
Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts     (4,532 )     573       11       64       (730 )     (2,529 )     (465 )     43    
Net realized gain (loss) on options written     1,881       -       94       63       1,217       142       157       (102 )  
Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements     727       272       133       -       639       783       857       -    
Net realized loss on forward foreign currency contracts,
foreign currency, and translation of other assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currency
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (6 )     -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     (28,161 )     (9,575 )     (1,405 )     (2,006 )     (18,673 )     (7,121 )     (8,750 )     (3,451 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation
of futures contracts
    1,442       27       (64 )     53       624       1,494       165       112    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of forward
foreign currency contracts, foreign currency, and translation of
other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (2 )     -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of swap agreements     (49 )     90       90       -       (27 )     (2,149 )     (7 )     -    
Net loss on investments, futures contracts, written options, 
foreign currency transactions and swap agreements
    (15,136 )     (757 )     (1,280 )     (1,772 )     (19,546 )     (15,624 )     (2,227 )     (2,702 )  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 56,424     $ 18,815     $ 7,325     $ 1,308     $ 22,598     $ 10,365     $ 10,195     $ 5,521    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets in thousands

    Core
Bond Fund
  High Income
Bond Fund
  Inflation
Protected
Securities Fund
  Intermediate
Government
Bond Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended(1)
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income – net   $ 71,560     $ 73,461     $ 19,572     $ 20,792     $ 8,605     $ 3,080     $ 5,648    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     13,556       18,668       7,856       12,424       (139 )     54       5,815    
Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts     (4,532 )     (4,060 )     573       (261 )     11       64       (293 )  
Net realized gain (loss) on options written     1,881       2,256       -       75       94       63       279    
Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements     727       -       272       -       133       -       -    
Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency contracts, 
foreign currency, and translation of other assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currency
    -       -       -       62       -       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     (28,161 )     (35,329 )     (9,575 )     (2,836 )     (1,405 )     (2,006 )     (10,413 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of futures contracts     1,442       (1,340 )     27       45       (64 )     53       (53 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of written options     -       343       -       -       -       -       51    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of foreign currency,
and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency
    -       -       -       (4 )     -       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of swap agreements     (49 )     -       90       -       90       -       -    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     56,424       53,999       18,815       30,297       7,325       1,308       1,034    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (6,383 )     (6,707 )     (2,729 )     (3,109 )     (138 )     (64 )     (55 )  
Class B     (572 )     (691 )     (494 )     (601 )     -       -       -    
Class C     (240 )     (311 )     (929 )     (1,260 )     (17 )     -       -    
Class R     -       (773 )     (1 )     (30 )     -       -       -    
Class Y     (68,228 )     (70,747 )     (15,519 )     (15,894 )     (7,166 )     (3,114 )     (5,443 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (120 )     (2,811 )     -       -       -       (84 )     (258 )  
Class B     (14 )     (404 )     -       -       -       -       -    
Class C     (6 )     (191 )     -       -       -       -       -    
Class R     -       (591 )     -       -       -       -       -    
Class Y     (1,148 )     (28,710 )     -       -       (6 )     (4,844 )     (29,444 )  
Return of capital:  
Class A     -       -       (3 )     -       -       -       -    
Class B     -       -       (1 )     -       -       -       -    
Class C     -       -       (1 )     -       -       -       -    
Class R     -       -       - (2)     -       -       -       -    
Class Y     -       -       (15 )     -       -       -       -    
Total distributions     (76,711 )     (111,936 )     (19,692 )     (20,894 )     (7,327 )     (8,106 )     (35,200 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     23,283       64,537       6,693       10,439       7,676       1,284       799    
Reinvestment of distributions     5,127       7,247       2,001       2,352       100       134       221    
Payments for redemptions     (50,134 )     (73,658 )     (18,399 )     (12,507 )     (869 )     (1,194 )     (1,360 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (21,724 )     (1,874 )     (9,705 )     284       6,907       224       (340 )  
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     1,003       1,965       760       2,346       -       -       -    
Reinvestment of distributions     514       948       310       365       -       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     (5,294 )     (9,240 )     (2,383 )     (3,441 )     -       -       -    
Decrease in net assets from Class B transactions     (3,777 )     (6,327 )     (1,313 )     (730 )     -       -       -    
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     884       1,348       521       2,087       886       -       -    
Reinvestment of distributions     239       491       828       1,109       17       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     (2,913 )     (5,799 )     (5,303 )     (6,143 )     (44 )     -       -    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     (1,790 )     (3,960 )     (3,954 )     (2,947 )     859       -       -    
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     15       6,356       45       308       1       -       -    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       1,329       1       20       -       -       -    
Payments for redemptions     -       (46,072 )     (43 )     (1,112 )     -       -       -    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     15       (38,387 )     3       (784 )     1       -       -    
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     403,595       394,559       75,166       94,505       294,003       14,803       21,991    
Reinvestment of distributions     22,339       40,091       1,986       2,351       2,104       4,328       26,896    
Payments for redemptions     (422,205 )     (599,130 )     (103,437 )     (48,429 )     (26,687 )     (72,879 )     (220,111 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     3,729       (164,480 )     (26,285 )     48,427       269,420       (53,748 )     (171,224 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (23,547 )     (215,028 )     (41,254 )     44,250       277,187       (53,524 )     (171,564 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (43,834 )     (272,965 )     (42,131 )     53,653       277,185       (60,322 )     (205,730 )  
Net assets at beginning of period     1,955,454       2,228,419       304,483       250,830       -       131,641       337,371    
Net assets at end of period   $ 1,911,620     $ 1,955,454     $ 262,352     $ 304,483     $ 277,185     $ 71,319     $ 131,641    
Undistributed net investment income   $ 868     $ 380     $ 19     $ 148     $ 1,292     $ 77     $ 165    

 

  (1)  No prior period presentation as fund commenced operations on 10/1/04.  (2)  Due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the number rounds to zero.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Intermediate Term
Bond Fund
  Short Term
Bond Fund
  Total Return
Bond Fund
  U.S. Government
Mortgage Fund
 
    Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
  Year Ended
9/30/05
  Year Ended
9/30/04
 
OPERATIONS:  
Investment income – net   $ 42,144     $ 42,757     $ 25,989     $ 23,756     $ 12,422     $ 13,096     $ 8,223     $ 9,612    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (2,596 )     18,776       (6,244 )     3,167       5,824       6,006       696       616    
Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts     (730 )     (1,075 )     (2,529 )     (1,911 )     (465 )     (735 )     43       (630 )  
Net realized gain (loss) on options written     1,217       1,321       142       -       157       104       (102 )     269    
Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements     639       -       783       -       857       -       -       -    
Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency contracts, 
foreign currency, and translation of other assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currency
    -       -       -       -       (6 )     -       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments     (18,673 )     (32,178 )     (7,121 )     (14,832 )     (8,750 )     (5,034 )     (3,451 )     (3,225 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of futures contracts     624       (517 )     1,494       (524 )     165       (263 )     112       (6 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of written options     -       206       -       -       -       -       -       40    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of foreign currency,
and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency
    -       -       -       -       (2 )     -       -       -    
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of swap agreements     (27 )     -       (2,149 )     -       (7 )     -       -       -    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     22,598       29,290       10,365       9,656       10,195       13,174       5,521       6,676    
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:  
Investment income – net:  
Class A     (1,797 )     (2,199 )     (3,144 )     (3,287 )     (841 )     (787 )     (1,230 )     (1,210 )  
Class B     -       -       -       -       (167 )     (390 )     (312 )     (354 )  
Class C     -       -       -       -       (118 )     (186 )     (300 )     (525 )  
Class R     -       (220 )     -       (108 )     -       (59 )     -       (385 )  
Class Y     (40,236 )     (40,500 )     (23,671 )     (21,857 )     (11,336 )     (11,683 )     (7,495 )     (9,087 )  
Net realized gain on investments:  
Class A     (561 )     (840 )     -       -       -       -       -       -    
Class B     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -    
Class C     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -    
Class R     -       (131 )     -       -       -       -       -       -    
Class Y     (11,243 )     (13,807 )     -       -       -       -       -       -    
Return of capital:  
Class A     -       -       (43 )     -       -       (1 )     -       -    
Class B     -       -       - (2)     -       -       (1 )     -       -    
Class C     -       -       - (2)     -       -       - (2)     -       -    
Class R     -       -       - (2)     -       -       - (2)     -       -    
Class Y     -       -       (328 )     -       -       (17 )     -       -    
Total distributions     (53,837 )     (57,697 )     (27,186 )     (25,252 )     (12,462 )     (13,124 )     (9,337 )     (11,561 )  
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 4):  
Class A:  
Proceeds from sales     8,671       26,236       6,342       29,602       2,495       12,203       5,292       18,795    
Reinvestment of distributions     2,041       1,995       2,512       2,563       686       624       1,097       1,048    
Payments for redemptions     (24,078 )     (42,101 )     (39,475 )     (58,743 )     (4,969 )     (5,431 )     (14,192 )     (11,208 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A transactions     (13,366 )     (13,870 )     (30,621 )     (26,578 )     (1,788 )     7,396       (7,803 )     8,635    
Class B:  
Proceeds from sales     -       -       -       -       240       687       742       1,290    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       -       -       -       125       278       275       313    
Payments for redemptions     -       -       -       -       (1,417 )     (8,920 )     (2,090 )     (3,679 )  
Decrease in net assets from Class B transactions     -       -       -       -       (1,052 )     (7,955 )     (1,073 )     (2,076 )  
Class C:  
Proceeds from sales     -       -       -       -       90       323       309       1,119    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       -       -       -       105       172       284       508    
Payments for redemptions     -       -       -       -       (1,107 )     (2,434 )     (4,390 )     (9,603 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class C transactions     -       -       -       -       (912 )     (1,939 )     (3,797 )     (7,976 )  
Class R:  
Proceeds from sales     -       4,442       -       1,901       2       90       1       1,517    
Reinvestment of distributions     -       323       -       92       -       59       -       359    
Payments for redemptions     -       (16,683 )     -       (10,658 )     -       (2,840 )     -       (19,037 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class R transactions     -       (11,918 )     -       (8,665 )     2       (2,691 )     1       (17,161 )  
Class Y:  
Proceeds from sales     245,371       386,218       149,034       462,268       94,268       55,561       35,129       43,758    
Reinvestment of distributions     20,576       23,314       7,911       7,197       1,633       1,623       960       1,090    
Payments for redemptions     (381,218 )     (459,895 )     (459,960 )     (345,341 )     (58,054 )     (60,124 )     (45,987 )     (84,443 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from Class Y transactions     (115,271 )     (50,363 )     (303,015 )     124,124       37,847       (2,940 )     (9,898 )     (39,595 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions     (128,637 )     (76,151 )     (333,636 )     88,881       34,097       (8,129 )     (22,570 )     (58,173 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (159,876 )     (104,558 )     (350,457 )     73,285       31,830       (8,079 )     (26,386 )     (63,058 )  
Net assets at beginning of period     1,282,926       1,387,484       1,073,712       1,000,427       273,316       281,395       223,634       286,692    
Net assets at end of period   $ 1,123,050     $ 1,282,926     $ 723,255     $ 1,073,712     $ 305,146     $ 273,316     $ 197,248     $ 223,634    
Undistributed net investment income   $ 1,447     $ 380     $ 2,148     $ 548     $ 117     $ -     $ 132     $ 242    

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains or
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (4)
 
Core Bond Fund  
Class A  
  2005 (1)   $ 11.27     $ 0.40     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.42 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 11.15       2.75 %  
  2004 (1)     11.56       0.38       (0.09 )     (0.41 )     (0.17 )     11.27       2.60    
  2003       11.45       0.42       0.15       (0.46 )     -       11.56       5.08    
  2002       11.37       0.55       0.08       (0.55 )     -       11.45       5.77    
  2001 (1)     10.69       0.61       0.69       (0.62 )     -       11.37       12.50    
Class B  
  2005 (1)   $ 11.19     $ 0.31     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 11.07       2.00 %  
  2004 (1)     11.48       0.29       (0.09 )     (0.32 )     (0.17 )     11.19       1.83    
  2003       11.38       0.35       0.12       (0.37 )     -       11.48       4.23    
  2002       11.29       0.47       0.09       (0.47 )     -       11.38       5.12    
  2001 (1)     10.63       0.52       0.68       (0.54 )     -       11.29       11.59    
Class C  
  2005 (1)   $ 11.24     $ 0.31     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 11.12       1.99 %  
  2004 (1)     11.53       0.29       (0.09 )     (0.32 )     (0.17 )     11.24       1.81    
  2003       11.42       0.34       0.14       (0.37 )     -       11.53       4.30    
  2002       11.34       0.47       0.08       (0.47 )     -       11.42       5.02    
  2001 (1)     10.66       0.52       0.70       (0.54 )     -       11.34       11.68    
Class R (2)  
  2005 (1)   $ 11.30     $ 0.38     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 11.17       2.51 %  
  2004 (1)     11.56       0.38       (0.10 )     (0.37 )     (0.17 )     11.30       2.53    
  2003       11.45       0.42       0.15       (0.46 )     -       11.56       5.08    
  2002       11.37       0.55       0.08       (0.55 )     -       11.45       5.77    
  2001 (1) (3)     11.28       0.01       0.08       -       -       11.37       0.80    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)   $ 11.27     $ 0.42     $ (0.08 )   $ (0.45 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 11.15       3.01 %  
  2004 (1)     11.56       0.40       (0.08 )     (0.44 )     (0.17 )     11.27       2.87    
  2003       11.45       0.45       0.15       (0.49 )     -       11.56       5.34    
  2002       11.37       0.58       0.08       (0.58 )     -       11.45       6.04    
  2001 (1)     10.69       0.63       0.70       (0.65 )     -       11.37       12.76    

