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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSRS/A

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-05742

 

Name of Fund:

   BlackRock Funds   
  

All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio

Asset Allocation Portfolio

Aurora Portfolio

Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Exchange Portfolio

Global Opportunities Portfolio

Global Resources Portfolio

Global Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio

Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio

International Opportunities Portfolio

Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio

Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

Money Market Portfolio

Municipal Money Market Portfolio

New Jersey Municipal Money Market Portfolio

North Carolina Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Ohio Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio

Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio

Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio

U.S. Opportunities Portfolio

U.S. Treasury Money Market Portfolio

Virginia Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Fund Address:

   100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19809   

Name and address of agent for service: Donald C. Burke, Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock Funds, 800

Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536. Mailing address: P.O. Box 9011, Princeton, NJ, 08543-9011

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 441-7762

Date of fiscal year end: 09/30/2008

Date of reporting period: 10/01/2007 – 03/31/2008


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EQUITIES    FIXED INCOME    REAL ESTATE    LIQUIDITY    ALTERNATIVES    BLACKROCK SOLUTIONS

 

BlackRock   LOGO
Equity Portfolios  
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT    |       MARCH 31, 2008 (UNAUDITED)  

Capital Appreciation

Mid-Cap Value Equity

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

Aurora

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

Small Cap Value Equity

Small Cap Core Equity

Small Cap Growth Equity

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

Global Resources

All-Cap Global Resources

Health Sciences Opportunities

U.S. Opportunities

Global Opportunities

International Opportunities

NOT FDIC INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE


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      Page
A Letter to Shareholders    3

Semi-Annual Report:

  
Portfolio Summaries:   

Capital Appreciation

   4

Mid-Cap Value Equity

   6

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

   8

Aurora

   10

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

   12

Small Cap Value Equity

   14

Small Cap Core Equity

   16

Small Cap Growth Equity

   18

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

   20

Global Resources

   22

All-Cap Global Resources

   24

Health Sciences Opportunities

   26

U.S. Opportunities

   28

Global Opportunities

   30

International Opportunities

   32
About Portfolios’ Performance    34
Disclosure of Expenses    35
Financial Statements:   

Schedules of Investments

   36

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   75

Statements of Operations

   82

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   86
Financial Highlights    92
Notes to Financial Statements    130
Officers and Trustees    148
Additional Information    149
Mutual Fund Family    151

 

 

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A Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholder

Financial markets endured severe bouts of volatility during the reporting period, particularly as the calendar turned to 2008. It was then that fears of an economic recession swelled and credit market strains intensified, producing calamity in the financial system and, ultimately, the demise of major Wall Street firm Bear Stearns.

The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”), after cutting the target federal funds rate 100 basis points (1%) between September 2007 and year-end, stepped up its efforts to support the ailing financial sector in the first three months of 2008. The central bank cut interest rates 125 basis points in January alone, and followed with another 75-basis-point cut on March 18, bringing the target rate to 2.25%. In an unprecedented move, the Fed also extended its financing operations directly to broker/dealers and assisted JPMorgan in its buyout of ill-fated Bear Stearns.

Against this backdrop, investor anxiety has been acute and equity markets have struggled. The S&P 500 Index of U.S. stocks was down in March, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative returns. International markets outperformed the U.S. for much of 2007, but that trend changed in more recent months as investors grew increasingly reluctant to take on the risks of foreign investing.

In fixed income markets, an ongoing investor flight to quality continued to drive Treasury yields lower and their prices higher. The yield on 10-year Treasury issues, which touched 5.30% in June 2007 (its highest level in five years), fell to 4.04% by year-end and to 3.45% by March 31. Investors largely shunned bonds associated with the housing and credit markets, and the riskier high yield sector landed in negative territory year-to-date. Meanwhile, the municipal bond market has struggled with concerns around the creditworthiness of monoline bond insurers and the failure of auctions for auction rate securities, driving yields higher and prices lower across the curve. At period-end, municipal bonds were trading at higher yields than their Treasury counterparts, a very unusual occurrence by historical standards.

Overall, the major benchmark indexes posted mixed results for the current reporting period, generally reflecting heightened investor risk aversion:

 

Total Returns as of March 31, 2008

   6-month     12-month  

U.S. equities (S&P 500 Index)

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%

Small cap U.S. equities (Russell 2000 Index)

   (14.02 )%   (13.00 )%

International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

   (10.50 )%   (2.70 )%

Fixed income (Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index)

   5.23 %   7.67 %

Tax-exempt fixed income (Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index)

   0.75 %   1.90 %

High yield bonds (Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

   (4.01 )%   (3.47 )%

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

As you navigate today’s volatile markets, we encourage you to review your investment goals with your financial professional and to make portfolio changes, as needed. For more up-to-date commentary on the economy and financial markets, we invite you to visit www.blackrock.com/funds. As always, we thank you for entrusting BlackRock with your investment assets, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the months and years ahead.

 

Sincerely,
LOGO
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Capital Appreciation Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results outperformed that of the benchmark Russell 1000 Growth Index for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Stock selection accounted for the majority of the Portfolio’s relative outperformance over the period. Selection gains were most advantageous in the healthcare sector, where the Portfolio held top performers across many sub-sectors. Pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories and biotechnology firms Gilead Sciences Inc. and Celgene Corp. were the most notable contributors.

 

 

Strength among the Portfolio’s energy holdings, namely, EOG Resources Inc. and CONSOL Energy, Inc., also enhanced results. Shares of both companies surged higher during the period, driving the Portfolio’s 30% gain in the sector.

 

 

Additionally, favorable stock selection in materials and consumer staples boosted relative performance. Relative strength in the materials sector was attributable to long-time Portfolio holding, Monsanto, as the agricultural biotechnology company has benefited from strong global demand for its seed and trait products. Within consumer staples, our emphasis on multinational, stable growth companies has had a positive impact. Wal-Mart was the top individual contributor in this group.

 

 

In contrast, negative stock selection in information technology and consumer discretionary limited the Portfolio’s relative gains over the past six months. Semiconductor holdings PMC-Sierra Inc. and Broadcom Corp. hindered results in information technology, while gaming operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. and footwear manufacturer Crocs Inc. accounted for much of the underperformance in the consumer discretionary sector.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

During the period, we increased the Portfolio’s weighting in consumer staples and energy, while we reduced the allocation to financials and industrials.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

Throughout the six-month period, we continued to emphasize a number of the large, steady growth companies in our universe, with a focus on stocks that have non-cyclical growth potential, as we believe these firms are best suited to weather a slowdown in global growth.

 

 

Sector weights continued to be driven by our bottom-up stock selection decisions. At period-end, the Portfolio’s largest overweights versus the benchmark Russell 1000 Growth Index were in healthcare and consumer staples, while it was relatively underexposed to the struggling consumer discretionary and financials sectors.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Apple Computer, Inc.

   4 %

The Coca-Cola Co.

   4  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   4  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   3  

Adobe Systems, Inc.

   3  

Microsoft Corp.

   3  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   3  

Google, Inc. - Class A

   3  

Honeywell International, Inc.

   3  

Monsanto Co.

   3  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Computer Software & Services

   13 %

Pharmaceuticals

   9  

Manufacturing

   9  

Telecommunications

   7  

Retail Merchandising

   7  

Oil & Gas

   7  

Computer & Office Equipment

   6  

Medical Instruments & Supplies

   5  

Beverages & Bottling

   5  

Food & Agriculture

   4  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)   Capital Appreciation Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of total assets in common and preferred stock and securities convertible into common and preferred stock of mid- and large-size companies.

††

An index composed of those Russell 1000® securities with greater-than-average growth orientation, generally having higher price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratios, lower dividend yields and higher forecasted growth values.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (8.84 )%   5.06 %   —       11.46 %   —       3.77 %   —    

Investor A

   (9.05 )%   4.52 %   (0.99 )%   11.04 %   9.86 %   3.38 %   2.83 %

Investor B

   (9.42 )%   3.71 %   (0.79 )%   10.22 %   9.94 %   2.72 %   2.72 %

Investor C

   (9.34 )%   3.92 %   2.92 %   10.29 %   10.29 %   2.65 %   2.65 %

Russell 1000® Growth Index.

   (10.87 )%   (0.75 )%   —       9.96 %   —       1.28 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 911.59    $ 3.35    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.46    $ 3.54

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 909.46    $ 5.73    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.93    $ 6.07

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 905.76    $ 9.92    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.46    $ 10.54

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 906.59    $ 8.95    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,015.49    $ 9.51

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.70% for Institutional, 1.20% for Investor A, 2.08% for Investor B and 1.88% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

The Portfolio outperformed the benchmark Russell Midcap Value Index for the six-month period ended March 31, 2008.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Portfolio performance benefited from favorable stock selection in utilities, where Equitable Resources (gas utilities), Entergy Corp. (electric utilities) and Constellation Energy (independent power producers) added value. In energy, exploration & production companies performed particularly well, especially EOG Resources, Southwestern Energy, CONSOL Energy, Inc. and Massey Energy. In industrials, armored car and home security provider Brink’s was a standout performer.

 

 

Stock selection and an underweight in financials also added value, with key contributions from People’s United Financial in thrift & mortgage finance; good stock selection and an underweight in commercial banks, particularly Cullen/Frost Bankers; stock selection in real estate investment trusts (REITs); and an underweight in insurance.

 

 

Although an underweight and stock selection among media names added value in the consumer discretionary sector, these gains were overshadowed by disappointing performance from select specialty retailers and apparel manufacturers, specifically Borders Group and Jones Apparel Group.

 

 

Other detractors included stock selection in information technology, healthcare and consumer staples. Stocks that disappointed included Electronics for Imaging, a producer of printing and imaging products, managed care provider Coventry Healthcare and Constellation Brands and Pilgrim’s Pride within consumer staples.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

During the six months, we increased the Portfolio’s exposure to materials, healthcare and consumer staples. In materials, we established a position in chemicals company Hercules. In healthcare, we added to equipment & supply manufacturers (Cooper Cos.) and healthcare providers (with new positions in Laboratory Corp. of America and DaVita). In consumer staples, we added to tobacco and personal products (with a new position in Estee Lauder) and beverage producers (Constellation Brands).

 

 

We reduced exposure to consumer discretionary, industrials and financials. In consumer discretionary, we trimmed specialty retailers (with the sale of Office Depot and Borders Group) and apparel manufacturers. In industrials, we trimmed construction & engineering, electric equipment and aerospace & defense, and in financials, we reduced exposure to REITs and commercial banks.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

The Portfolio ended the period overweight in healthcare (particularly healthcare providers and equipment & supply manufacturers) and consumer staples (notably tobacco, food & staples retailers). Underweights at period-end included financials (particularly REITs and insurance) and consumer discretionary (primarily household durables and media).

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Safeway, Inc.

   2 %

The Brink’s Co.

   2  

Grant Prideco, Inc.

   2  

Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)

   2  

The Cooper Cos., Inc.

   2  

Del Monte Foods Co.

   2  

People’s United Financial, Inc.

   2  

Newfield Exploration Co.

   2  

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

   2  

Edison International

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Energy & Utilities

   13 %

Insurance

   8  

Oil & Gas

   8  

Retail Merchandising

   8  

Banks

   7  

Finance

   6  

Medical & Medical Services

   5  

Manufacturing

   5  

Chemicals

   4  

Real Estate

   3  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
The Portfolio normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. mid-capitalization value companies.

††

An index that consists of the bottom 800 securities of the Russell 1000® Index with less-than-average growth orientation as ranked by total market capitalization. Securities in this index generally have low price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratios, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth values.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (12.21 )%   (9.24 )%   —       18.28 %   —       8.69 %   —    

Service

   (12.38 )%   (9.50 )%   —       17.94 %   —       8.38 %   —    

Investor A

   (12.37 )%   (9.53 )%   (14.27 )%   17.94 %   16.68 %   8.38 %   7.80 %

Investor B

   (12.65 )%   (10.14 )%   (13.67 )%   17.10 %   16.88 %   7.68 %   7.68 %

Investor C

   (12.65 )%   (10.22 )%   (11.00 )%   17.09 %   17.09 %   7.60 %   7.60 %

Russell Midcap® Value Index

   (14.09 )%   (14.12 )%   —       16.77 %   —       8.16 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 877.88    $ 4.41    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.24    $ 4.76

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 876.18    $ 5.84    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.69    $ 6.31

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 876.30    $ 5.86    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.67    $ 6.33

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 873.52    $ 9.37    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.88    $ 10.12

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 873.49    $ 9.37    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.87    $ 10.13

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.94% for Institutional, 1.25% for Service, 1.25% for Investor A, 2.00% for Investor B and 2.00% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

The Portfolio posted strong relative returns amid a challenging investment backdrop, outperforming the benchmark Russell Mid Cap Growth Index for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

The majority of the Portfolio’s outperformance of the benchmark is attributed to strong stock selection in the energy and materials sectors.

 

 

Within energy, exploration & production names were the most significant industry contributors. Coal companies Massey Energy and CONSOL Energy, Inc. posted outsized gains, as prices for coal increased on rising foreign demand. Additionally, oil and natural gas company EOG Resources advanced more than 60% during the period on increased production possibilities.

 

 

Within the materials sector, chemicals company Agrium continued to post strong financial results on increasing demand for its fertilizer products. Industrials companies Joy Global and IHS Incorporated also posted double-digit returns, bolstering Portfolio performance.

 

 

These positives were offset by weak stock selection in the information technology and financials sectors. In technology, the communications equipment industry was the most significant industry detractor. Foundry Networks and Juniper Networks accounted for much of the underperformance, as worries over decreased corporate spending pressured the stocks. Within financials, larger holding CME Group was down almost 20% for the period on news of a possible industry reorganization.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

We made no major changes to the Portfolio’s composition during the six-month period. We selectively trimmed and added holdings throughout the Portfolio. Among stocks added were Broadcom, Intuit and DeVry Incorporated. Notable eliminations were JCPenney, Lam Research and Precision Castparts.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

As of March 31, 2008, the Portfolio’s most significant overweight was in the information technology sector, where we maintain a diverse group of holdings. The most significant underweight at period-end was in the financials sector.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Thermo Electron Corp.

   3 %

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.

   3  

GameStop Corp.

   3  

Ametek, Inc.

   3  

Bare Escentuals, Inc.

   2  

IHS, Inc.

   2  

Celanese Corp. - Series A

   2  

Amphenol Corp.

   2  

Adobe Systems, Inc.

   2  

CME Group, Inc.

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Computer Software & Services

   11 %

Oil & Gas

   10  

Medical & Medical Services

   6  

Electronics

   6  

Retail Merchandising

   5  

Business Services

   5  

Telecommunications

   5  

Finance

   4  

Entertainment & Leisure

   4  

Metal & Mining

   4  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

 

Total Return on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
The Portfolio normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. mid-capitalization growth companies which the portfolio management team believes have above-average earnings growth potential.

††

An index that consists of the bottom 800 securities of the Russell 1000® Index with greater-than-average growth orientation as ranked by total market capitalization. Securities in this index generally have higher price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratios, lower dividend yields and higher forecasted growth values.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (10.45 )%   1.68 %   —       14.04 %   —       7.26 %   —    

Service

   (10.68 )%   1.50 %   —       13.66 %   —       6.94 %   —    

Investor A

   (10.76 )%   1.08 %   (4.19 )%   13.48 %   12.27 %   6.74 %   6.17 %

Investor B

   (11.04 )%   0.40 %   (4.10 )%   12.65 %   12.40 %   6.13 %   6.13 %

Investor C

   (11.04 )%   0.40 %   (0.60 )%   12.65 %   12.65 %   5.97 %   5.97 %

R

   (10.68 )%   1.17 %   —       13.45 %   —       6.70 %   —    

Russell Midcap® Growth Index

   (10.05 )%   (4.55 )%   —       15.20 %   —       5.16 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 895.48    $ 5.07    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.59    $ 5.41

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 893.18    $ 6.81    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.71    $ 7.29

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 892.43    $ 7.33    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.16    $ 7.84

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 889.57    $ 11.00    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.21    $ 11.79

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 889.57    $ 10.67    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.57    $ 11.43

R

   $ 1,000.00    $ 893.22    $ 7.32    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.17    $ 7.83

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.07% for Institutional, 1.44% for Service, 1.55% for Investor A, 2.33% for Investor B, 2.26% for Investor C and 1.55% for R), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Aurora Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results lagged that of the benchmark Russell 2500 Value Index for the six-month period ended March 31, 2008.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Stock selection in information technology (IT) and financials detracted from the Portfolio’s relative results. Within IT, key laggards included Tessera Technologies, RF Micro Devices, Trident Microsystems and PMC-Sierra (all semiconductor names), and Electronics for Imaging, a producer of printing and imaging products. Within financials, we saw disappointing results from holdings in capital markets (notably, Piper Jaffray and Affiliated Managers Group), insurance and real estate investment trusts (particularly Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust).

 

 

In a challenging market for consumer-related stocks, an overweight position and stock selection in consumer discretionary also detracted from performance. Key laggards were Scientific Games, Pinnacle Entertainment, Penn National Gaming and Morgans Hotel Group (all in hotels, restaurants & leisure), as well as multiline retailer Saks.

 

 

Bright spots during the period included stock selection in industrials and healthcare. Within industrials, top performers were Brink’s and Copart (both in commercial services), marine shipper Kirby Corp. and construction & engineering firm Chicago Bridge & Iron. Healthcare provider Kindred Healthcare performed well, as did Axcan Pharma, which was taken private by TPG Capital, and biotechnology company Dyax Corp.

 

 

Stock selection and an overweight position in consumer staples also proved advantageous. Key contributors included food & staples retailers BJ’s Wholesale Club and Ruddick Corp., operator of the Harris Teeter supermarket chain.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Over the past six months, we increased the Portfolio’s exposure to utilities, primarily electric utilities with a new position in ITC Holdings, and to consumer discretionary. In the latter sector, we established positions in restaurant operators Jack in the Box and CBRL Group. We also added Phillips-Van Heusen and Jarden Corp., while trimming exposure to specialty retailers.

 

 

Meanwhile, we reduced exposure to industrials, financials and IT. In industrials, we trimmed construction & engineering with the sale of Chicago Bridge & Iron and URS Corp., and aerospace & defense. In financials, we trimmed commercial banks with the sale of Colonial Bancgroup and Wintrust Financial, select REITs and insurance names. In IT, we sold select underperforming semiconductor-related names including RF Micro Devices, Trident Microsystems and Tessera Technologies, and also exited our position in Electronics for Imaging.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

The Portfolio ended the period overweight most notably in consumer discretionary, industrials, consumer staples and healthcare, and underweight primarily in financials, utilities and materials.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

The Brink’s Co.

   4 %

Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

   3  

Magellan Health Services, Inc.

   3  

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

   3  

LKQ Corp.

   2  

Copart, Inc.

   2  

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A

   2  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

   2  

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.

   2  

Ruddick Corp.

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Retail Merchandising

   13 %

Entertainment & Leisure

   9  

Manufacturing

   9  

Medical & Medical Services

   7  

Oil & Gas

   6  

Banks

   6  

Business Services

   5  

Food & Agriculture

   5  

Computer Software & Services

   5  

Aerospace

   3  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Aurora Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its total assets in small- and mid-capitalization common and preferred stocks and securities convertible into common and preferred stocks.

††

An index composed of the Russell 2500(TM) companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (15.36 )%   (14.06 )%   —       14.17 %   —       9.08 %   —    

Investor A

   (15.50 )%   (14.34 )%   (18.83 )%   13.79 %   12.57 %   8.70 %   8.11 %

Investor B

   (15.83 )%   (15.02 )%   (17.94 )%   12.94 %   12.77 %   8.00 %   8.00 %

Investor C

   (15.86 )%   (15.01 )%   (15.66 )%   12.96 %   12.96 %   7.90 %   7.90 %

R

   (15.59 )%   (14.52 )%   —       13.53 %   —       8.45 %   —    

Russell 2500TM Value Index

   (14.88 )%   (16.54 )%   —       15.56 %   —       7.86 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 846.36    $ 4.85    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.68    $ 5.32

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 845.03    $ 6.64    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.71    $ 7.29

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 841.68    $ 10.08    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.92    $ 11.08

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 841.38    $ 10.07    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.93    $ 11.07

R

   $ 1,000.00    $ 844.07    $ 7.21    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.09    $ 7.91

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.05% for Institutional, 1.44% for Investor A, 2.19% for Investor B, 2.19% for Investor C and 1.56% for R), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)    Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

The Portfolio outperformed the benchmark Russell 2500 Growth Index for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Strong stock selection in information technology and energy accounted for the majority of the Portfolio’s outperformance of the benchmark.

 

 

Within information technology, Internet software & services was the best performing industry. Services names ExlServices and Forrester Research were lifted after posting strong financial results during the period. Top holding SkilSoft continued to execute in a tough environment, and gained more than 16% over the six months.

 

 

Within the energy sector, exploration & production was the most significant industry contributor. Coal companies Massey Energy and CONSOL Energy, Inc. posted outsized gains for the period, as prices for coal increased on rising foreign demand. Additionally, newer holding Delta Petroleum was up more than 60% on increased production opportunities.

 

 

Negative stock selection in healthcare and consumer discretionary hindered the Portfolio’s relative returns. Medical devices and equipment was the worst-performing industry within the healthcare sector. Our position in Cutera Incorporated fell after the company reported weaker demand for its end product of cosmetic lasers. Elsewhere in healthcare, pharmaceutical company Medicis Pharmaceutical was down more than 35% on worries over a generic filing for its top-selling acne drug. Within consumer discretionary, holdings Life Time Fitness and Scientific Games both registered sharp declines for the period.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

We significantly increased our underweight in the consumer discretionary sector, eliminating a variety of names, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Life Time Fitness and Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Inc.

 

 

Conversely, we increased the Portfolio’s weighting in information technology, adding positions in ComScore, Tivo and Intuit.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

As of March 31, 2008, the Portfolio’s most significant overweight was in the information technology sector, where we maintain a diverse group of holdings. The most significant underweight at period-end was in the consumer discretionary sector.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

SkillSoft Plc - ADR

   4 %

ExlService Holdings, Inc.

   3  

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.

   2  

IHS, Inc.

   2  

CKX, Inc.

   2  

SonicWALL, Inc.

   2  

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.

   2  

Shire Plc - ADR

   2  

Delta Petroleum Corp.

   2  

Quanex Corp.

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Computer Software & Services

   17 %

Business Services

   9  

Oil & Gas

   8  

Medical & Medical Services

   7  

Medical Instruments & Supplies

   6  

Pharmaceuticals

   6  

Finance

   5  

Manufacturing

   5  

Entertainment & Leisure

   4  

Electronics

   4  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of total assets in small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies.

††

An index composed of the Russell 2500(TM) companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (11.85 )%   (2.02 )%   —       14.63 %   —       4.95 %   —    

Investor A

   (11.96 )%   (2.20 )%   (7.34 )%   14.31 %   13.09 %   4.64 %   4.08 %

Investor B

   (12.29 )%   (3.04 )%   (6.60 )%   13.46 %   13.22 %   4.00 %   4.00 %

Investor C

   (12.32 )%   (3.09 )%   (3.88 )%   13.44 %   13.44 %   3.91 %   3.91 %

R

   (12.04 )%   (2.50 )%   —       13.97 %   —       4.33 %   —    

Russell 2500TM Growth Index

   (11.38 )%   (6.25 )%   —       15.46 %   —       4.27 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 881.54    $ 5.17    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.43    $ 5.57

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 880.39    $ 6.33    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.18    $ 6.82

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 877.09    $ 9.85    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.37    $ 10.63

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 876.84    $ 9.85    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.37    $ 10.63

R

   $ 1,000.00    $ 879.64    $ 7.47    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,016.96    $ 8.04

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.10% for Institutional, 1.35% for Investor A, 2.10% Investor B, 2.10% for Investor C and 1.59% for R), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)    Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio returns underperformed that of the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index for the six-month period ended March 31, 2008.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

In terms of performance detractors, the positive impact of an underweight in information technology was overshadowed by poor stock selection. Stocks that disappointed included semiconductor names RF Micro Devices, Trident Microsystems, PNC-Sierra and Cirrus Logic; software companies Lawson Software and Guidance Software; and Electronics for Imaging, a producer of printing and imaging products.

 

 

Stock selection in materials and financials also hindered the Portfolio’s relative results. Chemicals company H.B. Fuller detracted, as did stock selection and an underweight in metals & mining stocks, which outperformed on spiking commodity prices. In financials, key detractors were commercial banks Boston Private Financial, Sterling Financial and First Midwest Bancorp, and capital markets names Piper Jaffray and TradeStation Group.

 

 

Contributing to the Portfolio’s relative results was favorable stock selection in the industrials, healthcare and energy sectors, in addition to stock selection and an overweight position in consumer staples.

 

 

Within industrials, top performers included armored car and home security provider Brink’s and global human resources consulting firm Watson Wyatt Worldwide. Marine shipper Kirby Corp. and aerospace & defense firm Orbital Sciences also added value in the sector. In healthcare, healthcare provider Kindred Healthcare contributed to Portfolio returns, as did pharmaceuticals company Axcan Pharma, which was taken private by TPG Capital.

 

 

Top stocks in energy included W-H Energy Services, Oil States International and Lufkin Industries within the equipment & services subsector, and Delta Petroleum and Swift Energy within exploration & production. In consumer staples, food and staples retailers BJ’s Wholesale Club and Ruddick Corp., operator of the Harris Teeter supermarket chain, provided positive attribution.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

During the six-month period, we increased exposure to utilities, primarily electric utilities, and consumer discretionary. In the latter sector, we established positions in Jack in the Box, WMS Industries and Scientific Games in the hotels, restaurants & gaming category, while also increasing our position in LeapFrog Enterprises. Meanwhile, we trimmed exposure to specialty retailers and apparel manufacturers.

 

 

We reduced exposure to financials and information technology. Notable sales included Sterling Financial, Cathay General Bancorp, Umpqua Holdings and Boston Private Financial (all commercial banks), and LaSalle Hotel Properties and Capital Trust (two real estate investment trusts). Within IT, we sold Electronics for Imaging as well as underperforming semiconductor names RF Micro Devices, Trident Microsystems, Tessera Technologies and Cirrus Logic.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

The Portfolio ended the period overweight most notably in consumer discretionary, consumer staples, industrials and healthcare, and underweight primarily in financials and information technology.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

The Brink’s Co.

   4 %

Ruddick Corp.

   4  

Magellan Health Services, Inc.

   3  

LKQ Corp.

   3  

Texas Industries, Inc.

   2  

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.

   2  

Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

   2  

SkillSoft Plc - ADR

   2  

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.

   2  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Retail Merchandising

   10 %

Entertainment & Leisure

   10  

Medical & Medical Services

   9  

Banks

   8  

Oil & Gas

   7  

Business Services

   6  

Manufacturing

   6  

Computer Software & Services

   5  

Insurance

   4  

Real Estate

   4  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
The Portfolio normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. small capitalization value companies (market capitalizations under $2 billion).
†† An index that contains those securities with less-than-average growth orientations, generally having lower price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratios.

The Portfolio is closed to new investors. Existing shareholders may make additional investments in current accounts. In addition, new accounts may be opened by (i) any investor if the tax ID number for the new account will be the same as that for a current account and (ii) 401(k), 403(b), 457 and other similar group retirement plan programs or certain discretionary wrap fee programs that have current accounts.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

BlackRock

   (13.46 )%   (14.11 )%   —       14.53 %   —       5.44 %   —    

Institutional

   (13.43 )%   (13.94 )%   —       14.69 %   —       5.58 %   —    

Service

   (13.55 )%   (14.07 )%   —       14.34 %   —       5.27 %   —    

Investor A

   (13.60 )%   (14.27 )%   (18.78 )%   14.25 %   13.03 %   5.15 %   4.59 %

Investor B

   (13.95 )%   (14.75 )%   (17.89 )%   13.42 %   13.26 %   4.50 %   4.50 %

Investor C

   (13.88 )%   (14.87 )%   (15.56 )%   13.37 %   13.37 %   4.35 %   4.35 %

Russell 2000® Value Index

   (13.05 )%   (16.88 )%   —       15.45 %   —       7.46 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

BlackRock

   $ 1,000.00    $ 865.43    $ 5.13    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.43    $ 5.57

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 865.74    $ 4.18    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.46    $ 4.54

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 864.46    $ 5.88    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.61    $ 6.39

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 864.00    $ 6.13    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.34    $ 6.66

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 860.54    $ 10.12    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.99    $ 11.01

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 861.20    $ 10.08    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.04    $ 10.96

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.10% for BlackRock, 0.90% for Institutional, 1.26% for Service, 1.32% for Investor A, 2.18% for Investor B and 2.17% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)    Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results lagged that of the benchmark Russell 2000 Index for the six-month period ended March 31, 2008.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Stock selection and an underweight position in financials detracted from Portfolio performance, primarily within the commercial bank, insurance and capital markets categories. Key laggards included Evercore Partners and Piper Jaffray. Stock selection in industrials also hindered fund performance (led by tool manufacturer Hardinge Inc. and auto parts producer Accuride Corp.), as did stock picks in consumer staples.

 

 

In a challenging market environment for consumer-related stocks, an underweight in consumer discretionary added value. However, these gains were overshadowed by disappointing stock selection, particularly among hotels, restaurants & leisure names, including Pinnacle Entertainment and Morgans Hotel Group, and select specialty retailers.

 

 

Bright spots during the period included stock selection in healthcare, information technology and telecommunication services. Within healthcare, key contributors included Icon PLC and Kendle International, providers of clinical research and drug development services, healthcare provider Amedisys, biotechnology firm Dyax Corp. and Axcan Pharma, a pharmaceuticals company that was taken private by TPG Capital. In information technology, top performers included Skillsoft PLC, a provider of Web-based education and training; EMS Technologies, a communications equipment company; and Forrester Research in IT services. In telecommunications, Iowa Telecommunications Services was a standout.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

During the six-month period, we increased the Portfolio’s exposure to consumer discretionary, energy and information technology. Within consumer discretionary, we added new positions in specialty retailers AnnTaylor Stores, Coldwater Creek and Christopher & Banks, and household durables company Jarden. In energy, we added to existing holdings in equipment & services and established a position in Penn Virginia Corp. In information technology, we added to our software exposure and established positions in Benchmark Electronics and TTM Technologies (both in electronics equipment).

 

 

Meanwhile, we reduced exposure to healthcare. We sold equipment & supply manufacturer DJO (upon a takeover), Kendle International and Axcan Pharma (upon the aforementioned private equity takeout).

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

The Portfolio ended the period modestly overweight in healthcare (primarily healthcare providers and healthcare technology) and consumer staples (particularly personal products). Notable underweights included financials (thrift & mortgage finance, real estate investment trusts and insurance) and materials (metals & mining and chemicals).

 

 

Performance Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

SkillSoft Plc - ADR

   3 %

Actuant Corp. - Class A

   2  

Copart, Inc.

   2  

Chart Industries, Inc.

   2  

EMS Technologies, Inc.

   2  

First Mercury Financial Corp.

   2  

Blackboard, Inc.

   2  

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.

   2  

Gramercy Capital Corp. (REIT)

   2  

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Computer Software & Services

   15 %

Manufacturing

   10  

Retail Merchandising

   8  

Oil & Gas

   8  

Banks

   8  

Real Estate

   5  

Business Services

   4  

Medical Instruments & Supplies

   4  

Entertainment & Leisure

   4  

Medical & Medical Services

   4  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
** Commencement of operations.
The Portfolio normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of U.S. small capitalization companies (market capitalizations under $2 billion).

††

An index that measures the performance of the 2000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000®

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     From Inception**  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (15.95 )%   (12.61 )%   —       16.95 %   —       10.59 %   —    

Service

   (16.06 )%   (12.87 )%   —       16.74 %   —       10.44 %   —    

Investor A

   (16.13 )%   (13.01 )%   (17.56 )%   16.51 %   15.28 %   10.27 %   9.32 %

Investor B

   (16.48 )%   (13.70 )%   (17.30 )%   15.72 %   15.50 %   9.67 %   9.67 %

Investor C

   (16.45 )%   (13.63 )%   (14.43 )%   15.76 %   15.76 %   9.69 %   9.69 %

Russell 2000® Index

   (14.02 )%   (13.00 )%   —       14.90 %   —       6.94 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.
** The Portfolio commenced operations on 1/2/02.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 840.51    $ 5.94    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.46    $ 6.54

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 839.43    $ 7.16    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.12    $ 7.88

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 838.66    $ 8.05    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,016.14    $ 8.86

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 835.20    $ 11.51    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.30    $ 12.70

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 835.53    $ 11.37    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.45    $ 12.55

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.29% for Institutional, 1.56% for Service, 1.75% for Investor A, 2.51% for Investor B and 2.48% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Against a challenging investment backdrop, the Portfolio posted strong relative performance, outpacing the return of the benchmark Russell 2000 Growth Index.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Strong stock selection in information technology (IT) and industrials accounted for the majority of the Portfolio’s outperformance of the benchmark. IT software & services was an important contributor. Top holding SkilSoft continued to execute in a tough environment, gaining 16% during the period. Likewise, IT services was a top industry contributor, led by strong performance from ExlService and Forrester Research.

 

 

Stock selection in industrials also boosted fund returns, as commercial services names IHS Incorporated, Watson Wyatt Worldwide and Clean Harbors all posted double-digit gains for the period. Machinery holding Bucyrus International was the largest overall contributor to the Portfolio.

 

 

Coal company Massey Energy also added significant value, as increased coal spot prices and rising foreign demand lifted the stock.

 

 

Stock selection in consumer discretionary and consumer staples detracted from relative returns. In consumer discretionary, the hotels and leisure industry accounted for most of the weakness. Scientific Games and Ameristar Casinos both posted significant declines for the six-month period. Within consumer staples, our holding in Green Mountain Coffee was down more than 20% on worries of decreased consumer spending and rising costs of coffee beans.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

During the period, we significantly increased our underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector, eliminating a variety of names, including Vail Resorts, Life Time Fitness and Pinnacle Entertainment.

 

 

We increased our weighting in the healthcare sector, adding positions in LifeCell, Martek Biosciences and ArthroCare.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

As of March 31, 2008, the Portfolio’s most significant overweight was in the information technology sector, with a diverse group of holdings. The most significant underweight was in the consumer discretionary sector.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

SkillSoft Plc - ADR

   4 %

IHS, Inc.

   3  

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.

   3  

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.

   3  

ExlService Holdings, Inc.

   3  

Wright Medical Group, Inc.

   2  

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.

   2  

Forrester Research, Inc.

   2  

Quanex Corp.

   2  

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Computer Software & Services

   20 %

Business Services

   10  

Medical Instruments & Supplies

   10  

Medical & Medical Services

   9  

Oil & Gas

   8  

Manufacturing

   7  

Entertainment & Leisure

   4  

Semiconductors & Related Devices

   4  

Finance

   3  

Aerospace

   3  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
The Portfolio normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. small capitalization growth companies which the portfolio management team believes offer superior prospects for growth.
†† An index that contains those securities with greater-than-average growth orientations, generally having higher price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratios.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (8.31 )%   0.09 %   —       18.77 %   —       4.68 %   —    

Service

   (8.46 )%   (0.15 )%   —       18.46 %   —       4.39 %   —    

Investor A

   (8.47 )%   (0.20 )%   (5.45 )%   18.38 %   17.11 %   4.26 %   3.70 %

Investor B

   (8.94 )%   (0.95 )%   (5.40 )%   17.40 %   17.19 %   3.65 %   3.65 %

Investor C

   (8.89 )%   (1.17 )%   (2.15 )%   17.41 %   17.41 %   3.46 %   3.46 %

Russell 2000® Growth Index

   (14.66 )%   (8.95 )%   —       14.24 %   —       1.75 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 916.91    $ 3.79    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.99    $ 4.01

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 915.41    $ 5.29    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.41    $ 5.59

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 915.35    $ 5.40    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.29    $ 5.71

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 910.58    $ 10.27    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.11    $ 10.89

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 911.10    $ 9.86    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.56    $ 10.44

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.79% for Institutional, 1.11% for Service, 1.13% for Investor A, 2.15% for Investor B and 2.06% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Global Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Returns for the Portfolio’s Institutional and Investor A shares were generally in line with that of the benchmark NYSE ARCA Tech 100 Index for the six-month period, while Service, Investor B and Investor C shares lagged the benchmark return.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Portfolio underperformance during the reporting period was the result of negative stock selection effects, while sector allocation contributed positively to results.

 

 

Stock selection within information technology was the biggest detractor from performance. In particular, results were weak within semiconductors and technology hardware & equipment. Within healthcare, stock selection in the life sciences tools & services hindered relative results.

 

 

From an individual stock point of view, the Portfolio’s lack of exposure to Genzyme Corp. and Genentech Inc. proved most unfavorable, as these biotechnology stocks performed strongly in a declining market, which hurt relative comparisons. A position in Google Inc. also detracted from results during the period, as company shares declined more than 20%.

 

 

Conversely, an underweight relative to the benchmark in information technology and an allocation to telecommunication services, which is not a component of the benchmark, contributed positively. Within information technology, relative positioning also was a positive contributor. Underweight positions in semiconductors & semiconductor equipment and data processing & outsourced services and an overweight in Internet software & services supported relative results during the period.

 

 

Elsewhere, an overweight in healthcare equipment contributed to alpha generation. Additionally, we benefited from our stock positioning within the software & services and capital goods industry groups.

 

 

The stocks contributing most significantly to outperformance included global pharmaceutical company Pharmion and business intelligence software developer Business Objects. Despite a weak overall market environment, these companies experienced strong gains during the period.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Portfolio positioning shifted in some areas during the quarter consistent with our investment process. Specifically, we added to Portfolio holdings in healthcare equipment, systems software and computer hardware. In contrast, the Portfolio’s exposure to biotechnology, capital goods, application software and internet software & services declined over the period.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

At the end of the reporting period, the Portfolio was most overweight relative to the benchmark in healthcare equipment and home entertainment software and had an allocation to telecommunication services, which is not included in the benchmark. Underweighted sectors included biotechnology and life science tools & services, application software and aerospace & defense.

 

 

Geographically, approximately 20% of the Portfolio’s net assets was allocated to non-U.S. companies.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Apple Computer, Inc.

   5 %

International Business Machines Corp.

   3  

Microsoft Corp.

   2  

DST Systems, Inc.

   2  

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   2  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   2  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

   2  

Oracle Corp.

   2  

Intel Corp.

   2  

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   2  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Computer Software & Services

   30 %

Computer & Office Equipment

   13  

Telecommunications

   12  

Semiconductors & Related Devices

   11  

Medical Instruments & Supplies

   10  

Pharmaceuticals

   7  

Electronics

   4  

Aerospace

   4  

Medical & Medical Services

   2  

Manufacturing

   2  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Global Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
** Commencement of operations.
The Portfolio will invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies in all capitalization ranges selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of science and/or technology.
†† A price-weighted index comprised of not more than 100 individual stocks listed on the NYSE, AMEX or NASDAQ. The index is modeled to represent a broad spectrum of companies engaged principally in manufacturing products and/or providing services within technology fields.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     From Inception**  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (14.06 )%   1.44 %   —       16.22 %   —       (3.17 )%   —    

Service

   (14.27 )%   0.93 %   —       15.83 %   —       (3.47 )%   —    

Investor A

   (14.19 )%   1.08 %   (4.21 )%   15.75 %   14.51 %   (3.59 )%   (4.24 )%

Investor B

   (14.65 )%   0.14 %   (4.36 )%   14.84 %   14.61 %   (4.34 )%   (4.34 )%

Investor C

   (14.67 )%   0.00 %   (1.00 )%   14.80 %   14.80 %   (4.36 )%   (4.36 )%

NYSE Arca Tech 100 IndexSM

   (14.15 )%   (4.26 )%   —       13.45 %   —       (2.11 )%   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.
** The Portfolio commenced operations on 5/15/00.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 859.36    $ 6.28    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.17    $ 6.83

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 857.30    $ 8.04    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,016.24    $ 8.76

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 858.12    $ 8.13    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,016.14    $ 8.86

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 853.51    $ 12.25    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,011.61    $ 13.39

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 853.33    $ 12.00    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,011.89    $ 13.11

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.35% for Institutional, 1.73% for Service, 1.75% for Investor A, 2.64% for Investor B and 2.59% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Global Resources Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

The Portfolio produced strong absolute and relative returns, outperforming the broad-market S&P 500 Index and the Lipper Natural Resources Funds Index, its sector benchmark, for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Amid significant market tumult, the natural resources sector remained among the strongest areas of the market, as rising prices continued to boost share prices in commodity-related segments.

 

 

The Portfolio’s large emphasis on U.S. coal producers proved to be the leading driver of returns, as holdings in the segment rose 35% during the period. With China increasingly relying on coal imports to meet its rising power needs, global coal markets have become correspondingly tight. For the first time in many years, U.S. producers, which had been struggling with weak domestic pricing, participated in global markets and benefited from higher metallurgical and steam coal prices.

 

 

Elsewhere within the Portfolio, complete avoidance of lagging integrated oil and refining stocks also aided relative returns.

 

 

In contrast, the Portfolio’s exploration & production holdings, despite performing well overall, marginally detracted from relative return comparisons, as they could not keep pace with their Index counterparts. Normal winter temperatures in North America contributed to strong demand for natural gas, causing storage levels to fall below historic averages and natural gas prices to rise to their highest levels in over two years. The stronger pricing environment has been favorable for smaller exploration and production companies, most of which have some exposure to gas.

 

 

The Portfolio’s equipment & service and drilling holdings performed in line with the broader sector, but were detractors in that they limited the fund’s relative returns.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Portfolio activity was fairly limited during the period. We have significantly reduced exposure to the offshore drilling segment, feeling that many of these stocks now reflect full valuations. Proceeds from these sales have been redeployed into select natural gas-related exploration and production stocks.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

Despite increased market volatility and concerns surrounding the U.S. economy, our long-term outlook for the energy sector remains largely unchanged. Across the energy commodity spectrum, strong demand trends and significant long-term supply constraints make higher prices inevitable. We continue to believe that commodity prices will remain at elevated levels and that related equities offer good value in nearly all instances, as the stocks continue to trade at steep discounts relative to longer-term price considerations.

 

 

At period-end, Portfolio positioning remains largely unchanged, as we continue to emphasize coal producers, exploration & production and oil service stocks.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   8 %

Massey Energy Co.

   6  

Arch Coal, Inc.

   6  

Plains Exploration & Production Co.

   5  

Newfield Exploration Co.

   5  

Peabody Energy Corp.

   4  

Southwestern Energy Co.

   4  

Delta Petroleum Corp.

   4  

Penn Virginia Corp.

   4  

Transocean, Inc.

   3  

Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Oil & Gas

   63 %

Metal & Mining

   32  

Energy & Utilities

   4  

Transportation

   1  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)

Global Resources Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities of global energy and natural resources companies and companies in associated businesses, as well as utilities (such as gas, water, cable, electrical and telecommunications utilities).
†† This unmanaged Index covers 500 industrial, utility, transportation and financial companies of the U.S. markets (mostly NYSE issues) representing about 75% of NYSE market capitalization and 30% of NYSE issues. S&P 500 is a trademark of the McGraw-Hill Companies.
††† An equally weighted index of typically the 30 largest mutual funds within its respective investment objective.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   15.54 %   30.48 %   —       39.73 %   —       19.61 %   —    

Investor A

   15.41 %   30.19 %   23.35 %   39.35 %   37.85 %   19.21 %   18.57 %

Investor B

   14.96 %   29.18 %   24.68 %   38.37 %   38.26 %   18.48 %   18.48 %

Investor C

   14.99 %   29.22 %   28.22 %   38.36 %   38.36 %   18.39 %   18.39 %

S&P 500® Index

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%   —       11.32 %   —       3.50 %   —    

Lipper Natural Resources Funds Index

   2.73 %   26.91 %   —       31.45 %   —       14.93 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,155.43    $ 5.55    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.78    $ 5.22

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,154.14    $ 6.84    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.57    $ 6.43

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,149.57    $ 10.95    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.68    $ 10.32

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,149.90    $ 10.75    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.88    $ 10.12

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.03% for Institutional, 1.27% for Investor A, 2.04% Investor B and 2.00% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results outperformed those of the broad-market S&P 500 Index and the Lipper Natural Resources Funds Index, its sector benchmark, for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

The Portfolio performed well, as commodity-related segments benefited from rising prices across the commodity spectrum. Strong global demand has persisted despite concerns of a slowdown in the U.S. economy.

 

 

The Portfolio’s emphasis on energy producers in a rising price environment produced favorable returns, as share prices of exploration & production, integrated oil & gas and coal producers moved higher. Significant exposure to oil & gas producers was particularly beneficial. On a relative basis, avoidance of refining stocks also proved advantageous, as the group posted significant declines on falling refining margins over the period.

 

 

While moves in crude oil prices garnered most of the attention in the first few months of the year, higher natural gas prices had the biggest positive impact on the Portfolio’s performance. Normal winter temperatures in North America contributed to strong demand for natural gas, causing storage levels to fall below historic averages and prices to rise to their highest levels in over two years. Although natural gas prices still trade at a discount relative to crude oil based on Btu equivalency, the stronger pricing environment has been favorable for natural gas producers. Port-folio holdings such as EOG Resources, Southwestern Energy Company and Range Resources Corporation generated returns in excess of 20% during the period.

 

 

The Portfolio’s metals & mining and equipment & service holdings were the only detractors from performance.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Portfolio activity was fairly limited during the period. On the margin, we reduced exposure to select offshore drilling and oil service holdings based on valuation. We increased exposure to exploration & production holdings.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

Despite increased market volatility and concerns surrounding the U.S. economy, our long-term outlook for the energy sector remains largely unchanged. Across the energy commodity spectrum, strong demand trends and significant long-term supply constraints make higher prices inevitable. We continue to believe that commodity prices will remain at elevated levels and that related equities offer good value in nearly all instances, as the stocks continue to trade at steep discounts relative to longer-term price considerations.

 

 

At period-end, Portfolio positioning remains largely unchanged. We continue to favor coal producers, exploration & production and metals & mining stocks.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   4 %

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

   4  

EOG Resources, Inc.

   3  

Schlumberger Ltd.

   3  

Hess Corp.

   3  

Goldcorp, Inc.

   3  

Weatherford International Ltd.

   3  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

   2  

Core Laboratories NV

   2  

Range Resources Corp.

   2  

Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Oil & Gas

   70 %

Metal & Mining

   23  

Energy & Utilities

   4  

Food & Agriculture

   3  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
** Commencement of operations.
Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities of global energy and natural resources companies and companies in associated businesses, as well as utilities (such as gas, water, cable, electrical and telecommunications utilities).
†† This unmanaged Index covers 500 industrial, utility, transportation and financial companies of the U.S. markets (mostly NYSE issues) representing about 75% of NYSE market capitalization and 30% of NYSE issues. S&P 500 is a trademark of the McGraw-Hill Companies.
††† An equally weighted index of typically the 30 largest mutual funds within its respective investment objective.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     From Inception**  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   9.95 %   36.99 %   —       28.54 %   —    

Service

   9.69 %   36.42 %   —       28.00 %   —    

Investor A

   9.73 %   36.49 %   29.36 %   28.00 %   25.82 %

Investor B

   9.32 %   35.53 %   31.03 %   27.08 %   26.50 %

Investor C

   9.33 %   35.50 %   34.50 %   27.13 %   27.13 %

S&P 500® Index

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%   —       5.11 %   —    

Lipper Natural Resources Funds Index

   2.73 %   26.91 %   —       26.57 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.
** The Portfolio commenced operations on 2/16/05.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,099.46    $ 4.69    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.47    $ 4.53

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,096.90    $ 6.68    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.55    $ 6.45

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,097.31    $ 6.56    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.67    $ 6.33

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,093.15    $ 10.67    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.67    $ 10.33

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,093.25    $ 10.55    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.79    $ 10.21

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.89% for Institutional, 1.27% for Service, 1.25% Investor A, 2.04% for Investor B and 2.02% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results outperformed those of the broad-market S&P 500 Index and its sector benchmarks, the Russell 3000 Health Care Index and the Lipper Health/Biotechnology Funds Index, for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

The Portfolio’s outperformance during the reporting period was the result of positive stock selection and, to a lesser extent, sector allocation effects. Strong positioning within biotechnology and an overweight in the sub-sector relative to the Russell 3000 Health Care Index were the most significant contributors. The Portfolio also benefited from an underweight in the managed care sub-sector, as industry bellwethers Wellpoint and Humana lowered 2008 guidance. An overweight in healthcare equipment aided relative comparisons, as well. Given the political climate and headline risk associated with the pharmaceutical and managed care industries, this group attracted investors due to its more stable growth characteristics.

 

 

The stocks contributing most significantly to outperformance included global pharmaceutical company Pharmion and biotechnology names BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and Gilead Sciences Inc. Meaningful positions in these companies contributed strongly to results as their shares appreciated in the face of a declining market.

 

 

Conversely, stock selection within life science tools & services hampered relative results as the Portfolio underperformed within this area. Additionally, an overweight in the healthcare supplies sub-sector and an underweight in healthcare services detracted during the period.

 

 

A position in Johnson & Johnson was beneficial on an absolute basis, as the stock held up well during the period, however due to its large weighting in the Russell 3000 Health Care Index, it detracted from relative performance. Waters Corp., an analytical instrument manufacturer, also hurt comparisons.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Portfolio positioning shifted in some areas during the quarter consistent with our investment process. Specifically, we added to the healthcare equipment sub-sector and covered some of our underweight in healthcare services. In contrast, we eliminated exposure to healthcare facilities and reduced our overweight positions in healthcare supplies, biotechnology and life science tools & services.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

At the end of the reporting period, the Portfolio’s largest overweight position relative to the Russell 3000 Health Care Index was in healthcare equipment, while it maintained a more modest overweight in both biotechnology and life science tools & services. The Portfolio was significantly underweight relative to the benchmark in pharmaceuticals, given that sub-sector’s substantial weighting in the index, and also maintained underweight positions in managed care, healthcare distributors and healthcare services.

 

 

Geographically, approximately 10% of the Portfolio’s net assets was allocated to non-U.S. companies.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   8 %

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

   7  

Roche Holding AG

   5  

Stryker Corp.

   5  

Medtronic, Inc.

   5  

Baxter International, Inc.

   5  

Johnson & Johnson

   4  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   4  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   4  

CVS Caremark Corp.

   3  

Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Pharmaceuticals

   43 %

Medical Instruments & Supplies

   40  

Medical & Medical Services

   12  

Retail Merchandising

   3  

Insurance

   1  

Manufacturing

   1  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
** Commencement of operations.
Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of total assets in securities of companies in health sciences and related industries.
†† This unmanaged Index covers 500 industrial, utility, transportation and financial companies of the U.S. markets (mostly NYSE issues) representing about 75% of NYSE market capitalization and 30% of NYSE issues. S&P 500 is a trademark of the McGraw-Hill Companies.
††† An equally weighted index of typically the 30 largest mutual funds within its respective investment objective.

††††

The Russell 3000® Health Care Index is an unmanaged index representative of companies involved in medical services or health care in the Russell 3000® Index, which is comprised of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies as determined by total market capitalization.

Effective July 2, 2007, the Portfolio is closed to new investors. Existing shareholders may make additional investments in current accounts. In addition, new accounts may be opened by (i) any investor if the taxpayer identification number for the new account will be the same as that for a current account and (ii) 401(k), 403(b), 457 and other similar group retirement plan programs or certain discretionary wrap fee programs that have current accounts.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     From Inception**  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (5.13 )%   6.38 %   —       21.38 %   —       16.49 %   —    

Service

   (5.24 )%   6.09 %   —       21.07 %   —       16.19 %   —    

Investor A

   (5.28 )%   6.05 %   0.49 %   21.00 %   19.70 %   16.15 %   15.40 %

Investor B

   (5.69 )%   5.17 %   0.67 %   20.08 %   19.89 %   15.34 %   15.34 %

Investor C

   (5.65 )%   5.26 %   4.26 %   20.15 %   20.15 %   15.35 %   15.35 %

S&P 500® Index

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%   —       11.32 %   —       0.70 %   —    

Lipper Health/Biotechnology Funds Index

   (11.49 )%   (4.13 )%   —       10.46 %   —       6.45 %   —    

Russell 3000® Health Care Index

   (10.86 )%   (4.91 )%   —       6.09 %   —       2.98 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.
** The Portfolio commenced operations on 12/21/99.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 948.74    $ 4.80    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.01    $ 4.99

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 947.56    $ 6.30    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.45    $ 6.55

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 947.19    $ 6.35    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.40    $ 6.60

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 943.13    $ 10.40    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.17    $ 10.83

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 943.53    $ 9.92    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.67    $ 10.33

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.99% for Institutional, 1.29% for Service, 1.30% for Investor A, 2.14% for Investor B and 2.04% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   U.S. Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results outperformed those of the benchmark S&P/Citigroup Extended Market Index (EMI) – U.S. for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Portfolio outperformance during the reporting period was mainly the result of positive stock selection. Sector allocation effects contributed positively, as well.

 

 

Strong stock selection within healthcare, industrials and materials had the greatest influence on relative results. Stock selection effects were also positive within telecommunication services, consumer staples and energy. Individual stocks that contributed most significantly to outperformance included fertilizer stock Mosaic Co. and coal miner CONSOL Energy, Inc. These companies experienced strong gains during the quarter and were among the Portfolio’s largest positions.

 

 

Sector allocation effects also contributed to outperformance in the quarter. In a challenging market for consumer-related stocks, the Portfolio’s underweight in the consumer discretionary sector benefited results. Overweight positions in energy, materials and consumer staples also aided comparative returns.

 

 

Conversely, stock selection within information technology proved most disadvantageous for the period. Weaker results within consumer discretionary and financials also detracted somewhat from performance. From an individual stock point of view, the Portfolio’s overweight positions in Life Time Fitness Inc. and VeriFone Holdings Inc. provided the greatest negative effect, as these companies’ shares underperformed, hampering relative results.

 

 

The Portfolio’s underweight in the healthcare and utilities sectors and overweight in telecommunication services modestly hurt relative comparisons, as well.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Sector weights shifted in some areas during the quarter consistent with our investment process. Specifically, we added to holdings in the energy, financials and materials sectors, while the Portfolio’s exposure to industrials and information technology declined over the period.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

At the end of the reporting period, the Portfolio was overweight relative to the benchmark in the consumer staples, energy, materials and telecommunication services sectors. Underweighted sectors included consumer discretionary, financials, healthcare, industrials and information technology.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Ishares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund

   2 %

United Therapeutics Corp.

   2  

FTI Consulting, Inc.

   2  

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   2  

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.

   1  

Petrohawk Energy Corp.

   1  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   1  

Newfield Exploration Co.

   1  

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   1  

priceline.com, Inc.

   1  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Oil & Gas

   14 %

Computer Software & Services

   8  

Banks

   6  

Metal & Mining

   6  

Energy & Utilities

   5  

Finance

   5  

Medical Instruments & Supplies

   4  

Manufacturing

   4  

Telecommunications

   4  

Chemicals

   4  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    U.S. Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
** Commencement of operations.
The Portfolio normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. emerging capitalization companies with relatively attractive earnings growth potential and valuation.
†† An unmanaged index comprised of smaller-capitalization U.S. stocks representing the bottom 20% of available market capital, with a minimum market capitalization of at least $100 million.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     From Inception**  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (7.26 )%   4.18 %   —       21.83 %   —       18.38 %   —    

Service

   (7.41 )%   3.78 %   —       21.38 %   —       17.99 %   —    

Investor A

   (7.48 )%   3.69 %   (1.76 )%   21.30 %   20.01 %   17.87 %   17.23 %

Investor B

   (7.83 )%   2.89 %   (1.61 )%   20.41 %   20.22 %   17.18 %   17.18 %

Investor C

   (7.81 )%   2.96 %   1.96 %   20.42 %   20.42 %   17.01 %   17.01 %

S&P/Citigroup Extended Market Index U.S.

   (13.00 )%   (9.09 )%   —       16.18 %   —       7.09 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.
** The Portfolio commenced operations on 5/1/98.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 927.41    $ 4.82    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.94    $ 5.06

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 925.89    $ 6.60    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.06    $ 6.94

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 925.23    $ 6.95    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.69    $ 7.31

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 921.67    $ 10.81    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.61    $ 11.39

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 921.95    $ 10.54    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.89    $ 11.11

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.00% for Institutional, 1.37% for Service, 1.44% for Investor A, 2.25% for Investor B and 2.19% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   Global Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results outperformed those of the benchmark S&P/Citigroup Global Broad Market Index for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Portfolio outperformance during the reporting period was a result of positive stock selection and sector allocation effects, which each contributed equally. Strong stock selection within materials had the greatest influence on relative results. On the whole, stock selection effects were positive across seven of ten economic sectors.

 

 

The stocks contributing most significantly to outperformance included Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd., Yara International ASA and Syngenta AG, as shares of these three agricultural chemical companies experienced strong gains during the period. The portfolio also benefited from positions in Barrick Gold Corp. and Kinross Gold Corp. We continue to favor the agricultural chemical and gold industries.

 

 

The Portfolio’s underweight to financials and consumer discretionary also was positive for relative returns, as those sectors underperformed the market. Overweight positions in the consumer staples and materials sectors proved advantageous, as well.

 

 

In contrast, stock selection within information technology was the primary detractor from relative results for the period. Weaker results within consumer staples and utilities also hampered performance. From an individual stock point of view, the Portfolio’s overweight positions in Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. and Sumitomo Corp. proved most unfavorable, as both companies’ shares underperformed over the period.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Sector and regional weights shifted in some areas during the period consistent with our investment process. Specifically, we added exposure to the financials and consumer discretionary sectors, though the Portfolio remains underweight in both areas. We also increased Portfolio exposure to the energy and healthcare sectors. Conversely, exposure to industrials, information technology and materials declined over the period.

 

 

Regionally, our relative overweight to North America increased during the period and we added exposure within emerging markets, resulting in a narrower underweight versus the benchmark. Our weightings to Western Europe and Asia declined.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

At the end of the reporting period, the Portfolio was overweight relative to the benchmark in the consumer staples, energy, and healthcare sectors. The Portfolio was underweight in consumer discretionary, financials, information technology, materials and utilities.

 

 

By region, the Portfolio was overweight North America and underweight Western Europe, Asia, and emerging markets.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

KBW Bank Corp.

   2 %

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

   2  

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

   1  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   1  

Ishares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund

   1  

Nestle SA

   1  

Medtronic, Inc.

   1  

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   1  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   1  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   1  

Ten Largest Countries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

United States

   63 %

Japan

   5  

United Kingdom

   3  

Hong Kong

   3  

France

   3  

Germany

   3  

Switzerland

   3  

Brazil

   3  

Taiwan

   3  

Canada

   2  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    Global Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
** Commencement of operations.
The Portfolio will invest, under normal market conditions, at least 40% of its total assets in issuers located outside of the U.S. The Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its total assets in stocks of issuers in emerging market countries. The Portfolio may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in global fixed income securities including emerging market debt.
†† The all-encompassing S&P/Citigroup Global index is known as the Broad Market Index (BMI). The BMI measures the performance of the entire universe of investable securities greater than USD 100 million. The BMI is segmented into two size components: the Primary Market Index (PMI), and the Extended Market Index (EMI). The PMI defines the large-cap universe, representing the top 80% of BMI market capitalization for each listed country. The EMI defines the small-cap universe for each country, representing the remaining 20%.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     From Inception**  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (7.78 )%   6.55 %   —       10.34 %   —    

Investor A

   (7.90 )%   6.27 %   0.67 %   10.06 %   7.37 %

Investor B

   (8.35 )%   5.52 %   1.02 %   9.28 %   7.81 %

Investor C

   (8.27 )%   5.53 %   4.53 %   9.32 %   9.32 %

S&P/Citigroup Global Broad Market Index

   (11.00 )%   (1.17 )%   —       7.76 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.
** The Portfolio commenced operations on 1/31/06.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 922.23    $ 6.19    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.48    $ 6.52

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 920.98    $ 7.58    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.01    $ 7.99

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 916.53    $ 11.46    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.90    $ 12.10

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 917.34    $ 11.18    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.19    $ 11.81

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.29% for Institutional, 1.58% for Investor A, 2.39% for Investor B and 2.33% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366. See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

   International Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

For the six-month period, Portfolio results outperformed both those of its former benchmark, the S&P/Citigroup Extended Market Index Global ex-U.S., and those of the S&P/Citigroup Broad Market Index Global ex-U.S., its benchmark effective March 3, 2008.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Portfolio outperformance during the reporting period was a result of positive stock selection and sector allocation effects. Strong stock selection within materials had the greatest influence on relative results. Stock selection effects also were positive within consumer staples, energy, financials and information technology.

 

 

The stocks contributing most significantly to outperformance included Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Yara International ASA, and Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd. These three agricultural chemical stocks experienced strong gains during the period. The Portfolio also benefited from a position in Barrick Gold Corp. We continue to favor the agricultural chemical and gold industries.

 

 

Sector allocation effects were positive for seven of ten economic sectors. Specifically, the Portfolio’s underweight in consumer discretionary and information technology and overweight positions in energy, materials and utilities contributed positively.

 

 

In contrast, stock selection within utilities was the biggest detractor from relative performance. Weaker results within consumer discretionary and industrials and an underweight in healthcare also impaired performance.

 

 

From an individual stock point of view, the Portfolio’s overweight positions in JSW Steel Ltd. and Korea Investment Holdings Co. proved most unfavorable, as these companies’ shares underperformed, hampering comparative results.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

Sector and regional weights shifted in some areas during the quarter consistent with our investment process. Specifically, we added to the Portfolio’s consumer staples and healthcare holdings. In contrast, exposure to consumer discretionary, energy, telecommunication services and utilities declined over the period.

 

 

Regionally, we reduced the Portfolio’s exposure to Japan and emerging markets and we increased exposure to Western Europe.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

At the end of the reporting period, the Portfolio maintained overweight positions in consumer staples, energy, industrials and materials. Underweighted sectors relative to the benchmark included consumer discretionary, financials, information technology, telecommunication services and utilities.

 

 

Geographically, the Portfolio was underweight Asia and Western Europe and overweight emerging markets, primarily in Asia.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Kinross Gold Corp.

   2 %

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

   2  

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

   2  

Yara International ASA

   1  

Unibanco SA - ADR

   1  

Oil Search Ltd.

   1  

United Internet AG

   1  

Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA

   1  

Hannover Rueckversicherung AG

   1  

Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd.

   1  

Ten Largest Countries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

United Kingdom

   14 %

Japan

   14  

Germany

   7  

Canada

   6  

France

   5  

Norway

   5  

Taiwan

   5  

Switzerland

   5  

Brazil

   4  

Hong Kong

   3  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)    International Opportunities Portfolio

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
The Portfolio under normal market conditions, invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by international companies of any market capitalization.
†† The S&P/Citigroup Broad Market Index (BMI) Global Ex-U.S. is an available market capitalization weighted equity index made up of 52 global developed and emerging markets, not including the U.S. The BMI is segmented into two size components: the Primary Market Index (PMI), and the Extended Market Index (EMI). The PMI defines the large-cap universe, representing the top 80% of BMI market capitalization for each listed country. The EMI defines the small-cap universe for each country, representing the remaining 20%.
††† An unmanaged index comprised of smaller-capitalization stocks of both developed and emerging market countries. Index stocks represent the bottom 20% of available market capital for each individual country, with a minimum market capitalization of at least the local equivalent of US $100 million.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (7.71 )%   5.84 %   —       30.44 %   —       20.09 %   —    

Service

   (7.85 )%   5.48 %   —       30.06 %   —       19.72 %   —    

Investor A

   (7.86 )%   5.48 %   (0.06 )%   29.98 %   28.58 %   19.57 %   18.92 %

Investor B

   (8.22 )%   4.67 %   0.77 %   28.99 %   28.85 %   18.88 %   18.88 %

Investor C

   (8.21 )%   4.70 %   3.83 %   29.02 %   29.02 %   18.71 %   18.71 %

S&P/Citigroup Broad Market Index Global Ex-U.S.

   (9.67 )%   1.95 %   —       24.78 %   —       8.33 %   —    

S&P/Citigroup Extended Market Index Global Ex-U.S.

   (11.24 )%   (6.38 )%   —       26.78 %   —       9.97 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charges. See “About Portfolios’ Performance” on page 34 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 922.88    $ 6.00    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.68    $ 6.32

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 921.50    $ 7.52    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.08    $ 7.92

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 921.39    $ 7.50    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.09    $ 7.91

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 917.80    $ 11.32    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.05    $ 11.95

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 917.95    $ 11.13    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.25    $ 11.75

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (1.25% for Institutional, 1.56% for Service, 1.56% for Investor A, 2.36% for Investor B and 2.32% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 35 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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About Portfolios’ Performance

 

 

BlackRock and Institutional Shares are not subject to any sales charge. These shares bear no ongoing distribution or service fees, except the BlackRock class of Small Cap Value Equity which is subject to a service fee of 0.25% per year (but no distribution fee), and are available only to eligible investors.

 

 

Service Shares are not subject to any sales charge. These shares are subject to a service fee of 0.25% per year (but no distribution fee).

 

 

Investor A Shares incur a maximum initial sales charge (front-end load) of 5.25% and a service fee of 0.25% per year (but no distribution fee).

 

 

Investor B Shares are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 4.50% declining to 0% after six years. In addition, these shares are subject to a distribution fee of 0.75% per year and a service fee of 0.25% per year. These shares automatically convert to Investor A Shares after approximately eight years. (There is no initial sales charge for automatic share conversions.) All returns for periods greater than eight years reflect this conversion.

 

 

Investor C Shares are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within one year of purchase. In addition, these shares are subject to a distribution fee of 0.75% per year and a service fee of 0.25% per year.

 

 

R Shares are not subject to any sales charge (front-end load) or deferred sales charge. These shares are subject to a distribution fee of 0.25% per year and a service fee of 0.25% per year. R Shares are available only to certain retirement plans.

Performance information reflects past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Refer to www.blackrock.com/funds to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. The Portfolios may charge a 2% redemption fee for sales or exchanges of shares within 30 days of purchase or exchange. Performance data does not reflect this potential fee. Figures shown in the performance tables on the previous pages assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value on the ex-dividend date. Investment return and principal value of shares will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Dividends paid to each class of shares will vary because of the different levels of service, distribution and transfer agency fees applicable to each class, which are deducted from the income available to be paid to shareholders.

The performance information on the previous pages includes information for each class of each Portfolio since the commencement of operations of such Portfolio, rather than the date such class was introduced. Performance information for each class introduced after the commencement of operations of a Portfolio is therefore based on the performance history of a predecessor class adjusted to reflect the class specific fees applicable to each class at the time of the launch of such share class. This information may be considered when assessing a Portfolio’s performance, but does not represent the actual performance of this share class.

Performance for the Capital Appreciation, Mid-Cap Value Equity, Aurora, Small/Mid-Cap Growth, Global Resources and Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolios for the periods prior to January 31, 2005 is based on performance of certain former State Street Research mutual funds that reorganized with the Portfolios on that date.

Performance information is restated to reflect the current maximum front-end sales charge (in the case of Investor A Shares) or the maximum contingent deferred sales charge (in the case of Investor B and Investor C Shares), and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The performance information also reflects fee waivers and reimbursements that subsidize and reduce the total operating expenses of each Portfolio. The Portfolios’ returns would have been lower if there were no such waivers and reimbursements. BlackRock Advisors, LLC is under no obligation to waive or continue waiving its fees after February 1, 2009. 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 performance shown in the line graphs is that of Institutional Shares and Investor A Shares of the Portfolios. The actual performance of Investor B, Investor C, Service and R Shares is lower than the performance of Institutional Shares because Investor B, Investor C, Service and R Shares have higher expenses than Institutional Shares. Excluding the effects of sales charges, the actual performance of Investor B, Investor C and R Shares is lower than the performance of Investor A Shares because Investor B, Investor C and R Shares have higher expenses than Investor A Shares. Purchasers of Investor A Shares generally pay a front-end sales charge, while purchasers of Investor B and Investor C Shares may pay a contingent deferred sales charge (depending on how long they hold their shares) when they sell their shares.

 

 

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Disclosure of Expenses

As a shareholder of a Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees, distribution (12b-1) and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. These Expense Examples on the previous pages are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Examples on the previous pages are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008. The information under “Actual” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period”, to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

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   Capital Appreciation Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value
Common Stocks — 98.3%      
Aerospace — 1.3%      

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   41,500    $ 3,229,115
         
Banks — 0.8%      

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   45,300      1,945,635
         
Beverages & Bottling — 4.7%      

The Coca-Cola Co.

   150,000      9,130,500

PepsiCo, Inc.

   34,400      2,483,680
         
        11,614,180
         
Business Services — 0.5%      

Fluor Corp.

   9,200      1,298,672
         
Computer & Office Equipment — 6.1%      

Apple Computer, Inc.(a)

   67,750      9,722,125

Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)

   224,308      5,403,580
         
        15,125,705
         
Computer Software & Services — 12.6%      

Activision, Inc.(a)

   91,300      2,493,403

Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)

   222,094      7,904,325

Google, Inc. - Class A(a)

   14,894      6,560,360

International Game Technology

   27,500      1,105,775

Microsoft Corp.

   246,762      7,003,106

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   71,230      4,122,080

Sun Microsystems, Inc.(a)

   113,000      1,754,890
         
        30,943,939
         
Energy & Utilities — 1.3%      

Exelon Corp.

   39,500      3,210,165
         
Entertainment & Leisure — 0.9%      

Las Vegas Sands Corp.(a)(b)

   29,422      2,166,636
         
Finance — 1.2%      

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

   8,900      1,471,971

NYSE Euronext, Inc.

   24,400      1,505,724
         
        2,977,695
         
Food & Agriculture — 3.5%      

Monsanto Co.

   54,840      6,114,660

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

   16,520      2,564,069
         
        8,678,729
         
Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 2.2%      

Deere & Co.

   11,600      933,104

Joy Global, Inc.

   68,700      4,476,492
         
        5,409,596
         
Manufacturing — 8.6%      

Corning, Inc.

   147,793      3,552,944

Crocs, Inc.(a)(b)

   70,100      1,224,647

Danaher Corp.(b)

   67,500      5,132,025
Common Stocks (Continued)      
Manufacturing (Continued)      

Foster Wheeler Ltd.(a)

   16,360      926,303

General Electric Co.

   102,491      3,793,192

Honeywell International, Inc.

   114,740      6,473,631
         
        21,102,742
         
Measuring & Controlling Devices — 2.2%      

Thermo Electron Corp.(a)(b)

   97,000      5,513,480
         
Medical & Medical Services — 2.7%      

Henry Schein, Inc.(a)(b)

   46,700      2,680,580

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(a)

   91,122      3,990,232
         
        6,670,812
         
Medical Instruments & Supplies — 4.9%      

C.R. Bard, Inc.

   17,400      1,677,360

Hologic, Inc.(a)(b)

   99,200      5,515,520

Johnson & Johnson

   76,600      4,969,042
         
        12,161,922
         
Metal & Mining — 3.4%      

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   85,166      5,892,636

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. - Class B

   24,537      2,360,950
         
        8,253,586
         
Oil & Gas — 6.4%      

EOG Resources, Inc.

   43,720      5,246,400

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR

   27,700      2,828,447

Schlumberger Ltd.

   55,500      4,828,500

Transocean, Inc.(a)

   21,805      2,948,036
         
        15,851,383
         
Pharmaceuticals — 9.3%      

Abbott Laboratories

   93,600      5,162,040

Celgene Corp.(a)

   52,900      3,242,241

Elan Corp. Plc - ADR(a)

   205,900      4,295,074

Genentech, Inc.(a)

   34,000      2,760,120

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   96,200      4,957,186

Merck & Co., Inc.

   63,046      2,392,596
         
        22,809,257
         
Restaurants — 1.0%      

McDonald’s Corp.

   44,300      2,470,611
         
Retail Merchandising — 6.8%      

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

   39,322      2,803,659

Kohl’s Corp.(a)

   69,340      2,973,993

Nordstrom, Inc.(b)

   64,267      2,095,104

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   170,386      8,975,934
         
        16,848,690
         
Security Brokers & Dealers — 1.7%      

Janus Capital Group, Inc.

   181,983      4,234,744
         

Portfolios Abbreviations

 

To simplify the listings of Portfolios holdings in the Schedules of Investments, the names of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the list on the right.

 

ADR

AUD

CAD

CHF

CZK

DKK

EUR

GBP

HKD

 

American Depository Receipts

Australian Dollar

Canadian Dollar

Swiss Francs

Czechoslovakian Krone

Danish Krone

Euro

British Pound

Hong Kong Dollar

 

JPY

LLC

LP

NOK

PLN

REIT

SEK

SGD

ZAR

 

Japanese Yen

Limited Liability Company

Limited Partnership

Norwegian Krone

Polish Zloty

Real Estate Investment Trust

Swedish Krona

Singapore Dollar

South African Rand

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Capital Appreciation Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  
Common Stocks (Continued)      
Semiconductors & Related Devices — 1.7%      

Broadcom Corp. - Class A(a)

   79,500    $ 1,531,965  

PMC-Sierra, Inc.(a)

   449,400      2,561,580  
           
        4,093,545  
           
Soaps & Cosmetics — 3.3%      

Avon Products, Inc.

   85,500      3,380,670  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   69,400      4,862,858  
           
        8,243,528  
           
Telecommunications — 7.0%      

American Tower Corp. - Class A(a)

   94,214      3,694,131  

AT&T, Inc.

   109,083      4,177,879  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   193,221      7,922,061  

Research In Motion Ltd.(a)

   12,120      1,360,227  
           
        17,154,298  
           
Tobacco — 3.0%      

Altria Group, Inc.

   23,238      515,884  

Philip Morris International, Inc.(a)

   133,616      6,758,297  
           
        7,274,181  
           
Transportation — 1.2%      

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.(b)

   64,528      2,915,375  
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS      

(Cost $212,858,618)

        242,198,221  
           
Short Term Investments — 9.2%      

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   19,404,950      19,404,950  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   3,332,417      3,332,417  
           
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS      

(Cost $22,737,367)

        22,737,367  
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 107.5%      

(Cost $235,595,985*)

        264,935,588  
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (7.5)%         (18,492,128 )
           
NET ASSETS — 100.0%       $ 246,443,460  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 236,683,015  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 39,526,045  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (11,273,472 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 28,252,573  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 19,404,950    $ 55,514
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”). This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value
Common Stocks — 96.2%      
Banks — 6.8%      

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

   275,300    $ 11,488,269

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

   174,635      9,262,641

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.(a)

   346,013      9,608,781

People’s United Financial, Inc.

   876,520      15,172,561

Wintrust Financial Corp.

   246,400      8,611,680

Zions Bancorporation(a)

   195,100      8,886,805
         
        63,030,737
         
Beverages & Bottling — 1.2%      

Constellation Brands, Inc.(a)(b)

   636,300      11,243,421
         
Broadcasting — 1.3%      

Belo Corp.

   1,107,326      11,704,436
         
Business Services — 2.5%      

The Brink’s Co.

   257,400      17,292,132

W.W. Grainger, Inc.(a)

   74,292      5,675,166
         
        22,967,298
         
Chemicals — 4.2%      

Ashland, Inc.

   292,800      13,849,440

Celanese Corp. - Series A

   325,300      12,702,965

Hercules, Inc.(a)

   667,200      12,203,088
         
        38,755,493
         
Computer & Office Equipment — 0.6%      

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.(b)

   384,800      5,741,216

Phase Metrics, Inc.(b)(c)

   108,409      2,168
         
        5,743,384
         
Computer Software & Services — 1.5%      

Tech Data Corp.(b)

   247,800      8,127,840

Teradata Corp.(b)

   270,900      5,976,054
         
        14,103,894
         
Construction — 0.5%      

Toll Brothers, Inc.(b)

   182,700      4,289,796
         
Containers — 2.5%      

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(b)

   122,200      6,895,746

Pactiv Corp.(b)

   417,500      10,942,675

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.(b)

   687,700      5,295,290
         
        23,133,711
         
Electronics — 2.2%      

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(b)

   396,600      11,830,578

Intersil Corp. - Class A

   317,500      8,150,225
         
        19,980,803
         
Energy & Utilities — 12.4%      

Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

   136,600      12,057,682

Edison International

   302,300      14,818,746

Entergy Corp.

   110,000      11,998,800

Equitable Resources, Inc.

   231,500      13,635,350

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

   243,500      11,356,840

NRG Energy, Inc.(b)

   317,000      12,359,830

PPL Corp.(a)

   312,300      14,340,816

Questar Corp.

   187,000      10,576,720

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

   312,000      13,724,880
         
        114,869,664
         
Entertainment & Leisure — 1.1%      

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.(b)

   757,300      9,693,440
         
Finance — 5.3%      

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(b)

   85,100      7,721,974

Astoria Financial Corp.

   322,100      8,748,236

Capital One Financial Corp.(a)

   102,300      5,035,206

Freedom Pay, Inc.(c)

   43,051      430

Invesco Ltd.

   527,600      12,852,336

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.(b)

   888,700      14,672,437
         
        49,030,619
         
Food & Agriculture — 2.6%      

Dean Foods Co.(a)(b)

   457,600      9,193,184

Del Monte Foods Co.

   1,600,917      15,256,739
         
        24,449,923
         
Insurance — 8.0%      

Assurant, Inc.

   212,000      12,902,320

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.

   310,400      10,547,392

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.(a)

   317,819      11,632,175

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

   655,500      14,873,295

Lincoln National Corp.

   218,300      11,351,600

W.R. Berkley Corp.

   457,900      12,679,251
         
        73,986,033
         
Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 1.3%      

Albany International Corp. - Class A

   337,700      12,204,478
         
Manufacturing — 4.5%      

Dover Corp.

   325,500      13,599,390

Eaton Corp.

   120,500      9,600,235

General Cable Corp.(a)(b)

   80,800      4,772,856

Jones Apparel Group, Inc.(a)

   495,100      6,644,242

Textron, Inc.

   132,200      7,326,524
         
        41,943,247
         
Medical & Medical Services — 4.9%      

Coventry Health Care, Inc.(b)

   156,000      6,294,600

Covidien Ltd.

   250,000      11,062,500

Davita, Inc.(b)

   137,900      6,586,104

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a)(b)

   148,300      10,926,744

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.(a)

   221,900      10,045,413
         
        44,915,361
         
Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.4%      

The Cooper Cos., Inc.,(a)

   453,500      15,614,005

Hillenbrand Industries, Inc.

   134,466      6,427,475
         
        22,041,480
         
Metal & Mining — 1.3%      

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   66,200      4,580,378

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.(a)

   124,000      7,422,640
         
        12,003,018
         
Motor Vehicles — 0.9%      

Ford Motor Co.(a)(b)

   1,505,314      8,610,396
         
Oil & Gas — 7.7%      

EOG Resources, Inc.

   111,200      13,344,000

Grant Prideco, Inc.(b)

   348,100      17,133,482

Newfield Exploration Co.(b)

   281,600      14,882,560

Noble Corp.

   249,500      12,392,665

Southwestern Energy Co.(b)

   386,600      13,024,554
         
        70,777,261
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Table of Contents
   Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares     Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

    

Publishing & Printing — 1.4%

    

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

   422,000     $ 12,790,820  
          

Railroad & Shipping — 0.8%

    

Norfolk Southern Corp.

   139,300       7,566,776  
          

Real Estate — 3.3%

    

Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT)(a)

   153,600       14,141,952  

Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)

   171,900       15,971,229  
          
       30,113,181  
          

Restaurants — 0.8%

    

Brinker International, Inc.

   411,800       7,638,890  
          

Retail Merchandising — 7.5%

    

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

   262,700       8,944,935  

Limited Brands, Inc.

   746,100       12,758,310  

Longs Drug Stores Corp.(a)

   218,800       9,290,248  

Macy’s, Inc.

   364,000       8,393,840  

Safeway, Inc.

   674,000       19,781,900  

The Talbots, Inc.(a)

   934,974       10,079,020  
          
       69,248,253  
          

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.7%

    

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.(b)

   177,900       6,041,484  
          

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 1.1%

    

Micron Technology, Inc.(b)

   1,747,700       10,433,769  
          

Soaps & Cosmetics — 0.5%

    

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc.

   91,000       4,172,350  
          

Telecommunications — 1.8%

    

Amdocs Ltd.(b)

   326,214       9,251,429  

Anixter International, Inc.(a)(b)

   122,175       7,824,087  
          
       17,075,516  
          

Tobacco — 2.6%

    

Loews Corp.-Carolina Group(a)

   152,000       11,027,600  

UST, Inc.(a)

   244,500       13,330,140  
          
       24,357,740  
          

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

    

(Cost $859,434,633)

       888,916,672  
          

Short Term Investments — 21.1%

    

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(d)(e)(f)

   166,446,750       166,446,750  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(f)

   29,077,071       29,077,071  
          

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

    

(Cost $195,523,821)

       195,523,821  
          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE OUTSTANDING OPTIONS WRITTEN — 117.3%

    

(Cost $1,054,958,454*)

       1,084,440,493  
          
     Contracts        

Call Options Written — 0.0%

    

Drinker International, Inc., Strike Price $20, Expires 4/19/08

   (500 )     (15,000 )

Frost Bankers, Inc., Strike Price $55, Expires 4/19/08

   (200 )     (15,000 )

Simon Property Group, Inc., Strike Price $100, Expires 4/19/08

   (300 )     (22,500 )
          

TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN

    

(Premiums received $50,960)

       (52,500 )
          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS NET OF OUTSTANDING OPTIONS WRITTEN — 117.3%

    

(Cost $1,054,907,494*)

       1,084,387,993  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (17.3)%

       (159,994,219 )
          

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

     $ 924,393,774  
          

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 1,082,505,492  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 74,920,687  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (72,985,686 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 1,935,001  
        

 

(a) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) Security is fair valued by the Board of Trustees.
(d) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 166,446,750    $ 654,618
             

 

(e) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(f) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Table of Contents
   Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 95.1%

     

Aerospace — 2.5%

     

BE Aerospace, Inc.(a)

   119,500    $ 4,176,525

Goodrich Corp.

   64,800      3,726,648
         
        7,903,173
         

Banks — 1.8%

     

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

   146,600      5,591,324
         

Broadcasting — 1.1%

     

CKX, Inc.(a)

   353,000      3,360,560
         

Business Services — 4.7%

     

DeVry, Inc.

   110,414      4,619,722

Genpact Ltd.(a)(b)

   232,400      2,846,900

Iron Mountain, Inc.(a)(b)

   229,200      6,060,048

Strayer Education, Inc.

   9,500      1,448,750
         
        14,975,420
         

Chemicals — 3.7%

     

Agrium, Inc.

   84,900      5,273,139

Celanese Corp. - Series A

   167,400      6,536,970
         
        11,810,109
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 1.2%

     

Intuit, Inc.(a)

   142,300      3,843,523
         

Computer Software & Services — 10.8%

     

ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)

   140,400      2,796,768

Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)

   180,600      6,427,554

Foundry Networks, Inc.(a)(b)

   259,400      3,003,852

IHS, Inc.(a)

   111,900      7,196,289

International Game Technology

   76,900      3,092,149

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

   145,500      3,589,485

Juniper Networks, Inc.(a)

   111,800      2,795,000

MICROS Systems, Inc.(a)

   155,300      5,227,398
         
        34,128,495
         

Electronics — 5.6%

     

Ametek, Inc.

   174,300      7,653,513

Amphenol Corp.

   174,100      6,485,225

Intersil Corp. - Class A

   131,700      3,380,739
         
        17,519,477
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.2%

     

Quanta Services, Inc.(a)(b)

   158,100      3,663,177
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 4.3%

     

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Class A(a)

   191,400      4,934,292

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   62,300      2,688,868

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A(a)

   280,100      5,912,911
         
        13,536,071
         

Finance — 4.3%

     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)

   23,500      2,132,390

AllianceBernstein Holding LP

   42,300      2,680,974

CME Group, Inc.

   13,500      6,332,850

Invesco Ltd.

   79,500      1,936,620

Riskmetrics Group, Inc.(a)

   25,600      495,360
         
        13,578,194
         

Food & Agriculture — 1.0%

     

Panera Bread Co. - Class A(a)(b)

   77,400      3,242,286
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 1.9%

     

Joy Global, Inc.

   91,700      5,975,172
         

Manufacturing — 3.4%

     

IDEX Corp.(b)

   159,400      4,891,986

Quanex Corp.

   111,889      5,789,137
         
        10,681,123
         

Measuring & Controlling Devices — 2.9%

     

Thermo Electron Corp.(a)

   160,000      9,094,400
         

Medical & Medical Services — 5.6%

     

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)

   94,500      3,750,705

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(a)

   133,400      5,841,586

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a)

   121,700      8,202,580
         
        17,794,871
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.8%

     

Hologic, Inc.(a)

   87,900      4,887,240

Martek Biosciences Corp.(a)(b)

   129,300      3,952,701
         
        8,839,941
         

Metal & Mining — 4.2%

     

Century Aluminum Co.(a)

   36,900      2,444,256

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   78,400      5,424,496

Massey Energy Co.

   151,000      5,511,500
         
        13,380,252
         

Miscellaneous Services — 1.9%

     

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.(a)

   259,200      5,821,632
         

Motor Vehicles — 2.0%

     

Oshkosh Truck Corp.(b)

   173,100      6,280,068
         

Oil & Gas — 9.9%

     

Acergy SA - ADR

   197,600      4,218,760

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   109,000      5,030,350

EOG Resources, Inc.

   13,800      1,656,000

National-Oilwell, Inc.(a)

   68,500      3,999,030

Newfield Exploration Co.(a)

   65,505      3,461,939

Noble Corp.

   92,300      4,584,541

Plains Exploration & Production Co.(a)

   75,100      3,990,814

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   108,800      4,310,656
         
        31,252,090
         

Personal Services — 0.2%

     

MSCI, Inc.(a)

   25,100      746,725
         

Pharmaceuticals — 3.9%

     

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(a)

   118,600      2,839,284

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   47,100      1,884,471

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.

   137,100      2,699,499

Shire Plc - ADR

   85,056      4,929,846
         
        12,353,100
         

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   70,600      415,128

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc., Rights expire 4/11/08(a)

   35,300      2,824
         
        417,952
         

Retail Merchandising — 5.0%

     

GameStop Corp.(a)(b)

   149,300      7,720,303

TJX Cos., Inc.(b)

   169,600      5,608,672

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)

   76,500      2,398,275
         
        15,727,250
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Table of Contents
   Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

Schedule of Investments (concluded)

   (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 2.2%

     

Broadcom Corp. - Class A(a)

     182,200    $ 3,510,994  

PMC-Sierra, Inc.(a)

     598,600      3,412,020  
           
        6,923,014  
           

Soaps & Cosmetics — 2.3%

     

Bare Escentuals, Inc.(a)(b)

     313,700      7,346,854  
           

Telecommunications — 4.6%

     

Amdocs Ltd.(a)

     197,600      5,603,936  

American Tower Corp. - Class A(a)

     62,600      2,454,546  

Harris Corp.

     129,781      6,298,272  
           
        14,356,754  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $261,158,104)

        300,143,007  
           
     Par/Shares
(000)
      

Short Term Investments — 17.3%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   $ 39,892      39,892,100  

Federal Home Loan Bank, Discount Notes,

     

1.50%, 4/01/08(f)

     4,800      4,800,000  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

     10,015      10,014,848  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $54,706,948)

        54,706,948  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 112.4%

     

(Cost $315,865,052*)

        354,849,955  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (12.4)%

        (39,071,867 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 315,778,088  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 317,338,954  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 62,513,099  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (25,002,098 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 37,511,001  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 39,892,100    $ 100,419
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.
(f) The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Aurora Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 98.9%

     

Canada — 2.5%

     

Real Estate — 2.5%

     

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

   685,144    $ 25,364,579
         

Ireland — 0.9%

     

Computer Software & Services — 0.9%

     

SkillSoft Plc - ADR(a)

   850,431      8,904,012
         

United States — 95.5%

     

Aerospace — 3.3%

     

DRS Technologies, Inc.

   224,200      13,066,376

Orbital Sciences Corp.(a)

   463,377      11,167,386

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a)

   193,000      9,071,000
         
        33,304,762
         

Banks — 5.7%

     

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.(b)

   171,800      9,112,272

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

   384,200      10,669,234

People’s United Financial, Inc.(b)

   699,500      12,108,345

Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

   1,226,511      12,191,519

United Bankshares, Inc.

   260,372      6,938,914

Zions Bancorporation(b)

   156,400      7,124,020
         
        58,144,304
         

Business Services — 4.8%

     

The Brink’s Co.

   579,451      38,927,518

Corrections Corp. of America(a)

   370,900      10,207,168
         
        49,134,686
         

Chemicals — 0.5%

     

Celanese Corp. - Series A

   128,400      5,014,020
         

Computer Software & Services — 3.6%

     

priceline.com, Inc.(a)(b)

   85,400      10,321,444

Sybase, Inc.(a)(b)

   584,522      15,372,929

Tech Data Corp.(a)

   171,700      5,631,760

Teradata Corp.(a)

   243,000      5,360,580
         
        36,686,713
         

Construction — 2.6%

     

Perini Corp.(a)

   210,300      7,619,169

Texas Industries, Inc.(b)

   318,400      19,139,024
         
        26,758,193
         

Containers — 2.4%

     

Crown Holdings, Inc.(a)

   333,800      8,398,408

Pactiv Corp.(a)

   395,200      10,358,192

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   108,400      5,379,892
         
        24,136,492
         

Electronics — 0.6%

     

Intersil Corp. - Class A

   255,400      6,556,118
         

Energy & Utilities — 2.9%

     

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

   155,055      7,231,765

ITC Holdings Corp.(b)

   220,658      11,487,456

Vectren Corp.

   389,000      10,436,870
         
        29,156,091
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 9.2%

     

Morgans Hotel Group Co.(a)(b)

   1,013,593      15,021,448

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   341,800      14,752,088

Penn National Gaming, Inc.(a)

   228,900      10,009,797

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b)

   1,195,334      15,300,275

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A(a)(b)

   1,123,454      23,716,114

Vail Resorts, Inc.(a)

   110,200      5,321,558

WMS Industries, Inc.(a)(b)

   277,300      9,974,481
         
        94,095,761
         

Finance — 2.3%

     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)(b)

   259,800      23,574,252
         

Food & Agriculture — 4.5%

     

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.(a)

   189,728      6,906,099

Hain Celestial Group, Inc.(a)(b)

   917,208      27,057,636

McCormick & Co., Inc.(b)

   323,900      11,974,583
         
        45,938,318
         

Insurance — 3.2%

     

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.

   238,600      6,294,268

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.(b)

   305,511      11,181,703

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

   200,000      8,228,000

Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd.

   210,477      6,832,083
         
        32,536,054
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 2.8%

     

Albany International Corp. - Class A

   213,000      7,697,820

Astec Industries, Inc.(a)

   171,200      6,635,712

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

   218,374      13,936,629
         
        28,270,161
         

Manufacturing — 8.4%

     

Actuant Corp. - Class A

   218,300      6,594,843

Chattem, Inc.(a)(b)

   207,359      13,756,196

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.(a)

   556,400      11,100,180

Fuller (H.B.) Co.

   56,100      1,145,001

General Cable Corp.(a)(b)

   241,600      14,271,312

Hexel Corp.(a)(b)

   494,500      9,449,895

Lennox International, Inc.

   219,300      7,888,221

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

   272,700      10,340,784

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc.(b)

   192,597      10,929,880
         
        85,476,312
         

Medical & Medical Services — 6.7%

     

Community Health Systems, Inc.(a)(b)

   90,200      3,028,014

Davita, Inc.(a)

   310,600      14,834,256

The GEO Group, Inc.(a)

   275,800      7,843,752

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.(a)

   734,975      16,073,903

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)

   665,100      26,397,819
         
        68,177,744
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.9%

     

The Cooper Cos., Inc.,

   257,200      8,855,396

DENTSPLY International, Inc.(b)

   533,600      20,596,960
         
        29,452,356
         

Motor Vehicles — 2.4%

     

LKQ Corp.(a)(b)

   1,093,900      24,579,933
         

Oil & Gas — 5.7%

     

Oceaneering International, Inc.(a)

   158,800      10,004,400

Petrohawk Energy Corp.(a)(b)

   603,700      12,176,629

Pride International, Inc.(a)

   307,700      10,754,115

Southwest Gas Corp.(b)

   449,436      12,566,230

Swift Energy Co.(a)

   114,200      5,137,858

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

   (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Oil & Gas (Continued)

     

W-H Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   114,300    $ 7,869,555  
           
        58,508,787  
           

Pharmaceuticals — 0.8%

     

Dyax Corp.(a)

   1,721,200      8,106,852  
           

Real Estate — 0.6%

     

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   63,600      5,896,992  
           

Restaurants — 1.5%

     

CBRL Group, Inc.(b)

   186,700      6,678,259  

Jack-in-the-Box, Inc.(a)

   324,400      8,716,628  
           
        15,394,887  
           

Retail Merchandising — 12.3%

     

AnnTaylor Stores Corp.(a)

   384,900      9,306,882  

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(a)(b)

   651,200      23,241,328  

The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.(a)

   344,300      8,456,008  

Copart, Inc.(a)

   617,200      23,922,672  

Jarden Corp.(a)(b)

   368,500      8,011,190  

Ruddick Corp.

   618,300      22,790,538  

Saks, Inc.(a)

   739,318      9,219,296  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

   1,123,200      7,750,080  

The Talbots, Inc.(b)

   1,230,903      13,269,134  
           
        125,967,128  
           

Security Brokers & Dealers — 2.0%

     

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.(a)(b)

   608,100      20,651,076  
           

Telecommunications — 2.7%

     

Amdocs Ltd.(a)

   717,000      20,334,120  

Polycom, Inc.(a)

   341,300      7,692,902  
           
        28,027,022  
           

Transportation — 1.1%

     

Kirby Corp.(a)

   191,300      10,904,100  
           

Total United States

        974,449,114  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $1,030,610,734)

        1,008,717,705  
           

Short Term Investments — 29.5%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   293,234,300      293,234,300  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   7,943,076      7,943,076  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $301,177,376)

        301,177,376  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 128.4%

     

(Cost $1,331,788,110*)

        1,309,895,081  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (28.4)%

        (289,852,175 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 1,020,042,906  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 1,340,806,539  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 94,620,847  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (125,532,305 )
        

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (30,911,458 )
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 293,234,300    $ 1,019,520
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 97.9%

     

Aerospace — 2.7%

     

Argon ST, Inc.(a)

   140,300    $ 2,386,503

BE Aerospace, Inc.(a)

   113,200      3,956,340
         
        6,342,843
         

Banks — 3.0%

     

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

   88,948      3,392,477

Signature Bank(a)

   67,400      1,718,700

UMB Financial Corp.

