-----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, K8wcUqPy2dFNwzRl/X+eeftLWHDnCvXUWR5zykoYK/2XWGfWCfCEGR8CIkG65Pmh dXbEql3VwH3uU0crNnZW4w== 0000088053-03-000953.txt : 20031204 0000088053-03-000953.hdr.sgml : 20031204 20031204145952 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000088053-03-000953 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-CSR PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20031204 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20031204 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SCUDDER AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001024112 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-CSR SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07855 FILM NUMBER: 031037556 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 SOUTH LASALLE ST CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 BUSINESS PHONE: 3124991569 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 S LASALLE ST CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60603 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19961010 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KEMPER FLEXIBLE GROWTH FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19961002 N-CSR 1 agf.htm ANNUAL REPORT Scudder Investments

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

                                   FORM N-CSR

Investment Company Act file number 811-07855

                         SCUDDER AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND
                         ------------------------------
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

                  222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
                  --------------------------------------------
               (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

        Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (617) 295-2663
                                                            --------------

                               Salvatore Schiavone
                             Two International Place
                           Boston, Massachusetts 02110
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                     (Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Date of fiscal year end:        9/30

Date of reporting period:       9/30/03



ITEM 1.  REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS

[Scudder Investments logo]


Scudder Aggressive
Growth Fund

Annual Report to Shareholders

September 30, 2003



Contents


<Click Here> Performance Summary

<Click Here> Portfolio Management Review

<Click Here> Portfolio Summary

<Click Here> Investment Portfolio

<Click Here> Financial Statements

<Click Here> Financial Highlights

<Click Here> Notes to Financial Statements

<Click Here> Report of Independent Auditors

<Click Here> Tax Information

<Click Here>7 Trustees and Officers

<Click Here> Investment Products

<Click Here> Account Management Resources


Scudder Investments is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., Deutsche Asset Management Inc., Deutsche Asset Management Investment Services Ltd., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and Scudder Trust Company.

This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. To obtain a prospectus for any of our funds, refer to the Account Management Resources information provided in the back of this booklet. The prospectus contains more complete information, including a description of the risks of investing in the fund, management fees and expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Fund shares are not FDIC-insured and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank. Fund shares involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal.


Performance Summary September 30, 2003


Average Annual Total Returns* (Unadjusted for Sales Charge)

Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund

1-Year

3-Year

5-Year

Life of Class**

Class A

38.01%

-19.29%

1.83%

4.28%

Class B

36.83%

-20.00%

.91%

3.37%

Class C

36.92%

-20.01%

.85%

3.34%

Russell 3000 Growth Index+
26.94%
-18.60%
-2.09%
3.19%
S&P 500 Index++
24.40%
-10.13%
1.00%
6.04%

Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund

1-Year

Life of Class***

Class I++++

38.48%

-7.26%

Russell 3000 Growth Index+
26.94%
-8.23%
S&P 500 Index++
24.40%
-5.50%

Sources: Lipper Inc. and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.

Net Asset Value

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class I

Net Asset Value:
9/30/03
$ 11.91 $ 11.22 $ 11.20 $ 12.02
9/30/02
$ 8.63 $ 8.20 $ 8.18 $ 8.68

Class A Lipper Rankings* - Multi-Cap Growth Funds Category

Period

Rank

Number of Funds Tracked

Percentile Ranking

1-Year

64

of

409

16

3-Year

138

of

289

48

5-Year

82

of

159

52


Rankings are historical and do not guarantee future results. Rankings are based on total return unadjusted for sales charges with distributions reinvested. If sales charges had been included, rankings might have been less favorable.

Source: Lipper Inc.



Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment(a)* (Adjusted for Sales Charge)

[] Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund - Class A(b)

[] Russell 3000 Growth Index+
[] S&P 500 Index++
agf_g10k360

Yearly periods ended September 30


Comparative Results* (Adjusted for Sales Charge)

Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund

1-Year

3-Year

5-Year

Life of Class**

Class A(b)

Growth of $10,000

$12,992

$4,955

$10,320

$12,501

Average annual total return

29.92%

-20.87%

.63%

3.36%

Class B(b)

Growth of $10,000

$13,383

$5,018

$10,361

$12,504

Average annual total return

33.83%

-20.53%

.71%

3.37%

Class C(b)

Growth of $10,000

$13,538

$5,066

$10,329

$12,357

Average annual total return

35.38%

-20.28%

.65%

3.19%

Russell 3000 Growth Index+
Growth of $10,000

$12,694

$5,394

$8,998

$12,364

Average annual total return

26.94%

-18.60%

-2.09%

3.19%

S&P 500 Index++
Growth of $10,000

$12,440

$7,258

$10,508

$14,856

Average annual total return

24.40%

-10.13%

1.00%

6.04%


Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund

1-Year

Life of Class***

Class I++++

Growth of $10,000

$13,848

$8,710

Average annual total return

38.48%

-7.26%

Russell 3000 Growth Index+
Growth of $10,000

$12,694

$8,543

Average annual total return

26.94%

-8.23%

S&P 500 Index++
Growth of $10,000

$12,440

$9,015

Average annual total return

24.40%

-5.50%


The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.



Notes to Performance Summary


* Returns and rankings during the 5-year and life of class periods shown reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns and rankings would have been lower.
** The Fund commenced operations on December 31, 1996. Index returns begin December 31, 1996.
*** Class I shares commenced operations on December 3, 2001. Index returns begin November 30, 2001.
a The Fund's growth of an assumed $10,000 investment is adjusted for the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. This results in a net initial investment of $9,425.
b Returns shown for Class A, B and C shares have been adjusted to reflect the current applicable sales charges of each specific class. Returns for Class A reflect the current maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Class B share performance is adjusted for the applicable contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC"), which is 4% within the first year after purchase, declining to 0% after six years. Returns for Class C reflect an initial sales charge of 1%. Redemptions on Class C shares within one year of purchase may be subject to a CDSC of 1%. Any difference in expenses will affect performance.
++++ Class I shares are not subject to sales charges.
+ The Russell 3000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 3000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
++ The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries.
Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.

All performance is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains, and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than when purchased. Performance figures do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Returns and rankings may differ by share class.

Investments in funds involve risk. Some funds have more risk than others. These include funds that allow exposure to or otherwise concentrate investments in certain sectors, geographic regions, security types, market capitalization or foreign securities (e.g. political or economic instability, which can be accentuated in emerging market countries). Please read this fund's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.

Please call (800) 621-1048 for the Fund's most up-to-date performance. On the Web, go to scudder.com.


Portfolio Management Review


Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund: A Team Approach to Investing

Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), which is part of Deutsche Asset Management, is the investment advisor for Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund. DeIM and its predecessors have more than 80 years of experience managing mutual funds and DeIM provides a full range of investment advisory services to institutional and retail clients. DeIM is also responsible for selecting brokers and dealers and for negotiating brokerage commissions and dealer charges.

Deutsche Asset Management is a global asset management organization that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources. This well-resourced global investment platform brings together a wide variety of experience and investment insight across industries, regions, asset classes and investing styles.

DeIM is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG is a major global banking institution that is engaged in a wide range of financial services, including investment management, mutual funds, retail, private and commercial banking, investment banking and insurance.

Portfolio Management Team

Audrey M.T. Jones

CFA, Managing Director of Deutsche Asset Management and Lead Portfolio Manager of the fund.

• Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 1986 and the fund in 2002.

• Portfolio manager with a primary focus on the credit sensitive, communications services, energy, process industries and transportation sectors.

• Over 33 years of investment industry experience.

• BBA, Pace University, Lubin School of Business.

Doris R. Klug

CFA, Director of Deutsche Asset Management and Portfolio Manager of the fund.

• Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2000 and the fund in 2002.

• Portfolio manager with a primary focus on the consumer and capital goods sectors.

• Vice President of Mutual of America from 1993-2000.

• Over 22 years of financial industry experience.

• MBA, New York University, Stern School of Business.

Samuel A. Dedio

Director of Deutsche Asset Management and Portfolio Manager of the fund.

• Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 1999 and the fund in 2002.

• Portfolio manager for US small- and mid-cap equity and senior small-cap analyst for technology.

• Over 13 years of investment management experience.

• MS, American University, Kogod School of Business.

On December 1, 2002, Portfolio Managers Audrey M.T. Jones, Doris R. Klug and Samuel A. Dedio assumed responsibility for managing Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund. Below, they review the fund's performance and the market environment for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2003.

Q: How did Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund perform during its fiscal year?

