-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, ARuwCCxnFyd9Fm21ZGlVTW4rJZtMDxu4VbhejSFZCDTW79hLu6+oEY6lOJl95DX2 xxArQNH0NndYj9fVjZblog== 0001144204-10-012585.txt : 20100310 0001144204-10-012585.hdr.sgml : 20100310 20100310172016 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-10-012585 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-CSRS PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 25 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100310 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100310 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20100310 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SCOUT FUNDS CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001105128 IRS NUMBER: 431270132 FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-CSRS SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09813 FILM NUMBER: 10671463 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 803 W. MICHIGAN ST. CITY: MILWAUKEE STATE: WI ZIP: 53233 BUSINESS PHONE: (414) 299-2000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 803 W. MICHIGAN ST. CITY: MILWAUKEE STATE: WI ZIP: 53233 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UMB SCOUT FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000203 0001105128 S000007702 SCOUT STOCK FUND C000020952 SCOUT STOCK FUND UMBSX 0001105128 S000007704 SCOUT SMALL CAP FUND C000020954 SCOUT SMALL CAP FUND UMBHX 0001105128 S000007705 SCOUT INTERNATIONAL FUND C000020955 SCOUT INTERNATIONAL FUND UMBWX 0001105128 S000007706 SCOUT BOND FUND C000020956 SCOUT BOND FUND UMBBX 0001105128 S000007707 SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND - FEDERAL PORTFOLIO C000020957 SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND - FEDERAL PORTFOLIO UMFXX C000051030 Service Class 0001105128 S000007708 SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND - PRIME PORTFOLIO C000020958 SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND - PRIME PORTFOLIO UMPXX C000051031 Service Class 0001105128 S000007709 SCOUT TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND C000020959 SCOUT TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND UMTXX C000051032 Service Class 0001105128 S000017336 Scout Mid Cap Fund C000047993 Scout Mid Cap Fund UMBMX 0001105128 S000020387 Scout International Discovery Fund C000057198 Scout International Discovery Fund UMBDX 0001105128 S000025900 Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund C000077801 Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund TRESX N-CSRS 1 v175485_ncsrs.htm SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT Unassociated Document
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM N-CSR
 
 
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
 
 
Investment Company Act File Number 811-09813
 
 
Scout Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

1010 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64106
 (Address of principal executive offices)

Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
1010 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64106
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (816) 860-7512
 
 
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
 
 
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2009
 

 
Item 1.  Reports to Stockholders
 
The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
December 31, 2009
   
 
Stock Fund
Mid Cap Fund
Small Cap Fund
TrendStar Small Cap Fund
International Fund
International Discovery Fund
Bond Fund
Money Market Fund – Federal Portfolio
Money Market Fund – Prime Portfolio
Tax-Free Money Market Fund

 
 

 
 
Table of Contents
 
Economic and Market Commentary
 
1
Stock Fund
 
2
Mid Cap Fund
 
5
Small Cap Fund
 
9
TrendStar Small Cap Fund
 
14
International Fund
 
18
International Discovery Fund
 
23
Bond Fund
 
28
Money Market Fund – Federal Portfolio
 
32
Money Market Fund – Prime Portfolio
 
32
Tax-Free Money Market Fund
 
36
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
40
Statements of Operations
 
42
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
44
Financial Highlights
 
48
Notes to Financial Statements
 
55
Expense Example
 
63
Other Information
 
64
 
Shares of the Scout Funds are not deposits or obligations of, nor guaranteed by, UMB Bank, n.a. or any other banking institution; nor are they insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any other government agency. These shares involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal invested.

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Economic and Market Commentary
 
The market has lost 23 percent of its value during the past 10 years, when the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) 500® Index closed at 1469. This is highly unusual. From a financial market standpoint, risks have increased. Leverage (the use of debt) has accelerated and is now weighing heavily on the world’s financial landscape. With increased leverage, the frequency and ferocity of surprises is accelerating. From 9/11 to the financial meltdown to a turnaround in the political landscape, the financial world today is not as it appeared 10 years ago.
 
Where does this leave us? From a near financial collapse to a rebound in many of the financial indexes to a tepid economic recovery, the last two years have been full of exposed risks and surprises. Now that we are in the beginning of 2010, we need to stop and take stock of the overall economic and market environment. We, as a nation, have come through a period of severe economic weakness and market uncertainty. We hold the belief that while the overall economic weakness we experienced in 2008 and 2009 is now behind us, the way the U.S. economy functions will be different going forward when compared to the past. Don’t get us wrong, supply and demand functions will still obviously exist and work. But the overall drivers and issues of increased centralized friction will probably continue to grow, and add to uncertainty. Like standing on loose, shifting sands, gaining a foothold in this economic and market environment will be challenging.
 
We expect the overall economic environment to be one of improvement — Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth should be positive for 2010. Corporate profit growth rates should be robust — we believe growth rates will be in the 25 percent range. If this occurs, corporate profits should grow more rapidly than anytime during the last 20-plus years. In the face of this rise in profitability, we also are looking for interest rates to rise — perhaps earlier and more fiercely than many are currently expecting. These issues combined lead us to an environment where our nation’s investors may feel as if their feet are on “shifting sands,” an investment environment where flexibility and the willingness to consider alternative investment ideas should bear solid fruit.
 
We believe the real trend in the equity markets (both domestic and foreign) will be earnings growth. 2009 turned out to be a year of multiple expansions and a year of recovery. Earlier in 2009, serious pundits were discussing the “end of capitalism” and the end of the financial system as we know it. While exaggerated, this was reflective of the pressures which were real and needed to be dealt with. Next, market participants needed to understand when and how the economic downturn was going to end. This occurred during the summer months. During the fourth quarter of 2009, many have been focusing on earnings growth. We believe this trend will stay in place for at least the first portion of 2010.
 
Over the near term, we are expecting the investment landscape to change. Staying nimble and flexible are important attributes in a time of uncertainty. Flexibility is critical during times of high volatility and a changing landscape. In anticipation of fundamental changes, it makes sense to spread one’s assets among different asset classes. Remember, portfolios should be designed to manage risk. Surprises will occur. It is wise when the environment is ripe for surprise, to stand firmly on shifting sands and anticipate and expect the unexpected.
 
Since our last report, the Scout Mid Cap Fund celebrated its three year anniversary. Congratulations to Mr. Dunkerley and his team on the Fund’s success since its inception in 2006. I encourage you to read the various shareholder letters provided throughout this report for additional information regarding each Fund.
 
On behalf of the entire management team, thank you for your continued support of the Scout Funds.
 
 
William B. Greiner, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
 
 
You should consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a Prospectus which contains this and other information about the Funds, call 800-996-2862. Please read the Prospectus carefully before investing.

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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Stock Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)
The Scout Stock Fund seeks long-term growth of capital and income by investing in common stocks of companies thought to be undervalued and have the potential for capital appreciation.

 
During the last six months of 2009, we witnessed the full power of government fiscal and Federal Reserve monetary efforts. A tsunami of liquidity poured into world markets not only from the U.S. perspective, but globally. Interest rates stayed near 0%. The impact of a change in accounting rules for loans early in 2009 helped “reduce” nonperforming loans. Finally, government guarantees of a variety of debt, stabilized credit concerns for the core of financial instruments used to park “safe money.” These three factors, more than anything, formed a perfect storm that helped push the stock price for many companies from near bankruptcy levels up to the surface, providing large returns. In essence, 2009 became the reverse image of 2008.
 
After a slight pullback early in July, equity markets renewed their advancement for the remainder of the calendar year. The Scout Stock Fund provided a positive return of 18.25% over the previous six months, but lagged its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index. Many of the lower quality companies that suffered severely in 2008 produced impressive returns during the market rally. While these “junk” companies propelled the Index, we remained committed to our core investment principles and quality process. For example, we did not purchase companies that rebounded from lows generated by concerns over possible bankruptcy. We maintained our commitment to achieving long-term gains through investing in companies with strong balance sheets, excellent franchises and solid catalysts. Facing this macro environment, quality investment managers endured the perfect storm that seemed tailor-made to punish prudent risk-taking.
 
The Fund adheres to a three-part investment process: top-down, bottom-up and portfolio construction. Our top-down approach led us to increase the Fund’s exposure in the Consumer Discretionary, Industrials and Financials sectors. In Financials, we were particularly interested in asset managers. We reduced our positions in Consumer Staples and Materials. Materials had been a significant overweight. Both the Energy and Utilities sectors effectively had no change. We avoided the Telecommunication Services sector. Telecom businesses face significant competitive pressures and technological headwinds. They have become trading vehicles. In many respects, telecoms prosper to the extent that their lobbyists are effective on Capitol Hill.
 
The Fund’s top performers during the previous six months included Google, Inc., Franklin Resources, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. We view Google, Inc. as the primary long-term change agent within technology. Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. are now cyclical plays within their product cycle as they enjoy a PC upgrade cycle. Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Ericsson, Inc. were the poorest performers. We eliminated Ericsson, Inc. on the grounds that the company is facing increasing competition and the need to change their business model from a pure telecom base unit and service provider to an Internet telecom provider. This move is occurring in the face of substantial and effective Chinese competition. Although Ericsson, Inc. will manage the transition, we view this as a time to step aside and wait for proof the company can execute successfully. In Consumer Discretionary, the value-based retailers such as TJX Cos., Inc. and Kohl’s Corp. did not participate in the market rally as much as Internet-based retailers, which surged late in the year. We continue to view TJX Cos., Inc. as a beneficiary of a value oriented consumer who will be deleveraging over the near future.
 
While it did not perform as expected, we retained Gilead Sciences, Inc. within the Fund. We view Gilead Sciences, Inc. as a long-term winner and it is a core holding within Health Care based on its dominant position in HIV treatment. We believe the treatment protocols will increasingly use HIV medications earlier. This driver will be compounded by earlier detection of HIV in emergency rooms throughout the country as states adopt a protocol that tests individuals, unless they object, as opposed to asking for permission before testing.
 
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
 
 
Performance returns for the Scout Stock Fund, S&P 500® Index and Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index assume dividends were reinvested for the entire period.
 
For illustrative purpose only, may not represent your returns.
 
2
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Standard & Poor 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index (weighted by the market value of the companies) of 500 stocks listed on various exchanges. The Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index invests primarily in companies above $10 billion without a specific growth or value strategy.
 
   
 
During the time period, we added Merck & Co., Inc. to the portfolio. We believe Merck & Co., Inc.’s addition of Schering-Plough to their portfolio of drugs was an excellent strategic move. The merger significantly bolsters Merck & Co., Inc.’s late stage pharmaceutical profile. In our opinion, the price was appropriate and we expect cost-cutting to contribute to returns in the near term.
 
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. is another new position. After an extensive period of restructuring, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has been posting production growth and its energy mix is presently 60% natural gas and 40% oil production. Oil production is growing at a faster rate, which should lead Anadarko Petroleum Corp. to an equally balanced exposure to oil and gas in the next couple of years. With a rebound in demand for energy, we believe Anadarko Petroleum Corp. is ideally poised to benefit from this growth with a lower risk posture.
 
In closing, while we are disappointed with our underperformance during the previous six months, we remain committed to our process. Our discipline, which served shareholders so well in the past, particularly in 2008, is a long-term view. We are stewards of capital and investors rather than traders. This approach is designed to reduce downside volatility while growing wealth over the long term. We believe leadership within the market has shifted from deep discounted names to larger capitalization quality corporations. In this environment, we expect the Fund to prosper as the market begins to pay attention to risk as well as returns. Further, although it appears that financial crisis has abated, the aftershocks of an overly levered world and financial system will continue to reverberate. In this environment, quality companies typically prosper, and in fact, get stronger as weaker competitors fall to the wayside.1
 
On behalf of the entire management team, we appreciate your continued support of the Scout Stock Fund and the Scout family of mutual funds.
 
James A. Reed II, JD, CFA
Larry L. Valencia, CFA
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
 
1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned in this letter.

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN (Unaudited)
Scout Stock Fund (UMBSX)
as of December 31, 2009
 
   
1 Year
   
3 Years
   
5 Years
   
10 Years
 
Scout Stock Fund
   
16.26
%
   
-1.62
%    
3.15
%    
1.14
%
S&P 500® Index1
   
26.46
%    
-5.63
%    
0.42
%    
-0.95
%
Lipper Large-Cap Core
   
 
                         
Funds Index1
   
28.15
%    
-4.91
%    
0.61
%    
-1.20
%
Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 800-996-2862. The returns for periods prior to April 1, 2005 do not reflect the fees and expenses in effect as of April 1, 2005. If the new fees and expenses and the Advisor’s agreement to limit total Fund expenses were in effect for the periods shown, returns would have been lower. As of June 30, 2009, gross expenses for the Fund were 0.94% (as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus) compared to the December 31, 2009 gross expense ratio of 0.96%.
 
The performance returns for the Fund reflect a fee waiver in effect. In the absence of such a waiver, the returns would be reduced.
 
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc. has entered into an agreement to limit the fees and/or make expense payments through October 31, 2010 so that actual total annual fund operating expenses of the Scout Stock Fund do not exceed 0.90%.
 
The performance shown in the above table and in the graph on the preceding page does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Prior to April 1, 2005, the Fund was managed in accordance with a different investment objective.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
HISTORICAL PER-SHARE RECORD (Unaudited)
Scout Stock Fund (UMBSX)
 
   
Net
Asset
Value
   
Income &
Short-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Long-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Cumulative3
Value Per
Share Plus
Distributions
 
12/31/05
  $ 14.59     $ 0.35     $ 1.79     $ 40.38  
12/31/06
    14.38       0.32       1.54       42.03  
12/31/07
    14.18       0.20       1.70       43.73  
12/31/08
    10.18       0.07       0.14       39.94  
12/31/09
    11.65       0.17             41.58  
 
2
Represents distributions for the respective 12-month or 6-month period ended.
 
3
Does not assume any compounding of reinvested distributions.
 
Table shows calendar-year distributions and net asset values; may differ from fiscal-year annual reports.
 
FUND DIVERSIFICATION4 (Unaudited)
Scout Stock Fund (UMBSX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS4 (Unaudited)
Scout Stock Fund (UMBSX)
 
   
Market
Value (000s)
   
Percent
of Total
 
Google, Inc. Class A
 
$
3,720
     
3.3
%
Oracle Corp.
   
3,436
     
3.1
%
EOG Resources, Inc.
   
3,406
     
3.0
%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
   
3,373
     
3.0
%
Microsoft Corp.
   
3,354
     
3.0
%
Franklin Resources, Inc.
   
3,318
     
2.9
%
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
   
3,195
     
2.8
%
Waters Corp.
   
3,098
     
2.8
%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
   
2,992
     
2.7
%
Toronto-Dominion Bank
   
2,948
     
2.6
%
Top Ten Equity Holdings Total
 
$
32,840
     
29.2
%
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.

4
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

STOCK FUND
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
COMMON STOCKS — 99.9%
           
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 10.1%
           
Comcast Corp. — Class A
    75,000     $ 1,264,500  
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.1
    77,500       2,627,250  
Kohl’s Corp.*
    39,000       2,103,270  
TJX Cos., Inc.
    80,000       2,924,000  
VF Corp.
    34,000       2,490,160  
              11,409,180  
CONSUMER STAPLES — 9.0%
               
CVS Caremark Corp.
    66,000       2,125,860  
McCormick & Co., Inc.
    70,000       2,529,100  
Philip Morris International, Inc.
    70,000       3,373,300  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    40,000       2,138,000  
              10,166,260  
ENERGY — 13.7%
               
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
    36,250       2,262,725  
Apache Corp.
    20,000       2,063,400  
Chevron Corp.
    28,000       2,155,720  
EOG Resources, Inc.
    35,000       3,405,500  
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
    61,000       2,689,490  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
    35,000       2,847,250  
              15,424,085  
FINANCIALS — 14.1%
               
American Express Co.
    50,000       2,026,000  
Charles Schwab Corp.
    100,000       1,882,000  
Chubb Corp.
    50,000       2,459,000  
Franklin Resources, Inc.
    31,500       3,318,525  
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
    60,000       3,195,000  
Toronto-Dominion Bank
    47,000       2,947,840  
              15,828,365  
HEALTH CARE — 13.7%
               
Baxter International, Inc.
    40,000       2,347,200  
CIGNA Corp.
    50,000       1,763,500  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    55,000       2,380,400  
Johnson & Johnson
    20,000       1,288,200  
Merck & Co., Inc.
    55,000       2,009,700  
Waters Corp.*
    50,000       3,098,000  
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*
    42,000       2,482,620  
              15,369,620  
                 
INDUSTRIALS — 12.0%
               
Danaher Corp.
    34,000       2,556,800  
Emerson Electric Co.
    45,000       1,917,000  
Fastenal Co.
    60,000       2,498,400  
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
    20,000       1,739,000  
Norfolk Southern Corp.
    15,000       786,300  
Union Pacific Corp.
    20,000       1,278,000  
United Technologies Corp.
    40,000       2,776,400  
              13,551,900  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 18.5%
               
Adobe Systems, Inc.*
    80,000       2,942,400  
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    125,000       2,992,500  
Google, Inc. — Class A*
    6,000       3,719,880  
Intel Corp.
    120,000       2,448,000  
McAfee, Inc.*
    48,000       1,947,360  
Microsoft Corp.
    110,000       3,353,900  
Oracle Corp.
    140,000       3,435,600  
              20,839,640  
MATERIALS — 5.7%
               
BHP Billiton Ltd.1
    17,000       1,301,860  
Ecolab, Inc.
    60,000       2,674,800  
Praxair, Inc.
    30,000       2,409,300  
              6,385,960  
UTILITIES — 3.1%
               
Dominion Resources, Inc.
    50,000       1,946,000  
FPL Group, Inc.
    30,000       1,584,600  
              3,530,600  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(Cost $99,199,478) — 99.9%
            112,505,610  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $99,199,478) — 99.9%
            112,505,610  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 0.1%
            114,465  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $11.65 per share;
               
unlimited shares of $1.00 par value
               
capital shares authorized;
               
9,667,216 shares outstanding)
          $ 112,620,075  
 
*
Non-income producing security
 
1
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Mid Cap Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)

The Scout Mid Cap Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in common stocks of companies classified as mid-capitalization located anywhere in the United States.


The second half of 2009 capped a strong year for the U.S. stock market. Returns for major equity indices were up solidly in the second half, with the benchmark Russell Midcap® Index gaining nearly 28%. An improvement in leading economic indicators, with coincident and lagging data finally showing signs of life helped drive the market higher. Economic indicators such as the ISM Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Surveys, weekly unemployment claims and temporary employment data moved in the right direction. More recently, the December employment report showed November figures were revised to show a gain of 4,000 jobs, the first in almost two years.
 
Market action over the past nine months, and our expectations for the next several months, reminds us of a rocket launch. The initial blast-off has occurred and now, while we still expect to go higher, we shall probably do so at a lower rate of speed and with more volatility. We expect “quality” stocks to outperform “junk” in 2010, and stock picking will likely be critical. As mentioned in previous commentaries, the improvement in the global economy is being driven by aggressive fiscal and monetary policies around the world. But now, the stock market and the economy are entering a “transition phase” from recession to growth, whereby policymakers are likely to let off the gas as 2010 progresses. Australia was one of the first countries to raise interest rates. China also raised one of their key short-term rates recently and has discussed making it more difficult to buy a house. The Federal Reserve may discontinue their mortgage-backed security purchases by the end of March, and the homebuyer tax credit is unlikely to be extended. Also, some investors fear a potential “double-dip” recession if the Federal Reserve is forced to raise interest rates too soon. Given what Dr. Bernanke has said publicly, we expect the Fed to err on the side of caution, making it more likely that interest rates will be hiked later and more slowly than some expect. We anticipate dovish policy for most of 2010, improving trends in economic indicators and low interest rates to help support the market. Valuations are also reasonable especially considering the low interest rate environment. Offsetting these generally supportive factors will be continuing fears of higher interest rates and slower economic growth in China, which affects investor sentiment in several market sectors including Technology, Energy, Basic Materials and Industrials. Overall, in our opinion, it’s unlikely that 2010 returns will come close to matching those of 2009, but our current outlook is generally positive, a continuing theme from our previous report.
 
Sector allocation was good as an overweight position in Energy and underweight positions in Consumer Staples and Utilities had a positive impact on performance. The top contributing stock in the portfolio was Cimarex Energy Co. (NASDAQ0: XEC). Cimarex is an energy exploration and production company with a significant presence in the Mid-Continent and Permian Basin. Its shale acreage in Oklahoma has been productive with unconventional natural gas shale that is likely to be extremely valuable if natural gas prices move higher. Another top contributor was semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX). Improving factory utilization and a better product mix helped the company generate better than expected revenue and gross margins in the third quarter and better than expected guidance. Avnet, Inc. a distributor of technology products rounded out the top three contributors list. Avnet, Inc. rose on expectations of global economic recovery, which should lift their sales and earnings. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) was the largest drag on relative performance, as concern about solar subsidy cuts and the speed of solar power plant construction weighed on the stock.
 
As mentioned previously, we continue to have a positive, though tempered, market outlook. Both the domestic and global economies are improving impressively, although most countries are far from fully recovered. Management updates are more positive than before but often have modest tones, allowing many companies to beat expectations. Importantly, despite positive economic signposts and a rising stock market, stock investors remain somewhat skeptical. Very strong investment inflows into bond funds and weak equity fund inflows support this view. We believe investor skepticism bolsters the bull case as money potentially moves from bonds and money markets into the equity markets as confidence improves.
 