 

                          

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001.  All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Total returns do not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Core Bond Fund  
Class A  
  2005 (1)   $ 161,410       0.95 %     3.51 %     1.05 %     3.41 %     208 %  
  2004 (1)     184,805       0.95       3.30       1.05       3.20       182    
  2003       191,754       0.95       3.58       1.05       3.48       196    
  2002       122,354       0.95       4.93       1.03       4.85       115    
  2001 (1)     119,067       0.95       5.50       1.13       5.32       81    
Class B  
  2005 (1)   $ 17,078       1.70 %     2.76 %     1.80 %     2.66 %     208 %  
  2004 (1)     21,046       1.70       2.58       1.80       2.48       182    
  2003       28,096       1.70       2.83       1.80       2.73       196    
  2002       16,741       1.70       4.17       1.78       4.09       115    
  2001 (1)     15,071       1.70       4.75       1.88       4.57       81    
Class C  
  2005 (1)   $ 7,266       1.70 %     2.76 %     1.80 %     2.66 %     208 %  
  2004 (1)     9,132       1.70       2.58       1.80       2.48       182    
  2003       13,424       1.70       2.85       1.80       2.75       196    
  2002       9,672       1.70       4.18       1.78       4.10       115    
  2001 (1)     7,148       1.70       4.65       1.88       4.47       81    
Class R (2)  
  2005 (1)   $ 16       1.20 %     3.37 %     1.45 %     3.12 %     208 %  
  2004 (1)     1       0.95       3.37       1.05       3.27       182    
  2003       39,236       0.95       3.58       1.05       3.48       196    
  2002       33,270       0.95       4.93       1.03       4.85       115    
  2001 (1) (3)     35,062       1.58       6.36       1.76       6.18       81    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)   $ 1,725,850       0.70 %     3.77 %     0.80 %     3.67 %     208 %  
  2004 (1)     1,740,470       0.70       3.58       0.80       3.48       182    
  2003       1,955,909       0.70       3.83       0.80       3.73       196    
  2002       1,204,555       0.70       5.18       0.78       5.10       115    
  2001 (1)     1,368,812       0.70       5.76       0.88       5.58       81    

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from
Return of
Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
High Income Bond Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)   $ 9.45     $ 0.66     $ (0.04 )   $ (0.66 )   $ -     $ - (7)   $ 9.41    
  2004 (2)     9.13       0.68       0.32       (0.68 )     -       -       9.45    
  2003 (2)     7.90       0.68       1.24       (0.69 )     -       -       9.13    
  2002       9.23       0.65       (1.21 )     (0.70 )     -       (0.07 )     7.90    
  2001 (2) (3)     9.93       0.02       (0.68 )     (0.04 )     -       -       9.23    
Class B  
  2005 (2)   $ 9.41     $ 0.58     $ (0.03 )   $ (0.59 )   $ -     $ - (7)   $ 9.37    
  2004 (2)     9.09       0.61       0.32       (0.61 )     -       -       9.41    
  2003 (2)     7.87       0.61       1.24       (0.63 )     -       -       9.09    
  2002       9.19       0.69       (1.31 )     (0.63 )     -       (0.07 )     7.87    
  2001 (2) (3)     9.88       0.02       (0.67 )     (0.04 )     -       -       9.19    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 9.42     $ 0.58     $ (0.03 )   $ (0.59 )   $ -     $ - (7)   $ 9.38    
  2004 (2)     9.10       0.61       0.32       (0.61 )     -       -       9.42    
  2003 (2)     7.89       0.61       1.23       (0.63 )     -       -       9.10    
  2002       9.21       0.64       (1.27 )     (0.62 )     -       (0.07 )     7.89    
  2001 (2) (3)     9.90       0.05       (0.70 )     (0.04 )     -       -       9.21    
Class R (4)  
  2005 (2)   $ 9.60     $ 0.62     $ (0.04 )   $ (0.65 )   $ -     $ - (7)   $ 9.53    
  2004 (2)     9.21       0.69       0.32       (0.62 )     -       -       9.60    
  2003 (2)     7.98       0.71       1.22       (0.70 )     -       -       9.21    
  2002       9.32       0.73       (1.30 )     (0.70 )     -       (0.07 )     7.98    
  2001 (2) (5)     9.50       0.01       (0.19 )     -       -       -       9.32    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)   $ 9.46     $ 0.68     $ (0.03 )   $ (0.69 )   $ -     $ - (7)   $ 9.42    
  2004 (2)     9.13       0.70       0.34       (0.71 )     -       -       9.46    
  2003 (2)     7.92       0.69       1.24       (0.72 )     -       -       9.13    
  2002       9.24       0.74       (1.28 )     (0.71 )     -       (0.07 )     7.92    
  2001 (2) (3)     9.92       0.05       (0.69 )     (0.04 )     -       -       9.24    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund (2) (6)  
Class A  
  2005     $ 10.00     $ 0.51     $ (0.02 )   $ (0.37 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.12    
Class C  
  2005     $ 10.00     $ 0.40     $ 0.02     $ (0.31 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.11    
Class R  
  2005     $ 10.00     $ 0.43     $ 0.05     $ (0.35 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.13    
Class Y  
  2005     $ 10.00     $ 0.51     $ 0.01     $ (0.39 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.13    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the High Income Bond Fund prior to March 14, 2003, are those of the First American High Yield Bond Fund Class A shares, Class B shares, 
Class C shares, Class S shares, and Class Y shares. The assets of the First American High Yield Bond Fund were acquired by High Income Bond Fund on March 14, 2003.
In connection with such acquisition, Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares, Class S shares, and Class Y shares of the First American High Yield Bond Fund were
exchanged for Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares, Class S shares, (now designated Class R shares) and Class Y shares of High Income Bond Fund respectively.
Historical per-share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the conversion ratios utilized for the merger of the High Income Bond Fund and the First American High Yield Bond Fund.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  Commenced operations on August 30, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Commenced operations on October 1, 2004.

  (7)  Includes a tax return of capital of less than $0.01.

  (8)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Total
Return (8)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
High Income Bond Fund (1)  
Class A  
  2005 (2)     6.74 %   $ 34,144       1.02 %     6.88 %     1.27 %     6.63 %     77 %  
  2004 (2)     11.30       43,842       1.00       7.25       1.26       6.99       80    
  2003 (2)     25.30       42,013       1.06       7.72       1.24       7.54       122    
  2002       (6.66 )     23,900       1.10       7.64       1.47       7.27       86    
  2001 (2) (3)     (6.55 )     161       1.10       6.53       1.33       6.30       53    
Class B  
  2005 (2)     5.97 %   $ 7,191       1.77 %     6.13 %     2.02 %     5.88 %     77 %  
  2004 (2)     10.52       8,521       1.75       6.50       2.01       6.24       80    
  2003 (2)     24.33       8,939       1.81       7.00       1.99       6.82       122    
  2002       (7.26 )     774       1.80       7.49       2.28       7.01       86    
  2001 (2) (3)     (6.47 )     40       1.77       6.02       2.02       5.77       53    
Class C  
  2005 (2)     5.96 %   $ 13,403       1.77 %     6.13 %     2.02 %     5.88 %     77 %  
  2004 (2)     10.51       17,349       1.75       6.50       2.01       6.24       80    
  2003 (2)     24.14       19,685       1.80       7.01       1.98       6.83       122    
  2002       (7.34 )     7,213       1.83       7.08       2.26       6.65       86    
  2001 (2) (3)     (6.50 )     3,749       1.94       5.53       2.21       5.26       53    
Class R (4)  
  2005 (2)     6.23 %   $ 4       1.33 %     6.31 %     1.73 %     5.91 %     77 %  
  2004 (2)     11.29       1       1.00       7.33       1.26       7.07       80    
  2003 (2)     25.11       777       1.00       7.86       1.18       7.68       122    
  2002       (6.66 )     87       1.01       8.46       1.57       7.90       86    
  2001 (2) (5)     (1.90 )     -       -       1.23       -       1.23       53    
Class Y  
  2005 (2)     7.01 %   $ 207,610       0.77 %     7.13 %     1.02 %     6.88 %     77 %  
  2004 (2)     11.69       234,770       0.75       7.49       1.01       7.23       80    
  2003 (2)     25.29       179,416       0.83       7.97       1.01       7.79       122    
  2002       (6.33 )     21,157       0.82       8.19       1.27       7.74       86    
  2001 (2) (3)     (6.47 )     8,308       0.96       6.06       1.23       5.79       53    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund (2) (6)  
Class A  
  2005       4.93 %   $ 6,917       0.85 %     5.04 %     1.09 %     4.80 %     23 %  
Class C  
  2005       4.18 %   $ 855       1.60 %     3.98 %     1.84 %     3.74 %     23 %  
Class R  
  2005       4.81 %   $ 1       1.10 %     4.22 %     1.49 %     3.83 %     23 %  
Class Y  
  2005       5.24 %   $ 269,412       0.60 %     5.05 %     0.84 %     4.81 %     23 %  

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from
Return of
Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
Intermediate Government Bond Fund  
Class A  
  2005 (1)   $ 8.82     $ 0.27     $ (0.15 )   $ (0.28 )   $ (0.40 )   $ -     $ 8.26    
  2004 (1)     10.01       0.24       (0.16 )     (0.24 )     (1.03 )     -       8.82    
  2003 (2)     10.00       0.32       0.02       (0.33 )     -       -       10.01    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)   $ 8.82     $ 0.28     $ (0.16 )   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.40 )   $ -     $ 8.25    
  2004 (1)     10.01       0.26       (0.17 )     (0.25 )     (1.03 )     -       8.82    
  2003 (2)     10.00       0.34       0.01       (0.34 )     -       -       10.01    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund (3)  
Class A  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.25     $ 0.34     $ (0.17 )   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.10 )   $ -     $ 9.99    
  2004 (1)     10.46       0.31       (0.10 )     (0.31 )     (0.11 )     -       10.25    
  2003       10.35       0.39       0.12       (0.40 )     -       -       10.46    
  2002       10.26       0.50       0.10       (0.50 )     -       (0.01 )     10.35    
  2001 (1) (4)     9.70       0.54       0.55       (0.51 )     (0.02 )     -       10.26    
  2000 (5)     9.68       0.58       0.02       (0.58 )     -       -       9.70    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.22     $ 0.36     $ (0.17 )   $ (0.35 )   $ (0.10 )   $ -     $ 9.96    
  2004 (1)     10.43       0.33       (0.11 )     (0.32 )     (0.11 )     -       10.22    
  2003       10.32       0.41       0.12       (0.42 )     -       -       10.43    
  2002       10.23       0.52       0.10       (0.52 )     -       (0.01 )     10.32    
  2001 (1) (4)     9.68       0.56       0.54       (0.53 )     (0.02 )     -       10.23    
  2000 (5)     9.66       0.60       0.02       (0.60 )     -       -       9.68    

 

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Commenced operations on October 25, 2002. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (3)  The financial highlights for the Intermediate Term Bond Fund prior to September 24, 2001, are those of the Firstar Intermediate Bond Fund Class A shares, Class Y shares,
and Class I shares. The assets of the Firstar Intermediate Bond Fund were acquired by Intermediate Term Bond Fund on September 24, 2001. In connection with such
acquisition, Class A shares, Class Y shares, and Class I shares of the Firstar Intermediate Bond Fund were exchanged for Class A shares, Class S shares, and
Class Y shares of Intermediate Term Bond Fund, respectively. Historical per-share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the conversion ratios utilized for the merger of
the Intermediate Term Bond Fund and the Firstar Intermediate Bond Fund.

  (4)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  For the fiscal year ended October 31.