A: The fund outperformed its benchmark for the 12 months ended September 30, 2003. Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund produced a total return of 38.01% (Class A shares unadjusted for sales charge) for the annual period, outperforming the 26.94% total return of its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Growth Index. The fund's peer group, the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Funds category, had an average return of 28.65% for the same time frame.1 The fund's strong 12-month performance placed it in the top quartile of its Lipper category average.2 Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund (Class A shares) ranked 64, 138 and 82 for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods, respectively, based on total return, as of September 30, 2003. There were 409, 289 and 159 funds in Lipper's Multi-Cap Growth Funds category.

1 Source: Lipper Inc. The Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Funds category includes portfolios that invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period. These portfolios typically have 25% to 75% of their assets invested in companies above 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. These portfolios typically have above-average price-to-earnings ratios and price-to-book ratios compared with the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index or a Lipper category.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. Rankings are historical and do not guarantee future results, Rankings are based on the fund's total returns unadjusted for sales charges with distributions reinvested. If sales charges had not been included, rankings may have been less favorable.

Q: What changes did you make to the fund since taking over its management in December?

A: We continued to manage Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund as a stock picker's fund, building the portfolio on a bottom-up basis. We are dedicated to closely monitoring the entire portfolio of securities and focusing on companies with superior and sustainable growth prospects relative to the overall equity market. Since assuming responsibility for managing the fund, we have maintained the fund's aggressive growth style but have readjusted some of its sector weightings. As of the end of the annual period, the fund was overweight vs. its benchmark in autos and transportation, other energy (not related to oil) and technology. The fund was underweight relative to its benchmark in consumer staples and in health care. Overall, we shifted the portfolio's position to benefit from increased consumer and capital spending during an economic recovery.

We have also sought to reduce benchmark risk, reduce or eliminate positions in low-confidence securities, add fundamentally sound growth companies to the portfolio and reduce cash positions. In carrying out these strategies, we have reduced the number of stocks in the portfolio. We believe this strategy will allow us to broaden diversification across the growth sectors of the economy while providing a more concentrated, closely monitored portfolio. Based on our analysis, we further believe the portfolio is now effectively focused on delivering strong relative performance for our shareholders over a full market cycle.

Q: What were the best and worst stock performers for the fund?

A: The top securities by contribution during the annual period were primarily in the health care and information technology sectors. These included National Semiconductor Corp., Biovail Corp., EMC Corp., Linear Technology Corp., Network Appliance, Inc., Amgen, Cisco Systems, Inc., Jabil Circuit, Inc. and Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Several of the fund's disappointments for the 12 months were also in health care and information technology, including Andrx Group, DaVita, THQ, Applied Micro Circuits Corp.,, Johnson & Johnson, Triton PCS, Nextel Partners and Gilead Sciences, Inc. The fund was also hurt by the fact that it did not own a position in Intel, the information technology giant and one of the period's strongest performers. Other poor performers could be found in financial services, which included LaBranche & Co., Inc., and in energy, which included Talisman Energy. (As of September 30, 2003, positions in Andrx Group, DaVita, THQ, Triton PCS and Talisman Energy were sold.)

Q: How was the fund positioned by sector, and what impact did this have on its results?

A: For the annual period as a whole, the fund's overweighting in information technology and underweightings in consumer discretionary, consumer staples and health care boosted relative performance. Strong stock selection in each of these sectors also had a positive impact on fund results. Poor stock selection in producer durables and an overweighting in energy detracted from performance.

Q: What were the major factors affecting US equities during the annual period?

A: Continuing the trend begun in 1999, the smaller-cap equity market, as measured by the Russell 2000 Index, outperformed its large-cap brethren, as measured by the S&P 500 index, for the 12 months ended September 30, 2003. While smaller-cap stocks were the best-performing segment of the equity markets for the fiscal year, mid-cap stocks, as measured by the S&P MidCap 400 Index,3 also outperformed large-cap stocks for the annual period. Still, for the 12-month period, US equities across all capitalizations produced strong double-digit returns.

3 The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the common stock price movement of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which measures the performance of the 3,000 largest US companies based on total market capitalization.
The Standard and Poor's 500 index (S&P 500) is an unmanaged group of large-company stocks.
The unmanaged S&P MidCap 400 Index tracks the stock market movement of 400 midsize US companies.
Index returns assume reinvestment of all distributions and do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

After bottoming in early October 2002, US equities rebounded sharply in the fourth calendar quarter, with the Russell 2000 Index up 6.16%, the S&P MidCap 400 Index up 5.83% and the S&P 500 index up 8.44%. During October, despite economic indicators that showed dropping retail sales, declining manufacturing activity and a contracting labor market, the US equity markets responded with their best-performing month since March 2000. Within the small-cap and mid-cap market segments, growth stocks and riskier sectors returned to favor, as investors focused primarily on technology and telecommunications securities. Within the large-cap market, value stocks continued to outperform growth stocks.

In November, the Federal Reserve Board lowered the targeted federal funds rate by 50 basis points to a new record low of 1.25% in an effort to jump-start an economy that it thought could be decelerating. However, in a move probably meant to quell overreaction to this interest rate cut and to boost confidence about a potential economic recovery, the Fed also shifted from a loosening to a neutral stance. Also, the release of more tentatively positive economic data boosted the powerful equity rally during these weeks. For example, transportation and nondefense capital goods orders increased. Third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) was revised upward to a stronger-than-expected 4.0%. Consumer confidence rebounded after five months of decline. Even more positive was the fact that business spending for equipment and software increased to a strong 6.6% for the month, while consumers continued to take advantage of low interest rates to purchase and refinance homes. As in the prior month, the technology and telecommunications sectors led the equity market advance in November. During December, concerns over a possible conflict with Iraq and rising tensions between North Korea and the United States adversely affected investor and consumer confidence, detracting from equity market performance. Economic data remained generally positive, but the equity markets declined during the month, primarily as a result of the technology sector's giving back some of its prior two months' gains.

For the first calendar quarter of 2003, US equities across all market capitalizations declined, with the Russell 2000 Index down 4.49%, the S&P MidCap 400 Index down 4.44% and the S&P 500 index down 3.15%. Small-cap and mid-cap stocks, with their lesser liquidity vs. large-cap stocks, were particularly hard hit during the quarter, as the looming war with Iraq led investors to pull money out of the equity markets and shift to more liquid and defensive instruments. Atypically in a declining equity environment, growth stocks outperformed value stocks across the broad equity market. During January, the economy took a backseat in investors' minds as the nation's attention was focused on the geopolitical tensions with Iraq and North Korea. In fact, at its January meeting, the Federal Reserve Board indicated that with the prospect of military conflict, monetary policy would have limited impact as an economic stimulus. Rising oil prices, falling consumer spending and declining consumer and investor sentiment added to the geopolitical concerns in February. US manufacturing contracted in March after four months of expansion, primarily due to higher oil prices and uncertainty regarding near-term consumer spending. Equity markets initially responded favorably to the actual confrontation of coalition troops with the Iraqi military in March, but the markets paused later in the month as expectations of a swift resolution to the war declined. For the quarter, energy stocks performed positively, benefiting from rising oil prices. So, too, did large-cap diversified manufacturers, which rose on the potential for increased orders once the main Iraqi conflict concluded. Overall, health care stocks posted positive returns, while large-cap technology stocks overall were slightly negative.

For the second calendar quarter of 2003, US equities across all market capitalizations rebounded strongly, with the Russell 2000 Index up 23.42%, the S&P MidCap 400 Index up 17.63% and the S&P 500 index up 15.39%. During April, despite high unemployment, ongoing contraction in the manufacturing sector and dropping retail sales, there were signs of improvement in the economy. Factory orders increased for the third month in a row, with the nondefense capital goods component, an important barometer of business capital spending, on the rise. In addition, with the conclusion of major military operations in Iraq and generally positive corporate earnings announcements, consumer and investor confidence improved. The broad equity markets responded favorably, with the small-cap segment leading the way. In May, economic signals continued to be mixed. Manufacturing activity remained low, but in spite of both adverse weather conditions in most of the nation and a late spring, healthy sales gains were seen in several industries, including electronics, retail and restaurants. The equity markets continued to perform well, with the small-cap segment outperforming its mid-cap and large-cap brethren. In June, the Federal Reserve Board reduced interest rates by 25 basis points. Manufacturing continued to contract, but there was growth in the services segment of the economy. For the quarter as a whole, small-cap stocks outperformed the other equity segments. Growth-oriented stocks marginally outperformed value-oriented stocks within the small-cap sector. Within the mid-cap and large-cap sectors, the reverse was true, with value-oriented stocks outperforming their growth-oriented counterparts.

