N-CSR 1 dncsr.htm FRANKLIN TEMPLETON PHOENIXLIFETIP ANNUAL REPORT Franklin Templeton PHOENIXLIFETIP Annual Report

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

   811-05583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA   94403-1906
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

 

Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2000

 

Date of fiscal year end: 12/31

 

Date of reporting period: 12/31/07


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


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December 31, 2007

 

 

TEMPLETON INVESTMENT PLUS

ANNUAL REPORT

THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

 

· PHOENIX MONEY MARKET SERIES

 

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

· TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND - CLASS 1

 

· TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND - CLASS 1

 

· TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND - CLASS 1

 

· TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND - CLASS 1

 

· TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND - CLASS 1

 

 

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ANNUAL REPORT

THE PHOENIX EDGE

SERIES FUND

Variable Products Fund

December 31, 2007


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To our Templeton Investment Plus contractowners:

The 2007 annual report for the Phoenix Money Market Series, an investment option offered through your contract, is included in the following compilation of Phoenix Edge Series Fund annual reports.


Table of Contents

 

         Page

A Message from the President

     1

Glossary

     2

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

     6
   

Series Summary

   Schedule of
Investments

Phoenix Capital Growth Series

  8    44

Phoenix Growth and Income Series

  10    46

Phoenix Mid-Cap Growth Series

  12    49

Phoenix Money Market Series

  14    51

Phoenix Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series

  16    52

Phoenix Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Series

  18    60

Phoenix Strategic Allocation Series

  20    66

Phoenix-Aberdeen International Series

  22    74

Phoenix-Alger Small-Cap Growth Series

  24    76

Phoenix-Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series

  26    78

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth

  28    79

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth

  30    80

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate

  32    81

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth

  34    82

Phoenix-Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value Series

  36    83

Phoenix-Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value Series

  38    85

Phoenix-Van Kampen Comstock Series

  40    87

Phoenix-Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series

  42    89

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     96

Statement of Operations

     100

Statement of Changes In Net Assets

     104

Financial Highlights

     110

Notes to Financial Statements

     116

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     125

Board of Trustees’ Consideration of Investment Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements

     127

Fund Management Tables

     163

Proxy Voting Procedures and Voting Record (Form N-PX)

The advisor and subadvisors vote proxies relating to portfolio securities in accordance with procedures that have been approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. You may obtain a description of these procedures, along with information regarding how the series voted proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, 2007, free of charge, by calling toll-free 800-541-0171. This information is also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Form N-Q Information

The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Not FDIC Insured   No Bank Guarantee   May Lose Value


A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Phoenix Edge Series Fund Shareholder:

 

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This report provides performance and portfolio details about the underlying investments of your Phoenix

variable annuity or life insurance policy for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. I hope you will take time to review this important information.

 

At Phoenix, we are committed to providing you with a choice of quality investment options from professional money managers across the industry, including many well-known names. In addition to The Phoenix Edge Series Fund options discussed in this report, we also offer a selection of other investment options for your consideration.

 

You may wish to visit our Web site, phoenixwm.com, to learn more about the variable investments available to you, which may include new offerings from time to time. Also, if you haven’t done so, this is a good time of year to meet with your financial professional to review your portfolio and make sure that your asset allocation strategy is consistent with your financial goals, especially if there have been any recent changes in your personal situation.

We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Phoenix to be part of your financial plan. It is our great privilege to serve you.

Sincerely yours,

 

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Philip K. Polkinghorn
President, The Phoenix Edge Series Fund

January 2008

Asset Allocation does not guarantee against a loss, and there is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will outperform a non-diversified portfolio.

 

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GLOSSARY

ADR (American Depositary Receipt)

Represents shares of foreign companies traded in U.S. dollars on U.S. exchanges that are held by a bank or a trust. Foreign companies use ADRs in order to make it easier for Americans to buy their shares.

AMBAC

American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation.

Composite Index for Strategic Allocation Series

A composite index made up of 60% of the S&P 500 Index, which measures stock market total return performance, and 40% of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, which measures bond market total return performance.

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth

A composite index made up of 75% of the S&P 500 Index, which measures stock market total return performance, 8% of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, which measures bond market total return performance, and 17% of the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures foreign market equity performance.

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth

A composite index made up of 60% of the S&P 500 Index, which measures stock market total return performance, 27% of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, which measures bond market total return performance, and 13% of the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures foreign market equity performance.

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth

A composite index made up of 50% of the S&P 500 Index, which measures stock market total return performance, 40% of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, which measures bond market total return performance, and 10% of the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures foreign market equity performance.

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate

A composite index made up of 30% of the S&P 500 Index, which measures stock market total return performance, 65% of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, which measures bond market total return performance, and 5% of the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures foreign market equity performance.

ETF (Exchange Traded Fund)

A Fund that tracks an index, but can be traded like a stock.

Federal Reserve (the “Fed”)

The central bank of the United States, responsible for controlling the money supply, interest rates and credit with the goal of keeping the U.S. economy and currency stable. Governed by a seven-member board, the system includes 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks, 25 branches and all national and state banks that are part of the system.

FGIC

Financial Guaranty Insurance Company.

FHLB

Federal Home Loan Bank.

FHLMC

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

FNMA or “Fannie Mae”

Federal National Mortgage Association.

FSA

Financial Security Assurance, Inc.

FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs Index

The FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs Index is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index measuring equity tax-qualified real estate investment trusts, which meet minimum size and liquidity criteria, that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ National Market System. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index

The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index measures the U.S. investment grade fixed rate bond market. The index is calculated on a total return basis.

MBIA

Municipal Bond Insurance Association.

Merrill Lynch 1-2.99 Year Medium Quality Corporate Bonds Index

The Merrill Lynch 1-2.99 Year Medium Quality Corporate Bonds Index measures performance of U.S. investment grade corporate bond issues rated “BBB” and “A” by Standard & Poor’s/Moody’s with maturities between one and three years. The index is calculated on a total return basis.

 

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GLOSSARY (Continued)

 

MSCI Asia excluding Japan Total Return Index

The MSCI AC (All Country) Far East ex Japan Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the Far East, excluding Japan. As of June 2007 the MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index consisted of the following 9 developed and emerging market country indices: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore Free, Taiwan, and Thailand.

MSCI EAFE® Index

The MSCI EAFE® Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures developed foreign market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is calculated on a total return basis with gross dividends reinvested.

MSCI Eastern Europe Total Return Index

The MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Europe, Middle East and Africa Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the emerging market countries of Europe, the Middle East & Africa. As of June 2007, the MSCI EM EMEA Index consisted of the following 10 emerging market country indices: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.

MSCI EMU Total Return Index

The MSCI EMU (European Economic and Monetary Union) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of countries within EMU. As of June 2007 the MSCI EMU Index consisted of the following 11 developed market country indices: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

MSCI Europe Total Return Index

The MSCI Europe Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the developed markets in Europe. As of June 2007, the MSCI Europe Index consisted of the following 16 developed market country indices: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

MSCI Japan Index

The MSCI Japan IndexSM is an equity index of securities listed on Japanese stock exchanges. The index is calculated on a total return basis with gross dividends reinvested.

MSCI Latin America Total Return Index

The MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Latin America Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets in Latin America. As of June 2007 the MSCI EM Latin America Index consisted of the following 6 emerging market country indices: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

MSCI World excluding U.S. Total Return Index

The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. As of June 2007 the MSCI World Index consisted of the following 23 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

PIK (Payment-in-Kind)

A bond which pays interest in the form of additional bonds, or preferred stock which pays dividends in the form of additional preferred stock.

REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)

A publicly traded company that owns, develops and operates income-producing real estate such as apartments, office buildings, hotels, shopping centers and other commercial properties.

Russell 1000® Growth Index

The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of growth-oriented stocks of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

Russell 1000® Value Index

The Russell 1000® Value Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of value-oriented stocks of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

 

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GLOSSARY (Continued)

 

Russell 2000® Growth Index

The Russell 2000® Growth Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of growth-oriented stocks of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

Russell 2000® Value Index

The Russell 2000® Value Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of value-oriented stocks of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

Russell 2500TM Value Index

The Russell 2500™ Value Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of value-oriented stocks of the smallest 2,500 companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

Russell MidCap® Growth Index

The Russell MidCap® Growth Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of medium-capitalization, growth-oriented stocks of U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

SBA

Small Business Administration.

S&P 500® Index

The S&P 500® Index is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested.

Sponsored ADR (American Depositary Receipt)

An ADR which is issued with the cooperation of the company whose stock will underlie the ADR. These shares carry all the rights of the common share such as voting rights. ADRs must be sponsored to be able to trade on the NYSE.

Indexes are unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with active management of an actual portfolio.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)

For the six-month period of July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007

We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of costs on your investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund, you incur ongoing costs including investment advisory fees and other expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in one of the series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period.

Actual Expenses

This section of the accompanying tables 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. The expense estimate does not include the fees or expenses associated with the separate insurance accounts, and if such charges were included, returns would be lower.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

This section of the accompanying tables provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your series’ 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 your series and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect additional fees and expenses associated with the annuity or life insurance policy through which you invest. Therefore, this section of the accompanying tables is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if the annuity or life insurance policy costs were included, your costs would have been higher. The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period. Your actual costs may have been higher or lower, depending on the amount of your investment and the timing of any purchases or redemptions.

 

Expense Table

                    
     Beginning    Ending    Annualized     Expenses Paid
     Account Value    Account Value    Expense     During
     7/1/07    12/31/07    Ratio     Period*

Capital Growth Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.88    0.91 %   $ 4.63

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.56    0.91       4.65

Growth and Income Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 998.09    0.85 %   $ 4.28

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.87    0.85       4.34

Mid-Cap Growth Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,049.44    1.05 %   $ 5.42

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,019.85    1.05       5.36

Money Market Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,024.61    0.59 %   $ 3.01

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,022.19    0.59       3.01

Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.49    0.75 %   $ 3.82

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,021.38    0.75       3.83

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.23    0.70 %   $ 3.56

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,021.63    0.70       3.57

Strategic Allocation Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,015.68    0.86 %   $ 4.37

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.82    0.86       4.39

 

* Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio which includes waived fees and reimbursed expenses, if applicable multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (184) expenses were accrued in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 days to reflect the one-half year period.

You can find more information about the Series’ expenses in the Financial Statements section that follows. For additional information on operating expenses and other shareholder costs including contractual charges associated with the separate account refer to the series prospectus and the contract prospectus.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) (Continued)

For the six-month period of July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007

 

Expense Table

                    
     Beginning    Ending    Annualized     Expenses Paid
     Account Value    Account Value    Expense     During
     7/1/07    12/31/07    Ratio     Period*

Aberdeen International Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,048.86    0.98 %   $ 5.06

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.20    0.98       5.00

Alger Small-Cap Growth Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,036.63    1.00 %   $ 5.13

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.10    1.00       5.10

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 913.58    1.00 %   $ 4.82

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.10    1.00       5.10

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,000.86    0.70 %   $ 3.53

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,021.63    0.70       3.57

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.16    0.70 %   $ 3.55

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,021.63    0.70       3.57

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,039.69    0.70 %   $ 3.60

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,021.63    0.70       3.57

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,025.21    0.70 %   $ 3.57

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,021.63    0.70       3.57

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 891.06    1.30 %   $ 6.20

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,018.57    1.30       6.64

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 878.16    1.30 %   $ 6.15

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,018.57    1.30       6.64

Van Kampen Comstock Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 921.26    0.95 %   $ 4.60

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,020.36    0.95       4.85

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series

          

Actual

   $ 1,000.00    $ 983.01    0.55 %   $ 2.75

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     1,000.00      1,022.40    0.55       2.81

 

* Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio which includes waived fees and reimbursed expenses, if applicable multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (184) expenses were accrued in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 days to reflect the one-half year period.

You can find more information about the Series’ expenses in the Financial Statements section that follows. For additional information on operating expenses and other shareholder costs including contractual charges associated with the separate account refer to the series prospectus and the contract prospectus.

 

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Capital Growth Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix Capital Growth Series (“Capital Growth”) Seeks intermediate and long-term capital appreciation, with income as a secondary consideration.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period, the Series returned 10.75%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the Russell 1000® Growth Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned 11.81%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown above.

How did the equity markets perform during the Fund’s fiscal year?

 

 

The four quarters of 2007 experienced significant shifts in economic expectations. In the first quarter of 2007 the market’s focus became the subprime mortgage issues, and the widespread impact. The result being the toll taken on financial stocks, resulting in a volatile and flat equity market. Second quarter ‘07 experienced thriving merger and acquisition activity, despite rising inflationary (commodity driven) fears, interest rates, and the continued deterioration of the housing markets. Third quarter of ‘07 experienced a liquidity freeze-up and credit-market meltdown which led to a volatile quarter. Investors reassessed their appetite for risk, as mergers and acquisitions activity came to a near standstill. These pressures and issues inspired the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, leading to a rally, yet overall equity market sectors posted mixed results. During this period, as Hedge funds were forced to unwind leveraged positions (sell long holdings and cover short positions) to raise liquidity, investment strategies focusing on attractive valuations and higher quality suffered. Many of the same themes which impacted returns in the third quarter continued to negatively impact the U.S. equity markets during fourth quarter ‘07 as well. Most notably, the uncertainty surrounding the real estate and subprime mortgage markets intensified, leading to further doubt as to whether the ever-resilient consumer will be able to keep the economy free from recession in 2008. Further, energy prices continued on their upward path, resulting in a further cut of the consumer wallet. The Fed is doing its best trapeze act — trying to balance inflation and economic weakness. In all, these fears, issues and uncertainties have led to a volatile market environment. Over the year, growth stocks generally outperformed value.

What factors affected the Fund’s performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Overall, sector allocation proved very additive to returns due primarily to being underweight in the Consumer Discretionary Sector and overweight in the Materials and Energy Sectors. However, selective stock holdings detracted from returns, primarily within the Industrials and Information Technology Sectors.

 

 

Apple, a computer, digital music and mobile communications equipment manufacturer; Freeport-McMoRan, a metals mining and manufacturing company; Celanese, an industrial chemical provider; and Oracle, an enterprise software provider were the top contributors during the year. Detracting from performance were Continental Airlines, an air carrier; Electronic Data Systems, an electronic data processing provider; Watson Pharmaceuticals, a generic and branded pharmaceutical products company and WellCare Group, a managed healthcare provider.

 

 

Looking ahead to 2008, investors will continue to weigh the severity of any potential economic slowdown, the Federal Reserve’s stance on inflationary pressures, the impact of the mortgage and real estate markets, the trend in both energy prices and the dollar, the level and outlook for employment, and overall, the affects felt by the consumer. We strongly believe that over the long-term, what matters most is the earnings growth and valuation of individual companies. Our investment process mirrors this view, with a continued focus on quality companies exhibiting improving fundamentals, attractive valuations and positive investor interest. We remain confident that the consistent application of our disciplined investment process will continue to produce superior results over the long term.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Because the Series is heavily weighted in the technology sector, it will be impacted by that Sector’s performance more than a series with broader sector diversification.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Capital Growth Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     10 years  

Capital Growth Series

   10.75 %   9.50 %   0.71 %

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.92  

Russell 1000® Growth Index

   11.81     12.11     3.83  

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 0.92%; Net: 0.92%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

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Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/97. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Information Technology

   31 %

Health Care

   19  

Industrials

   12  

Energy

   9  

Consumer Discretionary

   7  

Materials

   7  

Consumer Staples

   6  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   9  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Growth and Income Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix Growth and Income Series (“Growth and Income”) Seeks dividend growth, current income and capital appreciation.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 6.66%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The return of volatility was the key theme for the year. After posting new highs for the S&P 500 in early October, stocks turned lower on credit issues tied to subprime mortgages. The mortgages had been dissected and repackaged into securities held by large banks, brokers and insurance companies. When the low teaser rates on the mortgages reset, homeowners could no longer make their payments and the instruments defaulted. This resulted in a huge credit squeeze, causing the Fed to begin lowering interest rates in order to steer the economy away from falling into a recession. There were billion dollar write-downs of investments and several CEOs were fired.

Also affecting the markets was a rise in the price of crude oil and a sharp decline in the value of the U.S. Dollar. Because of these issues, the United States equity markets posted mixed returns for the calendar year 2007.

The fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500, is a representative index for large capitalization stocks and it returned 5.49%. The small cap benchmark, Russell 2000, posted a loss of 1.57%. In terms of style indices, Value stocks returned less than Growth stocks for the fiscal year. The Russell 1000 Value Index had a slight loss of 0.17%, while the Russell 1000 Growth Index had a double-digit gain of 11.81%. With sub-par returns in broad-based U.S. indices, the real action was in overseas emerging markets stocks. The MSCI Emerging Markets index posted a huge gain of 39.78%. We did not participate in this market because emerging foreign companies are not in our investment universe.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Performance for the year was favorable. The Growth & Income Series returned 6.66%. The investment portfolio return was 117 basis points higher than the 5.49% total return for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500.

In relation to the benchmark index, the fund benefited the most from sector positioning in Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Health Care. Sector positioning in Information Technology, Consumer Staples and Materials had an adverse impact on the funds performance relative to its benchmark. The top five individual stock contributors were Exxon Mobil, Occidental Petroleum, Microsoft, AT&T and National Oilwell Varco. The bottom five contributors were Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, American International Group and Tyco.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Growth and Income Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

                 Inception     Inception
     1 year     5 years     to 12/31/07     Date

Growth and Income Series

   6.66 %   13.02 %   5.71 %   3/2/98

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.18     3/2/98

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 0.97%; Net: 0.91%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07 and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 3/2/98. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Financials

   20 %

Information Technology

   18  

Health Care

   13  

Energy

   12  

Industrials

   11  

Consumer Discretionary

   9  

Consumer Staples

   7  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   10  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Mid-Cap Growth Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix Mid-Cap Growth Series (“Mid-Cap Growth”) Seeks capital appreciation.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 21.80%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the Russell MidCap® Growth Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned 11.43%.

 

 

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

For the period of January 1, 2007 through November 2007 Bennett Lawrence Management, LLC was the sub-advisor for the Phoenix Mid-Cap Growth Edge Series.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

In the following commentary Bennett Lawrence Management, LLC discusses the performance under their management Series.

 

 

The year started off on a strong note as inflation and interest rate concerns took a back seat to good earnings reports and reasonable equity valuations. Beneath the surface, a change in investor preferences had begun. For the first time in a long while, demand for growth stocks strengthened. Historically, mid-cycle slowdowns (the stage in the cycle that we appeared to be in the majority of the year) have tended to favor equities in general and growth stocks in particular. As a result, earnings visibility became a most desirable trait and for the first time in seven years, growth stocks outperformed value.

 

 

Toward the end of the year, worries mounted over housing, a credit crunch and possible recession. Volatility became pronounced and the averages started to lose ground. Fortunately, the Federal Reserve had begun a campaign to restore liquidity to the credit markets. Hopefully this will provide a counterbalance to the host of issues that are on the minds of investors and weighing on share prices.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

The combination of strong demand for growth stocks, prescient industry/sector allocation decisions and strong operating results from our portfolio companies enabled the Series portfolio to enjoy performance that was over 2.5 times greater than the Russell Midcap Growth Index.

 

 

For the first time in a long while, earnings growth was directly correlated to share performance. Generally speaking, the better the operating results, the more impressive the share gains. Needless to say, this was a very good backdrop for our high-growth investment strategy. In addition, we were rewarded for overweighting the technology sector, as trends including electronic payment transfer, e-commerce, software as a service, online advertising and solar energy were very pervasive. Finally, the overwhelming majority of our companies delivered operating results that exceeded consensus estimates and led to positive momentum among the Series’ portfolio holdings.

Neuberger Berman began sub-advising the Portfolio at the end of November 2007.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

In the following commentary Neuberger Berman Management, Inc. discusses the Series performance since their becoming subadvisor.

 

 

In 2007, Large- and Mid-Cap shares outpaced smaller issues while growth style results outpaced value across the capitalization spectrum, the first time since 1999. As the subprime issues continued to work their way through the system, Financials, a large percentage of the value indices, were among the weakest performing sectors for the year. Other sectors that were weaker links included consumer-related areas. Telecom was an area of weakness as concerns regarding a slowdown in consumer spending negatively impacted the sector. Mid-Caps were the best performing capitalization bucket for the year. This was in part due to private equity firms fueling acquisitions in the Mid-Cap space which impacted the portfolio as we had several take overs during the year.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Equity market returns for the year 2007 were for the most part positive and volatility had been on an up tick for much of the year as subprime issues continued to unfold throughout the year. As volatility increases, companies that exhibit earnings quality, which is what we seek to identify in our process, continue to be rewarded in the marketplace. This type of environment serves our quality focus well. We continue to believe that companies that demonstrate the ability to grow earnings on a consistent basis in this slowing environment will be rewarded as investors will pay up for this attribute. This was the case for much of 2007 and we believe that this will continue to be the backdrop for adding value in 2008.

 

 

We remain cautious of areas linked to the average consumer and will therefore remain market-underweight in both Consumer Staples and Discretionary. We continue to play niche areas within Consumer Discretionary such as hotels, gaming and secondary education. The Portfolio continues to be market weight in Industrials with an emphasis on niche areas such as aviation. Although slightly underweight at this time, we continue to believe that Energy will provide earnings growth potential given worldwide demand, and we anticipate moving toward a neutral weighting opportunistically. Due to the spread of subprime worries, and especially their effect on Financials, we will remain underweight in this area at this time. We are also currently overweighted in both the Health Care and Information Technology sectors emphasizing medical diagnostics and specialized software and services, respectively.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information.

Investing in the securities of small and mid-sized companies involves risks, such as relatively low trading volumes, more price volatility and less liquidity than securities from larger, more established companies.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Mid-Cap Growth Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

                 Inception
to 12/31/07
    Inception
Date
     1 year     5 years      

Mid-Cap Growth Series

   21.80 %   12.68 %   6.44 %   3/2/98

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.18     3/2/98

Russell MidCap® Growth Index

   11.43     17.90     6.95     3/2/98

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.14%; Net: 1.10%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 3/2/98. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Fund Investment Allocation as of 12/31/07*

 

Information Technology

   21 %

Industrials

   16  

Health Care

   16  

Consumer Discretionary

   15  

Energy

   10  

Financials

   6  

Consumer Staples

   5  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   11  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Money Market Series

 

 

Phoenix Money Market Series (“Money Market”)

Seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity.

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     10 years  

Money Market Series at NAV2

   4.88 %   2.65 %   3.44 %

Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index

   6.97     4.42     5.97  

Citigroup 90-Day Treasury Bills

   4.74     2.95     3.62  

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 0.66%; Net: 0.65%.

All returns represent past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. 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. The above table and graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Please visit phoenixfunds.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/97. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Commercial Paper

   64 %

Federal Agency Securities

   19  

Medium Term Notes

   17  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series (“Multi-Sector Fixed Income”) Seeks long-term total return.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 3.71%. For the same period, the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, a broad-based fixed income index, returned 6.97%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Fixed Income markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The broad U.S. fixed income market, as represented by the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.97% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. In the first five meetings of the year, the Fed kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25%. On September 18, 2007, the Fed cut the federal funds rate by 0.50% to 4.75%, citing concerns that tightening credit conditions could potentially increase the strain on the housing market, eventually leading to lower-than-expected economic growth. The Fed proceeded to cut rates another 0.25% at each of its next two meetings on October 31 st and December 11th. Since the beginning of the year the yield curve has steepened, with rates declining across the curve.

 

 

The 1st half of 2007 can best be characterized as a low volatility, benign credit environment. It was in this atmosphere that non-treasury fixed income sectors outperformed. In stark contrast, the 2nd half of 2007 was extraordinarily volatile. This was primarily due to fear surrounding the subprime mortgage market and its resulting contagion. These fears caused a very significant flight to quality which resulted in dramatic spread widening in all sectors of the bond market. So significant was this flight to quality, that it caused treasuries to outperform almost all spread sectors, the exception being out-performance by some non-U.S. Dollar investments.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

The decision to maintain an underweight to U.S. Treasuries in favor of spread sectors was the largest detractor to performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Treasuries outperformed as concerns over subprime sparked a flight to quality, causing spreads in many sectors to widen. This environment typically does not favor our style of investing. Among the series’ investment in spread sectors, the allocation to emerging market securities detracted the most from performance. Within emerging markets, the overweight to Argentina and Venezuela were the key drivers of underperformance.

 

 

The largest positive contributor to performance was the series’ exposure to non U.S. Dollar investments, which benefited from market expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut U.S. interest rates in 2007 and stronger growth outside of the United States. An additional positive contributor to the series’ performance was our issue selection within the investment grade corporate sector, which out-performed the Lehman U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index. Although the series’ allocation to the corporate high-yield sector hurt performance the higher quality focus and underweight to CCC securities within the sector helped performance. For the year the Caa component of the Lehman High Yield Index returned -0.13%, while the Ba and B components returned 1.75% and 3.12%, respectively.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information.

The series’ use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements to pursue their investment objectives may expose the series to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. These risks may cause the series to experience higher losses than series that do not use derivatives.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     10 years  

Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series

   3.71 %   6.66 %   5.67 %

Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index

   6.97     4.42     5.97  

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 0.74%; Net: 0.74%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/97. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Fund Investment Allocation as of 12/31/07*

 

Domestic Corporate Bonds

   24 %

Foreign Government Securities

   17  

Foreign Corporate Bonds

   9  

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

   8  

Domestic Loan Agreements

   8  

Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

   7  

U.S. Government Securities

   5  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   22  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix Multi-Sector Short-Term Bond Series (“Multi-Sector Short Term Bond”) Seeks to provide high current income while attempting to limit changes in the Series net assets caused by interest rate changes.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 3.99%. For the same period, the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, a broad-based fixed income index, returned 6.97% and the Merrill Lynch 1-2.99 Year Medium Quality Corporate Bonds Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned 5.31%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Fixed Income markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The broad U.S. fixed income market, as represented by the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.97% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. In the first five meetings of the year the Fed kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25%. On September 18, 2007, the Fed cut the federal funds rate by 0.50% to 4.75%, citing concerns that tightening credit conditions could potentially increase the strain on the housing market, eventually leading to lower than expected economic growth. The Fed proceeded to cut rates another 0.25% at each of its next two meetings on October 31 st and December 11th. Since the beginning of the year the yield curve has steepened, with rates declining across the curve.

 

 

The 1st half of 2007 can best be characterized as a low volatility, benign credit environment. It was in this atmosphere that non-treasury fixed income sectors outperformed. In stark contrast, the 2nd half of 2007 was extraordinarily volatile. This was primarily due to fear surrounding the subprime mortgage market and its resulting contagion. These fears caused a very significant flight to quality which resulted in dramatic spread widening in all sectors of the bond market. So significant was this flight to quality, that it caused treasuries to outperform almost all spread sectors, the exception being out-performance by some non-U.S. Dollar investments.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

The decision to maintain an underweight to U.S. Treasuries in favor of spread sectors was the largest detractor to performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Treasuries outperformed as concerns over subprime sparked a flight to quality, causing spreads in many sectors to widen. This environment typically does not favor our style of investing, however, our ability to be tactical in our use of high quality substitutes for investment-grade corporates contributed positively to performance for the year. Among the series’ investment in spread sectors, the overweight to asset backed securities detracted the most from performance. The asset-backed sector was pressured by the home equity sub-component, which suffered from weakness in the underlying collateral.

 

 

The largest positive contributor to performance was the series’ exposure to non U.S. Dollar investments, which benefited from market expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut U.S. interest rates in 2007 and stronger growth outside of the United States. Although the series’ allocation to the corporate high yield sector hurt performance the higher quality focus and underweight to CCC securities within the sector helped performance. For the year the Caa component of the Lehman High Yield Index returned -0.13%, while the Ba and B components returned 1.75% and 3.12% respectively. As of 12/31/07, the series held 0% in Caa U.S. corporate securities, while the index had 19.96%.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information.

The value of mortgage-backed and other asset securities, including pass-through type securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO’s) may fluctuate to a greater degree than other debt securities in response to interest rate changes.

The series’ use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements to pursue their investment objectives may expose the series to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. These risks may cause the series to experience higher losses than series that do not use derivatives.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

           Inception     Inception
     1 year     to 12/31/07     Date

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Series

   3.99 %   4.22 %   6/2/03

Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index

   6.97     3.96     6/2/03

Merrill Lynch 1-2.99 Year Medium Quality Corporate Bonds Index

   5.31     3.40     6/2/03

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 0.88%; Net: 0.70%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 6/2/03. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Fund Investment Allocation as of 12/31/07*

 

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

   22 %

Domestic Corporate Bonds

   19  

Foreign Government Securities

   16  

Foreign Corporate Bonds

   9  

Domestic Loan Agreements

   9  

Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

   8  

Asset-Backed Securities

   6  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   11  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Strategic Allocation Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix Strategic Allocation Series (“Strategic Allocation”) Seeks high total return over an extended period of time consistent with prudent investment risk.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 5.98%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, a broad-based fixed income index returned 6.97%. The Composite Index for Strategic Allocation Series, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned 6.22%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The return of volatility was the key theme for the year. After posting new highs for the S&P 500 in early October, stocks turned lower on credit issues tied to subprime mortgages. The mortgages had been dissected and repackaged into securities held by large banks, brokers and insurance companies. When the low teaser rates on the mortgages reset, homeowners could no longer make their payments and the instruments defaulted. This resulted in a huge credit squeeze, causing the Fed to begin lowering interest rates in order to steer the economy away from falling into a recession. There were billion dollar write-downs of investments and several CEOs were fired. Also, affecting the markets was a rise in the price of crude oil and a sharp decline in the value of the U.S. dollar. Because of these issues, the United States equity markets posted mixed returns for the calendar year 2007.

The fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500, is a representative index for large capitalization stocks and it returned 5.49%. The small cap benchmark, Russell 2000, posted a loss of 1.57%. In terms of style indices, Value stocks returned less than Growth stocks for the fiscal year. The Russell 1000 Value Index had a slight loss of 0.17%, while the Russell 1000 Growth Index had a double-digit gain of 11.81%. With sub-par returns in broad-based U.S. indices, the real action was in overseas emerging markets stocks.

The MSCI Emerging Markets index posted a huge gain of 39.78%. We did not participate in this market because emerging foreign companies are not in our investment universe.

What factors affected the equity portion Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Equity performance for the year was favorable. The Strategic Allocation Series stock portion of the portfolio returned 7.47% before taking into account fund expenses. The investment portfolio return was 198 basis points higher than the 5.49% total return for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500.

In relation to the benchmark index, the fund benefited the most from sector positioning in Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Health Care. Sector positioning in Information Technology, Consumer Staples and Materials had an adverse impact on the Series’ performance relative to its benchmark. The top five individual stock contributors were Exxon Mobil, Occidental Petroleum, Microsoft, AT&T and National Oilwell Varco. The bottom five contributors were Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, American International Group and Tyco.

How did the Fixed Income markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The broad U.S. fixed income market, as represented by the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.97% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. In the first five meetings of the year the Fed kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25%. On September 18, 2007, the Fed cut the federal funds rate by 0.50% to 4.75%, citing concerns that tightening credit conditions could potentially increase the strain on the housing market, eventually leading to lower than expected economic growth. The Fed proceeded to cut rates another 0.25% at each of its next two meetings on October 31 st and December 11th. Since the beginning of the year the yield curve has steepened, with rates declining across the curve.

 

 

The 1st half of 2007 can best be characterized as a low volatility, benign credit environment. It was in this atmosphere that non-treasury fixed income sectors outperformed. In stark contrast, the 2nd half of 2007 was extraordinarily volatile. This was primarily due to fear surrounding the subprime mortgage market and its resulting contagion. These fears caused a very significant flight to quality which resulted in dramatic spread widening in all sectors of the bond market. So significant was this flight to quality, that it caused treasuries to outperform almost all spread sectors, the exception being out-performance by some non-U.S. Dollar investments.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

The decision to maintain an underweight to U.S. Treasuries in favor of spread sectors was the largest detractor to performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Treasuries outperformed as concerns over subprime sparked a flight to quality, causing spreads in many sectors to widen. This environment typically does not favor our style of investing, however, our ability to be tactical in our use of high quality substitutes for investment-grade corporates contributed positively to performance for the year. Among the series’ investment in spread sectors, the overweight to asset backed securities and corporate high yield detracted the most from performance. The asset-backed sector was pressured by the home equity sub-component, which suffered from weakness in the underlying collateral. The high-yield market weakened over increased concerns that tightening credit conditions could potentially increase the strain on the housing market, eventually leading to lower than expected economic growth.

 

 

The largest positive contributor to performance was the series’ exposure to non U.S. Dollar investments, which benefited from market expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut U.S. interest rates in 2007 and stronger growth outside of the United States. An additional positive contributor to the series’ performance was our issue selection within the investment grade corporate sector, which out-performed the Lehman U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Strategic Allocation Series (continued)

 

Portfolios that invest in high yield securities are subject to greater credit risk and price fluctuation than portfolios that invest in higher quality securities. The series’ use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements to pursue the investment objectives may expose the series to additional risks that it would not be subject to if the investment options invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. These risks may cause the series to experience higher losses than series that do not use derivatives.

The economies of developing countries may be adversely affected by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protagonist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade.

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     10 years  

Strategic Allocation Series

   5.98 %   9.38 %   6.67 %

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.92  

Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index

   6.97     4.42     5.97  

Composite Index for Strategic Allocation Series

   6.22     9.51     6.27  

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 0.84%; Net: 0.83%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/97. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Domestic Common Stocks

   57 %

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

   12  

Domestic Corporate Bonds

   9  

Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

   7  

Foreign Corporate Bonds

   3  

Municipal Bonds

   3  

Asset-Backed Securities

   3  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   6  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Aberdeen International Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-Aberdeen International Series (“Aberdeen International”) Seeks high total return consistent with reasonable risk.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 14.94%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the MSCI EAFE® Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned 11.63%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The majority of International equity markets posted positive returns in 2007, despite ending the year on a negative tone. The MSCI EAFE index had a total return of 11.63% for the year. U.S. investors benefited once again from the weakness of the U.S. Dollar against most foreign currencies, helping to boost overall returns.

 

 

Latin America was again the highest returning region, posting a return of 50.7%. Within Latin America, Brazil was a notable standout, achieving a return of 80% as it benefited from significant exposure to its rich natural resources within the commodities sector. Elsewhere in Emerging Markets, China and India also performed exceptionally well posting returns in excess of 50% each for the year.

 

 

In Continental Europe, equity market returns were boosted by a sharp rise in the Euro versus the U.S. Dollar while continued strong economic growth boosted corporate profits. Europe’s largest economy, Germany, was the single best performing market in the region, posting a U.S. Dollar return of 35.6%. Of the other major International markets Japan was the greatest disappointment, posting a negative return of 4.1% for the fiscal year under review.

 

 

Within sectors, financials fared worst as the fallout from the U.S. subprime crisis proved to be a major problem for Financial institutions globally rather than being solely confined to the U.S. financial market. The Materials and Energy sectors achieved high returns aided by continued upward momentum in the underlying prices of oil and other natural resources.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

The fund produced a return of 14.94% for 2007. The exposure to Emerging Markets had a positive contribution to performance with companies such as Petrobras in Brazil, ICICI Bank in India, and Grupo Asur in Mexico, producing very strong returns and comfortably outperforming the benchmark index. This was partly offset by disappointing negative returns from longterm holdings Samsung Electronics in South Korea and Taiwan Semiconductor in Taiwan. The two Chinese positions of Petrochina and China Mobile also contributed very strong returns during the year and profits were taken in October 2007 due to our concern over the very high valuation levels of Chinese equities.

 

 

Stock selection was strong within the United Kingdom (“UK”), as engineering company, Weir Group continued to perform robustly and British American Tobacco, Vodafone and food retailer William Morrison also posted solid returns. Within the Continental European holdings, strong showings from Belgacom and German companies Eon and Adidas, were partly offset by disappointments in Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson and Dutch financial giant ING Groep, where we sold our position in the second half of the year. Within the Japanese portion of the portfolio, a number of financial holdings suffered a knock on effect from the U.S. subprime crisis with banking giant MUFJ performing poorly as did leasing company Orix. Export giants Canon and Toyota also underperformed on fears of a U.S. economic slowdown and a rise in the Yen in the second half of the year.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and should not be relied upon as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information. The economies of developing countries may be adversely affected by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protagonist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Aberdeen International Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     10 years  

Aberdeen International Series

   14.94 %   22.56 %   9.57 %

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.92  

MSCI EAFE® Index

   11.63     22.08     9.04  

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.01%; Net: 1.01%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/97. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Country Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

         

United Kingdom

   20 %

Japan

   17  

Germany

   12  

Switzerland

   6  

Italy

   5  

Hong Kong

   5  

Sweden

   4  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   31  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Alger Small-Cap Growth Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix -Alger Small-Cap Growth Series (“Alger Small-Cap Growth”) Seeks long-term capital growth.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 16.10%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the Russell 2000® Growth Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned 7.05%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

Judging from the tenor of the news and the sentiment of investors, you would think that the markets this year were either down 10% or flat. Even with the bottom falling out of financial services stocks in the third and fourth quarters, however, the major indices were up for the year, some quite decently. The S&P 500 Stock Index was up 5.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 8.9%. Large capitalization stocks performed better than their smaller cap brethren; the Russell 1000, a large cap index, was up 5.8%, while the smaller cap Russell 2000 Index posted a -1.6% decline. As a result of the problems in the Financial Services sector, value indices sharply underperformed growth counterparts. Because of the heavy weighting of banks, brokerage and insurance companies in the value indices, the Russell 3000 Value Index posted a loss of -1.0% while the broadly-based Russell 3000 Growth Index was up 11.4%. Within the small cap space, the disparity between growth and value was even greater as the Russell 2000 Value Index was down -9.8% and the Russell 2000 Growth Index was up 7.1%.

 

 

We continue to sound the theme that many U.S. growth companies are deeply immersed in a global economy that is showing signs of “decoupling” from the United States and expanding at a much more rapid pace. Those companies are seeing robust growth from places as diverse as Latin America, the Gulf region, and especially China. These regions have been a source of new markets and new business for many companies that trade on U.S. exchanges. Yet, many of those companies have not seen multiple expansion commensurate with that growth. They have done well but have not overshot this year. That’s why we believe they have potential for the year ahead.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Over the fiscal year, relative to the Russell 2000 Growth Index, the Fund benefited from positive security selection in all ten sectors, with the greatest impact coming from the Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Energy and Information Technology sectors. In terms of allocation, there were no significant contributors or detractors at the sector level. The top contributing securities were Petrobank Energy & Resources Ltd. (in the Energy sector), Synchronoss Technologies Inc. (Information Technology), priceline.com Inc. (Consumer Discretionary), Deckers Outdoor Corp. (Consumer Discretionary) and BE Aerospace Inc. (Industrials), while the top detractors were Coldwater Creek Inc. (Consumer Discretionary), InterNAP Network Services Corp. (Information Technology), HFF Inc. Class A (Financials), American Reprographics Co. (Industrials) and DSW Inc. Class A (Consumer Discretionary).

 

 

As of December 31, 2007, the portfolio remained well diversified, consisting of investments in more than 100 securities across 42 industries. The top five industries were: Biotechnology, Software, Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels, Machinery and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment.

 

 

If we are correct in our view that big-picture statistics are of less and less use in steering investment decisions, then focusing on specific companies and specific business opportunities will become even more vital than ever. Already, many active investment managers (and growth managers in particular) who focus on fundamentals have outperformed their respective indices simply because they have the flexibility to focus on the strengths and avoid some of the weaker areas of the economy and the markets. Given how the year ahead appears to be shaping up, that will be just as important going forward as it has been in 2007.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and should not be relied upon as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information.

Investing in the securities of small and mid-sized companies involves risks, such as relatively low trading volumes, more price volatility and less liquidity than securities from larger, more established companies.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Alger Small-Cap Growth Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

                 Inception
to 12/31/07
    Inception
Date
     1 year     5 years      

Alger Small-Cap Growth Series

   16.10 %   20.23 %   18.83 %   8/12/02

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     11.45     8/12/02

Russell 2000® Growth Index

   7.05     16.50     15.41     8/12/02

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.27%; Net: 1.00%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 8/12/02. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Information Technology

   26 %

Health Care

   19  

Industrials

   16  

Consumer Discretionary

   14  

Energy

   8  

Financials

   7  

Materials

   4  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   6  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series (“Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities”) Seeks capital appreciation and income with approximately equal emphasis.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned -15.71%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned -15.69%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

After two years of highly liquid and accommodative debt markets, compressing risk premia across all investment classes and a wave of privatizations, both within the real estate world and the broader market, an environment of vulnerability was created. The ensuing subprime credit crisis triggered an increase in the cost of capital across all investment classes. The low IRRs (internal rate of return targets) implicit in private market transactions could no longer be supported.

 

 

The seven year run of positive fund flows and outperformance for REITs versus the broader market as of year-end 2006 was about to end on above average valuations, low implied cap rates and dividend yields well below the 90 basis point historical premium to the Ten-Year Treasury Bond.

 

 

REITs came under profit taking pressure as the credit crisis emerged.

 

 

Borrowing spreads increased rapidly across equity markets and the historically unavailable credit terms were removed (i.e., high loan-to-value advance rates used by the private real estate funds, interest only loans, and covenant light debt issuances, all of which had driven a significant compression in capitalization rates used to value net operating income of real estate).

 

 

In early July, after Hilton announced its sale to Blackstone, privatizations came to an abrupt halt as take over financing shut down.

 

 

The Street, which had been financing both debt and equity of privatizations in the broader market and within the REIT space, suddenly realized how much exposure of subprime paper and take over financing it had on its shelf. Write-downs ensued and are by no means complete.

 

 

By the start of 2008, REIT valuations had returned to attractive levels as measured by implied cap rates, material discounts to net asset values calculated with higher cap rates than those seen in the private real estate market, a dividend yield which had rapidly moved beyond the historical premium to the Ten-Year Treasury Bond, and average historical multiples.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Once the environment changed and privatizations came to a halt, we were pleased to see the focus shift away from the next go-private rumor for REITs which would not have met our screens towards an environment better suited to our GARP style (focusing on cash flow growth at a reasonable price).

 

 

While we performed well against the benchmark both before and during the go-privatization period, as evidenced by our annual performance in 2005, 2006 and 2007, the unique window favored a “deep-value” or “NAV-centric” focus. A move away from go-privatizations helped us outperform the benchmark in all but one month in the second half of 2007.

 

 

Field research, including visits with REIT management at all levels, and regular property tours by all members of our team, remains the driver behind our stock selection. It’s been a hallmark of our process since we founded our REIT business and is even more critical in uncertain times.

 

 

We anticipate the portfolio we have constructed can deliver earnings and cash flow growth for ‘08 and ‘09 above the benchmark levels for reasonable prices.

 

 

Current consensus estimates call for our benchmark to deliver 5-6% growth in ‘08 and ‘09. Keep in mind ‘07 estimates actually ticked up slightly from the start to the end of the year, and ‘08 estimates stayed flat – low beta cash flow streams compared to the broader market.

 

 

We continue to emphasize secure, attractive and visible dividend yields and diversification of holdings.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee that market forecasts will be realized.

Investing in REIT involves certain risks such as refinancing, changes in the value of properties REITs own, dependency on management skills, economic impact on the industry and risks similar to those linked to small-company investing.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     10 years  

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series

   -15.71 %   19.88 %   12.32 %

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.92  

FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs Index

   -15.69     18.17     10.48  

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.02%; Net: 1.02%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07 and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/97. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Regional Malls

   16 %

Office

   15  

Shopping Centers

   12  

Health Care

   12  

Apartments

   10  

Industrial

   10  

Lodging/Resorts

   7  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   18  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series:

Aggressive Growth

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth (“S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Aggressive Growth”) Seeks long-term capital growth.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 8.45%. For the same period the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49%, and the Composite Index for Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth returned 6.70%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

Emerging equity markets turned in a stronger performance than their more developed counterparts during 2007 with the MSCI EM Latin America Index leading the way with nearly a 50% total return for the year. The MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index posted a 33% gain, and the MSCI EM Europe, Middle East and Africa Index scored almost a 31% total return. At the other end of the spectrum, the S & P 500® Total Return Index gained a mere 5.5%, while the MSCI Japan Index plunged 4.1% and the MSCI Europe Index scored a much less impressive advance of 14.4% compared with the MSCI EMU Index equity market bloc – which posted a hefty 20.4% gain. Overall, the MSCI World excluding the U.S. Index advanced a respectable 12.9% for the year despite the second-half downturn instigated by the global credit crisis. (All returns are denominated in U.S. dollars.)

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

A consistently firm exposure to international equities and a solid short-duration bias in fixed income allocations benefited the series’ performance the most; since international equities out-performed domestic U.S. stock markets and the flight to quality in the second half of 2007. The Fed’s reversion to an accommodative credit posture worked in favor of debt positions concentrated at the short-end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing in sector funds or non-diversified funds may be more volatile than investing in broadly diversified funds, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political or regulatory developments affecting a single issuer than would be the case if it were more broadly diversified.

See Note 16 in the Notes to Financial Statements, in reference to a sub-advisory change.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series:

Aggressive Growth (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

           Inception     Inception
     1 year     to 12/31/07     Date

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth

   8.45 %   11.05 %   2/3/06

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     10.25     2/3/06

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth

   6.70     11.10     2/3/06

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.98%; Net: 1.01%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 2/3/06. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Domestic Equity ETF’s

   70 %

International ETF’s

   25  

Fixed Income ETF’s

   5  
  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth (“Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth”) Seeks long-term capital growth as its primary objective with current income as a secondary consideration.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 8.33%. For the same period the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49%, and the Composite Index for Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth returned 6.80%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

Emerging equity markets turned in a stronger performance than their more developed counterparts during 2007 with the MSCI EM Latin America Index leading the way with nearly a 50% total return for the year. The MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index posted a 33% gain, and the MSCI EM Europe, Middle East and Africa Index scored almost a 31% total return. At the other end of the spectrum, the S & P 500® Total Return Index gained a mere 5.5%, while the MSCI Japan Index plunged 4.1% and the MSCI Europe Index scored a much less impressive advance of 14.4% compared with the MSCI EMU Index equity market bloc – which posted a hefty 20.4% gain. Overall, the MSCI World excluding the U.S. Index advanced a respectable 12.9% for the year despite the second-half downturn instigated by the global credit crisis. (All returns are denominated in U.S. dollars.)

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

A consistently firm exposure to international equities and a solid short-duration bias in fixed income allocations benefited the series’ performance the most; since international equities out-performed domestic U.S. stock markets and the flight to quality in the second half of 2007. The Fed’s reversion to an accommodative credit posture worked in favor of debt positions concentrated at the short-end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing in sector funds or non-diversified funds may be more volatile than investing in broadly diversified funds, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political or regulatory developments affecting a single issuer than would be the case if it were more broadly diversified.

See Note 16 in the Notes to Financial Statements, in reference to a sub-advisory change.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series:

Growth (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

           Inception     Inception
     1 year     to 12/31/07     Date

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth

   8.33 %   9.62 %   2/3/06

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     10.25     2/3/06

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth

   6.80     10.03     2/3/06

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.72%; Net: 0.84%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 2/3/06. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

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Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Domestic Equity ETF’s

   50 %

Fixed Income ETF’s

   30  

International ETF’s

   19  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   1  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate (“ S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate”) Seeks current income with capital growth as a secondary consideration.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 7.98%. For the same period the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49%, and the Composite Index for Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate returned 6.89%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

Emerging equity markets turned in a stronger performance than their more developed counterparts during 2007 with the MSCI EM Latin America Index leading the way with nearly a 50% total return for the year. The MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index posted a 33% gain, and the MSCI EM Europe, Middle East and Africa Index scored almost a 31% total return. At the other end of the spectrum, the S & P 500® Total Return Index gained a mere 5.5%, while the MSCI Japan Index plunged 4.1% and the MSCI Europe Index scored a much less impressive advance of 14.4% compared with the MSCI EMU Index equity market bloc – which posted a hefty 20.4% gain. Overall, the MSCI World excluding the U.S. Index advanced a respectable 12.9% for the year despite the second-half downturn instigated by the global credit crisis. (All returns are denominated in U.S. dollars.)

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

A consistently firm exposure to international equities and a solid short-duration bias in fixed income allocations benefited the series’ performance the most; since international equities out-performed domestic (U.S.) stock markets and the flight to quality in the second half of 2007. The Fed’s reversion to an accommodative credit posture worked in favor of debt positions concentrated at the short-end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing in sector funds or non-diversified funds may be more volatile than investing in broadly diversified funds, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political or regulatory developments affecting a single issuer than would be the case if it were more broadly diversified.

See Note 16 in the Notes to Financial Statements, in reference to a sub-advisory change.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series:

Moderate (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

           Inception     Inception
     1 year     to 12/31/07     Date

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate

   7.98 %   7.17 %   2/3/06

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     10.25     2/3/06

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate

   6.89     7.85     2/3/06

Series expense ratios: Gross: 3.29%; Net: 0.89%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 2/3/06. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

LOGO

Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Fixed Income ETF’s

   70 %

Domestic Equity ETF’s

   20  

International ETF’s

   10  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series:

Moderate Growth

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth (“ S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth”) Seeks long-term capital growth and current income with a greater emphasis on capital growth.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 8.50%. For the same period the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49%, and the Composite Index for Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth returned 6.83%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

Emerging equity markets turned in a stronger performance than their more developed counterparts during 2007 with the MSCI EM Latin America Total Returns Index leading the way with nearly a 50% total return for the year. The MSCI EM Far East ex Japan excluding Japan Total Return Index posted a 33% gain, and the MSCI EM Europe, Middle East and Africa Index scored almost a 31% total return. At the other end of the spectrum, the S & P 500® Total Return Index gained a mere 5.5%, while the MSCI Japan Index plunged 4.1% and the MSCI Europe Total Return Index scored a much less impressive advance of 14.4% compared with the MSCI EMU Index equity market bloc – which posted a hefty 20.4% gain. Overall, the MSCI World excluding the U.S. Index advanced a respectable 12.9% for the year despite the second-half downturn instigated by the global credit crisis. (All returns are denominated in U.S. dollars.)

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

A consistently firm exposure to international equities and a solid short-duration bias in fixed income allocations benefited the series’ performance the most; since international equities outperformed domestic U.S. stock markets and the flight to quality in the second half of 2007. The Fed’s reversion to an accommodative credit posture worked in favor of debt positions concentrated at the short-end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing in sector funds or non-diversified funds may be more volatile than investing in broadly diversified funds, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political or regulatory developments affecting a single issuer than would be the case if it were more broadly diversified.

See Note 16 in the Notes to Financial Statements, in reference to a sub-advisory change.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series:

Moderate Growth (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

           Inception
to 12/31/07
    Inception
Date
     1 year      

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth

   8.50 %   9.08 %   2/3/06

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     10.25     2/3/06

Composite Index for S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth

   6.83     9.28     2/3/06

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 2.14%; Net: 0.85%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 2/3/06. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

LOGO

Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Fixed Income ETF’s

   45 %

Domestic Equity ETF’s

   40  

International ETF’s

   15  
  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

35


Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value Series (“Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value”) Seeks long-term capital appreciation. Current income is a secondary investment objective.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 2.00%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the Russell 2500TM Value Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned -7.27%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The past year was a transitional one in many ways in the market for small and mid-capitalization stocks. After a five-year period of strong earnings growth relative to larger companies, in 2007 earnings for these companies suffered a sharp compression and ended the year at or below growth rates for larger stocks. This shift caused investors, who had viewed the more robust earnings as a basis for investing in the smallest riskiest stocks in the sector, to question those judgments and the high multiples that they had awarded those stocks. Further, with increased scarcity of sustainable earnings, the markets rediscovered quality. The result was companies with measures of corporate success such as trailing profitability dramatically outperformed those with stronger value characteristics. Not surprisingly, in this environment larger companies outperformed smaller ones and growth outperformed value.

 

 

Exacerbating this shift was the renewed volatility seen in the markets in the second half of the year. Investors became increasingly uncertain about the size and scope of the subprime contagion and stocks with perceived exposure to housing or consumer spending were sharply marked down. Sectors with perceived safety such as consumer staples and utilities outperformed while more economically sensitive sectors such as transports and consumer cyclicals underperformed. The more domestic focus of Small- and Mid-Caps was also a headwind in this period as they gained less from the recent boom in U.S. exports and will continue to be more vulnerable to the housing-led U.S. economic slowdown or downturn, if one occurs.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Our Portfolio’s 2.00% performance outperformed the Russell 2500 Value Index which was down 7.3%.

 

 

Strong stock selection in the Utilities, Consumer Cyclicals and Energy sectors. The Portfolio also received a boost from its significant underweight in Financials, especially those with more direct exposure to the subprime contagion. We saw further benefit from overweight positions in the industrial resource and capital equipment sectors. With increased concerns about U.S. economic growth, companies in these sectors were bolstered by their relatively greater exposure to foreign markets, where revenues and profits remain robust. Specific stocks that outperformed include Hess, AGCO, Steel Dynamics, SPX Corp and Enersys.

 

 

The biggest detractor from performance for the year was our stock selection within the Consumer Growth sector where investors bid down shares of companies over fears of a slowdown in U.S. consumer spending. An underweight in Utilities hurt performance as investors bid the sector up, drawn to its defensive characteristics in a period of economic uncertainty. Specific stocks that underperformed include Avis Budget Group, TRW Automotive, Central Pacific Financial, Terex and Quebecor World.

 

 

In spite of significant earnings disappointments in 2007, consensus forecasts for 2008 appear to assume that small-capitalization stocks will regain their recent earnings growth edge vs. large-capitalization stocks. We continue to believe that for smaller stocks as a whole, earnings expectations for 2008 remain too optimistic, valuations too high, and valuation spreads between stocks too narrow.

 

 

Small- and Mid-Capitalization stocks continue to trade too much as a group, without regard for fundamentals, despite greater performance differentials in the last year. In 2007, stocks with greater overseas revenues did markedly better than those that were mostly domestic, and stocks reliant on the U.S. housing sector dramatically underperformed.

 

 

Thus, our Portfolio stance remains largely unchanged. We continue to emphasize companies with strong historical returns and current success at attractive valuations. These companies have benefited from breadth in their revenue streams, generating a higher share from international markets than the universe as a whole. On average, they also tend to be larger. Thus, we expect our average market capitalization to be larger than the benchmark for some time to come.

 

 

Recent market distress, however, is beginning to create some new opportunities. While our fundamental and quantitative research suggests caution, in a few instances the return potential appears sufficiently compelling to justify the risk. In particular, our research suggests that a few companies with a high degree of exposure to the U.S. economy—such as those that make and sell high-priced discretionary consumer products—have traded down too far and thus offer attractive investment opportunities.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Mid-cap stocks are more volatile and may be less liquid than large-cap stocks.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

36


Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     Inception
to 12/31/07
    Inception
Date

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value Series

   2.00 %   16.47 %   8.55 %   3/2/98

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.18     3/2/98

Russell 2500TM Value Index

   -7.27     16.17     9.33     3/2/98

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.33%; Net: 1.31%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07 and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 3/2/98. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

LOGO

Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Industrials

   23 %

Financials

   20  

Materials

   14  

Consumer Staples

   8  

Information Technology

   8  

Utilities

   7  

Consumer Discretionary

   6  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   14  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

37


Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value Series (“ Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value”) Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small capitalization stocks that appear to be under valued. Current income is a secondary investment objective.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned -2.10%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the Russell 2000® Value Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned -9.78%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The past year was a transitional one in many ways in the market for smaller cap stocks. After a five-year period of stronger earnings growth for small-cap stocks, in 2007 Small-Caps’ earnings growth suffered a sharp compression and ended the year at or below growth rates for larger stocks. This shift caused investors, who had viewed the more robust earnings as a basis for investing in the smallest riskiest stocks in the sector, to question those judgments and the high multiples that they had awarded those stocks. Further, with increased scarcity of sustainable earnings, the markets rediscovered quality. The result was companies with measures of corporate success such as trailing profitability dramatically outperformed those with stronger value characteristics. Not surprisingly, in this environment larger companies outperformed smaller ones and growth outperformed value.

 

 

Exacerbating this shift was the renewed volatility seen in the markets in the second half of the year. Investors became increasingly uncertain about the size and scope of the subprime contagion and stocks with perceived exposure to housing or consumer spending were sharply marked down. Sectors with perceived safety such as consumer staples and utilities outperformed while more economically sensitive sectors such as transports and consumer cyclicals underperformed. The more domestic focus of small-caps was also a headwind in this period as they gained less from the recent boom in U.S. exports and will continue to be more vulnerable to the housing-led U.S. economic slowdown or downturn, if one occurs.

 

 

For the year 2007, our Portfolio returned -0.8%, before fees, strongly outperforming both its benchmark the Russell 2000 Value Index, which was down -9.8%, and the Russell 2000 Index which was down -1.6%.

 

 

Strong stock selection was an important contributor to our premium. It was spread over a number of sectors but was more prevalent in financials, capital equipment and industrial resources. In financials, the portfolio benefited from our underweight of companies most directly exposed to the issues in the subprime markets. For industrial resources and capital equipment, the portfolio’s holdings benefited from high exposure to international markets where economic growth was perceived to be more sustainable. Overweighted positions in industrial resources and capital equipment were also strong drivers of performance, as was underweighting financials. Specific stocks that contributed to performance include Columbus McKinnon, Steel Dynamics, Commscope, Enersys and Zoran.

 

 

The biggest detractor from performance for the year was our stock selection in transportation where concerns over the impact of higher fuel costs and a slowdown in the economy hurt some of our holdings. Technology stock selection was also a detractor. Underweight positions in the utilities and energy sectors also negatively impacted performance. Specific stocks that underperformed include Avis Budget, Central Pacific Financial, Shoe Carnival, Quebecor World and CTS Corp.

 

 

In spite of significant earnings disappointments in 2007, consensus forecasts for 2008 appear to assume that small-capitalization stocks will regain their recent earnings growth edge vs. Large-Capitalization stocks. We continue to believe that for smaller stocks as a whole, earnings expectations for 2008 remain too optimistic, valuations too high, and valuation spreads between stocks too narrow.

 

 

Small-Capitalization stocks continue to trade too much as a group, without regard for fundamentals, despite greater performance differentials in the last year. In 2007, stocks with greater overseas revenues did markedly better than those that were mostly domestic, and stocks reliant on the U.S. housing sector dramatically underperformed.

 

 

Thus, our Portfolio stance remains largely unchanged. We continue to emphasize companies with strong historical returns and current success at attractive valuations. These companies have benefited from breadth in their revenue steams, generating a higher share from international markets than the universe as a whole. On average, they also tend to be larger. Thus, we expect our average market capitalization to be larger than the benchmark for some time to come.

 

 

Recent market distress, however, is beginning to create some new opportunities. While our fundamental and quantitative research suggests caution, in a few instances the return potential appears sufficiently compelling to justify the risk. In particular, our research suggests that a few companies with a high degree of exposure to the U.S. economy—such as those that make and sell high-priced discretionary consumer products—have traded down too far and thus offer attractive investment opportunities.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Small-Cap investing includes the risk of greater price volatility, less liquidity and increased competitive threat.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

38


Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value Series (continued)

 

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

                 Inception
to 12/31/07
    Inception
Date
     1 year     5 years      

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value Series

   -2.10 %   16.73 %   13.37 %   11/20/00

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     3.02     11/20/00

Russell 2000® Value Index

   -9.78     15.80     12.43     11/20/00

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.35%; Net: 1.30%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 10/20/00. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

LOGO

Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Industrials

   25 %

Financials

   22  

Materials

   15  

Health Care

   9  

Consumer Discretionary

   8  

Information Technology

   7  

Consumer Staples

   7  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   6  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

39


Van Kampen Comstock Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-Van Kampen Comstock Series (“ Van Kampen Comstock”) Seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Series has a secondary investment objective to seek current income.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned -2.22%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49% and the Russell 1000® Value Index, the Series’ style-specific benchmark, returned -0.17%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

Despite the strong performance of the broad stock market in the first half of the year, rising uncertainties about the economy dampened performance in the second half of the year. Investors worried about how well the U.S. economy would weather ever-higher oil prices, a weakening housing market and slackening consumer spending, as well as the effects of an economic slowdown on corporate profitability. Against this backdrop, the broad market (as measured by the S&P 500 Index) had a small gain of 5.49%, while large cap value stocks lagged with a return of -0.17% (as measured by the Russell 1000 Value Index) for the period.

 

 

In the 12-month period, stocks experienced several periods of significant volatility, such as in July and October-November, in which investors briefly rotated away from cyclical areas of the market (those with greater economic sensitivity such as materials and energy) that have driven performance for the past several years. During these periods of volatility, the Portfolio’s holdings of undervalued stocks performed relatively well, as we would expect the Portfolio to do in this type of environment. Because of our emphasis on stocks with reasonable valuations relative to our assessment of fair value, the Portfolio had no exposure to the richly valued cyclical stocks, which therefore minimized some of the damage to the Portfolio caused by these sharp downdrafts.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

The primary detractor from performance relative to both indexes was the Portfolio’s lack of exposure to the energy sector. Within both indexes, energy was the best-performing sector for the period as oil prices continued to soar. However, we believe energy stock valuations are too expensive based on our strict risk-reward criteria.

 

 

Relative to the S&P 500® Index, an overweight allocation in the financials sector further dampened relative performance, as the sector was among the weakest performing groups in the index during the period. The health care sector was another area of relative weakness. Two pharmaceutical holdings declined after the FDA did not approve their late-stage drugs. Conversely, stock selection and a resulting overweight allocation in the consumer staples sector were chief contributors to positive relative performance during the period. Stock selection in the telecommunication services sector also added to relative performance.

 

 

Relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index, other notable detractors from performance were the utilities and industrials sectors. The Portfolio had minimal utilities stocks, given their expensive valuations, and the sector performed well owing to high energy prices. The Portfolio also had minimal exposure to the industrials sector, which benefited from strong economic growth over the past several years. However, the Portfolio’s largest positive contribution came from our stock selection and the resulting underweight allocation in the financials sector. Within the sector, the Portfolio owned holdings in banks, brokerages, insurers, and government sponsored enterprises. Strong stock selection and a resulting overweight position in the consumer staples sector also bolstered the Portfolio’s relative performance.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information.

The economies of developing countries may be adversely affected by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protagonist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade.

The series’ use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements to pursue their investment objectives may expose the series to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. These risks may cause the series to experience higher losses than series that do not use derivatives.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Van Kampen Comstock Series (continued)

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     Inception
to 12/31/07
    Inception
Date

Van Kampen Comstock Series

   -2.22 %   11.76 %   7.48 %   3/2/98

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.18     3/2/98

Russell 1000® Value Index

   -0.17     14.63     7.23     3/2/98

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 1.00%; Net: 0.95%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07 and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 3/2/98. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

LOGO

Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Financials

   26 %

Consumer Staples

   19  

Health Care

   17  

Consumer Discretionary

   12  

Materials

   8  

Information Technology

   6  

Telecommunication Services

   5  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   7  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series

Product Manager Commentary

 

 

Phoenix-Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series (“ Van Kampen Equity 500 Index”) Seeks high total return.

 

 

For the 12-month reporting period the Series returned 4.87%. For the same period, the S&P 500® Index, a broad-based equity index, returned 5.49%.

All performance figures assume the reinvestment of distributions and exclude the effect of fees and expenses associated with the variable life insurance or annuity product through which you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

How did the Equity markets perform during the Series’ fiscal year?

 

 

The S&P 500® Index returned a moderate gain of 5.49% for the year ended December 31, 2007. Stock price volatility was much more pronounced in 2007 than it had been over the past several years, largely driven by investor uncertainty as to the short- and long-term impacts of the subprime mortgage market’s troubles on the broader economy. In the first quarter, investors took notice of distress signs in the subprime market, which fueled stock price turbulence in March. Yet, corporate profits stayed positive and economic data was generally favorably, contributing to the belief that the effect of the subprime event would be contained.

 

 

However, by the third quarter, subprime troubles spilled into the credit market and the broader economy. A tightening in credit standards, mortgage lender bankruptcies and hedge fund implosions were followed by multi-billion dollar losses reported at several large financial institutions in the fourth quarter. At the same time, a cross current of unfavorable data buffeted the market, indicating a languishing housing market, declining consumer spending, rising oil prices and negative year-over-year corporate profit growth.

 

 

A series of reductions to both the discount rate and the target federal funds rate from the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) helped financial markets regain their footing at several points in the third and fourth quarters. In fact, the S&P 500 Index reached a record high early in the fourth quarter. However, skepticism quickly returned as investors worried that the Fed’s ability to steer the economy away from recession would be limited by potentially rising inflation. Fourth quarter corporate earnings expectations were dismal, with only the largest multi-national companies expected to generate growth through their exposure to international markets.

What factors affected the Series’ performance during its fiscal year?

 

 

Within the S&P 500 Index and therefore the Fund, eight of the ten sectors had positive absolute performance during the period, led by energy. Rising energy prices in 2007 continued to provide a favorable backdrop for energy companies to generate significant earnings. The materials sector also performed very well, benefiting from a strong global economic backdrop and robust demand for materials, particularly in China and India. The utilities sector also placed within the top three performing sectors, as utilities companies garnered considerable pricing power from the rising energy price environment.

 

 

The two negative returning sectors in the Index and Fund were consumer discretionary and financials. Investors generally avoided consumer-related stocks as a weakening housing market, high energy prices and tightening credit standards did not bode well for consumers’ ability to spend. Such fears were validated by declining consumer confidence and retail sales data in the second half of 2007 and disappointing receipts from the holiday shopping season.

 

 

Because the S&P 500 Index is market capitalization weighted (and that the Fund seeks to replicate the performance attributes of the S&P 500 Index before Fund fees), the overall contribution of each sector was influenced by its relative size within the S&P 500 Index and the Fund portfolio. As such, the sectors that contributed most to the Fund’s return were energy and technology, while financials and consumer discretionary were the largest detractors.

The preceding information is the opinion of portfolio management only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or conditions and should not be relied on as investment advice.

Investing internationally involves risks not associated with investing solely in the U.S., such as currency fluctuation, political risk, differences in accounting and the limited availability of information.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series (continued)

Average Annual Total Return1 for periods ended 12/31/07

 

     1 year     5 years     10 years  

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series

   4.87 %   11.48 %   4.84 %

S&P 500® Index

   5.49     12.83     5.92  

Series expense ratios2: Gross: 0.77%; Net: 0.63%.

Returns represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total return does not reflect expenses associated with the separate account such as the administrative fees, account charges and surrender charges, which if reflected, would reduce total return. Performance figures may reflect voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of voluntary fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, the total return would have been lower. Please visit PhoenixWM.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end.

 

1

Total returns are historical and include changes in share price and the reinvestment of both dividends and capital gains distributions.

2

The expense ratio(s) of the Series, both net and gross are set forth according to the prospectus for the Series effective 5/1/07, and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the financial highlights tables in this report. Net expenses: Expenses reduced by a contractual waiver in effect through 4/30/08. Gross Expenses: Do not reflect the effect of the contractual waiver.

Growth of $10,000 For periods ended 12/31

This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 12/31/97. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all distributions at net asset value, and the change in share price for the stated period.

LOGO

Sector Weightings as of 12/31/07*

 

Financials

   17 %

Information Technology

   17  

Energy

   13  

Health Care

   12  

Industrials

   11  

Consumer Staples

   10  

Consumer Discretionary

   8  

Other (includes short-term investments)

   12  

 

* % of total investments as of December 31, 2007.

For information regarding the indexes and certain investment terms see the glossary starting on page 2.

 

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PHOENIX CAPITAL GROWTH SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—95.8%

     

Aerospace & Defense—5.7%

     

Boeing Co. (The)

   6,336    $ 554

Goodrich Corp.

   123,800      8,742

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   90,700      9,547

Precision Castparts Corp.

   19,850      2,753

United Technologies Corp.

   13,552      1,037
         
        22,633
         

Airlines—0.8%

     

Continental Airlines, Inc. Class B(b)(d)

   139,450      3,103
         

Application Software—1.0%

     

Autodesk, Inc.(b)

   76,900      3,827
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—0.9%

     

Janus Capital Group, Inc.(d)

   109,950      3,612
         

Biotechnology—3.5%

     

Amgen, Inc.(b)

   6,161      286

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(b)

   302,564      13,921
         
        14,207
         

Commodity Chemicals—0.9%

     

Celanese Corp. Series A

   88,600      3,750
         

Communications Equipment—3.5%

     

Cisco Systems, Inc.(b)

   498,646      13,498

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   15,745      620
         
        14,118
         

Computer Hardware—7.9%

     

Apple, Inc.(b)

   78,000      15,450

Dell, Inc.(b)

   253,700      6,218

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   138,366      6,985

International Business Machines Corp.

   26,100      2,822
         
        31,475
         

Computer Storage & Peripherals—1.5%

     

EMC Corp.(b)

   330,650      6,127
         

Construction & Farm Machinery &

     

Heavy Trucks—1.7%

     

Cummins, Inc.

   23,950      3,050

Deere & Co.

   42,500      3,958
         
        7,008
         

Distillers & Vintners—1.0%

     

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A(b)

   163,450      3,864
         

Diversified Metals & Mining—3.2%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (Indonesia)(c)

   123,800      12,682
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.2%

     

Emerson Electric Co.

   15,274      865
         

Environmental & Facilities Services—2.5%

     

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.(b)(d)

   890,850      9,817
         

Food Retail—0.6%

     

Kroger Co. (The)

   91,950      2,456
         

Footwear—0.7%

     

NIKE, Inc. Class B

   42,550      2,733
         

Health Care Equipment—1.0%

     

Baxter International, Inc.

   69,400      4,029
         

Health Care Services—2.4%

     

Express Scripts, Inc.(b)

   131,800      9,621
         

Household Products—2.4%

     

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   84,731      6,606

Energizer Holdings, Inc.(b)(d)

   26,350      2,954
         
        9,560
         

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders—2.2%

     

AES Corp. (The)

   128,300      2,744

NRG Energy, Inc.(b)(d)

   141,600      6,137
         
        8,881
         

Industrial Conglomerates—0.8%

     

General Electric Co.

   89,300      3,310
         

Integrated Oil & Gas—3.2%

     

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   98,400      9,219

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   44,800      3,449
         
        12,668
         

Internet Retail—1.6%

     

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

   34,100      3,159

Expedia, Inc.(b)(d)

   98,850      3,126
         
        6,285
         

Internet Software & Services—1.6%

     

eBay, Inc.(b)

   160,750      5,335

Google, Inc. Class A(b)

   1,400      968
         
        6,303
         

Investment Banking & Brokerage—1.0%

     

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

   5,100      1,097

Morgan Stanley

   56,920      3,023
         
        4,120
         

Life Sciences Tools & Services—2.2%

     

Invitrogen Corp.(b)

   54,050      5,049

Waters Corp.(b)

   46,450      3,673
         
        8,722
         

Managed Health Care—3.9%

     

Aetna, Inc.

   52,900      3,054

CIGNA Corp.

   46,150      2,480

Health Net, Inc.(b)

   16,589      801

Humana, Inc.(b)

   82,450      6,209

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   51,550      3,000
         
        15,544
         

Metal & Glass Containers—2.1%

     

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(b)

   168,350      8,333
         

Movies & Entertainment—3.6%

     

News Corp. Class A

   37,792      774

Regal Entertainment Group Class A(d)

   351,750      6,356

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   227,600      7,347
         
        14,477
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—4.1%

     

Baker Hughes, Inc.

   10,515      853

BJ Services Co.(d)

   15,747      382

Global Industries Ltd.(b)

   218,650      4,683

Halliburton Co.

   63,250      2,398

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(b)

   112,000      8,228
         
        16,544
         

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—2.1%

     

Frontier Oil Corp.

   124,950      5,070

Valero Energy Corp.

   49,200      3,446
         
        8,516
         

Pharmaceuticals—5.8%

     

Abbott Laboratories

   6,212      349

Johnson & Johnson

   6,954      464

Merck & Co., Inc.

   164,700      9,571

Schering-Plough Corp.

   146,150      3,893

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   303,900      8,248

Wyeth

   13,718      606
         
        23,131
         

Property & Casualty Insurance—1.4%

     

Berkley (W.R.) Corp.

   194,300      5,792
         

Railroads—0.7%

     

Burlington Northern

     

Santa Fe Corp.

   5,417      451

Norfolk Southern Corp.

   46,150      2,328
         
        2,779
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

44


PHOENIX CAPITAL GROWTH SERIES

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

Restaurants—1.1%

     

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     119,700    $ 4,581  
           

Semiconductor Equipment—2.8%

     

Applied Materials, Inc.

     526,800      9,356  

Lam Research Corp.(b)

     46,200      1,997  
           
        11,353  
           

Semiconductors—2.4%

     

Intel Corp.

     250,550      6,680  

NVIDIA Corp.(b)

     85,650      2,914  
           
        9,594  
           

Soft Drinks—2.4%

     

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (The)

     233,900      9,230  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     7,139      542  
           
        9,772  
           

Specialized Finance—0.8%

     

Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (The)(b)(d)

     66,200      3,276  
           

Specialty Chemicals—0.8%

     

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

     57,450      3,137  
           

Specialty Stores—0.1%

     

PetSmart, Inc.