  (6)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Total
Return (6)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Intermediate Government Bond Fund  
Class A  
  2005 (1)     1.40 %   $ 1,970       0.75 %     3.21 %     1.09 %     2.87 %     161 %  
  2004 (1)     0.98       1,872       0.75       2.69       1.03       2.41       53    
  2003 (2)     3.53       2,502       0.75       3.22       1.05       2.92       74    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)     1.43 %   $ 69,349       0.60 %     3.34 %     0.84 %     3.10 %     161 %  
  2004 (1)     1.14       129,769       0.60       2.84       0.78       2.66       53    
  2003 (2)     3.64       334,869       0.60       3.68       0.80       3.48       74    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund (3)  
Class A  
  2005 (1)     1.69 %   $ 48,426       0.75 %     3.39 %     1.05 %     3.09 %     118 %  
  2004 (1)     2.06       63,219       0.75       2.97       1.04       2.68       169    
  2003       5.09       78,682       0.75       3.89       1.05       3.59       133    
  2002       6.11       65,291       0.75       4.96       1.02       4.69       40    
  2001 (1) (4)     11.46       61,225       0.85       5.62       0.96       5.51       30    
  2000 (5)     6.41       27,431       0.82       6.08       0.95       5.95       18    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)     1.85 %   $ 1,074,624       0.60 %     3.55 %     0.80 %     3.35 %     118 %  
  2004 (1)     2.22       1,219,707       0.60       3.12       0.79       2.93       169    
  2003       5.25       1,296,529       0.60       4.05       0.80       3.85       133    
  2002       6.29       978,406       0.60       5.11       0.77       4.94       40    
  2001 (1) (4)     11.61       878,695       0.60       5.83       0.70       5.73       30    
  2000 (5)     6.67       408,708       0.57       6.33       0.70       6.20       18    

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Distributions
from
Return of
Capital
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
 
Short Term Bond Fund  
Class A  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.11     $ 0.27     $ (0.16 )   $ (0.29 )   $ -     $ - (4)   $ 9.93    
  2004 (1)     10.26       0.23       (0.15 )     (0.23 )     -       -       10.11    
  2003       10.29       0.28       (0.01 )     (0.30 )     -       -       10.26    
  2002       10.27       0.42       0.04       (0.43 )     -       (0.01 )     10.29    
  2001 (1)     9.91       0.61       0.40       (0.65 )     -       -       10.27    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.11     $ 0.28     $ (0.16 )   $ (0.29 )   $ -     $ (0.01 )   $ 9.93    
  2004 (1)     10.26       0.25       (0.16 )     (0.24 )     -       -       10.11    
  2003       10.30       0.30       (0.02 )     (0.32 )     -       -       10.26    
  2002       10.27       0.43       0.05       (0.44 )     -       (0.01 )     10.30    
  2001 (1)     9.91       0.63       0.39       (0.66 )     -       -       10.27    
Total Return Bond Fund (6)  
Class A  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.25     $ 0.43     $ (0.07 )   $ (0.43 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.18    
  2004 (1)     10.23       0.46       0.03       (0.47 )     -       - (4)     10.25    
  2003       9.60       0.51       0.63       (0.51 )     -       -       10.23    
  2002       10.01       0.57       (0.39 )     (0.58 )     (0.01 )     -       9.60    
  2001 (1)     10.03       0.72       0.35       (0.73 )     (0.36 )     -       10.01    
Class B  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.21     $ 0.35     $ (0.07 )   $ (0.35 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.14    
  2004 (1)     10.20       0.39       0.01       (0.39 )     -       - (4)     10.21    
  2003       9.57       0.44       0.63       (0.44 )     -       -       10.20    
  2002       9.98       0.49       (0.38 )     (0.51 )     (0.01 )     -       9.57    
  2001 (1)     10.02       0.66       0.32       (0.66 )     (0.36 )     -       9.98    
Class C  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.20     $ 0.35     $ (0.07 )   $ (0.36 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.12    
  2004 (1)     10.18       0.39       0.02       (0.39 )     -       - (4)     10.20    
  2003       9.55       0.44       0.63       (0.44 )     -       -       10.18    
  2002       9.97       0.49       (0.40 )     (0.50 )     (0.01 )     -       9.55    
  2001 (1)     10.01       0.63       0.35       (0.66 )     (0.36 )     -       9.97    
Class R (2)  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.29     $ 0.41     $ (0.07 )   $ (0.40 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.23    
  2004 (1)     10.23       0.48       -       (0.42 )     -       - (4)     10.29    
  2003       9.60       0.51       0.63       (0.51 )     -       -       10.23    
  2002       10.01       0.56       (0.38 )     (0.58 )     (0.01 )     -       9.60    
  2001 (1) (3)     9.93       0.01       0.07       -       -       -       10.01    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)   $ 10.24     $ 0.46     $ (0.07 )   $ (0.46 )   $ -     $ -     $ 10.17    
  2004 (1)     10.23       0.49       0.01       (0.49 )     -       - (4)     10.24    
  2003       9.59       0.54       0.64       (0.54 )     -       -       10.23    
  2002       10.00       0.59       (0.39 )     (0.60 )     (0.01 )     -       9.59    
  2001 (1)     10.03       0.75       0.33       (0.75 )     (0.36 )     -       10.00    

 

  (1)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (2)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (3)  Class of shares have been offered since September, 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (4)  Includes a tax return of capital of less than $0.01.

  (5)  Total returns do not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

  (6)  The financial highlights for Total Return Bond Fund as set forth herein include the historical financial highlights of the First American Corporate Bond Fund. Effective
May 16, 2005 the fund's name and strategy changed.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Total
Return (5)
  Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Short Term Bond Fund  
Class A  
  2005 (1)     1.08 %   $ 97,863       0.75 %     2.68 %     1.05 %     2.38 %     64 %  
  2004 (1)     0.76       130,531       0.75       2.28       1.05       1.98       89    
  2003       2.71       159,451       0.75       2.75       1.05       2.45       60    
  2002       4.59       163,358       0.75       4.06       1.04       3.77       59    
  2001 (1)     10.48       133,177       0.60       6.04       1.15       5.49       69    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)     1.23 %   $ 625,392       0.60 %     2.83 %     0.80 %     2.63 %     64 %  
  2004 (1)     0.91       943,181       0.60       2.43       0.80       2.23       89    
  2003       2.76       832,266       0.60       2.84       0.80       2.64       60    
  2002       4.85       484,583       0.60       4.18       0.79       3.99       59    
  2001 (1)     10.64       277,244       0.46       6.24       1.02       5.68       69    
Total Return Bond Fund (6)  
Class A  
  2005 (1)     3.57 %   $ 19,113       1.00 %     4.20 %     1.25 %     3.95 %     285 %  
  2004 (1)     4.89       21,034       1.00       4.54       1.25       4.29       132    
  2003       12.26       13,522       1.00       5.15       1.26       4.89       91    
  2002       1.83       8,663       1.00       5.77       1.27       5.50       117    
  2001 (1)     10.94       9,820       0.75       6.95       1.20       6.50       187    
Class B  
  2005 (1)     2.81 %   $ 4,395       1.75 %     3.45 %     2.00 %     3.20 %     285 %  
  2004 (1)     3.97       5,474       1.75       3.83       2.00       3.58       132    
  2003       11.46       13,576       1.75       4.46       2.01       4.20       91    
  2002       1.07       18,728       1.75       5.02       2.02       4.75       117    
  2001 (1)     10.06       22,608       1.65       6.45       2.11       5.99       187    
Class C  
  2005 (1)     2.71 %   $ 2,858       1.75 %     3.46 %     2.00 %     3.21 %     285 %  
  2004 (1)     4.11       3,789       1.75       3.81       2.00       3.56       132    
  2003       11.50       5,752       1.75       4.43       2.01       4.17       91    
  2002       0.98       5,283       1.75       5.02       2.02       4.75       117    
  2001 (1)     10.10       5,209       1.50       6.07       1.94       5.63       187    
Class R (2)  
  2005 (1)     3.40 %   $ 3       1.25 %     3.98 %     1.65 %     3.58 %     285 %  
  2004 (1)     4.83       1       1.00       4.64       1.25       4.39       132    
  2003       12.25       2,668       1.00       5.21       1.26       4.95       91    
  2002       1.84       3,557       1.00       5.77       1.27       5.50       117    
  2001 (1) (3)     0.81       3,237       0.89       7.60       1.36       7.13       187    
Class Y  
  2005 (1)     3.83 %   $ 278,777       0.75 %     4.43 %     1.00 %     4.18 %     285 %  
  2004 (1)     5.05       243,018       0.75       4.80       1.00       4.55       132    
  2003       12.65       245,877       0.75       5.42       1.01       5.16       91    
  2002       2.08       204,801       0.75       6.03       1.02       5.76       117    
  2001 (1)     11.09       185,392       0.51       7.26       0.95       6.82       187    

 

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Financial Highlights For a share outstanding throughout the periods ended September 30, unless otherwise indicated.

    Net Asset
Value
Beginning
of Period
  Net
Investment
Income
  Realized and
Unrealized
Gains or
(Losses) on
Investments
  Distributions
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Net
Realized Gains
  Net Asset
Value
End of
Period
  Total
Return (7)
 
  U.S. Government Mortgage Fund        
Class A (1)  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.72     $ 0.41     $ (0.14 )   $ (0.46 )   $ -     $ 10.53       2.59 %  
  2004 (2)     10.89       0.38       (0.09 )     (0.46 )     -       10.72       2.74    
  2003       11.16       0.35       (0.05 )     (0.45 )     (0.12 )     10.89       2.79    
  2002       11.01       0.50       0.20       (0.55 )     -       11.16       6.53    
  2001 (2) (3)     10.44       0.51       0.60       (0.54 )     -       11.01       10.88    
  2000 (4)     10.34       0.53       0.08       (0.51 )     -       10.44       6.05    
Class B (1)  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.74     $ 0.33     $ (0.15 )   $ (0.38 )   $ -     $ 10.54       1.72 %  
  2004 (2)     10.90       0.30       (0.08 )     (0.38 )     -       10.74       2.02    
  2003       11.18       0.28       (0.06 )     (0.38 )     (0.12 )     10.90       1.96    
  2002       11.03       0.42       0.20       (0.47 )     -       11.18       5.79    
  2001 (2) (3)     10.45       0.43       0.62       (0.47 )     -       11.03       10.25    
  2000 (4)     10.36       0.45       0.08       (0.44 )     -       10.45       5.27    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.68     $ 0.33     $ (0.14 )   $ (0.38 )   $ -     $ 10.49       1.82 %  
  2004 (2)     10.84       0.30       (0.09 )     (0.37 )     -       10.68       2.02    
  2003       11.13       0.29       (0.08 )     (0.38 )     (0.12 )     10.84       1.91    
  2002       11.00       0.46       0.15       (0.48 )     -       11.13       5.78    
  2001 (2) (5)     10.98       0.05       (0.03 )     -       -       11.00       0.18    
Class R (1) (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.72     $ 0.37     $ (0.14 )   $ (0.44 )   $ -     $ 10.51       2.18 %  
  2004 (2)     10.85       0.39       (0.10 )     (0.42 )     -       10.72       2.74    
  2003       11.12       0.30       -       (0.45 )     (0.12 )     10.85       2.79    
  2002       10.97       0.49       0.20       (0.54 )     -       11.12       6.55    
  2001 (2) (3)     10.40       0.62       0.49       (0.54 )     -       10.97       10.94    
  2000 (4)     10.31       0.53       0.07       (0.51 )     -       10.40       5.96    
Class Y (1)  
  2005 (2)   $ 10.73     $ 0.43     $ (0.14 )   $ (0.49 )   $ -     $ 10.53       2.75 %  
  2004 (2)     10.89       0.41       (0.08 )     (0.49 )     -       10.73       3.09    
  2003       11.16       0.37       (0.04 )     (0.48 )     (0.12 )     10.89       3.03    
  2002       11.01       0.53       0.19       (0.57 )     -       11.16       6.79    
  2001 (2) (3)     10.44       0.53       0.60       (0.56 )     -       11.01       11.14    
  2000 (4)     10.34       0.55       0.08       (0.53 )     -       10.44       6.34    

 

  (1)  The financial highlights for the U.S. Government Mortgage Fund prior to September 24, 2001, are those of the Firstar U. S. Government Securities Fund Class A shares,
Class B shares, Class Y shares, and Class I shares. The assets of the Firstar U.S. Government Securities Fund were acquired by the U. S. Government Mortgage Fund on
September 24, 2001. In connection with such acquisition, Class A shares, Class B shares, Class Y shares, and Class I shares of the Firstar U.S. Government Securities Fund
were exchanged for Class A shares, Class B shares, Class S shares (now designated Class R shares), and Class Y shares of U.S. Government Mortgage Fund,respectively.

  (2)  Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method.

  (3)  For the period November 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001. Effective in 2001, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from October 31 to September 30. All ratios for the
period have been annualized, except total return and portofolio turnover.

  (4)  For the period December 1, 1999 to October 31, 2000. Effective in 2000, the fund's fiscal year end was changed from November 30 to October 31. All ratios for the period
have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (5)  Class of shares has been offered since September 24, 2001. All ratios for the period have been annualized, except total return and portfolio turnover.

  (6)  Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses.