Investors are concerned about rising interest rates, which have historically stalled market rallies, or brought about bear markets. Our team expects U.S. interest rates to remain low well into 2010, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) possibly choosing to modestly hike rates in the second half of 2010. Good reasons for maintaining a low interest rate policy include high unemployment, low factory utilization and slowing growth in the M2 money supply. Unless massive U.S. federal budget deficits usher in the return of the Bond Vigilantes, thus forcing interest rates higher, the FOMC will probably raise rates only if the economy is showing clear signs of sustainable growth. Low rates encourage investors to put more money into riskier but potentially more rewarding asset classes, supporting a continuation of the bull market. If the FOMC raises rates sooner than we expect due to an improved outlook, we would not be surprised to see U.S. stocks pause for a time before heading higher.
 
The Fund maintained a relative overweight in pro-cyclical sectors, with a bias towards late-cycle exposure such as Energy and Industrials. We trimmed the gold stock positions in early December following gold’s sharp price rise and signs of a rebounding U.S. dollar. This brought our Materials weight slightly below the benchmark. Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology stocks tend to perform best when the leading indicators are first showing signs of improvement. Now that the economy is healthier and valuations look less attractive, we have become more selective in these sectors. We remain underweight in Consumer Staples and Utilities, although we are finding company-specific opportunities within these sectors.
 
The Fund allocated conservatively to the Financial Services sector in 2009, with positions in insurance, high-quality banks and less-risky REITs. Our higher-beta exposure within this sector was contained to asset managers, which provided positive contribution, helping the Fund keep up with the “low quality” rally in 2009. We now believe the time is right to own a larger position in selected regional banks. While there is no question that more loan losses are ahead, it is becoming more likely that non-performing loans will peak in 2010. We are several quarters into the downturn, and with the economy improving, many of the losses in residential mortgages and construction loans are behind us. We believe losses in commercial real estate and business loans have yet to peak, but a strengthening economy can help minimize those losses. Many bank balance sheets are also much improved. The regional banks subject to the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (SCAP) were forced to raise capital so most of them are adequately capitalized. With the economy improving, many banks are being allowed to pay back government investments in their companies. Also, some valuations remain attractive using both price to book and normalized earnings ratios. We are focused on the banks with adequate reserves and a stable deposit base, located in improving markets and that have attractive valuations. While regional bank results will remain volatile, we believe the risk-reward proposition is favorable.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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While the near-term outlook for the U.S. economy has improved dramatically, longer-term problems remain. The most talked about issue is probably the over-indebted consumer, with the U.S. government in similarly poor fiscal condition, although not beyond repair in our estimation. The debt problems are manageable primarily because of low interest rates and therefore, a low carrying cost of debt. If interest rates move significantly higher, future economic growth could be inhibited. Fortunately, if corporate balance sheets are in good shape, it may offset the debt problems in other parts of the economy. Higher taxes are also likely in 2011, which could slow employment growth and weaken consumer spending. More recently, money supply growth is slowing and could create a stock market headwind if it does not improve as we expect. The good news is that without a high rate of money supply growth, inflation is less of a concern.1
 
As always, the management team appreciates your support and continued confidence in our team and investment process. The team shall continue to manage your investment with careful attention and prudence as fellow shareholders.
 
Patrick Dunkerley, CFA
Derek Smashey, CFA
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
 
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
 
 
Performance returns for the Scout Mid Cap Fund, Russell Midcap® Index and Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds Index assume dividends were reinvested for the entire period.
 
For illustrative purposes only; may not represent your returns.
 
2
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Russell Midcap® Index consists of the smallest 800 securities in the Russell 1000, as ranked by total market capitalization. This index accurately captures the medium-sized universe of securities and represents approximately 34% of the Russell 1000 total market capitalization. The Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds Index invests primarily in companies with a market capitalization of less than $5 billion at the time of purchase.
 
   

 

1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned in this letter.
 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN (Unaudited)
Scout Mid Cap Fund (UMBMX)
 
as of December 31, 2009
 
   
1 Year
   
3 Years
   
Since
Inception
 
Scout Mid Cap Fund
    47.16 %     5.21 %     5.60 %
Russell Midcap® Index1
    40.48 %     -4.59 %     -3.29 %
Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds Index1
    39.34 %     -3.06 %     -1.88 %
 
Inception – October 31, 2006.
 
Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 800-996-2862. As of June 30, 2009, gross expenses for the Fund were 1.41% (as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus) compared to the December 31, 2009 gross expense ratio of 1.14%.
 
A redemption fee of 2% will be imposed on redemptions or exchanges made within two months of purchase of shares in the Scout Mid Cap Fund. Please see the Prospectus for more information about the fee and which accounts it applies to.
 
The performance returns for the Fund reflect a fee waiver in effect. In the absence of such a waiver, the returns would be reduced.
 
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc. has entered into an agreement to limit the fees and/or make expense payments through October 31, 2010 so that actual total annual fund operating expenses of the Scout Mid Cap Fund do not exceed 1.40%. The Net Expense Ratio for the Fund reflects the reimbursement of fees previously waived by the Advisor in accordance with the terms of this agreement.
 
The performance shown in the above table and in the graph on the preceding page does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
HISTORICAL PER-SHARE RECORD (Unaudited)
Scout Mid Cap Fund (UMBMX)
 
   
Net
Asset
Value
   
Income &
Short-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Long-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Cumulative3
Value Per
Share Plus
Distributions
 
12/31/06
  $ 10.19     $ 0.01     $     $ 10.20  
12/31/07
    11.51       0.90             12.42  
12/31/08
    7.47                   8.38  
12/31/09
    10.95       0.04             11.90  
 
2
Represents distributions for the respective 12-month or 6-month period ended.
 
3
Does not assume any compounding of reinvested distributions.
 
Table shows calendar-year distributions and net asset values; may differ from fiscal-year annual reports.
 
FUND DIVERSIFICATION4 (Unaudited)
Scout Mid Cap Fund (UMBMX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS4 (Unaudited)
Scout Mid Cap Fund (UMBMX)
 
   
Market
Value (000’s)
   
Percent
of Total
 
Lam Research Corp.
  $ 4,232       4.3 %
Cimarex Energy Co.
    3,925       4.0 %
Avnet, Inc.
    3,652       3.7 %
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
    2,605       2.7 %
Dean Foods Co.
    2,443       2.5 %
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT
    2,408       2.4 %
Unit Corp.
    2,193       2.2 %
Computer Sciences Corp.
    2,130       2.2 %
Terex Corp.
    2,036       2.1 %
Parker Hannifin Corp.
    2,008       2.1 %
Top Ten Equity Holdings Total
  $ 27,632       28.2 %

Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 

 
 
4
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

MID CAP FUND
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
COMMON STOCKS — 97.8%
           
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 15.5%
           
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
    74,850     $ 1,270,953  
Carnival Corp.*
    54,575       1,729,482  
Coach, Inc.
    12,575       459,365  
Dollar Tree, Inc.*
    30,650       1,480,395  
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
    38,725       1,077,717  
H&R Block, Inc.
    82,100       1,857,102  
Jack in the Box, Inc.*
    6,300       123,921  
Johnson Controls, Inc.
    48,650       1,325,226  
Mohawk Industries, Inc.*
    24,675       1,174,530  
Nordstrom, Inc.
    25,825       970,503  
NVR, Inc.*
    1,540       1,094,493  
priceline.com, Inc.*
    8,990       1,964,315  
Ross Stores, Inc.
    8,700       371,577  
TJX Cos., Inc.
    7,450       272,298  
              15,171,877  
CONSUMER STAPLES — 4.2%
               
Clorox Co.
    12,175       742,675  
Dean Foods Co.*
    135,425       2,443,067  
H.J. Heinz Co.
    21,775       931,099  
              4,116,841  
ENERGY — 12.4%
               
Arch Coal, Inc.
    20,225       450,006  
Cimarex Energy Co.
    74,100       3,925,077  
Consol Energy, Inc.
    4,350       216,630  
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
    40,150       1,770,214  
Nexen, Inc.
    57,475       1,375,377  
Plains Exploration & Production Co.*
    46,100       1,275,126  
Unit Corp.*
    51,590       2,192,575  
Valero Energy Corp.
    52,900       886,075  
              12,091,080  
FINANCIALS — 17.2%
               
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. REIT
    71,375       1,238,356  
Arch Capital Group Ltd.*
    17,225       1,232,449  
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
    24,350       548,119  
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
    26,500       752,865  
Bank of Hawaii Corp.
    28,525       1,342,386  
Chubb Corp.
    25,075       1,233,188  
Fifth Third Bancorp
    111,075       1,082,981  
First American Corp.
    17,200       569,492  
Franklin Resources, Inc.
    10,195       1,074,043  
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT*
    206,336       2,407,941  
National Retail Properties, Inc. REIT
    68,300       1,449,326  
PartnerRe Ltd.
    5,175       386,366  
Progressive Corp.*
    98,925       1,779,661  
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. — Class A
    56,800       1,734,672  
              16,831,845  
HEALTH CARE — 7.8%
               
Becton, Dickinson and Co.
    12,250       966,035  
C.R. Bard, Inc.
    16,800       1,308,720  
Coventry Health Care, Inc.*
    70,550       1,713,659  
Henry Schein, Inc.*
    15,350       807,410  
Hospira, Inc.*
    35,250       1,797,750  
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*
    18,225       1,077,280  
              7,670,854  
INDUSTRIALS — 16.1%
               
AGCO Corp.*
    40,000       1,293,600  
Cummins, Inc.
    16,025       734,907  
FedEx Corp.
    14,775       1,232,974  
First Solar, Inc.*
    4,290       580,866  
Foster Wheeler Ltd.*
    24,775       729,376  
Harsco Corp.
    21,275       685,693  
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
    13,800       1,199,910  
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
    34,375       1,837,687  
Masco Corp.
    67,525       932,520  
Parker Hannifin Corp.
    37,275       2,008,377  
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. — Class A*
    65,575       1,302,319  
Stericycle, Inc.*
    21,800       1,202,706  
Terex Corp.*
    102,775       2,035,973  
              15,776,908  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 16.0%
               
Avnet, Inc.*
    121,075       3,651,622  
Check Point Software Technologies*
    21,875       741,125  
Computer Sciences Corp.*
    37,025       2,130,048  
eBay, Inc.*
    51,250       1,206,425  
Hewitt Associates, Inc. — Class A*
    15,800       667,708  
Lam Research Corp.*
    107,925       4,231,739  
SAIC, Inc.*
    20,200       382,588  
Sybase, Inc.*
    32,025       1,389,885  
Teradata Corp.*
    41,350       1,299,631  
              15,700,771  
MATERIALS — 5.7%
               
Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.
    7,925       427,950  
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
    58,190       2,605,167  
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.
    18,425       849,208  
Sigma-Aldrich Corp.
    13,225       668,259  
Walter Industries, Inc.
    13,300       1,001,623  
              5,552,207  
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES — 1.1%
               
Millicom International Cellular S.A.
    15,025       1,108,394  
                 
UTILITIES — 1.8%
               
Westar Energy, Inc.
    79,000       1,715,880  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(Cost $73,471,881) — 97.8%
            95,736,657  
                 
   
Principal
Amount
   
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.4%
               
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
  $ 88,000       88,000  
Federal Farm Credit Bank
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
    263,000       263,000  
Federal Home Loan Bank
               
0.000%, 01/04/10
    997,000       997,000  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $1,348,000) — 1.4%
            1,348,000  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $74,819,881) — 99.2%
            97,084,657  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 0.8%
            803,906  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $10.95 per share;
               
unlimited shares of $1.00 par value
               
capital shares authorized;
               
8,937,164 shares outstanding)
          $ 97,888,563  
 
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
*
Non-income producing security
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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Small Cap Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)

The Scout Small Cap Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in common stocks of smaller companies located anywhere in the United States.


The Scout Small Cap Fund posted solid double digit gains through the six months ended December 31, 2009. Unfortunately, relative performance was impaired by the characteristics of the best performing issues during the period, which included low market capitalization, low return on equity, low price and companies that lose money. While these traits are not uncommon coming out of a bear market, these are not characteristics we seek when allocating capital amongst holdings. We believe going forward performance is likely to shift back into our favor, toward larger companies within the small capitalization universe that generate earnings and cash flow, provide higher returns for equity holders and prudently manage their balance sheets.
 
Merger and acquisition activity showed some signs of life during the six-month period, contributing to the Fund’s overall performance. We believe the relatively large number of the Fund’s holdings that were targeted during a relatively weak M&A market is a testament to the Fund’s investment philosophy of investing in smaller capitalization companies that may generate significant amounts of cash and do not seem to be receiving the proper valuation from the public equity markets. Four companies were acquisition targets during the period. Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) announced its intention to acquire Varian, Inc. (NASDAQ: VARI), Japanese pharmaceutical company Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. acquired Sepracor, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEPR), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) acquired SPSS, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSS) and Denbury Resources, Inc. (NYSE: DNR) announced the acquisition of Encore Acquisition Co. (NYSE: EAC). We believe merger and acquisition activity should accelerate in the year ahead as businesses have planned for low capital expenditure levels. Many CEOs realize that generating sufficient EPS growth often requires acquisitions.
 
The weakening of the U.S. dollar continued to be an important investment driver for the Fund during the six-month period. Unprecedented government spending and U.S. debt that has ballooned to nearly four times gross domestic product are factors likely to weaken the dollar throughout our lifetime. However, short-term factors may surface that prevent the weakening to occur as quickly as might be economically justified. Given the fact the U.S. dollar is still the global reserve currency, the Chinese Yuan is pegged to the U.S. dollar and the Chinese economy benefits from keeping its currency artificially low. Other currencies face their own predicaments, such as the Euro, which is subject to a number of countries that face significant issues (Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain).
 
A weakening dollar tends to drive commodity prices higher and benefit exports, further providing justification for the overweight positions in the Materials, Energy, Information Technology and Industrial sectors relative to the benchmark. During the semi-annual period, Energy and Materials were the best performing sectors for the Fund. Walter Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WLT), a producer of metallurgical coal used in steel production was the largest contributor from the Energy sector. We remain constructive on Energy over the longer term driven by energy demands for developing economies, especially China. Oil imports accounted for over 50% of all the oil consumed in China last year. Automobile sales in China actually surpassed those in the U.S. during 2009, growing 46% to 13.6 million units. Over time, China’s total oil consumption of 2.3 barrels per capita per year is likely to move toward the U.S. figure of 22.3 barrels per capita per year. If China consumed at the current U.S. per capita rate, its consumption would account for nearly the entire world’s output. While oil inventories in the U.S. are high relative to historic standards, competition for oil globally is likely to intensify from growth in emerging global markets.
 
Materials issues provided significant gains driven by strong global economic growth and a weakened U.S. dollar. Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE:SWM) is the largest materials holding within the Fund. New regulations in the U.S. require the use of SWM’s cigarette paper because it is less likely to cause fires born by cigarettes. We expect similar regulations to be adopted over the next several years throughout Europe. Moreover, the company is moving into China, the world’s largest cigarette market and the company also manufactures reconstituted tobacco products, which are in high demand. We believe SWM is well-positioned globally to realize significant earnings growth.
 
Overall, the Industrials sector proved to be the biggest detractor throughout the time period. A major success though was Bucyrus International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BUCY) which realized strong orders for mining equipment primarily driven by Russia, India and China. Our interest in the sector was driven by companies that we believe would likely benefit during an inventory restocking cycle given the fact the prior year witnessed unprecedented inventory destocking and the significant global economic stimulus. Further, a majority of our holdings from the Industrial sector have significantly cut operating expenses and are poised to realize significant operating leverage given an improvement in global economic growth.
 
Information Technology was the largest sector allocation within the Fund. While a number of bright spots appeared, overall contribution was not up to expectations. Positive contributors included Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), a provider of power amplifiers used to amplify wireless signals in mobile internet devices including smart phones and e-readers (the Kindle), and Compellent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: CML), a provider of economically feasible storage solutions. Conversely, detractors included TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TQNT), a competitor to Skyworks Solutions, Inc. announced disappointing guidance, as well as Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA), a licensor of technology to semiconductor manufacturers, which provided lower than expected guidance due to greater than expected volume discounts given to select customers. We believe software companies that provide a strong value proposition by saving time and money for their customers will continue to do well. Additionally, LEDs are likely a promising area of growth and will appear in more lighting applications including televisions, electronics, street lamps, automotive, and commercial lighting.
 
The Consumer Discretionary sector provided surprisingly strong results for the benchmark. While the consumer faces a number of headwinds including high unemployment, tight credit and destruction to net worth, consumer spending as a percentage of GDP has in fact risen to over 70%. Demographics are favorable and we do see pent up demand for houses and automobiles. The adult population (over 18 years of age) will expand at nearly three million people per year and will create around thirteen million new consumers through 2014. There are not enough homes or autos today to satisfy this growth.
 

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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Entering 2010, we believe the Fund is positioned to benefit from increased global economic growth but we are watching closely the risks evident in the global economic system. Growth from emerging economies should continue to be strong in the year ahead driven by record amounts of global stimulus and the need for trillions of dollars for infrastructure spending. In the U.S., only 25% of the $787 billion fiscal stimulus package has been spent and projections are for $440 billion to be spent in 2010, roughly equal to 3% of GDP. Given the double-digit unemployment rate, the Federal Reserve should continue to maintain its accommodative monetary policy. Exports should benefit from a weaker dollar combined with the faster economic recovery in developing economies. Moreover, the balance sheets of smaller capitalization companies possess tremendous amounts of underperforming cash. Over 27% of the names in Russell 2000® Index trade below three times cash; the historical average is under 15%. This should lead to increased merger and acquisition activity going forward as companies search for methods to drive earnings growth. On the negative side of the ledger, the amount of leverage in the global economic system is at significant levels. Policy makers could pass new reforms which would harm businesses and investments. Growth in emerging markets could become inflationary leading to a tightening of monetary policy. Finally, as the battle rages on between inflation and deflation, a significant move in either direction could have dire consequences.1
 
On behalf of the management team for the Scout Small Cap Fund, we greatly appreciate your support during these challenging economic times. I can assure you as not only the manager, but also as a shareholder, that we are working hard to deliver unparalleled investment performance.
 
Jason Votruba, CFA
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
 
 
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
 
 
Performance returns for the Scout Small Cap Fund, Russell 2000® Index and Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index assume dividends were reinvested for the entire period.
 
For illustrative purposes only; may not represent your returns.
 
2
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Russell 2000® Index consists of the smallest 2000 securities in the Russell 3000 Index representing approximately 11% of the Russell 3000 total market capitalization, and is widely regarded in the industry as the premier measure of small capitalization stocks. The Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index invests in small capitalization companies without a specific growth orientation.
 



 
 
 
 
 
Due to the limited focus of this Fund, it is more susceptible to market volatility because smaller companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies. Additionally, smaller company stocks tend to be sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks.
 
1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned in this letter.

SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN (Unaudited)
Scout Small Cap Fund (UMBHX)
as of December 31, 2009
   
1 Year
   
3 Years
   
5 Years
   
10 Years
 
Scout Small Cap Fund
    20.95 %     -6.41 %     -0.61 %     7.20 %
Russell 2000® Index1
    27.17 %     -6.07 %     0.51 %     3.51 %
Lipper Small-Cap Core
                               
Funds Index1
    34.50 %     -4.06 %     1.55 %     5.24 %

Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 800-996-2862. The returns for periods prior to April 1, 2005 do not reflect the fees and expenses in effect as of April 1, 2005. If the new fees and expenses and the Advisor’s agreement to limit total Fund expenses were in effect for the periods shown, returns would have been lower. As of June 30, 2009, gross/net expenses for the Fund were 1.09% (as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus) compared to the December 31, 2009 gross/net expense ratio of 1.04%.
 
A redemption fee of 2% will be imposed on redemptions or exchanges made within two months of purchase of shares in the Scout Small Cap Fund. Please see the Prospectus for more information about the fee and which accounts it applies to.
 
The performance shown in the above table and in the graph on the preceding page does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Prior to July 2, 2001, the Fund was known as the UMB Scout Regional Fund and was managed in accordance with a different investment objective and strategy.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
HISTORICAL PER-SHARE RECORD (Unaudited)
Scout Small Cap Fund (UMBHX)
 
   
Net
Asset
Value
   
Income &
Short-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Long-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Cumulative3
Value Per
Share Plus
Distributions
 
12/31/05
  $ 15.85     $ 0.17     $ 0.24     $ 27.61  
12/31/06
    16.83       0.52       0.42       29.53  
12/31/07
    17.64             1.40       31.74  
12/31/08
    10.55                   24.65  
12/31/09
    12.76                   26.86  
 
2
Represents distributions for the respective 12-month or 6-month period ended.
 
3
Does not assume any compounding of reinvested distributions.
 
Table shows calendar-year distributions and net asset values; may differ from fiscal-year annual reports.
 