In the last quarter of the fiscal year, the US equity markets across all capitalizations remained in positive territory. The Russell 2000 Index was up 9.08% for the three months ended September 30, 2003, the S&P MidCap 400 Index was up 6.59% and the S&P 500 index rose 2.65%. During July and August, most indicators continued to point toward improvement in the US economy. Second-quarter GDP expanded at a 3.3% (revised) rate, fueled by consumer purchases, business investment and an increase in defense spending. The manufacturing sector expanded, and industrial production, specifically in high-technology products, had its best growth rate since September 2000. The services sector of the economy also continued to grow. Corporate earnings announcements were generally positive. However, unemployment remained above 6%, mortgage refinancing activity slowed and consumer confidence declined. Overall, the equity markets responded favorably, with the small-cap segment leading the way. During September, the US equity markets lost some ground, due primarily to concerns regarding the upcoming corporate earnings announcement season, weakness in the US dollar and rising energy prices. As in the previous quarter, small-cap stocks outperformed the other equity segments in the third calendar quarter, and growth-oriented stocks outperformed value-oriented stocks within the small-cap sector. Within the mid-cap sector, again the reverse was true, with value-oriented stocks outperforming their growth-oriented counterparts. Within the large-cap sector, growth-oriented stocks just marginally outperformed value-oriented stocks.

Q: What investment strategies do you intend to pursue in the fund?

A: We continue to seek to invest in fundamentally sound companies with strong balance sheets.

Despite the recent and anticipated high volatility in the stock market, we remain disciplined in our investment process. Our investment strategy continues to:

focus on small-cap and mid-cap companies with above-average growth prospects selling at reasonable valuations with the potential to be the blue chips of the future

focus on large-cap companies that are market leaders with growth potential

focus on individual stock selection, with the goal of providing value-added performance relative to the universe of US companies

use extensive and intensive fundamental research to identify companies with innovation, leading or dominant positions in their niche markets, a high rate of return on invested capital and the ability to finance a major part of future growth from internal sources

strictly adhere to our sell discipline to reduce exposure to stocks with diminished appreciation potential

We will continue to monitor economic conditions and their effect on financial markets as we seek capital growth over the long term.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions and should not be construed as a recommendation.


Portfolio Summary September 30, 2003


Asset Allocation

9/30/03

9/30/02


Common Stocks
95%
82%
Cash Equivalents
5%
18%

100%
100%

Sector Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents)

9/30/03

9/30/02


Information Technology
30%
44%
Health Care
23%
13%
Consumer Discretionary
12%
11%
Industrials
11%
12%
Consumer Staples
9%
-
Financials
9%
10%
Energy
4%
9%
Materials
1%
-
Telecommunication Services
1%
1%

100%
100%

Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.



Ten Largest Equity Holdings at September 30, 2003 (25.8% of Portfolio)

1. Cisco Systems, Inc.
Developer of computer network products

3.0%

2. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Manufacturer of electronic components

2.9%

3. Chico's FAS, Inc.
Seller of women's clothing and accessories

2.8%

4. Rowan Companies, Inc.
Contractor of drilling oil and gas wells

2.6%

5. Medtronic, Inc.
Manufacturer of cardiac pacemakers

2.5%

6. Harman International Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer of high fidelity audio and video components

2.5%

7. Dean Foods Co.
Provider of dairy and specialty food products

2.5%

8. Performance Food Group Co.
Distributor of food

2.4%

9. Amgen, Inc.
Developer of pharmaceuticals

2.4%

10. ITT Educational Services, Inc.
Provider of technology-oriented post-secondary degree programs

2.2%


Portfolio holdings are subject to change.

For more complete details about the fund's investment portfolio, see page 17. A quarterly Fact Sheet and Portfolio Holdings are available upon request.


Investment Portfolio as of September 30, 2003




Shares

Value ($)



Common Stocks 95.3%

Consumer Discretionary 11.6%
Hotel Restaurants & Leisure 3.6%
GTECH Holdings Corp.*
50,700
2,172,495
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.*
83,700
3,027,429

5,199,924

Household Durables 2.5%
Harman International Industries, Inc.
36,400

3,579,940

Media 0.3%
Citadel Broadcasting Co.*
25,500

503,880

Multiline Retail 1.2%
Kohl's Corp.*
33,200

1,776,200

Specialty Retail 2.8%
Chico's FAS, Inc.*
131,800

4,038,352

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.2%
Columbia Sportswear Co.*
32,200

1,698,550

Consumer Staples 8.9%
Beverages 1.0%
Constellation Brands, Inc.*
49,500

1,509,255

Food & Drug Retailing 5.4%
Performance Food Group Co.*
83,700
3,407,427
United Natural Foods, Inc.*
65,600
2,177,264
Whole Foods Market, Inc.*
39,100
2,157,538

7,742,229

Food Products 2.5%
Dean Foods Co.*
115,150

3,573,105

Energy 4.2%
Energy Equipment & Services
BJ Services Co.*
66,500
2,272,305
Rowan Companies, Inc.*
155,100
3,812,358

6,084,663

Financials 8.3%
Banks 1.5%
Investors Financial Services Corp.
70,000

2,198,000

Diversified Financials 5.6%
Ameritrade Holding Corp.*
175,600
1,975,500
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
15,000
1,032,150
Citigroup, Inc.
30,200
1,374,402
Investment Technology Group, Inc.*
126,200
2,420,516
Labranche & Co., Inc.
84,700
1,236,620

8,039,188

Insurance 1.2%
American International Group, Inc.
30,600

1,765,620

Health Care 21.7%
Biotechnology 6.9%
Amgen, Inc.*
52,600
3,396,382
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
37,600
2,102,968
Martek Biosciences Corp.*
42,500
2,238,475
MedImmune, Inc.*
66,000
2,178,660

9,916,485

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.5%
Medtronic, Inc.
76,505

3,589,615

Health Care Providers & Services 3.5%
Cardinal Health, Inc.
37,600
2,195,464
Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc.*
36,400
2,805,712

5,001,176

Pharmaceuticals 8.8%
Biovail Corp.*
65,600
2,437,040
Eli Lilly & Co.
48,600
2,886,840
Johnson & Johnson
41,100
2,035,272
Pfizer, Inc.
90,400
2,746,352
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR)
44,900
2,566,035

12,671,539

Industrials 10.7%
Aerospace & Defense 1.7%
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.*
51,900

2,493,795

Airlines 2.2%
SkyWest, Inc.
105,100
1,820,332
Southwest Airlines Co.
77,300
1,368,210

3,188,542

Commercial Services & Supplies 5.2%
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.*
48,500
2,772,260
Fiserv, Inc.*
40,750
1,476,373
ITT Educational Services, Inc.*
67,100
3,215,432

7,464,065

Road & Rail 1.6%
Swift Transportation Co., Inc.*
100,200

2,273,538

Information Technology 28.1%
Communications Equipment 4.6%
Adaptec, Inc.*
295,100
2,230,954
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
224,000
4,376,960

6,607,914

Computers & Peripherals 4.6%
Dell, Inc.*
82,400
2,751,336
EMC Corp.*
111,100
1,403,193
Network Appliance, Inc.*
122,200
2,508,766

6,663,295

Electronic Equipment & Instruments 4.7%
Jabil Circuit, Inc.*
102,000
2,657,100
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*
235,200
4,120,704

6,777,804

Semiconductor Equipment & Products 11.1%
Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*
523,800
2,550,906
Linear Technology Corp.
68,200
2,442,242
Microchip Technology, Inc.
56,850
1,360,989
National Semiconductor Corp.*
86,000
2,776,940
Novellus Systems, Inc.*
54,300
1,832,625
QLogic Corp.*
28,600
1,344,486
Teradyne, Inc.*
107,100
1,992,060
Texas Instruments, Inc.
77,000
1,755,600

16,055,848

Software 3.1%
Cognos, Inc.*
85,100
2,639,802
Microsoft Corp.
53,600
1,489,544
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*
9,200
314,364

4,443,710

Materials 1.0%
Containers & Packaging
Packaging Corp. of America*
76,000

1,475,920

Telecommunication Services 0.8%
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Nextel Partners, Inc.*
155,600

1,221,460

Total Common Stocks (Cost $118,982,395)

137,553,612


Cash Equivalents 4.7%

Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.08% (b) (Cost $6,808,833)
6,808,833

6,808,833

Total Investments - 100.0% (Cost $125,791,228) (a)

144,362,445


* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $125,791,228. At September 30, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $18,571,217. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $21,286,450 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $2,715,233.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

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


Financial Statements


Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2003

Assets
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $118,982,395)
$ 137,553,612
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $6,808,833)
6,808,833
Total Investments in securities, at value (cost $125,791,228)
144,362,445
Cash
10,000
Receivable for investments sold
932,899
Dividends receivable
3,222
Receivable for Fund shares sold
117,573
Total assets
145,426,139
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased
5,948,699
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
198,369
Accrued management fee
90,542
Other accrued expenses and payables
140,464
Total liabilities
6,378,074
Net assets, at value