     20,256      477  
           

Systems Software—7.7%

     

Microsoft Corp.

     418,479      14,898  

Oracle Corp.(b)

     714,500      16,133  
           
        31,031  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

     

(Identified Cost $313,730)

        384,113  
           

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c) —2.9%

     

Communications Equipment—2.9%

     

Nokia Oyj Sponsored ADR (Finland)

     146,000      5,605  

Research In Motion Ltd. (Canada)(b)

     52,700      5,976  
           

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     

(Identified Cost $11,398)

        11,581  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.7%

     

(Identified cost $325,128)

        395,694  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—7.8%

     

Money Market Mutual Funds—6.5%

     

State Street Navigator Prime Plus (4.88% seven-day effective yield)(e)

     25,979,590      25,980  
           
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
      

Commercial Paper(f)—1.3%

     

Nicor, Inc.

     

4.000% due 1/2/08

   $ 5,125      5,124  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Identified Cost $31,104)

        31,104  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—106.5%

     

(Identified Cost $356,232)

        426,798 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—(6.5)%

        (26,186 )
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 400,612  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $78,466 and gross depreciation of $10,131 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $358,463.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

All or a portion of security is on loan.

(e)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

(f)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

45


PHOENIX GROWTH AND INCOME SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—97.7%

     

Aerospace & Defense—5.2%

     

Boeing Co. (The)

   20,100    $ 1,758

General Dynamics Corp.

   5,200      463

Honeywell International, Inc.

   16,800      1,034

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   13,000      1,368

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   8,400      661

Raytheon Co.

   9,100      552

United Technologies Corp.

   31,300      2,396
         
        8,232
         

Air Freight & Logistics—0.2%

     

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

   5,200      368
         

Airlines—0.1%

     

AMR Corp.(b)

   10,600      149

Continental Airlines, Inc. Class B(b)

   3,800      84
         
        233
         

Apparel Retail—0.5%

     

Aeropostale, Inc.(b)

   7,000      186

Gap, Inc. (The)

   23,700      504

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

   4,500      121
         
        811
         

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods—0.2%

     

VF Corp.

   5,700      391
         

Application Software—0.2%

     

Aspen Technology, Inc.(b)

   16,900      274
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—3.4%

     

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

   4,100      226

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

   25,315      1,235

Federated Investors, Inc. Class B

   8,800      362

Franklin Resources, Inc.

   5,700      652

Legg Mason, Inc.

   6,600      483

Northern Trust Corp.

   10,600      812

SEI Investments Co.

   12,600      405

State Street Corp.

   15,200      1,234
         
        5,409
         

Auto Parts & Equipment—0.4%

     

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.

   5,400      100

Lear Corp.(b)

   17,200      476
         
        576
         

Automobile Manufacturers—0.1%

     

Thor Industries, Inc.

   5,000      190
         

Biotechnology—0.6%

     

Cephalon, Inc.(b)

   1,900      137

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   17,900      868
         
        1,005
         

Brewers—0.7%

     

Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.

   20,400      1,068
         

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.6%

     

CBS Corp. Class B

   35,500      967
         

Building Products—0.2%

     

Masco Corp.

   15,700      339
         

Coal & Consumable Fuels—0.4%

     

Massey Energy Co.

   18,500      661
         

Commercial Printing—0.3%

     

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.

   12,700      479
         

Communications Equipment—1.8%

     

Cisco Systems, Inc.(b)

   102,800      2,783
         

Computer & Electronics Retail—0.1%

     

RadioShack Corp.

   12,100      204
         

Computer Hardware—3.9%

     

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   52,700      2,660

International Business Machines Corp.

   32,400      3,503

NCR Corp.(b)

   3,300      83
         
        6,246
         

Computer Storage & Peripherals—0.4%

     

Emulex Corp.(b)

   18,500      302

Network Appliance, Inc.(b)

   10,300      257

QLogic Corp.(b)

   10,300      146
         
        705
         

Construction & Engineering—0.1%

     

Perini Corp.(b)

   1,800      75
         

Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks—0.7%

     

AGCO Corp.(b)

   7,600      517

Cummins, Inc.

   1,200      153

Toro Co. (The)

   7,300      397
         
        1,067
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—1.4%

     

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

   15,000      668

Computer Sciences Corp.(b)

   8,400      416

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

   23,500      487

Fiserv, Inc.(b)

   13,100      727
         
        2,298
         

Diversified Banks—1.3%

     

Comerica, Inc.

   6,900      300

Wells Fargo & Co.

   56,200      1,697
         
        1,997
         

Diversified Chemicals—0.9%

     

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

   12,900      509

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

   20,300      895
         
        1,404
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—0.3%

     

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

   5,000      443
         

Diversified Metals & Mining—0.5%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (Indonesia)(c)

   2,900      297

Southern Copper Corp.

   4,300      452
         
        749
         

Electric Utilities—1.2%

     

FirstEnergy Corp.

   26,400      1,910
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—1.1%

     

Emerson Electric Co.

   28,100      1,592

GrafTech International Ltd.(b)

   6,400      114
         
        1,706
         

Electronic Equipment Manufacturers—0.4%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(b)

   18,400      676
         

Electronic Manufacturing Services—0.4%

     

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   15,600      579
         

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals—0.1%

     

Terra Industries, Inc.(b)

   2,500      119
         

Food Retail—0.5%

     

Kroger Co. (The)

   17,500      467

SUPERVALU, Inc.

   6,600      248
         
        715
         

Footwear—0.6%

     

NIKE, Inc. Class B

   14,700      944
         

General Merchandise Stores—0.2%

     

Big Lots, Inc.(b)

   10,800      173

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

   10,300      198
         
        371
         

Health Care Distributors—1.1%

     

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   12,300      710

McKesson Corp.

   15,600      1,022
         
        1,732
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

46


PHOENIX GROWTH AND INCOME SERIES

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

Health Care Equipment—0.6%

     

Baxter International, Inc.

   15,200    $ 882
         

Health Care Services—0.3%

     

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(b)

   3,900      395
         

Home Improvement Retail—0.6%

     

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   17,000      987
         

Household Appliances—0.3%

     

Stanley Works (The)

   6,200      301

Whirlpool Corp.

   2,800      228
         
        529
         

Household Products—1.2%

     

Clorox Co. (The)

   14,200      925

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   5,700      395

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   8,900      654
         
        1,974
         

Housewares & Specialties—0.3%

     

American Greetings Corp. Class A

   6,300      128

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

   12,700      329
         
        457
         

Hypermarkets & Super Centers—0.7%

     

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(b)

   8,400      284

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   18,000      856
         
        1,140
         

Industrial Conglomerates—0.8%

     

Teleflex, Inc.

   3,500      221

Tyco International Ltd.

   28,225      1,119
         
        1,340
         

Industrial Machinery—1.5%

     

Dover Corp.

   4,100      189

Eaton Corp.

   13,200      1,280

Gardner Denver, Inc.(b)

   5,300      175

Parker Hannifin Corp.

   9,250      696
         
        2,340
         

Insurance Brokers—0.3%

     

AON Corp.

   11,400      544
         

Integrated Oil & Gas—9.1%

     

Chevron Corp.

   14,300      1,334

ConocoPhillips

   19,200      1,695

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   75,000      7,027

Marathon Oil Corp.

   9,100      554

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   49,600      3,819
         
        14,429
         

Integrated Telecommunication Services—3.8%

     

AT&T, Inc.

   101,205      4,206

Qwest Communications

     

International, Inc.(b)

   39,900      280

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   21,100      922

Windstream Corp.

   48,100      626
         
        6,034
         

Internet Retail—0.3%

     

Expedia, Inc.(b)

   4,900      155

IAC/InterActiveCorp.(b)

   9,800      264
         
        419
         

Internet Software & Services—0.6%

     

eBay, Inc.(b)

   30,500      1,012
         

Investment Banking & Brokerage—1.2%

     

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

   15,500      396

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

   5,700      1,226

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.(b)

   16,800      337
         
        1,959
         

Leisure Products—0.1%

     

Hasbro, Inc.

   5,500      141
         

Life & Health Insurance—3.9%

     

AFLAC, Inc.

   11,900      745

Lincoln National Corp.

   15,200      885

MetLife, Inc.

   33,500      2,064

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (The)

   13,100      902

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   15,300      1,424

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

   2,500      126

Unum Group

   5,200      124
         
        6,270
         

Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.2%

     

Invitrogen Corp.(b)

   3,900      364
         

Managed Health Care—3.0%

     

Aetna, Inc.

   18,400      1,062

CIGNA Corp.

   12,600      677

Coventry Health Care, Inc.(b)

   3,000      178

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   30,000      1,746

WellPoint, Inc.(b)

   11,900      1,044
         
        4,707
         

Metal & Glass Containers—0.2%

     

Ball Corp.

   3,300      148

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(b)

   4,600      228
         
        376
         

Mortgage REITs—0.5%

     

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

   40,200      731

CapitalSource, Inc.

   5,200      91
         
        822
         

Movies & Entertainment—2.8%

     

Time Warner, Inc.

   76,900      1,269

Viacom, Inc. Class B(b)

   34,700      1,524

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   52,500      1,695
         
        4,488
         

Multi-line Insurance—1.8%

     

American International Group, Inc.

   46,200      2,694

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   2,000      174
         
        2,868
         

Multi-Utilities—0.8%

     

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

   13,600      1,336
         

Office Electronics—0.1%

     

Xerox Corp.

   7,600      123
         

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.8%

     

ENSCO International, Inc.

   3,000      179

Transocean, Inc.

   7,600      1,088
         
        1,267
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—1.2%

     

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.(b)

   7,100      277

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(b)

   16,100      1,183

Tidewater, Inc.

   7,600      417
         
        1,877
         

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—0.4%

     

Devon Energy Corp.

   1,500      133

Noble Energy, Inc.

   1,800      143

W&T Offshore, Inc.

   10,900      327
         
        603
         

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—0.5%

     

Holly Corp.

   3,300      168

Valero Energy Corp.

   8,500      595
         
        763
         

Other Diversified Financial Services—5.0%

     

Bank of America Corp.

   94,300      3,891

Citigroup, Inc.

   9,800      288

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   85,400      3,728
         
        7,907
         

Packaged Foods & Meats—0.4%

     

General Mills, Inc.

   9,800      559
         

Paper Packaging—0.2%

     

Packaging Corporation of America

   13,200      372
         

Personal Products—0.3%

     

NBTY, Inc.(b)

   17,500      480
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

47


PHOENIX GROWTH AND INCOME SERIES

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

Pharmaceuticals—6.9%

     

Abbott Laboratories

     7,300    $ 410  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     13,500      358  

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(b)

     8,600      229  

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(b)

     13,300      485  

Johnson & Johnson

     52,000      3,469  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     52,700      3,062  

Pfizer, Inc.

     116,700      2,653  

Wyeth

     8,600      380  
           
        11,046  
           

Photographic Products—0.1%

     

Eastman Kodak Co.

     9,800      214  
           

Property & Casualty Insurance—1.4%

     

Chubb Corp. (The)

     6,500      355  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     5,800      229  

Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Co.(b)

     3,000      118  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     27,900      1,501  
           
        2,203  
           

Railroads—0.2%

     

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     7,600      383  
           

Real Estate Management & Development—0.0%

     

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

     1,000      71  
           

Regional Banks—0.6%

     

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

     1,900      97  

KeyCorp

     12,200      286  

Regions Financial Corp.

     14,500      343  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

     2,700      169  
           
        895  
           

Restaurants—1.9%

     

McDonald’s Corp.

     36,400      2,144  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     23,400      896  
           
        3,040  
           

Semiconductor Equipment—1.1%

     

Applied Materials, Inc.

     43,800      778  

Lam Research Corp.(b)

     5,100      221  

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(b)

     3,700      327  

Novellus Systems, Inc.(b)

     13,000      358  
           
        1,684  
           

Semiconductors—2.0%

     

Amkor Technology, Inc.(b)

     15,300      131  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (b)

     21,900      248  

Intel Corp.

     48,400      1,290  

NVIDIA Corp.(b)

     16,950      577  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     29,800      995  
           
        3,241  
           

Soft Drinks—1.6%

     

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     22,600      1,387  

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (The)

     29,100      1,148  
           
        2,535  
           

Specialized REITs—0.3%

     

FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc.

     14,500      226  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     12,500      213  
           
        439  
           

Specialty Chemicals—0.1%

     

H.B. Fuller Co.

     8,400      189  
           

Steel—0.3%

     

AK Steel Holding Corp.(b)

     11,000      509  
           

Systems Software—5.1%

     

BMC Software, Inc.(b)

     9,000      321  

McAfee, Inc.(b)

     4,200      157  

Microsoft Corp.

     148,900      5,301  

Oracle Corp.(b)

     76,700      1,732  

Symantec Corp.(b)

     39,900      644  
           
        8,155  
           

Technology Distributors—0.1%

     

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(b)

     2,500      98  
           

Tobacco—1.8%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

     15,300      1,156  

Loews Corp. - Carolina Group

     14,200      1,211  

Reynolds American, Inc.

     2,500      165  

Universal Corp.

     4,800      246  
           
        2,778  
           

Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.3%

     

Sprint Nextel Corp.

     41,300      542  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

     

(Identified Cost $119,266)

        155,512  
           

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c)—1.1%

     

Computer Storage & Peripherals—0.3%

     

Seagate Technology (Singapore)

     15,100      385  
           

Industrial Machinery—0.1%

     

Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd. Class A (United States)

     3,500      163  
           

IT Consulting & Other Services—0.5%

     

Accenture Ltd. Class A (United States)

     23,400      843  
           

Property & Casualty Insurance—0.2%

     

XL Capital Ltd. Class A (United States)

     6,700      337  
           

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     

(Identified Cost $2,003)

        1,728  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.8%

     

(Identified cost $121,269)

        157,240  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—0.8%

     
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
      

Commercial Paper(d)—0.8%

     

Praxair, Inc.

     

3.600% due 1/2/08

   $ 1,250      1,250  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Identified Cost $1,250)

        1,250  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.6%

     

(Identified Cost $122,519)

        158,490 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.4%

        584  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 159,074  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $41,103 and gross depreciation of $5,729 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $123,116.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

The interest rate shown is the coupon rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MID-CAP GROWTH SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—89.4%

     

Advertising—1.0%

     

Lamar Advertising Co. Class A

   17,300    $ 832
         

Aerospace & Defense—6.2%

     

Aercap Holdings N.V.(b)

   36,000      752

BE Aerospace, Inc.(b)

   26,600      1,407

Precision Castparts Corp.

   15,200      2,108

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

   15,800      1,137
         
        5,404
         

Air Freight & Logistics—1.5%

     

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

   13,000      581

Robinson (C.H.) Worldwide, Inc.

   13,500      730
         
        1,311
         

Apparel Retail—1.2%

     

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A

   6,800      544

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(b)

   17,700      482
         
        1,026
         

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods—0.7%

     

Coach, Inc.(b)

   20,000      612
         

Application Software—3.4%

     

ANSYS, Inc.(b)

   19,100      792

Autodesk, Inc.(b)

   18,200      906

Citrix Systems, Inc.(b)

   22,000      836

Intuit, Inc.(b)

   14,900      471
         
        3,005
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—1.1%

     

AllianceBernstein Holding LP

   4,900      369

Northern Trust Corp.

   7,500      574
         
        943
         

Biotechnology—2.7%

     

Applera Corp.—Celera Group(b)

   15,000      238

Celgene Corp.(b)

   8,800      407

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(b)

   8,000      469

Myriad Genetics, Inc.(b)

   9,900      459

United Therapeutics Corp.(b)

   8,200      801
         
        2,374
         

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.5%

     

Liberty Global, Inc. Class A(b)

   11,100      435
         

Casinos & Gaming—4.3%

     

International Game Technology

   7,600      334

Melco PBL Entertainment Ltd(b)

   42,000      486

Penn National Gaming, Inc.(b)

   14,700      875

Scientific Games Corp. Class A(b)

   29,000      964

WMS Industries, Inc.(b)

   29,900      1,096
         
        3,755
         

Communications Equipment—4.1%

     

Arris Group, Inc.(b)

   70,400      703

F5 Networks, Inc.(b)

   15,700      448

Foundry Networks, Inc.(b)

   40,900      716

Harris Corp.

   10,300      646

Juniper Networks, Inc.(b)

   19,100      634

Polycom, Inc.(b)

   16,000      444
         
        3,591
         

Computer & Electronics Retail—1.3%

     

GameStop Corp. Class A(b)

   19,000      1,180
         

Construction & Engineering—1.7%

     

Fluor Corp.

   6,700      976

Shaw Group, Inc. (The)(b)

   8,000      484
         
        1,460
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—2.8%

     

Iron Mountain, Inc.(b)

   26,400      977

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

   5,600      1,205

Total System Services, Inc.

   8,000      224
         
        2,406
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—2.2%

     

Corrections Corporation of America(b)

   30,000      885

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.(b)

   2,600      210

IHS, Inc.(b)

   13,700      830
         
        1,925
         

Education Services—2.1%

     

DeVry, Inc.

   20,200      1,049

Strayer Education, Inc.

   4,500      768
         
        1,817
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.3%

     

Ametek, Inc.

   5,500      258
         

Electronic Equipment Manufacturers—0.6%

     

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Class A(b)

   11,400      567
         

Electronic Manufacturing Services—1.0%

     

Trimble Navigation Ltd.(b)

   28,100      850
         

Environmental & Facilities Services—1.1%

     

Stericycle, Inc.(b)

   15,800      939
         

Health Care Equipment—6.4%

     

Bard (C.R.), Inc.

   10,700      1,014

Gen-Probe, Inc.(b)

   12,200      768

Hologic, Inc.(b)

   28,300      1,943

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)

   3,500      1,136

Wright Medical Group, Inc.(b)

   23,500      685
         
        5,546
         

Health Care Facilities—1.6%

     

Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.(b)

   12,000      390

VCA Antech, Inc.(b)

   22,800      1,008
         
        1,398
         

Health Care Services—1.0%

     

Express Scripts, Inc.(b)

   12,300      898
         

Health Care Supplies—0.8%

     

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.(b)

   13,000      730
         

Health Care Technology—1.2%

     

Cerner Corp.(b)

   18,500      1,043
         

Home Entertainment Software—1.7%

     

Activision, Inc.(b)

   51,500      1,530
         

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines—0.7%

     

Gaylord Entertainment Co.(b)

   15,000      607
         

Household Products—0.6%

     

Energizer Holdings, Inc.(b)

   5,000      561
         

Industrial Gases—1.3%

     

Airgas, Inc.

   21,300      1,110
         

Industrial Machinery—1.2%

     

Danaher Corp.

   11,900      1,044
         

Integrated Oil & Gas—0.6%

     

Murphy Oil Corp.

   6,700      568
         

Internet Retail—1.1%

     

GSI Commerce®, Inc.(b)

   18,400      359

IAC/InterActiveCorp.(b)

   20,900      562
         
        921
         

Internet Software & Services—1.5%

     

Equinix, Inc.

   4,500      455

Omniture, Inc.(b)

   7,000      233

VistaPrint Ltd.(b)

   15,500      664
         
        1,352
         

Investment Banking & Brokerage—1.0%

     

GFI Group, Inc.(b)

   9,300      890
         

IT Consulting & Other Services—1.7%

     

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A(b)

   43,300      1,470
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

49


PHOENIX MID-CAP GROWTH SERIES

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

Leisure Facilities—0.5%

     

Vail Resorts, Inc.(b)

     7,600    $ 409  
           

Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.3%

     

Amag Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

     6,500      391  

Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc.

     18,400      743  
           
        1,134  
           

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—3.7%

     

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.(b)

     12,000      469  

ION Geophysical Corp.

     23,700      374  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(b)

     17,400      1,278  

Smith International, Inc.

     14,800      1,093  
           
        3,214  
           

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—5.7%

     

Concho Resources, Inc.(b)

     18,000      371  

Continental Resources, Inc.(b)

     12,800      334  

Denbury Resources, Inc.(b)

     64,800      1,928  

Range Resources Corp.

     28,500      1,464  

XTO Energy, Inc.

     17,500      899  
           
        4,996  
           

Packaged Foods & Meats—0.3%

     

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.(b)

     4,100      249  
           

Personal Products—1.6%

     

Bare Escentuals, Inc.

     22,500      545  

Chattem, Inc.(b)

     11,700      884  
           
        1,429  
           

Semiconductor Equipment—1.9%

     

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(b)

     12,100      1,071  

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.(b)

     15,800      584  
           
        1,655  
           

Semiconductors—2.3%

     

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     13,800      434  

Microsemi Corp.(b)

     19,000      421  

NVIDIA Corp.(b)

     19,500      663  

Sigma Designs, Inc.(b)

     8,500      469  
           
        1,987  
           

Soft Drinks—0.9%

     

Hansen Natural Corp.(b)

     17,700      784  
           

Specialized Finance—3.1%

     

CME Group, Inc.

     2,200      1,509  

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(b)

     6,000      1,155  
           
        2,664  
           

Specialty Chemicals—1.2%

     

Ecolab, Inc.

     20,800      1,065  
           

Trading Companies & Distributors—0.7%

     

Fastenal Co.

     15,300      618  
           

Wireless Telecommunication Services—4.0%

     

American Tower Corp. Class A

     25,700      1,095  

NII Holdings, Inc. (b)

     29,900      1,445  

SBA Communications Corp. Class A(b)

     27,000      913  
           
        3,453  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $69,347)

        78,015  
           

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c) —5.8%

     

Advertising—1.2%

     

Focus Media Holding Ltd. ADR (China)(b)

     18,600      1,057  
           

Aerospace & Defense—1.0%

     

CAE, Inc. (Canada)

     67,500      910  
           

Drug Retail—1.2%

     

Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. (Canada)

     18,900      1,020  
           

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines—0.9%

     

Orient-Express Hotel Ltd. Class A (Bermuda)

     12,800      736  
           

Investment Banking & Brokerage—0.9%

     

Lazard Ltd. Class A (United States)

     20,000      814  
           

Pharmaceuticals—0.6%

     

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc ADR (United Kingdom)

     7,800      538  
           

Total Foreign Common Stocks

     

(Identified Cost $4,934)

        5,075  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—95.2%

(Identified cost $74,281)

        83,090  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—5.1%

     
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
      

Repurchase Agreements—5.1%

     

State Street Bank and Trust Co. repurchase agreement 1.10% dated 12/31/07, due 1/2/08, repurchase price $4,419 collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5%, 5/15/37 market value $4,512

   $ 4,419      4,419  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Identified Cost $4,419)

        4,419  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.3%

(Identified Cost $78,700)

        87,509 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—(0.3)%

        (256 )
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 87,253  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $9,805 and gross depreciation of $1,026 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $78,730.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

50


PHOENIX MONEY MARKET SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     FACE
VALUE
(000)
   VALUE
(000)
 

FEDERAL AGENCY SECURITIES(d) —18.5%

     

FFCB
4.756% due 9/22/08
(c)

   $ 500    $ 501  

FHLB
4.350% due 1/7/08

     2,965      2,963  

5.083% due 1/10/08(c)

     2,300      2,300  

4.305% due 1/18/08

     3,500      3,493  

3.790% due 4/29/08

     2,500      2,496  

3.190% due 7/14/08

     1,000      994  

3.400% due 7/30/08

     830      825  

4.700% due 10/9/08

     1,000      1,000  

4.782% due 11/21/08(c)

     3,000      3,000  

4.600% due 11/28/08

     3,500      3,500  

4.500% due 12/11/08

     2,650      2,650  

FHLMC
4.320% due 1/30/08

     2,000      1,993  

5.000% due 2/8/08

     2,650      2,651  

5.750% due 4/15/08

     2,400      2,410  

3.060% due 7/15/08

     500      497  
           

Total Federal Agency Securities

(Identified Cost $31,273)

        31,273  
           

FEDERAL AGENCY SECURITIES—VARIABLE (c)—0.7%

     

SBA (Final Maturity 2/25/23)
5.250% due 1/1/08
(g)

     170      170  

SBA (Final Maturity 1/25/21)

     

5.000% due 1/1/08(g)

     15      15  

SBA (Final Maturity 10/25/22)

     

5.250% due 1/1/08(g)

     285      284  

SBA (Final Maturity 11/25/21)

     

5.375% due 1/1/08(g)

     294      294  

SBA (Final Maturity 2/25/23)

     

5.250% due 1/1/08(g)

     146      146  

SBA (Final Maturity 3/25/24)

     

4.875% due 1/1/08(g)

     115      115  

SBA (Final Maturity 5/25/21)

     

5.250% due 1/1/08(g)

     61      61  

SBA (Final Maturity 9/25/23)

     

5.125% due 1/1/08(g)

     191      191  
           

Total Federal Agency Securities—Variable

(Identified Cost $1,276)

        1,276  
           

COMMERCIAL PAPER(f)—63.0%

     

ABN-AMRO N. A. Finance, Inc.
5.000% due 1/15/08

     2,700      2,695  

5.020% due 1/15/08

     3,500      3,493  

5.250% due 1/15/08

     2,090      2,086  

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
4.480% due 1/11/08

     3,305      3,301  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
4.500% due 1/8/08

     3,815      3,812  

4.460% due 1/10/08

     2,470      2,467  

4.380% due 1/31/08

     2,100      2,092  

Bank of America Corp.
4.820% due 1/24/08

     2,800      2,791  

4.810% due 2/22/08

     3,200      3,178  

Cargill, Inc.
4.700% due 2/13/08

     3,500      3,480  

4.720% due 2/26/08

     3,250      3,226  

5.000% due 2/29/08

     1,355      1,344  

Cintas Corp.
4.400% due 1/7/08

     4,796      4,792  

Danaher Corp.
4.350% due 1/23/08

     3,440      3,431  

4.650% due 1/29/08

     2,300      2,292  

Danske Corp.
4.670% due 2/1/08

     800      797  

Eaton Corp.
4.250% due 1/2/08

     7,340      7,339  

General Electric Capital Corp.
4.740% due 1/23/08
4.570% due 2/4/08
4.620% due 2/20/08

    
 
 
1,900
1,900
3,700
    
 
 
1,895
1,892
3,676
 
 
 

Govco, Inc.
5.250% due 1/9/08
5.100% due 1/16/08
4.700% due 1/30/08

    
 
 
3,800
1,200
3,600
    
 
 
3,796
1,197
3,586
 
 
 

Harley-Davidson Funding Corp.
4.530% due 2/14/08
4.480% due 2/21/08

    
 
1,820
2,675
    
 
1,810
2,658
 
 

International Lease Finance Corp.
4.750% due 1/28/08
4.670% due 1/30/08

    
 
2,700
3,500
    
 
2,690
3,487
 
 

Nicor, Inc.
4.000% due 1/2/08

     4,970      4,969  

Praxair, Inc.
4.500% due 1/4/08

     2,840      2,839  

Private Export Funding Corp.
4.760% due 1/31/08

     2,900      2,889  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
4.620% due 2/21/08
4.470% due 3/12/08
4.440% due 3/27/08

    
 
 
1,600
3,445
3,300
    
 
 
1,590
3,415
3,265
 
 
 

UBS Finance Delaware LLC
4.960% due 1/14/08
4.860% due 1/25/08
4.770% due 2/25/08

    
 
 
1,500
3,545
3,400
    
 
 
1,497
3,534
3,375
 
 
 
           

Total Commercial Paper

(Identified Cost $106,676)

        106,676  
           

MEDIUM TERM NOTES—16.9%

     

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc.
6.500% due 2/15/08

     3,500      3,505  

Danske Bank A/S 144A (Denmark)
4.919% due 1/16/09
(b) (c) (e) (g)

     3,000      3,000  

FleetBoston Financial Corp.
3.850% due 2/15/08

     2,500      2,496  

HSBC Finance Corp.
5.836% due 2/15/08

     4,500      4,503  

HSH Nordbank AG NY 144A (Germany)
4.956% due 9/22/08
(b) (c) (e) (g)

     5,000      5,000  

International Lease Finance Corp.
4.480% due 3/25/08

     1,130      1,127  

National Australia Bank Ltd. 144A (Australia)
5.240% due 1/6/09
(b) (c) (e) (g)

     3,000      3,000  

Nordea Bank AB 144A (Sweden)
5.233% due 1/8/09
(b) (c) (e) (g)

     3,000      3,000  

Wells Fargo & Co.
5.076% due 1/17/09
(c)

     3,000      3,000  
           

Total Medium Term Notes

(Identified Cost $28,631)

        28,631  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.1%

(Identified Cost $167,856)

        167,856 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.9%

        1,581  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 169,437  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information: At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities was the same for book and federal income tax purposes.

(b)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2007, these securities amounted to a value of $14,000 (reported in 000’s) or 8.3% of net assets.

(c)

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate currently in effect.

(d)

The interest rate shown is the coupon rate.

(e)

The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(f)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

(g)

The date shown is the reset date.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
   VALUE
(000)

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—5.2%

     

U.S. Treasury Bonds—2.4%

     

U.S. Treasury Bond
5.000% due 5/15/37

   $ 5,425    $ 5,913
         

U.S. Treasury Notes—2.8%

     

U.S. Treasury Note
4.250% due 11/15/17

     6,925      7,046
         

Total U.S. Government Securities

(Identified Cost $12,843)

        12,959
         

AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—8.3%

     

FNMA
5.000% due 8/1/20
5.000% due 4/1/34
5.000% due 5/1/34
6.000% due 5/1/34
5.500% due 6/1/34
5.500% due 1/1/35
5.000% due 10/1/35
5.500% due 10/1/35
6.000% due 3/1/36
6.500% due 8/1/36
6.000% due 2/1/37

    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
212
1,281
1,303
399
1,469
520
5,138
785
1,843
1,702
1,487
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
213
1,252
1,272
406
1,469
520
5,016
785
1,872
1,749
1,510

FNMA 04-W6, 1A4
5.500% due 7/25/34

     1,680      1,680

FNMA 05-57, CK
5.000% due 7/25/35

     889      888

FNMA 05-74, AG
5.000% due 9/25/35

     527      526

GNMA
6.500% due 10/15/23
6.500% due 12/15/25
6.500% due 1/15/26
6.500% due 8/15/31
6.500% due 11/15/31
6.500% due 3/15/32
6.500% due 4/15/32

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

47

6

359

70

204

940

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

27

49

6

372

73

211

974

         

Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $20,698)

        20,870
         

AGENCY NON-MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES—1.2%

FHLMC 5.20%, 3/5/19

     3,140      3,143
         

Total Agency Non-Mortgage Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $3,082)

        3,143
         

MUNICIPAL BONDS—4.0%

     

California—0.8%

     

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Series C Taxable (MBIA Insured)
6.600% due 10/1/29

     1,750      1,920
         

Illinois—0.6%

     

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority – Loyola University Series C Taxable (AMBAC Insured)
7.120% due 7/1/11

     1,330      1,438
         

Massachusetts—0.4%

     

Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Obligation Series C (FSA Insured)
5.500% due 12/1/17

     890      1,020
         

Minnesota—1.1%

     

State of Minnesota, General Revenue
5.000% due 8/1/19

     2,500      2,747
         

South Dakota—0.1%

     

South Dakota State Educational Enhancement Funding Corp. Taxable Series A
6.720% due 6/1/25

     285      282
         

Texas—1.0%

     

City of Dallas
5.000% due 2/15/17

     2,350      2,569
         

Total Municipal Bonds

(Identified Cost $9,682)

        9,976
         

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—1.8%

     

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. 05-20N, B 144A
8.365% due 10/25/45
(b) (c)

     1,250      1,006

Bombardier Capital Mortgage Securitization Corp. 99-A, A3
5.980% due 1/15/18
(c)

     930      907

Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp. 01-3, A4
6.910% due 5/1/33
(c)

     1,465      1,473

Dunkin Securitization 06-1, M1 144A
8.285% due 6/20/31
(b)

     1,100      1,112

MASTR Alternative Net Interest Margin 06-6, N1 144A
6.129% due 9/26/46
(b) (c) (u) (y)

     150      11
         

Total Asset-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $4,880)

        4,509
         

DOMESTIC CORPORATE BONDS—26.8%

     

Aerospace & Defense—0.8%

     

DRS Technologies, Inc.
6.625% due 2/1/16

     500      496

L-3 Communications Corp.(f)
7.625% due 6/15/12
6.125% due 1/15/14

    
 
625
550
    

 

643

542

L-3 Communications Corp. Series B
6.375% due 10/15/15
(f)

     250      247

Precision Castparts Corp.
5.600% due 12/15/13
(f)

     150      159
         
        2,087
         

Airlines—1.8%

     

American Airlines, Inc. 01-1
6.977% due 11/23/22

     1,168      1,080

Continental Airlines, Inc. 98-1A
6.648% due 9/15/17

     832      836

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 00-1
7.379% due 5/18/10

     605      608

JetBlue Airways Corp. 04-2
7.969% due 11/15/08
(c)

     376      374

United Airlines, Inc. 00-2
7.032% due 10/1/10

     1,311      1,311

United Airlines, Inc. 01-1
6.071% due 3/1/13

     386      384
         
        4,593
         

Application Software—0.2%

     

Intuit, Inc.
5.750% due 3/15/17

     415      408
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—0.3%

     

Bank of New York Co., Inc. (The)
3.625% due 1/15/09

     180      177

Janus Capital Group, Inc.
6.250% due 6/15/12

     500      512
         
        689
         

Automobile Manufacturers—0.2%

     

Ford Motor Co.
7.450% due 7/16/31

     625      467
         

Automotive Retail—0.3%

     

Hertz Corp. (The)
10.500% due 1/1/16

     150      156

Hertz Corp.(The)
8.875% due 1/1/14
(f)

     600      611
         
        767
         

Broadcasting & Cable TV—1.0%

     

Charter Communications Holdings I LLC
11.750% due 5/15/14
(c) (f)

     275      175

Comcast Cable Holdings LLC
7.875% due 8/1/13
(f)

     500      548

COX Communications, Inc.
5.450% due 12/15/14

     625      613

DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc.
6.375% due 6/15/15
(f)

     1,000      965

Intelsat Corp.
9.000% due 6/15/16

     300      304
         
        2,605
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

52


PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
   VALUE
(000)

Building Products—0.9%

     

Building Materials Corp. of America

7.750% due 8/1/14(f)

   $ 610    $ 470

Esco Corp. 144A

8.625% due 12/15/13(b)

     600      603

Masco Corp.

5.850% due 3/15/17

     825      800

Owens Corning, Inc.

6.500% due 12/1/16

     495      453
         
        2,326
         

Casinos & Gaming—0.4%

     

MGM MIRAGE

8.500% due 9/15/10(f)

     630      657

Pokagon Gaming Authority 144A

10.375% due 6/15/14(b)

     125      135

Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc./Seminole Hard Rock International LLC 144A

8.194% due 3/15/14(b) (c)

     125      120
         
        912
         

Catalog Retail—0.4%

     

IAC/InterActiveCorp

7.000% due 1/15/13

     875      945
         

Consumer Finance—2.6%

     

Capital One Bank

5.750% due 9/15/10

     125      125

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC

7.875% due 6/15/10

8.625% due 11/1/10(f)

9.875% due 8/10/11(f)

9.693% due 4/15/12(c)

7.800% due 6/1/12(f)

    
 
 

 

 

615
650
575

95

435

    
 
 

 

 

568
604
544

93

382

GMAC LLC(f)

7.250% due 3/2/11

6.875% due 9/15/11

6.000% due 12/15/11

    
 
 
1,250
993
1,000
    
 
 
1,096
850
839

HSBC Finance Corp.

4.125% due 11/16/09(f)

     275      272

Residential Capital LLC(f)

7.625% due 11/21/08

8.375% due 6/30/15

    
 
500
495
    
 
400
302

SLM Corp.

3.950% due 8/15/08

5.450% due 4/25/11(f)

4.810% due 1/31/14(c)

    
 

 

250
250

50

    
 

 

244
230

37

         
        6,586
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—1.5%

     

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

6.125% due 6/1/17

     1,000      988

Convergys Corp.

4.875% due 12/15/09

     1,000      1,013

First Data Corp. 144A

9.875% due 9/24/15(b)

     605      563

Fiserv, Inc.

3.000% due 6/27/08(f)

     150      149

Western Union Co. (The)

5.930% due 10/1/16

     940      938
         
        3,651
         

Distillers & Vintners—0.3%

     

Constellation Brands, Inc.

8.375% due 12/15/14

7.250% due 9/1/16(f)

    
 
280
220
    
 
282
207

Constellation Brands, Inc. 144A

7.250% due 5/15/17(b)

     180      168
         
        657
         

Diversified Chemicals—0.3%

     

Cabot Corp. 144A

5.250% due 9/1/13(b)

     750      769

Nalco Co.

7.750% due 11/15/11(f)

     50      51
         
        820
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—0.6%

     

Cintas Corp.

6.000% due 6/1/12

     50      53

Equifax, Inc.

6.300% due 7/1/17(f)

     1,250      1,269

Mobile Mini, Inc. 144A

6.875% due 5/1/15(b)

     250      230
         
        1,552
         

Diversified Metals & Mining—0.7%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (Indonesia)

6.875% due 2/1/14(d) (f)

     540      545

Glencore Funding LLC 144A

6.000% due 4/15/14(b)

     1,150      1,157
         
        1,702
         

Electric Utilities—1.1%

     

Consumers Energy Co. Series J

6.000% due 2/15/14(f)

     1,250      1,283

Entergy Gulf States, Inc.

3.600% due 6/1/08(f)

     1,000      992

Public Service Co. of Colorado Series A

6.875% due 7/15/09

     25      26

Southern California Edison Co.

7.625% due 1/15/10

     100      106

Southern California Edison Co. 04-A

5.000% due 1/15/14(f)

     50      50

Southern California Edison Co. 04-B

6.000% due 1/15/34(f)

     100      101

Southern California Edison Co. 04-G

5.750% due 4/1/35

     125      122
         
        2,680
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.2%

     

General Cable Corp.

7.125% due 4/1/17(f)

     500      493
         

Electronic Manufacturing Services—0.4%

     

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

5.875% due 7/15/10

     1,000      1,012
         

Environmental & Facilities Services—0.4%

     

Allied Waste North America, Inc.

6.125% due 2/15/14(f)

     500      483

Waste Management, Inc.

7.375% due 8/1/10

     430      454
         
        937
         

Gas Utilities—0.3%

     

AmeriGas Partners LP

7.250% due 5/20/15

     500      492

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. LP

4.800% due 8/15/08

     100      100

Southwest Gas Corp.

7.625% due 5/15/12

     140      154
         
        746
         

Health Care Services—0.2%

     

Fresenius Medical Care Capital Trust IV

7.875% due 6/15/11

     25      26

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

7.500% due 7/12/11

6.400% due 7/1/17(f)

     35 510      38 527
         
        591
         

Health Care Supplies—0.0%

     

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. 144A

9.875% due 11/1/15(b)

     125      127
         

Homebuilding—0.0%

     

K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

6.500% due 1/15/14(f)

     75      53
         

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines—0.5%

     

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

6.875% due 12/1/13(f)

     1,250      1,214
         

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders—0.2%

     

AES Corp. (The) 144A

7.750% due 10/15/15(b) (f)

     150      153

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC 144A

10.250% due 11/1/15(b)

     360      358
         
        511
         

Industrial Machinery—0.1%

     

Kennametal, Inc.

7.200% due 6/15/12

     225      245
         

Integrated Oil & Gas—0.0%

     

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

4.250% due 3/15/10

     80      80
         

Integrated Telecommunication Services—0.9%

     

Qwest Corp.

6.500% due 6/1/17

     307      294

Verizon Global Funding Corp.

6.875% due 6/15/12(f)

     1,000      1,082

Windstream Corp.(f)

8.625% due 8/1/16

7.000% due 3/15/19

    
 
500
250
    
 
528
239
         
        2,143
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

Investment Banking & Brokerage—0.6%

    

BlackRock, Inc.
6.250% due 9/15/17

   $ 375     $ 386

Jefferies Group, Inc.
5.500% due 3/15/16

     225       214

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
6.110% due 1/29/37
(f)

     500       442

Morgan Stanley 144A (Brazil)
10.090% due 5/3/17
(b) (d) (f)

     1,000 (j)     511
        
       1,553
        

Leisure Products—0.2%

    

Hasbro, Inc.
6.300% due 9/15/17

     475       486
        

Life & Health Insurance—0.2%

    

Americo Life, Inc. 144A
7.875% due 5/1/13
(b)

     200       204

New York Life Insurance Co. 144A
5.875% due 5/15/33
(b)

     100       99

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.
6.875% due 10/1/12

     225       245
        
       548
        

Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.3%

    

Fisher Scientific International, Inc.
6.750% due 8/15/14
(f)

     725       743
        

Managed Health Care—0.1%

    

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
3.300% due 1/30/08
4.875% due 4/1/13

    
 
220
125
 
 
   
 
220
123
        
       343
        

Metal & Glass Containers—0.2%

    

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.
8.875% due 2/15/09

     123       124

Plastipak Holdings, Inc. 144A
8.500% due 12/15/15
(b)

     500       502
        
       626
        

Mortgage REITs—0.0%

    

iStar Financial, Inc. Series B
5.125% due 4/1/11

     75       67
        

Motorcycle Manufacturers—0.0%

    

Harley-Davidson, Inc. 144A
3.625% due 12/15/08
(b)

     100       99
        

Movies & Entertainment—0.4%

    

Time Warner, Inc.
6.875% due 5/1/12

     275       289

Viacom, Inc.
6.250% due 4/30/16
(f)

     625       629
        
       918
        

Multi-line Insurance—0.2%

    

Assurant, Inc.
6.750% due 2/15/34

     75       73

Farmers Insurance Exchange 144A
8.625% due 5/1/24
(b)

     75       84

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. 144A(b)
5.750% due 3/15/14
7.000% due 3/15/34

    
 
200
150
 
 
   
 
204
146

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. 144A
8.500% due 5/15/25
(b)

     25       27
        
       534
        

Multi-Utilities—0.2%

    

CMS Energy Corp.
7.750% due 8/1/10
(f)

     100       105

Dominion Resources, Inc.
Series D
5.125%due 12/15/09

     100       101

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.
3.500% due 5/15/08

     200       199

Xcel Energy, Inc.
3.400% due 7/1/08
(f)

     140       139
        
       544
        

Office Electronics—0.2%

    

Xerox Corp.
6.750% due 2/1/17
(f)

     600       625
        

Office REITs—0.3%

    

Mack-Cali Realty LP
5.125% due 2/15/14

     700       694
        

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.2%

    

Helix Energy Solutions 144A
9.500% due 1/15/16
(b) (f)

     400       409
        

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—1.0%

    

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
3.250% due 5/1/08

     345       343

Forest Oil Corp. 144A
7.250% due 6/15/19
(b)

     1,000       1,010

Plains Exploration & Production Co.
7.750% due 6/15/15
(f)

     610       613

Swift Energy Co.
7.625% due 7/15/11

     500       505
        
       2,471
        

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—0.6%

    

Kern River Funding Corp. 144A
4.893% due 4/30/18
(b)

     79       77

Tesoro Corp.
6.500% due 6/1/17

     780       776

Valero Energy Corp.
4.750% due 6/15/13

     550       534
        
       1,387
        

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation—0.6%

    

Kaneb Pipe Line Operating Partnership LP
5.875% due 6/1/13

     125       127

Kinder Morgan Management Co. ULC
5.700% due 1/5/16
(f)

     700       637

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)
7.125% due 9/1/11

     500       531
        
       1,295
        

Other Diversified Financial Services—0.1%

    

Citigroup, Inc.
4.875% due 5/7/15
(f)

     175       165

OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. 144A
7.000% due 10/15/33
(b)

     175       184
        
       349
        

Packaged Foods & Meats—0.2%

    

Dean Holding Co.
6.900% due 10/15/17

     50       44

Kellogg Co. Series B
6.600% due 4/1/11

     75       79

Tyson Foods, Inc.
6.850% due 4/1/16

     400       410
        
       533
        

Paper Packaging—0.2%

    

Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
8.250% due 10/1/12
(f)

     215       213

Sealed Air Corp. 144A
5.375% due 4/15/08
(b)

     250       250
        
       463
        

Paper Products—0.3%

    

Verso Paper Holdings LLC &
Verso Paper, Inc. Series B
11.375% due 8/1/16
(f)

     625       638
        

Property & Casualty Insurance—0.4%

    

Berkley (W.R.) Corp.
5.875% due 2/15/13

     75       76

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
4.625% due 10/15/13
(f)

     100       100

Fund American Cos., Inc.
5.875% due 5/15/13

     175       176

Kingsway America, Inc.
7.500% due 2/1/14

     125       132

Markel Corp.
6.800% due 2/15/13
(f)

     175       184

NYMAGIC, Inc.
6.500% due 3/15/14

     150       154

Progressive Corp. (The)
6.250% due 12/1/32
(f)

     75       77
        
       899
        

Publishing—0.6%

    

Dex Media, Inc.
8.000% due 11/15/13

     50       47

Donnelley (RH) Corp. 144A
8.875% due 10/15/17
(b)

     475       442

Idearc, Inc.
8.000% due 11/15/16
(f)

     500       462

News America, Inc.
6.625% due 1/9/08

     250       250

Reader’s Digest Association, Inc.
(The) 144A
9.000% due 2/15/17
(b)

     500       421
        
       1,622
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

Regional Banks—0.1%

    

Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.
5.750% due 2/1/13

   $ 25     $ 26

Hudson United Bank
7.000% due 5/15/12

     80       85

Zions Bancorp.
6.000% due 9/15/15

     125       121
        
       232
        

Restaurants—0.0%

    

Outback Steakhouse, Inc. 144A
10.000% due 6/15/15
(b) (f)

     50       37
        

Soft Drinks—0.1%

    

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
7.125% due 8/1/17
(f)

     133       152
        

Specialized Finance—0.3%

    

Yankee Acquisition Corp. Series B
9.750% due 2/15/17
(f)

     815       750
        

Specialized REITs—1.1%

    

Health Care REIT, Inc.
5.875% due 5/15/15

     1,775       1,697

Host Hotels & Resorts LP
6.875% due 11/1/14
(f)

     650       650

Realty Income Corp.
6.750% due 8/15/19

     425       439
        
       2,786
        

Specialty Stores—0.4%

    

Office Depot, Inc.
6.250% due 8/15/13

     1,000       1,044
        

Steel—0.1%

    

Steel Dynamics, Inc. 144A
7.375% due 11/1/12
(b) (f)

     337       340
        

Tobacco—0.6%

    

Reynolds American, Inc.(f)
7.300% due 7/15/15

     750       779

7.625% due 6/1/16

     600       641
        
       1,420
        

Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.4%

    

Nextel Communications, Inc. Series D
7.375% due 8/1/15
(f)

     1,000       985
        

Total Domestic Corporate Bonds

(Identified Cost $68,315)

       67,191
        

NON-AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—9.5%

    

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust 05-3, 2A1
4.695% due 7/25/35
(c)

     1,568       1,551

American Home Mortgage Assets 07-2, M4
5.395% due 3/25/47
(c) (u)

     1,088       754

American Tower Trust L 07-1A, C 144A
5.615% due 4/15/37
(b)

     500       469

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities 07-PW18, AM
6.084% due 6/11/50
(c)

     1,475       1,483

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. 04-15, A2 144A
0% due 11/27/34
(b)

     196       186

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. 05-10 144A
7.365% due 4/26/35
(b) (c)

     390       366

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp. 06-A1, 4A1
6.044% due 9/25/36
(c)

     2,097       2,118

Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc. 06-7, 1A1
6.000% due 12/25/36

     1,508       1,515

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 04-13, 1A1 5.
500% due 8/25/34

     1,075       1,079

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 07-1, A2
6.000% due 3/25/37

     1,878       1,891

DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp. 98-CF2, A1B
6.240% due 11/12/31

     327       329

First Horizon Asset Securities, Inc. 05-AR1, 2A1
5.012% due 4/25/35
(c)

     1,057       1,064

Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Co. Loan Receivables Trust 98-CA, A2 144A
6.660% due 1/15/12
(b)

     330       317

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II 99-C1, A2
6.110% due 11/18/30
(c)

     304       304

Harborview Net Interest Margin Corp. 06-12, N1 144A
6.409% due 12/19/36
(b)

     208       206

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust 06-AR25, 3A1
6.368% due 9/25/36
(c)

     1,509       1,512

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 07-C2, H 144A
5.980% due 2/15/40
(b) (c)

     1,400       952

Lehman XS Net Interest Margin 06-GPM5, A1 144A
6.250% due 10/28/46
(b)

     170       168

Lehman XS Net Interest Margin 06-GPM7, A1 144A
6.250% due 12/28/46
(b)

     193       190

MASTR Resecuritization Trust 04-3 144A
5.000% due 3/28/34
(b)

     506       451

MASTR Resecuritization Trust 05-1 144A
5.000% due 10/28/34
(b)

     493       466

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. 02-QS12, B1
6.250% due 9/25/32

     607       505

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. 05-QA4, A5
5.450% due 4/25/35
(c)

     1,375       1,350

Structured Asset Securities Corp. 03-32, 1A1
5.210% due 11/25/33
(c)

     887       869

Structured Asset Securities Corp. 05-1, 6A1
6.000% due 2/25/35

     1,490       1,476

Timberstar Trust 06-1A, A 144A
5.668% due 10/15/36
(b)

     1,275       1,238

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-5, 1A1
5.000% due 5/25/20

     918       905
        

Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $24,723)

       23,714
        

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—18.6%

    

Argentina—0.8%

    

Republic of Argentina PIK Interest Capitalization
8.28% due 12/31/33
(f)

     1,654       1,592

Republic of Argentina Series GDP
0% due 12/15/35
(c)

     3,676       425
        
       2,017
        

Australia—1.9%

    

Commonwealth of Australia Series 909
7.500% due 9/15/09

     5,486 (i)     4,867
        

Brazil—2.5%

    

Federative Republic of Brazil
12.500% due 1/5/16

     3,499 (j)     2,140

12.500% due 1/5/22

     1,875 (j)     1,179

10.250% due 1/10/28

     3,350 (j)     1,810

7.125% due 1/20/37

     415       470

11.000% due 8/17/40

     550       735
        
       6,334
        

Canada—0.9%

    

Commonwealth of Canada
4.250% due 9/1/09

     2,220 (k)     2,265
        

Germany—0.3%

    

Federal Republic of Germany 144A
3.250% due 4/17/09
(b)

     495 (l)     716
        

Hungary—0.4%

    

Republic of Hungary
6.250% due 4/24/09

     200,000 (m)     1,136
        

Indonesia—0.3%

    

Republic of Indonesia 144A
7.250% due 4/20/15
(b) (f)

     600       636
        

Mexico—0.2%

    

United Mexican States Series B
6.750% due 9/27/34

     500       552
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

New Zealand—1.1%

    

Commonwealth of New Zealand Series 708
6.000% due 7/15/08

     3,475 (n)   $ 2,653
        

Norway—1.3%

    

Kingdom of Norway
5.500% due 5/15/09

     17,485 (o)     3,254
        

Philippines—0.6%

    

Republic of Philippines
7.750% due 1/14/31

   $ 1,405       1,628
        

Russia—1.7%

    

Russian Federation 144A
7.500% due 3/31/30
(b) (c)

     2,054       2,337

Russian Federation RegS
7.500% due 3/31/30
(c) (e)

     1,584       1,811
        
       4,148
        

Singapore—0.3%

    

Singapore Government
2.500% due 10/1/12

     925 (q)     649
        

South Africa—0.5%

    

Republic of South Africa Series R153
13.000% due 8/31/10

     7,700 (r)     1,220
        

Sweden—0.3%

    

Kingdom of Sweden Series 1043
5.000% due 1/28/09

     5,270 (s)     822
        

Trinidad and Tobago—0.1%

    

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago RegS
9.875% due 10/1/09
(e)

     225       246
        

Turkey—1.9%

    

Republic of Turkey
10.500% due 1/13/08

     500       501

0% due 5/6/09(c)

     3,575 (t)     2,481

9.000% due 6/30/11

     500       559

11.500% due 1/23/12

     750       911

7.250% due 3/15/15

     350       376
        
       4,828
        

Ukraine—0.3%

    

Republic of Ukraine 144A
6.580% due 11/21/16
(b) (f)

     750       737
        

Venezuela—3.2%

    

Republic of Venezuela
7.650% due 4/21/25

     750       643

9.250% due 9/15/27

     4,975       4,975

9.375% due 1/13/34

     1,000       997

Republic of Venezuela RegS
5.375% due 8/7/10
(e)

     1,500       1,414
        
       8,029
        

Total Foreign Government Securities

(Identified Cost $44,664)

       46,737
        

FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS (d)—10.1%

    

Brazil—0.5%

    

GTL Trade Finance, Inc. 144A
7.250% due 10/20/17
(b) (f)

     545       553

Vale Overseas Ltd.

    

6.250% due 1/11/16(f)

     500       501

6.250% due 1/23/17(g)

     200       201
        
       1,255
        

Canada—0.8%

    

Catalyst Paper Corp.
7.375% due 3/1/14
(f)

     355       270

EnCana Corp.
5.900% due 12/1/17

     420       430

European Investment Bank 144A
4.600% due 1/30/37
(b)

     625 (k)     620

Rogers Wireless Communications, Inc.
6.375% due 3/1/14

     575       592
        
       1,912
        

Chile—0.2%

    

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA
8.350% due 8/1/13

     500       566
        

Cyprus—0.1%

    

ABH Financial Ltd. (Alfa Markets Ltd.) 144A
8.200% due 6/25/12
(b)

     250       235
        

Egypt—0.1%

    

Orascom Telecom Finance SCA 144A
7.875% due 2/8/14
(b)

     300       285
        

Hong Kong—0.2%

    

China Properties Group Ltd. 144A
9.125% due 5/4/14
(b) (f)

     500       411

Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd. 144A
5.450% due 11/24/10
(b)

     150       152
        
       563
        

India—0.2%

    

ICICI Bank Ltd. 144A
6.375% due 4/30/22
(b) (c)

     625       566
        

Japan—0.5%

    

Resona Bank Ltd. 144A
5.850% due 9/29/49
(b) (c)

     1,250       1,162
        

Kazakhstan—0.7%

    

Kazkommerts International BV RegS
8.000% due 11/3/15
(e)

     1,000       825

Tengizchevroil Finance Co. SARL 144A
6.124% due 11/15/14
(b) (f)

     1,000       942
        
       1,767
        

Luxembourg—0.3%

    

TNK-BP Finance SA 144A
7.500% due 3/13/13
(b)

     425       426

Tyco Electronic Group SA 144A
6.000% due 10/1/12
(b)

     210       215
        
       641
        

Malaysia—0.5%

    

Malaysia International Shipping Corp. Capital Ltd. 144A
6.125% due 7/1/14
(b)

     1,250       1,291
        

Mexico—0.2%

    

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust
6.125% due 8/15/08

     7       7

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V.
8.625% due 2/1/12
(f)

     570       539
        
       546
        

Netherlands—0.3%

    

Majapahit Holding BV 144A
7.250% due 6/28/17
(b)

     825       794
        

Russia—2.5%

    

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
6.000% due 2/14/12

     46,600 (p)     1,838

Gazprom International SA 144A
7.201% due 2/1/20
(b)

     906       919

Gazprom OAO (Gaz Capital SA) 144A(b)
6.212% due 11/22/16
(f)

     1,530       1,468

6.510% due 3/7/22

     520       494

OJSC AK Transneft (TransCapitalInvest Ltd.) 144A
5.670% due 3/5/14
(b)

     610       585

OJSC Vimpel Communications (UBS Luxembourg SA) 144A
8.375% due 10/22/11
(b)

     250       256

Russian Agricultural Bank OJSC (RSHB Capital SA) 144A
6.299% due 5/15/17
(b)

     615       583
        
       6,143
        

Singapore—0.3%

    

UOB Cayman Ltd. 144A
5.796% due 12/29/49
(b) (c)

     700       695
        

South Africa—0.0%

    

SABMiller plc 144A
6.625% due 8/15/33
(b)

     75       77
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
   VALUE
(000)

South Korea—0.7%

     

Hynix Semiconductor, Inc. 144A
7.875% due 6/27/17
(b) (f)

   $ 700    $ 635

Woori Bank 144A
6.125% due 5/3/16
(b) (c) (f)

     1,000      1,005
         
        1,640
         

Switzerland—0.2%

     

Petroplus Finance Ltd. 144A
6.750% due 5/1/14
(b)

     500      468
         

United Arab Emirates—0.3%

     

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. 144A
5.875% due 10/27/16
(b)

     825      808
         

United Kingdom—0.6%

     

British Sky Broadcasting Group plc
6.875% due 2/23/09

     650      663

Hanson Australia Funding Ltd.
5.250% due 3/15/13
(f)

     125      125

Ineos Group Holdings plc 144A
8.500% due 2/15/16
(b) (f)

     500      447

Vodafone Group plc
6.150% due 2/27/37
(f)

     375      370
         
        1,605
         

United States—0.5%

     

Nova Chemicals Corp.
7.863% due 11/15/13
(c) (f)

     1,218      1,145
         

Venezuela—0.4%

     

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
5.250% due 4/12/17

     1,500      1,069
         

Total Foreign Corporate Bonds

(Identified Cost $26,188)

        25,233
         

FOREIGN CREDIT LINKED NOTES—0.2%

     

Indonesia—0.2%

     

Republic of Indonesia (Citigroup, Inc.)
11.867% due 6/15/09

     640      565
         

Total Foreign Credit Linked Notes

(Identified Cost $590)

        565
         

DOMESTIC CONVERTIBLE BONDS—0.1%

     

Pharmaceuticals—0.1%

     

Par Pharmaceutical Cos., Inc.
2.875% due 9/30/10

     300      278
         

Total Domestic Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $264)

        278
         

DOMESTIC LOAN AGREEMENTS—9.3%

     

Advertising—0.1%

     

Lamar Media Corp. Tranche F
6.375% due 3/31/14
(c)

     190      189
         

Alternative Carriers—0.5%

     

Level 3 Communications, Inc. Tranche B
7.605% due 3/13/14
(c)

     115      110

Time Warner Telecom Holdings Tranche B
8.471% due 1/7/13
(c)

     1,248      1,206
         
        1,316
         

Apparel Retail—0.4%

     

Hanesbrands, Inc. Tranche B
7.600% due 9/5/13
(c)

     207      199

HBI Branded Apparel Ltd., Inc. Tranche
2 9.110% due 3/5/14
(c)

     325      325

Totes Isotoner Corp. Tranche 2
11.360% due 1/16/14
(c)

     500      470
         
        994
         

Application Software—0.2%

     

Reynolds & Reynolds Co. (The) Tranche FL
7.198% due 10/24/12
(c)

     499      480
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—0.0%

     

Nuveen Investments, Inc. Tranche Term B
7.841% due 11/13/14
(c)

     108      106
         

Auto Parts & Equipment—0.5%

     

Mark IV Industries, Inc. Tranche 2
11.095% due 12/19/11
(c)

     325      293

Mark IV Industries, Inc. Tranche B
7.847% due 6/21/11
(c)

     950      887
         
        1,180
         

Automobile Manufacturers—0.4%

     

Ford Motor Co. Tranche B
8.000% due 12/15/13
(c)

     612      568

General Motors Corp. Tranche B
7.615% due 11/29/13
(c)

     596      560
         
        1,128
         

Automotive Retail—0.2%

     

Hertz Corp. Letter of Credit
7.110% due 12/21/12
(c)

     83      82

Hertz Corp. Tranche B
7.090% due 12/21/12
(c)

     395      386
         
        468
         

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.4%

     

Charter Communications Operating LLC Tranche
7.360% due 3/6/14
(c)

     992      929
         

Casinos & Gaming—0.0%

     

Wimar Operating Co. LLC Tranche B
7.860% due 1/3/12
(c)

     110      108
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.3%

     

First Data Corp. Tranche B3
7.640% due 9/24/14
(c)

     833      793
         

Department Stores—0.6%

     

Neiman-Marcus Group, Inc. (The) Tranche
7.090% due 4/6/13
(c)

     1,473      1,418
         

Diversified Chemicals—0.5%

     

Celanese Holdings LLC Tranche Term B
8.181% due 3/30/14
(c)

     1,250      1,197
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—0.1%

     

ARAMARK Corp. Letter of Credit
7.490% due 1/26/14
(c)

     19      18

ARAMARK Corp. Tranche B
7.490% due 1/26/14
(c)

     261      248
         
        266
         

Electric Utilities—0.2%

     

Energy Future Holdings Tranche B2
8.645% due 10/10/14
(c)

     439      431
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.2%

     

Baldor Electric Co. Tranche
7.063% due 1/31/14
(c)

     524      516
         

Environmental & Facilities Services—0.2%

     

Allied Waste North America, Inc. Letter of Credit A
5.320% due 3/28/14
(c)

     206      197

Allied Waste North America, Inc. Tranche B
7.100% due 3/28/14
(c)

     342      327
         
        524
         

Health Care Facilities—0.4%

     

HCA, Inc. Tranche B
8.086% due 11/16/13
(c)

     426      412

Health Management Associates, Inc. Tranche B
6.760% due 2/28/14
(c)

     258      241

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. Tranche B
6.975% due 4/15/12
(c)

     390      374
         
        1,027
         

Housewares & Specialties—0.1%

     

Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Tranche B
8.891% due 2/6/14
(c)

     250      235
         

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders—0.2%

     

NRG Energy, Inc. Letter of Credit
7.070% due 2/1/13
(c)

     325      325

NRG Energy, Inc. Tranche B1
7.070% due 2/1/13
(c)

     121      115
         
        440
         

Integrated Telecommunication Services—0.3%

     

NTELOS, Inc. Tranche B1
7.570% due 8/24/11
(c)

     748      742
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

 

      PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)
 

Leisure Facilities—0.3%

    

AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc. Tranche B
7.978% due 5/17/13
(c)

   $ 871     $ 823  
          

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.1%

    

Hercules Offshore, Inc. Tranche
6.990% due 7/11/13
(c)

     373       363  
          

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.1%

    

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. Tranche
7.453% due 7/1/13
(c)

     196       189  
          

Paper Products—0.7%

    

Georgia-Pacific Corp. Tranche A
6.872% due 12/20/10
(c)

     638       619  

Georgia-Pacific Corp. Tranche B1
6.893% due 12/20/12
(c)

     1,078       1,030  

NewPage Corp. Tranche B
8.688% due 12/20/14
(c)

     155       151  
          
       1,800  
          

Publishing—0.5%

    

Idearc, Inc. Tranche B
7.200% due 11/17/14
(c)

     990       945  

Tribune Co. Tranche B
7.910% due 5/30/14
(c)

     338       288  
          
       1,233  
          

Restaurants—0.2%

    

Burger King Corp. Tranche B1
7.690% due 6/30/12
(c)

     582       573  
          

Specialized Finance—0.8%

    

Solar Capital Corp. Tranche US
7.356% due 2/28/14
(c)

     1,957       1,893  
          

Specialty Chemicals—0.1%

    

JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Tranche B
6.878% due 12/16/11
(c)

     205       201  
          

Trading Companies & Distributors—0.2%

    

United Rentals, Inc. Letter of Credit
7.570% due 2/14/11

     117       114  

United Rentals, Inc. Tranche B
7.320% due 2/14/11
(c)

     277       270  
          
       384  
          

Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.5%

    

ALLTEL Communications, Inc. Tranche B
3 9.029% due 5/15/15
(c)

     623       599  

Cricket Communications, Inc. Tranche B1
8.198% due 6/16/13
(c)

     615       608  
          
       1,207  
          

Total Domestic Loan Agreements

(Identified Cost $23,924)

       23,153  
          

FOREIGN LOAN AGREEMENTS (d) —0.5%

    

Germany—0.3%

    

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA Tranche B
6.516% due 3/31/13
(c)

     902       877  
          

United States—0.2%

    

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Tranche
8.127% due 4/11/15
(c)

     264 (l)     384  
          

Total Foreign Loan Agreements

(Identified Cost $1,272)

       1,261  
          

DOMESTIC PREFERRED STOCK—0.1%

    
     SHARES        

Specialized REITs—0.0%

    

Saul Centers, Inc. Series A Pfd. 8%(f)

     425       10  
          

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—0.1%

    

Chevy Chase Bank FSB Series C Pfd. 8%(f)

     3,925       100  

Chevy Chase Preferred Capital Corp. Series A Pfd.

10.375%

     1,225       62  
          
       162  
          

Total Domestic Preferred Stock

(Identified Cost $179)

       172  
          

DOMESTIC CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS—0.2%

    

Diversified Metals & Mining—0.2%

    

Vale Capital Ltd.

     6,000       388  
          

Total Domestic Convertible Preferred Stocks

(Identified Cost $301)

       388  
          

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—0.0%

    

Integrated Telecommunication Services—0.0%

    

AT&T Latin America Corp. Class A(v)

     64,050       0 (w)
          

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $282)

       0  
          

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—1.9%

    

DIAMONDS® Trust Series I

     12,894       1,709  

iShares MSCI EAFE® Index Fund(f)

     22,414       1,761  

iShares Russell 2000® Index Fund(f)

     8,144       619  

PowerShares QQQ(f)

     11,020       565  
          

Total Exchange Traded Funds

(Identified Cost $ 4,780)

       4,654  
          

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—97.8%

(Identified cost $246,667)

       244,803  
          

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—14.9%

    

Money Market Mutual Funds—13.2%

    

State Street Navigator Prime Plus (4.88% seven-day effective yield)(h)

     33,024,350       33,024  
          
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
       

Commercial Paper(x)—1.7%

    

Nicor, Inc.
4.000% due 1/2/08

   $ 4,385       4,385  
          

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $37,409)

       37,409  
          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—112.5%

(Identified Cost $284,076)

       282,212 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—(12.5)%

       (31,345 )
          

NET ASSETS—100.0%

     $ 250,867  
          

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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At December 31, 2007, the Fund had entered into forward currency contracts as follows (reported in 000’s):

 

Contract to Receive

   In Exchange for    Settlement Date    Value    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

JPY 270,936

   USD 2,542    2/28/08    $ 2,441    $ (101 )
                 
              (101 )
                 

 

USD    United States Dollar    JPY    Japanese Yen

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized depreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $3,485 and gross depreciation of $5,893 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $284,620.

(b)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2007, these securities amounted to a value of $37,085 (reported in 000’s) or 14.8% of net assets.

(c)

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate currently in effect.

(d)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted in the header, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)

Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States, therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933.

(f)

All or a portion of security is on loan.

(g)

All or a portion segregated as collateral for forward currency contracts.

(h)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

(i)

Par value represents Australian Dollar.

(j)

Par value represents Brazilian Real.

(k)

Par value represents Canadian Dollar.

(l)

Par value represents Euro.

(m)

Par value represents Hungarian Forint.

(n)

Par value represents New Zealand Dollar.

(o)

Par value represents Norwegian Krone.

(p)

Par value represents Russian Ruble.

(q)

Par value represents Singapore Dollar.

(r)

Par value represents South African Rand.

(s)

Par value represents Swedish Krona.

(t)

Par value represents Turkish Lira.

(u)

Illiquid security.

(v)

Non-income producing.

(w)

Amount is less than $1,000.