  (7)  Total return does not reflect sales charges. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Net Assets
End of
Period (000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average
Net Assets
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
to Average Net
Assets (Excluding
Waivers)
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  U.S. Government Mortgage Fund    
Class A (1)  
  2005 (2)   $ 24,504       0.95 %     3.80 %     1.08 %     3.67 %     251 %  
  2004 (2)     32,815       0.95       3.53       1.05       3.43       127    
  2003       24,667       0.95       2.98       1.06       2.87       175    
  2002       16,985       0.95       4.61       1.08       4.48       197    
  2001 (2) (3)     7,751       1.04       5.15       1.19       5.00       22    
  2000 (4)     3,644       1.04       5.36       1.15       5.25       23    
Class B (1)  
  2005 (2)   $ 7,926       1.70 %     3.05 %     1.83 %     2.92 %     251 %  
  2004 (2)     9,155       1.70       2.79       1.80       2.69       127    
  2003       11,397       1.70       2.22       1.81       2.11       175    
  2002       6,235       1.70       3.85       1.83       3.72       197    
  2001 (2) (3)     2,039       1.71       4.37       1.86       4.22       22    
  2000 (4)     139       1.74       4.66       1.85       4.55       23    
Class C  
  2005 (2)   $ 6,585       1.70 %     3.05 %     1.83 %     2.92 %     251 %  
  2004 (2)     10,520       1.70       2.79       1.80       2.69       127    
  2003       18,801       1.70       2.19       1.81       2.08       175    
  2002       5,834       1.70       3.92       1.83       3.79       197    
  2001 (2) (5)     105       0.82       5.26       1.12       4.96       22    
Class R (1) (6)  
  2005 (2)   $ 3       1.20 %     3.42 %     1.48 %     3.14 %     251 %  
  2004 (2)     1       0.95       3.58       1.05       3.48       127    
  2003       17,296       0.95       3.04       1.06       2.93       175    
  2002       21,355       0.95       4.59       1.08       4.46       197    
  2001 (2) (3)     19,092       0.97       6.52       1.15       6.34       22    
  2000 (4)     5,145       1.04       5.36       1.15       5.25       23    
Class Y (1)  
  2005 (2)   $ 158,230       0.70 %     4.05 %     0.83 %     3.92 %     251 %  
  2004 (2)     171,143       0.70       3.79       0.80       3.69       127    
  2003       214,531       0.70       3.27       0.81       3.16       175    
  2002       181,046       0.70       4.84       0.83       4.71       197    
  2001 (2) (3)     183,883       0.71       5.37       0.85       5.23       22    
  2000 (4)     53,896       0.74       5.66       1.15       5.25       23    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

1 >  Organization

The Core Bond Fund, High Income Bond Fund, Inflation Protected Securities Fund, Intermediate Government Bond Fund, Intermediate Term Bond Fund, Short Term Bond Fund, Total Return Bond Fund (formerly Corporate Bond Fund), and U.S. Government Mortgage Fund (each a "fund" and collectively, the "funds") are mutual funds offered by First American Investment Funds, Inc. ("FAIF"), which is a member of the First American Family of Funds. Inflation Protected Securities Fund commenced operations on October 1, 2004. As of September 30, 2005, FAIF offered 38 funds, including the funds listed above. FAIF is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. FAIF's articles of incorporation permit the funds' board of directors to create additional funds in the future. Each fund is a diversified open-end management investment company.

FAIF offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Class Y shares. Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R shares were named Class S shares. Class A shares of Intermediate Government Bond Fund, Intermediate Term Bond Fund, and Short Term Bond Fund are sold with a front-end sales charge of 2.25%. Class A shares of Core Bond Fund, High Income Bond Fund, Inflation Protected Securities Fund, Total Return Bond Fund, and U.S. Government Mortgage Fund are sold with a front-end sales charge of 4.25%. Class B shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge for six years and automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years. Class C shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge for 12 months, and will not convert to Class A shares. Class R shares have no sales charge and are offered only through certain tax-deferred retirement plans. Class Y shares have no sales charge and are offered only to qualifying institutional investors and certain other qualifying accounts. Class B, Class C, and Class R shares are not offered by Intermediate Government Bond Fund, Intermediate Term Bond Fund, or Short Term Bond Fund. Class B shares are not offered by Inflation Protected Securities Fund.

The funds' prospectuses provide descriptions of each fund's investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks. All classes of shares in a fund have identical voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights, and the same terms and conditions, except that certain fees, including distribution and shareholder servicing fees, may differ among classes. Each class has exclusive voting rights on any matters relating to that class' servicing or distribution arrangements.

2 >  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies followed by the funds are as follows:

SECURITY VALUATIONS – Security valuations for the funds' investments are furnished by one or more independent pricing services that have been approved by the funds' board of directors. Investments in equity securities that are traded on a national securities exchange (or reported on the Nasdaq national market system) are stated at the last quoted sales price if readily available for such securities on each business day. For securities traded on the Nasdaq national market system, the funds utilize the Nasdaq Official Closing Price which compares the last trade to the bid/ask range of a security. If the last trade falls within the bid/ask range, then that price will be the closing price. If the last trade is outside the bid/ask range, and falls above the ask, the ask price will be the closing price. If the last trade is below the bid, the bid will be the closing price. Other equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed equity securities for which no sale was reported on that date are stated at the last quoted bid price. Debt obligations exceeding 60 days to maturity are valued by an independent pricing service. The pricing service may employ methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-dealer supplied valuations, or other formula driven valuation techniques. These techniques generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings, and general market conditions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service, but where an active market exists, are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities or from a widely used quotation system. When market quotations are not readily available, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by procedures established and approved by the funds' board of directors. Some of the factors which may be considered in determining fair value are fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on disposition; trading in similar securities of the same issuer or comparable companies; information from broker-dealers; and an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold. If events occur that materially affect the value of securities (including non-U.S. securities) between the close of trading in those securities and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the securities will be valued at fair value. Price movements in futures contracts

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and ADRs (American Depositary Receipts), and various other indices, may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security's fair value. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations. As of September 30, 2005, Core Bond Fund, High Income Bond Fund, and Short Term Bond Fund held fair value securities with a value of $90,227, $0, and $0, respectively, or 0.0%, 0.0%, and 0.0% of total net assets, respectively. Debt obligations with 60 days or less remaining until maturity will be valued at their amortized cost, which approximates market value. Foreign securities are valued at the closing prices on the principal exchanges on which they trade. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. Exchange rates are provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective net asset value of each underlying fund on the valuation date.

SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME – For financial statement purposes, the funds record security transactions on the trade date of the security purchase or sale. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of bond premium and discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. The resulting gain/loss is calculated as the difference between the fair value and the underlying cost of the security on the transaction date. Each fund reserves the right to pay part or all of the proceeds from a redemption request in a proportionate share of readily marketable securities in the fund instead of cash.

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid monthly and are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the fund. Any net realized capital gains on sales of a fund's securities are distributed to shareholders at least annually.

FEDERAL TAXES – Each fund is treated as a separate taxable entity. Each fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company as provided in Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to distribute all taxable income, if any, to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) may differ for financial statement and tax purposes because of temporary or permanent book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to deferred wash sale losses, paydowns on pass through obligations, return of capital distributions and tax mark to market adjustments under Section 311(e) of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made to the appropriate equity accounts in the period that the differences arise.

On the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, the following reclassifications were made (000):

Fund   Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
  Portfolio
Capital
 
Core Bond Fund   $ (4,335 )   $ 4,351     $ (16 )  
High Income Bond Fund     13       (9 )     (4 )  
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     (8 )     8       -    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     (9 )     10       (1 )  
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     (1,019 )     956       63    
Short Term Bond Fund     (2,409 )     2,797       (388 )  
Total Return Bond Fund     (157 )     157       -    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     (1,004 )     1,004       -    

 

The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. In addition, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which the amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the income or realized gains (losses) were recorded by the fund. The distributions paid during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, were characterized as follows (000):

    2005  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Return
of Capital
  Total  
Core Bond Fund   $ 75,437     $ 1,274       -     $ 76,711    
High Income Bond Fund     19,672       -       20       19,692    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund*     7,327       -       -       7,327    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     3,179       4,927       -       8,106    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     42,052       11,785       -       53,837    
Short Term Bond Fund     26,815       -       371       27,186    
Total Return Bond Fund     12,462       -       -       12,462    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     9,337       -       -       9,337    
    2004  
Fund   Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Gain
  Return
of Capital
  Total  
Core Bond Fund   $ 79,871     $ 32,065       -     $ 111,936    
High Income Bond Fund     20,894       -       -       20,894    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     7,590       27,610       -       35,200    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     43,278       14,419       -       57,697    
Short Term Bond Fund     25,252       -       -       25,252    
Total Return Bond Fund     13,105       -       19       13,124    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     11,561       -       -       11,561    

 

* Fund commenced operations on October 1, 2004.

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

As of September 30, 2005, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were (000):

Fund   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gains
  Accumulated
Capital and
Post-October
Losses
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Other
Accumulated
Gains (Losses)
  Total
Accumulated
Earnings (Deficit)
 
Core Bond Fund   $ 12,336     $ -     $ (354 )   $ (18,997 )   $ (517 )   $ (7,532 )  
High Income Bond Fund     -       -       (9,644 )     2,862       -       (6,782 )  
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     1,622       -       (99 )     (1,450 )     (75 )     (2 )  
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     295       186       -       (1,303 )     (190 )     (1,012 )  
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     5,299       -       (3,873 )     (11,922 )     (316 )     (10,812 )  
Short Term Bond Fund     -       -       (11,950 )     (9,927 )     (195 )     (22,072 )  
Total Return Bond Fund     174       -       (19,946 )     (2,369 )     (9 )     (22,150 )  
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     132       -       (4,888 )     (2,011 )     -       (6,767 )  

 

The difference between book and tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is primarily due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, tax mark to market adjustments for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Section 1256, and tax mark to market adjustments made under Section 311(e) of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.

As of September 30, 2005, the following funds had capital loss carryforwards (000):

    Expiration Year  
Fund   2006   2007   2008   2009   2010   2011   2012   2013   Total  
High Income Bond Fund   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 149     $ 9,495     $ -     $ -     $ 9,644    
Short Term Bond Fund     604       135       642       -       -       4       -       2,223       3,608    
Total Return Bond Fund     8,799       7,439       -       -       -       3,708       -       -       19,946    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     -       -       -       -       -       -       3,145       1,293       4,438    

 

In accordance with Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, utilization of all or a portion of the above capital loss carryovers is limited on an annual basis for Total Return Bond Fund to $6,352,310 per tax year for a portion of their capital loss carryover.

Certain funds incurred a loss for tax purposes for the period from November 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005. As permitted by tax regulations, the funds intend to elect to defer and treat these losses as arising in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. The following funds had deferred losses (000):

Fund   Amount  
Core Bond Fund   $ 354    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     100    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     3,873    
Short Term Bond Fund     8,342    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     450    

 

FUTURES TRANSACTIONS – In order to protect against changes in the market and to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet redemption requests, each fund may enter into futures contracts. Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit cash or pledge U.S. Government securities in an amount equal to five percent of the purchase price indicated in the futures contract (initial margin). Subsequent payments, which are dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security or securities, are made or received by the fund each day (daily variation margin) and are recorded as unrealized gains (losses) until the contract is closed. When the contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain (loss) equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the fund's basis in the contract.

Risks of entering into futures contracts, in general, include the possibility that there will not be a perfect price correlation between the futures contracts and the underlying securities. Second, it is possible that a lack of liquidity for futures contracts could exist in the secondary market, resulting in an inability to close a futures position prior to its maturity date. Third, the purchase of a futures contract involves the risk that a fund could lose more than the original margin deposit required to initiate a futures transaction. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the fund's statement of assets and liabilities. Unrealized gains (losses) on outstanding positions in futures contracts held at the close of the year will be recognized as capital gains (losses) for federal income tax purposes.

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OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS – The funds may utilize options in an attempt to manage market or business risk or enhance their yield. When a call or put option is written, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability. The liability is marked-to-market daily to reflect the current market value of the option written. When a written option expires, a gain is realized in the amount of the premium originally received. If a closing purchase contract is entered into, a gain or loss is realized in the amount of the original premium less the cost of the closing transaction. If a written call is exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a written put option is exercised, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security that is purchased upon exercise of the option.

Purchased options are recorded as investments and marked-to-market daily to reflect the current market value of the option contract. If a purchased option expires, a loss is realized in the amount of the cost of the option. If a closing transaction is entered into, a gain or loss is realized, to the extent that the proceeds from the sale are greater or less than the cost of the option. If a put option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security by adjusting the proceeds from such sale by the amount of the premium originally paid. If a call option is exercised, the cost of the security purchased upon exercise is increased by the premium originally paid.

INFLATION-INDEXED BONDS – The funds 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 however, 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 Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION – The books and records of the High Income Bond Fund relating to the fund's non-U.S. dollar denominated investments are maintained in U.S. dollars on the following basis:

•  market value of investment securities, assets, and liabilities are translated at the current rate of exchange; and

•  purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

The High Income Bond Fund does not isolate the portion of gains and losses on investments in debt securities that is due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of debt securities. The High Income Bond Fund does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency rates when determining the gain or loss upon sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations pursuant to the federal income tax regulations. Such amounts are categorized as foreign currency gain or loss for both financial reporting and income tax reporting purposes.

The High Income Bond Fund reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

SECURITIES PURCHASED ON A WHEN-ISSUED BASIS – Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by a fund on a forward-commitment or when-issued basis can take place up to a month or more after the transaction date. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations and the portfolio maintains, in a segregated account with its custodian, assets with a market value equal to or greater than the amount of its purchase commitments. The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward-commitment basis may increase the volatility of the fund's net asset value if the fund makes such purchases while remaining substantially fully invested. At September 30, 2005, the following funds had outstanding when-issued commitments (000):

Fund   Cost   Segregated
Assets
 
Core Bond Fund   $ 47,704     $ 110,827    
Total Return Bond Fund     9,065       32,245    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     32,294       49,604    

 

In connection with the ability to purchase securities on a when-issued basis, each fund may also enter into dollar rolls in which the fund sells securities purchased on a forward-commitment basis and simultaneously contracts with a counterparty to repurchase similar (same type, coupon, and maturity), but not identical securities on a specified future date. As an inducement for the fund to "rollover" its purchase commitments, the fund receives negotiated amounts in the form of reductions of the purchase price of the commitment. Dollar rolls are considered a form of leverage.