$ 139,048,065

Net Assets
Net assets consist of:
Accumulated net investment loss
(3,161)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
18,571,217
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
(110,861,381)
Paid-in capital
231,341,390
Net assets, at value

$ 139,048,065


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



Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2003 (continued)

Net Asset Value
Class A Shares
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($75,324,863 / 6,324,276 shares outstanding of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 11.91

Maximum offering price per share (100 / 94.25 of $11.91)

$ 12.64

Class B Shares
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($42,390,411 / 3,776,501 shares outstanding of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 11.22

Class C Shares
Net Asset Value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($21,323,892 / 1,903,392 shares outstanding of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 11.20

Maximum offering price per share (100 / 99.00 of $11.20)

$ 11.31

Class I Shares
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($8,899 / 740.05 shares outstanding of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 12.02


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



Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2003

Investment Income
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $2,246)
$ 387,463
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
155,220
Total Income
542,683
Expenses:
Management fee
895,520
Administrative fee
623,013
Distribution service fees
720,487
Trustees' fees and expenses
20,846
Other
2,900
Total expenses, before expense reductions
2,262,766
Expense reductions
(63)
Total expenses, after expense reductions
2,262,703
Net investment income (loss)

(1,720,020)

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
(81,627,015)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments
123,039,899
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

41,412,884

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 39,692,864


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



Statement of Changes in Net Assets


Years Ended September 30,

2003

2002

Operations:
Net investment income (loss)
$ (1,720,020) $ (1,631,601)
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
(81,627,015) (21,026,023)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
123,039,899 (14,431,253)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
39,692,864 (37,088,877)
Fund share transactions:
Proceeds from shares sold
44,301,858 75,476,367
Cost of shares redeemed
(58,299,695) (84,758,915)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions
(13,997,837) (9,282,548)
Increase (decrease) in net assets
25,695,027 (46,371,425)
Net assets at beginning of period
113,353,038 159,724,463
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $3,161 at September 30, 2003)

$ 139,048,065

$ 113,353,038



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


Financial Highlights


Class A

Years Ended September 30,

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Selected Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 8.63

$ 11.34

$ 22.88

$ 15.42

$ 10.98

Income (loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)a
(.11) (.08) .04 (.00)b (.11)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
3.39 (2.63) (11.41) 7.46 4.55

Total from investment operations

3.28 (2.71) (11.37) 7.46 4.44
Less distributions from:
Net realized gains on investment transactions
- - (.17) - -
Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.91

$ 8.63

$ 11.34

$ 22.88

$ 15.42

Total Return (%)c
38.01 (23.90) (49.95) 48.38 40.44d
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
75 59 86 142 40
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
1.43 1.27 1.51e 1.40 1.59
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
1.43 1.27 1.51e 1.40 1.30
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
(1.01) (.62) .21 (.01) (.81)
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
124 41 44 101 125
a Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
b Less than $0.005 per share
c Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The ratio of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions was 1.47%.

Class B

Years Ended September 30,

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Selected Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 8.20

$ 10.86

$ 22.14

$ 15.06

$ 10.83

Income (loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)a
(.18) (.16) (.12) (.20) (.24)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
3.20 (2.50) (10.99) 7.28 4.47

Total from investment operations

3.02 (2.66) (11.11) 7.08 4.23
Less distributions from:
Net realized gains on investment transactions
- - (.17) - -
Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.22

$ 8.20

$ 10.86

$ 22.14

$ 15.06

Total Return (%)b
36.83 (24.49) (50.45) 47.01 39.06c
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
42 36 55 98 28
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
2.22 2.08 2.48d 2.33 2.77
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
2.22 2.08 2.48d 2.32 2.17
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
(1.80) (1.43) (.75) (.95) (1.68)
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
124 41 44 101 125
a Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
b Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
c Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
d The ratio of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions was 2.41%.

Class C

Years Ended September 30,

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Selected Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 8.18

$ 10.83

$ 22.11

$ 15.06

$ 10.84

Income (loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)a
(.17) (.16) (.15) (.22) (.25)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
3.19 (2.49) (10.96) 7.27 4.47

Total from investment operations

3.02 (2.65) (11.11) 7.05 4.22
Less distributions from:
Net realized gains on investment transactions
- - (.17) - -
Net asset value, end of period

$ 11.20

$ 8.18

$ 10.83

$ 22.11

$ 15.06

Total Return (%)b
36.92 (24.47) (50.52) 46.81 38.93c
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
21 15 19 27 7
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
2.20 2.06 2.62d 2.44 2.96
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
2.20 2.06 2.62d 2.43 2.30
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
(1.78) (1.41) (.92) (1.05) (1.81)
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
124 41 44 101 125
a Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
b Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
c Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
d The ratio of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions was 2.57%.

Class I

Years Ended September 30,

2003

2002a

Selected Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 8.68

$ 13.65

Income (loss) from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)b
(.04) (.00)c
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
3.38 (4.97)

Total from investment operations

3.34 (4.97)
Net asset value, end of period

$ 12.02

$ 8.68

Total Return (%)
38.48 (36.41)**
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
.009 4
Ratio of expenses (%)
.82 .63*
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
(.40) (.03)*
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
124 41
a For the period December 3, 2001 (commencement of sales of Class I shares) to September 30, 2002.
b Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
c Amount is less than $.005 per share.
* Annualized
** Not annualized


Notes to Financial Statements


A. Significant Accounting Policies

Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund (the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end, non-diversified management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares which provide investors with different purchase options. Class A shares are offered to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are offered without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are offered to investors subject to an initial sales charge and are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Prior to February 3, 2003, Class C shares were offered without an initial sales charge. Class C shares do not convert into another class. Class I shares are offered to a limited group of investors, are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and have lower ongoing expenses than other classes.

Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses and expense reductions, if any, are borne pro rata on the basis of relative net assets by the holders of all classes of shares, except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution service fees, administrative fees and certain other class-specific expenses. Differences in class-level expenses may result in payment of different per share dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting subject to class-specific arrangements.

The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation. Investments are stated at value determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each day the exchange is open for trading. Equity securities are valued at the most recent sale price reported on the exchange (US or foreign) or over-the-counter market on which the security is traded most extensively. Securities for which no sales are reported are valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations on the relevant market or, if a mean cannot be determined, at the most recent bid quotation.

Money market instruments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less, maturing at par, are valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies and Scudder Cash Management QP Trust are valued at their net asset value each business day.

Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued in a manner that is intended to reflect their fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Trustees.

Federal Income Taxes. The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.

At September 30, 2003 the Fund had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $46,970,500, which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until September 30, 2009 ($1,684,300), September 30, 2010 ($14,258,200) and September 30, 2011 ($31,028,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.

In addition, from November 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003, the Fund incurred approximately $63,891,000 of net realized capital losses. As permitted by tax regulations, the Fund intends to elect to defer these losses and treat them as arising in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004.

Distribution of Income and Gains. Distributions of net investment income, if any, are made annually. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to the Fund if not distributed, and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually.

The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.

At September 30, 2003, the Fund's components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax-basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income*
$ -
Undistributed net long-term capital gains
$ -
Capital loss carryforwards
$ (46,970,500)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
$ 18,571,217

* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions are considered ordinary income distributions

Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date net of foreign withholding taxes. Certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded subsequent to the ex-dividend date as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.

B. Purchases and Sales of Securities

During the year ended ended September 30, 2003, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) aggregated $147,390,373 and $144,882,990, respectively.

C. Related Parties

Management Agreement. Under the Management Agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), the Advisor directs the investments of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund. In addition to portfolio management services, the Advisor provides certain administrative services in accordance with the Management Agreement. The Fund pays a monthly investment management fee of 1/12 of the annual rate of 0.65% of average daily net assets which is then adjusted monthly upward or downward by a maximum of 0.20% based upon the performance for the immediately preceding twelve months of the Class A shares of the Fund as compared to the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.

For the year ended September 30, 2003, the Fund incurred a management fee as follows:

Base fee
$ 904,140
Performance adjustment
(8,620)
Total fees

$ 895,520


Administrative Fee. Under the Administrative Agreement (the "Administrative Agreement"), the Advisor provides or pays others to provide substantially all of the administrative services required by the Fund (other than those provided by the Advisor under its Management Agreement with the Fund, as described above) in exchange for the payment by each class of the Fund of an administrative services fee (the "Administrative Fee") of 0.475%, 0.525%, 0.500% and 0.100% of average daily net assets for Class A, B, C and I shares, respectively, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly.