(x)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

(y)

Illiquid and restricted security. At December 31, 2007 this security amounted to a value of $11 or 0.0% of (reported in 000’s) net assets. For acquisition information, see Note 6 “Illiquid and Restricted Securities” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND SERIES

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
   VALUE
(000)

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—3.1%

     

U.S. Treasury Notes—3.1%

     

U.S. Treasury Note
3.125% due 11/30/09

   $ 75    $ 75

3.375% due 11/30/12

     875      872

4.250% due 11/15/17

     400      407
         

Total U.S. Government Securities

(Identified Cost $1,348)

        1,354
         

AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—7.7%

     

FHLMC
4.650% due 10/10/13

     160      159

4.500% due 12/1/18

     342      336

FNMA
4.000% due 7/1/19

     184      177

5.000% due 2/1/20

     95      95

5.000% due 8/1/20

     52      52

6.000% due 8/1/34

     198      202

5.500% due 3/1/35

     246      246

5.500% due 4/1/35

     579      579

6.500% due 8/1/36

     101      104

6.000% due 1/1/37

     532      540

FNMA 04-W6, 1A4
5.500% due 7/25/34

     303      303

FNMA 05-57, CK
5.000% due 7/25/35

     56      56

FNMA 05-65, DK
5.000% due 8/25/35

     68      68

FNMA 05-65, PJ
5.000% due 8/25/35

     191      191

FNMA 05-74, AG
5.000% due 9/25/35

     70      70

FNMA 05-80, AD
5.500% due 9/25/35

     222      221
         

Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $3,394)

        3,399
         

AGENCY NON-MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES—1.3%

     

FHLMC
5.200% due 3/5/19

     595      596
         

TOTAL AGENCY NON-MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES

(Identified Cost $584)

        596
         

MUNICIPAL BONDS—4.1%

     

Colorado—0.6%

     

Colorado Department of Transportation Revenue (AMBAC Insured)
6.000% due 6/15/11

     240      258
         

Georgia—0.6%

     

Georgia State Series C
5.250% due 7/1/16

     115      121

5.250% due 7/1/18

     160      168
         
        289
         

Maryland—0.4%

     

Maryland State
5.000% due 8/1/10

     170      178
         

Massachusetts—0.4%

     

Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Obligation Series C (FSA Insured)
5.500% due 12/1/17

     150      172
         

New York—0.7%

     

New York State Dormitory Authority Series B Taxable
3.350% due 12/15/09

     315      309
         

Pennsylvania—0.8%

     

Philadelphia School District Taxable Series C (FSA Insured)
4.290% due 7/1/10

     350      348
         

Texas—0.6%

     

Houston Texas Independent School District (FSA Insured)
5.500% due 7/15/18

     235      253
         

Total Municipal Bonds

(Identified Cost $1,808)

        1,807
         

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—7.2%

     

Bombardier Capital Mortgage Securitization Corp. 99-A, A3
5.980% due 1/15/18
(c)

     110      108

Capital One Auto Finance Trust 05-BSS B
4.320% due 5/15/10

     350      349

Carmax Auto Owner Trust 05-1 C
4.820% due 10/15/11

     200      199

Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates 04-1, 1A4
4.111% due 8/25/30

     80      79

DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 05-A, B
3.880% due 7/8/11

     250      249

Dunkin Securitization 06-1, M1 144A
8.285% due 6/20/31
(b)

     160      162

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust 06-HE3, A2
5.750% due 10/25/36
(c)

     350      316

Great America Leasing Receivables 05-1, A4 144A
4.970% due 8/20/10
(b)

     230      230

GS Auto Loan Trust 06-1, A2
5.470% due 2/15/09

     68      68

GSAMP Trust 06-S4, M6
6.065% due 5/25/36
(c) (t)

     310      3

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 06-CW2, AF3

6.080% due 8/25/36(c)

     225      223

MASTR Alternative Net Interest Margin 06-6, N1 144A
5.865% due 9/26/46
(b) (c) (s)

     26      2

Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 05-3, AF3
4.814% due 11/25/35
(c)

     625      618

Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 06-1, AF2
5.533% due 5/25/36
(c)

     131      129

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc. 05-HI2, A3
4.460% due 5/25/35

     131      130

Structured Asset Securities Corp. 05-7XS, 1A2B
5.270% due 4/25/35
(c)

     300      297
         

Total Asset-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $3,542)

        3,162
         

DOMESTIC CORPORATE BONDS—18.7%

     

Aerospace & Defense—0.3%

     

L-3 Communications Corp.
7.625% due 6/15/12

     115      118
         

Agricultural Products—0.3%

     

Cargill, Inc. 144A
5.600% due 9/15/12
(b)

     115      117
         

Airlines—3.2%

     

American Airlines, Inc. 01-1
6.977% due 11/23/22

     412      381

Continental Airlines, Inc. 98-1A
6.648% due 3/15/19

     164      165

Delta Air Lines, Inc. 00-1
7.379% due 11/18/11

     211      211

JetBlue Airways Corp. 04-2
7.969% due 5/15/10
(c)

     251      250

United Airlines, Inc. 00-2
7.032% due 4/1/12

     123      123

United Airlines, Inc. 01-1
6.071% due 9/1/14

     266      264
         
        1,394
         

Application Software—0.1%

     

Intuit, Inc.
5.750% due 3/15/17
(f)

     41      40
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—0.4%

     

Janus Capital Group, Inc.
6.250% due 6/15/12

     75      77

Nuveen Investments, Inc.
5.000% due 9/15/10

     95      87
         
        164
         

Automobile Manufacturers—0.2%

     

Daimler Finance North America LLC
6.500% due 11/15/13

     70      73
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

Automotive Retail—0.2%

    

Hertz Corp.(The)
8.875% due 1/1/14

   $ 100     $ 102
        

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.9%

    

Comcast Cable Holdings LLC
7.875% due 8/1/13

     150       165

COX Communications, Inc.
4.625% due 6/1/13

     250       239
        
       404
        

Building Products—0.1%

    

Esco Corp. 144A
8.625% due 12/15/13
(b)

     54       54
        

Casinos & Gaming—0.1%

    

MGM MIRAGE
8.500% due 9/15/10

     15       16

Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc./Seminole Hard Rock International LLC 144A
7.491% due 3/15/14
(b) (c)

     25       24
        
       40
        

Consumer Finance—3.1%

    

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
5.625% due 10/1/08

     345       335

9.875% due 8/10/11

     118       112

9.693% due 4/15/12(c)

     135       132

GMAC LLC
6.034% due 9/23/08
(c)

     185       179

6.119% due 5/15/09(c)

     135       126

6.875 % due 9/15/11

     38       32

MBNA Corp.
4.625% due 9/15/08

     100       100

Residential Capital LLC
7.625% due 11/21/08

     100       80

7.500% due 2/22/11

     50       31

SLM Corp.
4.035% due 2/1/10
(c)

     250       227
        
       1,354
        

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.7%

    

Convergys Corp.
4.875% due 12/15/09

     250       253

First Data Corp. 144A
9.875% due 9/24/15
(b)

     65       61
        
       314
        

Distillers & Vintners—0.1%

    

Constellation Brands, Inc.
8.375% due 12/15/14

     40       40
        

Electric Utilities—0.7%

    

Consumers Energy Co. Series H
4.800% due 2/17/09

     100       100

Entergy Gulf States, Inc.
3.600% due 6/1/08

     200       198
        
       298
        

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.2%

    

General Cable Corp.
7.606% due 4/1/15
(c)

     100       96
        

Health Care Facilities—0.1%

    

HCA, Inc.
9.125% due 11/15/14

     45       47
        

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines—0.1%

    

Starwood Hotels & Resort Worldwide, Inc.
6.250% due 2/15/13

     63       63
        

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders—0.1%

    

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC 144A
10.250% due 11/1/15
(b)

     36       36
        

Industrial Conglomerates—0.2%

    

Textron Financial Corp.
5.125% due 11/1/10

     100       102
        

Investment Banking & Brokerage—0.9%

    

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
6.000% due 7/19/12

     65       66

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (Brazil)
10.710% due 3/8/17
(d)

     200 (h)     104

Morgan Stanley 144A (Brazil)
10.090% due 5/3/17
(b)(d)

     250 (h)     128

Piper Jaffray Equipment Trust Securities 144A
6.000% due 9/10/11
(b)

     125       119
        
       417
        

Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.3%

    

Fisher Scientific International, Inc.
6.750% due 8/15/14

     140       143
        

Movies & Entertainment—0.2%

    

Time Warner, Inc.
6.875% due 5/1/12

     100       105
        

Office Services & Supplies—0.2%

    

Steelcase, Inc.
6.500% due 8/15/11

     100       105
        

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.0%

    

Helix Energy Solutions 144A
9.500% due 1/15/16
(b)

     13       13
        

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—0.3%

    

Swift Energy Co.
7.625% due 7/15/11

     125       126
        

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—0.8%

    

Tesoro Corp.
6.250% due 11/1/12

     115       116

Valero Energy Corp.
4.750% due 6/15/13

     225       218
        
       334
        

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation—0.7%

    

Knight, Inc.
6.500% due 9/1/12

     110       110

Pacific Energy Partners LP/Pacific Energy Finance Corp.
7.125% due 6/15/14

     75       78

Transcont Gas Pipe Corp.
7.000% due 8/15/11

     100       105
        
       293
        

Other Diversified Financial Services—0.8%

    

ERAC USA Finance Co. 144A
5.300% due 11/15/08
(b)

     85       84

General Electric Capital Corp.
6.125% due 2/22/11

     125       131

JP Morgan & Co., Inc.
6.250% due 1/15/09

     50       51

MassMutual Global Funding II 144A
3.500% due 3/15/10
(b)

     100       99
        
       365
        

Paper Packaging—0.6%

    

Jefferson Smurfit Corp.
8.250% due 10/1/12

     40       39

Packaging Corp. of America
4.375% due 8/1/08

     250       248
        
       287
        

Paper Products—0.5%

    

AbitibiBowater, Inc.
7.991% due 3/15/10
(c)

     165       145

Verso Paper Holdings LLC and Verso Paper, Inc. Series B
8.661% due 8/1/14
(c)

     85       83
        
       228
        

Real Estate Management & Development—0.5%

    

Colonial Realty LP
4.800% due 4/1/11

     250       244
        

Retail REITs—0.1%

    

Simon Property Group LP
5.600% due 9/1/11

     55       55
        

Specialized Finance—0.2%

    

Yankee Acquisition Corp. Series B
8.500% due 2/15/15

     80       74
        

Specialized REITs—0.7%

    

Host Hotels & Resorts LP
6.875% due 11/1/14

     115       115

Nationwide Health Properties
6.250% due 2/1/13

     130       135

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp.
6.750% due 6/1/10

     50       51
        
       301
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND SERIES

 

      PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

Steel—0.1%

    

Steel Dynamics, Inc. 144A
7.375% due 11/1/12
(b)

   $ 41     $ 41
        

Tobacco—0.5%

    

Philip Morris Capital Corp.
7.500% due 7/16/09

     200       204
        

Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.2%

    

Nextel Communications, Inc. Series D
7.375% due 8/1/15

     75       74
              

Total Domestic Corporate Bonds

(Identified Cost $ 8,380)

       8,265
        

NON-AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—20.6%

    

American General Mortgage Loan Trust 06-1, A2 144A
5.750% due 12/25/35
(b) (c)

     275       273

Asset Securitization Corp. 96-D3, A1C
7.400% due 10/13/26

     25       26

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 06-9, A1
6.000% due 1/25/37

     413       408

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities 04-ESA, J 144A
5.817% due 5/14/16
(b)

     350       359

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. 04-15, A2 144A
0% due 11/27/34
(b)

     39       37

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. 05-10 144A
7.365% due 4/26/35
(b) (c)

     108       102

Bear Stearns Structured Products, Inc. 05-20N, A 144A
8.365% due 10/25/45
(b) (c)

     86       86

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp. 04-S1 M
5.098% due 2/25/19
(c)

     80       76

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp. 04-S3, 3A1
6.000% due 3/25/34

     353       356

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp. 06-A1, 4A1
6.044% due 9/25/36
(c)

     415       419

Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc. 06-7, 1A1
6.000% due 12/25/36

     111       111

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 04-13, 1A1
5.500% due 8/25/34

     179       180

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 07-1, A2
6.000% due 3/25/37

     258       260

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. 03-8, 3A24
5.500% due 4/25/33

     290       279

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. 05-12, 6A1
6.000% due 1/25/36

     143       141

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. 98-C1, B
6.590% due 5/17/40

     390       391

Crown Castle Towers LLC 05-1A, AFX 144A
4.643% due 6/15/35
(b)

     250       250

First Horizon Asset Securities, Inc. 05-AR1, 2A1
5.012% due 4/25/35
(c)

     235       236

Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Co. Loan Receivables Trust 98-CA, A2 144A
6.660% due 9/15/20
(b)

     65       63

GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc 98-C2 E
6.500% due 5/15/35

     50       52

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust 05-AR2, 2A
4.862% due 5/25/35
(c)

     303       300

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust 05-HE2, A3
4.622% due 11/25/35
(c)

     76       75

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust 06-HE2, A3
6.320% due 5/25/36

     350       342

Greenwich Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Products 05-4A, N1 144A
7.793% due 7/27/45
(b) (c)

     25       25

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II 07-EOP, G 144A
5.060% due 3/6/20
(b) (c)

     130       122

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II 07-EOP, H 144A
5.190% due 3/6/20
(b) (c)

     110       105

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust 05-15, B8
6.699% due 10/20/45
(c)

     200       140

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust 05-9, B10
6.699% due 6/20/35
(c)

     129       105

Harborview Net Interest Margin Corp. 06-12, N1 144A
6.409% due 12/19/36
(b)

     48       48

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust 06-AR25, 3A1
6.368% due 9/25/36
(c)

     184       184

Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust 07-AR2, B1
5.868% due 6/25/37
(c)

     135       116

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust 05-S3, 2A2
5.500% due 1/25/21

     49       49

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust 06-A1, B1
5.399% due 2/25/36
(c)

     248       243

Lehman Brothers – UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 07-C2, A2
5.303% due 2/15/40

     225       226

Lehman XS Net Interest Margin 06-GPM4, A1 144A
6.250% due 9/28/46
(b)

     19       19

Lehman XS Net Interest Margin 06-GPM7, A1 144A
6.250% due 12/28/46
(b)

     62       61

MASTR Alternative Net Interest Margin Trust 05-CW1A, N1 144A
6.750% due 12/26/35
(b) (s)

     22       19

MASTR Resecuritization Trust 05-4CI, N2 144A
7.865% due 4/26/45
(b) (c) (s)

     120       59

Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Investors, Inc. 06-3, 2A1
6.090% due 10/25/36
(c)

     195       198

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. 05-QA4, A5
5.450% due 4/25/35
(c)

     229       225

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Inc. 05-SA1, 2A
4.856% due 3/25/35
(c)

     165       163

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Inc. 06-S4, A2
6.000% due 4/25/36

     215       217

SBA Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 06-1A, B 144A
5.451% due 11/15/36
(b)

     95       94

Structured Asset Securities Corp. 03-32, 1A1
5.210% due 11/25/33
(c)

     165       161

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust 2004-C12, A2
5.001% due 7/15/41

     215       216

Wachovia Mortgage Loan Trust LLC 06-A, B1
5.416% due 5/20/36
(c)

     249       237

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 04-EE, 2A3
3.989% due 12/25/34
(c)

     165       163

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 04-R, 2A1
4.360% due 9/25/34
(c)

     276       275

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-14, 2A1
5.500% due 12/25/35

     224       219

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-5, 1A1
5.000% due 5/25/20

     178       175

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-AR10, 2A16
4.109% due 6/25/35
(c)

     210       204

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-AR16, 6A3
5.000% due 10/25/35
(c)

     223       224
              

Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $ 9,322)

       9,114
        

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—15.6%

    

Argentina—0.4%

    

Republic of Argentina
5.389% due 8/3/12
(c)

     194       171
        

Australia—1.2%

    

Commonwealth of Australia Series 909
7.500% due 9/15/09

     622 (g)     552
        

Brazil—1.9%

    

Federative Republic of Brazil
10.500% due 7/14/14

     45       57

7.875% due 3/7/15

     150       170

12.500% due 1/5/16

     737 (h)     451

12.500% due 1/5/22

     250 (h)     157
        
       835
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND SERIES

 

     PAR      
     VALUE     VALUE
     (000)     (000)

Canada—0.4%

    

Commonwealth of Canada
3.750% due 6/1/08

     193 (i)   $ 195
        

Chile—0.6%

    

Republic of Chile
5.411% due 1/28/08
(c)

   $ 250       250
        
Colombia—0.2%     

Republic of Colombia
10.000% due 1/23/12

     60       70
        
Germany—0.4%     

Federal Republic of Germany 144A
3.250% due 4/17/09
(b)

     115 (j)     166
        
Hungary—0.2%     

Republic of Hungary
6.250% due 4/24/09

     20,000 (k)     114
        
Indonesia—0.2%     

Republic of Indonesia 144A
7.250% due 4/20/15
(b)

     100       106
        
Mexico—0.6%     

United Mexican States
5.943% due 1/13/09
(c)

     250       250
        
New Zealand—0.5%     

Commonwealth of New Zealand Series 708
6.000% due 7/15/08

     307 (l)     234
        
Norway—1.4%     

Kingdom of Norway
5.500% due 5/15/09

     3,225 (m)     600
        
Philippines—1.2%     

Republic of Philippines
8.375% due 3/12/09

     200       208

8.375% due 2/15/11

     285       308
        
       516
        
Russia—0.3%     

Russian Federation RegS
7.500% due 3/31/30
(c) (e)

     114       130
        
Singapore—0.3%     

Singapore Government
2.500% due 10/1/12

     175 (o)     123
        
Sweden—0.2%     

Kingdom of Sweden Series 1043
5.000% due 1/28/09

     715 (p)     112
        
Trinidad and Tobago—0.2%     

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago RegS
9.875% due 10/1/09
(e)

     75       82
        
Turkey—2.3%     

Republic of Turkey
10.500% due 1/13/08

     350       351

0% due 5/6/09

     400 (q)     277

11.750% due 6/15/10

     340       395
        
       1,023
        
Venezuela—3.1%     

Republic of Venezuela
8.500% due 10/8/14

     330       319

5.750% due 2/26/16

     140       113

Republic of Venezuela RegS
5.375% due 8/7/10
(e)

     975       919
        
       1,351
        

Total Foreign Government Securities

(Identified Cost $6,630)

       6,880
        

FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS(d) —9.1%

    
Canada—0.6%     

European Investment Bank 144A
4.600% due 1/30/37
(b)

     150 (j)     149

Thomson Corp. (The)
4.250% due 8/15/09

     100       100
        
       249
        
Chile—0.7%     

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA
7.750% due 9/13/11

     165       178

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA
7.750% due 7/15/08

     120       121
        
       299
        
Germany—0.6%     

Deutsche Bank AG NY Series GS
4.055% due 3/22/12
(c)

     250       250
        
Hong Kong—0.6%     

Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd. 144A
5.450% due 11/24/10
(b)

     250       253
        
India—0.4%     

ICICI Bank Ltd. 144A
5.750% due 11/16/10
(b)

     175       174
        
Luxembourg—0.1%     

Tyco Electronic Group SA 144A
6.000% due 10/1/12
(b)

     35       36
        
Malaysia—0.4%     

Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Capital Ltd. 144A
5.000% due 7/1/09
(b)

     200       201
        
Mexico—0.4%     

Fideicomiso Petacalco Trust 144A
10.160% due 12/23/09
(b)

     74       76

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V.
8.625% due 2/1/12

     115       109
        
       185
        
Netherlands—0.4%     

Majapahit Holding BV 144A
7.250% due 6/28/17
(b)

     100       96

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC
7.993% due 10/15/13
(c)

     105       97
        
       193
        

Poland—0.5%

    

Telekomunikacja Polska SA Finance BV 144A
7.750% due 12/10/08
(b)

     225       231
        
Qatar—0.2%     

Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd. 144A
3.437% due 9/15/09
(b)

     97       97
        
Russia—2.2%     

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
6.000% due 2/14/12

     5,000 (n)     197

Gazprom OAO (Gaz Capital SA) 144A(b)
6.212% due 11/22/16

     230       221

6.510% due 3/7/22

     100       95

OJSC AK Transneft (TransCapitalInvest Ltd.) 144A
5.670% due 3/5/14
(b)

     270       259

Russian Agricultural Bank OJSC (RSHB Capital SA) 144A
6.299% due 5/15/17
(b)

     100       95

TNK-BP Finance SA RegS
6.125% due 3/20/12
(e)

     115       110
        
       977
        
South Korea—0.3%     

Export-Import Bank of Korea
4.500% due 8/12/09

     120       119
        
Switzerland—0.2%     

Petroplus Finance Ltd. 144A
6.750% due 5/1/14
(b)

     75       70
        
Ukraine—0.2%     

NAK Naftogaz Ukrainy (Standard Bank London Holdings plc)
8.125% due 9/30/09

     100       95
        
United Arab Emirates—0.4%     

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. 144A
5.620% due 10/25/12
(b)

     170       172

United States—0.9%

    

Invesco plc
4.500% due 12/15/09

     250       246

Nova Chemicals Corp.
7.863% due 11/15/13
(c)

     170       160
        
       406
        

Total Foreign Corporate Bonds

(Identified Cost $ 4,060)

       4,007
        
DOMESTIC CONVERTIBLE BONDS—0.1%     
Pharmaceuticals—0.1%     

Par Pharmaceutical Cos., Inc.
2.875% due 9/30/10

     40       37
        

Total Domestic Convertible Bonds

(Identified Cost $35)

       37
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

63


PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
   VALUE
(000)

FOREIGN CREDIT LINKED NOTES—0.2%

     

Indonesia—0.2%

     

Republic of Indonesia
(Citigroup, Inc.)
11.867% due 6/15/09

   $ 120    $ 106
             

Total Foreign Credit Linked Notes

     

(Identified Cost $ 111)

        106
         

DOMESTIC LOAN AGREEMENTS (c) —8.5%

     

Advertising—0.1%

     

Lamar Media Corp. Tranche F
6.875% due 3/31/14

  

 

25

  

 

25

         

Alternative Carriers—0.3%

     

Level 3 Communications, Inc.
Tranche B
7.493% due 3/13/14

  

 

17

  

 

16

     
     

Time Warner Telecom Holdings
Tranche B
8.471% due 1/7/13

     120      116
         
        132
         

Apparel Retail—0.3%

     

Hanesbrands, Inc. Tranche B
7.090% due 9/5/13

     40      40

HBI Branded Apparel Ltd., Inc.
Tranche 2
9.110% due 3/5/14

     65      65

Totes Isotoner Corp. Tranche B
7.814% due 1/16/13

     16      15
         
        120
         

Application Software—0.2%

     

Reynolds & Reynolds Co. (The)
Tranche FL
7.198% due 10/24/12

     93      89
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—0.0%

     

Nuveen Investments, Inc.
Tranche Term B
7.841% due 11/13/14

     19      19
         

Automobile Manufacturers—0.4%

     

Ford Motor Co. Tranche B
8.360% due 12/15/13

     114      106

General Motors Corp. Tranche B
7.745% due 11/29/13

     94      89
         
        195
         

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.7%

     

Charter Communications
Operating LLC Tranche
7.360% due 3/6/14

     248      232

DIRECTV Holdings LLC Tranche B
6.820% due 4/13/13

     65      65
         
        297
         

Casinos & Gaming—0.0%

     

Wimar Operating Co. LLC Tranche B
7.610% due 1/3/12

     17      16
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.3%

     

First Data Corp. Tranche B3
7.710% due 9/24/14

   $ 149    $ 142
         

Department Stores—0.3%

     

Neiman-Marcus Group, Inc. (The)
Tranche
7.346% due 4/6/13

     144      139
         

Distributors—0.3%

     

Building Materials Holding Corp.
Tranche B
7.850% due 11/10/13

     158      135
         

Diversified Chemicals—0.3%

     

Celanese Holdings LLC Tranche
Term B
8.181% due 3/30/14

     120      115

Huntsman Corp. Tranche B
7.070% due 8/16/12

     17      17
         
        132
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—0.1%

     

ARAMARK Corp. Letter of Credit
7.198% due 1/26/14

     3      3

ARAMARK Corp. Tranche B
7.198% due 1/26/14

     41      39
         
        42
         

Electric Utilities—0.1%

     

Energy Future Holdings Tranche B2
8.645% due 10/10/14

     62      61
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.2%

     

Baldor Electric Co. Tranche
6.938% due 1/31/14

     74      72
         

Environmental & Facilities Services—0.5%

     

Allied Waste North America, Inc. Letter of Credit A
6.621% due 3/28/14

     33      31

Allied Waste North America, Inc. Tranche B
6.440% due 3/28/14

     54      52

Duratek, Inc. Tranche B
7.660% due 6/30/16

     11      11

EnergySolutions LLC Tranche
7.570% due 2/26/14

     107      104

EnergySolutions LLC Tranche B
7.660% due 6/7/13

     23      23

EnviroCare Tranche C
7.570% due 6/30/16

     1      1
         
        222
         

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals—0.0%

     

Mosaic Co. (The) Tranche B
7.112% due 12/1/13

     6      6
         

Health Care Facilities—0.4%

     

HCA, Inc. Tranche B
7.610% due 11/16/13

     55      53

Health Management Associates, Inc.
Tranche B
7.110% due 2/28/14

   $ 35    $ 33

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.
Tranche B
6.985% due 4/15/12

     83      79
         
        165
         

Health Care Services—0.2%

     

Davita Inc. Tranche B1
6.860% due 10/5/12

     113      109
         

Housewares & Specialties—0.1%

     

Yankee Candle Co., Inc.
Tranche B
8.891% due 2/6/14

     50      47
         

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders—0.4%

     

Mirant North America LLC
Tranche B
7.070% due 1/3/13

     40      38

NRG Energy, Inc. Letter of Credit
7.070% due 2/1/13

     108      108

NRG Energy, Inc. Tranche B1
7.070% due 2/1/13

     39      38
         
        184
         

Integrated Telecommunication Services—0.6%

     

NTELOS, Inc. Tranche B1
7.570% due 8/24/11

     265      263
         

Leisure Facilities—0.1%

     

AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc. Tranche B
7.860% due 5/17/13

     60      57
         

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.1%

     

Hercules Offshore, Inc. Tranche
7.110% due 7/11/13

     52      50
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.2%

     

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
Tranche
7.320% due 7/1/13

     90      87
         

Paper Products—0.1%

     

NewPage Corp. Tranche B
9.891% due 12/20/14

     24      23
         

Publishing—0.4%

     

Idearc, Inc. Tranche B
7.360% due 11/17/14

     114      109

Tribune Co. Tranche B
8.375% due 5/17/14

     60      51
         
        160
         

Restaurants—0.3%

     

Burger King Corp. Tranche B1
6.750% due 6/30/12

     117      115
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM SERIES

 

     PAR        
     VALUE     VALUE  
     (000)     (000)  

Semiconductors—0.3%

    

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Tranche
7.110% due 12/1/13

   $ 124     $ 115  
          
Specialized Finance—0.4%     

Solar Capital Corp. Tranche US
7.590% due 2/11/13

     191       184  
          
Specialty Chemicals—0.1%     

JohnsonDiversey, Inc. Tranche B
7.860% due 12/16/11

     26       26  
          
Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.7%     

ALLTEL Communications, Inc. Tranche B3
9.029% due 5/15/15

     114       109  

Cricket Communications, Inc. Tranche B1
7.360% due 6/16/13

     111       110  

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. Tranche B
7.625% due 11/3/13

     118       113  
          
       332  
          
Total Domestic Loan Agreements
(Identified Cost $3,874)
       3,761  
          

FOREIGN LOAN AGREEMENTS (c) —0.6%

    
Germany—0.3%     

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA Tranche B
6.735% due 3/31/13

     135       132  
          

United Kingdom—0.2%

    

Yell Group plc Tranche B1
7.320% due 2/10/13

     75       72  
          

United States—0.1%

    

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Tranche
8.127% due 4/11/15

     33 (l)     48  
          

Total Foreign Loan Agreements

(Identified Cost $257)

       252  
          
     SHARES        
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—0.8%     

DIAMONDS® Trust Series I

     1,444       191  

iShares MSCI EAFE® Index Fund

     920       72  

iShares Russell 2000® Index Fund

     730       56  

PowerShares QQQ

     1,100       56  
          

Total Exchange Traded Funds

(Identified Cost $382)

       375  
          

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—97.6%

(Identified cost $43,724)

       43,115  
          

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—2.0%

    

Commercial Paper(r)—2.0%

    

Nicor, Inc.
4.000% due 1/2/08

     870       870  
          

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $870)

       870  
          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.6%

(Identified Cost $44,594)

       43,985 (a)
          

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.4%

       183  

NET ASSETS—100.0%

     $ 44,168  
          

At December 31, 2007, the Fund had entered into forward currency contracts as follows (reported in 000’s):

 

                    Unrealized  
                    Appreciation  
Contract to Receive    In Exchange for    Settlement Date    Value    (Depreciation)  

JPY 48,453

   USD 455    2/28/08    $ 437    $ (18 )
                 
              (18 )
                 

 

USD   United States Dollar   JPY   Japanese Yen

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized depreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $298 and gross depreciation of $940 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $44,627.

(b)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2007, these securities amounted to a value of $5,389 or 12.2% (reported in 000’s) of net assets.

(c)

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate currently in effect.

(d)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically or in the header, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)

Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States, therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933.

(f)

All or a portion segregated as collateral for forward currency contracts.

(g)

Par value represents Australian Dollar.

(h)

Par value represents Brazilian Real.

(i)

Par value represents Canadian Dollar.

(j)

Par value represents Euro.

(k)

Par value represents Hungarian Forint.

(l)

Par value represents New Zealand Dollar.

(m)

Par value represents Norwegian Krone.

(n)

Par value represents Russian Ruble.

(o)

Par value represents Singapore Dollar.

(p)

Par value represents Swedish Krona.

(q)

Par value represents Turkish Lira.

(r)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

(s)

Illiquid and restricted security.

(t)

Illiquid Security.

At December 31, 2007, these securities amounted to a value of $80 or 0.2% of (reported in 000’s) net assets. For acquisition information, see Note 6 “Illiquid and Restricted Securities” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     PAR     
     VALUE    VALUE
     (000)    (000)

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—1.1%

     

U.S. Treasury Bonds—0.7%

     

U.S. Treasury Bond
5.000% due 5/15/37

   $ 1,620    $ 1,766
         

U.S. Treasury Notes—0.4%

     

U.S. Treasury Note
3.375% due 11/30/12

     125      124

4.250% due 11/15/17

     1,075      1,094
         
        1,218
         

Total U.S. Government Securities

(Identified Cost $2,953)

        2,984
         

AGENCY NON-MORTGAGE BACKED

     

SECURITIES—0.6%

     

FHLMC
5.200% due 3/5/19

     1,520      1,521
         

Total Agency Non-Mortgage Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $1,492)

        1,521
         

AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—6.7%

     

FHLMC R010-AB
5.500% due 12/15/19

     568      574

FNMA

     

4.500% due 6/1/19

     455      448

4.000% due 6/1/20

     618      592

5.000% due 6/1/20

     1,453      1,454

4.500% due 7/1/20

     1,142      1,123

6.500% due 10/1/31

     32      33

6.000% due 9/1/32

     210      214

5.000% due 5/1/34

     947      925

5.500% due 5/1/34

     1,029      1,029

5.500% due 6/1/34

     2,834      2,834

6.000% due 7/1/34

     454      462

5.000% due 6/1/35

     4,361      4,257

5.000% due 11/1/35

     1,268      1,237

5.000% due 3/1/36

     665      649

5.500% due 1/1/37

     540      539

5.500% due 4/1/37

     298      298

FNMA 04-W6, 1A4
5.500% due 7/25/34

     491      491

GNMA
6.500% due 11/15/23

     76      79

6.500% due 12/15/23

     18      19

6.500% due 2/15/24

     143      148

6.500% due 6/15/28

     168      174

6.500% due 7/15/31

     115      119

6.500% due 11/15/31

     105      109

6.500% due 2/15/32

     143      149

6.500% due 4/15/32

     122      127
         

Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $18,173)

        18,083
         
MUNICIPAL BONDS—2.8%      
California—1.0%      

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Series C Taxable (MBIA Insured)
6.600% due 10/1/29

   $ 1,000    $ 1,097

Kern County Pension Obligation Taxable (MBIA Insured)
7.260% due 8/15/14

     420      468

Sonoma County Pension Obligation Taxable (FSA Insured)
6.625% due 6/1/13

     1,065      1,116
         
        2,681
         

Florida—0.1%

     

Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority Taxable Series C
5.480% due 4/1/16

     200      201
         

Massachusetts—0.1%

     

Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Obligation Series C (FSA Insured)
5.500% due 12/1/17

     295      338
         

Minnesota—0.4%

     

State of Minnesota, General Revenue
5.000% due 8/1/19

     900      989
         
Mississippi—0.3%      

Mississippi Development Bank Series A Taxable (FSA Insured)
5.000% due 6/1/12

     710      718
         
Pennsylvania—0.5%      

City of Pittsburgh Pension Obligation Taxable Series C (FGIC Insured)
6.500% due 3/1/17

     1,250      1,359
         
Texas—0.4%      

City of Dallas
5.000% due 2/15/17

     1,100      1,203
         

Total Municipal Bonds

(Identified Cost $7,104)

        7,489
         

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—2.5%

     

Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust 06-A, 1A2
5.483% due 2/28/41
(c)

     325      316

Capital One Auto Finance Trust 07-B, A3A
5.030% due 4/15/12

     925      931

Carmax Auto Owner Trust 05-2, A4
4.340% due 9/15/10

     900      897

Carmax Auto Owner Trust 07-2, A3
5.230% due 12/15/11

   $ 1,550    $ 1,566

Dunkin Securitization 06-1, M1 144A
8.285% due 6/20/31
(b)

     305      308

GS Auto Loan Trust 06-1, A2
5.470% due 2/15/09

     137      137

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 06-CW2, AF3
6.080% due 8/25/36
(c)

     470      465

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp. 07-1, 1A2
5.669% due 3/25/47
(c)

     620      558

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc. 06-HSA1, A3
5.230% due 2/25/36
(c)

     1,000      811

Wachovia Auto Loan Owner Trust 06-2A, A3 144A
5.230% due 8/22/11
(b)

     675      676
         

Total Asset-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $6,908)

        6,665
         

DOMESTIC CORPORATE BONDS—9.5%

     

Aerospace & Defense—0.5%

     

L-3 Communications Corp.
7.625% due 6/15/12

     250      257

Rockwell Collins, Inc.
4.750% due 12/1/13

     1,000      1,019
         
        1,276
         

Airlines—0.6%

     

American Airlines, Inc. 01-1
6.977% due 11/23/22

     597      552

Continental Airlines, Inc. 98-1A
6.648% due 3/15/19

     457      460

JetBlue Airways Corp. 04-2
7.969% due 5/15/10
(c)

     387      385

United Airlines, Inc. 01-1
6.071% due 9/1/14

     286      285
         
        1,682
         

Application Software—0.0%

     

Intuit, Inc.
5.750% due 3/15/17

     71      70
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—0.1%

     

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)
4.950% due 11/1/12

     180      180

Janus Capital Group, Inc.
6.250% due 6/15/12

     150      154
         
        334
         

Automobile Manufacturers—0.1%

     

Daimler Finance North America LLC
6.500% due 11/15/13

     130      136
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

 

     PAR      
     VALUE     VALUE
     (000)     (000)

Automotive Retail—0.1%

    

AutoNation, Inc.
7.000% due 4/15/14

   $ 245     $ 233
        

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.0%

    

Time Warner Cable, Inc.
5.850% due 5/1/17

     130       130
        

Building Products—0.2%

    

CRH America, Inc. (Ireland)
6.000% due 9/30/16
(d)

     255       249

Masco Corp.
5.850% due 3/15/17

     165       160

Owens Corning, Inc.
6.500% due 12/1/16

     60       55
        
       464
        

Casinos & Gaming—0.1%

    

MGM MIRAGE
8.500% due 9/15/10

     25       26

Seneca Gaming, Corp. Series B
7.250% due 5/1/12

     225       228
        
       254
        

Communications Equipment—0.1%

    

Cisco Systems, Inc.
5.500% due 2/22/16

     250       254
        

Construction Materials—0.1%

    

Vulcan Materials Co.
5.600% due 11/30/12

     190       191
        

Consumer Finance—1.1%

    

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
8.625% due 11/1/10

     180       167

9.875% due 8/10/11

     238       225

9.693% due 4/15/12(c)

     50       49

7.800% due 6/1/12

     200       175

GMAC LLC
6.875% due 9/15/11

     38       33

6.875% due 8/28/12

     500       419

6.750% due 12/1/14

     80       65

Residential Capital LLC
7.625% due 11/21/08

     125       100

SLM Corp.
4.035% due 2/1/10
(c)

     1,950       1,772
        
       3,005
        

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.1%

    

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
6.125% due 6/1/17

     250       247

First Data Corp. 144A
9.875% due 9/24/15
(b)

     110       103
        
       350
        

Diversified Banks—0.4%

    

National Capital Trust II 144A
5.486% due 12/29/49
(b) (c)

     950       868

Wachovia Corp.
4.875% due 2/15/14

     355       341
        
       1,209
        

Diversified Commercial & Professional

    

Services—0.1%

    

Equifax, Inc.
6.300% due 7/1/17

   $ 240     $ 244
        

Drug Retail—0.1%

    

CVS Caremark Corp.
5.750% due 6/1/17

     260       262
        

Electric Utilities—0.5%

    

Entergy Gulf States, Inc.
5.700% due 6/1/15

     1,000       973

Great River Energy 144A
5.829% due 7/1/17
(b)

     150       156

Southern Power Co. Series D
4.875% due 7/15/15

     280       265
        
       1,394
        

Electronic Equipment Manufacturers—0.4%

    

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.
4.850% due 11/15/10

     1,000       1,023
        

Food Retail—0.1%

    

Kroger Co. (The)
6.800% due 12/15/18

     130       138

Safeway, Inc.
6.350% due 8/15/17

     190       198
        
       336
        

Gas Utilities—0.2%

    

AmeriGas Partners LP
7.250% due 5/20/15

     500       492
        

Health Care Distributors—0.0%

    

Cardinal Health, Inc. 144A
6.000% due 6/15/17
(b)

     80       81
        

Health Care Equipment—0.1%

    

HCA, Inc. 144A
9.250% due 11/15/16
(b)

     180       189
        

Health Care Services—0.1%

    

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
6.400% due 7/1/17

     280       289
        

Home Furnishings—0.1%

    

Mohawk Industries, Inc.
6.125% due 1/15/16

     275       275
        

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines—0.1%

    

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
7.250% due 6/15/16

     285       282
        

Independent Power Producers & Energy

    

Traders—0.1%

    

AES Corp. (The) 144A
7.750% due 10/15/15
(b)

     250       255
        

Industrial Machinery—0.8%

    

ITW Cupids Financing Trust I 144A
6.550% due 12/31/11
(b)

     2,000       2,102
        

Integrated Telecommunication Services—0.2%

    

Citizens Communications Co.
6.250% due 1/15/13

   $ 190     $ 185

Qwest Corp.
7.875% due 9/1/11

     125       130

6.500% due 6/1/17

     143       137

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.900% due 9/15/15

     225       219
        
       671
        

Investment Banking & Brokerage—0.5%

    

BlackRock, Inc.
6.250% due 9/15/17

     300       309

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
6.000% due 7/19/12

     300       306

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
6.110% due 1/29/37

     270       238

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (Brazil)
10.710% due 3/8/17

     240 (h)     124

Morgan Stanley 144A (Brazil)
10.090% due 5/3/17
(b)

     600 (h)     307
        
       1,284
        

Leisure Products—0.1%

    

Hasbro, Inc.
6.300% due 9/15/17

     200       205
        

Movies & Entertainment—0.1%

    

Time Warner, Inc.
6.875% due 5/1/12

     200       211
        

Multi-line Insurance—0.1%

    

Assurant, Inc.
5.625% due 2/15/14

     250       245
        

Multi-Utilities—0.1%

    

Dominion Resources, Inc. Series D
5.000% due 3/15/13
(m)

     175       171
        

Office Electronics—0.1%

    

Xerox Corp.
6.750% due 2/1/17

     325       339
        

Office REITs—0.1%

    

HRPT Properties Trust
5.750% due 11/1/15

     275       257
        

Office Services & Supplies—0.1%

    

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
4.750% due 5/15/18

     375       349
        

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.0%

    

Helix Energy Solutions 144A
9.500% due 1/15/16
(b)

     50       51
        

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—0.3%

    

Apache Corp.
6.000% due 1/15/37

     365       362

Plains Exploration & Production Co.
7.750% due 6/15/15

     125       126

XTO Energy, Inc.
6.250% due 8/1/17

     190       199
        
       687
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—0.1%

    

Tesoro Corp.
6.500% due 6/1/17

   $ 255     $ 254
        

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation—0.4%

    

Kinder Morgan Management Co. ULC
5.700% due 1/5/16

     725       660

NGPL PipeCo. LLC 144A
6.514% due 12/15/12
(b)

     250       254

TEPPCO Partners LP
7.625% due 2/15/12

     130       143
        
       1,057
        

Other Diversified Financial Services—0.4%

    

General Electric Capital Corp.
5.375% due 10/20/16

     700       709

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
5.250% due 5/1/15

     250       244
        
       953
        

Paper Products—0.0%

    

Verso Paper Holdings LLC and Verso Paper, Inc. Series B
8.661% due 8/1/14
(c)

     93       91
        

Regional Banks—0.4%

    

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
5.250% due 11/5/12

     150       151

Zions Bancorporation
5.650% due 5/15/14

     1,000       981
        
       1,132
        

Specialized REITs—0.1%

    

Host Hotels & Resorts LP
6.875% due 11/1/14

     200       200

Realty Income Corp.
6.750% due 8/15/19

     110       113
        
       313
        

Tobacco—0.2%

    

Reynolds American, Inc.
7.300% due 7/15/15

     600       623
        

Total Domestic Corporate Bonds

(Identified Cost $25,963)

       25,705
        

NON-AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES—12.2%

    

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 06-9, A1
6.000% due 1/25/37

     1,219       1,202

Banc of America Funding Corp. 05-8, 1A1
5.500% due 1/25/36

     584       578

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust 05-12, 13A1
5.444% due 2/25/36
(c)

     613       601

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities 06-PW12, A4
5.711% due 9/11/38
(c)

     720       744

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities 07-PW18, AM
6.084% due 6/11/50
(c)

     550       553

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. 05-5, 2A3
5.000% due 8/25/35

     553       551

Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust 06-CD2, A4
5.362% due 1/15/46
(c)

     1,190       1,196

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 04-13, 1A1
5.500% due 8/25/34

     716       719

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. 05-12, 6A1
6.000% due 1/25/36

     962       953

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates 06-C1, A4
5.555% due 2/15/39
(c)

     1,710       1,736

Crown Castle Towers LLC 05-1A, AFX 144A
4.643% due 6/15/35
(b)

     800       800

DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp. 98-CF2, A1B
6.240% due 11/12/31

     2,651       2,664

First Horizon Asset Securities, Inc. 05-AR1, 2A1
5.012% due 4/25/35
(c)

     763       768

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust 05-HE2, A3
4.622% due 11/25/35
(c)

     379       375

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II 05-GG4, AJ
4.782% due 7/10/39

     800       727

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II 99-C1, A2
6.110% due 11/18/30
(c)

     2,024       2,029

Harborview Net Interest Margin Corp. 06-12, N1 144A
6.409% due 12/19/36
(b)

     58       57

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust 06-AR25, 3A1
6.368% due 9/25/36
(c)

     612       613

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. 01-CIBC, A3
6.260% due 3/15/33

     1,123       1,165

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 06-CW2, AF4
6.337% due 8/25/36
(c)

     530       516

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust 05-S3, 2A2
5.500% due 1/25/21

     655       659

Lehman Brothers—UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 06-C6, A4
5.372% due 9/15/39

     325       326

Lehman Brothers – UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 07-C2, A2
5.303% due 2/15/40

     1,230       1,234

Lehman Brothers – UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 07-C6, A2
5.845% due 7/15/40

     500       510

MASTR Resecuritization Trust 05-1 144A
5.000% due 10/28/34
(b)

     334       317

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust 06-C1, AM
5.659% due 5/12/39
(c)

     700       705

Morgan Stanley Capital I 06-T23, A4
5.811% due 8/12/41
(c)

     790       822

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. 06-QA1, A21
5.966% due 1/25/36
(c)

     1,243       1,239

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Inc. 05-SA1, 2A
4.856% due 3/25/35
(c)

     773       764

Structured Asset Securities Corp. 03-32, 1A1
5.210% due 11/25/33
(c)

     588       576

Timberstar Trust 06-1A, A 144A
5.668% due 10/15/36
(b)

     675       655

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 04-EE, 2A3
3.989% due 12/25/34
(c)

     561       555

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-14, 2A1
5.500% due 12/25/35

     1,325       1,296

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-5, 1A1
5.000% due 5/25/20

     1,176       1,158

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-AR10, 2A16
4.109% due 6/25/35
(c)

     1,000       970

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-AR16, 6A3
5.000% due 10/25/35
(c)

     546       545

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-AR4, 2A1
4.524% due 4/25/35
(c)

     1,343       1,336

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 05-AR4, 2A2
4.524% due 4/25/35
(c)

     202       200

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust 07-AR3, A4
6.067% due 4/25/37
(c)

     576       569
        

Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

(Identified Cost $33,074)

       32,983
        

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES—0.9%

    

Australia—0.1%

    

Commonwealth of Australia Series 909
7.500% due 9/15/09

     350 (g)     310
        

Brazil—0.1%

    

Federative Republic of Brazil
11.000% due 8/17/40

     165       221
        

Canada—0.1%

    

Commonwealth of Canada
4.250% due 9/1/09

     295 (i)     301
        

Germany—0.0%

    

Federal Republic of Germany 144A
3.250% due 4/17/09
(b)

     55 (j)     80
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

Norway—0.1%

    

Kingdom of Norway
5.500% due 5/15/09

     1,900 (k)   $ 354
        

Philippines—0.1%

    

Republic of Philippines
10.625% due 3/16/25

   $ 70       101

7.750% due 1/14/31

     120       139
        
       240
        

Russia—0.1%

    

Russian Federation RegS
7.500% due 3/31/30
(c) (e)

     297       339
        

Sweden—0.1%

    

Kingdom of Sweden Series 1043
5.000% due 1/28/09

     980 (l)     153
        

Trinidad and Tobago—0.0%

    

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago RegS
9.875% due 10/1/09
(e)

     115       126
        

Turkey—0.1%

    

Republic of Turkey
7.000% due 6/5/20

     190       198
        

Ukraine—0.1%

    

Republic of Ukraine 144A
6.580% due 11/21/16
(b)

     275       270
        

Total Foreign Government Securities

(Identified Cost $2,357)

       2,592
        

FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS (d) —3.6%

    

Aruba—0.1%

    

UFJ Finance AEC
6.750% due 7/15/13

     275       299
        

Australia—0.3%

    

United Energy Distribution Holdings Property Ltd. 144A
5.450% due 4/15/16
(b)

     500       512

Westfield Capital Corp. Ltd./Westfield Finance Authority 144A
5.125% due 11/15/14
(b)

     355       332
        
       844
        

Brazil—0.2%

    

GTL Trade Finance, Inc. 144A
7.250% due 10/20/17
(b)

     143       145

Vale Overseas Ltd.
6.250% due 1/11/16

     230       231

6.250% due 1/23/17

     115       115
        
       491
        

Canada—0.3%

    

Catalyst Paper Corp .
7.375% due 3/1/14

     180       137

EnCana Corp.
5.900% due 12/1/17

     135       138

European Investment Bank 144A
4.600% due 1/30/37
(b)

     325 (i)     322

Xstrata Canada Corp.
5.500% due 6/15/17

     260       252
        
       849
        

Chile—0.3%

    

Banco Santander Chile 144A
5.375% due 12/9/14
(b)

     300       300

Petropower I Funding Trust 144A
7.360% due 2/15/14
(b)

     418       418
        
       718
        

Germany—0.4%

    

Deutsche Bank AG NY Series GS
4.079% due 3/22/12
(c)

     1,000       999
        

Kazakhstan—0.1%

    

Kazkommerts International BV 144A
7.000% due 11/3/09
(b)

     175       165
        

Luxembourg—0.0%

    

Tyco Electronic Group SA 144A
6.000% due 10/1/12
(b)

     100       103
        

Mexico—0.0%

    

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V.
8.625% due 2/1/12

     55       52
        

Philippines—0.1%

    

National Power Corp.
9.625% due 5/15/28

     230       279
        

Russia—0.3%

    

Gazprom OAO (Gaz Capital SA) 144A(b)
6.212% due 11/22/16

     230       220

6.510% due 3/7/22

     125       119

OJSC AK Transneft (TransCapitalInvest Ltd.) 144A
5.670% due 3/5/14
(b)

     310       297

TNK-BP Finance SA RegS
6.125% due 3/20/12
(e)

     300       288
        
       924
        

Singapore—0.2%

    

DBS Bank Ltd. 144A
5.000% due 11/15/19
(b) (c)

     525       495
        

South Korea—0.1%

    

Export-Import Bank of Korea
5.500% due 10/17/12

     250       251
        

Switzerland—0.1%

    

Petroplus Finance Ltd. 144A
6.750% due 5/1/14
(b)

     150       140
        

Turkey—0.1%

    

Bosphorus Financial Services Ltd. 144A
6.669% due 2/15/12
(b) (c)

     400       396
        

United Arab Emirates—0.2%

    

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. 144A(b)
5.620% due 10/25/12

     180     $ 183

5.875% due 10/27/16

     305       298
        
       481
        

United Kingdom—0.6%

    

Diageo Capital plc
5.500% due 9/30/16

     250       248

HBOS plc 144A
5.375% due 11/29/49
(b) (c)

     1,000       912

Tate & Lyle International Finance plc 144A
6.625% due 6/15/16
(b)

     275       292

Vodafone Group plc
5.000% due 9/15/15

     150       145

6.150% due 2/27/37

     145       143
        
       1,740
        

United States—0.1%

    

Nova Chemicals Corp.
7.863% due 11/15/13
(c)

     195       183
        

Venezuela—0.1%

    

Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. RegS
5.250% due 4/12/17
(e)

     375       267
        

Total Foreign Corporate Bonds

(Identified Cost $9,865)

       9,676
        

DOMESTIC LOAN AGREEMENTS(c) —1.2%

    

Advertising—0.0%

    

Lamar Media Corp. Tranche F
6.646% due 3/31/14

     40       40
        

Alternative Carriers—0.0%

    

Level 3 Communications, Inc. Tranche B
7.493% due 3/13/14

     18       17
        

Automobile Manufacturers—0.1%

    

Ford Motor Co. Tranche B
8.000% due 12/15/13

     298       277
        

Automotive Retail—0.1%

    

Hertz Corp. Letter of Credit
7.110% due 12/21/12

     45       44

Hertz Corp. Tranche B
7.110% due 12/21/12

     254       249
        
       293
        

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.1%

    

Charter Communications Operating LLC Tranche B
7.060% due 3/6/14

     275       257
        

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.1%

    

First Data Corp. Tranche B3
7.710% due 9/24/14

     400       381
        

Diversified Metals & Mining—0.1%

    

Compass Minerals Group, Inc. Tranche B
6.687% due 12/22/12

     171       167
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
    VALUE
(000)

Electric Utilities—0.0%

    

Energy Future Holdings Tranche B2
8.645% due 10/10/14

   $ 73     $ 72
        

Environmental & Facilities Services—0.1%

    

Allied Waste North America, Inc. Letter of Credit A
6.621% due 3/28/14

     131       126

Allied Waste North America, Inc. Tranche B
6.390% due 3/28/14

     220       211
        
       337
        

Health Care Facilities—0.0%

    

Health Management Associates, Inc. Tranche B
6.800% due 2/28/14

     40       37
        

Housewares & Specialties—0.1%

    

Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Tranche B
8.891% due 2/6/14

     200       188
        

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.0%

    

Hercules Offshore, Inc. Tranche
7.110% due 7/11/13

     60       58
        

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.0%

    

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. Tranche
8.360% due 7/1/13

     67       64
        

Paper Products—0.1%

    

Georgia-Pacific Corp. Tranche B1
7.150% due 12/20/12

     299       286
        

Publishing—0.1%

    

Idearc, Inc. Tranche B
7.360% due 11/17/14

     299       286
        

Restaurants—0.1%

    

Burger King Corp. Tranche B1
6.750% due 6/30/12

     121       119
        

Specialized Finance—0.1%

    

Solar Capital Corp. Tranche US
8.818% due 2/28/14

     299       290
        

Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.1%

    

ALLTEL Communications, Inc. Tranche B3
9.029% due 5/15/15

     160       154
        

Total Domestic Loan Agreements

(Identified Cost $3,409)

       3,323
        

FOREIGN LOAN AGREEMENTS(c) —0.0%

    

United States—0.0%

    

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Tranche
8.127% due 10/26/15

     24 (j)     35
        

Total Foreign Loan Agreements

(Identified Cost $34)

       35
        
     SHARES     VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—56.8%

    

Aerospace & Defense—3.0%

    

Boeing Co. (The)

     20,100     $ 1,758

General Dynamics Corp.

     4,700       418

Honeywell International, Inc.

     16,700       1,028

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     12,900       1,358

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     8,000       629

Raytheon Co.

     8,900       540

United Technologies Corp.

     30,700       2,350
        
       8,081
        

Air Freight & Logistics—0.1%

    

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

     5,100       361
        

Airlines—0.1%

    

AMR Corp.(f)

     10,500       147

Continental Airlines, Inc. Class B(f)

     3,600       80
        
       227
        

Apparel Retail—0.3%

    

Aeropostale, Inc.(f)

     6,650       177

Gap, Inc. (The)

     23,600       502

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

     4,300       116
        
       795
        

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods—0.1%

    

VF Corp.

     5,000       343
        

Application Software—0.1%

    

Aspen Technology, Inc.(f)

     16,800       273
        

Asset Management & Custody Banks—2.0%

    

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     4,000       221

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

     25,157       1,227

Federated Investors, Inc. Class B

     8,600       354

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     5,000       572

Legg Mason, Inc.

     6,400       468

Northern Trust Corp.

     10,500       804

SEI Investments Co.

     12,600       405

State Street Corp.

     15,100       1,226
        
       5,277
        

Auto Parts & Equipment—0.2%

    

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.

     5,300       99

Lear Corp.(f)

     17,300       478
        
       577
        

Automobile Manufacturers—0.1%

    

Thor Industries, Inc.

     4,800       183
        

Biotechnology—0.4%

    

Cephalon, Inc.(f)

     2,000       144

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(f)

     17,800       863
        
       1,007
        

Brewers—0.4%

    

Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.

     20,300       1,063
        

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.4%

    

CBS Corp. Class B

     35,310       962
        

Building Products—0.1%

    

Masco Corp.

     15,600       337
        

Coal & Consumable Fuels—0.2%

    

Massey Energy Co.

     18,400       658
        

Commercial Printing—0.2%

    

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.

     12,700       479
        

Communications Equipment—1.0%

    

Cisco Systems, Inc.(f)

     101,700       2,753
        

Computer & Electronics Retail—0.1%

    

RadioShack Corp.

     11,900       201
        

Computer Hardware—2.3%

    

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     52,650       2,658

International Business Machines Corp.

     32,300       3,491

NCR Corp.(f)

     3,100       78
        
       6,227
        

Computer Storage & Peripherals—0.3%

    

Emulex Corp.(f)

     18,400       300

Network Appliance, Inc.(f)

     10,100       252

QLogic Corp.(f)

     10,100       144
        
       696
        

Construction & Engineering—0.0%

    

Perini Corp.(f)

     1,700       70
        

Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks—0.4%

    

AGCO Corp.(f)

     7,200       489

Cummins, Inc.

     1,200       153

Toro Co. (The)

     6,700       365
        
       1,007
        

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.8%

    

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     15,000       668

Computer Sciences Corp.(f)

     7,900       391

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

     23,300       483

Fiserv, Inc.(f)

     13,200       732
        
       2,274
        

Diversified Banks—0.7%

    

Comerica, Inc.

     6,100       266

Wells Fargo & Co.

     55,400       1,672
        
       1,938
        

Diversified Chemicals—0.5%

    

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

     12,700       501

du Pont (E.I.) de Nemours & Co.

     20,200       890
        
       1,391
        

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

70


PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

 

          VALUE
     SHARES    (000)

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—0.2%

     

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

   4,500    $ 399
         

Diversified Metals & Mining—0.3%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (Indonesia)(d)

   2,800      287

Southern Copper Corp.

   4,300      452
         
        739
         

Electric Utilities—0.7%

     

FirstEnergy Corp.

   26,200      1,895
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.6%

     

Emerson Electric Co.

   27,600      1,564

GrafTech International Ltd.(f)

   6,100      108
         
        1,672
         

Electronic Equipment Manufacturers—0.3%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(f)

   18,300      672
         

Electronic Manufacturing Services—0.2%

     

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   15,500      576
         

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals—0.0%

     

Terra Industries, Inc.(f)

   2,400      115
         

Food Retail—0.3%

     

Kroger Co. (The)

   17,500      467

SUPERVALU, Inc.

   6,500      244
         
        711
         

Footwear—0.4%

     

NIKE, Inc. Class B

   14,900      957
         

General Merchandise Stores—0.1%

     

Big Lots, Inc.(f)

   10,700      171

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

   10,100      194
         
        365
         

Health Care Distributors—0.6%

     

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   12,100      699

McKesson Corp.

   15,500      1,015
         
        1,714
         

Health Care Equipment—0.3%

     

Baxter International, Inc.

   15,100      877
         

Health Care Services—0.1%

     

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(f)

   3,800      385
         

Home Improvement Retail—0.4%

     

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   17,000      987
         

Household Appliances—0.2%

     

Stanley Works (The)

   5,700      276

Whirlpool Corp.    

   3,100      253
         
        529
         

Household Products—0.7%

     

Clorox Co. (The)

   14,300      932

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   5,500      381

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   8,700      639
         
        1,952
         

Housewares & Specialties—0.2%

     

American Greetings Corp. Class A

   6,000      122

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

   12,600      326
         
        448
         

Hypermarkets & Super Centers—0.4%

     

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(f)

   8,200      277

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   17,900      851
         
        1,128
         

Industrial Conglomerates—0.5%

     

Teleflex, Inc.

   3,400      215

Tyco International Ltd.

   28,000      1,110
         
        1,325
         

Industrial Machinery—0.9%

     

Dover Corp.

   3,900      180

Eaton Corp.

   13,200      1,280

Gardner Denver, Inc.(f)

   5,000      165

Parker Hannifin Corp.

   8,950      674
         
        2,299
         

Insurance Brokers—0.2%

     

AON Corp.

   11,300      539
         

Integrated Oil & Gas—5.3%

     

Chevron Corp.

   14,200      1,325

ConocoPhillips

   19,100      1,687

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   75,800      7,102

Marathon Oil Corp.

   8,500      517

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   49,400      3,803
         
        14,434
         

Integrated Telecommunication Services—2.2%

     

AT&T, Inc.

   100,457      4,175

Qwest Communications International, Inc.(f)

   39,600      277

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   21,100      922

Windstream Corp.

   47,600      620
         
        5,994
         

Internet Retail—0.2%

     

Expedia, Inc.(f)

   4,700      148

IAC/InterActiveCorp.(f)

   9,500      256
         
        404
         

Internet Software & Services—0.4%

     

eBay, Inc.(f)

   30,300      1,006
         

Investment Banking & Brokerage—0.7%

     

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

   15,400      394

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

   5,600      1,204

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.(f)

   16,700      335
         
        1,933
         

Leisure Products—0.0%

     

Hasbro, Inc.

   5,000      128
         

Life & Health Insurance—2.3%

     

AFLAC, Inc.

   11,900      745

Lincoln National Corp.

   15,100      879

MetLife, Inc.

   33,500      2,064

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (The)

   13,200      909

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   15,300      1,424

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

   2,800      141

Unum Group

   4,900      117
         
        6,279
         

Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.1%

     

Invitrogen Corp.(f)

   3,800      355
         

Managed Health Care—1.7%

     

Aetna, Inc.

   18,400      1,062

CIGNA Corp.

   11,900      639

Coventry Health Care, Inc.(f)

   2,900      172

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   29,650      1,726

WellPoint, Inc.(f)

   11,900      1,044
         
        4,643
         

Metal & Glass Containers—0.1%

     

Ball Corp.

   3,200      144

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(f)

   4,500      223
         
        367
         

Mortgage REITs—0.3%

     

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

   39,900      725

CapitalSource, Inc.

   5,200      92
         
        817
         

Movies & Entertainment—1.6%

     

Time Warner, Inc.

   76,200      1,258

Viacom, Inc. Class B(f)

   34,400      1,511

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   52,100      1,682
         
        4,451
         

Multi-line Insurance—1.1%

     

American International Group, Inc.

   45,700      2,664

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   2,500      218
         
        2,882
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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          VALUE
     SHARES    (000)

Multi-Utilities—0.5%

     

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

   13,500    $ 1,326
         
     

Office Electronics—0.0%

     

Xerox Corp.

   7,500      121
         

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.5%

     

ENSCO International, Inc.

   3,200      191

Transocean, Inc.

   7,500      1,073
         
        1,264
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.7%

     

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.(f)

   6,800      266

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(f)

   15,300      1,124

Tidewater, Inc.

   7,200      395
         
        1,785
         

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—0.2%

     

Devon Energy Corp.

   1,500      133

Noble Energy, Inc.

   1,800      143

W&T Offshore, Inc.

   10,700      321
         
        597
         

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—0.3%

     

Holly Corp.

   3,300      168

Valero Energy Corp.

   8,400      588
         
        756
         

Other Diversified Financial Services—2.9%

     

Bank of America Corp.

   93,600      3,862

Citigroup, Inc.

   9,600      283

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   84,800      3,701
         
        7,846
         

Packaged Foods & Meats—0.2%

     

General Mills, Inc.

   9,600      547
         

Paper Packaging—0.1%

     

Packaging Corporation of America

   13,100      369
         

Personal Products—0.2%

     

NBTY, Inc.(f)

   17,800      488
         

Pharmaceuticals—4.0%

     

Abbott Laboratories

   7,000      393

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   13,300      353

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(f)

   8,300      221

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(f)

   13,200      481

Johnson & Johnson

   52,100      3,475

Merck & Co., Inc.

   52,300      3,039

Pfizer, Inc.

   115,900      2,634

Wyeth

   8,000      354
         
        10,950
         

Photographic Products—0.1%

     

Eastman Kodak Co.

   9,700      212
         

Property & Casualty Insurance—0.8%

     

Chubb Corp. (The)

   5,900      322

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

   5,400      214

Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Co.(f)

   3,200      126

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

   27,400      1,474
         
        2,136
         

Railroads—0.1%

     

Norfolk Southern Corp.

   7,100      358
         

Real Estate Management & Development—0.0%

     

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

   1,000      71
         

Regional Banks—0.3%

     

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

   1,900      97

KeyCorp

   12,200      286

Regions Financial Corp.

   14,500      343

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

   3,100      194
         
        920
         

Restaurants—1.1%

     

McDonald’s Corp.

   36,000      2,121

Yum! Brands, Inc.

   22,900      876
         
        2,997
         

Semiconductor Equipment—0.6%

     

Applied Materials, Inc.

   43,400      771

Lam Research Corp.(f)

   4,600      199

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(f)

   3,600      319

Novellus Systems, Inc.(f)

   13,000      358
         
        1,647
         

Semiconductors—1.2%

     

Amkor Technology, Inc.(f)

   15,400      131

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(f)

   21,800      246

Intel Corp.

   48,000      1,280

NVIDIA Corp.(f)

   16,950      577

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   29,300      979
         
        3,213
         

Soft Drinks—0.9%

     

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

   22,500      1,381

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (The)

   28,900      1,140
         
        2,521
         

Specialized REITs—0.2%

     

FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc.

   14,600      228

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   12,300      209
         
        437
         

Specialty Chemicals—0.1%

     

H.B. Fuller Co.

   7,800      175
         

Steel—0.2%

     

AK Steel Holding Corp.(f)

   11,000      509
         

Systems Software—3.0%

     

BMC Software, Inc.(f)

   8,800      314

McAfee, Inc.(f)

   4,100      154

Microsoft Corp.

   147,700      5,258

Oracle Corp.(f)

   75,800      1,711

Symantec Corp.(f)

   39,200      633
         
        8,070
         

Technology Distributors—0.0%

     

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(f)

   2,600      102
         

Tobacco—1.0%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

   15,060      1,138

Loews Corp. – Carolina Group

   14,500      1,237

Reynolds American, Inc.

   2,400      158

Universal Corp.

   4,700      241
         
        2,774
         

Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.2%

     

Sprint Nextel Corp.

   40,900      537
         

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $125,883)

        153,885
         

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(d) —0.6%

     

Computer Storage & Peripherals—0.1%

     

Seagate Technology (Singapore)

   15,100      385
         

Industrial Machinery—0.1%

     

Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd. Class A (United States)

   3,400      158
         

IT Consulting & Other Services—0.3%

     

Accenture Ltd. Class A (United States)

   23,300      840
         

Property & Casualty Insurance—0.1%

     

XL Capital Ltd. Class A (United States)

   6,600      332
         

Total Foreign Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $1,980)

        1,715
         

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.5%

(Identified cost $239,195)

        266,656
         

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.3%

     

Money Market Mutual Funds—0.1%

     

State Street Navigator Prime Plus (4.88% seven-day effective yield)(n)

   174      174
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

 

     PAR       
     VALUE    VALUE  
     (000)    (000)  

Commercial Paper(o)—1.2%

     

Eaton Corp.
4.250% due 1/2/08

   $ 2,420    $ 2,420  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
4.380% due 1/31/08

     1,000      996  
           
        3,416  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $3,590)

        3,590  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.8%

(Identified Cost $242,785)

        270,246 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.2%

        407  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 270,653  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $34,305 and gross depreciation of $7,128 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $243,069.

(b)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2007, these securities amounted to a value of $13,178 (reported in 000’s) or 4.9% of net assets.

(c)

Variable or step coupon security; interest rate shown reflects the rate currently in effect.

(d)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted in the header, or parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)

Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States, therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933.

(f)

Non-income producing.

(g)

Par value represents Australian Dollar.

(h)

Par value represents Brazilian Real.

(i)

Par value represents Canadian Dollar.

(j)

Par value represents Euro.

(k)

Par value represents Norwegian Krone.

(l)

Par value represents Swedish Krona.

(m)

All or a portion of security is on loan.

(n)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

(o)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL SERIES

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31 2007

 

          VALUE
     SHARES    (000)

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(b) —94.5%

     

Argentina—2.0%

     

Tenaris S.A. ADR (Oil & Gas Equipment & Services)

   227,500    $ 10,176
         

Belgium—3.5%

     

Belgacom SA (Integrated Telecommunication Services)

   351,000      17,294
         

Brazil—4.3%

     

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR (Integrated Oil & Gas)

   224,900      21,640
         

France—1.3%

     

PSA Peugeot Citroen SA (Automobile Manufacturers)(c)

   88,300      6,691
         

Germany—12.3%

     

adidas AG (Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods)

   148,100      11,012

Commerzbank AG (Diversified Banks)

   260,900      9,926

Deutsche Post AG Registered Shares (Air Freight & Logistics)

   189,100      6,493

Deutsche Postbank AG (Diversified Banks)

   144,800      12,883

E.ON AG (Electric Utilities)

   100,300      21,323
         
        61,637
         

Hong Kong—5.3%

     

CLP Holdings Ltd. (Electric Utilities)

   1,485,000      10,089

Swire Pacific Ltd. Class B (Multi-Sector Holdings)

   6,305,000      16,658
         
        26,747
         

India—1.0%

     

ICICI Bank Ltd. Sponsored ADR (Diversified Banks)

   82,700      5,086
         

Italy—5.5%

     

ENI S.p.A. (Integrated Oil & Gas)

   405,600      14,803

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Diversified Banks)

   1,618,000      12,733
         
        27,536
         

Japan—16.8%

     

Bank of Kyoto Ltd. (The) (Regional Banks)(c)

   372,000      4,401

Canon, Inc. (Office Electronics)

   299,250      13,696

Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. (Homebuilding)

   288,500      15,828

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Diversified Banks)

   1,036,900      9,778

ORIX Corp. (Consumer Finance)

   47,800      8,039

Seven and I Holdings Co., Ltd. (Food Retail)

   267,000      7,757

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals)

   214,600      12,537

Toyota Motor Corp. (Automobile Manufacturers)

   229,300      12,212
         
        84,248
         

Mexico—2.4%

     

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A. de C.V. ADR (Airport Services)

   194,500      11,907
         

Netherlands—1.5%

     

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Industrial Conglomerates)

   176,700      7,572
         

Portugal—2.5%

     

Portugal Telecom SGPS S.A. (Integrated Telecommunication Services)

   949,000      12,447
         

Singapore—2.4%

     

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd. (Diversified Banks)

   2,127,800      12,127
         

Spain—2.0%

     

Corporacion Mapfre SA (Multi-line Insurance)

   2,246,600      9,857
         

Sweden—3.9%

     

Nordea Bank AB (Diversified Banks)

   613,200      10,276

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B (Communications Equipment)

   3,888,700      9,102
         
        19,378
         

Switzerland—5.6%

     

Nestle S.A. Registered Shares (Packaged Foods & Meats)

   17,675      8,116

Zurich Financial Services AG Registered Shares (Multi-line Insurance)

   68,050      19,972
         
        28,088
         

Taiwan—2.5%

     

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (Semiconductors)

   1,269,432      12,644
         

United Kingdom—19.7%

     

AstraZeneca plc (Pharmaceuticals)

   219,500      9,448

British American Tobacco plc (Tobacco)

   248,400      9,711

Centrica plc (Multi-Utilities)

   2,017,500      14,371

Morrison (WM) Supermarkets plc (Food Retail)

   1,267,600      8,099

Premier Foods plc (Packaged Foods & Meats)

   3,512,100      14,348

Resolution plc (Life & Health Insurance)

   695,300      9,842

Vodafone Group plc (Wireless Telecommunication Services)

   4,116,430      15,453

Weir Group plc (The) (Industrial Machinery)

   621,200      9,986

Wolseley plc (Trading Companies & Distributors)

   524,300      7,708
         
        98,966
         

Total Foreign Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $367,739)

        474,041
         

FOREIGN PREFERRED STOCKS(b)—2.9%

     

South Korea—2.9%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Pfd. 1.10% (Semiconductors)

   32,300      14,655
         

Total Foreign Preferred Stocks

(Identified Cost $ 11,881)

        14,655
         

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—97.4%

(Identified cost $379,620)

        488,696
         

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—3.2%

     

Money Market Mutual Funds—0.3%

     

State Street Navigator Prime Plus (4.88% seven-day effective yield)(d)

   1,385,870      1,386
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

74


PHOENIX-ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL SERIES

 

     PAR       
     VALUE    VALUE  
     (000)    (000)  

Commercial Paper(e)—2.9%

     

Nicor, Inc.
4.000 % due 1/2/08

   $ 3,845    $ 3,844  

Praxair, Inc.
3.600% due 1/2/08

     10,985      10,984  
           
        14,828  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $16,214)

        16,214  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.6%

(Identified Cost $395,834)

        504,910 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—(0.6)%

        (2,997 )
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 501,913  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $123,054 and gross depreciation of $14,936 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $396,792.

(b)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted in the header, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)

All or a portion of security is on loan.

(d)

Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

(e)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

75


PHOENIX-ALGER SMALL-CAP GROWTH SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—94.8%

     

Aerospace & Defense—2.7%

     

BE Aerospace, Inc.(b)

   14,880    $ 787

Esterline Technologies
Corp.
(b)

   13,690      709
         
        1,496
         

Air Freight & Logistics—0.2%

     

Pacer International, Inc.

   6,500      95
         

Airlines—0.5%

     

AirTran Holdings, Inc.(b)

   42,270      303
         

Alternative Carriers—0.5%

     

Time Warner Telecom, Inc.
Class A
(b)

   13,275      269
         

Apparel Retail—1.6%

     

AnnTaylor Stores Corp.(b)

   12,070      309

Bebe Stores, Inc.

   26,850      345

DSW, Inc. Class A(b)

   11,740      220
         
        874
         

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods—1.3%

     

Carter’s, Inc.(b)

   16,915      327

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

   10,730      396
         
        723
         

Application Software—5.8%

     

ANSYS, Inc.(b)

   20,220      838

Concur Technologies,
Inc.
(b)

   12,670      459

Solera Holdings, Inc.(b)

   32,725      811

Synchronoss Technologies,
Inc.
(b)

   15,240      540

Taleo Corp. Class A(b)

   11,265      335

TIBCO Software, Inc.(b)

   32,065      259
         
        3,242
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—0.8%

     

American Capital Strategies
Ltd.

   2,985      98

Cohen & Steers, Inc.

   10,875      326
         
        424
         

Auto Parts & Equipment—0.6%

     

Tenneco, Inc.(b)

   13,530      353
         

Biotechnology—7.6%

     

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

   23,030      506

BioMarin Pharmaceutical,
Inc.
(b)

   14,695      520

Cubist Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
(b)

   13,645      280

InterMune, Inc.(b)

   14,110      188

Omrix Biopharmaceuticals,
Inc.
(b)

   17,050      592

Onyx Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
(b)

   10,670      593

Progenics Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
(b)

   19,445    $ 351

Savient Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
(b)

   24,360      560

United Therapeutics
Corp.
(b)

   6,765      661
         
        4,251
         

Casinos & Gaming—1.3%

     

Bally Technologies, Inc.(b)

   14,530      722
         

Communications Equipment—3.7%

     

Acme Packet, Inc.(b)

   33,400      420

Foundry Networks, Inc.(b)

   26,860      471

Polycom, Inc.(b)

   24,835      690

Sonus Networks, Inc.

   83,455      486
         
        2,067
         

Computer Hardware—0.2%

     

Avid Technology, Inc.(b)

   4,790      136
         

Computer Storage & Peripherals—1.5%

     

Novatel Wireless, Inc.(b)

   23,955      388

Synaptics, Inc.(b)

   11,335      467
         
        855
         

Construction & Engineering—2.3%

     

Aecom Technology Corp.(b)

   22,835      652

URS Corp.(b)

   12,015      653
         
        1,305
         

Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy

     

Trucks—1.4%

     

Bucyrus International, Inc.
Class A

   7,750      770
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—3.4%

     

Heartland Payment Systems,
Inc.

   18,085      485

NeuStar, Inc. Class A(b)

   17,475      501

VeriFone Holdings, Inc.(b)

   14,920      347

Wright Express Corp.(b)

   16,015      568
         
        1,901
         

Distillers & Vintners—0.8%

     

Central European Distribution
Corp.
(b)

   7,285      423
         

Distributors—1.3%

     

LKQ Corp.(b)

   35,090      738
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional

     

Services—3.9%

     

Corporate Executive Board Co.
(The)

   2,875      173

FTI Consulting, Inc.(b)

   14,305      882

GEO Group, Inc. (The)(b)

   25,865      724

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.(b)

   19,195    $ 408
         
        2,187
         

Diversified Metals & Mining—1.5%

     

RTI International Metals,
Inc.
(b)

   4,925      339

Thompson Creek Metals Co.,
Inc.
(b)

   30,015      514
         
        853
         

Electric Utilities—1.6%

     

ITC Holdings Corp.

   15,470      873
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—1.1%

     

JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd.
ADR
(b)

   8,520      595
         

Footwear—2.4%

     

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(b)

   4,510      699

Iconix Brand Group, Inc.(b)

   33,605      661
         
        1,360
         

Health Care Equipment—3.3%

     

ArthroCare Corp.(b)

   10,070      484

DexCom, Inc.(b)

   14,785      130

Hologic, Inc.(b)

   10,980      754

Thoratec Corp.(b)

   27,173      494
         
        1,862
         

Health Care Facilities—0.8%

     

Psychiatric Solutions,
Inc.
(b)

   14,340      466
         

Health Care Services—0.9%

     

Landauer, Inc.

   9,500      493
         

Health Care Supplies—1.4%

     

Immucor, Inc.(b)

   5,545      188

Inverness Medical Innovations,
Inc.
(b)

   10,245      576
         
        764
         

Health Care Technology—0.6%

     

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions,
Inc.

   17,265      335
         

Human Resources & Employment Services—0.3%

     

Resources Connection,
Inc.

   10,000      182
         

Industrial Machinery—3.6%

     

Actuant Corp. Class A

   19,320      657

CLARCOR, Inc.

   15,770      599

RBC Bearings, Inc.(b)

   17,040      740
         
        1,996
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

76


PHOENIX-ALGER SMALL-CAP GROWTH SERIES

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 
     

Internet Retail—2.4%

     

GSI Commerce, ® Inc.(b)

     29,044    $ 567  

priceline.com, Inc.(b)

     6,550      752  
           
        1,319  
           

Internet Software & Services—3.9%

     

Autobytel, Inc.(b)

     60,530      167  

Autobytel, Inc.(b)(d)

     3,757      10  

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.(b)

     15,460      517  

Digital River, Inc.(b)

     8,045      266  

Internap Network Services Corp.

     25,080      209  

j2 Global Communications, Inc.(b)

     4,785      101  

Omniture, Inc.(b)

     12,935      431  

VistaPrint Ltd.(b)

     11,175      479  
           
        2,180  
           

Investment Banking & Brokerage—1.6%

     

GFI Group, Inc.(b)

     2,875      275  

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

     9,020      600  
           
        875  
           

IT Consulting & Other Services—0.5%

     

SI International, Inc.(b)

     9,010      247  
           

Leisure Facilities—1.2%

     

Life Time Fitness, Inc.(b)

     12,920      642  
           

Life Sciences Tools & Services—3.0%

     

Illumina, Inc.(b)

     11,915      706  

Nektar Therapeutics(b)

     29,690      199  

Parexel International Corp.(b)

     15,805      764  
           
        1,669  
           

Metal & Glass Containers—1.2%

     

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     12,800      665  
           

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—2.4%

     

Cal Dive International, Inc.(b)

     27,316      362  

Dril-Quip, Inc.(b)

     11,475      639  

T-3 Energy Services, Inc.(b)

     7,050      331  
           
        1,332  
           

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—2.9%

     

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(b)

     8,915      488  

Concho Resources, Inc.(b)

     27,685      571  

Mariner Energy, Inc.(b)

     23,475      537  
           
        1,596  
           

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—0.8%

     

CVR Energy, Inc.(b)

     18,035      450  
           

Packaged Foods & Meats—1.3%

     

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(b)

     22,310      714  
           

Pharmaceuticals—1.1%

     

Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

     10,650      636  
           

Property & Casualty Insurance—1.1%

     

First Mercury Financial Corp.(b)

     26,130      637  
           

Regional Banks—2.6%

     

Boston Private Financial

     

Holdings, Inc.