   44,700      1,841,640
         
        6,952,817
         

Beverages & Bottling — 0.9%

     

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(a)(b)

   62,700      1,984,455
         

Broadcasting — 2.1%

     

CKX, Inc.(a)

   508,300      4,839,016
         

Business Services — 8.9%

     

The Advisory Board Co.(a)

   61,500      3,378,810

DeVry, Inc.

   52,740      2,206,642

ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)

   285,108      6,546,080

Forrester Research, Inc.(a)

   127,051      3,377,015

Gartner, Inc. - Class A(a)

   32,500      628,550

Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.(a)

   109,500      2,469,225

Strayer Education, Inc.(b)

   12,800      1,952,000
         
        20,558,322
         

Chemicals — 1.5%

     

Celanese Corp. - Series A

   91,700      3,580,885
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 1.2%

     

Intuit, Inc.(a)

   101,900      2,752,319
         

Computer Software & Services — 16.5%

     

ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)

   121,224      2,414,782

Blackboard, Inc.(a)

   63,600      2,119,788

comScore, Inc.(a)

   118,800      2,383,128

Foundry Networks, Inc.(a)

   127,600      1,477,608

IHS, Inc.(a)

   75,908      4,881,643

International Game Technology

   42,800      1,720,988

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

   103,446      2,552,013

MICROS Systems, Inc.(a)

   77,400      2,605,284

SkillSoft Plc - ADR(a)

   807,500      8,454,525

SonicWALL, Inc.(a)

   577,900      4,721,443

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.(a)

   265,384      4,668,105
         
        37,999,307
         

Electronics — 3.5%

     

Ametek, Inc.

   79,800      3,504,018

Intersil Corp. - Class A

   78,900      2,025,363

TiVo, Inc.(a)

   278,000      2,435,280
         
        7,964,661
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.0%

     

Airgas, Inc.

   52,978      2,408,910
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 4.0%

     

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Class A(a)

   106,732      2,751,551

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   59,500      2,568,020

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A(a)

   185,800      3,922,238
         
        9,241,809
         

Finance — 5.0%

     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)

   21,400      1,941,836

CME Group, Inc.

   5,390      2,528,449

Invesco Ltd.

   116,700      2,842,812

Riskmetrics Group, Inc.(a)

   18,700      361,845

Wright Express Corp.(a)

   122,818      3,774,197
         
        11,449,139
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 1.5%

     

Joy Global, Inc.

   53,200      3,466,512
         

Manufacturing — 4.8%

     

IDEX Corp.

   93,892      2,881,545

Ladish Co., Inc.(a)

   60,900      2,192,400

Quanex Corp.

   82,800      4,284,072

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.(a)(b)

   331,100      1,662,122
         
        11,020,139
         

Medical & Medical Services — 7.0%

     

Arthrocare Corp.(a)(b)

   69,700      2,324,495

Lifecell Corp.(a)

   71,116      2,989,005

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)

   79,800      3,167,262

MedCath Corp.(a)

   139,400      2,537,080

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a)

   77,500      5,223,500
         
        16,241,342
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 5.9%

     

Hologic, Inc.(a)

   72,600      4,036,560

SonoSite, Inc.(a)

   108,978      3,098,244

Wright Medical Group, Inc.(a)

   156,748      3,783,897

Zoll Medical Corp.(a)

   102,742      2,731,910
         
        13,650,611
         

Metal & Mining — 3.0%

     

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   50,100      3,466,419

Massey Energy Co.

   92,400      3,372,600
         
        6,839,019
         

Miscellaneous Services — 1.5%

     

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.(a)

   158,340      3,556,316
         

Motor Vehicles — 1.3%

     

Oshkosh Truck Corp.

   84,600      3,069,288
         

Oil & Gas — 7.5%

     

Delta Petroleum Corp.(a)(b)

   196,018      4,418,246

Newfield Exploration Co.(a)

   46,300      2,446,955

Noble Corp.

   66,900      3,322,923

Plains Exploration & Production Co.(a)

   68,700      3,650,718

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   87,900      3,482,598
         
        17,321,440
         

Pharmaceuticals — 5.4%

     

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(a)

   123,300      2,951,802

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   69,578      2,783,816

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.

   115,600      2,276,164

Shire Plc - ADR

   76,876      4,455,733
         
        12,467,515
         

Publishing & Printing — 0.5%

     

Dolan Media Co.(a)

   54,400      1,093,984
         

Real Estate — 0.3%

     

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b)

   99,660      586,001

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Real Estate (Continued)

     

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc., Rights expire 4/11/08(a)

   50,830    $ 4,066  
           
        590,067  
           

Retail Merchandising — 2.2%

     

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)

   11,000      1,186,020  

GameStop Corp.(a)

   75,366      3,897,176  
           
        5,083,196  
           

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 2.5%

     

Microsemi Corp.(a)

   111,500      2,542,200  

Standard Microsystems Corp.(a)

   112,600      3,285,668  
           
        5,827,868  
           

Telecommunications — 2.7%

     

Amdocs Ltd.(a)

   113,375      3,215,315  

Harris Corp.

   60,900      2,955,477  
           
        6,170,792  
           

Waste Management — 1.5%

     

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

   52,800      3,432,000  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $200,478,519)

        225,904,572  
           

Short Term Investments — 7.0%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   9,367,400      9,367,400  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   6,722,036      6,722,036  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $16,089,436)

        16,089,436  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 104.9%

     

(Cost $216,567,955*)

        241,994,008  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (4.9)%

        (11,379,859 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 230,614,149  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost    $ 217,993,270  
        
Gross unrealized appreciation    $ 39,235,904  
Gross unrealized depreciation      (15,235,166 )
        
Net unrealized appreciation    $ 24,000,738  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 9,367,400    $ 55,996
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 97.5%

     

Aerospace — 2.9%

     

Orbital Sciences Corp.(a)

   40,900    $ 985,690

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a)

   10,500      493,500
         
        1,479,190
         

Banks — 7.3%

     

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

   25,873      718,493

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

   62,100      843,939

KBW, Inc.(a)(b)

   26,400      582,120

Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

   55,228      548,966

United Bankshares, Inc.

   22,956      611,778

Wintrust Financial Corp.

   12,922      451,624
         
        3,756,920
         

Business Services — 6.2%

     

The Brink’s Co.

   32,400      2,176,632

Forrester Research, Inc.(a)

   17,000      451,860

Hiedrick & Struggles International, Inc.

   16,300      530,239

Viad Corp.

   1,251      45,049
         
        3,203,780
         

Chemicals — 1.8%

     

Sensient Technologies Corp.

   32,000      943,680
         

Computer Software & Services — 4.9%

     

Epicor Software Corp.(a)

   30,900      346,080

Guidance Software, Inc.(a)

   19,715      176,449

Lawson Software, Inc.(a)

   80,500      606,165

SkillSoft Plc - ADR(a)

   105,600      1,105,632

Tech Data Corp.(a)

   8,400      275,520
         
        2,509,846
         

Construction — 3.0%

     

Perini Corp.(a)

   10,777      390,451

Texas Industries, Inc.

   19,700      1,184,167
         
        1,574,618
         

Containers — 2.0%

     

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   21,100      1,047,193
         

Energy & Utilities — 3.4%

     

Cleco Corp.

   18,900      419,202

ITC Holdings Corp.

   14,200      739,252

UIL Holdings Corp.

   20,700      623,691
         
        1,782,145
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 9.7%

     

Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.(a)(b)

   57,993      408,851

Morgans Hotel Group Co.(a)

   49,704      736,613

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   22,600      975,416

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   59,400      760,320

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A(a)

   32,801      692,429

Vail Resorts, Inc.(a)(b)

   19,822      957,204

WMS Industries, Inc.(a)

   13,900      499,983
         
        5,030,816
         

Finance — 0.5%

     

Jefferies Group, Inc.

   15,946      257,209
         

Food & Agriculture — 2.2%

     

Hain Celestial Group, Inc.(a)

   38,200      1,126,900
         

Insurance — 4.1%

     

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.

   4,800      126,624

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

   9,985      365,451

IPC Holdings Ltd.

   35,900      1,005,200

Navigators Group, Inc.(a)

   3,462      188,333

Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd.

   13,289      431,361
         
        2,116,969
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 2.9%

     

Albany International Corp. - Class A

   12,100      437,294

Astec Industries, Inc.(a)

   8,100      313,956

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.(a)

   18,890      237,447

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

   7,700      491,414
         
        1,480,111
         

Manufacturing — 5.9%

     

Actuant Corp. - Class A

   19,900      601,179

Chart Industries, Inc.(a)

   15,300      517,752

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.(a)

   35,096      700,165

Fuller (H.B.) Co.

   2,800      57,148

The Warnaco Group, Inc.(a)

   11,000      433,840

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc.

   13,300      754,775
         
        3,064,859
         

Medical & Medical Services — 9.2%

     

Amedisys, Inc.(a)

   23,300      916,622

Amsurg Corp.(a)

   23,472      555,817

The GEO Group, Inc.(a)

   30,100      856,044

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.(a)

   38,829      849,190

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)

   39,166      1,554,499
         
        4,732,172
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.0%

     

The Cooper Cos., Inc.,

   19,600      674,828

Orthofix International NV(a)

   6,400      254,528

Symmetry Medical, Inc.(a)

   6,100      101,260
         
        1,030,616
         

Motor Vehicles — 2.8%

     

LKQ Corp.(a)

   64,700      1,453,809
         

Oil & Gas — 6.7%

     

Cal Dive International, Inc.(a)

   27,200      282,336

Delta Petroleum Corp.(a)

   22,100      498,134

North American Energy Partners, Inc.(a)

   34,100      523,094

Oil States International, Inc.(a)

   10,500      470,505

Southwest Gas Corp.

   21,412      598,680

Swift Energy Co.(a)

   14,100      634,359

W-H Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   6,600      454,410
         
        3,461,518
         

Real Estate — 3.8%

     

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   49,622      748,300

Gramercy Capital Corp. (REIT)(b)

   49,318      1,032,226

Redwood Trust, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   5,413      196,762
         
        1,977,288
         

Restaurants — 1.0%

     

Jack-in-the-Box, Inc.(a)

   19,800      532,026
         

Retail Merchandising — 10.2%

     

AnnTaylor Stores Corp.(a)

   20,300      490,854

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Retail Merchandising (Continued)

     

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(a)

   32,200    $ 1,149,218  

The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.(a)

   14,600      358,576  

Longs Drug Stores Corp.

   12,100      513,766  

Ruddick Corp.

   47,300      1,743,478  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)

   36,484      251,739  

The Talbots, Inc.(b)

   68,551      738,980  
           
        5,246,611  
           

Security Brokers & Dealers — 2.2%

     

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.(a)

   31,152      1,057,922  

TradeStation Group, Inc.(a)

   10,400      88,608  
           
        1,146,530  
           

Telecommunications — 0.8%

     

Polycom, Inc.(a)

   17,500      394,450  
           

Transportation — 1.4%

     

Kirby Corp.(a)

   12,900      735,300  
           

Waste Management — 0.6%

     

Waste Connections, Inc.(a)

   10,050      308,937  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $50,143,336)

        50,393,493  
           

Short Term Investments — 9.8%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   3,913,950      3,913,950  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   1,146,436      1,146,436  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $5,060,386)

        5,060,386  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 107.3%

     

(Cost $55,203,722*)

        55,453,879  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (7.3)%

        (3,759,083 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 51,694,796  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 55,561,596  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 4,519,580  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (4,627,297 )
        

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (107,717 )
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 3,913,950    $ 52,794
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 97.4%

     

Aerospace — 2.9%

     

AAR Corp.(a)

   56,550    $ 1,542,119

Orbital Sciences Corp.(a)

   55,850      1,345,985
         
        2,888,104
         

Banks — 7.3%

     

CoBiz, Inc.(b)

   66,800      869,736

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

   21,760      486,989

First State Bancorporation

   40,400      540,956

KBW, Inc.(a)(b)

   42,700      941,535

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

   29,600      848,336

Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

   75,550      750,967

Umpqua Holdings Corp.(b)

   58,700      910,437

Westamerica Bancorp(b)

   14,400      757,440

Wintrust Financial Corp.

   34,000      1,188,300
         
        7,294,696
         

Business Services — 4.2%

     

Forrester Research, Inc.(a)

   36,950      982,131

Hiedrick & Struggles International, Inc.

   15,200      494,456

HMS Holdings Corp.(a)

   48,145      1,374,540

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.(a)(b)

   108,700      807,641

Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.(a)

   25,350      571,642
         
        4,230,410
         

Chemicals — 1.2%

     

Hercules, Inc.

   31,700      579,793

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

   10,500      659,400
         
        1,239,193
         

Computer Software & Services — 14.3%

     

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd.(a)

   68,900      1,311,167

Blackboard, Inc.(a)

   52,400      1,746,492

CACI International, Inc.(a)

   18,650      849,507

DemandTec, Inc.(a)

   62,800      640,560

Guidance Software, Inc.(a)

   113,535      1,016,138

Lawson Software, Inc.(a)

   126,350      951,416

Phase Forward, Inc.(a)

   82,100      1,402,268

PROS Holdings, Inc.(a)

   68,600      860,930

Quality Systems, Inc.(b)

   32,700      976,749

SkillSoft Plc - ADR(a)

   303,208      3,174,588

The TriZetto Group, Inc.(a)

   87,268      1,456,503
         
        14,386,318
         

Containers — 1.4%

     

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   27,750      1,377,232
         

Electronics — 2.9%

     

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.(a)

   59,500      1,068,025

Brady Corp.

   32,600      1,089,818

RF Micro Devices, Inc.(a)

   78,600      209,076

TTM Technologies, Inc.(a)

   50,600      572,792
         
        2,939,711
         

Energy & Utilities — 2.9%

     

El Paso Electric Co.(a)

   60,100      1,284,337

UIL Holdings Corp.

   52,600      1,584,838
         
        2,869,175
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 3.7%

     

Morgans Hotel Group Co.(a)(b)

   58,950      873,639

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   39,035      1,684,751

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   91,500      1,171,200
         
        3,729,590
         

Finance — 1.2%

     

Evercore Partners, Inc.

   70,700      1,254,925
         

Food & Agriculture — 1.0%

     

Diamond Foods, Inc.

   54,500      988,630
         

Insurance — 2.3%

     

First Mercury Financial Corp.(a)

   101,300      1,763,633

Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd.

   17,279      560,876
         
        2,324,509
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 1.7%

     

Altra Holdings, Inc.(a)

   71,400      960,330

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.(a)

   60,000      754,200
         
        1,714,530
         

Manufacturing — 9.3%

     

Actuant Corp. - Class A

   71,900      2,172,099

AptarGroup, Inc.

   6,800      264,724

Chart Industries, Inc.(a)(b)

   55,600      1,881,504

Chattem, Inc.(a)(b)

   22,582      1,498,090

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.(a)

   87,000      1,735,650

Fuller (H.B.) Co.

   44,000      898,040

Hexel Corp.(a)

   47,800      913,458
         
        9,363,565
         

Medical & Medical Services — 3.7%

     

Amedisys, Inc.(a)

   42,500      1,671,950

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a)

   19,250      1,297,450

Sun Healthcare Group, Inc.(a)

   56,900      747,666
         
        3,717,066
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 4.2%

     

ev3, Inc.(a)(b)

   89,750      730,565

Hologic, Inc.(a)

   9,450      525,420

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.(a)

   25,281      891,408

Orthofix International NV(a)

   16,000      636,320

Symmetry Medical, Inc.(a)

   86,000      1,427,600
         
        4,211,313
         

Oil & Gas — 7.6%

     

Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc.(a)(b)

   48,900      674,331

Cal Dive International, Inc.(a)

   46,500      482,670

Goodrich Petroleum Corp.(a)(b)

   44,850      1,349,088

Hercules Offshore, Inc.(a)(b)

   42,350      1,063,832

ION Geophysical Corp.(a)

   96,200      1,327,560

Mariner Energy, Inc.(a)

   27,900      753,579

Oil States International, Inc.(a)

   30,700      1,375,667

Penn Virginia Corp.

   14,100      621,669
         
        7,648,396
         

Pharmaceuticals — 2.4%

     

Dyax Corp.(a)

   282,321      1,329,732

ICON Plc - ADR(a)

   16,000      1,038,240
         
        2,367,972
         

Real Estate — 5.2%

     

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   64,541      973,278

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   48,400      1,156,276

California Coastal Communities, Inc.(a)(b)

   13,552      65,592

Corporate Office Properties Trust (REIT)

   33,000      1,109,130

Gramercy Capital Corp. (REIT)(b)

   82,800      1,733,004

Redwood Trust, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   6,000      218,100
         
        5,255,380
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Restaurants — 1.3%

     

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.(a)

   77,467    $ 691,780  

Sonic Corp.(a)

   27,300      601,692  
           
        1,293,472  
           

Retail Merchandising — 7.7%

     

AnnTaylor Stores Corp.(a)

   53,600      1,296,048  

The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.(a)

   37,300      916,088  

Christopher & Banks Corp.

   41,400      413,586  

Coldwater Creek, Inc.(a)(b)

   84,400      426,220  

Copart, Inc.(a)

   52,600      2,038,776  

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.(a)

   50,500      106,555  

Jarden Corp.(a)

   56,200      1,221,788  

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.(a)(b)

   25,100      514,550  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)

   122,450      844,905  
           
        7,778,516  
           

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.8%

     

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.(a)

   22,250      755,610  
           

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 1.0%

     

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a)

   103,034      1,009,733  
           

Telecommunications — 3.6%

     

EMS Technologies, Inc.(a)

   68,300      1,853,662  

Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.

   59,400      1,053,162  

iPCS, Inc.

   31,080      725,718  
           
        3,632,542  
           

Textiles — 1.7%

     

Carter’s, Inc.(a)

   62,800      1,014,220  

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.

   39,000      660,660  
           
        1,674,880  
           

Transportation — 0.9%

     

Knight Transportation, Inc.(b)

   36,200      595,852  

Vitran Corp., Inc.(a)

   20,397      291,065  
           
        886,917  
           

Waste Management — 1.0%

     

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

   15,400      1,001,000  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $100,410,215)

        97,833,385  
           

Short Term Investments — 18.8%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   17,951,200      17,951,200  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   970,842      970,842  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $18,922,042)

        18,922,042  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 116.2%

     

(Cost $119,332,257*)

        116,755,427  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (16.2)%

        (16,238,695 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 100,516,732  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 120,094,983  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 9,126,851  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (12,466,407 )
        

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (3,339,556 )
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 17,951,200    $ 84,721
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 92.8%

     

Aerospace — 2.8%

     

Argon ST, Inc.(a)

   549,700    $ 9,350,397

BE Aerospace, Inc.(a)

   461,660      16,135,017
         
        25,485,414
         

Banks — 1.5%

     

Signature Bank(a)(b)

   223,800      5,706,900

UMB Financial Corp.(b)

   181,500      7,477,800
         
        13,184,700
         

Beverages & Bottling — 0.9%

     

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(a)(b)

   246,800      7,811,220
         

Broadcasting — 2.1%

     

CKX, Inc.(a)

   1,561,800      14,868,336

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

   493,326      3,625,946
         
        18,494,282
         

Business Services — 9.6%

     

The Advisory Board Co.(a)(b)

   246,700      13,553,698

American Public Education, Inc.(a)

   26,500      804,805

CommVault Systems, Inc.(a)

   347,336      4,306,966

DeVry, Inc.(b)

   239,881      10,036,621

Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc.

   1,209,196      7,799,314

ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)

   956,563      21,962,687

Forrester Research, Inc.(a)

   707,800      18,813,324

Gartner, Inc. - Class A(a)

   287,650      5,563,151

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.(b)

   159,362      3,289,242
         
        86,129,808
         

Chemicals — 1.2%

     

Agrium, Inc.

   179,700      11,161,167
         

Computer Software & Services — 18.6%

     

ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)(b)

   105,700      2,105,544

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd.(a)

   446,000      8,487,380

Blackboard, Inc.(a)

   328,252      10,940,639

comScore, Inc.(a)

   325,500      6,529,530

DemandTec, Inc.(a)(b)

   690,200      7,040,040

Foundry Networks, Inc.(a)

   457,000      5,292,060

Greenfield Online, Inc.(a)

   575,961      6,830,898

i2 Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)

   804,800      9,062,048

IHS, Inc.(a)

   352,545      22,672,169

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.(b)

   576,600      14,224,722

Move, Inc.(a)

   1,543,000      4,752,440

SkillSoft Plc - ADR(a)

   2,943,230      30,815,618

SonicWALL, Inc.(a)

   1,881,000      15,367,770

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.(a)

   1,281,900      22,548,621
         
        166,669,479
         

Electronics — 1.7%

     

TiVo, Inc.(a)(b)

   1,720,300      15,069,828
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.1%

     

Airgas, Inc.

   210,800      9,585,076
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 4.2%

     

Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

   400,200      7,303,650

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   410,900      17,734,444

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A(a)

   282,300      5,959,353

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

   353,200      6,573,052
         
        37,570,499
         

Finance — 2.9%

     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)(b)

   97,100      8,810,854

Riskmetrics Group, Inc.(a)

   71,700      1,387,395

Wright Express Corp.(a)

   524,900      16,130,177
         
        26,328,426
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 1.4%

     

Bucyrus International, Inc. - Class A(b)

   126,400      12,848,560
         

Manufacturing — 6.3%

     

Kaydon Corp.(b)

   200,300      8,795,173

Ladish Co., Inc.(a)

   157,500      5,670,000

Quanex Corp.(b)

   350,000      18,109,000

RBC Bearings, Inc.(a)

   225,100      8,357,963

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.(a)(b)

   410,186      2,059,134

The Warnaco Group, Inc.(a)

   166,653      6,572,794

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc.

   117,300      6,656,775
         
        56,220,839
         

Medical & Medical Services — 8.0%

     

Arthrocare Corp.(a)

   213,600      7,123,560

Lifecell Corp.(a)(b)

   209,000      8,784,270

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)

   348,600      13,835,934

MedCath Corp.(a)

   456,000      8,299,200

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a)

   332,900      22,437,460

Qiagen NV(a)(b)

   333,560      6,938,048

Santarus, Inc.(a)

   1,451,700      3,730,869
         
        71,149,341
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 9.2%

     

Align Technology, Inc.(a)

   91,759      1,019,443

Bruker BioSciences Corp.(a)

   694,200      10,683,738

Hologic, Inc.(a)(b)

   160,350      8,915,460

Home Diagnostics, Inc.(a)

   174,100      1,211,736

Martek Biosciences Corp.(a)(b)

   339,600      10,381,572

SonoSite, Inc.(a)(b)

   457,600      13,009,568

Wright Medical Group, Inc.(a)(b)

   816,581      19,712,265

Zoll Medical Corp.(a)

   655,000      17,416,450
         
        82,350,232
         

Metal & Mining — 1.8%

     

Massey Energy Co.

   432,500      15,786,250
         

Oil & Gas — 7.1%

     

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.(a)(b)

   205,900      18,885,148

Comstock Resources, Inc.(a)

   311,800      12,565,540

Dawson Geophysical Co.(a)

   120,892      8,160,210

Delta Petroleum Corp.(a)(b)

   432,300      9,744,042

Oceaneering International, Inc.(a)

   116,100      7,314,300

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   168,600      6,679,932
         
        63,349,172
         

Personal Services — 0.2%

     

MSCI, Inc.(a)

   66,100      1,966,475
         

Pharmaceuticals — 1.2%

     

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.

   565,900      11,142,571
         

Publishing & Printing — 1.2%

     

Dolan Media Co.(a)

   550,579      11,072,144
         

Real Estate — 0.2%

     

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   312,360      1,836,677

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Table of Contents
   Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Real Estate (Continued)

     

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc., Rights expire 4/11/08(a)

   156,180    $ 12,494  
           
        1,849,171  
           

Retail Merchandising — 0.4%

     

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)

   33,100      3,568,842  
           

Security Brokers & Dealers — 1.8%

     

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.

   497,400      15,981,462  
           

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 3.3%

     

Microsemi Corp.(a)(b)

   505,500      11,525,400  

O2Micro International Ltd. - ADR(a)

   271,800      2,101,014  

Semtech Corp.(a)

   276,300      3,959,379  

Standard Microsystems Corp.(a)

   409,700      11,955,046  
           
        29,540,839  
           

Telecommunications — 2.2%

     

EMS Technologies, Inc.(a)

   472,845      12,833,013  

Neutral Tandem, Inc.(a)

   239,000      4,304,390  

Occam Networks, Inc.(a)

   420,300      2,286,432  
           
        19,423,835  
           

Waste Management — 1.9%

     

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

   256,400      16,666,000  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $747,322,855)

        830,405,632  
           

Short Term Investments — 26.1%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   171,307,500      171,307,500  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   61,986,621      61,986,621  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $233,294,121)

        233,294,121  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 118.9%

     

(Cost $980,616,976*)

        1,063,699,753  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (18.9)%

        (168,767,392 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 894,932,361  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 988,572,345  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 142,259,445  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (67,132,037 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 75,127,408  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 171,307,500    $ 598,702
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 94.9%

     

Bermuda — 0.4%

     

Electronics — 0.4%

     

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   4,700    $ 161,304
         

Canada — 0.5%

     

Computer Software & Services — 0.5%

     

Open Text Corp.(a)

   6,700      209,777
         

China — 1.0%

     

Computer Software & Services — 1.0%

     

Baidu.Com(a)

   700      167,741

Sina Corp.(a)

   7,300      257,325
         
        425,066
         

Finland — 0.6%

     

Telecommunications — 0.6%

     

Nokia Corp. - ADR

   8,000      254,640
         

France — 0.6%

     

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.6%

     

Ubisoft Entertainment

   3,000      258,458
         

Germany — 1.1%

     

Computer Software & Services — 0.9%

     

SAP AG - ADR

   7,100      351,947
         

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 0.2%

     

Infineon Technologies AG - ADR(a)

   13,400      94,068
         

Total Germany

        446,015
         

Hong Kong — 1.2%

     

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 0.7%

     

ASM Pacific Technology Ltd.

   39,000      281,376
         

Telecommunications — 0.5%

     

China Mobile Ltd.

   14,500      215,749
         

Total Hong Kong

        497,125
         

India — 0.9%

     

Telecommunications — 0.9%

     

Bharti Tele-Ventures Ltd.

   19,600      403,652
         

Indonesia — 0.5%

     

Telecommunications — 0.5%

     

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia

   186,800      195,830
         

Japan — 3.7%

     

Computer Software & Services — 0.6%

     

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

   500      257,825
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.6%

     

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

   18,200      670,084
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.3%

     

Disco Corp.

   2,800      120,506
         

Manufacturing — 0.6%

     

Konica Corp.

   19,200      260,803
         

Metal & Mining — 0.6%

     

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

   12,200      227,036
         

Total Japan

        1,536,254
         

Mexico — 0.7%

     

Telecommunications — 0.7%

     

America Movil SA - ADR

   4,700      299,343
         

South Korea — 0.4%

     

Electronics — 0.4%

     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   300      188,721
         

Switzerland — 0.9%

     

Pharmaceuticals — 0.9%

     

Roche Holding AG

   1,600      301,118

Roche Holding AG - ADR

   800      75,587
         
        376,705
         

Taiwan — 2.6%

     

Computer & Office Equipment — 1.2%

     

Asustek Computer, Inc.

   86,200      252,532

High Tech Computer Corp.

   10,200      229,319
         
        481,851
         

Computer Software & Services — 0.4%

     

Inventec Co. Ltd.

   267,900      164,023
         

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 1.0%

     

Av Tech Corp.

   15,759      80,923

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR

   22,403      230,079

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

   170,858      122,606
         
        433,608
         

Total Taiwan

        1,079,482
         

United Kingdom — 0.7%

     

Aerospace — 0.7%

     

Meggitt Plc

   51,100      279,652
         

United States — 79.1%

     

Aerospace — 3.2%

     

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   7,800      774,540

Raytheon Co.

   8,700      562,107
         
        1,336,647
         

Broadcasting — 0.6%

     

Liberty Global, Inc.(a)

   7,900      269,232
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 11.0%

     

Apple Computer, Inc.(a)

   12,300      1,765,050

Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)

   25,100      604,659

Dell, Inc.(a)

   10,600      211,152

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   19,900      908,634

International Business Machines Corp.

   9,500      1,093,830
         
        4,583,325
         

Computer Software & Services — 25.0%

     

Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)

   9,600      341,664

Ariba, Inc.(a)

   9,700      93,702

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

   5,100      216,189

BMC Software, Inc.(a)

   10,800      351,216

CA, Inc.

   8,400      189,000

Citrix Systems, Inc.(a)

   14,700      431,151

Computer Sciences Corp.(a)

   7,500      305,925

DST Systems, Inc.(a)

   14,100      926,934

eBay, Inc.(a)

   7,800      232,752

Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)

   7,200      359,424

EMC Corp.(a)

   22,000      315,480

Foundry Networks, Inc.(a)

   20,000      231,600

Google, Inc. - Class A(a)

   1,000      440,470

Ingram Micro, Inc. - Class A(a)

   9,000      142,470

Juniper Networks, Inc.(a)

   22,800      570,000

McAfee, Inc.(a)

   12,500      413,625

Microsoft Corp.

   32,900      933,702

Oracle Corp.(a)

   36,000      704,160

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

   3,500      423,010

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Computer Software & Services (Continued)

     

Progress Software Corp.(a)

   6,400    $ 191,488

Salesforce.Com, Inc.(a)

   6,800      393,516

Seagate Technology, Inc.

   17,300      362,262

Sun Microsystems, Inc.(a)

   19,025      295,459

Sybase, Inc.(a)

   15,800      415,540

Symantec Corp.(a)

   8,700      144,594

Synopsys, Inc.(a)

   7,700      174,867

VeriSign, Inc.(a)

   12,300      408,852

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   15,100      436,843
         
        10,445,895
         

Electronics — 3.1%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(a)

   6,800      202,844

Amphenol Corp.

   6,100      227,225

Flextronics International Ltd.(a)

   19,900      186,861

Intel Corp.

   32,500      688,350
         
        1,305,280
         

Manufacturing — 1.3%

     

Corning, Inc.

   22,000      528,880
         

Measuring & Controlling Devices — 0.6%

     

KLA-Tencor Corp.

   7,300      270,830
         

Medical & Medical Services — 2.3%

     

Baxter International, Inc.

   5,600      323,792

Covance, Inc.(a)

   3,000      248,910

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)

   4,500      195,615

Millipore Corp.(a)

   2,600      175,266
         
        943,583
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 9.5%

     

Alcon, Inc.

   1,600      227,600

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   7,900      678,215

C.R. Bard, Inc.

   3,400      327,760

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a)

   4,400      259,336

China Medical Technologies, Inc. - ADR

   2,800      115,052

Cyberonics, Inc.(a)

   7,500      108,750

Johnson & Johnson

   2,200      142,714

Medtronic, Inc.

   13,400      648,158

SenoRx, Inc.(a)

   6,400      41,280

St. Jude Medical, Inc.(a)

   7,800      336,882

Stryker Corp.

   5,000      325,250

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

   7,500      351,300

Waters Corp.(a)

   1,066      59,376

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.(a)

   4,200      327,012
         
        3,948,685
         

Pharmaceuticals — 6.0%

     

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   3,900      231,270

Applera Corp. - Celera Genomics Group(a)

   11,700      171,990

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   9,400      200,220

Celgene Corp.(a)

   2,928      179,457

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   15,000      772,950

Merck & Co., Inc.

   9,700      368,115

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - ADR

   6,900      318,711

United Therapeutics Corp.(a)

   3,000      260,100
         
        2,502,813
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.6%

     

CVS Caremark Corp.

   5,900      239,009
         

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 8.2%

     

Altera Corp.

   9,600      176,928

Analog Devices, Inc.

   7,200      212,544

Applied Materials, Inc.

   21,400      417,514

Broadcom Corp. - Class A(a)

   10,200      196,554

Cavium Networks, Inc.(a)

   5,400      88,560

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.(a)

   22,100      105,638

Lam Research Corp.(a)

   4,800      183,456

Linear Technology Corp.

   6,800      208,692

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.(a)

   17,000      184,960

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

   10,500      214,095

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(a)

   3,600      255,240

Microchip Technology, Inc.

   7,000      229,110

Netlogic Microsystems, Inc.(a)

   4,500      108,630

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

   8,700      172,173

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   11,000      310,970

Xilinx, Inc.

   14,700      349,125
         
        3,414,189
         

Telecommunications — 7.7%

     

American Tower Corp. - Class A(a)

   5,900      231,339

AT&T, Inc.

   9,700      371,510

Atheros Communications, Inc.(a)

   8,700      181,308

Ciena Corp.(a)

   6,700      206,561

Harris Corp.

   7,900      383,387

Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.(a)

   10,700      107,321

JDS Uniphase Corp.(a)

   13,200      176,748

Motorola, Inc.

   14,100      131,130

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   15,400      631,400

Research In Motion Ltd.(a)

   2,600      291,798

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.(a)

   14,900      248,234

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   7,300      266,085
         
        3,226,821
         

Total United States

        33,015,189
         

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $37,496,664)

        39,627,213
         

Short Term Investments — 2.4%

     

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(b)

     

(Cost $994,214)(b)

   994,214      994,214
         

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 97.3%

     

(Cost $38,490,878*)

        40,621,427

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 2.7%

        1,111,725
         

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 41,733,152
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 39,075,749  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 3,760,143  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (2,214,465 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 1,545,678  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ —      $ 3,547
             

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Purchased

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

AUD

  15,000      04/23/08    $ 616  

JPY

  47,488,000      04/23/08      23,532  

EUR

  181,000      04/23/08      724  

GBP

  5,000      04/23/08      (162 )
               

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $761,504)

      $ 24,710  
               

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts sold as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Sold

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

JPY

  6,287,000      04/01/08    $ 152  

JPY

  185,477,468      04/23/08      (116,436 )

HKD

  2,507,000      04/23/08      (420 )

EUR

  556,500      04/23/08      (62,119 )

CHF

  303,000      04/23/08      (28,547 )

GBP

  97,000      04/23/08      (1,452 )
               

Total Net Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $3,415,334)

      $ (208,822 )
               

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Global Resources Portfolio
   (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 96.9%

     

Canada — 22.2%

     

Banks — 0.0%

     

Quest Capital Corp.

   61,000    $ 120,045
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.4%

     

Epsilon Energy, Inc.(a)

   332,500      660,821

MGM Energy Corp.(b)

   15,084      11,756

Tanganyika Oil Co. Ltd.

   232,700      4,112,103
         
        4,784,680
         

Metal & Mining — 5.9%

     

Alexco Resource Corp.(b)

   593,683      2,487,054

Aurora Energy Resources, Inc.(b)

   246,000      1,294,169

Baja Mining Corp.(b)

   3,654,800      4,842,445

Corriente Resources, Inc. - Class A(b)

   982,800      4,548,005

Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp.(b)

   352,800      309,338

Denison Mines Corp.(b)

   218,500      1,379,395

Erdene Gold, Inc. (acquired 04/12/07, cost $959,233)(c)(d)

   1,100,000      985,922

European Goldfields Ltd.(b)

   561,400      2,931,564

Frontier Pacific Mining Corp.(b)

   3,024,300      1,915,140

Gold Reserve, Inc.(b)(e)

   123,948      571,400

Goldcorp, Inc.

   4,600      178,766

Golden Star Resources Ltd.(b)(e)

   789,408      2,753,257

MAG Silver Corp.(b)

   964,000      12,237,245

Minefinders Corp. Ltd.(b)(e)

   250,000      3,070,000

Nevsun Resources Ltd. (acquired 01/20/05, cost $4,883,732)(b)(c)(f)

   1,554,800      2,681,081

Northern Star Mining Corp.(b)

   1,133,500      1,214,721

NovaGold Resources, Inc.(b)(e)

   371,843      2,866,910

Polymet Mining Corp.(b)

   2,250,000      7,189,829

Q2 Gold Resources, Inc.(d)

   327,600      0

Romarco Minerals, Inc.(b)

   223,000      34,761

Rusoro Mining Ltd.(b)

   11,764      17,191

Selkirk Metals Corp.(b)

   792,500      416,923

Southwestern Resources Corp.(b)

   1,066,900      530,098

Sunridge Gold Corp.(b)

   3,325,559      3,725,844

Triex Minerals Corp.(b)

   156,050      253,888

Triex Minerals Corp. (acquired 12/23/05, cost $671,761)(c)

   312,100      507,776

Uranium One, Inc.(b)

   500,365      1,647,653

Virginia Mines, Inc.(b)

   216,350      1,403,762

West Timmins Mining, Inc.(b)

   2,160,128      1,431,036

X-Cal Resources Ltd.(b)

   1,755,500      239,437
         
        63,664,610
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.3%

     

Westport Innovations, Inc.(b)(f)

   959,500      2,851,064
         

Oil & Gas — 15.6%

     

Accrete Energy, Inc.(b)

   13,690      64,152

Alberta Clipper Energy, Inc.(b)

   95,415      223,095

Bayou Bend Petroleum Ltd.(b)

   2,237,500      1,177,115

Baytex Energy Trust

   421,948      9,364,290

Bow Valley Energy Ltd.(b)

   634,600      3,115,967

Canadian Superior Energy, Inc.(b)

   2,953,362      9,184,956

Canext Energy Ltd.(b)

   207,829      151,855

Cinch Energy Corp.(b)

   901,980      1,098,422

Compton Petroleum Corp.(b)

   1,267,329      14,112,300

Cork Exploration, Inc.(b)

   89,600      301,154

Crescent Point Energy Trust

   102,001      2,844,044

Crew Energy, Inc.(b)

   727,137      9,492,558

Daylight Resources Trust

   346,361      3,026,799

Delphi Energy Corp.(b)

   831,300      1,708,844

Ember Resources, Inc.(b)

   274,224      376,692

Endev Energy, Inc.(b)

   1,538,300      1,243,888

Fairborne Energy Ltd.

   259,558      1,744,800

First Calgary Petroleums Ltd.(b)

   740,786      2,085,705

Galleon Energy, Inc. - Class A(b)

   1,750,482      25,239,548

Gastar Exploration Ltd.(b)

   1,055,300      1,371,890

Heritage Oil Corp.(b)

   252,300      12,678,293

Highpine Oil & Gas Ltd.(b)

   323,650      3,058,508

HSE Integrated Ltd.(b)

   28,238      24,759

Iteration Energy Ltd.(b)

   226,745      1,329,828

Leader Energy Services Ltd.(b)

   454,104      35,392

Lynden Ventures Ltd.(b)

   200,400      156,189

Masters Energy, Inc.(b)

   27,741      83,241

Midnight Oil Exploration Ltd.(b)

   1,127,700      1,340,342

Niko Resources Ltd. (acquired 01/20/05, cost $689,948)(c)

   39,000      3,163,086

Oilexco, Inc.(b)

   673,075      8,806,466

Open Range Energy Corp.(b)

   48,061      192,441

Pacific Rodera Energy, Inc.(b)

   990,200      482,342

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.(b)

   4,073,700      5,913,404

Pan Orient Energy Corp.(b)

   198,600      2,238,591

Paramount Resources Ltd. - Class A(b)

   377,100      5,613,608

Pengrowth Energy Trust

   21,699      415,821

Penn West Energy Trust

   90,263      2,532,587

Petro Andina Resources Inc.(a)(b)

   49,500      581,105

Petrolifera Petroleum Ltd.(b)

   392,415      3,478,958

ProspEx Resources Ltd.(b)

   1,504,120      5,099,457

Tag Oil Ltd. (acquired 09/22/05, cost $218,247)(c)

   198,000      16,396

Technicoil Corp.(b)

   1,300,900      937,860

Trafalgar Energy Ltd.(b)

   21,717      76,378

TransCanada Corp.

   40,700      1,568,206

Trilogy Energy Trust

   152,791      1,481,096

TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd.(b)

   806,837      11,366,226

True Energy Trust

   188,332      671,533

Tusk Energy Corp. (acquired 10/11/05 through 01/05/07, cost $8,250,724)(c)

   2,248,186      3,723,432

Vero Energy, Inc.(b)

   91,642      682,996

West Energy Ltd.(b)

   291,835      966,671

WesternZagros Resources Ltd.(b)

   76,800      182,563
         
        166,825,849
         

Transportation — 0.0%

     

Railpower Technologies Corp.(b)

   360,600      119,445
         

Total Canada

        238,365,693
         

Greece — 0.4%

     

Transportation — 0.4%

     

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc.

   418,700      3,885,536
         

Norway — 1.1%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.5%

     

Sevan Marine ASA

   425,800      5,435,015
         

Transportation — 0.6%

     

Stolt-Nielsen SA (acquired 01/20/05 through 07/24/07, cost $3,997,892)(c)

   296,100      6,163,481
         

Total Norway

        11,598,496
         

United Kingdom — 1.3%

     

Energy & Utilities — 0.0%

     

ITM Power Plc

   525,200      648,852
         

Oil & Gas — 1.3%

     

Archipelago Resources Plc (acquired 5/13/05, cost $1,453,189)(c)

   2,247,400      1,338,083

Gulfsands Petroleum Plc

   563,300      1,799,895

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Resources Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United Kingdom (Continued)

     

Oil & Gas (Continued)

     

Tullow Oil Plc

   544,198    $ 7,133,642  

Venture Production Plc

   289,729      3,588,047  
           
        13,859,667  
           

Total United Kingdom

        14,508,519  
           

United States — 71.9%

     

Energy & Utilities — 3.2%

     

Calpine Corp.(b)

   874,200      16,102,764  

Dynegy, Inc - Class A(b)

   1,560      12,309  

Equitable Resources, Inc.(e)

   256,500      15,107,850  

Evergreen Energy, Inc.(b)(e)

   393,400      605,836  

Longview Energy Co. (acquired 01/20/05, cost $1,281,000)(c)(d)

   85,400      1,708,000  

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.(b)

   63,900      780,858  
           
        34,317,617  
           

Metal & Mining — 24.9%

     

Arch Coal, Inc.(e)

   1,324,400      57,611,400  

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   1,128,000      78,046,320  

Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.(e)

   72,000      3,623,760  

James River Coal Co.(b)(e)

   131,100      2,296,872  

Kinross Gold Corp.

   111,175      2,458,079  

Massey Energy Co.

   1,663,040      60,700,960  

Patriot Coal Corp.(b)

   88,673      4,164,971  

Peabody Energy Corp.(e)

   895,436      45,667,236  

United States Steel Corp.

   96,800      12,281,016  
           
        266,850,614  
           

Oil & Gas — 43.8%

     

American Oil & Gas, Inc.(b)(e)

   224,088      732,768  

Approach Resources, Inc.(b)(e)

   93,700      1,469,216  

Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc.(b)(e)

   436,000      2,267,200  

Baker Hughes, Inc.

   46,200      3,164,700  

BJ Services Co.

   618,100      17,622,031  

Bois d’Arc Energy, Inc.(b)(e)

   165,300      3,552,297  

Brigham Exploration Co.(b)

   129,204      784,268  

Callon Petroleum Co.(b)

   92,200      1,667,898  

CanArgo Energy Corp.(b)

   5,184,600      1,812,018  

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.(b)

   267,021      14,015,932  

Complete Production Services, Inc.(b)

   34,400      789,136  

Delta Petroleum Corp.(b)(e)

   1,762,497      39,726,682  

Denbury Resources, Inc.(b)(e)

   595,200      16,992,960  

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.(e)

   94,223      10,967,557  

ENSCO International, Inc.

   94,100      5,892,542  

EXCO Resources, Inc.(b)(e)

   712,800      13,186,800  

Gasco Energy, Inc.(b)(e)

   927,600      2,263,344  

Goodrich Petroleum Corp.(b)(e)

   163,300      4,912,064  

Grant Prideco, Inc.(b)

   96,200      4,734,964  

Halliburton Co.

   390,726      15,367,254  

Hercules Offshore, Inc.(b)(e)

   68,900      1,730,768  

Marathon Oil Corp.

   6,447      293,983  

Matador Resources Co. (acquired 01/20/05 through 04/19/06, cost $2,957,155)(c)(d)(f)

   171,131      5,133,930  

McMoRan Exploration Co.(b)(e)

   110,900      1,917,461  

Newfield Exploration Co.(b)(e)

   959,310      50,699,534  

Parallel Petroleum Corp.(b)

   107,032      2,094,616  

Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc.(e)

   675,200      669,832  

Penn Virginia Corp.

   896,200      39,513,458  

Petrohawk Energy Corp.(b)

   306,600      6,184,122  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.(e)

   209,200      10,275,904  

Plains Exploration & Production Co.(b)

   1,005,525      53,433,599  

Range Resources Corp.

   200,000      12,690,000  

Schlumberger Ltd.

   210,136      18,281,832  

Southwestern Energy Co.(b)

   1,248,600      42,065,334  

Transocean, Inc.(b)

   203,982      27,578,366  

Treasure Island Royalty Trust(b)

   366,922      128,423  

TXCO Resources, Inc.(b)(e)

   179,600      2,223,448  

Verasun Energy Corp.(b)(e)

   383,900      2,821,665  

Warren Resources, Inc.(b)

   222,282      2,638,487  

Weatherford International Ltd.(b)

   377,198      27,335,539  
           
        469,631,932  
           

Waste Management — 0.0%

     

Republic Resources, Inc.(b)

   28,750      158  
           

Total United States

        770,800,321  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $614,584,312)

        1,039,158,565  
           

Warrants — 0.0%

     

Nevsun Resources Ltd. (issued/exercisable 12/18/03, 1 share for 1 warrant, expiring 12/18/08, strike price 10.00 CAD) (acquired 1/20/05, cost $2)(c)

   250,000      29,227  

Point North Energy Ltd. (issued/exercisable 7/24/03, 1 share for 1 warrant, expiring 7/23/08, strike price 5.00 CAD) (acquired 7/24/03, cost $74)(c)(d)(f)

   147,124      14  
           

TOTAL WARRANTS

     

(Cost $76)

        29,241  
           

Short Term Investments — 16.1%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(g)(h)(i)

   140,075,000      140,075,000  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(i)

   32,527,349      32,527,349  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $172,602,349)

        172,602,349  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 113.0%

     

(Cost $787,186,737*)

        1,211,790,155  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (13.0)%

        (139,873,060 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 1,071,917,095  
           

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Resources Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 787,186,777  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 480,431,544  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (55,828,166 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 424,603,378  
        

 

(a) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Portfolio held 2.4% of its net assets, with a current market value of $25,450,428 and an original cost of $25,362,957 in these securities.
(d) Security is fair valued by the Board of Trustees.
(e) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(f) Illiquid security.
(g) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 140,075,000    $ 567,197
             

 

(h) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(i) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Purchased

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

CAD 265,500

   04/02/08    $ —  
         

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $258,593)

      $ —  
         

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 90.2%

     

Australia — 1.9%

     

Metal & Mining — 1.9%

     

BHP Billiton Ltd. - ADR(a)

   280,290    $ 18,457,097

Zinifex Ltd.

   820,000      7,479,000
         
        25,936,097
         

Bermuda — 1.0%

     

Oil & Gas — 1.0%

     

Seadrill Ltd.

   528,800      14,174,438
         

Brazil — 1.6%

     

Oil & Gas — 1.6%

     

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR

   215,300      21,984,283
         

Canada — 8.3%

     

Metal & Mining — 3.1%

     

Eldorado Gold Corp.(b)

   1,378,500      9,508,286

NovaGold Resources, Inc.(a)(b)

   710,100      5,474,871

Teck Cominco Ltd.

   647,460      26,549,360
         
        41,532,517
         

Oil & Gas — 5.2%

     

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

   202,860      13,847,224

Compton Petroleum Corp.(b)

   774,280      8,621,969

Crescent Point Energy Trust

   663,900      18,511,197

Galleon Energy, Inc. - Class A(b)

   821,574      11,845,969

Heritage Oil Corp.(b)

   57,900      2,909,525

Nexen, Inc.

   358,114      10,627,066

Trican Well Service Ltd.

   51,400      1,076,123

TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd.(b)

   270,854      3,815,626
         
        71,254,699
         

Total Canada

        112,787,216
         

China — 0.4%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.4%

     

Petrochina Co. Ltd. - ADR

   39,300      4,924,683
         

France — 2.0%

     

Oil & Gas — 2.0%

     

Compagnie Gernerale de Geophysique (CGG Veritas) - ADR(b)

   308,904      15,293,837

Total SA - ADR

   153,160      11,335,372
         
        26,629,209
         

Netherlands — 2.1%

     

Oil & Gas — 2.1%

     

Core Laboratories NV(b)

   238,140      28,410,102
         

Norway — 1.4%

     

Oil & Gas — 1.4%

     

Statoil ASA

   439,952      13,183,830

Statoil ASA - ADR

   185,480      5,540,287
         
        18,724,117
         

United Kingdom — 3.4%

     

Oil & Gas — 3.4%

     

BG Group Plc - ADR

   177,080      20,536,269

Cairn Energy Plc

   451,398      25,388,731
         
        45,925,000
         

United States — 68.1%

     

Energy & Utilities — 3.7%

     

Equitable Resources, Inc.

   297,800      17,540,420

NRG Energy, Inc.(b)

   361,400      14,090,986

Questar Corp.

   318,520      18,015,491
         
        49,646,897
         

Food & Agriculture — 3.1%

     

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

   272,100      42,232,641
         

Metal & Mining — 15.3%

     

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.

   155,500      10,528,905

Arch Coal, Inc.

   390,400      16,982,400

Cameco Corp.

   90,000      2,964,600

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   636,100      44,011,759

Goldcorp, Inc.

   807,602      31,294,578

Massey Energy Co.

   740,729      27,036,608

Newmont Mining Corp.

   272,900      12,362,370

Patriot Coal Corp.(b)

   38,858      1,825,160

Peabody Energy Corp.

   479,080      24,433,080

Silver Standard Resources, Inc.(a)(b)

   800,990      24,294,027

Silver Wheaton Corp.(a)(b)

   700,274      10,875,255
         
        206,608,742
         

Oil & Gas — 46.0%

     

Apache Corp.(a)

   225,600      27,256,992

Bill Barrett Corp.(a)(b)

   212,600      10,045,350

Cameron International Corp.(a)(b)

   257,600      10,726,464

Chesapeake Energy Corp.(a)

   412,730      19,047,489

ConocoPhillips

   104,300      7,948,703

Denbury Resources, Inc.(a)(b)

   287,700      8,213,835

Devon Energy Corp.

   234,800      24,496,684

EnCana Corp.

   327,500      24,808,125

ENSCO International, Inc.

   185,678      11,627,156

EOG Resources, Inc.(a)

   310,770      37,292,400

Exterran Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

   198,280      12,796,991

FMC Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)

   409,200      23,279,388

Forest Oil Corp.(b)

   342,900      16,788,384

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(b)

   351,600      11,075,400

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.(a)

   618,300      28,979,721

Hess Corp.(a)

   368,440      32,489,039

Hugoton Royalty Trust

   1      28

Marathon Oil Corp.

   346,100      15,782,160

Murphy Oil Corp.

   161,400      13,257,396

Newfield Exploration Co.(b)

   334,900      17,699,465

Noble Corp.

   194,300      9,650,881

Noble Energy, Inc.

   15,610      1,136,408

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   314,950      23,044,892

Plains Exploration & Production Co.(b)

   281,700      14,969,538

Pride International, Inc.(b)

   209,600      7,325,520

Quicksilver Resources, Inc.(a)(b)

   570,800      20,851,324

Range Resources Corp.(a)

   438,500      27,822,825

Schlumberger Ltd.

   376,000      32,712,000

Smith International, Inc.(a)

   243,300      15,627,159

Southwestern Energy Co.(b)

   416,040      14,016,388

Suncor Energy, Inc.

   100,630      9,695,701

TXCO Resources, Inc.(a)(b)

   279,500      3,460,210

Unit Corp.(b)

   435,000      24,642,750

Warren Resources, Inc.(b)

   385,625      4,577,369

Weatherford International Ltd.(b)

   428,780      31,073,687

Whiting Petroleum Corp.(b)

   25,100      1,622,715

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Oil & Gas (Continued)

     

XTO Energy, Inc.

   415,791    $ 25,720,831  
           
        621,561,368  
           

Total United States

        920,049,648  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $860,039,252)

        1,219,544,793  
           

Short Term Investments — 26.7%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   245,015,300      245,015,300  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   115,115,638      115,115,638  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $360,130,938)

        360,130,938  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 116.9%

     

(Cost $1,220,170,190*)

        1,579,675,731  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (16.9)%

        (228,327,109 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 1,351,348,622  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 1,222,658,486  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 384,456,524  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (27,439,279 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 357,017,245  
        

 

(a) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 245,015,300    $ 429,673
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Purchased

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

CAD 329,500

   04/02/08    $ —  
         

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $320,928)

      $ —  
         

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts sold as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Sold

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

NOK 682,000

   04/01/08    $ (156 )
           

Total Net Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $133,770)

      $ (156 )
           

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares     Value  

Common Stocks — 83.9%

    

Germany — 0.7%

    

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 0.7%

    

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

   161,700     $ 8,130,824  
          

Switzerland — 4.2%

    

Pharmaceuticals — 4.2%

    

Roche Holding AG

   269,600       50,738,334  
          

United States — 79.0%

    

Computer Software & Services — 0.1%

    

Medassets, Inc.(a)

   123,900       1,836,198  
          

Insurance — 1.0%

    

Aetna, Inc.

   279,900       11,780,991  
          

Manufacturing — 0.6%

    

Varian, Inc.(a)(b)

   118,800       6,880,896  
          

Medical & Medical Services — 10.2%

    

Amgen, Inc.(a)

   299,600       12,517,288  

Baxter International, Inc.

   790,900       45,729,838  

Bioform Medical, Inc.(a)

   79,600       366,160  

Covance, Inc.(a)

   210,800       17,490,076  

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)(b)

   564,100       24,521,427  

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(a)

   135,400       5,929,166  

Millipore Corp.(a)

   219,200       14,776,272  
          
       121,330,227  
          

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 32.9%

    

Alcon, Inc.

   143,000       20,341,750  

Alphatec Holdings, Inc.(a)

   419,700       2,106,894  

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   966,900       83,008,365  

C.R. Bard, Inc.(b)

   158,000       15,231,200  

Cepheid, Inc.(a)(b)

   457,900       11,168,181  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a)

   445,900       26,281,346  

China Medical Technologies, Inc. - ADR(b)

   309,100       12,700,919  

Cyberonics, Inc.(a)(b)

   676,100       9,803,450  

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b)

   254,600       1,619,256  

Johnson & Johnson

   618,800       40,141,556  

Medtronic, Inc.

   1,025,100       49,584,087  

SenoRx, Inc.(a)

   264,900       1,708,605  

St. Jude Medical, Inc.(a)(b)

   543,300       23,465,127  

Stryker Corp.(b)

   771,600       50,192,580  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)(b)

   629,900       29,504,516  

Waters Corp.(a)

   62,293       3,469,720  

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.(a)

   158,500       12,340,810  
          
       392,668,362  
          

Pharmaceuticals — 31.5%

    

Abbott Laboratories

   464,000       25,589,600  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   669,400       39,695,420  

Applera Corp. - Celera Genomics Group(a)

   659,100       9,688,770  

Aryx Therapeutics, Inc.(a)

   122,000       963,800  

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   582,500       15,576,050  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)(b)

   410,579       14,522,179  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   1,707,300       36,365,490  

Celgene Corp.(a)

   332,337       20,368,935  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)(b)

   1,444,400       74,429,932  

InterMune, Inc.(a)(b)

   326,881       4,765,925  

Kosan Biosciences, Inc.(a)

   602,587       946,062  

Merck & Co., Inc.

   763,800       28,986,210  

Nanosphere, Inc.(a)(b)

   79,600       689,336  

Novartis AG - ADR

   142,700       7,310,521  

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   273,200       7,930,996  

Pfizer, Inc.

   942,559       19,727,760  

Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)

   401,100       1,343,685  

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   196,400       3,664,824  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - ADR

   622,300       28,744,037  

United Therapeutics Corp.(a)

   332,300       28,810,410  

Wyeth

   126,802       5,295,251  
          
       375,415,193  
          

Retail Merchandising — 2.7%

    

CVS Caremark Corp.(b)

   787,500       31,901,625  
          

Total United States

       941,813,492  
          

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

    

(Cost $914,350,747)

       1,000,682,650  
          

Short Term Investments — 29.2%

    

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   203,079,300       203,079,300  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   145,829,161       145,829,161  
          

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

    

(Cost $348,908,461)

       348,908,461  
          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE OUTSTANDING OPTION WRITTEN — 113.1%

    

(Cost $1,263,259,208(a))

       1,349,591,111  
          
      Contracts        

Put Option Written — 0.0%

    

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Strike Price $55, Expires 4/19/08

    

(Premiums received $181,998)

   (1,000 )     (122,500 )
          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS NET OF OUTSTANDING OPTION WRITTEN — 113.1%

    

(Cost $1,263,077,210*)

       1,349,468,611  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (13.1)%

       (156,708,147 )
          

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

     $ 1,192,760,464  
          

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 1,271,158,499  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 108,890,130  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (30,457,518 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 78,432,612  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 203,079,300    $ 337,971
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Purchased

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation

EUR 2,137,000

   04/23/08    $ 8,551
         

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $3,362,582)

      $ 8,551
         

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts sold as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Sold

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

EUR 9,760,500

   04/23/08    $ (1,074,534 )

CHF 51,830,000

   04/23/08      (4,825,774 )
           

Total Net Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $61,693,919)

      $ (5,900,308 )
           

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   U.S. Opportunities Portfolio
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 91.3%

     

Aerospace — 2.1%

     

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.(a)(b)

   44,600    $ 4,617,438

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

   115,800      4,803,384

Orbital Sciences Corp.(a)

   221,100      5,328,510
         
        14,749,332
         

Banks — 5.1%

     

Associated Banc-Corp

   76,700      2,042,521

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

   82,900      3,484,287

Greenhill & Co., Inc.(b)

   39,800      2,768,488

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

   286,500      5,065,320

KBW Bank Corp.(b)

   110,000      4,281,200

National Penn Bancshares, Inc.

   212,900      3,872,651

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.(b)

   234,000      4,263,480

Northern Trust Corp.

   44,300      2,944,621

Old National Bancorp

   190,600      3,430,800

UMB Financial Corp.

   81,400      3,353,680
         
        35,507,048
         

Beverages & Bottling — 0.9%

     

Molson Coors Brewing Co. - Class B(b)

   117,900      6,198,003
         

Broadcasting — 0.3%

     

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. - Class A(b)

   226,800      2,020,788
         

Business Services — 2.7%

     

The Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

   63,600      5,175,768

FTI Consulting, Inc.(a)

   144,000      10,229,760

Hewitt Associates, Inc. - Class A(a)

   79,200      3,149,784
         
        18,555,312
         

Chemicals — 3.7%

     

Celanese Corp. - Series A

   146,700      5,728,635

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

   42,400      4,393,488

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

   76,800      4,165,632

The Lubrizol Corp.

   121,000      6,716,710

Terra Industries, Inc.(a)

   73,000      2,593,690

UAP Holding Corp.

   55,300      2,120,202
         
        25,718,357
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 0.7%

     

Western Digital Corp.(a)

   169,000      4,569,760
         

Computer Software & Services — 7.7%

     

BMC Software, Inc.(a)

   85,800      2,790,216

Citrix Systems, Inc.(a)

   95,200      2,792,216

DST Systems, Inc.(a)(b)

   102,000      6,705,480

Foundry Networks, Inc.(a)

   169,200      1,959,336

Ingram Micro, Inc. - Class A(a)

   155,300      2,458,399

McAfee, Inc.(a)

   118,700      3,927,783

priceline.com, Inc.(a)(b)

   63,100      7,626,266

Quest Software, Inc.(a)

   290,100      3,791,607

Salesforce.Com, Inc.(a)(b)

   114,200      6,608,754

Sapient Corp.(a)

   369,500      2,571,720

Seagate Technology, Inc.

   202,100      4,231,974

Sybase, Inc.(a)

   99,400      2,614,220

VeriSign, Inc.(a)(b)

   162,800      5,411,472
         
        53,489,443
         

Containers — 0.9%

     

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(a)

   107,200      6,049,296
         

Electronics — 1.7%

     

Amphenol Corp.

   106,000      3,948,500

Flextronics International Ltd.(a)

   341,800      3,209,502

GrafTech International Ltd.(a)(b)

   298,500      4,838,685
         
        11,996,687
         

Energy & Utilities — 4.9%

     

Airgas, Inc.

   106,700      4,851,649

DPL, Inc.(b)

   145,000      3,717,800

Edison International

   102,000      5,000,040

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

   6,300      154,665

Mirant Corp.(a)

   153,300      5,578,587

PPL Corp.

   80,600      3,701,152

Questar Corp.

   118,800      6,719,328

Sempra Energy

   71,000      3,782,880
         
        33,506,101
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 2.2%

     

Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

   143,100      2,611,575

Gaylord Entertainment Co.(a)(b)

   75,400      2,283,866

Morgans Hotel Group Co.(a)(b)

   152,800      2,264,496

Penn National Gaming, Inc.(a)

   53,400      2,335,182

WMS Industries, Inc.(a)

   156,500      5,629,305
         
        15,124,424
         

Finance — 1.4%

     

Invesco Ltd.

   237,500      5,785,500

Investment Technology Group, Inc.(a)(b)

   91,400      4,220,852
         
        10,006,352
         

Food & Agriculture — 1.8%

     

CNH Global N.V.

   61,000      3,173,830

Flowers Foods, Inc.

   135,500      3,353,625

The Mosaic Co.(a)

   57,500      5,899,500
         
        12,426,955
         

Insurance — 2.9%

     

Assurant, Inc.

   97,100      5,909,506

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.

   162,700      5,528,546

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

   96,000      5,226,240

Solera Holdings, Inc.(a)

   127,300      3,101,028
         
        19,765,320
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 2.6%

     

AGCO Corp.(a)

   87,000      5,209,560

Columbus Mckinnon Corp.(a)

   182,900      5,666,242

Flowserve Corp.

   48,000      5,010,240

Wabtec Corp.

   52,800      1,988,448
         
        17,874,490
         

Manufacturing — 4.1%

     

Energizer Holdings, Inc.(a)

   55,600      5,030,688

Greif, Inc.

   90,000      6,113,700

Guess?, Inc.(b)

   124,200      5,026,374

VF Corp.

   61,200      4,743,612

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc.

   130,900      7,428,575
         
        28,342,949
         

Medical & Medical Services — 2.3%

     

Covance, Inc.(a)

   79,800      6,621,006

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)(b)

   84,300      3,664,521

Millipore Corp.(a)

   79,400      5,352,354
         
        15,637,881
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 4.2%

     

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   89,000    $ 7,640,650

C.R. Bard, Inc.

   43,500      4,193,400

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a)

   86,900      5,121,886

St. Jude Medical, Inc.(a)

   110,300      4,763,857

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

   131,400      6,154,776

Waters Corp.(a)

   17,696      985,667
         
        28,860,236
         

Metal & Mining — 5.2%

     

Arch Coal, Inc.

   118,900      5,172,150

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   142,900      9,887,251

Kinross Gold Corp.

   314,500      6,953,595

Pan American Silver Corp.(a)

   57,800      2,217,786

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. - Class A

   91,000      6,462,820

Silver Wheaton Corp.(a)(b)

   131,200      2,037,536

Yamana Gold, Inc.

   224,300      3,279,266
         
        36,010,404
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.4%

     

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.(a)

   121,100      2,830,107
         

Oil & Gas — 12.9%

     

AGL Resources, Inc.

   159,200      5,463,744

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.(a)

   97,800      8,970,216

Bill Barrett Corp.(a)

   70,800      3,345,300

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   169,400      7,817,810

CVR Energy, Inc.(a)(b)

   191,200      4,403,336

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.(b)

   59,500      6,925,800

Forest Oil Corp.(a)

   59,200      2,898,432

ION Geophysical Corp.(a)

   349,200      4,818,960

Layne Christensen Co.(a)

   109,900      3,848,698

Newfield Exploration Co.(a)

   146,400      7,737,240

Noble Energy, Inc.

   92,400      6,726,720

Petrohawk Energy Corp.(a)(b)

   411,800      8,306,006

Petroleum Development Corp.(a)

   48,000      3,324,960

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

   148,500      5,213,835

Suburban Propane Partners LP

   79,300      3,079,219

Willbros Group, Inc.(a)(b)

   200,800      6,144,480
         
        89,024,756
         

Pharmaceuticals — 3.5%

     

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   66,600      3,949,380

Celgene Corp.(a)

   31,545      1,933,393

Herbalife Ltd.

   132,200      6,279,500

United Therapeutics Corp.(a)

   136,100      11,799,870
         
        23,962,143
         

Real Estate — 2.1%

     

Avalonbay Communities, Inc. (REIT)

   27,700      2,673,604

Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   41,800      3,848,526

The Macerich Co. (REIT)(b)

   55,800      3,921,066

Taubman Centers, Inc. (REIT)

   79,000      4,115,900
         
        14,559,096
         

Restaurants — 1.1%

     

Darling International, Inc.(a)

   289,800      3,752,910

Jack-in-the-Box, Inc.(a)

   142,700      3,834,349
         
        7,587,259
         

Retail Merchandising — 2.8%

     

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Class A

   89,700      6,560,658

Asbury Automative Group, Inc.

   154,000      2,119,040

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

   68,800      1,036,816

Jarden Corp.(a)

   159,900      3,476,226

Nordstrom, Inc.

   99,500      3,243,700

Saks, Inc.(a)

   225,400      2,810,738
         
        19,247,178
         

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.7%

     

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.

   158,000      5,076,540
         

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 2.4%

     

Cavium Networks, Inc.(a)(b)

   29,400      482,160

Hittite Microwave Corp.(a)

   113,500      4,247,170

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(a)

   65,200      4,622,680

Microsemi Corp.(a)

   206,200      4,701,360

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

   129,650      2,565,774
         
        16,619,144
         

Telecommunications — 4.0%

     

American Tower Corp. - Class A(a)

   93,700      3,673,977

Atheros Communications, Inc.(a)(b)

   142,000      2,959,280

Ciena Corp.(a)

   72,600      2,238,258

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.(a)

   655,300      2,791,578

Harris Corp.

   116,300      5,644,039

JDS Uniphase Corp.(a)(b)

   174,400      2,335,216

SBA Communications Corp.(a)(b)

   138,000      4,116,540

Syniverse Holdings, Inc.(a)

   224,100      3,733,506
         
        27,492,394
         

Tires & Rubber — 1.0%

     

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.(a)

   271,600      7,007,280
         

Tobacco — 1.5%

     

Loews Corp.-Carolina Group

   47,600      3,453,380

UST, Inc.(b)

   125,700      6,853,164
         
        10,306,544
         

Waste Management — 1.5%

     

Metalico, Inc.(a)(b)

   428,368      4,202,290

Republic Services, Inc.

   206,700      6,043,908
        10,246,198

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $599,741,767)

        630,367,777
         

Exchange-Traded Funds — 3.7%

     

iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund(b)

   228,600      14,881,860

KBW Regional Banking ETF

   123,200      4,326,784

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF(b)

   54,000      1,176,120

SPDR S&P Retail ETF(b)

   53,300      1,702,935

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

   64,400      3,158,820
         

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS

     

(Cost $24,543,322)

        25,246,519
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value  

Short Term Investments — 20.3%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   101,483,650    $ 101,483,650  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   38,596,882      38,596,882  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $140,080,532)

        140,080,532  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 115.3%

     

(Cost $764,365,621*)

        795,694,828  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (15.3)%

        (105,500,004 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 690,194,824  
           

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 767,009,965  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 52,775,740  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (24,090,877 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 28,684,863  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 101,483,650    $ 183,497
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 90.3%

     

Australia — 0.8%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.8%

     

Oil Search Ltd.

   200,000    $ 882,828
         

Belgium — 0.7%

     

Telecommunications — 0.7%

     

Belgacom SA

   16,500      730,688
         

Bermuda — 0.5%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.5%

     

Seadrill Ltd.

   20,800      557,542
         

Brazil — 2.5%

     

Banks — 0.8%

     

Banco Industrial e Comercial SA

   52,000      245,968

Unibanco SA - ADR

   5,700      664,848
         
        910,816
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.4%

     

Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais- CEMIG - ADR

   22,200      400,488
         

Manufacturing — 0.5%

     

Aracruz Celulose SA

   8,000      546,080
         

Real Estate — 0.3%

     

PDG Realty SA Empreendimentos e Participacoes

   30,400      356,893
         

Telecommunications — 0.5%

     

Bovespa Holding SA

   13,900      188,138

GVT Holding SA(a)

   19,300      362,748
         
        550,886
         

Total Brazil

        2,765,163
         

Canada — 2.1%

     

Metal & Mining — 1.4%

     

Barrick Gold Corp.

   10,000      434,500

Kinross Gold Corp.

   36,400      812,081

Silver Wheaton Corp.(a)

   18,000      279,540
         
        1,526,121
         

Oil & Gas — 0.7%

     

Encana Corp.

   9,800      746,612
         

Total Canada

        2,272,733
         

Chile — 0.2%

     

Banks — 0.2%

     

Banco Santander Chile SA - ADR

   3,700      193,362
         

China — 0.5%

     

Computer Software & Services — 0.5%

     

Sina Corp.(a)

   13,900      489,975
         

Finland — 0.4%

     

Manufacturing — 0.4%

     

Wartsila Oyj - Series B

   6,100      411,700
         

France — 3.0%

     

Banks — 0.2%

     

BNP Paribas SA

   2,400      242,080
         

Beverages & Bottling — 0.6%

     

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA

   6,200      690,074
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.3%

     

Vivendi Universal SA

   8,100      316,501
         

Insurance — 0.3%

     

AXA

   10,000      362,956
         

Manufacturing — 0.3%

     

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin - Class B

   3,600      375,795
         

Oil & Gas — 0.8%

     

Total SA

   11,000      816,912
         

Telecommunications — 0.5%

     

France Telecom SA

   15,700      527,952
         

Total France

        3,332,270
         

Germany — 2.8%

     

Manufacturing — 0.7%

     

Adidas-Salomon AG

   10,800      717,999
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 0.5%

     

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

   10,500      527,976
         

Oil & Gas — 0.5%

     

Linde AG

   4,200      593,388
         

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.4%

     

Deutsche Boerse AG

   3,000      483,241
         

Soaps & Cosmetics — 0.7%

     

Henkel KGaA

   17,000      785,842
         

Total Germany

        3,108,446
         

Greece — 0.4%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

National Bank of Greece SA

   8,500      448,477
         

Hong Kong — 3.1%

     

Energy & Utilities — 0.3%

     

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

   706,000      351,065
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.6%

     

The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd.

   364,500      598,551
         

Real Estate — 1.3%

     

Kerry Properties Ltd.

   80,900      487,521

New World Development Co. Ltd.

   130,900      317,215

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

   41,000      639,551
         
        1,444,287
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.5%

     

Esprit Holdings Ltd.

   45,300      543,648
         

Telecommunications — 0.4%

     

China Mobile Ltd.

   29,700      441,914
         

Total Hong Kong

        3,379,465
         

Indonesia — 0.8%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

PT Bank Mandiri

   1,327,000      454,106
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.4%

     

PT Astra International Tbk

   170,100      448,118
         

Total Indonesia

        902,224
         

Italy — 0.5%

     

Telecommunications — 0.5%

     

Enel SpA

   54,000      572,899
         

Japan — 5.0%

     

Computer Software & Services — 0.8%

     

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

   1,700      876,605
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Opportunities Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Japan (Continued)

     

Electronics — 1.1%

     

Fanuc Ltd.

   6,000    $ 570,626

NGK Insulators Ltd.

   27,300      483,118

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

   14,400      198,347
         
        1,252,091
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.2%

     

Air Water, Inc.

   40,100      383,380

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

   24,800      913,082
         
        1,296,462
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.5%

     

Daikin Industries Ltd.

   12,000      516,453
         

Manufacturing — 0.7%

     

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

   27,000      324,227

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

   53,000      458,327
         
        782,554
         

Metal & Mining — 0.4%

     

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.

   22,000      409,410
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.3%

     

Itochu Corp.

   40,300      397,825
         

Total Japan

        5,531,400
         

Malaysia — 1.0%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Alliance Financial Group, Inc.

   444,700      372,611
         

Telecommunications — 0.6%

     

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

   210,000      695,951
         

Total Malaysia

        1,068,562
         

Netherlands — 1.4%

     

Beverages & Bottling — 0.6%

     

Heineken Holding NV

   13,800      693,911
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.8%

     

Unilever NV

   25,200      846,219
         

Total Netherlands

        1,540,130
         

Norway — 0.9%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

DNB NOR ASA

   29,300      444,763
         

Chemicals — 0.5%

     

Yara International ASA

   10,000      578,319
         

Total Norway

        1,023,082
         

Russia — 0.7%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.7%

     

Gazprom, Inc.-ADR

   15,000      765,000
         

Singapore — 0.8%

     

Air Transportation — 0.3%

     

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

   30,000      340,005
         

Banks — 0.5%

     

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

   39,400      547,870
         

Total Singapore

        887,875
         

South Korea — 0.6%

     

Electronics — 0.4%

     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   600      377,442
         

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.2%

     

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

   5,500      258,242
         

Total South Korea

        635,684
         

Spain — 0.4%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

   10,500      231,248

Banco Santander Spain SA - ADR

   11,800      235,102
         
        466,350
         

Switzerland — 2.6%

     

Banks — 0.5%

     

Julius Baer Holding Ltd.

   7,300      538,073
         

Chemicals — 0.6%

     

Syngenta AG

   2,300      673,950
         

Food & Agriculture — 1.0%

     

Nestle SA

   2,300      1,149,305
         

Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%

     

Roche Holding AG

   2,900      545,776
         

Total Switzerland

        2,907,104
         

Taiwan — 2.3%

     

Chemicals — 1.3%

     

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

   334,500      1,458,920
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 0.4%

     

Asustek Computer, Inc.

   163,000      477,526
         

Telecommunications — 0.6%

     

Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd.

   330,619      636,654
         

Total Taiwan

        2,573,100
         

Thailand — 0.4%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Bangkok Bank Public Co. Ltd.

   103,300      456,049
         

United Kingdom — 3.1%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Barclays Plc

   12,900      115,977

HSBC Finance Corp.

   13,700      225,673

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc

   17,200      115,123
         
        456,773
         

Beverages & Bottling — 0.4%

     

Diageo Plc

   21,900      441,590
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.5%

     

International Power Plc

   69,300      547,391
         

Finance — 0.4%

     

ICAP Plc

   41,000      462,996
         

Oil & Gas — 0.5%

     

BP Plc

   55,000      558,874
         

Telecommunications — 0.5%

     

Vodafone Group Plc

   175,000      524,094
         

Transportation — 0.4%

     

Arriva Plc

   28,500      388,017
         

Total United Kingdom

        3,379,735
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Opportunities Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States — 52.8%

     

Aerospace — 1.0%

     

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.(a)

   4,900    $ 507,297

Goodrich Corp.

   10,600      609,606
         
        1,116,903
         

Banks — 5.7%

     

Bank of America Corp.

   14,000      530,740

BB&T Corp.

   14,900      477,694

Citigroup, Inc.

   31,400      672,588

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

   33,500      592,280

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   12,000      515,400

KBW Bank Corp.

   61,000      2,374,120

Old National Bancorp

   25,800      464,400

U.S. Bancorp

   8,000      258,880

Wells Fargo & Co.

   12,000      349,200
         
        6,235,302
         

Beverages & Bottling — 1.5%

     

Molson Coors Brewing Co. - Class B

   14,600      767,522

PepsiCo, Inc.

   12,500      902,500
         
        1,670,022
         

Broadcasting — 0.5%

     

Liberty Global, Inc.(a)

   15,200      518,016
         

Business Services — 0.6%

     

FTI Consulting, Inc.(a)

   9,000      639,360
         

Chemicals — 1.1%

     

The Lubrizol Corp.

   11,800      655,018

UAP Holding Corp.

   15,000      575,100
         
        1,230,118
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 1.2%

     

Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)

   22,100      532,389

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   16,200      739,692
         
        1,272,081
         

Computer Software & Services — 2.0%

     

DST Systems, Inc.(a)

   8,500      558,790

EMC Corp.(a)

   26,100      374,274

Microsoft Corp.

   23,400      664,092

Oracle Corp.(a)

   30,100      588,756
         
        2,185,912
         

Electronics — 1.0%

     

Flextronics International Ltd.(a)

   49,500      464,805

Intel Corp.

   28,400      601,512
         
        1,066,317
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.6%

     

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

   13,000      541,190

FPL Group, Inc.

   6,100      382,714

PPL Corp.

   10,000      459,200

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

   10,000      401,900
         
        1,785,004
         

Finance — 0.5%

     

State Street Corp.

   6,500      513,500
         

Food & Agriculture — 2.8%

     

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

   12,000      493,920

Bunge Ltd.

   6,000      521,280

CNH Global N.V.

   8,000      416,240

H.J. Heinz Co.

   15,300      718,641

Kellogg Co.

   17,500      919,800
         
        3,069,881
         

Insurance — 1.7%

     

ACE Ltd.

   8,000      440,480

AON Corp.

   11,000      442,200

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

   11,800      642,392

Travelers Companies, Inc.

   8,300      397,155
         
        1,922,227
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 1.8%

     

AGCO Corp.(a)

   11,400      682,632

Caterpillar, Inc.

   10,000      782,900

Flowserve Corp.

   4,900      511,462
         
        1,976,994
         

Manufacturing — 2.6%

     

Corning, Inc.

   30,000      721,200

General Electric Co.

   19,000      703,190

NIKE, Inc., Class B

   12,800      870,400

Reynolds American, Inc.

   10,300      608,009
         
        2,902,799
         

Medical & Medical Services — 0.7%

     

Baxter International, Inc.

   12,700      734,314
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 5.7%

     

Alcon, Inc.

   3,800      540,550

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

   11,700      1,004,445

C.R. Bard, Inc.

   5,800      559,120

Johnson & Johnson

   10,500      681,135

Medtronic, Inc.

   22,000      1,064,140

St. Jude Medical, Inc.(a)

   11,300      488,047

Stryker Corp.

   8,700      565,935

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

   11,100      519,924

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.(a)

   11,000      856,460
         
        6,279,756
         

Metal & Mining — 2.3%

     

Arch Coal, Inc.

   12,900      561,150

Pan American Silver Corp.(a)

   13,400      514,158

Peabody Energy Corp.

   12,000      612,000

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. - Class A

   12,400      880,648
         
        2,567,956
         

Oil & Gas — 8.9%

     

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

   13,000      819,390

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   20,500      946,075

Chevron Corp.

   6,000      512,160

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

   5,700      663,480

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   11,600      981,128

Forest Oil Corp.(a)

   13,900      680,544

Murphy Oil Corp.

   6,000      492,840

Newfield Exploration Co.(a)

   13,000      687,050

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   9,000      658,530

Petrohawk Energy Corp.(a)

   48,400      976,228

Petroleum Development Corp.(a)

   7,100      491,817

Transocean, Inc.(a)

   2,868      387,754

Ultra Petroleum Corp.(a)

   12,300      953,250

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Opportunities Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Oil & Gas (Continued)

     

XTO Energy, Inc.

   9,750    $ 603,135
         
        9,853,381
         

Pharmaceuticals — 3.6%

     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   36,800      783,840

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   31,600      1,628,348

Merck & Co., Inc.

   19,600      743,820

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - ADR

   16,800      775,992
         
        3,932,000
         

Railroad & Shipping — 0.5%

     

Union Pacific Corp.

   4,400      551,672
         

Restaurants — 1.1%

     

Darling International, Inc.(a)

   41,100      532,245

Yum! Brands, Inc.

   18,600      692,106
         
        1,224,351
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.6%

     

CVS Caremark Corp.

   17,400      704,874
         

Soaps & Cosmetics — 2.2%

     

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   18,300      1,425,753

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   14,000      980,980
         
        2,406,733
         

Telecommunications — 0.7%

     

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   12,600      516,600

Vodafone Group Plc - ADR

   9,000      265,590
         
        782,190
         

Tobacco — 0.9%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

   5,700      126,540

Philip Morris International, Inc.(a)

   5,700      288,306

UST, Inc.

   11,600      632,432
         
        1,047,278
         

Total United States

        58,188,941
         

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $94,675,499)

        99,470,784
         

Exchange-Traded Funds — 2.0%

     

iShares Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Services Sector Index Fund

   16,000      920,640

iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund

   19,100      1,243,410
         

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS

     

(Cost $2,143,781)

        2,164,050
         

Short Term Investments — 3.4%

     

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(b)

     

(Cost $3,720,827)(b)

   3,720,827      3,720,827
         

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 95.6%

     

(Cost $100,540,107*)

        105,355,661

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 4.4%

        4,843,624
         

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 110,199,285
         

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 101,174,590  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 8,650,727  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (4,469,656 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 4,181,071  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Represents current yield as of report date.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Purchased

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

SGD

  213,000      04/01/08    $ 198  

AUD

  3,498,000      04/23/08      143,529  

CAD

  5,706,000      04/23/08      (1,946 )

DKK

  4,926,000      04/23/08      72,044  

NOK

  2,994,000      04/23/08      26,191  

JPY

  559,332,000      04/23/08      283,891  

SEK

  7,942,000      04/23/08      88,248  

HKD

  5,292,000      04/23/08      1,071  

EUR

  4,518,000      04/23/08      426,881  

CHF

  1,026,000      04/23/08      91,129  

GBP

  3,265,000      04/23/08      14,309  

ZAR

  2,463,000      04/23/08      (39,578 )

PLN

  1,000,000      04/23/08      46,557  
               

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $32,388,010)

      $ 1,152,524  
               

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts sold as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Sold

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

CAD

  1,136,000      04/01/08    $ 9,932  

NOK

  886,000      04/01/08      (292 )

JPY

  46,088,000      04/01/08      1,116  

AUD

  909,000      04/23/08      16,645  

CAD

  4,009,000      04/23/08      76,111  

DKK

  2,500,000      04/23/08      (1,035 )

NOK

  8,487,000      04/23/08      (85,991 )

JPY

  73,266,000      04/23/08      (15,945 )

HKD

  5,521,000      04/23/08      (950 )

EUR

  700,000      04/23/08      —    

CHF

  2,295,000      04/23/08      (69,952 )

GBP

  654,000      04/23/08      4,239  
               

Total Net Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $14,758,906)

      $ (66,122 )
               

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 89.0%

     

Australia — 2.4%

     

Finance — 0.6%

     

Macquarie Airports Management Ltd.

   2,863,600    $ 8,453,061
         

Metal & Mining — 0.7%

     

Lihir Gold Ltd.

   2,993,300      9,820,732
         

Oil & Gas — 1.1%

     

Oil Search Ltd.

   3,461,900      15,281,318
         

Total Australia

        33,555,111
         

Belgium — 1.5%

     

Banks — 0.7%

     

Dexia SA

   170,500      4,858,662

KBC Groep NV

   37,700      4,888,899
         
        9,747,561
         

Metal & Mining — 0.8%

     

Umicore

   222,580      11,582,130
         

Total Belgium

        21,329,691
         

Bermuda — 0.6%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.6%

     

Seadrill Ltd.

   330,200      8,850,982
         

Brazil — 3.2%

     

Banks — 1.4%

     

Banco Industrial e Comercial SA

   793,000      3,751,012

Unibanco SA - ADR

   135,900      15,851,376
         
        19,602,388
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.6%

     

Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais- CEMIG - ADR

   443,200      7,995,328
         

Paper & Forest Products — 0.5%

     

Votorantim Celulose ADR

   226,500      6,457,515
         

Real Estate — 0.4%

     

Mrv Engenharia(a)

   326,900      5,812,549
         

Telecommunications — 0.3%

     

GVT Holding SA(a)

   267,800      5,033,364
         

Total Brazil

        44,901,144
         

Canada — 5.0%

     

Banks — 0.2%

     

Royal Bank of Canada

   56,800      2,653,378
         

Metal & Mining — 2.8%

     

Kinross Gold Corp.

   1,040,100      23,204,530

Silver Wheaton Corp.(a)(b)

   227,900      3,539,287

Yamana Gold, Inc.

   846,400      12,418,320
         
        39,162,137
         

Oil & Gas — 2.0%

     

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

   115,000      7,872,814

Encana Corp.

   147,000      11,199,182

Suncor Energy, Inc.

   86,000      8,312,202
         
        27,384,198
         

Total Canada

        69,199,713
         

Chile — 0.3%

     

Banks — 0.3%

     

Banco Santander Chile SA - ADR

   79,100      4,133,766
         

Czech Republic — 0.3%

     

Banks — 0.3%

     

Komercni Banka A.S.

   15,000      3,584,790
         

Denmark — 1.0%

     

Insurance — 0.5%

     

Trygvesta AS

   86,400      7,591,142
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.5%

     

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

   69,800      6,908,477
         

Total Denmark

        14,499,619
         

Finland — 0.4%

     

Telecommunications — 0.4%

     

Elisa Oyj

   204,800      5,115,069
         

France — 4.3%

     

Banks — 0.7%

     

BNP Paribas SA

   55,900      5,638,451

Societe Generale

   47,500      4,650,937
         
        10,289,388
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.6%

     

Ubisoft Entertainment

   97,500      8,399,891
         

Food & Agriculture — 1.1%

     

Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA

   123,800      14,842,475
         

Insurance — 0.6%

     

AXA

   214,400      7,781,778
         

Manufacturing — 0.7%

     

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin - Class B

   95,600      9,979,432
         

Oil & Gas — 0.6%

     

Total SA

   121,000      8,986,028
         

Total France

        60,278,992
         

Germany — 6.6%

     

Chemicals — 0.5%

     

SGL Carbon AG

   120,600      7,615,920
         

Computer Software & Services — 1.1%

     

United Internet AG

   704,700      15,164,050
         

Durable Goods — 0.7%

     

Gerry Weber International AG

   289,200      10,341,454
         

Insurance — 1.0%

     

Hannover Rueckversicherung AG

   276,200      14,398,453
         

Manufacturing — 1.2%

     

Adidas-Salomon AG

   131,400      8,735,659

K+S AG

   24,000      7,855,007
         
        16,590,666
         

Medical & Medical Services — 0.3%

     

Rhoen Klinikum AG

   149,800      4,439,062
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 0.7%

     

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

   179,300      9,015,811
         

Miscellaneous Services — 0.6%

     

GEA Group AG

   247,500      8,322,808
         

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.2%

     

Deutsche Boerse AG

   17,600      2,835,017
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   International Opportunities Portfolio
Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Germany (Continued)

     

Waste Management — 0.3%

     

Zhongde Waste Technology AG

   85,694    $ 3,458,011
         

Total Germany

        92,181,252
         

Greece — 0.4%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

National Bank of Greece SA

   98,000      5,170,679
         

Hong Kong — 3.0%

     

Chemicals — 0.5%

     

Huabao International Holdings Ltd.

   9,079,200      7,466,207
         

Construction — 0.4%

     

Shenzhen Expressway Co. Ltd.

   6,745,300      5,156,924
         

Finance — 0.4%

     

Rexcapital Financial Holdings Ltd.(a)

   49,810,300      5,568,150
         

Metal & Mining — 0.4%

     

Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd.

   4,261,700      6,034,440
         

Real Estate — 1.3%

     

New World Development Co. Ltd.

   2,810,000      6,809,583

Wheelock & Co. Ltd.

   4,002,900      11,212,533
         
        18,022,116
         

Total Hong Kong

        42,247,837
         

India — 2.0%

     

Beverages & Bottling — 0.4%

     

United Spirits Ltd.

   137,900      5,162,313
         

Construction — 0.2%

     

Ambuja Cements Ltd.

   1,064,500      3,211,808
         

Metal & Mining — 0.6%

     

JSW Steel Ltd.

   407,300      8,317,570
         

Telecommunications — 0.8%

     

Bharti Tele-Ventures Ltd.

   568,557      11,709,128
         

Total India

        28,400,819
         

Indonesia — 1.9%

     

Banks — 0.6%

     

PT Bank Mandiri

   22,481,700      7,693,358
         

Metal & Mining — 0.9%

     

PT Bumi Resources Tbk

   19,672,700      13,250,488
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.4%

     

PT Astra International Tbk

   2,309,300      6,083,707
         

Total Indonesia

        27,027,553
         

Italy — 2.2%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

   749,100      4,931,635
         

Construction — 0.3%

     

Astaldi SpA

   635,300      4,894,561
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.5%

     

AEM SpA

   3,465,000      12,732,334

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA

   2,040,900      8,707,681
         
        21,440,015
         

Total Italy

        31,266,211
         

Japan — 12.7%

     

Banks — 2.0%

     

Bank of Kyoto Ltd.

   827,100      10,056,633

The Chiba Bank Ltd.

   1,578,000      10,717,356

The Iyo Bank Ltd.

   712,700      7,607,472
         
        28,381,461
         

Chemicals — 1.6%

     

Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.

   1,091,700      3,395,135

Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd.

   1,541,400      14,210,941

Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd.

   996,300      4,727,627
         
        22,333,703
         

Durable Goods — 0.5%

     

ASICS Corp.

   632,000      7,265,971
         

Electronics — 1.8%

     

Hosiden Corp.

   656,500      13,066,774

NGK Insulators Ltd.

   332,700      5,887,668

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

   417,900      5,756,187
         
        24,710,629
         

Energy & Utilities — 2.1%

     

Air Water, Inc.

   919,200      8,788,098

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

   569,000      20,949,338
         
        29,737,436
         

Finance — 0.3%

     

Shinko Securities Co. Ltd.(a)

   1,157,400      3,367,235
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.4%

     

Miura Co. Ltd.

   217,700      4,924,895
         

Manufacturing — 1.2%

     

Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp.

   996,700      7,979,199

Uni-Charm Corp.

   126,200      9,229,515
         
        17,208,714
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 0.4%

     

Nihon Kohden Corp.

   222,100      5,080,136
         

Metal & Mining — 0.4%

     

Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.

   120,900      4,875,782
         

Pharmaceuticals — 0.2%

     

Towa Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

   77,200      3,276,043
         

Photographic Equipment — 0.3%

     

Tamron Co. Ltd.

   194,000      4,758,527
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.6%

     

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

   187,200      8,094,222
         

Transportation — 0.9%

     

Hino Motors Ltd.

   1,097,800      7,246,713

Kintetsu World Express, Inc.

   216,100      5,029,615
         
        12,276,328
         

Total Japan

        176,291,082
         

Kazakhstan — 0.6%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.6%

     

Kamunaigaz Exploration Production, Inc.

   328,400      8,226,420
         

Luxembourg — 0.9%

     

Electronics — 0.5%

     

Arcelormittal

   81,000      6,634,376
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Luxembourg (Continued)

     

Telecommunications — 0.4%

     

SES SA

   282,300    $ 5,958,780
         

Total Luxembourg

        12,593,156
         

Malaysia — 0.7%

     

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.7%

     

Tanjong Plc

   1,881,200      9,880,932
         

Mexico — 1.4%

     

Beverages & Bottling — 0.6%

     

Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.

   200,000      8,356,000
         

Telecommunications — 0.8%

     

America Movil SA - ADR

   170,900      10,884,621
         

Total Mexico

        19,240,621
         

Morocco — 1.4%

     

Construction — 0.8%

     

IJM Corp. Bhd

   5,579,800      10,641,482
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.6%

     

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

   1,814,850      9,191,987
         

Total Morocco

        19,833,469
         

Netherlands — 2.5%

     

Beverages & Bottling — 0.7%

     

Heineken NV

   183,000      10,629,087
         

Construction — 0.7%

     

Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster NV

   167,300      9,635,313
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.8%

     

Nutreco Holding NV

   150,100      11,540,503
         

Medical & Medical Services — 0.3%

     

Qiagen NV

   178,500      3,691,685
         

Total Netherlands

        35,496,588
         

Norway — 4.4%

     

Banks — 0.5%

     

DNB NOR ASA

   360,100      5,466,186

Sparebanken Rogaland

   193,600      2,005,434
         
        7,471,620
         

Chemicals — 1.3%

     

Yara International ASA

   310,100      17,933,655
         

Oil & Gas — 1.8%

     

Fred Olsen Energy ASA

   208,500      11,832,749

Prosafe ASA

   806,000      12,662,131
         
        24,494,880
         

Transportation — 0.8%

     

Songa Offshore ASA

   854,600      11,411,784
         

Total Norway

        61,311,939
         

Philippines — 0.6%

     

Telecommunications — 0.6%

     

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. - ADR(b)

   115,500      7,676,130
         

Singapore — 0.7%

     

Real Estate — 0.5%

     

CapitaCommercial Trust Management Ltd.

   4,530,000      7,306,186
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.2%

     

Hongguo International Holdings Ltd.

   7,903,357      2,957,048
         

Total Singapore

        10,263,234
         

South Africa — 0.5%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.5%

     

Sasol Ltd. - ADR

   139,000      6,726,210
         

South Korea — 1.0%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Pusan Bank

   480,200      6,012,500
         

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.6%

     

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

   163,900      7,695,613
         

Total South Korea

        13,708,113
         

Spain — 1.4%

     

Banks — 1.4%

     

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

   254,500      5,605,019

Banco Popular Espanol SA

   264,400      4,800,366

Banco Santander Spain SA - ADR

   421,600      8,399,918
         
        18,805,303
         

Sweden — 1.2%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Nordea Bank AB

   321,000      5,202,470
         

Soaps & Cosmetics — 0.8%

     

Oriflame Cosmetics SA

   163,054      10,825,720
         

Total Sweden

        16,028,190
         

Switzerland — 4.0%

     

Chemicals — 0.9%

     

Lonza Group AG

   93,600      12,412,768
         

Food & Agriculture — 1.4%

     

Barry Callebaut AG

   10,445      9,045,111

Nestle SA

   22,100      11,043,324
         
        20,088,435
         

Insurance — 0.6%

     

Swiss Life Holding

   29,300      8,142,987
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.5%

     

Meyer Burger Technology AG

   23,800      7,309,435
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.6%

     

Compagnie Financiere Richemont AG

   145,800      8,177,485
         

Total Switzerland

        56,131,110
         

Taiwan — 4.2%

     

Chemicals — 2.0%

     

Polaris Securities Co., Ltd.(a)

   9,732,100      6,951,615

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

   4,646,800      20,266,989
         
        27,218,604
         

Computer Software & Services — 0.2%

     

Geovision, Inc.