Various third-party service providers, some of which are affiliated with the Advisor, provide certain services to the Fund under the Administrative Agreement. Scudder Investments Service Company, an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer, shareholder service and dividend-paying agent for Class A, B, C and I shares of the Fund. In addition, other service providers not affiliated with the Advisor provide certain services (i.e., custody, legal and audit) to the Fund under the Administrative Agreement. The Advisor pays the service providers for the provision of their services to the Fund and pays other Fund expenses, including insurance, registration, printing, postage and other costs. Certain expenses of the Fund will not be borne by the Advisor under the Administrative Agreement, such as taxes, brokerage, interest and extraordinary expenses, and the fees and expenses of the Independent Trustees (including the fees and expenses of their independent counsel). For the year ended September 30, 2003, the Administrative Fee was as follows:

Administrative Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at September 30, 2003

Class A
$ 321,656 $ 35,007
Class B
208,720 20,800
Class C
90,446 9,465
Class I
2,191 -

$ 623,013

$ 65,272


The Administrative Agreement between the Advisor and the Fund terminated effective September 30, 2003 and the Fund will directly bear the cost of the expenses formerly covered under the Administrative Agreement. Effective October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005, the Advisor has agreed to contractually waive all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the operating expenses at 1.50%, 1.50%, 1.50% and 1.00% of average daily net assets for Class A, B, C and I respectively (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest, Rule 12b-1 and/or service fees, trustee and trustee counsel fees).

Distribution Service Agreement. Under the Distribution Service Agreement, in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Scudder Distributors, Inc. ("SDI"), a subsidiary of the Advisor, receives a fee ("Distribution Fee") of 0.75% of average daily net assets of Class B and C shares. Pursuant to the agreement, SDI enters into related selling group agreements with various firms at various rates for sales of Class B and C shares. For the year ended September 30, 2003, the Distribution Fee was as follows:

Distribution Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at September 30, 2003

Class B
$ 298,169 $ 28,732
Class C
135,669 13,735

$ 433,838

$ 42,467


In addition, SDI provides information and administrative services ("Service Fee") to Classes A, B and C shareholders at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets for each such class. SDI in turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these fees based upon assets of shareholder accounts the firms service. For the year ended September 30, 2003, the Service Fee was as follows:

Service Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at September 30, 2003

Effective Rate

Class A
$ 156,475 $ 14,681

.23%

Class B
88,262 9,162

.22%

Class C
41,912 4,644

.23%


$ 286,649

$ 28,487


Underwriting Agreement and Contingent Deferred Sales Charge. SDI is the principal underwriter for Class A, B and C shares. Underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of Class A shares for the year ended September 30, 2003 aggregated $9,673. There were no underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of Class C for the year ended September 30, 2003.

In addition, SDI receives any contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") from Class B share redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. There is no such charge upon redemption of any share appreciation or reinvested dividends. The CDSC is based on declining rates ranging from 4% to 1% for Class B and 1% for Class C, of the value of shares redeemed. For the year ended September 30, 2003, the CDSC for Class B and C shares aggregated $138,150 and $924, respectively. A deferred sales charge of up to 1% is assessed on certain redemptions of Class A shares. For the year ended September 30, 2003, SDI received $303.

Trustees' Fees and Expenses. The Fund pays each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for attended board and committee meetings.

Scudder Cash Management QP Trust. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund may invest in the Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (the "QP Trust") and other affiliated funds managed by the Advisor. The QP Trust seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The QP Trust does not pay the Advisor a management fee for the affiliated funds' investment in the QP Trust.

D. Expense Off-Set Arrangement

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of the Fund's custodian expenses. During the year ended September 30, 2003, pursuant to the Administrative Agreement, the Administrative Fee was reduced by $63 for custodian credits earned.

E. Line of Credit

The Fund and several other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility administered by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee which is allocated, pro rata based upon net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5 percent. The Fund may borrow up to a maximum of 33 percent of its net assets under this agreement.

F. Share Transactions

The following table summarizes share and dollar activity in the Fund:


Year Ended
September 30, 2003

Year Ended
September 30, 2002


Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Shares sold
Class A
2,527,115 $ 26,059,291 3,331,557 $ 41,322,517
Class B
1,114,844 10,904,535 1,445,844 16,967,094
Class C
720,795 7,050,297 831,053 9,664,916
Class I
28,867 287,735 556,635* 7,521,840*

$ 44,301,858

$ 75,476,367

Shares redeemed
Class A
(2,980,008) $ (30,691,081) (4,168,140) $ (51,068,134)
Class B
(1,753,666) (16,860,680) (2,073,425) (23,694,022)
Class C
(603,987) (5,901,734) (761,959) (8,807,235)
Class I
(488,726) (4,846,200) (96,036)* (1,189,524)*

$ (58,299,695)

$ (84,758,915)

Net increase (decrease)
Class A
(452,893) $ (4,631,790) (836,583) $ (9,745,617)
Class B
(638,822) (5,956,145) (627,581) (6,726,928)
Class C
116,808 1,148,563 69,094 857,681
Class I
(459,859) (4,558,465) 460,599* 6,332,316*

$ (13,997,837)

$ (9,282,548)


* For the period December 3, 2001 (commencement of sales of Class I) to September 30, 2002.


Report of Ernst & Young LLP,
Independent Auditors


To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, of Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund, (the "Fund"), as of September 30, 2003, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for the periods indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of September 30, 2003, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund at September 30, 2003, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Boston, Massachusetts
November 14, 2003

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Tax Information


Please consult a tax advisor if you have questions about federal or state income tax laws, or on how to prepare your tax returns. If you have specific questions about your account, please call 1-800-SCUDDER.


Trustees and Officers


The following table presents certain information regarding the Trustees and Officers of the fund as of September 30, 2003. Each individual's age is set forth in parentheses after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each individual has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity, and (ii) the address of each individual is c/o Deutsche Asset Management, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. Each Trustee's term of office extends until the next shareholder's meeting called for the purpose of electing Trustees and until the election and qualification of a successor, or until such Trustee sooner dies, resigns or is removed as provided in the governing documents of the fund.

Independent Trustees

Name, Age, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and
Other Directorships Held

Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen
John W. Ballantine (57)
Trustee, 1999-present
Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Management Officer, First Chicago NBD Corporation/The First National Bank of Chicago (1996-1998); Executive Vice President and Head of International Banking (1995-1996). Directorships: Enron Corporation (energy trading firm) (effective May 30, 2002); First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc.; Oak Brook Bank; Tokheim Corporation (designer, manufacturer and servicer of electronic and mechanical petroleum marketing systems); American Healthways, Inc. (provider of disease and care management services).

82

Lewis A. Burnham (70)
Trustee, 1977-present
Retired; formerly, Director of Management Consulting, McNulty & Company (1990-1998); prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Anchor Glass Container Corporation.

82

Donald L. Dunaway (66)
Trustee, 1980-present
Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President, A.O. Smith Corporation (diversified manufacturer) (1963-1994).

82

James R. Edgar (57)
Trustee, 1999-present
Distinguished Fellow, University of Illinois, Institute of Government and Public Affairs (1999-present); formerly, Governor, State of Illinois (1991-1999). Directorships: Kemper Insurance Companies; John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (processor/packager/marketer of nuts, snacks and candy products); Horizon Group Properties, Inc.; Youbet.com (online wagering platform); Alberto-Culver Company (manufactures, distributes and markets health and beauty-care products).

82

Paul K. Freeman (53)
Trustee, 2002-present
President, Cook Street Holdings (consulting); Adjunct Professor, University of Denver; Consultant, World Bank/Inter-American Development Bank; formerly, Project Leader, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (1998-2001); Chief Executive Officer, The Eric Group, Inc. (environmental insurance) (1986-1998).

82

Robert B. Hoffman (66)
Trustee, 1981-present
Retired; formerly, Chairman, Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. (machinery for the mining and paper industries) (1999-2000); prior thereto, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Monsanto Company (agricultural, pharmaceutical and nutritional/food products) (1994-1999).

82

Shirley D. Peterson (62)
Trustee, 1995-present
Retired; formerly, President, Hood College (1995-2000); prior thereto, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson (law firm); Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service; Assistant Attorney General (Tax), US Department of Justice. Directorships: Bethlehem Steel Corp.; Federal Mogul Corp. (supplier of automotive components and subsystems); Trustee, Bryn Mawr College.

82

Fred B. Renwick (73)
Trustee, 1988-present
Retired; Professor Emeritus of Finance, New York University, Stern School of Business (2001-present); formerly, Professor, New York University Stern School of Business (1965-2001). Directorships: The Wartburg Foundation; Chairman, Finance Committee of Morehouse College Board of Trustees; formerly, Director of Board of Pensions, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; member of the Investment Committee of Atlanta University Board of Trustees; Chair of the Investment Committee, American Bible Society Board of Trustees.