     18,515      502  

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

     12,820      392  

Signature Bank(b)

     9,545      322  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     7,060      234  
           
        1,450  
           

Restaurants—0.4%

     

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc.(b)

     20,225      241  
           

Semiconductor Equipment—2.0%

     

FormFactor, Inc.(b)

     12,390      410  

Tessera Technologies, Inc.(b)

     17,085      711  
           
        1,121  
           

Semiconductors—2.9%

     

Atheros Communications, Inc.(b)

     19,375      592  

ON Semiconductor Corp.(b)

     62,740      557  

SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc.

     19,545      491  
           
        1,640  
           

Specialized Consumer Services—0.7%

     

Matthews International Corp. Class A

     7,700      361  
           

Specialty Chemicals—1.6%

     

Balchem Corp.

     14,100      315  

Zoltek Cos., Inc.(b)

     13,125      563  
           
        878  
           

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—1.0%

     

FirstFed Financial Corp.(b)

     6,270    $ 225  

Washington Federal, Inc.

     16,550      349  
           
        574  
           

Wireless Telecommunication Services—1.3%

     

SBA Communications Corp. Class A(b)

     20,905      707  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $41,730)

        52,847  
           

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c)—4.7%

     

Coal & Consumable Fuels—0.5%

     

Uranium One, Inc. (Canada)(b)

     31,380      277  
           

Communications Equipment—1.2%

     

NICE Systems Ltd. – Sponsored ADR (Israel)(b)

     19,285      662  
           

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines—0.6%

     

Orient-Express Hotel Ltd. Class A (Bermuda)

     5,554      319  
           

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—1.4%

     

Petrobank Energy & Resources Ltd. (Canada)(b)

     13,490      796  
           

Technology Distributors—1.0%

     

Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (Israel)(b)

     31,726      578  
           

Total Foreign Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $1,869)

        2,632  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—99.5%

(Identified cost $43,599)

        55,479  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—0.7%

     
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
      
     
     

Federal Agency Securities(e) —0.7%

     

FHLB

     

3.900% due 1/3/08

   $ 300      300  

3.900% due 1/11/08

     100      100  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $400)

        400  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.2%

(Identified Cost $43,999)

        55,879 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—(0.2)%

        (111 )
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 55,768  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $14,562 and gross depreciation of $2,867 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $44,184.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

Illiquid and restricted security. At December 31, 2007, this security amounted to a value of $10 (reported in 000’s) or 0.0% of net assets. For acquisition information, see Note 6 “Illiquid and Restricted Securities” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-DUFF & PHELPS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES SERIES

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 
     

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—96.4%

     

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS—96.4%

     

DIVERSIFIED—4.7%

     

Vornado Realty Trust

     72,093    $ 6,341  
           

HEALTH CARE—11.5%

     

HCP, Inc.

     120,399      4,187  

Health Care REIT, Inc.

     91,775      4,101  

Nationwide Health Properties, Inc.

     54,411      1,707  

Ventas, Inc.

     121,674      5,506  
           
        15,501  
           

INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE—30.6%

     

Industrial—9.6%

     

AMB Property Corp.

     56,178      3,234  

DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.

     60,747      565  

Prologis

     145,563      9,226  
           
        13,025  
           

Mixed—1.6%

     

Duke Realty Corp.

     70,743      1,845  

PS Business Parks, Inc.

     7,094      373  
           
        2,218  
           

Office—15.3%

     

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     59,559      6,055  

Boston Properties, Inc.

     52,343      4,806  

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     129,681      4,085  

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

     18,165      411  

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     15,253      838  

SL Green Realty Corp.

     47,810      4,468  
           
        20,663  
           

SPECIALTY—4.1%

     

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     143,432      5,503  
           
        41,409  
           

LODGING/RESORTS—6.9%

     

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     110,897      1,661  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     290,473      4,950  

LaSalle Hotel Properties

     48,500      1,547  

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

     66,975      1,225  
           
        9,383  
           

RESIDENTIAL—10.0%

     

Apartments—10.0%

     

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     35,663      3,357  

BRE Properties, Inc.

     35,746      1,449  

Equity Residential

     94,669      3,453  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     36,470      3,555  

UDR, Inc.

     86,434      1,716  
           
        13,530  
           

RETAIL—28.1%

     

Regional Malls—15.9%

     

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     132,880      5,472  

Macerich Co. (The)

     64,582      4,589  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     130,939      11,374  
           
        21,435  
           

Shopping Centers—12.2%

     

Developers Diversified Realty Corp.

     79,410      3,040  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

     35,980      2,956  

Kimco Realty Corp.

     132,307      4,816  

Regency Centers Corp.

     50,330      3,246  

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

     66,461      2,506  
           
        16,564  
           
        37,999  
           

SELF STORAGE—4.6%

     

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     148,224      2,118  

Public Storage, Inc.

     55,225      4,054  
           
        6,172  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified cost $88,134)

        130,335  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—96.4%

(Identified cost $87,810)

        130,335  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—2.5%

     
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
      
     
     

Federal Agency Securities(b)—2.5%

     

FHLB

     

3.200% due 1/2/08

   $ 2,190      2,190  

4.240% due 1/2/08

     1,175      1,175  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified cost $3,365)

        3,365  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.9%

(Identified cost $91,176)

        133,700 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—1.1%

        1,440  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 135,140  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $44,644 and gross depreciation of $2,279 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $91,335.

(b)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

78


PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ASSET ALLOCATION SERIES: AGGRESSIVE GROWTH

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—98.2%

     

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

   $ 21,180    693

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

     63,850    1,839

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

     23,060    1,830

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

     80,079    2,317

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

     52,320    1,847

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

     52,970    2,074

iShares Dow Jones US Telecommunications Sector Index Fund

     31,060    917

iShares Lehman Short Treasury Bond Fund

     10,575    1,159

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund

     12,210    1,835

iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund

     52,510    695

iShares S&P Europe 350 Index Fund

     20,025    2,297

iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index Fund

     3,665    912

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

     16,570    691

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

     112,165    2,990

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

     21,570    913
       

Total Exchange Traded Funds

(Identified Cost $21,158)

      23,009
       

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.2%

(Identified cost $21,158)

      23,009
       

 

     PAR
VALUE
(000)
   VALUE
(000)
 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.2%

     

Commercial Paper(b)—1.2%

     

Eaton Corp.
4.250% due 1/2/08

   $ 270    $ 270  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $270)

        270  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.4%

(Identified Cost $21,428)

        23,279 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.6%

        147  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 23,426  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $1,745 and gross depreciation of $325 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $21,859.

(b)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

79


PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ASSET ALLOCATION SERIES: GROWTH

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—99.8%

     

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

     22,138    $ 724  

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

     75,056      2,162  

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

     27,124      2,152  

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

     75,316      2,179  

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

     51,250      1,810  

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

     55,345      2,167  

iShares Dow Jones US Telecommunications Sector Index Fund

     36,510      1,078  

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     3,463      363  

iShares Lehman 1-3 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     53,125      4,364  

iShares Lehman 3-7 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     3,455      364  

iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     4,200      365  

iShares Lehman Short Treasury Bond Fund

     49,705      5,450  

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund

     16,740      2,516  

iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund

     54,870      726  

iShares S&P Europe 350 Index Fund

     25,110      2,881  

iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index Fund

     4,305      1,071  

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

     25,980      1,083  

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

     135,239      3,605  

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

     25,360      1,073  
           

Total Exchange Traded Funds

(Identified Cost $33,890)

        36,133  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—99.8%

(Identified cost $33,890)

        36,133  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—0.4%

     
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
      

Commercial Paper(b)—0.4%

     

Nicor, Inc.
4.000% due 1/2/08

   $ 145      145  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $145)

        145  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.2%

(Identified Cost $34,035)

        36,278 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—(0.2)%

        (89 )
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 36,189  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $1,977 and gross depreciation of $287 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $34,588.

(b)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

80


PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ASSET ALLOCATION SERIES: MODERATE

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—100.0%

     

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

   7,590    $ 219  

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

   1,815      144  

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

   2,560      74  

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

   2,100      74  

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

   5,600      219  

iShares Dow Jones US Telecommunications Sector Index Fund

   4,930      146  

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

   1,395      146  

iShares Lehman 1-3 Year Treasury Bond Fund

   19,700      1,618  

iShares Lehman 10-20 Year Treasury Bond Fund

   2,810      295  

iShares Lehman 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund

   2,380      222  

iShares Lehman 3-7 Year Treasury Bond Fund

   4,180      440  

iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Fund

   4,240      368  

iShares Lehman Short Treasury Bond Fund

   18,765      2,057  

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund

   1,945      292  

iShares S&P Europe 350 Index Fund

   2,570      295  

iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index Fund

   580      144  

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

   3,520      147  

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

   10,940      292  

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

   3,440      146  
           

Total Exchange Traded Funds

(Identified Cost $7,016)

        7,338  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.0%

(Identified Cost $7,016)

        7,338 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.0%

        (1 )
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 7,337  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $300 and gross depreciation of $8 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $7,046.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ASSET ALLOCATION SERIES: MODERATE GROWTH

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—99.7%

     

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

     6,000    $ 196  

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

     33,910      977  

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

     12,245      972  

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

     27,230      788  

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

     16,670      589  

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

     30,010      1,175  

iShares Dow Jones US Telecommunications Sector Index Fund

     19,810      585  

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

     1,875      196  

iShares Lehman 1-3 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     33,620      2,762  

iShares Lehman 10-20 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     3,760      395  

iShares Lehman 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund

     4,250      395  

iShares Lehman 3-7 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     7,490      789  

iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Fund

     6,825      592  

iShares Lehman Short Treasury Bond Fund

     34,135      3,742  

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund

     6,485      975  

iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund

     14,870      197  

iShares S&P Europe 350 Index Fund

     10,205      1,171  

iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index Fund

     2,340      582  

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

     9,390      391  

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

     58,675      1,564  

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

     13,740      582  
           

Total Exchange Traded Funds

(Identified cost $18,310)

        19,615  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—99.7%

(Identified cost $ 18,310)

        19,615  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—0.6%

     
     PAR
VALUE
(000)
      

Commercial Paper(b)—0.6%

     

Nicor, Inc.
4.000% due 1/2/08

   $ 125      125  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified cost $125)

        125  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.3%

(Identified Cost $18,435)

        19,740 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—(0.3)%

        (55 )
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 19,685  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $1,138 and gross depreciation of $70 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $18,672.

(b)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-SANFORD BERNSTEIN MID-CAP VALUE SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—90.0%

     

Aerospace & Defense—0.9%

     

Goodrich Corp.

   18,000    $ 1,271
         

Agricultural Products—0.3%

     

Corn Products International, Inc.

   10,600      390
         

Airlines—1.7%

     

Alaska Air Group, Inc.(b)

   34,100      853

Continental Airlines, Inc. Class B(b)

   30,100      669

SkyWest, Inc.

   30,200      811
         
        2,333
         

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods—1.2%

     

Jones Apparel Group, Inc.

   37,000      592

VF Corp.

   14,900      1,023
         
        1,615
         

Auto Parts & Equipment—1.9%

     

ArvinMeritor, Inc.

   93,500      1,097

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.(b)

   70,800      1,479
         
        2,576
         

Automotive Retail—0.8%

     

AutoNation, Inc.(b)

   66,961      1,049
         

Brewers—1.6%

     

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

   43,000      2,220
         

Commodity Chemicals—1.3%

     

Celanese Corp. Series A

   40,800      1,727
         

Communications Equipment—1.2%

     

CommScope, Inc.(b)

   34,500      1,698
         

Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks—2.2%

     

AGCO Corp.(b)

   23,600      1,604

Terex Corp.(b)

   22,800      1,495
         
        3,099
         

Department Stores—0.3%

     

Dillard’s, Inc. Class A

   23,000      432
         

Diversified Chemicals—1.2%

     

Ashland, Inc.

   35,900      1,703
         

Electric Utilities—3.8%

     

Allegheny Energy, Inc.

   14,400      916

Northeast Utilities

   61,800      1,935

Reliant Energy, Inc.(b)

   94,000      2,466
         
        5,317
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—4.8%

     

Acuity Brands, Inc.

   25,100      1,129

Cooper Industries Ltd. Class A

   34,300      1,814

EnerSys(b)

   72,800      1,817

Regal-Beloit Corp.

   41,800      1,879
         
        6,639
         

Electronic Equipment Manufacturers—2.0%

     

AVX Corp.

   22,400      301

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.(b)

   43,800      1,138

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.(b)

   112,400      1,282
         
        2,721
         

Electronic Manufacturing Services—0.2%

     

Sanmina-SCI Corp.(b)

   167,000      304
         

Food Distributors—1.4%

     

Performance Food Group Co.(b)

   70,200      1,886
         

Food Retail—2.8%

     

Ruddick Corp.

   64,300      2,229

SUPERVALU, Inc.

   41,800      1,569
         
        3,798
         

Gas Utilities—0.7%

     

Atmos Energy Corp.

   32,500      911
         

Health Care Distributors—0.2%

     

PharMerica Corp.(b)

   16,105      224
         

Health Care Facilities—1.9%

     

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.(b)

   44,000      1,099

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.(b)

   32,800      976

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

   12,000      614
         
        2,689
         

Health Care Services—0.8%

     

Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.(b)

   29,600      638

Omnicare, Inc.

   22,400      511
         
        1,149
         

Home Furnishings—0.4%

     

Furniture Brands International, Inc.

   59,700      601
         

Homebuilding—0.3%

     

KB Home

   17,500      378
         

Human Resources & Employment Services—0.5%

     

Kelly Services, Inc. Class A

   35,000      653
         

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders—0.9%

     

Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

   12,400      1,271
         

Industrial Machinery—4.9%

     

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

   55,600      1,260

Kennametal, Inc.

   53,000      2,007

Mueller Industries, Inc.

   41,800      1,212

SPX Corp.

   22,900      2,355
         
        6,834
         

Integrated Oil & Gas—2.6%

     

Hess Corp.

   36,100      3,641
         

Leisure Products—0.4%

     

Brunswick Corp.

   35,100      598
         

Life & Health Insurance—1.3%

     

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

   36,200      1,824
         

Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.5%

     

PerkinElmer, Inc.

   82,000      2,134
         

Managed Health Care—1.4%

     

Molina Healthcare, Inc.(b)

   48,800      1,889
         

Metal & Glass Containers—1.6%

     

AptarGroup, Inc.

   22,200      908

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(b)

   4,500      223

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   20,700      1,075
         
        2,206
         

Multi-Utilities—1.6%

     

Puget Energy, Inc.

   25,300      694

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

   29,800      1,452
         
        2,146
         

Office REITs—0.9%

     

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

   31,500      1,209
         

Office Services & Supplies—2.2%

     

IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

   125,300      1,632

United Stationers, Inc.(b)

   30,000      1,386
         
        3,018
         

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.4%

     

Rowan Cos., Inc.

   14,800      584
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—2.0%

     

Exterran Holdings, Inc.(b)

   16,800      1,374

Oil States International, Inc.(b)

   41,500      1,416
         
        2,790
         

Packaged Foods & Meats—0.5%

     

Smithfield Foods, Inc.(b)

   22,800      659
         

Paper Packaging—0.5%

     

Sonoco Products Co.

   20,500      670
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

Property & Casualty Insurance—1.8%

     

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Class A

   75,900    $ 1,109  

Old Republic International Corp.

   92,500      1,425  
           
        2,534  
           

Regional Banks—5.6%

     

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

   53,800      993  

South Financial Group, Inc. (The)

   60,900      952  

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

   70,600      1,302  

Trustmark Corp.

   54,834      1,390  

UnionBanCal Corp.

   14,500      709  

Webster Financial Corp.

   44,100      1,410  

Whitney Holding Corp.

   38,500      1,007  
           
        7,763  
           

Residential REITs—0.5%

     

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

   16,000      684  
           

Restaurants—0.6%

     

Jack in the Box, Inc.(b)

   12,900      332  

Papa John’s International, Inc.(b)

   19,500      443  
           
        775  
           

Retail REITs—1.0%

     

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers

   17,800      671  

Taubman Centers, Inc.

   13,400      659  
           
        1,330  
           

Semiconductor Equipment—0.3%

     

Teradyne, Inc.(b)

   45,000      465  
           

Semiconductors—1.9%

     

Amkor Technology, Inc.(b)

   79,400      677  

Spansion, Inc. Class A(b)

   78,000      307  

Zoran Corp.(b)

   72,900      1,641  
           
        2,625  
           

Specialized REITs—1.4%

     

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

   68,000      489  

FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc.

   60,700      946  

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   30,500      510  
           
        1,945  
           

Specialty Chemicals—4.2%

     

Cytec Industries, Inc.

   32,600      2,008  

Lubrizol Corp. (The)

   27,000      1,462  

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.(b)

   64,900      2,156  

Zep, Inc.(b)

   12,550      174  
        5,800  

Specialty Stores—0.1%

     

Office Depot, Inc. (b)

   9,000      125  
           

Steel—5.0%

     

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.

   3,000      302  

Commercial Metals Co.

   49,900      1,470  

Metal Management, Inc.

   21,700      988  

Quanex Corp.

   33,200      1,723  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

   40,200      2,395  
           
        6,878  
           

Technology Distributors—1.5%

     

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(b)

   40,500      1,591  

Tech Data Corp.(b)

   13,500      509  
           
        2,100  
           

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—1.8%

     

Astoria Financial Corp.

   51,750      1,204  

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

   87,500      1,262  
           
        2,466  
           

Tobacco—1.5%

     

Universal Corp.

   41,300      2,115  
           

Trading Companies & Distributors—1.3%

     

GATX Corp.

   49,100      1,801  
           

Trucking—4.4%

     

Arkansas Best Corp.

   41,000      900  

Avis Budget Group, Inc.(b)

   84,800      1,102  

Con-Way, Inc.

   35,000      1,454  

Ryder System, Inc.

   29,100      1,368  

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

   76,500      1,303  
           
        6,127  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $ 116,046)

        124,389  
           

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c)—7.4%

     

Auto Parts & Equipment—0.4%

     

Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden)

   12,000      633  
           

Commercial Printing—0.1%

     

Quebecor World, Inc. (Canada)(b)

   53,000      95  
           

Commodity Chemicals—0.6%

     

Methanex Corp. (Canada)

   29,800      823  
           

Electronic Manufacturing Services—0.4%

     

Flextronics International Ltd. (Singapore)(b)

   47,229      570  
           

Property & Casualty Insurance—1.4%

     

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (United States)

   66,100      1,906  
           

Reinsurance—4.5%

     

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (United States)(b)

   37,500      2,638  

PartnerRe Ltd. (United States)

   6,700      553  

Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. (United States)

   64,000      2,276  

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (United States)

   13,500      813  
           
        6,280  
           

Total Foreign Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $9,844)

        10,307  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—97.4%

(Identified cost $125,890)

        134,696  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—2.4%

     

Money Market Mutual Funds—2.4%

     

SSgA Money Market Fund
(4.96% seven-day effective yield)

   3,316,443      3,316  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $3,316)

        3,316  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.8%

(Identified Cost $129,206)

        138,012 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.2%

        242  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 138,254  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $26,013 and gross depreciation of $17,207 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $129,206.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-SANFORD BERNSTEIN SMALL-CAP VALUE SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—91.8%

     

Airlines—1.7%

     

Alaska Air Group, Inc.(b)

   19,100    $ 478

Continental Airlines, Inc. Class B(b)

   14,500      322

SkyWest, Inc.

   16,500      443
         
        1,243
         

Apparel Retail—1.0%

     

Shoe Carnival, Inc.(b)

   53,800      759
         

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods—0.3%

     

Jones Apparel Group, Inc.

   11,600      186
         

Auto Parts & Equipment—1.9%

     

ArvinMeritor, Inc.

   56,800      666

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.(b)

   33,400      698
         
        1,364
         

Automobile Manufacturers—0.5%

     

Monaco Coach Corp.

   39,800      353
         

Automotive Retail—1.0%

     

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A

   36,250      702
         

Communications Equipment—1.5%

     

CommScope, Inc.(b)

   22,100      1,088
         

Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks—3.6%

     

Accuride Corp.(b)

   94,875      746

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.(b)

   65,500      950

Terex Corp.(b)

   14,300      937
         
        2,633
         

Department Stores—0.3%

     

Dillard’s, Inc. Class A

   13,200      248
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—0.5%

     

Angelica Corp.

   20,575      393
         

Electric Utilities—1.4%

     

Northeast Utilities

   33,150      1,038
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—3.7%

     

Acuity Brands, Inc.

   14,100      635

EnerSys(b)

   55,300      1,380

Regal-Beloit Corp.

   16,000      719
         
        2,734
         

Electronic Equipment Manufacturers—2.0%

     

AVX Corp.

   13,600      183

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.(b)

   22,600      587

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.(b)

   63,400      723
         
        1,493
         

Electronic Manufacturing Services—1.3%

     

CTS Corp.

   76,100      756

Sanmina-SCI Corp.(b)

   85,500      155
         
        911
         

Food Distributors—1.2%

     

Performance Food Group Co.(b)

   33,900      911
         

Food Retail—1.8%

     

Ruddick Corp.

   37,500      1,300
         

Gas Utilities—0.5%

     

Atmos Energy Corp.

   14,200      398
         

Health Care Distributors—0.2%

     

PharMerica Corp.(b)

   9,626      134
         

Health Care Equipment—2.0%

     

CONMED Corp.(b)

   23,100      534

Datascope Corp.

   25,600      932
         
        1,466
         

Health Care Facilities—2.7%

     

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.

   58,000      482

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.(b)

   26,300      657

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.(b)

   15,200      452

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

   7,600      389
         
        1,980
         

Health Care Services—1.3%

     

Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.(b)

   15,800      341

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.(b)

   31,700      603
         
        944
         

Home Furnishings—0.5%

     

Furniture Brands International, Inc.

   36,300      365
         

Homebuilding—0.3%

     

KB Home

   10,200      220
         

Human Resources & Employment Services—0.5%

     

Kelly Services, Inc. Class A

   19,900      371
         

Industrial Machinery—7.4%

     

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

   31,900      723

Columbus McKinnon Corp.(b)

   44,700      1,458

Hurco Cos., Inc.(b)

   3,000      131

Kennametal, Inc.

   26,000      984

Lydall, Inc.(b)

   35,900      378

Mueller Industries, Inc.

   22,200      644

Robbins & Myers, Inc.

   14,400      1,089
         
        5,407
         

Leisure Products—0.6%

     

Brunswick Corp.

   14,300      244

Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.

   7,200      198
         
        442
         

Life & Health Insurance—1.4%

     

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

   20,100      1,013
         

Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.4%

     

PerkinElmer, Inc.

   40,500      1,054
         

Managed Health Care—1.6%

     

Molina Healthcare, Inc.(b)

   29,600      1,146
         

Metal & Glass Containers—2.6%

     

AptarGroup, Inc.

   12,600      515

Myers Industries, Inc.

   29,900      433

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   18,600      966
         
        1,914
         

Multi-line Insurance—0.5%

     

American National Insurance Co.

   2,700      327
         

Multi-Utilities—0.5%

     

Puget Energy, Inc.

   13,600      373
         

Office REITs—0.9%

     

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

   17,100      656
         

Office Services & Supplies—1.3%

     

IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

   75,200      979
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—2.4%

     

Bristow Group, Inc.(b)

   5,400      306

Exterran Holdings, Inc.(b)

   8,900      728

Oil States International, Inc.(b)

   21,600      737
         
        1,771
         

Packaged Foods & Meats—2.6%

     

J & J Snack Foods Corp.

   14,000      438

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

   11,000      372

Smithfield Foods, Inc.(b)

   37,561      1,086
         
        1,896
         

Paper Packaging—0.6%

     

Rock-Tenn Co. Class A

   18,300      465
         

Paper Products—1.0%

     

Schweitzer-Mauduit

     

International, Inc.

   27,525      713
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-SANFORD BERNSTEIN SMALL-CAP VALUE SERIES

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

Property & Casualty Insurance—2.1%

     

American Physicians Capital, Inc.

   28,950    $ 1,200  

Harleysville Group, Inc.

   9,500      336  
           
        1,536  
           

Regional Banks—6.7%

     

AmericanWest Bancorp

   10,500      185  

Banner Corp.

   18,600      535  

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

   31,000      572  

Community Bank System, Inc.

   17,600      350  

South Financial Group, Inc. (The)

   38,400      600  

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

   33,900      625  

Trustmark Corp.

   34,900      885  

Webster Financial Corp.

   24,500      783  

Whitney Holding Corp.

   12,800      335  
           
        4,870  
           

Residential REITs—0.7%

     

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

   12,400      530  
           

Restaurants—1.0%

     

Jack in the Box, Inc.(b)

   7,000      180  

Papa John’s International, Inc.(b)

   23,600      536  
           
        716  
           

Retail REITs—1.0%

     

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers

   10,300      388  

Taubman Centers, Inc.

   7,600      374  
           
        762  
           

Semiconductors—1.8%

     

Amkor Technology, Inc.(b)

   30,100      257  

Spansion, Inc. Class A(b)

   44,400      175  

Zoran Corp.(b)

   37,600      846  
           
        1,278  
           

Specialized Consumer Services—0.5%

     

Steiner Leisure Ltd.(b)

   9,000      397  
           

Specialized REITs—1.7%

     

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

   38,000      273  

FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc.

   40,100      625  

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   18,500      310  
           
        1,208  
           

Specialty Chemicals—4.5%

     

Cytec Industries, Inc.

   18,700      1,151  

PolyOne Corp.(b)

   120,300      792  

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.(b)

   38,600      1,282  

Zep, Inc.(b)

   7,050      98  
           
        3,323  
           

Steel—5.2%

     

Commercial Metals Co.

   35,100      1,034  

Metal Management, Inc.

   11,800      537  

Quanex Corp.

   18,000      934  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

   21,500      1,281  
           
        3,786  
           

Technology Distributors—0.8%

     

PC Connection, Inc.(b)

   51,200      581  
           

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—1.7%

     

Astoria Financial Corp.

   26,450      615  

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

   45,400      655  
           
        1,270  
           

Tobacco—1.5%

     

Universal Corp.

   21,200      1,086  
           

Trading Companies & Distributors—2.7%

     

GATX Corp.

   25,200      925  

Kaman Corp.

   29,100      1,071  
           
        1,996  
           

Trucking—3.4%

     

Arkansas Best Corp.

   20,000      439  

Avis Budget Group, Inc.(b)

   36,100      469  

Con-Way, Inc.

   15,900      661  

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.(b)

   15,200      360  

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

   34,200      582  
           
        2,511  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $65,084)

        67,240  
           

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c)—6.7%

     

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.2%

     

Corus Entertainment, Inc. Class B (Canada)

   2,900      143  
           

Commercial Printing—0.1%

     

Quebecor World, Inc. (Canada)(b)

   33,500      60  
           

Commodity Chemicals—0.7%

     

Methanex Corp. (Canada)

   17,800      491  
           

Property & Casualty Insurance—1.6%

     

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (United States)

   40,700      1,174  
           

Reinsurance—4.1%

     

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (United States)(b)

   20,000      1,407  

PartnerRe Ltd. (United States)

   2,900      239  

Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. (United States)

   38,400      1,366  
           
        3,012  
           

Total Foreign Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $4,452)

        4,880  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.5%

(Identified cost $69,536)

        72,120  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.3%

     

Money Market Mutual Funds—1.3%

     

SSgA Money Market Fund
(4.96% seven-day effective yield)

   971,359      971  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $971)

        971  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.8%

(Identified Cost $70,507)

        73,091 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.2%

        151  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 73,242  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $11,932 and gross depreciation of $9,348 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $70,507.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—87.9%

     

Airlines—0.6%

     

Southwest Airlines Co.

   45,000    $ 549
         

Aluminum—0.8%

     

Alcoa, Inc.

   19,000      694
         

Asset Management & Custody Banks—1.9%

     

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

   34,245      1,670
         

Brewers—0.9%

     

Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.

   14,300      748
         

Broadcasting & Cable TV—3.5%

     

Comcast Corp. Class A(b)

   116,050      2,119

Liberty Media Corp. – Capital Class A(b)

   8,395      978
         
        3,097

Catalog Retail—0.9%

     

Liberty Media Corp. – Interactive Class A(b)

   40,975      782
         

Computer Hardware—2.6%

     

Dell, Inc.(b)

   32,700      802

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   10,700      540

International Business Machines Corp.

   8,200      886
         
        2,228
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.8%

     

Computer Sciences Corp.(b)

   5,700      282

Western Union Co. (The)

   17,700      430
         
        712
         

Diversified Banks—4.9%

     

U.S. Bancorp

   16,700      530

Wachovia Corp.

   58,800      2,236

Wells Fargo & Co.

   48,600      1,467
         
        4,233
         

Diversified Chemicals—2.5%

     

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

   48,900      2,156
         

Drug Retail—1.9%

     

CVS Caremark Corp.

   41,300      1,642
         

Gold—0.2%

     

Newmont Mining Corp.

   3,000      147
         

Health Care Distributors—1.4%

     

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   20,800      1,201
         

Health Care Equipment—0.6%

     

Boston Scientific Corp.

   46,400      540
         

Home Improvement Retail—0.6%

     

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   9,600      259

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

   12,200      276
         
        535
         

Household Products—2.5%

     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   20,100      1,394

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   11,300      829
         
        2,223
         

Hypermarkets & Super Centers—2.9%

     

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   53,300      2,533
         

Industrial Conglomerates—1.3%

     

General Electric Co.

   31,200      1,157
         

Integrated Telecommunication Services—4.8%

     

AT&T, Inc.

   31,600      1,313

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   66,400      2,901
         
        4,214
         

Investment Banking & Brokerage—1.5%

     

Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The)

   4,600      406

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

   17,100      918
         
        1,324
         

Life & Health Insurance—2.1%

     

AFLAC, Inc.

   6,900      432

MetLife, Inc.

   13,500      832

Torchmark Corp.

   9,800      593
         
        1,857
         

Managed Health Care—0.8%

     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   6,100      355

WellPoint, Inc.(b)

   3,400      298
         
        653
         

Movies & Entertainment—6.5%

     

News Corp. Class B

   44,600      948

Time Warner, Inc.

   124,800      2,061

Viacom, Inc. Class B(b)

   59,800      2,626
         
        5,635
         

Multi-line Insurance—1.8%

     

American International Group, Inc.

   15,100      880

Genworth Financial, Inc. Class A

   12,000      306

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   3,900      340
         
        1,526
         

Other Diversified Financial Services—7.4%

     

Bank of America Corp.

   71,500      2,950

Citigroup, Inc.

   75,900      2,235

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   29,700      1,296
         
        6,481
         

Packaged Foods & Meats—2.4%

     

Kraft Foods, Inc. Class A

   54,924      1,792

Sara Lee Corp.

   17,800      286
         
        2,078
         

Paper Products—3.9%

     

International Paper Co.

   104,400      3,380
         

Pharmaceuticals—13.0%

     

Abbott Laboratories

   26,100      1,465

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   105,400      2,795

Lilly (Eli) & Co.

   26,900      1,436

Pfizer, Inc.

   68,000      1,546

Schering-Plough Corp.

   77,400      2,062

Wyeth

   47,200      2,086
         
        11,390
         

Property & Casualty Insurance—4.0%

     

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B(b)

   100      474

Chubb Corp. (The)

   39,700      2,167

MBIA, Inc.

   5,700      106

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

   13,200      710
         
        3,457
         

Regional Banks—1.0%

     

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   13,500      886
         

Semiconductor Equipment—0.3%

     

KLA-Tencor Corp.

   6,100      294
         

Semiconductors—1.0%

     

Intel Corp.

   21,400      570

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   9,300      311
         
        881
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-VAN KAMPEN COMSTOCK SERIES

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

Soft Drinks—2.2%

     

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

   31,400    $ 1,927  
           

Specialty Chemicals—0.9%

     

Rohm & Haas Co.

   15,000      796  
           

Systems Software—0.6%

     

Microsoft Corp.

   15,800      563  
           

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—1.2%

     

Fannie Mae

   6,800      272  

Freddie Mac

   23,600      804  
           
        1,076  
           

Tobacco—1.7%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

   19,900      1,504  
           

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $73,164)

        76,769  
           

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c) —6.7%

     

Communications Equipment—0.3%

     

Alcatel SA Sponsored ADR (France)

   6,000      44  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Sponsored ADR (Sweden)

   9,000      210  
           
        254  
           

Diversified Banks—0.1%

     

Barclays plc Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)

   3,300      133  
           

Packaged Foods & Meats—4.9%

     

Cadbury Schweppes plc Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)

   40,800      2,014  

Unilever N.V. NY Registered Shares (Netherlands)

   61,600      2,246  
           
        4,260  
           

Pharmaceuticals—1.4%

     

GlaxoSmithKline plc Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)

   16,800      846  

Roche Holding AG Sponsored ADR (Switzerland)

   4,600      393  
           
        1,239  
           

Total Foreign Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $4,912)

        5,886  
           

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—94.6%

(Identified cost $78,076)

        82,655  
           

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—5.3%

     

Federal Agency Securities(d) —5.3%

     

FHLB
3.250% due 1/2/08

   4,600      4,600  
           

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $4,600)

        4,600  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.9%

(Identified Cost$ 82,676)

        87,255 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.1%

        117  
           

NET ASSETS—100.0%

      $ 87,372  
           

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $9,948 and gross depreciation of $5,650 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $82,957.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign Security Country Determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

The rate shown is the discount rate.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PHOENIX-VAN KAMPEN EQUITY 500 INDEX SERIES

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2007

 

     SHARES    VALUE
(000)
 

DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS—97.5%

     

Advertising—0.1%

     

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)(b)

   4,463    $ 36  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

   3,108      148  
           
        184  
           

Aerospace & Defense—2.8%

     

Boeing Co. (The)

   7,360      644  

General Dynamics Corp.

   3,840      342  

Goodrich Corp.

   1,185      84  

Honeywell International, Inc.

   7,083      436  

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

   1,193      126  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   3,287      346  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   3,210      252  

Precision Castparts Corp.

   1,302      181  

Raytheon Co.

   4,080      248  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

   1,550      111  

United Technologies Corp.

   9,387      718  
           
        3,488  
           

Agricultural Products—0.2%

     

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

   6,092      283  
           

Air Freight & Logistics—0.9%

     

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

   2,020      90  

FedEx Corp.

   2,923      261  

Robinson (C.H.) Worldwide, Inc.

   1,634      88  

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

   9,980      706  
           
        1,145  
           

Airlines—0.1%

     

Southwest Airlines Co.

   6,970      85  
           

Aluminum—0.2%

     

Alcoa, Inc.

   8,050      294  
           

Apparel Retail—0.3%

     

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A

   821      66  

Gap, Inc. (The)

   4,420      94  

Limited Brands, Inc.

   2,950      56  

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

   4,150      119  
           
        335  
           

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods—0.2%

     

Coach, Inc.(b)

   3,500      107  

Jones Apparel Group, Inc.

   810      13  

Liz Claiborne, Inc.

   940      19  

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.

   567      35  

VF Corp.

   844      58  
           
        232  
           

Application Software—0.4%

     

Adobe Systems, Inc.(b)

   5,450      233  

Autodesk, Inc.(b)

   2,178      108  

Citrix Systems, Inc.(b)

   1,800      69  

Compuware Corp.(b)

   2,720      24  

Intuit, Inc.(b)

   3,160      100  
           
        534  
           

Asset Management & Custody Banks—1.3%

     

American Capital Strategies Ltd.

   1,820      60  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

   2,200      121  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

   10,810      527  

Federated Investors, Inc. Class B

   829      34  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

   1,536      176  

Janus Capital Group, Inc.

   1,460      48  

Legg Mason, Inc.

   1,257      92  

Northern Trust Corp.

   1,813      139  

State Street Corp.

   3,687      299  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

   2,513      153  
           
        1,649  
           

Auto Parts & Equipment—0.2%

     

Johnson Controls, Inc.

   5,640      203  

WABCO Holdings, Inc.

   1      —   (f)
           
        203  
           

Automobile Manufacturers—0.2%

     

Ford Motor Co.(b)

   20,040      135  

General Motors Corp.

   5,353      133  
           
        268  
           

Automotive Retail—0.1%

     

AutoNation, Inc.(b)

   1,330      21  

AutoZone, Inc.(b)

   434      52  
           
        73  
           

Biotechnology—1.1%

     

Amgen, Inc.(b)

   10,330      480  

Biogen Idec, Inc.(b)

   2,790      159  

Celgene Corp.(b)

   3,660      169  

Genzyme Corp.(b)

   2,530      188  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(b)

   8,840      407  
           
        1,403  
           

Brewers—0.3%

     

Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.

   6,970      365  

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

   1,291      66  
           
        431  
           

Broadcasting & Cable TV—0.9%

     

CBS Corp. Class B

   6,510      177  

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

   4,713      163  

Comcast Corp. Class A(b)

   29,180      533  

DIRECTV Group, Inc. (The)(b)

   6,820      158  

Scripps (E.W.) Co. (The) Class A

   849      38  
           
        1,069  
           

Building Products—0.1%

     

Masco Corp.

   3,500      76  

Trane, Inc.

   1,630      76  
           
        152  
           

Casinos & Gaming—0.2%

     

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.

   1,767      157  

International Game Technology

   2,990      131  
           
        288  
           

Coal & Consumable Fuels—0.2%

     

Consol Energy, Inc.

   1,723      123  

Peabody Energy Corp.

   2,507      155  
           
        278  
           

Commercial Printing—0.1%

     

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.

   2,040      77  
           

Communications Equipment—2.5%

     

Ciena Corp.(b)

   808      28  

Cisco Systems, Inc.(b)

   57,610      1,560  

Corning, Inc.

   14,960      359  

JDS Uniphase Corp.(b)

   2,080      28  

Juniper Networks, Inc.(b)

   4,950      164  

Motorola, Inc.

   21,690      348  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   15,540      611  

Tellabs, Inc.

   4,170      27  
           
        3,125  
           

Computer & Electronics Retail—0.2%

     

Best Buy Co., Inc.

   3,330      175  

Circuit City Stores, Inc.

   1,595      7  

GameStop Corp. Class A(b)

   1,510      94  

RadioShack Corp.

   1,240      21  
           
        297  
           

Computer Hardware—4.0%

     

Apple, Inc.(b)

   8,310      1,646  

Dell, Inc.(b)

   21,280      521  

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   24,480      1,236  

International Business Machines Corp.

   13,080      1,414  

Sun Microsystems, Inc.(b)

   7,870      143  

Teradata Corp.(b)

   1,702      47  
           
        5,007  
           

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

Computer Storage & Peripherals—0.5%

     

EMC Corp.(b)

   19,920    $ 369

Lexmark International, Inc. Class A(b)

   895      31

Network Appliance, Inc.(b)

   3,270      82

QLogic Corp.(b)

   1,300      18

SanDisk Corp.(b)

   2,160      72
         
        572
         

Construction & Engineering—0.2%

     

Fluor Corp.

   835      122

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.(b)

   1,128      108
         
        230
         

Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks—1.0%

     

Caterpillar, Inc.

   6,050      439

Cummins, Inc.

   987      126

Deere & Co.

   4,200      391

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)

   1,230      60

PACCAR, Inc.

   3,523      192

Terex Corp.(b)

   965      63
         
        1,271
         

Construction Materials—0.1%

     

Vulcan Materials Co.

   1,030      81
         

Consumer Electronics—0.0%

     

Harman International Industries, Inc.

   570      42
         

Consumer Finance—0.7%

     

American Express Co.

   11,100      578

Capital One Financial Corp.

   3,710      175

Discover Financial Services

   4,518      68

SLM Corp.

   5,106      103
         
        924
         

Data Processing & Outsourced Services—0.8%

     

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Class A(b)

   938      42

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

   5,000      223

Computer Sciences Corp.(b)

   1,639      81

Convergys Corp.(b)

   1,240      20

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

   4,860      101

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

   1,609      67

Fiserv, Inc.(b)

   1,579      88

Metavante Technologies, Inc.(b)

   861      20

Paychex, Inc.

   3,170      115

Western Union Co. (The)

   7,130      173
         
        930
         

Department Stores—0.4%

     

Dillard’s, Inc. Class A

   540      10

Kohl’s Corp.(b)

   2,980      137

Macy’s, Inc.

   4,104      106

Nordstrom, Inc.

   1,790      66

Penney (J.C.) Co., Inc.

   2,099      92

Sears Holdings Corp.(b)

   690      70
         
        481
         

Distillers & Vintners—0.1%

     

Brown-Forman Corp. Class B

   819      61

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A(b)

   1,828      43
         
        104
         

Distributors—0.1%

     

Genuine Parts Co.

   1,613      75
         

Diversified Banks—1.8%

     

Comerica, Inc.

   1,449      63

U.S. Bancorp

   16,400      521

Wachovia Corp.

   18,760      713

Wells Fargo & Co.

   32,040      967
         
        2,264
         

Diversified Chemicals—0.8%

     

Ashland, Inc.

   529      25

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

   8,992      355

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

   8,540      377

Eastman Chemical Co.

   770      47

Hercules, Inc.

   1,103      21

PPG Industries, Inc.

   1,554      109
         
        934
         

Diversified Commercial & Professional Services—0.1%

     

Cintas Corp.

   1,276      43

Equifax, Inc.

   1,250      45
         
        88
         

Diversified Metals & Mining—0.3%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (Indonesia)(c)

   3,613      370

Titanium Metals Corp.

   830      22
         
        392
         

Diversified REITs—0.1%

     

Vornado Realty Trust

   1,266      111
         

Drug Retail—0.7%

     

CVS Caremark Corp.

   14,016      557

Walgreen Co.

   9,404      358
         
        915
         

Education Services—0.1%

     

Apollo Group, Inc. Class A(b)

   1,300      91
         

Electric Utilities—2.1%

     

Allegheny Energy, Inc.

   1,569      100

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

   3,800      177

Duke Energy Corp.

   11,970      241

Edison International

   3,083      165

Entergy Corp.

   1,853      221

Exelon Corp.

   6,270      512

FirstEnergy Corp.

   2,884      209

FPL Group, Inc.

   3,870      262

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

   1,900      56

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

   949      40

PPL Corp.

   3,530      184

Progress Energy, Inc.

   2,451      119

Southern Co. (The)

   7,210      279
         
        2,565
         

Electrical Components & Equipment—0.5%

     

Cooper Industries Ltd. Class A

   1,733      91

Emerson Electric Co.

   7,497      425

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

   1,420      98
         
        614
         

Electronic Equipment Manufacturers—0.1%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(b)

   3,659      134
         

Electronic Manufacturing Services—0.2%

     

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

   1,965      30

Molex, Inc.

   1,360      37

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   4,706      175
         
        242
         

Environmental & Facilities Services—0.2%

     

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.(b)

   2,730      30

Waste Management, Inc.

   4,830      158
         
        188
         

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals—0.5%

     

Monsanto Co.

   5,190      580
         

Food Distributors—0.1%

     

SYSCO Corp.

   5,773      180
           

Food Retail—0.4%

     

Kroger Co. (The)

   6,470      173

Safeway, Inc.

   4,200      144

SUPERVALU, Inc.

   1,989      74

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

   1,316      54
         
        445
         

Footwear—0.2%

     

NIKE, Inc. Class B

   3,660      235
         

Forest Products—0.1%

     

Weyerhaeuser Co.

   1,990      147
         

Gas Utilities—0.1%

     

Nicor, Inc.

   427      18

Questar Corp.

   1,632      88
         
        106
         

General Merchandise Stores—0.4%

     

Big Lots, Inc.(b)

   860      14

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

   1,330      26

Target Corp.

   7,890      394
         
        434
         

Gold—0.2%

     

Newmont Mining Corp.

   4,269      208
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

Health Care Distributors—0.4%

     

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

   1,590    $ 71

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   3,450      199

McKesson Corp.

   2,750      180

Patterson Cos., Inc.(b)

   1,317      45
         
        495
         

Health Care Equipment—1.7%

     

Bard (C.R.), Inc.

   977      93

Baxter International, Inc.

   6,020      350

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   2,304      193

Boston Scientific Corp.

   12,740      148

Covidien Ltd.

   4,706      208

Hospira, Inc.(b)

   1,488      63

Medtronic, Inc.

   10,734      540

St. Jude Medical, Inc.(b)

   3,227      131

Stryker Corp.

   2,246      168

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(b)

   1,197      62

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.(b)

   2,241      148
         
        2,104
         

Health Care Facilities—0.0%

     

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(b)

   4,485      23
         

Health Care Services—0.5%

     

Express Scripts, Inc.(b)

   2,390      175

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(b)

   1,113      84

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(b)

   2,563      260

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

   1,480      78
         
        597
         

Health Care Technology—0.0%

     

IMS Health, Inc.

   1,846      43
         

Home Entertainment Software—0.1%

     

Electronic Arts, Inc.(b)

   2,990      175
         

Home Furnishings—0.0%

     

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

   1,620      28
         

Home Improvement Retail—0.7%

     

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   16,030      432

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

   13,890      314

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   990      58
         
        804
         

Homebuilding—0.1%

     

Centex Corp.

   1,131      28

Horton (D.R.), Inc.

   2,630      35

KB Home

   727      16

Lennar Corp. Class A

   1,318      24

Pulte Homes, Inc.

   2,011      21
         
        124
         

Homefurnishing Retail—0.1%

     

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.(b)

   2,510      74
         

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines—0.3%

     

Carnival Corp.

   4,130      184

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

   2,970      101

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

   1,890      83

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

   1,691      40
         
        408
         

Household Appliances—0.1%

     

Black & Decker Corp. (The)

   590      41

Snap-On, Inc.

   549      26

Stanley Works (The)

   777      38

Whirlpool Corp.

   747      61
         
        166
         

Household Products—2.4%

     

Clorox Co. (The)

   1,310      86

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   4,827      376

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   4,036      280

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   29,490      2,165
         
        2,907
         

Housewares & Specialties—0.1%

     

Fortune Brands, Inc.

   1,446      105

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

   2,650      68
         
        173
         

Human Resources & Employment Services—0.1%

     

Monster Worldwide, Inc.(b)

   1,210      39

Robert Half International, Inc.

   1,552      42
         
        81
         

Hypermarkets & Super Centers—1.1%

     

Costco Wholesale Corp.

   4,120      287

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   22,440      1,067
         
        1,354
         

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders—0.3%

     

AES Corp. (The)

   6,360      136

Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

   1,710      175

Dynegy, Inc. Class A(b)

   4,690      34
         
        345
         

Industrial Conglomerates—3.6%

     

3M Co.

   6,775      571

General Electric Co.(d)

   95,970      3,558

Textron, Inc.

   2,364      168

Tyco International Ltd.

   4,706      187
         
        4,484
         

Industrial Gases—0.4%

     

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

   2,050      202

Praxair, Inc.

   3,000      266
         
        468
         

Industrial Machinery—0.7%

     

Danaher Corp.

   2,400      211

Dover Corp.

   1,890      87

Eaton Corp.

   1,386      134

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

   3,930      210

ITT Corp.

   1,720      114

Pall Corp.

   1,161      47

Parker Hannifin Corp.

   1,600      120
         
        923
         

Industrial REITs—0.1%

     

ProLogis

   2,428      154
         

Insurance Brokers—0.2%

     

AON Corp.

   2,779      132

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

   4,940      131
         
        263
         

Integrated Oil & Gas—7.7%

     

Chevron Corp.

   20,050      1,871

ConocoPhillips

   15,190      1,341

Exxon Mobil Corp.(d)

   51,880      4,861

Hess Corp.

   2,619      264

Marathon Oil Corp.

   6,740      410

Murphy Oil Corp.

   1,780      151

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   7,863      606
         
        9,504
         

Integrated Telecommunication Services—3.2%

     

AT&T, Inc.

   57,590      2,393

CenturyTel, Inc.

   1,059      44

Citizens Communications Co.

   3,110      40

Embarq Corp.

   1,445      72

Qwest Communications International, Inc.(b)

   14,910      104

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   27,469      1,200

Windstream Corp.

   4,511      59
         
        3,912
         

Internet Retail—0.3%

     

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

   2,920      271

Expedia, Inc.(b)

   1,970      62

IAC/InterActiveCorp.(b)

   1,750      47
         
        380
         

Internet Software & Services—1.9%

     

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(b)

   1,561      54

eBay, Inc.(b)

   10,798      358

Google, Inc. Class A(b)

   2,186      1,512

VeriSign, Inc.(b)

   2,100      79

Yahoo!, Inc.(b)

   12,690      295
         
        2,298
         

Investment Banking & Brokerage—2.0%

     

Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The)

   1,099      97

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

   8,890      227

E*TRADE Financial Corp.(b)

   4,025      14

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

   3,780      813

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

   5,024      329

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

   8,130      437

Morgan Stanley

   10,080      535
         
        2,452
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

IT Consulting & Other Services—0.1%

     

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A(b)

   2,760    $ 94

Unisys Corp.(b)

   3,312      15
         
        109
         

Leisure Products—0.1%

     

Brunswick Corp.

   842      14

Hasbro, Inc.

   1,400      36

Mattel, Inc.

   3,480      66
         
        116
         

Life & Health Insurance—1.3%

     

AFLAC, Inc.

   4,628      290

Lincoln National Corp.

   2,562      149

MetLife, Inc.

   7,031      433

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (The)

   2,480      171

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   4,310      401

Torchmark Corp.

   904      55

Unum Group

   3,415      81
         
        1,580
         

Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.3%

     

Applera Corp. – Applied Biosystems Group

   1,600      54

Millipore Corp.(b)

   511      38

PerkinElmer, Inc.

   1,148      30

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.(b)

   4,010      231

Waters Corp.(b)

   945      75
         
        428
         

Managed Health Care—1.5%

     

Aetna, Inc.

   4,750      274

CIGNA Corp.

   2,650      142

Coventry Health Care, Inc.(b)

   1,480      88

Humana, Inc.(b)

   1,590      120

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   12,270      714

WellPoint, Inc.(b)

   5,415      475
         
        1,813
         

Metal & Glass Containers—0.1%

     

Ball Corp.

   967      43

Pactiv Corp.(b)

   1,234      33
         
        76
         

Motorcycle Manufacturers—0.1%

     

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

   2,290      107
         

Movies & Entertainment—1.5%

     

News Corp. Class A

   21,970      450

Time Warner, Inc.

   34,320      567

Viacom, Inc. Class B(b)

   6,230      273

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   18,080      584
         
        1,874
         

Multi-line Insurance—1.7%

     

American International Group, Inc.

   24,080      1,404

Assurant, Inc.

   914      61

Genworth Financial, Inc. Class A

   4,190      106

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   2,980      260

Loews Corp.

   4,170      210
         
        2,041
         

Multi-Sector Holdings—0.1%

     

Leucadia National Corp.

   1,610      76
         

Multi-Utilities—1.1%

     

Ameren Corp.

   1,965      107

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

   3,035      52

CMS Energy Corp.

   2,125      37

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

   2,557      125

Dominion Resources, Inc.

   5,550      263

DTE Energy Co.

   1,550      68

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

   717      37

NiSource, Inc.

   2,593      49

PG&E Corp.

   3,345      144

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

   2,407      236

Sempra Energy

   2,497      155

TECO Energy, Inc.

   1,993      34

Xcel Energy, Inc.

   3,974      90
         
        1,397
         

Office Electronics—0.1%

     

Xerox Corp.

   8,780      142
         

Office REITs—0.1%

     

Boston Properties, Inc.

   1,127      103
         

Office Services & Supplies—0.1%

     

Avery Dennison Corp.

   1,009      54

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

   2,079      79
         
        133
         

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.6%

     

ENSCO International, Inc.

   1,401      84

Noble Corp.

   2,536      143

Rowan Cos., Inc.

   1,048      42

Transocean, Inc.

   3,020      432
         
        701
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—1.0%

     

Baker Hughes, Inc.

   3,031      246

BJ Services Co.

   2,760      67

Halliburton Co.

   8,370      317

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.(b)

   3,390      249

Smith International, Inc.

   1,897      140

Weatherford International Ltd.(b)

   3,191      219
         
        1,238
         

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production—1.5%

     

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

   4,430      291

Apache Corp.

   3,134      337

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   4,310      169

Devon Energy Corp.

   4,222      375

EOG Resources, Inc.

   2,340      209

Noble Energy, Inc.

   1,630      130

Range Resources Corp.

   1,420      73

XTO Energy, Inc.

   4,590      236
         
        1,820
         

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing—0.4%

     

Sunoco, Inc.

   1,139      83

Tesoro Corp.

   1,300      62

Valero Energy Corp.

   5,242      367
         
        512
         

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation—0.4%

     

El Paso Corp.

   6,650      115

Spectra Energy Corp.

   5,978      154

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

   5,640      202
         
        471
         

Other Diversified Financial Services—3.7%

     

Bank of America Corp.

   42,150      1,739

Citigroup, Inc.

   47,410      1,396

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   31,900      1,392
         
        4,527
         

Packaged Foods & Meats—1.2%

     

Campbell Soup Co.

   2,127      76

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

   4,636      110

Dean Foods Co.

   1,230      32

General Mills, Inc.

   3,210      183

Heinz (H.J.) Co.

   3,021      141

Hershey Co. (The)

   1,601      63

Kellogg Co.

   2,511      132

Kraft Foods, Inc. Class A

   14,690      479

McCormick & Co., Inc.

   1,232      47

Sara Lee Corp.

   6,858      110

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

   2,604      40

Wrigley (Wm.) Jr. Co.

   2,057      120
         
        1,533
         

Paper Packaging—0.0%

     

Bemis Co., Inc.

   950      26

Sealed Air Corp.

   1,529      35
         
        61
         

Paper Products—0.2%

     

International Paper Co.

   4,067      132

MeadWestvaco Corp.

   1,745      54
         
        186
         

Personal Products—0.2%

     

Avon Products, Inc.

   4,070      161

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The) Class A

   1,086      47
         
        208
         

Pharmaceuticals—6.2%

     

Abbott Laboratories

   14,670      824

Allergan, Inc.

   2,909      187

Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   1,015      54

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   18,790      498

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(b)

   2,960      108

Johnson & Johnson

   27,170      1,812

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

Pharmaceuticals—continued

     

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   2,305    $ 24

Lilly (Eli) & Co.

   9,370      500

Merck & Co., Inc.

   20,670      1,201

Mylan, Inc.

   2,870      40

Pfizer, Inc.

   64,850      1,474

Schering-Plough Corp.

   15,380      410

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   970      26

Wyeth

   12,727      563
         
        7,721
         

Photographic Products—0.0%

     

Eastman Kodak Co.

   2,722      60
         

Property & Casualty Insurance—0.9%

     

Allstate Corp. (The)

   5,420      283

AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.

   965      25

Chubb Corp. (The)

   3,640      199

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

   1,580      63

MBIA, Inc.

   1,198      22

Progressive Corp. (The)

   6,630      127

Safeco Corp.

   900      50

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

   6,120      329
         
        1,098
         

Publishing—0.3%

     

Gannett Co., Inc.

   2,205      86

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.(b)

   247      1

McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)

   3,120      137

Meredith Corp.

   369      20

New York Times Co. (The) Class A

   1,362      24

Washington Post Co. (The) Class B

   100      79
         
        347
         

Railroads—0.7%

     

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.

   2,844      237

CSX Corp.

   3,990      175

Norfolk Southern Corp.

   3,680      186

Union Pacific Corp.

   2,490      313
         
        911
         

Real Estate Management & Development—0.0%

     

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Class A(b)

   1,866      40
         

Regional Banks—1.1%

     

BB&T Corp.

   5,224      160

Commerce Bancorp, Inc.

   1,850      71

Fifth Third Bancorp

   5,071      127

First Horizon National Corp.

   1,190      22

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

   3,464      51

KeyCorp

   3,685      86

M&T Bank Corp.

   718      59

Marshall & Ilsley Corp.

   2,440      65

National City Corp.

   6,020      99

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   3,320      218

Regions Financial Corp.

   6,600      156

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

   3,304      206

Zions Bancorp

   1,018      48
         
        1,368
         

Residential REITs—0.2%

     

Apartment Investment
& Management Co. Class A

   920      32

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

   755      71

Equity Residential

   2,570      94
         
        197
         

Restaurants—0.8%

     

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

   1,338      37

McDonald’s Corp.

   11,230      662

Starbucks Corp.(b)

   6,940      142

Wendy’s International, Inc.

   826      21

Yum! Brands, Inc.

   4,830      185
         
        1,047
         

Retail REITs—0.3%

     

Developers Diversified Realty Corp.

   1,182      45

General Growth Properties, Inc.

   2,325      96

Kimco Realty Corp.

   2,387      87

Simon Property Group, Inc.

   2,114      184
         
        412
         

Semiconductor Equipment—0.5%

     

Applied Materials, Inc.

   13,090      233

KLA-Tencor Corp.

   1,730      83

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(b)

   2,180      193

Novellus Systems, Inc.(b)

   1,100      30

Teradyne, Inc.(b)

   1,650      17
         
        556
         

Semiconductors—2.2%

     

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(b)

   5,730      43

Altera Corp.

   3,190      62

Analog Devices, Inc.

   2,880      91

Broadcom Corp. Class A(b)

   4,470      117

Intel Corp.

   55,520      1,480

Linear Technology Corp.

   2,101      67

LSI Corp.

   6,700      36

Microchip Technology, Inc.

   2,030      64

Micron Technology, Inc.(b)

   7,220      52

National Semiconductor Corp.

   2,230      50

NVIDIA Corp.(b)

   5,280      180

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   13,280      443

Xilinx, Inc.

   2,801      61
         
        2,746
         

Soft Drinks—2.0%

     

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

   18,870      1,158

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

   2,699      70

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (The)

   1,327      52

PepsiCo, Inc.

   15,293      1,161
         
        2,441
         

Specialized Consumer Services—0.0%

     

Block (H&R), Inc.

   3,073      57
         

Specialized Finance—0.7%

     

CIT Group, Inc.

   1,815      44

CME Group, Inc.

   503      345

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(b)

   660      127

Moody’s Corp.

   2,040      73

NYSE Euronext

   2,520      221
         
        810
         

Specialized REITs—0.2%

     

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   4,939      84

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

   1,653      76

Public Storage, Inc.

   1,162      86
         
        246
         

Specialty Chemicals—0.2%

     

Ecolab, Inc.

   1,649      85

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

   770      37

Rohm & Haas Co.

   1,190      63

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

   1,243      68
         
        253
         

Specialty Stores—0.2%

     

Office Depot, Inc.(b)

   2,582      36

OfficeMax, Inc.

   713      15

Staples, Inc.

   6,710      155

Tiffany & Co.

   1,294      59
         
        265
         

Steel—0.3%

     

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

   967      84

Nucor Corp.

   2,725      161

United States Steel Corp.

   1,120      135
         
        380
         

Systems Software—3.1%

     

BMC Software, Inc.(b)

   1,860      66

CA, Inc.

   3,720      93

Microsoft Corp.

   76,400      2,720

Novell, Inc.(b)

   3,311      23

Oracle Corp.(b)

   37,450      845

Symantec Corp.(b)

   8,240      133
         
        3,880
         

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—0.7%

     

Countrywide Financial Corp.

   5,500      49

Fannie Mae

   9,290      372

Freddie Mac

   6,280      214

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

   4,940      74

MGIC Investment Corp.

   776      17

Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.

   3,401      39

Washington Mutual, Inc.

   8,250      112
         
        877
         

Tires & Rubber—0.1%

     

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(b)

   2,280      64
         

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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     SHARES    VALUE
(000)

Tobacco—1.4%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

   20,000    $ 1,511

Reynolds American, Inc.

   1,619      107

UST, Inc.

   1,490      82
         
        1,700
         

Trading Companies & Distributors—0.0%

     

Grainger (W.W.), Inc.

   640      56
         

Trucking—0.0%

     

Ryder System, Inc.

   566      27
         

Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.4%

     

American Tower Corp. Class A

   3,840      163

Sprint Nextel Corp.

   27,010      355
         
        518
         

Total Domestic Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $89,506)

        120,551
         

FOREIGN COMMON STOCKS(c) —1.3%

     

Industrial Machinery—0.1%

     

Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd. Class A (United States)

   2,590      120
         

Oil & Gas Drilling—0.1%

     

Nabors Industries Ltd. (United States)(b)

   2,690      74
         

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services—0.9%

     

Schlumberger Ltd. (Netherlands)

   11,360      1,118
         

Property & Casualty Insurance—0.2%

     

ACE Ltd. (United States)

   3,114      192

XL Capital Ltd. Class A (United States)

   1,690      85
         
        277
         

Total Foreign Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $773)

        1,589
         

RIGHTS—0.0%

     

Computer Storage & Peripherals—0.0%

     

Seagate Technology Tax Refund Rights(b)(e)

   7,900      0
         

Total Rights

(Identified Cost $0)

        0
         

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS—98.8%

(Identified cost $90,279)

        122,140
         

 

    PAR
VALUE
(000)
      

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.2%

    

Repurchase Agreements—1.2%

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co. repurchas eagreement 1.10% dated 12/31/07, due 1/2/08, repurchase price$ 1,520 collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5%, 5/15/37 market value $1,551

  $1,520      1,520  
          

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $1,520)

       1,520  
          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.0%

(Identified Cost $91,799)

       123,660 (a)

Other assets and liabilities, net—0.0%

       (16 )
          

NET ASSETS—100.0%

     $ 123,644  
          

At December 31, 2007, the Fund had entered into futures contracts as follows (reported in 000’s):

 

     Expiration
Date
   Number of
Contracts
   Value of
Contracts
When Opened
   Market
Value of
Contracts
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

S&P 500® Index

   March-08    23    $ 1,700    $ 1,699    $ (1 )

 

(a)

Federal Income Tax Information (reported in 000’s): Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities is comprised of gross appreciation of $33,799 and gross depreciation of $4,865 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $94,726.

(b)

Non-income producing.

(c)

A security is considered to be foreign if the security is issued in a foreign country. The country of risk, noted parenthetically, is determined based on criteria described in Note 2G, “Foreign security country determination” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

All or a portion segregated as collateral for futures contracts.

(e)

Illiquid and restricted security. Security valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Trustees. At December 31, 2007, this security amounted to a value of $0 or 0% of (reported in 000’s) net assets. For acquisition information, see Note 6 “Illiquid and Restricted Securities” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(f)

Value less than $1,000.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2007

(Reported in thousands except per share amounts)

 

     Capital
Growth

Series
    Growth
and
Income

Series
   Mid-Cap
Growth

Series
 

Assets

       

Investment securities at value+@

   $ 426,798     $ 158,490    $ 87,509  

Foreign currency at value*

     —         —        —    

Cash

     1       —        —   #

Receivables

       

Investment securities sold

     —         354      363  

Fund shares sold

     —   #     173      —   #

Dividends

     324       186      28  

Interest

     —         —        —   #

Tax reclaims

     9       —        —    

Prepaid expenses

     38       16      8  

Other assets

     31       12      7  
                       

Total assets

     427,201       159,231      87,915  
                       

Liabilities

       

Cash overdraft

     —         1      —    

Payables

       

Fund shares repurchased

     221       —        106  

Investment securities purchased

     —         —        444  

Upon return of securities loaned

     25,980       —        —    

Investment advisory fee

     234       79      60  

Administration fee

     29       11      6  

Service fee

     23       9      5  

Trustees’ fee

     9       4      2  

Trustee deferred compensation plan

     31       12      7  

Professional fee

     28       26      25  

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts

     —         —        —    

Other accrued expenses

     34       15      7  
                       

Total liabilities

     26,589       157      662  
                       

Net Assets

   $ 400,612     $ 159,074    $ 87,253  
                       

Net Assets Consist of:

       

Capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

   $ 617,818     $ 121,941    $ 173,269  

Undistributed net investment income (accumulated net investment loss)

     57       198      (8 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (287,829 )     964      (94,817 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     70,566       35,971      8,809  
                       

Net Assets

   $ 400,612     $ 159,074    $ 87,253  
                       

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 16.81     $ 14.94    $ 16.40  
                       

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, $1 par value, unlimited authorization

     23,838       10,647      5,321  
                       

+Investment securities at cost

     356,232       122,519      78,700  

*Foreign currency at cost

     —         —        —    

@ Including market value of securities on loan

     33,609       —        —    

#Amount is less than $1,000.