   491,000      3,450,633
         

Finance — 0.6%

     

Yuanta Financial Holding Co.(a)

   9,172,000      8,604,552
         

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 0.3%

     

Av Tech Corp.

   69,359      356,161

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

   5,297,938      3,801,743
         
        4,157,904
         

Telecommunications — 0.4%

     

Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.

   2,200,000      5,786,139
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Taiwan (Continued)

     

Transportation — 0.7%

     

U-Ming Marine Transport Corp.

   3,113,224    $ 9,397,213
         

Total Taiwan

        58,615,045
         

Thailand — 1.8%

     

Banks — 1.0%

     

Siam Commercial Bank Public Co. Ltd.

   4,924,700      14,155,482
         

Metal & Mining — 0.8%

     

Banpu Public Co. Ltd.

   791,700      10,460,448
         

Total Thailand

        24,615,930
         

United Kingdom — 13.0%

     

Aerospace — 1.4%

     

Cobham Plc

   2,249,500      8,928,891

Meggitt Plc

   1,838,000      10,058,716
         
        18,987,607
         

Banks — 1.0%

     

Barclays Plc

   233,600      2,100,161

HSBC Finance Corp.

   331,300      5,457,340

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc

   311,900      2,087,608

Standard Chartered Plc

   139,100      4,753,810
         
        14,398,919
         

Business Services — 2.3%

     

Aegis Group Plc

   4,531,000      9,388,011

De La Rue Plc

   646,233      11,369,716

Intertek Group Plc

   529,700      10,849,037
         
        31,606,764
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.8%

     

International Power Plc

   1,456,400      11,503,904
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.6%

     

IG Group Holdings Plc

   505,700      3,284,385

InterContinental Hotels Group Plc

   313,304      4,725,645
         
        8,010,030
         

Finance — 0.4%

     

ICAP Plc

   421,100      4,755,312
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.6%

     

Britvic Plc

   1,386,600      8,771,683
         

Insurance — 1.1%

     

Hiscox Ltd.

   1,627,900      7,729,674

Prudential Plc

   540,000      7,132,197
         
        14,861,871
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.9%

     

VT Group Plc

   443,400      5,781,527

The Weir Group Plc

   472,200      7,131,685
         
        12,913,212
         

Measuring & Controlling Devices — 0.7%

     

Rotork Plc

   471,312      10,092,795
         

Oil & Gas — 0.6%

     

Wellstream Holdings Plc

   319,600      8,340,922
         

Publishing & Printing — 0.4%

     

United Business Media Plc

   517,200      5,532,594
         

Tobacco — 0.5%

     

Imperial Tobacco Group Plc

   145,100      6,675,171
         

Transportation — 1.3%

     

Arriva Plc

   732,100      9,967,266

National Express Group Plc

   423,700      8,450,960
         
        18,418,226
         

Waste Management — 0.4%

     

Northumbrian Water Group Plc

   813,800      5,640,734
         

Total United Kingdom

        180,509,744
         

United States — 0.9%

     

Metal & Mining — 0.5%

     

Pan American Silver Corp.(a)

   162,600      6,238,962
         

Oil & Gas — 0.4%

     

Novatek Oao - ADR

   75,000      6,052,500
         

Total United States

        12,291,462
         

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $1,052,606,712)

        1,239,987,906
         

Preferred Stock — 0.3%

     

Insurance — 0.3%

     

ING Groep NV

     

(Cost $4,208,192)

   115,000      4,306,531
         

Exchange-Traded Fund — 0.5%

     

Lyxor ETF DJ Stoxx 600 Banks

     

(Cost $6,524,259)

   125,000      6,857,723
         

Short Term Investments — 6.6%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%, (b)(c)(d)(e)

   6,434,800      6,434,800

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   86,301,767      86,301,767
         

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $92,736,567)

        92,736,567
         

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 96.4%

     

(Cost $1,156,075,730*)

        1,343,888,727

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 3.6%

        50,007,737
         

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 1,393,896,464
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 1,157,141,553  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 245,837,162  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (59,089,988 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 186,747,174  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 6,434,800    $ 8,365
             

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Purchased

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

JPY

  234,455,000      4/01/08    $ 5,490  

AUD

  51,108,000      4/23/08      1,474,364  

CAD

  77,443,000      4/23/08      89,679  

DKK

  27,790,000      4/23/08      406,438  

NOK

  180,331,000      4/23/08      1,381,683  

JPY

  14,583,614,000      4/23/08      5,723,079  

SEK

  100,559,000      4/23/08      1,011,316  

HKD

  77,914,000      4/23/08      11,904  

SGD

  8,207,000      4/23/08      44,275  

EUR

  115,442,100      4/23/08      12,084,277  

CHF

  61,684,000      4/23/08      5,811,506  

GBP

  17,989,000      4/23/08      (9,414 )

ZAR

  86,232,000      4/23/08      (1,385,660 )

PLN

  53,974,000      4/23/08      2,512,882  
               

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $630,438,120)

      $ 29,161,819  
               

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts sold as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign Currency Sold

   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

AUD

  1,497,000      4/01/08    $ 4,489  

CAD

  2,766,000      4/01/08      26,515  

NOK

  37,633,000      4/01/08      (10,506 )

JPY

  6,167,000      4/01/08      149  

SEK

  15,391,000      4/01/08      (6,804 )

AUD

  12,731,000      4/23/08      91,247  

CAD

  69,257,000      4/23/08      1,339,387  

DKK

  33,326,000      4/23/08      (192,655 )

NOK

  477,630,000      4/23/08      (5,846,241 )

JPY

  11,316,338,630      4/23/08      (6,803,354 )

SEK

  23,670,000      4/23/08      (129,693 )

HKD

  42,113,000      4/23/08      (7,247 )

EUR

  73,312,000      4/23/08      (2,855,781 )

CHF

  62,204,000      4/23/08      (1,415,136 )

GBP

  14,749,500      4/23/08      74,469  

CZK

  59,090,200      4/23/08      (77,379 )
               

Total Net Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $512,309,011)

      $ (15,808,540 )
               

 

 

Cash of $3,800,000 pledged as collateral in connection with open financial futures contracts.

Financial futures contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Contracts

  

Issue

  

Expiration Date

   Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation

700

   MSCI Taiwan Index    June 2008    $ 71,855,000    $ 4,109,045
                   

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation

         $ 4,109,045
               

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Capital
Appreciation
Portfolio
    Mid-Cap
Value Equity
Portfolio
    Mid-Cap
Growth Equity
Portfolio
    Aurora
Portfolio
    Small/Mid-Cap
Growth
Portfolio
 

Assets

          

Investments at value - unaffiliated1

   $ 245,530,638     $ 917,993,743     $ 314,957,855     $ 1,016,660,781     $ 232,626,608  

Investments at value - affiliated2,3

     19,404,950       166,446,750       39,892,100       293,234,300       9,367,400  

Foreign currency at value4

     —         —         —         728       —    

Dividends and reclaims receivable

     282,965       1,096,022       118,497       559,148       72,927  

Interest receivable

     —         —         195       —         —    

Interest receivable - affiliated

     —         771       —         —         —    

Securities lending income receivable

     7,153       102,488       22,450       143,985       9,624  

Investments sold receivable

     3,619,145       11,913,051       1,502,697       66,385,135       829,999  

Receivable from advisor

     1,471       139,875       2,972       62,133       28,033  

Capital shares sold receivable

     138,773       1,250,395       95,751       698,069       225,786  

Prepaid expenses

     44,709       104,984       59,661       111,836       51,923  
                                        

Total assets

     269,029,804       1,099,048,079       356,652,178       1,377,856,115       243,212,300  
                                        

Liabilities

          

Investments purchased payable

     2,521,527       4,226,733       —         58,729,486       2,309,006  

Options written at value5

     —         52,500       —         —         —    

Collateral received at value - securities loans

     19,404,950       166,446,750       39,892,100       293,234,300       9,367,400  

Transfer agent fees payable

     196,297       444,130       408,685       1,245,455       250,418  

Capital shares redeemed payable

     187,985       2,229,549       162,074       2,960,311       365,166  

Investment advisory fees payable

     109,163       611,698       221,855       732,777       145,217  

Service and distribution fees payable

     34,838       148,998       31,852       247,837       22,193  

Administration fees payable

     19,031       54,100       26,909       60,985       14,491  

Custodian fees payable

     10,602       37,854       6,399       23,167       9,689  

Officer and Trustees fees payable

     4,130       26,721       7,864       39,457       4,537  

Foreign taxes payable

     —         —         3,816       —         —    

Other accrued expenses payable

     97,821       375,272       112,536       539,434       110,034  
                                        

Total liabilities

     22,586,344       174,654,305       40,874,090       357,813,209       12,598,151  
                                        

Net Assets

          

Net Assets

   $ 246,443,460     $ 924,393,774     $ 315,778,088     $ 1,020,042,906     $ 230,614,149  
                                        

Net Assets Consist of

          

Paid-in capital

   $ 272,303,648     $ 955,925,748     $ 427,485,432     $ 1,103,180,458     $ 213,054,408  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)

     (108,547 )     1,754,390       (1,597,633 )     (4,069,935 )     (849,699 )

Accumulated net realized loss

     (55,091,244 )     (62,766,863 )     (149,094,614 )     (57,173,425 )     (7,016,613 )

Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     29,339,603       29,480,499       38,984,903       (21,894,192 )     25,426,053  
                                        

Net Assets

   $ 246,443,460     $ 924,393,774     $ 315,778,088     $ 1,020,042,906     $ 230,614,149  
                                        

 

1        Investments at cost - unaffiliated

   $ 216,191,035     $ 888,511,704     $ 275,972,952     $ 1,038,553,810     $ 207,200,555  

2        Investments at cost - affiliated

     19,404,950       166,446,750       39,892,100       293,234,300       9,367,400  

3        Market value of securities loans

     19,061,344       162,608,465       39,175,574       289,635,683       9,138,456  

4        Cost of foreign currency

     —         —         —         727       —    

5        Premiums received - written options

     —         50,960       —         —         —    

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)   

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Capital
Appreciation
Portfolio
   Mid-Cap
Value Equity
Portfolio
   Mid-Cap
Growth Equity
Portfolio
   Aurora
Portfolio
   Small/Mid-Cap
Growth
Portfolio

Institutional

              

Net Assets

   $ 72,265,207    $ 129,199,204    $ 31,487,751    $ 116,537,842    $ 19,786,280

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     4,352,898      11,735,713      2,606,919      5,538,332      1,469,394

Net Asset Value

   $ 16.60    $ 11.01    $ 12.08    $ 21.04    $ 13.47

Service

              

Net Assets

   $ —      $ 2,702,673    $ 606,046    $ —      $ —  

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     —        249,230      52,509      —        —  

Net Asset Value

   $ —      $ 10.84    $ 11.54    $ —      $ —  

Investor A

              

Net Assets

   $ 130,797,053    $ 566,483,265    $ 235,781,959    $ 600,766,819    $ 179,756,512

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     8,188,321      52,849,029      21,049,684      31,084,503      14,270,661

Net Asset Value

   $ 15.97    $ 10.72    $ 11.20    $ 19.33    $ 12.60

Investor B

              

Net Assets

   $ 30,498,944    $ 86,979,188    $ 30,511,681    $ 163,505,199    $ 15,065,481

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     2,061,137      8,842,697      3,029,406      10,560,698      1,396,486

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.80    $ 9.84    $ 10.07    $ 15.48    $ 10.79

Investor C

              

Net Assets

   $ 12,882,256    $ 139,029,444    $ 16,683,560    $ 137,896,821    $ 14,408,473

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     867,674      14,175,932      1,656,963      8,913,462      1,333,553

Net Asset Value

   $ 14.85    $ 9.81    $ 10.07    $ 15.47    $ 10.80

R

              

Net Assets

   $ —      $ —      $ 707,091    $ 1,336,225    $ 1,597,403

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     —        —        63,094      69,778      127,813

Net Asset Value

   $ —      $ —      $ 11.21    $ 19.15    $ 12.50

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Small Cap
Value Equity
Portfolio
    Small Cap
Core Equity
Portfolio
    Small Cap
Growth Equity
Portfolio
    Global Science
& Technology
Opportunities
Portfolio
    Global
Resources
Portfolio
 

Assets

          

Investments at value - unaffiliated1

   $ 51,539,929     $ 98,804,227     $ 892,392,253     $ 40,621,427     $ 1,071,715,155  

Investments at value - affiliated2,3

     3,913,950       17,951,200       171,307,500       —         140,075,000  

Foreign currency at value4

     —         —         —         1,054,807       1,891  

Dividends and reclaims receivable

     42,357       116,515       173,765       38,995       517,459  

Interest receivable

     —         —         609       —         —    

Interest receivable - affiliated

     —         —         —         —         3,024  

Securities lending income receivable

     10,289       14,737       146,914       162       124,220  

Investments sold receivable

     683,549       2,756,230       1,433,399       448,333       —    

Receivable from advisor

     98       7,462       —         4,087       —    

Capital shares sold receivable

     19,922       455,586       15,908,920       59,942       4,178,563  

Prepaid expenses

     46,337       45,284       89,432       49,991       89,904  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     —         —         —         25,024       —    
                                        

Total assets

     56,256,431       120,151,241       1,081,452,792       42,302,768       1,216,705,216  
                                        

Liabilities

          

Investments purchased payable

     531,086       986,106       11,940,937       3,928       331,067  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     —         —         —         209,136       —    

Collateral received at value - securities loans

     3,913,950       17,951,200       171,307,500       —         140,075,000  

Transfer agent fees payable

     24,055       47,816       255,998       28,821       264,576  

Capital shares redeemed payable

     14,686       486,202       2,263,014       230,206       2,672,046  

Custodian fees payable

     14,120       4,526       16,076       13,401       97,963  

Investment advisory fees payable

     11,845       83,697       405,022       24,997       678,651  

Administration fees payable

     4,105       6,266       69,375       2,842       82,632  

Service and distribution fees payable

     3,812       22,896       18,842       9,782       166,023  

Officer and Trustees fees payable

     1,542       1,989       19,421       1,129       22,804  

Foreign taxes payable

     —         —         1,755       6,403       64  

Other accrued expenses payable

     42,434       43,811       222,491       38,971       397,295  
                                        

Total liabilities

     4,561,635       19,634,509       186,520,431       569,616       144,788,121  
                                        

Net Assets

          

Net Assets

   $ 51,694,796     $ 100,516,732     $ 894,932,361     $ 41,733,152     $ 1,071,917,095  
                                        

Net Assets Consist of

          

Paid-in capital

   $ 57,183,478     $ 109,331,679     $ 1,278,367,115     $ 111,976,029     $ 583,062,629  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)

     (1,477,172 )     (241,001 )     620,270       (342,542 )     (44,999,198 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (4,261,667 )     (5,997,116 )     (467,137,801 )     (71,884,033 )     108,451,390  

Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     250,157       (2,576,830 )     83,082,777       1,983,698       425,402,274  
                                        

Net Assets

   $ 51,694,796     $ 100,516,732     $ 894,932,361     $ 41,733,152     $ 1,071,917,095  
                                        

 

1        Investments at cost - unaffiliated

   $ 51,289,772     $ 101,381,057     $ 809,309,476     $ 38,490,878     $ 647,111,737  

2        Investments at cost - affiliated

     3,913,950       17,951,200       171,307,500       —         140,075,000  

3        Market value of securities loans

     3,864,965       16,657,428       168,087,813       —         134,988,730  

4        Cost of foreign currency

     —         —         —         1,017,003       (796,901 )

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Small Cap
Value Equity
Portfolio
   Small Cap
Core Equity
Portfolio
   Small Cap
Growth Equity
Portfolio
   Global Science
& Technology
Opportunities
Portfolio
   Global
Resources
Portfolio

BlackRock

              

Net Assets

   $ 3,181,645    $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —  

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     367,339      —        —        —        —  

Net Asset Value

   $ 8.66    $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —  

Institutional

              

Net Assets

   $ 22,751,266    $ 36,735,945    $ 635,209,929    $ 1,789,981    $ 38,239,597

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     2,626,334      2,249,001      29,214,835      230,772      601,333

Net Asset Value

   $ 8.66    $ 16.33    $ 21.74    $ 7.76    $ 63.59

Service

              

Net Assets

   $ 1,725,722    $ 3,632,550    $ 35,904,982    $ 132,503    $ —  

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     204,979      223,923      1,736,949      17,500      —  

Net Asset Value

   $ 8.42    $ 16.22    $ 20.67    $ 7.57    $ —  

Investor A

              

Net Assets

   $ 18,676,088    $ 25,435,233    $ 194,720,487    $ 24,915,902    $ 795,057,208

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     2,241,915      1,582,709      9,684,237      3,324,230      13,579,906

Net Asset Value

   $ 8.33    $ 16.07    $ 20.11    $ 7.50    $ 58.55

Investor B

              

Net Assets

   $ 2,728,237    $ 6,666,205    $ 7,392,366    $ 6,782,861    $ 78,478,474

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     406,474      426,387      414,891      962,146      1,589,237

Net Asset Value

   $ 6.71    $ 15.63    $ 17.82    $ 7.05    $ 49.38

Investor C

              

Net Assets

   $ 2,631,838    $ 28,046,799    $ 21,704,597    $ 8,111,905    $ 160,141,816

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     393,498      1,796,956      1,217,481      1,151,829      3,249,407

Net Asset Value

   $ 6.69    $ 15.61    $ 17.83    $ 7.04    $ 49.28

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   All Cap Global
Resources
Portfolio
    Health Sciences
Opportunities
Portfolio
    U.S.
Opportunities
Portfolio
    Global
Opportunities
Portfolio
    International
Opportunities
Portfolio
 

Assets

          

Investments at value - unaffiliated1

   $ 1,334,660,431     $ 1,146,511,811     $ 694,211,178     $ 105,355,661     $ 1,337,453,927  

Investments at value - affiliated2,3

     245,015,300       203,079,300       101,483,650       —         6,434,800  

Cash on deposit for futures contracts

     —         —         —         —         3,800,000  

Foreign currency at value4

     136,840       1,749,595       —         4,469,632       32,984,740  

Dividends and reclaims receivable

     818,396       1,867,719       652,759       235,998       4,154,595  

Interest receivable

     —         245       —         —         —    

Securities lending income receivable

     90,160       61,162       48,497       —         1,931  

Investments sold receivable

     18,272,510       55,981,634       15,508,429       1,675,650       4,358,615  

Receivable from advisor

     741       —         30,304       7       112,880  

Capital shares sold receivable

     1,733,131       1,113,860       4,695,926       538,283       8,185,053  

Prepaid expenses

     130,994       116,251       101,434       45,684       112,147  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     —         8,551       —         1,302,091       32,093,149  

Margin variation receivable

     —         —         —         —         373,940  
                                        

Total assets

     1,600,858,503       1,410,490,128       816,732,177       113,623,006       1,430,065,777  
                                        

Liabilities

          

Investments purchased payable

     1,050,412       3,880,601       22,154,238       2,750,803       4,885,046  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     156       5,900,308       —         215,689       18,739,870  

Options written at value5

     —         122,500       —         —         —    

Collateral received at value - securities loans

     245,015,300       203,079,300       101,483,650       —         6,434,800  

Capital shares redeemed payable

     1,601,967       2,558,820       1,849,559       191,529       3,397,676  

Investment advisory fees payable

     858,473       765,927       487,172       83,580       1,138,931  

Transfer agent fees payable

     262,553       517,091       227,217       87,289       431,714  

Service and distribution fees payable

     178,475       268,187       80,997       16,894       183,651  

Administration fees payable

     102,959       94,422       51,268       8,247       103,925  

Custodian fees payable

     35,862       29,603       9,525       16,801       184,578  

Foreign taxes payable

     31,998       65,509       4,574       1,299       134,732  

Officer and Trustees fees payable

     29,060       32,926       11,121       1,874       38,960  

Other accrued expenses payable

     342,666       414,470       178,032       49,716       495,430  
                                        

Total liabilities

     249,509,881       217,729,664       126,537,353       3,423,721       36,169,313  
                                        

Net Assets

          

Net Assets

   $ 1,351,348,622     $ 1,192,760,464     $ 690,194,824     $ 110,199,285     $ 1,393,896,464  
                                        

Net Assets Consist of

          

Paid-in capital

   $ 923,406,202     $ 1,058,861,144     $ 729,464,850     $ 105,389,270     $ 1,137,370,344  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)

     (1,292,799 )     (1,866,608 )     (392,791 )     (328,785 )     (5,231,174 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     69,727,120       55,253,182       (70,206,442 )     (887,724 )     56,162,554  

Net unrealized appreciation

     359,508,099       80,512,746       31,329,207       6,026,524       205,594,740  
                                        

Net Assets

   $ 1,351,348,622     $ 1,192,760,464     $ 690,194,824     $ 110,199,285     $ 1,393,896,464  
                                        

 

1        Investments at cost - unaffiliated

   $ 975,154,890     $ 1,060,179,908     $ 662,881,971     $ 100,540,107     $ 1,149,640,930  

2        Investments at cost - affiliated

     245,015,300       203,079,300       101,483,650       —         6,434,800  

3        Market value of securities loans

     240,173,992       199,926,149       99,071,219       —         6,169,806  

4        Cost of foreign currency

     136,246       1,736,493       —         4,354,845       32,770,352  

5        Premiums received - written options

     —         181,998       —         —         —    

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   All Cap Global
Resources
Portfolio
   Health Sciences
Opportunities
Portfolio
   U.S.
Opportunities
Portfolio
   Global
Opportunities
Portfolio
   International
Opportunities
Portfolio

Institutional

              

Net Assets

   $ 689,421,745    $ 162,406,616    $ 173,141,585    $ 40,730,911    $ 445,508,573

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     33,200,270      5,852,550      5,038,830      3,495,289      11,334,753

Net Asset Value

   $ 20.77    $ 27.75    $ 34.36    $ 11.65    $ 39.30

Service

              

Net Assets

   $ 4,479,740    $ 6,387,454    $ 81,501,903    $ —      $ 144,901,935

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     217,847      234,350      2,452,425      —        3,819,579

Net Asset Value

   $ 20.56    $ 27.26    $ 33.23    $ —      $ 37.94

Investor A

              

Net Assets

   $ 377,982,389    $ 617,123,787    $ 307,394,515    $ 42,332,364    $ 511,536,979

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     18,381,915      22,693,386      9,339,071      3,639,791      13,590,531

Net Asset Value

   $ 20.56    $ 27.19    $ 32.91    $ 11.63    $ 37.64

Investor B

              

Net Assets

   $ 58,696,802    $ 84,049,297    $ 21,581,772    $ 7,330,330    $ 69,501,478

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     2,903,344      3,241,591      705,205      633,323      1,969,562

Net Asset Value

   $ 20.22    $ 25.93    $ 30.60    $ 11.57    $ 35.29

Investor C

              

Net Assets

   $ 220,767,946    $ 322,793,310    $ 106,575,049    $ 19,805,680    $ 222,447,499

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     10,914,472      12,470,765      3,484,418      1,711,750      6,323,334

Net Asset Value

   $ 20.23    $ 25.88    $ 30.59    $ 11.57    $ 35.18

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Capital
Appreciation
Portfolio
    Mid-Cap
Value
Equity
Portfolio
    Mid-Cap
Growth

Equity
Portfolio
    Aurora
Portfolio
    Small/Mid-Cap
Growth
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

          

Dividends and reclaims

   $ 1,428,656     $ 8,735,632     $ 1,287,455     $ 5,090,137     $ 945,590  

Interest

     —         265,188       6,379       232,858       233  

Interest from affiliates

     2,875       8,404       6,783       13,100       2,376  

Securities lending

     55,514       654,618       100,419       1,019,520       55,996  

Foreign taxes withheld

     (167 )     —         (1,006 )     (95,937 )     —    
                                        

Total investment income

     1,486,878       9,663,842       1,400,030       6,259,678       1,004,195  
                                        

Expenses

          

Investment advisory

     839,049       3,934,554       1,516,709       5,267,665       975,380  

Transfer agent - class specific

     246,486       1,082,932       581,403       1,676,945       384,406  

Service - class specific

     233,676       1,063,867       392,223       1,386,507       296,064  

Distribution - class specific

     202,945       976,007       213,567       1,423,019       129,558  

Administration

     96,813       344,467       142,191       419,957       97,538  

Administration - class specific

     32,283       118,754       47,428       145,564       32,535  

Printing

     30,769       154,395       46,423       220,654       34,705  

Custodian

     18,322       50,795       21,753       52,504       34,817  

Registration

     17,544       34,618       23,892       24,089       20,985  

Professional

     21,611       47,113       26,566       60,888       22,766  

Officer and Trustees

     10,747       31,728       14,195       42,397       10,991  

Miscellaneous

     6,166       15,654       8,968       20,228       7,623  
                                        

Total expenses

     1,756,411       7,854,884       3,035,318       10,740,417       2,047,368  

Less investment advisory fees waived

     (137,430 )     (2,834 )     —         —         —    

Less administration fees waived - class specific

     (10,891 )     (118,628 )     (5,542 )     (138,089 )     (32,322 )

Less transfer agent fees waived - class specific

     (2,476 )     (87,358 )     (12,461 )     (108,367 )     (25,851 )

Less transfer agent fees reimbursed - class specific

     (9,589 )     (709,139 )     (18,239 )     (327,608 )     (134,813 )

Less fees paid indirectly

     (600 )     (1,753 )     (1,413 )     (2,697 )     (488 )
                                        

Total expenses after waivers and reimbursement

     1,595,425       6,935,172       2,997,663       10,163,656       1,853,894  
                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (108,547 )     2,728,670       (1,597,633 )     (3,903,978 )     (849,699 )
                                        

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

          

Net realized gain (loss) from:

          

Investments

     7,146,815       (37,619,413 )     18,697,862       (17,138,922 )     (764,015 )

Payment from affiliate

     —         —         —         139,965       —    

Written options

     —         (1,293,818 )     —         —         —    

Foreign currency transactions

     —         —         —         55,989       —    
                                        
     7,146,815       (38,913,231 )     18,697,862       (16,942,968 )     (764,015 )
                                        

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:

          

Investments

     (31,308,653 )     (95,233,720 )     (59,837,434 )     (189,459,119 )     (30,880,145 )

Written options

     —         68,760       —         —         —    

Foreign currency transactions

     —         —         —         (2,476 )     —    
                                        
     (31,308,653 )     (95,164,960 )     (59,837,434 )     (189,461,595 )     (30,880,145 )
                                        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (24,161,838 )     (134,078,191 )     (41,139,572 )     (206,404,563 )     (31,644,160 )
                                        

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (24,270,385 )   $ (131,349,521 )   $ (42,737,205 )   $ (210,308,541 )   $ (32,493,859 )
                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations (continued)

 

Small Cap
Value Equity
Portfolio
   Small Cap
Core Equity
Portfolio
    Small Cap
Growth Equity
Portfolio
    Global Science
& Technology
Opportunities
Portfolio
    Global
Resources
Portfolio
    All-Cap
Global
Resources
Portfolio
    Health Sciences
Opportunities
Portfolio
 
$434,438    $ 654,339     $ 3,729,211     $ 178,455     $ 3,554,561     $ 20,378,657     $ 8,317,303  
—        —         99,861       1,687       73,092       140,031       555,583  
251      1,198       2,877       697       3,892       5,468       9,399  
52,794      84,721       598,702       3,547       567,197       429,673       337,971  
—        —         (1,512 )     (3,497 )     (183,148 )     (241,334 )     (240,212 )
                                                  
487,483      740,258       4,429,139       180,889       4,015,594       20,712,495       8,980,044  
                                                  
159,944      528,278       2,240,693       192,679       3,798,142       4,876,577       4,916,132  
39,128      105,979       456,893       65,363       530,579       471,993       1,064,154  
41,778      87,591       314,616       50,971       1,226,758       808,326       1,445,141  
24,904      144,820       118,113       65,741       885,524       1,037,846       1,709,645  
21,811      39,621       289,810       16,056       353,386       438,517       441,625  
7,281      13,196       99,026       5,346       114,546       156,498       157,105  
13,230      16,985       127,520       9,201       104,865       147,448       181,947  
29,230      12,946       58,730       28,598       148,328       73,331       58,801  
19,795      20,751       26,582       15,523       23,164       27,313       41,430  
15,675      17,093       40,586       18,694       47,461       54,336       56,639  
8,189      8,767       25,209       7,968       29,019       36,093       39,104  
5,906      5,338       13,009       7,566       28,023       24,033       25,443  
                                                  
386,871      1,001,365       3,810,787       483,706       7,289,795       8,152,311       10,137,166  
(29,208)      (95 )     —         (10,867 )     —         —         —    
(1,057)      (6,635 )     (884 )     (4,159 )     (7,913 )     (7,661 )     —    
(652)      (2,699 )     (154 )     (5,570 )     (2,001 )     (8,682 )     —    
(1,181)      (10,422 )     (246 )     (16,617 )     (925 )     (5,729 )     —    
(51)      (255 )     (634 )     (149 )     (823 )     (1,160 )     (1,953 )
                                                  
354,722      981,259       3,808,869       446,344       7,278,133       8,129,079       10,135,213  
                                                  
132,761      (241,001 )     620,270       (265,455 )     (3,262,539 )     12,583,416       (1,155,169 )
                                                  
(3,759,863)      (5,738,680 )     10,237,012       1,069,656       136,209,445       78,750,842       61,777,403  
—        —         —         —         —         —         —    
—        —         —         —         873,123       —         6,124,921  
—        —         —         (257,995 )     111,625       42,876       (4,081,351 )
                                                  
(3,759,863)      (5,738,680 )     10,237,012       811,661       137,194,193       78,793,718       63,820,973  
                                                  
(5,055,011)      (12,682,056 )     (78,926,539 )     (6,810,998 )     6,986,627       27,966,590       (128,668,914 )
—        —         —         —         (870,362 )     —         59,498  
—        —         —         (10,056 )     (109,804 )     (11,961 )     (4,225,100 )
                                                  
(5,055,011)      (12,682,056 )     (78,926,539 )     (6,821,054 )     6,006,461       27,954,629       (132,834,516 )
                                                  
(8,814,874)      (18,420,736 )     (68,689,527 )     (6,009,393 )     143,200,654       106,748,347       (69,013,543 )
                                                  
$(8,682,113)    $ (18,661,737 )   $ (68,069,257 )   $ (6,274,848 )   $ 139,938,115     $ 119,331,763     $ (70,168,712 )
                                                  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations (concluded)

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   U.S. Opportunities
Portfolio
    Global Opportunities
Portfolio
    International
Opportunities
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

      

Dividends and reclaims

   $ 3,994,702     $ 913,363     $ 10,145,916  

Interest

     118,247       21,581       336,223  

Interest from affiliates

     4,356       693       5,748  

Securities lending

     183,497       —         8,365  

Foreign taxes withheld

     (1,956 )     (30,059 )     (533,617 )
                        

Total investment income

     4,298,846       905,578       9,962,635  
                        

Expenses

      

Investment advisory

     3,499,664       492,605       7,189,473  

Service - class specific

     584,700       86,930       1,249,063  

Transfer agent - class specific

     489,218       63,768       770,919  

Distribution - class specific

     480,072       102,687       1,208,724  

Administration

     231,799       41,050       476,760  

Administration - class specific

     79,243       13,653       181,335  

Printing

     73,704       12,004       196,589  

Custodian

     36,678       45,299       466,266  

Professional

     33,394       18,717       68,186  

Registration

     31,692       17,729       27,084  

Officer and Trustees

     18,578       8,774       44,470  

Miscellaneous

     11,937       10,749       50,325  
                        

Total expenses

     5,570,679       913,965       11,929,194  

Less investment advisory fees waived

     (755,995 )     —         —    

Less administration fees waived - class specific

     (24,455 )     (1,463 )     —    

Less transfer agent fees waived - class specific

     (8,219 )     (234 )     —    

Less transfer agent fees reimbursed - class specific

     (89,415 )     (246 )     —    

Less fees paid indirectly

     (958 )     (148 )     (1,191 )
                        

Total expenses after waivers and reimbursement

     4,691,637       911,874       11,928,003  
                        

Net investment loss

     (392,791 )     (6,296 )     (1,965,368 )
                        

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

      

Net realized gain (loss) from:

      

Investments

     (10,739,744 )     681,358       95,586,847  

Payment from affiliate

     —         —         112,880  

Foreign currency related transactions

     —         (157,126 )     (2,233,223 )
                        
     (10,739,744 )     524,232       93,466,504  
                        

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:

      

Investments

     (41,956,996 )     (10,835,804 )     (234,075,931 )

Futures

     —         —         4,109,045  

Foreign currency transactions

     —         1,019,604       16,177,898  
                        
     (41,956,996 )     (9,816,200 )     (213,788,988 )
                        

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (52,696,740 )     (9,291,968 )     (120,322,484 )
                        

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (53,089,531 )   $ (9,298,264 )   $ (122,287,852 )
                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Capital
Appreciation
Portfolio
    Mid-Cap
Value Equity
Portfolio
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

   Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (108,547 )   $ (666,814 )   $ 2,728,670     $ 4,421,708  

Net realized gain (loss)

     7,146,815       31,968,707       (38,913,231 )     131,988,313  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (31,308,653 )     17,539,588       (95,164,960 )     25,639,634  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (24,270,385 )     48,841,481       (131,349,521 )     162,049,655  
                                

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from

        

Net investment income:

        

Institutional

     —         —         (651,188 )     (950,124 )

Service

     —         —         (7,027 )     (28,046 )

Investor A

     —         —         (1,235,390 )     (4,346,319 )

Investor B

     —         —         —         (149,820 )

Investor C

     —         —         —         (346,654 )

Net realized gain:

        

Institutional

     —         —         (15,606,979 )     (10,598,964 )

Service

     —         —         (391,037 )     (400,184 )

Investor A

     —         —         (75,490,857 )     (62,756,283 )

Investor B

     —         —         (13,996,184 )     (16,156,916 )

Investor C

     —         —         (20,992,479 )     (18,615,276 )

R

     —         —         —         —    
                                

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders

     —         —         (128,371,141 )     (114,348,586 )
                                

Capital Share Transactions

        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

     4,509,244       (31,677,089 )     109,969,494       183,584,154  
                                

Redemption Fees

        

Redemption fees

     —         —         —         1,656  
                                

Net Assets

        

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (19,761,141 )     17,164,392       (149,751,168 )     231,286,879  

Beginning of period

     266,204,601       249,040,209       1,074,144,942       842,858,063  
                                

End of period

   $ 246,443,460     $ 266,204,601     $ 924,393,774     $ 1,074,144,942  
                                

End of period undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)

   $ (108,547 )   $ —       $ 1,754,390     $ 919,325  
                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

Mid-Cap
Growth Equity
Portfolio
    Aurora
Portfolio
    Small/Mid-Cap
Growth
Portfolio
 
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
   Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 
$ (1,597,633)    $ (4,524,093 )   $ (3,903,978 )   $ (3,178,029 )   $ (849,699 )   $ (2,862,556 )
  18,697,862      62,310,657       (16,942,968 )     290,550,794       (764,015 )     49,844,202  
  (59,837,434)      33,572,913       (189,461,595 )     (31,422,518 )     (30,880,145 )     10,425,975  
                                            
  (42,737,205)      91,359,477       (210,308,541 )     255,950,247       (32,493,859 )     57,407,621  
                                            
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         (31,795,565 )     (39,020,242 )     (3,835,548 )     (1,246,455 )
  —        —         —         (6,428 )     —         (1,145 )
  —        —         (168,608,397 )     (348,851,877 )     (36,072,316 )     (11,264,602 )
  —        —         (54,791,162 )     (110,014,015 )     (3,584,103 )     (1,395,885 )
  —        —         (46,145,945 )     (91,436,852 )     (3,000,370 )     (1,040,672 )
  —        —         (305,399 )     (6,360 )     (221,880 )     (1,135 )
                                            
  —        —         (301,646,468 )     (589,335,774 )     (46,714,217 )     (14,949,894 )
                                            
  (55,946,702)      (77,176,297 )     29,181,980       (119,171,388 )     24,757,286       (31,054,291 )
                                            
  —        (759 )     4,065       57,126       9,538       14,514  
                                            
  (98,683,907)      14,182,421       (482,768,964 )     (452,499,789 )     (54,441,252 )     11,417,950  
  414,461,995      400,279,574       1,502,811,870       1,955,311,659       285,055,401       273,637,451  
                                            
$ 315,778,088    $ 414,461,995     $ 1,020,042,906     $ 1,502,811,870     $ 230,614,149     $ 285,055,401  
                                            
$ (1,597,633)    $ —       $ (4,069,935 )   $ (25,991 )   $ (849,699 )   $ —    
                                            

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

     Small Cap Value
Equity Portfolio
    Small Cap Core
Equity Portfolio
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

   Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 132,761     $ 212,079     $ (241,001 )   $ (1,148,210 )

Net realized gain (loss)

     (3,759,863 )     11,328,942       (5,738,680 )     10,368,324  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (5,055,011 )     (3,201,326 )     (12,682,056 )     3,477,355  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (8,682,113 )     8,339,695       (18,661,737 )     12,697,469  
                                

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from

        

Net investment income:

        

BlackRock

     (91,661 )     (96,251 )     —         —    

Institutional

     (734,053 )     (864,738 )     —         —    

Service

     (55,160 )     (79,661 )     —         —    

Investor A

     (569,152 )     (565,742 )     —         —    

Investor B

     (86,359 )     (85,437 )     —         —    

Investor C

     (73,548 )     (57,217 )     —         —    

Net realized gain:

        

BlackRock

     (468,470 )     (883,861 )     —         —    

Institutional

     (3,365,617 )     (7,026,310 )     (2,956,776 )     (389,967 )

Service

     (277,066 )     (767,565 )     (358,504 )     (53,212 )

Investor A

     (3,077,025 )     (5,528,989 )     (2,250,029 )     (354,006 )

Investor B

     (640,834 )     (1,626,642 )     (603,710 )     (142,927 )

Investor C

     (548,273 )     (983,319 )     (2,458,205 )     (437,962 )
                                

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders

     (9,987,218 )     (18,565,732 )     (8,627,224 )     (1,378,074 )
                                

Capital Share Transactions

        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

     1,454,830       (5,609,699 )     18,482,045       15,600,046  
                                

Redemption Fees

        

Redemption fees

     192       156       4,291       2,573  
                                

Net Assets

        

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (17,214,309 )     (15,835,580 )     (8,802,625 )     26,922,014  

Beginning of period

     68,909,105       84,744,685       109,319,357       82,397,343  
                                

End of period

   $ 51,694,796     $ 68,909,105     $ 100,516,732     $ 109,319,357  
                                

End of period undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,477,172 )   $ —       $ (241,001 )   $ —    
                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

Small Cap
Growth Equity
Portfolio
    Global Science
& Technology
Opportunities
Portfolio
    Global
Resources
Portfolio
 
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
   Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 
$ 620,270    $ (3,622,784 )   $ (265,455 )   $ (413,529 )   $ (3,262,539 )   $ (4,118,065 )
  10,237,012      109,493,054       811,661       3,315,734       137,194,193       118,008,870  
  (78,926,539)      48,459,896       (6,821,054 )     4,689,749       6,006,461       76,633,096  
                                            
  (68,069,257)      154,330,166       (6,274,848 )     7,591,954       139,938,115       190,523,901  
                                            
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         (943,161 )     (407,505 )
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         (26,697,832 )     (5,480,853 )
  —        —         —         —         (2,806,131 )     (90,725 )
  —        —         —         —         (5,676,427 )     (84,828 )
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         (2,630,410 )     (9,325,982 )
  —        —         —         —         —         —    
  —        —         —         —         (77,529,172 )     (185,047,519 )
  —        —         —         —         (9,869,079 )     (26,519,774 )
  —        —         —         —         (19,221,873 )     (43,361,959 )
                                            
  —        —         —         —         (145,374,085 )     (270,319,145 )
                                            
  117,770,800      35,819,149       6,016,162       2,995,063       129,763,658       73,558,234  
                                            
  55,144      38,501       2,845       1,818       23,866       17,221  
                                            
  49,756,687      190,187,816       (255,841 )     10,588,835       124,351,554       (6,219,789 )
  845,175,674      654,987,858       41,988,993       31,400,158       947,565,541       953,785,330  
                                            
$ 894,932,361    $ 845,175,674     $ 41,733,152     $ 41,988,993     $ 1,071,917,095     $ 947,565,541  
                                            
$ 620,270    $ —       $ (342,542 )   $ (77,087 )   $ (44,999,198 )   $ (5,613,108 )
                                            

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

     All-Cap
Global
Resources
Portfolio
    Health Sciences
Opportunities
Portfolio
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

   Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 12,583,416     $ (569,716 )   $ (1,155,169 )   $ (4,009,242 )

Net realized gain (loss)

     78,793,718       9,953,987       63,820,973       49,828,975  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     27,954,629       340,041,790       (132,834,516 )     131,502,266  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     119,331,763       349,426,061       (70,168,712 )     177,321,999  
                                

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from

        

Net investment income:

        

Institutional

     (8,885,132 )     —         —         —    

Service

     (36,728 )     —         —         —    

Investor A

     (3,502,966 )     —         —         —    

Investor

B

     (191,616 )     —         —         —    

Investor C

     (875,331 )     —         —         —    

Net realized gain:

        

Institutional

     (9,314,931 )     (10,090,707 )     (6,907,979 )     (1,602,984 )

Service

     (51,597 )     (62,756 )     (294,520 )     (68,118 )

Investor A

     (4,995,262 )     (7,092,333 )     (26,251,005 )     (6,106,733 )

Investor B

     (809,538 )     (1,254,323 )     (2,731,955 )     (1,146,981 )

Investor C

     (3,066,818 )     (4,033,407 )     (11,313,900 )     (3,784,320 )
                                

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders

     (31,729,919 )     (22,533,526 )     (47,499,359 )     (12,709,136 )
                                

Capital Share Transactions

        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

     51,209,336       117,285,124       (26,726,981 )     287,573,622  
                                

Redemption Fees

        

Redemption fees

     25,599       41,527       26,076       47,586  
                                

Net Assets

        

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     138,836,779       444,219,186       (144,368,976 )     452,234,071  

Beginning of period

     1,212,511,843       768,292,657       1,337,129,440       884,895,369  
                                

End of period

   $ 1,351,348,622     $ 1,212,511,843     $ 1,192,760,464     $ 1,337,129,440  
                                

End of period undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,292,799 )   $ (384,442 )   $ (1,866,608 )   $ (711,439 )
                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)

 

U.S. Opportunities
Portfolio
    Global Opportunities
Portfolio
    International Opportunities
Portfolio
 
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
   Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 
$ (392,791)    $ (1,525,019 )   $ (6,296 )   $ 202,864     $ (1,965,368 )   $ 8,582,599  
  (10,739,744)      26,356,228       524,232       5,537,239       93,466,504       234,387,781  
  (41,956,996)      55,336,731       (9,816,200 )     14,061,983       (213,788,988 )     212,534,037  
                                            
  (53,089,531)      80,167,940       (9,298,264 )     19,802,086       (122,287,852 )     455,504,417  
                                            
  —        —         (516,368 )     (80,270 )     (11,844,155 )     (5,714,004 )
  —        —         —         (241 )     (3,649,556 )     (1,836,362 )
  —        —         (438,794 )     (166,607 )     (11,746,350 )     (5,788,432 )
  —        —         (18,976 )     (24,703 )     (1,437,329 )     (560,575 )
  —        —         (63,696 )     (49,183 )     (3,891,839 )     (1,513,353 )
  —        —         (1,500,686 )     —         (70,893,491 )     (46,667,147 )
  —        —         —         —         (25,020,162 )     (17,687,846 )
  —        —         (1,612,774 )     —         (81,040,060 )     (57,992,691 )
  —        —         (310,579 )     —         (15,320,494 )     (13,325,007 )
  —        —         (756,979 )     —         (39,325,420 )     (30,320,263 )
                                            
  —        —         (5,218,852 )     (321,004 )     (264,168,856 )     (181,405,680 )
                                            
  187,978,453      281,295,705       22,677,221       35,418,024       201,946,123       134,535,995  
                                            
  26,517      26,307       3,395       10,820       35,337       13,042  
                                            
  134,915,439      361,489,952       8,163,500       54,909,926       (184,475,248 )     408,647,774  
  555,279,385      193,789,433       102,035,785       47,125,859       1,578,371,712       1,169,723,938  
                                            
$ 690,194,824    $ 555,279,385     $ 110,199,285     $ 102,035,785     $ 1,393,896,464     $ 1,578,371,712  
                                            
$ (392,791)    $ —       $ (328,785 )   $ 715,345     $ (5,231,174 )   $ 29,303,423  
                                            

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights    Capital Appreciation Portfolio

 

     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
    11/01/04 -
9/30/05
    Year Ended
October 31,
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006       2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 18.21     $ 14.91     $ 14.19     $ 12.78     $ 12.17     $ 10.14  
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.04 1     0.06 1     —   1,2     0.05 1     (0.04 )     (0.02 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.65 )     3.24       0.72       1.36       0.65       2.05  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.61 )     3.30       0.72       1.41       0.61       2.03  
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 16.60     $ 18.21     $ 14.91     $ 14.19     $ 12.78     $ 12.17  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     (8.84 )%4     22.13 %5     5.07 %5     11.03 %4,5,6     5.01 %     20.02 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.70 %7     0.75 %     0.95 %     1.05 %7     1.14 %     1.08 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.86 %7     0.88 %     1.00 %     1.15 %7     1.14 %     1.08 %
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.45 %7     0.38 %     0.00 %     0.43 %7     (0.31 )%     (0.19 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 72,265     $ 71,072     $ 48,146     $ 52,154     $ 52,399     $ 60,878  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     44 %     97 %     87 %     70 %     91 %     113 %
                                                
     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
    11/01/04 -
9/30/05
    Year Ended
October 31,
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006       2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.56     $ 14.46     $ 13.82     $ 12.47     $ 11.91     $ 9.96  
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     —   1,2     (0.02 )1     (0.06 )1     0.02 1     (0.08 )     (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.59 )     3.12       0.70       1.33       0.64       2.00  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.59 )     3.10       0.64       1.35       0.56       1.95  
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.97     $ 17.56     $ 14.46     $ 13.82     $ 12.47     $ 11.91  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value8

     (9.05 )%4     21.44 %5     4.63 %5     10.83 %4,5,6     4.70 %     19.58 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.20 %7     1.28 %     1.35 %     1.31 %7     1.44 %     1.38 %
                                                

Total expenses

     1.31 %7     1.35 %     1.53 %     1.48 %7     1.44 %     1.38 %
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.05 )%7     (0.16 )%     (0.40 )%     0.21 %7     (0.62 )%     (0.47 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 130,797     $ 131,712     $ 112,737     $ 120,371     $ 99,435     $ 103,247  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     44 %     97 %     87 %     70 %     91 %     113 %
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)    Capital Appreciation Portfolio

 

 

     Investor B  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
    11/01/04 -
9/30/05
    Year Ended
October 31,
 
     (Unaudited)     2007     2006       2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.34     $ 13.56     $ 13.06     $ 11.86     $ 11.41     $ 9.61  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.07 )1     (0.14 )1     (0.16 )1     (0.06 )1     (0.15 )     (0.12 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.47 )     2.92       0.66       1.26       0.60       1.92  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.54 )     2.78       0.50       1.20       0.45       1.80  
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.80     $ 16.34     $ 13.56     $ 13.06     $ 11.86     $ 11.41  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value8

     (9.42 )%4     20.50 %5     3.83 %5     10.12 %4,5,9     3.94 %     18.73 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.08 %7     2.07 %     2.10 %     2.05 %7     2.14 %     2.08 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.21 %7     2.20 %     2.20 %     2.15 %7     2.14 %     2.08 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.94 )%7     (0.95 )%     (1.16 )%     (0.53 )%7     (1.31 )%     (1.17 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 30,499     $ 48,260     $ 71,078     $ 85,465     $ 97,938     $ 108,125  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     44 %     97 %     87 %     70 %     91 %     113 %
                                                
     Investor C  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
    11/01/04 -
9/30/05
    Year Ended
October 31,
 
     (Unaudited)     2007     2006       2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.38     $ 13.57     $ 13.06     $ 11.86     $ 11.41     $ 9.61  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.06 )1     (0.12 )1     (0.15 )1     (0.06 )1     (0.15 )     (0.11 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.47 )     2.93       0.66       1.26       0.60       1.91  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.53 )     2.81       0.51       1.20       0.45       1.80  
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.85     $ 16.38     $ 13.57     $ 13.06     $ 11.86     $ 11.41  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value8

     (9.34 )%4     20.71 %5     3.91 %5     10.12 %4,5,9     3.94 %     18.73 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.88 %7     1.92 %     2.04 %     2.05 %7     2.14 %     2.08 %
                                                

Total expenses

     1.98 %7     1.99 %     2.10 %     2.15 %7     2.14 %     2.08 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.73 )%7     (0.80 )%     (1.10 )%     (0.51 )%7     (1.30 )%     (1.15 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 12,882     $ 15,160     $ 17,079     $ 20,570     $ 23,854     $ 30,516  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     44 %     97 %     87 %     70 %     91 %     113 %
                                                

 

1

Based on average shares outstanding.

2

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Aggregate total investment return.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

The total return includes an increase of 0.08% related to payments made by State Street Research & Management (SSRM) prior to January 31, 2005.

7

Annualized.

8

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

9

The total return includes an increase of 0.09% related to payments made by SSRM prior to January 31, 2005.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)    Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio*

 

 

     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
    3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended
June 30,
 
     (Unaudited)     2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.35     $ 13.67     $ 13.74     $ 12.73     $ 12.14     $ 9.07     $ 10.66  
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.06 1     0.11 1     0.12 1     0.04 1     0.11       0.08       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.66 )     2.38       1.23       0.97       1.44       3.08       (1.21 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.60 )     2.49       1.35       1.01       1.55       3.16       (1.13 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (0.07 )     (0.15 )     (0.04 )     —         (0.15 )     (0.09 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.67 )     (1.66 )     (1.38 )     —         (0.81 )     —         (0.46 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.74 )     (1.81 )     (1.42 )     —         (0.96 )     (0.09 )     (0.46 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.01     $ 14.35     $ 13.67     $ 13.74     $ 12.73     $ 12.14     $ 9.07  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value

     (12.21 )%3     19.35 %4     10.77 %4     7.94 %3,4     13.07 %3     34.83 %     (10.21 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.94 %5     0.95 %     0.99 %     1.00 %5     0.99 %5     0.98 %     0.99 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.11 %5     1.07 %     1.07 %     1.30 %5     1.09 %5     1.03 %     1.18 %
                                                        

Net investment income

     1.02 %5     0.79 %     0.88 %     0.49 %5     1.18 %5     0.76 %     0.93 %
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 129,199     $ 134,665     $ 80,292     $ 53,111     $ 50,383     $ 30,181     $ 26,099  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     202 %     153 %     60 %     53 %     86 %     66 %
                                                        

 

     Service  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
    3/01/05
-
9/30/05
    Period
Ended
2/28/056
 
     (Unaudited)     2007     2006      

Per Share Operating Performance

 

     

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.14     $ 13.49     $ 13.61     $ 12.63     $ 12.04  
                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.04 1     0.10 1     0.08 1     0.02 1     (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.64 )     2.33       1.21       0.96       0.60  
                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.60 )     2.43       1.29       0.98       0.59  
                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

 

     

Net investment income

     (0.03 )     (0.12 )     (0.03 )     —         —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.67 )     (1.66 )     (1.38 )     —         —    
                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.70 )     (1.78 )     (1.41 )     —         —    
                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   2     —   2     —   2     —    
                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.84     $ 14.14     $ 13.49     $ 13.61     $ 12.63  
                                        

Total Investment Return

 

     

Based on net asset value

     (12.38 )%3     19.10 %4     10.45 %4     7.76 %3,4     4.89 %3
                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

     

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.25 %5     1.20 %     1.25 %     1.25 %5     1.25 %5
                                        

Total expenses

     1.28 %5     1.24 %     1.50 %     1.54 %5     1.49 %5
                                        

Net investment income

     0.69 %5     0.68 %     0.61 %     0.20 %5     0.39 %5
                                        

Supplemental Data

 

     

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 2,703     $ 3,716     $ 3,130     $ 889     $ 1,374  
                                        

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     202 %     153 %     60 %     53 %
                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)    Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio*

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
    3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended
June 30,
 
     (Unaudited)     2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 14.00     $ 13.38     $ 13.49     $ 12.53     $ 11.92     $ 8.91     $ 10.53  
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.04 1     0.08 1     0.08 1     0.02 1     0.07       0.05       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.62 )     2.32       1.21       0.94       1.45       3.02       (1.22 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.58 )     2.40       1.29       0.96       1.52       3.07       (1.16 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (0.03 )     (0.12 )     (0.02 )     —         (0.11 )     (0.06 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.67 )     (1.66 )     (1.38 )     —         (0.80 )     —         (0.46 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.70 )     (1.78 )     (1.40 )     —         (0.91 )     (0.06 )     (0.46 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.72     $ 14.00     $ 13.38     $ 13.49     $ 12.53     $ 11.92     $ 8.91  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value7

     (12.37 )%3     19.02 %4     10.56 %4     7.66 %3,4     12.98 %3     34.51 %     (10.61 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.25 %5     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %5     1.24 %5     1.28 %     1.29 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.43 %5     1.40 %     1.56 %     1.64 %5     1.38 %5     1.33 %     1.48 %
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.71 %5     0.61 %     0.62 %     0.24 %5     0.92 %5     0.47 %     0.65 %
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 566,483     $ 642,264     $ 497,964     $ 500,479     $ 448,237     $ 363,188     $ 194,034  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     202 %     153 %     60 %     53 %     86 %     66 %
                                                        

 

* The Performance prior to January 31, 2005 set forth in this table is the financial data of State Street Research Mid-Cap Value Fund, a series of a predecessor trust, State Street Research Equity Trust. BlackRock Funds acquired all of the assets and certain stated liabilities of State Street Research Mid-Cap Value Fund on January 28, 2005. The net asset values and other per share information listed have been restated to reflect the conversion ratios of 1.56483770, 1.57950264, 1.62345461 and 1.63087248 for Institutional, Investor A, Investor B and Investor C shares, respectively.

1

Based on average shares outstanding.

2

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

3

Aggregate total investment return.

4

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

5

Annualized.

6

Commenced operations on January 28, 2005.

7

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)    Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio*

 

 

     Investor B  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
    3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended
June 30,
 
       2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.92     $ 12.46     $ 12.73     $ 11.87     $ 11.28     $ 8.45     $ 10.05  
                                                        

Net investment loss

     —   1,2     (0.01 )2     (0.02 )2     (0.04 )2     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.49 )     2.15       1.13       0.90       1.41       2.85       (1.15 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.49 )     2.14       1.11       0.86       1.38       2.83       (1.16 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     —         (0.02 )     —         —         (0.01 )     —         —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.59 )     (1.66 )     (1.38 )     —         (0.78 )     —         (0.44 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.59 )     (1.68 )     (1.38 )     —         (0.79 )     —         (0.44 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.84     $ 12.92     $ 12.46     $ 12.73     $ 11.87     $ 11.28     $ 8.45  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value4

     (12.65 )%5     18.18 %6     9.63 %6     7.25 %5,6     12.39 %5     33.53 %5     (11.13 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.00 %7     2.00 %     2.00 %     2.00 %7     1.99 %7     1.98 %     1.99 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     2.26 %7     2.23 %     2.25 %     2.29 %7     2.09 %7     2.03 %     2.18 %
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.05 )%7     (0.09 )%     (0.13 )%     (0.52 )%7     0.20 %7     (0.24 )%     (0.05 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 86,979     $ 119,768     $ 124,089     $ 131,651     $ 128,568     $ 109,815     $ 79,536  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     202 %     153 %     60 %     53 %     86 %     66 %
                                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)    Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio*

 

 

     Investor C  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
    3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended
June 30,
 
       2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.90     $ 12.46     $ 12.73     $ 11.87     $ 11.28     $ 8.45     $ 10.04  
                                                        

Net investment loss

     —   1,2     (0.02 )2     (0.02 )2     (0.04 )2     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.49 )     2.15       1.13       0.90       1.40       2.85       (1.14 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.49 )     2.13       1.11       0.86       1.37       2.83       (1.15 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     —         (0.03 )     —         —         (0.01 )     —         —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.60 )     (1.66 )     (1.38 )     —         (0.77 )     —         (0.44 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.60 )     (1.69 )     (1.38 )     —         (0.78 )     —         (0.44 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.81     $ 12.90     $ 12.46     $ 12.73     $ 11.87     $ 11.28     $ 8.45  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value4

     (12.65 )%5     18.16 %6     9.63 %6     7.25 %5,6     12.40 %5     33.53 %     (11.09 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.00 %7     2.00 %     2.00 %     2.00 %7     1.99 %7     1.98 %     1.99 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     2.19 %7     2.21 %     2.15 %     2.29 %7     2.09 %7     2.03 %     2.19 %
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.04 )%7     (0.14 )%     (0.13 )%     (0.50 )%7     0.19 %7     (0.24 )%     (0.04 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 139,029     $ 173,731     $ 137,382     $ 103,344     $ 91,657     $ 82,758     $ 58,499  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     202 %     153 %     60 %     53 %     86 %     66 %
                                                        

 

* The Performance prior to January 31, 2005 set forth in this table is the financial data of State Street Research Mid-Cap Value Fund, a series of a predecessor trust, State Street Research Equity Trust. BlackRock Funds acquired all of the assets and certain stated liabilities of State Street Research Mid-Cap Value Fund on January 28, 2005. The net asset values and other per share information listed have been restated to reflect the conversion ratios of 1.56483770, 1.57950264, 1.62345461 and 1.63087248 for Institutional, Investor A, Investor B and Investor C shares, respectively.

1

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

5

Aggregate total investment return.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

7

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)    Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

     Institutional     Service  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.49     $ 10.70     $ 10.44     $ 8.76     $ 7.57     $ 6.06     $ 12.92     $ 10.27     $ 10.07     $ 8.46     $ 7.33     $ 5.89  
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.02 )2     (0.07 )2     (0.06 )2     (0.07 )2     (0.06 )2     (0.05 )     (0.04 )2     (0.09 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.07 )2     (0.08 )2     (0.07 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.39 )     2.86       0.45       1.75       1.25       1.56       (1.34 )     2.74       0.44       1.68       1.21       1.51  
                                                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.41 )     2.79       0.39       1.68       1.19       1.51       (1.38 )     2.65       0.33       1.61       1.13       1.44  
                                                                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

                        

Net realized capital gain

     —         —         (0.13 )     —         —         —         —         —         (0.13 )     —         —         —    
                                                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3
                                                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.08     $ 13.49     $ 10.70     $ 10.44     $ 8.76     $ 7.57     $ 11.54     $ 12.92     $ 10.27     $ 10.07     $ 8.46     $ 7.33  
                                                                                                

Total Investment Return

                        

Based on net asset value

     (10.45 )%4     26.08 %5     3.75 %5     19.18 %5     15.72 %5     24.92 %5     (10.68 )%4     25.80 %5     3.29 %5     19.03 %5     15.42 %5     24.45 %5
                                                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.07 %6     1.05 %     1.08 %     1.23 %     1.23 %     1.21 %     1.44 %6     1.22 %     1.53 %     1.53 %     1.53 %     1.51 %
                                                                                                

Total expenses

     1.07 %6     1.06 %     1.15 %     1.41 %     1.28 %     1.23 %     1.44 %6     1.32 %     2.02 %     1.60 %     1.56 %     1.53 %
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.33 )%6     (0.59 )%     (0.60 )%     (0.72 )%     (0.65 )%     (0.52 )%     (0.70 )%6     (0.76 )%     (1.06 )%     (0.77 )%     (0.97 )%     (0.80 )%
                                                                                                

Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 31,488     $ 75,577     $ 75,111     $ 75,407     $ 40,337     $ 46,970     $ 606     $ 714     $ 757     $ 1,136     $ 10,871     $ 14,115  
                                                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     20 %     53 %     64 %     85 %     29 %     168 %     20 %     53 %     64 %     85 %     29 %     168 %
                                                                                                

 

     Investor A     Investor B  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.55     $ 10.00     $ 9.82     $ 8.26     $ 7.17     $ 5.77     $ 11.32     $ 9.09     $ 9.00     $ 7.63     $ 6.67     $ 5.41  
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.05 )2     (0.12 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.09 )2     (0.07 )     (0.09 )2     (0.18 )2     (0.17 )2     (0.15 )2     (0.14 )2     (0.11 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.30 )     2.67       0.42       1.67       1.18       1.47       (1.16 )     2.41       0.39       1.52       1.10       1.37  
                                                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.35 )     2.55       0.31       1.56       1.09       1.40       (1.25 )     2.23       0.22       1.37       0.96       1.26  
                                                                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

                        

Net realized capital gain

     —         —         (0.13 )     —         —         —         —         —         (0.13 )     —         —         —    
                                                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3
                                                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.20     $ 12.55     $ 10.00     $ 9.82     $ 8.26     $ 7.17     $ 10.07     $ 11.32     $ 9.09     $ 9.00     $ 7.63     $ 6.67  
                                                                                                

Total Investment Return

                        

Based on net asset value7

     (10.76 )%4     25.50 %5     3.16 %5     18.89 %5     15.20 %5     24.26 %5     (11.04 )%4     24.53 %5     2.44 %5     17.96 %5     14.39 %5     23.29 %5
                                                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.55 %6     1.57 %     1.58 %     1.58 %     1.67 %     1.68 %     2.33 %6     2.25 %     2.33 %     2.33 %     2.44 %     2.43 %
                                                                                                

Total expenses

     1.55 %6     1.60 %     1.74 %     1.78 %     1.77 %     1.71 %     2.50 %6     2.46 %     2.54 %     2.41 %     2.45 %     2.45 %
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.81 )%6     (1.11 )%     (1.11 )%     (1.14 )%     (1.09 )%     (0.96 )%     (1.59 )%6     (1.79 )%     (1.86 )%     (1.82 )%     (1.86 )%     (1.69 )%
                                                                                                

Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 235,782     $ 274,333     $ 257,729     $ 290,285     $ 27,777     $ 25,960     $ 30,512     $ 43,610     $ 48,635     $ 59,100     $ 31,900     $ 33,982  
                                                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     20 %     53 %     64 %     85 %     29 %     168 %     20 %     53 %     64 %     85 %     29 %     168 %
                                                                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

     Investor C     R  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Period
Ended
9/30/078
 
       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031      

Per Share Operating Performance

                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 11.32     $ 9.09     $ 9.00     $ 7.63     $ 6.67     $ 5.41     $ 12.55     $ 9.92  
                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.08 )2     (0.19 )2     (0.17 )2     (0.15 )2     (0.14 )2     (0.11 )     (0.04 )2     (0.13 )2

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.17 )     2.42       0.39       1.52       1.10       1.37       (1.30 )     2.76  
                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.25 )     2.23       0.22       1.37       0.96       1.26       (1.34 )     2.63  
                                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

                

Net realized capital gain

     —         —         (0.13 )     —         —         —         —         —    
                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —   3
                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.07     $ 11.32     $ 9.09     $ 9.00     $ 7.63     $ 6.67     $ 11.21     $ 12.55  
                                                                

Total Investment Return

                

Based on net asset value

     (11.04 )%4,7     24.53 %5,7     2.44 %5,7     17.96 %5,7     14.39 %5,7     23.29 %5,7     (10.68 )%4     26.51 %4,5
                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.26 %6     2.30 %     2.33 %     2.33 %     2.44 %     2.43 %     1.55 %6     1.59 %6
                                                                

Total expenses

     2.26 %6     2.31 %     2.37 %     2.41 %     2.45 %     2.45 %     1.61 %6     1.63 %6
                                                                

Net investment loss

     (1.52 )%6     (1.84 )%     (1.86 )%     (1.83 )%     (1.86 )%     (1.69 )%     (0.68 )%6     (1.12 )%6
                                                                

Supplemental Data

                

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 16,684     $ 20,203     $ 18,047     $ 20,748     $ 11,269     $ 12,212     $ 707     $ 25  
                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     20 %     53 %     64 %     85 %     29 %     168 %     20 %     53 %
                                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Aggregate total investment return.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Annualized.

7

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

8

Commenced operations on October 2, 2006.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Aurora Portfolio

 

     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
       2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 30.87     $ 37.15     $ 43.43     $ 40.71     $ 33.18     $ 25.05  
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.01 )1     0.10 1     0.08 1     (0.04 )1     (0.11 )     (0.11 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (3.80 )     4.82       1.13       6.60       7.66       8.39  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (3.81 )     4.92       1.21       6.56       7.55       8.28  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net realized capital gain

     (6.02 )     (11.20 )     (7.49 )     (3.84 )     (0.02 )     (0.15 )
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 21.04     $ 30.87     $ 37.15     $ 43.43     $ 40.71     $ 33.18  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     (15.36 )%3,4     14.86 %3     3.40 %3     16.62 %3     22.75 %     33.21 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.05 %5     1.01 %     1.06 %     1.14 %     1.10 %     1.25 %
                                                

Total expenses

     1.26 %5     1.11 %     1.07 %     1.14 %     1.10 %     1.25 %
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.08 )%5     0.32 %     0.22 %     (0.09 )%     (0.27 )%     (0.38 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 116,538     $ 169,479     $ 153,103     $ 165,837     $ 197,475     $ 142,460  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     58 %     134 %     142 %     73 %     33 %     48 %
                                                

 

    Investor A     Investor B  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     2003       2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 28.75     $ 35.39     $ 41.88     $ 39.49     $ 32.28     $ 24.43     $ 24.06     $ 31.48     $ 38.32     $ 36.67     $ 30.19     $ 23.02  
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    (0.05 )1     0.01 1     (0.05 )1     (0.16 )1     (0.22 )     (0.19 )     (0.11 )1     (0.19 )1     (0.29 )1     (0.40 )1     (0.45 )     (0.36 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (3.49 )     4.55       1.05       6.39       7.45       8.19       (2.80 )     3.97       0.94       5.89       6.95       7.68  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (3.54 )     4.56       1.00       6.23       7.23       8.00       (2.91 )     3.78       0.65       5.49       6.50       7.32  
                                                                                               

Dividends and distributions from:

                       

Net realized capital gain

    (5.88 )     (11.20 )     (7.49 )     (3.84 )     (0.02 )     (0.15 )     (5.67 )     (11.20 )     (7.49 )     (3.84 )     (0.02 )     (0.15 )
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —         —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —    
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 19.33     $ 28.75     $ 35.39     $ 41.88     $ 39.49     $ 32.28     $ 15.48     $ 24.06     $ 31.48     $ 38.32     $ 36.67     $ 30.19  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value6

    (15.50 )%3,4     14.48 %3     2.95 %3     16.28 %3     22.39 %     32.90 %     (15.83 )%3,4     13.56 %3     2.18 %3     15.44 %3     21.53 %     31.96 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.44 %5     1.39 %     1.44 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.55 %     2.19 %5     2.16 %     2.19 %     2.14 %     2.10 %     2.25 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.49 %5     1.40 %     1.56 %     1.47 %     1.40 %     1.55 %     2.35 %5     2.24 %     2.23 %     2.15 %     2.10 %     2.25 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    (0.46 )%5     0.03 %     (0.15 )%     (0.36 )%     (0.57 )%     (0.69 )%     (1.21 )%5     (0.75 )%     (0.90 )%     (1.10 )%     (1.27 )%     (1.39 )%
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 600,767     $ 871,699     $ 1,189,440     $ 1,690,497     $ 2,169,836     $ 1,682,504     $ 163,505     $ 250,672     $ 329,207     $ 436,642     $ 470,430     $ 401,016  
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    58 %     134 %     142 %     73 %     33 %     48 %     58 %     134 %     142 %     73 %     33 %     48 %
                                                                                               

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Aurora Portfolio

 

     Investor C     R  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Period
Ended
9/30/077
 
       2007     2006     2005     2004     2003      

Per Share Operating Performance

                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 24.07     $ 31.47     $ 38.32     $ 36.67     $ 30.18     $ 23.01     $ 28.70     $ 35.21  
                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.11 )1     (0.18 )1     (0.29 )1     (0.42 )1     (0.45 )     (0.35 )     (0.06 )1     (0.16 )1

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (2.81 )     3.98       0.93       5.91       6.96       7.67       (3.47 )     4.85  
                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (2.92 )     3.80       0.64       5.49       6.51       7.32       (3.53 )     4.69  
                                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

                

Net realized capital gain

     (5.68 )     (11.20 )     (7.49 )     (3.84 )     (0.02 )     (0.15 )     (6.02 )     (11.20 )
                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —         —   2     —   2
                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.47     $ 24.07     $ 31.47     $ 38.32     $ 36.67     $ 30.18     $ 19.15     $ 28.70  
                                                                

Total Investment Return

                

Based on net asset value

     (15.86 )%3,4,6     13.64 %3,6     2.16 %3,6     15.45 %3,6     21.57 %6     31.97 %6     (15.59 )%3,4     14.87 %3,4
                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.19 %5     2.13 %     2.19 %     2.14 %     2.10 %     2.25 %     1.56 %5     1.50 %5
                                                                

Total expenses

     2.27 %5     2.17 %     2.22 %     2.15 %     2.10 %     2.25 %     1.68 %5     1.50 %5
                                                                

Net investment loss

     (1.21 )%5     (0.72 )%     (0.90 )%     (1.10 )%     (1.27 )%     (1.39 )%     (0.56 )%5     (0.57 )%5
                                                                

Supplemental Data

                

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 137,897     $ 209,820     $ 283,562     $ 405,952     $ 493,980     $ 409,076     $ 1,336     $ 1,141  
                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     58 %     134 %     142 %     73 %     33 %     48 %     58 %     134 %
                                                                

 

1

Based on average shares outstanding.

2

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

3

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

4

Aggregate total investment return.

5

Annualized.

6

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

7

Commenced operations on October 2, 2006.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio

 

     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 18.24     $ 15.51     $ 15.16     $ 12.49     $ 12.11     $ 9.06  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.03 )1     (0.12 )1     (0.10 )1     (0.17 )1     (0.10 )     (0.08 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.85 )     3.68       1.09       2.84       0.48       3.13  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.88 )     3.56       0.99       2.67       0.38       3.05  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net realized capital gain

     (2.89 )     (0.83 )     (0.64 )     —         —         —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.47     $ 18.24     $ 15.51     $ 15.16     $ 12.49     $ 12.11  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     (11.85 )%3,4     23.74 %3     6.63 %3     21.38 %3     3.14 %     33.66 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.10 %5     1.05 %     0.99 %     1.10 %     1.09 %     1.10 %
                                                

Total expenses

     1.42 %5     1.38 %     1.06 %     1.28 %     1.28 %     1.55 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.33 )%5     (0.71 )%     (0.64 )%     (0.72 )%     (0.80 )%     (0.78 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 19,786     $ 26,976     $ 23,866     $ 20,133     $ 87,520     $ 7,809  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     32 %     76 %     49 %     122 %     208 %     167 %
                                                

 

    Investor A     Investor B  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003       2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.24     $ 14.74     $ 14.48     $ 11.96     $ 11.63     $ 8.73     $ 15.09     $ 13.10     $ 13.03     $ 10.84     $ 10.62     $ 8.03  
                                                                                               

Net investment loss

    (0.04 )1     (0.15 )1     (0.15 )1     (0.13 )1     (0.14 )     (0.11 )     (0.08 )1     (0.24 )1     (0.23 )1     (0.19 )1     (0.21 )     (0.16 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.74 )     3.48       1.05       2.65       0.47       3.01       (1.51 )     3.06       0.94       2.38       0.43       2.75  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.78 )     3.33       0.90       2.52       0.33       2.90       (1.59 )     2.82       0.71       2.19       0.22       2.59  
                                                                                               

Dividends and distributions from:

                       

Net realized capital gain

    (2.86 )     (0.83 )     (0.64 )     —         —         —         (2.71 )     (0.83 )     (0.64 )     —         —         —    
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —         —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —    
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.60     $ 17.24     $ 14.74     $ 14.48     $ 11.96     $ 11.63     $ 10.79     $ 15.09     $ 13.10     $ 13.03     $ 10.84     $ 10.62  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value6

    (11.96 )%3,4     23.41 %3     6.31 %3     21.07 %3     2.84 %     33.22 %     (12.29 )%3,4     22.40 %3     5.52 %3     20.20 %3     2.17 %     32.25 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.35 %5     1.26 %     1.35 %     1.37 %*     1.39 %     1.40 %     2.10 %5     2.09 %     2.10 %     2.10 %     2.09 %     2.10 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.46 %5     1.42 %     1.66 %     1.64 %     1.56 %     1.78 %     2.45 %5     2.40 %     2.40 %     2.30 %     2.25 %     2.54 %
                                                                                               

Net investment loss

    (0.58 )%5     (0.92 )%     (1.00 )%     (0.87 )%     (1.09 )%     (1.10 )%     (1.33 )%5     (1.75 )%     (1.75 )%     (1.58 )%     (1.79 )%     (1.78 )%
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 179,757     $ 218,851     $ 209,646     $ 215,622     $ 268,065     $ 117,571     $ 15,065     $ 21,110     $ 23,085     $ 24,925     $ 24,880     $ 19,797  
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    32 %     76 %     49 %     122 %     208 %     167 %     32 %     76 %     49 %     122 %     208 %     167 %
                                                                                               

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio

 

     Investor C     R  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Period
Ended
9/30/077
 
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003      

Per Share Operating Performance

                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 15.12     $ 13.12     $ 13.06     $ 10.87     $ 10.64     $ 8.05     $ 17.18     $ 14.54  
                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.08 )1     (0.24 )1     (0.23 )1     (0.20 )1     (0.21 )     (0.16 )     (0.06 )1     (0.20 )1

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.51 )     3.07       0.93       2.39       0.44       2.75       (1.72 )     3.67  
                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.59 )     2.83       0.70       2.19       0.23       2.59       (1.78 )     3.47  
                                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

                

Net realized capital gain

     (2.73 )     (0.83 )     (0.64 )     —         —         —         (2.90 )     (0.83 )
                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     —   2     —   2     —         —         —   2     —   2
                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.80     $ 15.12     $ 13.12     $ 13.06     $ 10.87     $ 10.64     $ 12.50     $ 17.18  
                                                                

Total Investment Return

                

Based on net asset value

     (12.32 )%3,4,6     22.44 %3,6     5.43 %3,6     20.15 %3,6     2.16 %6     32.17 %6     (12.04 )%3,4     24.68 %3,4
                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.10 %5     2.07 %     2.10 %     2.10 %     2.09 %     2.10 %     1.59 %5     1.56 %5
                                                                

Total expenses

     2.25 %5     2.23 %     2.30 %     2.32 %     2.26 %     2.51 %     2.00 %5     1.81 %5
                                                                

Net investment loss

     (1.33 )%5     (1.73 )%     (1.75 )%     (1.60 )%     (1.79 )%     (1.79 )%     (0.79 )%5     (1.22 )%5
                                                                

Supplemental Data

                

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 14,408     $ 17,047     $ 17,041     $ 20,963     $ 29,627     $ 13,530     $ 1,597     $ 1,071  
                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     32 %     76 %     49 %     122 %     208 %     167 %     32 %     76 %
                                                                

 

* For the period October 1, 2004, through January 28, 2005, the expense ratio reflects the expenses of State Street Research Emerging Growth Fund prior to its reorganization with the Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio on January 28, 2005. The expense ratio for the period October 1, 2004 through January 28, 2005 was 1.41%. The expense ratio of the Portfolio for the period January 29, 2005 through September 30, 2005 was 1.31%.

1

Based on average shares outstanding.

2

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

3

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

4

Aggregate total investment return.

5

Annualized.

6

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

7

Commenced operations on October 2, 2006.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio

 

     BlackRock     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
    Period
Ended
9/30/041
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005         2007     2006     2005     2004     20032  

Per Share Operating Performance

                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 11.83     $ 13.46     $ 15.16     $ 15.23     $ 16.02     $ 11.86     $ 13.49     $ 15.17     $ 15.22     $ 14.17     $ 12.81  
                                                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.03 3     0.04 3     —   3,4     0.02 3     —   3,4     0.04 3     0.07 3     0.03 3     0.04 3     (0.02 )3     0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.40 )     1.27       1.21       2.90       (0.79 )     (1.40 )     1.28       1.21       2.90       2.86       3.31  
                                                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.37 )     1.31       1.21       2.92       (0.79 )     (1.36 )     1.35       1.24       2.94       2.84       3.32  
                                                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

                      

Net investment income

     (0.29 )     (0.29 )     (0.17 )     —         —         (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.18 )     —         —         —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.51 )     (2.65 )     (2.74 )     (2.99 )     —         (1.51 )     (2.65 )     (2.74 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )
                                                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.80 )     (2.94 )     (2.91 )     (2.99 )     —         (1.84 )     (2.98 )     (2.92 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )
                                                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital5

     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.66     $ 11.83     $ 13.46     $ 15.16     $ 15.23     $ 8.66     $ 11.86     $ 13.49     $ 15.17     $ 15.22     $ 14.17  
                                                                                        

Total Investment Return

                      

Based on net asset value6

     (13.46 )%7     9.90 %     9.61 %     20.60 %     (4.93 )%7     (13.43 )%7     10.20 %     9.81 %     20.77 %     20.87 %     29.96 %
                                                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                      

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.10 %8     1.08 %     1.10 %     1.07 %     1.10 %8     0.90 %8     0.86 %     0.89 %     0.97 %     0.95 %     0.91 %
                                                                                        

Total expenses

     1.23 %8     1.10 %     1.12 %     1.08 %     1.33 %8     1.00 %8     0.87 %     0.91 %     1.00 %     0.98 %     0.94 %
                                                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.58 %8     0.32 %     (0.01 )%     0.16 %     (0.17 )%8     0.78 %8     0.57 %     0.23 %     0.26 %     (0.15 )%     0.09 %
                                                                                        

Supplemental Data

                      

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 3,182     $ 4,929     $ 4,454     $ 5,162     $ 4,787     $ 22,751     $ 27,999     $ 36,480     $ 68,880     $ 66,083     $ 69,641  
                                                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     48 %     108 %     123 %     133 %     154 %     48 %     108 %     123 %     133 %     154 %     240 %
                                                                                        

 

     Service     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20032       2007     2006     2005     2004     20032  

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 11.57     $ 13.21     $ 14.95     $ 15.07     $ 14.09     $ 12.77     $ 11.45     $ 13.11     $ 14.86     $ 15.00     $ 14.04     $ 12.76  
                                                                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.02 3     0.04 3     (0.02 )3     —   3,4     (0.07 )3     (0.03 )     0.02 3     0.02 3     (0.03 )3     —   3,4     (0.09 )3     (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.36 )     1.25       1.19       2.87       2.84       3.31       (1.35 )     1.24       1.19       2.85       2.84       3.29  
                                                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.34 )     1.29       1.17       2.87       2.77       3.28       (1.33 )     1.26       1.16       2.85       2.75       3.24  
                                                                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

                        

Net investment income

     (0.30 )     (0.28 )     (0.17 )     —         —         —         (0.28 )     (0.27 )     (0.17 )     —         —         —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.51 )     (2.65 )     (2.74 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )     (1.51 )     (2.65 )     (2.74 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )
                                                                                                

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.81 )     (2.93 )     (2.91 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )     (1.79 )     (2.92 )     (2.91 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )
                                                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital5

     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.42     $ 11.57     $ 13.21     $ 14.95     $ 15.07     $ 14.09     $ 8.33     $ 11.45     $ 13.11     $ 14.86     $ 15.00     $ 14.04  
                                                                                                

Total Investment Return

                        

Based on net asset value6

     (13.55 )%7     9.92 %     9.45 %     20.46 %     20.45 %     29.70 %     (13.60 )%7,9     9.79 %9     9.40 %9     20.43 %9     20.38 %9     29.37 %9
                                                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.26 %8     1.10 %     1.27 %     1.24 %     1.25 %     1.21 %     1.32 %8     1.23 %     1.29 %     1.24 %     1.35 %     1.38 %
                                                                                                

Total expenses

     1.39 %8     1.12 %     1.32 %     1.25 %     1.29 %     1.24 %     1.41 %8     1.24 %     1.40 %     1.35 %     1.47 %     1.41 %
                                                                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.43 %8     0.34 %     (0.18 )%     (0.03 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.19 )%     0.36 %8     0.17 %     (0.19 )%     (0.01 )%     (0.55 )%     (0.37 )%
                                                                                                

Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period(000)

   $ 1,726     $ 2,143     $ 3,852     $ 3,405     $ 3,288     $ 4,139     $ 18,676     $ 25,737     $ 27,943     $ 31,889     $ 35,240     $ 38,052  
                                                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     48 %     108 %     123 %     133 %     154 %     240 %     48 %     108 %     123 %     133 %     154 %     240 %
                                                                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio

 

     Investor B     Investor C  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20032       2007     2006     2005     2004     20032  

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.53     $ 11.30     $ 13.28     $ 13.77     $ 13.11     $ 12.11     $ 9.50     $ 11.31     $ 13.28     $ 13.78     $ 13.11     $ 12.12  
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.02 )3     (0.05 )3     (0.12 )3     (0.10 )3     (0.19 )3     (0.13 )     (0.02 )3     (0.06 )3     (0.11 )3     (0.10 )3     (0.19 )3     (0.14 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.09 )     1.07       1.03       2.60       2.64       3.09       (1.08 )     1.05       1.03       2.59       2.65       3.09  
                                                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.11 )     1.02       0.91       2.50       2.45       2.96       (1.10 )     0.99       0.92       2.49       2.46       2.95  
                                                                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

                        

Net investment income

     (0.20 )     (0.14 )     (0.15 )     —         —         —         (0.20 )     (0.15 )     (0.15 )     —         —         —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.51 )     (2.65 )     (2.74 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )     (1.51 )     (2.65 )     (2.74 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )
                                                                                                

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.71 )     (2.79 )     (2.89 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )     (1.71 )     (2.80 )     (2.89 )     (2.99 )     (1.79 )     (1.96 )
                                                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital5

     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 6.71     $ 9.53     $ 11.30     $ 13.28     $ 13.77     $ 13.11     $ 6.69     $ 9.50     $ 11.31     $ 13.28     $ 13.78     $ 13.11  
                                                                                                

Total Investment Return

                        

Based on net asset value6,9

     (13.95 )%7     9.08 %     8.46 %     19.58 %     19.45 %     28.52 %     (13.88 )%7     8.80 %     8.56 %     19.49 %     19.53 %     28.42 %
                                                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.18 %8     1.92 %     2.12 %     2.00 %     2.07 %     2.13 %     2.17 %8     2.04 %     2.10 %     2.00 %     2.09 %     2.13 %
                                                                                                

Total expenses

     2.39 %8     2.08 %     2.23 %     2.00 %     2.09 %     2.16 %     2.27 %8     2.05 %     2.11 %     2.00 %     2.11 %     2.16 %
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.51 )%8     (0.48 )%     (1.01 )%     (0.76 )%     (1.28 )%     (1.12 )%     (0.49 )%8     (0.64 )%     (1.00 )%     (0.76 )%     (1.30 )%     (1.13 )%
                                                                                                

Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 2,728     $ 4,479     $ 7,373     $ 12,848     $ 15,952     $ 15,019     $ 2,632     $ 3,622     $ 4,643     $ 6,414     $ 6,715     $ 5,839  
                                                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     48 %     108 %     123 %     133 %     154 %     240 %     48 %     108 %     123 %     133 %     154 %     240 %
                                                                                                

 

1

Commenced operations on April 12, 2004.

2

Audited by other auditors.

3

Based on average shares outstanding.

4

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

5

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

7

Aggregate total investment return.

8

Annualized.

9

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
    2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.21     $ 18.50     $ 17.62     $ 14.77     $ 11.99     $ 8.35     $ 21.05     $ 18.41     $ 17.59     $ 14.73     $ 11.99     $ 8.35  
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.01 2     (0.13 )2     (0.12 )2     (0.10 )2     (0.13 )2     (0.06 )     (0.02 )2     (0.18 )2     (0.18 )2     (0.13 )2     (0.20 )2     —   3

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (3.22 )     3.15       1.30       3.06       3.01       3.70       (3.19 )     3.13       1.30       3.10       3.04       3.64  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (3.21 )     3.02       1.18       2.96       2.88       3.64       (3.21 )     2.95       1.12       2.97       2.84       3.64  
                                                                                               

Dividends and distributions from:

                       

Net realized capital gain

    (1.67 )     (0.31 )     (0.30 )     (0.11 )     (0.15 )     —         (1.62 )     (0.31 )     (0.30 )     (0.11 )     (0.15 )     —    
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.05       —         —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.05       —    
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.33     $ 21.21     $ 18.50     $ 17.62     $ 14.77     $ 11.99     $ 16.22     $ 21.05     $ 18.41     $ 17.59     $ 14.73     $ 11.99  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    (15.95 )%5,6     16.46 %5     6.81 %5     20.10 %5     24.51 %7     43.59 %     (16.06 )%5,6     16.15 %5     6.47 %5     20.22 %5     24.17 %7     43.59 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.29 %8     1.30 %     1.30 %     1.30 %     1.30 %     1.30 %     1.56 %8     1.57 %     1.60 %     1.60 %     1.60 %     1.60 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.33 %8     1.38 %     1.47 %     1.81 %     2.37 %     2.96 %     1.57 %8     1.59 %     1.64 %     2.01 %     2.67 %     3.26 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.12 %8     (0.62 )%     (0.68 )%     (0.59 )%     (0.89 )%     (0.62 )%     (0.17 )%8     (0.88 )%     (0.99 )%     (0.80 )%     (1.19 )%     (0.92 )%
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 36,736     $ 33,707     $ 24,172     $ 12,641     $ 1,802     $ 1,238     $ 3,633     $ 4,909     $ 2,776     $ 94     $ —   9   $ —   9
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    37 %     103 %     111 %     118 %     78 %     218 %     37 %     103 %     111 %     118 %     78 %     218 %
                                                                                               

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 20.86     $ 18.27     $ 17.49     $ 14.71     $ 11.99     $ 8.35  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.03 )2     (0.21 )2     (0.20 )2     (0.17 )2     (0.24 )2     —   3

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (3.17 )     3.11       1.28       3.06       3.04       3.64  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (3.20 )     2.90       1.08       2.89       2.80       3.64  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net realized capital gain

     (1.59 )     (0.31 )     (0.30 )     (0.11 )     (0.15 )     —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.07       —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 16.07     $ 20.86     $ 18.27     $ 17.49     $ 14.71     $ 11.99  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value10

     (16.13 )%5,6     16.00 %5     6.28 %5     19.71 %5     24.01 %11     43.59 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.75 %8     1.74 %     1.73 %     1.71 %     1.74 %     1.77 %
                                                

Total expenses

     1.80 %8     1.80 %     1.90 %     2.17 %     2.89 %     3.43 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.36 )%8     (1.06 )%     (1.11 )%     (1.01 )%     (1.32 )%     (1.09 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 25,435     $ 29,070     $ 20,973     $ 11,997     $ 3,154     $ 7  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     37 %     103 %     111 %     118 %     78 %     218 %
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio

 

     Investor B  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 20.23     $ 17.87     $ 17.24     $ 14.61     $ 11.99     $ 8.35  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.10 )2     (0.36 )2     (0.33 )2     (0.28 )2     (0.37 )2     —   3

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (3.08 )     3.03       1.26       3.02       3.07       3.64  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (3.18 )     2.67       0.93       2.74       2.70       3.64  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net realized capital gain

     (1.42 )     (0.31 )     (0.30 )     (0.11 )     (0.15 )     —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.07       —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.63     $ 20.23     $ 17.87     $ 17.24     $ 14.61     $ 11.99  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value10

     (16.48 )%5,6     15.06 %5     5.49 %5     18.81 %5     23.17 %11     43.59 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.51 %8     2.51 %     2.49 %     2.44 %     2.49 %     2.52 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.56 %8     2.57 %     2.55 %     2.81 %     3.56 %     4.18 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (1.12 )%8     (1.84 )%     (1.87 )%     (1.74 )%     (2.07 )%     (1.84 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 6,666     $ 8,956     $ 8,326     $ 6,303     $ 1,157     $ —   9
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     37 %     103 %     111 %     118 %     78 %     218 %
                                                

 

     Investor C  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 20.25     $ 17.87     $ 17.23     $ 14.60     $ 11.99     $ 8.35  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.10 )2     (0.35 )2     (0.32 )2     (0.28 )2     (0.28 )2     —   3

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (3.07 )     3.04       1.26       3.02       2.99       3.64  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (3.17 )     2.69       0.94       2.74       2.71       3.64  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net realized capital gain

     (1.47 )     (0.31 )     (0.30 )     (0.11 )     (0.15 )     —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.05       —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 15.61     $ 20.25     $ 17.87     $ 17.23     $ 14.60     $ 11.99  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value10

     (16.45 )%5,6     15.17 %5     5.55 %5     18.82 %5     23.08 %7     43.59 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.48 %8     2.48 %     2.44 %     2.44 %     2.47 %     2.52 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.51 %8     2.54 %     2.48 %     2.80 %     3.56 %     4.18 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (1.08 )%8     (1.81 )%     (1.81 )%     (1.74 )%     (2.03 )%     (1.84 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 28,047     $ 32,677     $ 26,151     $ 17,266     $ 3,352     $ —   9
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     37 %     103 %     111 %     118 %     78 %     218 %
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

4

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Aggregate total investment return.

7

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.42%.

8

Annualized.

9

Net assets end of period are less than $500.

10

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

11

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.59%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
    2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.71     $ 19.26     $ 17.29     $ 14.52     $ 12.26     $ 9.00     $ 22.58     $ 18.38     $ 16.54     $ 13.92     $ 11.79     $ 8.67  
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.03 2     (0.07 ) 2     (0.09 )2     (0.06 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.09 )     —   2,3     (0.11 )2     (0.13 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.15 )2     (0.12 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.00 )     4.52       2.06       2.82       2.37       3.35       (1.91 )     4.31       1.97       2.72       2.28       3.24  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.97 )     4.45       1.97       2.76       2.26       3.26       (1.91 )     4.20       1.84       2.61       2.13       3.12  
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   4     —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 21.74     $ 23.71     $ 19.26     $ 17.29     $ 14.52     $ 12.26     $ 20.67     $ 22.58     $ 18.38     $ 16.54     $ 13.92     $ 11.79  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    (8.31 )%5,6     23.11 % 5     11.39 %5     19.08 %7     18.43 %5     36.22 %5     (8.46 )%5,6     22.85 %5     11.12%5       18.82 %7     18.07 %5     35.99 %5
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.79 %8     0.82 %     0.83 %     0.94 %     0.92 %     0.89 %     1.11 %8     1.02 %     1.08 %     1.19 %     1.20 %     1.19 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.79 %8     0.82 %     0.83 %     0.95 %     0.93 %     0.92 %     1.11 %8     1.02 %     1.08 %     1.19 %     1.20 %     1.22 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.29 %8     (0.34 )%     (0.48 )%     (0.40 )%     (0.73 )%     (0.75 )%     (0.02 )%8     (0.54 )%     (0.73 )%     (0.70 )%     (1.02 )%     (1.05 )%
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 635,210     $ 587,586     $ 426,000     $ 357,857     $ 272,324     $ 164,856     $ 35,905     $ 35,945     $ 26,422     $ 24,491     $ 29,569     $ 23,466  
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    52 %     81 %     74 %     91 %     81 %     167 %     52 %     81 %     74 %     91 %     81 %     167 %
                                                                                               
    Investor A     Investor B  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
    2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.97     $ 17.90     $ 16.12     $ 13.57     $ 11.51     $ 8.48     $ 19.57     $ 16.07     $ 14.61     $ 12.39     $ 10.59     $ 7.86  
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    —   2,3     (0.13 )2     (0.14 )2     (0.10 )2     (0.16 )2     (0.13 )     (0.10 )2     (0.26 ) 2     (0.27 )2     (0.20 )2     (0.24 )2     (0.19 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.86 )     4.20       1.92       2.64       2.22       3.16       (1.65 )     3.76       1.73       2.41       2.04       2.92  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (1.86 )     4.07       1.78       2.54       2.06       3.03       (1.75 )     3.50       1.46       2.21       1.80       2.73  
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   4     —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 20.11     $ 21.97     $ 17.90     $ 16.12     $ 13.57     $ 11.51     $ 17.82     $ 19.57     $ 16.07     $ 14.61     $ 12.39     $ 10.59  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value9

    (8.47 )%5,6     22.74 %5     11.04 %5     18.79 %7     17.90 %5     35.73 %5     (8.94 )%5,6     21.78 %5     9.99 %5     17.92 %10     17.00 %5     34.73 %5
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.13 %8     1.12 %     1.15 %     1.19 %     1.30 %     1.37 %     2.15 %8     1.92 %     2.11 %     1.94 %     2.07 %     2.11 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.13 %8     1.12 %     1.25 %     1.29 %     1.40 %     1.40 %     2.15 %8     2.02 %     2.30 %     1.94 %     2.07 %     2.14 %
                                                                                               

Net investment loss

    (0.03 )%8     (0.64 )%     (0.80 )%     (0.66 )%     (1.12 )%     (1.22 )%     (1.06 )%8     (1.44 )%     (1.77 )%     (1.45 )%     (1.89 )%     (1.97 )%
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 194,720     $ 189,575     $ 176,250     $ 160,374     $ 131,795     $ 102,642     $ 7,392     $ 10,222     $ 10,649     $ 15,516     $ 23,983     $ 24,167  
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    52 %     81 %     74 %     91 %     81 %     167 %     52 %     81 %     74 %     91 %     81 %     167 %
                                                                                               

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

 

     Investor C  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 19.57     $ 16.09     $ 14.62     $ 12.40     $ 10.60     $ 7.86  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.09 )2     (0.29 )2     (0.26 )2     (0.19 )2     (0.25 )2     (0.18 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.65 )     3.77       1.73       2.40       2.05       2.92  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.74 )     3.48       1.47       2.21       1.80       2.74  
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   4     —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 17.83     $ 19.57     $ 16.09     $ 14.62     $ 12.40     $ 10.60  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value9

     (8.89 )%5,6     21.63 %5     10.05 %5     17.90 %10     16.98 %5     34.86 %5
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.06 %8     2.04 %     2.02 %     1.94 %     2.08 %     2.11 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.06 %8     2.09 %     2.02 %     1.94 %     2.08 %     2.14 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.98 )%8     (1.56 )%     (1.68 )%     (1.41 )%     (1.90 )%     (1.97 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 21,705     $ 21,847     $ 15,667     $ 15,434     $ 13,989     $ 11,396  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     52 %     81 %     74 %     91 %     81 %     167 %
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

4

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Aggregate total investment return.