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

ILLIQUID OR RESTRICTED SECURITIES – A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market. Securities are generally considered liquid if they can be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the price at which the security is valued by the fund. Illiquid securities may be valued under methods approved by the funds' board of directors as reflecting fair value. Each fund intends to invest no more than 15% of its net assets (determined at the time of purchase and reviewed periodically) in illiquid securities. Certain restricted securities may be considered illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, may have contractual restrictions on resale, and may be valued under methods approved by the funds' board of directors as reflecting fair value. Certain restricted securities eligible for resale to qualified institutional investors, including Rule 144A securities, are not subject to the limitation on a funds' investment in illiquid securities if they are determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures adopted by the funds' board of directors. At September 30, 2005, Core Bond Fund, High Income Bond Fund, and Short Term Bond Fund had investments in illiquid securities with a total value of $95,215, $12,458, and $0, respectively, or 0.0%, 0.0%, and 0.0%, respectively, of total net assets.

Information concerning illiquid securities, including restricted securities considered to be illiquid, is as follows (000):

Core Bond Fund  
Security   Par   Dates Acquired   Cost Basis  
Duty Free International   $ 2,256     1/99-7/99   $ 2,252    
Northwest Airlines, Series 1997-1, Cl 1C     55     1/99     55    
High Income Bond Fund  
Security   Shares/Par (000)   Dates Acquired   Cost Basis  
Diamond Brands   $ 50     4/98   $ 46    
Glenoit     100     3/97-8/97     101    
Green Tree Financial     12     5/99     12    
Nebco Evans Holdings     300     3/98-11/98     -    
Pegasus Communications
Fractional Shares
    15,109     10/97     -    
Sterling Chemicals Holdings     100     10/96     -    
Viatel Holdings     338     9/02     -    
Short Term Bond Fund  
Security   Par   Dates Acquired   Cost Basis  
Auto Bond Receivables Trust   $ 106     11/98-11/00   $ 106    

 

SECURITIES LENDING – In order to generate additional income, a fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its total assets (which includes collateral for securities on loan) to broker-dealers, banks, or other institutional borrowers of securities. Each fund's policy is to maintain collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities, or other high-grade debt obligations equal to at least 100% of the value of securities loaned. The collateral is then "marked to market" daily until the securities are returned. As with other extensions of credit, there may be risks of delay in recovery of the securities or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the security fail financially. As of September 30, 2005, cash collateral invested was as follows (000):

    Commercial
Paper
  Corporate
Obligations
  Repurchase
Agreements
  Other
Short-Term
Securities
  Total  
Core Bond Fund   $ 206,245     $ 242,824     $ 377,635     $ 18,288     $ 844,992    
High Income Bond Fund     14,208       16,728       26,014       1,260       58,210    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     29,608       34,859       54,213       2,625       121,305    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     125,079       147,262       229,020       11,091       512,452    
Short Term Bond Fund     47,146       55,508       86,325       4,181       193,160    
Total Return Bond Fund     29,041       34,192       53,175       2,575       118,983    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     16,199       19,072       29,661       1,436       66,368    

 

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U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM") serves as the securities lending agent for the funds in transactions involving the lending of portfolio securities on behalf of the funds. USBAM acts as the securities lending agent pursuant to, and subject to compliance with conditions contained in an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). During the fiscal year ended September 30 2005, USBAM received fees equal to 35% of each fund's income from securities lending transactions. Effective January 1, 2006, such fees will be lowered to 32% of each fund's income from security lending transactions. Fees paid to USBAM by the funds for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Core Bond Fund   $ 519    
High Income Bond Fund     89    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     26    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     341    
Short Term Bond Fund     82    
Total Return Bond Fund     42    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     19    

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS – The funds may invest in swap agreements. A swap is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. The funds may enter into interest rate and credit default swap agreements to manage exposure to interest rates and credit risk.

Interest rate swap agreements involve the exchange by the fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest, (i.e., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments) with respect to the notional amount of principal.

In a credit default swap, one party makes a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default by a specified issuer on its obligation (typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country). The fund may use credit default swaps to provide a measure of protection against defaults of sovereign issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where the fund owns or has exposure to the sovereign issuer) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer's default.

Swaps are marked to market daily based upon quotations from market makers and the change in value, if any, is recorded as unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received by the fund are included as part of miscellaneous income on the Statement of Operations. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of 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 or disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates.

EXPENSES – Expenses that are directly related to one of the funds are charged directly to that fund. Other operating expenses are generally allocated to the funds on the basis of relative net assets of all funds within the First American Family of Funds. Class specific expenses, such as distribution fees and servicing fees, are borne by that class. Income, other expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses of a fund are allocated to each respective class in proportion to the relative net assets of each class.

INTERFUND LENDING PROGRAM – Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the funds, along with other registered investment companies in the First American Family of Funds, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the funds to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating funds. The funds did not have any interfund lending transactions during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN – Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), non-interested directors of the First American Family of Funds may participate and elect to defer receipt of their annual compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of selected open-end First American Funds as designated by the Directors. All amounts in the Plan are 100% vested and accounts under the Plan are obligations of the funds. Deferred amounts remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Notes to Financial Statements  September 30, 2005

3 >  Fees and Expenses

INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES – Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the "Agreement"), USBAM, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), manages each fund's assets and furnishes related office facilities, equipment, research, and personnel. The Agreement requires each fund to pay USBAM a monthly fee based upon average daily net assets. The annual fee for each fund is as follows:

Fund  
Core Bond Fund     0.50 %  
High Income Bond Fund     0.70    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     0.50    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     0.50    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     0.50    
Short Term Bond Fund     0.50    
Total Return Bond Fund1     0.60    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     0.50    

 

1 Effective July 1, 2005. Prior to July 1, 2005 the advisory fee paid to USBAM by Total Return Bond Fund was equal to a rate of 0.70% of the average daily net assets.

USBAM has agreed to waive fees and reimburse other fund expenses through June 30, 2006, so that total fund operating expenses, as a percentage of average daily net assets, do not exceed the following amounts:

    Share Class  
Fund   A   B   C   R   Y  
Core Bond Fund     0.95 %     1.70 %     1.70 %     1.20 %     0.70 %  
High Income Bond Fund     1.10       1.85       1.85       1.35       0.85    
Inflation Protected
Securities Fund
    0.85       NA       1.60       1.10       0.60    
Intermediate Government
Bond Fund
    0.75       NA       NA       NA       0.60    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     0.75       NA       NA       NA       0.60    
Short Term Bond Fund     0.75       NA       NA       NA       0.60    
Total Return Bond Fund     1.00       1.75       1.75       1.25       0.75    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     0.95       1.70       1.70       1.20       0.70    

 

NA = Not Applicable

Prior to July 1, 2005, USBAM agreed to waive fees and reimburse other fund expenses so that total fund operating expenses, as a percentage of average daily net assets, did not exceed the following amounts:

    Share Class  
Fund   A   B   C   R   Y  
Core Bond Fund     0.95 %     1.70 %     1.70 %     1.20 %     0.70 %  
High Income Bond Fund     1.00       1.75       1.75       1.25       0.75    
Inflation Protected
Securities Fund
    0.85       NA       1.60       1.10       0.60    
Intermediate Government
Bond Fund
    0.75       NA       NA       NA       0.60    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     0.75       NA       NA       NA       0.60    
Short Term Bond Fund     0.75       NA       NA       NA       0.60    
Total Return Bond Fund     1.00       1.75       1.75       1.25       0.75    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     0.95       1.70       1.70       1.20       0.70    

 

NA = Not Applicable

The funds may invest in related money market funds that are series of First American Funds, Inc. ("FAF"), subject to certain limitations. In order to avoid the payment of duplicative investment advisory fees to USBAM, which acts as the investment advisor to both the investing funds and the related money market funds, USBAM will reimburse each investing fund an amount equal to that portion of USBAM's investment advisory fee received from the related money market funds that is attributable to the assets of the investing fund. For financial statement purposes, these reimbursements are recorded as investment income.

ADMINISTRATION FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBAM serves as the funds' administrator pursuant to an administration agreement between USBAM and the funds. U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC ("USBFS") serves as sub-administrator pursuant to a sub-administration agreement between USBFS and USBAM. Both U.S. Bank and USBFS are direct subsidiaries of U.S. Bancorp. Under the administration agreement, USBAM is compensated to provide, or compensate other entities to provide, services to the funds. These services include various legal, oversight and administrative services and accounting services. Effective July 1, 2005, the funds pay USBAM administration fees, which are calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.15% of the aggregate average daily net assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds up to $8 billion, 0.135% on the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, 0.12% on the next $25 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, and 0.10% of the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. All fees paid to the sub-administrator are paid from the administration fee. In addition to these fees, the funds may reimburse USBAM and, indirectly, the sub-administrator for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

Prior to July 1, 2005, USBAM and USBFS served as "co-administrators" pursuant to a co-administration agreement between the co-administrators and the funds. The funds paid the administration fees to the co-administrators, which were calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to each fund's pro rata share of an amount equal, on an annual basis, to 0.25% of the aggregate average daily net assets of all open-end mutual funds in the First American Family of Funds up to $8 billion, 0.235% of the next $17 billion of the aggregate average daily net assets, 0.22% of the next $25 billion of the aggregate daily net assets, and 0.20% of

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the aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $50 billion. In addition, the funds paid transfer agent fees under the co-administration agreement of $18,500 per share class plus additional per account fees. In addition to these fees, the funds reimbursed the co-administrators for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing administration services.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, administration fees paid to USBAM and USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Core Bond Fund   $ 3,886    
High Income Bond Fund     571    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     324    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     192    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     2,486    
Short Term Bond Fund     1,912    
Total Return Bond Fund     571    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     425    

 

TRANSFER AGENT FEES – Effective July 1, 2005, USBFS serves as the funds' transfer agent pursuant to a transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement with FAIF. FAIF pays transfer agent fees of $18,500 per share class and additional per account fees for transfer agent services. These fees are allocated to each fund based upon the fund's pro rata share of the aggregate average daily net assets of the funds that comprise FAIF. Under the new transfer agent and shareholder servicing agreement, FAIF also pays USBFS a fee equal, on an annual basis, to 0.10% of each fund's average daily net assets. This fee compensates USBFS for providing certain shareholder services and reimburses USBFS for its payments to financial institutions that establish and maintain omnibus accounts and provide customary services for such accounts. In addition to these fees, the funds reimburse USBFS for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing transfer agent services. Prior to July 1, 2005, these services were provided by USBFS pursuant to the co-administration agreement.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, transfer agent fees paid to USBFS by the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Core Bond Fund   $ 1,183    
High Income Bond Fund     167    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     127    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     53    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     733    
Short Term Bond Fund     532    
Total Return Bond Fund     177    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     127    

 

CUSTODIAN FEES – U.S. Bank serves as the funds' custodian pursuant to a custodian agreement with FAIF. Effective July 1, 2005, the fee for each fund was reduced from an annual rate of 0.01% of average daily net assets to an annual rate of 0.005% of average daily net assets. All fees are computed daily and paid monthly.

Effective July 1, 2005, the funds have entered into an arrangement with their custodian whereby interest earned on uninvested cash balances will be used to reduce a portion of each funds's custodian expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, custodian fees were not reduced as a result of interest earned.

DISTRIBUTION AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING FEES – Quasar Distributors, LLC ("Quasar"), a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, serves as the distributor of the funds pursuant to a distribution agreement with FAIF. Under the distribution agreement, and pursuant to a plan adopted by each fund under rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act, each fund pays Quasar a monthly distribution and/or shareholder servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 0.25%, 1.00%, 1.00% and 0.50% of each fund's average daily net assets of the Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares, and Class R shares, respectively. No distribution or shareholder servicing fees are paid by Class Y shares. These fees may be used by Quasar to provide compensation for sales support, distribution activities, or shareholder servicing activities.

Quasar is currently waiving fees equal to an annual rate of 0.10% of average daily net assets for Class A shares of the Intermediate Government Bond Fund, Intermediate Term Bond Fund and Short Term Bond Fund.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, total distribution and shareholder servicing fees waived by Quasar for the funds included in this annual report were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Intermediate Government Bond Fund   $ 2    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     55    
Short Term Bond Fund     113    

 

FAIF has also adopted and entered into a shareholder servicing plan and agreement with USBAM with respect to the Class R shares. Core Bond Fund, High Income Bond Fund, Inflation Protected Securities Fund, Total Return Bond Fund, and U. S. Government Mortgage Fund pay USBAM a monthly shareholder servicing fee equal to an annual rate of 0.15% of each fund's average daily net

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assets of the Class R shares. USBAM is currently waiving all fees under this plan and agreement. This waiver may be discontinued at any time.