       

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Money Market

Series

   Multi-Sector
Fixed Income
Series
    Multi-Sector
Short Term Bond
Series
    Strategic Allocation
Series
    Aberdeen
International
Series
   Alger
Small-Cap Growth
Series
 
$  167,856    $ 282,212     $ 43,985     $ 270,246     $ 504,910    $ 55,879  
  —        3       46       —   #     1,154      —    
  13      961       164       21       2      38  
  3      456       169       40       —        404  
  1,317      77       —         —         —        18  
  —        67       3       188       984      18  
  435      3,540       380       918       —        —    
  —        —         —         —         198      —    
  14      22       4       26       42      5  
  13      19       3       21       38      4  
                                           
  169,651      287,357       44,754       271,460       507,328      56,366  
                                       
  —        —         —         —         —        —    
  88      488       91       152       1,147      71  
  —        2,654       415       212       2,378      450  
  —        33,024       —         174       1,386      —    
  58      106       12       138       308      31  
  5      17       3       19       34      4  
  9      14       2       15       28      3  
  4      6       1       6       11      1  
  13      19       3       21       38      4  
  23      28       29       29       27      28  
  —        101       18       —         —        —    
  14      33       12       41       58      6  
                                           
  214      36,490       586       807       5,415      598  
                                       
$  169,437    $ 250,867     $ 44,168     $ 270,653     $ 501,913    $ 55,768  
                                           
$ 169,444    $ 269,703     $ 44,934     $ 240,321     $ 373,992    $ 42,738  
  —  #      2,144       363       962       428      (7 )
  (7)      (19,026 )     (502 )     1,907       18,424      1,157  
  —        (1,954 )     (627 )     27,463       109,069      11,880  
                                           
$  169,437    $ 250,867     $ 44,168     $ 270,653     $ 501,913    $ 55,768  
                                           
$ 10.00    $ 9.09     $ 9.87     $ 12.95     $ 19.14    $ 17.85  
                                           
  16,944      27,613       4,477       20,894       26,219      3,124  
                                           
  167,856      284,076       44,594       242,785       395,834      43,999  
  —        3       46       —         1,154      —    
  —        31,536       —         169       1,300      —    

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

December 31, 2007

(Reported in thousands except per share amounts)

 

     Duff & Phelps
Real Estate Securities
Series
   S&P
Dynamic Asset
Allocation Series:
Aggressive Growth
    S&P
Dynamic Asset
Allocation Series:
Growth
 

Assets

       

Investment securities at value+

   $ 133,700    $ 23,279     $ 36,278  

Cash

     —        26       4  

Receivables

       

Investment securities sold

     140      21       41  

Fund shares sold

     1,038      164       10  

Receivable from adviser

     —        —         —    

Dividends

     983      198       268  

Interest

     —        —         —    

Prepaid expenses

     14      2       2  

Other assets

     10      2       3  
                       

Total assets

     135,885      23,692       36,606  
                       

Liabilities

       

Payables

       

Fund shares repurchased

     —        2       3  

Investment securities purchased

     589      232       372  

Investment advisory fee

     87      2       2  

Administration fee

     10      2       2  

Service fee

     8      1       2  

Trustees’ fee

     4      1       1  

Trustee deferred compensation plan

     10      2       3  

Professional fee

     25      17       17  

Distribution and service fee

     —        5       8  

Variation margin for futures contracts

     —        —         —    

Other accrued expenses

     12      2       7  
                       

Total liabilities

     745      266       417  
                       

Net Assets

   $ 135,140    $ 23,426     $ 36,189  
                       

Net Assets Consist of:

       

Capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest

   $ 89,452    $ 21,986     $ 34,554  

Undistributed net investment income (accumulated net investment loss)

     550      —   #     —    

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     2,614      (411 )     (608 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     42,524      1,851       2,243  
                       

Net Assets

   $ 135,140    $ 23,426     $ 36,189  
                       

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 26.82    $ 11.86     $ 11.54  
                       

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, $1 par value, unlimited authorization

     5,038      1,975       3,136  
                       
     91,176      21,428       34,035  

 

+ Investment securities at cost

#

Amount is less than $1,000.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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S&P
Dynamic Asset
Allocation Series:
Moderate

   S&P
Dynamic Asset
Allocation Series:
Moderate Growth
    Sanford Bernstein
Mid-Cap Value
Series
   Sanford Bernstein
Small-Cap Value
Series
   Van Kampen
Comstock
Series
   Van Kampen
Equity 500 Index
Series
 
$  7,338    $ 19,740     $ 138,012    $ 73,091    $ 87,255    $ 123,660  
  22      7       —        —        90      —   #
  32      35       —        250      —        105  
  —        —         596      340      129      12  
  6      2       —        —        —        —    
  40      133       139      89      93      179  
  —        —         9      2      —        —   #
  —        1       14      8      9      12  
  1      2       11      6      7      10  
                                     
  7,439      19,920       138,781      73,786      87,583      123,978  
                                     
  8      3       10      —        52      115  
  68      199       325      434      52      104  
  —        —         123      60      51      14  
  —        2       10      5      7      9  
  —        1       8      4      5      7  
  —        1       3      2      2      3  
  1      2       11      6      7      10  
  17      17       25      25      25      26  
  2      4       —        —        —        —    
  —        —         —        —        —        9  
  6      6       12      8      10      37  
                                     
  102      235       527      544      211      334  
                                     
$ 7,337    $ 19,685     $ 138,254    $ 73,242    $ 87,372    $ 123,644  
                                     
$ 7,057    $ 18,659     $ 127,073    $ 69,217    $ 81,621    $ 111,861  
  (1)      (1 )     113      —        89      209  
  (41)      (278 )     2,262      1,441      1,083      (20,286 )
  322      1,305       8,806      2,584      4,579      31,860  
                                     
$ 7,337    $ 19,685     $ 138,254    $ 73,242    $ 87,372    $ 123,644  
                                     
$ 10.86    $ 11.30     $ 12.68    $ 14.46    $ 12.49    $ 13.21  
                                     
  676      1,743       10,899      5,064      6,994      9,362  
                                     
  7,016      18,435       129,206      70,507      82,676      91,798  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Operations

December 31, 2007

 

(Reported in thousands)                   
     Capital Growth
Series
    Growth and Income
Series
    Mid-Cap Growth
Series
 

Investment Income

      

Dividends

   $ 4,333     $ 3,084     $ 158  

Interest

     348       85       119  

Security lending

     68       —         —    

Foreign taxes withheld

     —         —         —    
                        

Total investment income

     4,749       3,169       277  
                        

Expenses

      

Investment advisory fee

     2,869       1,177       703  

Service fees

     279       111       58  

Administration fee

     352       142       73  

Custodian

     49       41       10  

Printing

     46       17       7  

Professional

     42       36       31  

Trustees

     75       30       16  

Miscellaneous

     118       45       20  
                        

Total expenses

     3,830       1,599       918  

Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser

     —         (170 )     —    

Custodian fees paid indirectly

     (1 )     —   #     —   #
                        

Net expenses

     3,829       1,429       918  
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     920       1,740       (641 )
                        

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

      

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     19,216       12,928       22,137  

Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

     —         —         19  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     23,698       (3,858 )     (4,767 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations

     —   #     —         —    
                        

Net gain (loss) on investments

     42,914       9,070       17,389  
                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 43,834     $ 10,810     $ 16,748  
                        

 

#

Amount is less than $1,000.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

100


Money Market
Series
    Multi-Sector
Fixed Income
Series
    Multi-Sector
Short Term Bond
Series
    Strategic Allocation
Series
    Aberdeen
International

Series
    Alger
Small-Cap Growth
Series
 
$ —       $ 120     $ 3     $ 3,108     $ 15,215     $ 205  
  8,707       15,564       2,674       7,031       502       15  
  —         39       —         7       160       —    
  —         —         (1 )     —         (1,705 )     —   #
                                             
  8,707       15,723       2,676       10,146       14,172       220  
                                             
  655       1,231       226       1,736       3,348       491  
  108       162       30       193       304       38  
  57       205       37       244       397       48  
  22       28       23       71       160       19  
  —         28       —         33       58       3  
  31       38       31       40       45       30  
  28       44       8       52       80       10  
  35       78       16       97       102       13  
                                             
  936       1,814       371       2,466       4,494       652  
  —         —         (53 )     —         —         (72 )
  (2 )     —         (2 )     (2 )     —         (2 )
                                             
  934       1,814       316       2,464       4,494       578  
                                             
  7,773       13,909       2,360       7,682       9,678       (358 )
                                             
  (7 )     1,376       176       13,581       50,862       6,995  
  —         (55 )     (14 )     (25 )     195       —    
  —         (6,255 )     (766 )     (3,863 )     3,299       2,036  
  —         (68 )     (7 )     10       (20 )     —    
                                             
  (7 )     (5,002 )     (611 )     9,703       54,336       9,031  
                                             
$ 7,766     $ 8,907     $ 1,749     $ 17,385     $ 64,014     $ 8,673  
                                             

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Statements of Operations (Continued)

December 31, 2007

 

(Reported in thousands)                   
     Duff & Phelps
Real Estate Securities
Series
    S&P
Dynamic Asset
Allocation Series:
Aggressive Growth
    S&P
Dynamic Asset
Allocation Series:
Growth
 

Investment Income

      

Dividends

   $ 4,031     $ 357     $ 620  

Interest

     139       9       17  

Foreign taxes withheld

     —         —         —    
                        

Total investment income

     4,170       366       637  
                        

Expenses

      

Investment advisory fee

     1,260       71       99  

Service fees

     111       12       16  

Administration fee

     142       15       21  

Distribution and service fees

     —         44       62  

Custodian

     27       14       25  

Printing

     3       3       5  

Professional

     33       21       21  

Trustees

     31       3       4  

Miscellaneous

     46       3       4  
                        

Total expenses

     1,653       186       257  

Less expenses reimbursed by investment advisor

     —         (60 )     (82 )

Custodian fees paid indirectly

     (1 )     (2 )     (2 )
                        

Net expenses

     1,652       124       173  
                        

Net investment income (loss)

     2,518       242       464  
                        

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

      

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     12,272       (135 )     (246 )

Net realized gain (loss) on futures

     —         —         —    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (40,714 )     1,007       1,395  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures

     —         —         —    
                        

Net gain (loss) on investments

     (28,442 )     872       1,149  
                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (25,924 )   $ 1,114     $ 1,613  
                        

 

#

Amount is less than $1,000.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

102


S&P

Dynamic Asset

Allocation Series:
Moderate

    S&P
Dynamic Asset
Allocation Series:
Moderate Growth
    Sanford Bernstein
Mid-Cap Value

Series
    Sanford Bernstein
Small-Cap Value
Series
    Van Kampen
Comstock

Series
    Van Kampen
Equity 500 Index
Series
 
$ 181     $ 429     $ 1,911     $ 1,007     $ 2,365     $ 2,529  
  2       8       139       67       273       57  
  —         —         (1 )     (1 )     (25 )     —    
                                             
  183       437       2,049       1,073       2,613       2,586  
                                             
  21       62       1,527       885       715       574  
  3       10       96       56       67       89  
  4       13       122       71       86       113  
  13       38       —         —         —         —    
  10       19       21       17       29       98  
  5       5       17       5       10       15  
  20       20       33       31       32       32  
  1       3       26       15       18       24  
  1       3       41       24       30       34  
                                             
  78       173       1,883       1,104       987       979  
  (41 )     (63 )     —         (8 )     (13 )     (203 )
  (1 )     (2 )     —   #     (1 )     (3 )     —   #
                                             
  36       108       1,883       1,095       971       776  
                                             
  147       329       166       (22 )     1,642       1,810  
                                             
  68       (4 )     15,998       10,114       4,950       3,026  
  —         —         —         —         —         168  
  202       821       (13,080 )     (11,201 )     (8,000 )     1,662  
  —         —         —         —         —         (2 )
                                             
  270       817       2,918       (1,087 )     (3,050 )     4,854  
                                             
$ 417     $ 1,146     $ 3,084     $ (1,109 )   $ (1,408 )   $ 6,664  
                                             

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

103


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Reported in thousands)             
     Capital Growth Series     Growth and Income Series  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 

From Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 920     $ 1,067     $ 1,740     $ 1,725  

Net realized gain (loss)

     19,216       49,361       12,928       3,645  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     23,698       (39,918 )     (3,858 )     18,508  
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     43,834       10,510       10,810       23,878  
                                

From Distributions to Shareholders

        

Net investment income

     (1,079 )     (859 )     (1,583 )     (1,683 )

Net realized short-term gains

     —         —         —         —    

Net realized long-term gains

     —         —         (4,017 )     —    
                                

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

     (1,079 )     (859 )     (5,600 )     (1,683 )
                                

From Share Transactions

        

Sales of shares

     11,405       9,731       8,108       8,364  

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,079       859       5,600       1,683  

Proceeds in conjunction with Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         61,017       —         11,722  

Shares repurchased

     (89,753 )     (108,534 )     (27,373 )     (17,473 )
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions

     (77,269 )     (36,927 )     (13,665 )     4,296  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (34,514 )     (27,276 )     (8,455 )     26,491  

Net Assets

        

Beginning of period

     435,126       462,402       167,529       141,038  
                                

End of period

   $ 400,612     $ 435,126     $ 159,074     $ 167,529  
                                

Undistributed net investment income and (accumulated net investment loss)

   $ 57     $ 218     $ 198     $ 42  

Shares

        

Sales of shares

     709       665       528       631  

Reinvestment of distributions

     64       56       371       122  

Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         3,996       —         836  

Shares repurchased

     (5,536 )     (7,426 )     (1,794 )     (1,313 )
                                

Net Increase / (Decrease)

     (4,763 )     (2,709 )     (895 )     276  
                                

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

104


Mid-Cap Growth Series     Money Market Series     Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series     Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Series  

Year Ended
December 31, 2007

    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 
$ (641 )   $ (384 )   $ 7,773     $ 6,995     $ 13,909     $ 13,723     $ 2,360     $ 2,305  
  22,156       387       (7 )     —         1,321       494       162       (180 )
  (4,767 )     1,144       —         —         (6,323 )     1,964       (773 )     491  
                                                             
  16,748       1,147       7,766       6,995       8,907       16,181       1,749       2,616  
                                                             
  —         —         (7,773 )     (6,995 )     (13,201 )     (13,054 )     (2,336 )     (2,137 )
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                             
  —         —         (7,773 )     (6,995 )     (13,201 )     (13,054 )     (2,336 )     (2,137 )
                                                             
  10,181       11,584       118,903       106,260       23,800       26,788       7,395       7,878  
  —         —         7,773       6,995       13,201       13,054       2,336       2,137  
  —         53,114       —         —         —         —         —         —    
  (29,188 )     (23,495 )     (114,390 )     (102,528 )     (27,590 )     (36,316 )     (11,639 )     (11,365 )
                                                             
  (19,007 )     41,203       12,286       10,727       9,411       3,526       (1,908 )     (1,350 )
                                                             
  (2,259 )     42,350       12,279       10,727       5,117       6,653       (2,495 )     (871 )
  89,512       47,162       157,158       146,431       245,750       239,097       46,663       47,534  
                                                             
$ 87,253     $ 89,512     $ 169,437     $ 157,158     $ 250,867     $ 245,750     $ 44,168     $ 46,663  
                                                             
$ (8 )   $ (2 )   $ —       $ —       $ 2,144     $ 811     $ 363     $ 209  
  658       849       11,890       10,626       2,542       2,900       729       790  
  —         —         777       699       1,452       1,438       236       216  
  —         3,950       —         —         —         —         —         —    
  (1,986 )     (1,799 )     (11,439 )     (10,253 )     (2,944 )     (3,936 )     (1,148 )     (1,133 )
                                                             
  (1,328 )     3,000       1,228       1,072       1,050       402       (183 )     (127 )
                                                             

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

105


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

(Reported in thousands)             
     Strategic Allocation Series     Aberdeen International Series  
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 

From Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 7,682     $ 8,740     $ 9,678     $ 5,009  

Net realized gain (loss)

     13,556       33,332       51,057       28,638  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,853 )     (3,049 )     3,279       28,384  
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     17,385       39,023       64,014       62,031  
                                

From Distributions to Shareholders

        

Net investment income

     (7,465 )     (8,344 )     (7,352 )     (5,769 )

Net realized short-term gains

     (4,382 )     (8,381 )     (939 )     —    

Net realized long-term gains

     (10,976 )     (30,264 )     (23,958 )     —    
                                

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

     (22,823 )     (46,989 )     (32,249 )     (5,769 )
                                

From Share Transactions

        

Sales of shares

     4,074       3,042       59,091       38,545  

Reinvestment of distributions

     22,823       46,989       32,249       5,769  

Proceeds in conjunction with Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         175,010  

Proceeds in conjunction with Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (66,951 )     (78,662 )     (42,473 )     (44,939 )
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions

     (40,054 )     (28,631 )     48,867       174,385  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (45,492 )     (36,597 )     80,632       230,647  
                                

Net Assets

        

Beginning of period

     316,145       352,742       421,281       190,634  
                                

End of period

   $ 270,653     $ 316,145     $ 501,913     $ 421,281  
                                

Undistributed net investment income and (accumulated net investment loss)

   $ 962     $ 680     $ 428     $ (2,090 )

Shares

        

Sales of shares

     298       213       3,115       2,384  

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,738       3,519       1,688       358  

Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         10,427  

Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (4,914 )     (5,565 )     (2,253 )     (2,843 )
                                

Net Increase / (Decrease)

     (2,878 )     (1,833 )     2,550       10,326  
                                

 

†† Amount less than 1,000 shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

106


Alger Small-Cap Growth Series     Duff & Phelps
Real Estate Securities Series
    S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation
Series: Aggressive Growth
    S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation
Series: Growth
 

Year Ended
December 31, 2007

    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    From Inception
February 3, 2006 to
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    From Inception
February 3, 2006 to
December 31, 2006
 
$ (358 )   $ (188 )   $ 2,518     $ 2,226     $ 242     $ 112     $ 464     $ 153  
  6,995       7,999       12,272       14,452       (135 )     (80 )     (246 )     (131 )
  2,036       (2,384 )     (40,714 )     34,308       1,007       844       1,395       848  
                                                             
  8,673       5,427       (25,924 )     50,986       1,114       876       1,613       870  
                                                             
  —         —         (2,063 )     (2,131 )     (241 )     (112 )     (464 )     (155 )
  (1,502 )     —         (2,116 )     (1,532 )     (196 )     —         (230 )     —    
  (9,086 )     (6 )     (11,157 )     (11,648 )     —         —         —         —    
                                                             
  (10,588 )     (6 )     (15,336 )     (15,311 )     (437 )     (112 )     (694 )     (155 )
                                                             
  2,733       5,975       13,438       25,505       14,860       10,903       23,599       14,179  
  10,588       6       15,336       15,311       437       112       694       155  
  —         16,831       —         —         —         —         —         —    
  —         17,716       —         —         —         —         —         —    
  (13,291 )     (11,474 )     (40,296 )     (25,850 )     (3,845 )     (482 )     (2,086 )     (1,986 )
                                                             
  30       29,054       (11,522 )     14,966       11,452       10,533       22,207       12,348  
                                                             
  (1,885 )     34,475       (52,782 )     50,641       12,129       11,297       23,126       13,063  
                                                             
  57,653       23,178       187,922       137,281       11,297       —         13,063       —    
                                                             
$ 55,768     $ 57,653     $ 135,140     $ 187,922     $ 23,426     $ 11,297     $ 36,189     $ 13,063  
                                                             
$ (7 )   $ (3 )   $ 550     $ 95     $ —       $ (1 )   $ —       $ (1 )
  140       346       398       776       1,241       1,049       2,057       1,386  
  572       —   ††     542       446       37       10       60       14  
  —         932       —         —         —         —         —         —    
  —         981       —         —         —         —         —         —    
  (679 )     (652 )     (1,180 )     (780 )     (316 )     (45 )     (183 )     (198 )
                                                             
  33       1,607       (240 )     442       962       1,014       1,934       1,202  
                                                             

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

107


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

(Reported in thousands)             
     S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation
Series: Moderate
    S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation
Series: Moderate Growth
 
     Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    From Inception
February 3, 2006 to
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    From Inception
February 3, 2006 to
December 31, 2006
 

From Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 147     $ 55     $ 329     $ 116  

Net realized gain (loss)

     68       (12 )     (4 )     (27 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     202       120       821       484  
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     417       163       1,146       573  
                                

From Distributions to Shareholders

        

Net investment income

     (147 )     (57 )     (331 )     (117 )

Net realized short-term gains

     (91 )     —         (198 )     (18 )

Net realized long-term gains

     (6 )     —         (29 )     —    
                                

Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders

     (244 )     (57 )     (558 )     (135 )
                                

From Share Transactions

        

Sales of shares

     4,747       3,949       12,628       9,318  

Reinvestment of distributions

     244       57       558       135  

Proceeds in conjunction with Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         —    

Proceeds in conjunction with Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (1,688 )     (251 )     (3,453 )     (527 )
                                

Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions

     3,303       3,755       9,733       8,926  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     3,476       3,861       10,321       9,364  

Net Assets

        

Beginning of period

     3,861       —         9,364       —    
                                

End of period

   $ 7,337     $ 3,861     $ 19,685     $ 9,364  
                                

Undistributed net investment income and (accumulated net investment loss)

   $ (1 )   $ (1 )   $ (1 )   $ (1 )

Shares

        

Sales of shares

     439       390       1,123       913  

Reinvestment of distributions

     23       5       49       13  

Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         —    

Plan of Reorganization (Note 11)

     —         —         —         —    

Shares repurchased

     (157 )     (25 )     (302 )     (52 )
                                

Net Increase / (Decrease)

     305       370       870       874  
                                

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

108


Sanford Bernstein
Mid-Cap Value Series
    Sanford Bernstein
Small-Cap Value Series
    Van Kampen Comstock Series     Van Kampen
Equity 500 Index Series
 

Year Ended
December 31, 2007

    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
    Year Ended
December 31, 2007
    Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 
$ 166     $ 584     $ (22 )   $ 163     $ 1,642     $ 1,586     $ 1,810     $ 1,471  
  15,998       15,189       10,114       11,140       4,950       20,003       3,194       10,145  
  (13,080 )     1,664       (11,201 )     468       (8,000 )     (1,469 )     1,660       3,194  
                                                             
  3,084       17,437       (1,109 )     11,771       (1,408 )     20,120       6,664       14,810  
                                                             
  (199 )     (525 )     —         (171 )     (1,559 )     (1,756 )     (1,711 )     (1,455 )
  (2,655 )     (539 )     (1,697 )     (675 )     (1,830 )     (3,621 )     —         —    
  (14,497 )     (15,382 )     (8,502 )     (11,125 )     (2,988 )     (13,694 )     —         —    
                                                             
  (17,351 )     (16,446 )     (10,199 )     (11,971 )     (6,377 )     (19,071 )     (1,711 )     (1,455 )
                                                             
  24,315       12,846       6,306       10,538       7,056       5,309       5,311       2,065  
  17,351       16,446       10,199       11,971       6,377       19,071       1,711       1,455  
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         21,818  
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         22,250  
  (20,862 )     (20,421 )     (14,726 )     (11,960 )     (26,485 )     (23,936 )     (30,677 )     (23,655 )
                                                             
  20,804       8,871       1,779       10,549       (13,052 )     444       (23,655 )     23,933  
                                                             
  6,537       9,862       (9,529 )     10,349       (20,837 )     1,493       (18,702 )     37,288  
  131,717       121,855       82,771       72,422       108,209       106,716       142,346       105,058  
                                                             
$ 138,254     $ 131,717     $ 73,242     $ 82,771     $ 87,372     $ 108,209     $ 123,644     $ 142,346  
                                                             
$ 113     $ 146     $ —       $ 3     $ 89     $ 6     $ 209     $ 113  
  1,619       872       360       579       509       353       398       175  
  1,304       1,157       677       694       491       1,382       128       121  
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         1,758  
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         1,793  
  (1,351 )     (1,398 )     (832 )     (668 )     (1,896 )     (1,614 )     (2,315 )     (1,979 )
                                                             
  1,572       631       205       605       (896 )     121       (1,789 )     1,868  
                                                             

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Financial Highlights

Selected Data For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

     Net          Net          Dividends     Distributions        
     Asset    Net     Realized     Total    from     from        
     Value    Investment     and     from    Net     Net        
     Beginning    Income     Unrealized     Investment    Investment     Realized     Total  
     of Period    (Loss)     Gain/(Loss)     Operations    Income     Gains     Distributions  

Capital Growth Series

                

12/31/07

   $ 15.21    $ 0.04 (1)   $ 1.60     $ 1.64    $ (0.04 )   $ —       $ (0.04 )

12/31/06

     14.77      0.04 (1)     0.43       0.47      (0.03 )     —         (0.03 )

12/31/05

     14.25      0.01 (1)     0.52       0.53      (0.01 )     —         (0.01 )

12/31/04

     13.69      0.11       0.57       0.68      (0.12 )     —         (0.12 )

12/31/03

     10.84      0.01       2.85       2.86      (0.01 )     —         (0.01 )

Growth and Income Series

                

12/31/07

   $ 14.51    $ 0.16 (1)   $ 0.81     $ 0.97    $ (0.15 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.54 )

12/31/06

     12.52      0.16 (1)     1.98       2.14      (0.15 )     —         (0.15 )

12/31/05

     12.07      0.13 (1)     0.45       0.58      (0.13 )     —         (0.13 )

12/31/04

     11.06      0.13 (1)     1.02       1.15      (0.14 )     —         (0.14 )

12/31/03

     8.77      0.11       2.29       2.40      (0.11 )     —         (0.11 )

Mid-Cap Growth Series

                

12/31/07

   $ 13.46    $ (0.11 )(1)   $ 3.05     $ 2.94    $ —       $ —       $ —    

12/31/06

     12.93      (0.09 )(1)     0.62       0.53      —         —         —    

12/31/05

     12.41      (0.09 )(1)     0.61       0.52      —         —         —    

12/31/04

     11.63      (0.06 )(1)     0.84       0.78      —         —         —    

12/31/03

     9.03      (0.07 )(1)     2.67       2.60      —         —         —    

Money Market Series

                

12/31/07

   $ 10.00    $ 0.47 (1)   $ —       $ 0.47    $ (0.47 )   $ —       $ (0.47 )

12/31/06

     10.00      0.43       —         0.43      (0.43 )     —         (0.43 )

12/31/05

     10.00      0.26       —         0.26      (0.26 )     —         (0.26 )

12/31/04

     10.00      0.08       —         0.08      (0.08 )     —         (0.08 )

12/31/03

     10.00      0.07       —         0.07      (0.07 )     —         (0.07 )

Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series

                

12/31/07

   $ 9.25    $ 0.53 (1)   $ (0.19 )   $ 0.34    $ (0.50 )   $ —       $ (0.50 )

12/31/06

     9.14      0.52 (1)     0.09       0.61      (0.50 )     —         (0.50 )

12/31/05

     9.43      0.50 (1)     (0.34 )     0.16      (0.45 )     —         (0.45 )

12/31/04

     9.39      0.55       0.07       0.62      (0.58 )     —         (0.58 )

12/31/03(5)

     8.76      0.58       0.66       1.24      (0.61 )     —         (0.61 )

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond Series

             

12/31/07

   $ 10.01    $ 0.53 (1)   $ (0.13 )   $ 0.40    $ (0.54 )   $ —       $ (0.54 )

12/31/06

     9.93      0.49 (1)     0.06       0.55      (0.47 )     —         (0.47 )

12/31/05

     10.16      0.45 (1)     (0.31 )     0.14      (0.37 )     —         (0.37 )

12/31/04

     10.05      0.42       0.11       0.53      (0.42 )     —         (0.42 )

From Inception 6/2/03 – 12/31/03

     10.00      0.24       0.05       0.29      (0.24 )     —         (0.24 )

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Change
in
Net Asset
Value

    Net
Asset
Value
End of
Period
   Total
Return
    Net
Assets
End of
Period
(000)
   Net
Operating
Expenses
    Gross
Operating
Expenses
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
 
$ 1.60     $ 16.81    10.75 %   $ 400,612    0.91 %   0.91 %   0.22 %   88 %
  0.44       15.21    3.22       435,126    0.92     0.92     0.25     182  
  0.52       14.77    3.71       462,402    0.89     0.89     0.06     73  
  0.56       14.25    4.97       565,515    0.87     0.87     0.72     50  
  2.85       13.69    26.49       632,025    0.85     0.85     0.07     41  
$ 0.43     $ 14.94    6.66 %   $ 159,074    0.85 %   0.95 %   1.03 %   44 %
  1.99       14.51    17.18       167,529    0.91 (4)   0.97     1.17     37  
  0.45       12.52    4.80       141,038    0.95     0.99     1.04     44  
  1.01       12.07    10.48       149,609    0.95     0.98     1.13     58  
  2.29       11.06    27.46       107,718    0.95     1.01     1.18     55  
$ 2.94     $ 16.40    21.80 %   $ 87,253    1.05 %   1.05 %   (0.73 )%   149 %
  0.53       13.46    4.13       89,512    1.13 (4)   1.14     (0.72 )   80  
  0.52       12.93    4.18       47,162    1.15     1.21     (0.76 )   178  
  0.78       12.41    6.72       62,681    1.15     1.18     (0.53 )   175  
  2.60       11.63    28.83       61,294    1.15     1.16     (0.67 )   174  
$ —       $ 10.00    4.88 %   $ 169,437    0.57 %   0.57 %   4.74 %   N/A  
  —         10.00    4.41       157,158    0.65     0.66     4.35     N/A  
  —         10.00    2.58       146,431    0.65     0.66     2.54     N/A  
  —         10.00    0.79       156,996    0.64     0.64     0.77     N/A  
  —         10.00    0.68       202,644    0.59     0.59     0.69     N/A  
$ (0.16 )   $ 9.09    3.71 %   $ 250,867    0.74 %   0.74 %   5.65 %   94 %
  0.11       9.25    6.84       245,750    0.74     0.74     5.60     90  
  (0.29 )     9.14    1.78       239,097    0.75     0.75     5.37     91  
  0.04       9.43    6.84       249,885    0.73     0.73     5.68     100  
  0.63       9.39    14.58       198,502    0.74     0.74     6.35     156  
$ (0.14 )   $ 9.87    3.99 %   $ 44,168    0.70 %   0.82 %   5.23 %   73 %
  0.08       10.01    5.71       46,663    0.70     0.88     4.92     87  
  (0.23 )     9.93    1.36       47,534    0.70     0.98     4.45     91  
  0.11       10.16    5.34       36,136    0.51 (4)   1.08     4.37     79  
  0.05       10.05    2.96 (3)     21,348    0.20 (2)(4)   1.54 (2)   4.90 (2)   50 (3)

The footnote legend is at the end of the financial highlights.

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Financial Highlights

Selected Data For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

     Net          Net           Dividends     Distributions        
     Asset    Net     Realized     Total     from     from        
     Value    Investment     and     from     Net     Net        
     Beginning    Income     Unrealized     Investment     Investment     Realized     Total  
     of Period    (Loss)     Gain/(Loss)     Operations     Income     Gains     Distributions  

Strategic Allocation Series

               

12/31/07

   $ 13.30    $ 0.36 (1)   $ 0.43     $ 0.79     $ (0.37 )   $ (0.77 )   $ (1.14 )

12/31/06

     13.78      0.38 (1)     1.31       1.69       (0.38 )     (1.79 )     (2.17 )

12/31/05

     14.24      0.34 (1)     (0.08 )     0.26       (0.33 )     (0.39 )     (0.72 )

12/31/04

     13.96      0.37       0.65       1.02       (0.37 )     (0.37 )     (0.74 )

12/31/03(6)

     11.95      0.33       2.02       2.35       (0.34 )     —         (0.34 )

Aberdeen International Series

               

12/31/07

   $ 17.80    $ 0.40 (1)   $ 2.25     $ 2.65     $ (0.30 )   $ (1.01 )   $ (1.31 )

12/31/06

     14.29      0.33 (1)     3.53       3.86       (0.35 )     —         (0.35 )

12/31/05

     12.54      0.46 (1)     1.86       2.32       (0.57 )     —         (0.57 )

12/31/04

     10.66      0.23       1.96       2.19       (0.31 )     —         (0.31 )

12/31/03

     8.24      0.18       2.41       2.59       (0.17 )     —         (0.17 )

Alger Small-Cap Growth Series

               

12/31/07

   $ 18.65    $ (0.12 )(1)   $ 3.07     $ 2.95     $ —       $ (3.75 )   $ (3.75 )

12/31/06

     15.61      (0.10 )(1)     3.14       3.04       —         —         —    

12/31/05

     14.72      (0.08 )(1)     2.38       2.30       —         (1.41 )     (1.41 )

12/31/04

     14.64      (0.11 )(1)     0.42       0.31       —         (0.23 )     (0.23 )

12/31/03

     10.08      (0.10 )(1)     5.49       5.39       —         (0.83 )     (0.83 )

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series

 

         

12/31/07

   $ 35.60    $ 0.51 (1)   $ (6.00 )   $ (5.49 )   $ (0.44 )   $ (2.85 )   $ (3.29 )

12/31/06

     28.38      0.45 (1)     9.90       10.35       (0.44 )     (2.69 )     (3.13 )

12/31/05

     26.39      0.44 (1)     3.46       3.90       (0.44 )     (1.47 )     (1.91 )

12/31/04

     21.85      0.56       6.87       7.43       (0.59 )     (2.30 )     (2.89 )

12/31/03

     16.85      0.64       5.67       6.31       (0.66 )     (0.65 )     (1.31 )

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Aggressive Growth

 

       

12/31/07

   $ 11.15    $ 0.16 (1)   $ 0.78     $ 0.94     $ (0.13 )   $ (0.10 )   $ (0.23 )

From Inception 2/3/06 – 12/31/06

     10.00      0.11       1.15       1.26       (0.11 )     —         (0.11 )

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Growth

 

         

12/31/07

   $ 10.87    $ 0.22 (1)   $ 0.69     $ 0.91     $ (0.16 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.24 )

From Inception 2/3/06 – 12/31/06

     10.00      0.13       0.87       1.00       (0.13 )     —         (0.13 )

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate

 

         

12/31/07

   $ 10.41    $ 0.30 (1)   $ 0.54     $ 0.84     $ (0.24 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.39 )

From Inception 2/3/06 – 12/31/06

     10.00      0.15       0.42       0.57       (0.16 )     —         (0.16 )

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series: Moderate Growth

 

         

12/31/07

   $ 10.72    $ 0.24 (1)   $ 0.67     $ 0.91     $ (0.20 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.33 )

From Inception 2/3/06 – 12/31/06

     10.00      0.14       0.74       0.88       (0.14 )     (0.02 )     (0.16 )

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Change
in
Net Asset
Value

    Net
Asset
Value
End of
Period
   Total
Return
    Net
Assets
End of
Period
(000)
   Net
Operating
Expenses
    Gross
Operating
Expenses
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
 
$ (0.35 )   $ 12.95    5.98 %   $ 270,653    0.84 %   0.84 %   2.62 %   52 %
  (0.48 )     13.30    12.69       316,145    0.83     0.84     2.66     86  
  (0.46 )     13.78    1.79       352,742    0.79     0.79     2.39     62  
  0.28       14.24    7.46       427,843    0.78     0.78     2.44     65  
  2.01       13.96    19.87       468,630    0.77     0.77     2.54     87  
$ 1.34     $ 19.14    14.94 %   $ 501,913    0.98 %   0.98 %   2.10 %   34 %
  3.51       17.80    27.37       421,281    1.01     1.01     2.06     56  
  1.75       14.29    18.57       190,634    1.06     1.06     3.56     44  
  1.88       12.54    20.78       180,668    1.05     1.05     2.12     48  
  2.42       10.66    31.86       145,580    1.07     1.07     1.99     39  
$ (0.80 )   $ 17.85    16.10 %   $ 55,768    1.00 %   1.12 %   (0.62 )%   59 %
  3.04       18.65    19.45       57,653    1.00     1.27     (0.59 )   147  
  0.89       15.61    15.64       23,178    1.00     1.65     (0.54 )   182  
  0.08       14.72    2.12       19,561    1.00     1.74     (0.75 )   200  
  4.56       14.64    53.38       13,026    1.00     3.49     (0.75 )   180  
$ (8.78 )   $ 26.82    (15.71 )%   $ 135,140    0.98 %   0.98 %   1.50 %   23 %
  7.22       35.60    37.07       187,922    1.02     1.02     1.37     28  
  1.99       28.38    15.10       137,281    1.03     1.03     1.62     26  
  4.54       26.39    34.69       121,985    1.04     1.04     2.39     27  
  5.00       21.85    38.27       87,376    1.07     1.12     4.72     27  
$ 0.71     $ 11.86    8.45 %   $ 23,426    0.70 %   1.04 %   1.37 %   105 %
  1.15       11.15    12.61 (3)     11,297    0.70 (2)   1.67 (2)   2.26 (2)   110 (3)
$ 0.67     $ 11.54    8.33 %   $ 36,189    0.70 %   1.03 %   1.88 %   127 %
  0.87       10.87    9.98 (3)     13,063    0.70 (2)   1.58 (2)   2.61 (2)   125 (3)
$ 0.45     $ 10.86    7.98 %   $ 7,337    0.70 %   1.49 %   2.80 %   140 %
  0.41       10.41    5.69 (3)     3,861    0.70 (2)   3.10 (2)   3.58 (2)   81 (3)
$ 0.58     $ 11.30    8.50 %   $ 19,685    0.70 %   1.11 %   2.14 %   146 %
  0.72       10.72    8.78 (3)     9,364    0.70 (2)   1.99 (2)   3.20 (2)   106 (3)

The footnote legend is at the end of the financial highlights.

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

Financial Highlights

Selected Data For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

     Net          Net           Dividends     Distributions        
     Asset    Net     Realized     Total     from     from        
     Value    Investment     and     from     Net     Net        
     Beginning    Income     Unrealized     Investment     Investment     Realized     Total  
     of Period    (Loss)     Gain/(Loss)     Operations     Income     Gains     Distributions  

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value Series

               

12/31/07

   $ 14.12    $ 0.02 (1)   $ 0.31     $ 0.33     $ (0.02 )   $ (1.75 )   $ (1.77 )

12/31/06

     14.01      0.07 (1)     1.98       2.05       (0.06 )     (1.88 )     (1.94 )

12/31/05

     14.02      0.01 (1)     1.08       1.09       (0.02 )     (1.08 )     (1.10 )

12/31/04

     12.54      0.02       2.51       2.53       (0.02 )     (1.03 )     (1.05 )

12/31/03

     9.20      0.03       3.72       3.75       (0.02 )     (0.39 )     (0.41 )

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value Series

               

12/31/07

   $ 17.03    $ (7)   $ (0.30 )   $ (0.30 )   $ —       $ (2.27 )   $ (2.27 )

12/31/06

     17.02      0.04 (1)     2.77       2.81       (0.04 )     (2.76 )     (2.80 )

12/31/05

     16.74      (0.03 )(1)     1.28       1.25       —         (0.97 )     (0.97 )

12/31/04

     14.84      (0.03 )(1)     3.39       3.36       —         (1.46 )     (1.46 )

12/31/03

     10.50      0.02 (1)     4.57       4.59       —         (0.25 )     (0.25 )

Van Kampen Comstock Series

               

12/31/07

   $ 13.71    $ 0.23 (1)   $ (0.51 )   $ (0.28 )   $ (0.23 )   $ (0.71 )   $ (0.94 )

12/31/06

     13.73      0.22 (1)     2.65       2.87       (0.26 )     (2.63 )     (2.89 )

12/31/05

     13.18      0.16 (1)     0.55       0.71       (0.16 )     —         (0.16 )

12/31/04

     11.77      0.11 (1)     1.41       1.52       (0.11 )     —         (0.11 )

12/31/03

     9.59      0.09       2.19       2.28       (0.10 )     —         (0.10 )

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series

               

12/31/07

   $ 12.77    $ 0.18 (1)   $ 0.44     $ 0.62     $ (0.18 )   $ —       $ (0.18 )

12/31/06

     11.32      0.16       1.44       1.60       (0.15 )     —         (0.15 )

12/31/05

     11.05      0.13       0.28       0.41       (0.14 )     —         (0.14 )

12/31/04

     10.21      0.15       0.84       0.99       (0.15 )     —         (0.15 )

12/31/03

     8.17      0.10       2.04       2.14       (0.10 )     —         (0.10 )

 

(1)

Computed using average shares outstanding.

(2)

Annualized

(3)

Not annualized

(4)

Represents a blended net operating expense ratio.

(5)

As a result of changes in generally accepted accounting principles, the Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series reclassified periodic payments made under interest rate swap agreements, previously included within interest income, as a component of realized gain (loss) in the statement of operations. The effect of this reclassification was a decrease of $0.01 to net investment income per share and an increase to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) by $0.01 per share for the period ended December 31, 2003. The net investment ratio for the period ended December 31, 2003, changed by 0.06%.

(6)

As a result of changes in generally accepted accounting principles, the Strategic Allocation Series reclassified periodic payments made under interest rate swap agreements, previously included within interest income, as a component of realized gain (loss) in the statement of operations. There was no change to net investment income per share, net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share and the net investment income ratio for the period ended December 31, 2003.

(7)

Amount is less than $0.01.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

114


Change
in
Net Asset
Value

    Net
Asset
Value
End of
Period
   Total
Return
    Net
Assets
End of
Period
(000)
   Net
Operating
Expenses
    Gross
Operating
Expenses
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
 
$ (1.44 )   $ 12.68    2.00 %   $ 138,254    1.29 %   1.29 %   0.11 %   33 %
  0.11       14.12    14.91       131,717    1.30     1.32     0.46     52  
  (0.01 )     14.01    7.73       121,855    1.30     1.33     0.07     37  
  1.48       14.02    20.41       116,014    1.30     1.34     0.25     36  
  3.34       12.54    40.97       85,868    1.30     1.37     0.46     29  
$ (2.57 )   $ 14.46    (2.10 )%   $ 73,242    1.30 %   1.31 %   (0.03 )%   32 %
  0.01       17.03    16.75       82,771    1.30     1.35     0.21     55  
  0.28       17.02    7.46       72,422    1.30     1.40     (0.19 )   32  
  1.90       16.74    22.67       67,785    1.30     1.43     (0.22 )   44  
  4.34       14.84    43.86       48,756    1.30     1.52     0.14     36  
$ (1.22 )   $ 12.49    (2.22 )%   $ 87,372    0.95 %   0.96 %   1.61 %   15 %
  (0.02 )     13.71    20.90       108,209    0.95     1.00     1.50     105  
  0.55       13.73    5.43       106,716    0.95     0.99     1.25     58  
  1.41       13.18    12.91       134,224    0.95     0.98     0.92     91  
  2.18       11.77    23.87       92,805    0.95     1.02     0.88     393  
$ 0.44     $ 13.21    4.87 %   $ 123,644    0.58 %   0.73 %   1.34 %   3 %
  1.45       12.77    14.21       142,346    0.63 (4)   0.77     1.36     74  
  0.27       11.32    3.69       105,058    0.65     0.72     1.22     14  
  0.84       11.05    9.84       119,629    0.65     0.72     1.44     22  
  2.04       10.21    26.23       110,334    0.65     0.72     1.18     52  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2007

Note 1—Organization

The Phoenix Edge Series Fund (the “Fund”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund is organized with series, which are available only to the following separate accounts: Phoenix Life Variable Accumulation Account, Phoenix Life Variable Universal Life Account, PHL Variable Accumulation Account, PHLVIC Variable Universal Life Account, Phoenix Life and Annuity Variable Universal Life Account, and Phoenix Life Separate Accounts B, C, and D.

The Fund is comprised of 18 series (each a “series”).

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

A. Security valuation

Equity securities are valued at the official closing price (typically last sale) on the exchange on which the securities are primarily traded, or if no closing price is available, at the last bid price.

Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value.

As required, some securities and assets may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Trustees.

Certain foreign common stocks may be fair valued in cases where closing prices are not readily available or are deemed not reflective of readily available market prices. For example, significant events (such as movement in the U.S. securities market, or other regional and local developments) may occur between the time that foreign markets close (where the security is principally traded) and the time that the series calculates its net asset value (generally, the close of the NYSE) that may impact the value of securities traded in these foreign markets. In these cases, information from an external vendor may be utilized to adjust closing market prices of certain foreign common stocks to reflect their fair value. Because the frequency of significant events is not predictable, fair valuation of certain foreign common stocks may occur on a frequent basis.

On December 31, 2007, The Aberdeen International utilized fair value pricing for its foreign common stocks.

Certain securities held by the Fund were valued on the basis of a price provided by a principal market maker. The prices provided by the principal market makers may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold. At December 31, 2007, the total value of these securities represented the following approximate percentage of net assets:

 

Series

   Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

   3.65 %

Short-term investments having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market.

Money Market uses the amortized cost method of security valuation absent extraordinary or unusual market conditions. In the opinion of the Trustees, this represents the fair value of the securities. The deviations between the net asset value per share are monitored by using available market quotations and Money Market’s net asset value per share using amortized cost. If the deviation exceeds 1/2 of 1%, the Board of Trustees will consider what action, if any, should be initiated to provide fair valuation. Using this method, the series attempts to maintain a constant net asset value of $10 per share.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures. The Fund will be adopting effective with 3/31/08 on the financial statements.

 

B. Security transactions and related income

Security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as the series is notified. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Each series amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the effective interest method. Realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis.

 

C. Income taxes

Each series is treated as a separate taxable entity. It is the policy of each series in the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.

Certain series may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Each series will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable based upon current interpretations of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which they invest.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” This standard defines the threshold for recognizing the benefits of tax-return positions in the financial statements as “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the taxing authority and requires measurement of a tax position meeting the more-likely-than-not criterion, based on the largest benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized. Management has analyzed the series’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (tax years ended December 31, 2004 – 2007) for purposes of implementing FIN 48, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the series’ financial statements. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amount of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for any of the Series.

 

D. Distributions to shareholders

Distributions are recorded by each series on the ex-dividend date. For Money Market, income distributions are recorded daily. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

December 31, 2007

 

accepted in the United States of America. These differences may include the treatment of non-taxable dividends, market premium and discount, non-deductible expenses, expiring capital loss carryovers, foreign currency gain or loss, gain or loss on futures contracts, partnerships, operating losses and losses deferred due to wash sales. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital paid in on shares of beneficial interest.

 

E. Expenses

Expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to more than one series are allocated in proportion to the net assets of each series, except where allocation of direct expense to each series or an alternative allocation method can be more appropriately made. In addition to the net operating expenses that the Phoenix-S&P Asset Allocation series’ bear directly, the contract owners, as investors in the series, indirectly bear the series’ pro-rata expenses of the underlying funds in which each series invests.

 

F. Foreign currency translation

Foreign securities and other assets and liabilities are valued using the foreign currency exchange rate effective at the end of the reporting period. Cost of investments is translated at the currency exchange rate effective at the trade date. The gain or loss resulting from a change in currency exchange rates between the trade and settlement date of a portfolio transaction is treated as a gain or loss on foreign currency. Likewise, the gain or loss resulting from a change in currency exchange rates between the date income is accrued and paid, is treated as a gain or loss on foreign currency. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from either changes in exchange rates or in the market prices of securities.

 

G. Foreign security country determination

A combination of the following criteria is used to assign the countries of risk listed in the schedules of investments: country of incorporation, actual building address, primary exchange on which the security is traded and country in which the greatest percentage of company revenue is generated.

 

H. Forward currency contracts

Certain series may enter into forward currency contracts in conjunction with the planned purchase or sale of foreign denominated securities in order to hedge the U.S. dollar cost or proceeds. Forward currency contracts involve, to varying degrees, elements of market risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Risks arise from the possible movements in foreign exchange rates or if a counterparty does not perform under the contract.

A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts are traded directly between currency traders and their customers. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by each series as unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed or offset with the same counterparty, the series records a realized gain or loss equal to the change in the value of the contract when it was opened and the value at the time it was closed or offset.

 

I. Futures contracts

A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. Certain series may enter into financial futures contracts as a hedge against anticipated changes in the market value of their portfolio securities. Upon entering into a futures contract, the series is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or securities equal to the “initial margin” requirements of the futures exchange on which the contract is traded. Pursuant to the contract, the series agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the series as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is closed, the series records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The potential risk to the series is that the change in value of the futures contract may not correspond to the change in value of the hedged instruments.

 

J. REIT Investments

For Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities, dividend income is recorded using management’s estimate of the income included in distributions received from the REIT investments. Distributions received in excess of this estimated amount are recorded as a reduction of the cost of investments or reclassified to capital gains. The actual amounts of income, return of capital, and capital gains are only determined by each REIT after its fiscal year-end, and may differ from the estimated amounts.

 

K. Security lending

Certain series may loan securities to qualified brokers through an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Custodian”). Under the terms of agreement, the series is required to maintain collateral with a market value not less than 100% of the market value of loaned securities. Collateral is adjusted daily in connection with changes in the market value of securities on loan. Collateral may consist of cash, securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies, sovereign debt of foreign countries, and/or irrevocable letters of credit issued by banks. Cash collateral is invested in a short-term money market fund. Dividends earned on the collateral and premiums paid by the broker are recorded as income by the series net of fees and rebates charged by the Custodian for its services in connection with this securities lending program. Lending portfolio securities involves a risk of delay in the recovery of the loaned securities or in the foreclosure on collateral.

At December 31, 2007, the following series had securities on loan (reported in 000’s):

 

Series

   Market
Value
   U.S.
Government
Securities
Collateral
   Cash
Collateral

Capital Growth

   $ 33,609    $ 8,254    $ 25,980

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     31,356      —        33,024

Strategic Allocation

     169      —        174

Aberdeen International

     1,300      —        1,386

 

L. Loan agreements

Certain series may invest in direct debt instruments, which are interests in amounts owed by a corporate, governmental, or other borrower to lenders or lending syndicates. The series’ investments in loans may be in the form of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans from third parties. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution (the lender) that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, the series has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the loan agreement and only upon receipt by the lender of payments from the borrower. The series

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

December 31, 2007

 

generally has no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the borrower. As a result, the series may be subject to the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the loan agreement. When the series purchases assignments from lenders it acquires direct rights against the borrower on the loan. Direct indebtedness of emerging countries involves a risk that the government entities responsible for the repayment of the debt may be unable, or unwilling to pay the principal and interest when due. Currently, the series only hold assignment loans.

 

M. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions

Certain series may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. Each series records when-issued and delayed delivery securities on the trade date. Each series maintains collateral for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis begin earning interest on the settlement date.

 

N. Repurchase agreements

A repurchase agreement is a transaction where a series acquires a security for cash and obtains a simultaneous commitment from the seller to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and date. Each series, through its custodian, takes possession of securities collateralizing the repurchase agreement. The collateral is marked-to-market daily to ensure that the market value of the underlying assets remains sufficient to protect the series in the event of default by the seller. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if the seller enters insolvency proceedings, realization of collateral may be delayed or limited.

 

O. Credit linked notes

Certain series may invest in credit linked notes, which are usually issued by a special purpose vehicle that is selling credit protection through a credit default swap. The performance of the notes is linked to the performance of the underlying reference obligation. The special purpose vehicle invests the proceeds from the notes to cover its contingent obligation. Credit linked notes may also have risks with default by the referenced obligation, currency and/or interest rates.

 

Note 3—Investment Advisory Fees and Related Party Transactions

The advisor to the Fund is Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) (the “Advisor”). PVA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PM Holdings, Inc. PVA is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix Life Insurance Company (“PLIC”).

As compensation for their service to the Fund, the advisor is entitled to a fee based upon the following annual rates as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each separate series listed below:

 

Series

   Rate
for first
$250
million
    Rate
for next
$250
million
    Rate
for over
$500
million
 

Capital Growth

   0.70 %   0.65 %   0.60 %

Growth and Income

   0.70     0.65     0.60  

Mid-Cap Growth

   0.80     0.80     0.80  

Money Market

   0.40     0.35     0.30  

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

   0.50     0.45     0.40  

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

   0.50     0.45     0.40  

Strategic Allocation

   0.60     0.55     0.50  

Aberdeen International

   0.75     0.70     0.65  

Alger Small-Cap Growth

   0.85     0.85     0.85  

S&P Aggressive Growth

   0.40     0.40     0.40  

S&P Growth

   0.40     0.40     0.40  

S&P Moderate

   0.40     0.40     0.40  

S&P Moderate Growth

   0.40     0.40     0.40  

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value

   1.05     1.05     1.05  

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

   1.05     1.05     1.05  

Van Kampen Comstock

   0.70     0.65     0.60  

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index*

   0.35     0.35     0.35  

 

     Advisor    Rate
for first
$1 Billion
    Rate
for next
$1 Billion
    Rate
for over
$2 Billion
 

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

   PVA    0.75 %   0.70 %   0.65 %

 

* Prior to October 1, 2007, the rate was 0.45%.

Pursuant to subadvisory agreements, PVA delegates, certain investment decisions and/or research functions with respect to the following series to the subadvisor indicated, for which each is paid a fee by the advisor.

 

Series

  

Subadvisor

Capital Growth

   Harris Investment Management, Inc.

Growth and Income

   PIC(2)*

Mid-Cap Growth

   Neuberger Berman Management, Inc.

Money Market

   Goodwin(5)*

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

   Goodwin(5)*

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

   Goodwin(5)*

Strategic Allocation (equity portion)

   PIC(2)*

Strategic Allocation (fixed income portion)

   Goodwin(5)*

Aberdeen International

   Aberdeen(1)

Alger Small-Cap Growth

   Fred Alger Management, Inc.

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

   DPIM(6)*

S&P Aggressive Growth

   SPIAS(3)

S&P Growth

   SPIAS(3)

S&P Moderate

   SPIAS(3)

S&P Moderate Growth

   SPIAS(3)

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value

   AllianceBernstein, L.P.

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

   AllianceBernstein, L.P.

Van Kampen Comstock

   Van Kampen(4)

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index

   Van Kampen(4)

 

(1)

Aberdeen Asset Management Inc.

(2)

Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc.

(3)

Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC

(4)

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. dba Van Kampen

(5)

Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc.

(6)

Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co.

* Affiliated Company.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

December 31, 2007

 

The advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse expenses of the Fund (excluding management and distribution fees, interest, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions), to the extent that such expenses exceed the operating expenses of the series’ average net assets (the “expense caps”) until April 30, 2008 as listed in the chart below.

 

     Maximum
Operating
Expense
 

Capital Growth

   0.25 %

Growth and Income

   0.15  

Mid-Cap Growth

   0.30  

Money Market

   0.25  

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

   0.25  

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

   0.20  

Strategic Allocation

   0.25  

Aberdeen International

   0.30  

Alger Small-Cap Growth

   0.15  

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

   0.35  

S&P Aggressive Growth

   0.05  

S&P Growth

   0.05  

S&P Moderate

   0.05  

S&P Moderate Growth

   0.05  

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value

   0.25  

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

   0.25  

Van Kampen Comstock

   0.25  

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index

   0.15  

Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation (“PEPCO”), is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. (“PXP”) and serves as the Administrator to the Fund. PEPCO receives an administration fee at an annual rate of 0.09% of the first $5 billion, 0.08% on the next $10 billion, and 0.07% over $15 billion of the average net assets across all non-money market funds in the Phoenix Funds and The Phoenix Edge Series Fund. For the money market funds, the fee is 0.035% of the average net assets across all Phoenix money market funds within the Phoenix Funds Family.

For the fiscal year (the “period”) ended December 31, 2007, the Fund incurred administration fees totaling $2,142 (reported in 000’s).

Pursuant to a Service Agreement, PLIC a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Phoenix Companies (“PNX”), receives a service fee at the annual rate of 0.066% of the average daily net assets of each series for providing certain stock transfer and accounting services for each series. For the period ended December 31, 2007, the Fund paid PLIC $1,743 (reported in 000’s).

PEPCO serves as the distributor to the Phoenix-S&P Series’ shares. For its services each Phoenix-S&P Series pays PEPCO distribution and/or service fees at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each respective Phoenix-S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation Series.

At December 31, 2007, PLIC and its affiliates held shares in the Fund which aggregate the following:

 

     Shares    Aggregate
Net Asset
Value
(reported
in 000’s)

S&P Aggressive Growth

   20,000    $ 244

S&P Growth

   21,000      238

S&P Moderate

   21,000      236

S&P Moderate Growth

   21,000      228

The Fund provides a deferred compensation plan for its disinterested trustees. Under the deferred compensation plan, disinterested trustees may elect to defer all or a portion of their compensation. Amounts deferred are retained by the Fund, and to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, and then, in turn, may be invested in the shares of unaffiliated mutual funds selected by the disinterested trustees. Investments in such unaffiliated mutual funds are included in “Other Assets” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2007, the aggregate value of such investments is $197 (reported in 000’s).

Note 4—Purchases and Sales of Securities

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding U.S. Government and agency securities, short-term securities, futures contracts, and forward currency contracts) during the period ended December 31, 2007, were as follows:

 

     Purchases
(reported
in 000’s)
   Sales
(reported
in 000’s)

Capital Growth

   $ 365,426    $ 438,252

Growth and Income

     73,484      90,383

Mid-Cap Growth

     126,818      145,411

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     168,771      152,471

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     19,081      21,072

Strategic Allocation

     115,624      161,207

Aberdeen International

     174,226      155,801

Alger Small-Cap Growth

     34,031      44,038

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

     37,348      52,585

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation-Aggressive Growth

     29,397      18,552

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation-Growth

     53,154      31,222

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation-Moderate

     10,602      7,397

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation-Moderate Growth

     31,600      22,159

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value

     50,546      46,407

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

     26,737      31,085

Van Kampen Comstock

     14,840      29,313

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index

     4,308      23,982

Purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government and agency securities during the period ended December 31, 2007, were as follows:

 

     Purchases
(reported
in 000’s)
   Sales
(reported
in 000’s)

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

   $ 71,912    $ 73,660

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     13,329      12,898

Strategic Allocation

     33,346      40,161

Note 5—Credit Risk and Asset Concentrations

In countries with limited or developing markets, investments may present greater risks than in more developed markets and the prices of such investments may be volatile. The consequences of political, social or economic changes in these markets may have disruptive

 

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effects on the market prices of these investments and the income they generate, as well as a series’ ability to repatriate such amounts.

High yield/high risk securities typically entail greater price volatility and/or principal and interest rate risk. There is a greater chance that an issuer will not be able to make principal and interest payments on time. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of high yield securities may be complex, and as a result, it may be more difficult for the advisors and/or subadvisors to accurately predict risk.

Certain series may invest a high percentage of their assets in specific sectors of the market in their pursuit of a greater investment return. Fluctuations in these sectors of concentration may have a greater impact on a series, positive or negative, than if a series did not concentrate its investments in such sectors.

At December 31, 2007, the series held securities in specific sectors as detailed below:

 

Series

   Sector    Percentage
of Total
Net Assets
 

Capital Growth

   Information Technology    31 %

Alger Small-Cap Growth

   Information Technology    26 %

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

   Industrials    25 %

Van Kampen Comstock

   Financials    26 %

Note 6—Illiquid and Restricted Securities

Investments shall be considered illiquid if they cannot be disposed of in seven days in the ordinary course of business at the approximate amount at which such securities have been valued by the series. Additionally, the following information is also considered in determining illiquidity: the frequency of trades and quotes for the investment, whether the investment is listed for trading on a recognized domestic exchange and/or whether two or more brokers are willing to purchase or sell the security at a comparable price, the extent of market making activity in the investment and the nature of the market for investment. Illiquid securities are noted as such at the end of each series’ Schedule of Investments where applicable.

Restricted securities are illiquid securities, as defined above, not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Generally, 144A securities are excluded from this category, except where defined as illiquid.

At December 31, 2007, the Fund held the following restricted securities:

 

     Acquisition
Date and
Cost
(reported
in 000’s)
   Market
Value and
% of

Net Assets
(reported
in 000’s)
 

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     

MASTR Alternative Net Interest

Margin 06-6, N1 144A

6.129% due 9/26/46

     8/3/06    $ 11  
   $ 493      0.0 %

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     

MASTR Alternative Net Interest

Margin Trust 05-CW1A, N1 144A

6.750% due 12/26/35

     11/18/08    $ 19  
   $ 129      0.04 %

MASTR Resecuritization Trust

05-4CI, N2 144A

7.865% due 4/26/45

     1/12/06    $ 59  
   $ 120      0.1 %

MASTR Alternative Net Interest

Margin 06-6, N1 144A

6.129% due 9/26/46

     8/3/06    $ 2  
   $ 89      0.2 %

Alger Small-Cap Growth Autobytel, Inc.

     6/20/03    $ 10  
   $ 20      0.02 %

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Seagate Technology Tax Refund Rights

     11/22/00    $ 0  
   $ 0      0 %

Each series will bear any costs, including those involved in registration under the Securities Act of 1933, in connection with the disposition of such securities.

Note 7—Indemnifications

Under the series’ organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the series. In addition, the series enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these arrangements.

Note 8—Regulatory Exams

Federal and state regulatory authorities from time to time make inquiries and conduct examinations regarding compliance by The Phoenix Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “the Company”) with securities and other laws and regulations affecting their registered products.

In February 2005, the NASD notified PNX that it was asserting violations of trade reporting rules by a subsidiary. PNX responded to the NASD allegations in May 2005. Thereafter, in January 2007, the NASD notified PNX that the matter is being referred for potential violations and possible action. On May 3, 2007, the NASD accepted a letter of acceptance, waiver and consent submitted by the PXP subsidiary to resolve this matter. Without admitting or denying the NASD’s findings, in accordance with the terms of the letter, the PXP subsidiary agreed to a censure, to pay a fine of $8,000 and to revise its supervisory procedures.

The Company does not believe that the outcome of these matters will be material to these financial statements.

 

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Note 9—Manager of Managers

The Fund and PVA have received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) granting exemptions from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, pursuant to which PVA will, subject to review and approval of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, be permitted to enter into and materially amend subadvisory agreements without such agreements being approved by the shareholders of the applicable series of the Fund. PVA will continue to have the ultimate responsibility to oversee the subadvisors and recommend their hiring, termination and replacement.

Note 10—Mixed and Shared Funding

Shares of the Fund are not directly offered to the public. Shares of the Fund are currently offered through separate accounts to fund variable accumulation annuity contracts and variable universal life insurance policies issued by Phoenix Life Insurance Company, PHL Variable Insurance Company, and Phoenix Life and Annuity Company and could be offered to separate accounts of other insurance companies in the future.

The interests of variable annuity contract owners and variable life policy owners could diverge based on differences in federal and state regulatory requirements, tax laws, investment management or other unanticipated developments. The Fund’s Trustees do not foresee any such differences or disadvantages at this time. However, the Fund’s Trustees intend to monitor for any material conflicts and will determine what action, if any, should be taken in response to such conflicts. If such a conflict should occur, one or more separate accounts may be required to withdraw its investment in the Fund or shares of another fund may be substituted.

Note 11—Mergers (reported in 000’s)

On October 27, 2006, the Capital Growth Series acquired all of the net assets of the Phoenix-AIM Growth Series (“AIM Growth”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization approved by the AIM Growth shareholders on October 5, 2006. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 3,996,273 shares of Capital Growth outstanding on October 27, 2006 and valued at $61,017 for 8,399,603 shares of AIM Growth outstanding on October 27, 2006. AIM Growth’s net assets of $61,017, including $8,256 of net unrealized appreciation were combined with those of Capital Growth. The aggregate net assets of Capital Growth immediately after the merger were $452,686. The shareholders of AIM Growth received for each share owned approximately 0.48 share of Capital Growth.

On October 27, 2006, the Mid-Cap Growth Series acquired all of the net assets of the Phoenix Strategic Theme Series (“Strategic Theme”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization approved by the Strategic Theme shareholders on October 5, 2006. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 3,950,319 shares of Mid-Cap Growth outstanding on October 27, 2006 and valued at $53,114 for 4,883,118 shares of Strategic Theme outstanding on October 27, 2006. Strategic Theme’s net assets of $53,114, including $7,455 of net unrealized appreciation were combined with those of Mid-Cap Growth. The aggregate net assets of Mid-Cap Growth immediately after the merger were $98,522. The shareholders of Strategic Theme received for each share owned approximately 0.81 share of Mid-Cap Growth.

On October 27, 2006, the Alger Small-Cap Growth Series acquired all of the net assets of the Phoenix-Engemann Small-Cap Growth Series (“Engemann Small-Cap Growth”) and the Phoenix-Kayne Small-Cap Quality Value Series (“Kayne Small-Cap Quality Value”) pursuant to Agreements and Plans of Reorganization approved by the Engemann Small-Cap Growth and Kayne Small-Cap Quality Value shareholders on October 26, 2006. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 1,912,431 shares of Alger Small-Cap Growth outstanding on October 27, 2006 and valued at $34,547 for 2,108,424 shares of Engemann Small-Cap Growth valued at $16,831 and 1,054,130 shares of Kayne Small-Cap Quality Value valued at $17,716. Engemann Small-Cap Growth’s net assets of $16,831, including $4,239 of net unrealized appreciation and Kayne Small-Cap Quality Value’s net assets of $17,716, including $4,213 of net unrealized appreciation were combined with those of Alger Small-Cap Growth. The aggregate net assets of Alger Small-Cap Growth immediately after the merger were $59,092. The shareholders of Engemann Small-Cap Growth received for each share owned approximately 0.44 share of Alger Small-Cap Growth. The shareholders of Kayne Small-Cap Quality Value received for each share owned approximately 0.93 share of Alger Small-Cap Growth.

On October 27, 2006, the Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series acquired all of the net assets of the Phoenix-Northern Dow 30 Series (“Northern Dow 30”) and the Phoenix-Northern Nasdaq-100 Index® Series (“Northern Nasdaq-100 Index®”) pursuant to Agreements and Plans of Reorganization approved by the Northern Dow 30 and Northern Nasdaq-100 Index® shareholders on October 26, 2006. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 3,550,335 shares of Van Kampen Equity 500 Index outstanding on October 27, 2006 and valued at $44,067 for 2,100,979 shares of Northern Dow 30 valued at $21,818 and 4,901,410 shares of Northern Nasdaq-100 Index® valued at $22,249. Northern Dow 30’s net assets of $21,818, including $4,937 of net unrealized appreciation and Northern Nasdaq-100 Index®’s net assets of $22,249, including $5,784 of net unrealized appreciation were combined with those of Van Kampen Equity 500 Index. The aggregate net assets of Van Kampen Equity 500 Index immediately after the merger were $145,083. The shareholders of Northern Dow 30 received for each share owned approximately 0.84 share of Van Kampen Equity 500 Index. The shareholders of Northern Nasdaq-100 Index® received for each share owned approximately 0.37 share of Van Kampen Equity 500 Index.

On October 20, 2006, the Growth and Income Series acquired all of the net assets of the Phoenix-Kayne Rising Dividends Series (“Kayne Rising Dividends”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization approved by the Kayne Rising Dividends shareholders on October 5, 2006. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 835,783 shares of Growth and Income outstanding on October 20, 2006 and valued at $11,722 for 1,002,388 shares of Kayne Rising Dividends outstanding on October 20, 2006. Kayne Rising Dividend’s net assets of $11,722, including $1,655 of net unrealized appreciation were combined with those of Growth and Income. The aggregate net assets of Growth and Income immediately after the merger were $163,685. The shareholders of Kayne Rising Dividends received for each share owned approximately 0.83 share of Growth and Income.

On October 20, 2006, the Aberdeen International Series acquired all of the net assets of the Phoenix-Lazard International Equity Select Series (“Lazard International Equity Select”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization approved by the Lazard International Equity Select shareholders on October 5, 2006. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 10,426,631 shares of Aberdeen International outstanding on October 20, 2006 and valued at $175,010 for 10,514,476 shares of Lazard International Equity Select outstanding on October 20, 2006. Lazard International Equity Select’s net assets of $175,010, including $33,022 of net unrealized appreciation were combined with those of Aberdeen International. The aggregate net assets of Aberdeen International

 

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immediately after the merger were $389,209. The shareholders of Lazard International Equity Select received for each share owned approximately 0.99 share of Aberdeen International.

Note 12—Exemptive Order

On June 5, 2006, the SEC issued an order under Section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Investment Company Act (“1940 Act”) granting an exemption from Sections 12(d)(1)(A) and (B) of the 1940 Act and under Sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the 1940 Act granting an exemption from Section 17(a) of the 1940 Act, which permits the Phoenix-S&P Series to invest in other affiliated and unaffiliated funds, including exchange traded funds. Before the order was granted, the Series could invest in affiliated funds only or exchange traded funds only, but not in unaffiliated funds or a combination of affiliated funds, exchange traded funds, and unaffiliated funds.

Note 13—Other

The insurance company affiliates of the Fund distribute the Fund as investment options in variable annuity and life insurance products (“Variable Products”) through non-affiliated advisors, broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries. There is substantial competition for business within most of these distributors. One of the most significant distributors of the Variable Products (and the Fund) includes a subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, or State Farm. The insurance company affiliates of the Fund have had distribution arrangements with State Farm since 2001. In 2007, the agreement with State Farm to provide life and annuity products and related services to State Farm’s affluent and high-net-worth customers through qualified State Farm agents was extended until 2016.

Note 14—Federal Income Tax Information (Reported in 000’s)

The following series have capital loss carryovers which may be used to offset future capital gains.

 

     Expiration Year
     2008    2009    2010    2011    2012    2013    2014    2015    Total

Capital Growth

     —      $ 192,231    $ 84,342    $ 5,973    $ 2,820      —        —        —      $ 285,366

Mid-Cap Growth

   $ 38,041      39,730      16,035      —        —      $ 981      —        —        94,787

Money Market

     —        —        —        —        —        —        —      $ 7      7

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     5,548      4,981      7,850      —        —        —        —        —        18,379

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     —        —        —        —        137      159    $ 167      —        463

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index

     —        —        7,004      8,593      575      1,188      —        —        17,360

The Fund may not realize the benefit of these losses to the extent each series does not realize gains on investments prior to the expiration of the capital loss carryovers. The Capital Growth Series, the Mid-Cap Growth Series and the Van Kampen Equity 500 Index Series amounts include losses acquired in connection with prior years mergers.

The following series utilized losses deferred in prior years against current year capital gains as follows:

 

Capital Growth

   $  19,021

Growth and Income

     7,338

Mid-Cap Growth

     22,009

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     1,247

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     54

Aberdeen International

     7,445

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Aggressive Growth

     10

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Growth

     24

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate

     2

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index

     2,707

 

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Under current tax law, foreign currency and capital losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the period ended December 31, 2007, the following series deferred and/or recognized post October losses as follows:

 

Series

   Capital
Deferred
   Capital
Recognized
   Currency
Recognized

Capital Growth

   $ 232      —        —  

Mid-Cap Growth

     —      $ 18      —  

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     103      —      $ 111

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     5      5      —  

Strategic Allocation

     —        —        17

Aberdeen International

     —        —        7

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

     —        —        —  

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Aggressive Growth

     13      —        —  

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Growth

     57      —        —  

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate

     12      —        —  

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate Growth

     48      —        —  

The components of distributable earnings on a tax basis, (excluding unrealized appreciation (depreciation), which are disclosed in the respective schedule of investments), consist of undistributed ordinary income and undistributed long-term capital gains as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
 

Capital Growth

   $ 86      —    

Growth and Income

     210    $ 1,561  

Money Market

     10      —    

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     2,059      —    

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     349      —    

Strategic Allocation

     1,371      1,800  

Aberdeen International

     1,350      18,488  

Alger Small-Cap Growth

     163      1,179  

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

     1,308      2,026  

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Aggressive Growth

     34      —    

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Growth

     4      —    

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate

     1      —   (#)

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate Growth

     2      —    

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value

     749      1,634  

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

     346      1,101  

Van Kampen Commstock

     435      1,025  

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index

     221      —    

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate principally to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal tax purposes. Short-term gains distributions reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets, if any, are reported as ordinary income for federal tax purposes.

Note 15—Reclassification of Capital Accounts

For financial reporting purposes, book basis capital accounts are adjusted to reflect the tax character of permanent book/tax differences. Permanent reclassifications can arise from differing treatment of certain income and gain transactions, nondeductible current year net operating losses, expiring capital loss carryovers and investments in passive foreign investment companies. The reclassifications have no impact on the net assets or net asset values of the Series. As of December 31, 2007, the following series recorded reclassifications to increase (decrease) the accounts listed below:

 

     Undistributed
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Capital Paid In
on Shares of
Beneficial Interest
 

Capital Growth

   $ (2 )     —   (#)   $ 2  

Growth and Income

     (1 )     —         1  

Mid-Cap Growth

     635     $ (18 )     (617 )

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

     625       (625 )     —    

Multi-Sector Short Term Bond

     130       (130 )     —    

Strategic Allocation

     64       (64 )     —    

Aberdeen International

     192       (194 )     2  

Alger Small-Cap Growth

     354       (362 )     8  

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

     —         —         —    

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Aggressive Growth

     —   (#)     —   (#)     —    

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Growth

     1       (1 )     —    

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate

     —   (#)     —   (#)     —    

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate Growth

     1       (1 )     —    

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

     19       (19 )     —    

Van Kampen Equity 500 Index

     (3 )     —         3  

 

#

Amount is less than $1,000.

 

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December 31, 2007

 

Note 16—Subadvisor Change

On December 10, 2007, Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC provided written notice that it was terminating its subadvisory relationship with the four S&P – Phoenix Dynamic Asset Allocation Series as of February 29, 2008. PVA advised the Board of Trustees that it would be recommending a new subadvisor for the four Series at the February 25-26, 2008 quarterly meeting for its consideration and approval.

Note 17—Subsequent Event

On February 7, 2008, PNX announced that it intends to spin off its asset management subsidiary (“spin-off”), Phoenix Investment Partners (“PXP”), to PNX’ shareholders. The Fund’s Administrator and Transfer Agent, Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation, a subsidiary of PXP, Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc., a subsidiary of PXP, which is the subadvisor to the Phoenix Growth and Income Series, the Phoenix Strategic Allocation Series, and Duff & Phelps Investment Management Company, a subsidiary of PXP, the subadvisor to the Phoenix-Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series, are also intended to be part of the spin-off. Goodwin Capital Advisors, Inc., a subsidiary of PXP, which is a subadvisor to Phoenix Money Market Series, Phoenix Multi-Sector Fixed Income Series, Phoenix Multi-Sector Short-Term Bond Series, and the Phoenix Strategic Allocation Series, is intended to be distributed to PNX or a PNX affiliate as part of the spin-off.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

LOGO

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of

The Phoenix Edge Series Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the 18 series (constituting The Phoenix Edge Series Fund, hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at December 31, 2007 and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets and their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

LOGO

Boston, Massachusetts

February 19, 2008

 

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TAX INFORMATION NOTICE (UNAUDITED)

December 31, 2007

Tax Information Notice (Unaudited)

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, the series listed designated long-term capital gains dividends as follows:

 

Growth and Income

   $ 5,578

Strategic Allocation

     10,678

Aberdeen International

     42,455

Alger Small-Cap Growth

     4,892

Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities

     10,546

S&P Dynamic Asset Allocation: Moderate Growth

     29

Sanford Bernstein Mid-Cap Value

     13,768

Sanford Bernstein Small-Cap Value

     8,484

Van Kampen Comstock

     3,236

 

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX CAPITAL GROWTH SERIES (the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board of Trustees, first by a majority of the Trustees who are “disinterested” trustees of the Fund (as that term is defined in section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (the “1940 Act”), and then by a majority of the entire Board, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Harris Investment Management, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007, and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series performed below the index for the 1, 3, 5, and 10 year and year-to-date periods as of September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 134th out of 199 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Subadvisor has been managing the Series for approximately eighteen months in its consideration of the quality of the Subadvisor’s investment performance. The Board further noted that it would review the Subadvisor’s investment performance each quarter in 2008.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to the comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were higher than the average total expenses for comparable funds, and, however, the contractual management fee was slightly above the median for the peer group. The Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that the management fee included breakpoints based on the amount of assets under management. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX CAPITAL GROWTH SERIES (the “Series”)

(Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed below the index for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year and year-to-date periods as of September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 134th out of 199 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Subadvisor has been managing the Series for approximately eighteen months in its consideration of the quality of the Subadvisor’s investment performance. The Board further noted that it would review the Subadvisor’s investment performance each quarter in 2008.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not consider comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX GROWTH AND INCOME SERIES (the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for 1, 3 and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for the 3 year period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Series performed below its benchmark for the 1 and 5 year period and the year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 126th out of 208 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were higher than the average total expenses for comparable funds and that the contractual management fee was higher than the median for the peer group. Due to the size of the Series, the Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its expense peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that the management fee included breakpoints based on the amount of assets under management. The Board also noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX GROWTH AND INCOME SERIES (the “Series”)

(Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers and the experience the Subadvisor had as the previous advisor for the Series. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3 and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for the 3 year period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Series performed below its benchmark for the 1 and 5 year period and the year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 126th out of 208 for its peer group for the year ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MID-CAP GROWTH SERIES (the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a special meeting of the Series’ Board of Trustees on September 26, 2007, the Board approved the Advisor’s recommendation to terminate the prior subadvisor, Bennett Lawrence Management LLC (“Bennett Lawrence”) to be effective on November 26, 2007. At the special meeting, the Advisor advised the Board that it would recommend a new subadvisor for the Series to the Board for its consideration at the November 12 and 13, 2007 Board Meeting. At a meeting held on November 13, 2007 the Advisor recommended that Neuberger Berman Management LLC (“Neuberger Berman”) manage the Series. The Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and approved the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Neuberger Berman (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was fair and reasonable and that approval of each agreement was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the Series such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing the performance of the Series with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions for the Series were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA and the Series, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of the investment programs of the Series and the monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and its compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA required quarterly compliance certifications from the former subadvisor and conducted compliance due diligence visits at the former subadvisor and would continue this compliance process with the new Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. Since the Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders, it considered the new Subadvisor’s prior performance in managing mid-cap securities. Neuberger Berman had outperformed the Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index by 300 bps for the 1 year period ended August 31, 2007. The 3 and 5 year performance for similar funds was strong.

Profitability. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by PVA and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Series. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Series profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the voluntary reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Fund was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were above the average total expenses for comparable funds; however the contractual management fee was below the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale as the assets grew in order to cover certain fixed costs. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MID-CAP GROWTH SERIES (the “Series”)

(Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent, Quality of Services and Investment Performance. In connection with the consideration of PVA’s proposal to replace Bennett Lawrence with Neuberger Berman as Subadvisor to the Series, the Board received in advance of the meeting, certain information in the form of an extensive questionnaire completed by Neuberger Berman concerning a number of issues, including its investment philosophy, resources, operations and compliance structure. The Board had further benefit of a presentation made by Neuberger Berman’s senior management personnel where a number of issues, including Neuberger Berman’s history, investment approach, investment strategies, portfolio turnover rates, assets under management, personnel, compliance procedures and the firm’s overall performance, were reviewed and discussed. The Board was satisfied that the financial statements of Neuberger Berman indicated it was sufficiently capitalized, and that its 1, 3 and 5 year performance for funds similar to the Series was strong. The Board also took note of Neuberger Berman’s consistent investment style.

The Board also reviewed performance information for the Series and noted that as a result of disappointing performance, the recommendation of a new subadvisor was appropriate. In this context, the Trustees considered PVA’s quantitative and qualitative evaluation of Neuberger Berman’s skills and abilities in managing assets pursuant to specific investment styles similar to the styles of the Series. In addition, the Trustees also considered the overall nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by the Subadvisor, whether the cost to PVA of these services would be reasonable, and the economic viability of Neuberger Berman.