7

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.07%.

8

Annualized.

9

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

10

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.08%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Science & Technology

Financial Highlights (continued)

   Opportunities Portfolio

 

     Institutional     Service  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.03     $ 7.20     $ 6.61     $ 5.42     $ 5.46     $ 3.59     $ 8.83     $ 7.07     $ 6.51     $ 5.35     $ 5.41     $ 3.57  
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.02 )2     (0.03 )2     (0.03 )2     (0.04 )2     (0.07 )2     (0.05 )     (0.04 )2     (0.07 )2     (0.05 )2     (0.06 )2     (0.08 )2     (0.06 )2

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.25 )     1.86       0.61       1.23       0.03       1.92       (1.22 )     1.83       0.60       1.22       0.02       1.90  
                                                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.27 )     1.83       0.58       1.19       (0.04 )     1.87       (1.26 )     1.76       0.55       1.16       (0.06 )     1.84  
                                                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     —         —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     —    
                                                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 7.76     $ 9.03     $ 7.20     $ 6.61     $ 5.42     $ 5.46     $ 7.57     $ 8.83     $ 7.07     $ 6.51     $ 5.35     $ 5.41  
                                                                                                

Total Investment Return

                        

Based on net asset value

     (14.06 )%4,5     25.42 %4     8.93 %6     21.96 %4     (0.73 )%4     52.09 %     (14.27 )%4,5     24.89 %4     8.60 %6     21.68 %4     (1.11 )%4     51.54 %
                                                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.35 %7     1.35 %     1.38 %     1.43 %     1.43 %     1.35 %     1.73 %7     1.73 %     1.73 %     1.73 %     1.73 %     1.67 %
                                                                                                

Total expenses

     1.62 %7     1.91 %     1.79 %     1.98 %     1.63 %     1.63 %     1.95 %7     2.30 %     2.06 %     2.27 %     1.94 %     1.88 %
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.52 )%7     (0.44 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.73 )%     (1.12 )%     (1.06 )%     (0.90 )%7     (0.85 )%     (0.79 )%     (1.04 )%     (1.41 )%     (1.38 )%
                                                                                                

Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 1,790     $ 1,449     $ 1,262     $ 847     $ 1,592     $ 2,821     $ 133     $ 123     $ 148     $ 116     $ 86     $ 108  
                                                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     92 %     132 %     113 %     115 %     226 %     54 %     92 %     132 %     113 %     115 %     226 %
                                                                                                

 

     Investor A     Investor B  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended September 30,  
     (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031     (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 8.74     $ 7.00     $ 6.45     $ 5.31     $ 5.38     $ 3.55     $ 8.26     $ 6.66     $ 6.19     $ 5.13     $ 5.24     $ 3.49  
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.04 )2     (0.06 )2     (0.06 )2     (0.07 )2     (0.09 )2     (0.07 )     (0.07 )2     (0.12 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.13 )2     (0.10 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.20 )     1.80       0.60       1.21       0.02       1.90       (1.14 )     1.72       0.57       1.17       0.02       1.85  
                                                                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.24 )     1.74       0.54       1.14       (0.07 )     1.83       (1.21 )     1.60       0.46       1.06       (0.11 )     1.75  
                                                                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     —         —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     —    
                                                                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 7.50     $ 8.74     $ 7.00     $ 6.45     $ 5.31     $ 5.38     $ 7.05     $ 8.26     $ 6.66     $ 6.19     $ 5.13     $ 5.24  
                                                                                                

Total Investment Return

                        

Based on net asset value8

     (14.19 )%4,5     24.86 %4     8.53 %9  

 

21.47

%4

    (1.30 )%4     51.55 %     (14.65 )%4,5     24.02 %4     7.59 %9     20.66 %4     (2.10 )%4     50.14 %
                                                                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.75 %7     1.73 %     1.77 %     1.84 %     1.89 %     1.83 %     2.64 %7     2.50 %     2.63 %     2.59 %     2.65 %     2.57 %
                                                                                                

Total expenses

     1.94 %7     2.16 %     2.27 %     2.35 %     2.14 %     2.10 %     2.89 %7     3.01 %     3.06 %     3.00 %     2.82 %     2.85 %
                                                                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.89 )%7     (0.80 )%     (0.83 )%     (1.16 )%     (1.56 )%     (1.53 )%     (1.82 )%7     (1.59 )%     (1.73 )%     (1.91 )%     (2.33 )%     (2.28 )%
                                                                                                

Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 24,916     $ 21,632     $ 13,040     $ 9,688     $ 9,929     $ 11,406     $ 6,783     $ 9,030     $ 10,439     $ 10,998     $ 12,315     $ 16,646  
                                                                                                

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     92 %     132 %     113 %     115 %     226 %     54 %     92 %     132 %     113 %     115 %     226 %
                                                                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Science & Technology

Financial Highlights (continued)

   Opportunities Portfolio

 

     Investor C  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 8.25     $ 6.66     $ 6.19     $ 5.14     $ 5.24     $ 3.49  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.07 )2     (0.12 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.11 )2     (0.13 )2     (0.10 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.14 )     1.71       0.57       1.16       0.03       1.85  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.21 )     1.59       0.46       1.05       (0.10 )     1.75  
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 7.04     $ 8.25     $ 6.66     $ 6.19     $ 5.14     $ 5.24  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value8

     (14.67 )%4,5     23.87 %4     7.59 %9     20.43 %4     (1.91 )%4     50.14 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.59 %7     2.61 %     2.62 %     2.59 %     2.65 %     2.57 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.64 %7     2.88 %     2.84 %     3.00 %     2.80 %     2.85 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (1.76 )%7     (1.69 )%     (1.67 )%     (1.91 )%     (2.33 )%     (2.28 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 8,112     $ 9,755     $ 6,511     $ 2,794     $ 3,244     $ 4,024  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     54 %     92 %     132 %     113 %     115 %     226 %
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

5

Aggregate total investment return.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.15%.

7

Annualized.

8

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

9

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.16%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Global Resources Portfolio

 

     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 63.42     $ 68.57     $ 79.62     $ 58.80     $ 41.25     $ 26.85     $ 23.51  
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.08 )1     (0.02 )1     0.57 1     0.15 1     (0.08 )     0.27       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     9.49       14.26       (2.50 )     20.67       19.52       14.78       3.38  
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     9.41       14.24       (1.93 )     20.82       19.44       15.05       3.34  
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (2.44 )     (0.81 )     (0.53 )     —         (0.34 )     (0.65 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (6.80 )     (18.58 )     (8.60 )     —         (1.55 )     —         —    
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (9.24 )     (19.39 )     (9.13 )     —         (1.89 )     (0.65 )     —    
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     0.01       —   2     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 63.59     $ 63.42     $ 68.57     $ 79.62     $ 58.80     $ 41.25     $ 26.85  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value

     15.54 %3,4     23.55 %3     (2.89 )%5     35.41 %3,4     47.95 %4     56.49 %     14.21 %
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.03 %6     1.03 %     0.98 %     1.04 %6     1.01 %6     1.04 %     1.30 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.04 %6     1.07 %     1.02 %     1.18 %6     1.02 %6     1.04 %     1.31 %
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.25 )%6     (0.03 )%     0.76 %     0.42 %6     (0.16 )%6     0.79 %     (0.20 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 38,240     $ 37,498     $ 35,010     $ 40,906 6   $ 29,188 6   $ 20,044     $ 10,144  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     19 %     15 %     27 %     9 %     22 %     27 %     33 %
                                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   Global Resources Portfolio

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 59.02     $ 64.90     $ 76.01     $ 56.23     $ 39.58     $ 25.81     $ 22.74  
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.14 )1     (0.16 )1     0.32 1     0.03 1     (0.15 )     0.21       (0.10 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     8.81       13.41       (2.36 )     19.75       18.69       14.15       3.17  
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     8.67       13.25       (2.04 )     19.78       18.54       14.36       3.07  
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (2.34 )     (0.55 )     (0.48 )     —         (0.34 )     (0.59 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (6.80 )     (18.58 )     (8.60 )     —         (1.55 )     —         —    
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (9.14 )     (19.13 )     (9.08 )     —         (1.89 )     (0.59 )     —    
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     0.01       —   2     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 58.55     $ 59.02     $ 64.90     $ 76.01     $ 56.23     $ 39.58     $ 25.81  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value7

     15.41 %3,4     23.25 %3     (3.20 )%5     35.18 %3,4     47.69 %4     56.06 %     13.50 %
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.27 %6     1.29 %     1.30 %     1.34 %6     1.36 %6     1.34 %     1.60 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.27 %6     1.30 %     1.41 %     1.52 %6     1.38 %6     1.34 %     1.61 %
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.48 )%6     (0.28 )%     0.44 %     0.10 %6     (0.52 )%6     0.64 %     (0.47 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 795,057     $ 685,590     $ 683,417     $ 877,120 6   $ 676,234 6   $ 406,209     $ 103,987  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     19 %     15 %     27 %     9 %     22 %     27 %     33 %
                                                        

 

1

Based on average shares outstanding.

2

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

3

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

4

Aggregate total investment return.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.02%.

6

Annualized.

7

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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   Global Resources Portfolio

 

     Investor B  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 50.87     $ 58.19     $ 69.43     $ 51.58     $ 36.52     $ 23.89     $ 21.20  
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (0.31 )1     (0.50 )1     (0.18 )1     (0.19 )1     (0.32 )     (0.06 )     (0.23 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     7.55       11.82       (2.09 )     18.04       17.18       13.14       2.92  
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     7.24       11.32       (2.27 )     17.85       16.86       13.08       2.69  
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (1.93 )     (0.06 )     (0.38 )     —         (0.25 )     (0.45 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (6.80 )     (18.58 )     (8.60 )     —         (1.55 )     —         —    
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (8.73 )     (18.64 )     (8.98 )     —         (1.80 )     (0.45 )     —    
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     0.01       —   2     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 49.38     $ 50.87     $ 58.19     $ 69.43     $ 51.58     $ 36.52     $ 23.89  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value3

     14.96 %4,5     22.35 %4     (3.91 )%6     34.60 %4,5     47.09 %5     55.07 %     12.69 %
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.04 %7     2.03 %     2.02 %     2.04 %7     2.01 %7     2.04 %     2.30 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     2.06 %7     2.08 %     2.09 %     2.18 %7     2.02 %7     2.04 %     2.31 %
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (1.25 )%7     (1.01 )%     (0.27 )%     (0.60 )%7     (1.17 )%7     (0.20 )%     (1.17 )%
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 78,478     $ 80,178     $ 87,636     $ 117,845 7   $ 94,506 7   $ 66,704     $ 29,782  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     19 %     15 %     27 %     9 %     22 %     27 %     33 %
                                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor C  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    7/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended June 30,  
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006         2004     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 50.84     $ 58.13     $ 69.37     $ 51.53     $ 36.48     $ 23.88     $ 21.18  
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (0.30 )1     (0.50 )1     (0.17 )1     (0.19 )1     (0.30 )     (0.03 )     (0.23 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     7.55       11.83       (2.10 )     18.03       17.14       13.10       2.93  
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     7.25       11.33       (2.27 )     17.84       16.84       13.07       2.70  
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (2.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.38 )     —         (0.24 )     (0.47 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (6.80 )     (18.58 )     (8.60 )     —         (1.55 )     —         —    
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (8.81 )     (18.62 )     (8.98 )     —         (1.79 )     (0.47 )     —    
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   2     —   2     0.01       —   2     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 49.28     $ 50.84     $ 58.13     $ 69.37     $ 51.53     $ 36.48     $ 23.88  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value3

     14.99 %4,5     22.36 %4     (3.92 )%8     34.62 %4,5     47.01 %5     55.05 %     12.75 %
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.00 %7     2.01 %     2.01 %     2.04 %7     2.01 %7     2.04 %     2.30 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     2.00 %7     2.02 %     2.05 %     2.17 %7     2.02 %7     2.04 %     2.31 %
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (1.21 )%7     (1.00 )%     (0.26 )%     (0.61 )%7     (1.17 )%7     (0.10 )%     (1.18 )%
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 160,142     $ 144,300     $ 147,723     $ 201,265 7   $ 169,871 7   $ 122,088     $ 37,601  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     19 %     15 %     27 %     9 %     22 %     27 %     33 %
                                                        

 

1

Based on average shares outstanding.

2

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

3

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

4

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

5

Aggregate total investment return.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.02%.

7

Annualized.

8

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.01%.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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    Institutional     Service  
   

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     Period
Ended
9/30/051
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Period
Ended
9/30/051
 
  (Unaudited)     2007     2006         2007     2006    

Per Share Operating Performance

               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 19.40     $ 13.85     $ 13.56     $ 10.00     $ 19.19     $ 13.75     $ 13.52     $ 10.00  
                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.22 2     0.05 2     0.02 2     0.02 2     0.18 2     (0.02 )2     (0.02 )2     0.03 2

Net realized and unrealized gain

    1.69       5.90       0.26       3.54       1.67       5.86       0.24       3.49  
                                                               

Net increase from investment operations

    1.91       5.95       0.28       3.56       1.85       5.84       0.22       3.52  
                                                               

Dividends and distributions from:

               

Net investment income

    (0.26 )     —         —         —         (0.20 )     —         —         —    

Net realized capital gain

    (0.28 )     (0.40 )     —         —         (0.28 )     (0.40 )     —         —    
                                                               

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.54 )     (0.40 )     —         —         (0.48 )     (0.40 )     —         —    
                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3
                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 20.77     $ 19.40     $ 13.85     $ 13.56     $ 20.56     $ 19.19     $ 13.75     $ 13.52  
                                                               

Total Investment Return

               

Based on net asset value

    9.95 %4,5     43.66 %4     2.14 %6     35.60 %4,5     9.69 %4,5     43.16 %4     1.70 %7     35.20 %4,5
                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

               

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.89 %8     0.93 %     0.99 %     1.04 %8     1.27 %8     1.33 %     1.34 %     1.34 %8
                                                               

Total expenses

    0.89 %8     0.93 %     1.01 %     1.54 %8     1.28 %8     1.42 %     1.40 %     1.77 %8
                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    2.17 %8     0.31 %     0.17 %     0.25 %8     1.81 %8     (0.11 )%     (0.17 )%     0.01 %8
                                                               

Supplemental Data

               

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 689,422     $ 598,747     $ 337,771     $ 92,147     $ 4,480     $ 3,435     $ 2,368     $ —   9
                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    15 %     31 %     41 %     12 %     15 %     31 %     41 %     12 %
                                                               
    Investor A     Investor B  
   

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     Period
Ended
9/30/051
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Period
Ended
9/30/051
 
  (Unaudited)     2007     2006         2007     2006    

Per Share Operating Performance

               

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 19.18     $ 13.75     $ 13.50     $ 10.00     $ 18.82     $ 13.59     $ 13.44     $ 10.00  
                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.20 2     (0.02 )2     (0.02 )2     —   2,10     0.12 2     (0.13 )2     (0.12 )2     (0.05 )2

Net realized and unrealized gain

    1.65       5.85       0.26       3.50       1.63       5.76       0.26       3.49  
                                                               

Net increase from investment operations

    1.85       5.83       0.24       3.50       1.75       5.63       0.14       3.44  
                                                               

Dividends and distributions from:

               

Net investment income

    (0.19 )     —         —         —         (0.07 )     —         —         —    

Net realized capital gain

    (0.28 )     (0.40 )     —         —         (0.28 )     (0.40 )     —         —    
                                                               

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.47 )     (0.40 )     —         —         (0.35 )     (0.40 )     —         —    
                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3
                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 20.56     $ 19.18     $ 13.75     $ 13.50     $ 20.22     $ 18.82     $ 13.59     $ 13.44  
                                                               

Total Investment Return

               

Based on net asset value11

    9.73 %4,5     43.09 %4     1.85 %7     35.00 %4,5     9.32 %4,5     42.11 %4     1.12 %6     34.40 %4,5
                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

               

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.25 %8     1.31 %     1.34 %     1.34 %8     2.04 %8     2.04 %     2.04 %     2.04 %8
                                                               

Total expenses

    1.25 %8     1.34 %     1.46 %     1.87 %8     2.11 %8     2.23 %     2.13 %     2.49 %8
                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    1.96 %8     (0.10 )%     (0.16 )%     0.01 %8     1.19 %8     (0.82 )%     (0.86 )%     (0.64 )%8
                                                               

Supplemental Data

               

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 377,982     $ 347,598     $ 248,557     $ 87,949     $ 58,697     $ 55,538     $ 43,477     $ 16,019  
                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    15 %     31 %     41 %     12 %     15 %     31 %     41 %     12 %
                                                               

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor C  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     Period
Ended
9/30/051
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006    

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 18.84     $ 13.60     $ 13.46     $ 10.00  
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.12 2     (0.13 )2     (0.12 )2     (0.05 )2

Net realized and unrealized gain

     1.63       5.77       0.25       3.51  
                                

Net increase from investment operations

     1.75       5.64       0.13       3.46  
                                

Dividends and distributions from:

        

Net investment income

     (0.08 )     —         —         —    

Net realized capital gain

     (0.28 )     (0.40 )     —         —    
                                

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.36 )     (0.40 )     —         —    
                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3
                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 20.23     $ 18.84     $ 13.60     $ 13.46  
                                

Total Investment Return

        

Based on net asset value11

     9.33 %4,5     42.15 %4     1.04 %7     34.60 %4,5
                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.02 %8     2.04 %     2.04 %     2.04 %8
                                

Total expenses

     2.02 %8     2.12 %     2.09 %     2.48 %8
                                

Net investment income (loss)

     1.19 %8     (0.83 )%     (0.86 )%     (0.70 )%8
                                

Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 220,768     $ 207,194     $ 136,120     $ 48,288  
                                

Portfolio turnover

     15 %     31 %     41 %     12 %
                                

 

1

Commenced operations on February 16, 2005.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

5

Aggregate total investment return.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.08%.

7

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.07%.

8

Annualized.

9

Net assets end of period are less than $500.

10

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

11

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Institutional  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    Year
Ended
2/28/05
    Year
Ended
2/29/04
    Year
Ended
2/28/031
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006          

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 30.41     $ 26.18     $ 24.45     $ 20.50     $ 21.15     $ 11.64     $ 14.48  
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.06 2     0.06 2     0.04 2     (0.06 )2     (0.15 )     (0.06 )     (0.09 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.49 )     4.52       2.30       4.02       0.57       10.21       (2.71 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.43 )     4.58       2.34       3.96       0.42       10.15       (2.80 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net realized capital gain

     (1.23 )     (0.35 )     (0.62 )     (0.01 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )     (0.04 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 27.75     $ 30.41     $ 26.18     $ 24.45     $ 20.50     $ 21.15     $ 11.64  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value

     (5.13 )%4,5     17.68 %4     9.77 %6     19.32 %4,5     1.84 %     87.73 %     (19.42 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.99 %7     1.02 %     1.01 %     1.25 %7     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     0.99 %7     1.02 %     1.01 %     1.37 %7     1.37 %     1.84 %     2.75 %
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.37 %7     0.21 %     0.17 %     (0.47 )%7     (0.59 )%     (0.38 )%     (0.69 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 162,407     $ 172,902     $ 112,563     $ 31,229     $ 4,262     $ 5,067     $ 988  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     41 %     98 %     157 %     77 %     173 %     106 %     157 %
                                                        

 

     Service  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    Period
Ended
2/28/058
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006      

Per Share Operating Performance

          

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 29.85     $ 25.78     $ 24.15     $ 20.24     $ 20.30  
                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     —   2,9     (0.02 )2     (0.03 )2     (0.12 )2     (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.45 )     4.44       2.27       4.04       (0.05 )
                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.45 )     4.42       2.24       3.92       (0.06 )
                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

          

Net realized capital gain

     (1.14 )     (0.35 )     (0.62 )     (0.01 )     —    
                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —    
                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 27.26     $ 29.85     $ 25.78     $ 24.15     $ 20.24  
                                        

Total Investment Return

          

Based on net asset value

     (5.24 )%4,5     17.33 %4     9.47 %6     19.37 %4,5     (0.30 )%5
                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

          

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.29 %7     1.30 %     1.34 %     1.55 %7     0.82 %7
                                        

Total expenses

     1.29 %7     1.32 %     1.34 %     1.64 %7     0.82 %7
                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.03 %7     (0.08 )%     (0.12 )%     (0.90 )%7     (0.70 )%7
                                        

Supplemental Data

          

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 6,387     $ 7,806     $ 4,347     $ 66     $ —   10
                                        

Portfolio turnover

     41 %     98 %     157 %     77 %     173 %
                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor A  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    Year
Ended
2/28/05
    Year
Ended
2/29/04
    Year
Ended
2/28/031
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006          

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 29.77     $ 25.72     $ 24.11     $ 20.24     $ 20.96     $ 11.57     $ 14.43  
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.01 2     (0.03 )2     (0.05 )2     (0.09 )2     (0.17 )     (0.12 )     (0.12 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.47 )     4.43       2.27       3.97       0.52       10.15       (2.70 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.46 )     4.40       2.22       3.88       0.35       10.03       (2.82 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net realized capital gain

     (1.12 )     (0.35 )     (0.62 )     (0.01 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )     (0.04 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 27.19     $ 29.77     $ 25.72     $ 24.11     $ 20.24     $ 20.96     $ 11.57  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value11

     (5.28 )%4,5     17.29 %4     9.40 %6     19.17 %4,5     1.52 %     87.13 %     (19.63 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.30 %7     1.35 %     1.34 %     1.55 %7     1.58 %     1.55 %     1.55 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.30 %7     1.35 %     1.45 %     1.69 %7     1.73 %     2.11 %     3.04 %
                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.04 %7     (0.13 )%     (0.19 )%     (0.68 )%7     (0.90 )%     (0.71 )%     (0.99 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 617,124     $ 697,451     $ 434,360     $ 186,545     $ 76,550     $ 54,638     $ 9,250  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     41 %     98 %     157 %     77 %     173 %     106 %     157 %
                                                        

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

5

Aggregate total investment return.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.04%.

7

Annualized.

8

Commenced operations on January 28, 2005.

9

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

10

Net assets end of period are less than $500.

11

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor B  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    Year
Ended
2/28/05
    Year
Ended
2/29/04
    Year
Ended
2/28/031
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006          

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 28.28     $ 24.65     $ 23.31     $ 19.65     $ 20.52     $ 11.41     $ 14.34  
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (0.11 )2     (0.25 )2     (0.24 )2     (0.17 )2     (0.28 )     (0.24 )     (0.21 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.41 )     4.23       2.19       3.84       0.48       9.99       (2.68 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.52 )     3.98       1.95       3.67       0.20       9.75       (2.89 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net realized capital gain

     (0.83 )     (0.35 )     (0.62 )     (0.01 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )     (0.04 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 25.93     $ 28.28     $ 24.65     $ 23.31     $ 19.65     $ 20.52     $ 11.41  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value4

     (5.69 )%5,6     16.33 %5     8.54 %7     18.68 %5,6     0.80 %     85.89 %     (20.24 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.14 %8     2.19 %     2.16 %     2.25 %8     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.25 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     2.14 %8     2.22 %     2.16 %     2.33 %8     2.39 %     2.91 %     3.74 %
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (0.80 )%8     (0.96 )%     (1.02 )%     (1.35 )%8     (1.58 )%     (1.44 )%     (1.69 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 84,049     $ 95,231     $ 78,902     $ 45,073     $ 29,495     $ 22,825     $ 9,290  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     41 %     98 %     157 %     77 %     173 %     106 %     157 %
                                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor C  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    Year
Ended
2/28/05
    Year
Ended
2/29/04
    Year
Ended
2/28/031
 
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006          

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 28.27     $ 24.62     $ 23.26     $ 19.61     $ 20.47     $ 11.39     $ 14.31  
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (0.10 )2     (0.23 )2     (0.21 )2     (0.18 )2     (0.22 )     (0.23 )     (0.21 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.40 )     4.23       2.18       3.84       0.43       9.95       (2.67 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.50 )     4.00       1.97       3.66       0.21       9.72       (2.88 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net realized capital gain

     (0.89 )     (0.35 )     (0.62 )     (0.01 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )     (0.04 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 25.88     $ 28.27     $ 24.62     $ 23.26     $ 19.61     $ 20.47     $ 11.39  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value4

     (5.65 )%5,6     16.43 %5     8.65 %7     18.67 %5,6     0.86 %     85.87 %     (20.21 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.04 %8     2.11 %     2.04 %     2.25 %8     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.25 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     2.04 %8     2.12 %     2.04 %     2.32 %8     2.41 %     2.77 %     3.74 %
                                                        

Net investment loss

     (0.69 )%8     (0.89 )%     (0.87 )%     (1.41 )%8     (1.56 )%     (1.38 )%     (1.69 )%
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 322,793     $ 363,739     $ 254,724     $ 84,431     $ 25,248     $ 11,017     $ 1,291  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     41 %     98 %     157 %     77 %     173 %     106 %     157 %
                                                        

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Aggregate total investment return.

7

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.04%.

8

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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    Institutional     Service  
   

Six Months

Ended

March 31,

2008

    Year Ended September 30,    

Six Months

Ended

March 31,
2008

    Year Ended September 30,  
  (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031     (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 37.05     $ 29.07     $ 25.56     $ 20.34     $ 16.56     $ 13.06     $ 35.89     $ 28.28     $ 24.96     $ 19.93     $ 16.27     $ 12.88  
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.06 2     0.03 2     0.04 2     (0.15 )2     (0.17 )2     (0.16 )     —   2,3     (0.09 ) 2     (0.07 )2     (0.21 )2     (0.22 )2     (0.19 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.75 )     7.95       3.46       5.37       3.95       3.66       (2.66 )     7.70       3.38       5.24       3.88       3.58  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (2.69 )     7.98       3.50       5.22       3.78       3.50       (2.66 )     7.61       3.31       5.03       3.66       3.39  
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4     —         —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4     —    
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 34.36     $ 37.05     $ 29.07     $ 25.56     $ 20.34     $ 16.56     $ 33.23     $ 35.89     $ 28.28     $ 24.96     $ 19.93     $ 16.27  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    (7.26 )%5,6     27.45 %5     13.73 %7     25.66 %5     22.83 %5     26.80 %     (7.41 )%5,6     26.91 %5     13.30 %7     25.24 %5     22.50 %5     26.32 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.00 %8     1.01 %     1.19 %     1.60 %     1.60 %     1.52 %     1.37 %8     1.40 %     1.57 %     1.90 %     1.90 %     1.83 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.36 %8     1.42 %     1.49 %     1.73 %     1.65 %     1.59 %     1.61 %8     1.69 %     1.85 %     1.97 %     1.97 %     1.89 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.35 %8     0.09 %     0.15 %     (0.65 )%     (0.92 )%     (0.87 )%     (0.01 )%8     (0.28 )%     (0.25 )%     (0.96 )%     (1.15 )%     (1.17 )%
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 173,142     $ 158,094     $ 20,548     $ 6,390     $ 6,074     $ 7,235     $ 81,502     $ 43,763     $ 1,527     $ 472     $ 2,303     $ 421  
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    67 %     106 %     120 %     94 %     106 %     248 %     67 %     106 %     120 %     94 %     106 %     248 %
                                                                                               
    Investor A     Investor B  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
  (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 35.57     $ 28.03     $ 24.76     $ 19.78     $ 16.17     $ 12.81     $ 33.20     $ 26.37     $ 23.45     $ 18.87     $ 15.55     $ 12.41  
                                                                                               

Net investment loss

    (0.02 )2     (0.10 ) 2     (0.10 )2     (0.22 )2     (0.26 )2     (0.21 )     (0.15 )2     (0.32 ) 2     (0.29 )2     (0.37 )2     (0.39 )2     (0.32 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.64 )     7.64       3.36       5.20       3.87       3.57       (2.45 )     7.15       3.20       4.95       3.71       3.46  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (2.66 )     7.54       3.26       4.98       3.61       3.36       (2.60 )     6.83       2.91       4.58       3.32       3.14  
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4     —         —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4     —    
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 32.91     $ 35.57     $ 28.03     $ 24.76     $ 19.78     $ 16.17     $ 30.60     $ 33.20     $ 26.37     $ 23.45     $ 18.87     $ 15.55  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value9

    (7.48 )%5,6     26.90 %5     13.21 %7     25.18 %5     22.33 %5     26.23 %     (7.83 )%5,6     25.90 %5     12.45 %7     24.27 %5     21.35 %5     25.30 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.44 %8     1.48 %     1.66 %     1.97 %     2.04 %     2.00 %     2.25 %8     2.23 %     2.40 %     2.72 %     2.80 %     2.74 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.68 %8     1.77 %     1.95 %     2.08 %     2.15 %     2.06 %     2.62 %8     2.56 %     2.68 %     2.73 %     2.81 %     2.81 %
                                                                                               

Net investment loss

    (0.09 )%8     (0.32 )%     (0.35 )%     (1.02 )%     (1.36 )%     (1.34 )%     (0.91 )%8     (1.06 )%     (1.13 )%     (1.77 )%     (2.12 )%     (2.09 )%
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 307,395     $ 228,668     $ 96,194     $ 31,277     $ 31,282     $ 29,258     $ 21,582     $ 35,928     $ 36,093     $ 37,132     $ 40,994     $ 41,259  
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    67 %     106 %     120 %     94 %     106 %     248 %     67 %     106 %     120 %     94 %     106 %     248 %
                                                                                               

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor C  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,  
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 33.18     $ 26.34     $ 23.43     $ 18.85     $ 15.53     $ 12.40  
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.14 )2     (0.32 )2     (0.28 )2     (0.37 )2     (0.38 )2     (0.32 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (2.45 )     7.16       3.18       4.95       3.70       3.45  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (2.59 )     6.84       2.90       4.58       3.32       3.13  
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   4     —   4     0.01       —   4     —   4     —    
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 30.59     $ 33.18     $ 26.34     $ 23.43     $ 18.85     $ 15.53  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value9

     (7.81 )%5,6     25.97 %5     12.42 %7     24.30 %5     21.38 %5     25.24 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.19 %8     2.20 %     2.37 %     2.72 %     2.81 %     2.74 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.43 %8     2.51 %     2.60 %     2.73 %     2.83 %     2.81 %
                                                

Net investment loss

     (0.84 )%8     (1.04 )%     (1.07 )%     (1.77 )%     (2.13 )%     (2.09 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 106,575     $ 88,826     $ 39,427     $ 20,774     $ 20,261     $ 20,761  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     67 %     106 %     120 %     94 %     106 %     248 %
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

4

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Aggregate total investment return.

7

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.04%.

8

Annualized.

9

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Period
Ended
9/30/061
 

Per Share Operating Performance

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.31     $ 10.10     $ 10.00  
                        

Net investment income

     0.02 2     0.09 2     0.08 2

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.01 )     3.21       0.01  
                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (0.99 )     3.30       0.09  
                        

Dividends and distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.17 )     (0.09 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (0.50 )     —         —    
                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.67 )     (0.09 )     —    
                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01  
                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.65     $ 13.31     $ 10.10  
                        

Total Investment Return

      

Based on net asset value

     (7.78 )%4,5     32.81 %4     1.00 %5,6
                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

      

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.29 %7     1.29 %     1.35 %7
                        

Total expenses

     1.29 %7     1.32 %     2.25 %7
                        

Net investment income

     0.37 %7     0.78 %     1.13 %7
                        

Supplemental Data

      

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 40,731     $ 35,679     $ 9,099  
                        

Portfolio turnover

     76 %     107 %     110 %
                        

 

     Investor A     Investor B  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Period Ended
9/30/061
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Period Ended
9/30/061
 

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.27     $ 10.08     $ 10.00     $ 13.16     $ 10.03     $ 10.00  
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     —   2,8     0.04 2     0.05 2     (0.05 )2     (0.04 )2     —   2,8

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.00 )     3.22       0.02       (1.01 )     3.22       0.02  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.00 )     3.26       0.07       (1.06 )     3.18       0.02  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.14 )     (0.07 )     —         (0.03 )     (0.05 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (0.50 )     —         —         (0.50 )     —         —    
                                                

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.64 )     (0.07 )     —         (0.53 )     (0.05 )     —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       —   3     —   3     0.01  
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.63     $ 13.27     $ 10.08     $ 11.57     $ 13.16     $ 10.03  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value9

     (7.90 )%4,5     32.51 %4     0.80 %5,6     (8.35 )%4,5     31.79 %4     0.30 %5,6
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.58 %7     1.56 %     1.65 %7     2.39 %7     2.33 %     2.40 %7
                                                

Total expenses

     1.58 %7     1.68 %     2.84 %7     2.41 %7     3.06 %     4.95 %7
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.08 %7     0.36 %     0.70 %7     (0.74 )%7     (0.39 )%     (0.05 )%7
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 42,332     $ 40,467     $ 23,097     $ 7,330     $ 7,673     $ 4,907  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     76 %     107 %     110 %     76 %     107 %     110 %
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor C  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Period Ended
9/30/061
 

Per Share Operating Performance

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.16     $ 10.03     $ 10.00  
                        

Net investment loss

     (0.04 )2     (0.05 )2     —   2,8

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.01 )     3.23       0.02  
                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (1.05 )     3.18       0.02  
                        

Dividends and distributions from:

      

Net investment income

     (0.04 )     (0.05 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (0.50 )     —         —    
                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.54 )     (0.05 )     —    
                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01  
                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 11.57     $ 13.16     $ 10.03  
                        

Total Investment Return

      

Based on net asset value9

     (8.27 )%4,5     31.76 %4     0.30 %5,6
                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

      

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.33 %7     2.35 %     2.40 %7
                        

Total expenses

     2.34 %7     2.42 %     3.38 %7
                        

Net investment loss

     (0.67 )%7     (0.40 )%     (0.01 )%7
                        

Supplemental Data

      

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 19,806     $ 18,217     $ 10,012  
                        

Portfolio turnover

     76 %     107 %     110 %
                        

 

1

Commenced operations on January 31, 2006.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

5

Aggregate total investment return.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.10%.

7

Annualized.

8

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

9

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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    Institutional     Service  
   

Six Months

Ended

March 31,

2008

    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
  (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 51.08     $ 42.16     $ 34.34     $ 24.44     $ 19.96     $ 15.22     $ 49.52     $ 41.06     $ 33.55     $ 23.93     $ 19.59     $ 14.98  
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.03 2     0.48 2     0.37 2     0.53 2     0.08 2     —   3     (0.04 )2     0.32 2     0.29 2     0.44 2     0.06 2     0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (3.36 )     14.98       8.57       9.68       4.41       4.73       (3.24 )     14.58       8.32       9.45       4.29       4.55  
                                                                                               

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

    (3.33 )     15.46       8.94       10.21       4.49       4.73       (3.28 )     14.90       8.61       9.89       4.35       4.60  
                                                                                               

Dividends and distributions from:

                       

Net investment income

    (1.21 )     (0.71 )     (0.37 )     (0.32 )     (0.02 )     —         (1.06 )     (0.61 )     (0.35 )     (0.28 )     (0.02 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

    (7.24 )     (5.83 )     (0.76 )     —         —         —         (7.24 )     (5.83 )     (0.76 )     —         —         —    
                                                                                               

Total dividends and distributions

    (8.45 )     (6.54 )     (1.13 )     (0.32 )     (0.02 )     —         (8.30 )     (6.44 )     (1.11 )     (0.28 )     (0.02 )     —    
                                                                                               

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

    —   4     —   4     0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01       —   4     —   4     0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01  
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 39.30     $ 51.08     $ 42.16     $ 34.34     $ 24.44     $ 19.96     $ 37.94     $ 49.52     $ 41.06     $ 33.55     $ 23.93     $ 19.59  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    (7.71 )%5,6     40.42 %5     26.64 %7     42.13 %8     22.54 %9     31.14 %10     (7.85 )%5,6     40.00 %5     26.30 %7     41.65 %8     22.25 %9     30.78 %11
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.25 %12     1.25 %     1.33 %     1.45 %     1.45 %     1.41 %     1.56 %12     1.58 %     1.57 %     1.74 %     1.75 %     1.72 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.25 %12     1.25 %     1.33 %     1.51 %     1.58 %     1.51 %     1.56 %12     1.59 %     1.58 %     1.76 %     1.91 %     1.80 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.12 %12     1.06 %     0.91 %     1.81 %     0.31 %     0.42 %     (0.21 )%12     0.73 %     0.73 %     1.52 %     0.21 %     0.30 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 445,509     $ 492,444     $ 336,000     $ 216,070     $ 96,535     $ 57,950     $ 144,902     $ 172,135     $ 128,879     $ 44,308     $ 19,167     $ 1,573  
                                                                                               

Portfolio turnover

    50 %     77 %     91 %     86 %     98 %     72 %     50 %     77 %     91 %     86 %     98 %     72 %
                                                                                               

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor A  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,  
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 49.19     $ 40.81     $ 33.36     $ 23.78     $ 19.49     $ 14.94  
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.04 )2     0.30 2     0.23 2     0.44 2     (0.02 )2     0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (3.22 )     14.49       8.32       9.38       4.32       4.53  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (3.26 )     14.79       8.55       9.82       4.30       4.54  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (1.05 )     (0.58 )     (0.35 )     (0.25 )     (0.02 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (7.24 )     (5.83 )     (0.76 )     —         —         —    
                                                

Total dividends and distributions

     (8.29 )     (6.41 )     (1.11 )     (0.25 )     (0.02 )     —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   4     —   4     0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01  
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 37.64     $ 49.19     $ 40.81     $ 33.36     $ 23.78     $ 19.49  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value13

     (7.86 )%5,6     39.98 %5     26.24 %7     41.60 %9     22.11 %10     30.45 %10
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.56 %12     1.60 %     1.63 %     1.75 %     1.89 %     1.89 %
                                                

Total expenses

     1.56 %12     1.60 %     1.74 %     1.86 %     2.06 %     1.98 %
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.19 )%12     0.69 %     0.62 %     1.53 %     (0.06 )%     0.05 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 511,537     $ 555,189     $ 407,282     $ 253,710     $ 99,879     $ 37,934  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     50 %     77 %     91 %     86 %     98 %     72 %
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Net investment loss is less than $0.005 per share.

4

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Aggregate total investment return.

7

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.03%.

8

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.04%.

9

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.05%.

10

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.06%.

11

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.07%.

12

Annualized.

13

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor B  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,  
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 46.43     $ 38.81     $ 31.97     $ 22.80     $ 18.83     $ 14.54  
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.21 )2     (0.04 )2     (0.07 )2     0.18 2     (0.21 )2     (0.12 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (3.01 )     13.74       7.95       9.05       4.19       4.40  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (3.22 )     13.70       7.88       9.23       3.98       4.28  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.68 )     (0.25 )     (0.29 )     (0.07 )     (0.02 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (7.24 )     (5.83 )     (0.76 )     —         —         —    
                                                

Total dividends and distributions

     (7.92 )     (6.08 )     (1.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.02 )     —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01  
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 35.29     $ 46.43     $ 38.81     $ 31.97     $ 22.80     $ 18.83  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value4

     (8.22 )%5,6     38.89 %5     25.24 %7     40.58 %8     21.18 %9     29.51 %9
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.36 %10     2.37 %     2.43 %     2.50 %     2.65 %     2.63 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.36 %10     2.37 %     2.43 %     2.51 %     2.72 %     2.72 %
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (1.04 )%10     (0.10 )%     (0.22 )%     0.68 %     (0.94 )%     (0.74 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 69,501     $ 102,624     $ 91,605     $ 73,946     $ 45,167     $ 31,454  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     50 %     77 %     91 %     86 %     98 %     72 %
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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     Investor C  
    

Six Months

Ended

March 31, 2008

    Year Ended September 30,  
   (Unaudited)     2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 46.34     $ 38.78     $ 31.93     $ 22.80     $ 18.84     $ 14.54  
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.19 )2     (0.03 )2     (0.04 )2     0.21 2     (0.21 )2     (0.11 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (3.01 )     13.71       7.93       9.01       4.18       4.40  
                                                

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (3.20 )     13.68       7.89       9.22       3.97       4.29  
                                                

Dividends and distributions from:

            

Net investment income

     (0.72 )     (0.29 )     (0.29 )     (0.10 )     (0.02 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (7.24 )     (5.83 )     (0.76 )     —         —         —    
                                                

Total dividends and distributions

     (7.96 )     (6.12 )     (1.05 )     (0.10 )     (0.02 )     —    
                                                

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —   3     —   3     0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01  
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 35.18     $ 46.34     $ 38.78     $ 31.93     $ 22.80     $ 18.84  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value4

     (8.21 )%5,6     38.91 %5     25.33 %7     40.60 %9     21.12 %9     29.57 %9
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.32 %10     2.36 %     2.37 %     2.50 %     2.65 %     2.63 %
                                                

Total expenses

     2.32 %10     2.36 %     2.37 %     2.51 %     2.72 %     2.72 %
                                                

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.96 )%10     (0.08 )%     (0.13 )%     0.75 %     (0.86 )%     (0.71 )%
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 222,447     $ 255,980     $ 205,958     $ 130,138     $ 54,894     $ 26,912  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     50 %     77 %     91 %     86 %     98 %     72 %
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Aggregate total investment return.

7

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.03%.

8

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.04%.

9

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. The impact to the return for redemption fees received during the period was an increase of 0.05%.

10

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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1. Significant Accounting Policies:

BlackRock FundsSM (the “Fund”), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of March 31, 2008, the Fund had 32 registered portfolios, 15 of which are included in these financial statements (the “Portfolios”). The Portfolios’ financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may require the use of management accruals and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Each Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares with a par value of $0.001. Each Portfolio of the Fund offers multiple classes of shares. BlackRock and Institutional Shares are sold without a sales charge and only to certain eligible investors. Service Shares are sold without a sales charge. Investor A Shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Shares of Investor B and Investor C may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. R Shares are sold only to certain retirement plans. All classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except that the BlackRock, Service, Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and R Shares may bear certain expenses related to the service and/or distribution of such shares. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters relating to its service and distribution expenditures (except that Investor B shareholders may vote on material changes to the Investor A distribution plan).

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolios:

Valuation of Investments: Equity investments traded on a national securities exchange or on the NASDAQ Global Market System are valued at the last reported sale price that day or the NASDAQ official closing price, if applicable. Equity investments traded on a national securities exchange for which there were no sales on that day and equity investments traded on other over-the-counter markets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean of the bid and asked prices. Exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices at the close of the options market in which the options trade and previously were valued at the last sales price as of the close of options trading on applicable exchanges. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options quotations are provided by dealers or pricing services selected under the supervision of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Considerations utilized by dealers or pricing services in valuing OTC options include, but are not limited to, volatility factors of the underlying security, price movement of the underlying security in relation to the strike price and the time left until expiration of the option. Short-term securities may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value each business day.

In the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment which is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, the investment will be valued by a method approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) as reflecting fair value (“Fair Value Assets”). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the investment advisor and/or the sub-advisor seeks to determine the price that the Portfolios might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the investment advisor and/or sub-advisor deem relevant. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof.

Generally, trading in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The values of such securities used in computing the net assets of the Portfolio are determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates will be determined as of the close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times at which they are determined and the close of business on the NYSE that may not be reflected in the computation of the Portfolio’s net assets. If events (for example, a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur during such periods that are expected to materially affect the value of such securities, those securities may be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Board or by the investment advisor using a pricing service and/or procedures approved by the Board.

The Portfolios are not obligated for costs associated with the registration of restricted securities.

Derivative Financial Instruments: The Portfolios may engage in various portfolio investment strategies to increase the return of the Portfolios’ and to hedge, or protect, their exposure to interest rate movements and movements in the securities markets. Losses may arise if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the price of the underlying security, or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

 

 

Futures - The Portfolios may purchase or sell financial or index futures contracts and options on such futures contracts. Futures contracts are contracts for delayed delivery of securities at a specific future date and at a specific price or yield. Upon entering into a contract, a Portfolio deposits and maintains as collateral such initial margin as required by the exchange on which the transaction is effected. Pursuant to the contract, the Portfolio 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 recognized by the Portfolio as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is closed, the Portfolio 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.

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts - The Portfolios may enter into forward foreign exchange contracts as a hedge against either specific transactions or portfolio positions. Forward currency contracts, when used by a Portfolio, help to manage the overall exposure to the foreign currency backing some of the investments held by the Portfolio. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Portfolio as an unrealized gain or loss. When

 

 

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the contract is closed, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

 

 

Options - The Portfolios may purchase and write call and put options. When a Portfolio writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Portfolio is reflected as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. When a security is purchased or sold through an exercise of an option, the related premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the security acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the security sold. When an option expires (or the Portfolio enters into a closing transaction), the Portfolio realizes a gain or loss on the option to the extent of the premiums received or paid (or gain or loss to the extent the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premium received or paid). If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or the proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Portfolio has realized a gain or a loss on investment transactions.

A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and obligates the seller to sell (when the option is exercised), the underlying position at the exercise price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. A put option gives the holder the right to sell and obligates the writer to buy the underlying position at the exercise price at any time or at a specified time during the option period.

Foreign Currency Transactions: Foreign currency amounts are translated into United States dollars on the following basis: (i) market value of investment securities, assets and liabilities at the current rate of exchange; and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Portfolio reports foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Preferred Stock: The Portfolios may invest in preferred stock. Preferred stock has a preference over common stock in liquidation (and generally in receiving dividends as well) but is subordinated to the liabilities of the issuer in all respects. As a general rule, the market value of preferred stock with a fixed dividend rate and no conversion element varies inversely with interest rates and perceived credit risk, while the market price of convertible preferred stock generally also reflects some element of conversion value. Because preferred stock is junior to debt securities and other obligations of the issuer, deterioration in the credit quality of the issuer will cause greater changes in the value of a preferred stock than in a more senior debt security with similar stated yield characteristics. Unlike interest payments on debt securities, preferred stock dividends are payable only if declared by the issuer’s board of directors. Preferred stock also may be subject to optional or mandatory redemption provisions.

Segregation: In cases in which the 1940 Act and the interpretive positions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) require that each Portfolio segregate assets in connection with certain investments (e.g., when-issued securities, reverse repurchase agreements, swaps or futures contracts), each Portfolio will, consistent with certain interpretive letters issued by the SEC, designate on its books and records cash or other liquid debt securities having a market value at least equal to the amount that would otherwise be required to be physically segregated.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Portfolio has determined the ex-dividend date. Upon notification from issuers, some of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. The Portfolios amortize all premiums and discounts on debt securities. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class based on its relative net assets.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions paid by the Portfolios are recorded on the ex-dividend dates.

Securities Lending: The Portfolios may lend securities to financial institutions that provide cash or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government as collateral, which will be maintained at all times in an amount equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Portfolios and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Portfolios on the next business day. The Portfolios typically receive the income on the loaned securities but does not receive the income on the collateral. Where the Portfolios receive cash collateral, it may invest such collateral and retain the amount earned on such investment, net of any amount rebated to the borrower. The Portfolios may receive a flat fee for its loans. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions. The Portfolios may pay reasonable lending agent, administrative and custodial fees in connection with its loans. In the event that the borrower defaults on its obligation to return borrowed securities because of insolvency or for any other reason, the Portfolios could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Portfolios also could suffer a loss where the value of the collateral falls below the market value of the borrowed securities, in the event of borrower default or in the event of losses on investments made with cash collateral.

Income Taxes: It is the Portfolios’ policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.

 

 

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Effective March 31, 2008, the Portfolios implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity, including investment companies, before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. The investment advisor has evaluated the application of FIN 48 to the Portfolios, and has determined that the adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Portfolios’ financial statements. The Portfolios file U.S. and various state tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Portfolios’ tax returns remains open for the years ended September 30, 2004 through September 30, 2006. The statute of limitations on the Portfolios’ state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In addition, in February 2007, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FAS 157. FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“FAS 161”) was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. FAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position. The investment advisor is currently evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and the impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

Other: Expenses directly related to one of the Portfolios or classes are charged to that Portfolio or class. Other operating expenses shared by several Portfolios are pro-rated among those Portfolios on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Other expenses of a Portfolio are allocated daily to each class based on its relative net assets.

2. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The Fund on behalf of the Portfolios entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., to provide investment advisory services. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.(“Merrill Lynch”) and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) are principal owners of BlackRock, Inc.

The Advisor is responsible for the management of each Portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of the Portfolios. For such services, each Portfolio pays the Advisor a monthly fee based on the average daily value of the Portfolio’s net assets, at the following annual rates:

 

Average Daily Net Assets

   first $1 billion     $1 billion - $2 billion     $2 billion - $3 billion     greater than $3 billion  

Small Cap Value Equity and Small Cap Growth Equity

   0.550 %   0.500 %   0.475 %   0.450 %

Mid-Cap Value Equity and Mid-Cap Growth Equity

   0.800     0.700     0.650     0.625  

U.S. Opportunities

   1.100     1.050     1.025     1.000  

Global Science & Technology Opportunities and Global Opportunities

   0.900     0.850     0.800     0.750  

Small/Mid-Cap Growth, Global Resources, All-Cap Global Resources and Health Sciences Opportunities

   0.750     0.700     0.675     0.650  

Capital Appreciation

   0.650     0.600     0.575     0.550  

Aurora

   0.850     0.800     0.750     0.700  

International Opportunities

   1.000     0.950     0.900     0.850  

Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio pays an advisory fee at an annual rate of 1.00% of average daily net assets.

In addition, the Advisor has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (“BFM”), an affiliate of the Advisor, pursuant to which BFM serves as sub-advisor for a portion of the

 

 

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assets of Global Opportunities Portfolio and BlackRock International, Ltd. (“BIL”), an affiliate of the Advisor, to serve as sub-advisor for International Opportunities Portfolio. The Advisor pays the sub-advisors, for services it provides, a monthly fee that is a percentage of the management fee paid by the Portfolios to the Advisor.

PFPC Trust Company (“PTC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as custodian for each Portfolio. For these services, the custodian receives a fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily gross assets of each Portfolio.

Prior to January 1, 2008, the fee was paid at the following annual rates: 0.0073% of the first $250 million, 0.006% of the next $250 million, 0.0056% of the next $250 million, 0.0048% of the next $250 million and 0.004% of average daily gross assets in excess of $1 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of each Portfolio.

Effective January 1, 2008, the fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.005% of the first $400 million, 0.004% of the next $1.6 billion, and 0.003% of average daily gross assets in excess of $2 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of each Portfolio.

PFPC Inc. (“PFPC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent. Each class of each Portfolio bears the costs of transfer agent fees associated with such respective class. Transfer agency fees borne by each class of each Portfolio are comprised of those fees charged for all shareholder communications including shareholder reports, dividend and distribution notices, and proxy materials for shareholders meetings, as well as per account and per transaction fees related to servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts, including the issuing, redeeming and transferring of shares of each class of each Portfolio, 12b-1 fee calculation, check writing, anti-money laundering services, and customer identification services.

Pursuant to written agreements, certain affiliates provide certain Portfolios with sub-accounting, recordkeeping, sub-transfer agency and other administrative services with respect to sub-accounts they service. For these services, these affiliates receive an annual fee per shareholder account which will vary depending on share class. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Portfolios paid the following fees in return for these services:

 

Capital Appreciation

   $ 10,327

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     192,954

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     47,885

Aurora

     388,426

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     120,495

Small Cap Value Equity

     15,321

Small Cap Core Equity

     27,673

Small Cap Growth Equity

     182,035

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     21,190

Global Resources

     47,174

All-Cap Global Resources

     49,569

Health Sciences Opportunities

     181,529

U.S. Opportunities

     82,230

Global Opportunities

     19,186

International Opportunities

     166,406

PFPC and the Advisor act as co-administrators for the Fund. For these services, the co-administrators receive a combined administration fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Portfolio. The combined administration fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.075% of the first $500 million, 0.065% of the next $500 million and 0.055% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. In addition, each of the share classes is charged an administration fee based on the following percentages of average daily net assets of each respective class: 0.025% of the first $500 million, 0.015% of the next $500 million and 0.005% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. In addition, PFPC and the Advisor may have, at their discretion, voluntarily waived all or any portion of their administration fees for the Portfolio or a share class.

The Portfolios have received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission permitting it to lend portfolio securities to BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BIM”), an affiliate of the Advisor, or its affiliates. Pursuant to that order, the Portfolios have retained BIM as the securities lending agent for a fee based on a share of the returns on investment of cash collateral. BIM may, on behalf of the Portfolios, invest cash collateral received by the Portfolios for such loans, among other things, in a private investment company managed by the Advisor or in registered money market funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates. The value of securities lent to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPF&S”) or its affiliates and the securities lending agent fees received by BIM were as follows:

 

     Value of securities
loans as of
March 31, 2008
   Securities lending
agent fees for the
period ended
March 31, 2008

Capital Appreciation

   $ 993,300    $ 14,413

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     35,607,200      170,615

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     2,475,600      26,733

Aurora

     72,010,650      265,855

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        15,191

Small Cap Value Equity

     143,500      13,822

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        22,249

Small Cap Growth Equity

     35,533,150      158,950

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        892

Global Resources

     28,363,300      149,865

All-Cap Global Resources

     58,905,150      114,451

Health Sciences Opportunities

     89,582,800      90,017

U.S. Opportunities

     6,874,600      49,458

International Opportunities

     —        2,222

 

 

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The Fund, on behalf of the Portfolios, has entered into a Distribution Agreement with BlackRock Distributors, Inc. (“BDI”). BDI is an affiliate of BlackRock, Inc. The Fund has also adopted a Distribution Plan on behalf of each Portfolio in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan the Portfolios pay the BDI ongoing service and distribution fees. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates based upon the average daily net assets of the shares as follows:

 

    Class Specific Fee Arrangement  

Portfolio

  Share Classes  
  BlackRock     Institutional   Service     Investor A     Investor B     Investor C     R  
  Contractual
Fees (1)
    Actual
Fees (4)
    Contractual
Fees
  Actual
Fees (4)
  Contractual
Fees (1)
    Actual
Fees (4)
    Contractual
Fees (1)
    Actual
Fees (4)
    Contractual
Fees (2)
    Actual
Fees (4)
    Contractual
Fees (2)
    Actual
Fees (4)
    Contractual
Fees (3)
    Actual
Fees (4)
 

Capital Appreciation

  N/A     N/A     None   None   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Mid-Cap Value Equity

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   0.50 %   0.50 %

Aurora

  N/A     N/A     None   None   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   0.50 %   0.50 %

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

  N/A     N/A     None   None   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   0.50 %   0.50 %

Small Cap Value Equity

  0.25 %   0.25 %   None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Small Cap Core Equity

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Small Cap Growth Equity

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Global Resources

  N/A     N/A     None   None   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

All-Cap Global Resources

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Health Sciences Opportunities

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

U.S. Opportunities

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

Global Opportunities

  N/A     N/A     None   None   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

International Opportunities

  N/A     N/A     None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   N/A     N/A  

 

(1) the maximum annual contractual fees are comprised of a 0.25% service fee.
(2) the maximum annual contractual fees are comprised of a 0.75% distribution fee and a 0.25% service fee.
(3) the maximum annual contractual fees are comprised of a 0.25% distribution fee and a 0.25% service fee.
(4) annualized; the actual fees are for the six months ended March 31, 2008.

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Portfolios paid to affiliates the following fees in return for distribution and sales support services:

 

Capital Appreciation

   $ 52,094

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     401,066

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     84,968

Aurora

     549,706

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     65,577

Small Cap Value Equity

     33,135

Small Cap Core Equity

     64,643

Small Cap Growth Equity

     144,739

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     24,757

Global Resources

     405,617

All-Cap Global Resources

     264,419

Health Sciences Opportunities

     870,353

U.S. Opportunities

     176,957

Global Opportunities

     31,296

International Opportunities

     599,698

 

 

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The Advisor maintains a call center, which is responsible for providing certain shareholder services to the Portfolios, such as responding to shareholder inquiries and processing transactions based upon instructions from shareholders with respect to the subscription and redemption of Portfolio shares. During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following amounts have been accrued by each Portfolio to reimburse the Advisor for costs incurred running the call center, which are a component of the transfer agent fees in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

 

Call Center

   Share Classes
   BlackRock    Institutional    Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 1,104    $ —      $ 14,954    $ 8,328    $ 827    $ —      $ 25,213

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        1,158      65      54,937      17,843      13,383      —        87,386

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     —        841      27      46,723      11,130      1,867      2      60,590

Aurora

     —        1,600      —        71,323      41,981      20,660      13      135,577

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        374      —        19,485      5,017      1,629      12      26,517

Small Cap Value Equity

     30      246      60      1,188      631      250      —        2,405

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        840      227      4,833      1,059      2,591      —        9,550

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        5,867      445      13,363      1,076      2,785      —        23,536

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        172      28      4,176      1,350      766      —        6,492

Global Resources

     —        692      —        23,649      6,140      5,057      —        35,538

All-Cap Global Resources

     —        2,919      403      23,884      7,521      12,451      —        47,178

Health Sciences Opportunities

     —        3,096      534      48,407      10,954      16,716      —        79,707

U.S. Opportunities

     —        2,489      480      21,503      4,551      4,908      —        33,931

Global Opportunities

     —        597      —        3,160      918      1,010      —        5,685

International Opportunities

     —        6,741      2,122      27,034      6,061      9,647      —        51,605

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following charts show the various types of class-specific expenses borne directly by each class of each Portfolio and any associated waivers of those expenses.

 

Administration Fees

   Share Classes
   BlackRock    Institutional    Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 8,882    $ —      $ 16,636    $ 5,004    $ 1,761    $ —      $ 32,283

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        16,422      388      69,409      12,966      19,569      —        118,754

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     —        7,975      85      32,210      4,781      2,327      50      47,428

Aurora

     —        18,077      —        79,920      25,777      21,627      163      145,564

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        2,858      —        25,245      2,289      1,972      171      32,535

Small Cap Value Equity

     433      3,096      240      2,682      445      385      —        7,281

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        4,432      519      3,414      982      3,849      —        13,196

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        66,602      4,534      23,953      1,175      2,762      —        99,026

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        243      19      2,892      1,014      1,178      —        5,346

Global Resources

     —        4,000      —        81,021      9,988      19,537      —        114,546

All-Cap Global Resources

     —        75,610      479      45,812      7,257      27,340      —        156,498

Health Sciences Opportunities

     —        22,061      938      77,113      11,660      45,333      —        157,105

U.S. Opportunities

     —        20,647      8,239      34,349      3,590      12,418      —        79,243

Global Opportunities

     —        4,957      —        5,274      984      2,438      —        13,653

International Opportunities

     —        57,547      19,878      63,616      11,021      29,273      —        181,335

 

 

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Administration Fees Waived

   Share Classes
   BlackRock    Institutional    Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 8,881    $ —      $ —      $ 2,010    $ —      $ —      $ 10,891

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        16,422      263      69,408      12,966      19,569      —        118,628

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     —        52      15      685      4,750      14      26      5,542

Aurora

     —        18,077      —        72,868      25,606      21,430      108      138,089

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        2,858      —        25,094      2,289      1,961      120      32,322

Small Cap Value Equity

     353      —        186      —        441      77      —        1,057

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        2,981      105      1,597      619      1,333      —        6,635

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        —        818      —        51      15      —        884

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        243      18      2,879      1,007      12      —        4,159

Global Resources

     —        1,056      —        —        6,857      —        —        7,913

All-Cap Global Resources

     —        5      2      238      7,257      159      —        7,661

U.S. Opportunities

     —        20,647      27      155      3,565      61      —        24,455

Global Opportunities

     —        677      —        9      465      312      —        1,463

Transfer Agent Fees

   Share Classes
   BlackRock    Institutional    Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 10,227    $ —      $ 150,371    $ 75,136    $ 10,752    $ —      $ 246,486

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        95,440      1,020      647,696      156,825      181,951      —        1,082,932

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     —        30,481      745      421,855      101,585      26,479      258      581,403

Aurora

     —        191,784      —        892,816      361,907      229,270      1,168      1,676,945

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        53,554      —        257,607      45,864      23,645      3,736      384,406

Small Cap Value Equity

     149      3,764      1,653      21,363      7,530      4,669      —        39,128

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        12,475      1,370      40,958      11,914      39,262      —        105,979

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        208,257      35,429      154,361      20,221      38,625      —        456,893

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        2,101      218      32,426      19,711      10,907      —        65,363

Global Resources

     —        19,681      —        391,161      56,083      63,654      —        530,579

All-Cap Global Resources

     —        42,629      2,740      216,084      65,022      145,518      —        471,993

Health Sciences Opportunities

     —        85,201      6,054      582,561      116,990      273,348      —        1,064,154

U.S. Opportunities

     —        79,595      32,805      237,021      51,315      88,482      —        489,218

Global Opportunities

     —        17,409      —        26,068      7,795      12,496      —        63,768

International Opportunities

     —        132,528      98,137      315,625      73,594      151,035      —        770,919

Transfer Agent Fees Waived

   Share Classes
   BlackRock    Institutional    Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 1,104    $ —      $ —      $ 1,372    $ —      $ —      $ 2,476

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        1,158      37      54,937      17,843      13,383      —        87,358

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     —        34      1      1,612      10,804      9      1      12,461

Aurora

     —        1,600      —        46,962      40,828      18,969      8      108,367

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        385      —        18,954      4,921      1,583      8      25,851

Small Cap Value Equity

     18      —        25      —        597      12      —        652

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        397      34      1,236      406      626      —        2,699

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        —        25      —        8      121      —        154

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        169      28      4,065      1,308      —        —        5,570

Global Resources

     —        147      —        —        1,854      —        —        2,001

All-Cap Global Resources

     —        —        17      704      7,430      531      —        8,682

U.S. Opportunities

     —        2,489      19      1,075      4,395      241      —        8,219

Global Opportunities

     —        30      —        —        184      20      —        234

 

 

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Transfer Agent Fees Reimbursed

   Share Classes
   BlackRock    Institutional    Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 9,089    $ —      $ —      $ 500    $ —      $ —      $ 9,589

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        90,944      161      394,635      105,387      118,012      —        709,139

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     —        47      1      11      18,084      —        96      18,239

Aurora

     —        135,242      —        60,295      102,265      29,166      640      327,608

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        33,260      —        65,359      24,976      8,525      2,693      134,813

Small Cap Value Equity

     72      —        40      —        1,065      4      —        1,181

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        2,822      97      4,228      890      2,385      —        10,422

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        —        180      —        —        66      —        246

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        1,770      79      8,947      5,821      —        —        16,617

Global Resources

     —        594      —        —        331      —        —        925

All-Cap Global Resources

     —        —        3      —        4,984      742      —        5,729

U.S. Opportunities

     —        77,051      207      308      11,484      365      —        89,415

Global Opportunities

     —        193      —        —        50      3      —        246

 

Service Fees

   Share Classes
   BlackRock    Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ —      $ 166,050    $ 50,015    $ 17,611    $ —      $ 233,676

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        3,885      735,075      129,230      195,677      —        1,063,867

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     —        849      320,595      47,034      23,242      503      392,223

Aurora

     —        —        911,596      257,259      216,018      1,634      1,386,507

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        —        251,824      22,805      19,721      1,714      296,064

Small Cap Value Equity

     4,334      2,405      26,737      4,450      3,852      —        41,778

Small Cap Core Equity

     —        5,187      34,132      9,820      38,452      —        87,591

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        35,911      239,342      11,742      27,621      —        314,616

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     —        185      28,887      10,121      11,778      —        50,971

Global Resources

     —        —        931,681      99,783      195,294      —        1,226,758

All-Cap Global Resources

     —        4,786      457,804      72,352      273,384      —        808,326

Health Sciences Opportunities

     —        9,163      866,394      116,302      453,282      —        1,445,141

U.S. Opportunities

     —        82,389      342,337      35,850      124,124      —        584,700

Global Opportunities

     —        —        52,701      9,844      24,385      —        86,930

International Opportunities

     —        198,758      647,488      110,120      292,697      —        1,249,063

 

Distribution Fees

   Share Classes
   Investor B    Investor C    R    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ 150,111    $ 52,834    $ —      $ 202,945

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     388,975      587,032      —        976,007

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     143,424      69,640      503      213,567

Aurora

     773,331      648,054      1,634      1,423,019

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     68,680      59,164      1,714      129,558

Small Cap Value Equity

     13,349      11,555      —        24,904

Small Cap Core Equity

     29,462      115,358      —        144,820

Small Cap Growth Equity

     35,251      82,862      —        118,113

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     30,406      35,335      —        65,741

Global Resources

     299,642      585,882      —        885,524

All-Cap Global Resources

     217,694      820,152      —        1,037,846

Health Sciences Opportunities

     349,799      1,359,846      —        1,709,645

U.S. Opportunities

     107,700      372,372      —        480,072

Global Opportunities

     29,532      73,155      —        102,687

International Opportunities

     330,633      878,091      —        1,208,724

 

 

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The Advisor contractually agreed to waive or reimburse fees or expenses until February 1, 2009, in order to limit expenses. These expense limits apply to the aggregate expenses incurred on a share class (excluding; interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred as a result of investments in other funds and other expenses attributable to, and incurred as a result of, a Portfolio’s investments and other extraordinary expenses). This agreement is reviewed annually by the Board. The current expense limitations as a percentage of net assets are as follows:

 

     Share Classes  
     BlackRock     Institutional     Service     Investor A     Investor B     Investor C     R  

Capital Appreciation

   N/A     0.70 %   1.35 %1   1.35 %   2.10 %   2.10 %   N/A  

Mid-Cap Value Equity

   N/A     0.94 %   1.25 %   1.25 %   2.00 %   2.00 %   N/A  

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

   N/A     1.23 %   1.53 %   1.58 %   2.33 %   2.33 %   1.60 %

Aurora

   N/A     1.05 %   1.44 %1   1.44 %   2.19 %   2.19 %   1.60 %

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

   N/A     1.10 %   1.35 %1   1.35 %   2.10 %   2.10 %   1.63 %

Small Cap Value Equity

   1.10 %   0.97 %   1.27 %   1.44 %   2.19 %   2.19 %   N/A  

Small Cap Core Equity

   N/A     1.30 %   1.60 %   1.77 %   2.52 %   2.52 %   N/A  

Small Cap Growth Equity

   N/A     0.99 %   1.29 %   1.46 %   2.21 %   2.21 %   N/A  

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

   N/A     1.35 %   1.73 %   1.75 %   2.65 %   2.65 %   N/A  

Global Resources

   N/A     1.04 %   1.34 %1   1.34 %   2.04 %   2.04 %   N/A  

All-Cap Global Resources

   N/A     0.93 %   1.34 %   1.34 %   2.04 %   2.04 %   N/A  

Health Sciences Opportunities

   N/A     1.25 %   1.55 %   1.55 %   2.25 %   2.25 %   N/A  

U.S. Opportunities

   N/A     1.00 %   1.60 %   1.60 %   2.25 %   2.25 %   N/A  

Global Opportunities

   N/A     1.35 %   1.65 %1   1.65 %   2.40 %   2.40 %   N/A  

International Opportunities

   N/A     1.45 %   1.75 %   1.92 %   2.67 %   2.67 %   N/A  

 

1

There were no shares outstanding as of March 31, 2008.

If operating expenses within two years following a waiver or reimbursement of the operating expenses of a share class that previously received a waiver or reimbursement from the Advisor, are less than the expense limit for that share class, the share class is required to repay the Advisor up to the amount of fees waived or expenses reimbursed under the agreement if: (1) the Portfolio has more than $50 million in assets, (2) the Advisor or an affiliate continues to be the Portfolio’s investment advisor or administrator and (3) the Board has approved the payments to the Advisor at the previous quarterly meeting.

At March 31, 2008, the amounts subject to possible future reimbursement under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:

 

     Expiring January 31,
     2009    2010    2011

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 200,876    $ 22,077

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     —        1,831,805      330,872

Mid Cap Growth Equity

     —        157,137      9,089

Aurora

     —        805,630      169,198

Small/Mid Cap Growth

     —        477,871      67,136

Small Cap Value Equity

     15,969      13,841      12,758

Small Cap Core Equity

     45,835      54,375      15,843

Small Cap Growth Equity

     28,413      16,894      —  

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     109,289      120,153      18,773

Global Resources

     —        55,847      349

All Cap Global Resources

     131,783      268,738      6,231

Health Sciences Opportunities

     —        18,972      —  

U.S. Opportunities

     427,587      1,134,428      239,509

Global Opportunities

     263,545      51,967      1,083

International Opportunities

     —        13,266      —  

The following waivers previously recorded by the Portfolios, which were subject to recoupment by the Advisor expired on January 31, 2008:

 

Small Cap Value Equity

   $ 24,977

Small Cap Core Equity

     73,554

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     95,323

All-Cap Global Resources

     303,884

U.S. Opportunities

     8,580

International Opportunities

     81,759

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, Merrill Lynch, through its affiliated broker dealer, MLPF&S, earned commissions on transactions of securities as follows:

 

Mid-Cap Value

   $ 23,445

Mid-Cap Growth

     138

Aurora

     2,320

Small Cap Value

     68

Small Cap Core

     360

Small Cap Growth

     734

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     125

Global Resources

     24,453

All-Cap Global Resources

     9,659

Health Sciences Opportunities

     29,617

U.S. Opportunities

     8,560

Global Opportunities

     1,722

International Opportunities

     19,716

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, affiliates earned underwriting discounts, direct commissions and dealer concessions on sales of the Portfolios’ Investor A shares as follows:

 

Capital Appreciation

   $ 1,696

Mid-Cap Value

     14,694

Mid-Cap Growth

     6,013

Aurora

     9,860

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     2,015

Small Cap Value

     478

Small Cap Core

     6,831

Small Cap Growth

     15,879

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     19,979

 

 

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Global Resources

   $ 51,923

All-Cap Global Resources

     84,528

Health Sciences Opportunities

     55,311

U.S. Opportunities

     79,396

Global Opportunities

     30,354

International Opportunities

     67,449

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, affiliates received the following contingent deferred sales charges relating to transactions in Investor A, Investor B and Investor C shares:

 

     Investor A    Investor B    Investor C

Capital Appreciation

   $ 1,576    $ 8,611    $ 607

Mid-Cap Value

     2,267      49,359      12,872

Mid-Cap Growth

     41      25,108      678

Aurora

     3,949      103,483      4,337

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     —        10,442      1,168

Small Cap Value

     —        2,488      28

Small Cap Core

     149      9,985      6,430

Small Cap Growth

     —        9,263      1,990

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     100      7,133      2,382

Global Resources

     1,221      35,319      11,397

All-Cap Global Resources

     2,952      80,784      21,145

Health Sciences Opportunities

     2,015      91,905      30,987

U.S. Opportunities

     —        15,858      18,669

Global Opportunities

     259      5,946      1,875

International Opportunities

     242      50,070      6,496

The Portfolios may earn income on positive cash balances in demand deposit accounts that are maintained by PFPC on behalf of the Portfolios. The income earned for the six months ended March 31, 2008, was as follows:

 

Capital Appreciation

   $ 2,875

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     8,404

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     6,783

Aurora

     13,100

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     2,376

Small Cap Value Equity

     251

Small Cap Core Equity

     1,198

Small Cap Growth Equity

     2,877

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     697

Global Resources

     3,892

All-Cap Global Resources

     5,468

Health Sciences Opportunities

     9,399

U.S. Opportunities

     4,356

Global Opportunities

     693

International Opportunities

     5,748

The Portfolios may also receive earnings credits related to cash balances with PFPC which are shown on the Statements of Operations as fees paid indirectly.

In December 2007, the Advisor determined that the Aurora Portfolio violated a fundamental investment policy. The Portfolio purchased securities representing over 5% of the value of the Portfolio’s total net assets resulting in the Portfolio’s having over 5% of its value invested in securities that derive more than 15% of its gross revenues from securities related activities. The Portfolio sold the securities and the Advisor reimbursed the Portfolio $139,965, for the realized losses incurred from the date of the violation (October 29, 2007) through the date of the disposition (December 3, 2007).

In March 2008, the Advisor determined that the International Opportunities Portfolio violated a fundamental investment policy. The Portfolio purchased shares in a registered investment company (“RIC”) representing over 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of the acquired RIC. The Portfolio sold a portion of its holdings to reduce its ownership to below the 3% level and the Advisor reimbursed the Portfolio $112,880 for the realized losses incurred from the date of the violation (March 7, 2008) through the date of the disposition (March 10, 2008).

During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following Portfolios received reimbursements from an affiliate, which are included in capital share transactions on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets, relating to processing errors. The amounts of the reimbursements to the Portfolios were:

 

Aurora

   $ 52,054

Global Resources

     132

Health Sciences Opportunities

     245

Certain officers and/or trustees of the Portfolios are officers and/or trustees/directors of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates.

3. Investments:

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, purchases and sales of securities including paydowns, but excluding short-term investments, dollar rolls securities, were as follows:

 

     Purchases    Sales

Capital Appreciation

   $ 120,488,863    $ 112,934,963

Mid-Cap Value Equity

     522,919,163      513,647,203

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     76,128,658      138,117,674

Aurora

     722,022,297      987,455,013

Small/Mid-Cap Growth

     83,091,707      113,343,667

Small Cap Value Equity

     27,597,662      36,891,900

Small Cap Core Equity

     48,557,928      38,389,531

Small Cap Growth Equity

     503,875,556      408,636,050

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     28,325,064      22,073,453

Global Resources

     191,034,277      218,961,201

All-Cap Global Resources

     192,746,441      262,847,524

Health Sciences Opportunities

     478,849,851      545,155,612

U.S. Opportunities

     599,452,333      396,809,876

Global Opportunities

     91,428,101      77,736,957

International Opportunities

     697,614,090      814,549,229

Written options transactions entered into during the six months ended March 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

Mid-Cap Value    Contracts     Premium  

Balance at 9/30/07

   (900 )   $ (94,699 )

Written

   (3,450 )     (567,776 )

Expired

   1,950       143,323  

Closed

   1,400       468,192  
              

Balance at 3/31/08

   (1,000 )   $ (50,960 )
              

 

 

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Global Resources    Contracts     Premium  

Balance at 9/30/07

   (69,005,000 )   $ (873,123 )

Written

   —         —    

Expired

   69,005,000       873,123  

Closed

   —         —    
              

Balance at 3/31/08

   —       $ —    
              
Health Sciences Opportunities    Contracts     Premium  

Balance at 9/30/07

   —       $ —    

Written

   (45,380 )     (8,681,139 )

Expired

   21,704       3,839,894  

Closed

   18,044       4,080,537  

Exercised

   4,632       578,710  
              

Balance at 3/31/08

   (1,000 )   $ (181,998 )
              

4. Capital Shares:

Transactions in capital shares for each period were as follows:

 

     Capital Appreciation  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   708,985     $ 12,314,199     1,131,626     $ 18,579,733  

Service

   —         —       1,391       20,000  

Investor A

   1,321,849       22,327,627     1,628,140       25,861,222  

Investor B

   53,226       846,109     64,995       949,613  

Investor C

   36,128       575,634     50,636       745,861  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (259,595 )     (4,719,546 )   (457,378 )     (7,448,295 )

Service

   —         —       (1,399 )     (24,569 )

Investor A

   (633,367 )     (10,635,068 )   (1,927,401 )     (30,114,884 )

Investor B

   (945,553 )     (14,713,721 )   (2,354,951 )     (34,680,383 )

Investor C

   (94,100 )     (1,485,990 )   (383,786 )     (5,565,387 )
                            

Net increase (decrease)

   187,573     $ 4,509,244     (2,248,127 )   $ (31,677,089 )
                            
     Mid-Cap Value Equity  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   4,368,228     $ 54,100,978     10,083,439     $ 141,522,808  

Service

   18,570       226,048     75,815       1,035,731  

Investor A

   10,103,003       118,879,498     14,509,450       200,736,983  

Investor B

   167,109       1,892,314     742,774       9,476,342  

Investor C

   1,346,683       14,987,835     3,766,671       48,195,337  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   1,138,852       13,745,953     740,473       9,803,964  

Service

   31,430       374,021     32,447       424,084  

Investor A

   6,308,452       74,187,437     5,006,059       64,778,402  

Investor B

   1,233,902       13,350,825     1,293,371       15,546,349  

Investor C

   1,839,018       19,843,041     1,484,811       17,817,698  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (3,153,968 )     (39,946,984 )   (7,315,208 )     (104,074,320 )

Service

   (63,498 )     (811,848 )   (77,533 )     (1,073,163 )

Investor A

   (9,446,181 )     (113,530,951 )   (10,859,028 )     (149,907,994 )

Investor B

   (1,827,061 )     (19,981,106 )   (2,723,052 )     (34,782,138 )

Investor C

   (2,473,350 )     (27,347,567 )   (2,810,110 )     (35,915,929 )
                            

Net increase

   9,591,189     $ 109,969,494     13,950,379     $ 183,584,154  
                            

 

 

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     Mid-Cap Growth Equity  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   787,827     $ 10,386,177     4,509,440     $ 55,588,735  

Service

   2,957       37,410     9,667       160,097  

Investor A

   773,811       9,132,975     1,016,721       11,492,570  

Investor B

   69,460       756,539     173,450       1,754,126  

Investor C

   82,761       897,676     252,108       2,678,468  

R

   80,755       988,734     2,038       20,225  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (3,781,281 )     (46,885,391 )   (5,925,671 )     (72,232,265 )

Service

   (5,684 )     (70,147 )   (28,136 )     (320,512 )

Investor A

   (1,590,035 )     (19,209,669 )   (4,915,575 )     (54,782,162 )

Investor B

   (891,079 )     (9,448,175 )   (1,672,378 )     (16,976,514 )

Investor C

   (210,815 )     (2,302,011 )   (452,352 )     (4,558,838 )

R

   (19,677 )     (230,820 )   (22 )     (227 )
                            

Net decrease

   (4,701,000 )   $ (55,946,702 )   (7,030,710 )   $ (77,176,297 )
                            
     Aurora  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   1,081,542     $ 26,025,323     4,252,063     $ 131,119,757  

Service

   —         —       932       30,052  

Investor A

   1,947,316       43,226,384     4,410,428       129,892,533  

Investor B

   103,195       1,823,504     293,125       7,330,857  

Investor C

   179,765       3,062,036     310,764       7,777,720  

R

   27,625       664,083     42,492       1,227,475  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   1,230,613       30,780,480     1,321,669       38,724,902  

Service

   —         —       2       68  

Investor A

   7,085,611       162,349,475     12,269,201       335,808,106  

Investor B

   2,853,258       52,471,586     4,483,647       103,348,590  

Investor C

   2,341,054       43,226,520     3,691,736       85,094,619  

R

   12,134       281,248     0       0  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (2,264,080 )     (53,610,843 )   (4,204,960 )     (136,807,815 )

Service

   —         —       (939 )     (27,016 )

Investor A

   (8,270,458 )     (186,445,703 )   (19,963,549 )     (591,165,011 )

Investor B

   (2,814,056 )     (51,578,261 )   (4,817,135 )     (121,149,485 )

Investor C

   (2,325,657 )     (42,874,421 )   (4,294,158 )     (110,299,769 )

R

   (9,749 )     (219,431 )   (2,724 )     (76,971 )
                            

Net increase (decrease)

   1,178,113     $ 29,181,980     (2,207,406 )   $ (119,171,388 )
                            

 

 

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     Small/Mid-Cap Growth  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   233,193     $ 3,631,817     385,438     $ 6,471,922  

Service

   —         —       1,379       20,054  

Investor A

   1,729,170       24,886,023     3,942,077       64,669,736  

Investor B

   27,119       338,321     82,922       1,159,711  

Investor C

   157,535       1,851,208     160,361       2,222,906  

R

   67,440       958,673     64,832       1,060,326  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   242,216       3,611,441     73,069       1,155,953  

Service

   —         —       1       9  

Investor A

   2,499,681       34,895,558     728,615       10,907,333  

Investor B

   281,241       3,369,266     97,425       1,285,043  

Investor C

   231,789       2,781,470     74,172       980,547  

R

   16,009       221,880     —         —    

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (485,278 )     (7,883,182 )   (517,620 )     (8,721,717 )

Service

   —         —       (1,388 )     (23,933 )

Investor A

   (2,656,035 )     (37,609,893 )   (6,200,400 )     (98,924,391 )

Investor B

   (310,848 )     (3,805,937 )   (543,911 )     (7,591,746 )

Investor C

   (182,993 )     (2,234,116 )   (405,776 )     (5,683,598 )

R

   (17,973 )     (255,243 )   (2,495 )     (42,446 )
                            

Net increase (decrease)

   1,832,266     $ 24,757,286     (2,061,299 )   $ (31,054,291 )
                            
     Small Cap Value Equity  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

BlackRock

   67     $ 650     2,313     $ 31,882  

Institutional

   657,261       6,462,462     2,203,931       27,232,170  

Service

   25,262       240,014     108,832       1,308,950  

Investor A

   109,269       970,947     265,906       3,132,937  

Investor B

   6,808       52,984     14,373       144,073  

Investor C

   9,941       73,381     8,943       87,724  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

BlackRock

   56,693       560,131     83,414       980,112  

Institutional

   94,196       930,649     540,715       6,358,811  

Service

   17,735       170,432     73,115       840,090  

Investor A

   378,470       3,599,259     523,955       5,962,612  

Investor B

   89,449       687,868     168,042       1,599,759  

Investor C

   75,079       575,118     97,716       929,291  

Shares redeemed:

        

BlackRock

   (106,036 )     (1,255,000 )   (12 )     (147 )

Institutional

   (486,614 )     (4,864,887 )   (3,086,826 )     (37,936,509 )

Service

   (23,328 )     (207,534 )   (288,316 )     (3,370,071 )

Investor A

   (493,834 )     (4,790,952 )   (673,211 )     (7,906,070 )

Investor B

   (159,757 )     (1,201,504 )   (364,861 )     (3,613,505 )

Investor C

   (72,657 )     (549,188 )   (136,195 )     (1,391,808 )
                            

Net increase (decrease)

   178,004     $ 1,454,830     (458,166 )   $ (5,609,699 )
                            

 

 

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     Small Cap Core Equity  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   792,576     $ 14,512,534     964,252     $ 20,076,507  

Service

   37,993       671,980     107,584       2,177,427  

Investor A

   408,499       7,412,769     617,262       12,489,365  

Investor B

   36,864       631,770     78,050       1,537,875  

Investor C

   323,090       5,740,326     481,288       9,560,770  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   144,345       2,634,283     18,955       373,227  

Service

   7,808       141,645     1,116       21,864  

Investor A

   114,911       2,066,088     16,263       315,990  

Investor B

   32,803       575,047     7,039       133,515  

Investor C

   132,854       2,323,753     21,846       414,639  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (276,939 )     (5,065,613 )   (700,937 )     (14,155,104 )

Service

   (55,086 )     (1,010,933 )   (26,289 )     (536,623 )

Investor A

   (334,226 )     (6,055,498 )   (387,759 )     (7,814,097 )

Investor B

   (85,902 )     (1,474,342 )   (108,386 )     (2,115,625 )

Investor C

   (272,974 )     (4,621,764 )   (352,132 )     (6,879,684 )
                            

Net increase

   1,006,616     $ 18,482,045     738,152     $ 15,600,046  
                            
     Small Cap Growth Equity  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   13,201,664     $ 298,561,130     14,091,075     $ 316,995,355  

Service

   269,359       5,828,625     1,037,036       22,144,111  

Investor A

   2,505,889       53,432,989     3,319,482       68,051,019  

Investor B

   41,258       801,891     90,371       1,638,463  

Investor C

   213,442       4,039,055     396,856       7,224,508  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (8,765,440 )     (206,094,290 )   (11,425,758 )     (257,326,360 )

Service

   (124,098 )     (2,674,526 )   (882,605 )     (18,814,163 )

Investor A

   (1,451,402 )     (31,324,397 )   (4,535,038 )     (95,253,392 )

Investor B

   (148,750 )     (2,705,746 )   (230,670 )     (4,194,019 )

Investor C

   (112,380 )     (2,093,931 )   (253,979 )     (4,646,373 )
                            

Net increase

   5,629,542     $ 117,770,800     1,606,770     $ 35,819,149  
                            

 

 

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     Global Science & Technology Opportunities  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   152,770     $ 1,348,412     129,275     $ 1,015,022  

Service

   6,152       54,000     5,656       45,500  

Investor A

   1,726,278       13,661,867     1,259,321       9,878,275  

Investor B

   82,408       643,894     121,861       885,132  

Investor C

   158,172       1,258,113     717,628       5,212,904  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (82,432 )     (679,730 )   (144,018 )     (1,121,471 )

Service

   (2,553 )     (19,751 )   (12,746 )     (94,398 )

Investor A

   (876,096 )     (7,203,514 )   (647,942 )     (4,889,399 )

Investor B

   (213,475 )     (1,639,471 )   (595,194 )     (4,274,956 )

Investor C

   (188,707 )     (1,407,658 )   (512,221 )     (3,661,546 )
                            

Net increase

   762,517     $ 6,016,162     321,620     $ 2,995,063  
                            
     Global Resources  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   250,569     $ 16,138,298     107,709     $ 6,809,549  

Investor A

   2,008,961       118,603,032     2,310,679       132,240,360  

Investor B

   68,234       3,385,129     131,472       6,263,188  

Investor C

   293,229       14,743,955     233,977       11,701,273  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   44,167       2,677,417     148,201       8,557,075  

Investor A

   1,758,021       98,309,000     3,358,743       180,834,342  

Investor B

   237,561       11,255,908     432,847       20,209,647  

Investor C

   476,747       22,536,947     828,192       38,643,668  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (284,696 )     (19,787,578 )   (175,214 )     (10,623,742 )

Investor A

   (1,803,551 )     (105,692,741 )   (4,582,767 )     (258,498,908 )

Investor B

   (292,677 )     (14,863,345 )   (494,294 )     (23,875,998 )

Investor C

   (358,624 )     (17,542,364 )   (765,173 )     (38,702,220 )
                            

Net Increase

   2,397,941     $ 129,763,658     1,534,372     $ 73,558,234  
                            

 

 

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     All-Cap Global Resources  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   4,945,049     $ 100,735,290     9,927,422     $ 155,386,527  

Service

   53,968       1,093,305     85,700       1,364,577  

Investor A

   2,335,337       47,162,645     6,090,574       95,782,046  

Investor B

   235,585       4,653,123     502,744       7,975,803  

Investor C

   1,203,232       23,648,520     3,313,554       52,091,379  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   838,728       16,866,827     625,701       9,760,937  

Service

   3,119       62,171     3,489       54,010  

Investor A

   358,961       7,154,105     404,691       6,260,400  

Investor B

   46,265       909,112     73,581       1,123,569  

Investor C

   188,487       3,705,692     248,771       3,801,210  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (3,449,906 )     (70,681,242 )   (4,082,144 )     (64,114,699 )

Service

   (18,261 )     (364,381 )   (82,364 )     (1,256,285 )

Investor A

   (2,434,285 )     (48,495,665 )   (6,456,013 )     (99,358,821 )

Investor B

   (330,053 )     (6,495,016 )   (824,608 )     (12,570,778 )

Investor C

   (1,475,612 )     (28,745,150 )   (2,571,436 )     (39,014,751 )
                            

Net increase

   2,500,614     $ 51,209,336     7,259,662     $ 117,285,124  
                            
     Health Sciences Opportunities  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   1,117,391     $ 34,319,755     2,652,938     $ 73,240,733  

Service

   28,491       838,579     146,215       4,003,506  

Investor A

   2,653,396       78,859,100     12,029,609       326,011,610  

Investor B

   185,823       5,317,719     701,810       18,093,155  

Investor C

   1,670,409       47,975,639     4,662,549       120,324,076  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   208,481       6,450,394     56,271       1,496,805  

Service

   9,591       291,761     2,584       67,612  

Investor A

   788,663       23,935,929     213,260       5,568,206  

Investor B

   88,138       2,556,891     42,992       1,073,488  

Investor C

   185,106       5,358,829     71,871       1,792,457  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (1,158,450 )     (34,675,191 )   (1,322,913 )     (36,368,909 )

Service

   (65,213 )     (1,906,238 )   (55,912 )     (1,511,050 )

Investor A

   (4,174,182 )     (121,497,758 )   (5,702,448 )     (154,261,812 )

Investor B

   (400,139 )     (11,329,306 )   (577,497 )     (14,976,773 )

Investor C

   (2,252,741 )     (63,223,084 )   (2,210,886 )     (56,979,482 )
                            

Net increase (decrease)

   (1,115,236 )   $ (26,726,981 )   10,710,443     $ 287,573,622  
                            

 

 

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     U.S. Opportunities  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   1,315,613     $ 47,296,029     4,219,830     $ 140,879,893  

Service

   1,553,058       54,571,718     1,237,974       42,170,871  

Investor A

   3,877,800       135,388,159     4,511,775       145,396,928  

Investor B

   154,164       5,050,790     279,440       8,308,268  

Investor C

   1,129,137       36,571,787     1,487,039       44,530,359  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (543,732 )     (19,389,874 )   (659,811 )     (22,390,949 )

Service

   (320,054 )     (10,948,409 )   (72,552 )     (2,451,174 )

Investor A

   (967,593 )     (33,176,149 )   (1,514,144 )     (48,692,644 )

Investor B

   (531,006 )     (17,188,349 )   (566,285 )     (17,226,837 )

Investor C

   (322,013 )     (10,197,249 )   (306,488 )     (9,229,010 )
                            

Net increase

   5,345,374     $ 187,978,453     8,616,778     $ 281,295,705  
                            
     Global Opportunities  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   1,091,892     $ 13,778,187     2,617,422     $ 31,249,421  

Service

   —         —       1,984       20,013  

Investor A

   843,605       10,516,743     1,299,421       15,413,998  

Investor B

   94,015       1,196,218     177,835       2,051,505  

Investor C

   535,527       6,714,767     618,436       7,153,639  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   52,175       655,316     2,610       28,474  

Service

   —         —       —         1  

Investor A

   138,764       1,741,483     12,984       141,531  

Investor B

   17,440       218,352     1,622       17,601  

Investor C

   41,450       518,953     3,093       33,589  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (329,653 )     (4,065,995 )   (840,104 )     (10,526,865 )

Service

   —         —       (2,994 )     (39,583 )

Investor A

   (392,535 )     (4,802,753 )   (554,008 )     (6,422,507 )

Investor B

   (61,335 )     (734,659 )   (85,427 )     (996,859 )

Investor C

   (249,568 )     (3,059,391 )   (235,038 )     (2,705,934 )
                            

Net increase

   1,781,777     $ 22,677,221     3,017,836     $ 35,418,024  
                            

 

 

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     International Opportunities  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   2,121,533     $ 90,322,431     5,437,594     $ 249,562,876  

Service

   256,371       10,343,468     558,336       24,349,747  

Investor A

   2,251,078       89,942,897     2,798,164       121,132,644  

Investor B

   72,300       2,644,192     102,178       4,163,593  

Investor C

   513,515       18,576,557     392,127       16,203,950  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   1,290,442       54,624,699     985,017       40,563,000  

Service

   664,200       27,165,771     463,687       18,561,373  

Investor A

   2,080,883       84,442,326     1,428,033       56,793,130  

Investor B

   403,239       15,379,610     332,037       12,540,780  

Investor C

   1,055,533       40,132,456     784,968       29,585,553  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (1,717,052 )     (71,427,844 )   (4,753,218 )     (217,957,963 )

Service

   (577,208 )     (22,492,770 )   (684,419 )     (29,971,638 )

Investor A

   (2,028,755 )     (82,943,385 )   (2,917,616 )     (127,250,785 )

Investor B

   (716,376 )     (26,162,178 )   (584,189 )     (24,143,077 )

Investor C

   (770,004 )     (28,602,107 )   (963,705 )     (39,597,188 )
                            

Net increase

   4,899,699     $ 201,946,123     3,378,994     $ 134,535,995  
                            

There is a 2% redemption fee on shares of certain Portfolios redeemed or exchanged which have been held for 30 days or less. The redemption fees are collected and retained by the Portfolio for the benefit of the remaining shareholders. The redemption fees are recorded as a credit to paid-in capital.

5. Short-Term Borrowings:

The Portfolios, along with certain other funds managed by the Advisor and its affiliates, is a party to a $500,000,000 credit agreement with a group of lenders. The Portfolios may borrow under the credit agreement to fund shareholder redemptions and for other lawful purposes other than for leverage. Each Portfolio may borrow up to the maximum amount allowable under the Portfolio’s current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, subject to various other legal, regulatory or contractual limits. On November 21, 2007, the credit agreement was renewed for one year under substantially the same terms. The Portfolios pay a commitment fee of 0.06% per annum based on the Portfolio’s pro rata share of the unused portion of the credit agreement, which is included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statements of Operations. Amounts borrowed under the credit agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Portfolio’s election, the federal funds rate plus 0.35% or a base rate as defined in the credit agreement. The Portfolios did not borrow under the credit agreement during the six months ended March 31, 2008.

6. Capital Loss Carryforward:

As of September 30, 2007, the Portfolios had a capital loss carryforward available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates:

 

     Expiring September 30,
     2009    2010    2011    Total

Capital Appreciation

   $ —      $ 43,188,684    $ 18,377,786    $ 61,566,470

Mid-Cap Growth Equity

     49,835,110      101,417,616      16,297,623      167,550,349

Small Cap Growth Equity

     —        367,125,515      104,987,092      472,112,607

Global Science & Technology Opportunities

     545,731      72,072,910      —        72,618,641

U.S. Opportunities

     —        42,365,587      16,513,511      58,879,098

7. Market Risk:

The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Portfolios may be inhibited. In addition, a significant proportion of the aggregate market value of equity securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets are held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Portfolios.

8. Plan of Reorganization:

On February 26, 2008, the Board approved a plan of reorganization, subject to shareholder approval and certain other conditions, whereby Global Science & Technology Opportunities will acquire substantially all of the assets and assume certain stated liabilities of BlackRock Technology Fund, Inc. in exchange for newly issued shares of Global Science & Technology Opportunities.