Under these distribution and shareholder servicing agreements, the following amounts were retained by Quasar for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 (000):

Fund   Amount  
Core Bond Fund   $ 378    
High Income Bond Fund     68    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     12    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     2    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     60    
Short Term Bond Fund     110    
Total Return Bond Fund     61    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     104    

 

OTHER FEES AND EXPENSES – In addition to the investment advisory fees, custodian fees, distribution and shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent fees and administration fees, each fund is responsible for paying other operating expenses, including: fees and expenses of independent directors, registration fees, postage and printing of shareholder reports, legal, auditing, insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, legal fees and expenses were paid to a law firm of which an Assistant Secretary of the funds is a partner.

CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES – A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") is imposed on redemptions made in the Class B shares. The CDSC varies depending on the number of years from time of payment for the purchase of Class B shares until the redemption of such shares.

Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after eight years.

Year Since Purchase   Contingent Deferred Sales Charge
as a Percentage of Dollar
Amount Subject to Charge
 
First     5.00 %  
Second     5.00    
Third     4.00    
Fourth     3.00    
Fifth     2.00    
Sixth     1.00    
Seventh     0.00    
Eighth     0.00    

 

A CDSC of 1.00% is imposed on redemptions made in Class C shares for the first 12 months.

The CDSC for Class B and Class C shares is imposed on the value of the purchased shares, or the value at the time of redemption, whichever is less.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, total front-end sales charges and CDSCs retained by affiliates of USBAM for distributing the funds' shares were as follows (000):

Fund   Amount  
Core Bond Fund   $ 213    
High Income Bond Fund     72    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     173    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     12    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     30    
Short Term Bond Fund     42    
Total Return Bond Fund     48    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     158    

 

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4 >  Capital Share Transactions

FAIF has 324 billion shares of $0.0001 par value capital stock authorized. Capital share transactions for the funds were as follows (000):

   
Core 
Bond Fund
 
High Income
Bond Fund
 
Inflation Protected
Securities Fund
  Intermediate
Government
Bond Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year 
Ended  
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
   
 
 
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     2,069       5,711       702       1,128           759       154       88    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     456       642       210       252           10       16       25    
Shares redeemed     (4,450 )     (6,534 )     (1,924 )     (1,343 )         (86 )     (143 )     (151 )  
Total Class A transactions     (1,925 )     (181 )     (1,012 )     37           683       27       (38 )  
Class B:  
Shares issued     90       175       80       251           -       -       -    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     46       85       32       39           -       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (474 )     (825 )     (250 )     (368 )         -       -       -    
Total Class B transactions     (338 )     (565 )     (138 )     (78 )         -       -       -    
Class C:  
Shares issued     79       119       55       222           87       -       -    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     21       43       87       119           2       -       -    
Shares redeemed     (259 )     (514 )     (555 )     (662 )         (4 )     -       -    
Total Class C transactions     (159 )     (352 )     (413 )     (321 )         85       -       -    
Class R:  
Shares issued     1       559       4       33           -       -       -    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       117       -       2           -       -       -    
Shares redeemed     -       (4,070 )     (5 )     (119 )         -       -       -    
Total Class R transactions     1       (3,394 )     (1 )     (84 )         -       -       -    
Class Y:  
Shares issued     35,837       34,846       7,861       10,084           29,019       1,733       2,458    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     1,987       3,549       209       251           207       514       3,028    
Shares redeemed     (37,508 )     (53,065 )     (10,853 )     (5,149 )         (2,631 )     (8559 )     (24,241 )  
Total Class Y transactions     316       (14,670 )     (2,783 )     5,186           26,595       (6,312 )     (18,755 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     (2,105 )     (19,162 )     (4,347 )     4,740           27,363       (6,285 )     (18,793 )  

 

    Intermediate Term
Bond Fund
  Short Term
Bond Fund
  Total Return
Bond Fund
  U.S. Government
Mortgage Fund
 
    Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
  Year
Ended
9/30/05
  Year
Ended
9/30/04
 
Class A:  
Shares issued     856       2,566       632       2,907       243       1,206       496       1,742    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     202       195       251       252       67       61       103       97    
Shares redeemed     (2,379 )     (4,118 )     (3,940 )     (5,787 )     (484 )     (536 )     (1,331 )     (1,045 )  
Total Class A transactions     (1,321 )     (1,357 )     (3,057 )     (2,628 )     (174 )     731       (732 )     794    
Class B:  
Shares issued     -       -       -       -       24       68       69       119    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       -       -       -       12       27       26       29    
Shares redeemed     -       -       -       -       (138 )     (890 )     (196 )     (341 )  
Total Class B transactions     -       -       -       -       (102 )     (795 )     (101 )     (193 )  
Class C:  
Shares issued     -       -       -       -       9       32       29       104    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       -       -       -       10       17       27       47    
Shares redeemed     -       -       -       -       (108 )     (242 )     (413 )     (900 )  
Total Class C transactions     -       -       -       -       (89 )     (193 )     (357 )     (749 )  
Class R:  
Shares issued     -       430       -       186       -       9       -       140    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     -       31       -       9       -       5       -       33    
Shares redeemed     -       (1,635 )     -       (1,045 )     -       (275 )     -       (1,768 )  
Total Class R transactions     -       (1,174 )     -       (850 )     -       (261 )     -       (1,595 )  
Class Y:  
Shares issued     24,296       37,708       14,851       45,435       9,193       5,441       3,291       4,048    
Shares issued in lieu of cash distributions     2,038       2,280       791       709       159       160       91       101    
Shares redeemed     (37,799 )     (44,985 )     (45,948 )     (33,963 )     (5,666 )     (5,916 )     (4,309 )     (7,894 )  
Total Class Y transactions     (11,465 )     (4,997 )     (30,306 )     12,181       3,686       (315 )     (927 )     (3,745 )  
Net increase (decrease) in capital shares     (12,786 )     (7,528 )     (33,363 )     8,703       3,321       (833 )     (2,117 )     (5,488 )  

 

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5 >  Investment Security Transactions

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, purchases of securities and proceeds from sales of securities, other than temporary investments in short-term securities, were as follows (000):

    U.S. Government
Securities
  Other Investment
Securities
 
Fund   Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales  
Core Bond Fund   $ 3,269,726     $ 3,077,899     $ 677,147     $ 1,079,311    
High Income Bond Fund     1,731       3,294       206,681       237,508    
Inflation Protected
Securities Fund
    287,668       29,825       19,012       7,242    
Intermediate Government
Bond Fund
    147,177       201,986       -       -    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     1,051,573       769,114       372,564       705,756    
Short Term Bond Fund     262,151       288,061       320,408       495,937    
Total Return Bond Fund     518,777       368,910       317,305       428,470    
U.S. Government
Mortgage Fund
    544,678       516,170       73,758       57,516    

 

The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the funds and the total cost of securities (including cost of securities purchased with proceeds from securities lending) for federal income tax purposes at September 30, 2005, were as follows (000):

Fund   Aggregate
Gross
Appreciation
  Aggregate
Gross
Depreciation
  Net   Federal
Income
Tax Cost
 
Core Bond Fund   $ 7,002     $ (26,027 )   $ (19,025 )   $ 2,796,584    
High Income Bond Fund     8,164       (5,411 )     2,753       314,743    
Inflation Protected
Securities Fund
    1,455       (2,865 )     (1,410 )     397,004    
Intermediate Government
Bond Fund
    259       (1,562 )     (1,303 )     71,121    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     2,889       (14,823 )     (11,934 )     1,639,017    
Short Term Bond Fund     2,595       (12,543 )     (9,948 )     924,540    
Total Return Bond Fund     1,241       (3,499 )     (2,258 )     428,279    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     660       (2,582 )     (1,992 )     297,148    

 

6 >  Options Written

Put Options Written

Transactions in written options for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, were as follows (000):

    Put Options Written   Call Options Written  
    Number of
Contracts
  Premium
Amount
  Number of
Contracts
  Premium
Amount
 
Core Bond Fund      
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Opened     2,432       1,037       2,412       1,096    
Expired     (1,308 )     (559 )     (437 )     (200 )  
Closed     (1,124 )     (478 )     (1,975 )     (896 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -       -     $ -    

 

    Put Options Written   Call Options Written  
    Number of
Contracts
  Premium
Amount
  Number of
Contracts
  Premium
Amount
 
Inflation Protected Securities Fund      
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Opened     150       60       149       59    
Expired     (36 )     (15 )     (16 )     (7 )  
Closed     (114 )     (45 )     (133 )     (52 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund      
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Opened     71       31       71       34    
Expired     (71 )     (31 )     (23 )     (10 )  
Closed     -       -       (48 )     (24 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund      
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Opened     1,563       668       1,548       707    
Expired     (851 )     (364 )     (284 )     (130 )  
Closed     (712 )     (304 )     (1,264 )     (577 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Short Term Bond Fund      
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Opened     316       120       316       99    
Expired     -       -       -       -    
Closed     (316 )     (120 )     (316 )     (99 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Total Return Bond Fund      
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Opened     341       121       411       162    
Expired     (25 )     (7 )     (100 )     (33 )  
Closed     (316 )     (114 )     (311 )     (129 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -       -     $ -    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund      
Balance at September 30, 2004     -     $ -       -     $ -    
Opened     189       84       187       96    
Expired     (147 )     (63 )     (49 )     (22 )  
Closed     (42 )     (21 )     (138 )     (74 )  
Balance at September 30, 2005     -     $ -       -     $ -    

 

7 >  Concentration of Risks

Each fund (other than Intermediate Government Bond Fund and U.S. Government Mortgage Fund) may invest in foreign securities. A fund's investment in foreign securities subjects it to special risks associated with foreign investing and to a decline in net asset value resulting from changes in exchange rates between the United States dollar and foreign currencies. Because of the special risks associated with foreign investing, a fund investing in foreign securities may be subject to greater volatility than most mutual funds which invest primarily in domestic securities.

Core Bond Fund, High Income Bond Fund and Total Return Bond Fund invest in lower-rated (i.e., rated Ba or lower by Moody's or BB or lower by Standard & Poor's) corporate and foreign debt obligations, which are

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commonly referred to as "junk bonds." Lower-rated securities will usually offer higher yields than higher-rated securities. However, there is more risk associated with these investments. These lower-rated bonds may be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic conditions than investment grade bonds. Lower-rated securities tend to have more price volatility and carry more risk to principal than higher-rated securities.

The rating of long-term securities as a percentage of total value of investments at the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, were as follows (unaudited):

Standard & Poor's/
Moody's Ratings
  Core
Bond Fund
  High Income
Bond Fund
  Total Return
Bond Fund
 
AAA/Aaa     88.0 %     2.9 %     80.1 %  
AA/Aa     1.9       -       1.0    
A/A     1.8       -       5.3    
BBB/Baa     8.3       4.1       9.2    
BB/Ba     -       31.2       3.5    
B/B     -       44.5       0.9    
CCC/Caa     -       15.3       -    
CC/Ca     -       0.3       -    
C/C     -       0.1       -    
NR     -       1.6       -    

 

In the case of split ratings, a security is considered to be rated in the listed category if two of Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch rate the security in that category. If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the lower rating is used. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used.

8 >  Indemnifications

The funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

9 >  Investment Strategy Changes and Name Change for Corporate Bond Fund

On March 7, 2005, the funds' board of directors approved a number of changes to the investment strategies of Corporate Bond Fund and a corresponding change of the fund's name to Total Return Bond Fund. These changes took effect on May 16, 2005.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS September 30, 2005 (unaudited)

TAX INFORMATION

The information set forth below is for each funds's fiscal year as required by federal laws. Most shareholders, however, must report distributions on a calendar year basis for income tax purposes, which may include distributions for portions of two fiscal years of a fund. Accordingly, the information needed for income tax purposes will be sent in early 2006 on Form 1099-DIV. Please consult your tax advisor for proper treatment of this information.

Dear First American Shareholders:

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, each fund has designated long-term capital gains, ordinary income and tax exempt income with regard to distributions paid during the year as follows:

Fund   Long Term
Capital Gains
Distributions
(Tax Basis) (a)
  Ordinary
Income
Distributions
(Tax Basis) (a)
  Return of
Capital
(Tax Basis) (a)
  Total
Distributions
(Tax Basis) (b)
 
Core Bond Fund     1.7 %     98.3 %     - %     100.0 %  
High Income Bond Fund     -       99.9       0.1       100.0    
Inflation Protected Securities Fund     -       100.0       -       100.0    
Intermediate Government Bond Fund     60.8       39.2       -       100.0    
Intermediate Term Bond Fund     21.9       78.1       -       100.0    
Short Term Bond Fund     -       98.6       1.4       100.0    
Total Return Bond Fund     -       100.0       -       100.0    
U.S. Government Mortgage Fund     -       100.0       -       100.0    

 

(a) Based on a percentage of the fund's total distributions.

(b) None of the dividends paid by the funds are eligible for the dividends received deduction or are characterized as qualified dividend income.

HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUNDS' PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROXY VOTING RECORD

A description of the policies and procedures that the funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, as well as information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, 2005, is available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND; (2) at firstamericanfunds.com; and (3) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision's website at http://www.sec.gov.