After considering all the information presented, based on the qualifications of Neuberger Berman’s personnel and the performance of assets managed by the subadvisor in a similar manner and the performance of assets managed by the subadvisor in a similar manner as the Series would be managed, the Board concluded that the nature, quality and cost of services to be provided to the Series by the subadvisor were reasonable and in the best interest of the Series and their shareholders and approved the proposal.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MONEY MARKET SERIES (the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the performance of the Series was slightly below the index for all periods. The Series was ranked 52nd out of 108 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were higher than average total expenses for comparable funds and that the contractual management fee was below the median for the peer group. The Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its expense peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that the management fee included breakpoints based on the amount of assets under management. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MONEY MARKET SERIES (the “Series”)

(Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that the Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the extensive experience of the portfolio managers and, in particular, their experience in managing the Series as employees of Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc., the previous advisor for the Series. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed, which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the performance of the Series was slightly below the index for all periods. The Series was ranked 52nd out of 108 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the adviser level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

(the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of the subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Series had performed above the index for the 1, 3, and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and performed below the index for the 10 year and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 33rd out of 49 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were slightly lower than the average total expenses for comparable funds and that the contractual management fee was below the median for the peer group. The Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its expense group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that the management fee included breakpoints based on the amount of assets under management. The Board also noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the portfolio managers and, in particular, their experience in managing the Series as employees of Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc., the previous advisor for the Series. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for the 1, 3, and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and performed below the index for the 10 year and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 33rd out of 49 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2006.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND SERIES

(the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1 and 3 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed below the index for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007 and had performed above the index for the 1 and 3 year periods ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Series had the best performance among its peer group for the 3 year period ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 27th out of 35 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were higher than the average total expenses for comparable funds and that the contractual management fee was above the median for the peer group. The Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its expense peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that the management fee breakpoints based on the amount of assets under management. The Board also noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX MULTI-SECTOR SHORT TERM BOND SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the portfolio managers and, in particular, their experience in managing the Series as employees of Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc., the previous advisor for the Series. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interest with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1 and 3 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed below the index for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007 and had performed above the index for the 1 and 3 year periods ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Series had the best performance among its peer group for the 3 year period ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 27th out of 35 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

138


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

(the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreements (the “Subadvisory Agreements”) between PVA and Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. (“PIC”) and between PVA and Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc. (“Goodwin” and collectively with PIC the “Subadvisors”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreements between PVA and the Subadvisors, the Subadvisors provide the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisors’ investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisors and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisors. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series performed above the index for the 10 year period ended September 30, 2007 and had performed below the index for the 1, 3, and 5 year and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series ranked 79th out of 131 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were above the average total expenses for comparable funds, but at the median for total expenses for comparable funds. The Board noted that the contractual management fee was at the median for the peer group. The Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board also noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

139


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX STRATEGIC ALLOCATION SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisors to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board considered the division of the Series assets to be managed by the Subadvisors. Specifically, PIC will manage the equity assets, and Goodwin will manage the fixed assets. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisors and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisors, their current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and their financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreements, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that the Subadvisors would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisors by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisors in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisors’ compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisors and the portfolio managers. The Board also considered PIC’s experience as the previous advisor for the Series. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisors’ determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisors’ compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisors.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series performed above the index for the 10 year period ended September 30, 2007 and had performed below the index for the 1, 3, and 5 year and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 79th out of 131 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

140


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL SERIES

(the “Series”)

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for the 3 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and had performed below the index for the 1 and 5 year and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 96th out of 136 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the actual total expenses of the Series were below the median average total expenses for comparable funds and that the contractual management fee was below the median for the peer group. The Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

141


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. In this regard, the Board noted that the portfolio management team has many years of experience in the investment management business. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed, which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for the 3 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and had performed below the index for the 1 and 5 year and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 96th out of 136 for its peer group for the year-to-date ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

142


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-ALGER SMALL-CAP GROWTH SERIES

(the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Fred Alger Management, Inc. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other Series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to over 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with the comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all periods. The Board also noted that it placed 20th among 103 in its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the voluntary reimbursements provided to the Fund. The Board concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the actual total expenses of the Series were below the average total expenses for comparable funds and the contractual management fee was slightly higher compared to the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses for the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale in order to cover certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-ALGER SMALL-CAP GROWTH SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that are provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. In this regard, the Board noted that the portfolio management team has many years of experience in the investment management business. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report of the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all periods. The Board also noted that it placed 20th among 103 in its peer group for the year-to-date period.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-DUFF & PHELPS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

SERIES (the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Duff & Phelps Investment Management Company (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with the comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index and the Lipper peer group average for the 3, 5, and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and was just slightly below the index for the 1 year period ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 33rd out of 60 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation methodology appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the contractual reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the expected profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were higher than the average total expenses for comparable funds, and the contractual management fee was slightly higher than the median for the peer group. The Board considered the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale with respect to covering certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

145


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-DUFF & PHELPS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

SERIES (the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that the Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance records. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers and the experience the Subadvisor had as the previous advisor for the Series. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to the shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index and the Lipper peer group average for the 3, 5, and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and was just slightly below the index for the 1 year period and year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 33rd out of 60 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series and that the profitability of the Subadvisor was not a material consideration.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders, but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

146


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES:

AGGRESSIVE GROWTH (the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Series’ advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC (“SPIAS”) (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day-to-day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and that approval of each agreement was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the series such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA required quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and conducted compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series’ shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance for the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all periods. The Series was ranked 27th out of 176 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by PVA and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Series. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Series profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this result, the Board noted that the allocation profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were below the average total expenses for comparable funds and the contractual management fee was slightly lower than the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale as the assets grow covering certain fixed costs. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

147


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES:

AGGRESSIVE GROWTH (the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that were to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, they received from Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of deliberations and evaluations of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination and provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to Subadvisor to PVA, the methodology used by Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all the periods. The Series was ranked 27th out of 176 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board did not consider profitability information for the Subadvisor noting that the subadvisory fee is pay by PVA and not the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board considered that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the series level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

148


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES: GROWTH

(the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Series’ advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC (“SPIAS”) (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day-to-day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and that approval of each agreement was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the series such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA required quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and conducted compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series’ shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance for the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for both periods. The Series was ranked 86th out of 216 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by PVA and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Series. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Series profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this result, the Board noted that the allocation profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were below the average of total expenses for comparable funds and the contractual management fee was slightly lower than the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale as the assets grow covering certain fixed costs. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

149


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES: GROWTH

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that were to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, they received from Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of deliberations and evaluations of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination and provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to Subadvisor to PVA, the methodology used by Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for both periods. The Series was ranked 86th out of 216 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board did not consider profitability information for the Subadvisor noting that the subadvisory fee is pay by PVA and not the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board considered that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the series level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

150


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES:

MODERATE (the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Series’ advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 13, 2007, the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC (“SPIAS”) (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day-to-day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and that approval of each agreement was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the series such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA required quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and conducted compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series’ shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for both periods. The Series was ranked 24th out of 131 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by PVA and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Series. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Series profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this result, the Board noted that the allocation profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were below the average of total expenses for comparable funds and the contractual management fee was slightly lower than the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale as the assets grow covering certain fixed costs. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

151


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES:

MODERATE (the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that were to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, they received from Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of deliberations and evaluations of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination and provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to Subadvisor to PVA, the methodology used by Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for both periods. The Series was ranked 24th out of 131 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board did not consider profitability information for the Subadvisor noting that the subadvisory fee is pay by PVA and not the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board considered that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the series level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES:

MODERATE GROWTH (the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Series’ advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 13, 2007, the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC (“SPIAS”) (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day-to-day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and that approval of each agreement was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the series such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA required quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and conducted compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series’ shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for both periods. The Series was ranked 15th out of 72 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by PVA and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Series. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Series profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this result, the Board noted that the allocation profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses were below the average of the total expenses for comparable funds and the contractual management fee was the same as than the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale as the assets grow covering certain fixed costs. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-S&P DYNAMIC ALLOCATION SERIES:

MODERATE GROWTH (the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that were to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, they received from Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of deliberations and evaluations of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination and provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to Subadvisor to PVA, the methodology used by Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the one year period ended September 30, 2007 and year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for both periods. The Series was ranked 15th out of 72 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board did not consider profitability information for the Subadvisor noting that the subadvisory fee is pay by PVA and not the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board considered that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the series level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-SANFORD BERNSTEIN MID-CAP VALUE SERIES

(the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Alliance/Bernstein L.P. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other Series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to over 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3 and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with the comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all periods. The Series was ranked 25th out of 65 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the voluntary reimbursements provided to the Fund. The Board concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were above the total expenses for comparable funds and the contractual management fee was above the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses for the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale in order to cover certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-SANFORD BERNSTEIN MID-CAP VALUE SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that are provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. In this regard, the Board noted that the portfolio management team has many years of experience in the investment management business. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report of the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3 and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all periods. The Series was ranked 25th out of 65 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-SANFORD BERNSTEIN SMALL-CAP VALUE

SERIES (the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 12, 2007, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Alliance/Bernstein L.P. (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement between PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and the Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day to day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of disinterested Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and approving the renewals was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board received and reviewed substantial written information from PVA as requested. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided by PVA to other Series of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing performance with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of investment programs and the monitoring of subadvisor’s investment performance and their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA will require quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and will conduct compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to over 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the 1940 Act. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3 and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with the comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all the periods. The Series was ranked 4th out of 42 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitability of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, since allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation appeared reasonable. The Board also noted the voluntary reimbursements provided to the Fund. The Board concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series was reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed emphasis on the review of Series expenses. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of funds selected by Lipper as the Series’ appropriate Lipper expense peer group as of September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were above the average total expenses for comparable funds and that the contractual management fee was above the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses for the Series in comparison to its peer group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale in order to cover certain fixed costs as the assets grew. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-SANFORD BERNSTEIN SMALL-CAP VALUE

SERIES (the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that are provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the subadvisory agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. In this regard, the Board noted that the portfolio management team has many years of experience in the investment management business. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered the detailed performance review process of the Investment Performance Committee. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report of the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”), which was furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3 and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information given for a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed above the index for all the periods. The Series was ranked 4th out of 42 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007.

Profitability. The Board noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not receive comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the advisor level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-VAN KAMPEN COMSTOCK SERIES

(the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Series’ advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 13, 2007, the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. d/b/a Van Kampen (“Van Kampen”) (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day-to-day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and that approval of each agreement was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the Series such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing the performance of the Series with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions for the Series were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA and the Series, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of the investment programs of the Series and the monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and its compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA required quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and conducted compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series’ shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”) furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information with a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had underperformed its benchmark for all periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 74th out of 87 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Subadvisor had been managing the Series for less than twenty-four months in its consideration of the quality of the Subadvisor’s investment performance. The Board further noted that it would review the Subadvisor’s investment performance each quarter in 2008.

Profitability. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by PVA and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Series. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Series profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitably of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, it being recognized that allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation appeared reasonable. The Board also noted that the voluntary reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series were reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also considered the expenses of the Series. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of other funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense group under the Lipper report. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were above the average total expenses for comparable funds and that the management fee was above the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its expense group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board also noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale as the assets grew covering certain fixed costs. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

159


THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-VAN KAMPEN COMSTOCK SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that are to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”) furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information with a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had underperformed its benchmark for all periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 74th out of 87 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Subadvisor had been managing the Series for less than twenty-four months in its consideration of the quality of the Subadvisor’s investment performance. The Board further noted that it would review the Subadvisor’s investment performance each quarter in 2008.

Profitability. The Board did not consider profitability information for the Subadvisor noting that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not consider comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the fund level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-VAN KAMPEN EQUITY 500 INDEX SERIES

(the “Series”)

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for determining whether to approve the Series’ advisory and subadvisory agreements. At a meeting held on November 13, 2007, the Board, including a majority of the independent Trustees, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (“PVA”) and the Fund and the investment subadvisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between PVA and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. d/b/a Van Kampen (“Van Kampen”) (the “Subadvisor”). Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, PVA and the Fund, PVA provides advisory services to the Series. Pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreement between PVA and Subadvisor, the Subadvisor provides the day-to-day investment management for the Series.

During the review process, the Board received assistance and advice from, and met separately with, independent legal counsel. In approving each agreement, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined that the fee structure was reasonable and that approval of each agreement was in the best interests of the Series and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses the primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services to be provided by PVA and its affiliates to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. The Board’s conclusion was based, in part, upon services provided to the Series such as quarterly reports provided by PVA 1) comparing the performance of the Series with a peer group and benchmark, 2) showing that the investment policies and restrictions for the Series were followed and 3) covering matters such as the compliance of investment personnel and other access persons with the Code of Ethics of PVA and the Series, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, the monitoring of portfolio compliance, information on illiquid securities and derivatives, brokerage commissions and presentations regarding the economic environment and general investment outlook. The Board noted that PVA was responsible for the general oversight of the investment programs of the Series and the monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and its compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to compliance monitoring, the Board noted that PVA required quarterly compliance certifications from the Subadvisor and conducted compliance due diligence visits at the Subadvisor. The Board also considered the experience of PVA having acted as an investment adviser to mutual funds for 8 years, its current experience in acting as an investment adviser to 18 mutual funds, and its role under the Fund’s “manager of managers” exemptive relief under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Board also considered the transfer agent and shareholder services that are provided to Series’ shareholders by an affiliate of PVA, noting continuing improvements by management in the scope and quality of services and favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties.

Investment Performance. The Board placed significant emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”) furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information with a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed below its benchmark for all the periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 125th out of 208 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Subadvisor had been managing the Series for less than twenty-four months in its consideration of the quality of the Subadvisor’s investment performance. The Board further noted that it would review the Subadvisor’s investment performance each quarter in 2008.

Profitability. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by PVA and its affiliates in connection with the operation of the Series. In this regard, the Board reviewed the Series profitability analysis that addressed the overall profitably of PVA for its management of The Phoenix Edge Series Fund family, as well as its profits and that of its affiliates, for managing the Series. Specific attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to the Series, it being recognized that allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this regard, the Board noted that the allocation appeared reasonable. The Board also noted that the voluntary reimbursements provided to the Series. The Board concluded that the profitability to PVA from the Series were reasonable.

Management Fee and Total Expenses. The Board also placed significant emphasis on the review of expenses of the Series. Consideration was given to a comparative analysis of the management fees and total expense ratios of the Series compared with those of a group of other funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense group under the Lipper report. The Board noted that the total expenses of the Series were slightly above the average total expenses for comparable funds and the contractual management fee was above the median for the peer group. The Board was satisfied with the management fee and total expenses of the Series in comparison to its expense group as shown in the Lipper report and concluded that such fee and expenses were reasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board noted that it was likely that PVA and the Series would achieve certain economies of scale as the assets grew covering certain fixed costs. The Board concluded that shareholders would have an opportunity to benefit from these economies of scale.

 

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR PHOENIX-VAN KAMPEN EQUITY 500 INDEX SERIES

(the “Series”) (Continued)

 

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the overall services that are to be provided by the Subadvisor to the Series and its shareholders were reasonable. In addition, the Board received from the Subadvisor and reviewed substantial written information as requested. In the course of their deliberations and evaluation of materials, the Trustees considered, among other things the following factors: the Subadvisor, its current personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing investment and compliance services to the Series), and its financial condition, resources and investment process; the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement, including the standard of care and termination provisions; the scope and quality of the services that Subadvisor would provide to the Series; the structure and rate of advisory fees payable to the Subadvisor by PVA, the methodology used by the Subadvisor in determining the compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competition for investment management talent; and the Subadvisor’s compliance record. The Board’s opinion was based upon the extensive experience of the Subadvisor and the portfolio managers. With respect to portfolio manager compensation, the Board noted that a primary factor in the Subadvisor’s determination of the amount of bonus compensation to portfolio managers was the relative investment performance of the funds that they managed which would align their interests with those of the Series’ shareholders. The Board also considered the adequacy of the Subadvisor’s compliance program, based on the information provided by the Subadvisor.

Investment Performance. The Board placed significant emphasis on the investment performance of the Series in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing such performance was given to a report for the Series prepared by Lipper Financial Services (“Lipper”) furnished for the contract renewal process. The Lipper report showed the investment performance of the Series’ shares for the 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods ended September 30, 2007 and the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board reviewed the investment performance of the Series, along with comparative performance information with a peer group of funds and a relevant market index. The Board noted that the Series had performed below its benchmark for all the periods ended September 30, 2007. The Series was ranked 125th out of 208 for its peer group for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007. The Board noted that the Subadvisor had been managing the Series for less than twenty-four months in its consideration of the quality of the Subadvisor’s investment performance. The Board further noted that it would review the Subadvisor’s investment performance each quarter in 2008.

Profitability. The Board considered the profitability information for the Subadvisor noting that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Subadvisory Fee. The Board did not consider comparative fee information of subadvisory fees but noted that the subadvisory fee is paid by PVA and not by the Series.

Economies of Scale. The Board also considered the existence of any economies of scale and whether those economies would be passed along to the Series’ shareholders but noted that any economies would most likely be generated at the fund level and not necessarily at the subadvisor level.

 

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FUND MANAGEMENT TABLES

Information pertaining to the Trustees and officers of the Trust as of December 31, 2007, is set forth below. The statement of additional information (SAI) includes additional information about the Trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 541-0171.

The address of each individual, unless otherwise noted, is 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301-9668.

Disinterested Trustees

 

Name

Year of Birth

Year Elected
# of Portfolios in Fund Complex
Overseen by Trustee

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years and

Other Directorships Held by Trustee

Frank M. Ellmer, CPA

YOB: 1940

Elected: 1999

18 Portfolios

   Retired.

John A. Fabian*

YOB: 1934

Elected: 1999

18 Portfolios

   Retired.

Roger A. Gelfenbien

YOB: 1943

Elected: 2000

18 Portfolios

   Retired. Director, Webster Bank (2003-present). Director USAllianz Variable Insurance Product Trust, 23 funds (1999-present). Chairman/Trustee, The University of Connecticut (1997-2003).

Eunice S. Groark

YOB: 1938

Elected: 1999

18 Portfolios

   Attorney. Director, Peoples’ Bank (1995-present).

Frank E. Grzelecki

YOB: 1937

Elected: 2000

18 Portfolios

   Retired. Director, Barnes Group Inc. (1997-present).

John R. Mallin

YOB: 1950

Elected: 1999

18 Portfolios

   Partner/Attorney, McCarter & English, LLP (2003-present); Principal/Attorney, Cummings & Lockwood, LLC (1996- 2003).

 

* Retired from Phoenix Edge Series Fund (“PESF”) on December 31, 2007.

 

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FUND MANAGEMENT TABLES

Each of the individuals listed below is an “interested person” of the Fund, as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

Interested Trustees

 

Name

Year of Birth

Year Elected

# of Portfolios in Fund Complex
Overseen by Trustee

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years and

Other Directorships Held by Trustee

**Philip R. McLoughlin

    YOB: 1946

    Elected 2003

    Chairman

    80 Portfolios

   Partner, Cross Pond Partners, LLC, (2006-present). Director, PXRE Corporation (Reinsurance) (1985-present), World Trust Fund (1991-present). Director/Trustee, Phoenix Funds Complex (1989-present). Management Consultant (2002-2004), Chairman (1997-2002), Chief Executive Officer (1995-2002) and Director (1995-2002), Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. Director and Executive Vice President, The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (2000-2002). Director (1994-2002) and Executive Vice President, Investments (1987-2002), Phoenix Life Insurance Company. Director (1983-2002) and Chairman (1995-2002), Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. Director (1982-2002), and Chairman (2000-2002), Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation. Chairman and President, Phoenix/Zweig Advisers LLC (2001-2002). Director (2001-2002) and President (April 2002-September 2002), Phoenix Investment Management Company. Director and Executive Vice President, Phoenix Life and Annuity Company (1996-2002). Executive Vice President (1994-2002) and Chief Investment Counsel (1994-2002), PHL Variable Insurance Company. Director, Phoenix National Trust Holding Company (2001-2002). Director (1985-2002) and Vice President (1986-2002) and Executive Vice President (April 2002-September 2002), PM Holdings, Inc. Director, WS Griffith Associates, Inc. (1995-2002). Director, WS Griffith Securities, Inc. (1992-2002)

***Philip K. Polkinghorn

      One American Row

      Hartford, CT 06102

      YOB: 1957

      Elected 2004

      President

      18 Portfolios

   Executive Vice President, The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (2004-present). Vice President, Sun Life Financial Company (2001-2004).

 

** Mr. McLoughlin is an “interested person” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, by reason of his former relationship with Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. and its affiliates.
*** Mr. Polkinghorn is an “interested person” as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, by reason of his position with the Trust’s advisors and/or their affiliates.

 

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FUND MANAGEMENT TABLES

 

Name, Address, Year of Birth and

Position(s) with Trust

 

Length of

Time Served

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT TRUSTEES

Gina Collopy O’Connell

One American Row

Hartford, CT 06102

YOB: 1962

Senior Vice President

 

Served since

2004

  Senior Vice President, Life and Annuity Planning (2004-present); Senior Vice President, Life and Annuity Manufacturing (2003-2004); Senior Vice President, Life and Annuity Operations (2002- 2003); Vice President, various marketing and product development departments (1998-2002), Phoenix Life Insurance Company. Senior Vice President, PHL Variable Insurance Company (2003- present). Director, Phoenix Distribution Holding Company (2003-present). Senior Vice President, Phoenix Life and Annuity Company, (2004-present). Director and Senior Vice President, Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (2005-present).

Nancy G. Curtiss

56 Prospect Street

Hartford, CT 06115

YOB: 1952

Senior Vice President

 

Served since

1994

  Vice President, Fund Accounting (1994-2000), Treasurer (1996-2000), Assistant Treasurer (2001- present), Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation. Vice President, Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. (2003-present). Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer, certain Funds within the Phoenix Fund Complex (1994-present).

Marc Baltuch

900 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

YOB: 1945

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Served since

2004

  Chief Compliance Officer, Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC (1989-present); Vice President and Compliance Officer, certain of the Funds within the Phoenix Fund Complex; Vice President, The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (2004-present); Vice President, The Zweig Fund, Inc. (2004- present); President and Director of Watermark Securities, Inc. (1991-present); Assistant Secretary of Gotham Advisors Inc. (1990-present); Secretary, Phoenix-Zweig Trust (1969-2003); Secretary, Phoenix-Euclid Market Neutral Fund (1999-2002).

W. Patrick Bradley

56 Prospect Street

Hartford, CT 06115

YOB: 1972

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and

Principal Accounting Officer

 

Served since

2006

  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd. (2004-present). Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (2005-present), certain funds within the Phoenix Fund Family. Assistant Treasurer, certain funds within the Phoenix Fund Complex (2004-present). Senior Manager (2002-2004), Manager (2000-2002), Audit Services, Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

Kathleen A. McGah

One American Row

Hartford, CT 06102

YOB: 1950

Vice President, Chief Legal

Officer, Counsel and Secretary

 

Served since

2005

  Vice President and Counsel, Phoenix Life Insurance Company (2005-present); Vice President and Assistant Secretary, PHL Variable Insurance Company (2005-present); Vice President and Assistant Secretary, American Phoenix Life and Reassurance Company (2005-present); Vice President and Assistant Secretary, Phoenix Life and Annuity Company (2005-present); Vice President and Assistant Secretary, Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc. (2005-present); and Vice President and Assistant Secretary, Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. (2006-present). Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of five mutual funds and six variable annuity separate accounts within the Travelers Life & Annuity complex (2004-2005), Assistant Secretary (1995-2004) of five mutual funds and six variable annuity separate accounts within the Travelers Life & Annuity complex. Deputy General Counsel (1999-2005), The Travelers Insurance Company.

 

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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND

101 Munson Street

Greenfield, MA 01301

 

Board of Trustees      Investment Advisor  
Frank M. Ellmer, CPA      Phoenix Variable Advisors, Inc.  
John A. Fabian*      One American Row  
Roger A. Gelfenbien      Hartford, CT 06102-5056  
Eunice S. Groark       
Frank E. Grzelecki      Custodian  
John R. Mallin      State Street Bank and Trust Company  
Philip R. McLoughlin      225 Franklin Street  
Philip K. Polkinghorn      Boston, MA 02110  
      
Executive Officers      Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  

Philip R. McLoughlin, Chairman

     PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP  

Philip K. Polkinghorn, President

     125 High Street  

Gina Collopy O’Connell, Senior Vice President

     Boston, MA 02110-1707  

Nancy G. Curtiss, Senior Vice President

      

Marc Baltuch, Chief Compliance Officer

      

W. Patrick Bradley, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer

      

Kathleen A. McGah, Vice President, Chief Legal Officer,

Counsel and Secretary

      

 

* Retired 12/31/07.


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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Important Notes to Performance Information

   i

Fund Summaries

  

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

   TD-1

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

   TF-1

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

   TGA-1

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

   TGI-1

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

   TG-1

* Prospectus Supplement

   TG-8

Index Descriptions

   I-1

Board Members and Officers

   BOD-1

Shareholder Information

   SI-1

 

*Not part of the annual report

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE

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IMPORTANT NOTES TO PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

 

Performance data is historical and cannot predict or guarantee future results. Principal value and investment return will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you withdraw your money. Inception dates of the funds may have preceded the effective dates of the subaccounts, contracts, or their availability in all states.

 

When reviewing the index comparisons, please keep in mind that indexes have a number of inherent performance differentials over the funds. First, unlike the funds, which must hold a minimum amount of cash to maintain liquidity, indexes do not have a cash component. Second, the funds are actively managed and, thus, are subject to management fees to cover salaries of securities analysts or portfolio managers in addition to other expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and do not include any commissions or other expenses typically associated with investing in securities. Third, indexes often contain a different mix of securities than the fund to which they are compared. Additionally, please remember that indexes are simply a measure of performance and cannot be invested in directly.

 

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TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

This annual report for Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Performance Summary as of 12/31/07

 

Average annual total return of Class 1 shares* represents the average annual change in value, assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Average returns smooth out variations in returns, which can be significant; they are not the same as year-by-year results.

 

Periods ended 12/31/07

 

      1-Year    5-Year    10-Year

Average Annual Total Return

   +29.09%    +32.38%    +11.99%

 

*Performance prior to the 5/1/00 merger reflects historical performance of Templeton Developing Markets Fund.

 

Total Return Index Comparison for Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (1/1/98–12/31/07)

 

The graph below shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the indicated period and includes reinvestment of any income or distributions. The Fund’s performance* is compared to the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets (EM) Index and the Standard & Poor’s/International Finance Corporation Investable (S&P/IFCI) Composite Index. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Important Notes to Performance Information preceding the Fund Summaries.

 

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**Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund Class 1

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in emerging market investments and normally invests primarily to predominantly in equity securities.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s one-year total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed the MSCI EM Index’s +39.78% return, and the S&P/IFCI Composite Index’s +40.28% return for the same period.1 Please note that index performance numbers are purely for reference and that we do not attempt to track an index, but rather undertake investments on the basis of fundamental research.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

In 2007, emerging markets equities had another positive year. Despite problems brought on by the U.S. subprime lending crisis, emerging markets registered a +39.78% gain for the year, bringing cumulative return for the past five years to +390.79% in U.S. dollar terms, as measured by the MSCI EM Index.2 Most stock markets were supported by a robust macroeconomic environment, surging money supply, rising commodity prices, stronger emerging market currencies, improved corporate earnings and significant investment inflows. Periods of increased volatility, however, occurred during the year as nervous investors reacted to subprime concerns and their impact on the global economy as well as overheating concerns in China.

 

In Asia, India and China were among the top performing markets as both economies continued to benefit from strong economic growth, a large consumer base and vast foreign reserves. Moreover, Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong were key beneficiaries of the expansion of China’s Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) program, which allowed domestic fund managers and brokerages to invest in foreign securities. Neighboring markets in Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea also recorded respectable gains.

 

Market returns in Latin America benefited from high commodity prices and stronger regional currencies. Accelerating economic growth, high

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Investing in emerging markets is subject to all the risks of foreign investing generally as well as additional, heightened risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, political and social instability, the relatively smaller size and lesser liquidity of these markets, and less effective or irregular government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

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foreign investment flows and lower interest rates pushed the Brazilian stock market to end the year at record high levels. However, Mexico underperformed its regional peers as concerns of slowing growth in the U.S. led investors to stay on the sidelines.

 

Despite recording double-digit returns, European and African markets underperformed their emerging market counterparts during the year. Turkey, however, significantly outperformed global markets as investors responded favorably to the central bank’s adoption of a loosening monetary policy, improvement in the country’s public finances, as well as the completion of parliamentary and presidential elections. A stronger lira also boosted stock returns in U.S. dollar terms.

 

Investment Strategy

 

Our investment philosophy is bottom-up, value-oriented and long-term. In choosing investments, we may make onsite visits to companies to assess critical factors such as management strength and local conditions. In addition, we focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term (typically five years) earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. Among factors we consider are a company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value. We perform in-depth research to construct an action list from which we make our investment decisions.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

For the 12 months under review, the Fund’s exposure to the materials, energy, telecommunication services and bank sectors contributed significantly to absolute performance.3 Within the materials and energy sectors, holdings in Chalco (Aluminum Corp. of China), CVRD (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce), Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro) and Tupras (Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri) were among the largest contributors to performance. Rising oil and commodity prices coupled with growing demand for oil, coal and metals in China as well as other emerging markets benefited these companies.

 

Additional key contributors included Turkcell (Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri) and America Movil in the telecommunication services

 

3. The materials sector comprises chemicals, construction materials, metals and mining, and paper and forest products and in the SOI. The energy sector comprises energy equipment and services; and oil, gas and consumable fuels in the SOI. The telecommunication services sector comprises diversified telecommunication services and wireless telecommunication services in the SOI. The bank sector comprises commercial banks in the SOI.

 

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sector. Turkish and Brazilian banks, Akbank, Vakifbank (Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi), Unibanco (Unibanco-Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros) and Banco Bradesco, also boosted Fund performance during the period.

 

Sectors that detracted from Fund performance included retail and real estate.4 South African stocks Foschini and JD Group declined in value and were the largest detractors in the retail sector during the period. In the real estate sector, Emaar Properties was a major detractor, and we sold it during the period.

 

Geographically, investments in Brazil, Turkey and China made noteworthy contributions to Fund performance. In addition to stocks discussed earlier, THY (Turk Hava Yollari Anonim Ortakligi), Turkey’s national airline; Souza Cruz, Brazil’s leading major tobacco company; Sinopec (China Petroleum and Chemical), the largest integrated energy company in China; and PetroChina, a dominant player in the upstream oil and gas sector, also supported performance.

 

It is important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the 12 months ended December 31, 2007, the U.S. dollar declined in value relative to most non-U.S. currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance was positively affected by the portfolio’s investments predominantly in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure. However, one cannot expect the same result in future periods.

 

During the reporting period, we made significant purchases in Russia, India, Mexico and China (via Hong Kong-listed China H shares).5 Major investments included shares of America Movil, UES (Unified Energy Systems), China Telecom and Sberbank (Savings Bank of Russia).

 

4. The retail sector comprises specialty retail in the SOI. The real estate sector comprises real estate management and development in the SOI.

5. “China H” denotes shares of China-incorporated, Hong Kong-listed companies with most businesses in China.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

12/31/07

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
   % of Total
Net Assets
CVRD (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce), ADR,
pfd., A
   5.4%
Metals & Mining, Brazil   
Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro SA), ADR, pfd.    4.9%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Brazil   
Chalco (Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd.), H & 144A    3.8%
Metals & Mining, China   
Akbank TAS    3.5%
Commercial Banks, Turkey   
UES (Unified Energy Systems)    3.4%
Electric Utilities, Russia   
Gazprom OAO, ord. & ADR    3.3%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Russia   
SK Energy Co. Ltd.    3.1%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, South Korea   
Norilsk Nickel (Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel)    3.1%
Metals & Mining, Russia   
PetroChina Co. Ltd., H    2.7%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, China   
America Movil SAB de CV, L, ADR    2.5%
Wireless Telecommunication Services, Mexico   

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

TD-4


We also made select additions in Pakistan, Peru and Chile as we continued to search for undervalued stocks trading at attractive valuations.

 

From a sector perspective, we increased the Fund’s allocations to several sectors based on what we considered favorable market trends. We expected commodity prices to stay at relatively high levels amid growing global energy demand, so we increased our investments in coal and diversified metals and mining companies.6 Greater global demand for consumer products and services also led us to increase our allocation to integrated telecommunication services, home furnishings and automobile manufacturing companies.7 We also increased the Fund’s exposure to the information technology (IT) consulting industry because of strong demand for outsourcing services.8 We initiated a position in Tata Consultancy Services, India’s leading IT consulting and outsourcing services provider.

 

To raise funds for redemptions during the reporting period, we sold a number of holdings. These sales also allowed the Fund to focus on stocks we considered relatively more attractively valued within our investment universe. We sold select positions as stocks reached sale price targets. As a result, the Fund’s exposure to the tobacco, semiconductors, diversified banking, and life and health insurance industries fell.9 Major sales included all or part of Remgro, Old Mutual, Samsung Electronics and Hana Financial Group.

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

6. The coal industry is part of oil, gas and consumable fuels in the SOI. The diversified metals and mining industry is part of metals and mining in the SOI.

7. The integrated telecommunication services industry is part of diversified telecommunication services in the SOI. The home furnishings industry is part of household durables in the SOI. The automobile manufacturing industry is part of automobiles in the SOI.

8. The IT consulting industry is part of IT services in the SOI.

9. The semiconductors industry is part of semiconductors and semiconductor equipment in the SOI. The diversified banking industry is part of commercial banks in the SOI. The life and health insurance industry is part of insurance in the SOI.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of December 31, 2007, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Countries

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund 12/31/07

 

      % of Total
Net Assets
China    19.7%
Brazil    15.9%
Russia    13.0%
Turkey    9.4%
South Korea    8.0%
India    5.5%
South Africa    4.6%
Mexico    4.5%
Taiwan    2.9%
Thailand    2.5%

 

TD-5


Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, redemption fees, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract level. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund Class 1

 

TD-6


Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1   

Beginning
Account

Value 7/1/07

  

Ending

Account

Value 12/31/07

   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
7/1/07–12/31/07

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,120.60    $ 7.96

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,017.69    $ 7.58

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (1.49%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

TD-7


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 13.92     $ 10.99     $ 8.73     $ 7.14     $ 4.71  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.32       0.24       0.17       0.11       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     3.51       2.84       2.23       1.62       2.38  
        

Total from investment operations

     3.83       3.08       2.40       1.73       2.51  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income

     (0.38 )     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.14 )     (0.08 )

Net realized gains

     (1.21 )                        
        

Total distributions

     (1.59 )     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.14 )     (0.08 )
        

Redemption fees

     d     d     d            
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 16.16     $ 13.92     $ 10.99     $ 8.73     $ 7.14  
        

Total returnc

     29.09%       28.43%       27.76%       24.83%       53.74%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses

     1.48% e     1.47% e     1.53% e     1.54% e     1.55%  

Net investment income

     2.07%       1.93%       1.77%       1.52%       2.35%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 753,843     $ 749,120     $ 651,826     $ 477,290     $ 359,299  

Portfolio turnover rate

     98.32%       53.65%       31.24%       55.67%       46.20%  

 

 

a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

b Based on average daily shares outstanding.

c Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

e Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

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

 

TD-8


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 13.79     $ 10.90     $ 8.67     $ 7.09     $ 4.69  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.27       0.20       0.14       0.09       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     3.49       2.82       2.21       1.63       2.35  
        

Total from investment operations

     3.76       3.02       2.35       1.72       2.46  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income

     (0.35 )     (0.13 )     (0.12 )     (0.14 )     (0.06 )

Net realized gains

     (1.21 )                        
        

Total distributions

     (1.56 )     (0.13 )     (0.12 )     (0.14 )     (0.06 )
        

Redemption fees

     d     d     d            
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 15.99     $ 13.79     $ 10.90     $ 8.67     $ 7.09  
        

Total returnc

     28.78%       28.09%       27.43%       24.71%       52.99%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses

     1.73% e     1.72% e     1.78% e     1.79% e     1.80%  

Net investment income

     1.82%       1.68%       1.52%       1.27%       2.10%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 1,090,549     $ 857,514     $ 650,646     $ 327,569     $ 170,953  

Portfolio turnover rate

     98.32%       53.65%       31.24%       55.67%       46.20%  

 

 

a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

b Based on average daily shares outstanding.

c Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

e Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

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

 

TD-9


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 3    2007     2006     2005     2004g  
        

Per share operating performance

        

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

        

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 13.78     $ 10.90     $ 8.68     $ 7.13  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

        

Net investment incomeb

     0.24       0.20       0.04       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     3.52       2.83       2.32       1.61  
        

Total from investment operations

     3.76       3.03       2.36       1.69  
        

Less distributions from:

        

Net investment income

     (0.37 )     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.14 )

Net realized gains

     (1.21 )                  
        

Total distributions

     (1.58 )     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.14 )
        

Redemption fees

     e     e     e      
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 15.96     $ 13.78     $ 10.90     $ 8.68  
        

Total returnc

     28.70%       28.17%       27.45%       24.15%  

Ratios to average net assetsd

        

Expenses

     1.73% f     1.72% f     1.78% f     1.54% f

Net investment income

     1.82%       1.68%       1.52%       1.52%  

Supplemental data

        

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 100,961     $ 43,372     $ 11,521     $ 12  

Portfolio turnover rate

     98.32%       53.65%       31.24%       55.67%  

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gFor the period May 1, 2004 (effective date) to December 31, 2004.

 

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

 

TD-10


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares/
Rights
     Value

Long Term Investments 97.2%

    

Common Stocks and Rights 82.9%

    

Austria 1.0%

            

Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG

   Commercial Banks      41,280      $          2,921,736

aIMMOEAST AG

   Real Estate Management &
Development
     93,380        1,004,340

aMeinl European Land Ltd.

   Real Estate Management &
Development
     91,625        1,260,913

OMV AG

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      136,419        11,033,183

Wienerberger AG

   Building Products      65,200        3,609,025
                
               19,829,197
                

Brazil 1.8%

            

AES Tiete SA

   Independent Power Producers &
Energy Traders
     155,680,382        6,909,410

Companhia de Bebidas das Americas (AmBev)

   Beverages      29,645        2,081,812

bCompanhia Energetica de Minas Gerais

   Electric Utilities      36,432        691,594

Energias do Brasil SA

   Electrical Equipment      133,775        2,171,965

cMarfrig Frigorificos e Comercio De Alimentos SA, 144A

   Food Products      396,359        3,395,772

Natura Cosmeticos SA

   Personal Products      252,304        2,409,645

Porto Seguro SA

   Insurance      83,300        3,088,652

Souza Cruz SA

   Tobacco      506,617        13,718,505
                
               34,467,355
                

China 19.7%

            

Air China Ltd., H

   Airlines      5,102,000        7,602,524

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., H

   Metals & Mining      33,453,000        69,067,247

cAluminum Corp. of China Ltd., H, 144A

   Metals & Mining      1,954,000        4,034,239

Beijing Capital Land Ltd., H

   Real Estate Management &
Development
     3,840,000        2,334,107

China Construction Bank Corp., H

   Commercial Banks      7,486,000        6,345,451

China International Marine Containers (Group) Co. Ltd., B

   Machinery      1,778,449        3,300,055

China Mobile Ltd.

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      2,230,500        39,443,704

China Netcom Group Corp. (Hong Kong) Ltd.

   Diversified Telecommunication Services      3,791,000        11,400,078

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp., H

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      30,418,000        45,950,172

China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., H

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      1,298,000        7,756,607

China Telecom Corp. Ltd., H

   Diversified Telecommunication Services      47,082,000        37,433,272

CNOOC Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      17,006,000        28,960,860

Denway Motors Ltd.

   Automobiles      27,738,234        17,820,822

Dongfeng Motor Corp., H

   Automobiles      13,846,000        9,765,584

aHidili Industry International Development

   Metals & Mining      5,172,000        7,945,597

a,cHidili Industry International Development, 144A

   Metals & Mining      940,000        1,444,095

Huaneng Power International Inc., H

   Independent Power Producers &
Energy Traders
     2,286,000        2,406,748

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, H

   Commercial Banks      1,363,000        978,803

Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd., H

   Metals & Mining      3,230,000        7,927,854

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd.

   Paper & Forest Products      894,000        2,260,766

PetroChina Co. Ltd., H

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      29,290,000        52,209,000

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd.

   Industrial Conglomerates      2,797,000        12,195,022

aSoho China Ltd.

   Real Estate Management &
Development
     3,231,500        3,335,886

a,cSoho China Ltd., 144A

   Real Estate Management &
Development
     1,094,000        1,129,339

Travelsky Technology Ltd., H

   IT Services      788,000        837,707
                
               383,885,539
                

 

TD-11


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares/
Rights
     Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

    

Common Stocks and Rights (continued)

    

Egypt 0.2%

            

Orascom Construction Industries

   Construction & Engineering      28,719      $        2,988,338

Telecom Egypt

   Diversified Telecommunication
Services
     344,639        1,307,644
                
               4,295,982
                

Hong Kong 1.4%

            

Citic Pacific Ltd.

   Industrial Conglomerates      1,012,000        5,651,710

Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd.

   Food & Staples Retailing      958,033        4,177,024

GOME Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd.

   Specialty Retail      3,925,000        9,965,889

Hopson Development Holdings Ltd.

   Real Estate Management &
Development
     814,000        2,249,484

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

   Industrial Conglomerates      381,000        4,321,495

VTech Holdings Ltd.

   Communications Equipment      220,000        1,579,872
                
               27,945,474
                

Hungary 1.3%

            

Magyar Telekom PLC

   Diversified Telecommunication
Services
     260,980        1,354,880

MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Nyrt.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      155,903        22,028,403

OTP Bank Ltd.

   Commercial Banks      48,284        2,448,179
                
               25,831,462
                

India 5.5%

            

Ashok Leyland Ltd.

   Machinery      2,441,613        3,222,024

aBharti Airtel Ltd.

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      174,350        4,400,452

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

   Pharmaceuticals      102,515        1,913,067

Gail India Ltd.

   Gas Utilities      741,937        10,205,988

Grasim Industries Ltd.

   Construction Materials      975        90,352

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      1,474,292        8,038,362

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

   Household Products      890,042        4,831,366

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

   Automobiles      69,329        1,741,890

National Aluminium Co. Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      531,656        6,640,134

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      880,633        27,633,618

Reliance Industries Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      105,798        7,735,296

Satyam Computer Services Ltd.

   IT Services      180,985        2,062,921

Tata Chemicals Ltd.

   Chemicals      288,562        3,021,461

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

   IT Services      585,450        16,095,604

Tata Motors Ltd.

   Machinery      74,900        1,410,564

Tata Steel Ltd.

   Metals & Mining      326,300        7,740,775
                
               106,783,874
                

Indonesia 0.4%

            

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk

   Commercial Banks      3,686,500        2,865,206

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, B

   Diversified Telecommunication
Services
     5,136,000        5,550,216
                
               8,415,422
                

Israel 0.2%

            

aTaro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

   Pharmaceuticals      421,589        3,246,235
                

Mexico 4.5%

            

Alfa SAB de CV

   Industrial Conglomerates      314,900        2,033,567

America Movil SAB de CV, L, ADR

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      785,958        48,249,961

Cemex SAB de CV, CPO, ADR

   Construction Materials      72,810        1,882,138

 

TD-12


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares/
Rights
     Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

            

Common Stocks and Rights (continued)

            

Mexico (continued)

            

Consorcio ARA SAB de CV

   Household Durables      608,239      $           679,721

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, ADR

   Beverages      59,900        2,286,383

Grupo Televisa SA

   Media      1,758,426        8,390,255

Kimberly Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, A

   Household Products      3,444,116        15,035,868

Telefonos de Mexico SAB de CV, L, ADR

   Diversified Telecommunication
Services
     217,164        8,000,322
                
               86,558,215
                

Pakistan 1.0%

            

MCB Bank Ltd.

   Commercial Banks      1,347,758        8,743,484

Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      1,471,000        2,850,137

Pakistan Telecommunications Corp., A

   Diversified Telecommunication
Services
     10,629,808        7,250,340
                
               18,843,961
                

Peru 0.4%

            

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SA, ADR

   Metals & Mining      130,510        7,386,866
                

Philippines 0.4%

            

San Miguel Corp., B

   Beverages      5,635,093        8,132,138
                

Poland 0.6%

            

aPolski Koncern Naftowy Orlen SA

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      572,544        12,035,738
                

Russia 13.0%

            

Bank Of Moscow

   Commercial Banks      24,838        1,297,786

Fifth Power Generation Co.

   Electric Utilities      1,192,148        208,864

Gazprom, ADR

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      564,100        31,674,215

Gazprom OAO

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      872,000        12,286,480

Gazprom OAO, ADR

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      358,500        20,326,950

LUKOIL, ADR

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      195,908        16,857,883

LUKOIL, ADR

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      93,368        8,066,995

Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel

   Metals & Mining      226,087        59,913,055

OAO TMK, GDR

   Energy Equipment & Services      46,000        2,047,000

Sberbank RF

   Commercial Banks      4,750,220        20,045,928

TGC-5 JSC

   Independent Power Producers
& Energy Traders
     39,352,044        35,614

TNK-BP

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      6,726,760        15,000,675

aUnified Energy Systems

   Electric Utilities      49,702,100        65,308,560
                
               253,070,005
                

Singapore 0.8%

            

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

   Road & Rail      3,250,654        4,126,884

Fraser and Neave Ltd.

   Industrial Conglomerates      2,473,005        10,122,258

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

   Industrial Conglomerates      143,000        1,289,674
                
               15,538,816
                

South Africa 4.6%

            

Barloworld Ltd.

   Industrial Conglomerates      160,000        2,510,124

Foschini Ltd.

   Specialty Retail      1,324,826        9,321,063

aFreeworld Coatings Ltd.

   Specialty Retail      160,000        245,885

Imperial Holdings Ltd.

   Air Freight & Logistics      387,779        5,896,048

JD Group Ltd.

   Specialty Retail      858,339        6,376,590

Lewis Group Ltd.

   Specialty Retail      1,182,661        7,915,990

 

TD-13


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares/
Rights
     Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

    

Common Stocks and Rights (continued)

    

South Africa (continued)

            

MTN Group Ltd.

   Wireless Telecommunication
Services
     1,228,460      $      22,915,745

Remgro Ltd.

   Diversified Financial Services      715,439        20,694,060

Standard Bank Group Ltd.

   Commercial Banks      434,688        6,337,010

Tiger Brands Ltd.

   Food Products      294,700        7,211,886
                
               89,424,401
                

South Korea 8.0%

            

aDaewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.

   Machinery      97,330        5,365,342

aGS Holdings Corp.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      179,110        11,117,238

aKangwon Land Inc.

   Hotels Restaurants & Leisure      471,405        12,388,829

bPOSCO

   Metals & Mining      15,750        9,674,964

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     21,974        13,052,234

a,bSamsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.

   Machinery      194,290        8,344,061

a,bSK Energy Co. Ltd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      313,791        60,676,429

aSK Holdings Co. Ltd.

   Industrial Conglomerates      120,935        25,581,037

aSKC Co. Ltd.

   Household Durables      29,380        878,842

a,bWoori Finance Holdings Co. Ltd.

   Commercial Banks      426,000        8,578,708
                
               155,657,684
                

Sweden 1.2%

            

Oriflame Cosmetics SA, SDR

   Personal Products      349,538        22,326,924
                

Taiwan 2.9%

            

Compal Communications Inc.

   Communications Equipment      1,207,000        2,996,099

MediaTek Inc.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     348,000        4,517,669

Novatek Microelectronics Corp. Ltd.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     2,219,574        8,486,808

President Chain Store Corp.

   Food & Staples Retailing      6,552,144        17,213,773

Siliconware Precision Industries Co.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     6,282,666        11,294,463

Sunplus Technology Co. Ltd.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     3,226,485        4,835,251

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
     3,855,414        7,370,819
                
               56,714,882
                

Thailand 2.5%

            

Kasikornbank Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Commercial Banks      4,150,367        10,780,974

aPTT Aromatics & Refining Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      1,675,803        2,139,217

PTT Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      1,088,000        12,144,515

Siam Cement Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Construction Materials      2,082,014        14,463,152

Siam Commercial Bank Public Co. Ltd., fgn.

   Commercial Banks      1,165,957        3,011,378

Thai Beverages Co. Ltd.,fgn.

   Beverages      36,319,000        6,425,020

aTrue Corp. Public Co. Ltd., fgn., rts., 3/28/08

   Diversified Telecommunication
Services
     344,616       
                
               48,964,256
                

Turkey 9.4%

            

Akbank TAS

   Commercial Banks      9,133,220        68,044,542

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt Sanayii AS

   Beverages      615,365        7,324,833

 

TD-14


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund    Industry      Shares/
Rights
     Value  

Long Term Investments (continued)

    

Common Stocks and Rights (continued)

    

Turkey (continued)

            

Arcelik AS, Br.

   Household Durables      2,505,906      $ 17,489,303  

Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      1,072,929        31,468,909  

aTurk Hava Yollari Anonim Ortakligi

   Airlines      307,000        2,260,929  

a,cTurk Hava Yollari Anonim Ortakligi, 144A

   Airlines      1,467,000        10,803,854  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      2,388,856        26,184,848  

Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi T.A.O., D

   Commercial Banks      5,243,624        18,590,112  
                  
               182,167,330  
                  

United Kingdom 2.1%

            

Anglo American PLC

   Metals & Mining      619,738        37,465,938  

HSBC Holdings PLC

   Commercial Banks      224,400        3,789,831  
                  
               41,255,769  
                  

Total Common Stocks and Rights
(Cost $1,110,779,407)

               1,612,777,525  
                  

Preferred Stocks 14.3%

            

Brazil 14.1%

            

Banco Bradesco SA, ADR, pfd.

   Commercial Banks      957,944        30,654,208  

Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR, pfd., A

   Metals & Mining      3,725,875        104,249,982  

Itausa - Investimentos Itau SA, pfd.

   Commercial Banks      333,100        2,198,834  

Metalurgica Gerdau SA, pfd.

   Metals & Mining      167,002        6,661,316  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      1,000,344        96,253,100  

Unibanco - Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros SA, GDR, pfd.

   Commercial Banks      159,100        22,216,724  

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA, pfd., A

   Metals & Mining      254,879        11,669,999  
                  
               273,904,163  
                  

Chile 0.2%

            

Embotelladora Andina SA, pfd., A

   Beverages      1,409,151        3,792,072  
                  

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $117,139,210)

               277,696,235  
                  

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $1,227,918,617)

               1,890,473,760  
                  
            Principal
Amount
        

Short Term Investments 3.1%

            

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 3.1%

            

dFHLB, 1/02/08 - 4/16/08

        $48,994,000        48,646,881  

dFNMA, 3/28/08

        11,411,000        11,299,640  
                  

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities
(Cost$ 59,914,779)

               59,946,521  
                  

Total Investments (Cost $1,287,833,396) 100.3%

               1,950,420,281  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.3)%

               (5,066,932 )
                  

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 1,945,353,349  
                  

 

TD-15


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Selected Portfolio Abbreviations

ADR - American Depository Receipt

CPO - Certificates of Ordinary Participation [(usually Mexico)]

FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

GDR - Global Depository Receipt

SDR - Swedish Depository Receipt

 

 

 

 

a Non-income producing for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.

b A portion or all of the securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. See Note 1(c).

c Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate value of these securities was $20,807,299, representing 1.07% of net assets.

d The security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

 

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

 

TD-16


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Developing Markets
Securities Fund

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost

   $ 1,287,833,396
      

Value

   $ 1,950,420,281

Foreign currency, at value (cost $4,254,193)

     4,308,609

Receivables:

  

Investment securities sold

     9,467,571

Capital shares sold

     958,184

Dividends

     3,611,026

Other assets

     292,069
      

Total assets

     1,969,057,740
      

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     17,008,973

Capital shares redeemed

     1,798,240

Affiliates

     2,695,654

Funds advanced by custodian

     626,251

Deferred taxes

     714,983

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     860,290
      

Total liabilities

     23,704,391
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,945,353,349
      

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,020,585,189

Undistributed net investment income

     18,501,125

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     661,943,163

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     244,323,872
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,945,353,349
      

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 753,843,041
      

Shares outstanding

     46,635,825
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 16.16
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,090,549,048
      

Shares outstanding

     68,185,986
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.99
      

Class 3:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 100,961,260
      

Shares outstanding

     6,325,771
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea

   $ 15.96
      

 

a

Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any redemption fees retained by the Fund.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Developing Markets
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $3,899,118)

   $ 58,535,649  

Interest

     4,409,555  
        

Total investment income

     62,945,204  
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     21,755,769  

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     1,903,487  

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     2,373,558  

Class 3

     169,148  

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     30,176  

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     1,835,113  

Reports to shareholders

     456,417  

Professional fees

     170,780  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     7,219  

Other

     48,472  
        

Total expenses

     28,750,139  

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (27,725 )
        

Net expenses

     28,722,414  
        

Net investment income

     34,222,790  
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     259,937,730  

Foreign currency transactions

     (953,749 )

Swap agreements

     958  
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     258,984,939  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     151,070,273  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     16,448  

Change in deferred taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (495,514 )
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     150,591,207  
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     409,576,146  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 443,798,936  
        

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Developing
Markets Securities Fund
 
     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 34,222,790     $ 27,347,665  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     258,984,939       178,863,896  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, and deferred taxes

     150,591,207       155,105,624  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     443,798,936       361,317,185  
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (18,593,912 )     (8,939,497 )

Class 2

     (20,981,252 )     (8,560,133 )

Class 3

     (1,312,631 )     (315,203 )

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

     (58,468,438 )      

Class 2

     (72,094,329 )      

Class 3

     (4,338,794 )      
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (175,789,356 )     (17,814,833 )
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (114,240,767 )     (65,550,558 )

Class 2

     94,364,085       32,574,378  

Class 3

     47,175,082       25,467,947  
        

Total capital share transactions

     27,298,400       (7,508,233 )
        

Redemption fees

     39,617       19,233  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     295,347,597       336,013,352  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     1,650,005,752       1,313,992,400  
        

End of year

   $ 1,945,353,349     $ 1,650,005,752  
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of year

   $ 18,501,125     $ 14,021,116  
        

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-three separate funds. The Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund (Fund) included in this report is diversified. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed on a securities exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which there is no reported sale are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market.

 

Government securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from bond dealers, and information with respect to bond and note transactions, to assist in determining a current market value for each security. The Trust’s pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing which considers information with respect to comparable bond and note transactions, quotations from bond dealers, or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, option adjusted spread models, prepayment projections, interest rate spreads and yield curves, to determine current value.

 

Foreign securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. If no sale is reported at that time, the foreign security will be valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the foreign security is determined.

 

The Trust has procedures to determine the fair value of individual securities and other assets for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Methods for valuing these securities may include: fundamental analysis, matrix pricing, discounts from market prices of similar securities, or discounts applied due to the nature and duration of restrictions on the disposition of the securities. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the availability (including the reliability) of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. The investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services. All security valuation procedures are approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate at a future date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts, which may be in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

e. Total Return Swaps

 

The Fund may enter into total return swaps. A total return swap is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange a market linked return for a floating rate payment, both based on a notional principal amount. Total return swaps are marked to market daily based upon quotations from the market makers and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. Payments received or paid are recorded as a realized gain or loss. The risks of entering into a total return swap include the unfavorable fluctuation of interest rates or the price of the underlying security or index, as well as the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the swap agreement.

 

f. Income and Deferred Taxes

 

No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because it is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

The Fund may be subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains on securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these securities in an amount that would be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

g. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

h. Accounting Estimates

 

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

 

i. Redemption Fees

 

Redemptions and exchanges of Class 3 shares held 60 days or less may be subject to the Fund’s redemption fee, which is 1% of the amount redeemed. Such fees are retained by the Fund and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital.

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At December 31, 2007, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   4,490,443     $ 69,191,583     8,227,856     $ 99,913,441  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   5,385,210       77,062,349     823,158       8,939,497  

Shares redeemed

   (17,058,565 )     (260,494,699 )   (14,545,716 )     (174,403,496 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (7,182,912 )   $ (114,240,767 )   (5,494,702 )   $ (65,550,558 )
        
Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   16,188,250     $ 242,521,079     18,145,883     $ 219,369,554  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   6,563,863       93,075,581     794,812       8,560,133  

Shares redeemed

   (16,746,979 )     (241,232,575 )   (16,460,489 )     (195,355,309 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   6,005,134     $ 94,364,085     2,480,206     $ 32,574,378  
        
Class 3 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   4,138,936     $ 61,021,476     2,626,549     $ 31,906,146  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   399,394       5,651,425     29,294       315,203  

Shares redeemed

   (1,360,665 )     (19,497,819 )   (564,285 )     (6,753,402 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   3,177,665     $ 47,175,082     2,091,558     $ 25,467,947  
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TAML based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
1.250%   

Up to and including $1 billion

1.200%   

Over $1 billion, up to and including $5 billion

1.150%   

Over $5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

1.100%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $15 billion

1.050%   

Over $15 billion, up to and including $20 billion

1.000%   

In excess of $20 billion

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.150%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%   

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%   

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 3 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25% and 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 and Class 3, respectively. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 3.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

The Fund has reviewed the tax positions taken on federal income tax returns, for each of the three open tax years and as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

 

For tax purposes, realized currency losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2007, the Fund deferred realized currency losses of $1,080,193.

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, was as follows:

 

     2007    2006

Distributions paid from:

     

Ordinary income

   $ 46,036,795    $ 17,814,833

Long term capital gain

     129,752,561     
      
     175,789,356      17,814,833
      

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

At December 31, 2007, the cost of investments, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), undistributed ordinary income and undistributed long term capital gains for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 1,310,370,388  
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 676,242,874  

Unrealized depreciation

     (36,192,981 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 640,049,893  
        

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 54,789,462  

Undistributed long term capital gains

     231,690,488  
        

Distributable earnings

   $ 286,479,950  
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, and foreign capital gain taxes.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, and foreign capital gain taxes.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the year ended December 31, 2007, aggregated $1,671,935,243 and $1,811,445,079, respectively.

 

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

8. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading, market timing and marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares (“marketing support”), Franklin Resources, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), entered into settlements with certain of those regulators and governmental entities. Specifically, the Company entered into settlements with the SEC, among others, concerning market timing and marketing support.

 

On June 6, 2007, the SEC posted for public comment the proposed plan of distribution for the market timing settlement. Once the SEC approves the final plan of distribution, disbursements of settlement monies will be made promptly to individuals who were shareholders of the designated funds during the relevant period, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the settlement and plan.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

8. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS (continued)

 

In addition, the Company, as well as most of the mutual funds within Franklin Templeton Investments and certain current or former officers, Company directors, fund directors, and employees, have been named in private lawsuits (styled as shareholder class actions, or as derivative actions on behalf of either the named funds or Franklin Resources, Inc.). The lawsuits relate to the industry practices referenced above.

 

The Company and fund management believe that the claims made in each of the private lawsuits referenced above are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously. The Company cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of these lawsuits, nor whether they will have a material negative impact on the Company. If it is determined that the Company bears responsibility for any unlawful or inappropriate conduct that caused losses to the Fund, it is committed to making the Fund or its shareholders whole, as appropriate.

 

9. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurement” (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Trust believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on its financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the statement of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund (one of the funds constituting Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at December 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

San Francisco, California

February 14, 2008

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

 

Under Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), the Fund designates the maximum amount allowable but no less than $231,696,782 as a long term capital gain dividend for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

At December 31, 2007, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. The Fund elects to treat foreign taxes paid as allowed under Section 853 of the Code. This election will allow shareholders of record as of the 2008 distribution date, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

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TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

We are pleased to bring you Templeton Foreign Securities Fund’s annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Performance Summary as of 12/31/07

 

Average annual total return of Class 1 shares* represents the average annual change in value, assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Average returns smooth out variations in returns, which can be significant; they are not the same as year-by-year results.

 

Periods ended 12/31/07

 

      1-Year    5-Year    10-Year

Average Annual Total Return

   +15.79%    +19.66%    +8.35%

 

*Performance prior to the 5/1/00 merger reflects historical performance of Templeton International Fund.

 

Total Return Index Comparison

for Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (1/1/98–12/31/07)

 

The graph below shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the indicated period and includes reinvestment of any income or distributions. The Fund’s performance* is compared to the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Important Notes to Performance Information preceding the Fund Summaries.

 

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**Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

TF-1


 

Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Foreign Securities Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of issuers located outside the U.S., including those in emerging markets, and normally invests predominantly in equity securities.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s one-year total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, which returned +11.63% for the same period.1 Please note that index performance information is provided for reference and that we do not attempt to track the index but rather undertake investments on the basis of fundamental research.

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

In spite of elevated energy prices and widespread fears of contagion from the deteriorating U.S. housing situation, the global economy remained resilient in 2007. Consumer and corporate demand strength, particularly in China and other developing economies, generally favorable employment and accommodative monetary policies continued to underpin the current expansionary period that began in 2002.

 

These factors also contributed to the strength of global equity markets during 2007. However, concerns about slower growth and declining asset quality surfaced in the first quarter. These were initially centered on the U.S. subprime mortgage market but spread in August to global capital markets. Difficulties in assessing risk and the value of collateral in the structured finance industry contributed to declining risk appetite among lenders and investors. The private equity industry, which relies on the availability of cheap credit, played a pivotal role in several large and high-profile acquisitions and helped boost merger and acquisition activity in the first half of the year. This was an important driver of equity performance, but as liquidity dried up in the second half of the year, significantly slower money flows from private equity weighed on market performance. However, global merger and acquisition activity still reached record levels. The staggering $4.5 trillion of deals announced in 2007 eclipsed the previous record from 2006 by 24%.2

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: “For Deal Makers, Tale of Two Halves,” The Wall Street Journal, 1/2/08.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. By having significant investments in one or more countries or in particular sectors from time to time, the Fund may carry greater risk of adverse developments in a country or sector than a fund that invests more broadly. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

TF-2


To alleviate the credit crunch and restore investor confidence, the world’s major central banks infused capital into the system, and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board reduced its target interest rate by a full percentage point. However, credit and equity markets continued to face headwinds as write-downs and losses from subprime mortgage financing affected many large financial institutions toward the end of the year, and equity prices remained volatile.

 

For the year, however, global and non-U.S. equity markets registered the fifth consecutive year of double-digit total returns, making this an exceptionally strong period for investors in global equities. Broad-based stock performance by European and Asian shares at least doubled that of U.S. stocks, while emerging market equity returns more than tripled those in developed markets. Led by the BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China, emerging market economies continued to grow at accelerated rates, supporting elevated prices for oil and other commodities. At the same time, investment inflows from developed economies continued to underpin equity prices in emerging markets. In addition, U.S. dollar weakness versus the currencies of many major trading partners enhanced equity returns for U.S.-based investors holding stocks denominated in these currencies.

 

Investment Strategy

 

Our investment philosophy is bottom-up, value-oriented and long-term. In choosing investments, we generally focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow. Among factors we consider are a company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value. We do in-depth research to construct a bargain list from which we buy.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

The Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark index was positively affected by its overweighted exposure to the consumer discretionary sector.3 The best performing stocks in the sector included French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications, U.K.-based British Sky Broadcasting Group, Dutch publisher Reed Elsevier and Japanese consumer electronics firm Sony (sold by period-end).

 

3. The consumer discretionary sector comprises auto components; hotels, restaurants and leisure; household durables; media; specialty retail; and textiles, apparel and luxury goods in the SOI.

 

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The Fund’s overweighting in the energy sector also boosted relative performance for the year.4 Top performers included Indian energy companies Reliance Industries, Hindustan Petroleum and Indian Oil. In the industrials sector, German conglomerate Siemens as well as wind turbine manufacturers Vestas Wind Systems (Denmark) and Gamesa (Spain) also benefited the Fund.5

 

Additionally, our overweighted telecommunications services sector exposure also aided relative returns.6 Standout performers included European wireless operators Vodafone Group (U.K.), Turkcell Iletism Hizmetleri (Turkey) and Mobile Telesystems (Russia), European fixed-line operators Telefonica (Spain), Telenor (Norway) and France Telecom, and Asian operators Singapore Telecommunications and China Telecom.

 

It is important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the 12 months ended December 31, 2007, the U.S. dollar fell in value relative to most non-U.S. currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance was positively affected by the portfolio’s investment predominantly in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure. However, one cannot expect the same result in future periods.

 

In contrast, returns relative to the benchmark suffered from the Fund’s overweighted position in the information technology sector, which underperformed the index.7 Stocks that lost value in this sector included German semiconductor companies Qimonda and Infineon

 

4. The energy sector comprises oil, gas and consumable fuels in the SOI.

5. The industrials sector comprises aerospace and defense, air freight and logistics, commercial services and supplies, electrical equipment, and industrial conglomerates in the SOI.

6. The telecommunication services sector comprises diversified telecommunication services and wireless telecommunication services in the SOI.

7. The information technology sector comprises computers and peripherals, electronic equipment and instruments, semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, and software in the SOI.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

12/31/07

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
   % of Total
Net Assets
Siemens AG    2.6%
Industrial Conglomerates, Germany   
Cheung Kong
(Holdings) Ltd.
   2.5%
Real Estate Management & Development, Hong Kong   
Reliance Industries Ltd.    2.5%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, India   
Sanofi-Aventis    2.4%
Pharmaceuticals, France   
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B    2.4%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, U.K.   
GlaxoSmithKline PLC    2.2%
Pharmaceuticals, U.K.   
France Telecom SA    2.1%
Diversified Telecommunication Services, France   
BP PLC    2.0%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, U.K.   
Telefonica SA, ADR    2.0%
Diversified Telecommunication Services, Spain   
ING Groep NV    2.0%
Diversified Financial Services, Netherlands   

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

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Technologies, Asian semiconductor manufacturers Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Japanese companies NEC (sold by period-end) and FUJIFILM Holdings.

 

The Fund’s relative performance was also negatively impacted by its underweighting in the materials sector, which outperformed the index.8 Specifically, limited exposure to the outperforming metals and mining industry and holdings in European paper companies Stora Enso (Finland), Norske Skogindustrier (Norway) and UPM-Kymmene (Finland) hampered the Fund.

 

Although the Fund was slightly underweighted in the underperforming financials sector, a number of individual financial holdings declined sharply in value and hurt Fund performance.9 These included U.K.-based Royal Bank of Scotland Group as well as Japan’s Shinsei Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Foreign Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

 

8. The materials sector comprises chemicals, containers and packaging, metals and mining, and paper and forest products in the SOI.

9. The financials sector comprises capital markets, commercial banks, diversified financial services, insurance, and real estate management and development in the SOI.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of December 31, 2007, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, redemption fees, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract level. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then

8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1   

Beginning
Account

Value 7/1/07

  

Ending

Account

Value 12/31/07

   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
7/1/07–12/31/07

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,157.90    $ 4.13

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.37    $ 3.87

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.76%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 19.00     $ 15.84     $ 14.53     $ 12.37     $ 9.51  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.45       0.46       0.30       0.26       0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.46       2.94       1.20       2.05       2.87  
        

Total from investment operations

     2.91       3.40       1.50       2.31       3.06  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income

     (0.44 )     (0.24 )     (0.19 )     (0.15 )     (0.20 )

Net realized gains

     (0.90 )                        
        

Total distributions

     (1.34 )     (0.24 )     (0.19 )     (0.15 )     (0.20 )
        

Redemption fees

     d     d     d     d      
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 20.57     $ 19.00     $ 15.84     $ 14.53     $ 12.37  
        

Total returnc

     15.79%       21.70%       10.48%       18.87%       32.55%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses

     0.75% e     0.75% e     0.77% e     0.82% e     0.87%  

Net investment income

     2.22%       2.63%       2.03%       1.95%       1.81%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 531,377     $ 594,991     $ 531,775     $ 506,456     $ 472,665  

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.74%       18.97% f     14.61%       10.91%       18.01%  

 

a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

b Based on average daily shares outstanding.

c Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

e Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

f Excludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind. See Note 9.

 

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

 

TF-8


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 18.73     $ 15.63     $ 14.35     $ 12.24     $ 9.42  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.38       0.40       0.26       0.22       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.44       2.91       1.19       2.03       2.85  
        

Total from investment operations

     2.82       3.31       1.45       2.25       3.00  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income

     (0.40 )     (0.21 )     (0.17 )     (0.14 )     (0.18 )

Net realized gains

     (0.90 )                        
        

Total distributions

     (1.30 )     (0.21 )     (0.17 )     (0.14 )     (0.18 )
        

Redemption fees

     d     d     d     d      
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 20.25     $ 18.73     $ 15.63     $ 14.35     $ 12.24  
        

Total returnc

     15.46%       21.44%       10.17%       18.53%       32.21%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses

     1.00% e     1.00% e     1.02% e     1.07% e     1.12%  

Net investment income

     1.97%       2.38%       1.78%       1.70%       1.56%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 3,255,154     $ 2,941,374     $ 2,232,990     $ 1,445,928     $ 653,594  

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.74%       18.97% f     14.61%       10.91%       18.01%  

 

 

a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

b Based on average daily shares outstanding.

c Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

d Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

e Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

f Excludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind. See Note 9.

 

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

 

TF-9


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 3    2007     2006     2005     2004h  
        

Per share operating performance

        

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

        

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 18.68     $ 15.60     $ 14.35     $ 12.48  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

        

Net investment incomeb

     0.37       0.37       0.25       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.45       2.94       1.18       1.92  
        

Total from investment operations

     2.82       3.31       1.43       2.01  
        

Less distributions from:

        

Net investment income

     (0.42 )     (0.23 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )

Net realized gains

     (0.90 )                  
        

Total distributions

     (1.32 )     (0.23 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )
        

Redemption fees

     e     e     e     e
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 20.18     $ 18.68     $ 15.60     $ 14.35  
        

Total returnc

     15.45%       21.46%       10.13%       16.25%  

Ratios to average net assetsd

        

Expenses

     1.00% f     1.00% f     1.02% f     1.07% f

Net investment income

     1.97%       2.38%       1.78%       1.70%  

Supplemental data

        

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 313,505     $ 150,417     $ 47,462     $ 16,559  

Portfolio turnover rate

     26.74%       18.97%g       14.61%       10.91%  

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

fBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

gExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind. See Note 9.

hFor the period May 1, 2004 (effective date) to December 31, 2004.

 

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

 

TF-10


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Long Term Investments 95.9%

            

Common Stocks 95.0%

            

Aerospace & Defense 1.9%

            

BAE Systems PLC

   United Kingdom      4,494,870      $      44,476,790

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, ADR

   Brazil      700,030        31,914,368
                
               76,391,158
                

Air Freight & Logistics 0.9%

            

Deutsche Post AG

   Germany      1,087,912        37,007,990
                

Auto Components 1.1%

            

NOK Corp.

   Japan      2,198,155        46,815,389
                

Capital Markets 2.4%

            

Invesco Ltd.

   Bermuda      2,403,147        75,410,753

aKKR Private Equity Investors LP, 144A

   United States      1,155,000        20,974,800
                
               96,385,553
                

Chemicals 0.6%

            

Ciba Specialty Chemicals AG

   Switzerland      550,500        25,504,103
                

Commercial Banks 10.2%

            

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   Singapore      1,240,347        17,812,052

Hana Financial Group Inc.

   South Korea      672,040        36,184,836

Kookmin Bank, ADR

   South Korea      295,869        21,693,115

Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

   Taiwan      34,084,000        20,967,493

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      7,454,000        69,984,648

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

   United Kingdom      4,311,704        38,038,105

Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      762,930        43,605,315

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

   Japan      8,731,478        31,945,864

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      9,191        68,985,042

UniCredito Italiano SpA

   Italy      8,344,507        69,168,518
                
               418,384,988
                

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.2%

            

Adecco SA

   Switzerland      527,850        28,530,544

Securitas AB, B

   Sweden      1,278,238        17,792,570

Securitas Systems AB, B

   Sweden      1,103,738        3,926,253
                
               50,249,367
                

Computers & Peripherals 1.3%

            

Compal Electronics Inc.

   Taiwan      12,852,983        14,069,716

Lite-On Technology Corp.

   Taiwan      22,703,166        39,623,780
                
               53,693,496
                

Containers & Packaging 0.9%

            

Amcor Ltd.

   Australia      5,968,788        36,136,215
                

Diversified Financial Services 2.0%

            

ING Groep NV

   Netherlands      2,046,888        79,905,618
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 10.3%

            

China Telecom Corp. Ltd., H

   China      76,952,357        61,182,161

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR

   Taiwan      2,589,183        54,657,647

France Telecom SA

   France      2,431,453        87,360,151

KT Corp., ADR

   South Korea      397,895        10,265,691

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

   Singapore      20,278,000        56,271,116

Telefonica SA, ADR

   Spain      829,094        80,911,283

 

TF-11


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

            

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)

            

Telekom Austria AG

   Austria      727,240      $      20,196,495

Telenor ASA

   Norway      2,169,354        51,793,851
                
               422,638,395
                

Electric Utilities 2.0%

            

British Energy Group PLC

   United Kingdom      5,766,390        62,729,972

Hong Kong Electric Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      3,453,969        19,865,161
                
               82,595,133
                

Electrical Equipment 1.5%

            

Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica SA

   Spain      606,877        28,322,957

bVestas Wind Systems AS

   Denmark      298,648        32,264,154
                
               60,587,111
                

Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.5%

            

bFlextronics International Ltd.

   Singapore      2,282,540        27,527,432

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

   Japan      921,374        39,080,832

Hitachi Ltd.

   Japan      3,178,263        23,741,139

Venture Corp. Ltd.

   Singapore      1,339,613        11,895,693
                
               102,245,096
                

Food Products 2.2%

            

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      103,509        47,497,953

Unilever PLC

   United Kingdom      1,170,483        43,955,566
                
               91,453,519
                

Health Care Providers & Services 0.7%

            

Celesio AG

   Germany      440,310        27,283,368
                

Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 2.0%

            

Compass Group PLC

   United Kingdom      9,792,178        60,023,516

bTUI AG

   Germany      792,560        22,172,451
                
               82,195,967
                

Household Durables 0.3%

            

Husqvarna AB, A

   Sweden      235,727        2,798,157

Husqvarna AB, B

   Sweden      785,757        9,327,196
                
               12,125,353
                

Industrial Conglomerates 4.4%

            

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

   Hong Kong      3,276,709        37,166,093

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

   Netherlands      899,289        38,741,380

Siemens AG

   Germany      661,824        104,715,595
                
               180,623,068
                

Insurance 4.1%

            

ACE Ltd.