FUND DIVERSIFICATION4 (Unaudited)
Scout Small Cap Fund (UMBHX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS4 (Unaudited)
Scout Small Cap Fund (UMBHX)
 
   
Market
Value (000’s)
   
Percent
of Total
 
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
  $ 12,416       2.5 %
Jarden Corp.
    11,282       2.2 %
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    9,849       2.0 %
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
    9,355       1.9 %
Bucyrus International, Inc.
    8,456       1.7 %
Bristow Group, Inc.
    8,075       1.6 %
Thor Industries, Inc.
    7,850       1.6 %
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
    7,835       1.6 %
United Stationers, Inc.
    7,675       1.5 %
SYKES Enterprises, Inc.
    7,386       1.4 %
Top Ten Equity Holdings Total
  $ 90,179       18.0 %
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
 
 
 
4
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

SMALL CAP FUND
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
COMMON STOCKS — 99.8%
           
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 11.4%
           
Big Lots, Inc.*
    205,000     $ 5,940,900  
Career Education Corp.*
    240,000       5,594,400  
Carter’s, Inc.*
    115,000       3,018,750  
Collective Brands, Inc.*
    200,000       4,554,000  
Fossil, Inc.*
    185,000       6,208,600  
Helen of Troy Ltd.*
    120,000       2,935,200  
Jarden Corp.
    365,000       11,282,150  
LKQ Corp.*
    175,000       3,428,250  
Monro Muffler, Inc.
    74,554       2,493,086  
Steven Madden Ltd.*
    90,000       3,711,600  
Thor Industries, Inc.
    250,000       7,850,000  
               57,016,936  
CONSUMER STAPLES — 2.0%
               
Lancaster Colony Corp.
    100,000       4,970,000  
NBTY, Inc.*
    120,000       5,224,800  
              10,194,800  
ENERGY — 10.5%
               
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.*
    125,000       5,422,500  
Arena Resources, Inc.*
    165,000       7,114,800  
Bristow Group, Inc.*
    210,000       8,074,500  
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.
    39,825       2,714,870  
Comstock Resources, Inc.*
    150,000       6,085,500  
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.
    100,000       2,103,000  
ION Geophysical Corp.*
    919,869       5,445,625  
Lufkin Industries, Inc.
    50,000       3,660,000  
St. Mary Land & Exploration Co.
    75,000       2,568,000  
Tetra Technologies, Inc.*
    350,000       3,878,000  
Unit Corp.*
    130,000       5,525,000  
              52,591,795  
FINANCIALS — 3.4%
               
FirstMerit Corp.
    180,000       3,625,200  
Hancock Holding Co.
    60,000       2,627,400  
Iberiabank Corp.
    25,000       1,345,250  
Navigators Group, Inc.*
    50,000       2,355,500  
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc.
    100,000       1,201,000  
Stifel Financial Corp.*
    55,000       3,258,200  
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. — Class A
    90,000       2,748,600  
              17,161,150  
HEALTH CARE — 7.2%
               
Abaxis, Inc.*
    120,000       3,066,000  
Amedisys, Inc.*
    100,000       4,856,000  
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.*
    100,000       3,647,000  
Haemonetics Corp.*
    50,000       2,757,500  
IRIS International, Inc.*
    150,000       1,854,000  
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.*
    170,000       3,279,300  
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.*
    100,000       1,008,000  
Par Pharmaceutical Cos., Inc.*
    250,000       6,765,000  
Phase Forward, Inc.*
    165,000       2,532,750  
Quality Systems, Inc.
    40,000       2,511,600  
Techne Corp.
    55,000       3,770,800  
              36,047,950  
                 
INDUSTRIALS — 29.6%
               
A.O. Smith Corp.
    80,000       3,471,200  
AAR Corp.*
    157,709       3,624,153  
Allegiant Travel Co.*
    50,000       2,358,500  
American Science & Engineering, Inc.
    60,000       4,550,400  
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.
    100,000       3,153,000  
BE Aerospace, Inc.*
    275,000       6,462,500  
Bucyrus International, Inc.
    150,000       8,455,500  
Con-way, Inc.
    87,500       3,054,625  
Copart, Inc.*
    100,000       3,663,000  
Corporate Executive Board Co.
    100,000       2,282,000  
Cubic Corp.
    70,000       2,611,000  
EMCOR Group, Inc.*
    150,000       4,035,000  
Forward Air Corp.
    50,000       1,252,500  
Gardner Denver, Inc.
    150,000       6,382,500  
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc.*
    80,000       2,611,200  
Hexcel Corp.*
    200,000       2,596,000  
HUB Group, Inc. — Class A*
    100,000       2,683,000  
ICF International, Inc.*
    165,000       4,422,000  
Kansas City Southern*
    170,000       5,659,300  
Kaydon Corp.
    115,000       4,112,400  
Kennametal, Inc.
    150,000       3,888,000  
Korn/Ferry International*
    300,000       4,950,000  
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
    175,000       9,355,500  
Orion Marine Group, Inc.*
    220,000       4,633,200  
Quanex Building Products Corp.
    260,000       4,412,200  
Robbins & Myers, Inc.
    120,000       2,822,400  
SYKES Enterprises, Inc.*
    290,000       7,386,300  
Team, Inc.*
    65,000       1,222,650  
TrueBlue, Inc.*
    310,000       4,591,100  
United Stationers, Inc.*
    135,000       7,674,750  
Wabtec Corp.
    100,000       4,084,000  
Watsco, Inc.
    75,000       3,673,500  
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
    200,000       3,958,000  
WESCO International, Inc.*
    180,000       4,861,800  
Woodward Governor Co.
    125,000       3,221,250  
              148,174,428  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 27.4%
               
ANSYS, Inc.*
    75,000       3,259,500  
Atheros Communications, Inc.*
    80,000       2,739,200  
Blue Coat Systems, Inc.*
    100,000       2,854,000  
Compellent Technologies, Inc.*
    175,000       3,969,000  
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.*
    110,000       3,855,500  
Cymer, Inc.*
    145,000       5,565,100  
Digital River, Inc.*
    155,000       4,183,450  
Informatica Corp.*
    180,000       4,654,800  
Intersil Corp. — Class A
    350,000       5,369,000  
Micrel, Inc.
    275,000       2,255,000  
Micros Systems, Inc.*
    125,000       3,878,750  
MicroStrategy, Inc. — Class A*
    75,000       7,051,500  
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.*
    60,000       1,438,200  
Netgear, Inc.*
    240,000       5,205,600  
Netlogic Microsystems, Inc.*
    85,000       3,932,100  
Omnivision Technologies, Inc.*
    440,000       6,393,200  
Park Electrochemical Corp.
    200,000       5,528,000  

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
SMALL CAP FUND (Continued)
           
   
Shares
   
Value
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Continued)
           
Pegasystems, Inc.
    150,000     $ 5,100,000  
Pericom Semiconductor Corp.*
    291,641       3,362,620  
Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.*
    110,000       2,597,100  
Rovi Corp.*
    85,000       2,708,950  
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.*
    875,000       12,416,250  
Standard Microsystems Corp.*
    250,000       5,195,000  
Stratasys, Inc.*
    40,000       691,200  
Supertex, Inc.*
    100,000       2,980,000  
Sybase, Inc.*
    115,000       4,991,000  
Tessera Technologies, Inc.*
    250,000       5,817,500  
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.*
    850,000       5,100,000  
Varian Semiconductor Equipment
               
Associates, Inc.*
    125,000       4,485,000  
Veeco Instruments, Inc.*
    150,000       4,956,000  
Viasat, Inc.*
    160,000       5,084,800  
              137,617,320  
MATERIALS — 8.3%
               
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
    175,000       7,834,750  
Brush Engineered Materials, Inc.*
    118,947       2,205,277  
Carpenter Technology Corp.
    150,000       4,042,500  
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
    90,000       6,047,100  
OM Group, Inc.*
    100,000       3,139,000  
Royal Gold, Inc.
    75,000       3,532,500  
RPM International, Inc.
    195,000       3,964,350  
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    140,000       9,849,000  
Stillwater Mining Co.*
    125,000       1,185,000  
              41,799,477  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(Cost $436,794,095) — 99.8%
            500,603,856  
                 
     
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.7%
               
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
  $ 226,000       226,000  
Federal Farm Credit Bank
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
    677,000       676,999  
Federal Home Loan Bank
               
0.000%, 01/04/10
    2,563,000       2,563,000  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $3,465,999) — 0.7%
            3,465,999  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $440,260,094) — 100.5%
            504,069,855  
                 
Liabilities less other assets — (0.5)%
            (2,487,120 )
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $12.76 per share;
               
unlimited shares of $1.00 par value
               
capital shares authorized;
               
39,306,250 shares outstanding)
          $ 501,582,735  
 
*
Non-income producing security
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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TrendStar Small Cap Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)

The Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in common stocks of smaller companies located anywhere in the United States. 

 
The six-month period ended December 31, 2009, provided a welcome finish to what was a tumultuous calendar year of 2009. After reaching a bottom on March 9, 2009, equity markets, including the Russell 2000 Growth® Index, have staged one of the strongest recoveries in history. While the momentum of the recovery in stocks slowed progressively as the period ended, the Index closed the period with a 20.75% return. The Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund ended the six-month period with a gain of 15.71%.
 
Economic data continued to suggest the economy is on the mend. Generally, most coincident economic indicators have stabilized; the unemployment rate being a notable example. As one would hope, leading indicators generally bottomed much earlier and have been on an upward trajectory since the early part of 2009. For example, the Conference Board’s Index of leading Economic Indicators and the ISM Manufacturing Index bottomed nine and twelve months ago, respectively.
 
For the upward move in equity markets to be sustainable, meaningful corporate earnings growth will have to begin soon. It appears that the bottom of the decline in S&P 500® Index operating earnings occurred during the second calendar quarter of 2009, with the rise in the stock market leading that earnings turn by about three months. As the semi-annual period came to a close, it now appears that large capitalization (S&P 500® Index) operating earnings for calendar 2009 came in at a level nearly identical to those of 2003. Interestingly, the S&P 500® Index price level closed 2009 at almost precisely the 2003 year-end level. Hence, from the perspective of earnings levels and P/E ratios, 2009 and 2003 look almost identical. We believe that corporate earnings growth for 2010 has a strong chance of exceeding 2004, given the current depressed state of earnings and an economy (as measured by nominal GDP) that has expanded approximately 25% since the end of 2003.
 
The earnings of small capitalization stocks did not fare so well during the prior year. Small cap earnings for calendar 2009 are nearly 30% below the 2003 level. Hence, the trailing P/E on small caps has expanded relative to that of large caps over the past several years, making small stocks appear more expensive, on a relative basis, than large. We think this rear view mirror analysis may miss important points. Small cap indices are more heavily laden with financial stocks, especially banks. For example, the Financial sector is 18% of the S&P Small Cap 600® Index and 15% of the S&P Large Cap 500® Index. And, small cap financial earnings were hit much harder than their large cap brethren. The large cap Financial sector posted a profit in 2009, yet the small cap Financial sector losses in 2009 exceeded those seen during 2008. But, that’s in the past. For 2010, large cap earnings are estimated by Standard and Poor’s to grow by about 33% over 2009 levels. That pales in comparison to the approximately 100% expected for small companies.
 
There are a number of reasons for the poor earnings performance of small caps during the financial crisis. The aforementioned heavy exposure to financial companies within small cap indices played an important role. Also, small companies have less exposure to international economies and hence bore the full brunt of the U.S. downturn. Despite the disproportionate hit to earnings, small companies generally outperformed large caps during calendar 2009, but lagged during the six month period ended December 31, 2009.
 
The potential for superior earnings growth for small caps is not the only reason for our belief that small will trump large during 2010. Our prior analysis of large and small cap relative stock performance dating back to 1962 suggests that small caps tend to outperform large caps during periods of rising nominal interest rates. It is certainly our expectation that 2010 will see upward pressure on rates due to a combination of tightening action by the Fed and rising inflation as a result of the economic expansion and prior easy-money Fed policies.
 
For all of the last semi-annual period ended June 30, 2009 and the first few months of this period, a number of subgroups of the Russell 2000 Growth® Index with low quality characteristics consistently outperformed the overall index. For the first nine months of calendar 2009, the segments of the small cap index that had the best performance (by far) were: low-priced (single digit) stocks, low return on equity companies and zero dividend payers. During the last few months of the period, we saw what may spell the beginning of a reversal of this trend. Quality stocks slightly outperformed from September through December of 2009. Given our focus on higher quality companies, this shift in return attributes provided benefit to the Fund during the last half of the period and, may presage a return to quality for 2010.
 
For the time period, top contributors to performance were: Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE), Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTIV) and Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSEA). Long-time holding Cree, Inc. continued to see strong demand for its Light Emitting Diode (LED) products during the period. The recent results have been driven by the use of LEDs for the backlighting of laptops and LCD TVs. However, the company is just beginning to see impact from the much larger market associated with general lighting. Gentiva Health Services, Inc., which provides home health services, reported strong results during the period and also benefited from a reduction of concern regarding the form and impact on the company due to healthcare reform. The third largest positive contributor to performance was Varian Semiconductor, which sells equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company reported better than expected results during the period and benefitted from the move into new markets, including solar power and image sensors.

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Stocks hurting performance most during the quarter were: IXYS Corp. (NYSE: IXYS), General Cable Corp. (NYSE: BGC) and USEC, Inc. (NYSE: USU). IXYS Corp. is a semiconductor company that shifted much of its business away from the consumer segments several years ago. Consequently, the strong consumer-driven results during the period witnessed at other electronics companies did not benefit IXYS Corp. We believe the companys strategy of focusing on applications that regulate power in electrical systems will be rewarded. General Cable Corp. has felt the pressure of rising copper prices, which we believe is being driven primarily by the weak dollar. Over the long-term, the company should be a beneficiary of upgrades to the U.S. electrical grid and a worldwide boom in the construction of power plants. Finally, USEC, Inc., which operates a uranium enrichment plant, encountered difficulty with the financing of its planned expansion at a plant in Ohio. We sold the entire holding during the period.
 
Our largest sector weighting continues to be the Information Technology sector. It is our opinion that we are in a multi-year period during which technology stocks will outperform the broader market. Excess spending on tech products during the expansion of the dot-com bubble during the 1990s, augmented by spending to address the expected Y2K problem, led to an oversupply of tech capacity. Much of the past nine years has been spent consolidating the industry through merger and closure. In addition, excessive capacity ranging from duplicative software offerings, to an oversupply of semiconductor manufacturing capacity, has depressed profit margins for the entire sector. We expect the surviving companies to benefit from an improved profit margin environment over the next few years. Finally, we added two new holdings in the natural gas segment based on the growing concern, and ultimately legislated increased cost, associated with carbon emissions. Natural gas is a carbon-based fuel, however its combustion generates much less carbon dioxide per unit of energy delivered than coal. We believe this has the potential to give a boost to natural gas demand through energy source substitution.1
 
In closing, the management team for the Scout TrendStar Fund extends its gratitude for your continued support of the Fund and the Scout Funds family.
 
Thomas Laming
James McBride
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.

Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
 
 
Performance returns for the Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund, Russell 2000 Growth® Index and Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index assume dividends were reinvested for the entire period.
 
For illustrative purposes only; may not represent your returns.
 
2
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Russell 2000 Growth® Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index invests in small capitalization companies without a specific growth orientation.



 
 
 
Due to the limited focus of this Fund, it is more susceptible to market volatility because smaller companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies. Additionally, smaller company stocks tend to be sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks.
 
1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned in this letter.
 

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN (Unaudited)
Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund (TRESX)
as of December 31, 2009
 
Mid Cap Fund
 
 
1 Year
   
3 Years
   
5 Years
   
Since
Inception
 
Scout TrendStar Small
                       
Cap Fund
    28.72 %     -9.44 %     -3.18 %     0.18 %
Russell 2000 Growth® Index1
    34.47 %     -4.00 %     0.87 %     3.53 %
Lipper Small-Cap Growth
                               
Funds Index1
    38.03 %     -4.58 %     0.25 %     2.34 %
 
Inception – October 31, 2003. Performance information from inception through June 30, 2009 is for the TrendStar Small-Cap Fund, which was reorganized into the Scout Funds family as the Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund on that date.
 
Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 800-996-2862. As of June 30, 2009, gross expenses for the Fund were 1.59% (as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus) compared to the December 31, 2009 gross expense ratio of 2.66%.
 
A redemption fee of 2% will be imposed on redemptions or exchanges made within two months of purchase of shares in the Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund. Please see the Prospectus for more information about the fee and which accounts it applies to.
 
The performance returns for the Fund reflect a fee waiver in effect. In absence of such waiver, the returns would be reduced.
 
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc. has entered into an agreement to limit the fees and/or make expense payments through October 31, 2011 so that actual total annual fund operating expenses of the Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund do not exceed 1.30%.
 
The performance shown in the above table and in the graph on the preceding page does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
HISTORICAL PER-SHARE RECORD (Unaudited)
Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund (TRESX)
 
   
Net
Asset
Value
   
Income &
Short-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Long-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Cumulative3
Value Per
Share Plus
Distributions
 
12/31/05
  $ 12.12     $ 0.11     $ 0.12     $ 12.50  
12/31/06
    12.03       0.42       0.74       13.57  
12/31/07
    9.64       0.42       1.48       13.08  
12/31/08
    5.78                   9.22  
12/31/09
    7.44                   10.88  
 
2
Represents distributions for the respective 12-month or 6-month period ended.
 
3
Does not assume any compounding of reinvested distributions.
 
Table shows calendar-year distributions and net asset values; may differ from fiscal-year annual reports.
 
FUND DIVERSIFICATION4 (Unaudited)
Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund (TRESX)
 

Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS4 (Unaudited)
Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund (TRESX)
 
   
Market
Value (000’s)
   
Percent
of Total
 
Cree, Inc.
  $ 730       5.8 %
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    497       3.9 %
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.
    412       3.3 %
Cabot Microelectronics Corp.
    399       3.2 %
Gentiva Health Services, Inc.
    398       3.1 %
Amsurg Corp.
    377       3.0 %
Cameco Corp.
    364       2.9 %
Daktronics, Inc.
    355       2.8 %
Federated Investors, Inc. – Class B
    347       2.7 %
Microsemi Corp.
    321       2.5 %
Top Ten Equity Holdings Total
  $ 4,200       33.2 %
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 

 

 
 
4
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

TRENDSTAR SMALL CAP FUND
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
COMMON STOCKS — 99.0%
           
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 7.9%
           
Aeropostale, Inc.*
    2,900     $ 98,745  
Callaway Golf Co.
    16,900       127,426  
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
    3,600       136,764  
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.*
    3,800       160,322  
Penn National Gaming, Inc.*
    4,900       133,182  
Ryland Group, Inc.
    5,900       116,230  
Steiner Leisure Ltd.*
    5,600       222,656  
              995,325  
CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.9%
               
Alberto-Culver Co.
    4,600       134,734  
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.*
    1,900       113,449  
              248,183  
ENERGY — 5.4%
               
Cameco Corp.
    11,300       363,521  
Swift Energy Co.*
    8,700       208,452  
Unit Corp.*
    2,600       110,500  
              682,473  
FINANCIALS — 9.1%
               
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.
    26,693       154,018  
Federated Investors, Inc. — Class B
    12,600       346,500  
Janus Capital Group, Inc.
    10,397       139,840  
SEI Investments Co.
    14,600       255,792  
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. — Class A
    8,200       250,428  
              1,146,578  
HEALTH CARE — 19.8%
               
Amedisys, Inc.*
    2,900       140,824  
AMERIGROUP Corp.*
    6,239       168,204  
Amsurg Corp.*
    17,115       376,872  
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.*
    10,516       412,122  
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.*
    5,200       189,644  
Centene Corp.*
    7,800       165,126  
Gentiva Health Services, Inc.*
    14,749       398,371  
ICU Medical, Inc.*
    5,832       212,518  
Illumina, Inc.*
    2,900       88,885  
inVentiv Health, Inc.*
    12,600       203,742  
Life Technologies Corp.*
    2,900       151,467  
              2,507,775  
INDUSTRIALS — 12.2%
               
Acuity Brands, Inc.
    7,100       253,044  
CRA International, Inc.*
    5,126       136,608  
Forward Air Corp.
    11,132       278,856  
General Cable Corp.*
    9,100       267,722  
Roper Industries, Inc.
    2,613       136,843  
Shaw Group, Inc.*
    7,200       207,000  
Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. — Class A*
    5,500       261,360  
              1,541,433  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — 40.4%
               
Akamai Technologies, Inc.*
    10,600       268,498  
Black Box Corp.
    10,502       297,627  
Cabot Microelectronics Corp.*
    12,109       399,113  
CACI International, Inc. — Class A*
    5,300       258,905  
Cree, Inc.*
    12,950       729,991  
Cymer, Inc.*
    7,400       284,012  
Daktronics, Inc.
    38,500       354,585  
Intersil Corp. — Class A
    10,400       159,536  
IXYS Corp.*
    32,120       238,330  
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
    10,100       233,512  
Microsemi Corp.*
    18,100       321,275  
National Instruments Corp.
    10,619       312,730  
Novellus Systems, Inc.*
    7,300       170,382  
Quest Software, Inc.*
    10,200       187,680  
Supertex, Inc.*
    4,200       125,160  
Varian Semiconductor Equipment
               
Associates, Inc.*
    13,856       497,153  
Veeco Instruments, Inc.*
    4,600       151,984  
Websense, Inc.*
    7,100       123,966  
              5,114,439  
MISCELLANEOUS — 2.3%
               
SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF
    12,900       287,025  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
(Cost $11,414,068) — 99.0%
            12,523,231  
                 
   
Principal
Amount
    Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%
               
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
  $ 3,000       3,000  
Federal Farm Credit Bank
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
    8,000       8,000  
Federal Home Loan Bank
               
0.000%, 01/04/10
    32,000       32,000  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $43,000) — 0.3%
            43,000  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $11,457,068) — 99.3%
            12,566,231  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 0.7%
            83,776  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $7.44 per share;
               
unlimited shares of $1.00 par value
               
capital shares authorized;
               
1,701,155 shares outstanding)
          $ 12,650,007  

ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
*
Non-income producing security
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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International Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)
The Scout International Fund seeks long-term growth of capital and income by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies either located outside the United States or whose principal business is carried on outside the United States.