 

 

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Officers and Trustees

 

David O. Beim, Trustee    Investment Advisor and Co-Administrator
Richard S. Davis, Trustee    BlackRock Advisors, LLC
Ronald W. Forbes, Trustee    Wilmington, DE 19809
Henry Gabbay, Trustee   
Dr. Matina Horner, Trustee    Sub-Advisor — International Opportunities Portfolio
Rodney D. Johnson, Trustee    BlackRock International, Ltd.
Herbert I. London, Trustee    Edinburgh, Scotland EH3 8JB
Cynthia A. Montgomery, Trustee   
Joseph P. Platt, Jr., Trustee    Sub-Advisor — Global Opportunities Portfolio
Robert C. Robb, Jr., Trustee    BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Toby Rosenblatt, Trustee    New York, NY 10022
Kenneth L. Urish, Trustee   
Frederick W. Winter, Trustee    Custodian
Donald C. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer    PFPC Trust Company
Anne F. Ackerley, Vice President    Philadelphia, PA 19153
Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer   
Jay M. Fife, Treasurer    Co-Administrator and Transfer Agent
Brian P. Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer    PFPC Inc.
Howard Surloff, Secretary    Wilmington, DE 19809
  
   Distributor
   BlackRock Distributors, Inc.
   King of Prussia, PA 19406
  
   Legal Counsel
   Sidley Austin LLP
   New York, NY 10019
  
   Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
   Deloitte & Touche LLP
   Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

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Additional Information (Unaudited)

 

 

BlackRock Privacy Principles

 

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

 

 

Availability of Additional Information

 

Electronic copies of most financial reports and prospectuses are available on the Fund’s website or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports and prospectuses by enrolling in the Fund’s electronic delivery program.

To enroll:

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts Directly With BlackRock

 

1) Access the BlackRock website at http://www.blackrock.com/edelivery

 

2) Click on the applicable link and follow the steps to sign up

 

3) Log into your account

The Fund will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and it is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Fund at (800) 441-7762.

 

 

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Additional Information (concluded)

 

 

Availability of Additional Information (concluded)

 

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request by calling (800) 441-7762; (2) at www.blackrock.com; (3) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information (if any) on how proxies relating to the Fund’s voting securities were voted by BlackRock during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, upon request and without charge on our website at www.blackrock.com, by calling (800) 441-7762 or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http:// www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 441-7762.

 

 

Shareholder Privileges

 

Account Information

Call us at (800) 441-7762 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST to get information about your account balances, recent transactions and share prices. You can also reach us on the Web at www.blackrock.com/funds.

Automatic Investment Plans

Investor Class shareholders who want to invest regularly can arrange to have $50 or more automatically deducted from their checking or savings account and invested in any of the BlackRock portfolios.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

Investor Class shareholders can establish a systematic withdrawal plan and receive periodic payments of $50 or more from their BlackRock portfolios, as long as their account is at least $10,000.

Retirement Plans

Shareholders may make investments in conjunction with Traditional, Rollover, Roth, Coverdell, Simple IRA’s, SEP IRA’s and 403(b) Plans.

 

 

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A World-Class Mutual Fund Family

BlackRock offers a diverse lineup of open-end mutual funds crossing all investment styles and managed by experts in equity, fixed income and tax-exempt investing.

 

Equity Funds

BlackRock All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio    BlackRock Global Opportunities Portfolio    BlackRock Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Asset Allocation Portfolio†    BlackRock Global Resources Portfolio    BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Aurora Portfolio    BlackRock Global Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio    BlackRock Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund
BlackRock Balanced Capital Fund†       BlackRock Natural Resources Trust
BlackRock Basic Value Fund    BlackRock Global SmallCap Fund    BlackRock Pacific Fund
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio    BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio*    BlackRock Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund    BlackRock Healthcare Fund    BlackRock Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
BlackRock EuroFund    BlackRock Index Equity Portfolio*    BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II
BlackRock Focus Growth Fund    BlackRock International Fund    BlackRock Small Cap Index Fund
BlackRock Focus Value Fund    BlackRock International Index Fund    BlackRock Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio*
BlackRock Fundamental Growth Fund    BlackRock International Opportunities Portfolio    BlackRock Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund†    BlackRock International Value Fund    BlackRock S&P 500 Index Fund
BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund    BlackRock Large Cap Core Fund    BlackRock Technology Fund
BlackRock Global Emerging Markets Fund    BlackRock Large Cap Growth Fund    BlackRock U.S. Opportunities Portfolio
BlackRock Global Financial Services Fund    BlackRock Large Cap Value Fund    BlackRock Utilities and Telecommunications Fund
BlackRock Global Growth Fund    BlackRock Latin America Fund    BlackRock Value Opportunities Fund

Fixed Income Funds

BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund    BlackRock Income Builder Portfolio    BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio
BlackRock Emerging Market Debt Portfolio    BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio    BlackRock Managed Income Portfolio
BlackRock Enhanced Income Portfolio    BlackRock Intermediate Bond Portfolio II    BlackRock Short-Term Bond Fund
BlackRock GNMA Portfolio    BlackRock Intermediate Government Bond Portfolio    BlackRock Strategic Income Portfolio
BlackRock Government Income Portfolio       BlackRock Total Return Fund
BlackRock High Income Fund    BlackRock International Bond Portfolio    BlackRock Total Return Portfolio II
BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio    BlackRock Long Duration Bond Portfolio    BlackRock World Income Fund
BlackRock Income Portfolio      

Municipal Bond Funds

BlackRock AMT-Free Municipal Bond Portfolio    BlackRock Intermediate Municipal Fund    BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Fund
BlackRock California Insured Municipal Bond Fund    BlackRock Kentucky Municipal Bond Portfolio    BlackRock Ohio Municipal Bond Portfolio
BlackRock Delaware Municipal Bond Portfolio    BlackRock Municipal Insured Fund    BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
BlackRock Florida Municipal Bond Fund    BlackRock National Municipal Fund    BlackRock Short-Term Municipal Fund
BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund    BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund   

Target Risk & Target Date Funds

BlackRock Prepared Portfolios    BlackRock Lifecycle Prepared Portfolios   
    Conservative Prepared Portfolio        Prepared Portfolio 2010        Prepared Portfolio 2030
    Moderate Prepared Portfolio        Prepared Portfolio 2015        Prepared Portfolio 2035
    Growth Prepared Portfolio        Prepared Portfolio 2020        Prepared Portfolio 2040
    Aggressive Growth Prepared Portfolio        Prepared Portfolio 2025        Prepared Portfolio 2045
          Prepared Portfolio 2050

 

* See the prospectus for information on specific limitations on investments in the fund.
Mixed asset fund.

BlackRock mutual funds are distributed by BlackRock Distributors, Inc. and certain funds are also distributed by FAM Distributors, Inc. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the funds under consideration carefully before investing. Each fund’s prospectus contains this and other information and is available at www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 882-0052 or from your financial advisor. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

 

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Investment in foreign securities involves special risks including fluctuating foreign exchange rates, foreign government regulations, differing degrees of liquidity and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments.

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A Letter to Shareholders

   3

Semi-Annual Report:

  

Portfolio Summary

   4

About Portfolio’s Performance

   6

Disclosure of Expenses

   7

Financial Statements:

  

Schedule of Investments

   8

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   33

Statement of Operations

   34

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   35

Financial Highlights

   36

Notes to Financial Statements

   40

Officers and Trustees

   49

Additional Information

   50

Mutual Fund Family

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A Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholder

Financial markets endured severe bouts of volatility during the reporting period, particularly as the calendar turned to 2008. It was then that fears of an economic recession swelled and credit market strains intensified, producing calamity in the financial system and, ultimately, the demise of major Wall Street firm Bear Stearns.

The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”), after cutting the target federal funds rate 100 basis points (1%) between September 2007 and year-end, stepped up its efforts to support the ailing financial sector in the first three months of 2008. The central bank cut interest rates 125 basis points in January alone, and followed with another 75-basis-point cut on March 18, bringing the target rate to 2.25%. In an unprecedented move, the Fed also extended its financing operations directly to broker/dealers and assisted JPMorgan in its buyout of ill-fated Bear Stearns.

Against this backdrop, investor anxiety has been acute and equity markets have struggled. The S&P 500 Index of U.S. stocks was down in March, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative returns. International markets outperformed the U.S. for much of 2007, but that trend changed in more recent months as investors grew increasingly reluctant to take on the risks of foreign investing.

In fixed income markets, an ongoing investor flight to quality continued to drive Treasury yields lower and their prices higher. The yield on 10-year Treasury issues, which touched 5.30% in June 2007 (its highest level in five years), fell to 4.04% by year-end and to 3.45% by March 31. Investors largely shunned bonds associated with the housing and credit markets, and the riskier high yield sector landed in negative territory year-to-date. Meanwhile, the municipal bond market has struggled with concerns around the creditworthiness of monoline bond insurers and the failure of auctions for auction rate securities, driving yields higher and prices lower across the curve. At period-end, municipal bonds were trading at higher yields than their Treasury counterparts, a very unusual occurrence by historical standards.

Overall, the major benchmark indexes posted mixed results for the current reporting period, generally reflecting heightened investor risk aversion:

 

Total Returns as of March 31, 2008

   6-month     12-month  

U.S. equities (S&P 500 Index)

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%

Small cap U.S. equities (Russell 2000 Index)

   (14.02 )%   (13.00 )%

International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

   (10.50 )%   (2.70 )%

Fixed income (Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index)

   5.23 %   7.67 %

Tax-exempt fixed income (Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index)

   0.75 %   1.90 %

High yield bonds (Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

   (4.01 )%   (3.47 )%

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

As you navigate today’s volatile markets, we encourage you to review your investment goals with your financial professional and to make portfolio changes, as needed. For more up-to-date commentary on the economy and financial markets, we invite you to visit www.blackrock.com/funds. As always, we thank you for entrusting BlackRock with your investment assets, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the months and years ahead.

Sincerely,

LOGO

Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

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Portfolio Management Commentary

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

   

For the six-month period, Portfolio results lagged that of the benchmark, a 60%/40% composite of the S&P 500 Index and the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index.

What factors influenced performance?

 

   

The Portfolio’s overweight versus the composite benchmark in equities hindered relative results for the period, as global equity markets generally recorded negative returns, most notably in the first quarter of 2008.

 

   

The fixed income markets were volatile during the semi-annual period, with all spread sectors underperforming U.S. Treasuries. The return of the Portfolio’s fixed income component exceeded that of the equity segment, but it lagged its fixed income benchmark, detracting from comparative performance.

 

   

In contrast, overweight positions above the Portfolio’s historical strategic average in energy and commodities enhanced the relative return. Performance also benefited from our tilt toward large-cap stocks during the particularly volatile period in the market. Additional positive factors were the Portfolio’s overweight in international equities and emphasis on the consumer sectors in the emerging markets.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

   

During the fourth quarter of 2007, we reduced the Portfolio’s overall equity allocation, particularly in the large-cap value and large-cap core categories, as these groups have significant exposure to the financials sector.

 

   

In the first quarter of 2008, we tilted the equity portion of the Portfolio toward sectors of the market that are traditionally less dependent on U.S. economic growth. We added to the Portfolio’s energy and commodities exposure and moderately increased exposure to emerging markets.

 

   

We added to the Portfolio’s U.S. equity position in the first quarter by reallocating capital from international equities to the large-cap value sleeve. This had the effect of reducing the overall underweight in value assets and expresses our anticipation that, at some point, there will be a rebound in the U.S. dollar and a strengthening in value stocks.

 

   

For most of the period, the fixed income portion of the Portfolio was short in duration relative to its benchmark (Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index). Near the end of the first quarter, we shifted to a more neutral duration following a sell-off in the U.S. Treasury market.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

   

At period-end, the Portfolio was allocated 64% in equities, 28% in fixed income and 8% in cash, compared with the Portfolio’s benchmark of 60% equities and 40% fixed income.

 

   

Within equity, the Portfolio was overweight non-U.S. stocks and underweight U.S. names. Among U.S. equities, we maintained the Portfolio’s underweight in small-cap equities and value stocks. We maintained the Portfolio’s overweight in energy and commodities and continue to emphasize the consumption theme in the emerging markets.

 

   

The fixed income portion of the Portfolio maintained an overweight in high-quality spread sectors. We believe these issues are cheap relative to U.S. Treasury and U.S. agency securities and will rebound when risk appetites normalize.

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4 %

iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund

   1  

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   1  

The Coca-Cola Co.

   1  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   1  

General Electric Capital Corp., Unsecured Notes

   1  

Apple Computer, Inc.

   1  

Bear Stearns Mortgage Trust, Series 05-4, Class 3A1

   1  

Credit Quality Allocations1

   Percent of
Fixed Income
Portion
 

AAA

   78 %

AA

   7  

A

   4  

BBB

   3  

below BBB

   8  

 

1 Using the higher of Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service rating.

 

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Oil & Gas

   7 %

Banks

   6  

Finance

   5  

Telecommunications

   4  

Manufacturing

   4  

Metal & Mining

   3  

Computer Software & Services

   3  

Pharmaceuticals

   3  

Retail Merchandising

   3  

Energy & Utilities

   2  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

LOGO

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge, if any, transaction costs and other operating expenses, including advisory fees.
The Portfolio uses an asset allocation strategy, investing varying percentages of its portfolio in three major categories: stocks, bonds and, to a lesser extent, money market instruments.
†† The Standard & Poor’s Composite Stock Price Index, an unmanaged index of 500 stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with 80% coverage of U.S. equities
††† An unmanaged index comprised of more than 5,000 taxable bonds. This is an index of investment grade bonds. All securities included must be rated investment grade by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s or Fitch

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

           Average Annual Total Returns*  
           1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
     6-Month
Total Returns
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
    w / o sales
charge
    w / sales
charge
 

Institutional

   (5.65 )%   1.30 %   —       11.79 %   —       6.30 %   —    

Service

   (5.72 )%   1.06 %   —       11.51 %   —       6.07 %   —    

Investor A

   (5.78 )%   0.88 %   (4.43 )%   11.39 %   10.20 %   5.96 %   5.39 %

Investor B

   (6.13 )%   0.22 %   (3.90 )%   10.59 %   10.32 %   5.29 %   5.29 %

Investor C

   (6.18 )%   0.09 %   (0.83 )%   10.59 %   10.59 %   5.20 %   5.20 %

60% S&P 500® Index/40% Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index

   (5.64 )%   0.03 %   —       8.71 %   —       4.83 %   —    

 

* Assuming maximum sales charge. See “About Portfolio’s Performance” on page 6 for a detailed description of share classes, including any related sales charges and fees.

 

  Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Expense Example

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 943.52    $ 4.53    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.28    $ 4.72

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 942.83    $ 5.61    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,019.15    $ 5.85

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 942.19    $ 6.25    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.48    $ 6.52

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 938.72    $ 10.09    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.46    $ 10.54

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 938.25    $ 9.63    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.93    $ 10.07

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.93% for Institutional, 1.16% for Service, 1.29% for Investor A, 2.08% for Investor B and 1.99% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 7 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

   

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About Portfolio’s Performance

 

   

Institutional Shares are not subject to any sales charge. These shares bear no ongoing distribution or service fees and are available only to eligible investors.

 

   

Service Shares are not subject to any sales charge. These shares are subject to a service fee of 0.25% per year (but no distribution fee).

 

   

Investor A Shares incur a maximum initial sales charge (front-end load) of 5.25% and a service fee of 0.25% per year (but no distribution fee).

 

   

Investor B Shares are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 4.50% declining to 0% after six years. In addition, these shares are subject to a distribution fee of 0.75% per year and a service fee of 0.25% per year. These shares automatically convert to Investor A Shares after approximately eight years. (There is no initial sales charge for automatic share conversions.) All returns for periods greater than eight years reflect this conversion.

 

   

Investor C Shares are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed within one year of purchase. In addition, these shares are subject to a distribution fee of 0.75% per year and a service fee of 0.25% per year.

Performance information reflects past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Refer to www.blackrock.com/funds to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Figures shown in the performance tables on the previous pages assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value on the ex-dividend date. Investment return and principal value of shares will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Dividends paid to each class of shares will vary because of the different levels of service, distribution and transfer agency fees applicable to each class, which are deducted from the income available to be paid to shareholders.

The performance information on the previous pages includes information for each class of the Portfolio since the commencement of operations of the Portfolio, rather than the date such class was introduced. Performance information for each class introduced after the commencement of operations of the Portfolio is therefore based on the performance history of a predecessor class adjusted to reflect the class specific fees applicable to each class at the time of the launch of such share class. This information may be considered when assessing the Portfolio’s performance, but does not represent the actual performance of this share class.

Performance for the Portfolio for the periods prior to January 31, 2005 is based on performance of the former State Street Research mutual fund that reorganized with the Portfolio on that date.

Performance information is restated to reflect the current maximum front-end sales charge (in the case of Investor A Shares) or the maximum contingent deferred sales charge (in the case of Investor B and Investor C Shares), and assumes the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

The performance information also reflects fee waivers and reimbursements that subsidize and reduce the total operating expenses of the Portfolio. The Portfolio’s returns would have been lower if there were no such waivers and reimbursements. BlackRock Advisors, LLC is under no obligation to waive or continue waiving its fees after February 1, 2009. 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 performance shown in the line graph is that of Institutional Shares and Investor A Shares of the Portfolio. The actual performance of Investor B, Investor C and Service Shares is lower than the performance of Institutional Shares because Investor B, Investor C and Service Shares have higher expenses than Institutional Shares. Excluding the effects of sales charges, the actual performance of Investor B and Investor C Shares is lower than the performance of Investor A Shares because Investor B and Investor C Shares have higher expenses than Investor A Shares. Purchasers of Investor A Shares generally pay a front-end sales charge, while purchasers of Investor B and Investor C Shares may pay a contingent deferred sales charge (depending on how long they hold their shares) when they sell their shares.

 

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Disclosure of Expenses

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees, where applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees, distribution (12b-1) and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. The Expense Example on page 5 is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example on page 5 is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008. The information under “Actual” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period”, to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks — 58.1%

     

Australia — 0.5%

     

Finance — 0.1%

     

Macquarie Airports Management Ltd.

   132,100    $ 389,946
         

Manufacturing — 0.1%

     

United Group Ltd.

   95,300      1,051,234
         

Metal & Mining — 0.1%

     

Lihir Gold Ltd.

   119,800      393,052

Zinifex Ltd.

   25,900      236,227
         
        629,279
         

Oil & Gas — 0.1%

     

Oil Search Ltd.

   138,400      610,917
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.1%

     

Woolworths Ltd.

   39,034      1,034,523
         

Total Australia

        3,715,899
         

Belgium — 0.3%

     

Beverages & Bottling — 0.2%

     

Inbev NV

   16,450      1,447,598
         

Metal & Mining — 0.1%

     

Umicore

   10,400      541,172
         

Total Belgium

        1,988,770
         

Bermuda — 0.1%

     

Business Services — 0.0%

     

Genpact Ltd.(a)

   14,000      171,500
         

Electronics — 0.1%

     

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

   9,850      338,052
         

Manufacturing — 0.0%

     

Tyco International Ltd.

   2,850      125,542
         

Medical & Medical Services — 0.0%

     

Covidien Ltd.

   6,550      289,838
         

Total Bermuda

        924,932
         

Brazil — 0.5%

     

Banks — 0.1%

     

Banco Industrial e Comercial SA

   36,700      173,597

Unibanco SA - ADR

   5,400      629,856
         
        803,453
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.1%

     

Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais- CEMIG - ADR

   21,100      380,644
         

Oil & Gas — 0.2%

     

Petroleo Brasileiro SA - ADR

   10,400      1,061,944
         

Paper & Forest Products — 0.1%

     

Votorantim Celulose ADR

   13,300      379,183
         

Real Estate — 0.0%

     

Mrv Engenharia(a)

   14,800      263,156
         

Telecommunications — 0.0%

     

GVT Holding SA(a)

   12,300      231,181
         

Total Brazil

        3,119,561
         

Canada — 1.4%

     

Energy & Utilities — 0.0%

     

Epsilon Energy, Inc.

   5,900      11,726

Tanganyika Oil Co. Ltd.

   3,700      65,384
         
        77,110
         

Metal & Mining — 0.6%

     

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.

   15,935      1,080,807

Alexco Resource Corp.(a)

   12,122      50,781

Aurora Energy Resources, Inc.(a)

   5,300      27,883

Baja Mining Corp.(a)

   59,300      78,570

Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp.(a)

   5,600      4,910

Denison Mines Corp.(a)

   4,700      29,671

European Goldfields Ltd.(a)

   12,100      63,185

Fording Canadian Coal Trust

   7      365

Frontier Pacific Mining Corp.(a)

   79,200      50,153

Gold Reserve, Inc.(a)

   26,280      121,151

Kinross Gold Corp.

   43,500      970,481

Minefinders Corp. Ltd.(a)(b)

   40,000      491,200

NovaGold Resources, Inc.(a)

   16,792      129,466

Silver Wheaton Corp.(a)

   22,800      354,084

Southwestern Resources Corp.(a)

   47,300      23,501

Sunridge Gold Corp.(a)

   146,757      164,422

Triex Minerals Corp.(a)

   3,300      5,369

Triex Minerals Corp. (acquired 12/23/05, cost $14,206)(c)

   6,600      10,738

Uranium One, Inc.(a)

   11,270      37,111

West Timmins Mining, Inc.(a)

   36,372      24,096

Yamana Gold, Inc.

   35,600      522,321
         
        4,240,265
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.0%

     

Westport Innovations, Inc.(a)

   70,500      209,484
         

Oil & Gas — 0.8%

     

Accrete Energy, Inc.(a)

   4,960      23,243

Alberta Clipper Energy, Inc.(a)

   5,026      11,752

Bayou Bend Petroleum Ltd.(a)

   40,700      21,412

Canadian Superior Energy, Inc.(a)

   55,890      173,818

Canext Energy Ltd.(a)

   4,021      2,938

Cinch Energy Corp.(a)

   40,320      49,101

Compton Petroleum Corp.(a)

   68,499      762,768

Cork Exploration, Inc.(a)

   1,400      4,706

Crescent Point Energy Trust

   1,800      50,189

Portfolio Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of Portfolio holdings in the Schedule of Investments, the names of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the list on the right.

 

  ADR    American Depository Receipts
  AUD    Australian Dollar
  CAD    Canadian Dollar
  CHF    Swiss Francs
  DKK    Danish Krone
  EUR    Euro
  GBP    British Pound
  HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
  IO    Interest Only
  JPY    Japanese Yen
  LLC    Limited Liability Corporation
  LP    Limited Partnership
  NOK    Norwegian Krone
  PLN    Polish Zloty
  PO    Principal Only
  REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust
  SEK    Swedish Krona
  SGD    Singapore Dollar
  TBA    To Be Announced
  ZAR    South African Rand

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Canada (Continued)

     

Oil & Gas (Continued)

     

Crew Energy, Inc.(a)

   29,400    $ 383,808

Daylight Resources Trust

   13,410      117,188

Delphi Energy Corp.(a)

   24,700      50,774

Ember Resources, Inc.(a)

   12,136      16,671

Endev Energy, Inc.(a)

   231,700      187,355

Fairborne Energy Ltd.

   1,482      9,962

First Calgary Petroleums Ltd.(a)

   14,554      40,977

Galleon Energy, Inc.—Class A(a)

   48,617      700,990

Gastar Exploration Ltd.(a)

   15,900      20,670

Heritage Oil Corp.(a)

   4,000      201,003

Highpine Oil & Gas Ltd.(a)

   8,993      84,984

HSE Integrated Ltd.(a)

   561      492

Iteration Energy Ltd.(a)

   4,021      23,583

Leader Energy Services Ltd.(a)

   15,957      1,244

Lynden Ventures Ltd.(a)

   3,500      2,728

Midnight Oil Exploration Ltd.(a)

   81,200      96,511

Niko Resources Ltd. (acquired 01/31/05, cost $40,606)(c)

   2,000      162,210

Oilexco, Inc.(a)

   3,525      46,121

Open Range Energy Corp.(a)

   1,976      7,911

Pacific Rodera Energy, Inc.(a)

   37,300      18,169

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.(a)

   74,800      108,580

Pan Orient Energy Corp.(a)

   3,600      40,579

Pengrowth Energy Trust

   1,505      28,844

Penn West Energy Trust

   819      22,979

Petro Andina Resources Inc.(a)

   800      9,392

Petrolifera Petroleum Ltd.(a)

   30,150      267,295

ProspEx Resources Ltd.(a)

   43,140      146,259

Suncor Energy, Inc.

   9,762      988,611

Tag Oil Ltd. (acquired 09/22/05, cost $4,409)(c)

   4,000      331

Technicoil Corp.(a)

   46,400      33,451

Trafalgar Energy Ltd.(a)

   841      2,957

TransCanada Corp.

   700      26,972

TriStar Oil & Gas Ltd.(a)

   12,585      177,290

True Energy Trust

   11,382      40,586

Tusk Energy Corp. (acquired 03/14/05 through 02/01/07, cost $211,317)(c)

   57,966      96,003

Vero Energy, Inc.(a)

   4,447      33,143

West Energy Ltd.(a)

   143      474

WesternZagros Resources Ltd.(a)

   1,800      4,279
         
        5,301,303
         

Transportation — 0.0%

     

Railpower Technologies Corp.(a)

   17,600      5,830
         

Total Canada

        9,833,992
         

Cayman Islands — 0.0%

     

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 0.0%

     

O2Micro International Ltd. - ADR(a)

   4,000      30,920
         

Chile — 0.0%

     

Banks — 0.0%

     

Banco Santander Chile SA - ADR

   3,600      188,136
         

Denmark — 0.1%

     

Retail Merchandising — 0.1%

     

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

   5,600      554,262
         

Finland — 0.6%

     

Banks — 0.0%

     

OKO Bank Plc - Series A

   14,300      269,334
         

Manufacturing — 0.1%

     

Wartsila Oyj - Series B

   5,600      377,954
         

Paper & Forest Products — 0.1%

     

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

   52,356      929,896
         

Telecommunications — 0.4%

     

Elisa Oyj

   9,400      234,774

Nokia Oyj

   82,510      2,610,474
         
        2,845,248
         

Total Finland

        4,422,432
         

France — 1.6%

     

Banks — 0.2%

     

Credit Agricole SA

   52,765      1,632,740
         

Computer Software & Services — 0.1%

     

Cie Generale De Geophysique

   1,400      348,514
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.1%

     

Ubisoft Entertainment

   3,900      335,996
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.4%

     

Carrefour SA

   30,351      2,341,696

Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA

   5,700      683,377
         
        3,025,073
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.2%

     

ALSTOM

   7,394      1,602,981
         

Manufacturing — 0.1%

     

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin - Class B

   4,400      459,304
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 0.3%

     

Essilor International SA

   28,723      1,876,896
         

Telecommunications — 0.2%

     

France Telecom SA

   44,733      1,504,259
         

Total France

        10,785,763
         

Germany — 2.1%

     

Banks — 0.2%

     

Commerzbank AG

   37,496      1,172,102
         

Chemicals — 0.4%

     

Bayer AG

   26,335      2,110,425

SGL Carbon AG

   7,400      467,312
         
        2,577,737
         

Computer Software & Services — 0.1%

     

United Internet AG

   29,400      632,642
         

Durable Goods — 0.1%

     

Gerry Weber International AG

   11,900      425,530
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.3%

     

E.ON AG

   12,302      2,277,407
         

Insurance — 0.5%

     

Allianz AG

   13,090      2,593,159

Hannover Rueckversicherung AG

   12,700      662,058
         
        3,255,217
         

Manufacturing — 0.4%

     

Adidas-Salomon AG

   5,300      352,352

K+S AG

   1,000      327,292

Siemens AG

   17,853      1,934,937
         
        2,614,581
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Germany (Continued)

     

Medical & Medical Services — 0.0%

     

Rhoen Klinikum AG

   6,900    $ 204,470
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 0.1%

     

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co.

   8,200      412,324
         

Miscellaneous Services — 0.0%

     

GEA Group AG

   11,500      386,716
         

Waste Management — 0.0%

     

Zhongde Waste Technology AG

   3,246      130,986
         

Total Germany

        14,089,712
         

Greece — 0.1%

     

Banks — 0.0%

     

Piraeus Bank SA

   5,800      178,374
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 0.1%

     

Intralot SA

   21,000      375,965
         

Transportation — 0.0%

     

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc.

   7,700      71,456
         

Total Greece

        625,795
         

Hong Kong — 0.9%

     

Banks — 0.3%

     

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

   101,000      1,828,542
         

Chemicals — 0.1%

     

Huabao International Holdings Ltd.

   418,800      344,397
         

Construction — 0.0%

     

Shenzhen Expressway Co. Ltd.

   311,100      237,842
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.0%

     

The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd.

   145,600      239,092
         

Finance — 0.0%

     

Rexcapital Financial Holdings Ltd.(a)

   1,996,500      223,183
         

Metal & Mining — 0.0%

     

Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd.

   178,700      253,034
         

Real Estate — 0.3%

     

Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.

   142,000      1,008,988

New World Development Co. Ltd.

   129,600      314,065

Wheelock & Co. Ltd.

   184,600      517,083
         
        1,840,136
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.2%

     

Esprit Holdings Ltd.

   121,500      1,458,128
         

Total Hong Kong

        6,424,354
         

Indonesia — 0.3%

     

Banks — 0.0%

     

PT Bank Mandiri

   1,037,100      354,901
         

Metal & Mining — 0.1%

     

PT Bumi Resources Tbk

   742,500      500,109
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.2%

     

PT Astra International Tbk

   466,500      1,228,965
         

Total Indonesia

        2,083,975
         

Ireland — 0.4%

     

Computer Software & Services — 0.1%

     

SkillSoft Plc - ADR(a)

   82,190      860,529
         

Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%

     

Elan Corp. Plc - ADR(a)

   77,500      1,616,650

ICON Plc - ADR(a)

   1,700      110,313
         
        1,726,963
         

Total Ireland

        2,587,492
         

Italy — 0.2%

     

Construction — 0.0%

     

Astaldi SpA

   29,300      225,737
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.2%

     

AEM SpA

   152,550      560,553

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA

   113,000      482,125
         
        1,042,678
         

Total Italy

        1,268,415
         

Japan — 2.9%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Bank of Kyoto Ltd.

   33,200      403,676

The Chiba Bank Ltd.

   72,800      494,438

The Iyo Bank Ltd.

   32,800      350,112

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

   320      1,171,750
         
        2,419,976
         

Chemicals — 0.1%

     

Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.

   50,700      157,675

Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd.

   64,400      593,736

Nippon Carbon Co. Ltd.

   46,000      218,278
         
        969,689
         

Conglomerates — 0.2%

     

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

   69,000      1,398,274
         

Construction — 0.0%

     

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

   5,500      283,607
         

Durable Goods — 0.1%

     

ASICS Corp.

   29,500      339,155
         

Electronics — 0.2%

     

Denso Corp.

   18,500      597,613

Hosiden Corp.

   30,300      603,082

Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

   17,500      241,046
         
        1,441,741
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.2%

     

Air Water, Inc.

   42,300      404,413

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

   23,700      872,582
         
        1,276,995
         

Finance — 0.0%

     

Shinko Securities Co. Ltd.(a)

   53,500      155,648

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.3%

     

Komatsu Ltd.

   43,000      1,192,767

Miura Co. Ltd.

   10,000      226,224

Mori Seiki Co., Ltd.

   12,700      228,060

Nabtesco Corp.

   35,100      475,371
         
        2,122,422
         

Manufacturing — 0.2%

     

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

   24,600      295,407

Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp.

   45,900      367,458

Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.

   13,100      342,351

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Japan (Continued)

     

Manufacturing (Continued)

     

Uni-Charm Corp.

   5,800    $ 424,177
         
        1,429,393
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 0.0%

     

Nihon Kohden Corp.

   10,200      233,307
         

Metal & Mining — 0.2%

     

Marubeni Corp.

   176,000      1,281,862

Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.

   5,600      225,843
         
        1,507,705
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.4%

     

Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd.

   15,000      337,831

Toyota Motor Corp.

   42,000      2,094,101
         
        2,431,932
         

Pharmaceuticals — 0.0%

     

Towa Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

   3,500      148,525
         

Photographic Equipment — 0.0%

     

Tamron Co. Ltd.

   8,800      215,851
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.1%

     

Shimachu Co. Ltd.

   9,900      297,457

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

   8,600      371,850
         
        669,307
         

Telecommunications — 0.2%

     

KDDI Corp.

   201      1,228,020
         

Transportation — 0.3%

     

Canon, Inc.

   29,000      1,335,373

Hino Motors Ltd.

   50,700      334,677

Kintetsu World Express, Inc.

   10,000      232,745
         
        1,902,795
         

Total Japan

        20,174,342
         

Kazakhstan — 0.1%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.1%

     

Kamunaigaz Exploration Production, Inc.

   15,100      378,255
         

Luxembourg — 0.3%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.0%

     

Acergy SA - ADR

   9,750      208,163
         

Telecommunications — 0.3%

     

SES SA

   84,778      1,793,684
         

Total Luxembourg

        2,001,847
         

Malaysia — 0.1%

     

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.1%

     

Tanjong Plc

   86,800      455,914
         

Morocco — 0.1%

     

Construction — 0.1%

     

IJM Corp. Bhd

   234,000      446,272
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.0%

     

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

   73,100      370,242
         

Total Morocco

        816,514
         

Netherlands — 0.7%

     

Construction — 0.1%

     

Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster NV

   12,800      737,191
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.1%

     

Nutreco Holding NV

   6,900      530,509
         

Medical & Medical Services — 0.0%

     

Qiagen NV

   16,134      334,203
         

Telecommunications — 0.3%

     

Koninklijke KPN NV

   119,991      2,026,971
         

Transportation — 0.2%

     

TNT NV

   27,776      1,031,827
         

Total Netherlands

        4,660,701
         

Norway — 0.6%

     

Banks — 0.0%

     

Sparebanken Rogaland

   7,433      76,998
         

Chemicals — 0.1%

     

Yara International ASA

   12,600      728,681
         

Oil & Gas — 0.4%

     

Fred Olsen Energy ASA

   9,600      544,817

Prosafe ASA

   33,700      529,422

Sevan Marine ASA

   7,600      97,008

Statoil ASA

   51,196      1,534,166
         
        2,705,413
         

Transportation — 0.1%

     

Songa Offshore ASA

   46,900      626,273

Stolt-Nielsen SA (acquired 01/31/05, cost $177,441)(c)(d)

   13,000      270,602
         
        896,875
         

Total Norway

        4,407,967
         

Philippines — 0.1%

     

Telecommunications — 0.1%

     

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. - ADR

   5,300      352,238
         

Singapore — 0.5%

     

Finance — 0.3%

     

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   154,107      2,015,275
         

Real Estate — 0.2%

     

CapitaCommercial Trust Management Ltd.

   209,000      337,085

Keppel Corp. Ltd.

   160,000      1,150,786
         
        1,487,871
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.0%

     

Hongguo International Holdings Ltd.

   340,475      127,389
         

Total Singapore

        3,630,535
         

South Korea — 0.3%

     

Banks — 0.0%

     

Pusan Bank

   22,200      277,962
         

Beverages & Bottling — 0.1%

     

Woongjin Coway Co. Ltd.

   11,700      353,239
         

Electronics — 0.2%

     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   2,252      1,416,667
         

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.0%

     

Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd.(a)

   7,400      347,453
         

Total South Korea

        2,395,321
         

Sweden — 0.3%

     

Banks — 0.2%

     

Nordea Bank AB

   101,587      1,646,428
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.0%

     

Rezidor Hotel Group AB

   28,900      168,774
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

Sweden (Continued)

     

Soaps & Cosmetics — 0.1%

     

Oriflame Cosmetics SA

   8,510    $ 565,008
         

Total Sweden

        2,380,210
         

Switzerland — 2.0%

     

Chemicals — 0.6%

     

Lonza Group AG

   4,800      636,552

Syngenta AG

   11,792      3,455,314
         
        4,091,866
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.5%

     

Barry Callebaut AG

   478      413,936

Nestle SA

   6,686      3,340,980
         
        3,754,916
         

Insurance — 0.0%

     

Swiss Life Holding

   1,300      361,293
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.1%

     

Meyer Burger Technology AG

   1,300      399,255
         

Pharmaceuticals — 0.8%

     

Novartis AG

   42,425      2,174,436

Roche Holding AG

   15,965      3,004,590
         
        5,179,026
         

Total Switzerland

        13,786,356
         

Taiwan — 0.3%

     

Chemicals — 0.2%

     

Polaris Securities Co., Ltd.(a)

   408,100      291,505

Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.

   187,800      819,088
         
        1,110,593
         

Computer Software & Services — 0.0%

     

Geovision, Inc.

   19,500      137,042
         

Finance — 0.1%

     

Yuanta Financial Holding Co.(a)

   384,500      360,712
         

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 0.0%

     

Av Tech Corp.

   2,440      12,529

Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp.

   149,465      107,255
         
        119,784
         

Transportation — 0.0%

     

U-Ming Marine Transport Corp.

   117,630      355,064
         

Total Taiwan

        2,083,195
         

Thailand — 0.2%

     

Banks — 0.1%

     

Siam Commercial Bank Public Co. Ltd.

   227,200      653,060
         

Metal & Mining — 0.1%

     

Banpu Public Co. Ltd.

   33,200      390,134
         

Total Thailand

        1,043,194
         

United Kingdom — 4.1%

     

Aerospace — 0.5%

     

BAE Systems Plc

   230,916      2,223,828

Cobham Plc

   103,700      411,614

Meggitt Plc

   84,800      464,080
         
        3,099,522
         

Banks — 0.4%

     

Lloyd TSB Group Plc

   196,243      1,756,517

Standard Chartered Plc

   35,795      1,223,311
         
        2,979,828
         

Business Services — 0.3%

     

Aegis Group Plc

   223,600      551,378

Babcock International Group

   49,400      560,305

De La Rue Plc

   29,767      523,710

Intertek Group Plc

   24,400      499,748
         
        2,135,141
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.1%

     

International Power Plc

   67,100      530,014

ITM Power Plc

   12,000      14,825
         
        544,839
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.1%

     

IG Group Holdings Plc

   29,100      188,996

InterContinental Hotels Group Plc

   14,419      217,482
         
        406,478
         

Finance — 0.0%

     

ICAP Plc

   17,100      193,104
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.1%

     

Britvic Plc

   64,000      404,866

Dairy Crest Group Plc

   14,300      133,104
         
        537,970
         

Insurance — 0.3%

     

Hiscox Ltd.

   95,700      454,408

Prudential Plc

   128,713      1,700,012
         
        2,154,420
         

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.1%

     

VT Group Plc

   27,500      358,574

The Weir Group Plc

   37,600      567,877
         
        926,451
         

Measuring & Controlling Devices — 0.1%

     

Rotork Plc

   21,700      464,689
         

Miscellaneous Services — 0.6%

     

Aggreko Plc

   30,700      393,293

Anglo American Plc

   44,657      2,683,648

Mondi Plc

   107,192      889,240
         
        3,966,181
         

Oil & Gas — 0.6%

     

Archipelago Resources Plc (acquired 5/13/05, cost $51,017)(c)

   78,900      46,976

BG Group Plc

   147,079      3,406,458

Gulfsands Petroleum Plc

   9,000      28,757

Wellstream Holdings Plc

   17,800      464,545
         
        3,946,736
         

Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%

     

GlaxoSmithKline Plc

   85,506      1,808,987

Shire Plc - ADR

   4,100      237,636
         
        2,046,623
         

Publishing & Printing — 0.0%

     

United Business Media Plc

   23,400      250,315
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United Kingdom (Continued)

     

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

Bellway Plc

   20,600    $ 365,090
         

Telecommunications — 0.4%

     

Vodafone Group Plc

   977,019      2,925,996
         

Transportation — 0.1%

     

Arriva Plc

   33,800      460,174

National Express Group Plc

   19,500      388,940
         
        849,114
         

Waste Management — 0.0%

     

Northumbrian Water Group Plc

   46,900      325,080
         

Total United Kingdom

        28,117,577
         

United States — 36.4%

     

Aerospace — 0.6%

     

AAR Corp.(a)

   5,500      149,985

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.(a)

   400      41,412

Argon ST, Inc.(a)

   7,700      130,977

BE Aerospace, Inc.(a)

   12,450      435,127

The Boeing Co.

   5,350      397,880

DRS Technologies, Inc.

   800      46,624

Goodrich Corp.

   3,300      189,783

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   5,750      570,975

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   25,550      1,988,046

Orbital Sciences Corp.(a)

   5,750      138,575
         
        4,089,384
         

Air Transportation — 0.0%

     

Continental Airlines, Inc. - Class B(a)

   8,575      164,897
         

Banks — 1.4%

     

Bank of America Corp.

   23,600      894,676

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

   29,590      1,234,791

Citigroup, Inc.

   22,350      478,737

CoBiz, Inc.

   7,058      91,895

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

   2,294      51,340

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

   5,431      288,060

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

   7,150      272,701

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

   8,754      243,099

First State Bancorporation

   4,300      57,577

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

   9,800      173,264

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   57,850      2,484,657

KBW, Inc.(a)(b)

   4,500      99,225

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

   2,200      40,084

People’s United Financial, Inc.

   21,810      377,531

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

   3,100      88,846

Signature Bank(a)

   2,950      75,225

Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

   8,000      79,520

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

   2,100      42,777

SVB Financial Group(a)

   1,450      63,278

U.S. Bancorp

   27,350      885,046

UMB Financial Corp.

   2,450      100,940

Umpqua Holdings Corp.(b)

   6,150      95,386

Valley National Bancorp

   3,100      59,551

Wells Fargo & Co.

   31,450      915,195

Westamerica Bancorp

   2,125      111,775

Wintrust Financial Corp.

   9,810      342,860

Zions Bancorporation

   4,680      213,174
         
        9,861,210
         

Beverages & Bottling — 1.1%

     

The Coca-Cola Co.

   73,600      4,480,032

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

   17,650      427,130

Constellation Brands, Inc.(a)

   16,160      285,547

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(a)

   3,200      101,280

Molson Coors Brewing Co. - Class B

   10,100      530,957

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.

   12,600      427,266

PepsiAmericas, Inc.

   1,200      30,636

PepsiCo, Inc.

   12,900      931,380
         
        7,214,228
         

Broadcasting — 0.3%

     

Belo Corp.

   27,352      289,111

CBS Corp. - Class B

   16,500      364,320

CKX, Inc.(a)

   53,900      513,128

DIRECTV Group, Inc.(a)

   27,300      676,767

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.(a)

   7,169      52,692
         
        1,896,018
         

Business Services — 0.6%

     

Accenture Ltd.

   6,050      212,778

The Advisory Board Co.(a)

   3,000      164,820

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(a)

   650      30,882

American Public Education, Inc.(a)

   400      12,148

The Brink’s Co.

   7,325      492,094

CommVault Systems, Inc.(a)

   4,250      52,700

DeVry, Inc.

   10,865      454,592

Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc.

   18,994      122,511

ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)

   14,896      342,012

Expedia, Inc.(a)

   13,625      298,251

Fluor Corp.

   3,500      494,060

Forrester Research, Inc.(a)

   14,450      384,081

Gartner, Inc. - Class A(a)

   3,600      69,624

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

   2,058      42,467

Hewitt Associates, Inc. - Class A(a)

   1,925      76,557

Hiedrick & Struggles International, Inc.

   1,700      55,301

HMS Holdings Corp.(a)

   5,225      149,174

Iron Mountain, Inc.(a)

   11,600      306,704

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.(a)(b)

   11,500      85,445

Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.(a)

   2,850      64,267

Strayer Education, Inc.

   500      76,250

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

   1,794      137,044
         
        4,123,762
         

Chemicals — 0.5%

     

Agrium, Inc.

   6,600      409,926

Ashland, Inc.

   7,280      344,344

Celanese Corp. - Series A

   23,460      916,113

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

   700      72,534

The Dow Chemical Co.

   12,725      468,916

Eastman Chemical Co.

   6,550      409,047

Hercules, Inc.

   19,750      361,228

The Lubrizol Corp.

   8,825      489,876

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

   1,000      62,800

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.(a)

   1,800      58,986

Terra Industries, Inc.(a)

   1,725      61,289
         
        3,655,059
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 1.4%

     

Apple Computer, Inc.(a)

   28,819      4,135,527

Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)

   92,193      2,220,929

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.(a)

   9,500      141,740

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Computer & Office Equipment (Continued)

     

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   18,675    $ 852,701

International Business Machines Corp.

   11,800      1,358,652

Intuit, Inc.(a)

   7,450      201,224

NCR Corp.(a)

   1,600      36,528

Phase Metrics, Inc.(a)(e)

   50,574      1,011

Western Digital Corp.(a)

   22,096      597,476
         
        9,545,788
         

Computer Software & Services — 2.9%

     

ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)

   7,850      156,372

Activision, Inc.(a)

   37,075      1,012,518

Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)

   92,456      3,290,509

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - Class A(a)

   2,800      140,308

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd.(a)

   12,950      246,438

Blackboard, Inc.(a)

   9,589      319,601

BMC Software, Inc.(a)

   1,925      62,601

CACI International, Inc.(a)

   1,800      81,990

comScore, Inc.(a)

   4,200      84,252

DemandTec, Inc.(a)

   15,500      158,100

eBay, Inc.(a)

   2,700      80,568

Emulex Corp.(a)

   3,275      53,186

Foundry Networks, Inc.(a)

   18,950      219,441

Google, Inc. - Class A(a)

   6,172      2,718,581

Greenfield Online, Inc.(a)

   7,319      86,803

Guidance Software, Inc.(a)

   10,969      98,173

i2 Technologies, Inc.(a)

   12,250      137,935

IHS, Inc.(a)

   10,050      646,316

International Game Technology

   14,300      575,003

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

   15,050      371,284

Juniper Networks, Inc.(a)

   5,650      141,250

Lawson Software, Inc.(a)

   12,200      91,866

McAfee, Inc.(a)

   1,500      49,635

MICROS Systems, Inc.(a)

   8,600      289,476

Microsoft Corp.

   129,293      3,669,335

Move, Inc.(a)

   20,550      63,294

Nuance Communications, Inc.(a)

   17,150      298,582

Oracle Corp.(a)

   23,950      468,462

Phase Forward, Inc.(a)

   8,800      150,304

PROS Holdings, Inc.(a)

   7,200      90,360

Quality Systems, Inc.

   3,000      89,610

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   26,760      1,548,601

SonicWALL, Inc.(a)

   29,350      239,790

Sun Microsystems, Inc.(a)

   42,238      655,948

Sybase, Inc.(a)

   2,150      56,545

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.(a)

   17,550      308,704

Symantec Corp.(a)

   16,900      280,878

Synopsys, Inc.(a)

   1,700      38,607

Tech Data Corp.(a)

   6,140      201,392

Teradata Corp.(a)

   6,900      152,214

The TriZetto Group, Inc.(a)

   10,033      167,451

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   5,200      150,436
         
        19,742,719
         

Construction — 0.0%

     

EMCor Group, Inc.(a)

   1,900      42,199

NVR, Inc.(a)

   45      26,888

Toll Brothers, Inc.(a)

   4,600      108,008

United Rentals, Inc.(a)

   3,200      60,288
         
        237,383
         

Containers — 0.1%

     

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(a)

   2,940      165,904

Pactiv Corp.(a)

   10,250      268,652

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   3,450      171,224

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.(a)

   17,110      131,747

Tupperware Corp.

   7,100      274,628
         
        1,012,155
         

Electronics — 0.4%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(a)

   9,780      291,737

Ametek, Inc.

   8,150      357,866

Amphenol Corp.

   8,450      314,763

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)

   2,300      77,395

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.(a)

   6,300      113,085

Brady Corp.

   3,800      127,034

Intel Corp.

   25,500      540,090

Intersil Corp. - Class A

   14,410      369,905

RF Micro Devices, Inc.(a)

   8,400      22,344

TiVo, Inc.(a)

   21,700      190,092

TTM Technologies, Inc.(a)

   4,900      55,468
         
        2,459,779
         

Energy & Utilities — 1.3%

     

Airgas, Inc.

   2,600      118,222

Black Hills Corp.

   1,825      65,298

Calpine Corp.(a)

   16,100      296,562

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

   48,200      687,814

Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

   3,450      304,532

Duke Energy Corp.

   7,600      135,660

Edison International

   20,590      1,009,322

El Paso Electric Co.(a)

   5,800      123,946

Energy East Corp.

   2,350      56,682

Entergy Corp.

   2,580      281,426

Equitable Resources, Inc.

   9,720      572,508

Evergreen Energy, Inc.(a)(b)

   11,500      17,710

Exelon Corp.

   14,900      1,210,923

FPL Group, Inc.

   9,550      599,167

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

   6,100      284,504

KBR, Inc.

   1,500      41,595

Longview Energy Co. (acquired 01/31/05, cost $48,000)(c)(e)

   3,200      64,000

NRG Energy, Inc.(a)

   7,770      302,952

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.(a)

   1,000      12,220

PPL Corp.

   7,570      347,614

Quanta Services, Inc.(a)

   8,150      188,836

Questar Corp.

   9,610      543,542

SCANA Corp.

   14,900      545,042

Sempra Energy

   3,075      163,836

Sierra Pacific Resources

   8,225      103,882

UIL Holdings Corp.

   5,600      168,728

Vectren Corp.

   1,875      50,306

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

   9,350      411,307

Xcel Energy, Inc.

   9,200      183,540
         
        8,891,676
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.6%

     

Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

   5,100      93,075

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. - Class A(a)

   10,150      261,667

Las Vegas Sands Corp.(a)

   11,101      817,478

Morgans Hotel Group Co.(a)

   7,265      107,667

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. - Class A

   12,437      536,781

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Entertainment & Leisure (Continued)

     

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   29,360    $ 375,808

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(b)

   9,650      317,485

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A(a)

   18,600      392,646

The Walt Disney Co.

   26,350      826,863

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

   4,700      87,467
         
        3,816,937
         

Finance — 1.8%

     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)

   4,200      381,108

AllianceBernstein Holding LP

   2,450      155,281

American Express Co.

   10,150      443,758

Astoria Financial Corp.

   8,000      217,280

Capital One Financial Corp.

   4,435      218,291

CME Group, Inc.

   650      304,915

Deluxe Corp.

   2,175      41,782

Evercore Partners, Inc.

   7,000      124,250

Federated Investors, Inc. - Class B

   8,425      329,923

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

   7,350      1,215,616

Invesco Ltd.

   16,520      402,427

Knight Capital Group, Inc.(a)

   2,700      43,848

Market Vectors Russia

   45,000      2,120,400

NGP Capital Resources Co.

   2,700      44,334

NYSE Euronext, Inc.

   9,200      567,732

Regions Financial Corp.

   5,800      114,550

Riskmetrics Group, Inc.(a)

   2,300      44,505

State Street Corp.

   12,500      987,500

Streettracks Gold Trust(a)

   42,000      3,795,960

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.(a)

   42,930      708,774

Wright Express Corp.(a)

   6,950      213,574
         
        12,475,808
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.7%

     

Bunge Ltd.

   4,950      430,056

Dean Foods Co.(a)

   11,320      227,419

Del Monte Foods Co.

   38,936      371,060

Diamond Foods, Inc.

   5,700      103,398

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.(a)

   1,125      40,950

Monsanto Co.

   22,436      2,501,614

Panera Bread Co. - Class A(a)(b)

   7,100      297,419

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

   6,190      960,750
         
        4,932,666
         

Furniture — 0.0%

     

Herman Miller, Inc.

   2,100      51,597
         

Insurance — 1.0%

     

ACE Ltd.

   8,050      443,233

Aetna, Inc.

   11,200      471,408

American Financial Group, Inc.

   2,175      55,593

American International Group, Inc.

   9,050      391,412

Amerigroup Corp.(a)

   1,975      53,977

Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a)

   1,900      130,473

Assurant, Inc.

   5,240      318,906

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.

   18,390      624,892

CHUBB Corp.

   10,575      523,251

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

   10,661      390,193

Everest Re Group Ltd.

   750      67,148

First Mercury Financial Corp.(a)

   10,700      186,287

Genworth Financial, Inc.

   5,425      122,822

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

   18,830      427,253

Lincoln National Corp.

   5,400      280,800

MetLife, Inc.

   10,800      650,808

PartnerRe Ltd.

   2,375      181,212

Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd.

   1,741      56,513

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

   2,350      121,988

Travelers Companies, Inc.

   13,725      656,741

UnumProvident Corp.

   20,100      442,401

W.R. Berkley Corp.

   14,930      413,412

WellPoint, Inc.(a)

   2,100      92,673
         
        7,103,396
         

Leasing — 0.0%

     

GATX Corp.

   1,400      54,698

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 0.6%

     

AGCO Corp.(a)

   7,625      456,585

Albany International Corp. - Class A

   8,360      302,130

Altra Holdings, Inc.(a)

   5,700      76,665

Bucyrus International, Inc. - Class A

   1,600      162,640

Deere & Co.

   9,000      723,960

Flowserve Corp.

   450      46,971

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.(a)

   4,800      60,336

Joy Global, Inc.

   31,925      2,080,233

The Manitowoc Co., Inc.

   1,025      41,820
         
        3,951,340
         

Manufacturing — 2.5%

     

Actuant Corp. - Class A

   8,925      269,624

Acuity Brands, Inc.

   1,350      57,982

AptarGroup, Inc.

   700      27,251

Chart Industries, Inc.(a)

   5,600      189,504

Chattem, Inc.(a)

   2,398      159,083

Corning, Inc.

   77,900      1,872,716

Crane Co.

   1,300      52,455

Crocs, Inc.(a)(b)

   26,400      461,208

Cummins, Inc.

   8,600      402,652

Danaher Corp.

   25,500      1,938,765

Dover Corp.

   8,060      336,747

Eaton Corp.

   6,880      548,130

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.(a)

   11,475      228,926

Energizer Holdings, Inc.(a)

   1,325      119,886

Foster Wheeler Ltd.(a)

   6,096      345,156

Fuller (H.B.) Co.

   4,300      87,763

Gardner Denver, Inc.(a)

   5,825      216,108

General Cable Corp.(a)

   1,900      112,233

General Electric Co.

   101,818      3,768,284

Harsco Corp.

   1,350      74,763

Hexel Corp.(a)

   4,250      81,217

Honeywell International, Inc.

   43,160      2,435,087

IDEX Corp.

   7,775      238,615

Jones Apparel Group, Inc.

   12,610      169,226

Kaydon Corp.

   2,400      105,384

Ladish Co., Inc.(a)

   2,150      77,400

Lear Corp.(a)

   1,600      41,456

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a)

   575      55,844

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

   18,650      426,526

NIKE, Inc., Class B

   2,450      166,600

Parker Hannifin Corp.

   7,025      486,622

Quanex Corp.

   10,881      562,983

RBC Bearings, Inc.(a)

   2,550      94,681

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Manufacturing (Continued)

     

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.(a)

   6,072    $ 30,481

SPX Corp.

   900      94,410

Textron, Inc.

   3,190      176,790

VF Corp.

   6,050      468,936

The Warnaco Group, Inc.(a)

   3,759      148,255

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc.

   2,575      146,131
         
        17,275,880
         

Measuring & Controlling Devices — 0.4%

     

Thermo Electron Corp.(a)

   44,100      2,506,644
         

Medical & Medical Services — 1.0%

     

Amedisys, Inc.(a)

   4,500      177,030

Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.(a)

   2,500      49,375

Arthrocare Corp.(a)(b)

   2,800      93,380

Baxter International, Inc.

   9,250      534,835

Coventry Health Care, Inc.(a)

   3,870      156,155

Davita, Inc.(a)

   3,400      162,384

Express Scripts, Inc.(a)

   3,300      212,256

Health Net, Inc.(a)

   750      23,100

Henry Schein, Inc.(a)

   17,600      1,010,240

Invitrogen Corp.(a)

   5,525      472,222

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.(a)

   2,750      60,142

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a)

   3,630      267,458

Lifecell Corp.(a)

   2,700      113,481

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)

   9,350      371,102

MedCath Corp.(a)

   5,800      105,560

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(a)

   41,270      1,807,213

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a)

   12,450      839,130

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

   5,510      249,438

Santarus, Inc.(a)

   23,650      60,780

Sun Healthcare Group, Inc.(a)

   6,200      81,468

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   5,400      185,544

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a)

   325      12,659
         
        7,044,952
         

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 1.4%

     

Align Technology, Inc.(a)

   1,256      13,954

Bruker BioSciences Corp.(a)

   8,050      123,890

C.R. Bard, Inc.

   6,550      631,420

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a)

   850      50,099

The Cooper Cos., Inc.,

   11,290      388,715

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

   2,275      87,815

ev3, Inc.(a)

   9,950      80,993

Hillenbrand Industries, Inc.

   3,287      157,119

Hologic, Inc.(a)

   45,725      2,542,310

Home Diagnostics, Inc.(a)

   2,800      19,488

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)

   435      141,092

Johnson & Johnson

   51,950      3,369,996

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.(a)

   8,725      403,357

Martek Biosciences Corp.(a)

   10,850      331,684

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.(a)

   2,747      96,859

Orthofix International NV(a)

   1,800      71,586

SonoSite, Inc.(a)

   6,100      173,423

Symmetry Medical, Inc.(a)

   9,200      152,720

Wright Medical Group, Inc.(a)

   10,405      251,177

Zoll Medical Corp.(a)

   8,000      212,720
         
        9,300,417
         

Metal & Mining — 2.0%

     

Arch Coal, Inc.

   31,700      1,378,950

Century Aluminum Co.(a)

   2,000      132,480

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   68,591      4,745,811

Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

   900      45,297

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. - Class B

   15,332      1,475,245

James River Coal Co.(a)

   2,300      40,296

Kinross Gold Corp.

   22,235      491,616

Massey Energy Co.

   68,067      2,484,446

Pan American Silver Corp.(a)

   8,200      314,634

Patriot Coal Corp.(a)

   1,399      65,711

Peabody Energy Corp.

   26,498      1,351,398

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

   4,915      294,212

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

   4,100      135,464

United States Steel Corp.

   5,550      704,128
         
        13,659,688
         

Miscellaneous Services — 0.1%

     

Owens & Minor, Inc.

   1,300      51,142

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.(a)

   13,050      293,103
         
        344,245
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.1%

     

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.

   2,475      50,738

Ford Motor Co.(a)

   37,158      212,544

Oshkosh Truck Corp.

   8,850      321,078

Polaris Industries, Inc.

   875      35,884

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.(a)

   5,150      120,355
         
        740,599
         

Oil & Gas — 4.7%

     

Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc.(a)

   4,700      64,813

American Oil & Gas, Inc.(a)

   5,947      19,447

Apache Corp.

   6,950      839,699

Approach Resources, Inc.(a)

   1,700      26,656

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.(a)

   2,600      238,472

Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc.(a)

   7,900      41,080

Baker Hughes, Inc.

   15,300      1,048,050

BJ Services Co.

   4,000      114,040

Bois d’Arc Energy, Inc.(a)

   3,400      73,066

Brigham Exploration Co.(a)

   811      4,923

Cal Dive International, Inc.(a)

   4,800      49,824

Callon Petroleum Co.(a)

   2,500      45,225

CanArgo Energy Corp.(a)

   194,100      67,838

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   25,250      1,165,287

Chevron Corp.

   17,200      1,468,192

Cimarex Energy Co.

   7,300      399,602

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.(a)

   20,823      1,092,999

Complete Production Services, Inc.(a)

   900      20,646

Comstock Resources, Inc.(a)

   6,250      251,875

ConocoPhillips

   17,550      1,337,485

Dawson Geophysical Co.(a)

   1,500      101,250

Delta Petroleum Corp.(a)

   52,155      1,175,574

Denbury Resources, Inc.(a)

   3,800      108,490

Devon Energy Corp.

   2      209

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

   1,727      201,023

Encore Acquisition Co.(a)

   1,550      62,434

Energen Corp.

   5,050      314,615

ENSCO International, Inc.

   10,050      629,331

EOG Resources, Inc.

   19,720      2,366,400

EXCO Resources, Inc.(a)

   13,100      242,350

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   38,250      3,235,185

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Oil & Gas (Continued)

     

FMC Technologies, Inc.(a)

   2,100    $ 119,469

Forest Oil Corp.(a)

   1,300      63,648

Gasco Energy, Inc.(a)

   19,600      47,824

Goodrich Petroleum Corp.(a)

   7,850      236,128

Grant Prideco, Inc.(a)

   10,580      520,748

Halliburton Co.

   22,730      893,971

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

   2,600      121,862

Hercules Offshore, Inc.(a)

   5,800      145,696

ION Geophysical Corp.(a)

   9,200      126,960

Marathon Oil Corp.

   151      6,886

Mariner Energy, Inc.(a)

   2,900      78,329

Matador Resources Co. (acquired 01/31/05 through 04/19/06, cost $62,950)(c)(e)

   2,895      86,850

McMoRan Exploration Co.(a)

   1,900      32,851

National-Oilwell, Inc.(a)

   9,450      551,691

Newfield Exploration Co.(a)

   10,054      531,354

Noble Corp.

   11,400      566,238

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   5,200      380,484

Oceaneering International, Inc.(a)

   1,500      94,500

Oil States International, Inc.(a)

   3,200      143,392

Oneok, Inc.

   2,200      98,186

Parallel Petroleum Corp.(a)

   4,879      95,482

Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc.

   10,800      10,714

Penn Virginia Corp.

   16,500      727,485

Plains Exploration & Production Co.(a)

   11,450      608,453

Precision Drilling Trust

   3,300      76,560

Schlumberger Ltd.

   42,010      3,654,870

Smith International, Inc.

   6,400      411,072

Southwestern Energy Co.(a)

   10,880      366,547

St. Mary Land & Exploration Co.

   2,100      80,850

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   7,800      309,036

Tidewater, Inc.

   3,550      195,640

Transocean, Inc.(a)

   22,427      3,032,130

Treasure Island Royalty Trust(a)

   217,129      75,995

TXCO Resources, Inc.(a)

   8,700      107,706

Verasun Energy Corp.(a)

   6,900      50,715

Warren Resources, Inc.(a)

   4,034      47,884

Weatherford International Ltd.(a)

   7,300      529,031

The Williams Cos., Inc.

   3,400      112,132
         
        32,145,449
         

Personal Services — 0.0%

     

MSCI, Inc.(a)

   3,000      89,250
         

Pharmaceuticals — 1.6%

     

Abbott Laboratories

   35,200      1,941,280

Applera Corp. - Applied Biosystems Group

   6,900      226,734

Celgene Corp.(a)

   19,900      1,219,671

Cephalon, Inc.(a)

   1,225      78,890

Dyax Corp.(a)

   30,702      144,606

Eli Lilly & Co.

   12,700      655,193

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(a)

   5,800      138,852

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   2,450      98,025

Genentech, Inc.(a)

   12,800      1,039,104

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   42,950      2,213,214

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.

   15,450      304,210

Merck & Co., Inc.

   34,870      1,323,316

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   3,100      47,926

Myriad Genetics, Inc.(a)

   1,900      76,551

Pfizer, Inc.

   82,600      1,728,818

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   2,700      79,164
         
        11,315,554
         

Plastics — 0.0%

     

Sonoco Products Co.

   8,950      256,238
         

Publishing & Printing — 0.1%

     

Dolan Media Co.(a)

   7,212      145,033

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

   15,410      467,077

Valassis Communications, Inc.(a)

   3,600      39,060
         
        651,170
         

Railroad & Shipping — 0.2%

     

CSX Corp.

   15,500      869,085

Norfolk Southern Corp.

   3,490      189,577
         
        1,058,662
         

Real Estate — 0.4%

     

AMB Property Corp. (REIT)

   1,725      93,875

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (REIT)

   4,100      62,812

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   7,328      110,506

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)

   5,100      121,839

Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT)

   3,750      345,263

California Coastal Communities, Inc.(a)

   2,004      9,699

Colonial Properties Trust (REIT)

   5,100      122,655

Corporate Office Properties Trust (REIT)

   3,500      117,635

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   7,730      45,452

FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc., Rights expire 4/11/08(a)

   5,390      431

Gramercy Capital Corp. (REIT)(b)

   8,100      169,533

Health Care, Inc. (REIT)

   1,350      60,926

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

   2,200      68,354

Hospitality Properties Trust (REIT)

   6,925      235,588

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (REIT)

   800      61,872

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (REIT)

   900      32,139

Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. (REIT)

   1,800      60,750

ProLogis (REIT)

   8,650      509,139

Redwood Trust, Inc. (REIT)(b)

   600      21,810

Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)

   6,750      627,143

Ventas, Inc. (REIT)

   1,400      62,874
         
        2,940,295
         

Restaurants — 0.3%

     

Brinker International, Inc.

   10,100      187,355

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.(a)

   8,634      77,102

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)

   350      39,700

Jack-in-the-Box, Inc.(a)

   2,175      58,442

McDonald’s Corp.

   32,150      1,793,006

Sonic Corp.(a)

   2,900      63,916
         
        2,219,521
         

Retail Merchandising — 2.0%

     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

   9,130      310,876

Aeropostale, Inc.(a)

   2,000      54,220

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

   14,791      1,054,598

AnnTaylor Stores Corp.(a)

   5,700      137,826

AutoZone, Inc.(a)

   3,450      392,714

Best Buy Co., Inc.

   4,050      167,913

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(a)

   4,325      154,359

The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.(a)

   3,900      95,784

Christopher & Banks Corp.

   4,400      43,956

Coldwater Creek, Inc.(a)

   8,900      44,945

Copart, Inc.(a)

   6,200      240,312

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)

   200      21,564

GameStop Corp.(a)

   11,450      592,080

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc.(a)

   5,800      12,238

Hanesbrands, Inc.(a)

   2,875      83,950

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Shares    Value

Common Stocks (Continued)

     

United States (Continued)

     

Retail Merchandising (Continued)

     

J. Crew Group, Inc.(a)

   1,700    $ 75,089

Jarden Corp.(a)

   5,900      128,266

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.(a)(b)

   2,700      55,350

Kohl’s Corp.(a)

   25,877      1,109,865

The Kroger Co.

   15,950      405,130

Limited Brands, Inc.

   18,430      315,153

Longs Drug Stores Corp.

   6,380      270,895

Macy’s, Inc.

   20,665      476,535

Nordstrom, Inc.

   23,984      781,878

RadioShack Corp.

   23,575      383,094

Safeway, Inc.

   16,620      487,797

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)

   13,035      89,942

The Talbots, Inc.(b)

   24,606      265,253

TJX Cos., Inc.

   21,150      699,430

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)

   4,100      128,535

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   84,586      4,455,990
         
        13,535,537
         

Security Brokers & Dealers — 0.4%

     

GFI Group, Inc.

   850      48,705

Janus Capital Group, Inc.

   71,133      1,655,265

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

   7,500      282,300

Piper Jaffray Cos., Inc.(a)

   7,400      251,304

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.

   6,500      208,845
         
        2,446,419
         

Semiconductors & Related Devices — 0.5%

     

Amkor Technology, Inc.(a)

   3,400      36,380

Avnet, Inc.(a)

   6,150      201,290

Broadcom Corp. - Class A(a)

   48,300      930,741

Lam Research Corp.(a)

   8,400      321,048

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(a)

   2,850      202,065

Micron Technology, Inc.(a)

   43,130      257,486

Microsemi Corp.(a)

   6,400      145,920

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

   7,250      143,477

PMC-Sierra, Inc.(a)

   198,750      1,132,875

Semtech Corp.(a)

   3,700      53,021

Standard Microsystems Corp.(a)

   5,350      156,113

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a)

   9,804      96,079
         
        3,676,495
         

Soaps & Cosmetics — 0.7%

     

Avon Products, Inc.

   32,200      1,273,188

Bare Escentuals, Inc.(a)(b)

   16,300      381,746

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   4,200      327,222

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc.

   2,300      105,455

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   37,030      2,594,692
         
        4,682,303
         

Telecommunications — 1.7%

     

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.(a)

   3,775      45,602

Amdocs Ltd.(a)

   19,207      544,711

American Tower Corp. - Class A(a)

   38,750      1,519,388

Anixter International, Inc.(a)

   3,129      200,381

AT&T, Inc.

   96,828      3,708,512

CenturyTel, Inc.

   1,400      46,536

EMS Technologies, Inc.(a)

   11,700      317,538

Harris Corp.

   8,871      430,510

Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.

   7,000      124,110

iPCS, Inc.

   3,670      85,694

Neutral Tandem, Inc.(a)

   3,100      55,831

Occam Networks, Inc.(a)

   6,400      34,816

Plantronics, Inc.

   1,800      34,758

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   71,932      2,949,212

Research In Motion Ltd.(a)

   4,570      512,891

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   25,994      947,481
         
        11,557,971
         

Textiles — 0.0%

     

Carter’s, Inc.(a)

   6,100      98,515

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.

   3,800      64,372
         
        162,887
         

Tobacco — 0.6%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

   22,269      494,372

Loews Corp.-Carolina Group

   5,220      378,711

Philip Morris International, Inc.(a)

   63,505      3,212,083

UST, Inc.

   6,080      331,481
         
        4,416,647
         

Transportation — 0.3%

     

Con-Way, Inc.

   3,300      163,284

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

   24,265      1,096,293

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

   1,800      56,574

Kirby Corp.(a)

   1,125      64,125

Knight Transportation, Inc.

   3,800      62,548

Ryder Systems, Inc.

   6,150      374,596

Vitran Corp., Inc.(a)

   2,107      30,067
         
        1,847,487
         

Waste Management — 0.1%

     

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.(a)

   48,600      525,366

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

   4,700      305,500
         
        830,866
         

Total United States

        249,985,676
         

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost $341,171,845)

        399,314,252
         

Preferred Stocks — 0.5%

     

United Kingdom — 0.3%

     

Food & Agriculture — 0.3%

     

Tesco Plc

   261,468      1,966,705
         

United States — 0.2%

     

Government — 0.2%

     

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   25,800      629,520

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   34,700      834,535
         
        1,464,055
         

Total Preferred Stocks

     

(Cost $3,881,522)

        3,430,760
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Trust Preferred Stocks — 0.9%

     

Banks — 0.6%

     

Bank of America Corp., Capital Securities

     

8.07%, 12/31/26(d)

   $ 225    $ 231,923

Bank of America Corp., Depositary Shares

     

8.00%(f)

     720      720,864

Citigroup Capital XXI, Trust Preferred Securities

     

8.30%, 12/21/57(g)

     615      606,004

First Union Capital l, Capital Securities

     

7.94%, 1/15/27

     325      333,014

JPMorgan Chase Capital XXV, Captial Securities

     

6.80%, 10/01/37

     1,150      1,050,729

Mellon Captial IV, Capital Securities

     

6.24%(f)(g)

     250      193,067

UBS Preferred Funding Trust, Inc., Capital Securities

     

8.62%(f)(g)

     35      34,743

Wachovia Corp., Preferred Stock

     

7.98%(f)(g)

     875      859,687
         
        4,030,031
         

Finance — 0.0%

     

Goldman Sachs Capital Trust II, Unsecured Notes

     

5.79%(f)(g)

     300      199,830

Lehman Brothers Holdings Capital Trust VII, Trust Preferred Securities

     

5.86%(f)(g)

     110      69,575
         
        269,405
         

Insurance — 0.1%

     

CHUBB Corp., Capital Securities

     

6.38%, 3/29/67(g)

     175      163,009

Progressive Corp., Junior Subordinated Notes

     

6.70%, 6/15/37(g)

     310      276,093
         
        439,102
         

Yankee — 0.2%

     

Banks — 0.1%

     

Barclays Bank Plc (United Kingdom), Unsecured Notes

     

7.43%(d)(f)(g)(h)

     350      316,430

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (United Kingdom), Subordinated Notes

     

7.64%, 9/29/17(g)(h)

     500      430,595
         
        747,025
         

Finance — 0.1%

     

Credit Suisse (Guernsey), Unsecured Notes

     

5.86%, 5/15/17(g)(h)

     530      448,978
         

Total Trust Preferred Stocks

     

(Cost $6,485,101)

        5,934,541
         
     Shares     

Warrant — 0.0%

     

Point North Energy Ltd. (issued/exercisable 7/24/03, 1 share for 1 warrant, expiring 7/23/08, strike price 5.00 CAD) (acquired 7/24/03, cost $0)

     

(Cost $0)(c)(e)

     13,755      1
         
     Par
(000)
   Value

U.S. Government & Agency Obligations — 0.6%

     

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Unsecured Notes

     

4.63%, 5/28/13

   $ 150    $ 150,390

Resolution Funding Corp., Strip Bonds

     

6.29%, 7/15/18(i)

     150      98,239

6.30%, 10/15/18(i)

     150      96,775

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     

5.00%, 5/15/37

     1,075      1,202,573

4.38%, 2/15/38

     775      784,203

U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Notes

     

2.38%, 1/15/25

     325      395,918

U.S. Treasury Notes

     

3.50%, 2/15/18(j)

     1,590      1,599,192
         

Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations

     

(Cost $4,217,530)

        4,327,290
         

Mortgage Pass-Throughs — 17.8%

     

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. ARM

     

5.03%, 12/01/35(g)

     625      634,926

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gold

     

8.50%, 7/01/09(k)

     —        2

4.00%, 5/01/10-5/01/19

     159      158,247

6.00%, 4/01/13-4/01/23

     397      408,811

5.50%, 9/01/21-8/01/33(l)(m)

     3,125      3,185,972

9.50%, 12/01/22

     193      221,140

8.00%, 2/01/23-8/01/27

     21      22,439

7.50%, 9/01/27(k)

     —        296

6.50%, 1/01/29-8/01/32

     57      59,676

5.00%, 5/01/34

     202      200,612

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gold 15 Year TBA

     

4.50%, 4/01/23

     1,000      993,750

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gold 30 Year TBA

     

5.00%, 4/01/38

     2,000      1,979,380

5.50%, 4/01/38

     5,000      5,048,450

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     

8.00%, 4/01/08-2/01/33

     134      145,977

7.00%, 8/01/08-10/01/32

     247      259,511

8.50%, 2/01/09

     1      616

6.50%, 1/01/11-9/01/36(m)

     3,390      3,534,659

6.00%, 9/01/11-8/01/36

     2,731      2,813,965

5.50%, 4/01/17-6/01/36(l)(m)

     7,372      7,511,772

5.00%, 1/01/18-12/01/35(l)(m)

     15,657      15,708,677

4.00%, 6/01/19

     801      784,112

7.50%, 10/01/25-1/01/31

     358      387,161

Federal National Mortgage Assoc. 15 Year TBA

     

4.50%, 4/01/23

     1,500      1,492,035

6.00%, 4/01/23

     2,300      2,366,838

Federal National Mortgage Assoc. 30 Year TBA

     

5.50%, 4/01/38

     18,200      18,370,716

6.00%, 4/01/38

     700      716,842

6.50%, 4/01/38-5/01/38

     12,400      12,831,673

Federal National Mortgage Assoc. ARM

     

4.19%, 12/01/34(g)

     949      949,919

4.78%, 1/01/35(g)

     657      661,641

Government National Mortgage Assoc. I

     

6.50%, 2/15/09-11/15/28

     278      290,125

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Mortgage Pass-Throughs (Continued)

     

7.50%, 12/15/10

   $ 22    $ 23,036

6.00%, 10/15/23-2/15/24

     225      234,035

7.00%, 9/15/31-5/15/32

     37      39,810

5.50%, 4/15/33-12/15/34

     596      609,161

Government National Mortgage Assoc. I 30 Year TBA

     

5.00%, 4/01/38

     4,400      4,395,864

5.50%, 4/01/38

     2,900      2,955,274

6.00%, 4/01/38

     5,100      5,262,588

6.50%, 4/01/38

     2,000      2,078,120

Government National Mortgage Assoc. II

     

5.00%, 10/20/33(n)

     1,074      1,071,054

5.50%, 3/20/36(m)

     5,795      5,906,051

6.00%, 12/20/37

     196      202,109

Government National Mortgage Assoc. II 30 Year TBA

     

6.00%, 4/01/38

     3,500      3,605,000

6.50%, 4/01/38

     12,700      13,172,313

5.00%, 5/01/38

     1,000      994,690

Government National Mortgage Assoc. II ARM

     

4.75%, 5/20/34(g)

     140      140,288
         

Total Mortgage Pass-Throughs

     

(Cost $120,874,021)

        122,429,333
         

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.6%

     

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 04-6, Class 4A1,

     

5.00%, 7/25/19

     170      161,063

Bear Stearns Mortgage Trust, Series 06-2, Class2A1,

     

5.65%, 7/25/36(g)

     1,865      1,802,014

CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 07-A8, Class A1,

     

6.00%, 10/25/37

     1,261      1,127,813

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 06-OA10, Class 1A-1,

     

5.20%, 8/25/46(g)

     207      157,320

Countrywide Home Loans, Series 03-27, Class M,

     

3.90%, 6/25/33(g)

     503      463,581

Countrywide Home Loans, Series 03-56, Class 4A-1,

     

4.93%, 12/25/33(g)

     1,294      1,180,991

Countrywide Home Loans, Series 03-58, Class B1,

     

4.56%, 2/19/34(g)

     171      174,074

Countrywide Home Loans, Series 06-OA5, Class 2A-1,

     

2.80%, 4/25/46(g)

     244      182,690

Countrywide Home Loans, Series 06-OA5, Class 3A-1,

     

2.80%, 4/25/46(g)

     472      358,293

Countrywide Home Loans, Series 07-J3, Class A10,

     

6.00%, 7/25/37(g)

     967      862,892

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificate, Series 06-8, Class 3-A1,

     

6.00%, 10/25/21

     325      295,589

Fannie Mae Grantor Trust, Series 03-T1, Class R (IO),

     

0.67%, 11/25/12(o)

     6,467      140,290

Fannie Mae, Series 07-21, Class FC,

     

2.96%, 3/25/37(g)

     665      636,511

Fannie Mae, Series 07-75, Class JF,

     

3.59%, 8/25/37(g)

     1,171      1,117,774

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 235 (IO),

     

5.50%, 2/01/36(o)

     1,230      267,448

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2529, Class MB,

     

5.00%, 11/15/17

     100      103,556

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2574, Class HP,

     

5.00%, 2/15/18

     1,420      1,457,895

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2707, Class PW,

     

4.00%, 7/15/14

     99      98,685

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2864, Class NA,

     

5.50%, 1/15/31

     123      126,613

Federal National Mortgage Assoc., Series 04-88, Class HA,

     

6.50%, 7/25/34

     50      52,196

Federal National Mortgage Assoc., Series 379, Class 5 (IO),

     

5.00%, 7/01/36(o)

     2,025      441,682

Freddie Mac, Series 3295, Class FA,

     

3.22%, 3/15/37(g)

     893      855,262

Freddie Mac, Series 3339, Class JF,

     

3.23%, 7/15/37(g)

     1,033      984,251

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 06-S2, Class 2A-2,

     

5.88%, 7/25/36

     161      145,970

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 07-S1, Class 1A-2,

     

5.50%, 3/25/22

     174      156,747

Master Alternative Loans Trust, Series 04-4, Class 1A1,

     

5.50%, 5/25/34

     116      107,255

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 06 QO2, Class A1,

     

2.82%, 2/25/46(g)

     372      282,418

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 07-QO3, Class A1,

     

2.76%, 3/25/47(g)

     282      231,025

Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VI, Series 87-1 (IO),

     

11.00%, 2/17/17(o)

     31      6,998

Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VI, Series 87-1 (PO),

     

11.50%, 2/17/17(o)

     35      33,068

Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VI, Series 87-2 (IO),

     

11.00%, 3/06/17(o)

     22      5,722

Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VI, Series 87-2 (PO),

     

11.50%, 3/06/17(o)

     22      20,012

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 01-21A, Class B2,

     

7.13%, 1/25/32(g)

     6      5,640

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 03-2A, Class B2II,

     

6.18%, 2/25/33(g)

     67      66,648

Washington Mutual Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 03-AR3, Class B2,

     

4.88%, 4/25/33(g)

     71      68,532

Washington Mutual Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 03-AR5, Class B2,

     

4.50%, 6/25/33(g)

     252      212,581

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Continued)

     

Washington Mutual Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 03-AR8, Class B1,

     

4.19%, 8/25/33(g)

   $ 289    $ 255,296

Washington Mutual Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 04-AR1, Class B1,

     

4.48%, 3/25/34(g)

     1,020      1,039,133

Washington Mutual Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 04-AR3, Class B1,

     

4.17%, 6/25/34(g)

     223      167,839

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 06-AR18, Class 1A-1,

     

5.35%, 1/25/37(g)

     967      909,946

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 07-HY3, Class 1A-1,

     

5.67%, 3/25/37(g)

     3,667      3,469,497

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 07-HY3, Class 4A-1,

     

5.35%, 3/25/37(g)

     1,727      1,629,809

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 07-OA4, Class 1A,

     

5.10%, 5/25/47(g)

     286      243,089

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 07-OA5, Class 1A,

     

5.08%, 6/25/47(g)

     467      373,649

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 07-OC1, Class A1,

     

2.84%, 5/25/37(g)

     1,590      1,183,813

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 04-K, Class 1A-2,

     

4.47%, 7/25/34(g)

     380      358,817

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 05-AR10, Class 2A-2,

     

4.11%, 6/25/35(g)

     2,377      2,194,140

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 05-AR15, Class 2A-1,

     

5.11%, 9/25/35(g)

     2,045      1,915,002

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 06-AR12, Class 2A-1,

     

6.10%, 9/25/36(g)

     419      394,499

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 06-AR17, Class A1,

     

5.34%, 10/25/36(g)

     732      694,297

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 06-AR2, Class 2A-5,

     

5.11%, 3/25/36(g)

     2,191      2,099,179
         

Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

     

(Cost $32,883,011)

        31,319,104
         

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities — 6.7%

     

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 07-2, Class A4

     

5.69%, 4/10/49(g)

     1,000      992,825

Bank of America-First Union Commercial Mortgage, Series 01-3, Class A2

     

5.46%, 4/11/37

     1,375      1,371,569

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 99-WF2, Class A2

     

7.08%, 7/15/31

     233      236,758

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 00-WF2, Class A2

     

7.32%, 10/15/32

     475      493,014

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 02-TOP6, Class A1

     

5.92%, 10/15/36

     492      496,477

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 03-T12, Class A4

     

4.68%, 9/13/13

     1,025      992,937

Bear Stearns Mortgage Trust, Series 05-4, Class 3A1

     

5.37%, 8/25/35(g)

     4,345      4,093,400

CDC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 02-FX1, Class A1

     

5.25%, 5/15/19

     1,208      1,209,650

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 07-CD5, Class A4

     

5.89%, 11/15/44

     475      474,387

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 07-C6, Class AM

     

5.70%, 6/10/17(g)

     475      433,534

Citigroup-Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 07-CD4, Class A4

     

5.32%, 12/11/49

     1,970      1,901,380

Commercial Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Series 98-C2, Class C

     

6.53%, 9/15/30(g)

     275      275,414

Commercial Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Series 98-C2, Class E

     

7.31%, 6/15/10(g)

     930      956,816

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 01-CP4, Class D

     

6.61%, 12/15/35

     1,450      1,492,541

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 02-CKN2, Class A3

     

6.13%, 3/15/12

     1,000      1,034,438

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 02-CKS4, Class A2

     

5.18%, 8/15/12

     1,090      1,088,623

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 02-CP5, Class A2

     

4.94%, 12/15/35

     1,010      976,229

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 03-C3, Class A5

     

3.94%, 5/15/38

     1,020      936,133

Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc., Commercial Mortgage Corp., Series 99-CG1, Class A1B

     

6.46%, 3/10/32

     138      138,612

First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 05-AR3, Class 3A1

     

5.50%, 8/25/35(g)

     565      531,457

First Union National Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 01-C2, Class A2

     

6.66%, 1/12/43

     970      998,370

First Union National Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 01-C4, Class A2

     

6.22%, 12/12/33

     1,140      1,161,646

First Union-Lehman Brothers-Bank of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 98-C2, Class A2

     

6.56%, 11/18/08

     26      25,504

General Motors Acceptance Corp. Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 99-C3, Class A2

     

7.18%, 8/15/36

     128      130,196

General Motors Acceptance Corp. Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 00-C3, Class A2

     

6.96%, 11/15/10

     1,295      1,339,609

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (Continued)

     

Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 07-GG10, Class A4

     

5.80%, 8/10/45(g)

   $ 800    $ 798,726

Impac Commercial Mortgage Backed Trust, Series 04-5, Class 1A1

     

2.96%, 10/25/34(g)

     96      69,257

Impac Commercial Mortgage Backed Trust, Series 04-7, Class 1A1

     

3.34%, 11/25/34(g)

     236      218,503

Impac Commercial Mortgage Backed Trust, Series 04-7, Class M4

     

4.94%, 11/25/34(g)

     78      54,927

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 06-CB17, Class A4

     

5.43%, 12/12/43(g)

     150      146,961

JPMorgan Commercial Mortgage Finance Corp., Series 99-C7, Class A2

     

6.51%, 10/15/35

     197      197,300

JPMorgan Commercial Mortgage Finance Corp., Series 99-PLSI, Class D

     

6.86%, 2/15/32(g)

     650      658,334

Lehman Brothers Commercial Conduit Mortgage Trust, Series 98-C4, Class A1B

     

6.21%, 10/15/08

     390      390,086

Lehman Brothers Commercial Conduit Mortgage Trust, Series 99-C2, Class A2

     

7.33%, 10/15/32

     243      247,337

Lehman Brothers Commercial Conduit Mortgage Trust, Series 99-C2, Class E

     

7.47%, 10/15/32

     125      129,023

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 01-C7, Class A4

     

5.93%, 12/15/25

     825      833,421

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 01-WM, Class A1

     

6.16%, 7/14/16(d)

     497      505,039

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 03-C8, Class A1

     

3.64%, 11/15/27

     289      287,724

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 04-C2, Class A1

     

2.95%, 3/15/29

     219      215,381

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 04-C6, Class A1

     

3.88%, 8/15/29

     148      146,655

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 06-C6, Class A4

     

5.37%, 9/15/39

     470      459,976

Lehman Brothers-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 07-C7, Class A3

     

5.87%, 9/15/45

     1,050      1,018,395

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 99-WF1, Class A2

     

6.21%, 11/15/31

     276      276,184

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 02-TOP7, Class A1

     

5.38%, 1/15/39

     214      214,277

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 03-IQ4, Class A2

     

4.07%, 5/15/40

     1,025      949,892

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 05-HQ6, Class A4-A

     

4.99%, 8/13/42

     2,405      2,363,195

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 06-HE2, Class A2A

     

2.67%, 3/25/36(g)

     52      49,233

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 07-IQ13, Class A4

     

5.36%, 3/15/44

     1,540      1,486,615

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Series 07-IQ16, Class A4

     

5.81%, 12/12/49

     640      634,500

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I, Inc., Series 01-TOP1, Class A4

     

6.66%, 2/15/33

     903      932,985

Mortgage Capital Funding, Inc., Series 98-MC2, Class B

     

6.55%, 6/18/30

     295      294,190

Nationslink Funding Corp., Series 98-2, Class A2

     

6.48%, 8/20/30

     74      73,696

Nationslink Funding Corp., Series 98-2, Class B

     

6.80%, 8/20/30

     525      524,861

Nationslink Funding Corp., Series 99-2, Class D

     

7.13%, 6/20/31(g)

     175      174,890

Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Series 00-C3, Class A2

     

6.59%, 10/18/10

     1,325      1,356,169

Structured Asset Receivables Trust, Series 03-2

     

5.72%, 1/21/09(d)(g)

     296      292,005

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 96-CFL, Class X1 (IO)

     

9.79%, 2/25/28(o)

     579      2,946

Structured Mortgage Loan, Series 07-3, Class 2A1

     

5.73%, 4/25/37(g)

     1,415      1,340,061

TIAA Retail Commercial LLC, Series 01-C1A, Class A4

     

6.68%, 6/19/31(d)

     1,305      1,324,107

UBS Commerical Mortgage Trust, Series 06-C1, Class A4

     

5.16%, 2/15/31

     1,085      1,056,241

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 06-C25, Class A5

     

5.74%, 5/15/43(g)

     1,050      1,059,189

Wachovia Bank Commerical Mortgage Trust, Series 07-C33, Class A4

     

5.90%, 7/15/17(g)

     1,405      1,415,810

Washington Mutual Asset Securities Corp., Series 05-C1A, Class A1

     

4.24%, 5/25/36(d)

     36      35,454

Washington Mutual Asset Securities Corp., Series 05-C1A, Class X (IO)

     

2.00%, 5/25/36(d)(o)

     7,921      282,161
         

Total Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities

     

(Cost $47,600,943)

        46,297,225
         

Asset Backed Securities — 2.2%

     

Ace Securities Corp., Series 06-HE2, Class A2A

     

2.66%, 5/25/36(g)

     37      36,466

Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 02-3, Class M2

     

4.47%, 8/25/32(g)

     20      18,119

Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust, Series 02-BC5, Class M2

     

4.40%, 7/25/32(g)

     23      6,861

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 05-1, Class A4

     

4.05%, 7/15/09

     113      113,573

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Par
(000)
   Value

Asset Backed Securities (Continued)

     

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 06-SN1A, Class A2A

     

5.40%, 1/20/09(d)

   $ 53    $ 52,797

Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 06-NC4, Class A1

     

2.65%, 10/25/36(g)

     530      507,054

Centex Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 02-A, Class MF2

     

6.54%, 1/25/32

     204      157,707

Centex Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 03-B, Class M3

     

5.70%, 6/25/33(g)

     149      69,670

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 06, Class A3

     

2.81%, 7/15/11(g)

     1,075      1,064,343

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 07-A17, Class A

     

5.12%, 10/15/12

     1,200      1,240,645

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 03, Class A6

     

2.90%, 5/17/10

     250      250,013

Citibank OMNI Master Trust, Series 07, Class A9

     

3.70%, 12/23/13(d)(g)

     1,435      1,434,641

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 06-18, Class 2A1

     

2.65%, 7/25/36(g)

     875      840,964

Countrywide Certificates, Series 02-2, Class M2

     

4.32%, 12/25/31(g)

     4      2,683

Countrywide Certificates, Series 03-2, Class M2

     

6.04%, 3/26/33(g)

     162      75,953

Countrywide Certificates, Series 03-3, Class M6

     

6.04%, 7/25/32(g)

     61      18,446

Countrywide Certificates, Series 03-BCI, Class M2

     

6.38%, 9/25/32(g)

     55      25,695

Countrywide Certificates, Series 04-13, Class AV4

     

2.89%, 6/25/35(g)

     5      3,802

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, Series 04-CB4, Class M1

     

5.77%, 5/25/35(g)

     275      253,476

General Electric Business Loan Trust, Series 03-1, Class A

     

3.25%, 4/15/31(d)(g)

     151      146,082

General Electric Business Loan Trust, Series 03-1, Class B

     

4.12%, 4/15/31(d)(g)

     101      87,183

General Electric Business Loan Trust, Series 03-2A, Class B

     

3.82%, 11/15/31(d)(g)

     683      620,650

General Electric Business Loan Trust, Series 04-1, Class B

     

3.52%, 5/15/32(d)(g)

     175      154,521

Green Tree Financial Corp., Series 96-6, Class A6

     

7.95%, 9/15/27

     415      446,328

Green Tree Financial Corp., Series 96-7, Class A6

     

7.65%, 10/15/27

     201      214,006

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 05-10, Class 2A1A

     

2.87%, 11/19/35(g)

     727      574,467

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 06-9, Class 2A1A

     

2.77%, 11/19/36(g)

     408      310,837

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust, Series 05-2, Class A2

     

4.07%, 2/15/12

     967      971,787

Hedged Mutual Fund Fee Trust, Series 03-1A, Class 2

     

5.22%, 11/30/10(d)

     23      23,045

Home Equity Asset Trust, Series 07-2, Class 2A1

     

2.71%, 7/25/37(g)

     554      523,572

Lehman XS Trust, Series 05-5N, Class 3A-2

     

2.96%, 11/25/35(g)

     644      417,684

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 03-4, Class M5A

     

6.60%, 8/25/33(g)

     56      8,356

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 04-1, Class M5

     

3.70%, 2/25/34(g)

     475      237,500

Lothian Mortgages Plc, Series 3A, Class A1

     

5.23%, 7/24/19(d)(g)

     16      15,858

Massachusetts RRB Special Purpose Trust, Series 01-1, Class A

     

6.53%, 6/01/15

     806      862,676

MBNA Credit Card Master Notes Trust, Series 06-A4, Class A4

     

2.81%, 9/15/11(g)

     1,650      1,634,887

Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 06-B, Class AV1

     

2.67%, 9/25/36(g)

     251      248,170

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 02-6, Class M1

     

3.72%, 11/25/32(g)

     26      23,214

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 02-6, Class M2

     

5.15%, 11/25/32(g)

     71      31,033

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 03-4, Class A4

     

2.92%, 7/25/33(g)

     87      72,927

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 03-4, Class M5A

     

6.35%, 7/25/33(g)

     63      12,659

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 03-5, Class M4

     

5.50%, 8/25/33(g)

     37      4,800

Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Series 03-RZ2, Class B

     

5.50%, 4/25/33(g)

     170      91,857

Residential Asset Securities Corp., Series 02-KS4, Class AIIB

     

3.10%, 7/25/32(g)

     51      45,843

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Series 03-BC2, Class M2

     

5.52%, 4/25/33(g)

     47      16,912

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Series 03-BC3, Class M2

     

5.52%, 4/25/33(g)

     11      2,144

USAA Auto Owner Trust, Series 06-2, Class A3

     

5.32%, 9/15/10

     1,047      1,054,746
         

Total Asset Backed Securities

     

(Cost $16,190,787)

        15,026,652
         

Collateralized Debt Obligations — 0.1%

     

Knollwood Ltd., Series 04-1A, Class C,

     

8.32%, 1/10/39(d)(e)(g)

     103      97

See Notes Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Collateralized Debt Obligations (Continued)

     

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates, Series 97-20F, Class 1,

     

7.20%, 6/01/17

   $ 411    $ 430,592
         

Total Collateralized Debt Obligations

     

(Cost $514,549)

        430,689
         

Corporate Bonds — 7.8%

     

Banks — 1.2%

     

Bank of America Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.00%, 9/01/17

     550      578,254

5.75%, 12/01/17

     1,090      1,127,979

Bank of America Corp., Subordinated Notes

     

7.40%, 1/15/11

     325      348,018

Citigroup, Inc., Depositary Shares

     

0.01%, 12/31/49

     14      324,540

Citigroup, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

5.30%, 10/17/12

     725      728,531

Citigroup, Inc., Subordinated Notes

     

5.00%, 9/15/14

     500      471,213

Credit Suisse New York, Subordinated Notes

     

6.00%, 2/15/18

     380      379,093

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Subordinated Notes

     

6.00%, 7/05/17

     425      444,027

U.S. Bank N.A., Senior Bank Notes

     

4.40%, 8/15/08

     575      577,125

UBS AG, Senior Notes

     

5.88%, 12/20/17

     935      955,690

Wachovia Bank N.A., Subordinated Notes

     

6.60%, 1/15/38

     900      833,870

Wachovia Corp.