   Bermuda      729,799        45,086,982

Aviva PLC

   United Kingdom      2,795,400        37,380,576

AXA SA

   France      453,589        18,130,676

aAXA SA, 144A

   France      38,270        1,529,713

Old Mutual PLC

   United Kingdom      19,529,314        65,035,123
                
               167,163,070
                

 

TF-12


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

            

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.1%

            

Lonza Group AG

   Switzerland      367,800      $      44,595,588
                

Media 5.1%

            

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC

   United Kingdom      2,941,216        36,174,666

Eutelsat Communications

   France      2,081,860        61,826,603

Pearson PLC

   United Kingdom      3,409,246        49,585,692

Reed Elsevier NV

   Netherlands      2,012,869        40,096,606

Vivendi SA

   France      444,350        20,348,742
                
               208,032,309
                

Metals & Mining 1.6%

            

Barrick Gold Corp.

   Canada      663,561        27,897,941

POSCO, ADR

   South Korea      255,230        38,389,144
                
               66,287,085
                

Multi-Utilities 1.5%

            

Centrica PLC

   United Kingdom      2,772,071        19,759,831

Suez SA

   France      630,996        42,883,704
                
               62,643,535
                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 12.8%

            

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      6,622,666        80,927,278

Eni SpA

   Italy      1,275,111        46,613,871

Gazprom, ADR

   Russia      643,700        36,143,755

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.

   India      2,415,168        22,628,601

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.

   India      1,194,026        24,066,874

Reliance Industries Ltd.

   India      1,374,378        100,486,023

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B

   United Kingdom      2,327,407        96,650,829

Sasol, ADR

   South Africa      971,480        48,059,116

Total SA, B

   France      846,266        70,184,950
                
               525,761,297
                

Paper & Forest Products 2.3%

            

Norske Skogindustrier ASA

   Norway      1,362,151        11,329,327

Stora Enso OYJ, R

   Finland      2,665,971        40,098,625

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

   Finland      2,066,829        41,684,254
                
               93,112,206
                

Pharmaceuticals 6.7%

            

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom      3,611,345        91,775,442

Novartis AG

   Switzerland      1,093,760        59,938,666

Sanofi-Aventis

   France      1,066,665        98,037,031

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

   Japan      421,454        24,830,317
                
               274,581,456
                

Real Estate Management & Development 2.5%

            

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd.

   Hong Kong      5,503,922        101,776,786
                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.1%

            

bInfineon Technologies AG

   Germany      3,757,123        44,521,613

bQimonda AG, ADR

   Germany      1,849,390        13,223,139

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      98,969        58,786,137

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

   Taiwan      26,887,711        51,404,196
                
               167,935,085
                

 

TF-13


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value  

Long Term Investments (continued)

            

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Software 0.8%

            

bCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.

   Israel      1,448,281      $ 31,804,251  
                  

Specialty Retail 0.4%

            

Kingfisher PLC

   United Kingdom      5,676,856        16,423,141  
                  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.4%

            

Burberry Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,512,618        17,116,303  
                  

Wireless Telecommunication Services 3.2%

            

Mobile TeleSystems, ADR

   Russia      434,900        44,268,471  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS, ADR

   Turkey      823,650        22,708,031  

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      1,773,520        66,187,765  
                  
               133,164,267  
                  

Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,922,550,906)

               3,892,617,266  
                  

Preferred Stock (Cost $2,340,943) 0.9%

            

Metals & Mining 0.9%

            

Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR, pfd., A

   Brazil      1,296,112        36,265,214  
                  

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $2,924,891,849)

               3,928,882,480  
                  

Short Term Investment (Cost $177,468,579) 4.3%

            

Money Market Fund 4.3%

            

cFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 4.58%

   United States      177,468,579        177,468,579  
                  

Total Investments (Cost $3,102,360,428) 100.2%

               4,106,351,059  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.2)%

               (6,315,408 )
                  

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 4,100,035,651  
                  

 

Selected Portfolio Abbreviation

ADR - American Depository Receipt

 

aSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate value of these securities was $22,504,513, representing 0.55% of net assets.

bNon-income producing for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.

cSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

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

 

TF-14


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Foreign
Securities Fund

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 2,924,891,849

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     177,468,579
      

Total cost of investments

   $ 3,102,360,428
      

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 3,928,882,480

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     177,468,579
      

Total value of investments

     4,106,351,059

Foreign currency, at value (cost $61,607)

     61,451

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     2,021,896

Dividends

     4,658,756
      

Total assets

     4,113,093,162
      

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     7,263,709

Affiliates

     3,927,375

Deferred taxes

     997,091

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     869,336
      

Total liabilities

     13,057,511
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 4,100,035,651
      

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 2,699,600,752

Undistributed net investment income

     79,657,780

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     1,003,049,810

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     317,727,309
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 4,100,035,651
      

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 531,376,696
      

Shares outstanding

     25,827,290
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 20.57
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,255,154,238
      

Shares outstanding

     160,727,412
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 20.25
      

Class 3:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 313,504,717
      

Shares outstanding

     15,535,675
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea

   $ 20.18
      

 

a

Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any redemption fees retained by the Fund.

 

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

 

TF-15


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Foreign
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $8,216,242)

  

Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 105,905,206  

Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     12,133,090  

Interest (net of foreign taxes of $199)

     929  
        

Total investment income

     118,039,225  
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     24,092,917  

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     3,553,533  

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     7,886,342  

Class 3

     576,111  

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     65,714  

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     1,034,043  

Reports to shareholders

     891,521  

Professional fees

     167,113  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     16,559  

Other

     88,114  
        

Total expenses

     38,371,967  

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (11,975 )
        

Net expenses

     38,359,992  
        

Net investment income

     79,679,233  
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     318,979,414  

Foreign currency transactions

     688,164  
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     319,667,578  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     172,139,703  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (19,932 )

Change in deferred taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (96,863 )
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     172,022,908  
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     491,690,486  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 571,369,719  
        

 

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

 

TF-16


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Foreign
Securities Fund
 
     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 79,679,233     $ 77,320,581  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions and redemption in-kind (Note 9)

     319,667,578       216,717,127  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, and deferred taxes

     172,022,908       342,405,989  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     571,369,719       636,443,697  
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (13,007,672 )     (7,899,286 )

Class 2

     (62,378,038 )     (30,532,245 )

Class 3

     (4,668,468 )     (1,067,001 )

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

     (26,934,025 )      

Class 2

     (142,276,757 )      

Class 3

     (10,123,984 )      
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (259,388,944 )     (39,498,532 )
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (110,488,366 )     (39,662,208 )

Class 2

     66,307,351       232,018,498  

Class 3

     145,429,492       85,243,717  
        

Total capital share transactions

     101,248,477       277,600,007  
        

Redemption fees

     24,688       9,162  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     413,253,940       874,554,334  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     3,686,781,711       2,812,227,377  
        

End of year

   $ 4,100,035,651     $ 3,686,781,711  
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of year

   $ 79,657,780     $ 79,126,854  
        

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-three separate funds. The Templeton Foreign Securities Fund (Fund) included in this report is diversified. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed on a securities exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which there is no reported sale are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

Foreign securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. If no sale is reported at that time, the foreign security will be valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the foreign security is determined.

 

The Trust has procedures to determine the fair value of individual securities and other assets for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Methods for valuing these securities may include: fundamental analysis, matrix pricing, discounts from market prices of similar securities, or discounts applied due to the nature and duration of restrictions on the disposition of the securities. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the availability (including the reliability) of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. The investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services. All security valuation procedures are approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate at a future date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts, which may be in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

d. Income and Deferred Taxes

 

No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because it is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

The Fund may be subject to a tax imposed on net realized gains on securities of certain foreign countries. The Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains on these securities in an amount that would be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

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

 

g. Redemption Fees

 

Redemptions and exchanges of Class 3 shares held 60 days or less may be subject to the fund’s redemption fee, which is 1% of the amount redeemed. Such fees are retained by the fund and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At December 31, 2007, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   1,232,157     $ 24,254,763     2,328,810     $ 39,073,549  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   2,040,966       39,941,697     492,781       7,899,286  

Shares redeemed

   (8,769,318 )     (174,684,826 )   (5,075,580 )     (86,635,043 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (5,496,195 )   $ (110,488,366 )   (2,253,989 )   $ (39,662,208 )
        
Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   20,015,006     $ 388,403,751     43,227,824     $ 728,731,224  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   10,576,152       204,013,968     1,925,158       30,455,999  

Shares redeemed in-kind (Note 10)

             (8,720,489 )     (151,213,281 )

Shares redeemed

   (26,940,536 )     (526,110,368 )   (22,264,085 )     (375,955,444 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   3,650,622     $ 66,307,351     14,168,408     $ 232,018,498  
        
Class 3 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   7,292,215     $ 141,648,697     5,176,865     $ 88,136,330  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   769,639       14,792,452     67,617       1,067,001  

Shares redeemed

   (578,013 )     (11,011,657 )   (234,367 )     (3,959,614 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   7,483,841     $ 145,429,492     5,010,115     $ 85,243,717  
        

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC (TIC)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TIC based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.750%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.675%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion

0.600%   

Over $1.3 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.580%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $ 15 billion

0.560%   

Over $15 billion, up to and including $ 20 billion

0.540%   

In excess of $20 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.150%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%   

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%   

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 3 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25% and 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 and Class 3, respectively. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 3.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

The Fund has reviewed the tax positions taken on federal income tax returns, for each of the three open tax years and as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, was as follows:

 

     2007    2006

Distributions paid from:

     

Ordinary income

   $ 89,150,006    $ 39,498,532

Long term capital gain

     170,238,938     
      
   $ 259,388,944    $ 39,498,532
      

 

At December 31, 2007, the cost of investments, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), undistributed ordinary income and undistributed long term capital gains for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 3,102,347,243  
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 1,125,280,198  

Unrealized depreciation

     (121,276,382 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 1,004,003,816  
        

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 108,967,521  

Undistributed long term capital gains

     288,404,384  
        

Distributable earnings

   $ 397,371,905  
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and pass-through entity income.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions and pass-through entity income.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the year ended December 31, 2007, aggregated $997,801,739 and $1,004,038,466, respectively.

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. (an affiliate of the investment manager. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

 

9. REDEMPTION IN-KIND

 

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund realized $34,808,242 of net gains resulting from a redemption in-kind in which a shareholder redeemed fund shares for securities held by the Fund rather than for cash. Because such gains are not taxable to the Fund, and are not distributed to shareholders, they have been reclassified from accumulated net realized gains to paid-in capital.

 

10. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading, market timing and marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares (“marketing support”), Franklin Resources, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), entered into settlements with certain of those regulators and governmental entities. Specifically, the Company entered into settlements with the SEC, among others, concerning market timing and marketing support.

 

On June 6, 2007, the SEC posted for public comment the proposed plan of distribution for the market timing settlement. Once the SEC approves the final plan of distribution, disbursements of settlement monies will be made promptly to individuals who were shareholders of the designated funds during the relevant period, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the settlement and plan.

 

In addition, the Company, as well as most of the mutual funds within Franklin Templeton Investments and certain current or former officers, Company directors, fund directors, and employees, have been named in private lawsuits (styled as shareholder class actions, or as derivative actions on behalf of either the named funds or Franklin Resources, Inc.). The lawsuits relate to the industry practices referenced above.

 

The Company and fund management believe that the claims made in each of the private lawsuits referenced above are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously. The Company cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of these lawsuits, nor whether they will have a material negative impact on the Company. If it is determined that the Company bears responsibility for any unlawful or inappropriate conduct that caused losses to the Fund, it is committed to making the Trust or its shareholders whole, as appropriate.

 

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurement” (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Trust believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on its financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the statement of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Templeton Foreign Securities Fund (one of the funds constituting Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at December 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

San Francisco, California

February 14, 2008

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

 

Under Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), the Fund designates the maximum amount allowable but no less than $288,404,747 as a long term capital gain dividend for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

At December 31, 2007, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. The Fund elects to treat foreign taxes paid as allowed under Section 853 of the Code. This election will allow shareholders of record as of the 2008 distribution date, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

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TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

This annual report for Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Performance Summary as of 12/31/07

 

Average annual total return of Class 1 shares* represents the average annual change in value, assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Average returns smooth out variations in returns, which can be significant; they are not the same as year-by-year results.

 

Periods ended 12/31/07

 

            1-Year    5-Year    10-Year

Average Annual Total Return

      +10.32%    +16.36%    +9.24%

 

*Performance prior to the 5/1/00 merger reflects historical performance of Templeton Asset Allocation Fund. The manager and administrator have contractually agreed to waive or limit their respective fees so that total annual Fund operating expenses for Class 1 shares do not exceed 0.83% (other than (i) acquired fund fees and expenses and (ii) certain non-routine expenses) until 4/30/09. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower.

 

Total Return Index Comparison

for Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (1/1/98–12/31/07)

 

The graph below shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the indicated period and includes reinvestment of any income or distributions. The Fund’s performance* is compared to the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country (AC) World Index and the J.P. Morgan (JPM) Government Bond Index (GBI) Global. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Important Notes to Performance Information preceding the Fund Summaries.

 

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**Sources: Standard & Poor’s Micropal; J.P. Morgan. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund – Class 1

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund seeks high total return. The Fund normally invests in equity securities of companies of any country, debt securities of companies and governments of any country, and in money market securities. The Fund normally invests substantially to primarily in equity securities.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s one-year total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed its broad equity benchmark, the MSCI AC World Index, which returned +12.18% for the period under review, and underperformed its fixed income benchmark, the JPM GBI Global, which had a +10.81% total return for the same period.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

In spite of elevated energy prices and widespread fears of contagion from the deteriorating U.S. housing situation, the global economy remained resilient in 2007. Consumer and corporate demand strength, particularly in China and other developing economies, generally favorable employment and accommodative monetary policies continued to underpin the current expansionary period that began in 2002.

 

These factors also contributed to the strength of global equity markets during 2007. However, concerns about slower growth and declining asset quality surfaced in the first quarter. These were initially centered on the U.S. subprime mortgage market but spread in August to global capital markets. Difficulties in assessing risk and the value of collateral in the structured finance industry contributed to declining risk appetite among lenders and investors. The private equity industry, which relies on the availability of cheap credit, played a pivotal role in several large and high-profile acquisitions and helped boost merger and acquisition activity in the first half of the year. This was an important driver of equity performance, but as liquidity dried up in the second half of the year, significantly slower money flows from private equity weighed on market performance. However, global merger and acquisition activity still reached record levels. The staggering $4.5 trillion of deals announced in 2007 eclipsed the previous record from 2006 by 24%.2

 

1. Sources: Standard & Poor’s Micropal; J.P. Morgan. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: “For Deal Makers, Tale of Two Halves,” The Wall Street Journal, 1/2/08.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. Because the Fund invests in bonds and other debt obligations, its share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

 

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To alleviate the credit crunch and restore investor confidence, the world’s major central banks infused capital into the system, and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board reduced its target interest rate by a full percentage point. However, credit and equity markets continued to face headwinds as write-downs and losses from subprime mortgage financing affected many large financial institutions toward the end of the year, and equity prices remained volatile.

 

For the year, however, global and non-U.S. equity markets registered the fifth consecutive year of double-digit total returns, making this an exceptionally strong period for investors in global equities. Broad-based stock performance by European and Asian shares at least doubled that of U.S. stocks, while emerging market equity returns more than tripled those in developed markets. Led by the BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China, emerging market economies continued to grow at accelerated rates, supporting elevated prices for oil and other commodities. At the same time, investment inflows from developed economies continued to underpin equity prices in emerging markets. In addition, U.S. dollar weakness versus the currencies of many major trading partners enhanced equity returns for U.S.-based investors holding stocks denominated in these currencies.

 

China continued to lead the Asian region’s economic expansion, where the country’s surging domestic demand became an increasingly important growth source for other Asian economies through trade. Continued rapid expansion led to fears China’s economy was overheating as inflation picked up during the year. Thus, monetary authorities increased interest rates and even allowed the yuan to appreciate slightly. India encountered similar conditions, and Indian monetary authorities responded by increasing the target interest rate. However, this had little effect on slowing private investment growth. Japan’s economy continued to lag. Consequently, the Japanese central bank kept rates on hold for the second half of the year after raising them 25 basis points (one-quarter percentage point) earlier. Low growth levels and interest rates by international standards led to continued weakness in the yen until risk aversion rose at the end of the year, prompting carry trades to unwind.

 

European economic growth remained quite strong in 2007, although fears regarding the U.K.’s and eurozone’s future growth paths emerged following the credit crunch. Labor markets strengthened across the region and monetary conditions tightened. The European Central Bank raised rates 50 basis points during the period as growth was strong in

 

What is a carry trade?

Carry trade is a strategy in which an investor sells a certain currency with a relatively low interest rate and uses the funds to purchase a different currency yielding a higher interest rate. A trader using this strategy attempts to capture the difference between the rates, which can often be substantial, depending on the amount of leverage the investor chooses to use.

 

 

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the first half of the year, particularly in Germany. Much of non-euro Europe enjoyed even stronger growth, although some economies were hurt as negative sentiment spread from the U.S. housing market across the Atlantic. In the U.K., housing market weakness combined with financial market troubles caused enough worries for the Bank of England to cut interest rates 25 basis points in December after just raising them in July.

 

Investment Strategy

 

Our investment philosophy is bottom-up, value-oriented and long-term. In choosing equity investments, we will focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow. Among factors we may consider are a company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value.

 

In choosing debt investments, we allocate our assets among issuers, geographic regions and currencies based upon our assessment of relative interest rates among currencies, our outlook for changes in interest rates among currencies, and credit risks. With respect to debt securities, we may also from time to time make use of forward currency exchange contracts (hedging instruments) to protect against currency risk.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

Equity

 

The Fund’s performance relative to its equity benchmark index benefited from its overweighting in the industrials sector, which outperformed the index.3 The Fund’s best performing stocks in the sector included wind turbine manufacturers Gamesa (Spain) and Vestas Wind Systems (Denmark), as well as U.K. aerospace operators BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce Group, and German conglomerate Siemens.

 

The Fund’s overweighted exposure to the telecommunication services sector also aided relative performance.4 Top performers in the Fund included Telefonica (Spain), Singapore Telecommunications, France Telecom, Vodafone Group (U.K.), Telenor (Norway) and Telefonos de Mexico (sold by period-end).

 

3. The industrials sector comprises aerospace and defense, air freight and logistics, commercial services and supplies, electrical equipment, and industrial conglomerates in the SOI.

4. The telecommunication services sector comprises diversified telecommunication services and wireless telecommunication services in the SOI.

 

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Additionally, our overweighted information technology sector exposure contributed to relative Fund results.5 Standout performers included Japanese software maker Nintendo, U.S. software companies Oracle and Microsoft, and Japanese industrial electronics company Hitachi.

 

It is important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the 12 months ended December 31, 2007, the U.S. dollar declined in value relative to most non-U.S. currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance (equity portion) was positively affected by the portfolio’s investment primarily in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure. However, one cannot expect the same result in future periods.

 

In contrast, performance relative to the equity benchmark was hurt by the Fund’s overweighted exposure to the consumer discretionary sector, which underperformed the index.6 The Fund’s stocks that lost value in this sector included U.S. retailers Chico’s FAS and Target as well as U.S. media companies Comcast, The DIRECTV Group and Time Warner.

 

Overweighted exposure to the lagging health care sector was also detrimental.7 Within this sector, the Fund suffered from weak U.S. holdings such as medical products company Boston Scientific, hospital operator Tenet Healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer and biotechnology firm Amgen.

 

The Fund’s relative performance was also negatively impacted by its underweighting in the materials sector, which outperformed the equity index.8 Specifically, limited exposure to the outperforming metals and

 

5. The information technology sector comprises computers and peripherals, electronic equipment and instruments, semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, and software in the SOI.

6. The consumer discretionary sector comprises automobiles; hotels, restaurants and leisure; household durables; media; multiline retail; and specialty retail in the SOI.

7. The health care sector comprises biotechnology, health care equipment and supplies, health care providers and services, and pharmaceuticals in the SOI.

8. The materials sector comprises chemicals, metals and mining, and paper and forest products in the SOI.

 

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mining industry and holdings in Finnish paper companies Stora Enso and UPM-Kymmene hampered the Fund.

 

Fixed Income

 

Interest Rate Strategy

 

For most of the 12-month reporting period, the Fund maintained its overall short duration positioning seeking to take advantage of global interest rate tightening resulting from strong economic growth in most economies. However, we found some opportunities to take advantage of local interest rate reductions. For example, the Indonesian central bank reduced interest rates 175 basis points over the period, continuing its interest rate normalization process as inflation remained under control. Indonesia returned +11.07% in local currency terms over the period, as measured by the JPM GBI–Emerging Markets.9 Another positive local market was Brazil, where its central bank reduced interest rates 200 basis points during the period to 11.25%, which supported local bond market returns of +9.81% in local currency terms.9 The central bank held interest rates constant throughout the fourth quarter as the economy accelerated, inflation picked up, and the large monetary action’s impact began to be felt. As global growth concerns surfaced later in the year, the Fund selectively increased its interest rate exposure, which lengthened the portfolio’s duration.

 

Currency Strategy

 

Our currency strategy remained relatively unchanged over the period, predicated on our medium-term view on the gradual unwinding of global imbalances, which began during the period. These imbalances centered on strong U.S. consumption growth and, consequently, a large U.S. current account deficit, versus low domestic demand in most Asian countries and corresponding Asian current account surpluses. As a result, the Fund benefited from its significantly underweighted U.S. dollar exposure relative to the JPM GBI Global, as the dollar depreciated 10.00% against the U.S.’s major trading partners.10 The imbalance began unwinding as the U.S. trade deficit contracted toward year-end because of U.S. exports’ improved competitiveness due to a weaker dollar. However, the deficit was still quite large on a historical basis. The U.S. dollar weakened further when the Federal Reserve Board cut interest rates during the period, well ahead of other central banks, as the credit crunch affected the U.S. economy more than other countries.

 

9. Source: J.P. Morgan. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

10. Source: Federal Reserve H10 Report.

 

What is a current account?

A current account is that part of the balance of payments where all of one country’s international transactions in goods and services are recorded.

 

What is balance of payments?

Balance of payments is a record of all of a country’s exports and imports of goods and services, borrowing and lending with the rest of the world during a particular time period. It helps a country evaluate its competitive strengths and weaknesses and forecast the strength of its currency.

 

What is duration?

Duration is a measure of a bond’s price sensitivity to interest rate changes. In general, a portfolio of securities with a lower duration can be expected to be less sensitive to interest rate changes than a portfolio with a higher duration.

 

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One currency that appreciated strongly against the U.S. dollar was the Canadian dollar, which rose 17.91% against the U.S. dollar during the period and contributed to relative performance because of the Fund’s overweighted exposure.11 The Canadian dollar benefited from high prices for many of the country’s natural resource exports and a strong domestic economy. Toward period-end, the weak U.S. economy began to negatively impact Canada’s growth prospects and led us to reduce the Fund’s Canadian dollar allocation prior to the Canadian dollar’s poor performance during the last quarter of 2007. The Fund’s overweighted exposure to the Brazilian real boosted the Fund’s relative performance even more as the currency appreciated 19.94% against the U.S. dollar during the year.11, 12 The real benefited from very strong inflows from trade and investment.

 

European currencies also appreciated against the U.S. dollar over the period. The Fund had limited direct exposure to the euro, and was instead positioned to capture the benefit of euro appreciation through exposure to non-euro European currencies that are closely linked to the euro region. The euro appreciated 10.87% versus the U.S. dollar during the period as growth remained strong and the interest rate differential with the U.S. shrank significantly.11 Although our limited exposure to the euro’s strong return hurt relative performance, the Fund benefited from its overweighted exposures to the Polish zloty and Norwegian krone.12 Similar to the Scandinavian economies, the Polish economy also exhibited tightening labor market conditions given strong GDP growth of more than 6% in the third quarter of 2007 compared with the same period in 2006.13 Strong economic growth created jobs at the same time that there was significant emigration from Poland. Prospects for wage pressures prompted the central bank to raise interest rates during the period, supporting currency performance. The Swedish krona detracted from relative performance as it appreciated only 5.88% against the U.S. dollar over the period.11 The Fund’s biggest allocation change during the period was the addition of the Swiss franc, which appreciated 3.18% during the fourth quarter benefiting from increased risk aversion.11

 

Asian currency performance was mixed during the year. The currency that comprised the largest portion of the Fund was the Japanese yen, though our exposure was still substantially below the benchmark’s. The yen, which appreciated 6.66% against the U.S. dollar over the period,

 

11. Source: Exshare (via Compustat via FactSet).

12. These countries are not components of the JPM GBI Global.

13. Source: National Bank of Poland.

 

Top 5 Country Holdings

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund 12/31/07

 

      % of Total
Net Assets
U.S.    19.0%
U.K.    12.3%
Germany    5.9%
South Korea    5.5%
France    4.3%

 

Top 5 Sectors/Industries

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund Based on Equity Securities 12/31/07

 

      % of Total
Net Assets
Media    6.6%
Diversified Telecommunication Services    5.9%
Pharmaceuticals    5.6%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    5.0%
Insurance    4.0%

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

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lagged other major currencies until risk aversion increased in the second half of the year leading to the unwinding of carry trades.11 Among other Asian currencies, the Malaysian ringgit appreciated 6.68% against the U.S. dollar, the South Korean won depreciated 0.65%, and the Indonesian rupiah depreciated 4.25%.11 Our overweighted allocations in these currencies hurt the Fund’s relative performance.12

 

Global Sovereign Debt Strategy

 

The Fund purchased investment-grade and subinvestment-grade sovereign debt that typically compensates for greater credit risk by offering higher yields relative to U.S. and European benchmark Treasury securities. Tighter credit conditions resulted in wider sovereign credit spreads despite improving fundamentals in most economies. Sovereign interest rate credit spreads increased from 171 basis points at the beginning of the reporting period to 255 basis points by period-end. However, declining U.S. interest rates benefited the performance of these dollar-denominated bonds. Largely as a result, U.S. dollar-denominated emerging market debt returned +6.28% over the period, as measured by the JPM Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global.9 Regionally, Latin American sovereign debt returned +5.15%, Asian +6.14%, and central and eastern European +7.91%.9 Euro-denominated markets underperformed the index, returning 1.22% in euro terms, as measured by the JPM Euro EMBI Global.9 The Fund maintained limited exposure to sovereign debt during the period.

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of December 31, 2007, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, redemption fees, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract level. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1   

Beginning
Account

Value 7/1/07

  

Ending

Account

Value 12/31/07

   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
7/1/07–12/31/07

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,022.20    $ 4.28

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,020.97    $ 4.28

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio, net of expense waiver, for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.84%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 21.96     $ 21.06     $ 21.11     $ 18.78     $ 14.59  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.53       0.64       0.49       0.48       0.41  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.58       3.36       0.28       2.42       4.23  
        

Total from investment operations

     2.11       4.00       0.77       2.90       4.64  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (4.06 )     (1.66 )     (0.82 )     (0.57 )     (0.45 )

Net realized gains

     (5.26 )     (1.44 )                  
        

Total distributions

     (9.32 )     (3.10 )     (0.82 )     (0.57 )     (0.45 )
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 14.75     $ 21.96     $ 21.06     $ 21.11     $ 18.78  
        

Total returnc

     10.32%       21.39%       3.85%       15.94%       32.31%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates

     0.88%       0.84%       0.85%       0.84%       0.81%  

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates

     0.85% d     0.84% d     0.85% d     0.84% d     0.81%  

Net investment income

     2.77%       2.91%       2.36%       2.52%       2.54%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 63,316     $ 276,790     $ 638,006     $ 625,728     $ 572,798  

Portfolio turnover rate

     30.08% e     23.74% e     26.23%       27.43%       34.25%  

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

dBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

eExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind. See Note 10.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 21.75     $ 20.88     $ 20.94     $ 18.64     $ 14.49  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.46       0.52       0.43       0.43       0.36  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.58       3.40       0.29       2.41       4.20  
        

Total from investment operations

     2.04       3.92       0.72       2.84       4.56  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains

     (4.01 )     (1.61 )     (0.78 )     (0.54 )     (0.41 )

Net realized gains

     (5.26 )     (1.44 )                  
        

Total distributions

     (9.27 )     (3.05 )     (0.78 )     (0.54 )     (0.41 )
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 14.52     $ 21.75     $ 20.88     $ 20.94     $ 18.64  
        

Total returnc

     10.01%       21.11%       3.55%       15.72%       31.95%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates

     1.13%       1.09%       1.10%       1.09%       1.06%  

Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates

     1.10% d     1.09% d     1.10% d     1.09% d     1.06%  

Net investment income

     2.52%       2.66%       2.11%       2.27%       2.29%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 78,613     $ 78,021     $ 68,385     $ 65,806     $ 55,754  

Portfolio turnover rate

     30.08% e     23.74% e     26.23%       27.43%       34.25%  

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

dBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

eExcludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind. See Note 10.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants
     Value

Long Term Investments 90.2%

            

Common Stocks and Warrants 62.5%

            

Aerospace & Defense 1.4%

            

BAE Systems PLC

   United Kingdom      117,072      $ 1,158,429

aRaytheon Co., wts., 6/16/11

   United States      63        1,588

aRolls-Royce Group PLC

   United Kingdom      81,424        883,348

aRolls-Royce Group PLC, B

   United Kingdom      3,289,529        7,190
                
               2,050,555
                

Air Freight & Logistics 1.5%

            

Deutsche Post AG

   Germany      44,767        1,522,859

United Parcel Service Inc., B

   United States      9,570        676,790
                
               2,199,649
                

Automobiles 0.7%

            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   Germany      17,098            1,066,197
                

Biotechnology 0.7%

            

aAmgen Inc.

   United States      20,510        952,484
                

Capital Markets 1.0%

            

Invesco Ltd.

   Bermuda      38,489        1,207,769

Morgan Stanley

   United States      5,420        287,856

Nomura Holdings Inc.

   Japan      6        102
                
               1,495,727
                

Chemicals 0.6%

            

The Dow Chemical Co.

   United States      20,486        807,558
                

Commercial Banks 3.2%

            

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   Singapore      59,486        854,251

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      77,523        1,309,265

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

   Italy      111,770        882,434

Kookmin Bank, ADR

   South Korea      10,329        757,322

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      36,000        337,999

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      48        360,275
                
               4,501,546
                

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.9%

            

G4S PLC

   United Kingdom      264,658        1,287,048
                

Computers & Peripherals 1.7%

            

aLexmark International Inc., A

   United States      11,370        396,358

Lite-On Technology Corp.

   Taiwan      421,822        736,205

Seagate Technology

   United States      50,128        1,278,264
                
               2,410,827
                

Consumer Finance 0.5%

            

Aiful Corp.

   Japan      16,449        294,419

Discover Financial Services

   United States      2,710        40,867

Promise Co. Ltd.

   Japan      14,250        355,244
                
               690,530
                

Diversified Financial Services 1.6%

            

ING Groep NV

   Netherlands      36,961        1,442,869

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   United States      19,993        872,695
                
               2,315,564
                

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants
     Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

            

Common Stocks and Warrants (continued)

            

Diversified Telecommunication Services 5.9%

            

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR

   Taiwan      25,260      $ 533,239

France Telecom SA, ADR

   France      47,413        1,689,325

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

   Singapore      721,525        2,002,220

Telefonica SA, ADR

   Spain      17,573        1,714,949

Telekom Austria AG, ADR

   Austria      12,980        720,714

Telenor ASA

   Norway      74,594        1,780,950
                
               8,441,397
                

Electric Utilities 0.9%

            

E.ON AG

   Germany      5,710        1,213,352
                

Electrical Equipment 1.0%

            

Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica SA

   Spain      11,275        526,205

aVestas Wind Systems AS

   Denmark      7,702        832,078
                
                   1,358,283
                

Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.7%

            

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

   Japan      15,011        636,704

Hitachi Ltd.

   Japan      118,330        883,914

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   United States      8,326        309,144

Venture Corp. Ltd.

   Singapore      60,159        534,209
                
               2,363,971
                

Food Products 0.8%

            

Unilever PLC

   United Kingdom      30,710        1,153,264
                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.7%

            

aBoston Scientific Corp.

   United States      56,897        661,712

Covidien Ltd.

   United States      8,326        368,759
                
               1,030,471
                

Health Care Providers & Services 1.0%

            

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

   United States      17,660        934,214

aTenet Healthcare Corp.

   United States      103,385        525,196
                
               1,459,410
                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.0%

            

Compass Group PLC

   United Kingdom      226,518        1,388,497
                

Household Durables 0.5%

            

Sony Corp., ADR

   Japan      11,955        649,157
                

Industrial Conglomerates 3.2%

            

General Electric Co.

   United States      23,450        869,291

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

   Netherlands      31,730        1,366,929

Siemens AG, ADR

   Germany      12,220        1,922,939

Tyco International Ltd.

   United States      8,326        330,126
                
               4,489,285
                

Insurance 4.0%

            

ACE Ltd.

   Bermuda      17,838        1,102,032

American International Group Inc.

   United States      14,068        820,164

Aviva PLC

   United Kingdom      55,739        745,352

AXA SA

   France      36,961        1,477,390

 

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Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants
     Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

            

Common Stocks and Warrants (continued)

            

Insurance (continued)

            

Old Mutual PLC

   United Kingdom      259,095      $ 862,820

Torchmark Corp.

   United States      10,120        612,563
                
               5,620,321
                

Media 6.6%

            

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC

   United Kingdom      68,871        847,060

aComcast Corp., A

   United States      53,133        962,770

aThe DIRECTV Group Inc.

   United States      38,637        893,287

Mediaset SpA

   Italy      67,250        677,666

News Corp., A

   United States      64,570        1,323,039

Pearson PLC

   United Kingdom      63,912        929,566

Reed Elsevier NV

   Netherlands      43,836        873,219

Time Warner Inc.

   United States      60,448        997,996

aViacom Inc., B

   United States      28,204        1,238,720

Vivendi SA

   France      14,980        686,000
                
                   9,429,323
                

Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power 0.4%

            

Centrica PLC

   United Kingdom      84,222        600,350
                

Multiline Retail 0.7%

            

Target Corp.

   United States      18,767        938,350
                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.0%

            

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      121,707        1,487,228

El Paso Corp.

   United States      90,472        1,559,737

Eni SpA

   Italy      39,292        1,436,386

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B

   United Kingdom      38,104        1,582,355

Total SA, B

   France      12,240        1,015,123
                
               7,080,829
                

Paper & Forest Products 1.4%

            

Stora Enso OYJ, R

   Finland      60,927        910,477

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

   Finland      52,175        1,052,277
                
               1,962,754
                

Pharmaceuticals 5.6%

            

Abbott Laboratories

   United States      15,877        891,493

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   United States      23,584        625,448

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom      50,997        1,295,991

Novartis AG

   Switzerland      11,760        644,455

Pfizer Inc.

   United States      60,304        1,370,710

Sanofi-Aventis

   France      13,311        1,223,412

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

   Japan      14,786        871,130

aWatson Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   United States      40,492        1,098,953
                
               8,021,592
                

Real Estate Management & Development 1.0%

            

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd.

   Hong Kong      75,748        1,400,708
                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.3%

            

aInfineon Technologies AG, ADR

   Germany      51,804        602,998

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      2,200        1,306,768
                
               1,909,766
                

 

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Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund    Country      Shares/
Warrants
    Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

         

Common Stocks and Warrants (continued)

         

Software 3.9%

         

aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.

   Israel      37,146     $ 815,726

Microsoft Corp.

   United States      39,012       1,388,827

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

   Japan      2,341       1,404,411

aOracle Corp.

   United States      82,887       1,871,589
             
            5,480,553
             

Specialty Retail 0.8%

         

aChico’s FAS Inc.

   United States      36,461       329,243

The Gap Inc.

   United States      36,569       778,188
             
                1,107,431
             

Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.3%

         

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      50,593       1,888,130
             

Total Common Stocks and Warrants (Cost $63,418,544)

            88,764,879
             

Preferred Stock (Cost $73,607) 0.7%

         

Metals & Mining 0.7%

         

Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR, pfd., A

   Brazil      33,728       943,709
             
            Principal
Amount
b
     

Foreign Government and Agency Securities 27.0%

         

c,dGovernment of Argentina, FRN, 5.389%, 8/03/12

   Argentina      1,334,000       725,359

Government of Canada,

         

6.00%, 6/01/08

   Canada      389,000   CAD     394,610

4.25%, 12/01/08

   Canada      690,000   CAD     696,592

6.00%, 6/01/11

   Canada      1,202,000   CAD     1,292,369

Government of Indonesia,

         

11.00%, 11/15/20

   Indonesia      12,000,000,000   IDR     1,329,385

11.00%, 9/15/25

   Indonesia      9,900,000,000   IDR     1,078,514

12.00%, 9/15/26

   Indonesia      8,540,000,000   IDR     1,022,890

eGovernment of Iraq, 144A, 5.80%, 1/15/28

   Iraq      239,000       158,935

Government of Malaysia,

         

6.45%, 7/01/08

   Malaysia      5,885,000   MYR     1,805,444

3.756%, 4/28/11

   Malaysia      980,000   MYR     297,988

Government of Mexico, 10.00%, 12/05/24

   Mexico      133,000 f MXN     1,418,326

Government of New Zealand, 7.00%, 7/15/09

   New Zealand      3,204,000   NZD     2,442,913

Government of Norway, 5.50%, 5/15/09

   Norway      5,740,000   NOK     1,067,730

Government of Poland,

         

6.00%, 5/24/09

   Poland      9,900,000   PLN     3,997,725

5.75%, 9/23/22

   Poland      4,075,000   PLN     1,640,134

Government of Singapore,

         

1.50%, 4/01/08

   Singapore      80,000   SGD     55,452

5.625%, 7/01/08

   Singapore      777,000   SGD     548,869

4.375%, 1/15/09

   Singapore      200,000   SGD     142,290

Government of Sweden,

         

6.50%, 5/05/08

   Sweden      7,170,000   SEK     1,116,849

5.00%, 1/28/09

   Sweden      14,200,000   SEK     2,214,723

5.50%, 10/08/12

   Sweden      8,620,000   SEK     1,406,445

gStrip, 9/17/08

   Sweden      3,000,000   SEK     450,666

cKfW Bankengruppe, FRN, 0.658%, 8/08/11

   Germany      235,000,000   JPY     2,108,461

 

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Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund    Country     

Principal
Amount
b

    Value

Long Term Investments (continued)

         

Foreign Government and Agency Securities (continued)

         

Korea Treasury Bond,

         

5.25%, 9/10/12

   South Korea      1,840,000,000   KRW   $ 1,924,579

5.50%, 9/10/17

   South Korea      1,800,000,000   KRW     1,895,197

5.25%, 3/10/27

   South Korea      1,895,000,000   KRW     1,931,911

New South Wales Treasury Corp., 8.00%, 3/01/08

   Australia      985,000   AUD     864,216

Nota Do Tesouro Nacional,

         

9.762%, 1/01/12

   Brazil      3,450 h BRL     1,771,596

iIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/15

   Brazil      1,000 h BRL     869,536

iIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/45

   Brazil      1,430 h BRL     1,242,787

Queensland Treasury Corp., 6.00%, 7/14/09

   Australia      540,000   AUD     465,971
             

Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities (Cost $33,486,261)

            38,378,462
             

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $96,978,412)

            128,087,050
             

Short Term Investments 6.6%

         

Foreign Government and Agency Securities 4.6%

         

gEgypt Treasury Bill,

         

7/01/08

   Egypt      1,150,000   EGP     201,425

8/05/08

   Egypt      4,500,000   EGP     783,183

9/16/08

   Egypt      1,700,000   EGP     293,622

9/30/08

   Egypt      2,650,000   EGP     454,816

12/16/08

   Egypt      25,000   EGP     4,228

Government of Malaysia,

         

3.546%, 1/11/08

   Malaysia      5,360,000   MYR     1,620,869

3.569%, 2/14/08

   Malaysia      2,800,000   MYR     846,689

gGovernment of Sweden, Strip, 6/18/08

   Sweden      3,000,000   SEK     455,273

gMalaysia Treasury Bill,

         

2/28/08

   Malaysia      5,220,000   MYR     1,570,023

4/03/08

   Malaysia      100,000   MYR     29,962

4/10/08

   Malaysia      95,000   MYR     28,445

5/08/08

   Malaysia      40,000   MYR     11,943

5/15/08

   Malaysia      285,000   MYR     85,038

6/17/08

   Malaysia      130,000   MYR     38,667

gNorway Treasury Bill,

         

6/18/08

   Norway      100,000   NOK     17,987

9/17/08

   Norway      430,000   NOK     76,387
             

Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities
(Cost $6,269,065)

            6,518,557
             

Total Investments before Money Market Fund
(Cost $103,247,477)

            134,605,607
             
            Shares      

Money Market Fund (Cost $2,779,999) 2.0%

         

jFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio, 4.58%

   United States      2,779,999       2,779,999
             

Total Investments (Cost $106,027,476) 96.8%

            137,385,606

Net Unrealized Gain on Forward Exchange Contracts 0.1%

            65,918

Other Assets, less Liabilities 3.1%

            4,477,176
             

Net Assets 100.0%

          $ 141,928,700
             

 

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Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Currency Abbreviations

AUD - Australian Dollar

BRL - Brazilian Real

CAD - Canadian Dollar

EGP - Egyptian Pound

IDR - Indonesian Rupiah

JPY - Japanese Yen

KRW - South Korean Won

MXN - Mexican Peso

MYR - Malaysian Ringgit

NOK - Norwegian Krone

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

PLN - Polish Zloty

SEK - Swedish Krona

SGD - Singapore Dollar

 

Selected Portfolio Abbreviations

ADR - American Depository Receipt

FRN - Floating Rate Note

 

 

 

aNon-income producing for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.

bThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

cThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

dThe principal amount is stated in original face, and scheduled paydowns are reflected in the market price on ex-date.

eSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. This security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At December 31, 2007, the value of this security was $158,935, representing 0.11% of net assets.

fPrincipal amount is stated in 100 Mexican Peso Units.

gThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

hPrincipal amount is stated in 1,000 Brazilian Real Units.

iRedemption price at maturity is adjusted for inflation. See Note 1(e).

jSee Note 7 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

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

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Global Asset
Allocation Fund

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 103,247,477

Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     2,779,999
      

Total cost of investments

   $ 106,027,476
      

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 134,605,607

Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     2,779,999
      

Total value of investments

     137,385,606

Foreign currency, at value (cost $3,718,758)

     3,793,847

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     30,467

Dividends and interest

     1,141,775

Unrealized gain on forward exchange contracts (Note 8)

     226,643
      

Total assets

     142,578,338
      

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     320,334

Affiliates

     113,275

Reports to shareholders

     34,250

Unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts (Note 8)

     160,725

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     21,054
      

Total liabilities

     649,638
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 141,928,700
      

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 82,594,462

Undistributed net investment income

     12,217,627

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     31,546,108

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     15,570,503
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 141,928,700
      

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 63,315,738
      

Shares outstanding

     4,292,824
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.75
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 78,612,962
      

Shares outstanding

     5,412,792
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.52
      

 

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

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Global Asset
Allocation Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends: (net of foreign taxes of $240,366)

  

Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 3,729,943  

Sweep Money Fund (Note 7)

     272,177  

Interest (net of foreign taxes of $121,322)

     3,778,712  
        

Total investment income

     7,780,832  
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     1,347,712  

Administrative fees (Note 3b)

     315,415  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3c)

     199,699  

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     6,814  

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     119,942  

Reports to shareholders

     55,180  

Professional fees

     41,401  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,085  

Other

     16,987  
        

Total expenses

     2,104,235  

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (4,929 )

Expenses waived/paid by affiliates (Note 3e)

     (82,157 )
        

Net expenses

     2,017,149  
        

Net investment income

     5,763,683  
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments (includes gains from a redemption in-kind of $51,446,118) (Note 10)

     67,870,166  

Foreign currency transactions

     7,114,102  
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     74,984,268  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (53,256,260 )

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     71,548  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (53,184,712 )
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     21,799,556  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 27,563,239  
        

 

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

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Global Asset
Allocation Fund
 
     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 5,763,683     $ 14,103,670  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions and redemption in-kind

     74,984,268       111,939,026  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (53,184,712 )     (29,884,803 )
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     27,563,239       96,157,893  
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income and net foreign currency gains:

    

Class 1

     (11,357,897 )     (18,191,422 )

Class 2

     (14,016,851 )     (5,009,742 )

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

     (14,706,218 )     (15,734,572 )

Class 2

     (18,379,776 )     (4,478,496 )
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (58,460,742 )     (43,414,232 )
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     (207,311,609 )     (409,674,691 )

Class 2

     25,326,890       5,351,089  
        

Total capital share transactions

     (181,984,719 )     (404,323,602 )
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (212,882,222 )     (351,579,941 )

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     354,810,922       706,390,863  
        

End of year

   $ 141,928,700     $ 354,810,922  
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of year

   $ 12,217,627     $ 23,255,087  
        

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-three separate funds. The Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund (Fund) included in this report is diversified. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed on a securities exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which there is no reported sale are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value.

 

Government securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from bond dealers, and information with respect to bond and note transactions, to assist in determining a current market value for each security. The Trust’s pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing which considers information with respect to comparable bond and note transactions, quotations from bond dealers, or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, option adjusted spread models, prepayment projections, interest rate spreads and yield curves, to determine current value.

 

Foreign securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. If no sale is reported at that time, the foreign security will be valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the foreign security is determined.

 

The Trust has procedures to determine the fair value of individual securities and other assets for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Methods for valuing these securities may include: fundamental analysis, matrix pricing, discounts from market prices of similar securities, or discounts applied due to the nature and duration of restrictions on the disposition of the securities. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the availability (including the reliability) of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. The investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services. All security valuation procedures are approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

 

date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate at a future date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The Fund may also enter into forward exchange contracts to hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. These contracts are valued daily by the Fund and the unrealized gains or losses on the contracts, as measured by the difference between the contractual forward foreign exchange rates and the forward rates at the reporting date, are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts, which may be in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because it is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend and interest income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued)

 

These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

Inflation-indexed bonds provide an inflation hedge through periodic increases in the security’s interest accruals and principal redemption value, by amounts corresponding to the current rate of inflation. Any such adjustments, including adjustments to principal redemption value, are recorded as interest income.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

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

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At December 31, 2007, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   345,235     $ 6,915,166     671,163     $ 14,177,128  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,796,286       26,064,115     1,797,880       33,925,994  

Shares redeemed in-kind (Note 10)

   (7,596,834 )     (177,462,049 )   (14,967,877 )     (342,015,981 )

Shares redeemed

   (2,857,358 )     (62,828,841 )   (5,187,026 )     (115,761,832 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   (8,312,671 )   $ (207,311,609 )   (17,685,860 )   $ (409,674,691 )
        
Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   547,052     $ 9,586,666     978,403     $ 19,484,840  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   2,263,915       32,396,627     507,121       9,488,238  

Shares redeemed

   (985,730 )     (16,656,403 )   (1,172,793 )     (23,621,989 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   1,825,237     $ 25,326,890     312,731     $ 5,351,089  
        

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC (TIC)

   Investment manager

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TIC based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.650%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.585%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion

0.520%   

In excess of $1.3 billion

 

Under a subadvisory agreement, Advisers, an affiliate of TIC, provides subadvisory services to the Fund and receives from TIC fees based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.150%   

Up to and including $200 million

0.135%   

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

0.100%   

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

0.075%   

In excess of $1.2 billion

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for Class 2 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plan, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25% per year of its average daily net assets.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

e. Waiver and Expense Reimbursements

 

FT Services and TIC have agreed in advance to waive all or a portion of their respective fees and to assume payment of other expenses through April 30, 2009. Total expenses waived are not subject to reimbursement by the Fund subsequent to the Fund’s fiscal year end. After April 30, 2009, FT Services and TIC may discontinue this waiver at any time upon notice to the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

 

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

The Fund has reviewed the tax positions taken on federal income tax returns, for each of the three open tax years and as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, was as follows:

 

     2007    2006

Distributions paid from:

     

Ordinary income

   $ 26,602,578    $ 23,239,156

Long term capital gain

     31,858,164      20,175,076
      
   $ 58,460,742      43,414,232
      

 

At December 31, 2007, the cost of investments, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), undistributed ordinary income and undistributed long term capital gains for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 106,349,558  
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 34,462,892  

Unrealized depreciation

     (3,426,844 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 31,036,048  
        

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 13,668,350  

Undistributed long term capital gains

     14,502,473  
        

Distributable earnings

   $ 28,170,823  
        

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, bond discounts and premiums and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, bond discounts and premiums, gains realized on in-kind shareholder redemptions and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the year ended December 31, 2007, aggregated $57,972,807 and $102,681,048, respectively. Sales of investments excludes $177,462,049 of an in-kind redemption.

 

7. INVESTMENTS IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

8. FORWARD EXCHANGE CONTRACTS

 

At December 31, 2007, the Fund had the following forward exchange contracts outstanding:

 

      Contract Amounta     Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain
   Unrealized
Loss
 
Contracts to Buy                  
250,565,000   

Japanese Yen

   1,639,609  EUR   1/04/08    $    $ (145,000 )
127,176,500   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   1,045,000     1/16/08      5,212       
121,800,000   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   1,000,000     1/18/08      5,382       
121,450,000   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   1,000,000     1/18/08      2,493       
9,000,000   

Norwegian Krone

   1,609,500     1/28/08      45,268       
81,000,000   

Indian Rupee

   2,710,208  NZD   2/29/08           (13,375 )
13,756,216   

Mexican Peso

   2,510,509,398  COP   4/22/08      25,589       
22,282,800   

Japanese Yen

   200,000     8/20/08      4,371       
22,358,000   

Japanese Yen

   200,000     8/20/08      5,061       
22,139,600   

Japanese Yen

   200,000     8/25/08      3,140       
825,000   

Swiss Franc

   712,054     10/20/08      24,457       
Contracts to Sell                       
22,656,216   

Mexican Peso

   4,426,571,459  COP   4/22/08      100,071       
4,002,526   

Mexican Peso

   183,615,857  CLP   6/12/08      5,599       
642,600   

Euro

   100,848,359  JPY   12/08/08           (2,350 )
                       
Unrealized gain (loss) on forward exchange contracts           226,643      (160,725 )
                    
Net unrealized gain (loss) on forward exchange contracts         $ 65,918   
              

 

a

In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

Currency Abbreviations

CLP - Chilean Peso

COP - Columbian Peso

EUR - Euro

JPY - Japanese Yen

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

 

9. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

10. REDEMPTION IN-KIND

 

During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Fund realized $51,446,118 and $67,648,833, respectively, of net gains resulting from redemptions in-kind in which a shareholder redeemed fund shares for securities held by the Fund rather

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

10. REDEMPTION IN-KIND (continued)

 

than for cash. Because such gains are not taxable to the Fund, and are not distributed to shareholders, they have been reclassified from accumulated net realized gains to paid-in capital.

 

11. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading, market timing and marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares (“marketing support”), Franklin Resources, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), entered into settlements with certain of those regulators and governmental entities. Specifically, the Company entered into settlements with the SEC, among others, concerning market timing and marketing support.

 

On June 6, 2007, the SEC posted for public comment the proposed plan of distribution for the market timing settlement. Once the SEC approves the final plan of distribution, disbursements of settlement monies will be made promptly to individuals who were shareholders of the designated funds during the relevant period, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the settlement and plan.

 

In addition, the Company, as well as most of the mutual funds within Franklin Templeton Investments and certain current or former officers, Company directors, fund directors, and employees, have been named in private lawsuits (styled as shareholder class actions, or as derivative actions on behalf of either the named funds or Franklin Resources, Inc.). The lawsuits relate to the industry practices referenced above.

 

The Company and fund management believe that the claims made in each of the private lawsuits referenced above are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously. The Company cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of these lawsuits, nor whether they will have a material negative impact on the Company. If it is determined that the Company bears responsibility for any unlawful or inappropriate conduct that caused losses to the Trust, it is committed to making the Trust or its shareholders whole, as appropriate.

 

12. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurement” (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Trust believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on its financial statements.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the statement of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund (one of the funds constituting Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at December 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

San Francisco, California

February 14, 2008

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

 

Under Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), the Fund designates the maximum amount allowable but no less than $14,502,614 as a long term capital gain dividend for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Fund designates 2.08% of the ordinary income dividends as income qualifying for the dividends received deduction for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

At December 31, 2007, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. The Fund elects to treat foreign taxes paid as allowed under Section 853 of the Code. This election will allow shareholders of record as of the 2008 distribution date, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

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TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

We are pleased to bring you Templeton Global Income Securities Fund’s annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Performance Summary as of 12/31/07

 

Average annual total return of Class 1 shares represents the average annual change in value, assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Average returns smooth out variations in returns, which can be significant; they are not the same as year-by-year results.

 

Periods ended 12/31/07

 

            1-Year    5-Year    10-Year

Average Annual Total Return

      +11.27%    +11.54%    +8.51%

 

Total Return Index Comparison

for Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (1/1/98–12/31/07)

 

The graph below shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the indicated period and includes reinvestment of any income or distributions. The Fund’s performance is compared to the performance of the J.P. Morgan (JPM) Government Bond Index (GBI) Global, as well as the Consumer Price Index (CPI). One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Important Notes to Performance Information preceding the Fund Summaries.

 

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*Sources: J.P. Morgan; Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Global Income Securities Fund seeks high current income, consistent with preservation of capital, with capital appreciation as a secondary consideration. The Fund normally invests mainly in debt securities of governments and their political subdivisions and agencies, supranational organizations and companies located anywhere in the world, including emerging markets.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s one-year total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund performed comparably to its benchmark, the JPM GBI Global, which had a +10.81% total return in U.S. dollar terms for the year under review.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

Global economic growth remained strong during the reporting period despite a credit crunch in the second half of the year prompted by the deteriorating U.S. housing sector. Robust economic growth in many emerging markets contrasted with more moderate growth in developed markets where lack of financial liquidity had a larger impact. The rapid rise among developing economies resulted in increased demand from local consumers. Increased food and energy consumption led to high commodity prices throughout the year, benefiting countries exporting these goods. High prices also contributed to inflationary pressures already present in several economies after years of continued above-trend growth. Strong economic growth and rising interest rates in many economies contrasted with the U.S.’s weak growth and falling interest rates, which caused significant U.S. dollar depreciation during the year.

 

China continued to lead the Asian region’s economic expansion, posting greater than 11% increases in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first three quarters of 2007 compared with the same period in 2006 (year-over-year).2 China’s surging domestic demand became an increasingly important growth source for other Asian economies through trade. For example, Chinese imports from Asia increased 18% in the first 11 months of 2007 year-over-year.2 Continued rapid expansion led to fears China’s economy was overheating as inflation picked up. The potential repercussions of allowing the expansion to continue unchecked were compounded by the local equity markets’ solid performance. Thus, monetary authorities increased interest rates and even allowed the yuan

 

1. Source: J.P. Morgan. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: EcoWin.

 

Fund Risks: Because the Fund invests in bonds and other debt obligations, its share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. High yield, lower-rated (junk) bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks than investment-grade bonds. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

 

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to appreciate slightly. India encountered similar conditions as it posted around 9% GDP growth in the first three quarters of 2007 year-over-year.2 Indian monetary authorities responded by raising the target interest rate 50 basis points (half a percentage point) during the year. However, this had little effect on private investment growth. Japan continued to fall behind as the country registered GDP growth below 2% in the second and third quarters of 2007 year-over-year.3 Consequently, the Japanese central bank kept rates on hold for the second half of the year after raising them 25 basis points earlier. Low growth levels and interest rates by international standards led to continued yen weakness until risk aversion rose at the end of the year, prompting carry trades to unwind.

 

European economic growth remained quite strong in 2007, although fears regarding the U.K.’s and eurozone’s future growth paths emerged following the credit crunch. Labor markets strengthened across the region and monetary conditions tightened. The European Central Bank raised rates 50 basis points during the period as growth was strong in the first half of the year, particularly in Germany. Non-euro Europe enjoyed even stronger growth. Norway grew 6.6% in the third quarter year-over-year, prompting the central bank to raise interest rates 25 basis points in December despite financial market volatility.2 The labor market underpinned the nation’s growth as the unemployment rate fell to 1.6% in December from 2.1% a year earlier.4 Some European economies expanded more modestly, particularly where the housing market slowed, such as in Spain and the U.K. These residential markets, after recently showing some of the strongest growth, were hurt as negative sentiment spread from the U.S. housing market across the Atlantic. In the U.K., housing market weakness combined with financial market troubles caused enough worries for the Bank of England to cut interest rates 25 basis points in December after just raising them in July.

 

3. Source: Economic & Social Research Institute.

4. Source: Norway Ministry of Labour.

 

What is a carry trade?

Carry trade is a strategy in which an investor sells a certain currency with a relatively low interest rate and uses the funds to purchase a different currency yielding a higher interest rate. A trader using this strategy attempts to capture the difference between the rates, which can often be substantial, depending on the amount of leverage the investor chooses to use.

 

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Investment Strategy

 

We allocate the Fund’s assets among issuers, geographic regions, and currencies based upon our assessment of relative interest rates among currencies, our outlook for changes in interest rates and currencies, and credit risks. In considering these factors, we may evaluate a country’s changing market, economic and political conditions, such as inflation rate, growth prospects, global trade patterns and government policies. We seek to manage the Fund’s exposure to various currencies, and may from time to time seek to hedge (protect) against currency risk by using forward currency exchange contracts.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

The Fund’s total return was influenced by various factors, including interest rate developments, currency movements, and exposure to sovereign debt markets.

 

Interest Rate Strategy

 

For most of the 12-month reporting period, the Fund maintained its overall short duration positioning seeking to take advantage of global interest rate tightening resulting from strong economic growth in most economies. However, we found some opportunities to take advantage of local interest rate reductions. For example, the Indonesian central bank reduced interest rates 175 basis points over the period, continuing its interest rate normalization process as inflation remained under control. Indonesia returned +11.07% in local currency terms over the period, as measured by the JPM GBI–Emerging Markets.5 Another positive local market was Brazil, where its central bank reduced interest rates 200 basis points during the period to 11.25%, which supported local bond market returns of +9.81% in local currency terms.5 The central bank held interest rates constant throughout the fourth quarter as the economy accelerated, inflation picked up, and the large monetary action’s impact began to be felt. As global growth concerns surfaced later in the year, the Fund selectively increased its interest rate exposure, which lengthened the portfolio’s duration.

 

Currency Strategy

 

Our currency strategy remained relatively unchanged over the period, predicated on our medium-term view on the gradual unwinding of global imbalances, which began during the period. These imbalances centered on strong U.S. consumption growth and, consequently, a large

 

5. Source: J.P. Morgan. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Currency Breakdown

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund 12/31/07

 

     

% of Total

Net Assets

Asia Pacific    49.4%
Japanese Yen    16.2%
Malaysian Ringgit    11.2%
Indonesian Rupiah    5.2%
South Korean Won    4.3%
Kazakhstan Tenge    4.3%
Singapore Dollar    4.1%
Indian Rupee    3.0%
Australian Dollar    1.2%
New Zealand Dollar*    -0.1%
Europe    33.5%
Swedish Krona    13.8%
Swiss Franc    9.6%
Norwegian Krone    6.1%
Polish Zloty    5.4%
Euro    1.0%
Iceland Krona    0.1%
Romanian Lei*    -2.5%
Americas    13.0%
Brazilian Real    5.7%
Canadian Dollar    2.9%
Chilean Peso    1.8%
U.S. Dollar    1.1%
Colombian Peso    0.9%
Peruvian Nuevo Sol    0.9%
Mexican Peso*    -0.3%
Middle East & Africa    4.1%
Egyptian Pound    4.1%

 

*The Mexican peso = -0.3%, New Zealand dollar = -0.1%, and the Romanian lei = -2.5% due to forward currency exchange contracts.

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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U.S. current account deficit, versus low domestic demand in most Asian countries and corresponding Asian current account surpluses. As a result, the Fund benefited from its significantly underweighted U.S. dollar exposure relative to the JPM GBI Global, as the dollar depreciated 10.00% against the U.S.’s major trading partners.6 The imbalance began unwinding as the U.S. trade deficit contracted toward year-end because of U.S. exports’ improved competitiveness due to a weaker dollar. However, the deficit was still quite large on a historical basis. The U.S. dollar weakened further when the Federal Reserve Board cut interest rates during the period, well ahead of other central banks, as the credit crunch affected the U.S. economy more than other countries. One currency that appreciated strongly against the U.S. dollar was the Canadian dollar, which rose 17.91% against the U.S. dollar during the period and contributed to relative performance because of the Fund’s overweighted exposure.7 The Canadian dollar benefited from high prices for many of the country’s natural resource exports and a strong domestic economy. Toward period-end, the weak U.S. economy began to negatively impact Canada’s growth prospects and led us to reduce the Fund’s Canadian dollar allocation prior to the Canadian dollar’s poor performance during the last quarter of 2007. The Fund’s overweighted exposure to the Brazilian real boosted the Fund’s relative performance even more as the currency appreciated 19.94% against the U.S. dollar during the year.7, 8 The real benefited from very strong inflows from trade and investment.

 

European currencies also appreciated against the U.S. dollar over the period. The Fund had limited direct exposure to the euro, and was instead positioned to capture the benefit of euro appreciation through exposure to non-euro European currencies that are closely linked to the euro region. The euro appreciated 10.87% versus the U.S. dollar during the period as growth remained strong and the interest rate differential with the U.S. shrank significantly.7 Although our limited exposure to the euro’s strong return hurt relative performance, the Fund benefited from its overweighted exposures to the Polish zloty and Norwegian krone.8 Similar to the Scandinavian economies, the Polish economy also exhibited tightening labor market conditions given strong GDP growth

 

6. Source: Federal Reserve H10 Report.

7. Source: Exshare (via Compustat via FactSet).

8. These countries are not components of the JPM GBI Global.

 

What is a current account?

A current account is that part of the balance of payments where all of one country’s international transactions in goods and services are recorded.

 

What is balance of payments?

Balance of payments is a record of all of a country’s exports and imports of goods and services, borrowing and lending with the rest of the world during a particular time period. It helps a country evaluate its competitive strengths and weaknesses and forecast the strength of its currency.

 

What is duration?

Duration is a measure of a bond’s price sensitivity to interest rate changes. In general, a portfolio of securities with a lower duration can be expected to be less sensitive to interest rate changes than a portfolio with a higher duration.

 

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of more than 6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2007.9 Strong economic growth created jobs at the same time that there was significant emigration from Poland. Prospects for wage pressures prompted the central bank to raise interest rates during the period, supporting currency performance. The Swedish krona detracted from relative performance as it appreciated only 5.88% against the U.S. dollar over the period.7 The Fund’s biggest allocation change during the period was the addition of the Swiss franc, which appreciated 3.18% during the fourth quarter benefiting from increased risk aversion.7

 

Asian currency performance was mixed during the year. The currency that comprised the largest portion of the Fund was the Japanese yen, though our exposure was still substantially below the benchmark’s. The yen, which appreciated 6.66% against the U.S. dollar over the period, lagged other major currencies until risk aversion increased in the second half of the year leading to the unwinding of carry trades.7 Among other Asian currencies, the Malaysian ringgit appreciated 6.68% against the U.S. dollar, the South Korean won depreciated 0.65%, and the Indonesian rupiah depreciated 4.25%.7 Our overweighted allocations in these currencies hurt the Fund’s relative performance.8

 

Global Sovereign Debt Strategy

 

The Fund purchased investment-grade and subinvestment-grade sovereign debt that typically compensates for greater credit risk by offering higher yields relative to U.S. and European benchmark Treasury securities. Tighter credit conditions resulted in wider sovereign credit spreads despite improving fundamentals in most economies. Sovereign interest rate credit spreads increased from 171 basis points at the beginning of the reporting period to 255 basis points by period-end. However, declining U.S. interest rates benefited the performance of these dollar-denominated bonds. Largely as a result, U.S. dollar-denominated emerging market debt returned +6.28% over the period, as measured by the JPM Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global.5 Regionally, Latin American sovereign debt returned +5.15%, Asian +6.14%, and central and eastern European +7.91%.5

 

9. Source: National Bank of Poland.

 

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*The Fund’s supranational investments were denominated in the Japanese yen, Mexican peso, New Zealand dollar and Polish zloty.

**The Fund’s EMU investments were in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany and Spain.

 

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Euro-denominated markets underperformed the index, returning 1.22% in euro terms, as measured by the JPM Euro EMBI Global.5 The Fund maintained limited exposure to sovereign debt during the period.

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Global Income Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of December 31, 2007, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, redemption fees, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract level. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund – Class 1

 

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Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1    Beginning
Account
Value 7/1/07
   Ending
Account
Value 12/31/07
   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
7/1/07–12/31/07

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 1,052.60    $ 3.21

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,022.08    $ 3.16

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio, for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.62%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 15.73     $ 14.36     $ 15.80     $ 15.54     $ 13.67  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.77       0.61       0.57       0.66       0.69  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.97       1.24       (1.03 )     1.37       2.35  
        

Total from investment operations

     1.74       1.85       (0.46 )     2.03       3.04  
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.47 )     (0.48 )     (0.98 )     (1.77 )     (1.17 )
        

Redemption fees

     d     d     d            
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 17.00     $ 15.73     $ 14.36     $ 15.80     $ 15.54  
        

Total returnc

     11.27%       13.14%       (2.91)%       15.09%       22.72%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.64%       0.80%       0.78%       0.79%       0.76%  

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.64%       0.72%       0.74%       0.78%       0.76%  

Net investment income

     4.70%       4.09%       3.81%       4.40%       4.72%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 137,700     $ 75,843     $ 53,115     $ 49,845     $ 52,842  

Portfolio turnover rate

     47.33%       30.65%       30.28%       37.39%       53.01%  

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 15.50     $ 14.19     $ 15.64     $ 15.42     $ 13.59  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.72       0.57       0.52       0.60       0.65  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.96       1.21       (1.00 )     1.36       2.33  
        

Total from investment operations

     1.68       1.78       (0.48 )     1.96       2.98  
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.46 )     (0.47 )     (0.97 )     (1.74 )     (1.15 )
        

Redemption fees

     d     d     d            
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 16.72     $ 15.50     $ 14.19     $ 15.64     $ 15.42  
        

Total returnc

     11.00%       12.77%       (3.08)%       14.74%       22.44%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.89%       1.05%       1.03%       1.04%       1.01%  

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.89%       0.97%       0.99%       1.03%       1.01%  

Net investment income

     4.45%       3.84%       3.56%       4.15%       4.47%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 480,649     $ 205,768     $ 61,255     $ 19,779     $ 5,181  

Portfolio turnover rate

     47.33%       30.65%       30.28%       37.39%       53.01%  

 

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 3    2007     2006     2005f  
        

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

      

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 15.49     $ 14.18     $ 15.27  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

      

Net investment incomeb

     0.72       0.58       0.38  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.95       1.21       (0.50 )
        

Total from investment operations

     1.67       1.79       (0.12 )
        

Less distributions from net investment income

     (0.46 )     (0.48 )     (0.97 )
        

Redemption fees

     e     e     e
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 16.70     $ 15.49     $ 14.18  
        

Total returnc

     11.03%       12.84%       (0.80)%  

Ratios to average net assetsd

      

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.89%       1.05%       1.03%  

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.89%       0.97%       0.99%  

Net investment income

     4.45%       3.84%       3.56%  

Supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 91,162     $ 35,572     $ 5,769  

Portfolio turnover rate

     47.33%       30.65%       30.28%  

 

 

aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

bBased on average daily shares outstanding.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.

eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

fFor the period April 1, 2005 (effective date) to December 31, 2005.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund    Principal
Amounta
    Value

Government and Agency Securities 68.6%

    

Argentina 1.7%

    

b,cGovernment of Argentina, FRN, 5.389%, 8/03/12

   21,792,000     $ 11,849,340
        

Australia 1.1%

    

New South Wales Treasury Corp., 8.00%, 3/01/08

   5,990,000  AUD     5,255,486

Queensland Treasury Corp., 6.00%, 7/14/09

   3,195,000  AUD     2,756,996
        
       8,012,482
        

Austria 0.1%

    

Government of Austria, 5.00%, 7/15/12

   400,000  EUR     602,618
        

Belgium 0.2%

    

Government of Belgium, 7.50%, 7/29/08

   686,000  EUR     1,019,949
        

Brazil 5.1%

    

Nota Do Tesouro Nacional,

    

9.762%, 1/01/12

   20,470 d BRL     10,511,467

9.762%, 1/01/14

   7,100 d BRL     3,506,031

9.762%, 1/01/17

   22,490 d BRL     10,654,128

eIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/15

   2,750 d BRL     2,391,221

eIndex Linked, 6.00%, 5/15/45

   10,825 d BRL     9,407,813
        
       36,470,660
        

Canada 3.1%

    

Government of Canada, 4.25%, 12/01/08

   14,500,000  CAD     14,638,527

Province of Alberta, 5.00%, 12/16/08

   1,405,000  CAD     1,426,435

Province of Manitoba, 6.375%, 9/01/15

   1,638,000  NZD     1,154,776

Province of Ontario,

    

3.875%, 3/08/08

   1,925,000  CAD     1,936,312

5.70%, 12/01/08

   2,200,000  CAD     2,246,422

6.25%, 6/16/15

   925,000  NZD     645,202
        
       22,047,674
        

France 0.0%f

    

Government of France, 4.00%, 10/25/09

   195,000  EUR     284,124
        

Germany 4.7%

    

bKfW Bankengruppe, FRN, 0.658%, 8/08/11

   3,725,000,000  JPY     33,421,349
        

Indonesia 5.1%

    

Government of Indonesia,

    

14.275%, 12/15/13

   14,267,000,000  IDR     1,834,165

11.50%, 9/15/19

   30,075,000,000  IDR     3,484,105

11.00%, 11/15/20

   31,230,000,000  IDR     3,459,725

12.80%, 6/15/21

   74,215,000,000  IDR     9,201,435

12.90%, 6/15/22

   10,710,000,000  IDR     1,331,812

10.25%, 7/15/22

   52,500,000,000  IDR     5,519,698

11.75%, 8/15/23

   5,491,000,000  IDR     629,893

10.00%, 9/15/24

   5,000,000,000  IDR     502,416

11.00%, 9/15/25

   39,400,000,000  IDR     4,292,267

12.00%, 9/15/26

   8,230,000,000  IDR     985,760

10.25%, 7/15/27

   48,220,000,000  IDR     5,005,535
        
       36,246,811
        

Iraq 0.9%

    

gGovernment of Iraq, Reg S, 5.80%, 1/15/28

   9,300,000       6,184,500
        

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund    Principal
Amounta
    Value

Government and Agency Securities (continued)

    

Malaysia 4.0%

    

Government of Malaysia,

    

6.45%, 7/01/08

   14,772,000  MYR   $ 4,531,864

3.917%, 9/30/08

   400,000  MYR     121,211

4.305%, 2/27/09

   4,210,000  MYR     1,284,705

7.00%, 3/15/09

   12,234,000  MYR     3,851,174

6.844%, 10/01/09

   2,800,000  MYR     894,663

3.756%, 4/28/11

   57,160,000  MYR     17,380,607
        
       28,064,224
        

Mexico 3.5%

    

Government of Mexico,

    

h144A, 7.50%, 3/08/10

   450,000  EUR     695,322

8.00%, 12/17/15

   726,000i  MXN     6,586,004

10.00%, 12/05/24

   1,655,000i  MXN     17,649,089
        
       24,930,415
        

New Zealand 0.3%

    

Government of New Zealand, 7.00%, 7/15/09

   2,435,000  NZD     1,856,583
        

Norway 2.0%

    

Government of Norway, 5.50%, 5/15/09

   76,360,000  NOK     14,204,154
        

Peru 0.6%

    

Government of Peru,

    

7, 8.60%, 8/12/17

   6,185,000  PEN     2,397,085

7.84%, 8/12/20

   4,945,000  PEN     1,856,671
        
       4,253,756
        

Philippines 0.1%

    

gGovernment of the Philippines, Reg S, 9.125%, 2/22/10

   330,000  EUR     513,635
        

Poland 3.0%

    

Government of Poland,

    

6.00%, 5/24/09

   4,045,000  PLN     1,633,414

5.75%, 9/23/22

   48,750,000  PLN     19,621,238
        
       21,254,652
        

Singapore 3.6%

    

Government of Singapore,

    

1.50%, 4/01/08

   350,000  SGD     242,605

5.625%, 7/01/08

   8,370,000  SGD     5,912,529

4.375%, 1/15/09

   27,640,000  SGD     19,664,495
        
       25,819,629
        

South Africa 0.1%

    

Government of South Africa, 5.25%, 5/16/13

   200,000  EUR     288,951
        

South Korea 10.9%

    

Korea Treasury Bond,

    

4.75%, 3/10/12

   2,184,000,000  KRW     2,247,021

5.25%, 9/10/12

   14,139,000,000  KRW     14,788,929

5.00%, 9/10/16

   2,806,000,000  KRW     2,853,143

5.50%, 9/10/17

   39,555,600,000  KRW     41,647,581

5.25%, 3/10/27

   9,463,500,000  KRW     9,647,831

Korea Treasury Note, 4.75%, 6/10/09

   5,925,000,000  KRW     6,240,303
        
       77,424,808
        

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund    Principal
Amount
a
    Value

Government and Agency Securities (continued)

    

Spain 0.1%

    

Government of Spain, 6.00%, 1/31/08

   390,000  EUR   $ 569,976
        

jSupranational 6.3%

    

European Bank For Reconstruction & Development, senior note, 5.10%, 6/12/09

   40,000,000  PLN     16,111,143

bEuropean Investment Bank, senior note, FRN, 0.75%, 9/21/11

   1,340,000,000  JPY     12,019,673

Inter-American Development Bank,
6.00%, 12/15/17

   575,000  NZD     395,615

senior note, 7.50%, 12/05/24

   200,000,000  MXN     16,268,205
        
       44,794,636
        

Sweden 11.9%

    

Government of Sweden,
6.50%, 5/05/08

   151,000,000  SEK     23,520,801

5.00%, 1/28/09

   363,050,000  SEK     56,623,604

kStrip, 9/17/08

   30,000,000  SEK     4,506,658
        
       84,651,063
        

United States 0.2%

    

FNMA, 1.75%, 3/26/08

   180,000,000  JPY     1,617,241
        

Total Government and Agency Securities (Cost $470,307,729)

       486,383,230
        

Short Term Investments 26.7%

    

Government and Agency Securities 12.7%

    

Egypt 4.6%

    

k,lEgypt Treasury Bills, 1/01/08 – 12/30/08

   185,275,000  EGP     32,231,090
        

Malaysia 5.5%

    

Government of Malaysia,
3.546%, 1/11/08

   8,890,000  MYR     2,688,345

3.569%, 2/14/08

   17,280,000  MYR     5,225,280

7.60%, 3/15/08

   5,000,000  MYR     1,524,493

3.17%, 5/15/08

   16,610,000  MYR     5,016,521

3.541%, 7/08/08

   6,100,000  MYR     1,844,572

3.562%, 7/15/08

   10,550,000  MYR     3,190,439

kMalaysia Treasury Bills, 1/04/08 – 9/23/08

   66,235,000  MYR     19,796,132
        
       39,285,782
        

Norway 2.0%

    

kNorway Treasury Bills, 3/19/08 – 6/18/08

   77,955,000  NOK     14,113,514
        

Sweden 0.6%

    

kGovernment of Sweden, Strip, 6/18/08

   30,000,000  SEK     4,552,732
        

Total Government and Agency Securities (Cost $86,747,759)

       90,183,118
        

Total Investment before Repurchase Agreement (Cost $557,055,488)

       576,566,348
        

United States 14.0%

    

Repurchase Agreement (Cost $99,770,604) 14.0%

    

mJoint Repurchase Agreement, 3.773%, 1/02/08 (Maturity Value $99,791,515)

   99,770,604       99,770,604

ABN AMRO Bank NV, New York Branch (Maturity Value $9,819,485)

    

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $9,819,485)

    

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund      Value

United States (continued)

    

Repurchase Agreement (continued)

    

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $4,522,551)

    

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $9,819,485)

    

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Maturity Value $2,583,602)

    

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $9,819,485)

    

Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $9,819,485)

    

Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $11,886,167)

    

Greenwich Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $9,819,485)

    

Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $12,062,800)

    

Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $9,819,485)

    

Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities, 3.00% - 6.25%, 1/15/08 - 11/14/12;
kU.S. Government Agency Discount Notes, 1/02/08 - 8/01/12; kU.S. Treasury Bill, 6/12/08;
and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25% - 4.625%, 3/31/08 - 8/15/10

    
        

Total Investments (Cost $656,826,092) 95.3%

       676,336,952

Net Unrealized Gain on Forward Exchange Contracts 0.5%

       3,595,078

Other Assets, less Liabilities 4.2%

       29,579,498
        

Net Assets 100.0%

     $ 709,511,528
        

 

Currency Abbreviations

AUD - Australian Dollar

BRL - Brazilian Real

CAD - Canadian Dollar

EGP - Egyptian Pound

EUR - Euro

IDR - Indonesian Rupiah

JPY - Japanese Yen

KRW - South Korean Won

MXN - Mexican Peso

MYR - Malaysian Ringgit

NOK - Norwegian Krone

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

PEN - Peruvian Nuevo Sol

PLN - Polish Zloty

SEK - Swedish Krona

SGD - Singapore Dollar

 

Selected Portfolio Abbreviations

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

FRN - Floating Rate Note

 

aThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

bThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.

cThe principal amount is stated in original face, and scheduled paydowns are reflected in the market price on ex-date.

dPrincipal amount is stated in 1,000 Brazilian Real units.

ePrincipal amount of security is adjusted for inflation. See Note 1(g).

fRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

gSecurity was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate value of these securities was $6,698,135, representing 0.94% of net assets.

hSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. This security has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At December 31, 2007, the value of this security was $695,322, representing 0.10% of net assets.

iPrincipal amount is stated in 100 Mexican Peso units.

jA supranational organization is an entity formed by two or more central governments through international treaties.

kThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

lA portion or all of the securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. See Note 1(d).

mSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Global Income
Securities Fund
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 557,055,488  

Cost - Repurchase agreement

     99,770,604  
        

Total cost of investments

   $ 656,826,092  
        

Value - Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 576,566,348  

Value - Repurchase agreement

     99,770,604  
        

Total value of investments

     676,336,952  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $21,899,060)

     23,012,645  

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     1,309,564  

Interest

     11,108,000  

Unrealized gain on forward exchange contracts (Note 7)

     5,049,276  
        

Total assets

     716,816,437  
        

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Investment securities purchased

     4,969,036  

Capital shares redeemed

     92,398  

Affiliates

     515,344  

Unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts (Note 7)

     1,454,198  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     273,933  
        

Total liabilities

     7,304,909  
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 709,511,528  
        

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 653,607,990  

Undistributed net investment income

     35,686,615  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     24,416,313  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (4,199,390 )
        

Net assets, at value

   $ 709,511,528  
        

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 137,700,254  
        

Shares outstanding

     8,102,207  
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 17.00  
        

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 480,648,788  
        

Shares outstanding

     28,745,875  
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 16.72  
        

Class 3:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 91,162,486  
        

Shares outstanding

     5,457,279  
        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea

   $ 16.70  
        

aRedemption

price is equal to net asset value less any redemption fees retained by the Fund.