82

William P. Sommers (70)
Trustee, 1979-present5
Retired; formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, SRI International (research and development) (1994-1998); prior thereto, Executive Vice President, lameter (medical information and educational service provider); Senior Vice President and Director, Booz, Allen & Hamilton Inc. (management consulting firm). Directorships: PSI Inc. (satellite engineering and components); Evergreen Solar, Inc. (develop/manufacture solar electric system engines); H2 Gen (manufacture hydrogen generators); Zassi Medical Evolutions, Inc. (specialists in intellectual property opportunities in medical device arena); Guckenheimer Enterprises (executive food services).

82

John G. Weithers (70)
Trustee, 1993-present
Retired; formerly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Stock Exchange. Directorships: Federal Life Insurance Company; Chairman of the Members of the Corporation and Trustee, DePaul University; formerly, International Federation of Stock Exchanges; Records Management Systems.

82


Interested Trustees and Officers2

Name, Age, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and
Other Directorships Held

Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen
Richard T. Hale3 (58)
Chairman and Trustee, 2002-present
President, 2003-present
Managing Director, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. (2003-present); Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (formerly Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Inc.) and Deutsche Asset Management (1999 to present); Director and President, Investment Company Capital Corp. (registered investment advisor) (1996 to present); Director, Deutsche Global Funds, Ltd. (2000 to present), CABEI Fund (2000 to present), North American Income Fund (2000 to present) (registered investment companies); Director, Scudder Global Opportunities Fund (since 2003); Director/Officer Deutsche/Scudder Mutual Funds (various dates); President, Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc. (2002 to present) (registered investment companies); Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. (2000 to present); formerly, Director, ISI Family of Funds (registered investment companies; 4 funds overseen) (1992-1999)

201

Philip J. Collora (57)
Vice President and Assistant Secretary, 1986-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Daniel O. Hirsch3 (49)
Vice President and Assistant Secretary, 2002-present
Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management (2002-present) and Director, Deutsche Global Funds Ltd. (2002-present); formerly, Director, Deutsche Asset Management (1999-2002); Principal, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated (now Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.) (1998-1999); Assistant General Counsel, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (1993-1998)

n/a

Audrey M.T. Jones (58)
Vice President, 2003-present
Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Kenneth Murphy4 (39)
Vice President, 2002-present
Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (2000-present); Vice President, Scudder Distributors, Inc. (December 2002-present); formerly, Director, John Hancock Signature Services (1992-2000)

n/a

Charles A. Rizzo4 (46)
Treasurer, 2002-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management (April 2000-present). Formerly, Vice President and Department Head, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated (now Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.) (1998-1999); Senior Manager, Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. (now PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP) (1993-1998)

n/a

Salvatore Schiavone4 (37)
Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Lucinda H. Stebbins4 (57)
Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Kathleen Sullivan D'Eramo4 (46)
Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

John Millette4 (41)
Secretary, 2001-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Lisa Hertz3 (33)
Assistant Secretary, 2003-present
Assistant Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Caroline Pearson4 (41)
Assistant Secretary, 1998-present
Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a


1 Length of time served represents the date that each Trustee was first elected to the common board of trustees which oversees a number of investment companies, including the fund, managed by the Advisor. For the Officers of the fund, length of time served represents the date that each Officer was first elected to serve as an officer of any fund overseen by the aforementioned common board of trustees.
2 As a result of their respective positions held with the Advisor, these individuals are considered "interested persons" of the Advisor within the meaning of the 1940 Act, as amended. Interested persons receive no compensation from the fund.
3 Address: One South Street, Baltimore, Maryland
4 Address: Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts
5 Mr. Sommers has taken a leave of absence from the fund's Board until December 31, 2003.

The fund's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") includes additional information about the Trustees. The SAI is available, without charge, upon request. If you would like to request a copy of the SAI, you may do so by calling the following toll-free number: 1-800-621-1048.


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The Germany Fund, Inc.

The New Germany Fund, Inc.


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PO Box 219356
Kansas City, MO 64121-9356

Proxy Voting

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Principal Underwriter

If you have questions, comments or complaints, contact:

Scudder Distributors, Inc.

222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606-5808

(800) 621-1148

Class A

Class B

Class C

Nasdaq Symbol

KGGAX
KGGBX
KGGCX

CUSIP Number

81111M-107
81111M-206
81111M-305

Fund Number

73
273
373


Notes



Notes



Notes



Notes


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ITEM 2.         CODE OF ETHICS.

As of the end of the period, September 30, 2003, the Scudder Aggressive Growth
Fund has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that
applies to its President and Treasurer and its Chief Financial Officer. A copy
of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

ITEM 3.         AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The Fund's Board of Directors/Trustees has determined that the Fund has at least
one "audit committee financial expert" serving on its audit committee: Mr.
Donald L. Dunaway. This audit committee member is "independent," meaning that he
is not an "interested person" of the Fund (as that term is defined in Section
2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) and he does not accept any
consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the Fund (except in the
capacity as a Board or committee member).

An "audit committee financial expert" is not an "expert" for any purpose,
including for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result
of being designated as an "audit committee financial expert." Further, the
designation of a person as an "audit committee financial expert" does not mean
that the person has any greater duties, obligations, or liability than those
imposed on the person without the "audit committee financial expert"
designation. Similarly, the designation of a person as an "audit committee
financial expert" does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any
other member of the audit committee or board of directors.

ITEM 4.         PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

                        Not currently applicable.

ITEM 5.         [RESERVED]

ITEM 6.         [RESERVED]

ITEM 7.         DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
                CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

ITEM 8.         [RESERVED]

ITEM 9.         CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the
Registrant's Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the
evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days
of the filing date of this report.


(b) There have been no significant changes in the Registrant's internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to
the date of their evaluation and until the filing of this report, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.

ITEM 10.        EXHIBITS.

(a)(1)   Code of Ethics  pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and  attached
         hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH.

(a)(2)   Certification  pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the  Investment  Company
         Act of 1940 (17 CFR  270.30a-2(a))  is filed  and  attached  hereto  as
         Exhibit 99.CERT.

(b)      Certification  pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the  Investment  Company
         Act of 1940 (17 CFR  270.30a-2(b))  is furnished and attached hereto as
         Exhibit 99.906CERT.




Form N-CSR Item F

                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant:                         Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund


By:                                 /s/Richard T. Hale
                                    ---------------------------
                                    Richard T. Hale
                                    Chief Executive Officer

Date:                               November 24, 2003
                                    ---------------------------


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.

Registrant:                          Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund


By:                                 /s/Richard T. Hale
                                    ---------------------------
                                    Richard T. Hale
                                    Chief Executive Officer

Date:                               November 24, 2003
                                    ---------------------------



By:                                 /s/Charles A. Rizzo
                                    ---------------------------
                                    Charles A. Rizzo
                                    Chief Financial Officer

Date:                               November 24, 2003
                                    ---------------------------