International stock prices continued their rip-roaring recovery that began in early March through Mid-October when the wind at the back of the markets began to weaken and stock prices, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index, flattened out and coasted into the end of the year. Over the six month time period, the EAFE index rose by more than 22%, while the Scout International Fund advanced by more than 27%, beating the EAFE by 500 basis points.
 
Positive equity news reverberated throughout the second half of the year. Low interest rates reduced the cost of capital to businesses and encouraged investors to forsake bonds for equities. Monetary and fiscal policies around the world remained accommodative and were reinforced by official promises of continued accommodation. Leading economic indicators in the U.S. rose steadily throughout the period. Measures of industrial production, GDP began to perk up around the globe. Fear that had gripped markets late in 2008 and early 2009 continued to recede as the TED-spread (the 3-month LIBOR rate minus the 3-month T-bill rate) fell from a 41 basis points to a relatively balmy 19 basis points at year’s end. Commodity prices stabilized despite resurgent demand for a variety of raw materials. The Baltic Dry Freight Index continued to fluctuate around a level consistent with a robust demand for coal, iron, copper and other basic goods routinely shipped over the seas.
 
The second half of the year featured a host of headwinds. Unemployment remained stubbornly high around the world (e.g. 10% in the U.S. and Euro zone), helping to fuel worries about protectionism. Threats of tax increases spread as governments large and small grappled with massive and growing debts. Clouds hung over a cautious consumer and even more cautious employers. Worries about the soundness of banks, particularly in Europe, continued as commercial real estate loans replaced residential housing loans as inspiration for hand-wringing. Markets absorbed all the bad news and soared on to new heights before coasting in to the December finish line.
 
Historically, the Fund has held a relative underweight in the Financials sector. During the second half of 2009, this relative underweight was reduced. The Fund focused on high quality financials that avoided the toxic alphabets that so plagued European and U.S. financials. The Financials sector was the strongest contributor to relative outperformance for the Fund, yielding more than 270 basis points of the Fund’s outperformance. Other strong contributors to the Fund’s outperformance included the Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
 
On the downside, the Fund gave up some performance by holding a relative underweight in the very strong Materials sector. The Fund also lost ground to low cash-yields while redeploying its cash balance — primarily to the Financials sector.
 
Top individual contributors for Fund included Cia de Bebidas das Americas (AmBev), the dominant beer brewer in Brazil and a long time Fund holding. Following AmBev were three financials, Prudential PLC (UK insurance), HSBC Holdings PLC (UK banking) and Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Australian banking). These three financials are notable for both having major franchises in the Pac Rim and for having avoided, or managed well, the toxic banking assets mentioned above. Rounding out the top five contributors was Nidec, a Japanese maker of high tech motors used in power windows, power locks and a host of convenience enhancing devices.
 
The weakest contributor to the Fund was Lonza Group A.G., a Swiss biotech company that suffered overcapacity and falling demand. Also weak was Research in Motion, the Canadian maker of the Blackberry telecommunication device. Doubts emerged about the primacy of its main product as competitive products emerged.
 
The environment for equities in the coming year appears positive as monetary and fiscal policies remain accommodative around the world. However, markets have risen powerfully over the last nine months and many issues have become fully-valued or even over-valued. A market correction early in the year is a real possibility. In our opinion, this is likely to be a year when companies with strong balance sheets, good product lines and strong industry or demographic tailwinds – companies favored by the Fund – will do well. Opportunities lie in emerging markets in Latin America and the Pac Rim. However these emerging markets can be volatile and can move down with as much vigor as they move up. Selectivity and caution will be important. As always the Fund will be managed with the same care and prudence that has defined its history.1
 
Thank you for your continued support of the Scout International Fund and the Scout Funds.
 
James L. Moffett, CFA
Gary N. Anderson, CFA
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
 
 
 
 

 
Foreign investments present additional risks due to currency fluctuations, economic and political factors, government regulations, differences in accounting standards and other factors. Investments in emerging markets involve even greater risks.

1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities, sectors or countries should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned in this letter.
 
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Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
 
 
Performance returns for the Scout International Fund, MSCI EAFE Index-U.S. Dollars and Lipper International Funds Index assume dividends were reinvested for the entire period.
 
For illustrative purposes only; may not represent your returns.
 
2
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East (MSCI EAFE) index is an arithmetic, market value-weighted average of over 900 securities listed on the stock exchanges of countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The Lipper International Funds Index invests assets in securities with primary trading markets outside the United States.
 

Country Diversification1 (Unaudited)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change. 



 

 
 
 
1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities, sectors or countries should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN (Unaudited)
Scout International Fund (UMBWX)
as of December 31, 2009
 
   
1 Year
   
3 Years
   
5 Years
   
10 Years
 
Scout International Fund
    35.54 %     -0.37 %     7.52 %     4.50 %
MSCI EAFE Index-U.S.
                               
Dollars (net)1
    31.78 %     -6.04 %     3.54 %     1.17 %
Lipper International Funds Index1
    35.30 %     -4.49 %     4.88 %     1.95 %
 
Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 800-996-2862. The returns for periods prior to April 1, 2005 do not reflect the fees and expenses in effect as of April 1, 2005. If the new fees and expenses and the Advisor’s agreement to limit total Fund expenses were in effect for the periods shown, returns would have been lower. As of June 30, 2009, gross/net expenses for the Fund were 1.02% (as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus) compared to the December 31, 2009 gross/net expense ratio of 0.96%.
 
A redemption fee of 2% will be imposed on redemptions or exchanges made within two months of purchase of shares in the Scout International Fund. Please see the Prospectus for more information about the fee and which accounts it applies to.
 
The performance shown in the above table and in the graph on the preceding page does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Prior to October 31, 2006, the Fund was known as the UMB Scout WorldWide Fund.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
HISTORICAL PER-SHARE RECORD (Unaudited)
Scout International Fund (UMBWX)
 
   
Net
Asset
Value
   
Income &
Short-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Long-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Cumulative3
Value Per
Share Plus
Distributions
 
12/31/05
  $ 28.26     $ 0.23     $ 0.30     $ 32.41  
12/31/06
    32.66       0.33       1.30       38.44  
12/31/07
    37.38       0.65       0.41       44.22  
12/31/08
    21.79       0.46       0.98       30.07  
12/31/09
    29.14       0.33             37.75  
 
2
Represents distributions for the respective 12-month or 6-month period ended.
 
3
Does not assume any compounding of reinvested distributions.
 
Table shows calendar-year distributions and net asset values; may differ from fiscal-year annual reports.
 
FUND DIVERSIFICATION4 (Unaudited)
Scout International Fund (UMBWX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS4 (Unaudited)
Scout International Fund (UMBWX)
 
   
Market
Value (000’s)
   
Percent
of Total
 
Cia de Bebidas das Americas
  $ 94,042       1.9 %
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
    90,311       1.8 %
Prudential PLC
    89,201       1.8 %
Toronto-Dominion Bank
    85,260       1.7 %
HSBC Holdings PLC
    84,996       1.7 %
Sampo Oyj – A Shares
    80,812       1.7 %
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.
    80,128       1.6 %
Aflac, Inc.
    79,732       1.6 %
Royal Bank of Canada
    76,470       1.6 %
Terumo Corp.
    75,155       1.5 %
Top Ten Equity Holdings Total
  $ 836,107       16.9 %
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 

 
 
4
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

INTERNATIONAL FUND
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
COMMON STOCKS (ADR’S) — 96.5%
           
AUSTRALIA — 4.5%
           
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.
    3,516,600     $ 72,090,300  
BHP Billiton Ltd.
    974,476       74,625,372  
CSL Ltd.2
    1,545,540       44,999,136  
Woodside Petroleum Ltd.
    797,867       33,669,987  
              225,384,795  
BRAZIL — 4.6%
               
Cia de Bebidas das Americas
    930,280       94,042,005  
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
    1,250,965       27,658,836  
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.
    1,140,058       54,357,966  
Vale S.A.
    1,816,236       52,725,331  
              228,784,138  
CANADA — 5.9%
               
Cameco Corp.2
    1,158,553       37,270,650  
Enbridge, Inc.2
    1,284,751       59,381,191  
Imperial Oil Ltd.2
    896,670       34,665,262  
Royal Bank of Canada2
    1,428,014       76,470,150  
Toronto-Dominion Bank2
    1,359,377       85,260,126  
              293,047,379  
CHILE — 0.9%
               
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A.
    1,163,470       43,711,568  
                 
FINLAND — 1.6%
               
Sampo Oyj — A Shares2
    3,314,727       80,812,283  
                 
FRANCE — 7.0%
               
Air Liquide S.A.
    1,808,242       43,198,901  
AXA S.A.
    2,708,330       64,133,254  
Dassault Systemes S.A.2
    839,500       47,844,153  
Groupe Danone2
    646,762       39,680,009  
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.2
    512,746       57,539,959  
Technip S.A.
    697,565       49,003,941  
Total S.A.
    728,492       46,652,628  
              348,052,845  
GERMANY — 8.4%
               
Adidas A.G.
    2,149,033       58,346,246  
Allianz S.E.
    5,684,665       70,774,079  
Bayer A.G.
    498,031       39,742,874  
Fresenius Medical Care A.G. & Co. KGaA
    908,300       48,148,983  
Henkel A.G. & Co. KGaA
    963,800       49,924,840  
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs A.G.
    3,063,956       47,491,318  
SAP A.G.
    967,980       45,311,144  
Siemens A.G.
    638,235       58,526,149  
              418,265,633  
                 
GREECE — 1.3%
               
Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Co., S.A.2
    2,913,812       66,382,239  
                 
HONG KONG — 0.6%
               
CLP Holdings Ltd.
    4,659,280       31,450,140  
                 
HUNGARY — 1.5%
               
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC
    1,349,370       25,772,967  
MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas NyRt.*
    1,042,974       47,069,000  
              72,841,967  
INDIA — 1.3%
               
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
    1,164,564       64,365,452  
                 
IRELAND — 0.9%
               
Ryanair Holdings PLC*
    1,621,841       43,497,776  
                 
ISRAEL — 1.5%
               
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
    1,294,311       72,714,392  
                 
ITALY — 1.9%
               
Luxottica Group S.p.A.
    1,753,530       45,030,651  
Saipem S.p.A.2
    1,473,918       50,907,055  
              95,937,706  
JAPAN — 10.6%
               
Asahi Breweries Ltd.2
    2,299,280       42,364,800  
Canon, Inc.
    1,527,430       64,640,838  
Fanuc Ltd.2
    568,430       53,001,586  
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    1,642,805       55,691,089  
Japan Tobacco, Inc.2
    7,526       25,422,411  
Komatsu Ltd.
    743,102       62,086,172  
Kubota Corp.
    1,035,000       47,734,200  
Nidec Corp.
    3,037,650       70,503,856  
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
    2,119,000       29,623,620  
Terumo Corp.2
    1,246,439       75,155,049  
              526,223,621  
LUXEMBOURG — 0.8%
               
Millicom International Cellular S.A.2
    535,801       39,526,040  
MEXICO — 2.3%
               
Grupo Televisa S.A.
    3,239,043       67,242,533  
Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V.
    1,041,480       46,814,526  
              114,057,059  
NETHERLANDS — 0.6%
               
Koninklijke Ahold N.V.
    2,400,489       31,806,479  
                 
NORWAY — 0.9%
               
Tandberg ASA2
    1,499,100       42,731,045  
                 
SINGAPORE — 1.8%
               
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
    3,232,313       90,310,825  
                 
SOUTH KOREA — 1.9%
               
POSCO
    491,044       64,375,869  
Shinsegae Co., Ltd.*2
    60,300       27,851,878  
              92,227,747  
 
 
(Continued on next page)
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

INTERNATIONAL FUND (Continued)
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
SPAIN — 4.7%
           
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
    3,914,354     $ 70,614,946  
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.2
    178,500       3,255,819  
Iberdrola S.A.
    758,648       28,714,827  
Inditex S.A.2
    1,050,370       65,651,742  
Telefonica S.A.
    762,848       63,713,065  
              231,950,399  
SWEDEN — 5.0%
               
Hennes & Mauritz A.B. — B Shares2
    1,206,830       67,039,059  
Sandvik A.B.
    4,362,730       52,701,779  
SKF A.B.
    2,819,825       48,500,990  
Svenska Cellulosa A.B. — B Shares2
    2,371,020       31,676,550  
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
    5,029,675       46,222,713  
              246,141,091  
SWITZERLAND — 8.7%
               
ABB Ltd.*
    3,432,310       65,557,121  
Adecco S.A.
    1,232,754       34,085,648  
Givaudan S.A.2
    49,900       39,953,349  
Lonza Group A.G.2
    289,270       20,394,486  
Nestle S.A.
    1,005,975       48,638,891  
Nobel Biocare Holding A.G.2
    664,200       22,274,729  
Roche Holding A.G.
    834,000       35,194,800  
Sonova Holding A.G.2
    382,700       46,393,250  
Swiss Reinsurance
    1,354,261       65,261,838  
Syngenta A.G.
    920,968       51,822,869  
              429,576,981  
TAIWAN — 2.0%
               
HON HAI Precision Industry Co., Ltd.2
    8,077,655       37,776,403  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    5,455,205       62,407,545  
              100,183,948  
UNITED KINGDOM — 11.1%
               
BG Group PLC
    551,659       49,925,139  
BP PLC
    889,307       51,553,127  
British American Tobacco PLC
    691,700       44,725,322  
HSBC Holdings PLC
    1,488,807       84,995,992  
Prudential PLC
    4,374,733       89,200,806  
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC2
    849,720       45,981,885  
Sage Group PLC2
    15,588,828       55,186,414  
Standard Chartered PLC2
    1,803,195       45,509,928  
Tesco PLC
    2,257,200       46,430,604  
Vodafone Group PLC
    1,518,066       35,052,144  
              548,561,361  
UNITED STATES — 4.2%
               
Aflac, Inc.2
    1,723,934       79,731,947  
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*2
    763,190       80,127,318  
Synthes, Inc.2
    353,858       46,415,915  
              206,275,180  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (ADR’S)
               
(Cost $3,856,401,934) — 96.5%
            4,784,820,089  
                 
   
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.4%
               
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
  $ 9,560,000       9,559,992  
Federal Farm Credit Bank
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
    28,682,000       28,681,976  
Federal Home Loan Bank
               
0.000%, 01/04/10
    72,475,000       72,474,994  
Federal National Mortgage Association
               
0.000%, 01/05/10
    10,550,000       10,549,999  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $121,266,961) — 2.4%
            121,266,961  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $3,977,668,895) — 98.9%
            4,906,087,050  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 1.1%
            52,986,711  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $29.14 per share;
               
unlimited shares of $1.00 par value
               
capital shares authorized;
               
170,167,621 shares outstanding)
          $ 4,959,073,761  
 
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
PLC — Public Limited Company
*
Non-income producing security
2
Non ADR
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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International Discovery Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)
The Scout International Discovery Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in equity securities of smaller and mid-sized companies that are either located outside the United States or whose primary business is carried on outside of the United States.


In spite of a consolidation phase in equity markets during the last quarter of 2009, the second half of the year turned in a better performance than the first half. For the most part, with interest rates remaining low, economic indicators improving and fiscal stimulus still playing a large role, most indices continued their upward movement. The MSCI EAFE SMID Index posted a return of more than 20% in the second half of the year, compared to 15.7% during the first half.
 
Data piled up during the middle of the year showing that the major economies were pulling out of recession. House prices in the U.S. showed some improvement, the ISM Index of Non-Manufacturing business expanded and both Germany and France reported they had experienced positive GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth during the second quarter. Germany also conducted a general election in which Angela Merkel was returned to power in a coalition while, on the other side of the globe, Japan voted a new party into power in August. It remains to be seen how Yukio Hatoyama’s Democratic Party of Japan settles into its new role. Already there has been disruption in the finance ministry with the recent resignation of Hirohisa Fujii who was replaced by Naoto Kan, the deputy prime minister.
 
After a short respite at the beginning of July, markets took off again until the middle of October at which point they leveled out for the remainder of the year. Some central banks began to tighten during the second half, including Australia and India, and investors paused to take a breath after the dramatic equity performance between March and October. Towards the end of the year, the debt specter came back to haunt investors, but this time it was government finances that were of concern rather than personal ones. The newly-elected government in Greece raised deficit projections to almost double what they had been. The Greek bond market collapsed and the event sowed seeds of doubt in investor minds as they worried about what the fallout might be if the same happened to a larger peripheral country like Spain. After appreciating versus the U.S. dollar between March and November, the Euro dropped 4.5% in December. The performance of emerging markets has been a counter balance to the bad news emanating from some quarters. The BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) provided remarkable returns for the past year with Brazil alone returning almost 150% in U.S. dollar terms, partly because of the strong appreciation of the real. This positive performance should come as no major surprise as strong growth in China (as engineered by central government spending) is a boon for this resource-rich economic force in South America.
 
The Scout International Discovery Fund outperformed the MSCI EAFE SMID Index by a narrow 5 basis points during the half year. The outperformance was broad based with only Industrials and any cash balance providing negative relative returns. Two of the best relative performing stocks were Mount Gibson Iron Ltd. (an Australian iron ore producer) which benefitted from the boom in China and Koninklijke Vopak N.V. (a Dutch tank terminal operator) which has been operating its business at nearly full capacity. The major culprits on the down side were Ryanair Holdings PLC (the low-cost airline) and Irish Life & Permanent PLC (an Irish financial services provider). Ryanair Holdings PLC suffered from poorer than expected yields and the collapse in the Boeing aircraft purchase talks that many felt could be the key to their longer term growth. U.S. growth investors unloaded the stock and the ADR fared worse than the local share as the premium dropped from an average of approximately 20% during much of the year to around 10% by the end of the year. However, Ryanair Holdings PLC now has the youngest fleet in the industry and little need for capital expansion. Combined with increasing fares, particularly on newer routes, this should allow for a large return of cash to shareholders in the medium term. Irish Life & Permanent PLC suffered from a general derating of the Irish financials sector in light of doubts about the Irish economy and an almost 500% performance of the ISEQ Financials Index in the middle half of the year.
 
From a country perspective, the Fund’s best relative performance came from its underweight in Japan which posted negative returns for the second half while the Fund’s underweight in the UK was the worst drag on relative performance, although not by a large amount.
 
Recently, we have witnessed China becoming more stringent in its lending practices by withdrawing some of the financial stimulus it had fed into the economy. This is a concern given that a lot of the growth we have seen in markets generally has come from improving emerging countries. In the west, companies will probably be faced with anemic economic growth hampered by a stubbornly high unemployment rate. Overall, even though the economic picture is better than a year ago, the first year of the new decade is likely to produce tepid returns far below those that we saw in the bounce back of the prior year.1
 
On behalf of the entire management team, thank you for your continued support of the Scout International Discovery Fund and the Scout Funds family.
 
James L. Moffett, CFA
Michael D. Stack, CFA
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
 

 
 
 
Due to the limited focus of this Fund, it is more susceptible to market volatility because smaller companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of larger companies. Additionally, smaller company stocks tend to be sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks.
 
Foreign investments present additional risks due to currency fluctuations, economic and political factors, government regulations, differences in accounting standards and other factors. Investments in emerging markets involve even greater risks.
 
1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities, sectors or countries should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned in this letter.
 
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
 
 
Performance returns for the Scout International Discovery Fund, MSCI EAFE SMID Index-U.S. Dollars and Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Index assume dividends were reinvested for the entire period.
 
For illustrative purposes only; may not represent your returns.
 
2
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Small/Mid-Cap Core Fund Index (MSCI EAFE SMID) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity of the Mid and Small Cap market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada. The Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Index invests in Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies strictly outside of the U.S. with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) less than the 250th largest.
 

Country Diversification1 (Unaudited)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change. 



 

 
 
 
1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities, sectors or countries should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.

 
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN (Unaudited)
Scout International Discovery Fund (UMBDX)
as of December 31, 2009
 
   
1 Year
   
Since
Inception
 
Scout International Discovery Fund
    31.83 %     -7.22 %
MSCI EAFE SMID Index-U.S. Dollars (net)1
    39.24 %     -12.98 %
Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Index1
    46.47 %     -8.81 %
 
Inception – December 31, 2007.
 
Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 800-996-2862. As of June 30, 2009, gross expenses for the Fund were 3.29% (as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus) compared to the December 31, 2009 gross expense ratio of 2.04%.
 
A redemption fee of 2% will be imposed on redemptions or exchanges made within two months of purchase of shares in the Scout International Discovery Fund. Please see the Prospectus for more information about the fee and which accounts it applies to.
 
The performance returns for the Fund reflect a fee waiver in effect.  In absence of such waiver, the returns would be reduced.
 
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc. has entered into an agreement to limit the fees and/or make expense payments through October 31, 2010 so that actual total annual fund operating expenses of the Scout International Discovery Fund does not exceed 1.60%.
 