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Global Income
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Interest (net of foreign taxes of $688,223)

   $ 25,268,490  
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     2,376,316  

Distribution fees: (Note 3c)

  

Class 2

     802,153  

Class 3

     154,518  

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     6,765  

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     459,998  

Reports to shareholders

     132,349  

Professional fees

     36,546  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,697  

Other

     21,230  
        

Total expenses

     3,991,572  

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (5,199 )
        

Net expenses

     3,986,373  
        

Net investment income

     21,282,117  
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     18,145,387  

Foreign currency transactions

     (262,750 )
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     17,882,637  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments

     7,705,155  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     1,209,672  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     8,914,827  
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     26,797,464  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 48,079,581  
        

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Global Income
Securities Fund
 
   Year Ended December 31,  
   2007     2006  
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 21,282,117     $ 7,811,021  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     17,882,637       4,248,556  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     8,914,827       12,273,367  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     48,079,581       24,332,944  
        

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (2,456,235 )     (2,013,759 )

Class 2

     (8,266,690 )     (3,259,404 )

Class 3

     (1,628,484 )     (431,514 )
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (12,351,409 )     (5,704,677 )
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     55,559,172       16,986,934  

Class 2

     250,108,969       133,487,737  

Class 3

     50,922,791       27,934,695  
        

Total capital share transactions

     356,590,932       178,409,366  
        

Redemption fees

     9,428       6,342  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     392,328,532       197,043,975  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     317,182,996       120,139,021  
        

End of year

   $ 709,511,528     $ 317,182,996  
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of year

   $ 35,686,615     $ 9,842,829  
        

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-three separate funds. The Templeton Global Income Securities Fund (Fund) included in this report is non-diversified. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed on a securities exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which there is no reported sale are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market.

 

Corporate debt securities and government securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from bond dealers, and information with respect to bond and note transactions, to assist in determining a current market value for each security. The Trust’s pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing which considers information with respect to comparable bond and note transactions, quotations from bond dealers, or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, option adjusted spread models, prepayment projections, interest rate spreads and yield curves, to determine current value.

 

Foreign securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. If no sale is reported at that time, the foreign security will be valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the foreign security is determined.

 

The Trust has procedures to determine the fair value of individual securities and other assets for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Methods for valuing these securities may include: fundamental analysis, matrix pricing, discounts from market prices of similar securities, or discounts applied due to the nature and duration of restrictions on the disposition of the securities. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the availability (including the reliability) of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. The investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services. All security valuation procedures are approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

 

date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment manager or an affiliate of the investment manager and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Fund at year end had been entered into on December 31, 2007. The joint repurchase agreement is valued at cost.

 

d. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

e. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate at a future date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The Fund may also enter into forward exchange contracts to hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. These contracts are valued daily by the Fund and the unrealized gains or losses on the contracts, as measured by the difference between the contractual forward foreign exchange rates and the forward rates at the reporting date, are included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts, which may be in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

f. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because it is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend and interest income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

g. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

Inflation-indexed bonds provide an inflation hedge through periodic increases in the security’s interest accruals and principal redemption value, by amounts corresponding to the current rate of inflation. Any such adjustments, including adjustments to principal redemption value, are recorded as interest income.

 

h. Accounting Estimates

 

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

 

i. Redemption Fees

 

Redemptions and exchanges of Class 3 shares held 60 days or less may be subject to the fund’s redemption fee, which is 1% of the amount redeemed. Such fees are retained by the fund and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital.

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At December 31, 2007, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   5,103,718     $ 85,032,506     2,027,528     $ 30,612,502  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   153,227       2,456,235     137,929       2,013,759  

Shares redeemed

   (1,977,376 )     (31,929,569 )   (1,040,680 )     (15,639,327 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   3,279,569     $ 55,559,172     1,124,777     $ 16,986,934  
        

Class 2 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   16,336,797     $ 264,154,676     8,960,584     $ 133,647,009  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   523,540       8,266,690     226,190       3,259,404  

Shares redeemed

   (1,388,223 )     (22,312,397 )   (230,816 )     (3,418,676 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   15,472,114     $ 250,108,969     8,955,958     $ 133,487,737  
        

Class 3 Shares:

        

Shares sold

   3,533,597     $ 56,987,401     2,255,932     $ 33,481,415  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   103,199       1,628,484     29,966       431,514  

Shares redeemed

   (475,906 )     (7,693,094 )   (396,229 )     (5,978,234 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   3,160,890     $ 50,922,791     1,889,669     $ 27,934,695  
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.625%   

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%   

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%   

Over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

0.440%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%   

Over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%   

In excess of $15 billion

 

TGI-23


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Fund will pay fees based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
0.625%   

Up to and including $100 million

0.500%   

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.450%   

Over $250 million, up to and including $7.5 billion

0.440%   

Over $7.5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.430%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $12.5 billion

0.420%   

Over $12.5 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.400%   

In excess of $15 billion

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for Class 2 and Class 3 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.25% and 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 and Class 3, respectively. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year for Class 3.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

The Fund has reviewed the tax positions taken on federal income tax returns, for each of the three open tax years and as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

 

For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2007, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards expiring in:     

2008

   $ 2,370,518

2009

     1,649,033

2010

     177,731
      
   $ 4,197,282
      

 

During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Fund utilized $969,560 of capital loss carryforwards.

 

On December 31, 2007, the Fund had expired capital loss carryforwards of $1,600,297, which were reclassified to paid-in capital.

 

TGI-24


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, was as follows:

 

     2007    2006

Distributions paid from ordinary income

   $ 12,351,409    $ 5,704,677
             

 

At December 31, 2007, the cost of investments, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and undistributed ordinary income for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 658,663,346  
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 24,152,942  

Unrealized depreciation

     (6,479,336 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 17,673,606  
        

Distributable earnings – undistributed ordinary income

   $ 39,667,569  
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, bond discounts and premiums and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, bond discounts and premiums and inflation related adjustments on foreign securities.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the year ended December 31, 2007, aggregated $401,340,329 and $163,318,439, respectively.

 

7. FORWARD EXCHANGE CONTRACTS

 

At December 31, 2007, the Fund had the following forward exchange contracts outstanding:

 

      Contract
Amounta
    Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain
   Unrealized
(Loss)
 
Contracts to Buy           
33,600,000   

Japanese Yen

   292,601     1/22/08      9,461       
64,500,000   

Iceland Krona

   1,000,698     1/28/08    $ 18,959    $  
45,000,000   

Norwegian Krone

   8,047,498     1/28/08      226,339       
34,696,800   

Japanese Yen

   220,102  EUR   1/31/08           (9,148 )
57,427,500   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   465,000     2/06/08      7,320       
49,956,750   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   405,000     2/06/08      5,876       
28,395,800   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   230,000     2/07/08      3,510       
88,025,000   

Indian Rupee

   2,945,260  NZD   2/29/08           (14,535 )
773,199,000   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   6,300,000     3/25/08      4,752       
101,142,000   

Japanese Yen

   869,956     5/27/08      50,956       
531,699,750   

Japanese Yen

   4,500,000     6/30/08      356,576       
426,288,750   

Japanese Yen

   3,640,631     7/07/08      255,310       
433,331,250   

Japanese Yen

   3,698,786     7/17/08      264,709       
175,000,000   

Japanese Yen

   1,502,339     7/18/08      98,440       
293,932,800   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   2,400,000     7/25/08           (66,153 )
125,841,100   

Japanese Yen

   1,100,000     8/07/08      52,966       

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

7. FORWARD EXCHANGE CONTRACTS (continued)

 

      Contract
Amount
a
    Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain
   Unrealized
(Loss)
 
Contracts to Buy                       
154,044,450   

Japanese Yen

   1,350,000     8/08/08    $ 61,481    $  
154,325,250   

Japanese Yen

   1,350,000     8/11/08      64,397       
144,838,200   

Japanese Yen

   1,300,000     8/20/08      28,413       
145,327,000   

Japanese Yen

   1,300,000     8/20/08      32,896       
143,907,400   

Japanese Yen

   1,300,000     8/25/08      20,409       
27,917,500   

Japanese Yen

   251,283     9/04/08      5,079       
422,114,000   

Japanese Yen

   2,800,000  EUR   9/12/08           (202,974 )
25,000,000   

Indian Rupee

   868,538  NZD   9/24/08           (15,860 )
167,701,600   

Japanese Yen

   1,520,000     9/25/08      22,597       
167,587,600   

Japanese Yen

   1,520,000     9/25/08      21,548       
334,510,300   

Japanese Yen

   3,020,000     9/26/08      57,230       
167,957,300   

Japanese Yen

   1,510,000     9/26/08      35,074       
361,308,750   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   2,850,000     10/10/08           (21,766 )
724,140,625   

Chilean Peso

   1,437,500     10/20/08      5,634       
724,284,375   

Chilean Peso

   1,437,500     10/20/08      5,921       
6,050,000   

Swiss Franc

   5,221,729     10/20/08      179,349       
646,280,000   

Chilean Peso

   1,280,000     10/22/08      7,895       
882,350,000   

Chilean Peso

   1,750,000     10/23/08      8,282       
6,729,255   

Swiss Franc

   5,850,000     10/23/08      157,794       
1,703,596   

Swiss Franc

   1,475,000     10/24/08      45,975       
1,699,532   

Swiss Franc

   1,475,000     10/27/08      42,428       
192,000,000   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   1,500,000     11/03/08           (4,611 )
3,423,150   

Swiss Franc

   3,000,000     11/03/08      56,737       
1,342,374,000   

Japanese Yen

   12,100,000     11/04/08      284,720       
5,200,000   

Swiss Franc

   4,705,137     11/06/08           (61,498 )
144,407,250   

Japanese Yen

   1,362,076     11/14/08           (28,782 )
2,670,000   

Euro

   9,865,650  RON   12/03/08           (47,260 )
2,225,000   

Euro

   8,068,963  RON   12/04/08      21,531       
345,000,000   

Japanese Yen

   3,124,123     12/04/08      65,984       
38,027,500   

Japanese Yen

   355,790     12/05/08           (4,135 )
186,512,000   

Japanese Yen

   1,745,027     12/05/08           (20,281 )
673,264,800   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   5,200,000     12/12/08      1,319       
280,943,000   

Japanese Yen

   2,600,000     12/15/08           (69 )
281,190,000   

Japanese Yen

   2,600,000     12/17/08      2,606       
142,890,000   

Kazakhstan Tenge

   1,100,000     12/22/08      1,616       
Contracts to Sell                       
35,571,270   

Mexican Peso

   143,000,063  INR   1/22/08      370,549       
30,321,722   

Mexican Peso

   121,514,299  INR   1/25/08      306,174       
19,609,025   

Mexican Peso

   78,255,696  INR   2/27/08      191,227       
39,305,785   

Mexican Peso

   155,595,882  INR   2/28/08      351,393       
10,166,171   

Mexican Peso

   40,344,448  INR   3/03/08      93,598       
10,703,553   

Mexican Peso

   2,035,283  BRL   4/22/08      153,032       
22,656,216   

Mexican Peso

   4,426,571,459  COP   4/22/08      100,071       
2,329,569   

New Zealand Dollar

   74,243,350  INR   4/28/08      114,116       
12,477,832   

Mexican Peso

   2,353,693,412  COP   5/06/08      13,222       
12,494,827   

Mexican Peso

   2,368,373  BRL   5/07/08      173,027       
9,640,135   

Mexican Peso

   447,379,362  CLP   5/16/08      22,095       
6,597,015   

Mexican Peso

   302,613,010  CLP   5/20/08      8,202       

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

7. FORWARD EXCHANGE CONTRACTS (continued)

 

      Contract
Amount
a
    Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain
   Unrealized
(Loss)
 
Contracts to Sell                       
7,962,312   

Mexican Peso

   365,240,813  CLP   5/20/08    $ 9,900    $  
30,000,000   

Mexican Peso

   113,235,000  INR   5/21/08      139,020       
46,737,959   

Mexican Peso

   507,359,240  KZT   5/27/08           (152,042 )
40,184,041   

Mexican Peso

   435,289,606  KZT   5/29/08           (139,067 )
5,422,023   

Mexican Peso

   248,735,300  CLP   6/12/08      7,585       
11,184,356   

Mexican Peso

   123,232,028  KZT   6/25/08           (25,521 )
6,853,159   

Mexican Peso

   75,609,535  KZT   6/25/08           (14,842 )
10,925,894   

Mexican Peso

   120,542,108  KZT   6/25/08           (23,671 )
31,357,983   

Mexican Peso

   5,629,698,616  COP   6/27/08           (112,277 )
23,073,608   

Mexican Peso

   6,530,985  PEN   6/30/08      111,579       
2,017,928   

Mexican Peso

   91,755,188  CLP   9/15/08      2,580       
22,711,151   

Mexican Peso

   1,037,699,748  CLP   10/01/08      41,848       
23,225,918   

Mexican Peso

   1,057,613,091  CLP   10/02/08      35,800       
2,888,971,900   

South Korean Won

   3,505,821  CHF   11/13/08      17,945       
14,750,000   

Romanian Lei

   32,712,353  NOK   11/17/08      53,822       
2,722,612,000   

South Korean Won

   3,359,632  CHF   11/17/08      66,822       
5,797,680,000   

South Korean Won

   6,831,892  CHF   11/25/08           (144,886 )
6,526,957,500   

South Korean Won

   7,700,789  CHF   11/25/08           (154,599 )
2,307,240,000   

South Korean Won

   2,746,093  CHF   11/26/08           (33,255 )
4,575,729,600   

South Korean Won

   5,432,165  CHF   11/28/08           (78,234 )
1,819,958,400   

South Korean Won

   2,184,404  CHF   11/28/08           (9,849 )
2,435,035,200   

South Korean Won

   2,944,527  CHF   12/02/08      6,514       
7,728,240,000   

South Korean Won

   9,251,942  CHF   12/03/08           (62,570 )
357,000   

Euro

   56,026,866  JPY   12/08/08           (1,305 )
3,734,309,600   

South Korean Won

   4,513,743  CHF   12/09/08      8,683       
2,671,578,000   

South Korean Won

   4,119,944  SGD   12/10/08      27,503       
12,319,825   

Romanian Lei

   31,800,179  SEK   12/15/08           (5,008 )
2,136,044,750   

South Korean Won

   2,610,663  CHF   12/15/08      30,880       
                       
Unrealized gain (loss) on forward exchange contracts           5,049,276      (1,454,198 )
                       
Net unrealized gain (loss) on forward exchange contracts         $ 3,595,078   
                 

 

aIn

U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

Currency Abbreviations

BRL - Brazilian Real

CHF - Swiss Franc

CLP - Chiliean Peso

COP - Colombian Peso

EUR - Euro

INR - Indian Rupee

JPY - Japanese Yen

KZT - Kazakhstan Tenge

MXN - Mexican Peso

NOK - Norwegian Krone

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

PEN - Peruvian Nuevo Sol

RON - Romanian Lei

SEK - Swedish Krona

SGD - Singapore Dollar

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

8. CREDIT RISK

 

The Fund has 13.98% of its portfolio invested in below investment grade and comparable quality unrated high yield securities, which tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer may be significantly greater for the holders of high yielding securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.

 

9. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

10. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading, market timing and marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares (“marketing support”), Franklin Resources, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), entered into settlements with certain of those regulators and governmental entities. Specifically, the Company entered into settlements with the SEC, among others, concerning market timing and marketing support.

 

On June 6, 2007, the SEC posted for public comment the proposed plan of distribution for the market timing settlement. Once the SEC approves the final plan of distribution, disbursements of settlement monies will be made promptly to individuals who were shareholders of the designated funds during the relevant period, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the settlement and plan.

 

In addition, the Company, as well as most of the mutual funds within Franklin Templeton Investments and certain current or former officers, Company directors, fund directors, and employees, have been named in private lawsuits (styled as shareholder class actions, or as derivative actions on behalf of either the named funds or Franklin Resources, Inc.). The lawsuits relate to the industry practices referenced above.

 

The Company and fund management believe that the claims made in each of the private lawsuits referenced above are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously. The Company cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of these lawsuits, nor whether they will have a material negative impact on the Company. If it is determined that the Company bears responsibility for any unlawful or inappropriate conduct that caused losses to the Fund, it is committed to making the Trust or its shareholders whole, as appropriate.

 

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurement” (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Trust believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on its financial statements.

 

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the statement of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Templeton Global Income Securities Fund (one of the funds constituting Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at December 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

San Francisco, California

February 14, 2008

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

 

 

At December 31, 2007, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. The Fund elects to treat foreign taxes paid as allowed under Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This election will allow shareholders of record as of the 2008 distribution date, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

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TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

This annual report for Templeton Growth Securities Fund covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Performance Summary as of 12/31/07

 

Average annual total return of Class 1 shares represents the average annual change in value, assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Average returns smooth out variations in returns, which can be significant; they are not the same as year-by-year results.

 

Periods ended 12/31/07

 

      1-Year    5-Year    10-Year

Average Annual Total Return

   +2.55%    +16.07%    +8.62%

 

Total Return Index Comparison for Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (1/1/98–12/31/07)

 

The graph below shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the indicated period and includes reinvestment of any income or distributions. The Fund’s performance is compared to the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Important Notes to Performance Information preceding the Fund Summaries.

 

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*Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund – Class 1

 

Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.

Current performance may differ from figures shown.

 

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Fund Goal and Main Investments: Templeton Growth Securities Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund normally invests primarily in equity securities of companies located anywhere in the world, including those in the U.S. and in emerging markets.

 

 

 

Performance Overview

 

You can find the Fund’s one-year total return in the Performance Summary. The Fund underperformed the +9.57% return of the MSCI World Index for the period under review.1

 

Economic and Market Overview

 

In spite of elevated energy prices and widespread fears of contagion from the deteriorating U.S. housing situation, the global economy remained resilient in 2007. Consumer and corporate demand strength, particularly in China and other developing economies, generally favorable employment and accommodative monetary policies continued to underpin the current expansionary period that began in 2002.

 

These factors also contributed to the strength of global equity markets during 2007. However, concerns about slower growth and declining asset quality surfaced in the first quarter. These were initially centered on the U.S. subprime mortgage market but spread in August to global capital markets. Difficulties in assessing risk and the value of collateral in the structured finance industry contributed to declining risk appetite among lenders and investors. The private equity industry, which relies on the availability of cheap credit, played a pivotal role in several large and high-profile acquisitions and helped boost merger and acquisition activity in the first half of the year. This was an important driver of equity performance, but as liquidity dried up in the second half of the year, significantly slower money flows from private equity weighed on market performance. However, global merger and acquisition activity still reached record levels. The staggering $4.5 trillion of deals announced in 2007 eclipsed the previous record from 2006 by 24%.2

 

To alleviate the credit crunch and restore investor confidence, the world’s major central banks infused capital into the system, and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board reduced its target interest rate by a full

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio. Please see Index Descriptions following the Fund Summaries.

2. Source: “For Deal Makers, Tale of Two Halves,” The Wall Street Journal, 1/2/08.

 

Fund Risks: The Fund’s investments in stocks offer the potential for long-term gains but can be subject to short-term price fluctuations. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, economic instability, market volatility, and political and social instability. By having significant investments in one or more countries or in particular sectors from time to time, the Fund may be at greater risk of adverse developments in a country or sector than a fund that invests more broadly. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.

 

 

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percentage point. However, credit and equity markets continued to face headwinds as write-downs and losses from subprime mortgage financing affected many large financial institutions toward the end of the year, and equity prices remained volatile.

 

For the year, however, global and non-U.S. equity markets registered the fifth consecutive year of double-digit total returns, making this an exceptionally strong period for investors in global equities. Broad-based stock performance by European and Asian shares at least doubled that of U.S. stocks, while emerging market equity returns more than tripled those in developed markets. Led by the BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China, emerging market economies continued to grow at accelerated rates, supporting elevated prices for oil and other commodities. At the same time, investment inflows from developed economies continued to underpin equity prices in emerging markets. In addition, U.S. dollar weakness versus the currencies of many major trading partners enhanced equity returns for U.S.-based investors holding stocks denominated in these currencies.

 

Investment Strategy

 

Our investment philosophy is bottom-up, value-oriented and long-term. In choosing investments, we will focus on the market price of a company’s securities relative to our evaluation of the company’s potential long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow. Among factors we may consider are a company’s historical value measures, including price/earnings ratio, profit margins and liquidation value. We do in-depth research to construct a bargain list from which we buy.

 

Manager’s Discussion

 

Among the most significant contributors to the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI World Index for the year under review were German electronics and industrial engineering conglomerate Siemens, U.S. enterprise software giant Oracle and U.K. wireless phone services carrier Vodafone Group. However, the Fund also had some major detractors from relative performance during the period including U.S. medical device supplier Boston Scientific, U.S. wireless telecommunications service provider Sprint Nextel and U.K-based Royal Bank of Scotland Group.

 

From a sector perspective, the financials sector was the largest contributor to relative performance for the reporting period.3 Although stock

 

3. The financials sector comprises capital markets, commercial banks, diversified financial services, insurance, and real estate management and development in the SOI.

 

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selection detracted, our underweighted position benefited the Fund’s performance overall. Within the sector, Hong Kong-based real estate development firm Cheung Kong (Holdings) and Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo were among the best performers. Our overweighted allocation relative to the index in the telecommunication services sector also boosted Fund performance.4 Significant contributors within the sector were France Telecom and Singapore Telecommunications. Driven by stock selection, the industrials sector, which includes Siemens, also positively affected relative performance for the period.5

 

On the other hand, some sectors weighed on the Fund’s relative performance for the year. Our underweighted allocation and stock selection in the materials sector hampered Fund returns relative to the index.6 Within the sector, our holding in Finnish paper and forest products manufacturer UPM-Kymmene was a notable detractor. Our overweighted allocation in the consumer discretionary sector also impaired relative performance.7 Within the sector, U.S. companies Time Warner, Chico’s FAS and Comcast detracted from Fund returns. Additionally, overweighting and stock selection in the health care sector weighed on the Fund’s relative results.8 Most detractors within the sector were U.S. based and included pharmaceutical company Pfizer and biotechnology firm Amgen.

 

From a geographic perspective, our holdings in France, underweighting in Japan and position in Mexico (not part of the index) contributed the most to relative Fund performance. Conversely, stock selection in the U.S. and Finland, and underweighting in Canada detracted.

 

It is important to recognize the effect of currency movements on the Fund’s performance. In general, if the value of the U.S. dollar goes up

 

4. The telecommunication services sector comprises diversified telecommunication services and wireless telecommunication services in the SOI.

5. The industrials sector comprises aerospace and defense, air freight and logistics, building products, commercial services and supplies, electrical equipment, and industrial conglomerates in the SOI.

6. The materials sector comprises paper and forest products in the SOI.

7. The consumer discretionary sector comprises auto components; automobiles; hotels, restaurants and leisure; Internet and catalog retail; leisure equipment and products; media; and specialty retail in the SOI.

8. The health care sector comprises biotechnology, health care equipment and supplies, health care providers and services, and pharmaceuticals in the SOI.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

12/31/07

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
   % of Total
Net Assets
Microsoft Corp.    3.0%
Software, U.S.   
Siemens AG    2.7%
Industrial Conglomerates, Germany   
Oracle Corp.    2.2%
Software, U.S.   
General Electric Co.    2.2%
Industrial Conglomerates, U.S.   
Seagate Technology    2.2%
Computers & Peripherals, U.S.   
News Corp., A    2.1%
Media, U.S.   
Pfizer Inc.    2.0%
Pharmaceuticals, U.S.   
Vodafone Group PLC    1.9%
Wireless Telecommunication Services, U.K.   
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA    1.9%
Commercial Banks, Italy   
BP PLC    1.8%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, U.K.   

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments (SOI).

 

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compared with a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will go down in value because it will be worth fewer U.S. dollars. This can have a negative effect on Fund performance. Conversely, when the U.S. dollar weakens in relation to a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency will increase in value, which can contribute to Fund performance. For the 12 months ended December 31, 2007, the U.S. dollar fell in value relative to most non-U.S. currencies. As a result, the Fund’s performance was positively affected by the Fund’s substantial investment in securities with non-U.S. currency exposure. However, one cannot expect the same result in future periods.

 

Thank you for your participation in Templeton Growth Securities Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.

 

 

 

The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of December 31, 2007, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

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Fund Expenses

 

As an investor in a variable insurance contract (Contract) that indirectly provides for investment in an underlying mutual fund, you can incur transaction and/or ongoing expenses at both the Fund level and the Contract level.

 

 

Transaction expenses can include sales charges (loads) on purchases, redemption fees, surrender fees, transfer fees and premium taxes.

 

 

Ongoing expenses can include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, contract fees, annual maintenance fees, mortality and expense risk fees and other fees and expenses. All mutual funds and Contracts have some types of ongoing expenses.

 

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing expenses at the Fund level only and do not include ongoing expenses at the Contract level, or transaction expenses at either the Fund or Contract level. While the Fund does not have transaction expenses, if the transaction and ongoing expenses at the Contract level were included, the expenses shown below would be higher. You should consult your Contract prospectus or disclosure document for more information.

 

The table shows Fund-level ongoing expenses and can help you understand these expenses and compare them with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.

 

Actual Fund Expenses

 

The first line (Actual) of the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of ongoing Fund expenses, but does not include the effect of ongoing Contract expenses.

 

You can estimate the Fund-level expenses you incurred during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:

 

1. Divide your account value by $1,000.

If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6.

 

2. Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period.”

If Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50.

 

In this illustration, the estimated expenses incurred this period at the Fund level are $64.50.

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund – Class 1

 

TG-6


Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Mutual Funds

 

Information in the second line (Hypothetical) of the table can help you compare ongoing expenses of the Fund with those of other mutual funds offered through the Contract. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Fund-Level Expenses Incurred During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds offered through a Contract.

 

Class 1   

Beginning
Account

Value 7/1/07

  

Ending

Account

Value 12/31/07

   Fund-Level
Expenses Incurred
During Period*
7/1/07–12/31/07

Actual

   $ 1,000    $ 960.80    $ 3.76

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $ 1,000    $ 1,021.37    $ 3.87

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month annualized expense ratio for the Fund’s Class 1 shares (0.76%), which does not include any ongoing expenses of the Contract for which the Fund is an investment option, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period.

 

TG-7


 

SUPPLEMENT DATED DECEMBER 10, 2007

TO THE PROSPECTUSES DATED MAY 1, 2007

OF

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND (FUND)

A SERIES OF FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

The Fund’s Class 1 and Class 2 prospectuses are amended by replacing the portfolio management line-up in the “Management” section on page TG-6 with the following:

 

The Fund is managed by a team of dedicated professionals focused on investments in equity securities of companies anywhere in the world. The portfolio managers of the team are as follows:

 

Alan Chua CFA®¹

PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Chua has been a manager of the Fund since 2003. He has primary responsibility for the investments of the Fund. Mr. Chua has final authority over all aspects of the Fund’s investment portfolio, including but not limited to, purchases and sales of individual securities, portfolio risk assessment, and the management of daily cash balances in accordance with anticipated investment management requirements. The degree to which he may perform these functions, and the nature of these functions, may change from time to time. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1995.

 

Cindy L. Sweeting CFA®¹

PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL ADVISORS

 

Ms. Sweeting has been a manager of the Fund since December 2007, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. She joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1997.

 

The Fund’s SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers’ compensation, other accounts that they manage and their ownership of Fund shares.

 

1.

CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

 

Please keep this supplement for future reference.

 

TG-8


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 1    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 16.16     $ 13.98     $ 12.98     $ 11.31     $ 8.67  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.27       0.29       0.24       0.21       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.19       2.67       0.92       1.61       2.63  
        

Total from investment operations

     0.46       2.96       1.16       1.82       2.80  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income

     (0.25 )     (0.23 )     (0.16 )     (0.15 )     (0.16 )

Net realized gains

     (0.69 )     (0.55 )                  
        

Total distributions

     (0.94 )     (0.78 )     (0.16 )     (0.15 )     (0.16 )
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 15.68     $ 16.16     $ 13.98     $ 12.98     $ 11.31  
        

Total returnc

     2.55%       22.20%       9.06%       16.25%       32.62%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses before expense reduction

     0.77%       0.78%       0.82%       0.86%       0.88%  

Expenses net of expense reduction

     0.76%       0.78% d     0.82% d     0.86% d     0.88%  

Net investment income

     1.64%       1.93%       1.81%       1.75%       1.74%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 406,538     $ 413,871     $ 779,347     $ 800,118     $ 769,339  

Portfolio turnover rate

     20.45%       20.29% e     22.16%       19.13%       37.43%  

 

 

 

a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

b Based on average daily shares outstanding.

c Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

d Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

e Excludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind. See Note 8.

 

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

 

TG-9


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
Class 2    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
        

Per share operating performance

          

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 15.93     $ 13.81     $ 12.83     $ 11.19     $ 8.59  
        

Income from investment operationsa:

          

Net investment incomeb

     0.22       0.24       0.20       0.17       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.20       2.63       0.93       1.61       2.62  
        

Total from investment operations

     0.42       2.87       1.13       1.78       2.75  
        

Less distributions from:

          

Net investment income

     (0.22 )     (0.20 )     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.15 )

Net realized gains

     (0.69 )     (0.55 )                  
        

Total distributions

     (0.91 )     (0.75 )     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.15 )
        

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 15.44     $ 15.93     $ 13.81     $ 12.83     $ 11.19  
        

Total returnc

     2.35%       21.81%       8.86%       16.03%       32.13%  

Ratios to average net assets

          

Expenses before expense reduction

     1.02%       1.03%       1.07%       1.11%       1.13%  

Expenses net of expense reduction

     1.01%       1.03% d     1.07% d     1.11% d     1.13%  

Net investment income

     1.39%       1.68%       1.56%       1.50%       1.49%  

Supplemental data

          

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $ 3,182,203     $ 2,821,818     $ 1,912,825     $ 1,189,112     $ 511,659  

Portfolio turnover rate

     20.45%       20.29% e     22.16%       19.13%       37.43%  

 

 

 

 

a The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.

b Based on average daily shares outstanding.

c Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle.

d Benefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

e Excludes the value of portfolio securities delivered as a result of a redemption in-kind. See Note 8.

 

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

 

TG-10


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks 94.0%

            

Aerospace & Defense 0.7%

            

aBAE Systems PLC, 144A

   United Kingdom      369      $ 3,651

Raytheon Co.

   United States      186,177             11,300,944

bRolls-Royce Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,349,842        14,644,095

bRolls-Royce Group PLC, B

   United Kingdom      54,533,616        119,192
                
               26,067,882
                

Air Freight & Logistics 2.6%

            

Deutsche Post AG

   Germany      1,373,042        46,707,384

United Parcel Service Inc., B

   United States      657,270        46,482,134
                
               93,189,518
                

Auto Components 0.4%

            

bLear Corp.

   United States      240,108        6,641,387

Valeo SA

   France      202,767        8,344,606
                
               14,985,993
                

Automobiles 3.3%

            

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   Germany      859,457        53,594,040

Harley-Davidson Inc.

   United States      299,480        13,988,711

bHyundai Motor Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      268,950        20,572,426

Peugeot SA

   France      416,122        31,486,826
                
               119,642,003
                

Biotechnology 1.3%

            

bAmgen Inc.

   United States      1,032,850        47,965,554
                

Building Products 0.5%

            

Assa Abloy AB, B

   Sweden      886,200        17,783,759
                

Capital Markets 1.3%

            

Nomura Holdings Inc.

   Japan      433,174        7,361,025

UBS AG

   Switzerland      822,844        38,048,911
                
               45,409,936
                

Commercial Banks 9.2%

            

HSBC Holdings PLC

   United Kingdom      2,959,079        49,975,084

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

   Italy      8,424,310        66,510,629

bKookmin Bank

   South Korea      426,140        31,412,489

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      3,810,370        35,775,074

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

   United Kingdom      4,925,001        43,448,647

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

   Japan      6,411,000        23,455,930

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

   Japan      3,814        28,626,803

UniCredito Italiano SpA

   Italy      6,063,647        50,262,223
                
               329,466,879
                

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.3%

            

Pitney Bowes Inc.

   United States      288,990        10,993,180
                

Computers & Peripherals 2.2%

            

Seagate Technology

   United States      3,071,238        78,316,569
                

Diversified Financial Services 1.6%

            

ING Groep NV

   Netherlands      1,483,770        57,922,836
                

Diversified Telecommunication Services 5.3%

            

BCE Inc.

   Canada      374,423        14,939,242

Belgacom

   Belgium      233,162        11,480,540

 

TG-11


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)

            

France Telecom SA

   France      1,428,670      $ 51,330,964

KT Corp., ADR

   South Korea      862,201        22,244,786

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

   Singapore      12,064,000        33,477,401

Telefonos de Mexico SAB de CV (Telmex), L, ADR

   Mexico      471,465        17,368,771

Telekom Austria AG

   Austria      122,140        3,392,002

Telenor ASA

   Norway      1,478,027        35,288,252
                
                  189,521,958
                

Electric Utilities 0.3%

            

Hong Kong Electric Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,821,181        10,474,342
                

Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.3%

            

bCelestica Inc.

   Canada      343,812        1,994,110

bFlextronics International Ltd.

   Singapore      641,110        7,731,787

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

   Japan      643,837        27,308,873

Hitachi Ltd.

   Japan      1,996,278        14,911,891

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   United States      847,788        31,478,368
                
               83,425,029
                

Food Products 1.1%

            

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      86,034        39,479,068
                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.7%

            

bBoston Scientific Corp.

   United States      3,115,270        36,230,590

Covidien Ltd.

   United States      594,418        26,326,773

Olympus Corp.

   Japan      800        33,144
                
               62,590,507
                

Health Care Providers & Services 0.4%

            

bTenet Healthcare Corp.

   United States      2,881,768        14,639,381
                

Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 1.4%

            

Accor SA

   France      184,940        14,763,102

Compass Group PLC

   United Kingdom      5,578,849        34,196,900
                
               48,960,002
                

Industrial Conglomerates 6.6%

            

General Electric Co.

   United States      2,123,410        78,714,809

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

   Netherlands      912,198        39,297,499

Siemens AG

   Germany      602,004        95,250,711

Tyco International Ltd.

   United States      594,418        23,568,674
                
               236,831,693
                

Insurance 5.7%

            

American International Group Inc.

   United States      1,023,745        59,684,334

Aviva PLC

   United Kingdom      3,808,161        50,923,392

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG

   Germany      95,260        18,468,498

Old Mutual PLC

   United Kingdom      7,445,420        24,794,205

Standard Life PLC

   United Kingdom      2,504,813        12,579,212

Torchmark Corp.

   United States      253,277        15,330,857

Willis Group Holdings Ltd.

   United States      586,490        22,269,025
                
               204,049,523
                

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.6%

            

bExpedia Inc.

   United States      694,780        21,968,944
                

 

TG-12


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

IT Services 2.2%

            

Accenture Ltd., A

   United States      1,143,107      $ 41,186,145

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

   United States      1,762,290        36,532,272
                
               77,718,417
                

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.9%

            

Eastman Kodak Co.

   United States      1,484,649        32,469,274
                

Media 10.7%

            

bComcast Corp., A

   United States      1,293,102        23,431,008

bThe Interpublic Group of Cos. Inc.

   United States      2,797,188        22,685,195

Mediaset SpA

   Italy      1,867,440        18,817,841

News Corp., A

   United States      3,701,922        75,852,382

Pearson PLC

   United Kingdom      1,864,688        27,120,907

Reed Elsevier NV

   Netherlands      2,518,906        50,176,927

Time Warner Inc.

   United States      3,275,372        54,076,392

bViacom Inc., B

   United States      1,325,938        58,235,197

Vivendi SA

   France      1,126,740        51,598,384
                
                  381,994,233
                

Office Electronics 0.9%

            

Konica Minolta Holdings Ltd.

   Japan      1,733,800        30,768,867
                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 7.4%

            

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      5,341,037        65,266,101

El Paso Corp.

   United States      2,309,384        39,813,780

Eni SpA

   Italy      863,977        31,584,162

Gazprom, ADR

   Russia      330,460        18,555,329

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B

   United Kingdom      1,489,450        61,852,773

Total SA, B

   France      600,930        49,838,044
                
               266,910,189
                

Paper & Forest Products 2.4%

            

International Paper Co.

   United States      465,453        15,071,368

Sappi Ltd.

   South Africa      539,361        7,644,548

Stora Enso OYJ, R

   Finland      1,117,082        16,693,387

Svenska Cellulosa AB, B

   Sweden      1,357,173        24,033,950

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

   Finland      1,087,262        21,928,135
                
               85,371,388
                

Pharmaceuticals 7.6%

            

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   United States      238,151        6,315,765

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom      2,245,569        57,066,851

Merck & Co. Inc.

   United States      647,601        37,632,094

Novartis AG

   Switzerland      762,074        41,762,086

Pfizer Inc.

   United States      3,182,513        72,338,520

Sanofi-Aventis

   France      640,537        58,871,666
                
               273,986,982
                

Real Estate Management & Development 1.2%

            

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,199,833        22,186,933

Swire Pacific Ltd., A

   Hong Kong      1,408,516        19,416,969
                
               41,603,902
                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.2%

            

bInfineon Technologies AG

   Germany      2,227,809        26,399,362

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      87,480        51,961,840
                
               78,361,202
                

 

TG-13


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Statement of Investments, December 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund    Country      Shares      Value

Common Stocks (continued)

            

Software 5.5%

            

bCadence Design Systems Inc.

   United States        789,718      $ 13,433,103

Microsoft Corp.

   United States        2,981,829        106,153,113

bOracle Corp.

   United States        3,491,900        78,847,102
                
               198,433,318
                

Specialty Retail 0.6%

            

bChico’s FAS Inc.

   United States        1,293,800        11,683,014

Kingfisher PLC

   United Kingdom        3,744,140        10,831,795
                
               22,514,809
                

Wireless Telecommunication Services 3.6%

            

SK Telecom Co. Ltd.

   South Korea        80,853        21,507,822

SK Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR

   South Korea        108,491        3,237,372

Sprint Nextel Corp.

   United States        2,792,710        36,668,282

Vodafone Group PLC

   United Kingdom        18,210,261        67,951,449
                
               129,364,925
                

Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,873,084,467)

               3,373,182,062
                
            Principal
Amount
      

Short Term Investments 6.0%

            

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 6.0%

            

cFFCB, 8/25/08

   United States      $ 25,000,000        24,379,675

cFHLB,
1/02/08

   United States        1,502,000        1,502,000

3/12/08

   United States        23,985,000        23,794,487

4/04/08

   United States        80,000,000        79,157,840

4/14/08

   United States        6,000,000        5,930,046

4/16/08

   United States        50,000,000        49,405,750

cFNMA,
1/02/08

   United States        130,000        130,000

1/04/08

   United States        15,000,000        15,000,000

2/28/08

   United States        15,000,000        14,902,740
                

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $213,997,809)

               214,202,538
                

Total Investments (Cost $3,087,082,276) 100.0%

               3,587,384,600

Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.0%d

               1,356,297
                

Net Assets 100.0%

             $ 3,588,740,897
                

 

Selected Portfolio Abbreviations

ADR - American Depository Receipt

FFCB - Federal Farm Credit Bank

FHLB - Federal Home Loan Bank

FNMA - Federal National Mortgage Association

 

a Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At December 31, 2007, the value of this security was $3,651, representing less than 0.01% of net assets.

b Non-income producing for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.

c The security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.

d Rounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.

 

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

 

TG-14


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Growth
Securities Fund

Assets:

  

Investments in securities:

  

Cost

   $ 3,087,082,276
      

Value

   $ 3,587,384,600

Cash

     1,539

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     1,604,221

Dividends

     5,202,583
      

Total assets

     3,594,192,943
      

Liabilities:

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     1,274,971

Affiliates

     3,588,740

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     588,335
      

Total liabilities

     5,452,046
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,588,740,897
      

Net assets consist of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 2,845,394,013

Undistributed net investment income

     50,572,388

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     500,314,974

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     192,459,522
      

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,588,740,897
      

Class 1:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 406,537,913
      

Shares outstanding

     25,927,374
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.68
      

Class 2:

  

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,182,202,984
      

Shares outstanding

     206,123,519
      

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 15.44
      

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the year ended December 31, 2007

 

     Templeton
Growth
Securities Fund
 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $5,071,854)

   $ 75,567,119  

Interest

     9,990,667  
        

Total investment income

     85,557,786  
        

Expenses:

  

Management fees (Note 3a)

     25,986,128  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3c)

     7,884,754  

Unaffiliated transfer agent fees

     55,033  

Custodian fees (Note 4)

     545,858  

Reports to shareholders

     391,150  

Professional fees

     145,433  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     14,790  

Other

     77,308  
        

Total expenses

     35,100,454  

Expense reductions (Note 4)

     (22,993 )
        

Net expenses

     35,077,461  
        

Net investment income

     50,480,325  
        

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     193,121,773  

Foreign currency transactions

     154,081  
        

Net realized gain (loss)

     193,275,854  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (172,679,431 )

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (57,163 )
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (172,736,594 )
        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     20,539,260  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 71,019,585  
        

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Templeton Growth
Securities Fund
 
     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
        

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

    

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 50,480,325     $ 48,615,354  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions and redemption in-kind (Note 8)

     193,275,854       220,506,727  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (172,736,594 )     311,063,570  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     71,019,585       580,185,651  
        

Distributions to shareholders from:

    

Net investment income:

    

Class 1

     (5,889,701 )     (6,338,891 )

Class 2

     (42,446,708 )     (29,026,054 )

Net realized gains:

    

Class 1

     (16,577,798 )     (15,619,027 )

Class 2

     (135,434,521 )     (80,864,543 )
        

Total distributions to shareholders

     (200,348,728 )     (131,848,515 )
        

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

    

Class 1

     4,489,795       (460,756,992 )

Class 2

     477,890,822       555,937,357  
        

Total capital share transactions

     482,380,617       95,180,365  
        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     353,051,474       543,517,501  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     3,235,689,423       2,692,171,922  
        

End of year

   $ 3,588,740,897     $ 3,235,689,423  
        

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

    

End of year

   $ 50,572,388     $ 48,319,480  
        

 

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

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-three separate funds. The Templeton Growth Securities Fund (Fund) included in this report is diversified. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of December 31, 2007, 50.96% of the Fund’s shares were held through one insurance company. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed on a securities exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which there is no reported sale are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market.

 

Government securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust may utilize independent pricing services, quotations from bond dealers, and information with respect to bond and note transactions, to assist in determining a current market value for each security. The Trust’s pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing which considers information with respect to comparable bond and note transactions, quotations from bond dealers, or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, option adjusted spread models, prepayment projections, interest rate spreads and yield curves, to determine current value.

 

Foreign securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded, or the NYSE, whichever is earlier. If no sale is reported at that time, the foreign security will be valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the close of the NYSE on the day that the value of the foreign security is determined.

 

The Trust has procedures to determine the fair value of individual securities and other assets for which market prices are not readily available or which may not be reliably priced. Methods for valuing these securities may include: fundamental analysis, matrix pricing, discounts from market prices of similar securities, or discounts applied due to the nature and duration of restrictions on the disposition of the securities. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the availability (including the reliability) of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. The investment manager monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depository Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services. All security valuation procedures are approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Statement of Operations.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate at a future date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts, which may be in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because it is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains.

 

Foreign securities held by the Fund may be subject to foreign taxation on dividend income received. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.

 

TG-19


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

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

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

At December 31, 2007, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006  
Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

   3,270,092     $ 52,030,675     816,455     $ 12,140,817  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,362,492       22,467,499     1,610,999       21,957,918  

Shares redeemed in-kind (Note 8)

             (24,637,081 )     (376,956,857 )

Shares redeemed

   (4,322,603 )     (70,008,379 )   (7,904,739 )     (117,898,870 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   309,981     $ 4,489,795     (30,114,366 )   $ (460,756,992 )
        
Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   40,286,926     $ 647,823,344     44,417,686     $ 652,914,455  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   10,921,155       177,577,983     8,154,097       109,754,141  

Shares redeemed in-kind (Note 8)

             (1,903,026 )     (28,650,852 )

Shares redeemed

   (22,199,545 )     (347,510,505 )   (12,095,685 )     (178,080,387 )
        

Net increase (decrease)

   29,008,536     $ 477,890,822     38,573,072     $ 555,937,357  
        

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

 

Subsidiary    Affiliation

Templeton Global Advisors Limited (TGAL)

   Investment manager

Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued)

 

a. Management Fees

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TGAL based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Net Assets
1.000%   

Up to and including $100 million

0.900%   

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

0.800%   

Over $250 million, up to and including $500 million

0.750%   

Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

0.700%   

Over $1 billion, up to and including $5 billion

0.675%   

Over $5 billion, up to and including $10 billion

0.655%   

Over $10 billion, up to and including $15 billion

0.635%   

Over $15 billion, up to and including $20 billion

0.615%   

In excess of $20 billion

 

Under a subadvisory agreement, TAML, an affiliate of TGAL, provides subadvisory services to the Fund and receives from TGAL fees based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

b. Administrative Fees

 

Under an agreement with TGAL, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by TGAL based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund

 

c. Distribution Fees

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for Class 2 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Fund’s compensation distribution plan, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to 0.35% per year of its average daily net assets. The Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the current rate to 0.25% per year.

 

d. Transfer Agent Fees

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. EXPENSE OFFSET ARRANGEMENT

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund’s custodian expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Statement of Operations.

 

5. INCOME TAXES

 

The Fund has reviewed the tax positions taken on federal income tax returns, for each of the three open tax years and as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

 

For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2007, the Fund deferred realized capital losses of $1,891,663.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

5. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, was as follows:

 

     2007    2006

Distributions paid from:

     

Ordinary income

   $ 60,581,663    $ 35,364,945

Long term capital gain

     139,767,065      96,483,570
      
   $ 200,348,728    $ 131,848,515
      

 

At December 31, 2007, the cost of investments, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), undistributed ordinary income and undistributed long term capital gains for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 3,087,082,276  
        

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 680,441,553  

Unrealized depreciation

     (180,139,229 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 500,302,324  
        

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 58,637,144  

Undistributed long term capital gains

     186,286,427  
        

Distributable earnings

   $ 244,923,571  
        

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of foreign currency transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the year ended December 31, 2007, aggregated $1,108,601,380 and $683,685,656, respectively.

 

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

 

8. REDEMPTION IN-KIND

 

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund realized $68,398,083 of net gains resulting from a redemption in-kind in which a shareholder redeemed fund shares for securities held by the Fund rather than for cash. Because such gains are not taxable to the Fund, and are not distributed to shareholders, they have been reclassified from accumulated net realized gains to paid-in capital.

 

9. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

 

As part of various investigations by a number of federal, state, and foreign regulators and governmental entities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), relating to certain practices in the mutual fund industry, including late trading,

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

9. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS (continued)

 

market timing and marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares (“marketing support”), Franklin Resources, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), entered into settlements with certain of those regulators and governmental entities. Specifically, the Company entered into settlements with the SEC, among others, concerning market timing and marketing support.

 

On June 6, 2007, the SEC posted for public comment the proposed plan of distribution for the market timing settlement. Once the SEC approves the final plan of distribution, disbursements of settlement monies will be made promptly to individuals who were shareholders of the designated funds during the relevant period, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the settlement and plan.

 

In addition, the Company, as well as most of the mutual funds within Franklin Templeton Investments and certain current or former officers, Company directors, fund directors, and employees, have been named in private lawsuits (styled as shareholder class actions, or as derivative actions on behalf of either the named funds or Franklin Resources, Inc.). The lawsuits relate to the industry practices referenced above.

 

The Company and fund management believe that the claims made in each of the private lawsuits referenced above are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously. The Company cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of these lawsuits, nor whether they will have a material negative impact on the Company. If it is determined that the Company bears responsibility for any unlawful or inappropriate conduct that caused losses to the Fund, it is committed to making the Trust or its shareholders whole, as appropriate.

 

10. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurement” (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Trust believes the adoption of SFAS 157 will have no material impact on its financial statements.

 

TG-23


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the statement of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Templeton Growth Securities Fund (one of the funds constituting Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at December 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

San Francisco, California

February 14, 2008

 

TG-24


Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

 

Under Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), the Fund designates the maximum amount allowable but no less than $186,296,390 as a long term capital gain dividend for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Fund designates 29.51% of the ordinary income dividends as income qualifying for the dividends received deduction for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

At December 31, 2007, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to the Fund on these investments. The Fund elects to treat foreign taxes paid as allowed under Section 853 of the Code. This election will allow shareholders of record as of the 2008 distribution date, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

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INDEX DESCRIPTIONS

 

The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions.

 

Bloomberg World Communications Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity performance of the communications sector of the Bloomberg World Index.

 

Consumer Price Index (CPI), calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a commonly used measure of the inflation rate.

 

CS High Yield Index is designed to mirror the investible universe of the U.S. dollar-denominated high yield debt market.

 

Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow) is price weighted based on the average market price of 30 blue chip stocks of companies that are generally industry leaders.

 

Dow Jones Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index is a broad measure of the performance of publicly traded real estate securities, such as real estate investment trusts and real estate operating companies. The index is float adjusted, capitalization weighted and rebalanced monthly, and returns are calculated on a buy-and-hold basis.

 

J.P. Morgan (JPM) Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global tracks total returns for U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans and Eurobonds. Regional market returns are from subindexes of the JPM EMBI Global.

 

J.P. Morgan (JPM) Euro Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global tracks total returns for euro-denominated, straight fixed coupon instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities.

 

J.P. Morgan (JPM) Government Bond Index (GBI)-Emerging Markets (EM) tracks total returns for liquid, fixed-rate, local currency emerging market government bonds. Local bond market returns are from country subindexes of the JPM GBI-EM.

 

J.P. Morgan (JPM) Government Bond Index (GBI) Global tracks total returns for liquid, fixed-rate, domestic government bonds with maturities greater than one year issued by developed countries globally.

 

Lehman Brothers (LB) U.S. Aggregate Index represents securities that are SEC-registered, taxable and dollar denominated. The index covers the U.S. investment grade fixed-rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities and asset-backed securities. All issues included must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated investment grade (Baa3 or better) by Moody’s Investors Service. They must also be dollar denominated and nonconvertible. Total return includes price appreciation/depreciation and income as a percentage of the original investment. The index is rebalanced monthly by market capitalization.

 

Lehman Brothers (LB) U.S. Government: Intermediate Index is the intermediate component of the LB U.S. Government Index. The index includes securities issued by the U.S. government or agency. These include obligations of the U.S. Treasury with remaining maturity of one year or more and publicly issued debt of U.S. governmental agencies, quasi-federal corporations, and corporate or foreign debt guaranteed by the U.S. government.

 

Lipper High Current Yield Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper High Current Yield Funds classification in the Lipper Open-End underlying funds universe. Lipper High Current Yield Funds aim at high (relative) current yield from fixed income securities, have no quality or maturity restrictions, and tend to invest in lower grade debt issues. For the 12-month period ended 12/31/07, there were 455 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds classification in the Lipper Open-End underlying funds universe. Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds are defined as funds that seek current income by allocating assets among different fixed income securities sectors (not primarily in one sector except for defensive purposes), including U.S. and foreign governments, with a significant portion rated below investment grade. For the 12-month period ended 12/31/07, there were 124 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Lipper VIP Equity Income Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Equity Income Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper Equity Income Funds seek relatively high current income and growth of income through investing 65% or more of their portfolios in equities. For the 12-month period ended 12/31/07, there were 58 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

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Lipper VIP General U.S. Government Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper U.S. Government Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper U.S. Government Funds invest primarily in U.S. government and agency issues. For the 12-month period ended 12/31/07, there were 69 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Lipper VIP High Current Yield Funds Classification Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper High Current Yield Funds in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper High Current Yield Funds aim at high (relative) current yield from fixed income securities, have no quality or maturity restrictions, and tend to invest in lower grade debt issues. For the 12-month period ended 12/31/07, there were 108 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

Merrill Lynch 2- and 5-Year Zero Coupon Bond Indexes include zero coupon bonds that pay no interest and are issued at a discount from redemption price.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country (AC) World Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets (EM) Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global emerging markets.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets.

 

NASDAQ Composite Index measures all NASDAQ domestic and international based common type stocks listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market. The index is market value weighted and includes more than 3,000 companies.

 

Russell 1000® Growth Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 1000 Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represent approximately 92% of total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

 

Russell 1000 Value Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 2500 Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represent approximately 17% of total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

 

Russell 2500 Value Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 2500 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 3000® Growth Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 3000 Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represent approximately 98% of the investible U.S. equity market.

 

Russell Midcap® Growth Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Russell Midcap Index is market capitalization weighted and measures performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index, which represent approximately 26% of total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index.

 

Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance.

 

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Standard & Poor’s/Citigroup BMI Global REIT Index is designed to measure performance of the investible universe of publicly traded real estate investment trusts. Index constituents generally derive more than 60% of revenue from real estate development, management, rental, and/or direct investment in physical property and with local REIT or property trust tax status.

 

Standard & Poor’s/International Finance Corporation Investable (S&P/IFCI) Composite Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity performance in global emerging markets.

 

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Board Members and Officers

 

The name, year of birth and address of the officers and board members, as well as their affiliations, positions held with the Trust, principal occupation during the past five years and number of portfolios overseen in the Franklin Templeton Investments fund complex are shown below. Generally, each board member serves until that person’s successor is elected and qualified.

 

Independent Board Members

 

Name, Year of Birth and Address    Position    Length of
Time Served
   Number of
Portfolios in Fund
Complex Overseen
by Board Member*
   Other Directorships Held

HARRIS J. ASHTON (1932)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee    Since 1988    141    Bar-S Foods (meat packing company).

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Director of various companies; and formerly, Director, RBC Holdings, Inc. (bank holding company) (until 2002); and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, General Host Corporation (nursery and craft centers) (until 1998).

ROBERT F. CARLSON (1928)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee    Since 1998    121    None

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Vice President, senior member and past President, Board of Administration, California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CALPERS); and formerly, member and Chairman of the Board, Sutter Community Hospitals; member, Corporate Board, Blue Shield of California; and Chief Counsel, California Department of Transportation.

SAM GINN (1937)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee    Since March 2007    121    Chevron Corporation (global energy company) and ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (satellite company).

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Private investor; and formerly, Chairman of the Board, Vodafone AirTouch, PLC (wireless company); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, AirTouch Communications (cellular communications) (1993-1998) and Pacific Telesis Groups (telephone holding company) (1988-1994).

EDITH E. HOLIDAY (1952)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee    Since 2005    141    Hess Corporation (exploration and refining of oil and gas), H.J. Heinz Company (processed foods and allied products), RTI International Metals, Inc. (manufacture and distribution of titanium), Canadian National Railway (railroad) and White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (holding company).

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Director or Trustee of various companies and trusts; and formerly, Assistant to the President of the United States and Secretary of the Cabinet (1990-1993); General Counsel to the United States Treasury Department (1989-1990); and Counselor to the Secretary and Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Public Liaison-United States Treasury Department (1988-1989).

FRANK W.T. LAHAYE (1929)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee    Since 1988    121    Center for Creative Land Recycling (brownfield redevelopment).

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

General Partner, Las Olas L.P. (Asset Management); and formerly, Chairman, Peregrine Venture Management Company (venture capital).

 

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Name, Year of Birth and Address    Position    Length of
Time Served
   Number of
Portfolios in Fund
Complex Overseen
by Board Member*
   Other Directorships Held

FRANK A. OLSON (1932)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee    Since 2005    141    Hess Corporation (exploration and refining of oil and gas) and Sentient Jet (private jet service).

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Chairman Emeritus, The Hertz Corporation (car rental) (since 2000) (Chairman of the Board (1980-2000) and Chief Executive Officer (1977-1999)); and formerly, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, UAL Corporation (airlines).

LARRY D. THOMPSON (1945)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee    Since March 2007    141    None

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Senior Vice President—Government Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary, PepsiCo, Inc. (consumer products); and formerly, Director, Delta Airlines (aviation) (2003-2005) and Providian Financial Corp. (credit card provider) (1997-2001); Senior Fellow of The Brookings Institution (2003-2004); Visiting Professor, University of Georgia School of Law (2004); and Deputy Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice (2001-2003).

JOHN B. WILSON (1959)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Lead Independent Trustee    Trustee since March 2007 and Lead Independent Trustee since January 2008    121    None

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

President and Founder, Hyannis Port Capital, Inc. (real estate and private equity investing); serves on private and non-profit boards; and formerly, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Gap, Inc. (retail) (1996-2000); Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President—Finance and Strategy, Staples, Inc. (office supplies) (1992-1996); Executive vice President—Corporate Planning, Northwest Airlines, Inc. (airlines) (1990-1992); and Vice President and Partner, Bain & Company (consulting firm) (1986-1990).

 

Interested Board Members and Officers

 

Name, Year of Birth and Address    Position    Length of
Time Served
   Number of
Portfolios in Fund
Complex Overseen
by Board Member*
   Other Directorships Held

**CHARLES B. JOHNSON (1933)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee and Chairman of the Board    Since 1988    142    None

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Chairman of the Board, Member—Office of the Chairman and Director, Franklin Resources, Inc.; Director, Templeton Worldwide, Inc.; and officer and/or director or trustee, as the case may be, of some of the other subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. and of 42 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments.

**RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR. (1940)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer—Investment Management    Trustee since 1988 and President and Chief Executive Officer—Investment Management since 2002    126    None

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Vice Chairman, Member—Office of the Chairman and Director, Franklin Resources, Inc.; Director, Franklin Advisers, Inc. and Templeton Worldwide, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Franklin Advisory Services, LLC; and officer and/or director or trustee, as the case may be, of some of the other subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. and of 44 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments.

 

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Name, Year of Birth and Address    Position    Length of
Time Served
   Number of
Portfolios in Fund
Complex Overseen
by Board Member*
   Other Directorships Held

JAMES M. DAVIS (1952)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President—AML Compliance    Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 and Vice President—AML Compliance since 2006    Not
Applicable
   Not Applicable

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Director, Global Compliance, Franklin Resources, Inc.; officer of some of the other subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. and of 46 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments; and formerly, Director of Compliance, Franklin Resources, Inc. (1994-2001).

LAURA FERGERSON (1962)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Treasurer    Since 2004    Not
Applicable
   Not Applicable

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Vice President, Franklin Templeton Services, LLC; officer of 28 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments; and formerly, Director and member of Audit and Valuation Committees, Runkel Funds, Inc. (2003-2004); Assistant Treasurer of most of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments (1997-2003); and Vice President, Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (1997-2003).

JIMMY D. GAMBILL (1947)

500 East Broward Blvd.

Suite 2100 Fort Lauderdale,

FL 33394-3091

  

Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer—Finance and

Administration

   Since 2002    Not
Applicable
   Not Applicable

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

President, Franklin Templeton Services, LLC; Senior Vice President, Templeton Worldwide, Inc.; and officer of some of the other subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. and of 46 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments.

DAVID P. GOSS (1947)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Vice President    Since 2000    Not
Applicable
   Not Applicable

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Senior Associate General Counsel, Franklin Templeton Investments; officer and director of one of the subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc.; and officer of 46 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments.

KAREN L. SKIDMORE (1952)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Vice President
and Secretary
   Since 2006    Not
Applicable
   Not Applicable

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Senior Associate General Counsel, Franklin Templeton Investments; and officer of 30 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments.

 

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Name, Year of Birth and Address    Position    Length of
Time Served
   Number of
Portfolios in Fund
Complex Overseen
by Board Member*
   Other Directorships Held

CRAIG S. TYLE (1960)

One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

   Vice President    Since 2005    Not
Applicable
   Not Applicable

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Franklin Resources, Inc.; officer of some of the other subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. and of 46 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments; and formerly, Partner, Shearman & Sterling, LLP (2004-2005); and General Counsel, Investment Company Institute (ICI) (1997-2004).

GALEN G. VETTER (1951)

500 East Broward Blvd.

Suite 2100 Fort Lauderdale,

FL 33394-3091

   Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer    Since 2004    Not
Applicable
   Not Applicable

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:

Senior Vice President, Franklin Templeton Services, LLC; officer of some of the other subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc. and of 46 of the investment companies in Franklin Templeton Investments; and formerly, Managing Director, RSM McGladrey, Inc. (1999-2004); and Partner, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP (1979-1987 and 1991-2004).

  *We base the number of portfolios on each separate series of the U.S. registered investment companies within the Franklin Templeton Investments fund complex. These portfolios have a common investment manager or affiliated investment managers.
**Charles B. Johnson and Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. are considered to be interested persons of the Fund under the federal securities laws due to their positions as officers and directors and major shareholders of Franklin Resources, Inc., which is the parent company of the Trust’s manager and distributor.

 

Note 1: Charles B. Johnson and Rupert H. Johnson, Jr. are brothers.

Note 2: Officer information is current as of the date of this report. It is possible that after this date, information about officers may change.

 

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission require the Fund to disclose whether the Fund’s Audit Committee includes at least one member who is an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of such Act and Rules. The Fund’s Board has determined that there is at least one such financial expert on the Audit Committee and has designated John B. Wilson as its audit committee financial expert. The Board believes that Mr. Wilson qualifies as such an expert in view of his extensive business background and experience, including service as chief financial officer of Staples, Inc. from 1992 to 1996. Mr. Wilson has been a Member and Chairman of the Fund’s Audit Committee since 2006. As a result of such background and experience, the Board believes that Mr. Wilson has acquired an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements, the general application of such principles in connection with the accounting estimates, accruals and reserves, and analyzing and evaluating financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues generally comparable to those of the Fund, as well as an understanding of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting and an understanding of audit committee functions. Mr. Wilson is an independent Board member as that term is defined under the relevant Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and Releases.

 

The Statement of Additional Information (SAI) includes additional information about the board members and is available, without charge, upon request. Shareholders may call 1-800/321-8563 or their insurance companies to request the SAI.

 

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

 

Shareholder Information

 

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

 

The Trust has established Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (Policies) that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities. Shareholders may view the Trust’s complete Policies online at franklintempleton.com. Alternatively, shareholders may request copies of the Policies free of charge by calling the Proxy Group collect at 1-954/527-7678 or by sending a written request to: Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC, 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, Attention: Proxy Group. Copies of the Trust’s proxy voting records are also made available online at franklintempleton.com and posted on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov and reflect the most recent 12-month period ended June 30.

 

Quarterly Statement of Investments

 

The Trust files a complete statement of investments with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission’s website at sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800/SEC-0330.

 

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One Franklin Parkway

San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

 

Annual Report

 

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON

VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

Investment Managers

Franklin Advisers, Inc.

Franklin Advisory Services, LLC

Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC

Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC

Templeton Asset Management, Ltd., Singapore

Templeton Global Advisors Limited

Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC

 

Distributor

Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc.

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (FTVIP) shares are sold only to insurance company separate accounts (Separate Account) to serve as the investment vehicles for both variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts.

 

Authorized for distribution to investors in Separate Accounts only when accompanied or preceded by the current prospectus for the applicable contract, which includes the Separate Account and the FTVIP prospectuses. Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information; please read it carefully before investing.

 

To ensure the highest quality of service, telephone calls to or from our service departments may be monitored, recorded and accessed. These calls can be identified by the presence of a regular beeping tone.

 

FTVIP A2007 02/08


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a) The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.

 

(c) N/A

 

(d) N/A

 

(f) Pursuant to Item 12(a)(1), the Registrant is attaching as an exhibit a copy of its code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a) (1)     The Registrant has an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.


(2)   The audit committee financial expert is John B. Wilson and he is “independent” as defined under the relevant Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and Releases.

 

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

(a) Audit Fees

The aggregate fees paid to the principal accountant for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or for services that are normally provided by the principal accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $851,956 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and $771,869 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

(b) Audit-Related Fees

There were no fees paid to the principal accountant for assurance and related services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of Item 4.

There were no fees paid to the principal accountant for assurance and related services rendered by the principal accountant 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 are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of their financial statements.

(c) Tax Fees

There were no fees paid to the principal accountant for professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.

The aggregate fees paid to the principal accountant for professional services rendered by the principal accountant 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 for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning were $46,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and $3,961 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The services for which these fees were paid included tax compliance and advice.

(d) All Other Fees

The aggregate fees paid to the principal accountant for products and services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant not reported in paragraphs (a)-(c) of Item 4 were $0 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and $14,799 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The services for which these fees were paid included review of materials provided to the fund Board in connection with the investment management contract renewal process.

The aggregate fees paid to the principal accountant for products and services rendered by the principal accountant 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 other than services reported in paragraphs (a)-(c) of Item 4 were $0 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and $161,062 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The services for which these fees were paid included review of materials provided to the fund Board in connect with the investment management contract renewal process.

(e) (1) The registrant’s audit committee is directly responsible for approving the services to be provided by the auditors, including:

(i) pre-approval of all audit and audit related services;

(ii) pre-approval of all non-audit related services to be provided to the Fund by the auditors;

(iii) pre-approval of all non-audit related services to be provided to the registrant by the auditors to the registrant’s investment adviser or to any entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the registrant’s investment adviser and that provides ongoing services to the registrant where the non-audit services relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant; and

(iv) establishment by the audit committee, if deemed necessary or appropriate, as an alternative to committee pre-approval of services to be provided by the auditors, as required by paragraphs (ii) and (iii) above, of policies and procedures to permit such services to be pre-approved by other means, such as through establishment of guidelines or by action of a designated member or members of the committee; provided the policies and procedures are detailed as to the particular service and the committee is informed of each service and such policies and procedures do not include delegation of audit committee responsibilities, as contemplated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to management; subject, in the case of (ii) through (iv), to any waivers, exceptions or exemptions that may be available under applicable law or rules.

(e) (2) None of the services provided to the registrant described in paragraphs (b)-(d) of Item 4 were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of regulation S-X.

(f) No disclosures are required by this Item 4(f).

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees paid to the principal accountant for services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant and 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 were $46,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and $179,822 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

(h) The registrant’s audit committee of the board has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that


provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

N/A

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

N/A

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

N/A

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

N/A

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchases.

N/A

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.

There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees that would require disclosure herein.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Registrant maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, recognizes that any set of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

Within 90 days prior to the filing date of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, the Registrant had carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and the Registrant’s principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There have been no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that


could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation in connection with the preparation of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a) (1) Code of Ethics

(a) (2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Galen G. Vetter, Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration, and Laura Fergerson, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Galen G. Vetter, Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration, and Laura Fergerson, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

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.

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

By:  

/s/ GALEN G. VETTER

  Galen G. Vetter
  Chief Executive Officer – Finance and Administration
  Date February 27, 2008

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/ GALEN G. VETTER

  Galen G. Vetter
  Chief Executive Officer – Finance and Administration
  Date February 27, 2008
By:  

/s/ LAURA FERGERSON

  Laura Fergerson
  Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
  Date February 27, 2008