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Overview..........................................................3 II. Purposes of the Officer Code......................................3 III. Responsibilities of Covered Officers..............................4 A. Honest and Ethical Conduct........................................4 B. Conflicts of Interest.............................................4 C. Use of Personal Fund Shareholder Information......................6 D. Public Communications.............................................6 E. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations............6 IV. Violation Reporting...............................................7 A. Overview..........................................................7 B. How to Report.....................................................7 C. Process for Violation Reporting to the Fund Board.................7 D. Sanctions for Code Violations.....................................7 V. Waivers from the Officer Code.....................................7 VI. Amendments to the Code............................................8 VII. Acknowledgement and Certification of Adherence to the Officer Code..................................................8 IX. Recordkeeping.....................................................8 X. Confidentiality...................................................9 Appendices................................................................10 Appendix A: List of Officers Covered under the Code, by Board.........10 Appendix B: Officer Code Acknowledgement and Certification Form.......11 Appendix C: Definitions...............................................13 I. Overview This Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Code of Ethics ("Officer Code") sets forth the policies, practices, and values expected to be exhibited in the conduct of the Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officers of the investment companies ("Funds") they serve ("Covered Officers"). A list of Covered Officers and Funds is included on Appendix A. The Boards of the Funds listed on Appendix A have elected to implement the Officer Code, pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the SEC's rules thereunder, to promote and demonstrate honest and ethical conduct in their Covered Officers. Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates ("DeAM") serves as the investment adviser to each Fund. All Covered Officers are also employees of DeAM or an affiliate. Thus, in addition to adhering to the Officer Code, these individuals must comply with DeAM policies and procedures, such as the DeAM Code of Ethics governing personal trading activities, as adopted pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.1 In addition, such individuals also must comply with other applicable Fund policies and procedures. The DeAM Compliance Officer, who shall not be a Covered Officer and who shall serve as such subject to the approval of the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), is primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing this Code. The Compliance Officer has the authority to interpret this Officer Code and its applicability to particular circumstances. Any questions about the Officer Code should be directed to the DeAM Compliance Officer. The DeAM Compliance Officer and his or her contact information can be found in Appendix A. II. Purposes of the Officer Code The purposes of the Officer Code are to deter wrongdoing and to: o promote honest and ethical conduct among Covered Officers, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; o promote full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosures in reports and documents that the Funds file with or submit to the SEC (and in other public communications from the Funds) and that are within the Covered Officer's responsibilities; o promote compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; o encourage the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Officer Code to the DeAM Compliance Officer; and o establish accountability for adherence to the Officer Code. Any questions about the Officer Code should be referred to DeAM's Compliance Officer. - -------- 1 The obligations imposed by the Officer Code are separate from, and in addition to, any obligations imposed under codes of ethics adopted pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and any other code of conduct applicable to Covered Officers in whatever capacity they serve. The Officer Code does not incorporate any of those other codes and, accordingly, violations of those codes will not necessarily be considered violations of the Officer Code and waivers granted under those codes would not necessarily require a waiver to be granted under this Code. Sanctions imposed under those codes may be considered in determining appropriate sanctions for any violation of this Code. 3 III. Responsibilities of Covered Officers A. Honest and Ethical Conduct It is the duty of every Covered Officer to encourage and demonstrate honest and ethical conduct, as well as adhere to and require adherence to the Officer Code and any other applicable policies and procedures designed to promote this behavior. Covered Officers must at all times conduct themselves with integrity and distinction, putting first the interests of the Fund(s) they serve. Covered Officers must be honest and candid while maintaining confidentiality of information where required by law, DeAM policy or Fund policy. Covered Officers also must, at all times, act in good faith, responsibly and with due care, competence and diligence, without misrepresenting or being misleading about material facts or allowing their independent judgment to be subordinated. Covered Officers also should maintain skills appropriate and necessary for the performance of their duties for the Fund(s). Covered Officers also must responsibly use and control all Fund assets and resources entrusted to them. Covered Officers may not retaliate against others for, or otherwise discourage the reporting of, actual or apparent violations of the Officer Code or applicable laws or regulations. Covered Officers should create an environment that encourages the exchange of information, including concerns of the type that this Code is designed to address. B. Conflicts of Interest A "conflict of interest" occurs when a Covered Officer's personal interests interfere with the interests of the Fund for which he or she serves as an officer. Covered Officers may not improperly use their position with a Fund for personal or private gain to themselves, their family, or any other person. Similarly, Covered Officers may not use their personal influence or personal relationships to influence decisions or other Fund business or operational matters where they would benefit personally at the Fund's expense or to the Fund's detriment. Covered Officers may not cause the Fund to take action, or refrain from taking action, for their personal benefit at the Fund's expense or to the Fund's detriment. Some examples of conflicts of interest follow (this is not an all-inclusive list): being in the position of supervising, reviewing or having any influence on the job evaluation, pay or benefit of any immediate family member who is an employee of a Fund service provider or is otherwise associated with the Fund; or having an ownership interest in, or having any consulting or employment relationship with, any Fund service provider other than DeAM or its affiliates. Certain conflicts of interest covered by this Code arise out of the relationships between Covered Officers and the Fund that already are subject to conflict of interest provisions in the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act. For example, Covered Officers may not individually engage in certain transactions (such as the purchase or sale of securities or other property) with the Fund because of their status as "affiliated persons" of the Fund. Covered Officers must comply with applicable laws and regulations. Therefore, any violations of existing statutory and regulatory prohibitions on individual behavior could be considered a violation of this Code. As to conflicts arising from, or as a result of the advisory relationship (or any other relationships) between the Fund and DeAM, of which the Covered Officers are also officers or employees, it is recognized by the Board that, subject to DeAM's fiduciary duties to the Fund, the Covered Officers will in the normal course of their duties (whether formally for the Fund or for DeAM, or for both) be involved in establishing policies and implementing decisions which will have different effects on 4 DeAM and the Fund. The Board recognizes that the participation of the Covered Officers in such activities is inherent in the contract relationship between the Fund and DeAM, and is consistent with the expectation of the Board of the performance by the Covered Officers of their duties as officers of the Fund. Covered Officers should avoid actual conflicts of interest, and appearances of conflicts of interest, between the Covered Officer's duties to the Fund and his or her personal interests beyond those contemplated or anticipated by applicable regulatory schemes. If a Covered Officer suspects or knows of a conflict or an appearance of one, the Covered Officer must immediately report the matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer. If a Covered Officer, in lieu of reporting such a matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer, may report the matter directly to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), as appropriate (e.g., if the conflict involves the DeAM Compliance Officer or the Covered Officer reasonably believes it would be futile to report the matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer). When actual, apparent or suspected conflicts of interest arise in connection with a Covered Officer, DeAM personnel aware of the matter should promptly contact the DeAM Compliance Officer. There will be no reprisal or retaliation against the person reporting the matter. Upon receipt of a report of a possible conflict, the DeAM Compliance Officer will take steps to determine whether a conflict exists. In so doing, the DeAM Compliance Officer may take any actions he or she determines to be appropriate in his or her sole discretion and may use all reasonable resources, including retaining or engaging legal counsel, accounting firms or other consultants, subject to applicable law.2 The costs associated with such actions may be borne by the Fund, if appropriate, after consultation with the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). Otherwise, such costs will be borne by DeAM or other appropriate Fund service provider. After full review of a report of a possible conflict of interest, the DeAM Compliance Officer may determine that no conflict or reasonable appearance of a conflict exists. If, however, the DeAM Compliance Officer determines that an actual conflict exists, the Compliance Officer will resolve the conflict solely in the interests of the Fund, and will report the conflict and its resolution to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). If the DeAM Compliance Officer determines that the appearance of a conflict exists, the DeAM Compliance Officer will take appropriate steps to remedy such appearance. In lieu of determining whether a conflict exists and/or resolving a conflict, the DeAM Compliance Officer instead may refer the matter to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), as appropriate. However, the DeAM Compliance Officer must refer the matter to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) if the DeAM Compliance Officer is directly involved in the conflict or under similar appropriate circumstances. After responding to a report of a possible conflict of interest, the DeAM Compliance Officer will discuss the matter with the person reporting it (and with the Covered Officer at issue, if different) for purposes of educating those involved on conflicts of interests (including how to detect and avoid them, if appropriate). Appropriate resolution of conflicts may restrict the personal activities of the Covered Officer and/or his family, friends or other persons. Solely because a conflict is disclosed to the DeAM Compliance Officer (and/or the Board or Committee thereof) and/or resolved by the DeAM Compliance Officer does not mean that the conflict or its resolution constitutes a waiver from the Code's requirements. - -------- 2 For example, retaining a Fund's independent accounting firm may require pre-approval by the Fund's audit committee. 