The performance shown in the above table and in the graph on the preceding page does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
HISTORICAL PER-SHARE RECORD (Unaudited)
Scout International Discovery Fund (UMBDX)
 
   
Net
Asset
Value
   
Income &
Short-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Long-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Cumulative3
Value Per
Share Plus
Distributions
 
12/31/07
  $ 10.00     $     $     $ 10.00  
12/31/08
    6.39       0.16             6.55  
12/31/09
    8.36       0.05             8.57  
 
2
Represents distributions for the respective 12-month or 6-month period ended.
 
3
Does not assume any compounding of reinvested distributions.
 
Table shows calendar-year distributions and net asset values; may differ from fiscal-year annual reports.
 
FUND DIVERSIFICATION4 (Unaudited)
Scout International Discovery Fund (UMBDX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS4 (Unaudited)
Scout International Discovery Fund (UMBDX)
 
   
Market
Value (000’s)
   
Percent
of Total
 
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
  $ 703       2.5 %
Wing Hang Bank Ltd.
    658       2.4 %
Banco Santander Chile
    599       2.2 %
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. CEF
    576       2.1 %
Ryanair Holdings PLC
    563       2.0 %
Sampo Oyj – A Shares
    541       2.0 %
Koninklijke Vopak N.V.
    528       1.9 %
SPDR Russell/Nomura Small Cap Japan ETF
    515       1.9 %
Bijou Brigitte A.G.
    506       1.8 %
Nidec Corp.
    505       1.8 %
Top Ten Equity Holdings Total
  $ 5,694       20.6 %

Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 


 
4
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
COMMON STOCKS (ADR’S) — 92.2%
           
AUSTRALIA — 2.3%
           
Ansell Ltd.2
    22,300     $ 217,926  
Mount Gibson Iron Ltd.*2
    290,800       429,099  
              647,025  
BRAZIL — 1.1%
               
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
    13,650       301,801  
                 
CANADA — 4.5%
               
Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.2
    2,570       138,780  
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.2
    6,150       332,100  
Home Capital Group, Inc.2
    10,500       419,139  
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp.2
    8,400       363,834  
              1,253,853  
CHILE — 5.1%
               
Banco Santander Chile
    9,250       599,215  
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A.
    3,520       176,950  
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A.
    10,200       383,214  
Vina Concha y Toro S.A.
    6,050       251,741  
              1,411,120  
                 
FINLAND — 2.0%
               
Sampo Oyj — A Shares2
    22,200       541,231  
                 
FRANCE — 6.5%
               
Cie Generale d’Optique Essilor
               
International S.A.2
    2,950       176,588  
Dassault Systemes S.A.
    5,250       300,038  
Gemalto N.V.*2
    7,400       322,194  
Neopost S.A.2
    4,250       351,062  
SEB S.A.2
    5,650       320,777  
Technip S.A.
    4,700       330,175  
              1,800,834  
GERMANY — 9.0%
               
Adidas A.G.
    14,300       388,245  
Bijou Brigitte A.G.2
    3,000       505,817  
Fresenius S.E.2
    3,950       282,594  
Morphosys A.G.*2
    5,250       127,016  
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology A.G.2
    3,975       334,491  
Rational A.G.2
    2,000       340,399  
Tognum A.G.2
    13,800       228,428  
Wirecard A.G.2
    20,050       276,883  
              2,483,873  
                 
GREECE — 1.1%
               
Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Co., S.A.
    12,650       291,203  
                 
HONG KONG — 2.4%
               
Wing Hang Bank Ltd.
    35,200       658,236  
                 
HUNGARY — 1.8%
               
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC
    10,900       208,190  
MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas NyRt.*
    6,450       291,086  
              499,276  
IRELAND — 3.7%
               
Irish Life & Permanent PLC*2
    95,500       448,918  
Ryanair Holdings PLC*
    21,000       563,220  
              1,012,138  
ISRAEL — 0.4%
               
Israel Chemicals Ltd.2
    8,800       115,531  
                 
ITALY — 3.7%
               
Benetton Group S.p.A.
    15,515       276,633  
Finmeccanica S.p.A.2
    20,500       328,488  
Luxottica Group S.p.A.
    16,600       426,288  
              1,031,409  
JAPAN — 12.4%
               
Asahi Breweries Ltd.2
    16,900       311,387  
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. CEF2
    78,700       576,084  
Nidec Corp.
    21,750       504,817  
SECOM Co., Ltd.2
    4,200       199,576  
SMC Corp.2
    3,255       371,822  
SPDR Russell/Nomura Small Cap Japan ETF2
    13,850       515,220  
Suzuki Motor Corp.2
    11,150       274,709  
Sysmex Corp.2
    5,400       282,471  
Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd.2
    48,000       184,114  
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.2
    3,000       202,472  
              3,422,672  
LUXEMBOURG — 1.4%
               
Millicom International Cellular S.A.2
    5,200       383,604  
                 
NETHERLANDS — 2.4%
               
Koninklijke Vopak N.V.*2
    6,650       527,473  
Randstad Holding N.V.*2
    2,650       131,965  
              659,438  
NORWAY — 1.8%
               
Tandberg ASA2
    9,280       264,521  
Yara International ASA
    5,000       227,750  
              492,271  
POLAND — 1.0%
               
Central European Distribution Corp.*2
    9,400       267,054  
                 
PORTUGAL — 1.2%
               
Galp Energia SGPS S.A.2
    19,580       338,476  
                 
SINGAPORE — 3.5%
               
Flextronics International Ltd.*2
    36,745       268,606  
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
    25,150       702,691  
              971,297  
                 
SOUTH AFRICA — 1.2%
               
Naspers Ltd. — N Shares2
    7,850       318,390  
                 
SOUTH KOREA — 1.7%
               
LG Household & Health Care Ltd.*2
    1,150       287,708  
Yuhan Corp.*2
    1,260       192,602  
              480,310  

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND (Continued)
   
Shares
   
Value
 
             
SWEDEN — 1.4%
           
Svenska Cellulosa A.B.
    29,350     $ 395,638  
                 
SWITZERLAND — 9.2%
               
Acino Holding A.G.2
    635       98,962  
Givaudan S.A.2
    485       388,324  
Lindt & Spruengli A.G.2
    13       319,454  
Nobel Biocare Holding A.G.2
    7,140       239,448  
Schindler Holding A.G.2
    4,150       317,966  
SGS S.A.
    31,600       412,064  
Swiss Life Holding A.G.*2
    3,150       401,047  
Temenos Group A.G.*2
    13,450       346,809  
              2,524,074  
                 
TAIWAN — 0.7%
               
Siliconware Precision Industries Co.
    29,000       203,290  
                 
UNITED KINGDOM — 9.0%
               
AMEC PLC2
    21,300       271,290  
Capita Group PLC2
    31,750       383,789  
Informa PLC2
    68,800       353,587  
Marks & Spencer Group PLC
    26,000       338,000  
Premier Oil PLC*2
    14,200       252,191  
Sage Group PLC
    21,000       303,240  
Shire PLC
    1,620       95,094  
Willis Group Holdings Ltd.2
    17,850       470,883  
              2,468,074  
UNITED STATES — 1.7%
               
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*2
    2,985       313,395  
Synthes, Inc.2
    1,150       150,847  
              464,242  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (ADR’S)
               
(Cost $24,317,449) — 92.2%
            25,436,360  
                 
   
Principal
Amount
   
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.9%
               
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
  $ 123,000       123,000  
Federal Farm Credit Bank
               
0.010%, 01/04/10
    370,000       369,999  
Federal Home Loan Bank
               
0.000%, 01/04/10
    1,403,000       1,403,000  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $1,895,999) — 6.9%
            1,895,999  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $26,213,448) — 99.1%
            27,332,359  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 0.9%
            255,772  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $8.36 per share;
               
unlimited shares of $1.00 par value
               
capital shares authorized;
               
3,299,158 shares outstanding)
          $ 27,588,131  
 
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
CEF — Closed End Fund
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
PLC — Public Limited Company
*
Non-income producing security
2
Non ADR
 

 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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Bond Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)
The Scout Bond Fund seeks maximum current income consistent with quality and maturity standards by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income obligations.


The second half of 2009 began with an unexpectedly large drop in nonfarm payrolls and growing concerns over the prospects of trillion dollar budget deficits. On the political front, August “town hall” meetings began to cast some doubt on the passage of health care reform and other plans for large scale increases in government programs, resulting in rallies for both the bond and stock markets. While there were signs the economy was recovering, market participants seemed to be divided as to the trajectory and the risks that remained. In one camp were those that believed the various stimulative measures should be withdrawn sooner rather than later to avoid sowing the seeds of inflation. In the other camp were those worried removing those measures too soon might cause the nascent economic recovery to slide back into recession or worse.
 
Long-term interest rates ended near the high levels for the year (but remained below pre-financial crisis levels) as signs of stronger economic growth fueled inflation fears. Notwithstanding concern over its “exit strategy”, the Federal Reserve reiterated its intention to keep short-term interest rates at “exceptionally low levels…for an extended period.” With the worst of the financial crisis having passed, the dollar resumed its slide towards its 2008 multi-year lows but then ended the year higher on expectations of stronger U.S. economic growth. Meanwhile, concerns over sovereign debt and Dubai World’s debt standstill announcement at the end of November served as a reminder that global deleveraging continues. While most market participants expect growth to continue in 2010, the question remains: will real final demand return to the economy and how robust will it be? Much depends on the ability of the U.S. economy to create jobs as the recovery unfolds.
 
The Scout Bond Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Barclay’s Capital 1-5 Year Government/Credit Index, for the six months ended December 31, 2009. While the Fund was overweight in the percentage of corporate bonds held, it maintained its focus on high-quality corporate bonds. This resulted in the Fund’s underperformance relative to the benchmark as low quality continued to outperform high quality during the second half as spreads continued to narrow from extreme spread levels reached during the financial crisis. Specifically, the Fund’s conservative investment philosophy and high quality focus precluded investment in many of the most distressed financial names that were at the center of the financial crisis less than a year earlier. For the calendar year ending December 31, 2009, the Fund outperformed its benchmark by 35 basis points.
 
Even though risk premiums on corporate bonds steadily decreased from their March peak throughout most of 2009, we believe the corporate bond sector still provides attractive relative value in selected credits entering 2010. Bullet agency and mortgage-backed spreads benefitted from the government purchase program of those assets in 2009; we are not likely to continue to see the spread narrowing in 2010. However, in the current market environment, we find callable agencies to be an attractive alternative.
 
As we begin 2010, all eyes are focused on what lies ahead for the economy and markets in the next twelve months and beyond. The next few months should provide much needed clarity in terms of consumers’ attitudes towards spending (or savings), the level of real final demand in the U.S. economy (or lack thereof), the extent of recovery (or further deterioration) of the housing and real estate markets, as well as the near-term fate of the U.S. dollar. While it appears the worst of the overall economic weakness we experienced in 2008 and 2009 is now behind us, we believe the way the U.S. economy functions will be different going forward when compared to the past. All one has to do is to look at the wide range of economic forecasts as evidence of the divergent views regarding future direction of the U.S. economy to understand the source of today’s market uncertainty and volatility. We will be especially mindful of the increasing risk of higher rates as the economy recovers and will maintain the focus on safety of principal and liquidity. Thank you for selecting the Scout Bond Fund as part of your investment portfolio.
 
Bruce C. Fernandez, CFA
Michael J. Heimlich, CFA
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.

Hypothetical Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
 
 
Performance returns for the Scout Bond Fund, Barclay’s Capital 1-5 Year Gov’t./Credit Index and Lipper Short/Intermediate Inv. Grade Debt Funds Index assume dividends were reinvested for the entire period.
 
For illustrative purposes only; may not represent your returns.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or commodities. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The Barclay’s Capital 1-5 Year Government/Credit Index is a market value weighted performance benchmark for government and corporate fixed rate issues with maturities between one and five years. The Lipper Short/Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 30 mutual funds that invest at least 65% of assets in investment-grade issues with dollar weighted average maturities of five to ten years.

 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN (Unaudited)
Scout Bond Fund (UMBBX)
as of December 31, 2009
 
   
1 Year
   
3 Years
   
5 Years
   
10 Years
 
Scout Bond Fund
    4.98 %     5.35 %     4.10 %     5.20 %
Barclay’s Capital 1-5 Year
                               
Govt./Credit Index1
    4.62 %     5.66 %     4.52 %     5.36 %
Lipper Short/Intermediate Inv.
                               
Grade Debt Funds Index1
    11.73 %     4.71 %     3.90 %     4.96 %
 
Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 800-996-2862. The returns for periods prior to April 1, 2005 do not reflect the fees and expenses in effect as of April 1, 2005. If the new fees and expenses and the Advisor’s agreement to limit total Fund expenses were in effect for the periods shown, returns would have been lower. As of June 30, 2009, gross expenses for the Fund were 0.71% (as disclosed in the most recent Prospectus) compared to the December 31, 2009 gross expense ratio of 0.70%.
 
The performance returns for the Fund reflect a fee waiver in effect. In the absence of such a waiver, the returns would be reduced.
 
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc. has entered into an agreement to limit the fees and/or make expense payments through October 31, 2010 so that actual total annual fund operating expenses of the Scout Bond Fund does not exceed 0.57%.
 
The performance shown in the above table and in the graph on the preceding page does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
1
Unmanaged index of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
 
HISTORICAL PER-SHARE RECORD (Unaudited)
Scout Bond Fund (UMBBX)
 
   
Net
Asset
Value
   
Income &
Short-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Long-Term2
Gains
Distribution
   
Cumulative3
Value Per
Share Plus
Distributions
 
12/31/05
  $ 10.91     $ 0.41     $     $ 27.11  
12/31/06
    10.86       0.43             27.49  
12/31/07
    11.02       0.45             28.10  
12/31/08
    11.22       0.38             28.68  
12/31/09
    11.45       0.32             29.23  
 
2
Represents distributions for the respective 12-month or 6-month period ended.
 
3
Does not assume any compounding of reinvested distributions.
 
Table shows calendar-year distributions and net asset values; may differ from fiscal-year annual reports.
 
 
FUND DIVERSIFICATION4 (Unaudited)
Scout Bond Fund (UMBBX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
 
Taxable Yield Curves
 
 
Source: Bloomberg, L.P.
 
 
 
 
4
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.

 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

BOND FUND
   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
             
COMMERCIAL PAPER — 0.6%
           
Northern Illinois Gas Co.
           
0.051%, 01/04/10
  $ 871,000     $ 870,996  
                 
TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
               
(Cost $870,996) — 0.6%
            870,996  
                 
CORPORATE BONDS — 39.6%
               
Alabama Power Co.
               
5.800%, 11/15/134
    1,000,000       1,096,745  
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.
               
5.750%, 04/01/104
    750,000       759,463  
4.700%, 04/15/124
    1,000,000       1,043,463  
AT&T, Inc.
               
6.250%, 03/15/114
    2,000,000       2,118,562  
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
               
4.500%, 04/01/13
    1,000,000       1,056,817  
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
               
4.200%, 12/15/104
    1,000,000       1,035,521  
BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd.
               
5.500%, 04/01/14
    1,500,000       1,646,811  
Boeing Co.
               
3.500%, 02/15/154
    500,000       501,989  
BP Capital Markets PLC
               
3.625%, 05/08/144
    2,000,000       2,048,056  
Caterpillar, Inc.
               
7.000%, 12/15/134
    1,000,000       1,157,442  
Chevron Corp.
               
3.450%, 03/03/124
    700,000       727,902  
Cisco Systems, Inc.
               
5.250%, 02/22/114
    1,000,000       1,049,617  
2.900%, 11/17/144
    200,000       199,861  
CME Group, Inc.
               
5.400%, 08/01/134
    1,000,000       1,080,094  
ConocoPhillips
               
4.600%, 01/15/154
    1,500,000       1,594,773  
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
               
5.750%, 11/15/134
    1,650,000       1,806,653  
General Dynamics Corp.
               
1.800%, 07/15/114
    250,000       252,877  
General Electric Capital Corp.
               
6.875%, 11/15/10
    1,500,000       1,581,543  
General Mills, Inc.
               
5.650%, 09/10/124
    500,000       544,279  
Hewlett-Packard Co.
               
4.500%, 03/01/134
    2,000,000       2,121,888  
Home Depot, Inc.
               
5.200%, 03/01/114
    1,000,000       1,037,977  
5.250%, 12/16/134
    655,000       701,841  
International Business Machines Corp.
               
7.500%, 06/15/13
    500,000       579,875  
6.500%, 10/15/134
    2,000,000       2,287,460  
John Deere Capital Corp.
               
5.350%, 01/17/12
    500,000       534,590  
5.250%, 10/01/12
    1,000,000       1,080,629  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
               
4.650%, 06/01/14
    2,500,000       2,636,217  
Kellogg Co.
               
4.250%, 03/06/134
    1,000,000       1,049,082  
Kroger Co.
               
3.900%, 10/01/154
    500,000       503,371  
Merck & Co., Inc.
               
4.000%, 06/30/154
    275,000       287,134  
Morgan Stanley
               
6.000%, 05/13/14
    1,000,000       1,076,234  
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
               
3.553%, 10/01/143, 4
    1,500,000       1,497,025  
PepsiCo, Inc.
               
3.750%, 03/01/144
    2,000,000       2,068,780  
Praxair, Inc.
               
1.750%, 11/15/124
    500,000       495,511  
Procter & Gamble International Funding
               
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget
               
1.350%, 08/26/114
    1,000,000       1,005,548  
Roche Holdings, Inc.
               
5.000%, 03/01/143, 4
    2,000,000       2,141,686  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
               
2.150%, 12/28/123, 4
    1,500,000       1,480,350  
U.S. Bancorp
               
4.200%, 05/15/14
    1,500,000       1,558,609  
Verizon Virginia, Inc.
               
4.625%, 03/15/134
    3,000,000       3,117,687  
Wachovia Corp.
               
4.375%, 06/01/10
    1,000,000       1,016,533  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
               
5.000%, 04/05/12
    2,000,000       2,152,620  
Wells Fargo & Co.
               
3.750%, 10/01/14
    1,000,000       998,127  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
(Cost $50,364,609) — 39.6%
            52,731,242  
                 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES — 58.7%
               
FDIC: TEMPORARY LIQUIDITY GUARANTEE
               
PROGRAM — 4.6%
               
Bank of America Corp.
               
3.125%, 06/15/12
    3,000,000       3,110,421  
John Deere Capital Corp.
               
2.875%, 06/19/12
    1,500,000       1,546,629  
Wells Fargo & Co.
               