FORM N-Q HOLDINGS INFORMATION

Each fund is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form N-Q. The funds' Forms N-Q are available (1) without charge upon request by calling 800.677.FUND and (2) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, you may review and copy the funds' Forms N-Q at the Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

Each fund will make complete portfolio holdings information publicly available by posting the information at firstamericanfunds.com on a quarterly basis. The funds will attempt to post such information within 10 days of the calendar quarter end.

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

The Board of Directors of the Funds (the "Board"), which is comprised entirely of independent directors, oversees the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determines annually whether to renew the Funds' advisory agreement with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. ("USBAM").

At a meeting on May 3-5 2005, the Board considered information relating to the Funds' investment advisory agreement with USBAM (the "Agreement"). In advance of the meeting, the Board received materials relating to the Agreement, and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with their consideration. At a subsequent meeting on June 20-22, 2005, the Board concluded its consideration of and approved the Agreement through June 30, 2006.

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Although the Agreement, which is with First American Investment Funds, Inc., relates to all of the Funds, the Board separately considered and approved the Agreement with respect to each Fund. In considering the Agreement, the Board, advised by independent legal counsel, reviewed and considered the factors it deemed relevant, including: (1) the nature, quality and extent of USBAM's services to the Fund, (2) the investment performance of the Fund, (3) the profitability of USBAM related to the Fund, including an analysis of USBAM's cost of providing services and comparative expense information, (4) the extent to which economies of scale are realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels are adjusted to enable Fund investors to share in these economies of scale, and (5) other benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the Funds. In its deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board's decision to approve the Agreement.

Before approving the Agreement, the Board met in executive session with its independent counsel on numerous occasions to consider the materials provided by USBAM and the terms of the Agreement. Based on its evaluation of those materials, the Board concluded that the Agreement is fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of each Fund. In reaching its conclusions, the Board considered the following:

Nature, Quality and Extent of Investment Advisory Services

The Board examined the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by USBAM to each Fund. The Board reviewed USBAM's key personnel who provide investment management services to each Fund as well as the fact that, under the Agreement, USBAM has the authority and responsibility to make and execute investment decisions for each Fund within the framework of that Fund's investment policies and restrictions, subject to review by the Board. The Board further considered that USBAM's duties with respect to each Fund include (i) investment research and security selection, (ii) adherence to (and monitoring compliance with) the Fund's investment policies and restrictions and the Investment Company Act of 1940, and (iii) monitoring the performance of the various organizations providing services to the Fund, including the Fund's distributor, sub-administrator, transfer agent and custodian. Finally, the Board considered USBAM's representation that the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement are the type of services customarily provided by investment advisors in the fund industry.

The Board also considered compliance reports about USBAM from the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer.

Based on the foregoing, the Board concluded that each Fund is likely to benefit from the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by USBAM under the Agreement.

Investment Performance of the Funds

The Board considered the performance of each Fund, as summarized below, including how the Fund performed versus the median performance of a group of comparable funds selected by an independent data service (the "performance universe") and how the Fund performed versus its benchmark index. The Board also considered that, in reviewing the comparative performance of income funds, the different expense levels of a fund's share classes can result in different net performance results for each of those classes. Thus, while the Board considered the performance of all classes, it focused on Class Y shares, which, because they have the lowest expense ratios, offered the most meaningful data on performance alone. The performance periods reviewed by the Board all ended on February 28, 2005.

Core Bond Fund. The Fund's Class Y shares outperformed the Fund's performance universe for the one- and five-year periods. The Class Y shares underperformed the performance universe for the three- and five year periods and the benchmark index for all periods. The Board noted that the Fund's performance had improved since a new, team-based sector specialist management model was implemented by USBAM in early 2003. The Board concluded that, in light of the change to the fixed-income model implemented in 2003, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement, but to continue to closely monitor the performance record being developed under the changed model.

High Income Bond Fund. The Fund outperformed its performance universe for the one- and three-year periods. In addition, for the one-year period, the Fund's Class Y shares outperformed the Fund's benchmark index, though they underperformed it for

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the three-year period. The Board concluded that, in light of the strong performance compared to the performance universe and benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Inflation Protected Securities Fund. The Board did not receive any comparative performance information from the independent data service because the Fund had not been offered for a full calendar year.

Intermediate Government Bond Fund. The Fund's Class Y shares outperformed the Fund's benchmark index for the one-year period and for the period since the Fund's inception in October 2002. While the Board considered that, for the one-year period, the Fund underperformed its performance universe, the Board also noted USBAM's assertion that the Fund has a stricter investment policy than that of its peers. As a result, the Fund can investment only in U.S. Treasury securities and certain state tax-exempt agency securities, whereas most of the Fund's peers also may invest in mortgage-backed securities. Thus, USBAM asked that the Board give more weight to the Fund's performance compared to that of its benchmark index. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's strong performance compared to that of its benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Intermediate Term Bond Fund. The Fund outperformed its performance universe for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods. The Fund also outperformed its benchmark index for the one-year period (though it underperformed its benchmark index for the longer periods). The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's strong performance compared to its performance universe and its recent strong performance versus its benchmark index, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Short Term Bond Fund. The Fund's Class Y shares outperformed the performance universe for the three-, five- and ten-year periods (although they did not outperform the universe for the one-year period). The Fund underperformed its benchmark index for each of the periods. The Board concluded that, in light of the long-term performance compared to that of the performance universe, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Total Return Bond Fund. The Fund outperformed its performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods. In addition, the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the one-year period, although it underperformed the index for the other periods. The Board noted that, effective May 13, 2005, the Fund changed its name from Corporate Bond Fund to Total Return Bond Fund. In conjunction with that change, the Fund changed its investment strategies and benchmark. The Board concluded that, in light of the Fund's strong performance compared to its performance universe, its recent out-performance of the benchmark index and in light of the recent changes to the Fund's investment strategies, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement. The Board also concluded it would continue to monitor the Fund's performance record as it operates pursuant to the changed investment strategies.

U.S. Government Mortgage Fund. The Fund's Class Y shares outperformed the Fund's performance universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Fund underperformed its performance universe for the ten-year period and underperformed its benchmark index for all periods. The Board concluded that, in light of the competitive performance compared that of the performance universe, it would be in the interest of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement. The Board also concluded that it would continue to closely monitor the performance of this Fund compared to that of its benchmark index.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by USBAM

The Board reviewed USBAM's estimated costs in serving as the Funds' investment manager, including the costs associated with the personnel and systems necessary to manage each Fund. The Board also considered the reported profitability of USBAM and its affiliates resulting from their relationship with each Fund. For each Fund, the Board reviewed fee and expense information as compared to that of other funds and accounts managed by USBAM and of comparable funds managed by other advisers. The Board found that while the management fees for USBAM's institutional separate accounts are lower than the Funds' management fees, the Funds receive additional services from USBAM that separate accounts do not receive.

Using information provided by an independent data service, the Board also evaluated each Fund's advisory fee compared to the median advisory fee for other mutual funds similar in size, character and investment strategy, and each Fund's expense

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ratio after waivers compared to the median expense ratio, after waivers, of comparable funds. In connection with its review of Fund fees and expenses, the Board asked USBAM to articulate its pricing philosophy. USBAM responded that it attempts generally to maintain each Fund's total operating expenses at a level that approximates its peer group median expense ratio. In addition, USBAM committed to waive its investment advisory fees to the extent necessary to maintain the Funds' total expense ratios at levels generally in line with their respective peer groups. Consistent with this pricing philosophy, and after discussions with the Board, USBAM proposed changes to the advisory fees and expense ratios of certain Funds, as discussed in more detail below. The Board concluded that USBAM's pricing philosophy is a reasonable one and, after taking into account USBAM's proposed changes to advisory fees and expense ratios, that the Funds' advisory fees and expense ratios are reasonable in light of the services provided. Further detail considered by the Board regarding the advisory fees and expense ratios of each Fund is set forth below:

Core Bond Fund. The Fund's contractual advisory fee equaled the peer group median advisory fee and, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee was lower than the peer group median. Furthermore, the Fund had a total expense ratio after waivers that was lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable in light of the services provided.

High Income Bond Fund. After waivers, the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio were lower than the peer group median. (Without waivers, the advisory fee was higher than the median). The Board considered USBAM's proposal to change the expense cap for the Fund from 1.00% to 1.10%. The Board noted that, even with this new expense cap, the Fund's total expense ratio for its last fiscal year would have continued to be competitive with the peer group median expense ratio of 1.08%. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account the expense cap increase, are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Inflation Protected Securities Fund. The Fund's advisory fee was lower than the peer group median advisory fee, both before and after waivers. Further, the Fund's total expense ratio after waivers was lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Intermediate Government Bond Fund. The Fund's contractual advisory fee equaled the peer group median advisory fee and, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee was lower than the peer group median. Further, the Fund had a total expense ratio after waivers that was lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Intermediate Term Bond Fund. The Fund's advisory fee was lower than the peer group median advisory fee, both before and after waivers. Further, the Fund's total expense ratio after waivers was lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Short Term Bond Fund. Although the Fund's contractual advisory fee was higher than its peer group median advisory fee, after waivers, the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio were lower than the peer group median. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable in light of the services provided.

Total Return Bond Fund. After waivers, the Fund's advisory fee was slightly lower than the peer group median. (Without the waiver it was higher). Though the Fund's total expense ratio after waivers was close to the peer group median, USBAM proposed to (1) contractually reduce its advisory fee from 0.70% to 0.60% and (2) decrease the amount of its expense waiver for the Fund by 0.10%. The Board considered that, implemented together, USBAM's proposals resulted in no net change to the Fund's total expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio, after taking into account USBAM's proposals, are reasonable in light of the services provided.

U.S. Government Mortgage Fund. The Fund's advisory fee was lower than the peer group median advisory fee, both before and after waivers. Further, the Fund's total expense ratio after waivers was lower than the peer group median expense ratio. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fee and expense ratio are reasonable in light of the services provided.

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Economies of Scale in Providing Investment Advisory Services

The Board considered the extent to which each Fund's investment advisory fee reflects economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders. Based on information provided by USBAM, the Board noted that profitability will likely increase somewhat as assets grow over time. The Board considered that, although the Funds do not have advisory fee breakpoints in place, USBAM has committed to waive advisory fees to the extent necessary to keep each Fund's total expenses generally in line with the median total expenses of a peer group of funds as selected by an independent data service. The median total expense ratio of a Fund's peer group will necessarily reflect the effect of any breakpoints in the advisory fee schedules of the funds in that group. Therefore, by capping a Fund's total expense ratio at a level close to the median, Fund shareholders will effectively receive the benefit of any breakpoints in the comparable funds' advisory fee schedules. In light of USBAM's commitment to keep total Fund expenses competitive, the Board concluded that it would be reasonable and in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders to renew the Agreement.

Other Benefits to USBAM

In evaluating the benefits that accrue to USBAM through its relationship with the Funds, the Board noted that USBAM and certain of its affiliates serve the Funds in various capacities, including as adviser, administrator, sub-administrator, transfer agent, distributor, custodian and securities lending agent, and receive compensation from the Funds in connection with providing services to the Funds. The Board considered that each service provided to the Funds by USBAM or one of its affiliates is pursuant to a written agreement, which the Board evaluates periodically as required by law.

After full consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that approval of the Agreement was in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders.

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Directors and Officers of the Funds

Independent Directors

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Benjamin R. Field III
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1938)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF, since September 2003.   Retired; Senior Financial Advisor, Bemis Company, Inc. from May 2002 through June 2004; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Bemis, through April 2002.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Roger A. Gibson
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329
(1946)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since October 1997.   Retired; Vice President – Cargo – United Airlines, from July 2001 to  July 2004; Vice President, North America – Mountain Region, United Airlines, prior to July 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios    None  
Victoria J. Herget
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1951)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since September 2003.   Investment consultant and non-profit board member since 2001; Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Leonard W. Kedrowski
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1941)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since November 1993.   Owner and President, Executive and Management Consulting, Inc., a management consulting firm; Board member, GC McGuiggan Corporation (dba Smyth Companies), a label printer; former Chief Executive Officer, Creative Promotions International, LLC, a promotional award programs and products company, through October 2003; Advisory Board member, Designer Doors, manufacturer of designer doors, through 2002.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
Richard K. Riederer
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1944)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Retired; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Weirton Steel through 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   Cleveland Cliffs Inc (a producer of iron ore pellets)  
Joseph D. Strauss
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1940)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since April 1991.    Attorney At Law, Owner and President, Strauss Management Company, a Minnesota holding company for various organizational management business ventures; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Community Resource Partnerships, Inc., a strategic planning, operations management, government relations, transportation planning and public relations organization; Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Excensus(TM) LLC, a strategic demographic planning and application development firm, since 2001.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios    None  

 

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Independent Directors - continued

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen by Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director †
 
Virginia L. Stringer
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1944)
  Chair; Director   Chair Term three years. Directors Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Chair of FAIF's Board since September 1997; Director of FAIF since August 1987.   Owner and President, Strategic Management Resources, Inc., a management consulting firm; Executive Consultant to State Farm Insurance Company through 2003.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  
James M. Wade
P.O. Box 1329
Minneapolis, MN
55440-1329 
(1943)
  Director   Term expiring earlier of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or successor duly elected and qualified. Director of FAIF since August 2001.   Owner and President, Jim Wade Homes, a homebuilding company, since 1999.   First American Funds Complex: eleven registered investment companies, including fifty-five portfolios   None  

 

†  Includes only directorships in a company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act, or any company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.

The Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes additional information about fund directors and is available upon request without charge by calling 800-677-FUND or writing to First American Funds, P.O. Box 1330, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55440-1330.

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Officers

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Funds
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1962)*
  President   Re-elected by the Board annually; President of FAIF since February  2001.   Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Chief Executive Officer of First American Asset Management from December 2000 to May 2001 and of Firstar Investment & Research Management Company ("FIRMCO") from February 2001 to May 2001; prior thereto Senior Managing Director and Head of Equity Research of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray.  
Mark S. Jordahl
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1960)*
  Vice President – 
Investments
  Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Investments of FAIF since September 2001.   Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2001; President and Chief Investment Officer, ING Investment Management – Americas, September 2000 to June 2001; Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, ReliaStar Financial Corp., January 1998 to September 2000.  
Jeffery M. Wilson
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1956)*
  Vice
President – 
Administration
  Re-elected by the Board annually; Vice President – Administration of FAIF since March 2000.   Senior Vice President of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since May 2001; prior thereto, Senior Vice President of First American Asset Management.  
Charles D Gariboldi Jr.
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1959)*
  Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Treasurer of FAIF since October 2004.   Mutual Fund Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since October 2004; prior thereto Vice President of investment accounting and Fund Treasurer for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. .  
Jill M. Stevenson
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1965)*
  Assistant Treasurer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Treasurer of FAIF since September 2005.   Assistant Treasurer, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since September 2005; prior thereto, Director, Senior Project Manager, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management from May 2003. Prior to that, Vice President, Director of Operations, Paladin Investment Associates, LLC.  
David H. Lui
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1960)*
  Chief Compliance Officer   Re-elected by the Board annually; Chief Compliance Officer of FAIF since February 2005.   Chief Compliance Officer for First American Funds and U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since February 2005. Prior thereto, Chief Compliance Officer, Franklin Advisors, Inc. and Chief Compliance Counsel, Franklin Templeton Investments from March 2004. Prior to that Vice President Charles Schwab & Co,. Inc.  
Kathleen L. Prudhomme
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1953)*
  Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 1998.   Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., since November 2004; prior thereto, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  
James D. Alt
50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500 
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1951)
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004; prior thereto, Secretary of FAIF since June 2002; Assistant Secretary of FAIF from September 1998 through June 2002.   Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a Minneapolis-based law firm.  

 

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Officers - continued

Name, Address, and
Year of Birth
  Position(s) 
Held
with Fund
  Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years  
Brett L. Agnew
U.S. Bancorp Asset
Management, Inc.
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
55402 
(1971)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since December 2004   Attorney for U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. since August 2004; 2001-2004, Senior Counsel, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; prior thereto, Consultant, Principal Financial Group.  
James R. Arnold,
615 E. Michigan Street,
Milwaukee, WI
53202 (1957)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since June 2003   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC since March 2002; prior thereto, Senior Administration Services Manager, UMB Fund Services, Inc.  
Douglas G. Hess,
615 E. Michigan Street,
Milwaukee, WI
53202 (1967)*
  Assistant Secretary   Re-elected by the Board annually; Assistant Secretary of FAIF since September 2001   Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.  

 

*  Messrs. Schreier, Jordahl, Wilson, Gariboldi, Lui and Agnew, Ms. Stevenson and Ms. Prudhomme are each officers and/or employees of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. which serves as investment adviser and administrator for FAIF. Messrs. Hess and Arnold are officers of U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, which is a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and which serves as Transfer Agent for FAIF.

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Board of Directors First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

Virginia Stringer

Chairperson of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strategic Management Resources, Inc.

 

Benjamin Field III

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Bemis Company, Inc.

 

Roger Gibson

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former Vice President of Cargo-United Airlines

 

Victoria Herget

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Investment Consultant; former Managing Director of Zurich Scudder Investments

 

Leonard Kedrowski

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Executive and Management Consulting, Inc.

 

Richard Riederer

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Retired; former President and Chief Executive Officer of Weirton Steel

 

Joseph Strauss

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Strauss Management Company

 

James Wade

Director of First American Investment Funds, Inc.

Owner and President of Jim Wade Homes

 

First American Investment Funds’ Board of Directors is comprised entirely of independent directors.

 



 

 

Direct fund correspondence to:

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

This report and the financial statements contained herein are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. Further, there is no assurance that certain securities will remain in or out of each fund’s portfolio. The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only through the period ended September 30, 2005. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions.

 

This report is for the information of shareholders of the First American Investment Funds, Inc. It may also be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus, which contains information concerning investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the funds. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 

The figures in this report represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. The principal value of an investment and investment return will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

ADMINISTRATOR

U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.

800 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

CUSTODIAN

U.S. Bank National Association

60 Livingston Avenue

St. Paul, Minnesota 55107

 

DISTRIBUTOR

Quasar Distributors, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Ernst & Young LLP

220 South Sixth Street

Suite 1400

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

COUNSEL

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

50 South Sixth Street

Suite 1500

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

 

First American Funds

P.O. Box 1330

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1330

 

In an attempt to reduce shareholder costs and help eliminate duplication, First American Funds will try to limit their mailing to one report for each address that lists one or more shareholders with the same last name. If you would like additional copies, please call First American Investor Services at 800.677.FUND or visit firstamericanfunds.com.

 

0289-05  11/2005  AR-INCOME

 



 

Item 2—Code of Ethics

 

(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.

 

(b) During the period covered by this report, there were no amendments to the provisions of the registrant’s code of ethics that apply to the registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer and that relate to any element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in this Item.

 

(c) During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of its code of ethics.

 

(d) The registrant undertakes to furnish a copy of its code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling
1-800-677-3863.

 

Item 3—Audit Committee Financial Expert
 

The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that Leonard W. Kedrowski, Benjamin R. Field III, and Richard K. Riederer, members of the registrant’s Audit Committee, are each an “audit committee financial expert” and are “independent,” as these terms are defined in this Item.

 

Item 4—Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

(a) Audit Fees - Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) billed the registrant audit fees totaling $608,819 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 and $391,795 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, including fees associated with the annual audit, SEC Rule 17f-2 security count filings and filings of the registrant’s Form N-CSR.

 

(b) Audit-Related Fees – E&Y billed the registrant audit-related fees totaling $13,759 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 and $36,134 in the fiscal year ended September, 2004, including fees associated with the semi-annual review of fund disclosures.

 

(c) Tax Fees - E&Y billed the registrant fees of $105,382 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 and $115,034 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 for tax services, including tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. Tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning services primarily related to preparation of original and amended tax returns, timely RIC qualification reviews, and tax distribution analysis and planning.

 

(d) All Other Fees - There were no fees billed by E&Y for other services to the registrant during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004.

 

(e)(1) The audit committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures pursuant to paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are set forth below:

 

Audit Committee policy regarding pre-approval of services provided by the Independent Auditor

 

The Audit Committee of the First American Funds (“Committee”) has responsibility for ensuring that all services performed by the independent audit firm for the funds do not impair the firm’s independence. This review is intended to provide reasonable oversight without removing management from its responsibility for day-to-day operations. In this regard, the Committee should:

 

Understand the nature of the professional services expected to be provided and their impact on auditor independence and audit quality

 

Examine and evaluate the safeguards put into place by the Company and the auditor to safeguard independence

 

Meet quarterly with the partner of the independent audit firm

 

Consider approving categories of service that are not deemed to impair independence for a one-year period

 



 

It is important that a qualitative rather than a mere quantitative evaluation be performed by the Committee in discharging its responsibilities.

 

Policy for Audit and Non-Audit Services Provided to the Funds

 

On an annual basis, the Committee will review and consider whether to pre-approve the financial plan for audit fees as well as categories of audit-related and non-audit services that may be performed by the funds’ independent audit firm directly for the funds. At least annually the Committee will receive a report from the independent audit firm of all audit and non-audit services, which were approved during the year.

 

The engagement of the independent audit firm for any non-audit service requires the written pre-approval of the Treasurer of the funds and all non-audit services performed by the independent audit firm will be disclosed in the required SEC periodic filings.

 

In connection with the Committee review and pre-approval responsibilities, the review by the Committee will consist of the following:

 

Audit Services

 

The categories of audit services and related fees to be reviewed and considered for pre-approval annually by the Committee or its delegate include the following:

 

Annual Fund financial statement audits

 

Seed audits (related to new product filings, as required)

 

SEC and regulatory filings and consents

 

Audit-related Services

 

In addition, the following categories of audit-related services are deemed to be consistent with the role of the independent audit firm and, as such, will be considered for pre-approval by the Committee or its delegate, on an annual basis.

 

Accounting consultations

 

Fund merger support services

 

Other accounting related matters

 

Agreed Upon Procedure Reports

 

Attestation Reports

 

Other Internal Control Reports

 

Notwithstanding any annual pre-approval of these categories of services, individual projects with an estimated fee in excess of $25,000 are subject to pre-approval by the Committee Chair or its delegate on a case-by-case basis. Individual projects with an estimated fee in excess of $50,000 are subject to pre-approval by the Committee or its delegate on a case-by-case basis.

 

Tax Services

 

The following categories of tax services are deemed to be consistent with the role of the independent audit firm and, as such, will be considered for pre-approval by the Committee or its delegate, on an annual basis.

 

Tax compliance services related to the filing or amendment of the following:

 

Federal, state and local income tax compliance, and

 

Sales and use tax compliance

 



 

Timely RIC qualification reviews

 

Tax distribution analysis and planning

 

Tax authority examination services

 

Tax appeals support services

 

Accounting methods studies

 

Fund merger support services

 

Tax consulting services and related projects

 

Notwithstanding any annual pre-approval of these categories of services, individual projects with an estimated fee in excess of $25,000 are subject to pre-approval by the Committee Chair or its delegate on a case-by-case basis. Individual projects with an estimated fee in excess of $50,000 are subject to pre-approval by the Committee or its delegate on a case-by-case basis.

 

Other Non-audit Services

 

The SEC auditor independence rules adopted in response to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act specifically allow certain non-audit services. Because of the nature of these services, none of these services may be commenced by the independent audit firm without the prior approval of the Committee. The Committee may delegate this responsibility to one or more of the Committee members, with the decisions presented to the full Committee at the next scheduled meeting.

 

Proscribed Services

 

In accordance with SEC rules on independence, the independent audit firm is prohibited from performing services in the following categories of non-audit services:

 

Management functions

 

Accounting and bookkeeping services

 

Internal audit services

 

Financial information systems design and implementation

 

Valuation services supporting the financial statements

 

Actuarial services supporting the financial statements

 

Executive recruitment

 

Expert services (e.g., litigation support)

 

Investment banking

 

Policy for Pre-approval of Non-Audit Services Provided to Other Entities within the Investment Company Complex

 

The Committee is also responsible for pre-approving certain non-audit services provided to U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., U.S. Bank N.A., Quasar Distributors, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC and any other entity under common control with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., that provides ongoing services to the funds. The only non-audit services provided to these entities which require pre-approval are those services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the funds.

 

Although the Committee is not required to pre-approve all services provided to U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. and other affiliated service providers, the Committee will annually receive a report from the independent audit firm on the aggregate fees for all services provided to U.S. Bancorp and affiliates.

 



 

(e)(2) All of the services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item 4 that were provided to the registrant on or after May 6, 2003, the effective date of SEC rules relating to the pre-approval of non-audit services, were pre-approved by the audit committee.

 

(f) All services performed on the engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year end were performed by the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees.

 

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by E&Y to the registrant, the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, totaled $144,841 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 and $181,918 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, including services provided prior to May 6, 2003, the effective date of SEC rules relating to the pre-approval of non-audit services.

 

(h) The registrant’s audit committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved and that were rendered on or after May 6, 2003 (the effective date of SEC rules relating to the pre-approval of non-audit services), is compatible with maintaining E&Y’s independence.

 

Item 5—Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6—Schedule of Investments

 

The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

Item 7—Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8—Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9—Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10—Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of
Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101), or this item.

 

Item 11—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 the date 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 Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported timely.

 



 

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

 

Item 12—Exhibits

 

(a)(1)  Not applicable.  Registrant’s code of ethics is provided to any person upon request without charge.

 

(a)(2)  Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the registrant as required by
Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act are filed as exhibits hereto.

 

(a)(3)  Not applicable.

 

(b) Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the registrant as required by
Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act are filed as exhibits hereto.

 



 

Signatures

 

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

 

First American Investment Funds, Inc.

 

By:

 

 

/s/ Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

 

Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

President

 

Date: December 9, 2005

 

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

 

By:

 

/s/ Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

 

Thomas S. Schreier, Jr.

 

 

President

 

 

 

 

Date: December 9, 2005

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

/s/ Charles D. Gariboldi

 

 

Charles D. Gariboldi

 

 

Treasurer

 

 

Date: December 9, 2005