     

8.00%, 12/17/49

     15      370,500

Wells Fargo & Co., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

4.20%, 1/15/10

     1,200      1,220,029
         
        8,358,869
         

Broadcasting — 0.1%

     

Cablevision Systems Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

9.64%, 4/01/09(g)

     325      322,562

Charter Communications Holdings II LLC, Unsecured Notes

     

10.25%, 9/15/10

     255      232,050

EchoStar DBS Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.00%, 10/01/13

     4      3,770

7.13%, 2/01/16

     25      23,313

News America, Inc., Senior Debentures

     

7.75%, 1/20/24

     25      27,555

7.28%, 6/30/28

     35      36,927

News America, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.20%, 12/15/34

     100      95,238
         
        741,415
         

Chemicals — 0.0%

     

Huntsman International LLC, Senior Subordinated Notes

     

7.88%, 11/15/14

     225      238,500
         

Computer & Office Equipment — 0.1%

     

IBM Corp., Unsecured Notes

     

5.70%, 9/14/17

     360      377,122
         

Electronics — 0.0%

     

L-3 Communications Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes

     

6.38%, 10/15/15

     35      34,212
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.3%

     

AES Eastern Energy LP, Pass-Through Certificates, Series 99-A

     

9.00%, 1/02/17

     211      218,523

Florida Power & Light Co., First Mortgage Bonds

     

5.63%, 4/01/34

     150      144,107

5.95%, 2/01/38

     225      225,824

Forest Oil Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.25%, 6/15/19

     130      132,275

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. Bonds

     

6.50%, 9/15/37

     250      250,544

NRG Energy, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.38%, 2/01/16

     190      186,200

PacifiCorp, First Mortgage Bonds

     

6.25%, 10/15/37

     200      202,075

Tesoro Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.50%, 6/01/17

     250      223,750

Texas Competitive Electric Holding LLC, Senior Notes

     

10.25%, 11/01/15(d)

     350      348,687

Texas Competitive Electric Holding LLC, Toggle Notes

     

10.50%, 11/01/16(d)(p)

     110      107,800

Transocean, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.00%, 3/15/18

     75      77,147

XTO Energy, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.75%, 8/01/37

     250      267,386
         
        2,384,318
         

Entertainment & Leisure — 0.4%

     

Comcast Cable Holdings LLC, Senior Debentures

     

7.88%, 8/01/13-2/15/26

     7      7,461

Comcast Cable Holdings LLC, Senior Notes

     

7.13%, 2/15/28

     35      35,237

Comcast Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.05%, 3/15/33

     115      117,268

Comcast Corp., Unsecured Notes

     

6.50%, 1/15/17

     850      868,122

6.95%, 8/15/37

     360      360,722

CSC Holdings, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.13%, 7/15/09

     640      646,400

Harrahs Operating Co., Inc., Unsecured Notes

     

10.75%, 2/01/18(d)

     360      291,600

Riddell Bell Holdings, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes

     

8.38%, 10/01/12

     65      52,812

Seneca Gaming Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.25%, 5/01/12

     125      117,812

Station Casinos, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes

     

6.63%, 3/15/18

     20      11,100

Time Warner Cos., Inc., Senior Debentures

     

7.57%, 2/01/24

     30      30,797

Time Warner, Inc., Senior Debentures

     

7.63%, 4/15/31(n)

     200      209,182
         
        2,748,513
         

See Notes Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Corporate Bonds (Continued)

     

Finance — 2.2%

     

Arch Western Finance, Senior Notes

     

6.75%, 7/01/13(g)

   $ 400    $ 399,000

The Bear Stearns Cos., Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.95%, 8/10/12

     655      655,323

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

4.75%, 5/15/12

     355      368,965

Ford Motor Credit Co., Senior Notes

     

5.80%, 1/12/09

     235      223,881

Ford Motor Credit Co., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.63%, 11/01/10

     250      217,824

Ford Motor Credit Co., Unsecured Notes

     

9.75%, 9/15/10

     135      120,255

7.80%, 6/01/12

     285      235,089

General Electric Capital Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

5.00%, 12/01/10

     300      313,804

6.75%, 3/15/32(n)

     50      53,405

General Electric Capital Corp., Subordinated Debentures

     

6.38%, 11/15/67(g)

     475      464,797

General Electric Capital Corp., Unsecured Notes

     

3.34%, 7/28/08(g)

     150      150,093

5.00%, 11/15/11

     3,445      3,548,381

6.15%, 8/07/37

     505      504,268

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

5.25%, 10/15/13

     1,050      1,043,976

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Unsecured Notes

     

5.60%, 6/01/11

     550      575,737

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Senior Notes

     

5.63%, 1/24/13

     725      701,468

7.00%, 9/27/27

     475      439,057

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Subordinated Notes

     

6.75%, 12/28/17

     190      182,650

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Unsecured Notes

     

5.25%, 2/06/12

     440      424,572

6.00%, 7/19/12

     350      345,452

Leucadia National Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.13%, 3/15/17

     200      189,500

Morgan Stanley, Senior Notes

     

4.79%, 1/09/12(g)

     1,655      1,524,136

5.55%, 4/27/17

     115      108,148

6.25%, 8/28/17

     1,025      1,019,411

Morgan Stanley, Unsecured Notes

     

5.05%, 1/21/11

     360      361,154

NSG Holdings LLC, Notes

     

7.75%, 12/15/25(d)

     140      135,800

Russian Federation, Unsubordinated Notes

     

7.50%, 3/31/30(g)

     98      113,423

SLM Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

3.47%, 7/27/09(g)

     525      441,699

TL Acquisitions, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

10.50%, 1/15/15(d)

     290      249,400
         
        15,110,668
         

Food & Agriculture — 0.2%

     

Kraft Foods, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.50%, 8/11/17

     535      548,883

6.13%, 2/01/18

     475      474,699
         
        1,023,582
         

Insurance — 0.1%

     

Allstate Financial Global Funding LLC, Unsecured Notes

     

2.50%, 6/20/08(d)

     325      324,545

MetLife, Inc., Junior Subordinated Debentures

     

6.40%, 12/15/36(g)

     390      309,910
         
        634,455
         

Leasing — 0.0%

     

Rent-A-Center, Senior Subordinated Notes

     

7.50%, 5/01/10

     180      166,500
         

Manufacturing — 0.1%

     

Georgia-Pacific Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.13%, 1/15/17(d)

     285      263,625

Jarden Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes

     

7.50%, 5/01/17

     75      65,625

Rexnord LLC, Senior Notes

     

8.88%, 9/01/16

     30      26,550

Rock-Tenn Co., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.20%, 8/15/11

     250      256,250

Terex Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes

     

8.00%, 11/15/17

     370      368,150
         
        980,200
         

Medical & Medical Services — 0.1%

     

Health Management Plc, Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.13%, 4/15/16

     230      194,350

Reable Therapeutics, Inc., Unsecured Notes

     

10.88%, 11/15/14(d)

     280      263,200
         
        457,550
         

Metal & Mining — 0.1%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.25%, 4/01/15

     145      152,975

8.39%, 4/01/15(g)

     130      127,725

8.38%, 4/01/17

     445      472,256
         
        752,956
         

Motor Vehicles — 0.1%

     

ArvinMeritor, Inc., Unsecured Notes

     

8.13%, 9/15/15

     385      313,775

Lear Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.75%, 12/01/16

     90      76,837
         
        390,612
         

Oil & Gas — 0.2%

     

Opti, Inc. (Canada), Notes

     

8.25%, 12/15/14(h)

     175      173,250

Colorado Interstate Gas Co., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.80%, 11/15/15

     35      36,085

Consolidated Natural Gas, Inc., Senior Debentures

     

5.00%, 3/01/14

     20      19,569

EXCO Resources, Inc., Senior Secured Notes

     

7.25%, 1/15/11

     65      63,213

Gazprom, Unsecured Notes

     

9.63%, 3/01/13

     680      764,544

Newfield Exploration Co., Senior Subordinated Notes

     

6.63%, 9/01/14-4/15/16

     250      245,650

Targa Resources, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.50%, 11/01/13

     10      9,225

See Notes Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Corporate Bonds (Continued)

     

Oil & Gas (Continued)

     

Transocean, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.80%, 3/15/38

   $ 105    $ 107,264
         
        1,418,800
         

Paper & Forest Products — 0.0%

     

NewPage Corp., Senior Secured Notes

     

10.00%, 5/01/12(d)

     100      101,500
         

Pharmaceuticals — 0.1%

     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Senior Debentures

     

6.88%, 8/01/97

     25      24,979

Merck & Co., Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

4.38%, 2/15/13

     410      420,874
         
        445,853
         

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

American Real Estate Partners LP, Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.13%, 2/15/13

     420      381,150

The Rouse Co., Senior Unsecured Notes (REIT)

     

6.75%, 5/01/13(d)

     290      249,914

The Rouse Co., Unsecured Notes (REIT)

     

3.63%, 3/15/09

     195      183,622
         
        814,686
         

Restaurants — 0.0%

     

Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., Senior Notes

     

9.50%, 12/15/14

     90      87,750
         

Retail Merchandising — 0.3%

     

Michaels Stores, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes

     

11.38%, 11/01/16

     80      62,800

Michaels Stores, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

10.00%, 11/01/14

     145      126,875

Rite Aid Corp., Notes

     

7.50%, 3/01/17

     320      288,000

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

5.80%, 2/15/18

     1,250      1,310,033
         
        1,787,708
         

Telecommunications — 0.5%

     

American Tower Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.50%, 5/01/12

     800      818,000

AT&T, Inc., Unsecured Notes

     

5.50%, 2/01/18

     250      244,785

6.50%, 9/01/37

     800      791,354

Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.25%, 7/15/13

     520      510,900

Citizens Communications Co., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.88%, 1/15/27

     25      21,437

Qwest Communications International, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.50%, 2/15/14

     310      291,400

Qwest Corp., Unsecured Notes

     

6.05%, 6/15/13(g)

     75      67,500

Superior Essex Communications & Essex Group, Senior Notes

     

9.00%, 4/15/12

     425      409,062

Verizon Maryland Inc., Debentures

     

5.13%, 6/15/33

     10      8,010

Windstream Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.63%, 8/01/16

     150      147,375
         
        3,309,823
         

Tires & Rubber — 0.0%

     

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Unsecured Notes

     

8.63%, 12/01/11

     150      157,313
         

Waste Management — 0.0%

     

Aleris International, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes

     

9.00%, 12/15/14(p)

     230      167,900
         

Yankee — 1.6%

     

Banks — 0.4%

     

Anz National Bank International Ltd. (New Zealand), Unsecured Notes

     

4.49%, 4/14/10(d)(g)(h)

     1,645      1,630,241

Banco Central de la Republica Dominicana (Dominican Republic), Unsecured Notes

     

9.04%, 1/23/18(h)

     33      34,593

Banque Centrale de Tunisie (Tunisia), Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.38%, 4/25/12(h)

     425      459,000

United Mexican States (Mexico), Unsecured Notes

     

7.50%, 4/08/33(h)

     185      224,312

6.05%, 1/11/40

     225      224,438

VTB Capital SA (Luxembourg), Unsecured Notes

     

7.50%, 10/12/11(h)

     110      112,783
         
        2,685,367
         

Electronics — 0.0%

     

NXP BV (Netherlands), Notes

     

7.01%, 10/15/13(g)(h)

     190      156,750
         

Energy & Utilities — 0.0%

     

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada), Unsecured Notes

     

6.50%, 6/15/38(h)

     20      19,729
         

Finance — 0.0%

     

Wind Acquisition Finance SA (Luxembourg), Senior Unsecured Notes

     

10.75%, 12/01/15(d)(h)

     115      117,300
         

Government — 0.6%

     

AID-Israel (Israel), Unsecured Notes

     

5.50%, 4/26/24-9/18/33(h)

     185      209,376

Oriental Republic of Uruguay Bonds

     

7.63%, 3/21/36(h)

     165      167,062

Republic of Argentina Bonds

     

8.28%, 12/31/33(h)

     113      92,388

Republic of Argentina, Unsecured Notes

     

1.33%, 12/31/38(g)(h)

     170      61,200

Republic of Brazil Bonds

     

8.25%, 1/20/34(h)

     100      119,500

11.00%, 8/17/40(h)

     705      943,995

Republic of El Salvador, Unsecured Notes

     

7.65%, 6/15/35(d)(h)

     55      58,300

Republic of Indonesia Bonds

     

6.63%, 2/17/34(d)(h)

     100      92,000

Republic of Panama, Debentures

     

8.88%, 9/30/27(h)

     95      121,125

Republic of Panama, Unsecured Notes

     

7.13%, 1/29/26(h)

     170      183,600

Republic of Peru Bonds

     

6.55%, 3/14/37(h)

     355      367,070

Republic of Peru, Unsecured Notes

     

8.75%, 11/21/33(h)

     135      175,500

Republic of Philippines, Senior Unsecured Notes

     

9.00%, 2/15/13(h)

     370      432,456

Republic of Turkey, Unsecured Notes

     

6.75%, 4/03/18(h)

     730      722,700

See Notes Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Corporate Bonds (Continued)

     

Yankee (Continued)

     

Government (Continued)

     

Republic of Venezuela Bonds

     

9.25%, 9/15/27(h)

   $ 280    $ 266,000

Republic of Venezuela, Unsecured Notes

     

8.50%, 10/08/14(h)

     200      185,500

Ukraine Government, Unsecured Notes

     

6.58%, 11/21/16(d)(h)

     100      99,250
         
        4,297,022
         

Manufacturing — 0.0%

     

Ford Capital BV (Netherlands), Debentures

     

9.50%, 6/01/10(h)

     390      351,000
         

Metal & Mining — 0.0%

     

Ispat Inland ULC (Canada), Senior Secured Notes

     

9.75%, 4/01/14(h)

     10      10,755
         

Oil & Gas — 0.2%

     

ConocoPhillips Funding Co. (Australia), Unsecured Notes

     

4.64%, 4/09/09(g)(h)

     1,129      1,125,927

Gazprom Capital (Luxembourg), Unsecured Notes

     

9.63%, 3/01/13(d)(h)

     200      224,250
         
        1,350,177
         

Paper & Forest Products — 0.1%

     

Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (Canada), Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.45%, 10/01/10(g)(h)

     285      188,100

7.25%, 10/01/12(h)

     25      14,375

Domtar Corp. (Canada), Unsecured Notes

     

5.38%, 12/01/13(h)

     90      78,750

7.13%, 8/15/15(h)

     100      94,250

Norske Skog Canada Ltd. (Canada), Senior Unsecured Notes

     

8.63%, 6/15/11(h)

     50      41,625
         
        417,100
         

Telecommunications — 0.3%

     

America Movil SAB de CV (Mexico), Unsecured Notes

     

6.38%, 3/01/35(h)

     75      72,581

Rogers Wireless, Inc. (Canada), Senior Secured Notes

     

7.50%, 3/15/15(h)

     500      525,304

Shaw Communications, Inc. (Canada), Unsecured Notes

     

7.20%, 12/15/11(h)

     175      180,250

Telecom Italia Capital (Italy), Senior Unsecured Notes

     

4.95%, 9/30/14(h)

     475      432,279

Telefonica Emisiones SAU (Spain), Senior Unsecured Notes

     

6.42%, 6/20/16(h)

     150      153,738

7.05%, 6/20/36(h)

     150      156,832

Vimpelcom (Luxembourg), Notes

     

8.25%, 5/23/16(h)

     100      98,500

Vodafone Group Plc (United Kingdom), Senior Unsecured Notes

     

7.75%, 2/15/10(h)

     125      132,471
         
        1,751,955
         

Total Corporate Bonds

     

(Cost $54,827,420)

        53,847,960
         

Foreign Bonds — 0.2%

     

Germany — 0.2%

     

Bundesrepublic Deutschland (EUR)

     

4.00%, 1/04/37

     425      612,698

4.25%, 7/04/39

     250      375,258
         

Total Foreign Bonds

     

(Cost $920,765)

        987,956
         

Taxable Municipal Bonds — 0.1%

     

Atlantic Marine Corp. Communities, Notes (Delaware)

     

5.34%, 12/01/50(d)

     600      506,586

Ohana Hawaii Military Communities LLC, Military Housing Revenue Bonds (Navy Housing Privatization Project), Series 04-A, Class 1

     

6.19%, 4/01/49(d)

     25      23,964
         

Total Taxable Municipal Bonds

     

(Cost $625,000)

        530,550
         

 

      Shares     

Exchange-Traded Funds — 1.5%

     

iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund

   71,000    5,469,130

iShares MSCI South Korea Index Fund

   40,000    2,231,600

iShares Russell 2000 Value Index Fund

   1,463    95,929

iShares Silver Trust(a)

   15,000    2,562,450
       

Total Exchange-Traded Funds

     

(Cost $10,099,591)

      10,359,109
       

 

      Par/Shares
(000)
    

Short Term Investments — 11.6%

     

Atlantic Asset Securitization Corp.,

     

2.85%, 5/12/08

   $ 5,000    4,983,771

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(q)(r)(s) Cafco LLC,

     2,936    2,935,650

2.87%, 5/19/08

     5,000    4,979,416

Chariot Funding LLC,

     

2.80%, 5/13/08

     5,000    4,983,667

Ciesco LLC,

     

2.87%, 5/07/08

     5,000    4,985,650

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(s) Galleon Capital LLC,

     31,867    31,867,011

2.98%, 5/14/08

     5,000    4,981,906

Kitty Hawk Funding Corp.,

     

2.93%, 4/17/08

     5,000    4,993,489

Liberty Street Funding LLC,

     

2.95%, 5/16/08

     5,000    4,981,265

Old Line Funding LLC,

     

2.91%, 4/24/08

     5,000    4,990,704

UBS Finance Delaware LLC,

     

2.69%, 6/02/08

     5,000    4,976,358
       

Total Short Term Investments

     

(Cost $79,661,411)

      79,658,887
       

See Notes Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

      Contracts     Value

Call Options Purchased — 0.3%

    

Interest Rate Swaps,

    

Bank of America, Strike Rate 5.470%, Expires 5/08/12

   560 (t)   $ 386,245

Credit Suisse First National Bank, Strike Rate 4.542%, Expires 3/13/09

   300 (t)     136,848

Goldman Sachs & Co., Strike Rate 5.21%, Expires 3/03/11

   300 (t)     193,428

Goldman Sachs & Co., Strike Rate 5.338%, Expires 2/22/11

   200 (t)     140,001

Lehman Brothers, Strike Rate 5.345%, Expires 11/09/09

   450 (t)     362,484

Lehman Brothers, Strike Rate 5.390%, Expires 3/19/12

   330 (t)     219,746

Lehman Brothers, Strike Rate 6.025%, Expires 6/08/12

   391 (t)     358,727
        

Total Call Options Purchased

    

(Cost $1,077,359)

       1,797,479
        

Put Options Purchased — 0.1%

    

Interest Rate Swaps,

    

Bank of America, Strike Rate 5.470%, Expires 5/08/12

   560 (t)     254,440

Credit Suisse First National Bank, Strike Rate 4.542%, Expires 3/13/09

   300 (t)     99,222

Goldman Sachs & Co., Strike Rate 5.21%, Expires 3/03/11

   300 (t)     133,602

JPMorgan Chase, Strike Rate 5.338%, Expires 2/22/11

   200 (t)     80,315

Lehman Brothers, Strike Rate 5.345%, Expires 11/09/09

   450 (t)     104,428

Lehman Brothers, Strike Rate 5.390%, Expires 3/19/12

   330 (t)     155,372

Lehman Brothers, Strike Rate 6.025%, Expires 6/08/12

   391 (t)     121,830
        

Total Put Options Purchased

    

(Cost $1,077,359)

       949,209
        

Total Investments Before Mortgage Pass-Through TBA Sale Commitments and Outstanding Options Written

    

(Cost $722,108,214*)

       776,640,997
        

 

      Par
(000)
       

Mortgage Pass-Through TBA Sale Commitments — (5.6)%

    

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gold 15 Year,

    

5.50%, 4/01/22

   $ (2,300 )   (2,344,574 )

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gold 30 Year,

    

5.50%, 4/01/38

     (5,700 )   (5,755,233 )

Federal National Mortgage Assoc. 15 Year,

    

5.00%, 4/01/23

     (8,000 )   (8,075,040 )

5.50%, 4/01/23

     (3,300 )   (3,367,023 )

6.00%, 4/01/23

     (2,300 )   (2,366,838 )

Federal National Mortgage Assoc. 30 Year,

    

5.00%, 4/01/38

     (2,900 )   (2,870,101 )

5.50%, 4/01/38

     (1,200 )   (1,211,256 )

6.00%, 4/01/38-5/01/38

     (3,300 )   (3,374,820 )

Government National Mortgage Assoc. I 30 Year,

    

5.50%, 4/01/38

     (3,400 )   (3,464,804 )

Government National Mortgage Assoc. II 30 Year,

    

5.50%, 4/01/38

     (3,000 )   (3,051,570 )

6.00%, 4/01/38

     (2,200 )   (2,266,000 )
        

Total Mortgage Pass-Through TBA Sale Commitments

    

(Proceeds $37,886,574)

     (38,147,259 )
        

 

      Contracts        

Call Options Written — (0.2)%

    

Interest Rate Swaps,

    

Barclays Capital, Strike Rate 5.140%, Expires 4/21/08

   (320 )(t)   (276,683 )

Chase Securities, Strike Rate 5.460%, Expires 8/22/08

   (170 )(t)   (181,123 )

Chase Securities, Strike Rate 5.485%, Expires 10/26/09

   (140 )(t)   (124,344 )

Citibank, Strike Rate 5.670%, Expires 1/04/10

   (50 )(t)   (48,432 )

Deutsche Bank, Strike Rate 4.870%, Expires 2/04/10

   (570 )(t)   (318,602 )

UBS Securities, Strike Rate 5.400%, Expires 12/14/10

   (260 )(t)   (192,143 )
        

Total Call Options Written

    

(Premiums received $630,007)

     (1,141,327 )
        

 

Put Options Written — 0.0%

    

Salomon Brothers, Strike Price $97.625, Expires 6/16/08

   (12 )     (3,225 )

Citibank, Strike Price $112, Expires 5/23/08

   (19 )     (1,484 )

Interest Rate Swaps,

    

Barclays Capital, Strike Rate 5.140%, Expires 4/21/08

   (320 )(t)     (112 )

Chase Securities, Strike Rate 5.460%, Expires 8/22/08

   (170 )(t)     (4,917 )

Chase Securities, Strike Rate 5.485%, Expires 10/26/09

   (140 )(t)     (27,284 )

Citibank, Strike Rate 5.670%, Expires 1/04/10

   (50 )(t)     (9,152 )

Deutsche Bank, Strike Rate 4.870%, Expires 2/04/10

   (570 )(t)     (234,624 )

UBS Securities, Strike Rate 5.400%, Expires 12/14/10

   (260 )(t)     (94,674 )
          

Total Put Options Written

    

(Premiums received $651,964)

       (375,472 )
          

Total Options Written

    

(Premiums received $1,281,971)

       (1,516,799 )
          

Total Investments Net of Mortgage Pass-Through TBA Sale Commitments and Outstanding Options Written — 107.3%

    

(Cost $682,939,669)

       736,976,939  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (7.3)%

       (49,977,350 )
          

Net Assets — 100.0%

     $ 686,999,589  
          

See Notes Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation)of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 726,355,217  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 76,851,978  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (26,566,198 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 50,285,780  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Portfolio held 0.1% of its net assets, with a current market value of $737,711 and an original cost of $609,946 in these securities.
(d) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
(e) Security is fair valued by the Board of Trustees.
(f) Security is perpetual in nature and has no stated maturity date. In certain instances, a final maturity date may be extended and/or the final payment of principal may be deferred at the issuer’s option for a specified time without default.
(g) Variable rate security. Rate shown is as of report date. Maturity shown is the final maturity date.
(h) U.S. dollar denominated security issued by foreign domiciled entity.
(i) The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.
(j) Security, or a portion thereof, subject to financing transactions.
(k) Par is less than $500.
(l) Security, or a portion thereof, with a market value of $1,178,200, has been pledged as collateral for swap and interest rate swap contracts.
(m) All or a portion of security, with a market value of $18,312,565 has been pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements.
(n) All or a portion of security, with a value of $1,333,642 as well as cash of $2,694,000, as seen on the Statement of Asset and Liabilities, for a combined value of $4,027,642 have been pledged as collateral in connection with open financial futures contracts.
(o) The rate shown is the effective yield as of report date.
(p) Represents a payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional face/shares.
(q) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net
Activity
   Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 2,935,650    $ 7,306

 

(r) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(s) Represents current yield as of report date.
(t) One contract represents a notional amount of $10,000.
 

Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Counterparty

   Interest
Rate
    Settlement
Date
   Maturity
Date
   Net Closing
Amount
   Par

Lehman Brothers

   3.00 %   03/12/08    04/14/08    $ 17,521,051    $ 17,473,000

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign

Currency

Purchased

           

Settlement Date

   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

AUD

  131,000       04/02/08    $ (734 )

CAD

  4,500       04/02/08      1  

JPY

  214,207,163       04/11/08      179,587  

AUD

  1,847,000       04/23/08      55,997  

CAD

  2,975,000       04/23/08      5,569  

DKK

  1,855,000       04/23/08      27,130  

NOK

  5,943,000       04/23/08      48,165  

JPY

  302,852,000       04/23/08      186,602  

SEK

  3,500,000       04/23/08      37,921  

HKD

  2,769,000       04/23/08      395  

SGD

  456,000       04/23/08      2,460  

EUR

  6,568,300       04/23/08      724,358  

CHF

  1,944,000       04/23/08      183,152  

GBP

  570,000       04/23/08      1,884  

ZAR

  2,372,000       04/23/08      (38,116 )

PLN

  1,302,000       04/23/08      60,618  
                

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $25,579,482)

      $ 1,474,989  
                

See Notes Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

 

Forward foreign exchange contracts sold as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Foreign
Currency
Sold

            

Settlement Date

   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

CAD

   131,000       04/01/08    $ 1,145  

NOK

   2,100,000       04/01/08      (586 )

JPY

   20,788,000       04/01/08      503  

AUD

   669,000       04/23/08      3,684  

CAD

   1,535,000       04/23/08      11,955  

DKK

   1,855,000       04/23/08      (5,887 )

NOK

   16,695,000       04/23/08      (218,174 )

JPY

   566,342,913       04/23/08      (313,485 )

SEK

   878,900       04/23/08      (4,629 )

HKD

   1,331,000       04/23/08      (229 )

SGD

   19,000       04/23/08      (59 )

EUR

   2,837,241       04/23/08      (187,856 )

CHF

   646,500       04/23/08      (45,914 )

GBP

   1,659,500       04/23/08      390  
                 

Total Net Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (USD Commitment - $20,196,315)

      $ (759,142 )
                 

 

 

Financial futures contracts purchased as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

Contracts

  

Issue

  

Expiration
Date

  

Notional
Amount

  

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 
   U.S. Treasury         

172

   Notes (2 Year)    June 2008    $ 36,920,875    $ 46,904  
   U.S. Treasury         

176

   Notes (10 Year)    June 2008    $ 20,935,750      299,609  

16

   Euro-Bobl    June 2008    $ 2,798,054      (30,816 )

29

   Euro-Bund    June 2008    $ 5,328,528      (40,362 )

31

   Euro Dollar Futures    December 2008    $ 7,582,600      14,056  

51

   Euro Dollar Futures    June 2009    $ 12,447,825      40,310  

120

   MSCI Taiwan Index    April 2008    $ 3,944,400      (113,670 )
                 

Total Net Unrealized Appreciation

         $ 216,031  
                 

•        Financial futures contracts sold as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

        

Contracts

  

Issue

  

Expiration
Date

  

Notional
Amount

  

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 
   U.S. Treasury         

312

   Notes (5 Year)    June 2008    $ 35,641,125    $ 60,649  

54

   U.S. Treasury Bonds    June 2008    $ 6,415,031      (36,732 )

51

   Euro Dollar Futures    June 2010    $ 12,332,438      (29,051 )
                 

Total Net Unrealized Depreciation

         $ (5,134 )
                 

 

 

Swaps outstanding as of March 31, 2008 were as follows:

 

          Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Receive (pay) a variable return based on the change in the spread return of the Bank of America Aaa 10 Yr Index and pay a fixed rate of 1.0293%

        

Broker, Bank of America Expires, April 2008

   USD    $ 2,175,000    $ 54,191  

Receive (pay) a variable return based on the change in the spread return of the Lehman Brothers CMBS Aaa 8.5+ Yr Index and pay a fixed rate of 3.5708%

        

Broker, Goldman Sachs Expires, August 2008

   USD      2,135,000      55,759  

Receive (pay) a variable return based on the change in spread return of the Lehman Brothers Equity Swap Non Class 376 Index and pay a floating rate based on 1-month USD LIBOR plus .35%

        

Broker, Lehman Brothers Expires, February 2009

   USD      19,838,300      616,873  

Receive a fixed rate of 5.500% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Bank of America Expires July 2009

   USD      7,500,000      335,032  

Receive a fixed rate of 4.780% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Citibank Expires, August 2009

   USD      8,400,000      292,100  

Receive a fixed rate of 4.05% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Barclays Bank Expires, December 2009

   USD      2,600,000      99,193  

Pay a fixed rate of 4.390% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Morgan Stanley Expires, July 2010

   USD      6,300,000      (257,372 )

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

          Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Receive a fixed rate of 5.110% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, UBS Expires, November 2011

   USD    $ 9,100,000    $ 812,176  

Sold credit default protection on Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. and receive 1.20%

        

Broker, Goldman Sachs Expires, September 2012

   USD      325,000      (21,989 )

Receive a fixed rate of 3.774% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Bank of America Expires, January 2013

   USD      4,100,000      86,605  

Pay a fixed rate of 3.604% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Deutsche Bank Expires, March 2013

   USD      5,700,000      (80,453 )

Pay a fixed rate of 3.484% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Goldman Sachs Expires, March 2013

   USD      1,400,000      (12,010 )

Pay a fixed rate of 3.461% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Goldman Sachs Expires, March 2013

   USD      1,400,000      (10,551 )

Receive a fixed rate of 3.461% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Lehman Brothers Expires, March 2013

   USD      7,600,000      (81,122 )

Receive a fixed rate of 3.380% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Deutsche Bank Expires, March 2013

   USD      6,400,000      24,658  

Bought credit default protection on DJ CDX.NA.IG.10.VI and pay 1.55%

        

Broker, Morgan Stanley Expires, June 2013

   USD      1,500,000      4,075  

Bought credit default protection on DJ CDX.NA.IG.10.VI and pay 1.55%

        

Broker, Lehman Brothers Expires, June 2013

   USD      1,500,000      7,049  

Pay a fixed rate of 4.960% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, UBS Expires, March 2015

   USD      5,000,000      (394,300 )

Pay a fixed rate of 4.500% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, JPMorgan Chase Expires, May 2015

   USD      1,700,000      (104,452 )

Receive a fixed rate of 6.650% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month NZD Bank Bill Rate

        

Broker, Citibank Expires, December 2015

   NZD      2,400,000      (78,343 )

Receive a fixed rate of 5.300% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, UBS Expires, February 2017

   USD      6,700,000      697,975  

Pay a fixed rate of 5.680% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Lehman Brothers Expires, June 2017

   USD      2,400,000      (351,370 )

Pay a fixed rate of 5.640% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Citibank Expires, July 2017

   USD      3,300,000      (431,492 )

Pay a fixed rate of 5.305% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Citibank Expires, October 2017

   USD      4,800,000      (562,273 )

Pay a fixed rate of 5.288% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Deutsche Bank Expires, October 2017

   USD      3,600,000      (417,947 )

Pay a fixed rate of 5.014% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Deutsche Bank Expires, November 2017

   USD      3,300,000      (310,045 )

Pay a fixed rate of 5.115% and receive a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Lehman Brothers Expires, March 2018

   USD      3,300,000      (287,592 )

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)

 

          Notional
Amount
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Receive a fixed rate of 5.410% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, JPMorgan Chase Expires, August 2022

   USD    $ 4,230,000    $ 126,336  

Receive a fixed rate of 5.410% and pay a floating rate based on 3-month USD LIBOR

        

Broker, Goldman Sachs Expires, April 2027

   USD      750,000      96,572  
              

Total

         $ (92,717 )
              

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments at value - unaffiliated (including securities loaned of $2,764,020) (cost $719,172,564)

   $ 773,705,347  

Investments at value - affiliated (cost $2,935,650)

     2,935,650  

Cash on deposit for futures contracts

     2,694,000  

Foreign currency at value (cost $3,789,899)

     3,979,268  

Cash

     1,159  

Dividends and reclaims receivable

     1,157,045  

Interest receivable

     1,859,216  

Securities lending income receivable

     7,306  

Principal paydown receivable

     423,978  

Investments sold receivable

     139,895,422  

Receivable from advisor

     1,134  

Capital shares sold receivable

     926,808  

Prepaid expenses

     74,653  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     1,531,516  

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

     3,308,594  

Margin variation receivable

     27,786  
        

Total assets

     932,528,882  
        

Liabilities

  

Investments purchased payable

     176,731,719  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

     815,669  

Margin variation payable

     30,832  

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

     3,401,311  

Options written at value (premiums received $1,281,971)

     1,516,799  

Reverse repurchase agreements payable

     17,473,000  

Payable for financing transactions

     1,600,450  

Mortgage Pass-Throughs TBA sale commitments at value (proceeds received $37,886,574)

     38,147,259  

Collateral received at value - securities loans

     2,935,650  

Premiums received for swap contracts

     29,874  

Capital shares redeemed payable

     1,301,660  

Transfer agent fees payable

     405,188  

Investment advisory fees payable

     318,881  

Service and distribution fees payable

     141,021  

Custodian fees payable

     120,374  

Interest payable

     119,351  

Administration fees payable

     55,813  

Officer and Trustees fees payable

     18,174  

Foreign taxes payable

     6,334  

Other accrued expenses payable

     359,934  
        

Total liabilities

     245,529,293  
        

Net Assets

  

Net Assets

   $ 686,999,589  
        

Net Assets Consist of

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 633,938,043  

Undistributed net investment income

     2,230,539  

Accumulated net realized gain

     (4,624,743 )

Net unrealized appreciation

     55,455,750  
        

Net Assets

   $ 686,999,589  
        

Net Asset Value

  

Institutional - Based on net assets of $29,696,942, and 2,021,379 shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

   $ 14.69  
        

Service - Based on net assets of $1,907,014, and 130,125 shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

   $ 14.66  
        

Investor A - Based on net assets of $452,469,585, and 30,906,340 shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

   $ 14.64  
        

Investor B - Based on net assets of $126,859,861, and 8,760,435 shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

   $ 14.48  
        

Investor C - Based on net assets of $76,066,187, and 5,273,434 shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

   $ 14.42  
        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Interest

   $ 6,735,995  

Securities lending

     7,306  

Dividends and reclaims

     4,265,877  

Foreign taxes withheld

     (97,173 )

Interest from affiliates

     7,263  
        

Total investment income

     10,919,268  
        

Expenses

  

Investment advisory

     2,015,137  

Service - class specific

     874,322  

Distribution - class specific

     830,470  

Transfer agent - class specific

     659,274  

Custodian

     273,907  

Administration

     263,153  

Administration - class specific

     91,543  

Printing

     73,833  

Professional

     57,696  

Officer and Trustees

     23,829  

Registration

     20,138  

Miscellaneous

     79,429  
        

Total expenses excluding interest expense

     5,262,731  

Interest expense

     256,863  
        

Total expenses

     5,519,594  

Less administration fees waived - class specific

     (3,905 )

Less transfer agent fees waived - class specific

     (904 )

Less transfer agent fees reimbursed - class specific

     (7,378 )

Less fees paid indirectly

     (1,515 )
        

Total expenses after waivers and reimbursement

     5,505,892  
        

Net investment income

     5,413,376  
        

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investments

     21,322,939  

Written options

     (448,677 )

Futures and swaps

     (4,029,526 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (50,525 )
        
     16,794,211  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:

  

Investments

     (65,851,923 )

Mortgage pass-throughs TBA sale commitments

     (402,815 )

Written options

     (689,289 )

Futures and swaps

     (5,194 )

Foreign currency transactions

     648,072  
        
     (66,301,149 )
        

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (49,506,938 )
        

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (44,093,562 )
        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Increase in Net Assets:

   Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 5,413,376     $ 11,294,292  

Net realized gain

     16,794,211       64,921,547  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (66,301,149 )     35,406,563  
                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (44,093,562 )     111,622,402  
                

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from

    

Net investment income:

    

Institutional

     (363,099 )     (518,845 )

Service

     (25,722 )     (30,612 )

Investor A

     (5,327,806 )     (6,065,281 )

Investor B

     (989,047 )     (1,015,381 )

Investor C

     (589,482 )     (610,142 )

Net realized gain:

    

Institutional

     (2,001,331 )     (1,296,964 )

Service

     (175,568 )     (89,755 )

Investor A

     (38,125,134 )     (19,046,801 )

Investor B

     (11,393,688 )     (7,043,852 )

Investor C

     (6,488,172 )     (3,276,940 )
                

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends and distributions to shareholders

     (65,479,049 )     (38,994,573 )
                

Capital Share Transactions

    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

     15,574,979       (64,773,363 )

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees

     —         472  
                

Net Assets

    

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (93,997,632 )     7,854,938  

Beginning of period

     780,997,221       773,142,283  
                

End of period

   $ 686,999,589     $ 780,997,221  
                

End of period undistributed net investment income

   $ 2,230,539     $ 4,112,319  
                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Financial Highlights

 

     Institutional*  
     Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    4/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended March 31,  
            
           2007             2006                 2004             20031      

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.07     $ 15.53     $ 15.51     $ 14.99     $ 14.91     $ 11.38     $ 14.17  
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.16 2     0.33 2     0.31 2     0.17 2     0.20       0.24       0.28  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.03 )     2.08       0.66       0.52       0.82       3.54       (2.68 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (0.87 )     2.41       0.97       0.69       1.02       3.78       (2.40 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (0.21 )     (0.24 )     (0.30 )     (0.17 )     (0.40 )     (0.25 )     (0.33 )

Net realized capital gain

     (1.30 )     (0.63 )     (0.65 )     —         (0.54 )     —         (0.06 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.51 )     (0.87 )     (0.95 )     (0.17 )     (0.94 )     (0.25 )     (0.39 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.69     $ 17.07     $ 15.53     $ 15.51     $ 14.99     $ 14.91     $ 11.38  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value

     (5.65 )%4     16.04 %5     6.53 %5     4.66 %4,5     7.17 %4     33.46 %     (17.12 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense

     0.86 %6     0.86 %     0.83 %     0.86 %6     1.03 %6     1.15 %     1.12 %
                                                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.93 %6     0.86 %     0.83 %     0.86 %6     1.03 %6     1.15 %     1.12 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.01 %6     0.93 %     0.91 %     1.11 %6     1.05 %6     1.15 %     1.13 %
                                                        

Net investment income

     2.05 %6     2.03 %     2.04 %     1.90 %6     1.71 %6     1.74 %     2.21 %
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 29,697     $ 34,720     $ 32,545     $ 29,752     $ 31,328     $ 21,989     $ 17,992  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     63 %     93 %     136 %     90 %     101 %     216 %     181 %
                                                        

 

     Service  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    1/28/05-
2/28/05
 
          
           2007             2006          

Per Share Operating Performance

          

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.03     $ 15.51     $ 15.49     $ 14.97     $ 14.63  
                                        

Net investment income

     0.14 2     0.29 2     0.27 2     0.14 2     0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.02 )     2.08       0.65       0.52       0.33  
                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (0.88 )     2.37       0.92       0.66       0.34  
                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

          

Net investment income

     (0.19 )     (0.22 )     (0.25 )     (0.14 )     —    

Net realized capital gain

     (1.30 )     (0.63 )     (0.65 )     —         —    
                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.49 )     (0.85 )     (0.90 )     (0.14 )     —    
                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —    
                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.66     $ 17.03     $ 15.51     $ 15.49     $ 14.97  
                                        

Total Investment Return

          

Based on net asset value

     (5.72 )%4     15.74 %5     6.24 %5     4.44 %4,5     2.32 %4
                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

          

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense

     1.09 %6     1.10 %     1.11 %     1.16 %6     1.16 %6
                                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.16 %6     1.10 %     1.11 %     1.16 %6     1.16 %6
                                        

Total expenses

     1.16 %6     1.31 %     1.17 %     1.36 %6     1.26 %6
                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     1.81 %6     1.80 %     1.76 %     1.60 %6     (0.17 )%6
                                        

Supplemental Data

          

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 1,907     $ 2,325     $ 2,201     $ 2,171     $ 2,171  
                                        

Portfolio turnover

     63 %     93 %     136 %     90 %     101 %
                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Investor A*  
     Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    4/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended March 31,  
            
           2007             2006             2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.01     $ 15.50     $ 15.48     $ 14.95     $ 14.89     $ 11.36     $ 14.15  
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.13 2     0.27 2     0.25 2     0.13 2     0.18       0.19       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.02 )     2.07       0.66       0.53       0.80       3.55       (2.68 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (0.89 )     2.34       0.91       0.66       0.98       3.74       (2.44 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (0.18 )     (0.20 )     (0.24 )     (0.13 )     (0.38 )     (0.21 )     (0.29 )

Net realized capital gain

     (1.30 )     (0.63 )     (0.65 )     —         (0.54 )     —         (0.06 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.48 )     (0.83 )     (0.89 )     (0.13 )     (0.92 )     (0.21 )     (0.35 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.64     $ 17.01     $ 15.50     $ 15.48     $ 14.95     $ 14.89     $ 11.36  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value8

     (5.78 )%4     15.58 %5     6.12 %5     4.44 %4,5     6.78 %4     32.94 %     (17.37 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense

     1.22 %6     1.21 %     1.23 %     1.25 %6     1.24 %6     1.45 %     1.42 %
                                                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.29 %6     1.21 %     1.23 %     1.25 %6     1.24 %6     1.45 %     1.42 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.29 %6     1.21 %     1.36 %     1.46 %6     1.32 %6     1.45 %     1.43 %
                                                        

Net investment income

     1.69 %6     1.68 %     1.63 %     1.51 %6     1.55 %6     1.43 %     1.92 %
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 452,470     $ 506,537     $ 482,284     $ 491,557     $ 526,929     $ 357,100     $ 252,069  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     63 %     93 %     136 %     90 %     101 %     216 %     181 %
                                                        

 

* The performance prior to January 31, 2005 set forth in this table is the financial data of the State Street Research Asset Allocation Fund, a series of a predecessor trust, the State Street Research Income Trust. BlackRock Funds acquired all of the assets and certain stated liabilities of State Street Research Asset Allocation Fund on January 28, 2005. The net asset values and other per share information listed have been restated to reflect the conversion ratios of 0.71889936, 0.71991517, 0.72321182 and 0.72727901 for Institutional, Investor A, Investor B and Investor C shares, respectively.

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Aggregate total investment return.

5

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

6

Annualized.

7

Commenced operations on January 28, 2005.

8

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Investor B*  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    4/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended March 31,  
            
           2007             2006             2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.83     $ 15.35     $ 15.34     $ 14.81     $ 14.74     $ 11.26     $ 14.01  
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.07 2     0.14 2     0.13 2     0.07 2     0.08       0.10       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.01 )     2.07       0.65       0.51       0.81       3.49       (2.63 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (0.94 )     2.21       0.78       0.58       0.89       3.59       (2.48 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (0.11 )     (0.10 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )     (0.28 )     (0.11 )     (0.21 )

Net realized capital gain

     (1.30 )     (0.63 )     (0.65 )     —         (0.54 )     —         (0.06 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.41 )     (0.73 )     (0.77 )     (0.05 )     (0.82 )     (0.11 )     (0.27 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.48     $ 16.83     $ 15.35     $ 15.34     $ 14.81     $ 14.74     $ 11.26  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value4

     (6.13 )%5     14.81 %6     5.30 %6     3.94 %5,6     6.20 %5     32.03 %     (17.91 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense

     2.01 %7     2.01 %     2.00 %     2.01 %7     2.04 %7     2.15 %     2.12 %
                                                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     2.08 %7     2.01 %     2.00 %     2.01 %7     2.04 %7     2.15 %     2.12 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     2.08 %7     2.01 %     2.03 %     2.11 %7     2.04 %7     2.15 %     2.13 %
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.89 %7     0.89 %     0.86 %     0.75 %7     0.73 %7     0.72 %     1.22 %
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 126,860     $ 152,820     $ 175,826     $ 181,583     $ 187,689     $ 133,083     $ 75,963  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     63 %     93 %     136 %     90 %     101 %     216 %     181 %
                                                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Investor C*  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     3/01/05 -
9/30/05
    4/01/04 -
2/28/05
    Year Ended March 31,  
            
           2007             2006             2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 16.78     $ 15.34     $ 15.33     $ 14.81     $ 14.74     $ 11.25     $ 14.01  
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.08 2     0.15 2     0.15 2     0.06 2     0.08       0.10       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1.02 )     2.04       0.65       0.52       0.81       3.50       (2.65 )
                                                        

Net increase (decrease) from investment operations

     (0.94 )     2.19       0.80       0.58       0.89       3.60       (2.50 )
                                                        

Dividends and distributions from:

              

Net investment income

     (0.12 )     (0.12 )     (0.14 )     (0.06 )     (0.28 )     (0.11 )     (0.21 )

Net realized capital gain

     (1.30 )     (0.63 )     (0.65 )     —         (0.54 )     —         (0.05 )
                                                        

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.42 )     (0.75 )     (0.79 )     (0.06 )     (0.82 )     (0.11 )     (0.26 )
                                                        

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

     —         —   3     —   3     —   3     —         —         —    
                                                        

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.42     $ 16.78     $ 15.34     $ 15.33     $ 14.81     $ 14.74     $ 11.25  
                                                        

Total Investment Return

              

Based on net asset value4

     (6.18 )%5     14.68 %6     5.42 %6     3.90 %5,6     6.20 %5     32.14 %     (17.96 )%
                                                        

Ratios to Average Net Assets

              

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement and excluding interest expense

     1.92 %7     1.94 %     1.91 %     2.00 %7     2.04 %7     2.15 %     2.12 %
                                                        

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     1.99 %7     1.94 %     1.91 %     2.00 %7     2.04 %7     2.15 %     2.12 %
                                                        

Total expenses

     1.99 %7     1.95 %     1.94 %     2.11 %7     2.04 %7     2.15 %     2.13 %
                                                        

Net investment income

     0.99 %7     0.96 %     0.97 %     0.75 %7     0.76 %7     0.72 %     1.21 %
                                                        

Supplemental Data

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 76,066     $ 84,596     $ 80,286     $ 67,371     $ 65,357     $ 42,262     $ 19,079  
                                                        

Portfolio turnover

     63 %     93 %     136 %     90 %     101 %     216 %     181 %
                                                        

 

* The performance prior to January 31, 2005 set forth in this table is the financial data of the State Street Research Asset Allocation Fund, a series of a predecessor trust, the State Street Research Income Trust. BlackRock Funds acquired all of the assets and certain stated liabilities of State Street Research Asset Allocation Fund on January 28, 2005. The net asset values and other per share information listed have been restated to reflect the conversion ratios of 0.71889936, 0.71991517, 0.72321182 and 0.72727901 for Institutional, Investor A, Investor B and Investor C shares, respectively.

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital are less than $0.01 per share.

4

Total investment returns exclude the effects of sales charges.

5

Aggregate total investment return.

6

Redemption fee of 2.00% received by the Portfolio is reflected in total return calculations. There was no impact to the return.

7

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Significant Accounting Policies:

BlackRock FundsSM (the “Fund”), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of March 31, 2008, the Fund had 26 registered portfolios. These financial statements relate to the Fund’s Asset Allocation Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares with a par value of $0.001.The Portfolio’s financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may require the use of management accruals and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The Portfolio of the Fund offers multiple classes of shares. Institutional Shares are sold without a sales charge and only to certain eligible investors. Service Shares are sold without a sales charge. Investor A Shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Shares of Investor B and Investor C may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except that the Service, Investor A, Investor B and Investor C Shares may bear certain expenses related to the service and/or distribution of such shares. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters relating to its service and distribution expenditures (except that Investor B shareholders may vote on material changes to the Investor A distribution plan).

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolio:

Valuation of Investments: Equity investments traded on a national securities exchange or on the NASDAQ Global Market System are valued at the last reported sale price that day or the NASDAQ official closing price, if applicable. Equity investments traded on a national securities exchange for which there were no sales on that day and equity investments traded on other over-the-counter markets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean of the bid and asked prices. Exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices at the close of the options market in which the options trade and previously were valued at the last sales price as of the close of options trading on applicable exchanges. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options quotations are provided by dealers or pricing services selected under the supervision of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Considerations utilized by dealers or pricing services in valuing OTC options include, but are not limited to, volatility factors of the underlying security, price movement of the underlying security in relation to the strike price and the time left until expiration of the option. Short-term securities may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value each business day.

In the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment which is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, the investment will be valued by a method approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) as reflecting fair value (“Fair Value Assets”). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the investment advisor and/or sub-advisor seeks to determine the price that the Portfolio might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the investment advisor and/or sub-advisor deem relevant. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof.

Generally, trading in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The values of such securities used in computing the net assets of the Portfolio are determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates will be determined as of the close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times at which they are determined and the close of business on the NYSE that may not be reflected in the computation of the Portfolio’s net assets. If events (for example, a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur during such periods that are expected to materially affect the value of such securities, those securities may be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Board or by the investment advisor using a pricing service and/or procedures approved by the Board.

The Portfolio is not obligated for costs associated with the registration of restricted securities.

Derivative Financial Instruments: The Portfolio may engage in various portfolio investment strategies to increase the return of the Portfolio and to hedge, or protect, their exposure to interest rate movements and movements in the securities markets. Losses may arise if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the price of the underlying security or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

 

   

Swaps-The Portfolio may enter into swap agreements, which are OTC contracts in which a Portfolio and a counterparty agree to make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount. These periodic payments received or made by the Portfolio are recorded in the accompanying Statement of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. Gains or losses are also realized upon termination of the swap agreements. Swaps are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). When the swap is terminated, a Portfolio will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Portfolio’s basis in the contract, if any. Risks include changes in the returns of the underlying instruments, failure of the counterparties to perform under the contracts’ terms and the possible lack of liquidity with respect to the swap agreements.

Interest rate swaps-Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount and receives a fixed rate of interest on the same notional principal amount for a specified period of time. Alternatively, a party may pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate. Interest rate swaps are efficient as asset/liability management tools. In more complex swaps, the notional principal amount may decline (or amortize) over time.

 

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Total return swaps - Total return swaps are agreements in which one party commits to pay interest in exchange for a market-linked return. To the extent the total return of the security or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Portfolio will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.

Credit default swaps - Credit default swaps are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for a guarantee from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a negative credit event take place.

 

   

Futures - The Portfolio may purchase or sell financial or index futures contracts and options on such futures contracts. Futures contracts are contracts for delayed delivery of securities at a specific future date and at a specific price or yield. Upon entering into a contract, a Portfolio deposits and maintains as collateral such initial margin as required by the exchange on which the transaction is effected. Pursuant to the contract, the Portfolio 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 recognized by the Portfolio as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is closed, the Portfolio 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.

 

   

Forward foreign exchange contracts - The Portfolio may enter into forward foreign exchange contracts as a hedge against either specific transactions or portfolio positions. Forward currency contracts, when used by a Portfolio, help to manage the overall exposure to the foreign currency backing some of the investments held by the Portfolio. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Portfolio as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

 

   

Options - The Portfolio may purchase and write call and put options. When a Portfolio writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by a Portfolio is reflected as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. When a security is purchased or sold through an exercise of an option, the related premium paid (or received) is added to (or deducted from) the basis of the security acquired or deducted from (or added to) the proceeds of the security sold. When an option expires (or the Portfolio enters into a closing transaction), the Portfolio realizes a gain or loss on the option to the extent of the premiums received or paid (or gain or loss to the extent the cost of the closing transaction exceeds the premium received or paid). If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or the proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Portfolio has realized a gain or a loss on investment transactions.

A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and obligates the seller to sell (when the option is exercised), the underlying position at the exercise price at any time or at a specified time during the option period. A put option gives the holder the right to sell and obligates the writer to buy the underlying position at the exercise price at any time or at a specified time during the option period.

Asset-Backed Securities: The Portfolio may invest in asset-backed securities. Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates, which represent undivided fractional ownership interests in an underlying pool of assets, or as debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations, and are generally issued as the debt of a special purpose entity organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing such debt. Asset-backed securities are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. The yield characteristics of certain asset-backed securities may differ from traditional debt securities. One such major difference is that all or a principal part of the obligations may be prepaid at any time because the underlying assets (i.e., loans) may be prepaid at any time. As a result, a decrease in interest rates in the market may result in increases in the level of prepayments as borrowers, particularly mortgagors, refinance and repay their loans. An increased prepayment rate with respect to an asset-backed security subject to such a prepayment feature will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. If the Portfolio has purchased such an asset-backed security at a premium, a faster than anticipated prepayment rate could result in a loss of principal to the extent of the premium paid.

Collateralized Debt Obligations: The Portfolio may invest in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), which include collateralized bond obligations (“CBOs”) and collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”). CBOs and CLOs are types of asset-backed securities. A CDO is a bankruptcy remote entity which is backed by a diversified pool of debt securities (CBOs) or syndicated bank loans (CLOs). The cashflows of the CDO can be split into multiple segments, called “tranches”, which will vary in risk profile and yield. The riskiest segment is the subordinated or “equity” tranche. This tranche bears the greatest risk of defaults from the underlying assets in the CDO and serves to protect the other, more senior, tranches from default in all but the most severe circumstances. Since it is shielded from defaults by the more junior tranches, a “senior” tranche will typically have higher credit ratings and lower yields than their underlying securities, and often receive investment grade ratings from one or more of the nationally recognized rating agencies. Despite the protection from the more junior tranches, senior tranches can experience substantial losses due to actual defaults, increased sensitivity to future defaults and the disappearance of one or more protecting tranches as a result of changes in the credit profile of the underlying pool of assets.

 

   

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Financing Transactions: The Portfolio may enter into financing transactions consisting of sales by the Portfolio of securities together with a commitment to repurchase similar securities at a future date. The difference between the selling price and the future purchase price is an adjustment to interest income. If the counterparty to whom the Portfolio sells the security becomes insolvent, the Portfolio’s right to repurchase the security may be restricted. The value of the security may change over the term of the financing transaction.

Foreign Currency Transactions: Foreign currency amounts are translated into United States dollars on the following basis: (i) market value of investment securities, assets and liabilities at the current rate of exchange; and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Portfolio reports foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities: The Portfolio may purchase securities on a when-issued basis and may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. The Portfolio may purchase securities under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Portfolio may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement. Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued basis, the Portfolio will hold liquid assets worth at least the equivalent of the amount due.

Inflation-indexed Bonds: Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If the index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds. For bonds that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

Investing in Government Sponsored Enterprises: The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (“Freddie Mac”) and similar U.S. government sponsored entities such as Federal National Mortgage Assoc. (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (“FHLB’s”). The debt and mortgage-backed securities issued by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB’s are neither guaranteed nor insured by the U.S. Government.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls: The Portfolio may sell mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contract to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specific future date at an agreed-upon price. The market value of the securities that the Portfolio is required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities. Pools of mortgages collateralizing those securities may have different prepayment histories than those sold. During the period between the sale and repurchase, the Portfolio will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. Proceeds of the sale will be invested in additional instruments for the Portfolio, and the income from these investments will generate income for the Portfolio.

If such income does not exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain or loss that would have been realized on the securities sold as part of the dollar roll, the use of this technique will diminish the investment performance of the Portfolio compared with what the performance would have been without the use of dollar rolls.

Mortgage Pass-Through Securities: The Portfolio may purchase in the secondary market certain mortgage pass-through securities. There are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that issue mortgage-related securities and among the securities that they issue. For example, mortgage-related securities guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) include Ginnie Maes, which are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by GNMA and such guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. However, mortgage-related securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) include FNMA guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (also known as “Fannie Maes”) which are solely the obligations of the FNMA, are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the United States and are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the Treasury.

Multiple Class Pass-Through Securities: The Portfolio may invest in multiple class pass-through securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) and commercial mortgage backed securities (“CMBS”). These multiple class securities may be issued by GNMA, U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities or by trusts formed by private originators of, or investors in, mortgage loans. In general, these securities are debt obligations of a legal entity that are collateralized by, and multiple class pass-through securities represent direct ownership interests in, a pool of residential or commercial mortgage loans or mortgage pass-through securities, the payments on which are used to make payments on the multiple class pass-through securities. The markets for multiple class pass-through securities may be more illiquid than those of other securities.

Classes of multiple class pass-through securities include interest only (“IOs”), principal only (“POs”), planned amortization classes (“PACs”) and targeted amortization classes (“TACs”). IOs and POs are stripped mortgage-backed securities representing interests in a pool of mortgages the cash flow from which has been separated into interest and principal

 

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components. IOs receive the interest portion of the cash flow while POs receive the principal portion. IOs and POs can be extremely volatile in response to changes in interest rates. As interest rates rise and fall, the value of IOs tends to move in the same direction as interest rates. POs perform best when prepayments on the underlying mortgages rise since this increases the rate at which the investment is returned and the yield to maturity on the PO. When payments on mortgages underlying a PO are slow, the life of the PO is lengthened and the yield to maturity is reduced.

Preferred Stock: The Portfolio may invest in preferred stock. Preferred stock has a preference over common stock in liquidation (and generally in receiving dividends as well) but is subordinated to the liabilities of the issuer in all respects. As a general rule, the market value of preferred stock with a fixed dividend rate and no conversion element varies inversely with interest rates and perceived credit risk, while the market price of convertible preferred stock generally also reflects some element of conversion value. Because preferred stock is junior to debt securities and other obligations of the issuer, deterioration in the credit quality of the issuer will cause greater changes in the value of a preferred stock than in a more senior debt security with similar stated yield characteristics. Unlike interest payments on debt securities, preferred stock dividends are payable only if declared by the issuer’s board of directors. Preferred stock also may be subject to optional or mandatory redemption provisions.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements: The Portfolio may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with qualified third party broker-dealers. Interest on the value of the reverse repurchase agreements issued and outstanding is based upon competitive market rates at the time of issuance and is included within the related liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At the time the Portfolio enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it identifies for segregation certain liquid securities having a value not less than the repurchase price, including accrued interest, of the reverse repurchase agreement. The Portfolio may utilize reverse repurchase agreements when it is anticipated that the interest income to be earned from the investment of the proceeds of the transaction is greater than the interest expense of the transaction.

Stripped Mortgage Backed Securities: The Portfolio may invest in stripped mortgage-backed securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities. Stripped mortgage-backed securities are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. In certain cases, one class will receive all of the interest (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). The yield to maturity on IO’s is sensitive to the rate of principal repayments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets, and principal pre-payments may have a material effect on yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated pre-payments of principal, the Portfolio may not fully recoup its initial investment in IO’s. Such securities will be considered liquid only if so determined in accordance with guidelines established by the Board.

TBA Purchase Commitments: The Portfolio may enter into to be announced (“TBA”) commitments to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA commitments are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases prior to settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Portfolio’s other assets. Unsettled TBA commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, according to the procedures described under “Valuation of Investments”.

Trust Preferred Stock: These securities are typically issued by corporations, generally in the form of interest-bearing notes with preferred securities characteristics, or by an affiliated business trust of a corporation, generally in the form of beneficial interests in subordinated debentures or similarly structured securities. The securities can be structured as either fixed or adjustable coupon securities that can have either a perpetual or stated maturity date. Dividends can be deferred without creating an event of default or acceleration, although maturity cannot take place unless all cumulative payment obligations have been met. The deferral of payments does not affect the purchase or sale of these securities in the open market. Payments on these securities are treated as interest rather than dividends for Federal income tax purposes. These securities can have a rating that is slightly below that of the issuing company’s senior debt securities.

Zero-Coupon Bonds: The Portfolio may invest in zero-coupon bonds, which are normally issued at a significant discount from face value and do not provide for periodic interest payments. Zero-coupon bonds may experience greater volatility in market value than similar maturity debt obligations which provide for regular interest payments.

Segregation: In cases in which the 1940 Act and the interpretive positions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) require that each Portfolio segregate assets in connection with certain investments (e.g., when-issued securities, reverse repurchase agreements, swaps or futures contracts), each Portfolio will, consistent with certain interpretive letters issued by the SEC, designate on its books and records cash or other liquid debt securities having a market value at least equal to the amount that would otherwise be required to be physically segregated.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Portfolio has determined the ex-dividend date. Upon notification from issuers, some of the dividend income received from a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of the related investment and/or realized gain. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. The Portfolio amortize all premiums and discounts on debt securities. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class based on its relative net assets.

 

   

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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions paid by the Portfolio are recorded on the ex-dividend dates.

Securities Lending: The Portfolio may lend securities to financial institutions that provide cash or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government as collateral, which will be maintained at all times in an amount equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Portfolio and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Portfolio on the next business day. The Portfolio typically receives the income on the loaned securities but does not receive the income on the collateral. Where the Portfolio receives cash collateral, it may invest such collateral and retain the amount earned on such investment, net of any amount rebated to the borrower. The Portfolio may receive a flat fee for its loans. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions. The Portfolio may pay reasonable lending agent, administrative and custodial fees in connection with its loans. In the event that the borrower defaults on its obligation to return borrowed securities because of insolvency or for any other reason, the Portfolio could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Portfolio also could suffer a loss where the value of the collateral falls below the market value of the borrowed securities, in the event of borrower default or in the event of losses on investments made with cash collateral.

Income Taxes: It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.

Effective March 31, 2008, the Portfolio implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity, including investment companies, before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. The investment advisor has evaluated the application of FIN 48 to the Portfolio, and has determined that the adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Portfolio’s financial statements. The Portfolio files U.S. and various state tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Portfolio’s tax returns remains open for the years ended September 30, 2004 through September 30, 2006. The statute of limitations on the Portfolio’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a frame- work for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.The impact on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In addition, in February 2007, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FAS 157. FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The impact on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“FAS 161”) was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. FAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position. The investment advisor is currently evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and the impact on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

Other: Expenses directly related to the Portfolio or its classes are charged to that Portfolio or class. Other operating expenses shared by several Portfolios are pro-rated among those Portfolios on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Other expenses of the Portfolio are allocated daily to each class based on its relative net assets.

2. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The Fund on behalf of the Portfolio entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., to provide investment advisory services. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (“Merrill Lynch”) and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) are principal owners of BlackRock, Inc.

 

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The Advisor is responsible for the management of the Portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of the Portfolio. For such services, the Portfolio pays the Advisor a monthly fee based on the average daily value of the Portfolio’s net assets, at the following annual rates:

 

Average Daily Net Assets

  

first $1 billion

   0.550 %

$1 billion - $2 billion

   0.500  

$2 billion - $3 billion

   0.475  

greater than $3 billion

   0.450  

In addition, the Advisor has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (“BFM”), an affiliate of the Advisor, pursuant to which BFM serves as sub-advisor for the Portfolio. The Advisor pays the sub-advisor, for services it provides, a monthly fee that is a percentage of the management fee paid by the Portfolio to the Advisor.

PFPC Trust Company (“PTC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as custodian for the Portfolio. For these services, the custodian receives a fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily gross assets of the Portfolio.

Prior to January 1, 2008, the fee was paid at the following annual rates: 0.0073% of the first $250 million, 0.006% of the next $250 million, 0.0056% of the next $250 million, 0.0048% of the next $250 million and 0.004% of average daily gross assets in excess of $1 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of the Portfolio.

Effective January 1, 2008, the fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.005% of the first $400 million, 0.004% of the next $1.6 billion, and 0.003% of average daily gross assets in excess of $2 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of the Portfolio.

PFPC Inc. (“PFPC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent. Each class of the Portfolio bears the costs of transfer agent fees associated with such respective class. Transfer agency fees borne by each class of the Portfolio are comprised of those fees charged for all shareholder communications including shareholder reports, dividend and distribution notices, and proxy materials for shareholders meetings, as well as per account and per transaction fees related to servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts, including the issuing, redeeming and transferring of shares of each class of the Portfolio, 12b-1 fee calculation, check writing, anti-money laundering services, and customer identification services.

Pursuant to written agreements, certain affiliates provide the Portfolio with sub-accounting, recordkeeping, sub-transfer agency and other administrative services with respect to sub-accounts they service. For these services, affiliates receive an annual fee per shareholder account which will vary depending on share class. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Portfolio paid $52,360 in return for these services.

PFPC and the Advisor act as co-administrators for the Fund. For these services, the co-administrators receive a combined administration fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Portfolio. The combined administration fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.075% of the first $500 million, 0.065% of the next $500 million and 0.055% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion of the Portfolio. In addition, each of the share classes is charged an administration fee based on the following percentages of average daily net assets of each respective class: 0.025% of the first $500 million, 0.015% of the next $500 million and 0.005% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. In addition, PFPC and the Advisor may have, at their discretion, voluntarily waived all or any portion of their administration fees for the Portfolio or a share class.

The Portfolio has received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission permitting it to lend portfolio securities to BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BIM”), an affiliate of the Advisor, or its affiliates. As of March 31, 2008, the Portfolio had no securities loans to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPF&S”), a wholy owned subsidiary of Merrill Lynch, or its affiliates. Pursuant to that order, the Portfolio has retained BIM as the securities lending agent for a fee based on a share of the returns on investment of cash collateral. BIM may, on behalf of the Portfolio, invest cash collateral received by the Portfolio for such loans, among other things, in a private investment company managed by the Advisor or in registered money market funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, BIM received $2,167 in securities lending agent fees.

The Fund, on behalf of the Portfolio, has entered into a Distribution Agreement with BlackRock Distributors, Inc. (“BDI”). BDI is an affiliate of BlackRock, Inc. The Fund has also adopted a Distribution Plan on behalf of the Portfolio in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan the Portfolio pays BDI ongoing service and distribution fees. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates based upon the average daily net assets of the shares as follows:

 

   

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Class Specific Fee Arrangement  
Share Classes  
Institutional    Service     Investor A     Investor B     Investor C  
Contractual

Fees

   Actual
Fees (3)
   Contractual
Fees (1)
 
 
  Actual
Fees (3)
 
 
  Contractual
Fees (1)
 
 
  Actual
Fees (3)
 
 
  Contractual
Fees (2)
 
 
  Actual
Fees (3)
 
 
  Contractual
Fees (2)
 
 
  Actual
Fees (3)
 
 
                                                       
None    None    0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %   1.00 %

 

(1) the maximum annual contractual fees are comprised of a 0.25% service fee.

 

(2) the maximum annual contractual fees are comprised of a 0.75% distribution fee and a 0.25% service fee.

 

(3) annualized; the actual fees are for the six months ended March 31, 2008.

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Portfolio paid $272,409 to affiliates in return for distribution and sales support services.

The Advisor maintains a call center, which is responsible for providing certain shareholder services to the Portfolio, such as responding to shareholder inquiries and processing transactions based upon instructions from shareholders with respect to the subscription and redemption of Portfolio shares. During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following amounts have been accrued by the Portfolio to reimburse the Advisor for costs incurred running the call center, which are a component of the transfer agent fees in the accompanying Statement of Operations.

 

Share Classes

Institutional

   Service    Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    Total
$    731    $    69    $    42,769    $    15,547    $    4,011    $    63,127

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following charts show the various types of class-specific expenses borne directly by each class of the Portfolio and any associated waivers of those expenses.

 

     Share Classes  
     Institutional     Service     Investor A     Investor B    Investor C     Total  

Administration Fees

   $ 3,731     $ 268     $ 59,833     $ 17,602    $ 10,109     $ 91,543  

Administration Fees Waived

     (3,731 )     (2 )     (115 )     —        (58 )     (3,905 )

Transfer Agent Fees

     21,937       583       427,170       157,020      52,564       659,274  

Transfer Agent Fees Waived

     (731 )     (3 )     —         —        (171 )     (904 )

Transfer Agent Fees Reimbursed

     (7,177 )     (78 )     —         —        (123 )     (7,378 )

Service Fees

     —         2,684       595,767       175,065      100,806       874,322  

Distribution Fees

     —         —         —         528,051      302,419       830,470  

The Advisor contractually agreed to waive or reimburse fees or expenses until February 1, 2009, in order to limit expenses. These expense limits apply to the aggregate expenses incurred on a share class (excluding; interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred as a result of investments in other funds and other expenses attributable to, and incurred as a result of, a Portfolio’s investments and other extraordinary expenses). This agreement is reviewed annually by the Board. The current expense limitations as a percentage of net assets are as follows:

 

Share Classes  

Institutional

    Service     Investor A     Investor B     Investor C  
0.86 %   1.16 %   1.33 %   2.08 %   2.08 %

If operating expenses, within two years following a waiver or reimbursement of the operating expenses of a share class that previously received a waiver or reimbursement from the Advisor, are less than the expense limit for that share class, the share class is required to repay the Advisor up to the amount of fees waived or expenses reimbursed under the agreement if: (1) the Portfolio has more than $50 million in assets, (2) the Advisor or an affiliate continues to be the Portfolio’s investment advisor or administrator and (3) the Board has approved the payments to the Advisor at the previous quarterly meeting.

At March 31, 2008, the amounts subject to possible future reimbursement under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:

 

Expiring January 31,
2010    2011
$47,788    $3,660

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, Merrill Lynch, through its affiliated broker dealer, MLPF&S, earned $3,875 in commissions on transactions of securities.

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, affiliates earned underwriting discounts, direct commissions and dealer concessions on sales of the Portfolio’s Investor A shares of $25,810.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, affiliates received contingent deferred sales charges relating to transactions in Investor A, Investor B and Investor C shares of $71, $95,946 and $5,794 respectively.

The Portfolio may earn income on positive cash balances in demand deposit accounts that are maintained by PFPC on behalf of the Portfolio. The income earned for the six months ended March 31, 2008 was $7,263.

The Portfolio may also receive earnings credits related to cash balances with PFPC which are shown on the Statement of Operations as fees paid indirectly.

Certain officers and/or trustees of the Portfolio are officers and/or trustees/directors of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates.

3. Investments:

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, purchases and sales of securities including paydowns, excluding short-term investments, dollar rolls securities, were $320,608,288 and $361,402,092, respectively.

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, purchases and sales of U.S. government securities were $90,139,167 and $87,848,142, respectively.

Written options transactions entered into during the six months ended March 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

     Contracts     Premium  

Balance at 9/30/07

   (1,637,502 )   $ (1,994,023 )

Written

   (7,119 )     (2,372,142 )

Expired

   1,630,758       214,647  

Closed

   10,812       2,869,547  
              

Balance at 3/31/08

   (3,051 )   $ (1,281,971 )
              

4. Capital Shares:

Transactions in capital shares for each period were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Year Ended
September 30, 2007
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Shares sold:

        

Institutional

   513,260     $ 7,818,606     774,819     $ 12,673,325  

Service

   12,218       189,692     115,714       1,912,238  

Investor A

   1,407,299       21,697,411     2,956,580       47,917,929  

Investor B

   316,867       4,891,534     568,659       9,085,898  

Investor C

   417,790       6,341,821     701,045       11,178,693  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

        

Institutional

   101,948       1,607,941     101,243       1,603,042  

Service

   1,809       28,406     6,121       96,039  

Investor A

   2,651,548       41,602,823     1,521,117       23,985,487  

Investor B

   747,315       11,605,506     488,088       7,583,994  

Investor C

   419,088       6,483,200     229,834       3,573,154  

Shares redeemed:

        

Institutional

   (627,912 )     (10,606,328 )   (937,469 )     (15,341,460 )

Service

   (20,425 )     (304,999 )   (127,252 )     (2,097,949 )

Investor A

   (2,926,547 )     (45,500,455 )   (5,822,896 )     (93,990,201 )

Investor B

   (1,382,704 )     (21,158,711 )   (3,432,187 )     (54,998,153 )

Investor C

   (603,430 )     (9,121,468 )   (1,125,583 )     (17,955,399 )
                            

Net increase (decrease)

   1,028,124     $ 15,574,979     (3,982,167 )   $ (64,773,363 )
                            

There is a 2% redemption fee on shares of the Portfolio redeemed or exchanged which have been held for 30 days or less. The redemption fees are collected and retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders. The redemption fees are recorded as a credit to paid-in capital.

5. Short-Term Borrowings:

The Portfolio, along with certain other funds managed by the Advisor and its affiliates, is a party to a $500,000,000 credit agreement with a group of lenders. The Portfolio may borrow under the credit agreement to fund shareholder redemptions and for other lawful purposes other than for leverage. Each Portfolio may borrow up to the maximum amount allowable under the Portfolio’s current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, subject to various other legal, regulatory or contractual limits. On November 21, 2007, the credit agreement was renewed for one year under substantially the same terms. The Portfolio pays a commitment fee of 0.06% per annum based on the Portfolio’s pro rata share of the unused portion of the credit agreement, which is included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations. Amounts borrowed under the credit agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Portfolio’s election, the federal funds rate plus 0.35% or a base rate as defined in the credit agreement. The Portfolio did not borrow under the credit agreement during the six months ended March 31, 2008.

 

   

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6. Capital Loss Carryforward:

As of September 30, 2007, the Portfolio had a capital loss carryforward available to offset future realized capital gains of $13,392,631 expiring September 30, 2010.

7. Market Risk:

The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Portfolio may be inhibited. In addition, a significant proportion of the aggregate market value of equity securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets are held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Portfolio.

 

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Officers and Trustees

David O. Beim, Trustee

Richard S. Davis, Trustee

Ronald W. Forbes, Trustee

Henry Gabbay, Trustee

Dr. Matina Horner, Trustee

Rodney D. Johnson, Trustee

Herbert I. London, Trustee

Cynthia A. Montgomery, Trustee

Joseph P. Platt, Jr., Trustee

Robert C. Robb, Jr., Trustee

Toby Rosenblatt, Trustee

Kenneth L. Urish, Trustee

Frederick W. Winter, Trustee

Donald C. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer

Anne F. Ackerley, Vice President

Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay M. Fife, Treasurer

Brian P. Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer

Howard Surloff, Secretary

Investment Advisor and Co-Administrator

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Wilmington, DE 19809

Sub-Advisor

BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

New York, NY 10022

Custodian

PFPC Trust Company

Philadelphia, PA 19153

Co-Administrator and Transfer Agent

PFPC Inc.

Wilmington, DE 19809

Distributor

BlackRock Distributors, Inc.

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Legal Counsel

Sidley Austin LLP

New York, NY 10019

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

   

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Additional Information (Unaudited)

BlackRock Privacy Principles

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

Availability of Additional Information

Electronic copies of most financial reports and prospectuses are available on the Fund’s website or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports and prospectuses by enrolling in the Fund’s electronic delivery program.

To enroll:

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts Directly With BlackRock

 

1) Access the BlackRock website at http://www.blackrock.com/edelivery

 

2) Click on the applicable link and follow the steps to sign up

 

3) Log into your account

The Fund will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and it is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Fund at (800) 441-7762.

 

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Additional Information (concluded)

Availability of Additional Information (concluded)

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request by calling (800) 441-7762; (2) at www.blackrock.com; (3) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information (if any) on how proxies relating to the Fund’s voting securities were voted by BlackRock during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, upon request and without charge on our website at www.blackrock.com, by calling (800) 441-7762 or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http:// www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 441-7762.

Shareholder Privileges

Account Information

Call us at (800) 441-7762 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST to get information about your account balances, recent transactions and share prices. You can also reach us on the Web at www.blackrock.com/funds.

Automatic Investment Plans

Investor Class shareholders who want to invest regularly can arrange to have $50 or more automatically deducted from their checking or savings account and invested in any of the BlackRock portfolios.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

Investor Class shareholders can establish a systematic withdrawal plan and receive periodic payments of $50 or more from their BlackRock portfolios, as long as their account is at least $10,000.

Retirement Plans

Shareholders may make investments in conjunction with Traditional, Rollover, Roth, Coverdell, Simple IRA’s, SEP IRA’s and 403(b) Plans.

 

   

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A World-Class Mutual Fund Family

BlackRock offers a diverse lineup of open-end mutual funds crossing all investment styles and managed by experts in equity, fixed income and tax-exempt investing.

 

Equity Funds

   
BlackRock All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio   BlackRock Global Opportunities Portfolio   BlackRock Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Asset Allocation Portfolio†   BlackRock Global Resources Portfolio   BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Aurora Portfolio   BlackRock Global Science & Technology   BlackRock Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund
BlackRock Balanced Capital Fund†  

Opportunities Portfolio

  BlackRock Natural Resources Trust
BlackRock Basic Value Fund   BlackRock Global SmallCap Fund   BlackRock Pacific Fund
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio   BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio*   BlackRock Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund   BlackRock Healthcare Fund   BlackRock Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
BlackRock EuroFund   BlackRock Index Equity Portfolio*   BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II
BlackRock Focus Growth Fund   BlackRock International Fund   BlackRock Small Cap Index Fund
BlackRock Focus Value Fund   BlackRock International Index Fund   BlackRock Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio*
BlackRock Fundamental Growth Fund   BlackRock International Opportunities Portfolio   BlackRock Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund†   BlackRock International Value Fund   BlackRock S&P 500 Index Fund
BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund   BlackRock Large Cap Core Fund   BlackRock Technology Fund
BlackRock Global Emerging Markets Fund   BlackRock Large Cap Growth Fund   BlackRock U.S. Opportunities Portfolio
BlackRock Global Financial Services Fund   BlackRock Large Cap Value Fund   BlackRock Utilities and Telecommunications Fund
BlackRock Global Growth Fund   BlackRock Latin America Fund   BlackRock Value Opportunities Fund

Fixed Income Funds

   
BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund   BlackRock Income Builder Portfolio   BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio
BlackRock Emerging Market Debt Portfolio   BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Managed Income Portfolio
BlackRock Enhanced Income Portfolio   BlackRock Intermediate Bond Portfolio II   BlackRock Short-Term Bond Fund
BlackRock GNMA Portfolio   BlackRock Intermediate Government   BlackRock Strategic Income Portfolio
BlackRock Government Income Portfolio  

Bond Portfolio

  BlackRock Total Return Fund
BlackRock High Income Fund   BlackRock International Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Total Return Portfolio II
BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Long Duration Bond Portfolio   BlackRock World Income Fund
BlackRock Income Portfolio    

Municipal Bond Funds

   
BlackRock AMT-Free Municipal Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Intermediate Municipal Fund   BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Fund
BlackRock California Insured Municipal Bond Fund   BlackRock Kentucky Municipal Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Ohio Municipal Bond Portfolio
BlackRock Delaware Municipal Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Municipal Insured Fund   BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
BlackRock Florida Municipal Bond Fund   BlackRock National Municipal Fund   BlackRock Short-Term Municipal Fund
BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund   BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund  

Target Risk & Target Date Funds

   
BlackRock Prepared Portfolios   BlackRock Lifecycle Prepared Portfolios  

Conservative Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2010

 

Prepared Portfolio 2030

Moderate Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2015

 

Prepared Portfolio 2035

Growth Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2020

 

Prepared Portfolio 2040

Aggressive Growth Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2025

 

Prepared Portfolio 2045

   

Prepared Portfolio 2050

 

* See the prospectus for information on specific limitations on investments in the fund.
Mixed asset fund.

BlackRock mutual funds are distributed by BlackRock Distributors, Inc. and certain funds are also distributed by FAM Distributors, Inc. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the funds under consideration carefully before investing. Each fund’s prospectus contains this and other information and is available at www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 882-0052 or from your financial advisor. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

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This report is transmitted to shareholders only. It is not authorized for use as an offer of sale or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of the Portfolio unless accompanied or preceded by the Portfolio’s current prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. Investment returns and principal value of shares will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.

Investment in foreign securities involves special risks including fluctuating foreign exchange rates, foreign government regulations, differing degrees of liquidity and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments.

BlackRock Funds

100 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

LOGO

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BlackRock     LOGO
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      Page

A Letter to Shareholders

   3

Semi-Annual Report:

  

Portfolio Summary

   4

About Portfolio’s Performance

   6

Disclosure of Expenses

   6

Financial Statements:

  

Schedule of Investments

   7

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   9

Statement of Operations

   10

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   11

Financial Highlights

   12

Notes to Financial Statements

   13

Officers and Trustees

   17

Additional Information

   18

Mutual Fund Family

   20

 

 

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A Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholder

Financial markets endured severe bouts of volatility during the reporting period, particularly as the calendar turned to 2008. It was then that fears of an economic recession swelled and credit market strains intensified, producing calamity in the financial system and, ultimately, the demise of major Wall Street firm Bear Stearns.

The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”), after cutting the target federal funds rate 100 basis points (1%) between September 2007 and year-end, stepped up its efforts to support the ailing financial sector in the first three months of 2008. The central bank cut interest rates 125 basis points in January alone, and followed with another 75-basis-point cut on March 18, bringing the target rate to 2.25%. In an unprecedented move, the Fed also extended its financing operations directly to broker/dealers and assisted JPMorgan in its buyout of ill-fated Bear Stearns.

Against this backdrop, investor anxiety has been acute and equity markets have struggled. The S&P 500 Index of U.S. stocks was down in March, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative returns. International markets outperformed the U.S. for much of 2007, but that trend changed in more recent months as investors grew increasingly reluctant to take on the risks of foreign investing.

In fixed income markets, an ongoing investor flight to quality continued to drive Treasury yields lower and their prices higher. The yield on 10-year Treasury issues, which touched 5.30% in June 2007 (its highest level in five years), fell to 4.04% by year-end and to 3.45% by March 31. Investors largely shunned bonds associated with the housing and credit markets, and the riskier high yield sector landed in negative territory year-to-date. Meanwhile, the municipal bond market has struggled with concerns around the creditworthiness of monoline bond insurers and the failure of auctions for auction rate securities, driving yields higher and prices lower across the curve. At period-end, municipal bonds were trading at higher yields than their Treasury counterparts, a very unusual occurrence by historical standards.

Overall, the major benchmark indexes posted mixed results for the current reporting period, generally reflecting heightened investor risk aversion:

 

Total Returns as of March 31, 2008

   6-month     12-month  

U.S. equities (S&P 500 Index)

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%

Small cap U.S. equities (Russell 2000 Index)

   (14.02 )%   (13.00 )%

International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

   (10.50 )%   (2.70 )%

Fixed income (Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index)

   5.23 %   7.67 %

Tax-exempt fixed income (Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index)

   0.75 %   1.90 %

High yield bonds (Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

   (4.01 )%   (3.47 )%

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

As you navigate today’s volatile markets, we encourage you to review your investment goals with your financial professional and to make portfolio changes, as needed. For more up-to-date commentary on the economy and financial markets, we invite you to visit www.blackrock.com/funds. As always, we thank you for entrusting BlackRock with your investment assets, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the months and years ahead.

 

Sincerely,
LOGO
Rob Kapito
President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

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Portfolio Management Commentary

 

How did the Portfolio perform?

 

 

Portfolio results outperformed that of the benchmark S&P 500 Index for the six-month period.

What factors influenced performance?

 

 

Both sector positioning and stock selection contributed to the Portfolio’s relative outperformance. From a sector positioning standpoint, the Portfolio’s overweight in consumer staples and energy, along with an underweight in financials, added significant value during the period.

 

 

Stock selection within the financials and information technology sectors produced the strongest relative results. Berkshire Hathaway drove performance among the Portfolio’s financials holdings, as shares of the company appreciated during an extremely challenging environment for the sector overall. Stock selection in the computers & peripherals sub-sector within information technology also contributed notably during the six months. In particular, Portfolio positions in International Business Machines and Hewlett-Packard Co., combined with its avoidance of Dell and EMC Corp., enhanced comparative results, as the former fared relatively well, while the latter two major technology holdings in the benchmark declined significantly over the period.

 

 

Conversely, unfavorable stock selection in the energy and industrials sectors partially offset the successes in financials and technology. In energy, the Portfolio’s large position in Schlumberger detracted from results, as the company’s shares declined over the period following earnings disappointments. Boeing accounted for much of the relative weakness in the industrials group.

Describe recent Portfolio activity.

 

 

During the period, we increased the Portfolio’s weighting in consumer staples, as we reduced the allocation to financials through the sale of SLM Corp.

Describe Portfolio positioning at period-end.

 

 

Sector weights continue to be driven by our bottom-up stock selection decisions. At period-end, the Portfolio’s largest overweights versus the benchmark S&P 500 Index were in healthcare and consumer staples, while it was relatively underexposed to the consumer discretionary and materials sectors.

 

 

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

 

Ten Largest Holdings

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   6 %

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B

   6  

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   6  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   6  

Schlumberger Ltd.

   6  

Target Corp.

   5  

American Express Co.

   4  

General Electric Co.

   4  

International Business Machines Corp.

   4  

Microsoft Corp.

   4  

Ten Largest Industries

   Percent of
Long-Term
Investments
 

Oil & Gas

   15 %

Computer & Office Equipment

   10  

Pharmaceuticals

   8  

Retail Merchandising

   8  

Finance

   8  

Aerospace

   7  

Soaps & Cosmetics

   6  

Conglomerates

   6  

Beverages & Bottling

   5  

Manufacturing

   4  

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Portfolio management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

 

 

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Portfolio Summary (concluded)

 

 

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment

 

LOGO

 

 

The Portfolio normally invests largely in a diversified and supervised portfolio of common stocks, or securities convertible into common stocks.
†† This unmanaged Index covers 500 industrial, utility, transportation and financial companies of the U.S. markets (mostly NYSE issues) representing about 75% of NYSE market capitalization and 30% of NYSE issues. S&P 500 is a registered trademark of the McGraw-Hill Companies.

Shares of the Portfolio are not currently offered to the public.

 

 

Performance Summary for the Period Ended March 31, 2008

 

 

     6-Month
Total Returns
    Average Annual Total Returns*  
       1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  

BlackRock

   (9.09 )%   2.59 %   9.94 %   3.99 %

S&P 500® Index

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%   11.32 %   3.50 %

 

* See “About Portfolio’s Performance” on page 6 for a detailed description of performance related information.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

 

 

Expense Example

 

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

BlackRock

   $ 1,000.00    $ 909.09    $ 2.86    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.96    $ 3.04

 

* For the BlackRock share class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.60%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

See “Disclosure of Expenses” on page 6 for further information on how expenses were calculated.

 

 

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About Portfolio’s Performance

 

 

BlackRock Shares are not subject to any sales charge. These shares bear no ongoing distribution or service fees and are available only to eligible investors.

Performance information reflects past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Refer to www.blackrock.com/funds to obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end. Performance results do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Figures shown in the performance table on the previous page assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value on the ex-dividend date. Investment return and principal value of shares will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The performance information also reflects fee waivers and reimbursements that subsidize and reduce the total operating expenses of the Portfolio. The Portfolio’s returns would have been lower if there were not such waivers and reimbursements. BlackRock Advisors, LLC is under no obligation to waive or continue waiving its fees after February 1, 2009.

Disclosure of Expenses

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example on page 5 is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example on page 5 is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Shares    Value  

Common Stocks — 98.8%

     

Aerospace — 6.5%

     

The Boeing Co.

   131,800    $ 9,801,966  

General Dynamics Corp.

   93,000      7,753,410  
           
        17,555,376  
           

Banks — 2.0%

     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   124,728      5,357,068  
           

Beverages & Bottling — 5.3%

     

Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.

   192,315      9,125,347  

The Coca-Cola Co.

   87,735      5,340,429  
           
        14,465,776  
           

Computer & Office Equipment — 9.8%

     

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   349,270      15,947,668  

International Business Machines Corp.

   92,371      10,635,597  
           
        26,583,265  
           

Computer Software & Services — 3.8%

     

Microsoft Corp.

   367,277      10,423,321  
           

Conglomerates — 6.1%

     

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B(a)

   3,687      16,491,582  
           

Electronics — 0.9%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(a)

   29,749      887,412  

Intel Corp.

   70,215      1,487,154  
           
        2,374,566  
           

Finance — 7.6%

     

American Express Co.

   271,045      11,850,087  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

   61,125      3,169,331  

Western Union Co.

   266,480      5,668,030  
           
        20,687,448  
           

Food & Agriculture — 0.8%

     

General Mills, Inc.

   8,497      508,800  

Kraft Foods, Inc. - Class A

   53,285      1,652,368  
           
        2,161,168  
           

Insurance — 1.5%

     

American International Group, Inc.

   94,900      4,104,425  
           

Machinery & Heavy Equipment — 3.6%

     

Caterpillar, Inc.(b)

   124,256      9,728,002  
           

Manufacturing — 4.3%

     

General Electric Co.

   317,848      11,763,555  
           

Medical & Medical Services — 3.1%

     

Millipore Corp.(a)

   123,378      8,316,911  
           

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 4.0%

     

Johnson & Johnson

   120,414      7,811,256  

Medtronic, Inc.

   60,000      2,902,200  
           
        10,713,456  
           

Oil & Gas — 14.8%

     

BP Plc - ADR

   116,846      7,086,710  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   188,062      15,906,284  

Schlumberger Ltd.

   172,339      14,993,493  

Transocean, Inc.(a)

   14,795      2,000,284  
           
        39,986,771  
           

Pharmaceuticals — 7.9%

     

AstraZeneca Plc

   76,000      2,887,240  

Merck & Co., Inc.

   83,999      3,187,762  

Novartis AG - ADR

   161,364      8,266,678  

Pfizer, Inc.

   89,719      1,877,819  

Wyeth

   125,465      5,239,418  
           
        21,458,917  
           

Retail Merchandising — 7.6%

     

Target Corp.

   248,429      12,590,382  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   154,700      8,149,596  
           
        20,739,978  
           

Soaps & Cosmetics — 6.4%

     

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   246,400      17,265,248  
           

Telecommunications — 0.7%

     

Vodafone Group Plc - ADR

   64,452      1,901,979  
           

Tobacco — 2.1%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

   77,000      1,709,400  

Philip Morris International, Inc.(a)

   77,000      3,894,660  
           
        5,604,060  
           

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Cost $58,843,669)

        267,682,872  
           

Short Term Investments — 4.0%

     

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series, 3.10%(c)(d)(e)

   7,900,000      7,900,000  

Galileo Money Market Fund, 2.56%(e)

   3,074,861      3,074,861  
           

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(Cost $10,974,861)

        10,974,861  
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES — 102.8%

     

(Cost $69,818,530*)

        278,657,733  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (2.8)%

        (7,597,548 )
           

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

      $ 271,060,185  
           

 

 

Portfolio Abbreviations

 

 

To simplify the listings of Portfolio holdings in the Schedule of Investments, the names of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the list on the right.    ADR   

American Depository Receipt

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)    (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

 

 

* The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments as of March 31, 2008, as computed for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 65,484,475  
        

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 216,111,615  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (2,938,357 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 213,173,258  
        

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security, or a portion of security, is on loan.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio, for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Net Activity    Interest
Income

BlackRock Liquidity Series, LLC Money Market Series

   $ 7,900,000    $ 32,152

 

(d) Security purchased with the cash proceeds from securities loans.
(e) Represents current yield as of report date.

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Assets

 

Investments at value - unaffiliated (including securities loaned of $7,829,000) (cost $61,918,530)

   $ 270,757,733

Investments at value - affiliated (cost $7,900,000)

     7,900,000

Dividends receivable

     583,358

Securities lending income receivable

     5,546

Receivable from advisor

     720

Prepaid expenses

     12,963
      

Total assets

     279,260,320
      
  

Liabilities

Collateral received at value - securities loans

     7,900,000

Investment advisory fees payable

     107,446

Capital shares redeemed payable

     77,766

Foreign taxes payable

     36,192

Administration fees payable

     17,163

Custodian fees payable

     5,443

Officer and Trustees fees payable

     4,988

Transfer agent fees payable

     3,760

Other accrued expenses payable

     47,377
      

Total liabilities

     8,200,135
      
  

Net Assets

Net Assets

   $ 271,060,185
      
  

Net Assets Consist of

Paid-in capital

   $ 52,279,455

Undistributed net investment income

     1,155,803

Accumulated net realized gain

     8,785,724

Net unrealized appreciation

     208,839,203
      

Net Assets

   $ 271,060,185
      
  

Net Asset Value

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     443,372

Net Asset Value

   $ 611.36

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends

   $ 2,692,060  

Securities lending

     32,152  

Interest from affiliates

     70  

Foreign taxes witheld

     (36,192 )
        

Total investment income

     2,688,090  
        
  

Expenses

 

Investment advisory

     726,413  

Administration

     145,284  

Professional

     22,868  

Custodian

     14,363  

Printing

     12,924  

Officer and Trustees

     11,411  

Transfer agent

     3,098  

Miscellaneous

     5,114  
        

Total expenses

     941,475  

Less investment advisory fees waived

     (30,369 )

Less administration fees waived

     (36,322 )

Less transfer agent fees waived

     (1,673 )

Less transfer agent fees reimbursed

     (1,411 )

Less fees paid indirectly

     (15 )
        

Total expenses after waivers and reimbursement

     871,685  
        

Net investment income

     1,816,405  
        
  

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain from:

  

Investments

     193,597  

Redemption-in-kind transactions

     6,007,482  
        
     6,201,079  
        

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:

  

Investments

     (35,529,086 )
        

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (29,328,007 )
        

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (27,511,602 )
        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
March 31,

2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:    (Unaudited)        

Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 1,816,405     $ 3,003,112  

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     193,597       (1,583,883 )

Net realized gain from redemption-in-kind transactions

     6,007,482       19,717,131  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (35,529,086 )     30,726,620  
                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (27,511,602 )     51,862,980  
                
    

Dividends to Shareholders from

 

Net investment income

     (1,814,307 )     (2,701,038 )
                
    

Capital Share Transactions

 

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

     280,571       448,506  

Shares redeemed

     (12,906,357 )     (30,149,442 )
                

Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

     (12,625,786 )     (29,700,936 )
                
    

Net Assets

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (41,951,695 )     19,461,006  

Beginning of period

     313,011,880       293,550,874  
                

End of period

   $ 271,060,185     $ 313,011,880  
                

End of period undistributed net investment income

   $ 1,155,803     $ 1,153,705  
                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
   

Nine
Months
Ended

9/30/05

    Year Ended
December 31,
 
     (Unaudited)     2007     2006       20041     2003  

Per Share Operating Performance

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 676.66     $ 575.50     $ 533.63     $ 520.73     $ 490.99     $ 411.01  
                                                

Net investment income

     4.02 2     6.21 2     6.63 2     4.10 2     7.61       5.40  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (65.33 )     100.52       41.58       11.80       29.63       80.08  

Dividends from net investment income

     (3.99 )     (5.57 )     (6.34 )     (3.00 )     (7.50 )     (5.50 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 611.36     $ 676.66     $ 575.50     $ 533.63     $ 520.73     $ 490.99  
                                                
            

Total Investment Return

 

Based on net asset value

     (9.09 )%3     18.62 %     9.06 %     3.10 %3     7.63 %     20.89 %
                                                
            

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.60 %4     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.60 %4     0.61 %     0.59 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.65 %4     0.65 %     0.67 %     0.71 %4     0.61 %     0.59 %
                                                

Net investment income

     1.25 %4     0.99 %     1.20 %     1.06 %4     1.47 %     1.20 %
                                                
            

Supplemental Data

 

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 271,060     $ 313,012     $ 293,551     $ 292,516     $ 299,352     $ 309,699  
                                                

Portfolio turnover

     —         1 %     —         —         4 %     5 %
                                                

 

1

During the year ended December 31, 2004, the investment advisor reimbursed the Portfolio as part of an internal review regarding the use of fund brokerage commissions. These payments increased net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share by $0.17 and increased total return by 0.04%.