2.125%, 06/15/12
    1,500,000       1,518,344  
TOTAL FDIC: TEMPORARY LIQUIDITY
               
GUARANTEE PROGRAM
            6,175,394  
                 
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK — 6.5%
               
4.700%, 10/20/10
    2,875,000       2,969,780  
4.875%, 02/18/11
    2,000,000       2,093,982  
5.000%, 09/04/13
    1,000,000       1,096,563  
2.625%, 04/17/14
    2,000,000       1,995,608  
4.350%, 04/14/154
    500,000       504,082  
TOTAL FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK
            8,660,015  
                 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK — 5.1%
               
1.625%, 07/27/11
    2,000,000       2,019,900  
2.000%, 07/27/124
    1,500,000       1,503,090  
4.500%, 11/15/12
    2,000,000       2,147,288  
3.750%, 06/14/13
    1,000,000       1,052,261  
TOTAL FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
            6,722,539  
                 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

BOND FUND (Continued)
   
Principal
Amount
   
Value
 
             
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE
           
CORPORATION — 9.3%
           
4.000%, 07/01/10
  $ 1,333,698     $ 1,348,097  
3.500%, 09/01/10
    521,142       524,953  
1.700%, 06/29/114
    2,000,000       2,011,692  
2.400%, 02/17/124
    1,000,000       1,002,257  
2.450%, 02/17/124
    1,000,000       1,002,112  
2.125%, 03/23/12
    1,000,000       1,015,875  
2.050%, 05/11/124
    2,000,000       2,005,454  
2.350%, 08/27/124
    1,500,000       1,510,404  
3.500%, 08/18/144
    2,000,000       2,016,344  
TOTAL FEDERAL HOME LOAN
               
MORTGAGE CORPORATION
            12,437,188  
                 
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
               
ASSOCIATION — 8.3%
               
4.800%, 04/25/10
    2,618,825       2,648,389  
1.750%, 03/23/11
    1,000,000       1,012,526  
5.375%, 11/15/11
    1,300,000       1,402,012  
1.250%, 12/30/114
    2,000,000       1,991,238  
2.000%, 09/28/124
    2,000,000       1,997,718  
3.250%, 11/17/144
    2,000,000       1,989,858  
TOTAL FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
               
ASSOCIATION
            11,041,741  
                 
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE
               
ASSOCIATION — 9.6%
               
6.500%, 10/15/11
    4,240       4,403  
6.000%, 02/20/13
    6,178       6,510  
6.000%, 03/15/13
    1,699       1,820  
6.000%, 06/15/13
    4,079       4,369  
5.500%, 04/20/16
    89,836       95,652  
7.000%, 07/20/16
    15,140       16,334  
6.000%, 08/15/16
    76,663       82,254  
6.000%, 08/15/16
    61,963       66,482  
5.500%, 09/20/16
    211,911       225,631  
5.500%, 11/15/16
    352,658       376,603  
5.500%, 12/20/16
    3,058       3,256  
5.500%, 01/15/17
    238,407       254,566  
6.000%, 02/15/17
    8,668       9,305  
5.500%, 05/20/17
    234,988       250,463  
5.500%, 08/15/17
    247,206       263,961  
5.500%, 08/15/17
    184,629       197,143  
5.500%, 10/15/17
    377,612       403,206  
5.500%, 10/20/17
    201,231       214,484  
5.500%, 11/15/17
    293,246       313,122  
5.500%, 11/15/17
    9,833       10,500  
5.000%, 03/15/18
    13,190       13,948  
5.000%, 04/16/184
    939,937       994,875  
5.000%, 04/20/18
    711,686       750,781  
5.500%, 07/20/18
    279,170       297,488  
4.500%, 08/15/18
    8,114       8,488  
5.500%, 10/20/18
    189,942       202,404  
5.000%, 11/15/18
    7,390       7,815  
5.500%, 06/20/19
    378,796       402,963  
5.000%, 09/15/19
    8,255       8,721  
5.500%, 10/20/19
    204,377       217,416  
5.500%, 11/20/19
    486,587       517,630  
5.297%, 11/16/354, 5
    3,500,000       3,648,701  
5.346%, 07/16/364, 5
    2,700,000       2,844,418  
TOTAL GOVERNMENT NATIONAL
               
MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
            12,715,712  
                 
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — 0.0%
               
8.800%, 01/01/10
    397       397  
9.450%, 02/01/10
    257       258  
TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
            655  
                 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 15.3%
               
0.875%, 04/30/11
    1,000,000       1,001,641  
0.875%, 05/31/11
    2,000,000       2,003,048  
1.750%, 11/15/11
    1,500,000       1,519,395  
1.375%, 03/15/12
    4,000,000       4,010,316  
1.375%, 04/15/12
    5,000,000       5,006,255  
2.750%, 02/28/13
    3,500,000       3,607,191  
1.875%, 02/28/14
    3,300,000       3,246,636  
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
            20,394,482  
                 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
(Cost $76,698,280) — 58.7%
            78,147,726  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $127,933,885) — 98.9%
            131,749,964  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 1.1%
            1,433,831  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $11.45 per share;
               
unlimited shares of $1.00 par value
               
capital shares authorized;
               
11,629,402 shares outstanding)
          $ 133,183,795  
 
LLC — Limited Liability Company
PLC — Public Limited Company
3
144A Restricted Security
4
Callable
5
Variable Rate Security
 

 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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Money Market Fund – Federal Portfolio
Money Market Fund – Prime Portfolio

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)

The Scout Money Market Fund – Federal Portfolio and Scout Money Market Fund – Prime Portfolio each seek maximum income consistent with safety of principal and liquidity by investing in high-quality, short-term debt obligations.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION1 (Unaudited) 
Scout Money Market Fund – Federal Portfolio (UMFXX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
Scout Money Market Fund – Prime Portfolio (UMPXX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
The Scout Money Market Fund – Prime Portfolio provided compounded average annual rates of return of 0.07%, 2.81% and 2.63% for the one-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2009. The Scout Money Market Fund – Federal Portfolio provided compounded average annual rates of return of 0.07%, 2.70% and 2.56% for the one- five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2009. The current seven day yields as of December 31, 2009, were 0.02% for each of the Prime Portfolio and Federal Portfolio. The current seven day yield quotations more closely reflect the current earnings of the money market funds than the average annual return quotations. The Lipper Money Market Fund Index showed an average annual return for the peer group of 0.24%, 2.90% and 2.69% for the one-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2009. The performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted here. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end and 7-day yield, please call 800-996-2862 or visit www.scoutfunds.com. Performance of the Service Class Shares of the Fund may be lower based on differences in expenses paid by the shareholders in the different classes.
 
The second half of 2009 began with an unexpectedly large drop in nonfarm payrolls and growing concerns over the prospects of trillion dollar budget deficits. On the political front, August “town hall” meetings began to cast some doubt on the passage of health care reform and other plans for large scale increases in government programs, resulting in rallies for both the bond and stock markets. While there were signs the economy was recovering, market participants seemed to be divided as to the trajectory and the risks that remained. In one camp were those that believed the various stimulative measures should be withdrawn sooner rather than later to avoid sowing the seeds of inflation. In the other camp were those worried removing those measures too soon might cause the nascent economic recovery to slide back into recession or worse.
 
Long-term interest rates ended near the high levels for the year (but remained below pre-financial crisis levels) as signs of stronger economic growth fueled inflation fears. Notwithstanding concern over its “exit strategy”, the Federal Reserve reiterated its intention to keep short-term interest rates at “exceptionally low levels…for an extended period.” With the worst of the financial crisis having passed, the dollar resumed its slide towards its 2008 multi-year lows but then ended the year higher on expectations of stronger U.S. economic growth. Meanwhile, concerns over sovereign debt and Dubai World’s debt standstill announcement at the end of November served as a reminder that global deleveraging continues. While most market participants expect growth to continue in 2010, the question remains: will real final demand return to the economy and how robust will it be? Much depends on the ability of the U.S. economy to create jobs as the recovery unfolds.
 
With short-term interest rates at near-zero levels, money market funds have also experienced record low yields over the past six months. It is likely money market fund yields will remain at recent levels until the Fed reverses its accommodative stance towards money policy. During this period of extraordinarily low short-term rates, we intend to maintain our focus on securities of the highest credit quality that we believe present minimal credit risk. As always, we do not intend to relax our conservative standards in order to “chase yield.” Thank you for your continued support of the Scout Funds.
 
Bruce C. Fernandez, CFA
Richard L. Talerico
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.
 
1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.
 
An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in UMB Bank, n.a. or its affiliates and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

MONEY MARKET FUND – FEDERAL PORTFOLIO
   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
             
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES — 100.3%
           
FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE
           
CORPORATION — 14.5%
           
0.010%, 01/04/10
  $ 40,000,000     $ 39,999,967  
0.030%, 01/05/10
    609,000       608,998  
0.030%, 01/22/10
    500,000       499,991  
TOTAL FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL
               
MORTGAGE CORPORATION
            41,108,956  
                 
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK — 11.2%
               
4.920%, 01/11/10
    2,500,000       2,503,149  
4.875%, 03/22/10
    1,000,000       1,009,762  
2.750%, 05/04/10
    3,400,000       3,425,469  
0.235%, 07/06/105
    5,000,000       5,000,824  
0.123%, 08/17/105
    5,000,000       5,000,000  
0.205%, 09/03/105
    5,000,000       5,000,000  
0.390%, 12/01/104
    5,000,000       5,000,000  
0.584%, 01/04/115
    5,000,000       5,018,467  
TOTAL FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK
            31,957,671  
                 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK — 31.5%
               
0.010%, 01/05/10
    2,000,000       1,999,998  
0.031%, 01/06/10
    3,700,000       3,699,984  
0.031%, 01/08/10
    3,700,000       3,699,978  
3.750%, 01/08/10
    125,000       125,078  
0.032%, 01/15/10
    5,100,000       5,099,938  
0.031%, 01/19/10
    2,200,000       2,199,967  
0.081%, 01/22/10
    7,000,000       6,999,674  
0.550%, 01/27/10
    10,000,000       10,003,343  
0.060%, 02/03/10
    2,259,000       2,258,878  
1.030%, 02/18/10
    3,000,000       3,003,557  
0.235%, 02/19/105
    5,000,000       5,001,893  
1.030%, 02/19/10
    5,000,000       5,006,051  
2.625%, 03/12/10
    5,000,000       5,024,545  
1.050%, 05/28/10
    2,800,000       2,805,588  
3.000%, 06/11/10
    5,000,000       5,062,084  
4.250%, 06/11/10
    2,500,000       2,544,816  
0.600%, 08/05/104
    5,000,000       5,001,944  
1.350%, 09/03/10
    420,000       422,648  
0.350%, 10/13/104, 5
    9,750,000       9,749,032  
0.560%, 11/19/104
    5,000,000       5,000,000  
0.450%, 12/30/104
    5,000,000       5,000,000  
TOTAL FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
            89,708,996  
                 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE
               
CORPORATION — 10.2%
               
0.031%, 01/04/10
    1,600,000       1,599,996  
0.050%, 01/06/10
    1,625,000       1,624,989  
0.051%, 01/15/10
    955,000       954,981  
0.051%, 02/03/10
    800,000       799,963  
0.071%, 02/22/10
    6,500,000       6,499,343  
0.091%, 03/08/10
    1,411,000       1,410,767  
4.000%, 03/17/104
    325,000       327,501  
0.184%, 07/12/105
    1,750,000       1,750,984  
0.235%, 09/03/105
    5,000,000       5,002,831  
0.331%, 01/28/115
    1,200,000       1,201,506  
2.625%, 01/07/134
    7,800,000       7,802,662  
TOTAL FEDERAL HOME LOAN
               
MORTGAGE CORPORATION
            28,975,523  
                 
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
               
ASSOCIATION — 14.5%
               
0.005%, 01/05/10
    7,160,000       7,159,996  
0.031%, 01/06/10
    1,000,000       999,996  
0.020%, 01/08/10
    50,000       50,000  
0.041%, 01/14/10
    3,200,000       3,199,954  
0.051%, 01/19/10
    3,500,000       3,499,912  
0.041%, 01/27/10
    1,100,000       1,099,968  
0.071%, 02/04/10
    300,000       299,980  
0.051%, 02/10/10
    900,000       899,950  
3.250%, 02/10/10
    1,500,000       1,504,750  
0.218%, 02/12/105
    5,000,000       5,001,989  
0.071%, 02/17/10
    3,929,000       3,928,641  
4.300%, 02/17/104
    1,500,000       1,507,936  
3.050%, 03/05/104
    6,000,000       6,030,853  
4.700%, 07/28/104
    2,000,000       2,048,517  
0.228%, 08/05/105
    4,100,000       4,104,714  
TOTAL FEDERAL NATIONAL
               
MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
            41,337,156  
                 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 18.4%
               
0.010%, 03/04/10
    5,000,000       4,999,914  
0.010%, 03/11/10
    12,000,000       11,999,770  
0.010%, 03/18/10
    15,000,000       14,999,683  
0.030%, 03/25/10
    10,250,000       10,249,291  
2.375%, 08/31/10
    10,000,000       10,134,689  
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
            52,383,347  
                 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
(Cost $285,471,649) — 100.3%
            285,471,649  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $285,471,649) — 100.3%
            285,471,649  
                 
Liabilities less other assets — (0.3)%
            (948,634 )
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $1.00 per share;
unlimited shares of $0.01 par value
capital shares authorized;
284,562,549 shares outstanding)
          $ 284,523,015  
                 
 
4
Callable
5
Variable Rate Security
Valuation of securities is on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value.

 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

MONEY MARKET FUND – PRIME PORTFOLIO

   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
COMMERCIAL PAPER — 64.1%
           
Alaska Housing Finance Corp.
           
0.355%, 01/12/10
  $ 9,000,000     $ 8,999,038  
0.558%, 02/03/10
    9,000,000       8,995,463  
Bank of Nova Scotia
               
0.142%, 01/04/10
    8,500,000       8,499,901  
Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.
               
0.203%, 01/06/103
    5,500,000       5,499,847  
0.203%, 01/14/103
    7,500,000       7,499,459  
0.203%, 02/02/103
    4,500,000       4,499,200  
BNP Paribas Finance, Inc.
               
0.152%, 01/07/10
    16,750,000       16,749,582  
Brown University
               
0.212%, 01/04/10
    5,000,000       4,999,913  
0.213%, 01/08/10
    3,000,000       2,999,878  
0.203%, 02/02/10
    2,000,000       1,999,644  
Brown-Forman Corp.
               
0.183%, 01/25/103
    8,500,000       8,498,980  
Cargill, Inc.
               
0.101%, 01/05/103
    2,850,000       2,849,968  
0.132%, 01/06/103
    6,500,000       6,499,883  
County of St. Joseph, IN
               
0.253%, 01/06/10
    8,000,000       7,999,722  
Danaher Corp.
               
0.132%, 01/06/10
    5,550,000       5,549,900  
Dell, Inc.
               
0.132%, 01/29/10
    1,600,000       1,599,838  
0.142%, 02/09/10
    5,000,000       4,999,242  
0.142%, 02/16/10
    7,500,000       7,498,659  
Emerson Electric Co.
               
0.081%, 01/07/103
    3,436,000       3,435,954  
FPL Group Capital, Inc.
               
0.132%, 01/04/103
    1,099,000       1,098,988  
0.111%, 01/05/103
    1,000,000       999,988  
0.162%, 01/13/103
    5,000,000       4,999,733  
0.122%, 01/15/103
    1,550,000       1,549,928  
0.152%, 01/20/103
    8,250,000       8,249,347  
Franklin Resources, Inc.
               
0.152%, 01/13/103
    8,500,000       8,499,575  
0.132%, 02/09/103
    8,250,000       8,248,838  
General RE Corp.
               
0.142%, 01/21/10
    5,000,000       4,999,611  
GlaxoSmithKline Finance PLC
               
0.112%, 01/06/103
    7,000,000       6,999,893  
Harvard University
               
0.203%, 01/15/10
    3,746,000       3,745,709  
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
               
0.109%, 01/04/103
    16,898,000       16,897,849  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
               
0.101%, 01/19/10
    5,000,000       4,999,750  
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau
               
0.172%, 01/20/103
    4,242,000       4,241,619  
0.142%, 01/25/103
    7,500,000       7,499,300  
0.152%, 02/02/103
    2,200,000       2,199,707  
0.122%, 02/08/103
    1,800,000       1,799,772  
Medtronic, Inc.
               
0.152%, 01/22/103
    8,500,000       8,499,257  
0.101%, 01/27/103
    8,750,000       8,749,368  
Microsoft Corp.
               
0.112%, 01/12/103
    8,500,000       8,499,714  
0.101%, 02/09/103
    2,250,000       2,249,756  
Nebraska Public Power District
               
0.203%, 01/27/10
    8,000,000       7,998,844  
Northern Illinois Gas Co.
               
0.061%, 01/04/10
    16,879,000       16,878,916  
Royal Bank of Canada
               
0.091%, 01/29/10
    7,500,000       7,499,475  
0.122%, 03/24/10
    7,500,000       7,497,950  
Scotiabanc, Inc.
               
0.142%, 01/14/103
    637,000       636,968  
0.162%, 01/15/103
    8,500,000       8,499,471  
Sigma-Aldrich Corp.
               
0.132%, 01/13/103
    3,500,000       3,499,848  
0.112%, 01/15/103
    8,500,000       8,499,636  
Southern Co.
               
0.172%, 01/11/103
    5,000,000       4,999,764  
Southern Co. Funding Corp.
               
0.122%, 01/11/103
    8,500,000       8,499,717  
0.122%, 01/12/103
    3,250,000       3,249,881  
Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
               
0.091%, 01/08/10
    16,750,000       16,749,707  
Vanderbilt University
               
0.221%, 01/04/10
    1,153,000       1,152,979  
0.223%, 01/08/10
    4,404,000       4,403,811  
0.213%, 02/02/10
    3,004,000       3,003,439  
Walt Disney Co.
               
0.081%, 01/06/103
    16,750,000       16,749,814  
TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
               
(Cost $354,521,993) — 64.1%
            354,521,993  
                 
CORPORATE BONDS — 13.6%
               
Bear Stearns Cos., LLC
               
5.850%, 07/19/10
    7,500,000       7,716,199  
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
               
4.150%, 01/15/10
    1,000,000       1,001,404  
GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc.
               
0.898%, 05/13/105
    7,500,000       7,518,385  
Hewlett-Packard Co.
               
0.314%, 06/15/105
    7,500,000       7,504,112  
Honeywell International, Inc.
               
7.500%, 03/01/10
    7,485,000       7,570,508  
John Deere Capital Corp.
               
0.364%, 07/16/105
    1,225,000       1,225,449  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
               
0.569%, 09/24/105
    5,000,000       5,011,712  
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
               
0.381%, 07/30/105
    7,500,000       7,506,851  
Roche Holdings, Inc.
               
1.262%, 02/25/103, 5
    4,000,000       4,006,629  
U.S. Bancorp
               
4.500%, 07/29/10
    7,500,000       7,654,646  
Wachovia Bank N.A.
               
1.173%, 05/14/105
    7,500,000       7,519,337  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
               
4.000%, 01/15/10
    2,425,000       2,428,335  
Wells Fargo & Co.
               
4.200%, 01/15/10
    2,000,000       2,002,844  
0.711%, 01/29/105
    6,250,000       6,252,389  
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
(Cost $74,918,800) — 13.6%
            74,918,800  
                 

 
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

MONEY MARKET FUND – PRIME PORTFOLIO (Continued)
   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
             
MUNICIPAL BOND — 1.3%
           
Iowa Finance Authority
           
0.250%, 01/01/394, 5
  $ 7,355,000     $ 7,355,000  
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
               
(Cost $7,355,000) — 1.3%
            7,355,000  
                 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES — 19.9%
               
FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK — 2.5%
               
0.454%, 02/11/105
    1,000,000       1,000,420  
0.152%, 02/22/105
    3,100,000       3,100,304  
0.235%, 07/06/105
    5,000,000       5,000,805  
0.205%, 09/03/105
    5,000,000       5,000,000  
TOTAL FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK
            14,101,529  
                 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK — 2.1%
               
1.050%, 05/28/10
    5,000,000       5,009,881  
0.212%, 07/27/105
    2,580,000       2,580,559  
0.234%, 10/08/105
    3,800,000       3,801,855  
TOTAL FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
            11,392,295  
                 
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE
               
CORPORATION — 1.1%
               
0.184%, 07/12/105
    2,805,000       2,805,195  
0.242%, 08/24/105
    3,309,000       3,311,076  
TOTAL FEDERAL HOME LOAN
               
MORTGAGE CORPORATION
            6,116,271  
                 
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
               
ASSOCIATION — 2.4%
               
0.001%, 01/05/10
    3,000,000       3,000,000  
0.228%, 08/05/105
    10,000,000       10,008,611  
TOTAL FEDERAL NATIONAL
               
MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
            13,008,611  
                 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 11.8%
               
0.030%, 03/25/10
    4,750,000       4,749,671  
2.375%, 08/31/10
    10,000,000       10,134,689  
2.000%, 09/30/10
    50,000,000       50,612,667  
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
            65,497,027  
                 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES
               
(Cost $110,115,733) — 19.9%
            110,115,733  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $546,911,526) — 98.9%
            546,911,526  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 1.1%
            6,046,570  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $1.00 per share;
unlimited shares of $0.01 par value
capital shares authorized;
553,065,694 shares outstanding)
          $ 552,958,096  

LLC — Limited Liability Company
PLC — Public Limited Company
3
144A Restricted Security
4
Callable
5
Variable Rate Security
Valuation of securities is on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value.
 

 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Tax-Free Money Market Fund

OBJECTIVE (Unaudited)

The Scout Tax-Free Money Market Fund seeks the highest level of income exempt from federal income tax consistent with quality and maturity standards.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION1 (Unaudited) 
Scout Tax-Free Money Market Fund (UMTXX)
 
 
Based on total net assets as of December 31, 2009. Subject to change.
 
The Scout Tax-Free Money Market Fund provided a compounded average annual rate of return of 0.08%, 1.88% and 1.71% for the one-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2009. The Fund’s current seven day yield as of December 31, 2009 was 0.02%. The Fund’s current seven day yield quotation more closely reflects the current earnings of the Tax-Free Money Market Fund than the average annual return quotation. The Lipper Tax-Exempt Money Market Index showed an average annual return for the peer group of 0.17%, 1.98% and 1.81% for the one-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2009. The performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted here. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end and 7-day yield, please call 800-996-2862 or visit www.scoutfunds.com. Performance of the Service Class Shares of the Fund may be lower based on differences in expenses paid by the shareholders in the different classes.
 
The second half of 2009 began with an unexpectedly large drop in nonfarm payrolls and growing concerns over the prospects of trillion dollar budget deficits. On the political front, August “town hall” meetings began to cast some doubt on the passage of health care reform and other plans for large scale increases in government programs, resulting in rallies for both the bond and stock markets. While there were signs the economy was recovering, market participants seemed to be divided as to the trajectory and the risks that remained. In one camp were those that believed the various stimulative measures should be withdrawn sooner rather than later to avoid sowing the seeds of inflation. In the other camp were those worried removing those measures too soon might cause the nascent economic recovery to slide back into recession or worse.
 
Long-term interest rates ended near the high levels for the year (but remained below pre-financial crisis levels) as signs of stronger economic growth fueled inflation fears. Notwithstanding concern over its “exit strategy”, the Federal Reserve reiterated its intention to keep short-term interest rates at “exceptionally low levels…for an extended period.” With the worst of the financial crisis having passed, the dollar resumed its slide towards its 2008 multi-year lows but then ended the year higher on expectations of stronger U.S. economic growth. Meanwhile, concerns over sovereign debt and Dubai World’s debt standstill announcement at the end of November served as a reminder that global deleveraging continues. While most market participants expect growth to continue in 2010, the question remains: will real final demand return to the economy and how robust will it be? Much depends on the ability of the U.S. economy to create jobs as the recovery unfolds.
 
With short-term tax-exempt interest rates at near-zero levels, tax-exempt money market funds have also experienced record low yields over the past six months. It is likely tax-exempt money market fund yields will remain at recent levels until the Fed reverses its accommodative stance towards money policy. During this period of extraordinarily low short-term tax-exempt rates, we intend to maintain our focus on securities of the highest credit quality that we believe present minimal credit risk. As always, we do not intend to relax our conservative standards in order to “chase yield.” Thank you for your continued support of the Scout Funds.
 