5 Any questions about conflicts of interests, including whether a particular situation might be a conflict or an appearance of one, should be directed to the DeAM Compliance Officer. C. Use of Personal Fund Shareholder Information A Covered Officer may not use or disclose personal information about Fund shareholders, except in the performance of his or her duties for the Fund. Each Covered Officer also must abide by the Funds' and DeAM's privacy policies under SEC Regulation S-P. D. Public Communications In connection with his or her responsibilities for or involvement with a Fund's public communications and disclosure documents (e.g., shareholder reports, registration statements, press releases), each Covered Officer must provide information to Fund service providers (within the DeAM organization or otherwise) and to the Fund's Board (and any committees thereof), independent auditors, government regulators and self-regulatory organizations that is fair, accurate, complete, objective, relevant, timely and understandable. Further, within the scope of their duties, Covered Officers having direct or supervisory authority over Fund disclosure documents or other public Fund communications will, to the extent appropriate within their area of responsibility, endeavor to ensure full, fair, timely, accurate and understandable disclosure in Fund disclosure documents. Such Covered Officers will oversee, or appoint others to oversee, processes for the timely and accurate creation and review of all public reports and regulatory filings. Within the scope of his or her responsibilities as a Covered Officer, each Covered Officer also will familiarize himself or herself with the disclosure requirements applicable to the Fund, as well as the business and financial operations of the Fund. Each Covered Officer also will adhere to, and will promote adherence to, applicable disclosure controls, processes and procedures, including DeAM's Disclosure Controls and Procedures, which govern the process by which Fund disclosure documents are created and reviewed. To the extent that Covered Officers participate in the creation of a Fund's books or records, they must do so in a way that promotes the accuracy, fairness and timeliness of those records. E. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations In connection with his or her duties and within the scope of his or her responsibilities as a Covered Officer, each Covered Officer must comply with governmental laws, rules and regulations, accounting standards, and Fund policies/procedures that apply to his or her role, responsibilities and duties with respect to the Funds ("Applicable Laws"). These requirements do not impose on Covered Officers any additional substantive duties. Additionally, Covered Officers should promote compliance with Applicable Laws. If a Covered Officer knows of any material violations of Applicable Laws or suspects that such a violation may have occurred, the Covered Officer is expected to promptly report the matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer. 6 IV. Violation Reporting A. Overview Each Covered Officer must promptly report to the DeAM Compliance Officer, and promote the reporting of, any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code. Failure to report a violation may be a violation of the Officer Code. Examples of violations of the Officer Code include, but are not limited to, the following: o Unethical or dishonest behavior o Obvious lack of adherence to policies surrounding review and approval of public communications and regulatory filings o Failure to report violations of the Officer Code o Known or obvious deviations from Applicable Laws o Failure to acknowledge and certify adherence to the Officer Code The DeAM Compliance Officer has the authority to take any and all action he or she considers appropriate in his or her sole discretion to investigate known or suspected Code violations, including consulting with the Fund's Board, the independent Board members, a Board committee, the Fund's legal counsel and/or counsel to the independent Board members. The Compliance Officer also has the authority to use all reasonable resources to investigate violations, including retaining or engaging legal counsel, accounting firms or other consultants, subject to applicable law.3 The costs associated with such actions may be borne by the Fund, if appropriate, after consultation with the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). Otherwise, such costs will be borne by DeAM. B. How to Report Any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code must be promptly reported to the DeAM Compliance Officer. C. Process for Violation Reporting to the Fund Board The DeAM Compliance Officer will promptly report any violations of the Code to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). D. Sanctions for Code Violations Violations of the Code will be taken seriously. In response to reported or otherwise known violations, DeAM and the relevant Fund's Board may impose sanctions within the scope of their respective authority over the Covered Officer at issue. Sanctions imposed by DeAM could include termination of employment. Sanctions imposed by a Fund's Board could include termination of association with the Fund. V. Waivers from the Officer Code A Covered Officer may request a waiver from the Officer Code by transmitting a written request for a waiver to the DeAM Compliance Officer.4 The request must include the rationale for the request and must explain how the waiver would be in furtherance of the standards of conduct described in and underlying purposes of the Officer Code. The DeAM Compliance Officer will present this information - -------- 3 For example, retaining a Fund's independent accounting firm may require pre-approval by the Fund's audit committee. 4 Of course, it is not a waiver of the Officer Code if the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) determines that a matter is not a deviation from the Officer Code's requirements or is otherwise not covered by the Code. 7 to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). The Board (or committee) will determine whether to grant the requested waiver. If the Board (or committee) grants the requested waiver, the DeAM Compliance Officer thereafter will monitor the activities subject to the waiver, as appropriate, and will promptly report to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) regarding such activities, as appropriate. The DeAM Compliance Officer will coordinate and facilitate any required public disclosures of any waivers granted or any implicit waivers. VI. Amendments to the Code The DeAM Compliance Officer will review the Officer Code from time to time for its continued appropriateness and will propose any amendments to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) on a timely basis. In addition, the Board (or committee thereof) will review the Officer Code at least annually for its continued appropriateness and may amend the Code as necessary or appropriate. The DeAM Compliance Officer will coordinate and facilitate any required public disclosures of Code amendments. VII. Acknowledgement and Certification of Adherence to the Officer Code Each Covered Officer must sign a statement upon appointment as a Covered Officer and annually thereafter acknowledging that he or she has received and read the Officer Code, as amended or updated, and confirming that he or she has complied with it (see Appendix B: Acknowledgement and Certification of Obligations Under the Officer Code). Understanding and complying with the Officer Code and truthfully completing the Acknowledgement and Certification Form is each Covered Officer's obligation. The DeAM Compliance Officer will maintain such Acknowledgements in the Fund's books and records. VIII. Scope of Responsibilities A Covered Officer's responsibilities under the Officer Code are limited to: (1) Fund matters over which the Officer has direct responsibility or control, matters in which the Officer routinely participates, and matters with which the Officer is otherwise involved (i.e., matters within the scope of the Covered Officer's responsibilities as a Fund officer); and (2) Fund matters of which the Officer has actual knowledge. IX. Recordkeeping The DeAM Compliance Officer will create and maintain appropriate records regarding the implementation and operation of the Officer Code, including records relating to conflicts of interest determinations and investigations of possible Code violations. 8 X. Confidentiality All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Officer Code shall be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Officer Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the DeAM Compliance Officer, the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), legal counsel, independent auditors, and any consultants engaged by the Compliance Officer. 9 Appendices Appendix A: List of Officers Covered under the Code, by Board: ================================================================================ Fund Board Principal Executive Principal Financial Other Persons with Officers Officers Similar Functions - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicago Richard T. Hale Charles A. Rizzo -- ================================================================================ DeAM Compliance Officer: Name: Amy Olmert DeAM Department: Compliance Phone Numbers: 410-895-3661 (Baltimore) and 212-454-0111 (New York) Fax Numbers: 410-895-3837 (Baltimore) and 212-454-2152 (New York) As of: [July 15], 2003 10 Appendix B: Acknowledgement and Certification Initial Acknowledgement and Certification of Obligations Under the Officer Code - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Print Name Department Location Telephone 1. I acknowledge and certify that I am a Covered Officer under the Scudder Fund Principal Executive and Financial Officer Code of Ethics ("Officer Code"), and therefore subject to all of its requirements and provisions. 2. I have received and read the Officer Code and I understand the requirements and provisions set forth in the Officer Code. 3. I have disclosed any conflicts of interest of which I am aware to the DeAM Compliance Officer. 4. I will act in the best interest of the Funds for which I serve as an officer and have maintained the confidentiality of personal information about Fund shareholders. 5. I will report any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code in a timely manner to the DeAM Compliance Officer. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature Date 11 Annual Acknowledgement and Certification of Obligations Under the Officer Code - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Print Name Department Location Telephone 6. I acknowledge and certify that I am a Covered Officer under the Scudder Fund Principal Executive and Financial Officer Code of Ethics ("Officer Code"), and therefore subject to all of its requirements and provisions. 7. I have received and read the Officer Code, and I understand the requirements and provisions set forth in the Officer Code. 8. I have adhered to the Officer Code. 9. I have not knowingly been a party to any conflict of interest, nor have I had actual knowledge about actual or apparent conflicts of interest that I did not report to the DeAM Compliance Officer in accordance with the Officer Code's requirements. 10. I have acted in the best interest of the Funds for which I serve as an officer and have maintained the confidentiality of personal information about Fund shareholders. 11. With respect to the duties I perform for the Fund as a Fund officer, I believe that effective processes are in place to create and file public reports and documents in accordance with applicable regulations. 12. With respect to the duties I perform for the Fund as a Fund officer, I have complied to the best of my knowledge with all Applicable Laws (as that term is defined in the Officer Code) and have appropriately monitored those persons under my supervision for compliance with Applicable Laws. 13. I have reported any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code in a timely manner to the DeAM Compliance Officer. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature Date 12 Appendix C: Definitions Principal Executive Officer Individual holding the office of President of the Fund or series of Funds, or a person performing a similar function. Principal Financial Officer Individual holding the office of Treasurer of the Fund or series of Funds, or a person performing a similar function. Registered Investment Management Investment Company Registered investment companies other than a face-amount certificate company or a unit investment trust. Waiver A waiver is an approval of an exemption from a Code requirement. Implicit Waiver An implicit waiver is the failure to take action within a reasonable period of time regarding a material departure from a requirement or provision of the Officer Code that has been made known to the DeAM Compliance Officer or the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). 13 EX-99.CERT 6 cert.txt CERTIFICATION Deustche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deustche Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Form N-CSR Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Richard T. Hale, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. November 24, 2003 /s/Richard T. Hale ------------------------------- Richard T. Hale Chief Executive Officer Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund Deustche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deustche Bank Group Chief Financial Officer Form N-CSR Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Charles A. Rizzo, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. November 24, 2003 /s/Charles A. Rizzo ------------------------------ Charles A. Rizzo Chief Financial Officer Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund EX-99.906 7 cert906.txt 906 CERTIFICATION Deustche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deustche Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Richard T. Hale, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of ss. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. November 24, 2003 /s/Richard T. Hale Richard T. Hale Chief Executive Officer Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund Deustche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deustche Bank Group Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Charles A. Rizzo, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of ss. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. November 24, 2003 /s/Charles A. Rizzo Charles A. Rizzo Chief Financial Officer Scudder Aggressive Growth Fund
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