2

Based on average shares outstanding.

3

Aggregate total investment return.

4

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Significant Accounting Policies:

BlackRock FundsSM (the “Fund”), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of March 31, 2008, the Fund had 26 registered portfolios. These financial statements relate to the Fund’s Exchange Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares with a par value of $0.001. The Portfolio’s financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may require the use of management accruals and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolio:

Valuation of Investments: Equity investments traded on a national securities exchange or on the NASDAQ Global Market System are valued at the last reported sale price that day or the NASDAQ official closing price, if applicable. Equity investments traded on a national securities exchange for which there were no sales on that day and equity investments traded on other over-the-counter markets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean of the bid and asked prices. Short-term securities may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value each business day.

In the event that application of these methods of valuation results in a price for an investment which is deemed not to be representative of the market value of such investment, the investment will be valued by a method approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) as reflecting fair value (“Fair Value Assets”). When determining the price for Fair Value Assets, the investment advisor and/or the sub-advisor seeks to determine the price that the Portfolio might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm’s-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon all available factors that the investment advisor and/or sub-advisor deem relevant. The pricing of all Fair Value Assets is subsequently reported to the Board or a committee thereof.

Generally, trading in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The values of such securities used in computing the net assets of the Portfolio are determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates will be determined as of the close of business on the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times at which they are determined and the close of business on the NYSE that may not be reflected in the computation of the Portfolio’s net assets. If events (for example, a company announcement, market volatility or a natural disaster) occur during such periods that are expected to materially affect the value of such securities, those securities may be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Board or by the investment advisor using a pricing service and/or procedures approved by the Board.

Foreign Currency Transactions: Foreign currency amounts are translated into United States dollars on the following basis: (i) market value of investment securities, assets and liabilities at the current rate of exchange; and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Portfolio reports foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Redemptions-In-Kind: The Portfolio transferred securities and cash due to redemptions-in-kind. For purposes of generally accepted accounting principles, these transactions were treated as a sale of securities and the resulting gains and losses were recognized based on the market value of the securities on the date of the transfer. For tax purposes, no gains or losses were recognized. Gains and losses resulting from such redemptions in-kind are disclosed separately in the Statement of Operations.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are subsequently recorded when the Portfolio has determined the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis.

Dividends to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions paid by the Portfolio are recorded on the ex-dividend dates.

Securities Lending: The Portfolio may lend securities to financial institutions that provide cash or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government as collateral, which will be maintained at all times in an amount equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Portfolio and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Portfolio on the next business day. The Portfolio typically receives the income on the loaned securities but does not receive the income on the collateral. Where the Portfolio receives cash collateral, it may invest such collateral and retain the amount earned on such investment, net of any amount rebated to the borrower. The Portfolio may receive a flat fee for its loans. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions. The Portfolio may pay reasonable lending agent, administrative and custodial fees in connection with its loans. In the event that the borrower defaults on its obligation to return borrowed securities because of insolvency or for any other reason, the Portfolio could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Portfolio also could suffer a loss where the value of the collateral falls below the market value of the borrowed securities, in the event of borrower default or in the event of losses on investments made with cash collateral.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Income Taxes: It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.

Effective March 31, 2008, the Portfolio implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity, including investment companies, before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. The investment advisor has evaluated the application of FIN 48 to the Portfolio, and has determined that the adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Portfolio’s financial statements. The Portfolio files U.S. and various state tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Portfolio’s tax returns remains open for the years ended September 30, 2004 through September 30, 2006. The statute of limitations on the Portfolio’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The impact on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In addition, in February 2007, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FAS 157. FAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The impact on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“FAS 161”) was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. FAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position. The investment advisor is currently evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and the impact on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

Other: Expenses directly related to the Portfolio are charged to the Portfolio. Other operating expenses shared by several Portfolios are pro-rated among those Portfolios on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods.

2. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The Fund on behalf of the Portfolio entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., to provide investment advisory services. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (“Merrill Lynch”) and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) are principal owners of BlackRock, Inc. The Advisor is responsible for the management of the Portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of the Portfolio. For such services, the Portfolio pays the Advisor a monthly fee based on the average daily value of the Portfolio’s net assets, at the annual rate of 0.50%.

PFPC Trust Company (“PTC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as custodian for the Portfolio. For these services, the custodian receives a fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily gross assets of the Portfolio.

Prior to January 1, 2008, the fee was paid at the following annual rates: 0.0073% of the first $250 million, 0.006% of the next $250 million, 0.0056% of the next $250 million, 0.0048% of the next $250 million and 0.004% of average daily gross assets in excess of $1 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of the Portfolio.

Effective January 1, 2008, the fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.005% of the first $400 million, 0.004% of the next $1.6 billion, and 0.003% of average daily gross assets in excess of $2 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of the Portfolio.

PFPC Inc. (“PFPC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent. Transfer agency fees are comprised of those fees charged for all shareholder communications including shareholder reports, dividend and distribution notices, and proxy materials for shareholders meetings. The Portfolio is also charged per account and per transaction fees related to servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts, including the issuing, redeeming and transferring of shares of the Portfolio, check writing, anti-money laundering services, and customer identification services.

Pursuant to written agreements, certain affiliates provide the Portfolio with sub-accounting, recordkeeping, sub-transfer agency and other administrative services with respect to sub-accounts they service. For

 

 

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these services, affiliates receive an annual fee per shareholder account which will vary depending on share class. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Portfolio paid $17 in return for these services.

PFPC and the Advisor act as co-administrators for the Portfolio. For these services, the co-administrators receive a combined administration fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Portfolio. The combined administration fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.075% of the first $500 million, 0.065% of the next $500 million and 0.055% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. In addition, the Portfolio is charged an administration fee based on the following percentages of average daily net assets of the BlackRock class: 0.025% of the first $500 million, 0.015% of the next $500 million and 0.005% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. In addition, PFPC and the Advisor may have, at their discretion, voluntarily waived all or any portion of their administration fees for the Portfolio.

The Advisor contractually agreed to waive or reimburse fees or expenses until February 1, 2009, in order to limit expenses to 0.60% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets. These expense limits apply to the aggregate expenses incurred on a share class (excluding; interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred as a result of investments in other funds and other expenses attributable to, and incurred as a result of, the Portfolio’s investments and other extraordinary expenses). This agreement is reviewed annually by the Board.

If operating expenses, within two years following a waiver or reimbursement of the operating expenses of a share class that previously received a waiver or reimbursement from the Advisor, are less than the expense limit for that share class, the share class is required to repay the Advisor up to the amount of fees waived or expenses reimbursed under the agreement if: (1) the Portfolio has more than $50 million in assets, (2) the Advisor or an affiliate continues to be the Portfolio’s investment advisor or administrator and (3) the Board approved the payments to the Advisor at the previous quarterly meeting.

At March 31, 2008, the amounts subject to possible future reimbursement under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:

 

Expiring January 31,

2010

  

2011

$137,424

   $24,523

The Portfolio may earn income on positive cash balances in demand deposit accounts that are maintained by PFPC on behalf of the Portfolio. The income earned for the six months ended March 31, 2008, was $70.

The Portfolio may also receive earnings credits related to cash balances with PFPC which are shown on the Statement of Operations as fees paid indirectly.

The Portfolio has received an exemptive order from the Securities and Exchange Commission permitting it to lend portfolio securities to BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BIM”), an affiliate of the Advisor, or its affiliates. As of March 31, 2008, the Portfolio had no securities loans to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merrill Lynch or its affiliates. Pursuant to that order, the Portfolio has retained BIM as the securities lending agent for a fee based on a share of the returns on investment of cash collateral. BIM may, on behalf of the Portfolio, invest cash collateral received by the Portfolio for such loans, among other things, in a private investment company managed by the Advisor or in registered money market funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, BIM received $8,372 in securities lending agent fees.

Certain officers and/or trustees of the Portfolio are officers and/or trustees/directors of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates.

3. Investments:

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities, were $642,157 and $15,154,055, including $9,746,393 of sales representing redemptions-in-kind, respectively.

4. Capital Shares:

Transactions in capital shares for each period were as follows:

 

     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends

   421     714  

Shares redeemed

   (19,634 )1   (48,206 )2
            

Net decrease

   (19,213 )   (47,492 )
            

 

1

Including (14,687) representing redemptions-in-kind.

2

Including (40,737) representing redemptions-in-kind.

5. Short-Term Borrowings:

The Portfolio, along with certain other funds managed by the Advisor and its affiliates, is a party to a $500,000,000 credit agreement with a group of lenders. The Portfolio may borrow under the credit agreement to fund shareholder redemptions and for other lawful purposes other than for leverage. Each Portfolio may borrow up to the maximum amount allowable under the Portfolio’s current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, subject to various other legal, regulatory or contractual limits. On November 21, 2007, the credit agreement was renewed for one year under substantially the same terms. The Portfolio pays a commitment fee of 0.06% per annum based on the Portfolio’s pro rata share of the unused portion of the credit agreement, which is included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations. Amounts borrowed under the credit agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Portfolio’s election, the federal funds rate plus 0.35% or a base rate as defined in the credit agreement. The Portfolio did not borrow under the credit agreement during the six months ended March 31, 2008.

 

 

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6. Capital Loss Carryforward:

As of December 31, 2007, the Portfolio had a capital loss carryforward available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates:

 

Expiring December 31,

2009

  

2010

  

2013

  

2014

  

Total

$633,046    $7,112,583    $1,281,140    $233,900    $9,260,669

 

 

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Officers and Trustees

 

David O. Beim, Trustee

   Investment Advisor and Co-Administrator

Richard S. Davis, Trustee

   BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Ronald W. Forbes, Trustee

   Wilmington, DE 19809

Henry Gabbay, Trustee

  

Dr. Matina Horner, Trustee

   Custodian

Rodney D. Johnson, Trustee

   PFPC Trust Company

Herbert I. London, Trustee

   Philadelphia, PA 19153

Cynthia A. Montgomery, Trustee

  

Joseph P. Platt, Jr., Trustee

   Co-Administrator and Transfer Agent

Robert C. Robb, Jr., Trustee

   PFPC Inc.

Toby Rosenblatt, Trustee

   Wilmington, DE 19809

Kenneth L. Urish, Trustee

  

Frederick W. Winter, Trustee

   Distributor

Donald C. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer

   BlackRock Distributors, Inc.

Anne F. Ackerley, Vice President

   King of Prussia, PA 19406

Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

  

Jay M. Fife, Treasurer

   Legal Counsel

Brian P. Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer

   Sidley Austin LLP

Howard Surloff, Secretary

   New York, NY 10019
  
   Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
   Deloitte & Touche LLP
   Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

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Additional Information (Unaudited)

 

 

BlackRock Privacy Principles

 

BlackRock is committed to maintaining the privacy of its current and former fund investors and individual clients (collectively, “Clients”) and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information BlackRock collects, how we protect that information and why in certain cases we share such information with select parties.

If you are located in a jurisdiction where specific laws, rules or regulations require BlackRock to provide you with additional or different privacy-related rights beyond what is set forth below, then BlackRock will comply with those specific laws, rules or regulations.

BlackRock obtains or verifies personal non-public information from and about you from different sources, including the following: (i) information we receive from you or, if applicable, your financial intermediary, on applications, forms or other documents; (ii) information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; (iii) information we receive from a consumer reporting agency; and (iv) from visits to our websites.

BlackRock does not sell or disclose to non-affiliated third parties any non-public personal information about its Clients, except as permitted by law or as is necessary to respond to regulatory requests or to service Client accounts. These non-affiliated third parties are required to protect the confidentiality and security of this information and to use it only for its intended purpose.

We may share information with our affiliates to service your account or to provide you with information about other BlackRock products or services that may be of interest to you. In addition, BlackRock restricts access to non-public personal information about its Clients to those BlackRock employees with a legitimate business need for the information. BlackRock maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that are designed to protect the non-public personal information of its Clients, including procedures relating to the proper storage and disposal of such information.

 

 

Availability of Additional Information

 

Electronic copies of most financial reports and prospectuses are available on the Fund’s website or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports and prospectuses by enrolling in the Fund’s electronic delivery program.

To enroll:

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts Directly With BlackRock

 

1) Access the BlackRock website at http://www.blackrock.com/edelivery

 

2) Click on the applicable link and follow the steps to sign up

 

3) Log into your account

The Fund will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and it is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Fund at (800) 441-7762.

 

 

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Additional Information (concluded)

 

 

Availability of Additional Information (concluded)

 

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request by calling (800) 441-7762; (2) at www.blackrock.com; (3) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information (if any) on how proxies relating to the Fund’s voting securities were voted by BlackRock during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, upon request and without charge on our website at www.blackrock.com, by calling (800) 441-7762 or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 441-7762.

 

 

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A World-Class Mutual Fund Family

BlackRock offers a diverse lineup of open-end mutual funds crossing all investment styles and managed by experts in equity, fixed income and tax-exempt investing.

 

Equity Funds

       
BlackRock All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio   BlackRock Global Opportunities Portfolio   BlackRock Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Asset Allocation Portfolio†   BlackRock Global Resources Portfolio   BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Aurora Portfolio   BlackRock Global Science & Technology   BlackRock Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund
BlackRock Balanced Capital Fund†   Opportunities Portfolio   BlackRock Natural Resources Trust
BlackRock Basic Value Fund   BlackRock Global SmallCap Fund   BlackRock Pacific Fund
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio   BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio*   BlackRock Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund   BlackRock Healthcare Fund   BlackRock Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
BlackRock EuroFund   BlackRock Index Equity Portfolio*   BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II
BlackRock Focus Growth Fund   BlackRock International Fund   BlackRock Small Cap Index Fund
BlackRock Focus Value Fund   BlackRock International Index Fund   BlackRock Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio*
BlackRock Fundamental Growth Fund   BlackRock International Opportunities Portfolio   BlackRock Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund†   BlackRock International Value Fund   BlackRock S&P 500 Index Fund
BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund   BlackRock Large Cap Core Fund   BlackRock Technology Fund
BlackRock Global Emerging Markets Fund   BlackRock Large Cap Growth Fund   BlackRock U.S. Opportunities Portfolio
BlackRock Global Financial Services Fund   BlackRock Large Cap Value Fund   BlackRock Utilities and Telecommunications Fund
BlackRock Global Growth Fund   BlackRock Latin America Fund   BlackRock Value Opportunities Fund

Fixed Income Funds

       
BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund   BlackRock Income Builder Portfolio   BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio
BlackRock Emerging Market Debt Portfolio   BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Managed Income Portfolio
BlackRock Enhanced Income Portfolio   BlackRock Intermediate Bond Portfolio II   BlackRock Short-Term Bond Fund
BlackRock GNMA Portfolio   BlackRock Intermediate Government   BlackRock Strategic Income Portfolio
BlackRock Government Income Portfolio   Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Total Return Fund
BlackRock High Income Fund   BlackRock International Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Total Return Portfolio II
BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Long Duration Bond Portfolio   BlackRock World Income Fund
BlackRock Income Portfolio    

Municipal Bond Funds

       
BlackRock AMT-Free Municipal Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Intermediate Municipal Fund   BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Fund
BlackRock California Insured Municipal Bond Fund   BlackRock Kentucky Municipal Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Ohio Municipal Bond Portfolio
BlackRock Delaware Municipal Bond Portfolio   BlackRock Municipal Insured Fund   BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund
BlackRock Florida Municipal Bond Fund   BlackRock National Municipal Fund   BlackRock Short-Term Municipal Fund
BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund   BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund  

Target Risk & Target Date Funds

       
BlackRock Prepared Portfolios   BlackRock Lifecycle Prepared Portfolios  
Conservative Prepared Portfolio   Prepared Portfolio 2010   Prepared Portfolio 2030
Moderate Prepared Portfolio   Prepared Portfolio 2015   Prepared Portfolio 2035
Growth Prepared Portfolio   Prepared Portfolio 2020   Prepared Portfolio 2040
Aggressive Growth Prepared Portfolio   Prepared Portfolio 2025   Prepared Portfolio 2045
    Prepared Portfolio 2050

 

* See the prospectus for information on specific limitations on investments in the fund.
Mixed asset fund.

BlackRock mutual funds are distributed by BlackRock Distributors, Inc. and certain funds are also distributed by FAM Distributors, Inc. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the funds under consideration carefully before investing. Each fund’s prospectus contains this and other information and is available at www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 882-0052 or from your financial advisor. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

 

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This report is transmitted to shareholders only. It is not authorized for use as an offer of sale or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of the Portfolio unless accompanied or preceded by the Portfolio’s current prospectus. Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance. Investment returns and principal value of shares will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.

BlackRock Funds

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Wilmington, DE 19809

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BlackRock

Money Market Portfolios

 

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U.S. Treasury Money Market

Municipal Money Market

New Jersey Municipal Money Market

North Carolina Municipal Money Market

Ohio Municipal Money Market

Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market

Virginia Municipal Money Market

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A Letter to Shareholders

   3

Semi-Annual Report:

  

Portfolio Summaries:

  

Money Market

   4

U.S. Treasury Money Market

   5

Municipal Money Market

   6

New Jersey Municipal Money Market

   7

North Carolina Municipal Money Market

   8

Ohio Municipal Money Market

   9

Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market

   10

Virginia Municipal Money Market

   11

Financial Statements:

  

Schedules of Investments

   12

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   40

Statements of Operations

   44

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   46

Financial Highlights

   48

Notes to Financial Statements

   57

Officers and Trustees

   64

Additional Information

   65

Mutual Fund Family

   67

 

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A Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholder

Financial markets endured severe bouts of volatility during the reporting period, particularly as the calendar turned to 2008. It was then that fears of an economic recession swelled and credit market strains intensified, producing calamity in the financial system and, ultimately, the demise of major Wall Street firm Bear Stearns.

The Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”), after cutting the target federal funds rate 100 basis points (1%) between September 2007 and year-end, stepped up its efforts to support the ailing financial sector in the first three months of 2008. The central bank cut interest rates 125 basis points in January alone, and followed with another 75-basis-point cut on March 18, bringing the target rate to 2.25%. In an unprecedented move, the Fed also extended its financing operations directly to broker/dealers and assisted JPMorgan in its buyout of ill-fated Bear Stearns.

Against this backdrop, investor anxiety has been acute and equity markets have struggled. The S&P 500 Index of U.S. stocks was down in March, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative returns. International markets outperformed the U.S. for much of 2007, but that trend changed in more recent months as investors grew increasingly reluctant to take on the risks of foreign investing.

In fixed income markets, an ongoing investor flight to quality continued to drive Treasury yields lower and their prices higher. The yield on 10-year Treasury issues, which touched 5.30% in June 2007 (its highest level in five years), fell to 4.04% by year-end and to 3.45% by March 31. Investors largely shunned bonds associated with the housing and credit markets, and the riskier high yield sector landed in negative territory year-to-date. Meanwhile, the municipal bond market has struggled with concerns around the creditworthiness of monoline bond insurers and the failure of auctions for auction rate securities, driving yields higher and prices lower across the curve. At period-end, municipal bonds were trading at higher yields than their Treasury counterparts, a very unusual occurrence by historical standards.

Overall, the major benchmark indexes posted mixed results for the current reporting period, generally reflecting heightened investor risk aversion:

 

Total Returns as of March 31, 2008

   6-month     12-month  

U.S. equities (S&P 500 Index)

   (12.46 )%   (5.08 )%

Small cap U.S. equities (Russell 2000 Index)

   (14.02 )%   (13.00 )%

International equities (MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index)

   (10.50 )%   (2.70 )%

Fixed income (Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index)

   5.23 %   7.67 %

Tax-exempt fixed income (Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index)

   0.75 %   1.90 %

High yield bonds (Lehman Brothers U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index)

   (4.01 )%   (3.47 )%

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.

As you navigate today’s volatile markets, we encourage you to review your investment goals with your financial professional and to make portfolio changes, as needed. For more up-to-date commentary on the economy and financial markets, we invite you to visit www.blackrock.com/funds. As always, we thank you for entrusting BlackRock with your investment assets, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the months and years ahead.

 

Sincerely,
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Rob Kapito

President, BlackRock Advisors, LLC

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Portfolio Diversification

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Commercial Paper

   55 %

Certificates of Deposit

   20  

Variable Rate Obligations

   15  

Agency Obligations

   6  

Promissory Note

   2  

Master Notes

   2  

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

      

Institutional

   3.00 %

Service

   2.64  

Hilliard Lyons

   2.64  

Investor A

   2.59  

Investor B

   1.92  

Investor C

   1.92  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 283,319,000    16 %

8-14 Days

     62,305,000    4  

15-30 Days

     452,768,000    26  

31-60 Days

     254,489,000    14  

61-90 Days

     553,431,000    31  

91-120 Days

     52,445,000    3  

121-150 Days

     66,455,000    4  

over 150 Days

     30,645,000    2  
Average Weighted Maturity - 49 days   

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees, distribution (12b-1) and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.03    $ 2.12    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.87    $ 2.13

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.62    $ 3.52    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.47    $ 3.53

Hilliard Lyons

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.62    $ 3.52    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.48    $ 3.52

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,020.24    $ 3.90    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.09    $ 3.91

Investor B

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.72    $ 6.51    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.47    $ 6.53

Investor C

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.71    $ 6.52    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,018.46    $ 6.54

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.42% for Institutional, 0.70% for Service, 0.70% for Hilliard Lyons, 0.77% for Investor A, 1.29% for Investor B and 1.29% for Investor C), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

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Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008   

 

Portfolio Diversification

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Repurchase Agreements

   100 %

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

      

Institutional

   1.33 %

Service

   1.05  

Investor A

   1.05  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 375,132,000    65 %

15-30 Days

     150,000,000    26  

61-90 Days

     25,000,000    4  

91-120 Days

     25,000,000    5  

Average Weighted Maturity - 15 days

  

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,015.56    $ 2.07    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.92    $ 2.08

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.15    $ 3.46    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.52    $ 3.48

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.12    $ 3.49    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.50    $ 3.50

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.41% for Institutional, 0.69% for Service and 0.69% for Investor A), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

   

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)    Municipal Money Market Portfolio
Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008   

 

Top Ten States

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Florida

   16 %

Texas

   16  

New York

   7  

Illinois

   6  

North Carolina

   6  

Michigan

   5  

Colorado

   4  

Arizona

   3  

California

   3  

New Jersey

   3  

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

      

Institutional

   1.99 %

Service

   1.72  

Hilliard Lyons

   1.97  

Investor A

   1.71  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 248,587,000    77 %

8-14 Days

     5,000,000    2  

31-60 Days

     4,000,000    1  

61-90 Days

     13,515,000    4  

91-120 Days

     16,100,000    5  

121-150 Days

     21,065,000    6  

over 150 Days

     15,820,000    5  
Average Weighted Maturity - 32 days   

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees, distribution (12b-1) and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.10    $ 2.12    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.87    $ 2.13

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.69    $ 3.51    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.47    $ 3.53

Hilliard Lyons

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.97    $ 2.25    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.74    $ 2.26

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.66    $ 3.55    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.42    $ 3.58

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.42% for Institutional, 0.70% for Service, 0.45% for Hilliard Lyons and 0.71% for Investor A), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)    New Jersey Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

Portfolio Diversification

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Variable Rate Demand Notes

   76 %

Municipal Bonds

   20  

Commercial Paper

   4  

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

 

Institutional

   1.89 %

Service

   1.62  

Investor A

   1.62  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 135,645,000    78 %

31-60 Days

     1,592,000    1  

61-90 Days

     11,471,000    7  

91-120 Days

     2,305,000    1  

121-150 Days

     4,305,000    3  

over 150 Days

     17,749,000    10  

Average Weighted Maturity - 42 days

     

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.83    $ 1.96    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,023.03    $ 1.97

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.43    $ 3.36    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.62    $ 3.38

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.43    $ 3.35    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.62    $ 3.38

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.39% for Institutional, 0.67% for Service and 0.67% for Investor A), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

   

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)    North Carolina Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

Portfolio Diversification

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Variable Rate Demand Notes

   84 %

Municipal Bonds

   10  

Commercial Paper

   5  

Municipal Put Bonds

   1  

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

 

Institutional

   2.03 %

Service

   1.75  

Investor A

   1.58  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 78,696,000    86 %

31-60 Days

     500,000    1  

61-90 Days

     1,300,000    1  

91-120 Days

     4,385,000    5  

121-150 Days

     3,715,000    4  

over 150 Days

     2,515,000    3  

Average Weighted Maturity - 25 days

     

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
      Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.96    $ 1.51    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,023.48    $ 1.52

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.56    $ 2.90    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.08    $ 2.92

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,011.57    $ 3.86    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.11    $ 3.89

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.30% for Institutional, 0.58% for Service and 0.77% for Investor A), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

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Table of Contents
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)    Ohio Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

Portfolio Diversification

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Variable Rate Demand Notes

   77 %

Municipal Bonds

   19  

Commercial Paper

   2  

Municipal Put Bonds

   2  

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

 

Institutional

   2.38 %

Service

   2.10  

Investor A

   2.10  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 127,586,000    80 %

8-14 Days

     300,000    0  

15-30 Days

     205,000    0  

31-60 Days

     3,285,000    2  

61-90 Days

     5,100,000    3  

91-120 Days

     1,130,000    1  

121-150 Days

     1,810,000    1  

over 150 Days

     20,080,000    13  

Average Weighted Maturity - 43 days

     

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,014.65    $ 1.96    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,023.03    $ 1.97

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.27    $ 3.35    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.63    $ 3.37

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.27    $ 3.35    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.63    $ 3.37

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.39% for Institutional, 0.67% for Service and 0.67% for Investor A), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

   

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)   Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

Portfolio Diversification

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Variable Rate Demand Notes

   87 %

Commercial Paper

   7  

Municipal Bonds

   5  

Municipal Put Bonds

   1  

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

      

Institutional

   1.91 %

Service

   1.63  

Investor A

   1.63  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 544,332,000    93 %

31-60 Days

     26,100,000    4  

over 150 Days

     16,408,000    3  
Average Weighted Maturity - 16 days      

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.37    $ 2.11    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.87    $ 2.13

Service

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,011.97    $ 3.50    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.47    $ 3.53

Investor A

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,011.97    $ 3.51    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,021.47    $ 3.53

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.42% for Institutional, 0.70% for Service and 0.70% for Investor A), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

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Table of Contents
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)   Virginia Municipal Money Market Portfolio

Portfolio Profile as of March 31, 2008

 

Portfolio Diversification

   Percentage
of Portfolio
 

Variable Rate Demand Notes

   87 %

Municipal Bonds

   8  

Commercial Paper

   5  

7-Day Yield (Annualized)

      

Institutional

   1.85 %

Service

   1.57  

Maturity Information

 

Maturity

   Par    Percentage
of Portfolio
 

1-7 Days

   $ 94,965,000    86 %

8-14 Days

     1,100,000    1  

31-60 Days

     850,000    1  

61-90 Days

     4,950,000    4  

121-150 Days

     5,120,000    5  

over 150 Days

     2,850,000    3  
Average Weighted Maturity - 23 days      

Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including advisory fees and service fees, where applicable, and other Portfolio expenses. This Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

The information under “Actual Expenses,” together with the amount you invested, allows you to estimate actual expenses incurred over the reporting period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the cost shown for your share class, in the column entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period,” to estimate the expenses incurred on your account during this period.

The information under “Hypothetical Expenses” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you incurred for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front and back end sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, where applicable. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Actual    Hypothetical**
     Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*
   Beginning
Account Value
October 1, 2007
   Ending
Account Value
March 31, 2008
   Expenses Paid
During the Period*

Institutional Class

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,013.64    $ 1.51    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,023.48    $ 1.52

Service Class

   $ 1,000.00    $ 1,012.17    $ 2.95    $ 1,000.00    $ 1,022.03    $ 2.97

 

* For each class of the Portfolio, expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the class (0.30% for Institutional and 0.59% for Service), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period shown).
** Hypothetical 5% annual return before expenses is calculated by pro-rating the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year divided by 366.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)  

Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Agency Obligations — 6.0%

     

Federal Home Loan Bank Variable Rate Notes — 1.7%

     

2.36%, 3/20/09(a)

   $ 8,535    $ 8,542,700

2.82%, 8/13/09(a)

     9,050      9,050,000

2.77%, 8/14/09(a)

     13,255      13,253,183
         
        30,845,883
         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note — 0.2%

     

2.50%, 8/18/08(b)

     3,755      3,718,754
         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Variable Rate Notes — 2.2%

     

2.46%, 9/25/09(a)

     24,015      24,004,514

2.61%, 9/28/09(a)

     14,820      14,814,515
         
        38,819,029
         

Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Discount Notes — 1.9%

     

2.50%, 8/06/08(b)

     4,140      4,103,487

2.50%, 8/20/08(b)

     3,465      3,431,140

2.51%, 8/20/08(b)

     15,000      14,852,537

2.49%, 9/08/08(b)

     7,415      7,332,941

2.49%, 9/10/08(b)

     4,555      4,503,961
         
        34,224,066
         

Total Agency Obligations

     

(Cost $107,607,732)

        107,607,732
         

Certificates of Deposit — 19.9%

     

Domestic — 2.2%

     

Chase Bank USA N.A.,

     

5.13%, 4/15/08

     9,600      9,600,000

5.13%, 4/16/08

     10,250      10,250,000

4.70%, 5/07/08

     18,580      18,580,000
         
        38,430,000
         

Yankee — 17.7%

     

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., New York,

     

5.06%, 4/02/08(c)(d)

     6,305      6,305,001

2.45%, 4/21/08(c)(d)

     15,000      15,000,000

3.80%, 4/22/08(c)(d)

     10,000      10,000,000

2.80%, 6/16/08(c)(d)

     10,000      10,000,000

2.56%, 6/25/08(c)(d)

     24,500      24,500,000

Bank of Montreal, Chicago,

     

5.10%, 4/01/08(d)

     6,140      6,140,000

4.87%, 6/02/08(d)

     6,030      6,030,000

Bank of Scotland Plc, New York,

     

4.39%, 7/07/08(d)

     5,000      5,000,000

3.07%, 7/31/08(d)

     11,000      11,000,000

Banque Nationale de Paris, New York,

     

4.80%, 6/05/08(d)

     19,125      19,125,000

2.91%, 8/19/08(d)

     20,000      20,000,000

Barclays Bank Plc, New York,

     

4.60%, 4/03/08(d)

     10,000      10,000,000

2.60%, 6/19/08(d)

     10,000      10,000,000

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York,

     

5.09%, 4/01/08(d)

     17,435      17,435,000

4.87%, 6/10/08(d)

     13,910      13,910,000

DEPFA Bank Plc, New York,

     

4.30%, 4/14/08(d)

     20,000      20,000,000

Natixis, New York,

     

5.42%, 7/10/08(d)

     5,170      5,175,327

Nordea Bank Finland Plc, New York,

     

4.91%, 6/23/08(d)

     5,565      5,565,124

4.82%, 10/17/08(d)

     18,675      18,675,985

Rabobank Nederland N.V., New York,

     

2.95%, 4/15/08(d)

     8,000      8,000,000

Societe Generale, New York,

     

3.62%, 4/22/08(c)(d)

     14,000      14,000,000

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, New York,

     

3.86%, 4/16/08(d)

     10,000      10,000,041

Toronto Dominion Bank, New York,

     

4.86%, 5/30/08(d)

     1,850      1,850,000

4.85%, 6/06/08(d)

     14,240      14,240,000

2.57%, 6/20/08(d)

     20,000      20,000,000

UBS AG, Stamford,

     

4.90%, 6/04/08(d)

     4,745      4,745,000

Unicredito Italiano Bank, New York,

     

2.65%, 6/26/08(d)

     9,000      9,000,000
         
        315,696,478
         

Total Certificates of Deposit

     

(Cost $354,126,478)

        354,126,478
         

Portfolios Abbreviations

To simplify the listings of Portfolios holdings in the Schedules of Investments, the names of many of the securities have been abbreviated according to the list on the right.

 

AAC    Aid Anticipation Certificate
AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
AMT    Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)
BAN    Bond Anticipation Note
COP    Certificate of Participation
DN    Demand Note
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FSA    Financial Security Assurance
GAN    Grant Anticipation Note
GO    General Obligation
HFA    Housing Finance Authority
IDA    Industrial Development Authority
IDRB    Industrial Development Revenue Bond
ISD    Independent School District
LOC    Letter of Credit
MB    Municipal Bond
MBIA    Municipal Bond Insurance Association
MERLOTS    Municipal Exempt Receipt-Liquidity
   Optional Tender
PCRB    Pollution Control Revenue Bond
PUTTERS    Putable Tax-Exempt Receipt
RAN    Revenue Anticipation Note
RB    Revenue Bond
ROC    Reset Option Certificate
SBPA    Stand-by Bond Purchase Agreement
TAN    Tax Anticipation Note
TECP    Tax-Exampt Commercial Paper
TRAN    Tax & Revenue Anticipation Note

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)   

Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Commercial Paper — 54.0%

     

Asset Backed Securities — 32.8%

     

Amstel Funding Corp.,

     

3.07%, 5/09/08

   $ 25,000    $ 24,918,986

Apreco LLC,

     

2.87%, 6/05/08

     13,000      12,932,635

Atlantic Asset Securitization Corp.,

     

4.30%, 4/07/08

     10,000      9,992,833

Atlantis One Funding Corp.,

     

3.13%, 4/21/08

     5,000      4,991,305

3.22%, 4/29/08

     25,000      24,937,389

3.10%, 5/05/08

     53,386      53,229,698

3.11%, 6/04/08

     4,860      4,833,130

Cafco LLC,

     

2.72%, 5/07/08

     10,000      9,972,800

Cancara Asset Securitisation LLC,

     

3.10%, 4/14/08

     10,000      9,988,806

Ciesco LLC,

     

3.16%, 5/28/08

     28,000      27,859,907

2.80%, 6/05/08

     27,000      26,863,500

CRC Funding LLC,

     

3.26%, 4/02/08

     14,000      13,998,732

Galleon Capital LLC,

     

3.36%, 4/04/08

     12,523      12,519,494

2.93%, 4/23/08

     20,000      19,964,189

Liberty Street Funding LLC,

     

3.23%, 4/28/08

     40,000      39,903,100

Long Lane Master Trust IV,

     

3.00%, 5/08/08

     5,000      4,984,583

3.05%, 5/09/08

     17,000      16,945,269

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.,

     

3.25%, 4/01/08

     60,000      60,000,000

4.45%, 4/03/08

     9,589      9,586,629

Palisades CP Program,

     

3.60%, 4/03/08

     5,700      5,698,860

Picaros Funding LLC,

     

2.87%, 6/12/08

     30,877      30,699,766

Ranger Funding Co. LLC,

     

2.86%, 6/06/08

     15,000      14,921,350

Regency Markets No. 1 LLC,

     

2.85%, 4/18/08

     5,000      4,993,271

Thames Asset Global Securitization No. 1, Inc.,

     

3.90%, 4/04/08

     9,042      9,039,061

3.85%, 4/18/08

     28,635      28,582,940

3.25%, 4/28/08

     28,788      28,717,829

3.14%, 5/07/08

     10,000      9,968,600

3.10%, 5/15/08

     7,000      6,973,478

Ticonderoga Funding LLC,

     

3.00%, 5/05/08

     10,000      9,971,667

Versailles Commercial Paper LLC,

     

3.15%, 5/07/08

     1,000      996,850

Victory Receivables Corp.,

     

3.00%, 4/24/08

     22,000      21,957,833

Windmill Funding Corp.,

     

3.05%, 4/25/08

     19,000      18,961,367

Yorktown Capital LLC,

     

3.15%, 5/09/08

     5,000      4,983,375
         
        584,889,232
         

Banks — 19.2%

     

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.,

     

2.80%, 6/27/08(c)

     8,000      7,945,867

Banco Santander Puerto Rico,

     

2.57%, 5/19/08

     27,958      27,862,197

Bank of America Corp.,

     

3.67%, 6/12/08

     11,000      10,919,194

3.80%, 7/11/08

     11,275      11,154,796

2.83%, 8/19/08

     9,095      8,994,940

Citigroup Funding, Inc.,

     

4.73%, 5/02/08

     7,830      7,798,108

Danske Corp.,

     

4.46%, 4/03/08

     5,000      4,998,761

2.52%, 6/20/08

     25,000      24,860,000

2.62%, 6/25/08

     5,000      4,969,069

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

     

4.97%, 4/01/08

     10,000      10,000,000

2.86%, 7/07/08

     21,500      21,334,319

Lloyds TSB Bank Plc,

     

2.90%, 6/03/08

     6,539      6,505,814

Raiffeisen Zentralbank Osterreich AG,

     

4.06%, 4/02/08

     13,100      13,098,523

3.20%, 4/23/08

     65,000      64,872,889

3.14%, 5/01/08

     5,000      4,986,917

Royal Bank of Scotland Plc,

     

4.79%, 5/21/08

     6,000      5,960,083

San Paolo IMI U.S. Financial Co.,

     

2.64%, 6/27/08

     29,127      28,941,170

Svenska Handelsbanken AB,

     

3.76%, 4/17/08

     6,500      6,489,138

UBS Finance Delaware LLC,

     

3.94%, 4/11/08

     10,000      9,989,055

2.56%, 6/09/08

     10,148      10,098,207

Unicredito Italiano Bank, Ireland,

     

4.68%, 4/03/08

     10,000      9,997,400

4.00%, 4/17/08

     30,000      29,946,667

2.83%, 6/11/08

     10,000      9,944,186
         
        341,667,300
         

Finance Services — 2.0%

     

General Electric Capital Corp.,

     

3.50%, 4/29/08

     16,325      16,280,560

3.83%, 7/10/08

     9,500      9,398,930

KBC Financial Products International Ltd.,

     

3.00%, 6/06/08

     10,000      9,945,000
         
        35,624,490
         

Total Commercial Paper

     

(Cost $962,181,022)

        962,181,022
         

Master Notes — 1.7%

     

Security Brokers & Dealers — 1.7%

     

Bank of America Securities LLC,

     

3.08%, 4/01/08

     

(Cost $30,250,000)

     30,250      30,250,000
         

Variable Rate Obligations — 14.8%

     

Asset Backed Securities — 0.6%

     

Cullinan Finance Corp.,

     

2.58%, 6/25/08(a)(e)

     10,235      10,234,762
         

Banks — 8.4%

     

Bank of Montreal, Chicago,

     

3.20%, 11/10/08(a)

     15,885      15,885,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)   

Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Variable Rate Obligations (Continued)

     

Banks (Continued)

     

Deutsche Bank AG, New York,

     

2.81%, 1/21/09(a)

   $ 12,265    $ 12,265,000

HBOS Treasury Services Plc,

     

2.67%, 6/24/08(a)

     65,000      65,000,000

Park Street Properties I LLC Series 2004 DN (U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

     

3.30%, 4/07/08(f)

     445      445,000

Park Village (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(c)(f)

     6,655      6,655,000

Royal Bank of Scotland Plc,

     

2.76%, 9/26/08(a)

     15,000      15,000,000

Wachovia Bank, N.A.,

     

4.75%, 2/04/09(a)

     9,300      9,300,000

Westpac Banking Corp., New York,

     

3.00%, 10/10/08(a)

     24,250      24,250,000
         
        148,800,000
         

Life Insurance — 4.2%

     

MetLife Global Funding I,

     

2.79%, 4/28/08(a)

     15,000      15,000,000

Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Co.,

     

3.29%, 5/01/09(a)(e)

     60,000      60,000,000
         
        75,000,000
         

Municipal Bonds — 1.6%

     

Savannah College Georgia RB (Art & Design Project) Series 2004 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(f)(g)

     6,600      6,600,000

South Central Texas IDRB (Rohr Industries Project) Series 1990 DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

2.85%, 4/07/08(f)(g)

     14,800      14,800,000

Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency Taxable Adjustable Rate Telecommunications RB Series 2004 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(f)(g)

     7,900      7,900,000
         
        29,300,000
         

Total Variable Rate Obligations

     

(Cost $263,334,762)

        263,334,762
         

Promissory Note — 2.0%

     

Security Brokers & Dealers — 2.0%

     

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

     

2.65%, 8/22/08(a)(e)

     

(Cost $34,850,000)

     34,850      34,850,000
         

Total Investments in Securities — 98.4%

     

(Cost $1,752,349,994*)

        1,752,349,994

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.6%

        28,028,483
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 1,780,378,477
         

 

* Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
(a) Rate shown is as of report date and the date shown is the final maturity date.
(b) Rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.
(c) Ratings reflect those of main branch.
(d) Issuer is a U.S. branch of a foreign domiciled bank.
(e) Illiquid security.
(f) Rate shown is as of report date and maturities shown are the next interest readjustment date or the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.
(g) Ratings reflect those of guarantor.
 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)   

U.S. Treasury Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Repurchase Agreements — 99.9%

     

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC,

     

0.40%, 4/01/08

   $ 25,000    $ 25,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/24/08 to be repurchased at $25,002,222, collateralized by $21,625,000 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Securities 2.38% to 3.88% due from 1/15/09 to 1/15/17. The value of the collateral is $25,504,088.)

     

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC,

     

1.85%, 4/03/08

     25,000      25,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/14/08 to be repurchased at $25,025,694, collateralized by $21,690,000 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Securities 2.38% due 1/15/17. The value of the collateral is $25,503,471.)

     

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.,

     

2.50%, 4/22/08

     50,000      50,000,000

(Agreement dated 1/23/08 to be repurchased at $50,312,500, collateralized by $100,174,714 U.S. Treasury Strips due from 2/15/21 to 5/15/26. The value of the collateral is $51,000,000.)

     

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.,

     

1.79%, 6/10/08

     25,000      25,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/11/08 to be repurchased at $25,113,118, collateralized by $50,087,357 U.S. Treasury Strips due from 2/15/21 to 5/15/26. The value of the collateral is $25,500,000.)

     

Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.,

     

1.35%, 4/01/08

     75,000      75,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/31/08 to be repurchased at $75,002,813, collateralized by $76,620,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 2.50% due 3/31/13. The value of the collateral is $76,500,475.)

     

Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.,

     

2.26%, 4/01/08

     35,000      35,000,000

(Agreement dated 1/24/08 to be repurchased at $35,149,411, collateralized by $35,760,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 2.50% due 3/31/13. The value of the collateral is $35,704,215.)

     

Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.,

     

1.40%, 7/25/08

     25,000      25,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/18/08 to be repurchased at $25,125,417, collateralized by $25,540,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 2.50% due 3/31/13. The value of the collateral is $25,500,158.)

     

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.,

     

1.45%, 4/01/08

     50,000      50,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/31/08 to be repurchased at $50,002,014, collateralized by $35,380,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds 8.00% due 11/15/21. The value of the collateral is $51,000,832.)

     

JPMorgan Securities Inc.,

     

1.45%, 4/01/08

   $ 100,000    $ 100,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/31/08 to be repurchased at $100,004,028, collateralized by $174,653,000 U.S. Treasury Strips due from 8/15/16 to 5/15/24. The value of the collateral is $102,002,617.)

     

Lehman Brothers Inc.,

     

1.40%, 4/01/08

     15,000      15,000,000

(Agreement dated 3/31/08 to be repurchased at $15,000,583, collateralized by $12,395,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds 6.25% due 8/15/23. The value of the collateral is $15,301,958.)

     

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.,

     

1.35%, 4/01/08

     50,132      50,132,000

(Agreement dated 3/31/08 to be repurchased at $50,133,880, collateralized by $101,868,000 U.S. Treasury Strips due 5/15/23. The value of the collateral is $51,134,680.)

     

UBS Securities LLC,

     

2.45%, 4/21/08

     50,000      50,000,000

(Agreement dated 1/22/08 to be repurchased at $50,360,250, collateralized by $41,614,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds 7.13% to 11.75% due from 11/15/14 to 2/15/23. The value of the collateral is $51,001,600.)

     

UBS Securities LLC,

     

2.45%, 4/25/08

     50,000      50,000,000

(Agreement dated 1/22/08 to be repurchased at $50,319,861, collateralized by $38,365,000 U.S. Treasury Bonds 7.13% due 2/15/23. The value of the collateral is $51,003,906.)

     

Total Repurchase Agreements — 99.9%

     
         

(Cost $575,132,000*)

        575,132,000

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1%

        511,921
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 575,643,921
         

 

* Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)  

Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds — 99.2%

     

Alabama — 1.2%

     

Alabama HFA Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2006H AMT DN (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale Guaranty),

     

2.47%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 345    $ 345,000

Alexander Industrial Board IDRB (Precision Millwork Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     865      865,000

Geneva County Health Care Authority RB Series 2001 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,833      2,833,000
         
        4,043,000
         

Arizona — 3.3%

     

Revenue Bond Certificates (Tierra Antigua Project) Series 2006-1 AMT DN (AIG Retirement Services, Inc. Liquidity Facilities),

     

2.61%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     7,688      7,688,000

Scottsdale IDA RB (Scottsdale Health Care Project) Series 2006C DN (FSA Insurance, Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,200      3,200,000
         
        10,888,000
         

Arkansas — 0.6%

     

Little Rock Residential Housing & Public Facilities Board Capital Improvement RB (Park Systems Project) Series 2001 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,075      2,075,000

California — 3.1%

     

California GO Series 2007 RAN,

     

4.00%, 6/30/08

     7,000      7,010,648

California PCRB Solid Waste Disposal RB (Republic Services, Inc. Project) Series 2003 AMT DN (Republic Services, Inc. Guaranty),

     

3.10%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,000      3,000,000
         
        10,010,648
         

Colorado — 3.7%

     

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority RB Series 2001 DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

     8,740      8,740,000

Revenue Bond Certificates (Sterling Park Apartments Project) Series 2006-6 AMT DN (AIG Retirement Services, Inc. Liquidity Facilities),

     

2.61%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,808      1,808,000

Southglenn Metropolitan District RB Series 2007 DN (Banque Nationale de Paribas LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,500      1,500,000
         
        12,048,000
         

Connecticut — 1.8%

     

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority RB (Yale University Project) Series 1997T-2 DN,

     

1.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,000      6,000,000
         

Delaware — 0.6%

     

Delaware Economic Development Authority RB (St. Anne’s Episcopal School Project) Series 2001 DN (Wilmington Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.19%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,935      1,935,000
         

Florida — 16.1%

     

Brevard County Health Facilities Authority RB (Health First, Inc. Project) Series 2003 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

1.25%, 4/01/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

Dade County IDA PCRB (Florida Power & Light Co. Project) Series 1995 DN,

     

1.18%, 4/01/08(a)

     2,500      2,500,000

Florida Housing Finance Corp. Multi-Family Mortgage RB Series 2006 ROC-RR-II-R-600CE AMT DN (Citigroup Financial Products Guaranty, Citigroup Financial Products Liquidity Facility),

     

2.35%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

Florida Housing Finance Corp. RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-11209 AMT DN (Government National Mortgage Assoc. Insurance, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Insurance, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Insurance),

     

2.32%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,200      3,200,000

Gainesville Utilities System RB Series 2006A DN (SunTrust Bank SBPA),

     

1.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     10,700      10,700,000

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority RB (Special Purpose Cessna Aircraft Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (Textron, Inc. Guaranty),

     

3.29%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,000      3,000,000

Gulfstream Park Community Development District Special Assessment RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2008-2G DN (The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Guaranty, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Liquidity Facility),

     

1.79%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     5,055      5,055,000

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority RB (Adventist Health System Project) Series 2007A-2 DN,

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,300      2,300,000

Jacksonville Electric Authority RB (Electric Systems Project) Series 2001B DN (Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

1.30%, 4/01/08(a)

     7,900      7,900,000

Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority Hospital RB (Baptist Medical Center Project) Series 2001 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

1.20%, 4/01/08(a)

     4,950      4,950,000

Lee County IDRB (Raymond Building Supply Corp. Project) Series 1997 AMT DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,145      1,145,000

Miami-Dade County School District GO PUTTERS Series 2007-1783 DN (MBIA Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

3.50%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,000      4,000,000

Sunrise Utility System RB Series 2008-518 DN (AMBAC Insurance, Deutsche Bank Guaranty, Deutsche Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,715      2,715,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)  

Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Florida (Continued)

     

Wauchula IDRB (Hardee County Center Project) Series 1993 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC),

     

2.22%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 2,275    $ 2,275,000
         
        52,740,000
         

Idaho — 0.3%

     

Idaho GO Series 2007 TAN,

     

4.50%, 6/30/08

     1,100      1,102,007
         

Illinois — 6.3%

     

Harvard Multi-Family Housing RB (Northfield Court Project) Series 1999 AMT DN (Fifth Third Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.32%, 4/07/08(a)

     7,350      7,350,000

Illinois Development Finance Authority PCRB (Amoco Oil Co. Project) Series 1994 DN,

     

1.25%, 4/01/08(a)

     700      700,000

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority RB Series 2007 1B-3 TECP (Dexia Bank LOC),

     

3.66%, 5/06/08

     3,000      3,000,000

Illinois Housing Development Authority RB Series 2007H-2 AMT DN,

     

3.48%, 10/01/08(a)

     520      520,000

Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority RB (Whitey’s Ice Cream Manufacturing Project) Series 1995 AMT DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

3.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     410      410,000

Rockford County RB (Fairhaven Christian Center Project) Series 2000 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC),

     

3.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,100      1,100,000

Rockford County RB (Wesley Willows Obligation Project) Series 2007 DN (M & I Marshall & Ilsley LOC),

     

1.23%, 4/01/08(a)(b)

     6,800      6,800,000

Roselle Village IDRB (Abrasive-Form, Inc. Project) Series 1995 AMT DN (Lasalle Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)(c)

     600      600,000
         
        20,480,000
         

Indiana — 2.3%

     

Elkhart County Industrial Hospital Authority RB (Oaklawn Center Project) Series 2006 DN (Charter One Bank, N.A. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,305      3,305,000

Hendricks County Industrial Redevelopment Commission Tax Increment RB (Heartland Crossing Project) Series 2000A DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,600      2,600,000

Indiana Bond Bank RB (Mid-Year Funding Program) Series 2007A RAN (Bank of New York LOC),

     

4.50%, 5/20/08

     1,000      1,000,971

South Bend Economic Development Authority RB (SGW Realty LLC Project) Series 1998 DN (Fifth Third Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.40%, 4/07/08(a)

     600      600,000
         
        7,505,971
         

Iowa — 0.6%

     

Iowa GO Series 2007 TRAN,

     

4.00%, 6/30/08

     1,000      1,001,813

Urbandale IDRB (Meredith Drive Assoc. Project) Series 1985 DN (Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000
         
        2,001,813
         

Kentucky — 0.5%

     

Newport Industrial Building RB (Newport Holdings Project) Series 2001A AMT DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.53%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,525      1,525,000
         

Louisiana — 1.5%

     

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District RB (Lake Charles Cogeneration Project) Series 2008 MB (Rabobank N.A. GIC),

     

2.25%, 3/15/09

     2,000      2,000,000

Plaquemines Parish Environmental RB (BP Exploration & Oil, Inc. Project) Series 1995 AMT DN,

     

1.35%, 4/01/08(a)

     2,800      2,800,000
         
        4,800,000
         

Maine — 0.3%

     

Maine School Administrative District No. 051 GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 12/30/08

     1,000      1,004,694
         

Maryland — 2.6%

     

Baltimore County RB (Odyssey School Facility Project) Series 2001 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,175      2,175,000

Baltimore County RB (St. Paul’s School for Girls Facility Project) Series 2000 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,240      1,240,000

Maryland Economic Development Corp. RB (Assoc. of Catholic Charities Project) Series 1999B DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,275      1,275,000

Maryland Economic Development Corp. RB (Assoc. of Catholic Charities Project) Series 2001 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,035      2,035,000

Maryland Economic Development Corp. RB (Assoc. of Catholic Charities Project) Series 2002 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,800      1,800,000
         
        8,525,000
         

Massachusetts — 0.4%

     

Massachusetts GO MERLOTS Trust Receipts Series 2002A-9 DN (FSA Insurance, Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,480      1,480,000
         

Michigan — 4.9%

     

Detroit Economic Development Corp. RB (E.H. Assoc. Ltd. Project) Series 2002 DN (First Federal Bank of Northern Michigan LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,765      2,765,000

Michigan Hospital Finance Authority RB (Ascension Health Credit Group Project) Series 1999B-2 DN,

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,300      1,300,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)  

Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Michigan (Continued)

     

Michigan Housing Development Authority Multi-Family Housing RB (Berrien Woods III Project) Series 2000A AMT DN (Citibank N.A. LOC),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 300    $ 300,000

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority GO Series 2007B-2 RAN (Scotiabank LOC),

     

4.50%, 8/20/08

     2,400      2,407,304

Michigan Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation RB (Apollo Plating, Inc. Project) Series 2007 AMT DN (Fifth Third Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.34%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,680      1,680,000

Michigan Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation RB (Horizons of Michigan Project) Series 2001 DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.46%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,255      1,255,000

Michigan Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation RB (Surefil Properties LLC Project) Series 2006 AMT DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,300      4,300,000

Wayne State University RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2006-61 DN (AMBAC Insurance, Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,000      2,000,000
         
        16,007,304
         

Minnesota — 0.9%

     

Minnesota School District Tax & Aid Anticipation Borrowing Program COP Series 2007 AAC,

     

4.50%, 8/28/08

     3,000      3,010,125
         

Missouri — 1.4%

     

Taney County IDRB (Keeter Heights Project) Series 2006 AMT DN (U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.33%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,500      4,500,000
         

New Jersey — 3.1%

     

New Jersey GO Series 2007 TRAN,

     

4.50%, 6/24/08

     10,000      10,019,895
         

New Mexico — 2.1%

     

New Mexico GO Series 2007 TRAN,

     

3.75%, 6/30/08

     7,000      7,012,036
         

New York — 6.6%

     

New York City GO Series 2005E-3 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.07%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,400      1,400,000

New York City GO Series 2006I-6 DN (CALSTRS LOC),

     

1.05%, 4/01/08(a)

     2,900      2,900,000

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System RB (Second General Resolution Project) Series 2005AA-1 DN (State Street Bank & Trust Co. & CALSTERS SBPA),

     

1.05%, 4/01/08(a)

     6,000      6,000,000

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System RB (Second General Resolution Project) Series 2007-2008BB-1 DN (Fortis Bank SBPA),

     

1.25%, 4/01/08(a)

     100      100,000

New York City Transitional Finance Authority RB (Future Tax Secured Project) Series 1998A-1 DN (WestLB AG SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     200      200,000

New York City Transitional Finance Authority RB (New York City Recovery Project) Series 2002-3B DN (Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc. SBPA),

     

1.36%, 4/01/08(a)

     7,100      7,100,000

New York City Transitional Finance Authority RB Series 2002-2A DN (Dexia Credit Local Liquidity Facility),

     

1.15%, 4/01/08(a)

     900      900,000

New York Mortgage Agency RB (Homeowner Mortgage Project) Series 2006-135 AMT DN (Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

1.25%, 4/01/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

Rockland County IDRB (Northern River Assisted Living Project) Series 1999 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,065      1,065,000
         
        21,665,000
         

North Carolina — 5.7%

     

Charlotte Water & Sewer System RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2007-10 DN (Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,000      4,000,000

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority RB (Carolina’s Healthcare System Project) Series 2006-1388 DN (Morgan Stanley Group Liquidity Facility),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     300      300,000

Guilford County Industrial Facilities PCRB (Recreational Facilities-YMCA Project) Series 2002 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,550      1,550,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency Educational Facilities RB (High Point University Project) Series 2006 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,160      3,160,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-1895 DN (Morgan Stanley Group Liquidity Facility),

     

2.16%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     546      546,500

North Carolina Educational Facilities Finance Agency RB (Duke University Project) Series 1991B DN,

     

1.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,000      3,000,000

North Carolina GO Series 2003A-23 MB (Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.00%, 2/09/09(b)

     300      300,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II- R-10313 DN (Citigroup Financial Products Liquidity Facility),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,300      4,300,000

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2005-52 DN (Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,400      1,400,000
         
        18,556,500
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)   

Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Ohio — 1.5%

     

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Cleveland Public Power Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.78%, 8/14/08

   $ 265    $ 265,000

Butler Hospital Facilities RB (Ucpha, Inc. Project) Series 2004 DN (Huntington Capital LOC),

     

2.55%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,400      1,400,000

Dover GO (Municipal Electric Systems Improvements Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 6/05/08

     100      100,090

Franklin County Health Care Facilities RB (Worthington Christian Project) Series 2007 DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,620      1,620,000

Mason GO (Downtown Improvements Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.50%, 6/04/08

     315      315,425

Summit County Civic Facility RB (Akron Area Electric Junction Project) Series 2001 DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,205      1,205,000
         
        4,905,515
         

Oklahoma — 0.3%

     

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority GO (ConocoPhillips Co. Project) Series 2003 AMT DN,

     

2.35%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000
         

Pennsylvania — 2.9%

     

Butler County IDRB (Concordia Lutheran Project) Series 2000C DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

Delaware County IDRB (Scott Paper Co. Project) Series 1984A DN,

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,500      2,500,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB UBS Municipal Certificates Floaters Series 2007-07-15 DN (Landebank Hessen-Thruingen Girozentrale Liquidity Facility),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,975      2,975,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2006-92B AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     400      400,000

Philadelphia Authority IDRB (Gift of Life Donor Program Project) Series 2003 DN (Commerce Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     965      965,000

Upper Merion General Authority Lease RB Series 2003 DN (Commerce Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     500      500,000
         
        9,340,000
         

South Carolina — 0.5%

     

Greenwood County Exempt Facility IDRB (FUJIFILM Photo Project) Series 2004 AMT DN (FUJIFILM Corp. Guaranty),

     

2.38%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,500      1,500,000

Tennessee — 2.9%

     

Municipal Energy Acquistion Corp. of Tennessee Gas RB PUTTERS Series 2006-1578 DN (JPMorgan Chase Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     5,425      5,425,000

Tennergy Corp. Gas RB BNP Paribas STARS Certificates Trust Series 2006-001 DN (BNP Paribas Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,000      2,000,000

Tennergy Corp. Gas RB PUTTERS Series 2006-1258Q DN (JPMorgan Chase & Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,000      2,000,000
         
        9,425,000
         

Texas — 15.6%

     

Dallas ISD Building GO Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2006-8 DN (PSF Guaranty, Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.23%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,000      3,000,000

Harris County RB (Toll Road Unlimited Tax & Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds Project) Series 2003 MB,

     

5.00%, 8/01/08

     400      404,821

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp. RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-1914 DN (Morgan Stanley Group LOC),

     

2.16%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     707      707,000

Houston ISD GO (Schoolhouse Project) Series 2004 MB (PSF Guaranty, Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

3.75%, 6/16/08

     2,000      2,000,000

Houston Water & Sewer System RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-2043 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,380      1,380,000

Hutto ISD GO Series 2007-1001 DN (PSF Guaranty, Bank of New York SBPA),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

Lower Colorado River Authority RB MERLOTS Trust Receipts Series 2000 DN (FSA Insurance, Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,385      3,385,000

North Texas Tollway Authority GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.12%, 11/19/08

     10,000      10,001,752

Nueces River IDA Series 1984 TECP (National Rural Utilities Co-op Guaranty),

     

2.75%, 4/09/08

     5,000      5,000,000

Red River Education Finance RB (Texas Christian University Project) Series 2000 DN,

     

2.18%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,300      1,300,000

Texas GO Series 2007 TRAN,

     

4.50%, 8/28/08

     15,000      15,048,131

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. II RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-10014 DN (Dexia Credit Local Liquidity Facility),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,100      2,100,000

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. II RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-10015 DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale Liquidity Facility),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,100      1,100,000

Texas Public Finance Authority RB Series 2003A MB (FSA Insurance),

     

5.00%, 4/07/08

     2,500      2,506,025

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (concluded)   

Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Texas (Continued)

     

University of Texas Financing System RB Series 2007B DN (University of Texas System Board Liquidity Facility),

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 2,000    $ 2,000,000
         
        50,932,729
         

Virginia — 1.2%

     

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority Multi-Family Housing RB (Residential Rental Project) Series 2003 AMT DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,920      1,920,000

Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities RB Series 2003-379 DN (JPMorgan Chase & Co. LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,865      1,865,000
         
        3,785,000
         

Washington — 1.2%

     

Washington Economic Development Finance Authority RB Series 2006-1531 DN (Morgan Stanley Group LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,334      1,334,500

Washington Housing Finance Commission Non-Profit RB (Eastside Catholic School Project) Series 2007A DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Washington Housing Finance Commission Non-Profit RB (Eastside Catholic School Project) Series 2007B DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.11%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,200      1,200,000

Yakima County Public Corp. RB (Michelsen Packaging Co. Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     315      315,000
         
        3,849,500
         

West Virginia — 1.0%

     

Kanawha County RB (Bible Center Church Project) Series 2006 DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,200      3,200,000
         

Wisconsin — 1.6%

     

Amery IDRB (Plastech Corp. Project) Series 1997 AMT DN (U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.49%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

Mequon IDRB (Johnson Level GRW Investment Project) Series 1995 AMT DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

3.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     355      355,000

Sheboygan Falls IDRB (HTT, Inc. Project) Series 2007A AMT DN (U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.32%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,890      1,890,000

Wisconsin GO Series 2007 MB,

     

4.50%, 6/16/08

     1,100      1,101,674
         
        5,346,674
         

Wyoming — 0.6%

     

Campbell County IDRB (Two Elk Partners Project) Series 2007 MB (Royal Bank of Canada GIC),

     

3.65%, 11/28/08

     2,000      2,000,000
         

Total Investments in Securities — 99.2%

     

(Cost $324,219,411*)

        324,219,411

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.8%

        2,695,088
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 326,914,499
         

 

* Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
(a) Rate shown is as of report date and maturities shown are the next interest readjustment date or the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.
(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
(c) Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Portfolio held 0.2% of its net assets, with a current market value of $600,000 and an original cost of $600,000 in these securities.
Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Cost
   Realized
Gain
   Interest
Income

Golden State Tobacco Settlement Securitization Corp. RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2004 PA-1236 DN (Merrill Lynch & Co. Guaranty, Merrill Lynch Capital Services SBPA)

   —      $ 1,330,000    —      $ 4,934

Affiliate

   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Cost
   Realized
Gain
   Interest
Income

Municipal Securities Pool Trust Receipts RB Series 2004-18 DN (Multiple Insurers, Societe Generale Group SBPA)

   —      $ 975,000    —      $ 11,982

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)   

New Jersey Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds — 88.1%

     

New Jersey — 88.1%

     

Alexandria Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 12/17/08

   $ 200    $ 201,198

Camden County Improvement Authority RB (Harvest Village Project) Series 1999A DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC),

     

2.99%, 4/01/08(a)

     9,600      9,600,000

Chester Township Board of Education GO Series 2007 GAN,

     

4.12%, 8/15/08

     515      515,654

Cinton GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.25%, 1/23/09

     300      301,089

Cranford Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.25%, 2/04/09

     500      500,865

Demarest School District GO Series 2007 TAN,

     

4.00%, 7/11/08

     295      295,157

Dennis Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.25%, 3/20/09

     100      100,246

East Brunswick Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.50%, 1/09/09

     1,805      1,811,900

East Windsor Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 11/28/08

     1,300      1,303,305

Edgewater GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 6/13/08

     395      395,189

Elmwood Park GO Series 2007 TAN,

     

3.75%, 11/14/08

     950      952,565

Essex County Utilities Authority GO Series 2007 MB,

     

3.75%, 11/14/08

     750      751,796

Evesham Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.12%, 8/08/08

     605      605,729

Haddon Heights GO Series 2008A BAN,

     

2.10%, 8/08/08

     150      150,089

Hamilton Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.00%, 2/06/09

     300      300,399

Hammonton GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.50%, 1/09/09

     1,100      1,105,041

Highlands GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.12%, 1/29/09

     400      401,660

Hillsborough Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 12/12/08

     140      140,615

Howell Township GO Series 2007B BAN,

     

4.00%, 9/16/08

     705      705,840

Hudson County Improvement Authority RB (Essential Purpose Pooled Government Project) Series 1986 DN (Bank of New York LOC),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,320      6,320,000

Keyport GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.12%, 8/08/08

     980      981,146

Lakewood Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 7/11/08

     250      250,299

Leonia GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.50%, 2/27/09

     400      401,764

Long Beach Township GO Series 2007A BAN,

     

3.50%, 12/18/08

     160      160,453

Lower Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 5/30/08

     430      430,187

Lower Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.00%, 4/03/09

     400      400,980

Lyndhurst Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.00%, 5/09/08

     200      200,033

Manasquan Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.50%, 1/30/09

     200      200,505

Maple Shade Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 8/01/08

     560      560,413

Maywood GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.50%, 3/20/09

     200      200,967

Mercer County GO Series 2007B BAN,

     

3.50%, 6/13/08

     750      750,809

Mercer County Improvement Authority RB (Atlantic Foundation Project) Series 1998 DN (MBIA Insurance, Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.43%, 4/07/08(a)

     12,460      12,460,000

Middlesex County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 5/23/08

     475      475,195

Montville Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 5/23/08

     487      487,264

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Multi-Mode IDRB (V&S Amboy Galvanizing LLC Project) Series 1999 AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,510      1,510,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Applewood Estates Project) Series 2005 DN (Commerce Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,650      3,650,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Cedar Crest Village, Inc. Project) Series 2006B DN (Sovereign Bank LOC, Bank of New York LOC),

     

1.97%, 4/07/08(a)

     8,200      8,200,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Frisch School Project) Series 2006 DN (Princeton University Guaranty, Kredietbank N.V. LOC, Sovereign Bank LOC),

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,550      1,550,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Hamilton Industrial Development Project) Series 1998 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.18%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,340      1,340,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (J. James Realty Co. Project) Series 1998 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.18%, 4/07/08(a)

     390      390,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Jacea LLC Project) Series 2004 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.18%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,190      3,190,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Jewish Family Service Project) Series 2002 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.13%, 4/07/08(a)

     660      660,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Lawrenceville School Project) Series 1996B DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank SBPA),

     

0.80%, 4/01/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Morris Museum Project) Series 2006 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC),

     

1.97%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,300      3,300,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Nandan Co. Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,650      2,650,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)   

New Jersey Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

New Jersey (Continued)

     

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Nandan Co. Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 1,025    $ 1,025,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Paddock Realty LLC Project) Series 2006 AMT DN (Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.41%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,300      1,300,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Pennington Montessori School Project) Series 1998 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.18%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,045      1,045,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Presbyterian Homes Project) Series 2006 DN (Commerce Bank LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,400      1,400,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Princeton Montessori Society Project) Series 2008 DN (Sovereign Bank LOC),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (School Facilities Project) Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-2420 DN (Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility, Morgan Stanley Municpal Funding Guaranty),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     780      780,500

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (School Facilities Project) Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2008-2421 DN (Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility, Morgan Stanley Municpal Funding Guaranty),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,080      1,079,500

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB (Stuart Country Day School Project) Series 2002 DN (Allied Irish Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,640      1,640,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB MERLOTS Trust Receipts Series 2007D-41 DN (FSA Insurance, Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     5,990      5,990,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2004 MT-035 DN (Assured Guaranty Ltd. Insurance, Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)(b)(c)

     6,795      6,795,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB Series 2004 ROC-RR-II-R-309 DN (Assured Guaranty Ltd. Insurance, Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     5,565      5,565,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Thermal Energy Facilities RB (Marina Energy LLC Project) Series 2001A AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,100      1,100,000

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Thermal Energy Facilities RB (Thermal Energy LP Project) Series 1995 AMT DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     500      500,000

New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust RB Series 2004-585 AMT DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.39%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,965      3,965,000

New Jersey GO Series 2007 TRAN,

     

4.50%, 6/24/08

     6,000      6,011,937

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority RB (Hospital Capital Asset Financing Project) Series 1985A DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,175      1,175,000

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority RB (Meridian Health System Project) Series 2003B DN (Fleet National Bank LOC),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,700      4,700,000

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority RB (South Jersey Hospital Systems Project) Series 2004A-4 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.18%, 4/07/08(a)

     700      700,000

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority RB (Virtua Health Project) Series 2004 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.03%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,880      1,880,000

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority RB P-Float Trust Receipts (Bayonnne Hospital Project) Series 2005L-26UD DN (FSA Insurance, Lehman Liquidity Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

1.85%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,000      4,000,000

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority RB P-Float Trust Receipts (JFK Health System Obligation Group Project) Series 2008-2397 DN (Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     870      870,000

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency RB (Multi-Family Housing Project) Series 2002D DN (FSA Insurance, Lehman SBPA),

     

1.98%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     200      200,000

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency RB (Single Family Housing Project) Series 2005O AMT DN (Dexia Credit Local LOC),

     

1.88%, 4/07/08(a)

     500      500,000

New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority State Contract RB Series 1992C DN (MBIA Insurance, Credit Suisse SBPA),

     

3.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,085      1,085,000

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Capital Appreciation RB Series 2006 ROC-RR-II-R-684Z DN (AMBAC Insurance, Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.79%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     590      590,000

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Capital Appreciation RB Series 2007DB-447 DN (FSA Insurance, AMBAC Insurance, Deutsche Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,750      3,750,000

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2004-963D DN (FGIC Insurance, Transamerica Life Insurance Co. Guaranty, Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     5,100      5,100,000

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority RB PUTTERS Series 2001-241 DN (FSA Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,545      1,545,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)   

New Jersey Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

New Jersey (Continued)

     

New Jersey Turnpike Authority RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2005-K9D DN (FSA Insurance, Lehman Liquidity Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

1.93%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

   $ 1,300    $ 1,300,000

New Jersey Turnpike Authority RB Series 2003C-1 DN (FSA Insurance, WestLB AG SBPA),

     

1.75%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,100      3,100,000

New Jersey Turnpike Authority RB Series 2006 DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

1.75%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,600      1,600,000

New Milford GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.25%, 1/30/09

     200      200,342

New Providence GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.50%, 2/20/09

     100      100,605

Newark Housing Authority Port Newark Marine Terminal Additional Rent-Backed RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters (Newark Redevelopment Project) Series 2007-2044 DN (MBIA Insurance),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     555      555,000

North Wildwood GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 12/12/08

     1,100      1,104,531

Northvale GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.50%, 2/20/09

     100      100,605

Oakland GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.25%, 2/11/09

     100      100,270

2.50%, 2/11/09

     500      502,998

Park Ridge GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.00%, 2/06/09

     200      200,149

Pascack Valley Regional High School District GO

     

Series 2008 TAN,

     

2.00%, 2/06/09

     200      200,150

Pennsauken Township GO Series 2007A BAN,

     

4.00%, 9/10/08

     1,220      1,221,559

Pilesgrove Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 8/28/08

     1,100      1,100,647

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey RB Eagle Trust Receipts Series 2006A-107 AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale Liquidity Facility),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,000      2,000,000

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey RB Series 2006-1546 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,300      1,300,000

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Special Obligation RB (Versatile Structure Obligation Project) Series 1994-2 DN (JPMorgan Chase & Co. SBPA),

     

0.98%, 4/01/08(a)

     700      700,000

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Special Obligation RB (Versatile Structure Obligation Project) Series 1996-4 AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

1.09%, 4/01/08(a)

     600      600,000

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Special Obligation RB (Versatile Structure Obligation Project) Series 1997-1R AMT DN (Bayerische Landesbank Gironzentrale SBPA),

     

1.25%, 4/01/08(a)

     3,000      3,000,000

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey TECP,

     

1.50%, 4/03/08

     2,000      2,000,000

1.60%, 4/03/08

     2,000      2,000,000

1.65%, 6/05/08

     3,000      3,000,000

Rahway GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 6/24/08

     310      310,294

Ringwood Borough GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 11/07/08

     800      801,813

Rutherford Borough GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.50%, 7/01/08

     300      300,301

4.00%, 7/17/08

     685      685,423

Salem County Pollution Control Financing Authority RB (Atlantic City Electric Co. Project) Series 1997B AMT DN (MBIA Insurance, Bank of New York LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,390      1,390,000

South Bound Brook GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 8/22/08

     395      395,401

Summit GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 12/12/08

     530      532,038

Tinton Falls GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.12%, 1/23/09

     150      150,635

Tuckerton GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 6/20/08

     546      546,252

Union Township GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.50%, 1/09/09

     650      652,978

Waldwick GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 6/20/08

     470      470,208

Washington Township GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 10/24/08

     1,039      1,041,879

3.25%, 12/26/08

     350      350,547

Westfield GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 7/18/08

     775      776,091

Woodbury School District GO Series 2007 GAN,

     

4.00%, 12/04/08

     600      602,385
         

Total Investments in Securities — 88.1%

     

(Cost $173,143,390*)

        173,143,390

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 11.9%

        23,345,694
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 196,489,084
         

 

* Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
(a) Rate shown is as of report date and maturities shown are the next interest readjustment date or the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)   

New Jersey Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Cost
   Realized
Gain
   Interest
Income

New Jersey Economic Development Authority RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series
2004 MT-035 DN (Assured Guaranty Ltd. Insurance, Landesbank
Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA)

   —        —      —      $ 102,491

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2001 PT-1319 DN (AMBAC Insurance, Merrill Lynch Capital Services SBPA)

   —      $ 7,415,000    —      $ 27,616

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series
2004-056 DN (FGIC Insurance, Banque Nationale de Paribas SBPA)

   —      $ 7,855,000    —      $ 88,829

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)   

North Carolina Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds — 99.7%

     

North Carolina — 96.4%

     

Cabarrus County Installment Financing Contract COP Series 2003 ROC-RR-II-4520 DN (AMBAC Insurance, Citigroup Financial Products Liquidity Facility),

     

2.39%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

   $ 900    $ 900,000

Carrboro GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 8/27/08

     715      715,789

Charlotte Airport RB Series 1999D DN (MBIA Insurance, Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.65%, 4/01/08(b)

     2,000      2,000,000

Charlotte COP (Transit Projects Phase II Project) Series 2005F DN (Depfa Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,665      2,665,000

Charlotte GO Series 2007 DN (KBC Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     400      400,000

Charlotte Water & Sewer System GO Series 2007 TECP,

     

3.05%, 7/22/08

     3,500      3,500,000

Charlotte Water & Sewer System RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2007-10 DN (Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,000      2,000,000

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority RB (Carolina’s Healthcare System Project) Series 2006-1388 DN (Morgan Stanley Group Liquidity Facility),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,900      2,900,000

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority RB (Carolina’s Healthcare System Project) Series 2007F DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/01/08(b)

     920      920,000

East Moore Water District GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 4/02/08

     2,100      2,100,023

Fayetteville Public Works Commission RB Series 2003A DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,400      1,400,000

Fayetteville Public Works Commission RB Series 2003 DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,440      2,440,000

Guilford County GO Series 2005B DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     600      600,000

Mecklenburg County COP Series 2006 DN (DEPFA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     500      500,000

Mecklenburg County COP Series 2008A DN (SunTrust Bank SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(b)

     5,000      5,000,000

Mecklenburg County GO Series 1996C DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,200      2,200,000

Mecklenburg County GO Series 2005B DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     515      515,000

Mecklenburg County GO Series 2006A DN (DEPFA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     590      590,000

New Hanover County COP Series 2007 DN (DEFPA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,300      1,300,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency Educational Facilities RB (High Point University Project) Series 2006 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(b)

     790      790,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency Educational Facilities RB (Megellan Charter School Project) Series 2007 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,300      1,300,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency Educational Facilities RB (The Downtown Middle School Project) Series 2006 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,150      1,150,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency RB (Aquarium Society Project) Series 2004 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     3,515      3,515,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency RB Eagle Trust Receipts Series 2006A DN (Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-1894 DN (Morgan Stanley Group Liquidity Facility),

     

2.16%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     106      106,000

North Carolina Capital Facilities TECP,

     

2.25%, 5/01/08

     1,000      1,000,000

North Carolina Educational Facilities Finance Agency RB (Duke University Project) Series 1991B DN,

     

1.60%, 4/07/08(b)

     9,900      9,900,000

North Carolina Educational Facilities Finance Agency RB (Duke University Project) Series 1992A DN,

     

1.60%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,200      1,200,000

North Carolina GO MERLOTS Trust Receipts Series 2008C-04 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,400      1,400,000

North Carolina GO Series 2003A-23 MB (Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.00%, 2/09/09(a)(b)

     800      800,000

North Carolina HFA RB (Home Ownership Project) Series 2003-17-C AMT DN (Bank of America N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(b)

     350      350,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities RB (Duke University Health System Project) Series 2005A DN,

     

2.07%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,650      1,650,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities RB (Duke University Health System Project) Series 2005B DN,

     

2.07%, 4/07/08(b)

     700      700,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities RB (Novant Health Group Project) Series 2004A DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,600      1,600,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (concluded)   

North Carolina Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

North Carolina (Continued)

     

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities RB (Novant Health Group Project) Series 2004B DN (Morgan Stanley Guaranty Trust LOC),

     

1.80%, 4/07/08(b)

   $ 2,900    $ 2,900,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities RB (Watauga Medical Center Project) Series 2005 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Health Care Facilities RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II- R-10313 DN (Citigroup Financial Products Liquidity Facility),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,700      3,700,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Hospital RB (Aces-Pooled Equipment Financing Project) Series 1985 DN (MBIA Insurance, KBC Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

3.50%, 4/07/08(b)

     500      500,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Hospital RB (Moses Cone Health Systems Project) Series 2001B DN (Chase Manhattan Bank LOC),

     

2.00%, 4/07/08(b)

     200      200,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Retirement Facilities RB (Aldersgate Project) Series 2001 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(b)

     4,400      4,400,000

North Carolina Medical Care Commission Retirement Facilities RB (United Church Homes & Services Project) Series 2007 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(b)

     500      500,000

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency RB Series 2003 ROCS-RR-11 R211 DN (MBIA Insurance, Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.59%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,100      1,100,000

Oneals Water District GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 7/23/08

     885      885,667

Raleigh Comb Enterprise System RB Eagle Trust Receipts Series 2007A-0010 DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale Liquidity Facility),

     

2.23%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,275      1,275,000

Sampson County COP Eclipse Funding Trust Series 2006-0160 DN (FSA Insurance, U.S. Bank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

3.60%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     700      700,000

South Central Water & Sewer District GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.75%, 12/17/08

     1,715      1,717,972

Spring Lake GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.90%, 5/21/08

     300      300,144

Trinity GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 4/23/08

     500      500,113

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2005-52 DN (Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,600      2,600,000

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill RB Series 2001B DN,

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     790      790,000

Wake County GO Series 2006B DN (Lloyds TSB Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,900      1,899,930

Wake County HFA RB (Casa Melvid Multi-Family Housing Project) Series 2001A AMT DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(b)

     400      400,000

Washington County Industrial Facilities PCRB (Mackey’s Ferry Sawmill, Inc. Project) Series 1997 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(b)

     330      330,000

Wilmington GO Series 2002 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     300      300,000

Winston-Salem COP (Risk Acceptance Management Corp. Project) Series 1988 DN (Dexia Credit Local LOC),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(b)

     400      400,000

Winston-Salem Water & Sewer Systems RB Series 2002C DN (Dexia Credit Local LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,610      2,610,000
         
        88,115,638
         

Puerto Rico — 3.3%

     

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico GO Series 2007 TRAN (Bank of Nova Scotia, Banque Nationale de Paribas, Dexia Credit Local, Fortis Bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., KBC Bank N.V. and Banco Santander Central Hisapano LOC),

     

4.25%, 7/30/08

     3,000      3,008,193
         

Total Investments in Securities — 99.7%

     

(Cost $91,123,831*)

        91,123,831

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.3%

        301,747
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 91,425,578
         

 

 * Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
(a) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
(b) Rate shown is as of report date and maturities shown are the next interest readjustment date or the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.
For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)   

Ohio Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds — 99.6%

     

Ohio — 99.6%

     

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Amherst City Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.50%, 11/25/08

   $ 150    $ 150,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Bowling Green Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.50%, 11/25/08

     550      550,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Brewster Village Project) Series 2008 RAN,

     

3.50%, 1/09/09

     150      150,457

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Electric System-Lodi Village Project) Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.00%, 3/12/09

     300      301,402

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Hubbard Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.70%, 9/25/08

     175      175,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Oberlin Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.50%, 12/04/08

     115      115,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (Shelby Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.45%, 11/13/08

     1,500      1,500,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO (St. Mary’s Electric System Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.70%, 10/02/08

     145      145,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.50%, 10/30/08

     600      600,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. GO Series 2008A TECP (JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC),

     

2.55%, 4/04/08

     3,000      3,000,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. RB (Combustion Turbine Project) Series 2006 DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     620      620,000

American Municipal Power, Inc. RB (Electric Systems Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.85%, 8/15/08

     1,200      1,200,000

Avon Local School District GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.50%, 1/08/09

     550      552,139

Barberton GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 11/13/08

     200      200,322

Barberton GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.25%, 4/08/09

     350      351,368

Brooklyn IDRB (Dylon Industries, Inc. Project) Series 1999 AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     630      630,000

Brunswick GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.70%, 12/04/08

     100      100,163

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-10308 DN (Citigroup Financial Products Liquidity Facility, Citigroup Financial Products Guaranty),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority RB Series 2008-619 DN (Deutsche Bank A.G. Guaranty, Deutsche Bank A.G. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     11,500      11,500,000

Butler County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.10%, 8/07/08

     260      260,585

Celina GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 11/12/08

     400      400,688

Cincinnati School District COP Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-12049 DN (FSA Insurance, Citigroup Financial Products Liquidity Facility),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

Cincinnati Student Loan Funding Corp. RB Series 1998A-2 AMT DN (Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.17%, 4/01/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Clark County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 5/08/08

     300      300,082

Clark County GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.50%, 2/11/09

     100      100,338

Cleveland Waterworks RB Series 2006 DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

     420      420,000

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Educational Facility RB (Laurel School Project) Series 2004 DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,070      1,070,000

Clinton County GO (Human Services Project) Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.88%, 4/10/08

     300      300,073

Clinton Massie Local School Distriict GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 11/18/08

     600      602,050

Columbus GO (Police-Firemen Disability Project) Series 1998 MB,

     

5.00%, 4/07/08

     250      255,096

Columbus Regional Airport Authority RB PUTTERS Series 2007-2353 DN (FSA Insurance, JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,690      3,690,000

Columbus Sewerage System RB Series 2008B DN,

     

1.78%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Cuyahoga County Civic Facility RB (Orion Services, Inc. Project) Series 2001 DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

3.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,550      2,550,000

Cuyahoga County Economic Development RB (Berea Children’s Home Project) Series 2000 DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.46%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,800      2,800,000

Cuyahoga County Economic Development RB (Cleveland Botanical Garden Project) Series 2001 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)

     635      635,000

Cuyahoga County IDRB (AFI Generations LLC Project) Series 2007B AMT DN (Charter One Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,015      2,015,000

Cuyahoga County IDRB (All Foils, Inc. Project) Series 2007A AMT DN (Charter One Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Cuyahoga County IDRB (Trio Diversified Co. Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,125      1,125,000

Delaware County Economic Development RB (The Columbus Zoological Park Assoc., Inc. Project) Series 2003 DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,705      3,705,000

Delaware County IDRB (Air Waves, Inc. Project) Series 1995 DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     60      60,000

Dover GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 4/03/08

     775      775,022

Elyria GO Series 2007-2 BAN,

     

4.00%, 10/02/08

     1,100      1,102,024

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)   

Ohio Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Ohio (Continued)

     

Elyria GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 7/03/08

   $ 260    $ 260,254

Euclid GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 5/29/08

     780      780,297

Fairborn GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 6/26/08

     295      295,293

4.50%, 6/26/08-8/15/08

     200      200,410

Fairborn GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.25%, 10/30/08

     80      80,274

Franklin County Economic Development RB (Columbus Montessori Educational Center Project) Series 2000 DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,460      1,460,000

Franklin County Economic Development RB (Dominican Sisters Project) Series 1994 DN (Fifth Third Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)

     850      850,000

Franklin County Health Care Facilities RB (Heritage Day Health Centers Project) Series 2002 DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     366      366,000

Franklin County Health Care Facilities RB (Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services Project) Series 2006C DN (National City Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.40%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,665      6,665,000

Franklin County Health Care Facilities RB (Willow Brook Christian Project) Series 2004 DN (Fifth Third Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.47%, 4/07/08(a)

     500      500,000

Franklin County Hospital RB Series 2006 DN (AMBAC Insurance, Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

4.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     10,050      10,050,000

Franklin County Senior Housing RB (St. George on the Commons Apartments Project) Series 2007 AMT DN (Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Insurance, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.35%, 4/07/08(a)

     915      915,000

Fulton County RB (Fulton Couth Health Center Project) Series 2005 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC),

     

4.00%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,475      2,475,000

Geauga County GO (Human Services Building Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 12/04/08

     150      150,391

Geauga County GO (Safety Center Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 8/27/08

     250      250,243

Geauga County RB (Thistle Lane Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.40%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,210      2,210,000

Greene County IDRB (AFC Stamping & Production, Inc., Barsplice Products Project) Series 1995 AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     95      95,000

Hamilton County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 9/11/08

     1,240      1,241,331

Hamilton County Hospital Facilities RB (Health Alliance Project) Series 1997B DN (MBIA Insurance, Credit Suisse SBPA) ),

     

5.00%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,280      2,280,000

Hamilton County Hospital Facilities RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2001 PT-507 DN (FSA Insurance, Svenska Handelsbanken AB SBPA),

     

2.23%, 4/07/08(a)(b)(c)

     4,855      4,855,000

Indian Lake Local School District GO (School Construction Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 12/11/08

     290      291,168

Kent GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 10/16/08

     300      300,627

Kent State University RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2001 DN (MBIA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.80%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,125      4,125,000

Lake County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 5/15/08-7/18/08

     495      495,484

Lancaster GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 10/16/08

     300      300,752

Lima GO (Water System Capacity Facility) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 5/29/08

     1,510      1,510,806

Lorain County GO Series 2007B Highway Improvement BAN,

     

4.25%, 6/04/08

     720      720,606

Lorain County IDRB (Ohio Metallurgical Services Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (First Merit Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.62%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,270      1,270,000

Lucas County Economic Development RB (Hammill Manufacturing Co. Project) Series 1996 AMT DN (Fifth Third Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     655      655,000

Mahoning County Housing RB (Youngstown State University Project) Series 2002 DN (National City Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     5,000      5,000,000

Marion County GO (Legacy Crossing Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.10%, 5/01/08

     435      435,130

Marion GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 6/26/08

     285      285,129

Miami County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 11/27/08

     550      552,056

Montgomery County RB (Miami Valley Hospital Project) Series 1998A DN (National City Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

1.30%, 4/01/08(a)

     2,150      2,150,000

Muskingum County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 9/25/08

     200      200,944

4.15%, 9/25/08

     205      205,526

Muskingum County GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.50%, 1/15/09

     710      713,100

North Olmsted GO (Capital Improvement Project) Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.35%, 4/02/09

     550      551,073

North Ridgeville GO Series 2007-2 BAN,

     

4.00%, 6/05/08

     285      285,131

North Ridgeville GO Series 2007-3 BAN,

     

3.95%, 6/05/08(d)

     195      195,074

Ohio Building Authority Facilities RB (Administrative Building Fund Projects) Series 1998A MB,

     

5.25%, 4/07/08

     55      56,396

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)   

Ohio Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Ohio (Continued)

     

Ohio GO (Common Schools Project) Series 2005A DN,

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 280    $ 280,000

Ohio Higher Educational Facility RB (Kenyon College Project) Series 1999 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

3.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     200      200,000

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage RB (Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Program) Series 2006F AMT DN (Citibank N.A. LOC),

     

2.00%, 4/07/08(a)(c)

     1,400      1,400,000

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage RB (Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Program) Series 2007B AMT DN (Government National Mortgage Assoc. Insurance, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Insurance, KBC Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)(c)

     11,250      11,250,000

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage RB MERLOTS Trust Receipts Series 2001A-78 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,165      1,165,000

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage RB MERLOTS Trust Receipts Series 2005A-10 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     535      535,000

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage RB Various Certificates Series 2001 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,105      1,105,000

Ohio Solid Waste RB (Republic Services, Inc. Project) Series 2005 AMT DN,

     

2.65%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Ohio Water Development Authority Pollution Control Facilities RB (First Energy Nuclear Project) Series 2006 AMT DN (Barclays Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.00%, 4/07/08(a)

     125      125,000

Ohio Water Development Authority RB (Water Development Pure Water Project) Series 2002B DN (MBIA Insurance, State Street Bank & Trust Co. SBPA),

     

5.00%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,050      2,050,000

Olmsted Falls School District GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.75%, 12/18/08

     150      150,603

3.50%, 1/15/09

     300      301,379

Painesville GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 11/07/08

     200      200,580

Parma IDRB (FDC Realty Project) Series 2006 AMT DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,890      1,890,000

Pickerington GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

2.25%, 2/27/09

     750      753,513

Port of Greater Cincinnati RB (Springdale Public Infrastructure Project) Series 2006 MB (U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 2/01/09

     2,800      2,800,000

Portage County IDRB (Action Super Abrasive Project) Series 1996 AMT DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.63%, 4/07/08(a)

     630      630,000

Portage County IDRB (Singer Steel Co. Project) Series 2007 AMT DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,090      2,090,000

Putnam County Health Care Facilities RB (Hilty Memorial Home Project) Series 2004 DN (LaSalle Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,330      3,330,000

Richland County GO (Correctional Facilities Project) Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.50%, 1/15/09

     1,000      1,004,597

Sandusky GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 10/22/08

     700      702,825

Seneca County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.80%, 11/13/08

     200      200,381

Seven Hills GO (Street Improvement Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.45%, 12/04/08

     500      500,000

Sharonville GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.25%, 7/25/08

     380      380,540

Sharonville GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.50%, 1/21/09

     170      170,798

Solon GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 11/20/08

     850      851,829

St. Marys GO (Sanitation Improvement Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 6/04/08

     220      220,074

St. Marys School District GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.75%, 6/10/08

     1,000      1,001,261

St. Marys School District GO Series 2008 BAN,

     

3.62%, 6/10/08

     700      701,027

Stark County IDRB (Thakar Properties LLC Project) Series 2002 AMT DN (National City Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.55%, 4/07/08(a)

     115      115,000

Stark County Port Authority Economic Development RB (Slesnick Iron & Metal Project) Series 2007 AMT DN (Huntington National Bank LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(a)

     700      700,000

Summit County Civic Facility RB (Akron Area Electric Junction Project) Series 2001 DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)

     170      170,000

Summit County IDRB (Flutes LLC Project) Series 2002 AMT DN (M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank LOC),

     

2.57%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,670      1,670,000

Summit County IDRB (Jendrisak Properties Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (First Merit Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.62%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,540      1,540,000

Summit County IDRB (KB Compost Services, Inc. Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Summit County Port Authority RB (Meadow Lane Building LLC Project) Series 2003A AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     340      340,000

Tipp GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.00%, 4/24/08

     205      205,037

Toledo Multi-Family Housing RB (Cherrywood Apartments Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,420      2,420,000

Trumbull County IDRB (Ellwood Engineered Project) Series 2004 AMT DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,100      3,100,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (concluded)   

Ohio Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Ohio (Continued)

     

Trumbull County IDRB (United Steel Service, Inc. Project) Series 2000B AMT DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

3.60%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 165    $ 165,000

Union County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.50%, 12/10/08

     345      346,158

University of Cincinnati General Receipts RB Series 2007B DN (MBIA Insurance, Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale SBPA),

     

6.00%, 4/07/08(a)

     100      100,000

Wapakoneta GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.85%, 12/04/08

     255      255,415

Wapakoneta School District GO (School Improvement Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

3.50%, 6/26/08

     1,300      1,301,443

Warren County GO Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.15%, 9/05/08

     200      200,330

Western Reserve Housing Development Corp. Economic RB (Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Project) Series 2003 DN (KeyBank N.A. LOC),

     

2.55%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,295      3,295,000

Westerville GO Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2001 DN (ABN-AMRO Bank N.V. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     100      100,000

Wilmington GO (Lowes Drive Construction Project) Series 2007 BAN,

     

4.50%, 7/25/08

     255      255,555
         

Total Investments in Securities — 99.6%

     

(Cost $159,553,649*)

        159,553,649

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.4%

        602,440
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 160,156,089
         

 

* Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
(a) Rate shown is as of report date and maturities shown are the next interest readjustment date or the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.
(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
(c) Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Cost
   Realized
Gain
   Interest
Income

Hamilton County Hospital Facilities RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2001 PT-507 DN (FSA Insurance, Svenska Handelsbanken AB SBPA)