Bruce C. Fernandez, CFA
Danielle L. Beagle
Scout Investment Advisors, Inc.

1
Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the Fund, its Advisor or Distributor. See the accompanying Schedule of Investments for the percentage of the Fund’s portfolio represented by the securities or sectors mentioned above.
 
An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in UMB Bank, n.a. or its affiliates and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. Income from the Scout Tax-Free Money Market Fund may be subject to federal Alternative Minimum Tax as well as state and local taxes.
 
 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND
   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
             
ALASKA — 0.9%
           
City of Valdez
           
0.180%, 07/01/374, 5
  $ 1,000,000     $ 1,000,000  
0.180%, 07/01/374, 5
    600,000       600,000  
              1,600,000  
COLORADO — 5.7%
               
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority
               
0.320%, 04/01/204, 5
    900,000       900,000  
0.220%, 11/01/214, 5
    300,000       300,000  
0.250%, 11/01/214, 5
    1,000,000       1,000,000  
0.250%, 11/01/214, 5
    200,000       200,000  
0.320%, 10/01/304, 5
    2,700,000       2,700,000  
0.320%, 10/01/304, 5
    2,945,000       2,945,000  
Eagle County School District No. Re50J
               
4.000%, 12/01/10
    1,250,000       1,288,751  
Ute Water Conservancy District
               
2.000%, 06/15/10
    345,000       347,077  
              9,680,828  
CONNECTICUT — 3.5%
               
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
               
0.200%, 05/15/394, 5
    2,400,000       2,400,000  
Connecticut State Health & Educational
               
Facility Authority
               
0.150%, 07/01/374, 5
    3,300,000       3,300,000  
State of Connecticut
               
5.000%, 04/01/10
    200,000       202,225  
              5,902,225  
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — 1.5%
               
District of Columbia
               
0.200%, 04/01/414, 5
    1,500,000       1,500,000  
0.200%, 04/01/424, 5
    1,000,000       1,000,000  
              2,500,000  
FLORIDA — 8.5%
               
City of Jacksonville
               
0.200%, 10/01/324, 5
    3,300,000       3,300,000  
Dade County Industrial Development Authority
               
0.230%, 06/01/214, 5
    2,400,000       2,400,000  
JEA
               
0.170%, 10/01/344, 5
    3,600,000       3,600,000  
0.210%, 10/01/364, 5
    400,000       400,000  
0.220%, 10/01/414, 5
    3,600,000       3,600,000  
JEA Florida Electric System Revenue Bond
               
0.200%, 10/01/384, 5
    1,200,000       1,200,000  
              14,500,000  
GEORGIA — 1.4%
               
Carroll County School District
               
5.000%, 04/01/10
    225,000       227,442  
City of Atlanta
               
5.500%, 01/01/264
    1,750,000       1,767,500  
Stephens County School District
               
4.000%, 04/01/10
    400,000       403,272  
              2,398,214  
                 
ILLINOIS — 0.7%
               
City of Chicago
               
3.100%, 01/01/10
    400,000       400,000  
4.000%, 01/01/10
    290,000       290,000  
State of Illinois
               
5.375%, 01/01/10
    250,000       250,000  
5.000%, 04/01/10
    250,000       252,625  
              1,192,625  
INDIANA — 0.2%
               
City of Indianapolis
               
4.000%, 06/01/10
    400,000       405,689  
                 
KANSAS — 4.0%
               
City of Junction City
               
4.000%, 06/01/10
    1,400,000       1,418,160  
City of Leawood
               
2.000%, 09/01/10
    500,000       505,129  
City of Topeka
               
3.000%, 08/15/10
    500,000       507,603  
Kansas State Department of Transportation
               
0.170%, 09/01/234, 5
    4,000,000       4,000,000  
Sedgwick County Unified School District No. 259
               
2.500%, 10/01/10
    350,000       355,215  
              6,786,107  
MARYLAND — 5.7%
               
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities
               
Authority
               
0.180%, 07/01/364, 5
    3,100,000       3,100,000  
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities
               
Authority, Commercial Paper
               
0.240%, 01/04/10
    2,383,000       2,383,000  
0.240%, 01/04/10
    4,256,000       4,256,000  
              9,739,000  
MASSACHUSETTS — 4.6%
               
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
               
0.200%, 09/01/164, 5
    2,900,000       2,900,000  
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
               
0.320%, 08/01/204, 5
    1,650,000       1,650,000  
0.170%, 08/01/294, 5
    2,300,000       2,300,000  
0.270%, 08/01/374, 5
    1,000,000       1,000,000  
              7,850,000  
MICHIGAN — 0.2%
               
Forest Hills Public Schools
               
5.250%, 05/01/114
    250,000       253,909  
                 
MINNESOTA — 5.4%
               
City of Minneapolis
               
0.220%, 12/01/274, 5
    2,060,000       2,060,000  
City of Owatonna
               
3.000%, 03/01/10
    250,000       250,905  
Hennepin County
               
0.170%, 12/01/254, 5
    6,420,000       6,420,000  
Mankato
               
4.000%, 02/01/10
    200,000       200,380  
Minnetonka Independent School District No. 276
               
4.000%, 02/01/10
    200,000       200,586  
              9,131,871  
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND (Continued)
   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
MISSISSIPPI — 0.1%
           
State of Mississippi
           
0.300%, 09/01/254, 5
  $ 100,000     $ 100,000  
                 
MISSOURI — 5.3%
               
City of Kansas City
               
4.000%, 12/01/10
    765,000       788,316  
City of West Plains
               
5.250%, 03/01/134
    225,000       226,773  
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority
               
0.250%, 04/01/274, 5
    2,600,000       2,600,000  
Missouri Development Finance Board
               
0.200%, 12/01/334, 5
    2,000,000       2,000,000  
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission
               
5.500%, 02/01/10
    500,000       502,116  
Missouri State Health & Educational
               
Facilities Authority
               
0.250%, 09/01/304, 5
    1,800,000       1,800,000  
0.250%, 09/01/304, 5
    600,000       600,000  
0.200%, 03/01/404, 5
    600,000       600,000  
              9,117,205  
NEBRASKA — 2.6%
               
Lincoln Nebraska Electric System Revenue,
               
Commercial Paper
               
0.250%, 01/06/10
    1,500,000       1,500,000  
Omaha Public Power District, Commercial Paper
               
0.250%, 01/05/10
    1,000,000       1,000,000  
0.250%, 01/11/10
    2,000,000       2,000,000  
              4,500,000  
NEW HAMPSHIRE — 2.9%
               
City of Concord
               
5.550%, 04/01/154
    455,000       465,256  
New Hampshire Health & Education
               
Facilities Authority
               
0.150%, 06/01/234, 5
    3,270,000       3,270,000  
0.220%, 06/01/414, 5
    1,200,000       1,200,000  
              4,935,256  
NEW JERSEY — 0.1%
               
Delaware Valley Regional High School District
               
3.300%, 01/15/10
    125,000       125,109  
                 
NEW MEXICO — 0.2%
               
City of Albuquerque
               
4.000%, 07/01/10
    400,000       406,684  
                 
NEW YORK — 2.7%
               
City of New York
               
0.240%, 02/15/134, 5
    2,400,000       2,400,000  
0.200%, 08/01/214, 5
    500,000       500,000  
0.200%, 08/01/214, 5
    900,000       900,000  
0.170%, 08/01/314, 5
    825,000       825,000  
              4,625,000  
                 
NORTH CAROLINA — 13.7%
               
Buncombe County
               
0.320%, 12/01/114, 5
    1,700,000       1,700,000  
0.320%, 12/01/154, 5
    1,175,000       1,175,000  
0.320%, 12/01/164, 5
    820,000       820,000  
0.320%, 12/01/184, 5
    1,000,000       1,000,000  
0.320%, 12/01/204, 5
    1,385,000       1,385,000  
City of Charlotte
               
0.210%, 06/01/254, 5
    4,905,000       4,905,000  
City of Greensboro
               
0.250%, 02/01/284, 5
    500,000       500,000  
County of Durham
               
4.500%, 03/01/10
    300,000       301,985  
County of Johnston
               
5.000%, 02/01/10
    200,000       200,760  
County of Pender
               
4.250%, 03/01/10
    500,000       502,879  
County of Wake
               
0.220%, 04/01/194, 5
    3,340,000       3,340,000  
0.280%, 04/01/214, 5
    700,000       700,000  
0.220%, 03/01/244, 5
    350,000       350,000  
New Hanover County
               
0.220%, 02/01/264, 5
    3,200,000       3,200,000  
State of North Carolina
               
0.150%, 05/01/214, 5
    1,500,000       1,500,000  
0.280%, 05/01/214, 5
    1,800,000       1,800,000  
              23,380,624  
OHIO — 0.4%
               
Ohio State Water Development Authority
               
0.220%, 12/01/184, 5
    640,000       640,000  
                 
OKLAHOMA — 0.4%
               
Oklahoma Water Resource Board
               
3.000%, 04/01/10
    500,000       503,332  
Tulsa County Independent School District No. 1
               
4.000%, 01/01/10
    200,000       200,000  
              703,332  
PENNSYLVANIA — 3.0%
               
Beaver County Industrial Development Authority
               
0.290%, 12/01/204, 5
    4,150,000       4,150,000  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
               
0.230%, 12/01/384, 5
    1,000,000       1,000,000  
              5,150,000  
RHODE ISLAND — 1.1%
               
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp.
               
0.200%, 09/01/324, 5
    1,950,000       1,950,000  
SOUTH CAROLINA — 1.6%
               
City of Charleston
               
0.210%, 01/01/334, 5
    1,800,000       1,800,000  
Richland County School District No. 1
               
5.600%, 03/01/194
    850,000       856,701  
              2,656,701  
SOUTH DAKOTA — 2.8%
               
South Dakota Housing Development Authority
               
0.320%, 05/01/324, 5
    4,700,000       4,700,000  
                 

 
 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)

TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND (Continued)
   
Principal
       
   
Amount
   
Value
 
TENNESSEE — 4.0%
           
County of Shelby
           
0.270%, 03/01/114, 5
  $ 300,000     $ 300,000  
0.300%, 04/01/304, 5
    1,600,000       1,600,000  
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson
               
County Health & Educational Facilities Bond
               
0.170%, 10/01/304, 5
    3,900,000       3,900,000  
0.180%, 10/01/444, 5
    1,000,000       1,000,000  
              6,800,000  
TEXAS — 12.4%
               
Brownsville Independent School District
               
4.000%, 02/15/10
    300,000       301,318  
City of Grand Prairie
               
3.000%, 01/15/10
    250,000       250,239  
County of Williamson
               
5.000%, 02/15/10
    200,000       201,133  
Dallas Independent School District
               
5.000%, 02/15/10
    400,000       402,092  
El Paso Independent School District
               
4.000%, 02/15/10
    675,000       677,969  
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority
               
0.180%, 10/01/174, 5
    2,000,000       2,000,000  
Harris County, Commercial Paper
               
0.250%, 01/07/10
    6,500,000       6,500,000  
McKinney Independent School District
               
4.500%, 02/15/10
    200,000       201,010  
North East Independent School District
               
5.750%, 02/01/204
    200,000       200,822  
Pasadena Independent School District
               
4.000%, 02/15/10
    450,000       451,799  
Texas Public Finance Authority, Commercial Paper
               
0.200%, 01/13/10
    4,000,000       4,000,000  
0.200%, 01/14/10
    1,500,000       1,500,000  
University of Texas
               
0.170%, 08/01/164, 5
    2,200,000       2,200,000  
0.150%, 08/01/254, 5
    800,000       800,000  
0.170%, 08/01/394, 5
    1,500,000       1,500,000  
              21,186,382  
UTAH — 0.6%
               
Iron County School District
               
3.000%, 01/15/10
    1,030,000       1,030,938  
                 
VIRGINIA — 3.4%
               
City of Richmond
               
5.125%, 01/15/244
    2,500,000       2,529,542  
County of Henrico
               
3.250%, 07/15/10
    175,000       177,674  
Virginia College Building Authority
               
0.210%, 02/01/264, 5
    1,700,000       1,700,000  
0.210%, 02/01/264, 5
    1,400,000       1,400,000  
              5,807,216  
WISCONSIN — 0.1%
               
City of Appleton
               
5.125%, 01/01/10
    160,000       160,000  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
               
(Cost $169,914,915) — 99.7%
            169,914,915  
                 
Other assets less liabilities — 0.3%
            585,136  
                 
TOTAL NET ASSETS —100.0%
               
(equivalent to $1.00 per share;
unlimited shares of $0.01 par value
capital shares authorized;
170,581,851 shares outstanding)
          $ 170,500,051  
                 

 
4
Callable
5
Variable Rate Security
Valuation of securities is on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value.
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
(in thousands except per share data)
   
Stock
Fund
   
Mid Cap
Fund
   
Small Cap
Fund
 
                   
ASSETS:
                 
Investment securities at cost
  $ 99,199     $ 74,820     $ 440,260  
Investment securities at value
  $ 112,505     $ 97,085     $ 504,070  
Cash
          189        
Receivables:
                       
Investments sold
    1,870              
Dividends
    160       173       163  
Interest
                 
Fund shares sold
    140       701       215  
Due from Advisor
                 
Prepaid and other assets
    27       18       35  
Total assets
    114,702       98,166       504,483  
LIABILITIES:
                       
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit money
    888              
Payables:
                       
Investments purchased
          188        
Fund shares redeemed
    1,149       50       2,725  
Dividends
                 
Accrued investment advisory fees
    13       15       41  
Accrued administration and fund accounting fees
    10       6       37  
Accrued shareholder servicing fees
    9       3       69  
Accrued custody fees
    2       5       8  
Accrued registration fees
          1        
Accrued distribution fees
                 
Other accrued expenses
    11       9       20  
Total liabilities
    2,082       277       2,900  
NET ASSETS
  $ 112,620     $ 97,889     $ 501,583  
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
                       
Capital (capital stock and paid-in capital)
  $ 115,485     $ 86,703     $ 609,104  
Accumulated undistributed income:
                       
Net investment income (loss)
    88       29       (770 )
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions
    (16,259 )     (11,108 )     (170,561 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and
                       
translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
    13,306       22,265       63,810  
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO OUTSTANDING SHARES
  $ 112,620     $ 97,889     $ 501,583  
Capital Shares, $1.00 par value ($0.01 par value for Money Market Funds):
                       
Authorized
 
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
Shares issued and outstanding:
                       
Investor Class
    9,667       8,937       39,306  
Service Class
                 
TOTAL SHARES ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING
    9,667       8,937       39,306  
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE – INVESTOR CLASS
  $ 11.65     $ 10.95     $ 12.76  
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE – SERVICE CLASS
  $     $     $  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
 
December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
(in thousands except per share data)
                         
TrendStar
Small Cap
Fund
   
International
Fund
   
International
Discovery
Fund
   
Bond
Fund
   
Money Market
Fund
Federal
Portfolio
   
Money Market
Fund
Prime
Portfolio
   
Tax-Free
Money Market
Fund
 
                                       
                                       
$ 11,457     $ 3,977,669     $ 26,213     $ 127,934     $ 285,472     $ 546,912     $ 169,915  
$ 12,566     $ 4,906,087     $ 27,332     $ 131,750     $ 285,472     $ 546,912     $ 169,915  
  1       38,777       17       1       58       5,200       272  
                                                     
  121                   2,003                    
  5       7,515       45                          
                    949       576       1,024       348  
  1       10,649       320       722             6        
  35             118             4              
  21       121       17       25       28       37       26  
  12,750       4,963,149       27,849       135,450       286,138       553,179       170,561  
                                                     
                                       
                                                     
  67             234       1,977       1,524              
  3       3,198       2       154             67        
                    89       5       7       3  
        389             2             2       1  
  6       234       6       9       26       42       17  
  5       24       5       8       8       12       8  
  4       60       5       6       9       17       4  
        22                   1       1       2  
                                       
  15       148       9       21       42       73       26  
  100       4,075       261       2,266       1,615       221       61  
$ 12,650     $ 4,959,074     $ 27,588     $ 133,184     $ 284,523     $ 552,958     $ 170,500  
                                                     
$ 47,133     $ 4,376,289     $ 27,920     $ 130,873     $ 284,528     $ 553,036     $ 170,527  
                                                     
  (41 )     (3,182 )     (81 )     (24 )                  
  (35,551 )     (342,508 )     (1,370 )     (1,481 )     (5 )     (78 )     (27 )
                                                     
  1,109       928,475       1,119       3,816                    
$ 12,650     $ 4,959,074     $ 27,588     $ 133,184     $ 284,523     $ 552,958     $ 170,500  
                                                     
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
   
Unlimited
 
                                                     
  1,701       170,168       3,299       11,629       199,471       366,484       150,240  
                          85,092       186,582       20,342  
  1,701       170,168       3,299       11,629       284,563       553,066       170,582  
$ 7.44     $ 29.14     $ 8.36     $ 11.45     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
$     $     $     $     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  


DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

   
Stock
Fund
   
Mid Cap
Fund
   
Small Cap
Fund
 
                   
INVESTMENT INCOME:
                 
Interest income
  $ 1     $     $ 6  
Dividend income
    1,138 (1)     633 (1)     1,855  
Total investment income
    1,139       633       1,861  
EXPENSES:
                       
Investment advisory fees
    338       301       1,895  
Administration and fund accounting fees
    56       39       221  
Shareholder servicing fees
    83       40       383  
Professional fees
    15       13       16  
Federal and state registration fees
    22       10       12  
Custody fees
    9       11       34  
Reports to shareholders
    10       6       42  
Insurance fees
    1             6  
Directors’ fees
    2       1       11  
Distribution fees
                 
Treasury insurance fees
                 
Other expenses
    6       6       11  
Total expenses before waiver or recovery of fees
    542       427       2,631  
Waiver (recovery of fees)
    34       (30 )      
Net expenses
    508       457       2,631  
Net investment income (loss)
    631       176       (770 )
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
                       
ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:
                       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    1,805       3,981       47,042  
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions
                 
Net increase in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
                       
and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
    15,585       15,426       29,127  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies
    17,390       19,407       76,169  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 18,021     $ 19,583     $ 75,399  

 
(1)
Net of foreign tax withholding of (in thousands) $19, $4, $1, $2,902 and $13, respectively.
   
(2)
Including (in thousands) $488, $862 and $186, respectively, of voluntarily waived Investment Advisory fees and $249, $473 and $48, respectively, of voluntarily waived Distribution fees.
 

 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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TrendStar
Small Cap
Fund
   
International
Fund
   
International
Discovery
Fund
   
Bond
Fund
   
Money Market
Fund
Federal
Portfolio
   
Money Market
Fund
Prime
Portfolio
   
Tax-Free
Money Market
Fund
 
                                       
                                       
$     $ 51     $ 1     $ 2,078     $ 289     $ 802     $ 297  
  34 (1)     32,415 (1)     114 (1)                        
  34       32,466       115       2,078       289       802       297  
                                                     
  43       15,707       105       265       437       1,008       244  
  38       1,256       38       53       150       252       91  
  27       2,759       34       77       35       49       30  
  14       80       13       12       18       21       15  
  17       153       9       12       20       22       19  
  8       447       11       18       30       55       14  
  3       282       4       12       15       39       8  
        38             1       4       9       2  
        86             3       6       13       3  
                          249       473       48  
                                64       15  
  4       50       11       12       7       18       11  
  154       20,858       225       465       971       2,023       500  
  79             49       87       737 (2)     1,335 (2)     234 (2)
  75       20,858       176       378       234       688       266  
  (41 )     11,608       (61 )     1,700       55       114       31  
                                                     
                                                     
  77       2,647       (63 )     305       (3 )     (2 )      
        3,516       31                          
  1,632       928,660       3,765       726                    
  1,709       934,823       3,733       1,031       (3 )     (2 )      
$ 1,668     $ 946,431     $ 3,672     $ 2,731     $ 52     $ 112     $ 31  


 

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(in thousands)

 
   
Stock Fund
 
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
 
             
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income (loss)
  $ 631     $ 1,195  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    1,805       (18,064 )
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
    15,585       (9,140 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    18,021       (26,009 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
               
Net investment income
               
Investor Class
    (603 )     (1,169 )
Service Class
           
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
               
Investor Class
          (1,354 )
Service Class
           
Total distributions to shareholders
    (603 )     (2,523 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Investor Class
               
Shares sold
    19,100       96,134  
Shares issued for reinvestment of distributions
    528       2,280  
Redemption fees
           
Shares redeemed
    (28,990 )     (55,654 )
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
    (9,362 )     42,760  
Service Class
               
Shares sold
           
Shares issued for reinvestment of distributions
           
Redemption fees
           
Shares redeemed
           
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
           
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
    (9,362 )     42,760  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
    8,056       14,228  
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
    104,564       90,336  
End of period
  $ 112,620     $ 104,564  
Undistributed net investment income
    88       60  
TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES:
               
Investor Class
               
Shares sold
    1,769       8,861  
Shares reinvested
    46       230  
Shares redeemed
    (2,651 )     (5,549 )
Net increase (decrease)
    (836 )     3,542  
Service Class
               
Shares sold
           
Shares reinvested
           
Shares redeemed
           
Net increase (decrease)
           
Net increase (decrease)
    (836 )     3,542  
 
*    
The information presented is for the period October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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Mid Cap Fund
   
Small Cap Fund
   
TrendStar Small Cap Fund
   
International Fund
 
 
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Period Ended
June 30, 2009*
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
 
                                             
                                             
$ 176     $ 137     $ (770 )   $ (1,791 )   $ (41 )   $ (38 )   $ 11,608     $ 47,344  
  3,981       (13,394 )     47,042       (204,432 )     77       (4,476 )     6,163       (348,414 )
  15,426       3,108       29,127       (18,152 )     1,632       1,054       928,660       (833,660 )
  19,583       (10,149 )     75,399       (224,375 )     1,668       (3,460 )     946,431       (1,134,730 )
                                                             
                                                             
  (167 )     (112 )                             (16,494 )     (47,489 )
                                             
                                            (116,491 )
                                             
  (167 )     (112 )                             (16,494 )     (163,980 )
                                                             
                                                             
  26,442       29,746       43,559       180,999       3,445       2,562       993,788       1,606,709  
  103       69                               15,930       157,703  
        7       14       35                   72       576  
  (3,655 )     (8,205 )     (92,974 )     (154,835 )     (3,082 )     (8,164 )     (403,624 )     (1,087,615 )
  22,890       21,617       (49,401 )     26,199       363       (5,602 )     606,166       677,373  
                                                             
                                             
                                             
                                             
                                             
                                             
  22,890       21,617       (49,401 )     26,199       363       (5,602 )     606,166       677,373  
  42,306       11,356       25,998       (198,176 )     2,031       (9,062 )     1,536,103       (621,337 )
                                                             
  55,583       44,227       475,585       673,761       10,619       19,681       3,422,971       4,044,308  
$ 97,889     $ 55,583     $ 501,583     $ 475,585     $ 12,650     $ 10,619     $ 4,959,074     $ 3,422,971  
  29       20       (770 )           (41 )           (3,182 )     1,704  
                                                             
                                                             
  2,601       3,824       3,701       15,586       505       436       36,271       70,156  
  10       8                               560       7,401  
  (370 )     (1,057 )     (7,711 )     (14,085 )     (456 )     (1,394 )     (14,652 )     (46,076 )
  2,241       2,775       (4,010 )     1,501       49       (958 )     22,179       31,481  
                                                             
                                             
                                             
                                             
                                             
  2,241       2,775       (4,010 )     1,501       49       (958 )     22,179       31,481  

 

DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(in thousands)
   
International Discovery Fund
 
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
 
             
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income (loss)
  $ (61 )   $ 106  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    (32 )     (1,328 )
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies
    3,765       (2,143 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    3,672       (3,365 )
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
               
Net investment income
               
Investor Class
    (25 )     (101 )
Service Class
           
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
               
Investor Class
          (145 )
Service Class
           
Total distributions to shareholders
    (25 )     (246 )
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Investor Class
               
Shares sold
    9,909       8,693  
Shares issued for reinvestment of distributions
    20       213  
Redemption fees
          1  
Shares redeemed
    (1,170 )     (2,518 )
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
    8,759       6,389  
Service Class
               
Shares sold
           
Shares issued for reinvestment of distributions
           
Redemption fees
           
Shares redeemed
           
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
           
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
    8,759       6,389  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
    12,406       2,778  
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
    15,182       12,404  
End of period
  $ 27,588     $ 15,182  
Undistributed net investment income
    (81 )     5  
TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES:
               
Investor Class
               
Shares sold
    1,256       1,241  
Shares reinvested
    2       33  
Shares redeemed
    (145 )     (363 )
Net increase (decrease)
    1,113       911  
Service Class
               
Shares sold
           
Shares reinvested
           
Shares redeemed
           
Net increase (decrease)
           
Net increase (decrease)
    1,113       911  

 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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Bond Fund
 
Money Market Fund
Federal Portfolio
 
Money Market Fund
Prime Portfolio
 
Tax-Free Money Market Fund
 
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
   
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
   
Year Ended
June 30, 2009
 
                                             
$ 1,700     $ 3,221     $ 55     $ 1,598     $ 114     $ 5,527     $ 31     $ 1,145  
  305       143       (3 )     10       (2 )     (32 )            
  726       3,267                                      
  2,731       6,631       52       1,608       112       5,495       31       1,145  
                                                             
                                                             
  (1,725 )     (3,268 )     (36 )     (1,057 )     (78 )     (4,211 )     (27 )     (1,058 )
              (19 )     (541 )     (36 )     (1,316 )     (4 )     (87 )
                                                             
                                             
                                             
  (1,725 )     (3,268 )     (55 )     (1,598 )     (114 )     (5,527 )     (31 )     (1,145 )
                                                             
                                                             
  27,521       68,697       131,300       330,267       258,113       463,571       127,811       251,973  
  1,180       2,010             183       4       1,313             67  
                                             
  (25,640 )     (33,043 )     (117,300 )     (312,109 )     (292,796 )     (590,190 )     (99,886 )     (254,393 )
  3,061       37,664       14,000       18,341       (34,679 )     (125,306 )     27,925       (2,353 )
                                                             
              615,619       1,044,924       137,586       932,295       28,279       51,944  
                                             
                                             
              (621,382 )     (1,099,373 )     (133,705 )     (1,155,021 )     (26,303 )     (58,466 )
              (5,763 )     (54,449 )     3,881       (222,726 )     1,976       (6,522 )
  3,061       37,664       8,237       (36,108 )     (30,798 )     (348,032 )     29,901       (8,875 )
  4,067       41,027       8,234       (36,098 )     (30,800 )     (348,064 )     29,901       (8,875 )
                                                             
  129,117       88,090       276,289       312,387       583,758       931,822       140,599       149,474  
$ 133,184     $ 129,117     $ 284,523     $ 276,289     $ 552,958     $ 583,758     $ 170,500     $ 140,599  
  (24 )     1                                      
                                                             
                                                             
  2,396       6,127       131,300       330,267       258,113       463,571       127,810       251,973  
  102       180             183       5       1,313             67  
  (2,233 )     (2,971 )     (117,300 )     (312,109 )     (292,796 )     (590,190 )     (99,886 )     (254,393 )
  265       3,336       14,000       18,341       (34,678 )     (125,306 )     27,924       (2,353 )
                                                             
              615,619       1,044,924       137,586       932,295       28,280       51,944  
                                             
              (621,382 )     (1,099,373 )     (133,705 )     (1,155,021 )     (26,303 )     (58,466 )
              (5,763 )     (54,449 )     3,881       (222,726 )     1,977       (6,522 )
  265       3,336       8,237       (36,108 )     (30,797 )     (348,032 )     29,901       (8,875 )


DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period.
 
SCOUT STOCK FUND*
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 9.96     $ 12.98     $ 15.23     $ 15.09     $ 15.33     $ 14.95  
Income from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
    0.06       0.11       0.16       0.17       0.14       0.13  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    1.69       (2.88 )     (0.50 )     1.78       1.79       0.71  
Total from investment operations
    1.75       (2.77 )     (0.34 )     1.95       1.93       0.84  
Distributions from:
                                               
Net investment income
    (0.06 )     (0.11 )     (0.15 )     (0.17 )     (0.15 )     (0.13 )
Net realized gain on securities
          (0.14 )     (1.76 )     (1.64 )     (2.02 )     (0.33 )
Total distributions
    (0.06 )     (0.25 )     (1.91 )     (1.81 )     (2.17 )     (0.46 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 11.65     $ 9.96     $ 12.98     $ 15.23     $ 15.09     $ 15.33  
Total return
    17.58 %(a)     (21.34 )%     (3.14 )%     13.52 %     13.05 %     5.67 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 113     $ 105     $ 90     $ 93     $ 116     $ 93  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers/recovery of fees
    0.90 %(b)     0.90 %     0.90 %     0.90 %     0.90 %     0.88 %
Before waivers/recovery of fees
    0.96 %(b)     0.94 %     0.93 %     0.88 %     0.93 %     0.89 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers/recovery of fees
    1.12 %(b)     1.13 %     1.08 %     1.11 %     1.04 %     0.75 %
Before waivers/recovery of fees
    1.06 %(b)     1.09 %     1.05 %     1.13 %     1.01 %     0.74 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    35 %(a)     46 %     77 %     71 %     60 %     62 %

*
Effective April 1, 2005, the Fund’s investment objective and certain investment policies changed.
(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.
 
SCOUT MID CAP FUND (Fund Inception October 31, 2006)            
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 8.30     $ 11.28     $ 12.01     $ 10.00  
Income from investment operations:
                               
Net investment income
    0.02       0.02             0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    2.65       (2.98 )     0.17       2.01  
Total from investment operations
    2.67       (2.96 )     0.17       2.02  
Distributions from:
                               
Net investment income
    (0.02 )     (0.02 )           (0.01 )
Tax return of capital
                (0.07 )      
Net realized gain on securities
                (0.83 )      
Total distributions
    (0.02 )     (0.02 )     (0.90 )     (0.01 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 10.95     $ 8.30     $ 11.28     $ 12.01  
Total return
    32.17 %(a)     (26.27 )%     1.39 %     20.26 %(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                               
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 98     $ 56     $ 44     $ 30  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                               
Net of waivers/recovery of fees
    1.22 %(b)     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %(b)
Before waivers/recovery of fees
    1.14 %(b)     1.39 %     1.31 %     1.93 %(b)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                               
Net of waivers/recovery of fees
    0.47 %(b)     0.35 %     (0.49 )%     (0.06 )%(b)
Before waivers/recovery of fees
    0.55 %(b)     0.36 %     (0.40 )%     (0.59 )%(b)
Portfolio turnover rate
    26 %(a)     360 %     415 %     234 %(a)

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.

 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period.
 
 
SCOUT SMALL CAP FUND             
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.98     $ 16.11     $ 18.91     $ 17.40     $ 15.36     $ 14.88  
Income from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment loss
    (0.02 )     (0.04 )                        
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    1.80       (5.09 )     (1.40 )     2.45       2.45       1.08  
Total from investment operations
    1.78       (5.13 )     (1.40 )     2.45       2.45       1.08  
Distributions from:
                                               
Net realized gain on securities
                (1.40 )     (0.94 )     (0.41 )     (0.60 )
Total distributions
                (1.40 )     (0.94 )     (0.41 )     (0.60 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 12.76     $ 10.98     $ 16.11     $ 18.91     $ 17.40     $ 15.36  
Total return
    16.21 %(a)     (31.84 )%     (7.90 )%     14.70 %     16.16 %     7.34 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 502     $ 476     $ 674     $ 719     $ 594     $ 330  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
    1.04 %(b)     1.08 %     1.01 %     1.02 %     1.06 %     0.96 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
    (0.30 )%(b)     (0.36 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.13 )%     (0.09 )%     (0.23 )%
Portfolio turnover rate
    148 %(a)     327 %     226 %     207 %     92 %     66 %

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.
 
SCOUT TRENDSTAR SMALL CAP FUND (Fund Inception October 31, 2003)*  
   
For the
Six Months Ended December 31, 2009
   
For the Period
Ended June 30,
   
For the Periods Ended September 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
2009**
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 6.43     $ 7.54     $ 12.61     $ 12.19     $ 11.94     $ 10.48     $ 10.00  
Income from investment operations:
                                                       
Net investment loss
    (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (0.29 )     (0.12 )     (0.10 )     (0.07 )     (0.05 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    1.02       (1.09 )     (2.89 )     1.70       0.59       1.68       0.53  
Total from investment operations
    1.01       (1.11 )     (3.18 )     1.58       0.49       1.61       0.48  
Distributions from:
                                                       
Tax return of capital
                (c)                        
Net realized gain on securities
                (1.89 )     (1.16 )     (0.24 )     (0.15 )      
Total distributions
                (1.89 )     (1.16 )     (0.24 )     (0.15 )      
Paid in capital from redemption fees
                (d)     (d)                  
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 7.44     $ 6.43     $ 7.54     $ 12.61     $ 12.19     $ 11.94     $ 10.48  
Total return
    15.71 %(a)     (14.72 )%(a)     (28.20 )%     13.44 %     4.08 %     15.37 %     4.80 %(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                                                       
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 13     $ 11     $ 20     $ 171     $ 235     $ 193     $ 73  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                                       
Net of waivers
    1.30 %(b)     1.40 %(b)     1.40 %     1.37 %     1.36 %     1.39 %     1.40 %(b)
Before waivers
    2.66 %(b)     1.57 %(b)     1.42 %     1.37 %     1.36 %     1.39 %     1.44 %(b)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets:
                                                       
Net of waivers
    (0.71 )%(b)     (0.50 )%(b)     (0.84 )%     (0.79 )%     (0.76 )%     (0.90 )%     (0.81 )%(b)
Before waivers
    (2.07 )%(b)     (0.67 )%(b)     (0.86 )%     (0.79 )%     (0.76 )%     (0.90 )%     (0.85 )%(b)
Portfolio turnover rate
    42 %(a)     42 %(a)     53 %     21 %     37 %     12 %     14 %(a)

*
Financial information from inception through June 30, 2009 is for the TrendStar Small-Cap Fund, which was reorganized into the Scout Funds family as the Scout TrendStar Small Cap Fund on June 30, 2009.
**
The Fund elected to change its fiscal year end from September to June. The information presented is for the period October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.
(c)
Return of capital resulted in less than $0.005 per share.
(d)
Redemption fees resulted in less than $0.005 per share.

 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period.

 
SCOUT INTERNATIONAL FUND (Formerly known as the UMB Scout WorldWide Fund)*
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 23.13     $ 34.71     $ 36.35     $ 29.80     $ 24.64     $ 21.33  
Income from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
    0.07       0.34       0.43       0.48       0.26       0.22  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    6.04       (10.59 )     (1.02 )     7.82       5.47       3.31  
Total from investment operations
    6.11       (10.25 )     (0.59 )     8.30       5.73       3.53  
Distributions from:
                                               
Net investment income
    (0.10 )     (0.35 )     (0.45 )     (0.45 )     (0.27 )     (0.22 )
Net realized gain on securities
          (0.98 )     (0.60 )     (1.30 )     (0.30 )      
Total distributions
    (0.10 )     (1.33 )     (1.05 )     (1.75 )     (0.57 )     (0.22 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 29.14     $ 23.13     $ 34.71     $ 36.35     $ 29.80     $ 24.64  
Total return
    26.42 %(a)     (29.17 )%     (1.71 )%     28.47 %     23.36 %     16.58 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 4,959     $ 3,423     $ 4,044     $ 3,405     $ 2,637     $ 1,325  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
    0.96 %(b)     1.02 %     0.96 %     0.97 %     1.03 %     1.04 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
    0.53 %(b)     1.56 %     1.32 %     1.50 %     1.08 %     1.10 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    7 %(a)     16 %     17 %     19 %     23 %     19 %

*
Until October 31, 2006.
(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.

SCOUT INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND (Fund Inception December 31, 2007)
           
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 6.95     $ 9.73     $ 10.00  
Income from investment operations:
                       
Net investment income (loss)
    (0.02 )     0.05       0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    1.44       (2.69 )     (0.27 )
Total from investment operations
    1.42       (2.64 )     (0.21 )
Distributions from:
                       
Net investment income
    (0.01 )     (0.05 )     (0.06 )
Net realized gain on securities
          (0.09 )      
Total distributions
    (0.01 )     (0.14 )     (0.06 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 8.36     $ 6.95     $ 9.73  
Total return
    20.40 %(a)     (26.99 )%     (2.09 )%(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                       
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 28     $ 15     $ 12  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                       
Net of waivers
    1.60 %(b)     1.60 %     1.60 %(b)
Before waivers
    2.04 %(b)     3.27 %     3.35 %(b)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                       
Net of waivers
    (0.55 )%(b)     0.94 %     1.98 %(b)
Before waivers
    (0.99 )%(b)     (0.73 )%     0.23 %(b)
Portfolio turnover rate
    6 %(a)     15 %     12 %(a)

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.

 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period.

SCOUT BOND FUND
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 11.36     $ 10.97     $ 10.74     $ 10.66     $ 11.16     $ 11.15  
Income from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
    0.15       0.36       0.41       0.44       0.39       0.41  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities
    0.09       0.39       0.23       0.08       (0.47 )     0.04  
Total from investment operations
    0.24       0.75       0.64       0.52       (0.08 )     0.45  
Distributions from:
                                               
Net investment income
    (0.15 )     (0.36 )     (0.41 )     (0.44 )     (0.42 )     (0.41 )
Net realized gain on securities
                                  (0.03 )
Total distributions
    (0.15 )     (0.36 )     (0.41 )     (0.44 )     (0.42 )     (0.44 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 11.45     $ 11.36     $ 10.97     $ 10.74     $ 10.66     $ 11.16  
Total return
    2.12 %(a)     6.99 %     6.02 %     4.90 %     (0.71 )%     4.08 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 133     $ 129     $ 88     $ 93     $ 119     $ 76  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers/recovery of fees
    0.57 %(b)     0.57 %     0.87 %     0.87 %     0.87 %     0.87 %
Before waivers/recovery of fees
    0.70 %(b)     0.71 %     0.91 %     0.87 %     0.90 %     0.89 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers/recovery of fees
    2.56 %(b)     3.18 %     3.67 %     4.04 %     3.74 %     3.65 %
Before waivers/recovery of fees
    2.43 %(b)     3.04 %     3.63 %     4.05 %     3.71 %     3.63 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    19 %(a)     46 %     74 %     34 %     11 %     25 %

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.

 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period.

SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND – FEDERAL PORTFOLIO – INVESTOR CLASS
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Income from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
          0.01       0.03       0.05       0.04       0.02  
Distributions from:
                                               
Net investment income
          (0.01 )     (0.03 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.02 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Total return
    0.02 %(a)     0.61 %     3.38 %     4.82 %     3.62 %     1.69 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 200     $ 185     $ 167     $ 278     $ 205     $ 203  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers
    0.16 %(b)(c)     0.48 %     0.47 %(d)     0.46 %(d)     0.50 %(d)     0.51 %(d)
Before waivers
    0.50 %(b)     0.52 %     0.47 %     0.46 %     0.50 %     0.51 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers
    0.04 %(b)(c)     0.59 %     3.26 %(d)     4.73 %(d)     3.58 %(d)     1.65 %(d)
Before waivers
    (0.30 )%(b)     0.55 %     3.26 %     4.73 %     3.58 %     1.65 %

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.
(c)
The Advisor has voluntarily waived (in thousands) $321 of Investment Advisory fees.
(d)
Ratio reflects no waiver.

SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND – FEDERAL PORTFOLIO – SERVICE CLASS (Class Inception July 18, 2007)
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Income from investment operations:
                       
Net investment income
                0.03  
Distributions from:
                       
Net investment income
                (0.03 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Total return
    0.02 %(a)     0.36 %     2.69 %(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                       
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 85     $ 91     $ 145  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                       
Net of waivers
    0.16 %(b)(c)     0.78 %     1.02 %(b)(d)
Before waivers
    1.00 %(b)     1.02 %     1.02 %(b)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                       
Net of waivers
    0.04 %(b)(c)     0.39 %     2.88 %(b)(d)
Before waivers
    (0.80 )%(b)     0.15 %     2.88 %(b)

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.
(c)
The Advisor has voluntarily waived (in thousands) $167 and $249 of Investment Advisory and Distribution fees, respectively.
(d)
Ratio reflects no waiver.
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

SCOUT FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period.

SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND – PRIME PORTFOLIO – INVESTOR CLASS
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Income from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
          0.01       0.04       0.05       0.04       0.02  
Distributions from:
                                               
Net investment income
          (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.02 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Total return
    0.02 %(a)     0.81 %     3.58 %     4.90 %     3.68 %     1.71 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 366     $ 401     $ 526     $ 671     $ 572     $ 517  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers
    0.23 %(b)(c)     0.50 %     0.48 %(d)     0.46 %(d)     0.50 %(d)     0.50 %(d)
Before waivers
    0.52 %(b)     0.53 %     0.48 %     0.46 %     0.50 %     0.50 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                                               
Net of waivers
    0.04 %(b)(c)     0.84 %     3.47 %(d)     4.80 %(d)     3.64 %(d)     1.69 %(d)
Before waivers
    (0.25 )%(b)     0.81 %     3.47 %     4.80 %     3.64 %     1.69 %

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.
(c)
The Advisor has voluntarily waived (in thousands) $587 of Investment Advisory fees.
(d)
Ratio reflects no waiver.

SCOUT MONEY MARKET FUND – PRIME PORTFOLIO – SERVICE CLASS (Class Inception July 18, 2007)
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Income from investment operations:
                       
Net investment income
          0.01       0.03  
Distributions from:
                       
Net investment income
          (0.01 )     (0.03 )
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
Total return
    0.02 %(a)     0.54 %     2.88 %(a)
Ratios/Supplemental Data
                       
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
  $ 187     $ 183     $ 406  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                       
Net of waivers
    0.23 %(b)(c)     0.80 %     1.03 %(b)(d)
Before waivers
    1.02 %(b)     1.03 %     1.03 %(b)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                       
Net of waivers
    0.04 %(b)(c)     0.58 %     3.10 %(b)(d)
Before waivers
    (0.75 )%(b)     0.35 %     3.10 %(b)

(a)
Not annualized.
(b)
Annualized.
(c)
The Advisor has voluntarily waived (in thousands) $275 and $473 of Investment Advisory and Distribution fees, respectively.
(d)
Ratio reflects no waiver.

 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period.

SCOUT TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND – INVESTOR CLASS
   
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2009
   
For the Periods Ended June 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007