     —      —      —      $ 94,843

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage RB (Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Program) Series 2006F AMT DN (Citibank N.A. LOC)

     —      —      —      $ 21,380

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage RB (Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Program) Series 2007B AMT DN (Government National Mortgage Assoc. Insurance, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Insurance, KBC Bank N.V. SBPA)

   $ 11,250,000    —      —        —  

 

(d) Restricted security as to resale. As of report date the Portfolio held 0.1% of its net assets, with a current market value of $195,074 and an original cost of $195,349 in these securities.
For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)    Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets

 

)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds — 97.8%

     

Pennsylvania — 96.6%

     

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority RB (Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Project) Series 2000 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 3,400    $ 3,400,000

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority RB (Presbyterian University Hospital Project) Series 1988B-3 DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

2.07%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,275      3,275,000

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority RB (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Project) PUTTERS Series 2007-2327 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank LOC, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,000      4,000,000

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority RB (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Project) Series 2003B MB,

     

5.00%, 6/15/08

     1,400      1,403,585

Allegheny County IDRB (Carnegie Museums Pittsburgh Project) Series 2005 DN (Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,600      3,600,000

Allegheny County IDRB (Commonwealth Development Parkway Project) Series 1994A DN (National City Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.48%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,300      1,300,000

Allegheny County IDRB (UPMC Health System Project) Series 2002C DN (Comerica Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.23%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,270      1,270,000

Berks County GO Series 2002 DN (MBIA Insurance, Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

6.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     5,140      5,140,000

Berks County IDRB (Tray Pak Co. Project) Series 2001A AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,620      1,620,000

Berks County Municpal Authority RB (Phoebe-Devitt Homes Project) Series 2008A DN (Sovereign Bank & Banco Santander LOC),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,100      3,100,000

Bermudian Springs School District GO Series 2006 DN (FSA Insurance, Royal Bank of Canada SBPA),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     10,495      10,495,000

Bethlehem Area School District GO Series 2007 DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,800      2,800,000

Blair County IDRB (CCK, Inc. Project) Series 2003 AMT DN (Fulton Bank LOC),

     

2.41%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,885      1,885,000

Bucks County IDRB (Pennswood Village Project) Series 2002B DN (Fleet National Bank LOC),

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,890      6,890,000

Butler County General Authority RB Municipal Securities Trust Receipts Series 2002A DN (FSA Insurance, Societe Generale Liquidity Facililty),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,350      4,350,000

Butler County General Authority RB Municipal Securities Trust Receipts Series 2007 DN (FSA Insurance, Societe Generale Liquidity Facility),

     

3.05%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,000      3,000,000

Cambria County IDA Resource Recovery RB (Cambria Cogen Co. Project) Series 1998A-2 AMT DN (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     16,000      16,000,000

Chester County IDA Student Housing RB (University Student Housing LLC Project) Series 2003 DN (Royal Bank of Scotland LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     790      790,000

Chester County IDA Student Housing RB (University Student Housing LLC Project) Series 2008A DN (Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,000      4,000,000

Chester County IDRB (RV Industrial, Inc. Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,200      2,200,000

City of Philadelphia TECP,

     

1.00%, 5/12/08

     10,000      10,000,000

Crawford County IDRB (Uniplast International, Inc. Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (National City Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(a)

     755      755,000

Cumberland County Municipal Authority RB (Dickinson College Project) Series 1996B DN (Citizens Bank N.A. LOC),

     

3.45%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,295      2,295,000

Dauphin County General Auhtority Health Systems RB (Pinnacle Health Systems Project) Series 2005 DN (FSA Insurance, Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,400      1,400,000

Delaware County Authority RB (Dunwoody Village Project) Series 2006 DN (Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOC),

     

2.13%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,100      2,100,000

Delaware County IDRB (Scott Paper Co. Project) Series 1984A DN,

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)

     100      100,000

Delaware County IDRB (Sunoco, Inc., Project) Series 1998 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,260      1,260,000

Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority Local Government RB Municipal Securities Trust Receipts Series 2007A DN (Societe Generale Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     5,500      5,500,000

East Hempfield Township IDRB (Herley Industrial, Inc. Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,355      2,355,000

East Hempfield Township IDRB (Herley Industrial, Inc. Project) Series 2005 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.45%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,700      2,700,000

Emmaus General Authority RB Series 1989A-11 DN (DEPFA Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.17%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,100      1,100,000

Emmaus General Authority RB Series 1989B-29 DN (DEPFA Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.17%, 4/07/08(a)

     8,500      8,500,000

Emmaus General Authority RB Series 1989F-19 DN (State Aid Withholding Insurance, DEPFA Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.17%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,300      1,300,000

Emmaus General Authority RB Series 1989F-24 DN (DEPFA Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.17%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,500      1,500,000

Emmaus General Authority RB Series 1989G-18 DN (DEPFA Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.17%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,000      3,000,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)    Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets

 

)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Pennsylvania (Continued)

     

Emmaus General Authority RB Series 1996 DN (FSA Insurance, Wachovia Bank N.A. SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 8,345    $ 8,345,000

Erie Water Authority RB Series 2006A DN (FSA Insurance),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,200      1,200,000

Franklin County IDRB (Precast System Project) Series 2001A AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,760      1,760,000

Geisinger Authority Health System RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-11013 DN (Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,020      2,020,000

Horizon Hospital System Authority Health & Housing Facility RB (St. Paul Homes Project) Series 2002 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     7,160      7,160,000

Horizon Hospital System Authority Health & Housing Facility RB (St. Paul Homes Project) Series 2005 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     7,900      7,900,000

Indiana County IDRB (Conemaugh Project) Series 1997A AMT DN (Bank One N.A. LOC),

     

3.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,160      3,160,000

Lackawanna County GO Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-2183 DN (FSA Insurance, Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.80%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,065      1,065,000

Lackawanna County IDRB (Herff Jones, Inc. Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (National City Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.55%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,800      2,800,000

Lancaster County Hospital Authority RB (Health Center Luthercare Project) Series 1999 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,760      4,760,000

Lancaster County Hospital Authority RB (Landis Homes Retirement Community Project) Series 2002 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     8,190      8,190,000

Lancaster County IDRB (Clean Creek Partners Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,365      4,365,000

Lancaster County IDRB (D&P Skibo LLC Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,250      1,250,000

Lancaster County IDRB (John F. Martin & Sons Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (Fulton Bank LOC),

     

2.46%, 4/07/08(a)

     600      600,000

Lancaster County IDRB (Oakfront LP Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,875      1,875,000

Lawrence County IDRB (L&N Metallurgical Products Project) Series 1996 AMT DN (Banque Nationale de Paribas LOC),

     

2.45%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,645      3,645,000

Lebanon County Health Facility RB (Evangelican Long Church Retirement Village Project) Series 2000 DN (Northern Trust LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,730      2,730,000

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority RB (Pennsylvania Higher Education & Health Loan Project) Series 1996A DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,600      1,600,000

Montgomery County IDRB (Apple Fresh Foods Ltd. Project) Series 1996 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.22%, 4/07/08(a)

     550      550,000

Montgomery County TECP,

     

2.20%, 4/01/08

     6,500      6,500,000

Moon IDRB (Providence Point Project) Series 2007 DN (Bank of Scotland Plc LOC),

     

2.00%, 4/07/08(a)

     13,180      13,180,000

New Garden General Purpose Authority RB (Municipal Pooled Financing Project) Series 2003 II DN (FSA Insurance, Bank of Nova Scotia SPBA),

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,095      1,095,000

Northampton County General Purpose Authority RB (Lafayette College Project) Series 2006 DN (JPMorgan Chase & Co. SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,150      1,150,000

Northampton County General Purpose Authority RB (Lafayette College Project) Series 2007 MB,

     

3.35%, 12/01/08

     3,000      3,000,000

Northampton County IDRB (Bethlehem Contracting Project) Series 2001A AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,695      2,695,000

Northampton County IDRB (Trent Family Partnership Project) Series 2002 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,795      1,795,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB (AMC Delancey Traditions Project) Series 2006 AMT DN (Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOC),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,200      3,200,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB (Evergreen Community Power Facility Project) Series 2007 AMT DN (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,000      3,000,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB (Homewood Retirement Project) Series 1992E DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.33%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,925      3,925,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB (Material Technology Project) Series 2000D AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     600      600,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB (Penn Waste, Inc. Project) Series 2007 AMT DN (Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB UBS Municipal Certificates Floaters Series 2007-07-15 DN (Landebank Hessen-Thruingen Girozentrale Liquidity Facility),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     8,600      8,600,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued)    Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets

 

)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Pennsylvania (Continued)

     

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Solid Waste Disposal RB (IESI, Corp. Project) Series 2006V AMT DN (Bank of America N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

   $ 8,700    $ 8,700,000

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Wastewater Treatment RB (Sunoco, Inc. Project) Series 2004A AMT DN (Sunoco, Inc. Guaranty),

     

2.56%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,700      4,700,000

Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority RB (B&W Ebensburg Project) Series 1986 AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale LOC),

     

2.14%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,125      1,125,000

Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority RB (B&W Ebensburg Project) Series 1988 AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale LOC),

     

2.14%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

Pennsylvania GO PUTTERS Series 2006-1382 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,115      2,115,000

Pennsylvania GO Series 1999 MB,

     

5.25%, 10/01/08

     675      680,413

Pennsylvania GO Series 2004 MB,

     

5.00%, 7/01/08

     2,450      2,458,691

Pennsylvania GO Series 2006 MB,

     

4.75%, 9/01/08

     1,170      1,179,348

Pennsylvania GO Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-11056 DN (Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,000      2,000,000

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB (Assoc. of Independent Colleges & Universities Project) Series 1998 DN (Banque Nationale de Paribas LOC),

     

2.42%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,600      2,600,000

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB (Honeysuckle Student Holding Project) Series 2004A DN (Allied Irish Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     4,200      4,200,000

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB (Rosemont College Project) Series 2004O DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

3.42%, 11/01/08(a)

     900      900,000

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB (St. Joesph’s University Project) Series 1998C-4 DN (Allied Irish Bank Plc LOC),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,900      6,900,000

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB (Student Assoc. Housing, Inc. Project) Series 2006A DN (Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     7,895      7,895,000

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB (University of Pennsylvania Financing Project) Series 2004-N2 DN (National City Bank LOC),

     

2.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,600      1,600,000

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB PUTTERS Series 2006-1271 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,870      4,870,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2006K-57 AMT DN (Lehman Liquidity Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.48%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,500      2,500,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-2158 AMT DN (Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.33%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     750      750,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2008-2380 AMT DN (Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.33%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,600      2,600,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2008-2494 AMT DN (Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.33%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,600      1,600,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB PUTTERS Series 2006-1592 AMT DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.39%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,945      4,945,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB PUTTERS Series 2007-1213B AMT DN (JPMorgan Chase & Co. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.39%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,600      1,600,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2004-83B AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,020      2,020,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2004-83C AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,400      1,400,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2004-85B AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,300      3,300,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2004-85C AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     7,145      7,145,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2004-86B AMT DN (DEPFA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,000      6,000,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2004-86C AMT DN (GO of Agency Insurance, DEPFA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,400      2,400,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2005-87C AMT DN (Depfa Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     23,500      23,500,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (continued)   

Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Pennsylvania (Continued)

     

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2005-89 AMT DN (GO of Agency Insurance, DEPFA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 7,500    $ 7,500,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2005-91B AMT DN (GO of Agency Insurance, DEPFA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,000      2,000,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2006-92B AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     17,270      17,270,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2006-95C AMT DN (Dexia Bank SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     8,000      8,000,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2007-99C AMT DN (Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,400      2,400,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2008-101A AMT MB,

     

2.35%, 3/01/09

     1,300      1,300,000

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2008-101B MB,

     

2.15%, 3/01/09

     1,600      1,600,000

Pennsylvania Public School Building Authority RB (Philadelphia School District Project) PUTTERS Series 2007-1970 DN (FSA Insurance, State Aid Withholding Insurance, JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,330      3,330,000

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2004-9 DN (AMBAC Insurance, ABN-AMRO Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     10,335      10,335,000

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission RB Series 2001U DN (Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

1.90%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,800      6,800,000

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission RB Series 2002A-1 DN (WestLB SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     7,225      7,225,000

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission RB Series 2002B DN (Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     440      440,000

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission RB Series 2005B DN (FSA Insurance, JPMorgan Chase Bank SBPA),

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(a)

     675      675,000

Philadelphia Airport RB Floaters Series 2007-2157 AMT DN (FSA Insurance, Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,700      1,700,000

Philadelphia Airport RB Series 2008DB-495 DN (FSA Insurance, Deutsche Bank A.G. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,885      2,885,000

Philadelphia Airport RB Series 2008DB-558 AMT DN (FSA Insurance, Deutsche Bank A.G. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     655      655,000

Philadelphia Authority IDRB (Evangelical Manor Project) Series 2008 DN (Citizens Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,600      2,600,000

Philadelphia Authority IDRB (Gift of Life Donor Program Project) Series 2003 DN (Commerce Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     995      995,000

Philadelphia Authority IDRB (Greater Philadelphia Health System Project) Series 2003 DN (Commerce Bank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,600      2,600,000

Philadelphia Authority IDRB (Settlement Music School Project) Series 2004 DN (Allied Irish Bank Plc),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Philadelphia Authority IDRB (Universal Community Homes Project) Series 2003 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,930      1,930,000

Philadelphia Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority RB (Philadelphia Protestant Home Project) Series 2002 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(a)

     7,070      7,070,000

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority Multi-Family Housing RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2006G-1 AMT DN (The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Guaranty, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. SBPA),

     

2.30%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     20,395      20,395,000

Philadelphia School District GO Series 2007A TRAN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

4.50%, 6/27/08

     13,675      13,699,528

Philadelphia Water & Wastewater RB Series 2003 DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     990      990,000

Philadelphia Water & Wastewater RB Series 2005B DN (FSA Insurance, DEFPA Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Philadelphia Water RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2005-15 DN (FSA Insurance, ABN-AMRO Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     5,395      5,395,000

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer System RB Series 2007B-1 DN (FSA Insurance, JPMorgan Chase Bank SBPA),

     

1.78%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

Schuylkill County IDRB (KP-Tamaqua LP Project) Series 2007 AMT DN (Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOC),

     

2.38%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,535      1,535,000

Shippensburg Borough Authority RB (Bethlehem School District Project) Series 2007 DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     5,600      5,600,000

Southcentral General Authority RB (Homewood Hanover Project) Series 2003 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(a)

     18,500      18,500,000

Southcentral General Authority RB (York Cerebral Palsy Home Project) Series 2000 DN (Fulton Bank LOC),

     

2.31%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,300      3,300,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)   

Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Pennsylvania (Continued)

     

St. Mary Hospital Authority Bucks County RB (Catholic Health Initiatives Project) Series 2004B DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA),

     

2.15%, 4/07/08(a)

   $ 1,100    $ 1,100,000

St. Mary Hospital Authority Bucks County RB (Catholic Health Initiatives Project) Series 2004C DN,

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(a)

     10,050      10,050,000

State Public School Building Authority RB (Philadelphia School District Project) ROC-RR-II- R-11268 DN (FSA State Aid Withholding Insurance, Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,415      2,415,000

Stroudsburg Area School District GO Series 2007 TRAN,

     

4.50%, 6/30/08

     1,333      1,334,955

Union County IDRB (Stabler Cos., Inc. Project) Series 2001 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     6,365      6,365,000

University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education RB (University Capital Project) Series 2000B DN (GO of University Insurance, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,500      2,500,000

University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education RB (University Capital Project) Series 2006C DN (Lloyds TSB Bank Plc SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(a)

     800      800,000

University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education RB (University Capital Project) Series 2007A DN (Fortis Bank SBPA, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. SBPA),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(a)

     24,750      24,750,000

Upper Merion General Authority Lease RB Series 2003 DN (Commerce Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,205      2,205,000

Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority RB (Sewer Project) Series 2003 DN (Commerce Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,095      2,095,000

Upper St. Clair Township GO Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2002 DN (FSA Insurance, ABN-AMRO Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

2.23%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,640      2,640,000

Venango AMT TECP (Dexia Credit Local LOC),

     

2.00%, 5/07/08-5/08/08

     30,028      30,028,000

Washington County Authority RB (Girard Estate Refunding Project) Series 1999 DN (Chase Manhattan LOC),

     

2.20%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority RB (General Government Loan Program) Series 2003A DN (FSA Insurance, Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,670      1,670,000

Westmoreland County IDRB (Industrial Development McCutcheon Enterprise Project) Series 1999 AMT DN (National City Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.70%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,490      1,490,000

York County GO Series 2008 TRAN,

     

3.50%, 6/30/08

     1,980      1,983,523

York County Hospital Authority RB (Homewood Retirement Centers of The United Church of Christ, Inc. Project) Series 1990 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.33%, 4/07/08(a)

     3,600      3,600,000

York County IDRB (Allied-Signal, Inc. Project) Series 1993 DN,

     

3.50%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,000      1,000,000

York County IDRB (Interstate Holdings Co. Project) Series 2003 AMT DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,195      1,195,000

York County IDRB (Raich Family Ltd. Partner Project) Series 2000 AMT DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.36%, 4/07/08(a)

     1,880      1,880,000

York County IDRB (York Sheet Metal, Inc. Project) Series 1998 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.48%, 4/07/08(a)

     2,165      2,165,000

York General Authority RB (Strand Capital Performing Arts Center Project) Series 2002 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)

     5,410      5,410,000
         
        623,183,043
         

Puerto Rico — 1.2%

     

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico GO Series 2007 TRAN (Bank of Nova Scotia, Banque Nationale de Paribas, Dexia Credit Local, Fortis Bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., KBC Bank N.V. and Banco Santander Central Hisapano LOC),

     

4.25%, 7/30/08

     7,500      7,520,481
         

Total Investments in Securities — 97.8%

     

(Cost $630,703,524*)

        630,703,524

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 2.2%

        14,435,903
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 645,139,427
         

 

* Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
(a) Rate shown is as of report date and maturities shown are the next interest readjustment date or the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)   

Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Cost
   Realized
Gain
   Interest
Income

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2004-1282 AMT DN (Merrill Lynch & Co. Guaranty, Merrill Lynch Capital Services SBPA)

   —      $ 5,000,000    —      $ 18,945

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2004 MT-042 DN (Lloyds TSB Bank Plc LOC, Merrill Lynch Capital Services SBPA)

   —      $ 19,225,000    —      $ 72,017

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage RB Series 2004-82B AMT DN (Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale SBPA)

   —      $ 10,835,000    —      $ 41,025

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority RB Spear DB-134 Series 2005 AMT DN (FGIC Insurance, Deutsche Bank Liquidity Facility)

   —      $ 10,295,000    —      $ 70,548

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)   

Virginia Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

      Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds — 99.7%

     

Puerto Rico — 11.0%

     

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority RB Series 2007R-1001CE DN (Citigroup Financial Products Liquidity Facility, Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc. Guaranty),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

   $ 1,500    $ 1,500,000

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico GO Series 2007 TRAN (Bank of Nova Scotia, Banque Nationale de Paribas, Dexia Credit Local, Fortis Bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., KBC Bank N.V. and Banco Santander Central Hisapano LOC),

     

4.25%, 7/30/08

     4,000      4,010,923

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority RB Series 2007 SGB-69 DN (FSA Insurance, Societe General Group LOC),

     

3.00%, 4/01/08(a)(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority RB Series 2007 SGC-19 DN (FSA Insurance, Societe General Group Liquidity Facility),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,780      1,780,000

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-2006-1991 DN (Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Guaranty, Morgan Stanley Municipal Funding Liquidity Facility),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,900      3,900,000
         
        12,190,923
         

Virginia — 88.7%

     

Albemarle County IDRB (Jefferson Scholars Foundation Project) Series 2007 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

2.09%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,400      2,400,000

Alexandria IDRB (Goodwin House Project) Series 2005 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

1.10%, 4/01/08(b)

     100      100,000

Alexandria IDRB (YMCA of Billings Project) Series 1998 DN (M&T Bank Corp. LOC),

     

2.38%, 4/07/08(b)

     3,350      3,350,000

Arlington County IDRB (Woodbury Park Project) Series 2005A DN (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Liquidity Facility),

     

2.21%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,420      1,420,000

Charlottesville IDA Educational Facilities RB (University of Virginia Foundation Project) Series 2006B DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,400      2,400,000

Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District RB (General Resolution Project) Series 2008A DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,250      2,250,000

Clarke County IDA Hospital Facilities RB (Winchester Medical Center, Inc. Project) Series 2000 DN (FSA Insurance, Morgan Guaranty Trust SBPA),

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(b)

     925      925,000

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority RB (National Industries for Severe Handicap Project) Series 2002 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

2.09%, 4/07/08(b)

     450      450,000

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority RB (Smithsonian Institute Project) Series 2006A DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

1.80%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,350      1,350,000

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority RB Munitops Trust Certificates (Route 28 Project) Series 2003 DN (MBIA Insurance, ABN-AMRO Bank SBPA),

     

2.26%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,500      2,500,000

Fairfax County GO Series 2000A MB,

     

5.00%, 6/01/08

     350      357,878

Fairfax County IDRB (Inova Health Systems Project) Series 2005A-1 DN,

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     3,205      3,205,000

Fairfax County IDRB (Inova Health Systems Project) Series 2005A-2 DN,

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,800      1,800,000

Fairfax County IDRB (Inova Health Systems Project) Series 2005C-1 DN,

     

2.05%, 4/07/08(b)

     5,945      5,945,000

Farmville IDA Educational Facilities RB (Longwood Student Housing Projects) Series 2007 DN (Assured Guaranty Ltd., Bank of America N.A. SBPA),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     3,000      3,000,000

Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority RB (Multi-Family Housing Project) Series 1998 DN (Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Credit Support & LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(b)

     400      400,000

Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority Facilities RB Series 2004 ROC-RR-II-R-2156 DN (MBIA Insurance, Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.60%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,370      1,370,000

Hanover County IDA Residential Care Facility RB (Covenent Woods Project) Series 1999 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(b)

     350      350,000

Henrico County Economic Development Authority RB (Bon Secours Health Systems Project) Series 2008B-1 DN (Assured Guaranty Ltd., Dexia Credit Local SBPA),

     

2.07%, 4/07/08(b)

     5,000      5,000,000

Henrico County Public Improvement GO Series 2008 MB,

     

5.00%, 12/01/08

     1,190      1,212,732

Loudoun County GO (Public Improvement Project) Series 2002A MB,

     

5.00%, 5/01/08

     850      850,908

Loudoun County IDRB (Hill School Project) Series 2002 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

2.09%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,490      2,490,000

Loudoun County IDRB (Howard Hughes Medical Institute Project) Series 2003A DN,

     

2.00%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,300      1,300,000

Loudoun County IDRB (Howard Hughes Medical Institute Project) Series 2003D DN,

     

1.50%, 4/07/08(b)

     900      900,000

Loudoun County IDRB (Howard Hughes Medical Institute Project) Series 2003E DN,

     

1.95%, 4/01/08(b)

     1,000      1,000,000

Loudoun County IDRB (Howard Hughes Medical Institute Project) Series 2003F DN,

     

1.95%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,295      2,295,000

Louisa County IDRB (Pooled Financing Project) Series 1995 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     165      165,000

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (continued)   

Virginia Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

     Par
(000)
   Value

Municipal Bonds (Continued)

     

Virginia (Continued)

     

Louisa IDA PCRB (Virginia Electric & Power Co. Project) Series 2008 TECP,

     

2.60%, 4/08/08

   $ 1,100    $ 1,100,000

Madison County IDRB (Woodberry Forest School Project) Series 2007 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

1.25%, 4/01/08(b)

     2,700      2,700,000

Montgomery County IDRB (Virginia Technical Foundation Project) Series 2005 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

1.35%, 4/01/08(b)

     100      100,000

Newport News IDRB (CNU Warwick LLC Student Apartments Project) Series 2004 DN (Bank of America N.A. LOC),

     

2.10%, 4/07/08(b)

     200      200,000

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority RB (Harbor’s Edge Project) Series 2004B DN (HSH Nordbank AG LOC),

     

2.12%, 4/07/08(b)

     3,700      3,700,000

Richmond IDRB (Diocese of Virginia Church School Project) Series 2001 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

1.40%, 4/01/08(b)

     210      210,000

Richmond IDRB (Diocese of Virginia Church School Project) Series 2005 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

1.40%, 4/01/08(b)

     1,500      1,500,000

Roanoke Public Improvement GO Series 2008 MB (State Aid Withholding Insurance),

     

3.25%, 2/01/09

     1,660      1,674,327

University of Virginia GO Series 2008 TECP,

     

1.00%, 6/25/08

     4,600      4,600,000

University of Virginia RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2005-48 DN (ABN-AMRO Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

2.23%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,500      3,500,000

Upper Occoquan Sewer Authority RB Munitops Trust Certificates Series 2007-30 DN (ABN-AMRO Bank N.V. SBPA),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,600      1,600,000

Virginia Beach Development Authority IDRB (Ocean Ranch Motel Corp. Project) Series 1998 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(b)

     700      700,000

Virginia Beach GO MERLOTS Trust Receipts Series 2007D-11 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.25%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,470      1,470,000

Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority RB (Virginia Blood Services Project) Series 2006 DN (SunTrust Bank LOC),

     

2.09%, 4/07/08(b)

     600      600,000

Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities RB (Shenandoah University Project) Series 2006 DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

1.42%, 4/01/08(b)

     400      400,000

Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities RB (University of Richmond Project) Series 2006 DN (SunTrust Bank SBPA),

     

1.35%, 4/01/08(b)

     500      500,000

Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities RB PUTTERS Series 2007-1958 DN (JPMorgan Chase Bank Liquidity Facility),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,100      1,100,000

Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities RB Series 2003-379 DN (JPMorgan Chase & Co. LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     4,605      4,605,000

Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board RB Series 2007-1807B DN (JPMorgan Chase & Co. LOC),

     

2.29%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,115      1,115,000

Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board RB Series 2007 ROC-RR-II-R-10076 DN (Citibank N.A. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,200      1,200,000

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems Authority RB Series 2008B DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

1.20%, 4/01/08(b)

     1,200      1,200,000

Virginia Public Building Authority RB Series 2003A MB,

     

4.00%, 8/01/08

     500      501,986

Virginia Public Building Authority RB Series 2005D DN (Dexia Bank SBPA),

     

2.00%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,200      2,200,000

Virginia Public School Authority RB (School Financing Project) Series 2004A MB (State Aid Withholding Insurance),

     

5.00%, 8/01/08

     620      623,488

Virginia Public School Authority RB Series 2003 ROC-RR-II-R-4050 DN (Citigroup, Inc. Liquidity Facility),

     

2.24%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     1,840      1,840,000

Virginia Resources Authority Clean Water RB Municipal Trust Receipts Floaters Series 2007-1860 DN (Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.16%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     3,600      3,600,000

Virginia Resources Authority Clean Water RB UBS Municipal Certificates Floaters (Clean Water State Revolving Project) Series 2007 DN (Bank of New York LOC),

     

2.27%, 4/07/08(a)(b)

     2,700      2,700,000

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority RB (Children’s Hospital-Kings Project) Series 2006 DN (Wachovia Bank N.A. LOC),

     

2.08%, 4/07/08(b)

     2,180      2,180,000

Winchester Authority Residential Care Facility IDRB (Westminster-Canterbury Project) Series 2005B DN (Branch Banking & Trust Co. LOC),

     

2.28%, 4/07/08(b)

     1,500      1,500,000
         
        97,706,319
         

Total Investments in Securities — 99.7%

     

(Cost $109,897,242*)

        109,897,242

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.3%

        301,050
         

Net Assets — 100.0%

      $ 110,198,292
         

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)   

Virginia Municipal Money Market Portfolio

(Percentages shown are based on Net Assets)

 

* Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes.
(a) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional investors. Unless otherwise indicated, these securities are not considered to be illiquid.
(b) Rate shown is as of report date and maturities shown are the next interest readjustment date or the date the principal owed can be recovered through demand.
 

Investments in companies considered to be an affiliate of the Portfolio were as follows:

 

Affiliate

   Purchase
Cost
   Sales
Cost
   Realized
Gain
   Interest
Income

Virginia Commonwealth University RB Series 2006A DN (AMBAC Insurance, Wachovia Bank N.A. Liquidity Facility)

   —      $ 2,400,000    —      $ 21,709

Virginia Resources Authority Clean Water RB P-Float Trust Receipts Series 2000 PA-790 DN (Merrill Lynch & Co. Guaranty, Merrill Lynch Captial Services SBPA)

   —      $ 505,000    —      $ 1,916

 

 

For Portfolio compliance purposes, the Portfolio’s sector and industry classifications refer to any one or more of the Standard Industry Codes as defined by the SEC. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sector and industry sub-classifications for reporting ease.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Money Market
Portfolio
   U.S. Treasury
Money Market
Portfolio
    Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
   New Jersey
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio

Assets

          

Investments at value - unaffiliated1

   $ 1,752,349,994    $ —       $ 324,219,411    $ 166,348,390

Investments at value - affiliated2

     —        —         —        6,795,000

Repurchase agreements3

     —        575,132,000       —        —  

Cash

     166      984       91,177      22,719,682

Interest receivable

     4,815,413      941,763       2,449,628      1,080,168

Interest receivable - affiliated

     —        —         —        53,429

Investments sold receivable

     3,160,220      —         —        —  

Receivable from advisor

     2,224      218       45      195

Capital shares sold receivable

     26,685,874      526,850       2,547,842      305,840

Prepaid expenses

     141,475      58,680       55,661      22,954
                            

Total assets

     1,787,155,366      576,660,495       329,363,764      197,325,658
                            

Liabilities

          

Investments purchased payable

     —        —         2,000,000      400,980

Income dividends payable

     2,893,774      684,954       234,983      312,855

Capital shares redeemed payable

     2,532,247      —         1,200      —  

Investment advisory fees payable

     472,816      147,478       79,915      37,489

Transfer agent fees payable

     166,781      14,011       11,551      2,286

Administration fees payable

     117,580      42,562       26,898      14,072

Officer and Trustees fees payable

     43,842      9,775       5,369      3,226

Custodian fees payable

     23,497      6,947       2,916      3,415

Service and distribution fees payable

     14,334      —         —        —  

Other accrued expenses payable

     512,018      110,847       86,433      62,251
                            

Total liabilities

     6,776,889      1,016,574       2,449,265      836,574
                            

Net Assets

          
                            

Net Assets

   $ 1,780,378,477    $ 575,643,921     $ 326,914,499    $ 196,489,084
                            

Net Assets Consist of

          

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,780,298,769    $ 575,647,909     $ 326,902,396    $ 196,484,359

Undistributed net investment income

     64,239      46,591       8,019      13

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     15,469      (50,579 )     4,084      4,712
                            

Net Assets

   $ 1,780,378,477    $ 575,643,921     $ 326,914,499    $ 196,489,084
                            

1 Investments at cost - unaffiliated

   $ 1,752,349,994    $ —       $ 324,219,411    $ 166,348,390

2 Investments at cost - affiliated

     —        —         —        6,795,000

3 Cost of repurchase agreements

     —        575,132,000       —        —  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Money Market
Portfolio
   U.S. Treasury
Money Market
Portfolio
   Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
   New Jersey
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio

Institutional

           

Net Assets

   $ 633,734,619    $ 306,433,524    $ 58,695,085    $ 127,521,627

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     633,758,298      306,460,658      58,629,823      127,509,508

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00

Service

           

Net Assets

   $ 512,792,383    $ 224,513,965    $ 72,329,856    $ 33,643,014

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     512,772,709      224,568,280      72,354,582      33,659,317

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00

Hilliard Lyons

           

Net Assets

   $ 150,076,810    $ —      $ 189,793,258    $ —  

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     150,063,539      —        189,786,384      —  

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ —      $ 1.00    $ —  

Investor A

           

Net Assets

   $ 461,734,469    $ 44,696,432    $ 6,096,300    $ 35,324,443

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     461,719,710      44,684,635      6,095,794      35,316,653

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00

Investor B

           

Net Assets

   $ 14,098,302    $ —      $ —      $ —  

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     14,096,111      —        —        —  

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ —      $ —      $ —  

Investor C

           

Net Assets

   $ 7,941,894    $ —      $ —      $ —  

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     7,941,641      —        —        —  

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ —      $ —      $ —  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   North Carolina
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
    Ohio
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
    Pennsylvania
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
   Virginia
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio

Assets

         

Investments at value - unaffiliated1

   $ 91,123,831     $ 142,048,649     $ 630,703,524    $ 109,897,242

Investments at value - affiliated2

     —         17,505,000       —        —  

Cash

     12,475       17,450       80,525      33,023

Interest receivable

     427,196       971,206       3,575,330      524,614

Interest receivable - affiliated

     —         69,462       —        —  

Investments sold receivable

     —         —         10,975,000      —  

Receivable from advisor

     269       88       723      674

Capital shares sold receivable

     —         808,939       1,211,041      —  

Prepaid expenses

     15,179       16,011       38,627      17,472
                             

Total assets

     91,578,950       161,436,805       646,584,770      110,473,025
                             

Liabilities

         

Investments purchased payable

     —         902,441       —        —  

Income dividends payable

     100,087       290,365       1,098,676      218,776

Administration fees payable

     5,660       10,463       42,559      7,497

Investment advisory fees payable

     5,043       29,262       176,094      11,117

Custodian fees payable

     2,785       4,090       4,653      2,504

Transfer agent fees payable

     1,476       1,813       7,838      2,304

Officer and Trustees fees payable

     1,387       2,519       13,510      1,619

Other accrued expenses payable

     36,934       39,763       102,013      30,916
                             

Total liabilities

     153,372       1,280,716       1,445,343      274,733
                             

Net Assets

         
                             

Net Assets

   $ 91,425,578     $ 160,156,089     $ 645,139,427    $ 110,198,292
                             

Net Assets Consist of

         

Paid-in capital

   $ 91,433,029     $ 160,159,630     $ 645,123,386    $ 110,197,605

Undistributed net investment income

     4       —         —        52

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (7,455 )     (3,541 )     16,041      635
                             

Net Assets

   $ 91,425,578     $ 160,156,089     $ 645,139,427    $ 110,198,292
                             

1 Investments at cost - unaffiliated

   $ 91,123,831     $ 142,048,649     $ 630,703,524    $ 109,897,242

2 Investments at cost - affiliated

     —         17,505,000       —        —  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)

 

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   North Carolina
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
   Ohio
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
   Pennsylvania
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
   Virginia
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio

Institutional

           

Net Assets

   $ 86,319,218    $ 125,868,290    $ 547,912,802    $ 109,856,499

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     86,322,260      125,862,328      547,885,252      109,855,492

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00

Service

           

Net Assets

   $ 4,978,671    $ 7,681,540    $ 53,881,220    $ 341,793

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     4,978,453      7,683,266      53,888,352      341,772

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00

Investor A

           

Net Assets

   $ 127,689    $ 26,606,259    $ 43,345,405    $ —  

Shares outstanding, unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.001 par value

     127,705      26,612,989      43,345,213      —  

Net Asset Value

   $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ 1.00    $ —  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Statements of Operations

 

Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)

   Money Market
Portfolio
    U.S. Treasury
Money Market
Portfolio
    Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
 

Investment Income

      

Interest

   $ 40,847,698     $ 9,705,807     $ 5,421,449  

Interest from affiliates

     1,482       27       16,923  
                        

Total investment income

     40,849,180       9,705,834       5,438,372  
                        

Expenses

      

Investment advisory

     3,668,694       1,270,541       766,406  

Service - class specific

     1,323,062       333,099       337,417  

Administration

     545,071       208,349       127,734  

Administration - class specific

     205,652       70,586       42,578  

Transfer agent - class specific

     194,694       5,814       2,442  

Printing

     150,694       26,547       18,319  

Distribution - class specific

     67,213       —         —    

Professional

     66,903       29,196       29,206  

Officer and Trustees

     48,361       16,862       11,692  

Custodian

     47,857       20,221       15,182  

Registration

     30,988       17,875       21,023  

Miscellaneous

     20,021       11,327       5,414  
                        

Total expenses

     6,369,210       2,010,417       1,377,413  

Less investment advisory fees waived

     (989,176 )     (443,263 )     (278,834 )

Less administration fees waived - class specific

     (76,171 )     (37,276 )     (8,847 )

Less transfer agent fees waived - class specific

     (4,627 )     (985 )     (127 )

Less transfer agent fees reimbursed - class specific

     (18,903 )     (1,762 )     (370 )

Less service fees waived - class specific

     (18,078 )     —         (230,374 )

Less fees paid indirectly

     (509 )     (6 )     (1 )
                        

Total expenses after waivers and reimbursement

     5,261,746       1,527,125       858,860  
                        

Net investment income

     35,587,434       8,178,709       4,579,512  
                        

Realized Gain (Loss)

      

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     88,849       —         18,418  
                        

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ 35,676,283     $ 8,178,709     $ 4,597,930  
                        

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations (concluded)

 

New Jersey
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
    North Carolina
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
    Ohio
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
    Pennsylvania
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
    Virginia
Municipal
Money Market
Portfolio
 
$ 2,916,114     $ 1,230,308     $ 2,213,274     $ 9,411,516     $ 1,741,956  
  218,945       4       217,196       202,546       23,628  
                                     
  3,135,059       1,230,312       2,430,470       9,614,062       1,765,584  
                                     
  446,212       180,584       331,502       1,416,264       266,782  
  87,053       6,037       41,382       115,415       845  
  74,369       30,097       55,250       229,572       44,464  
  24,789       10,032       18,418       76,832       14,821  
  2,397       2,047       1,365       8,776       4,226  
  9,352       3,406       6,642       26,453       4,476  
  —         —         —         —         —    
  24,212       20,846       18,564       33,680       16,539  
  9,996       8,072       9,037       19,455       8,467  
  10,194       5,819       9,768       21,028       6,376  
  6,111       5,130       4,281       6,576       6,214  
  4,189       2,994       3,702       7,783       2,772  
                                     
  698,874       275,064       499,911       1,961,834       375,982  
  (197,999 )     (136,558 )     (152,173 )     (439,599 )     (178,233 )
  (16,084 )     (9,429 )     (14,280 )     (65,290 )     (14,746 )
  (482 )     (197 )     (275 )     (1,723 )     (301 )
  (1,180 )     (1,674 )     (842 )     (6,150 )     (3,876 )
  —         —         —         —         —    
  (2 )     —         (10 )     (2 )     —    
                                     
  483,127       127,206       332,331       1,449,070       178,826  
                                     
  2,651,932       1,103,106       2,098,139       8,164,992       1,586,758  
                                     
  587       132       (4,000 )     68,155       1,119  
                                     
$ 2,652,519     $ 1,103,238     $ 2,094,139     $ 8,233,147     $ 1,587,877  
                                     

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Money Market Portfolio     U.S.Treasury
Money Market Portfolio
    Municipal
Money Market Portfolio
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

   Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Operations

            

Net investment income

   $ 35,587,434     $ 76,741,208     $ 8,178,709     $ 20,415,039     $ 4,579,512     $ 10,444,956  

Net realized gain (loss)

     88,849       (2,848 )     —         —         18,418       (14,334 )
                                                

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     35,676,283       76,738,360       8,178,709       20,415,039       4,597,930       10,430,622  
                                                

Dividends to Shareholders from

            

Net investment income:

            

Institutional

     (14,287,433 )     (30,926,483 )     (4,421,764 )     (8,825,939 )     (952,210 )     (2,027,791 )

Service

     (9,863,985 )     (20,365,498 )     (3,255,590 )     (10,219,151 )     (1,021,509 )     (3,260,720 )

Hilliard Lyons

     (2,930,276 )     (6,327,437 )     —         —         (2,541,333 )     (5,026,924 )

Investor A

     (8,198,805 )     (18,353,476 )     (501,355 )     (1,369,949 )     (64,460 )     (129,599 )

Investor B

     (201,412 )     (570,502 )     —         —         —         —    

Investor C

     (105,523 )     (197,812 )     —         —         —         —    
                                                

Decrease in net assets resulting from dividends to shareholders

     (35,587,434 )     (76,741,208 )     (8,178,709 )     (20,415,039 )     (4,579,512 )     (10,445,034 )
                                                

Capital Share Transactions

            

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

     87,101,788       127,891,591       (14,914,816 )     103,487,944       13,582,653       (23,588,224 )
                                                

Net Assets

            

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     87,190,637       127,888,743       (14,914,816 )     103,487,944       13,601,071       (23,602,636 )

Beginning of period

     1,693,187,840       1,565,299,097       590,558,737       487,070,793       313,313,428       336,916,064  
                                                

End of period

   $ 1,780,378,477     $ 1,693,187,840     $ 575,643,921     $ 590,558,737     $ 326,914,499     $ 313,313,428  
                                                

End of period undistributed net investment income

   $ 64,239     $ 64,239     $ 46,591     $ 46,591     $ 8,019     $ 8,019  
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)

 

New Jersey Municipal
Money Market Portfolio
    North Carolina Municipal Money
Market Portfolio
    Ohio Municipal
Money Market Portfolio
    Pennsylvania Municipal
Money Market Portfolio
    Virginia Municipal
Money Market Portfolio
 
Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 
$ 2,651,932     $ 5,664,183     $ 1,103,106     $ 2,545,427     $ 2,098,139     $ 5,097,354     $ 8,164,992     $ 19,110,199     $ 1,586,758     $ 2,602,675  
  587       7,366       132       38       (4,000 )     28,703       68,155       (28,946 )     1,119       (484 )
                                                                             
  2,652,519       5,671,549       1,103,238       2,545,465       2,094,139       5,126,057       8,233,147       19,081,253       1,587,877       2,602,191  
                                                                             
  (1,788,066 )     (3,456,093 )     (1,043,698 )     (2,506,251 )     (1,659,530 )     (4,205,016 )     (7,073,515 )     (16,495,727 )     (1,577,653 )     (2,583,685 )
  (459,938 )     (1,493,271 )     (57,804 )     (30,289 )     (106,846 )     (190,290 )     (668,471 )     (1,573,883 )     (9,105 )     (18,990 )
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
  (403,928 )     (714,819 )     (1,600 )     (8,895 )     (331,763 )     (702,048 )     (423,006 )     (1,040,589 )     —         —    
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
  —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                                             
  (2,651,932 )     (5,664,183 )     (1,103,102 )     (2,545,435 )     (2,098,139 )     (5,097,354 )     (8,164,992 )     (19,110,199 )     (1,586,758 )     (2,602,675 )
                                                                             
  (32,779,296 )     55,470,254       23,695,575       5,671,615       28,434,666       (25,233,037 )     55,245,554       52,198,539       27,519,726       11,160,010  
                                                                             
  (32,778,709 )     55,477,620       23,695,711       5,671,645       28,430,666       (25,204,334 )     55,313,709       52,169,593       27,520,845       11,159,526  
                                                                             
  229,267,793       173,790,173       67,729,867       62,058,222       131,725,423       156,929,757       589,825,718       537,656,125       82,677,447       71,517,921  
                                                                             
$ 196,489,084     $ 229,267,793     $ 91,425,578     $ 67,729,867     $ 160,156,089     $ 131,725,423     $ 645,139,427     $ 589,825,718     $ 110,198,292     $ 82,677,447  
                                                                             
$ 13     $ 13     $ 4     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 52     $ 52  
                                                                             

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights    Money Market Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
                                  Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
                               
      Year Ended September 30,       Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0217       0.0498       0.0436       0.0233       0.0083       0.0103       0.0204       0.0469       0.0407       0.0203       0.0054       0.0073  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0217 )     (0.0498 )     (0.0436 )     (0.0233 )     (0.0083 )     (0.0103 )     (0.0204 )     (0.0469 )     (0.0407 )     (0.0203 )     (0.0054 )     (0.0073 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    2.20 %2     5.10 %     4.44 %     2.36 %     0.84 %     1.04 %     2.06 %2     4.80 %     4.14 %     2.05 %     0.54 %     0.74 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.42 %3     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.70 %3     0.71 %     0.71 %     0.72 %     0.71 %     0.72 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.56 %3     0.58 %     0.63 %     0.71 %     0.63 %     0.62 %     0.81 %3     0.84 %     0.89 %     0.96 %     0.93 %     0.94 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    4.40 %3     4.99 %     4.36 %     2.30 %     0.78 %     1.04 %     4.06 %3     4.69 %     4.09 %     2.02 %     0.54 %     0.74 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 633,735     $ 745,726     $ 568,058     $ 574,473     $ 593,380     $ 2,006,202     $ 512,792     $ 405,701     $ 448,015     $ 411,831     $ 374,441     $ 431,854  
                                                                                               
    Hilliard Lyons     Investor A  
    Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
                                  Six Months
Ended

March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
                               
      Year Ended September 30,       Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0204       0.0471       0.0406       0.0198       0.0043       0.0056       0.0200       0.0461       0.0399       0.0199       0.0044       0.0056  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0204 )     (0.0471 )     (0.0406 )     (0.0198 )     (0.0043 )     (0.0056 )     (0.0200 )     (0.0461 )     (0.0399 )     (0.0199 )     (0.0044 )     (0.0056 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    2.06 %2     4.81 %     4.13 %     2.00 %     0.43 %     0.57 %     2.02 %2     4.71 %     4.07 %     2.01 %     0.44 %     0.57 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.70 %3     0.70 %     0.72 %     0.77 %     0.82 %     0.89 %     0.77 %3     0.79 %     0.79 %     0.76 %     0.82 %     0.89 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.81 %3     0.82 %     0.98 %     1.07 %     1.13 %     1.10 %     0.89 %3     0.92 %     1.05 %     1.06 %     1.13 %     1.11 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    4.08 %3     4.70 %     4.06 %     1.98 %     0.42 %     0.56 %     3.98 %3     4.61 %     3.98 %     2.04 %     0.43 %     0.57 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 150,077     $ 131,720     $ 121,243     $ 116,066     $ 116,254     $ 148,277     $ 461,734     $ 393,399     $ 399,656     $ 433,609     $ 362,495     $ 451,676  
                                                                                               

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights (continued)   Money Market Portfolio

 

    Investor B     Investor C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0175       0.0418       0.0354       0.0151       0.0015       0.0014       0.0175       0.0417       0.0354       0.0151       0.0014       0.0014  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0175 )     (0.0418 )     (0.0354 )     (0.0151 )     (0.0015 )     (0.0014 )     (0.0175 )     (0.0417 )     (0.0354 )     (0.0151 )     (0.0014 )     (0.0014 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.77 %2     4.27 %     3.60 %     1.52 %     0.15 %     0.14 %     1.77 %2     4.25 %     3.60 %     1.52 %     0.15 %     0.14 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    1.29 %3     1.22 %     1.24 %     1.24 %     1.10 %     1.34 %     1.29 %3     1.24 %     1.24 %     1.24 %     1.10 %     1.35 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    1.82 %3     1.83 %     1.83 %     1.74 %     1.79 %     1.86 %     1.71 %3     1.79 %     1.78 %     1.73 %     1.79 %     1.86 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    3.41 %3     4.18 %     3.54 %     1.66 %     0.14 %     0.15 %     3.38 %3     4.16 %     3.59 %     1.79 %     0.14 %     0.15 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 14,098     $ 11,532     $ 19,462     $ 18,716     $ 8,924     $ 13,490     $ 7,942     $ 5,109     $ 8,866     $ 5,043     $ 884     $ 2,197  
                                                                                               

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Aggregate total investment return.

3

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights (continued)  

U.S. Treasury

Money Market Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0155       0.0478       0.0422       0.0221       0.0072       0.0091       0.0141       0.0450       0.0393       0.0190       0.0042       0.0061  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0155 )     (0.0478 )     (0.0422 )     (0.0221 )     (0.0072 )     (0.0091 )     (0.0141 )     (0.0450 )     (0.0393 )     (0.0190 )     (0.0042 )     (0.0061 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.56 %2     4.89 %     4.30 %     2.23 %     0.72 %     0.92 %     1.42 %2     4.60 %     4.00 %     1.93 %     0.42 %     0.62 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.41 %3     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.41 %     0.69 %3     0.69 %     0.70 %     0.71 %     0.71 %     0.71 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.59 %3     0.61 %     0.65 %     0.73 %     0.70 %     0.70 %     0.84 %3     0.86 %     0.90 %     0.98 %     0.99 %     1.00 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    2.97 %3     4.75 %     4.26 %     2.18 %     0.68 %     0.93 %     2.84 %3     4.50 %     3.94 %     1.99 %     0.41 %     0.61 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 306,434     $ 312,979     $ 211,960     $ 164,905     $ 176,136     $ 379,240     $ 224,514     $ 245,609     $ 246,517     $ 257,187     $ 219,788     $ 250,314  
                                                                                               

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Net investment income

     0.0140       0.0450       0.0388       0.0186       0.0031       0.0044  

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.0140 )     (0.0450 )     (0.0388 )     (0.0186 )     (0.0031 )     (0.0044 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     1.41 %2     4.59 %     3.95 %     1.88 %     0.31 %     0.44 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.69 %3     0.70 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.82 %     0.88 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.85 %3     0.86 %     1.04 %     1.07 %     1.19 %     1.17 %
                                                

Net investment income

     2.70 %3     4.49 %     3.86 %     1.83 %     0.31 %     0.47 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 44,696     $ 31,970     $ 28,593     $ 31,990     $ 41,283     $ 49,906  
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Table of Contents
Financial Highlights (continued)   Municipal Money Market Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0139       0.0331       0.0289       0.0172       0.0073       0.0092       0.0126       0.0301       0.0260       0.0143       0.0043       0.0062  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0139 )     (0.0331 )     (0.0289 )     (0.0172 )     (0.0073 )     (0.0092 )     (0.0126 )     (0.0301 )     (0.0260 )     (0.0143 )     (0.0043 )     (0.0062 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.41 %2     3.36 %     2.93 %     1.74 %     0.73 %     0.92 %     1.27 %2     3.05 %     2.63 %     1.44 %     0.43 %     0.62 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.42 %3     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.70 %3     0.72 %     0.71 %     0.72 %     0.72 %     0.72 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.61 %3     0.63 %     0.67 %     0.74 %     0.71 %     0.71 %     0.86 %3     0.91 %     0.91 %     0.99 %     1.00 %     1.01 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    2.69 %3     3.29 %     2.88 %     1.69 %     0.69 %     0.92 %     2.54 %3     3.00 %     2.64 %     1.45 %     0.42 %     0.63 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 58,695     $ 42,083     $ 61,154     $ 75,789     $ 126,534     $ 437,613     $ 72,330     $ 100,454     $ 132,523     $ 93,844     $ 70,344     $ 88,769  
                                                                                               
    Hilliard Lyons     Investor A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0139       0.0328       0.0284       0.0163       0.0056       0.0070       0.0125       0.0302       0.0258       0.0136       0.0042       0.0048  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0139 )     (0.0328 )     (0.0284 )     (0.0163 )     (0.0056 )     (0.0070 )     (0.0125 )     (0.0302 )     (0.0258 )     (0.0136 )     (0.0042 )     (0.0048 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00 $     $ 1.00       1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.40 %2     3.33 %     2.87 %     1.64 %     0.57 %     0.70 %     1.27 %2     3.06 %     2.61 %     1.37 %     0.43 %     0.49 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.45 %3     0.45 %     0.47 %     0.52 %     0.59 %     0.64 %     0.71 %3     0.71 %     0.73 %     0.79 %     0.72 %     0.85 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.86 %3     0.88 %     1.02 %     1.09 %     1.13 %     0.93 %     0.87 %3     0.89 %     1.03 %     1.11 %     1.19 %     1.18 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    2.76 %3     3.28 %     2.84 %     1.62 %     0.56 %     0.70 %     2.48 %3     3.01 %     2.53 %     1.29 %     0.42 %     0.47 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 189,793     $ 166,999     $ 140,409     $ 126,397     $ 127,151     $ 143,305     $ 6,096     $ 3,776     $ 2,830     $ 4,262     $ 7,322     $ 9,019  
                                                                                               

 

1 Audited by other auditors.
2 Aggregate total investment return.
3 Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Financial Highlights (continued)    New Jersey Municipal
Money Market Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0137       0.0326       0.0285       0.0175       0.0074       0.0089       0.0124       0.0298       0.0256       0.0145       0.0044       0.0059  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0137 )     (0.0326 )     (0.0285 )     (0.0175 )     (0.0074 )     (0.0089 )     (0.0124 )     (0.0298 )     (0.0256 )     (0.0145 )     (0.0044 )     (0.0059 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.38 %2     3.31 %     2.89 %     1.76 %     0.74 %     0.89 %     1.24 %2     3.03 %     2.60 %     1.46 %     0.44 %     0.59 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.39 %3     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.67 %3     0.67 %     0.68 %     0.69 %     0.69 %     0.69 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.62 %3     0.62 %     0.66 %     0.74 %     0.72 %     0.72 %     0.87 %3     0.88 %     0.92 %     0.99 %     1.01 %     1.02 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    2.78 %3     3.26 %     2.88 %     1.73 %     0.74 %     0.89 %     2.50 %3     2.98 %     2.57 %     1.45 %     0.44 %     0.59 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 127,522     $ 156,005     $ 99,173     $ 74,329     $ 80,530     $ 77,267     $ 33,643     $ 43,013     $ 56,955     $ 59,794     $ 59,899     $ 64,313  
                                                                                               

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Net investment income

     0.0123       0.0298       0.0255       0.0138       0.0044       0.0045  

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.0123 )     (0.0298 )     (0.0255 )     (0.0138 )     (0.0044 )     (0.0045 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     1.24 %2     3.03 %     2.58 %     1.39 %     0.44 %     0.45 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.67 %3     0.67 %     0.69 %     0.75 %     0.69 %     0.82 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.87 %3     0.87 %     1.02 %     1.11 %     1.21 %     1.19 %
                                                

Net investment income

     2.46 %3     2.99 %     2.56 %     1.40 %     0.43 %     0.44 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 35,324     $ 30,250     $ 17,662     $ 15,027     $ 12,821     $ 17,783  
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)    North Carolina Municipal
Money Market Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0139       0.0336       0.0299       0.0185       0.0084       0.0097       0.0125       0.0307       0.0270       0.0155       0.0054       0.0067  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0139 )     (0.0336 )     (0.0299 )     (0.0185 )     (0.0084 )     (0.0097 )     (0.0125 )     (0.0307 )     (0.0270 )     (0.0155 )     (0.0054 )     (0.0067 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.40 %2     3.42 %     3.04 %     1.87 %     0.85 %     0.97 %     1.26 %2     3.12 %     2.73 %     1.56 %     0.54 %     0.67 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.30 %3     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.58 %3     0.58 %     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.60 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.67 %3     0.68 %     0.70 %     0.80 %     0.74 %     0.74 %     0.92 %3     0.94 %     0.98 %     1.07 %     1.03 %     1.04 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    2.77 %3     3.36 %     3.00 %     1.84 %     0.84 %     0.96 %     2.46 %3     3.10 %     2.61 %     1.69 %     0.55 %     0.63 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 86,319     $ 66,246     $ 61,086     $ 56,017     $ 58,168     $ 162,465     $ 4,979     $ 1,295     $ 656     $ 6,923     $ 160     $ 227  
                                                                                               

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Net investment income

     0.0115       0.0298       0.0264       0.0151       0.0054       0.0053  

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.0115 )     (0.0298 )     (0.0264 )     (0.0151 )     (0.0054 )     (0.0053 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     1.16 %2     3.03 %     2.67 %     1.52 %     0.55 %     0.53 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.77 %3     0.67 %     0.66 %     0.64 %     0.60 %     0.74 %
                                                

Total expenses

     1.11 %3     1.02 %     1.10 %     1.15 %     1.23 %     1.21 %
                                                

Net investment income

     2.30 %3     2.98 %     2.64 %     1.51 %     0.54 %     0.53 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 128     $ 189     $ 316     $ 321     $ 319     $ 338  
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Aggregate total investment return.

3

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Financial Highlights (continued)    Ohio Municipal

Money Market Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0145       0.0336       0.0297       0.0182       0.0087       0.0105       0.0131       0.0308       0.0268       0.0152       0.0057       0.0075  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0145 )     (0.0336 )     (0.0297 )     (0.0182 )     (0.0087 )     (0.0105 )     (0.0131 )     (0.0308 )     (0.0268 )     (0.0152 )     (0.0057 )     (0.0075 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.47 %2     3.41 %     3.01 %     1.83 %     0.87 %     1.06 %     1.33 %2     3.13 %     2.72 %     1.53 %     0.57 %     0.75 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.39 %3     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.39 %     0.67 %3     0.67 %     0.68 %     0.69 %     0.69 %     0.69 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.62 %3     0.62 %     0.67 %     0.73 %     0.72 %     0.72 %     0.87 %3     0.87 %     0.92 %     0.98 %     1.01 %     1.03 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    2.91 %3     3.35 %     2.99 %     1.79 %     0.87 %     1.05 %     2.64 %3     3.09 %     2.65 %     1.50 %     0.56 %     0.75 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 125,868     $ 101,325     $ 131,016     $ 88,697     $ 122,030     $ 94,936     $ 7,682     $ 8,199     $ 5,647     $ 10,224     $ 15,311     $ 13,061  
                                                                                               

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended September 30,  
       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Net investment income

     0.0131       0.0308       0.0267       0.0150       0.0046       0.0058  

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.0131 )     (0.0308 )     (0.0267 )     (0.0150 )     (0.0046 )     (0.0058 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     1.33 %2     3.13 %     2.70 %     1.51 %     0.46 %     0.58 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.67 %3     0.67 %     0.69 %     0.71 %     0.80 %     0.86 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.87 %3     0.87 %     1.01 %     1.06 %     1.20 %     1.19 %
                                                

Net investment income

     2.65 %3     3.08 %     2.67 %     1.47 %     0.46 %     0.59 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 26,606     $ 22,201     $ 20,267     $ 20,893     $ 32,171     $ 26,154  
                                                

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)   

Pennsylvania Municipal

Money Market Portfolio

 

    Institutional     Service  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended September 30,

    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended September 30,

 
      2007     2006     2005     2004     20031       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    0.0132       0.0329       0.0290       0.0178       0.0073       0.0093       0.0119       0.0301       0.0261       0.0148       0.0043       0.0063  

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.0132 )     (0.0329 )     (0.0290 )     (0.0178 )     (0.0073 )     (0.0093 )     (0.0119 )     (0.0301 )     (0.0261 )     (0.0148 )     (0.0043 )     (0.0063 )
                                                                                               

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                                                               

Total Investment Return

                       

Based on net asset value

    1.34 %2     3.34 %     2.94 %     1.79 %     0.73 %     0.93 %     1.20 %2     3.06 %     2.65 %     1.49 %     0.43 %     0.63 %
                                                                                               

Ratios to Average Net Assets

                       

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

    0.42 %3     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.70 %3     0.70 %     0.71 %     0.72 %     0.72 %     0.72 %
                                                                                               

Total expenses

    0.59 %3     0.59 %     0.64 %     0.72 %     0.71 %     0.71 %     0.84 %3     0.84 %     0.89 %     0.97 %     0.99 %     1.01 %
                                                                                               

Net investment income

    2.63 %3     3.29 %     2.92 %     1.78 %     0.73 %     0.93 %     2.39 %3     3.01 %     2.63 %     1.47 %     0.43 %     0.64 %
                                                                                               

Supplemental Data

                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

  $ 547,913     $ 500,402     $ 464,708     $ 430,376     $ 426,130     $ 416,412     $ 53,881     $ 55,934     $ 44,406     $ 34,219     $ 32,866     $ 44,164  
                                                                                               

 

     Investor A  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended September 30,

 
       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Net investment income

     0.0118       0.0300       0.0259       0.0155       0.0045       0.0049  

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.0118 )     (0.0300 )     (0.0259 )     (0.0155 )     (0.0045 )     (0.0049 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     1.20 %2     3.05 %     2.62 %     1.56 %     0.45 %     0.49 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.70 %3     0.71 %     0.73 %     0.65 %     0.70 %     0.87 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.84 %3     0.85 %     1.01 %     0.96 %     1.17 %     1.18 %
                                                

Net investment income

     2.32 %3     3.00 %     2.49 %     1.64 %     0.44 %     0.51 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 43,345     $ 33,490     $ 28,542     $ 72,079     $ 29,647     $ 33,726  
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Aggregate total investment return.

3

Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   

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Financial Highlights (concluded)   

Virginia Municipal

Money Market Portfolio

 

     Institutional  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008

(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended September 30,

 
       2007     2006     2005     2004     20031  

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Net investment income

     0.0136       0.0336       0.0295       0.0181       0.0082       0.0094  

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.0136 )     (0.0336 )     (0.0295 )     (0.0181 )     (0.0082 )     (0.0094 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     1.36 %2     3.42 %     2.99 %     1.83 %     0.82 %     0.95 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.30 %3     0.30 %     0.29 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.63 %3     0.67 %     0.75 %     0.92 %     0.89 %     0.75 %
                                                

Net investment income

     2.68 %3     3.37 %     3.03 %     1.84 %     0.83 %     0.93 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 109,856     $ 81,190     $ 71,518     $ 24,169     $ 17,857     $ 21,963  
                                                
     Service  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,

2007
    4/24/064-
9/30/065
    05/13/054 -
06/27/056
    10/01/03 -
10/07/031,7
    Year Ended
September 30,

20031
 

Per Share Operating Performance

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Net investment income

     0.0121       0.0307       0.0104       0.0023       0.0001       0.0084  

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.0121 )     (0.0307 )     (0.0104 )     (0.0023 )     (0.0001 )     (0.0084 )
                                                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
                                                

Total Investment Return

            

Based on net asset value

     1.22 %2     3.11 %     1.05 %2     0.23 %2     0.01 %2     0.85 %
                                                

Ratios to Average Net Assets

            

Total expenses, net of waivers and reimbursement

     0.59 %3     0.58 %     0.58 %3     0.60 %3     0.40 %3     0.40 %
                                                

Total expenses

     0.89 %3     0.91 %     1.09 %3     1.18 %3     1.06 %3     1.05 %
                                                

Net investment income

     2.69 %3     3.14 %     3.11 %3     1.96 %3     0.71 %3     0.85 %
                                                

Supplemental Data

            

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 342     $ 1,488     $ 8   $ 6   $ 7   $ 41,011  
                                                

 

1

Audited by other auditors.

2

Aggregate total investment return.

3

Annualized.

4

Reissuance of shares.

5

There were no Service shares outstanding during the period May 3, 2006 to June 1, 2006.

6

There were no Service shares outstanding as of September 30, 2005.

7

There were no Service shares outstanding as of September 30, 2004.

8

Net assets end of period are less than $500.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Significant Accounting Policies:

BlackRock FundsSM (the “Fund”), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of March 31, 2008, the Fund had 26 registered portfolios and 8 of which, BlackRock Money Market Portfolio (“Money Market”), BlackRock U.S. Treasury Money Market Portfolio (“U.S. Treasury”), BlackRock Municipal Money Market Portfolio (“Municipal”), BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Money Market Portfolio (“New Jersey Municipal”), BlackRock North Carolina Municipal Money Market Portfolio (“North Carolina Municipal”), BlackRock Ohio Municipal Money Market Portfolio (“Ohio Municipal”), BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Money Market Portfolio (“Pennsylvania Municipal”) and BlackRock Virginia Municipal Money Market Portfolio (“Virginia Municipal”), are included in these financial statements (the “Portfolios”). Each Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares with a par value of $0.001. The Portfolios’ financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may require the use of management accruals and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Each Portfolio of the Fund offers multiple classes of shares. Each Portfolio may offer Shares of Institutional, Service, Investor A, Investor B and Investor C classes. In addition, the Money Market and Municipal Portfolios may offer Hilliard Lyons Shares. All classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except that Service, Hilliard Lyons, Investor A, Investor B and Investor C Shares bear certain expenses related to the shareholder service and/or distribution of such shares. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters relating to its shareholder servicing and distribution expenditures (except that Investor B shareholders may vote on material changes to the Investor A distribution plan).

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolios:

Valuation of Investments: Portfolio securities are valued under the amortized cost method which approximates current market value in accordance with Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act. Under this method, securities are valued at cost when purchased and thereafter, a constant proportionate amortization of any discount or premium is recorded until the maturity of the security. Regular review and monitoring of the valuation is performed in an attempt to avoid dilution or other unfair results to shareholders. Each Portfolio seeks to maintain the net asset value per share at $1.00, although there is no assurance that it will be able to do so on a continuing basis.

Repurchase Agreements: The Portfolios may invest in U.S. government and agency securities pursuant to repurchase agreements. Under such agreements, the counterparty agrees to repurchase the security at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the securities subject to the agreement at no less than the repurchase price. The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book entry system or held in a segregated account by the Portfolio’s custodian. If the counterparty defaults and the fair value of the collateral declines, liquidation of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. The Portfolios amortize all premiums and discounts on debt securities. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class based on its relative net assets.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains are recorded on the ex-dividend dates.

Income Taxes: It is the Portfolios’ policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Under the applicable foreign tax laws, a withholding tax may be imposed on interest, dividends and capital gains at various rates.

Effective March 31, 2008, the Portfolios implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity, including investment companies, before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. The investment advisor has evaluated the application of FIN 48 to the Portfolios, and has determined that the adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Portfolios’ financial statements. The Portfolios file U.S. and various state tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Portfolios’ tax returns remains open for the years ended September 30, 2004 through September 30, 2006. The statute of limitations on the Portfolios’ state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In addition, in February 2007, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“FAS 159”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FAS 157. FAS

 

   

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159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“FAS 161”) was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. FAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position. The investment advisor is currently evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and the impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.

Other: Expenses directly related to one of the Portfolios or classes are charged to that Portfolio or class. Other operating expenses shared by several Portfolios are pro-rated among those Portfolios on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. Other expenses of a Portfolio are allocated daily to each class based on its relative net assets.

2. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

The Fund on behalf of the Portfolios have entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., to provide investment advisory services. BlackRock Institutional Management Corporation (“BIMC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., serves as sub-advisor for all of the Portfolios. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.(“Merrill Lynch”) and The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) are principal owners of BlackRock, Inc. The Advisor is responsible for the management of each Portfolio and provides the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and certain other services necessary to the operations of the Portfolios. For such services, each Portfolio pays the Advisor a monthly fee based on the average daily value of the Portfolio’s net assets, at the following annual rates: 0.45% of the first $1 billion, 0.40% of the next $1 billion, 0.375% of the next $1 billion and 0.35% of net assets in excess of $3 billion.

In addition, the Advisor has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with BIMC, an affiliate of the Advisor, pursuant to when BIMC serves as subadvisor for all of the Portfolios. The Advisor pays the sub-advisor, for services it provides, a monthly fee that is a percentage of the investment advisory fee paid by the Portfolios to the Advisor.

PFPC Trust Company (“PTC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as custodian for each Portfolio. For these services, the cus- todian receives a fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily gross assets of each Portfolio.

Prior to January 1, 2008, the fee was paid at the following annual rates: 0.0073% of the first $250 million, 0.006% of the next $250 million, 0.0056% of the next $250 million, 0.0048% of the next $250 million and 0.004% of average daily gross assets in excess of $1 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of each Portfolio.

Effective January 1, 2008, the fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.0025% of the first $2 billion and 0.002% of average daily gross assets in excess of $2 billion; plus per transaction charges and other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of each Portfolio.

PFPC Inc. (“PFPC”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PNC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent. Each class of each Portfolio bears the costs of transfer agent fees associated with such respective class. Transfer agency fees borne by each class of each Portfolio are comprised of those fees charged for all shareholder communications including shareholder reports, dividend and distribution notices, and proxy materials for shareholders meetings, as well as per account and per transaction fees related to servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts, including the issuing, redeeming and transferring of shares of each class of each Portfolio, 12b-1 fee calculation, check writing, antimoney laundering services, and customer identification services.

Pursuant to written agreements, certain affiliates provide certain Portfolios with sub-accounting, recordkeeping, sub-transfer agency and other administrative services with respect to sub-accounts they service. For these services, affiliates receive an annual fee per shareholder account which will vary depending on share class. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Portfolios paid the following fees in return for these services:

 

Money Market

   $ 4,855

U.S. Treasury

     7

Municipal

     1,192

New Jersey Municipal

     7

Pennsylvania Municipal

     63

PFPC and the Advisor act as co-administrators for the Portfolios. For these services, the co-administrators receive a combined administration fee computed daily and payable monthly, based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Portfolio. The combined administration fee is paid at the following annual rates: 0.075% of the first $500 million, 0.065% of the next $500 million and 0.055% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. In addition, each of the share classes is charged an administration fee based on the following percentages of average daily net assets of each respective class: 0.025% of the first $500 million, 0.015% of the next $500 million and 0.005% of average of daily net assets in excess of $1 billion. In addition, PFPC and the Advisor may have, at their discretion, voluntarily waived all or any portion of their administration fees for the Portfolio or a share class.

 

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The Fund, on behalf of the Portfolios, has entered into a Distribution Agreement with BlackRock Distributors, Inc. (“BDI”). BDI is an affiliate of BlackRock, Inc. The Fund has also adopted a Distribution Plan on behalf of each Portfolio in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Distribution Plan the Portfolios pay the BDI ongoing service and distribution fees. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates based upon the average daily net assets of the shares as follows:

 

Class Specific Fee Arrangement

 

Portfolio

  Share Classes  
     Institutional   Service     Hilliard Lyons     Investor A     Investor B     Investor C  
     Contractual
Fees
  Actual
Fees (3)
  Contractual
Fees (1)
    Actual
Fees (3)
    Contractual
Fees (1)
    Actual
Fees (3)
    Contractual
Fees (1)
    Actual
Fees (3)
    Contractual
Fees (2)
    Actual
Fees (3)
    Contractual
Fees (2)
    Actual
Fees (3)
 

Money Market

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   0.80 %   1.00 %   0.80 %

U.S. Treasury

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A  

Municipal

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   0.25 %   None     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A  

New Jersey Municipal

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A  

North Carolina Municipal

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A  

Ohio Municipal

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A  

Pennsylvania Municipal

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   0.25 %   1.00 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A  

Virginia Municipal

  None   None   0.25 %   0.25 %   N/A     N/A     0.25 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A     1.00 %   N/A  

 

(1) the maximum annual contractual fees are comprised of a 0.25% service fee.
(2) the maximum annual contractual fees are comprised of a 0.75% distribution fee and a 0.25% service fee.
(3) annualized; the actual fees are for the six months ended March 31, 2008.

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the Portfolios paid to affiliates the following fees in return for distribution and sales support services:

 

Money Market

   $ 1,141,153

U.S. Treasury

     255,012

Municipal

     106,874

New Jersey Municipal

     86,853

North Carolina Municipal

     609

Ohio Municipal

     41,340

Pennsylvania Municipal

     115,081

The Advisor maintains a call center, which is responsible for providing certain shareholder services to the Portfolios, such as responding to shareholder inquiries and processing transactions based upon instructions from shareholders with respect to the subscription and redemption of Portfolio shares. During the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following amounts have been accrued by the Portfolios to reimburse the Advisor for costs incurred running the call center, which are a component of the transfer agent fees in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

Call Center

 

      Share Classes
      Institutional    Service    Hilliard
Lyons
   Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 1,826    $ 1,993    $ 570    $ 16,236    $ 1,360    $ 387    $ 22,372

U.S. Treasury

     698      1,143      —        241      —        —        2,082

Municipal

     106      477      689      41      —        —        1,313

New Jersey Municipal

     344      228      —        138      —        —        710

North Carolina Municipal

     162      7      —        14      —        —        183

Ohio Municipal

     227      36      —        111      —        —        374

Pennsylvania Municipal

     1,237      250      —        194      —        —        1,681

Virginia Municipal

     214      8      —        —        —        —        222

 

   

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For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the following charts show the various types of class-specific expenses borne directly by each class of each Portfolio and any associated waivers of those expenses.

Administration Fees

 

      Share Classes
      Institutional    Service    Hilliard
Lyons
   Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 73,728    $ 60,302    $ 17,973    $ 51,408    $ 1,465    $ 776    $ 205,652

U.S. Treasury

     37,277      28,669      —        4,640      —        —        70,586

Municipal

     8,835      10,055      23,037      651      —        —        42,578

New Jersey Municipal

     16,084      4,598      —        4,107      —        —        24,789

North Carolina Municipal

     9,429      586      —        17      —        —        10,032

Ohio Municipal

     14,280      1,011      —        3,127      —        —        18,418

Pennsylvania Municipal

     65,290      6,987      —        4,555      —        —        76,832

Virginia Municipal

     14,736      85      —        —        —        —        14,821

Administration Fees Waived

 

      Share Classes
      Institutional    Service    Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 73,729    $ 210    $ 1,457    $ 775    $ 76,171

U.S. Treasury

     37,276      —        —        —        37,276

Municipal

     8,836      11      —        —        8,847

New Jersey Municipal

     16,084      —        —        —        16,084

North Carolina Municipal

     9,429      —        —        —        9,429

Ohio Municipal

     14,280      —        —        —        14,280

Pennsylvania Municipal

     65,290      —        —        —        65,290

Virginia Municipal

     14,736      10      —        —        14,746

Transfer Agent Fees

 

      Share Classes
      Institutional    Service    Hilliard
Lyons
   Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 10,440    $ 4,263    $ 723    $ 159,761    $ 15,106    $ 4,401    $ 194,694

U.S. Treasury

     2,748      1,698      —        1,368      —        —        5,814

Municipal

     497      754      914      277      —        —        2,442

New Jersey Municipal

     1,662      428      —        307      —        —        2,397

North Carolina Municipal

     1,871      42      —        134      —        —        2,047

Ohio Municipal

     1,119      64      —        179      2      1      1,365

Pennsylvania Municipal

     7,874      394      —        508      —        —        8,776

Virginia Municipal

     4,178      48      —        —        —        —        4,226

Transfer Agent Fees Waived

 

      Share Classes
      Institutional    Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 2,444    $ 1,687    $ 496    $ 4,627

U.S. Treasury

     985      —        —        985

Municipal

     127      —        —        127

New Jersey Municipal

     482      —        —        482

North Carolina Municipal

     197      —        —        197

Ohio Municipal

     275      —        —        275

Pennsylvania Municipal

     1,723      —        —        1,723

Virginia Municipal

     301      —        —        301

Transfer Agent Fees Reimbursed

 

      Share Classes
     Institutional    Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 7,968    $ 9,218    $ 1,717    $ 18,903

U.S. Treasury

     1,762      —        —        1,762

Municipal

     370      —        —        370

New Jersey Municipal

     1,180      —        —        1,180

North Carolina Municipal

     1,674      —        —        1,674

Ohio Municipal

     842      —        —        842

Pennsylvania Municipal

     6,150      —        —        6,150

Virginia Municipal

     3,876      —        —        3,876

 

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Service Fees

   Share Classes     
     Service    Hilliard
Lyons
   Investor A    Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 607,700    $ 179,741    $ 513,271    $ 14,624    $ 7,726    $ 1,323,062

U.S. Treasury

     286,694      —        46,405      —        —        333,099

Municipal

     100,536      230,375      6,506      —        —        337,417

New Jersey Municipal

     45,985      —        41,068      —        —        87,053

North Carolina Municipal

     5,863      —        174      —        —        6,037

Ohio Municipal

     10,110      —        31,272      —        —        41,382

Pennsylvania Municipal

     69,866      —        45,549      —        —        115,415

Virginia Municipal

     845      —        —        —        —        845

 

Service Fees Waived

   Share Classes     
     Hilliard
Lyons
   Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ —      $ 11,856    $ 6,222    $ 18,078

Municipal

     230,374      —        —        230,374

 

Distribution Fees

   Share Classes     
     Investor B    Investor C    Total

Money Market

   $ 43,949    $ 23,264    $ 67,213

The Advisor contractually agreed to waive or reimburse fees or expenses until February 1, 2009, in order to limit expenses. These expense limits apply to the aggregate expenses incurred on a share class (excluding; interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred as a result of investments in other funds and other expenses attributable to, and incurred as a result of, a Portfolio’s investments and other extraordinary expenses). This agreement is reviewed annually by the Board. The current expense limitations as a percentage of net assets are as follows:

 

     Share Classes  
     Institutional     Service     Hilliard Lyons     Investor A     Investor B     Investor C  

Money Market

   0.42 %   0.72 %   0.91 %   0.89 %   1.49 %   1.49 %

U.S. Treasury

   0.41 %   0.71 %   N/A     0.88 %   1.48 %1   1.48 %1

Municipal

   0.42 %   0.72 %   0.66 %   0.89 %   1.49 %1   1.49 %1

New Jersey Municipal

   0.39 %   0.69 %   N/A     0.96 %   1.46 %1   1.46 %1

North Carolina Municipal

   0.30 %   0.60 %   N/A     0.87 %   1.37 %1   1.37 %1

Ohio Municipal

   0.39 %   0.69 %   N/A     0.96 %   1.46 %1   1.46 %1

Pennsylvania Municipal

   0.42 %   0.72 %   N/A     0.99 %   1.49 %1   1.49 %1

Virginia Municipal

   0.30 %   0.60 %   N/A     0.87 %1   1.37 %1   1.37 %1

 

 

1

There were no shares outstanding as of March 31, 2008.

If operating expenses within two years following a waiver or reimbursement of the operating expenses of a share class that previously received a waiver or reimbursement from the Advisor, are less than the expense limit for that share class, the share class is required to repay the Advisor up to the amount of fees waived or expenses reimbursed under the agreement if: (1) the Portfolio has more than $50 million in assets, (2) the Advisor or an affiliate continues to be the Portfolio’s investment advisor or administrator and (3) the Board has approved the payments to the Advisor at the previous quarterly meeting.

At March 31, 2008, the amounts subject to possible future reimbursement under the expense limitation agreement are as follows:

 

     Expiring January 31,
     2009    2010    2011

Money Market

   $ 1,638,585    $ 1,599,658    $ 220,573

U.S. Treasury

     772,301      707,285      150,558

Municipal

     334,488      294,144      43,547

New Jersey Municipal

     356,460      344,675      53,913

North Carolina Municipal

     246,782      293,900      52,876

Ohio Municipal

     311,945      279,571      48,705

Pennsylvania Municipal

     968,214      913,386      159,862

Virginia Municipal

     224,221      317,929      70,894

The following waivers previously recorded by the Portfolios, which were subject to recoupment by the Advisor expired on January 31, 2008:

 

U.S. Treasury

   $ 1,194,807

Municipal

     630,099

New Jersey Municipal

     456,571

North Carolina Municipal

     304,943

Ohio Municipal

     413,974

Pennsylvania Municipal

     1,359,479

Virginia Municipal

     142,461

 

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

For the six months ended March 31, 2008, affiliates received the following contingent deferred sales charges relating to transactions in Investor B shares and Investor C shares:

 

     Investor B    Investor C

Money Market

   $ 33,784    $ 8,979

The Portfolios may earn income on positive cash balances in demand deposit accounts that are maintained by PFPC on behalf of the Portfolios. The income earned for the six months ended March 31, 2008, was as follows:

 

Money Market

   $ 1,027

U.S. Treasury

     17

Municipal

     5

New Jersey Municipal

     6

North Carolina Municipal

     3

Ohio Municipal

     2

Pennsylvania Municipal

     7

Virginia Municipal

     2

The Portfolios may also receive earnings credits related to cash balances with PFPC which are shown on the Statements of Operations as fees paid indirectly.

Certain officers and/or trustees of the Portfolios are officers and/or trustees/directors of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates.

3. Capital Shares:

Because the Portfolios have each sold and redeemed shares only at a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share, the number of shares represented by such sales, reinvestments and redemptions is the same as the dollar amounts shown on the following pages for such transactions.

Transactions in capital shares for each period were as follows:

 

     Money Market  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,

2008
    Year Ended
September 30,

2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 713,310,132     $ 1,537,243,468  

Service

     969,544,911       1,813,995,747  

Hilliard Lyons

     57,572,065       109,753,956  

Investor A

     206,894,856       331,708,848  

Investor B

     9,460,330       11,373,692  

Investor C

     7,824,425       6,280,041  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     350,199       1,155,114  

Service

     993,159       2,713,337  

Hilliard Lyons

     2,930,338       6,327,179  

Investor A

     7,986,201       17,601,711  

Investor B

     175,305       470,652  

Investor C

     87,793       161,325  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (825,682,709 )     (1,360,729,536 )

Service

     (863,473,596 )     (1,859,021,649 )

Hilliard Lyons

     (42,153,133 )     (105,603,555 )

Investor A

     (146,568,750 )     (355,566,796 )

Investor B

     (7,069,722 )     (19,774,296 )

Investor C

     (5,080,016 )     (10,197,647 )
                

Net increase

   $ 87,101,788     $ 127,891,591  
                
     U.S. Treasury  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 386,369,214     $ 559,564,732  

Service

     434,993,692       984,280,361  

Investor A

     31,154,908       33,270,755  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     3,382       9,207  

Service

     725,398       826,713  

Investor A

     499,619       1,368,800  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (392,918,421 )     (458,556,613 )

Service

     (456,814,231 )     (986,012,985 )

Investor A

     (18,928,377 )     (31,263,026 )
                

Net increase (decrease)

   $ (14,914,816 )   $ 103,487,944  
                
     Municipal  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 161,743,286     $ 172,961,952  

Service

     143,638,597       229,353,268  

Hilliard Lyons

     104,609,823       192,779,882  

Investor A

     17,122,834       23,757,807  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     2,127       880  

Service

     225,928       650,526  

Hilliard Lyons

     2,541,182       5,026,924  

Investor A

     64,152       129,475  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (145,138,359 )     (192,031,540 )

Service

     (171,992,995 )     (262,065,852 )

Hilliard Lyons

     (84,366,657 )     (171,211,126 )

Investor A

     (14,867,265 )     (22,940,420 )
                

Net increase (decrease)

   $ 13,582,653     $ (23,588,224 )
                
     New Jersey Municipal  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 168,473,244     $ 350,149,665  

Service

     3,267,759       37,401,353  

Investor A

     29,101,001       68,757,860  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     43,237       69,990  

 

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     New Jersey Municipal  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,

2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Service

   $ 51,874     $ 122,086  

Investor A

     404,043       714,819  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (196,999,954 )     (293,392,912 )

Service

     (12,689,895 )     (51,467,194 )

Investor A

     (24,430,605 )     (56,885,413 )
                

Net increase (decrease)

   $ (32,779,296 )   $ 55,470,254  
                
     North Carolina Municipal  
     Six Months
Ended

March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 150,712,032     $ 291,128,975  

Service

     8,033,829       3,789,948  

Investor A

     42,400       177,265  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     491,564       1,422,320  

Service

     42,339       5,113  

Investor A

     1,593       8,697  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (131,130,570 )     (287,390,964 )

Service

     (4,392,155 )     (3,156,724 )

Investor A

     (105,457 )     (313,015 )
                

Net increase

   $ 23,695,575     $ 5,671,615  
                
     Ohio Municipal  
     Six Months
Ended

March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 221,877,792     $ 396,071,177  

Service

     7,092,481       16,516,784  

Investor A

     68,883,779       67,412,683  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     28,667       106,237  

Service

     42,330       65,484  

Investor A

     332,162       702,048  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (197,359,650 )     (425,892,956 )

Service

     (7,652,423 )     (14,031,016 )

Investor A

     (64,810,472 )     (66,183,478 )
                

Net increase (decrease)

   $ 28,434,666     $ (25,233,037 )
                
     Pennsylvania Municipal  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,

2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 384,634,484     $ 731,049,582  

Service

     50,862,065       142,840,710  

Investor A

     50,589,444       79,731,765  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     167,871       313,748  

Service

     315,874       660,793  

Investor A

     422,602       1,040,155  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (337,349,755 )     (695,644,721 )

Service

     (53,236,017 )     (131,971,718 )

Investor A

     (41,161,014 )     (75,821,775 )
                

Net increase

   $ 55,245,554     $ 52,198,539  
                
     Virginia Municipal  
     Six Months
Ended

March 31,
2008
    Year Ended
September 30,
2007
 

Shares sold:

    

Institutional

   $ 159,870,017     $ 175,563,494  

Service

     1,068,838       15,761,266  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends:

    

Institutional

     69,712       115,113  

Service

     9,105       18,429  

Shares redeemed:

    

Institutional

     (131,274,151 )     (166,005,984 )

Service

     (2,223,795 )     (14,292,308 )
                

Net increase

   $ 27,519,726     $ 11,160,010  
                

4. Capital Loss Carryforward:

As of September 30, 2007, the Portfolios had a capital loss carryforward available to offset future realized capital gains through the indicated expiration dates:

 

     Expiring September 30,
     2009    2010    2011    2014    2015    Total

Money Market

   $ —      $ —      $ 66,446    $ —      $ —      $ 66,446

U.S. Treasury

     13,150      11,911      12,380      13,138      —        50,579

Municipal

     —        —        —        —        14,334      14,334

North Carolina Municipal

     —        —        —        —        7,587      7,587

Pennsylvania Municipal

     —        —        —        23,168      —        23,168

 

   

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Officers and Trustees

David O. Beim, Trustee

Richard S. Davis, Trustee

Ronald W. Forbes, Trustee

Henry Gabbay, Trustee

Dr. Matina Horner, Trustee

Rodney D. Johnson, Trustee

Herbert I. London, Trustee

Cynthia A. Montgomery, Trustee

Joseph P. Platt, Jr., Trustee

Robert C. Robb, Jr., Trustee

Toby Rosenblatt, Trustee

Kenneth L. Urish, Trustee

Frederick W. Winter, Trustee

Donald C. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer

Anne F. Ackerley, Vice President

Neal J. Andrews, Chief Financial Officer

Jay M. Fife, Treasurer

Brian P. Kindelan, Chief Compliance Officer

Howard Surloff, Secretary

Investment Advisor and Co-Administrator

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Wilmington, DE 19809

Sub-Advisor

BlackRock Institutional Management Corporation

Wilmington, DE 19809

Custodian

PFPC Trust Company

Philadelphia, PA 19153

Co-Administrator and Transfer Agent

PFPC Inc.

Wilmington, DE 19809

Distributor

BlackRock Distributors, Inc.

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Legal Counsel

Sidley Austin LLP

New York, NY 10019

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Electronic copies of most financial reports and prospectuses are available on the Funds’ website.

The Trust has delegated proxy voting responsibilities to BlackRock, subject to the general oversight of the Trust’s Board of Trustees. A description of the policies and procedures that BlackRock uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-821-7432, or on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) at http://www.sec.gov.

Information on how proxies relating to the Trust’s voting securities (if any) were voted by BlackRock during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, upon request and without charge, by calling 1-800-821-7432 or on the website of the Commission at http://www.sec.gov.

The Trust files its complete schedule of Fund holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the Commission on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Trust’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information regarding the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Trust’s Forms N-Q may also be obtained, upon request, by calling 1-800-821-7432.

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Trust. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied or preceded by effective prospectuses for each Fund of the Trust, which contain information concerning the investment policies of the Funds as well as other pertinent information. Statements and other information contained in this report are as dated and subject to change.

 

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Electronic copies of most financial reports and prospectuses are available on the Fund’s website or shareholders can sign up for e-mail notifications of quarterly statements, annual and semi-annual reports and prospectuses by enrolling in the Fund’s electronic delivery program.

To enroll:

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts with Investment Advisors, Banks or Brokerages:

Please contact your financial advisor. Please note that not all investment advisors, banks or brokerages may offer this service.

Shareholders Who Hold Accounts Directly With BlackRock

 

1) Access the BlackRock website at http://www.blackrock.com/edelivery

 

2) Click on the applicable link and follow the steps to sign up

 

3) Log into your account

The Fund will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and it is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Fund at (800) 441-7762.

 

   

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Additional Information (concluded)

Availability of Additional Information (concluded)

Availability of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request by calling (800) 441-7762; (2) at www.blackrock.com; (3) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Proxy Voting Record

Information (if any) on how proxies relating to the Fund’s voting securities were voted by BlackRock during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, upon request and without charge on our website at www.blackrock.com, by calling (800) 441-7762 or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may also be obtained upon request and without charge by calling (800) 441-7762.

Shareholder Privileges

Account Information

Call us at (800) 441-7762 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST to get information about your account balances, recent transactions and share prices. You can also reach us on the Web at www.blackrock.com/funds.

Automatic Investment Plans

Investor Class shareholders who want to invest regularly can arrange to have $50 or more automatically deducted from their checking or savings account and invested in any of the BlackRock portfolios.

Systematic Withdrawal Plan

Investor Class shareholders can establish a systematic withdrawal plan and receive periodic payments of $50 or more from their BlackRock portfolios, as long as their account is at least $10,000.

Retirement Plans

Shareholders may make investments in conjunction with Traditional, Rollover, Roth, Coverdell, Simple IRA’s, SEP IRA’s and 403(b) Plans.

 

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A World-Class Mutual Fund Family

BlackRock offers a diverse lineup of open-end mutual funds crossing all investment styles and managed by experts in equity, fixed income and tax-exempt investing.

 

Equity Funds

   

BlackRock All-Cap Global Resources Portfolio

 

BlackRock Global Opportunities Portfolio

 

BlackRock Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

BlackRock Asset Allocation Portfolio†

 

BlackRock Global Resources Portfolio

 

BlackRock Mid-Cap Value Equity Portfolio

BlackRock Aurora Portfolio

 

BlackRock Global Science & Technology Opportunities Portfolio

 

BlackRock Mid Cap Value Opportunities Fund

BlackRock Balanced Capital Fund†

   

BlackRock Natural Resources Trust

BlackRock Basic Value Fund

 

BlackRock Global SmallCap Fund

 

BlackRock Pacific Fund

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

 

BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio*

 

BlackRock Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio

BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund

 

BlackRock Healthcare Fund

 

BlackRock Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio

BlackRock EuroFund

 

BlackRock Index Equity Portfolio*

 

BlackRock Small Cap Growth Fund II

BlackRock Focus Growth Fund

 

BlackRock International Fund

 

BlackRock Small Cap Index Fund

BlackRock Focus Value Fund

 

BlackRock International Index Fund

 

BlackRock Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio*

BlackRock Fundamental Growth Fund

 

BlackRock International Opportunities Portfolio

 

BlackRock Small/Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio

BlackRock Global Allocation Fund†

 

BlackRock International Value Fund

 

BlackRock S&P 500 Index Fund

BlackRock Global Dynamic Equity Fund

 

BlackRock Large Cap Core Fund

 

BlackRock Technology Fund

BlackRock Global Emerging Markets Fund

 

BlackRock Large Cap Growth Fund

 

BlackRock U.S. Opportunities Portfolio

BlackRock Global Financial Services Fund

 

BlackRock Large Cap Value Fund

 

BlackRock Utilities and Telecommunications Fund

BlackRock Global Growth Fund

 

BlackRock Latin America Fund

 

BlackRock Value Opportunities Fund

Fixed Income Funds

   

BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund

 

BlackRock Income Builder Portfolio

 

BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio

BlackRock Emerging Market Debt Portfolio

 

BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock Managed Income Portfolio

BlackRock Enhanced Income Portfolio

 

BlackRock Intermediate Bond Portfolio II

 

BlackRock Short-Term Bond Fund

BlackRock GNMA Portfolio

 

BlackRock Intermediate Government

 

BlackRock Strategic Income Portfolio

BlackRock Government Income Portfolio

 

Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock Total Return Fund

BlackRock High Income Fund

 

BlackRock International Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock Total Return Portfolio II

BlackRock High Yield Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock Long Duration Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock World Income Fund

BlackRock Income Portfolio

   

Municipal Bond Funds

   

BlackRock AMT-Free Municipal Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock Intermediate Municipal Fund

 

BlackRock New York Municipal Bond Fund

BlackRock California Insured Municipal Bond Fund

 

BlackRock Kentucky Municipal Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock Ohio Municipal Bond Portfolio

BlackRock Delaware Municipal Bond Portfolio

 

BlackRock Municipal Insured Fund

 

BlackRock Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund

BlackRock Florida Municipal Bond Fund

 

BlackRock National Municipal Fund

 

BlackRock Short-Term Municipal Fund

BlackRock High Yield Municipal Fund

 

BlackRock New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund

 

Target Risk & Target Date Funds

   

BlackRock Prepared Portfolios

 

BlackRock Lifecycle Prepared Portfolios

 

Conservative Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2010

 

Prepared Portfolio 2030

Moderate Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2015

 

Prepared Portfolio 2035

Growth Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2020

 

Prepared Portfolio 2040

Aggressive Growth Prepared Portfolio

 

Prepared Portfolio 2025

 

Prepared Portfolio 2045

   

Prepared Portfolio 2050

 

* See the prospectus for information on specific limitations on investments in the fund.
Mixed asset fund.

BlackRock mutual funds are distributed by BlackRock Distributors, Inc. and certain funds are also distributed by FAM Distributors, Inc. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the funds under consideration carefully before investing. Each fund’s prospectus contains this and other information and is available at www.blackrock.com or by calling (800) 882-0052 or from your financial advisor. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

   

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LOGO

This report is transmitted to shareholders only. It is not authorized for use as an offer of sale or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of a Portfolio unless accompanied or preceded by a Portfolio’s current prospectus. An investment in a Portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Portfolios seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in a Portfolio. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Total return information assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. For current month-end performance information, call (800) 441-7762. The Portfolios’ current 7-day yield more closely reflects the current earnings of a Portfolio than the total returns quoted. Statements and other information herein are as dated and are subject to change.

BlackRock Funds

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Item 2

      Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

Item 3

      Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

Item 4

      Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

Item 5

      Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not Applicable

Item 6

     

Investments

(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form.

(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.

Item 7

      Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable

Item 8

      Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable

Item 9

      Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable

Item 10

      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – The registrant’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees to the Board recommended by shareholders when a vacancy becomes available. Shareholders who wish to recommend a nominee should send nominations which include biographical information and set forth the qualifications of the proposed nominee to the registrant’s Secretary. There have been no material changes to these procedures.

Item 11

      Controls and Procedures

11(a)

      The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers or persons performing similar functions have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

11(b)

      There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12

      Exhibits attached hereto

12(a)(1)

      Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report

12(a)(2)

      Certifications – Attached hereto

12(a)(3)

      Not Applicable


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12(b)

      Certifications – Attached hereto

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.

 

BlackRock Funds
By:   /s/ Donald C. Burke
  Donald C. Burke
  Chief Executive Officer of                                               
  BlackRock Funds

Date: July 2, 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/ Donald C. Burke
  Donald C. Burke
  Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) of
  BlackRock Funds

Date: July 2, 2008

 

By:   /s/ Neal J. Andrews
  Neal J. Andrews
  Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of
  BlackRock Funds

Date: July 2, 2008